2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:
Match Day 5 -Tuesday 15th September,2015 results
SCVU 1-2 Vipers
Lweza 0-1 Sc Villa Jogoo
Bright stars 1-1 Express FC
JMC Hippos 0-0 The Saints
KCCA 2-1Simba
Maroons 0-1 Soana
Police 2-1 Sadolin
Friday 18th September, 2015
BUL vs Lweza, Kakindu stadium in Jinja 4.30 pm
FUFA Weekly Press Conference:
Wednesday, 16th September 2015 – 10: 00 a.m
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will on Wednesday re-launch the Uganda Cranes regional tours during the weekly press conference at the home of football in Mengo Kampala..
The press conference will start at 10:00 a.m
Pertinent of these regional tours for the national team is to bring the national team closer to the local communities where different people get to interact with their favorite national team players.
Previously, the Uganda Cranes has visited the Western, North East and Northern regions towards the end of 2014.
In those regions the national team played with these different teams.
The regional tours are also targeted as a means of spotting more talents from up-country areas as well as a mechanism for team bonding at a time the national team is set to engage in several competitions.
Uganda Cranes CHAN team for 2016 qualifiers is the main target for these regional tours.
Also Uganda looks to the forthcoming CECAFA 2015 tournament, AFCON 2017 and the FIFA World CUP 2018 qualification matches.
2015/16 AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE – Match Day 5
The FUFA referees appointments committee on Monday, 14th September 2015 released the full list of referees set for duty for the Azam Uganda Premier league match day five engagements.
Bright Stars Vs Express – Matugga
Center Referee – William Oloya
1st Assistant Referee – Solomon Lusambya
2nd Assistant Referee – Dick Okello
Reserve Referee – Alex Muhabi
Match Commissioner – Edirisa Kiwanuka
Police Vs Sadolin Paints – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
Center Referee: David Odoi
1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Mwesigwa
Reserve Referee: Anna Akoyi
Match Commissioner: John Kalule
Jinja Municipal Hippos Vs The Saints – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
Center Referee – Ali Kaddu
1st Assistant Referee – Umaru Mukisa
2nd Assistant Referee – Robert Makwali
Reserve Referee: Faizal Nsubuga
Match Commissioner – Amin Bbosa
KCCA Vs Simba – Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala
Center Referee – Brian Nsubuga
1st Assistant Referee – Musa Balikoowa
2nd Assistant Referee – Noah Friday
Reserve Referee – Fred Byamukama
Match Commissioner – Catherine Adipo
Maroons Vs Soana – Luzira Stadium
Center Referee – Henry Byaruhanga
1st Assistant Referee – Fred Mpiima
2nd Assistant Referee – Samuel Turyomuriwe
Reserve Referee – Ronald Kirangwa
Match Commissioner – Yusuf Awuye
Lweza Vs SC Villa –Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Center Referee – Ali Bakisula
1st Assistant Referee – Samuel Kayondo
2nd Assistant Referee – Gilbert Ngyendo
Reserve Referee -William Ssenkumba
Match Commissioner – Abbasi Ssendyowa,
Sports Club Victoria University Vs Vipers – Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Center Referee – Dennis Batte
1st Assistant Referee – Samuel Kakembo
2nd Assistant Referee -Muzamir Waiswa Kinene
Reserve Referee – Aisha Ssemambo
Match Commissioner – George Katumba
The FUFA Disciplinary Committee released the verdict regarding the appeal by Sun City Football Club following a decision by FUFA Competitions Committee (FCC) that had seen them lose the final of the Kitara Regional League by forfeiture against Boma Young FC .
The decision by the FUFA Disciplinary Committee takes effect immediately.
5TH FUFA – AIRTEL RISING STARS
Regional Finals Qualifiers:
Girls:
West Nile Region: Paidha Black Angels (Zombo) 0-4 Adjumani Girls (Adjumani)
Northern Region: St James (Lira) 2-0 Gulu Girls (Gulu)
Boys:
Northern Region: St Mauritz (Gulu) 1-2 Destiny Sports Academy (Lira)
West-Nile Region: Adjumani Boys
For the last two months, it has been a search for the best regional teams of the 2015 Airtel Rising Stars ahead of the national finals that will climax in the week leading to 31st October 2015 at Mbarara.
The last regional qualifiers were held at Pece Stadium in Gulu Municipality over the weekend.
Winners:
The most fortunate team at the West Nile championship was Adjumani boys who clinched gold on a silver platter because no other team turned up from the West Nile region.
On the girls’ side, Adjumani was at it again winning 4-0 over Gulu Girls team.
Captain, Filda Amadrio and Florence Drania scored two goals each.
St James from Lira beat Gulu Girls to win the female gender of the Northern region.
On the other hand, Destiny Sports Academy, another Lira based side overcame, favorites, St Mauritz from Gulu 2-1 in the boy’s finals.
Airtel Uganda Officials and FUFA officials paid glowing applause for the tournament that has grown through leaps and bounds.
“We thank the regional coordinators, parents, the players, our partners – FUFA, local leaders and coaches all of whom have seen this tournament grow. Airtel Uganda remains committed to this cause” Airtel Uganda’s Musa Mayanja said.
FUFA Technical Director helped by the national U-17 head coach, Peter Onen and Airtel Uganda U-17 girls head coach, Hadijah Namuyanja a.k.a ‘Lady Mourinho’ identified the potential talents from the regions that will represent the Northern and West Nile zones at the national finals in October 2015.
All 2015 Airtel Rising Stars Regional Winners:
Kampala:
Boys – Kabowa Youth
Girls – Gadaffi Integrated School
Buganda:
Boys – Nakaseke International
Girls – Mukono High School
Western Region:
Boys – Young Simba
Girls – Sentah College
Kitara Region:
Boys – Masindi Youth
Girls – Mpanga S.S
Eastern Region:
Boys: Pallisa Youth
Girls: High Way, Sironko
North- East Region:
Boys: Light High School, Soroti
Girls: Olila High School, Amuria
West Nile Region:
Boys: Adjumani Boys
Girls: Adjumani Girls
Northern Region:
Boys:Destiny Sports Academy, Lira
Girls: St James, Lira
The FUFA Licensing Committee received a list of items from the 16 clubs plying their trade in the top flight -Azam Uganda Premier League. One of the requirements for the clubs was the head coach to hold a CAF B license to be able to work in the top flight.
The full list of Head coaches of the 16 clubs;
| Club | Head Coach | |
| 1 | Bright Stars FC | Kajoba Fred |
| 2 | BUL FC | Isabirye Alex |
| 3 | Express FC | Gitta Alex |
| 4 | Jinja Municipal Council Hippos FC | Lt. Col. Lukyamuzi Vincent |
| 5 | KCCA FC | Mutebi Mike |
| 6 | Lweza FC | Mutyaba Joseph |
| 7 | Maroons FC | Kintu Paddy |
| 8 | Police FC | Lonyesi Angello |
| 9 | Sadolin FC | Kirumira Simon |
| 10 | SC Villa Jogoo | Antonio Flores Jesus |
| 11 | Sports Club Victoria Univeristy | Mawa Haruna |
| 12 | Simba SC | Byekwaso Morley |
| 13 | Soana FC | Ayiekoh Chalres Lukula |
| 14 | The Saints FC | Kebba Haruna |
| 15 | URA FC | Basena Moses |
| 16 | Vipers SC | Wasswa Richard |
5th FUFA-Airtel Rising Stars (North & West-Nile Regions):
Day One Results:
North Shield (Gulu) 1-1 St Mauritz (Gulu) – North (Boys)
Sporting United (Lira) 1-1 Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) – North (Boys)
St Mauritz (Gulu) 2-0 Sporting United (Lira) –North (Boys)
Shield (Gulu) 0-1 Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) – North (Boys)
Northern Shield (Gulu) 1-0 Sporting United (Lira) – North (Boys)
Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) 1-1 Sporting United (Lira) – North (Boys)
Paidha Black Angels 0-1 Adjumani – West Nile Region (Girls)
Finals:
Girls: Paidha Black Angels Vs Adjumani – West Nile Region
Boys: St Mauritz (Gulu) Vs Destiny Sports Academy (Lira) – Northern Region (Boys)
The last regional qualifiers of the 5th edition of the Airtel Rising Stars U-17 boys and girls football programme started with action for the Northern and West Nile region teams on Saturday, 12th September 2015 at Pece Stadium in the heart of Gulu Municipality.
There were over 15 matches played on the opening day with a massive passionate crowd – exemplifying the true addition and love for the football game in the two regions.
“The quality of the game has been tip-top from both the girls and boys. The crowd is amazing and this is the true meaning of the ARS programme – taking the game to the local communities as we search and nurture the next local talents
Dr Patrick Benard Ogwel testifies to www.fufa.co.ug.
The star attraction thus far has been Gulu districts’ 15 year old St Mauritz football academy footballer, Oscar Komakech whose three goals in three matches have seen his team to two victories and book a berth in the finals against Destiny Sports
Komakech scored in Mauritz’s one all draw with Destiny before notching a brace in the 2-0 victory of St Mauritz over Sporting United.
The finals shall be played on Sunday, the same day for prize giving, speeches from FUFA, local leaders and the sponsors – Airtel Uganda.
Prizes:
The top 2 teams per gender are each given a brand new set of airtel branded jersey, with the winners taking gold medals and the runners taking silver.
The winners pocket U.shs 1M as the runners up take U.shs 500,000.
There are certificates of participation accorded to each of the participating teams.
Individual excelling personalities (Top Scorer and Most Valuable players) are rewarded with plaques and medals.
The national finals shall be played in the week leading to 31st October 2015 at Mbarara.
It is now 5 years since Airtel Uganda has been funding the project meant to be played by Under 17 players.
The programme has witnessed the nurturing of successful players in the shape of Farouk Miya (now a regular with the Uganda Cranes) and U-23 players – Kezironi Kizito and Martin Kizza.
The ARS football programme is run under the campaign dubbed ‘Its Now’.
The national finals shall be held in Mbarara in the week leading to 31st October 2015, the final day of the 2015 edition.
All 2015 Airtel Rising Stars Regional Winners:
Kampala:
Boys – Kabowa Youth
Girls – Gadaffi Integrated School
Buganda:
Boys – Nakaseke International
Girls – Mukono High School
Western Region:
Boys – Young Simba
Girls – Sentah College
Kitara Region:
Boys – Masindi Youth
Girls – Mpanga S.S
Eastern Region:
Boys: Pallisa Youth
Girls: High Way, Sironko
North- East Region:
Boys: Light High School, Soroti
Girls: Olila High School, Amuria
The Uganda National team comprised of home based players started training at Nakivubo war II Memorial stadium on Saturday.
The team is preparing for the final round of the African Nations championships (CHAN) against Sudan.
Uganda and Sudan will play over two legs next month on 17th at Nakivubo stadium for the first encounter and 24th in Khartoum for the return leg. The winner over two legs qualifies for the CHAN finals to be hosted by Rwanda next year.
The same squad will be used for the Cranes regional tours this year starting next weekend in Masindi.
The waterlogged Nakivubo grounds didn’t stop the training to go ahead after the heavy down pour a few minutes to the scheduled time for the sessions (9am).
After training the team coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic asked players not to sit back and relax simply because they have been summoned to the team.
‘You need to keep working harder even at your clubs because there are many players looking forward to wear the national jersey ‘cautioned Micho
Players who attended training on Saturday
Goal Keeper: Kigonya Mathias (Bright Stars FC)
Defenders: Okot Denis (KCCA FC), Ntambi Julius (URA FC), Ochaya Joseph (KCCA FC), Madoi Aggrey (Jinja Municipal Hippos FC), Mpuga Martin (KCCA FC), Kasaga Richard (URA FC), Wasswa Hassan Dazo (KCCA FC)
Midfielders: Ntege Ivan (KCCA FC), Senkumba Hakim (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamil (KCCA FC), Feni Moses Ali (URA FC), Kizza Martin (Sc Villa Jogoo).
Strikers: Kalisa Milton (BUL C), Okhuti Caesar (Express FC), Fahad Muhammad Hassan (Sc Villa Jogoo), Oromchan Villa (URA FC), Kalanda Frank (URA FC)
2015/16 Pepsi Beach Soccer league: Match Day 2 Games
The pepsi national beach soccer league returns on Sunday, 13th September 2015 with 8 fixtures lined up for match day two at Lido beach, Entebbe.
Both the Monsoon and Hurriken groups shall be in action during the action that kicks off at noon.
Defending champions, Makerere University Business School (MUBS), having missed action on day one kick starts defence of their title against debutants, Kampala City All Stars.
MUBS lost two of their influential players, Baker Lukooya and Brian Nkuubi to St. Lawrence University but in Maxwell Okello and Jessy Lukooki, they have formidable replacements.
On the other hand, Kampala All Stars continue to acclimatize playing on the sandy confines.
Already, Moses Ssekasana and Allan Nsubuga proved they are a threat on the sand when they managed to score on their first appearance in the 5-2 loss to Talented Beach soccer club.
Real Galaticals hope to pick their first victory of the season when they entertain Uhuru Titans (former Zaba Super Market).
Galacticals lost the opener 5-4 to Kampala International University in a breathe-taking affair.
Abdul Karim Alvaro, who completed his one year ban (for assaulting the referees) continues to prove he was being dearly missed.
Other star players for the Galaticals are; defender, Denis Sserukwaya and the crafty forwards – John Revita and Saidi Latifi.
Big talking Dalumba Internationals take on YMCA in another Moonson group fixture.
Dalumba plays their first physical game of the season having earned the opening three points of the season on a silver platter – when the Titans failed to show up with no convincing reason.
Last season’s top scorer (38 goals) and Most Valubale Player, Mathias Kigonya will be the main man expected to inspire team Dalumba, who have recruited massively ahead of the season to come.
The league is organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA).
MONSOON GROUP:
1. Real Galacticals Vs Uhuru Titans( Formery ZAba SM)
2. Dalumba International Vs YMCA
3. KIU VsMutesa 1 Royal University
4. Kabalagala Rangers Vs Stormers
HURRIKENS GROUP:
1. Kayunga Town Council Vs Talented
2. Kampala City all stars Vs MUBS
3. Nkumba Select Vs Miami Kops
4. St. Lawrence University Vs Buwanika Bulls
Opening Results:
Hurriken Group:
Miami Kops 4-1 Buwanika Bulls
Talented 5-2 Kampala City All Stars
Kayunga Town Council 3-4 Nkumba Select
Monsoon :
Stormers 5-3 YMCA
Mutesa 1 Royal University 2-1 Kabalagala Rangers
Dalumba International W/O Uhuru Titans
Real Galaticals 4-5 Kampala International University (KIU)
The Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his 25 man squad to start preparations for the final round of the African Nations championships (CHAN) against Sudan.
Uganda and Sudan will play over two legs next month on 17th at Nakivubo stadium and 24th in Khartoum for the return leg. The winner over two legs qualifies for the CHAN finals to be hosted by Rwanda next year.
The team will train once this weekend on Saturday at Nakivubo starting 9.30am. The same squad will be used for the Cranes regional tours this year starting next weekend in Masindi.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho noted after releasing the squad;
‘We highly value and sincerely recognise and appreciate the immeasurable contributions of local based players and coaches towards Uganda Cranes. With this weekend,one training session intended to help the team gel means we are starting early preparations for upcoming CHAN qualifiers against Sudan’
The full squad of 25players summoned
Goal Keepers:Kigonya Mathias (Bright Stars FC), Watenga Isma (Vipers SC), Alitho James (Vipers SC)
Defenders: Okot Denis (KCCA FC), Ntambi Julius (URA FC), Ochaya Joseph (KCCA FC), Madoi Aggrey (Jinja Municipal Hippos FC), Mpuga Martin (KCCA FC), Kasaga Richard (URA FC), Wasswa Hassan Dazo (KCCA FC), Bakaki Shafiq (Vipers SC)
Midfielders: Kizito Keziron (Vipers SC), Ntege Ivan (KCCA FC), Bukenya Deus (Vipers Sc), Senkumba Hakim (KCCA FC), Miya Faruku (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamil (KCCA FC), Feni Moses Ali (URA FC), Kizza Martin (Sc Villa Jogoo).
Strikers: Kalisa Milton (BUL C), Okhuti Caesar (Express FC), Fahad Muhammad Hassan (Sc Villa Jogoo), Oromchan Villa (URA FC), Ssemazi John (Vipers SC), Kalanda Frank (URA FC)
5th FUFA – Airtel Rising Stars: North & West Nile Qualifiers
Saturday & Sunday, 12th & 13th September 2015
At Pece Stadium, Gulu
The 5th edition of the FUFA – Airtel Rising Stars boys and girls U-17 championship will have the regional qualifiers come to an end this weekend with the combined Northern and West Nile regions’ qualifiers in Gulu.
According to the national coordinator of the programme, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel, all the preparations to hold a successful championship in Gulu have been organized;
“We have already confirmed teams from all the West Nile and Northern FUFA regions. We expect a competitive championship where more talents will continue to be spotted and nurtured to become future stars”
Teams as Onduparaka Young, Arua Young, Arua Central are favorites from the West Nile region whilst Kitgum Young and hosts Gulu remain the highly tipped teams from the Northern region.
The successful two teams per region will play the final.
Prizes:
The top 2 teams per gender are each given a brand new set of airtel branded jersey, with the winners taking gold medals and the runners taking silver.
The winners pocket U.shs 1M as the runners up take U.shs 500,000.
There are certificates of participation accorded to each of the participating teams.
Individual excelling personalities (Top Scorer and Most Valuable players) are rewarded with plaques and medals.
The national finals shall be played in the week leading to 31st October 2015 at Mbarara.
It is now 5 years since Airtel Uganda has been funding the project meant to be played by Under 17 players.
The programme has witnessed the nurturing of successful players in the shape of Farouk Miya (now a regular with the Uganda Cranes) and U-23 players – Kezironi Kizito and Martin Kizza.
Airtel Uganda, also the Uganda Cranes official sponsors and close partners with FUFA to run the FUFA Big league have worked with the federation through leaps and bounds to promote football at all levels in the country.
The ARS football programme is run under the campaign dubbed ‘Its Now’.
All 2015 Airtel Rising Stars Regional Winners:
Kampala:
Boys – Kabowa Youth
Girls – Gadaffi Integrated School
Buganda:
Boys – Nakaseke International
Girls – Mukono High School
Western Region:
Boys – Young Simba
Girls – Sentah College
Kitara Region:
Boys – Masindi Youth
Girls – Mpanga S.S
Eastern Region:
Boys: Pallisa Youth
Girls: High Way, Sironko
North- East Region:
Boys: Light High School, Soroti
Girls: Olila High School, Amuria
For the visible and incredible deeds the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president, Eng. Moses Magogo has undertaken as the head of the Ugandan F.A during the past two years, the world’s football governing body, FIFA has always taken a keen eye.
Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has henceforth appointed the insightful football administrator on the committee of Security and integrity.
In a special communication to FUFA, from the office of the Secretary General of the world’s football governing body FIFA in Zurich, Jerome Valcke wrote;
“We are pleased to inform you that you have been appointed as a member of the security and integrity committee. We wish you success and enjoyment in this role at FIFA and look forward to welcoming you soon in Zurich”
When www.fufa.co.ug contacted the FUFA President he was quick to respond;
‘I am ready to serve football. The appointment gives me the honour to take my football skills to an international level.
Eng. Magogo is also a member of CAF Inter-clubs competitions committee headed by CAF President, Issa Hayattou.
He will be traveling to Cairo next month for his maiden attendance of the meeting for the committee.
Meanwhile, the FUFA President has been appointed to as match commissioner for the CAF Champions league match between Smouha of Egypt and El Hilal of Sudan.
The match has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, 12th September 2015 in Alexandria.
This fixture will be handled by South African referees with Eng. Magogo the appointed match commissioner as CECAFA’s secretary general, Nicholas Musonye is the match coordinator.
Match referees:
Center Referee: Daniel Frazer Bennett (South Africa)
1st Assistant Referee: Zakhele Thusi Siwela (South Africa)
2nd Assistant Referee: Mothibdi Stevens Khumalo (South Africa)
Reserve Referee: Tinyiko Victor Hlungwani (South Africa)
Match Commissioner: Moses Hassim Magogo (Uganda)
General Match Coordinator: Nicholas Chumba Musonye (Kenya)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo with the FIFA President, Joseph Sepp Blatter in Zurich
Photo credit: FIFA/Foto-net
Twenty of the 26 FUFA Big league clubs have been confirmed to acquire 2015/16 club licences ahead of the start on 17th September 2015.
The confirmation was made by the Chairperson of the FUFA club licensing committee, Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel during the weekly press conference at Mengo, Kampala.
Out of 26 clubs, only 20 have met requirements the licensing committee set. Six clubs failed to meet the earlier deadline set but appealed except Rwenshama. CRO, Artland, Kira Young, Hope Doves, Rwenshama and Entebbe F.C await a decision by the FUFA Appeals Committee. Rwenshama F.C failed to appeal and have thus been demoted to the third division league (Regional League)
Because Rwenshama F.C did not make any appeal, they were relegated to the lower league.
The Appeals committee will work on the issues of the five clubs that appealed against relegation.
Only Kirinya Jinja S.S and Ndejje University were granted full licences as the rest are issued with provisional licenses up to mid season.
Fully Licensed Clubs:
Kirinya Jinja S.S and Ndejje University.
Clubs issued with provisional licenses:
Booma Young F.C, Citizen F.C, Kireka United, wandegeya FC, Lira United, Masavu F.C, Baza Holdings F.C, New Villa Kasese F.C, Synergy F.C, Proline F.C, Wakiso United F.C, Onduparaka F.C, Masaka Local Council F.C, Paidha Black Angels F.C, Busia Fisheries F.C, Bukedea Town Council, Sporting United F.C and Water F.C
MAIN PHOTO: Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel (far left) is the chairperson of the FUFA Club licensing committee.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
CHAN 2016 Qualifiers:
17th October 2015 – Uganda Vs Sudan – Kampala, Uganda
24th October 2015 –Sudan Vs Uganda – Khartoum, Sudan
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the budget totaling to U.shs 500M for the upcoming CHAN 2016 double header qualification match between the Uganda Cranes and Sudan.
FUFA finance director, Decolas Kizza told the media on Wednesday that FUFA has already engaged the Government of Uganda to come for assistance.
We thank Government of Uganda and His Excellency, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the timely financial assistance when Uganda was traveling to Comoros. For the Sudan two encounters, we need atleast 500M to plan for the two games.
Uganda hosts Sudan first on 17th September 2015 before traveling away for the return leg on 24th October 2015 in Sudan.
The winner over the two legs will qualify to CHAN finals in 2016 that will be hosted by Rwanda.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Finance Director, Decolas addressing the media at the FUFA weekly press conference.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
91st FUFA General Assembly – 26th September 2015
At Soroti Hotel
Days to the 91st Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ordinary general assembly are now numbered as the D-day (26th September 2015) gets closer and closer.
The Ordinary General Assembly shall be held at Soroti Hotel , in the FUFA North Eastern region.
In reference to item agenda number 15, the discussion of proposals submitted by the members and the Executive committee were three;
1 – Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club proposed that the matter concerning the mandate to run the 1st Division competition (Azam Uganda Premier League) be put on the Agenda for General Assembly discussion and decision.
2- FUFA Executive Committee (24th August 2015) is putting a proposal in line with Article 19 of the FUFA Statures to the General Assembly to Bestow the Title of Honorary President upon Mr Adoko Nekyon for the meritorious service to Football.
Mr Adoko Nekyon was the FUFA President in 1968 and the top tier league in Uganda (Currently Uganda Premier League) was started during his reign.
3 – FUFA Executive Committee (24th August 2015) is putting a proposal in line with Article 19 of the FUFA Statutes to the General Assembly to Bestow the Title of Honorary Member upon. Mr. Bbaale Mugera for the Meritorious Service to football. Mr. Bbale Mugera was the chairman of Express F.C and has served Football with dedication and committed over the years.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein displays a copy of the Assembly Convocation (documents) for the 91st General Assembly.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
UGANDA CRANES UP-COMING ENGAGEMENTS:
Uganda Cranes Na-Mutima Regional Tour (Masindi Region)
Weekend of 19th & 20th September 2015 – Masindi Stadium
CHAN 2016 Qualifiers:
17th October 2015 – Uganda Vs Sudan – Kampala, Uganda
24th October 2015 –Sudan Vs Uganda – Khartoum, Sudan
Planned Friendly Games on FIFA days: 5th – 13th October 2015
WORLD CUP 2018 Qualifiers:
11th November 2015 – Togo Vs Uganda – Lome, Togo
14th November 2015 –Uganda Vs Togo – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has outlined the plans he has laid out for the national team ahead of the up coming friendly matches, CHAN 2016, AFCON 2017 and FIFA World CUP 2018 qualifiers.
Micho was addressing the media at the press conference held on Wednesday, 9th September 2015 at the FUFA head quarters in Mengo, Kampala.
The press conference comes in the wake of the Cranes return from Comoros where Tonny Mawejje’s 22nd minute goal won the game for the visitors to cement top place of group D ahead of the double header clash with Burkina Faso in March 2016.
I first of all thank Government for the financial support, I thank FUFA, the players, fans and the media for the encouragement. The match against Comoros is now past, we are focusing on the future. We can only use it to reflect as lessons on how to improve on the overall team stand.
Micho stressed the need for proper planning through player man – management, partnership management, department management and team management.
He has also hinted on the need to widen on the pool of players available for selection as a means of having several options for at least 4 players per department.
We plan to have friendly matches on the internationally recognized FIFA days. We look towards sharping the locally based players through the Cranes Na-Mutima campaigns.
Stressing the need for planning, Micho stated ‘The next game is most important’
Uganda turns focus to the CHAN 2016 double header qualification matches against Sudan next month before the 2018 similar arrangement for the World Cup 2018 qualification against Togo.
Uganda shall host Sudan on 17t October 2015 in the first leg of the CHAN 2016 qualifiers.
The return leg will take place away on 24th October 2015.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic (center), FUFA spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein (left) and Finance Director, Decolas Kizza
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications
A new set of guidelines aimed at improving the process of how claims for training compensation and solidarity mechanism is done has been released by the world’s soccer governing body, FIFA.
The more up to-date system will replace the current paper based process.
The new guidelines will create an adequate system to properly manage claims through the Transfer Matching System (TMS) which all Member Associations are familiar with.
The new system will come into effect on 1st October, 2015.
The new procedure will lead to a more effective way of handling claims and is closely related to the existing handling of applications in relation to the protection of minors.
In this new framework, another measure has been taken by FIFA to ensure a more efficient procedure concerning claims related to training compensation and the solidarity mechanism, is the creation of a subcommittee appointed by the Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) which is composed of all members of the DRC each of whom is able to pass a decision as a single judge.
The mood at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday night as the Uganda Cranes returned from a successful Comoros trip was as exhilarating.
The team contingent of all the players and officials arrived at Entebbe aboard Kenyan Airways from Comoros via Nairobi.
www.fufa.co.ug captured the light moments that had overwhelmed Airport staff, FUFA officials and the media all united by one aspect, the Uganda Cranes away victory to top group D of the AFCON 2017 qualifiers
