The FUFA referees office has released a list of ten referees to undergo various tests at Lido Beach Entebbe on Friday starting 11am for the battle of FIFA and FUFA badges next season.
According to the FUFA referees Manager Sam Wesonga Egesa, the list has three fifa referees while the remainder are National referees.
UGANDA FIFA BEACH SOCCER REFEREES: (L-R): Muhammed Ssenteza, Ivan Bayige Kintu and Shafic Mugerwa with FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson shortly after receiving their badges on 31st December, 2014.
The tests for the beach soccer referees follows another test that was conducted last weekend and on Wednesday at Namboole for close to 1230 referees.
The list of beach soccer referees for tomorrow’s physical fitness test to be conducted by Ali Kalyango (National Physical Fitness Instructor and his assistant Rahman Kizito Nansubuga) has;
FIFA referees Kintu Ivan, Ssentetza Mohamed and Mugerwa Shafic
Non-FIFA badge holders are; Sebuliba Moses, Sekimwanyi Ali, Busingye Jackson, Kiyimba Bruno, Nambafu Justine, Nankabirwa Betty and Kamulegeya Viola
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter for July is out. The latest edition captures all highlights from last month’s FUFA activities that saw several coaching courses conducted by the Federation’s technical department.
It also covers the FUFA/Airtel Rising Stars Season 5 from the Kampala and Buganda Regions.
Uganda’s two representative in next year’s CAF Club football competitions Vipers FC and Sc Villa Jogoo are set to be inspected by CAF next month.
The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson revealed to the members of the sports media during the FUFA weekly Press conference today in Mengo.
Vipers FC are Azam Uganda Premier League champions for the 201/2015 season while SC. Villa Jogoo won the Uganda Cup.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson at today’s Weekly press conference
‘The FUFA club licensing process is not enough for Vipers and Sc Villa as CAF will send an inspector to check on the documents and requirements of our teams going to represent Uganda next year’ said Watson.
Vipers will play in the CAF Champions League while Sc Villa Jogoo in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Vipers recorded good rankings in the FUFA registration and club licensing exercise while Sc Villa was issued with a provisional license. Vipers is among the top five clubs together with BUL, URA, KCCA and Express FC to have met most requirements.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has hailed the club licensing process and the committee that handled exercise.
The FUFA Licensing Committee is headed by Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel.
This committee was tasked to verify the clubs’ paper work together with the physical requirements as required by FUFA after a recommendation by CAF and FIFA.
The FUFA President stated that club licensing is an obligation which is stated in the statutes of FIFA, CAF and FUFA and when an obligation is not fulfilled there are sanctions.
The FUFA President stated;
Club licensing is the agenda of FUFA, CAF and FIFA. It is not a formality and a punishment. This is another level to football professionalization in the country ,Club licensing brings out a true picture of professionalization.
The FUFA President commended the licensing Committee together with the clubs that hit the grades with flying colours. Five clubs KCCA ,URA, Vipers ,BUL and Express did a tremendous job to fulfill the licensing requirements.
He later asked the other 10 clubs to accomplish minor requirements as to be fully licensed.
“Club licensing is not a formality nor a punishment but an obligation and failure to fulfill the requirements may lead to denial of a license to feature in the FUFA competitions” he added.
Dropping of standards may lead to withdrawal of the license, therefore clubs have to up their standards to retain their license.
The president also hinted on two other aspects – FUFA vis-a-vis FSL affair prior to the league and that of propagandists, whose major purpose and cause of calling is to bring the beautiful game of football into disrepute.
FSL has 17 mandatory share holders whose ordinary shares are transferred at the start of each season. The tenure of the current FSL board expired and elections must be conducted . We need to ensure proper membership of the FSL Board, which FUFA is the regulator,special shareholder an with veto powers.
The FUFA President also hinted on the readiness of Azam Television the league sponsors to televise the upcoming league matches contrary to false information in the ‘news corridors’.
FUFA Licensing Committee Composition:
The FUFA licensing committee is made up of; Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel Chris (Chairman), Issa Magoola Issa (Vice Chairman), Sam Kabugo (Member), Ali Tomusange (Member), Musa Lubanga (Member).
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo, flanked by the FUFA Licensing Committee chairperson, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel during the Wednesday weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Premier League Bernard Bainamani has confirmed that fixtures for next season 2015/2016 will be played on weekends.
Bainamani made the revelations during the FUFA weekly press conference today at FUFA House.
‘Our matches will be played on Wednesday and Saturdays. In case of any unforeseen circumstances, some games will be rescheduled to be played week days’ said Bainamani.
The change from the traditional days of Tuesdays and Fridays in the last five seasons, has come as a result of clubs’ demands that the weekend days should as well have fixtures to cater for the working class and families.
The Azam Uganda Premier League season 2015/2016 will kick off on 22nd August, 2015 with the fixtures set to be released tomorrow as the clubs have now got their licenses to play in the top flight.
MAIN PHOTO: UPL Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani (2nd L) during the FUFA weekly Press conference today at FUFA House in Mengo.
Following the successful completion of the minimum club registration and licensing procedure, the Azam Uganda Premier league clubs have received the certification for the 2015/16 season.
Certificates of registration and licensing were handed over today to ten of the 15 clubs that have met the requirements for playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/2016 season.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo hands over the certificate to SC Villa CEO, Ivan Kakembo at FUFA House on Wednesday
This was during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday, 12th August 2015.
The FUFA Licensing Committee headed by Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel conducted the verification exercise.
KCCA CEO, David Tamale receives the club certificate from FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the hand over of the certificates and licenses to the Chief Executive Officers of the ten clubs present.
The Chairperson of the FUFA Club licensing committee, Dr Ogwel informed the media that only five clubs have been given full licenses after fulfilling all the requirements.
These are; KCCA F.C, URA FC, Vipers F.C, BUL FC and Express FC.
‘The other 10 have been granted provisional licenses that will only be operational for half season. These are; JMC, Saints , Simba, SC Villa Jogoo, Soana, Bright Stars , Maroons, SCVU, Sadolin Paints and Police football club’ said Dr. Ogwel.
Lweza Football club has only achieved 9% of the requirements. Lweza appealed last week after failing to beat the initial deadline of submission of requirements. Their matter is now in the hands of the Appeals Committee.
Meanwhile Uganda Premier League CEO, Bernard Bainamani Bampaire told the media that the top flight league will kick off season on Saturday 22nd August, 2015.
Bainamani told the media the new season fixtures will be released on Thursday, 13th August 2015.
The FUFA Super Cup between Vipers FC and SC Villa will be played on Saturday 15th August, 2015 at Nakivubo stadium. Kick off is 4pm. Charges have been set at 5,000/- and 10,000/-
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo (M) handing over the certificate of registration to Viper’s Vincent Sajjabi at FUFA House today. Looking on is FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (R)
Referees Fitness Test: Saturday, 15th August 2015 – Lido Beach, Entebbe
League Kick-off: Sunday, 23rd August 2015 – Lido Beach, Entebbe
Ahead of the start of the 7th edition of Pepsi National Beach soccer league, the draws for the league have been conducted at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Tuesday.
At the same time, each of the 16 teams in the national league have received their playing balls (5 each).
FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Edgar Watson presided over the function attended by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman, FUFA Delegate (representing beach soccer), Mr. Anthony Tumwesigye, Mr. Deo Mutabazi, FUFA Competitions director, Mr. Ali Mwebe and the Beach soccer secretariat staff
Club representatives and the respective media personnel also attended the draws.
The league sponsors, Crown Beverages under the flagship brand, Pepsi were represented by Yasin Ssebanduka from the department of brand and marketing, who represented the company’s Brand Manager, Benda Kiiza.
Sarah Birungi, Beach Soccer Competitions secretary at the draws held at FUFA House on Tuesday
The FUAF CEO appreciated all the stake holders of the game from the players, team managers, fans, sponsors, the management of Lido beach, Entebbe and the media.
He urged;
Each of us has a crucial role played that has seen Beach Soccer grow through leaps and bounds. Please continue with the good deeds that have seen this sport mature and pick momentum.
The Beach Soccer Association chairman, Mutabazi reinstated the need to maintain the legacy set by the already existing platform as a means to see beach soccer elevated to another level altogether.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Chairman, Deo Mutabazi at the Pepsi national beach soccer league draws held at FUFA House on Tuesday
Mode of play:
Like the mode of play has been in the previous seasons, there are two groups – Hurriken and Moonson which will engage in group matches for the first and second round.
After the regular season, the top four teams per group will qualify for the play-off stage where quarterfinals, semi final and eventually the finals to determine the winner shall be held.
Teams in the League:
Each of the two groups has 8 teams apiece to make a total of 16 teams in the league.
Hurriken has MUBS, Nkumba Select, Kampala All Stars, Talented, Miami Kops, Kayunga Town Council, St Lawrence University and Buwanika Bulls.
Moonson has Real Galacticals, Stormers, Uhuru Titans, YMCA, Dalumba, Kabalagala Rangers, Muteesa Rangers and Kampala International University (KIU).
A section of the media and team managers following the procedure of the free and fair open draws
How the Draws Were Conducted:
There were four pots used at the Draws.
Pot 1 had the four seeded teams (teams that reached the play off stage) – MUBS, Nkumba Select, Real Galacticals and Stormers.
Pot 2 had the rest of the teams in the draws. New comers, Miami Kops, Kabalagala Rangers and Kampala All Stars.
The others were Talented, St Lawrence University and Buwanika Bulls, Uhuru Titans, YMCA, Dalumba, Mutesa Royal and Kampala International University (KIU).
Pot 3 and 4 had the Hurriken and Monsoon slots respectively.
The league manager, Phobe Kutamba and the secretary of the competitions, Sarah Birungi assured the teams of an efficient and well organized league with the fixtures coming up in a week’s time.
Mr. Yasin Ssebaduka from the Pepsi Marketing and Brand Department was present at the draws.
The league sponsor’s representative, Yasin Ssebanduka recommitted the company (Pepsi)’s overwhelming commitment to further support beach soccer in Uganda.
The FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe used the plat form to appreciate the fans, team managers, media, players, FIFA and FUFA for the support accorded to the game of beach soccer development in Uganda.
Mwebe was quick to warn all parties whose aim is intended to bring the sport into disrepute.
I call upon all entities to respect their own regulations. You can not disrespect a fellow player, official, organizer, match official or manager and we move forward. Perhaps, i encourage each of us to continue with the exemplary character that we have dwelt upon for the development of beach soccer in Uganda.
FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe (right), with the Pepsi beach soccer league manager, Phoebe Kutamba (center) and the Secretary of the competitions, Sarah Birungi with the pots containing the teams.
There are referee fitness tests arranged on Saturday, 15th August 2015 at Lido Beach ahead of the league start on Sunday, 23rd August 2015.
This will be the 7th season running when the league is being played in Uganda.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson hands over playing balls to MUBS team manager, Hilary Kimbugwe at FUFA House in Kampala on Tuesday.
The beginners’ coaching course organised by the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) got underwaytoday at FUFA House.
In abid to improve on the area of technical, FUFA has embarked on a campaign that will see the numbers coaches rise.
The FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa asked the participants to be ready for a new life after taking on this course.
‘This course will change your lives in your journey to becoming coaches. There are many courses lined up for you and you need to excel in the beginners’ said Lubowa.
The course has attracted 75 participants.
Here are some photos from day one of the course that ends this Friday
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Participants at FUFA House
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Former KCC FC defender Mubark Tenywa (L) and retired footballer Edward Ssali who played for Vipers FC last season, have started their coaching career today
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Bright Stars FC connection from L-R Anthony Bongole, Kawere and Eddy Kawesa
The FUFA Competitions Department has released the date for the FUFA Super Cup to be played on Saturday 15th August, 2015 at NAkivubo Stadium.
The match is the season’s curtain raiser between the Azam Uganda Premier League champions Vipers FC and Uganda Cup winners Sc Villa.
The FUFA Competitions Manager Ali Mwebe confirmed to www.fufa.co.ug that the match will kick off at 4pm.
‘We shall hold a meeting on Wednesday afternoon at FUFA House with officials from both clubs. We shall communicate to them more information about the FUFA Super cup on that day’ said Mwebe
FUFA SUPER CUP
Fundamental principles of the competition’s regulations
The name of the competition shall be FUFA Super Cup
The competition shall be organized by the FUFA Competitions Committee on a single elimination leg between the first division league champions (AUPL) and the Uganda Cup Winners
The match shall be played under the FIFA Laws of the Game and the following provisions as in (4,5,6,7,8, and 9)
FUFA Competitions Rules shall be the parent regulations of this cup where not specified in the following regulations.
The winner shall be awarded a trophy to be return by June 30, 2016, 25 gold medals and cash of Shs 1,500,000
The runners-up shall receive 25 silver medals and cash Shs 500,000.
Each team shall be free to use a maximum of seven (7) substitutes.
In case of a draw at the end of 90 minutes, FIFA spot kicks shall be applied
Cautions and send-offs earned in this much shall only be served in this competition unless additional sanctions are pronounced by the FUFA Judicial bodies.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has received communication from Confederation of African Football (CAF) after verifying documents submitted by four coaches in preparation for next season.
In a communication sent out to the four clubs whose coaches have been lined up for next season, FUFA has notified the quartet that they will allowed to coach any club in the AzamUganda Premier League but under a provisional license.
However a CAF B coaching course will be organised for the coaches in January, 2016. The coaches whose documents have been verified by CAF are, Fred Kajoba (Bright Stars FC), Antonio Flores Jesus, Francisco Soriano Martinez (Sc Villa and Lt. Col. Lukyamuzi Vincent (Jinja Municipal Council FC).
Part of the communication signed by the FUFA CEO to the Club CEOs says
‘We have received response from CAF that the coaches have the experience however they will be required to undergo CAF B mandatory equivalence for five days (40 hours). However FUFA will organise a CAF B equivalence and course in January 2016’.
Watson further said ‘It is therefore recommended that the coaches are given provisional clearance until January 2016 to be employed in their respective clubs’
FUFA has also asked the Clubs or coaches to submit a declaration that they will undergo the course.
The FUFA Licensing Committee headed by Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel is still cross checking on the mandatory documents submitted by clubs to get the FUFA license to play in the top flight next season.
Kampala Junior Team 2 (3) – 2 (2) St Mary’s Academy
Synergy 1-0 Super Cubs
Kampala Junior Team (KJT) will go down in the history of Uganda’s football as the first ever winners of the FUFA Juniors’ (Under 17) national league.
Synergy’s Oscar Agaba dribbles as Peter Magambo closes down
This was after won the play off final against Masaka’s Synergy 3-0 on post match penalties after a 1 all draw in normal time.
To achieve the feat, KJT overcame 12 other teams that were initially divided into groups of two – Nile and Murchison.
Having toppled Murchison group (with 33 points), KJT qualified to progress to the play offs along side three other teams.
In the semi final play offs, KJT overcame St Mary’s Nabweru 3-2 on post match penalties following a 2 all draw in normal time.
On the other hand, Synergy had beaten Super Cubs by a lone strike.
The play offs were held at the Phillip Omondi stadium stadium and relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo, second Vice president, Darious Mugoye, National U-17 assistant coach, Wasswa Bbosa and other officials attended the league climax.
This is the first time in history of Uganda’s football that the U-17 National league was being played. Line ups: Synergy Junior Team:
Brian Achire (G.K ), Joshua Kirabo, Jimmy Ssebunya, Ronald Kayemba, Yasin Kiremye, Shaban Wasswa, Jimmy Ssebunya, Nicholas Kasozi, Sruab Ssemakula, Johnson Musinguzi, Oscar Agaba (C), Pius Kaggwa
Kampala Junior Team:
Ivan Galabuzi (G.K), Alex Komakech, Paul Willa, Yunus Kezimbira, Peter Magambo, Ashraf Mugume, Frank Tumwesigye, William Sseguya, Allan Tebusweke, Noel Nasasira, Michael Agaba
Subs: Fred Ssonko, Ronald Kayemba, Moses Kakooza
Match Officials – Hakim Mulindwa (Center Referee), George Kasule (1st Assistant), Ashraf Miiro, Ashadu Sserebe (2nd Assistant)
Awards:
Best Goal keeper – Brian Achire (Synergy)
Top Scorer – Steven Mukwala (Edgars Youth) – 10 goals
MVP – Faizo Ssekyanzi (St Marys)
MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Junior Team Celebrate with their trophy at Lugogo.
Johnson Musinguzi’s first half goal was enough for Masaka based Synergy Junior team to book finals’ berth in the inaugural FUFA Junior Juniors league against Super Cubs at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
This was during the first semi-final play off played earlier before the goal laden second match that witnessed Kampala Junior Team win 3-2 on post match penalties after a 2 all draw in normal time.
KJT Captain, Alex Komakech (second from left) and Henry Jemba of St Marys together with the match officials shortly before kick off
Hamza Muzaale gave St Mary’s the lead in the 12th minute before Allan Tubusweke equalized with 5 minutes to the end of the second half.
Faizo Ssekyanzi restored the lead for St Mary’s but Tebusweke replied in similar fashion to force the match into penalties.
In the thrilling shoot outs, Alex Komakech, Noel Nasasasira and Peter Magambo successfully converted for KJT as Paul Willa and Alex Sserunkuma missed their attempts.
Swaibu Katende and Arafah Mulindwa scored the only two kicks from the penalty spot for St Marys but Steven Ssengonzi, Jonathan Muteesa and Eric Ssenjobe missed.
The finals shall be played on Sunday, 9th August 2015 at Lugogo.
KJT’s Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye had a hand in his team’s equalizer
MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Junior Team XI against St Mary’s on Saturday, 8th August 2015
The four day FUFA Club Management course that started on Wednesday concluded today at FUFA House with 15 participants attaining the required grades.
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo officiated at the closing ceremony.
‘I believe that we have a new group of sports administrators who can take football to another level’ said Magogo-a FIFA Instructor who also had various sessions with the participants during the course.
Express FC, Sc Villa, Maroons, Soana FC and Sadolin sent in participants while FUFA had five Secretariat staff enrolled and there was one person who privately sponsored himself.
PICTORIAL FROM THE CLOSING CEREMONY
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The participants who got the FUFA Club Management Licensing; Abubakar Muhmmad Hadji (Express FC), Lwanga Peter (Vipers FC), Oguda Innocent (Maroons FC), Tusiime Moses (Soana FC), Ochen Tom (Sadolin Paints FC), Ntege Patrick Kaweesa, Kimumwe Mansoor, Mugerwa Hassan Takoowa, Nsubuga Emmy, Kutamba Phoebe, Semanda Richard, Birungi Sarah (FUFA Secretariat) and Frank Fayo Nyakahuma (Privately sponsored)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo (Green shirt) with the participants who qualified after the Club Management course.
The mandatory referees tests for medical and physical fitness were conducted on Friday and today with the final session set for tomorrow.
FUFA House in Mengo was the centre for the medical tests that covered 36 referees while today another 76 undergoing the same exercise.
Today morning at Mandela National stadium, the 18 FIFA referees and 18 FUFA referees took to the exercises required of them.
However FIFA referee Brian Nsubuga missed the exercise as he was not feeling well. A special test will be held for him next week while the Beach soccer referees will be tested on Sunday 16th August, 2015.
The referees looked sharp and energetic as they performed the high entensity tests of running 12 laps and the sprints that check on their endurance.
Uganda’s FIFA referees 2015:
1 BATTE Denis
2 SSALI Mashood
3 MIIRO Brian Nsubuga
4 BAKASAMBE Rajab Kalyonkolo
5 SABILLA Chelangat Ali Accepted
Assistant Referee
1 NGOBI Balikoowa Musa
2 OKELLO Lee
3 SSONKO Mark
4 KAYONDO Samuel
5 KATENYA Ronald
6 BUGEMBE Hussein
Beach Soccer Referee
1 KINTU Ivan Bayige A
2 MUGERWA Shafic
3 SSENTEZA Muhammad
Women Referee
1 SSEMMAMBO Aisah Nabikko
2 NAMUBIRU Irene
3 AKOYI Anna
Women Assistant Referee
1 NAGADDYA Catherine Cynthia
2 NKUMBI Nakitto
3 NANTABO Lydia Wanyama
4 MUTONYI Jane
5 MUKASA Diana Junia
PICTORIAL FROM TODAY’S PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS AT NAMBOOLE
Ahead of the up coming 2015/16 beach soccer season, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has supported the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) with an assortment of over 120 balls.
Receiving the balls on Friday, an overwhelmed Deo Mutabazi, the Chairman of the Uganda Beach Soccer Association lauded the federation for the generous offer.
This is a great gesture of developing beach soccer in Uganda. We are grateful to FUFA. We plan to give at least 5 balls to each of the clubs in the national league.
The beach soccer balls FUFA Has donated to UBSA
The national beach soccer league is tentatively scheduled to run starting this month (August 2015) as per the FUFA Activity yearly plan.
Uganda is among the three nations on the African continent that runs a national beach soccer league, which has been running for the past 5 years.
Uganda Sand Cranes skipper, Derrick Tekkwo (right) battles with Ghana’s Michael Sema during the CAF qualifier at Sports beach
The national team, The Sand Cranes played actively for the first time this year losing to Ghana in the CAF Beach soccer championship qualifiers.
Uganda Sand Cranes players passionately sing the national anthem before the clash against Ghana
Uganda boosts of three FIFA Beach soccer referees.
These are; Ivan Kintu , Mohmmed Ssenteza and Shafic Mugerwa.
The other seven non FIFA referees are; Moses Ssebuliba, Ali Sekimwanyi, Jackson Busingye, Bruno Kiyimba, Justine Nambafu, Betty Nankabirwa and Viola Kamulegeya.
League action between Nkumba Select (blue) and Kayunga Town Council last season.
MAIN PHOTO: Beach Soccer league action at Lido Beach in Entebbe.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) through the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson in a circular, No. 1030 dated 6th August 2015 (FUFA/C/008/15) has passed a communiqué concerning the matters of the Elite League.
FUFA invites the FUFA Super league limited (FSLL) and the clubs to strictly comply with their own statures.
The communications read in part;
It is an obligation for FSLL and the clubs to comply with FUFA Rules that are defined as Statutes, Regulations, Decisions and Directives of FUFA.
In consequence therefore, the planned general meeting invited for 8th August 2015 as earlier communicated to FUFA is inconsistent with the statures of FUFA, FSLL and the clubs and therefore decision made thereafter, will not only bring football to disrepute but shall also be null and void.
The steps below should be taken and thereafter the General meeting could take place in accordance with the FUFA and FSLL Stature;
1- All clubs licensed by FUFA for the 2015/16 league season that have not yet acquired share certificate should be issued with the same.
2- The Relegated Clubs should transfer the Share Certificates to the newly promoted clubs if the new clubs have acquired FUFA Club License for the 2015/16 Season for the League.
3- A meeting notice to the shareholders with the statutory agenda should be issued in accordance with the articles and Memorandum of Associations of FSLL and the FUFA staturs.
4- There is need to amend all the clerical mistakes in the FSLL Statures wording and this item should be included on the Agenda.
This will that Annual General Meeting is properly constituted and convened with all eligible members holding voting and veto.
From the fact that FUFA has placed on the 91st FUFA General Assembly Agenda, the item of whether the mandate to run the elite League should be handed to FSLL, it is paramout that compliance, proper organization and composition of FSLL is exhibited to assure the General Assembly of their ability to organize the league.
Therefore, to ensure that FSL Ltd and Clubs compliance with the Regulations, the position of FUFA that that Annual General Meeting hitherto scheduled for 8th August 2015 is scheduled in consideration of the guidance herein.
Saturday, 8th August 2015 – Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
2 p.m: Synergy vs Super Cubs
4 p.m: KJT vs St Mary’s Heritage
2pm: 3rd Place Play off, Final at 4pm: Sunday, 9th August 2015 – Lugogo
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirms that change of venue of the play-offs for the inagural FUFA Juniors 17 league from Nakivubo to the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe confirmed the change to www.fufa.co.ug;
The semi-final play-offs on Saturday and finals on Sunday shall be now played at Lugogo than earlier communicated
Natete based Super Cubs entertain Masaka’s Synergy in the opening fixture at 2 p.m before the second match comes knocking when two free passing side, KJT and St Mary’s from Nabweru face off each other at 4:00 p.m
The third place play offs shall be held on Sunday, still at Lugogo as the finals will crown the day.
Prize giving and medals’ presentation will follow thereafter.
The FUFA Juniors’ league has been played for the first time this year in the history of Uganda’s football.
Starting next season (2014/15), every Azam Uganda Premier league club will be expected to field a team in the FUFA Juniors’ league.
MAIN PHOTO: Earlier action in the two groups – Nile and Murchison.
Physical Fitness Tests – Saturday & Sunday, 8 & 9th August 2015 – Nelson Mandela Stadium
Ahead of the FIFA physical fitness tests for the FIFA and the national referees, referees as mandated by law have under gone through the medical precautions to ascertain the right state of health for the officials before the physicals.
Heart Beat Check for referee Ali Bakisula during the medicals
The medicals have been held at FUFA House on Friday with the physical fitness tests slated for this Saturday and Sunday at the Nelson Mandela national stadium, Namboole.
A total of 124 referees are expected to under go the tests which are meant to check the mental and physical preparedness of the match officials ahead of the upcoming new season.
The nominated referees are the FIFA badge holders, beach soccer referees and the national referees from the 8 FUFA regions (Buganda, Kampala, Eastern, Kitara,Western,West Nile, Northern and North East).
The normal heart is one of the tests undertaken on the referees. FIFA Assistant referee Musa Balikowa being checked.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION DETAILS:
It involves the checking of well being of the Muscles, heart, teeth, joints, eyes, body, blood pressure, weight, any impairment on ears, eyes and hands.
The referees must pass the required weight before the physicals. Referee Mwesigwa Ronald on the weighing scale
The medical exercise was conducted by the FUFA sports medicine Committee members Dr. Opoka James and Dungu Ahmed.
Full List:
FIFA Referees:
Denis Batte, Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Ali Sabilla, Rajab Bakasambe, Musa Ngobi Balikoowa, Lee Okello, Ronald Katenya, Samuel Kayondo, Hussein Bugembe, Mark Ssonko, Aisha Ssemambo, Anna Akoyi, Marex Nkumbi, Lydia Nantabo, Jane Mutonyi, Catherine Nagadya, Ivan Kintu (Beach), Mohmmed Ssenteza (beach) and Shafic Mugerwa (Beach)
Beach Soccer Referees (Non FIFA):
Moses Ssebuliba, Ali Sekimwanyi, Jackson Busingye, Bruno Kiyimba, Justine Nambafu, Betty Nankabirwa, Viola Kamulegeya
National Referees:
Zubeda Sinamakosa (West Nile) Amina Kayinza (Kampala), Shamilla Nabadda (Kitara), Shakilah Nyange (Kitara), Ali Kaddu (North), David Oula (West Nile), William Oloya (West Nile), Issa Masembe (Buganda), Robert Donney (Kitara), David Odoi (Buganda), Ali Bakisula (Buganda), Sadque Wasswa (Kampala), Moses Kamba (Buganda), Samuel Turyomuriwe (Kitara), Habiba Naigaga (Buganda), Samuel Kakembo (Buganda), Solomon Lusambya (Buganda), Alex Muhabi (Kampala), Ronald Mwesigwa (East), Joseph Ochom (North East)
Regional Referees selected:
Buganda Region:
Jackson Kakande, Athuman Wasswa, Fred Mpiima Nyumiriza, Julius Kasibante, Rashid Kimera Boogere, Ashraf Miiro Mwanje, Ali Mpanga
Eastern Region:
Siraji Mpyangu, Kassim Magoola, Umaru Mukisa Ouma , Godfrey Male, Christine Namulwa, Fatina Namakago, Muzamiru Waiswa Kinene, Ali Bogere, Peter Makamba, Saleh Khaldi Muyaga, Ayub Lubega, Catherine Kisombo, Robert Makwali
Kampala Region:
Abubaker Tomusange, Michael Kalule, Hakim Mulindwa, Fred Ndawula, Abubaker Faisal Nsubuga, Richard Mugerwa, Bob Omolo, Khalifan Kanakulya, Rakaze Lucky Kasalirwe, Mustaphah Mafumu, William Joseph Ssenkumba, David Musisi Matovu, Ronaldie Kirangwa, Muhammed Ssali, Jay William Andama, Peter Musoke, Jude Mawanda Kalemeera, George Kasoone, Rajab Mugweri Buyinza, Kepher Hanaba, Zainab Nabatanzi, Elizabeth Nasolo
Kitara Region:
Barry Henry Byaruhanga, James Ayebale, Christopher Kugonza Semu, Friday Noah, Diana Murungi, Shakilla Nyange
Northern Region:
Dick Okello, Deogracious Oguti Opio, Boniface Ogwal, Agnes Alwedo, Joseph Olobo, Mario Okwang, Joyce Ojok
North East Region:
James Olugu, Albert George Omoding, Samuel Ichila, Juma Adome, Mathias Omunyira, Suzan Aarakit, Luke John Odeke
Western Region:
Gilbert Ngyendo Tumuhirwe, Paul Turyamureeba, Ahamada Bazibumbira, Siragi Bbaale Ssendyowa, Michael Mwesigwa, Docus Atuhaire, Issa Ssempijja
West Nile Region:
Ben Adrole, Musa Haward Orombi, Summary Asiku, Rahuman Atiku, Michael Dritchi, Asadulah Dramani
MAIN PHOTO: Medical Check ups being conducted today at FUFA House
