FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers: Uganda vs Ethiopia – 39 Players Summoned for Crested Cranes Squad

    WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers: Uganda vs Ethiopia – 39 Players Summoned for Crested Cranes Squad

    Uganda Women Senior Team Head coach Sheryl Botes has named 39 players in the initial squad for the Crested Cranes ahead of the first round of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 Qualifier matches against Ethiopia.

    Uganda is set to host the first leg on Friday 21 st February 2025 in Kampala while the return leg will be played 5 days later on Wednesday 26 th February in Addis Ababa.

    The Crested Cranes will be looking forward to return to Africa’s premier women football final tournament since 2022 when they faced hosts Morocco, Senegal and Burkina Faso in the group stage but finished 3 rd before facing early elimination. It was Uganda’s 2nd overall appearance at the WAFCON Finals with the first coming in 2000.

    Uganda will be hoping to make a step better having fallen to Algeria 3-2 in 2023 on aggregate in the last Qualifiers for 2024 WAFCON campaign. Crested Cranes put up a spirited fight in the return leg which ended 1-1 at the Stade Olympic D’Oran as they looked to overturn the first leg 2-1 loss at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Sheryl Botes also emphasised the importance of including U17 players Martha Babirye, Doreen Aujat, Shadia Nabirye, Agnes Nabukenya and Rinah Ariho in the squad as she feels some of the emerging talent will learn good lessons from the senior players before eventually getting back to the Teen Cranes camp that will also start preparations for the World Cup qualifiers against Kenya.

    The team will enter camp on Sunday 9th February 2025 at Cranes Paradise Hotel Kisaasi and train from Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo. The players summoned are featuring in the Uganda Women football competitions unless stated.

    The Squad summoned

    Goalkeepers

    Aturo Ruth (Ukerewe Queens SC-Tanzania), Nakaziro Daisy (Kampala Queens FC), Nakiirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls WFC), Kaidu Sharon (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Adeke Angella (Amus College WFC), Nakabugo Ashley (Kawempe Muslim SS WFC)

    Defenders

    Nabisaalu Bridget (Modern Sports FC – Egypt), Nankya Shadia (Tutankhamun FC – Egypt), Nabulime Phionah (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Niwandinda Mackline (Boni Consilii Girls Vocational School), Babirye Martha (El Cambio Academy), Namande Margret (Lady Doves FC), Nandede Zainah (Kampala Queens FC), Namusoke Esther (Kampala Queens FC), Nantumbwe Wilmer (She Gist FC), Kobusinge Jolly (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Komuntale Sumaya (Kampala Queens FC)

    Midfielders

    Nabirye Joan (Trabzonspor FC -Turkey), Nabbumba Phiona (Boldklubben AF 1893 – Denmark), Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC), Naluyima Kauthara (She Maroons FC), Najjuma Teddy (Kampala Queens FC), Nankya Rashidah (Makerere University WFC), Nalugya Shamirah (Kampala Queens FC), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aujat Dorine (Amus College WFC), Namuleme Zaina (Makerere University WFC), Nambi Violah (Åland United WFC – Finland), Kobusobozi Resty (Lady Doves FC), Munyana Brenda (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Atuhaire Mastulah Lian (Tooro Queens FC), Nantongo Esther (Gold Star FC), Auki Kigongo Angel (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

    Forwards

    Ikwaput Fazila (Gokulam Kerala –India), Nanziri Resty (East Bengal- India), Ainembabazi Joanitah (Kickstart FC- India), Nakasi Latifah (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Ariho Rinah (Boni Consilii Girls Vocational School), Nakintu Nusurah (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

  • FUFA Big League: First Round Report

    FUFA Big League: First Round Report

    The FUFA Big League for the 2024/25 season showcases an intense battle among Uganda’s top second-tier teams as they vie for promotion to the Uganda Premier League. After Matchday 15, the standings are tight, with several clubs performing exceptionally well.

    The Title Race

    Gaddafi FC leads the table with 30 points after 14 matches. Their consistent performances, including 9 wins, 3 draws, and only 2 losses, have established them as serious contenders for promotion. Their impressive goal difference of +12 highlights a strong attack and solid defense. However, they cannot rest easy, as Blacks Power FC is just one point behind. Blacks Power has also managed 9 wins and 2 draws.

    The Promotion Contenders

    Calvary FC and Buhimba United Saints FC occupy third and fourth places, respectively. With 25 points, Calvary FC is still within striking distance of the top two spots. They have relied on a balanced approach, securing 7 wins and a respectable goal difference of +7. Buhimba United Saints FC, with 23 points, has been consistent but needs to convert more draws into wins if they are to challenge for promotion.

    Mid-Table Battles

    Teams like Onduparaka FC, Paidha Black Angels SC, and Kataka FC are clustered in the middle of the table. Onduparaka FC, sitting fifth with 22 points, has shown resilience. Paidha Black Angels and Kataka FC, both with 20 points, are in a tight race to climb higher. The crowded middle section of the table means these teams must maintain consistency to avoid falling behind.

    The Strugglers

    At the other end of the table, MYDA FC finds itself at the bottom with just 9 points from 14 matches. Their -8 goal difference underscores their defensive struggles, having managed only 2 wins this season. Booma FC, penalized with a 3-point and 3-goal deduction, is also languishing near the bottom with 13 points. Arua Hill SC and Kigezi Homeboyz FC are barely above them with 13 and 14 points, respectively, but they need significant turnarounds to avoid a relegation battle.

    Top Scorers

    NameClubGoals
    Lawrence OlaboroCalvary FC8
    Lawrence KambuguNtugasaze FC7
    Benjamin OpakrwothPaidha Black Angels SC6
    Isaac Doka MweruBusoga United FC5
    Davis KasiryeGaddafi FC5
  • Uganda Records 144 Transactions in 2024 as per FIFA Global Transfer Report

    Uganda Records 144 Transactions in 2024 as per FIFA Global Transfer Report

    A recent report by FIFA reveals that Uganda contributed 144 transfers to the record-breaking 78,742 international transfers made in 2024.

    This movement of players occurred between clubs in different countries, covering men’s and women’s football in professional and amateur leagues across FIFA’s 211 Member Associations.

    In men’s professional football, Uganda saw 51 incoming transfers and 46 outgoing transfers, reflecting growth rates of 0.109% and -0.08%, respectively.

    Women’s professional football reported 8 incoming transfers and 15 outgoing transfers, with growth rates of 0.6% and 0.667%, respectively.

    Amateur football movements in Uganda consisted of 4 incoming transfers and 20 outgoing transfers, with growth rates of -0.2% and -0.13%.

    Key Highlights of the 2024 FIFA Global Transfer Report

    • Uganda made 144 transfers
    • 78,742 international transfers occurred across professional and amateur football
    • 22,779 transfers took place in men’s professional football
    • 2,284 transfers occurred in women’s professional football
    • Brazil led the world with 2,215 transfers
    • Benin ranked top in Africa with 244 transfers
    • Total transfer fees spent in 2024 reached $8.59 billion

    Read report

    https://inside.fifa.com/transfer-system/global-transfer-report/mens-professional-football

  • Wins for Amus, Kampala Queens, FC Tooro and She Corporate as the second round kicks off in the FUFA Women Super League

    Wins for Amus, Kampala Queens, FC Tooro and She Corporate as the second round kicks off in the FUFA Women Super League

    Results

    Saturday, 1 February 2025
    Rines SS WFC 1-2 FC Tooro Queens
    Wakiso Hill WFC 0-1 Amus College WFC
    Makerere University 0-0 Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Sunday, 2 February 2025
    She Corporate FC 1-0 Lady Doves FC
    She Maroons FC 0-0 Olila HS WFC
    Uganda Martyrs Ladies 0-1 Kampala Queens FC

    The second round of the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League got underway on Saturday with exciting fixtures that produced very interesting results.

    Riness Stunned

    Wakiso based Rines SS WFC were stunned when their relegation threatened visitors Tooro Queens snatched victory to breathe life back into their survival efforts. This was Tooro Queens’ second win of the campaign and increased their points tally to 8 from 12 games, 3 above Wakiso Hill and one less of Soroti side Olila HS WFC.

    Kabaculezi Mary and Kasemire Imelda scored for the visitors whereas Patricia Nakato Nanyanzi was on tartget for the home side.

    FC Tooro Queens goalkeeper, Cecilia Kamuli walked away with the Woman of the match accolade.

    Kawempe Muslim lose more ground

    Kawempe Muslim’s title defence was dealt another blow when they were held to a goalless draw by Makerere University WFC.
    The draw now leaves Kawempe 3 points adrift table leaders Kampala Queens. Despite the slip the Valley Warriors remain in second place on 25 points just one more than Amus College who occupy third place on 24 points.

    Makerere’s Hasifah Namboozo was named Woman of the Match.

    Amus College sink Wakiso Hill

    Wakiso Hill’s winless streak in the top tier women football league continued when they succumbed to yet another loss, the seventh of the season.

    They were beaten by Amus College WFC 1-0 thanks to Edina Wanda 69th minute strike. The Antelopes are now the only side yet to test victory and lie in the dismal 12th position on the 12 team log with 5 points from 5 draws.

    Judith Mawuwa of Wakiso Hill was voted player of the match.

    New home blessings for the Sharks in Jinja

    The change of home from the MUBS arena in Nakawa, Kampala to Kyabazinga stadium in Jinja might have come with blessings for She Corporate who largely struggled to get results in the first round when they beat Lady Doves FC 1-0 at their new home.

    Jesca Namanda scored the all-important goal for the She Corporate with the win taking their tally to 14 points level with fellow university side Makerere who drew with Kawempe Muslim to maintain their seventh place.

    The Sharks are eighth on the table.

    Olila earn vital away point

    Soroti side Olila HS WFC put up a resilient performance and earned a priceless point on the road when they played to goalless draw with Prisons side She Maroons FC in Luzira.

    The point helped them maintain their 10th position on 9 points just one ahead of Tooro queens who sit in 11th on 8 points.

    The Queens break stubborn Martyrs

    Pursuing a second league title in 3 years, Kampala Queens were able to squeeze another win past stubborn rivals Uganda Martyrs Ladies at the St Gerald’s stadium in Lubaga on Sunday morning.

    The Lubaga ladies largely kept their visitors at bay and almost finished the first half goalless before Muduwa Peace capitalised on the defensive lapse to race past an oncoming Sharon Kaidu in the hosts’ goal to slot home in an empty net in the 39th minute.

    The Queens are now unbeaten in 12 league games, winning 8 and drawing 4 without a loss amassing 25 points in their remarkable run.

    However, the loss leaves Uganda Martyrs in 9th place on 10 points.

    Two games produced goalless draws, Three 1-0 wins and three away wins. A total of six goals were scored in the six games of match day 12 played across two days.

  • FUFA Women Super League returns with second round action

    FUFA Women Super League returns with second round action

    Saturday 1st February, 2025

    Rines SS WFC vs FC Tooro Queens

    Wakiso Hill FC vs Amus College WFC

    Makerere University WFC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC

    Sunday, 2nd February 2025

    She Corporate FC vs Lady Doves FC

    She Maroons FC vs Olila HS WFC

    Uganda Martyrs Lubaga vs Kampala Queens FC

    The Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League action is all set for a frantic return this weekend after a month long break as six matches are lined up across Saturday and Sunday.

    After an exciting end to the first round that had defending champions Kawempe Muslim ladies and title contenders Kampala Queens fiercely face off in the very last game of the first phase, fans can only expect a super exciting second round of games both in the title run in and battles to beat the drop.

    In the only three fixtures of Saturday, Rines SS will welcome relegation threatened Tooro Queens at the Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium whereas fellow strugglers Wakiso Hill will welcome Amus College at the St. Mary’s stadium Kitende.

    Bottom placed Wakiso Hill and Tooro Queens are tied on points having managed 5 each from the 11 games of the first round.

    The ambitious side from Bukedea is in 3rd place on 21 points only 4 adrift the top whereas Rines SS in fifth on 17 points.

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies who relinquished their top spot on the final day to their archrivals Kampala Queens will start away against stubborn Makerere University who are placed 7th with 13 points. Despite a strong start of their title defence and winning all their games in October, the 5 time champions struggled to win some of their games and faltered towards the end of the first round dropping points in matches against Lady Doves and Amus College before falling 4-1 eventually and suffering obliteration at the hands of Kampala Queens.

    On Sunday, She Corporate will welcome Lady Doves at their new home at Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe in Jinja. The former champions will be looking to add to the 11 points they amassed in the first round leaving them in 8th place only one point ahead of Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Women in the 9th position and 3 ahead of Olila HS in the 10th.  

    Table leaders Kampala Queens will be making the trip to the St. Gerald stadium to face Uganda Martyrs a side that had a rather grinding first round spending it in the bottom half.

    Kampala Queens will want to make a statement by grabbing all the 3 points from a side that forced a draw against them in the reverse fixture at the MTN Omondi stadium.  

    Kampala Queens, with seven wins and 4 draws and yet to test defeat top the table with 25 points closely followed by the ‘Valley Warriors’ of Kawempe who have won the same number of games, drawn 3 and lost once at the hands of the ‘Queens of Soccer’.

    The top scorer’s race is another exciting battle to look out with Lady Doves’ Resty Kobusobozi in the lead at the half mark with 9 goals.

    Last season golden boot winner Agnes Nabukenya is second in the race with 6 goals whereas Rines’ Arach Phiona and Amus College’s Apisa Shalyne on 5 goals each.

  • FUFA Training of Regional Trainers concludes in Kisaasi

    FUFA Training of Regional Trainers concludes in Kisaasi

    FUFA has rolled out a programme for Training of Trainers that will produce new Instructors with the aim of transforming football to contribute to the federation’s Vision and Mission.

    Football Development Director Ali Mwebe (Center) and CAF instructor Jackson Nyiima with participants

    The initial three-day programme that started on Monday of this week at Cranes Paradise Hotel Kisaasi with courses targeting selected participants from the 8 FUFA regions ended on Wednesday evening.

    Participants pay attention during the training

    The final products of the course will become Regional Chief Instructors in each of the four areas of administration, coaching, refereeing and goalkeeping.

    Being areas of specialities (5 aside games), Uganda Beach Soccer Association and Futsal Association Uganda also submitted one candidate each for coaching Instructors’ course.

    The course at Kisaasi was conducted by a number of FIFA and FUFA Instructors.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim

    FIFA Instructors FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha were key facilitators equipping participants with modern football methodology of teaching.

    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha

    Specialised instructors included Brian Miiro Nsubuga (refereeing), Ibrahim Mugisha (goal keeping) and Jackson Nyiima (coaching).

    ‘Capacity building has been a key pillar of FUFA football transformation under the leadership of the FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and at FUFA Executive Committee level, it is highly prioritized under the football development functionality’ noted FUFA Executive Secretary for Football Development Ronnie Kalema.

    The FUFA Technical Master Plan spreading wings 

    To realise the development and extension of mass football, the Technical Master Plan focuses on human resource in football with the aim of increasing the number of trained football administrators, qualified coaches and football referees. FUFA wants to increase the number to 2,240 persons in each category by 2030.

    This will require more courses in the regions and a new agenda with emphasis on football capacity building instructors in those respective areas.

    This intervention is designed to ensure accessibility and cost-effectiveness of FUFA’s capacity-building programmes at regional level, enabling more football administrators, coaches, referees and goalkeeper coaches to be trained in support of mass football development at the grassroots level

    ‘One key characteristic of good education system and capacity building is accessibility by placing regional chief instructors under TMP implementation. New and refresher courses will be accessible to the football human resource across the country’ said FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe.

    The capacity building sessions are in line with the Technical Master Plan (TMP) which is built on four key pillars with one of them aimed at mass football to extend the game to every homestead in the country.

    FUFA Members for FAMACO I and FAMACO II

    FUFA has also organised courses for its Members and affiliates with the capacity building programmes continuing for FAMACO I from 30th January to 1st February and will be followed by FAMACO II later on from 2nd -6th February 2025.

    Pictorial

  • CAF announces new dates for 2024 CHAN tournament in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

    CAF announces new dates for 2024 CHAN tournament in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee officially confirmed the revised dates for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which will now take place from 2nd to 30th August 2025 across Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

    The decision was made during a CAF Executive Committee meeting held on Monday, January 27th, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.

    Initially scheduled for February 2024, the tournament was postponed to allow the three host nations additional time to finalize key infrastructural and facility upgrades necessary for a successful event.

    CHAN is an exclusive competition for players in their respective domestic leagues, offering a platform for local talent to shine on the continental stage.

    2024 CHAN Tournament Groups

    Group A

    Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia

    Group B

    Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic

    Group C

    Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Q1, Q2

    Group D

    Senegal (Defending Champions), Equatorial Guinea, Sudan, Nigeria

    Egypt, Algeria, South Africa, Malawi, Gambia, Gabon and Comoros will compete in a qualification mini-tournament to determine the final two teams (Q1 & Q2) that will join Uganda, Niger and Guinea in Group C.

  • Uganda Cranes learn AFCON 2025 opponents

    Uganda Cranes learn AFCON 2025 opponents

    Uganda Cranes on Monday, 27th January 2025 learned the teams they will face at the coveted 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.

    The Draw for the biennial continental tournament was held at the prestigious Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat.

    Uganda was represented at the Draw event by Head Coach Paul Joseph Put and National Teams’ Officer Paul Mukatabala.

    In the draw, Uganda was placed in Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania.

    Uganda will begin the tournament on 23rd December 2025 against Tunisia before taking on neighbours Tanzania on 27th of the same month and ending group business with Nigeria three days later.

    Coach Put believes his charges will be up to the task come December and hopes for a good show at AFCON 2025.

    “At this stage, there are no small teams and I believe we are ready to take on the teams we have been pitted against. I have always said that the stronger the wave, the stronger the ship.” He said.

    Players’ reactions

    Team Captain Khalid Aucho–Midfielder

    ‘Being at AFCON means you’re strong enough to compete with any team. I know my boys and they will deliver. We want to make our fans happy’

    Denis Omedi-Forward

    ‘It is not a very bad group. Each and every single game won’t be easy. Each team that has made it to this stage, deserves it. The first game of the competition is important and we need to be focused. We shall be in Morocco to defend our Nation. It’s a group that any team has a chance to get out to the next round’

    Isima Watenga- Goalkeeper

    ‘It is a tough group but with the dedication and hard work we put up in the qualifiers, i believe we are ready to face any team on the continent so that we raise our flag so high’

    Allan Okello-Midfielder

    ‘It was a good draw but very tricky. In this tournament every team is hard to play. We shall play some big teams like Nigeria and Tunisia and more so face our neighbours Tanzania making it tricky. The players need to prepare well and see what comes in the tournament’

    Uganda will be playing at AFCON for the eighth time having featured at the 1962, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1978, 2017 and 2019 editions.

  • FUFA Juniors League 2025 to Kick Off on February 8th

    FUFA Juniors League 2025 to Kick Off on February 8th

    The FUFA Competitions Department announced the commencement of the seventh edition of the FUFA Juniors League 2025. The Competition is set to kick off on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
    All teams playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League will be mandated to have a team in the FUFA Juniors League.

    In a communication addressed the participating clubs, the format, player eligibility and key dates for the competition were highlighted as below.

    Competition Format
    The league will follow a round-based format with three rounds of play. Sixteen junior teams from the Uganda Premier League clubs have been grouped into two ie Treble and Hat-trick. Each group comprises eight teams as follows:

    Treble Group: KCCA FC JT – Kampala, Soana Bright Stars FC JT – Kampala, URA FC JT – Wakiso, Vipers SC JT – Wakiso, Wakiso Giants FC JT – Wakiso, UPDF FC JT – Luweero, Kitara FC JT – Hoima, Mbarara City FC JT – Mbarara
    Hat-trick Group: KCCA FC SA – Kampala, NEC FC JT – Kampala, Maroons FC JT – Kampala, Police FC JT – Kampala, SC Villa JT – Kampala, Lugazi FC JT – Buikwe, BUL FC JT – Jinja and Mbale Heroes FC JT – Mbale

    Player Eligibility and Composition

    Clubs will register a maximum of 25 players, with specific age brackets and roles.
    Five players born in 2007 (at least one goalkeeper)
    Fifteen players born between 2008–2009 (at least one goalkeeper)
    Five players born in 2010 (at least one goalkeeper)

    Key Dates
    Fixture Release: January 27, 2025

    Competition Rules and Regulations Release: January 27, 2025

    Age Verification: January 30–31, 2025

    Kickoff: February 8, 2025

    Licensing Requirements

    All players are required to present the following documents for eligibility:
    A fully signed minor consent form from a parent or guardian.

    An authentic National ID or birth certificate/passport of the player.

    A fully filled player passport form.

    A fully filled first-time registration form.

    According to Bashir Mutyaba the FUFA Youth Football Development Manager, the kick off of the competition is timely and it will help the Uganda U17 boys team (Cubs) to prepare upcoming Total Energies AFCON U17.

    ‘The timing of the FUFA Juniors League is strategic, aligning perfectly with preparations for the upcoming AFCON U17 tournament. This competition serves as a valuable platform to identify potential prospects for the Cubs while providing players with much-needed competitive experience ahead of the continental championship.’ Said Bashir

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  • Invitation for Bids of Medical Insurance Services to FUFA

    Invitation for Bids of Medical Insurance Services to FUFA

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is inviting bids for the provision of Medical Insurance Services to its members of 1st Division Football clubs known as the Uganda Premier League (UPL), FUFA Women Super League (FWSL) and their support staff.

    This tender is open to Medical Insurance Companies, Health Insurance Brokers and Medical facilities with Operating Licence issued by Uganda Medical & Dental practitioners Council (UMDPC) – Ministry of Health.

    Interested service providers are requested to submit proposals to insurance@fufauganda.com or by hard copies to the front desk at FUFA Complex Office in Mengo between 9am-4.30pm (Monday – Friday).

    Please open this link for more details about the scope of work, application process and requirements.

    The deadline for submission of proposals is Monday, 10th February 2025 by 4:30pm. Late submission will not be considered. Short-listed bidders will be invited to make presentations to the evaluation team.

    For further information/clarifications please write through email: insurance@fufauganda.com

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • Mashood Ssali appointed FUFA Referees Development Manager

    Mashood Ssali appointed FUFA Referees Development Manager

    FUFA has today announced Mashood Ssali as the new Referees’ Development Manager with effect from 1st February 2025 under the ongoing implementation of the FUFA Technical Master Plan.

    Ssali enjoyed a 24- year stellar refereeing career which covered 10 years as a FIFA referee.

    In his new role, Ssali will oversee the development and operational aspects of refereeing under the Football Development Department at the FUFA Secretariat, in close association with the FUFA Referees Standing Committee, to ensure the advancement of referees for both mass football and elite football performance. A Master’s degree holder in marketing, Ssali retired recently from refereeing on 6th January 2025 and will replace Egesa Samuel, who served in the same role since 2010 and left on account of contract expiry.

    Mashood Ssali Commenting on his appointment;

    “On several occasions, I have listened to the FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim explain the Technical Masterplan, which highlights life after football—an initiative aimed at bringing retired football players back to serve the game in other capacities. Today, it involves refereeing, and I am grateful and honoured that, after 24 years on the field as a referee, I will now shift my focus on contributing to the development of refereeing in line with the FUFA Technical Masterplan. I will strive to deliver and meet the expectations of this role. However, this is not a one-man show as it requires teamwork to achieve the results”

    Fact File

    Full Name: Ssali Mashood

    Academic Level: Master’s Degree in Marketing

    Years as Referee: 24

    Years as FIFA Referee: 10

    Retired on: 6th Jan 2025

    Other Football Studies:

    FAMACO I: April 2024

    FAMACO II: August 2024

    FUFA Match General Coordinator

  • FUFA Tv Cup Product Lagoro Jimmy Joins Express FC from King’s College Budo

    FUFA Tv Cup Product Lagoro Jimmy Joins Express FC from King’s College Budo

    Born and raised in Kitgum, Northern Uganda, Lagoro Jimmy’s journey to professional football is a testament to talent, dedication, and the pivotal role of educational institutions in nurturing sports excellence.

    His academic pursuits led him to King’s College Budo, a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to both education and sports. Here, Lagoro honed his skills, balancing rigorous academic demands with a passion for football.

    Lagoro finished his Senior 4 last year at the school and plays as a winger.

    The FUFA TV Cup, an initiative by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), has been instrumental in providing young talents with a platform to showcase their abilities. The 2024 edition saw schools like Nabumali High School and Nganwa High School reaching the finals, with Nabumali emerging victorious. Such tournaments are crucial in bridging the gap between grassroots football and professional leagues.

    Scouts from top-tier clubs keenly observe these competitions, seeking the next generation of football stars. Lagoro Jimmy’s exceptional performance did not go unnoticed, leading to his recruitment by Express FC, one of Uganda’s premier football clubs.

    Express FC has been proactive in strengthening its squad for the 2024/2025 season, unveiling new players and refurbishing their stadium to enhance both team performance and fan experience. The inclusion of players like Lagoro Jimmy aligns with the club’s vision of building a dynamic and competitive team.

    Lagoro’s journey from Kitgum to the national football stage serves as an inspiration to many young athletes across Uganda. It highlights the significance of platforms like the FUFA TV Cup in identifying and nurturing talent, and the role of educational institutions in supporting students’ dual aspirations in academics and sports.

  • FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Teen Cranes complete double over Namibia to progress to second round

    FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Teen Cranes complete double over Namibia to progress to second round

    Uganda U17 Women’s National Team progressed to the second round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers with relative ease after completing a double over Namibia.

    The Teen Cranes made sure they made light work over their counterparts in the return leg on Sunday at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo winning 8-1.

    It should be noted that Uganda had won the first leg on Thursday 10-0.

    In today’s game, coach Sheryl Botes made five changes from the team that had started on Thursday.

    Captain Agnes Nabukenya, Shadia Nabirye, Hope Nabawanuka, Patience Asanyo and Doreen Aujat all started on bench.

    These were replaced by Irene Kabarokole, Isabella Blick, Joan Kizza Namulindwa, Loyce Komugisha and Mariam Namataka.

    Uganda took the lead through Renalda Angel Tamara’s own goal in the 15th minute.

    Namulindwa doubled the lead in the 35th minute before Blick stretched the scoreline with a close range tap in a minute later.

    Upon restart, coach Botes rang changes, bringing on goalkeeper Haira Nabbosa, Nabirye and Shalom Nambuya for Dorcus Namboozo, Cynthia Kirenga and Kabarokole in that order.

    Namulindwa got her second goal of the day a minute after the break before completing her hat trick in the 50th minute.

    Rinah Ariho made it six in the 53rd minute before substitutes Nabirye and Nakalema got onto the score sheet later.

    Namibia pulled one back in the 68th minute through Shiwovanhu Haukongo.

    The win means Uganda progresses to the second round 18-1 on aggregate and will face Kenya in March this year.

  • FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Teen Cranes run riot against Namibia in first leg

    FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Teen Cranes run riot against Namibia in first leg

    Uganda U17 Women’s National Team put up a scintilating performance to obliterate Namibia in the first leg of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers (first round).

    The Teen Cranes registered a 10-0 win in the game played at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Thursday.

    Captain Agnes Nabukenya ochestrated the damage, scoring six goals in the one-sided affair.

    Rinah Ariho bagged a brace while Joan Kizza Namulindwa and Isabella Blick Kabarozi added goal each to complete the riot.

    Nabukenya opened the scores as early as the six minute finishing from close range.

    Ariho doubled the advantage for Uganda in the 11th minute before Nabukenya netted her second and third in quick succession. She later got another before the break and Ariho made it six shortly before halftime.

    After recess, coach Sheryl Botes made changes, introducing goalkeeper Sharifah Namutebi for Haira Nabbosa, Joan Kizza Namulidwa replaced Shadia Nabirye and Cynthia Kirenga paving way for Rashidah Nakalema.

    Namulidwa made it seven in the 65th minute before Agnes Nabukenya came through again with two other goals to take her tally on the day to six.

    Substitute Isabella Blick Kabarozi put the icing on the cake with a calm finish in the 80th minute after coming on.

    Uganda leads with a huge margin going into the return leg slated for Sunday at the same venue.

    The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Namibia will take on Kenya at the second qualification phase.

  • Coach Paul Put’s reaction on the CHAN 2024 Draw

    Coach Paul Put’s reaction on the CHAN 2024 Draw

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Joseph Put expects no pushovers at the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) KE.TZ.UG 2024.

    The gaffer was reacting to the Draw event for the biennal tournament conducted on Wednesday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Uganda one of the host nations for CHAN 2024 was placed in Group C alongside Niger, Guinea and two other teams that are yet to qualify.

    Having two mysterious opponents itself is a concern for the coach but believes his team will be braced to face any opponent.

    “We don’t know which other countries we will be facing for Q1 and Q2 but it is a fine group. So we may end up having teams like South Africa, Algeria or Egypt,” he started before adding, “It is a tough group but when you want to play the final stages of CHAN then you must face big teams. So we have to focus on ourselves and prepare well. We are one of the hosts, we have the support of our fans. It will not be easy but the players must use this opportunity to change their lives.”

    Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, The Gambia, Comoros and Gabon will all battle for the final two qualification slots and the eventual two winners will join Group C.

    Despite playing at six previous editions of CHAN, Uganda has never proceeded beyond the Group stage and it will be definitely be the first target for Coach Put.

    The tournament was initially supposed to start on 1st February but CAF has since postponed it to August this year.

  • CAF TotalEnergies CHAN – KE.TZ.UG 2024: Uganda Cranes learn opponents

    CAF TotalEnergies CHAN – KE.TZ.UG 2024: Uganda Cranes learn opponents

    Uganda Cranes has on Wednesday, learned the opponents they will be facing at the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship KE.TZ.UG 2024.

    The draw ceremony was conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya.

    It should be noted that Uganda alongside neighbours Kenya and Tanzania in August this year.

    Prior to the draw, Kenya was placed in Group A as the top seed with Tanzania and Uganda following the same pattern in Group B and C respectively.

    Guided by CAF Tournaments and Events Director Samson Adamu, the Draw assistants included our very own former Cranes player Hassan Wasswa, Kenya’s McDonald Mariga and Tanzania’s Mrisho Ngasha.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA Executive Committee Committee Member Ronnie Kalema, Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang and FUFA National Teams Officer Paul Mukatabala also attended the draw event.

    In his speech, the FUFA President shared how the idea to host continental Championships in East Africa and how important it is to the region.

    “It is a day of excitement. This was a dream that we had as the three host countries in a restaurant in Egypt. We agreed to go back to convince our respective Governments to bring the rest of Africa to East Africa.” He started.

    “We know that the Tournament was meant to start on 1st February but with more six months of preparations, it even puts us in a better place and we promise CHAN will only be a starting point in hosting a memoriable AFCON 2027.”

    Minister Ogwang could not hide his delight at hosting continental tournaments like CHAN and AFCON.

    “I’m here to confirm and affirm that Uganda is ready to host both CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 and we want to thank CAF for giving us the opportunity. I want to welcome the rest of the World to this beautiful part of Africa and ask CAF that we refer to both tournaments as PAMOJA which means Together.”

    To the Draw proper, Uganda in Group C was pitted alongside Niger, Guinea, Q2 and Q1.

    Q2 and Q1 represent two teams that are yet to play the qualifiers. These will be determined from Algeria, South Africa, Comoros, Egypt, The Gambia and Gabon.

    The other groups include Group B that has Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic.

    Group D has defending Champions Senegal, Congo, Sudan and Nigeria.

    Full Draw

    Group A
    Kenya
    Morocco
    Angola
    DR Congo
    Zambia

    Group B
    Tanzania
    Madagascar
    Mauritania
    Burkina Faso
    Central African Republic

    Group C
    Uganda
    Niger
    Guinea
    Q2
    Q1

    Group D
    Senegal
    Congo
    Sudan
    Nigeria

  • CAF postpones the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 to August 2025

    CAF postpones the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 to August 2025

    The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 to August 2025.

    Good progress has been made in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with the construction and upgrading of stadiums, training fields, hotels, hospitals and other infrastructure and facilities for the hosting of a successful TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024.

    However the CAF Technical and Infrastructure experts some of whom have been based in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, have advised CAF that more time is required to ensure that the infrastructure and facilities, are at the levels, necessary for hosting a successful TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024.

    The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “I would like to express my deep gratitude to President William Ruto of Kenya, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda for their leadership, commitment and the good progress that has been made in building and upgrading the stadiums, training fields, hotels, hospitals and other infrastructure and facilities in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for hosting a successful TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024. I am impressed with the ongoing construction and renovations of the football infrastructure and facilities in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. I am confident that the stadiums, training fields, hotels, hospitals and other infrastructure and facilities will be at the requisite CAF standards for hosting, in August 2025, a very successful TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024.”

    CAF will be conducting the Draw of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 in Nairobi, on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 20h00 Nairobi Time.

    The exact date in August 2025 of the commencement of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”)  Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 will be announced by CAF in due course.

  • CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes ex-international Wasswa appointed to serve as Draw Assistant

    CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes ex-international Wasswa appointed to serve as Draw Assistant

    Former Uganda Cranes player Hassan Wasswa Mawanda has been selected to serve as a draw assistant during the Draw of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN).

    Wasswa alongside Mrisho Ngasa of Tanzania and McDonald Mariga from Kenya have been confirmed on Monday.

    “With two days to go before the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) conducts the official draw for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 finals, three legends who will take part in the ceremony have been confirmed, with one each from co-hosts Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.” Read the statement on the CAF website.

    The draw will be conducted on Wednesday, 15 January at the Kenyatta International Conventional Centre in Nairobi, Kenya at 8PM EAT.

    A total of 19 nations, including hosts Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and defending champions Senegal will be engaged in the draw to officially map out the tournament’s month-long schedule.

    Wasswa had a glittering career for Uganda Cranes, playing over 75 games in a period of ten years before retiring in 2021. He currently works as a pundit on FUFA Tv and also an ambassador of the FUFA Tv Cup.

    TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 Confirmed Qualified Teams include; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda (all co-hosts), Morocco, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Sudan, Zambia, Angola and Madagascar. Two more teams will be confirmed for the finals.

    The tournament will take place between 1st -28th February 2025.