Author: Ahmed Marsha

CAF Media seminar at Mbankomo Centre of Excellence in Yaoundé, Cameroon
8th-12th December, 2014

Communication is a key area in any institution. Break down of any system in this area leads to wrong information being traded in the public which later affects the institution.

Both Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) rate communication highly- the more reason they have come up with media seminars this year in Tanzania and Cameroon for their Member Associations.

The seminar in Yaoundé has brought together all National Football Association communication managers on the African continent except Kenya, Morocco, Niger, Liberia, Libya, Djibouti, and Cape Verde who missed due to various reasons.

East African Cooperation: Ahmed Hussein Uganda, Boniface Wanbura-Tanzania and Rwanda’s Bonnie Mugabe.

The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) is represented by the Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein-the only Ugandan at the seminar.

Hussein reflects on the workshop as a great learning experience.

I have learnt a lot. Meeting my fellow communication managers gives me the chance to create links to be used in future. I will definitely share this information with various stake holders back home

The facilitators of the seminar were from FIFA and CAF with experience on African football.

Hans Hultman-FIFA Senior media operations manager is one of the presenters.

Hans talked about the roles of the National FA communications manager who is supposed to create balance between the federation and the media without antagonizing any party’s roles and responsibilities.

The experienced Swede, who is part of the FIFA 2018 World cup in Russia Local Organizing committee, believes that the National FA communication managers need to work hard to feed the media with facts and timely delivery of information.

It is important to lay a good ground for the media when organizing a match. Give the media all the information they need to make their work much easier

Said Hultman.

He revealed that the key points for a communications manager of any Federation while handling the media are; proper preparations, knowledgeable, knowing the roles and responsibilities, Team work, flexibility and common sense.
He took through the Communication managers on how to handle the journalists at international matches.

The media acts as the bridge between the football federation and public. A good working environment helps them execute their work very well. You need to listen to them and also handle their accreditation properly

added Hultman.
The participants were also taken through on the importance digital media that is on the rise as another form of communication to cater for the current generation.

You are the windows of African Football. Countries in Europe and the rest of the world are struggling to get information about many African club.s. Give them proper facts to aid their needs and demands

Remarked Gerard Dreyfus who has covered African football for 43 years so far.

He however cautioned the media;

You need to be careful while reporting because you can create conflicts among society and football administrators

In the process, the communication managers were guided on how to update Member FA pages with content on the CAF website.
Druyfes further said

This seminar is to equip you with all technical support to improve on your communication with activities from your countries’.

The CAF Media seminar covered;
-The network of CAF press organs
-General principles of organisational communication: Internal and external communication, press relations, targets and scope of work.
-Methodology on writing press releases and briefs
-Participants’ experiences on the organization of their work in the respective members Fas
-Media operations: chronology, conduct, principles and timing (the eve of the match and math day)
-Digital media
-General principles of journalistic writing, reports, documentaries on African football.

CAF Mbankomo Centre of Excellence in Cameroon

The facilitators: Hans Hultman (FIFA Senior Media Operations Manager) , Clémentine Girard (SportFive-official Marketing and Media agency for CAF since 1994), Gerard Dreyfus (Experienced journalist on African football for 43 years), Alex Trickett (Twitter, Sports), Junior Binyam (CAF Media Director), Amr El Sadek (CAF Media).

MAIN PHOTO: Ahmed Hussein (third left) with other African nations’ media officers in Cameroon.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

FUFA BIG LEAGUE FIXTURES:

Thursday 11th December 2014 – Results:

Elgon Group:

Maroons 0-0 Masaka L.C – Uganda Prisons Stadium, Luzira

Proline 2-0 Synergy  – Nakivubo Stadium

Rwenzori Group:

Thursday 11th December 2014:

Baza Holdings 0-1 JMC FC – Nakivubo Stadium

Kumi Utd 3-2 Namasagali FC – Boma Ground-Kumi

Water FC 3-1Soroti Garage – Mengo SS Ground

Paidha Black Angles 2-2 The Saints FC – Barokoro-Zombo Grounds

NEXT FIXTURES:

Saturday 13th December 2014:

Elgon Group:

Synergy Busia Vs Busia United – Masaka Recreational Ground

VCC Vs Proline – Masindi Stadium

Kasese New Villa Vs Kireka United – Fort portal

Rwenzori Group:

CRO FC Vs Ngora Freda Carr – Mbale Municipal Stadium

MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Baza Holdings F.C and Jinja Municipal game played at Nakivubo Stadium on Thursday. The visitors won 1 – 0 courtesy of a William Edetta goal in the first opening 45 minutes of the game.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

Special Feature on Uganda Cranes Bus Driver, Ahmed Kabali

Symbolic of the gentleman comfortably seated behind the wheels of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) bus is a flashy smile.

It is his trademark worn label, a common feature that many will in unison agree.

Since 2010, when Ahmed Kabali commenced the FUFA Bus driving responsibilities, he has never looked back.

Ahmed Kabali proudly talks about his job in line ;

I enjoy my job at FUFA. Football is part of my daily menu that even makes the job more enticing

Kabali is quick to comment of the recent Uganda Sand Cranes journey he embarked on which he tags ‘Historic’.

Ahmed Kabali was comfortably behind the wheels as the Uganda Sand Cranes traveled to Zanzibar, covering a distance of over 3000 KM – to and from.

The Journey to Zanzibar was the longest I have covered as a driver at FUFA and in fact my whole life. Perhaps, I enjoyed it to perfection

Kabali remarks.

Ahmed Kabali being thanked by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Chairman, Deo Mutabazi after the return journey from Zanzibar

He has previously covered another relatively long journey as the Uganda U-17 team (Uganda Cubs) traveled from Kampala, through Kabale via Kigali to the Lake Kivu town of Rubavu.

Early Life:

Born 42 years ago to Bumbakali Ssebowa Kabali and Mary Nanozzi (unfortunately both deceased), Kabali Junior is the 9th born in a relatively extensive family of 19.

He grew up in Kitagobwa, Butambala in Bulo County of Mpigi District and was as naughty as the name stands.

I was loved by all my family members because the numerous short stories I told were very exciting

The proud father of 9 adds.

Vast Driving Experience:

Kabali harbors a 25 year’s driving experience since he was 17 years old when his turn boy duties at Nsamba and Sons Limited in 1989.

Two years down the road, he started to drive on his own and up to-date, he has never looked back.

The early years like any beginning were experimental but I eventually made the much needed break through” the Nsangi resident along Masaka Road narrates his humble beginnings.

In 1996, Kabali, made that million dollar transfer to work with his Uncle William Ssenganda.

Back then Ssenganda , who was the Brunno and Sons CEO lured loved Kabali’s workaholic attitude and recruited him at his Mengo based firm.

After a 2 years’ time lag, It wasn’t long then when he again transferred – this time to work with the Isuzu Kampala company.

12 months later, Kabali trended the Entebbe road route – but he was to drive in a small vehicle – the taxi, where he worked with Ahmed Kalanzi (former Uganda Cranes bus driver) and Bumbakali Ssendo.

FUFA comes calling:

Kabali started to drive the FUFA Bus in the year 2010 following the illness of Ahmed Kalanzi (later died) before he took full responsibility to date.

I have loved all the FUFA administrators, Staff, footballers and the media for the support thus far. May be it is obvious without their support, I would not be here now. I am very happy at my job and I earn just enough for my survival and family support

He confesses to www.fufa.co.ug.

Challenges:

Like many jobs elsewhere, challenges are always inclined therein.

Kabali’s job is no exceptional.

Many a times, he has always felt there sections of people working tooth and nail to bring him down at his most treasured job.

Sometime back, someone said, the Cranes Bus was being used for public transport but the truth came out eventually, there is a bus company (Crane Bus Limited) similar to the Uganda Cranes Bus. I cannot risk to indulge in such business

He adds.

Ahmed Kabali being acknowledged by Deo Mutabazi at Kati Kati restaurant shortly after the Uganda Sand Cranes returned from Zanzibar

By and large, Ahmed Kabali is happily married and committed to his job and promises to serve to the best of his ability.

Ahmed Kabali Unplugged:

Date of Birth: 10th October 1972

Parents: Bumbakali Ssebowa Kabali and Mary Nanozzi

Place of Birth: Kitagobwa, Butambala, Bulo, Mpigi

Family: 8 children [Oldest is Mariam Nandawula Kabali, now in vacation (S.6 ) at Nsanji S.S and Youngest is Jamilu Bunya in P.2 at Haninah Nursery and Primary School]

Best Uganda Cranes players: Simeon Masaba, Geofrey Massa, Farouk Miya and Yunus Sentamu,

Best Dish: Matooke & Chicken with Soda Coke

Teams Supported: KCC F.C (Uganda) & Arsenal (English Premier League)

What Others Say About Ahmed Kabali:

Asuman Lubowa (FUFA Technical Director):

He is a hard working gentleman and a great time keeper.

Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Spokesperson):

Dedicated gentleman in his line of duty. He is also friendly as he usually chips in with his hilarious jokes.

Deo Mutabazi (Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman):

I have never seen such a committed gentleman as the Uganda Cranes bus driver

Richard Kassagga (Uganda Cranes and KCC F.C defender):

Hajji (Kabali) is a down to earth driver and always telling jokes as with the players while in camp. He never gets annoyed.

Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO):

Ahmed Kabali loves his work than nothing else. We are proud of him because he is a hard working member of the FUFA Secretariat.

MAIN PHOTO: Ahmed Kabali, Uganda Cranes Bus Driver

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

FUFA BIG LEAGUE FIXTURES:

Thursday 11th December 2014

Elgon Group:

Maroons Vs Masaka L.C – Uganda Prisons Stadium, Luzira

Rwenzori Group:

Thursday 11th December 2014:

Baza Holdings Vs JMC FC – Nakivubo Stadium

Kumi Utd Vs Namasagali FC – Boma Ground-Kumi

Water FC Vs Soroti Garage – Mengo SS Ground

Paidha Black Angles Vs The Saints FC – Barokoro-Zombo Grounds

CRO FC Vs Ngora Freda Carr – Mbale Municipal

Of the 6 FUFA Big League fixtures available on Thursday, two on form sides, Paidah Black Angels Football Club hosts The Saints at intimidating Barokoro Zombo Stadium.

Paidah Black Angles are one of the league new entrants whose start of the season has been splendid especially away at their dreaded home ground.

The Saints F.C recruited massively ahead of the new season and currently lie with 2nd on the table in the Rwenzori group.

Rwenzori group table leaders, Water Football Club hosts Soroti Garage at the Mengo S.S play grounds.

CRO, who missed their game against The Saints F.C last Sunday (with a reported mechanical break down at Iganga) hosts Ngora Freda Carr at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.

In the city centre at Nakivubo Stadium, Baza Holdings, coached by former Uganda Cranes International James Odoch plays host to the fast improving Jinja Municipal Council (JMC).

There will only be one game in the Elgon group as Maroons plays host to former Premier side, Masaka Local Council at the Uganda Prisons stadium.

The FUFA Big league will have only 3 teams promoted to the Uganda Premier League (UPL) next season.

The criteria of promotion:

The top two teams in either groups (Elgon and Rwenzori) earn direct slots before a play off involving 4 teams (two per group) is organized to determine the third side.

Demotion:

10 teams (5 per group) are demoted to the lower regional league from the FUFA Big league by the close of business in May 2014.

The next fixtures will be played on Saturday.

Saturday 13th December 2014:

Elgon Group:

Synergy Busia Vs Busia United – Masaka Recreational Ground

VCC Vs Proline – Masindi Stadium

Kasese New Villa Vs Kireka United – Fort portal

After the Uganda’ s first ever international beach soccer friendly match in which the Sand Cranes beat Zanzibar Sand Heroes 5 – 4 at the Bububu Stadium, the team has safely returned home on Wednesday.

Team Captain, Derrick Tekkwo and his assistant, Douglas Muganga with the national flag at Kati Kati Restaurant, minutes after alighting from the bus.

The team arrived at the Kati Kati restaurant in Kampala by around 10: 40 a.m with the national team bus which they used for the journey.

Uganda Beach Soccer Association, Chairman, Deo Mutabaazi addressing the players and media

We thank God for the safe journey mercies and the trip, besides our victory in an international match was fruitful in many ways. We learnt how to play under intense pressure, we got strong links and soon the first East Africa Copa Beach Soccer will take place next year.

Deo Mutabaazi, Chairman, Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) remarked.

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza welcomed the team on behalf of the federation and encouraged the players to keep up the spirit.

As FUFA, we are still committed to seeing the prosperity of this team especially at time when Uganda is set to take part in the CAF Beach Soccer Championships next year in April that will be held in Seychelles.

Kizza said in his brief remarks.

FUFA Technical Director (T.D) who was also present at the team welcoming ceremony was excited about the victory the national team registered and challenged the players to keep the touch burning.

Pepsi Brand Manager, Pepsi Uganda, Timothy Luzinda recommitted his company’s desire to support the team to prosperity as well as all the UBSA activities.

We are proud of the Uganda Sand Cranes and UBSA. The success script gives us the impetus to further support all your programmes

Luzinda stressed as the members applauded.

FUFA beach soccer delegate, Anthony Tumwesigye hinted on how the journey was safe and praised the Uganda Cranes bus driver, Ahmed Kabali, the players, media, FUFA and all the other official who traveled with the team.

We had a strong team work effort and every one was co0perative. Thank you all.

Tumwesigye, who also hinted on the desire expressed by Mombasa to host the team in January said.

Uganda is set to play in the AFCON 2015 beach soccer championships, that will be held in Seychelles.

MAIN PHOTO: The Sand Cranes players with officials at Kati Kati Restaurant in Kampala shortly after arrival from Zanzibar

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

Week 12 Uganda Premier League Results:

URA 3-2 KCC

Entebbe F.C 1-2 Sadolin F.C

Express F.C 0-0 Vipers

Simba S.C 0-1 Bright Stars F.C

Uganda Premier League defending champions, Kampala City Council (KCC) Football club were stunned by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) F.C 3 -2 at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.

Midfielder, Patrick Ochan, Robert Ssentongo and a penalty from team captain, Simeon Masaba gave the taxi collectors’ team the victory.

KCC scored through Brian Umony’s double.

In the city center at Nakivubo Stadium, Jinja based side, Sadolin Paints F.C picked a crucial away win – overcoming Entebbe F.C 2 -1 .

The visitors, missing striker Umaru Ngobi (red card) and Peter Katumba (injury) netted took a first half lead through Norman Ogiki and Police F.C loanee, Andrew Basooma.

Entebbe F.C ‘s consolation came off the feet of defender, Philly Lutaaya, following Azizi Mugonza’s corner.

At the Bombo Military stadium, home side, Simba F.C lost at home 0 – 1 courtesy of Jimmy Lule’s well executed free kick in the added minutes of the opening 45 minutes.

At the Mutesa II stadium in Wankulukuku, Express and Vipers played in the only score-less draw of the 4 games.

Vipers F.C still leads the 16 teams in the league with the first round nearing completion.

Week 12 continues with 4 games on Friday.

Upcoming UPL Games:

Friday 12th December, 2014

Soana vs Rwenshama – Kavumba Stadium

Lweza vs Kira Young – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium

SCVU vs SC Villa – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole

BUL vs Police – Kakindu Stadium

WEEK 13:

Zanzibar 4-5 Uganda

The Uganda Sand Cranes won their build up game against Zanzibar Sand Heroes, 4 – 5 at the Bamboo sand stadium in Bububu town in Zanzibar.

The match was the first ever international match for Uganda in beach football.

Uganda scored through Tekwo Derrick, Somoka Roch, Lukooya Baker and Brian Nkuubi (2).

The Ugandan Flag (middle) in between the CAF (left) and FIFA flags at the Bamboo Beach Stadium during the International match.

Zanzibar, on the other side, got their goals through Saleh Yusuf, Saleh Mansab Dawood, Faisal Mohd Ussi and Yakoub Mohd Nasser.

Photo 1:

It was an Historic Match and it will help us a long way in the preparations for the upcoming AFCON Finals. I thank FUFA, Government, Pepsi and the Zanzibar Football Association for making this match successful.

Deo Mutabaazi, President, Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) remarked.

The match was well handled by Uganda’s Ali Mwebe as no player from either side complained of any biased refereeing.

Anthony Tumwesigye (left) leader of delegation with the national beach football team coach, Harunah Kebba.

The team returns to Kampala on Tuesday by road.

Uganda is preparing for the upcoming African Nations Cup in April 2015 that will be hosted by Seychelles.

 PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications department

The Zanzibar Football Association together with its Beach Soccer Association and Federation of Uganda Football Associations together with it Uganda Beach Soccer Association held a joint “Inter-Development relations meeting” at Bububu.
This was a strategic meeting earlier scheduled on event programme of the maiden International Beach soccer match between Zanzibar and Uganda on East African Region set for Sunday December 8, 2014 at Bamboo Beach 4:30PM.

The meeting focused on review of the status of Beach soccer game in both Associations particularly;
– Where we the game has come from

– Where the game is now
After deliberations on the status, the two Associations jointly finalized with the forum “Where we want to go”, under the forum, the way forward was agreed as follows;
1. To extend the maiden engagement between Zanzibar and Uganda into East African Beach soccer competitions named “COPA EAST AFRICA” for National teams to be held every December of the year.

2. As a build up to “COPA EAST AFRICA”, more friendly engagements between East African National Beach Soccer teams to continue so that respective FAs formulates and strengthen their National teams.

3. As a bid to strengthen league competitiveness, to start up beach soccer clubs championship for league champion of respective Football Association of East Africa named “COPA EA Clubs Championship” to be staged every July of the year.

4. To continue feeding respective mother Associations [TFF and FUFA] with activity reports over every beach soccer activity done by respective beach soccer Associations of Zanzibar and Uganda.

A vote of thanks was extended for their continued support to the game.

5. To expedite any forum of addressing challenges to beach soccer development in any possible way.

Through this forum FUFA and Uganda Beach Soccer Association donated 2 official Adidas Beach Soccer ball to the National team of Zanzibar [The Sand Heroes] to save them from using traditional Jabulani balls for 11 aside football.

6. Sponsorship for both the league and National teams, both Associations to continue proposing to corporate companies that would like to benefit from Beach soccer fans crowds in strengthening their brands to partner with the Associations.

A vote of appreciation to PEPSI Cola for the partnership with Uganda Beach Soccer League and the Uganda Sand Cranes.

7. A full report named “the future of East African Beach soccer” is released for attention of all East African Football Associations within 30 days from date of the Zanzibar vs Uganda Beach Soccer match.

The partnership was signed by Mr. Mashoud Attai [ZFA General Secretary] and Mr. Tumwesigye Anthony [FUFA Chef de mission].

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Beach Soccer Players that traveled to Zanzibar for the first ever International match.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE :

Results (2014/15 Season) Match-Day (11)

Friday 5th December 2014

Sadolin Paints FC 1 – 0 Lweza FC (HT: 0 – 0) Ngobi Umaru

Bright Stars F.C 2 – 1 Entebbe F.C (HT: 0 – 1)

SC Vila F.C 1 – 1 Simba FC (HT: 1 – 0)

Vipers FC 1 – 0 SC VU (HT: 0 – 0)

Vipers Football Club have stretch their lead in the Uganda Premier League to 5 points.

The positive development for the Buikwe based side follows their home 1 – 0 victory over Sports Club Victoria University on Friday.

Defender Musa Malunda got the all important goal in the second half.

They now rise to 29 points, 5 better than champions KCC FC in the second position.

16 time record champions, SC Villa were held by Army side, Simba 1 – 1 in Mityana.

On form striker, Karim Ndugwa had given the Jogoos a quick lead after just 2 minutes before Alex Witaba’s equalizer 10 minutes to full time.

Away in Jinja, Sadolin Paints F.C finished the game with 10 men but with 3 crucial points in the bag after beating Lweza 1 – 0.

Umaru Ngobi grabbed all the headlines for the right and wrong reasons.

First, he scored Sadolin’s goal before he was red carded for unsporting character.

The other game played in the heart of Kampala witnessed a sigh of relief for Bright Stars F.C head coach, Fred Kajoba.

The Kawempe based side came from a goal down to win 2 – 1 at Lugogo Stadium.

Nasser Muzamiru converted a first half penalty to give Entebbe the lead and the the club’s second goal in 11 games played.

Bright Stars rallied from behind scoring a penalty through Akram Kakembo before Lule Jimmy’s beautifully executed free kick granted Kajoba his maiden victory since taking over from Paul Kiwanuka.

Despite winning the game, Bright Stars FC confirmed to www.fufa.co.ug that they would protest the UPL secretariat as Entebbe FC used a suspended player Mugonza Aziz. If successful with their protest, Bright Stars FC will be awarded three goals and three points while Entebbe FC loses the game by forfeiture.

The league resumes next week with 8 fixtures of match day 12.

Four of these fixtures (matches 89 to 92) will be played on Tuesday, 9th December 2014 with the others held the subsequent Friday ()

All Match Day 12 Fixtures:

BEACH SOCCER – International Friendly:

Sunday, 7th December 2014

Zanzibar Vs Uganda Sand Cranes

In Zanzibar

After a successful two day’s journey on the road from Kampala through Nairobi, Dar es salaam via the Indian Ocean on the ferry, the Uganda National team, the Sand Cranes reached safely in Zanzibar.

The team of 12 players and 5 officials arrived on Thursday at around 6 p.m and were welcomed by the Zanzibar Beach soccer federation president, Ali Sharif Alhabsh.

 Zanzibar Beach soccer federation president, Ali Sharif Alhabsh.

We were granted a top class reception from the hosts and the trip is a milestone to help the Federation plan for the upcoming AFCON 2015 beach soccer championships that will be held in Seychelles.

Ali Mwebe, a former Beach soccer referee, now working with the FUFA Competitions department.

They will play a test match on Friday against a select side from Zanzibar before the official training session at the match day venue and exact time of the match on Saturday.

The Zanzibar Beach Football Association requested the match to be played on Sunday with a mammoth crowd expected to grace the historic fixture.

The Sand Cranes team:

Goal Keepers:

Michael Kalule (Sand Pirates) and Ashadu Bugembe (YMCA)

Defenders:

Douglas Muganga (Nkumba Select), Derrick Teko (Y.M.C.A), Ambrose Naturinda (Y.M.C.A) and Saidi Mzee (Real Galaticos)

Creative Players:

Baker Lukooya (MUBS), Johnnie Levita (Real Galaticos), Emma Kalyoowa (St. Lawrence University)Saidi Mzee (Real Galaticos)

Strikers:

Brian Nkuubi (MUBS), Roch Somoka (Nkumba Select),

Technical Department:

Head Coach: Harunah Kebba

Assistant Coach: Peter Sseguya

Vice Chairman Technical: Hamzah Jjunju

Head of Delegation: Anthony Tumwesigye

Other officials:

Deo Mutaabazi (President, UBSA)

Ali Mwebe (FUFA Competitions Secretary)

Patrick Lugemwa (Media)

MAIN PHOTO: Some of the players of the Uganda Beach soccer National team, The Sand Cranes.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

FUFA BIG LEAGUE RESULTS [Thursday, 4th December 2014]

Rwenzori Group:

Sporting UTD 3-1Water FC -Lango grounds
Wandegeya 1-0 VCC – Kiteezi Grounds

Elgon Group:
Hope Doves 2-0 Kumi United – Namboole Stadium

Artland 1- 0 Kasese – Taibah High School grounds

In all the 4 FUFA Big league games played on Thursday, all the home teams won their respective games.

The biggest shock was recorded at the Lango play grounds in Lira. Home team, Sporting United easily overcame the Rwenzori group leaders, 3 – 1.

Wandegeya won 1 – 0 over visiting VCC at the Kiteezi play grounds, the same result as Artland over the visitors from Fort Portal, Kasese New Villa.

The Artland – Kasese New Villa match was played at Taibah High school grounds along Entebbe road near Bwebajja.

At Nelson Mandela national stadium, Namboole, Hope Doves defeated Kumi United 2 – 0.

The league resumes once again on Saturday with 3 games.

Saturday 6/12/2014

Kireka United Vs Maroons – Kiira Ground

Creamland Vs Synergy – Kabale Stadium

Rwenzori Group:

The Saints FC VS  CRO FC – Nelson Mandela, Namboole

UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES:

Friday 5th December, 2014 (All Games Kick off 4: 30 pm)

Sadolin vs Lweza – Bugembe Stadium Jinja

Bright Stars vs Entebbe – Lugogo Stadium

SC Villa vs Simba – Mityana Ssaza grounds

Vipers vs SCVU – Buikwe Stadium

Match day 12

Tuesday 9th December, 2014

URA vs KCC – Mehta Stadium

Express vs Vipers – Wankulukuku Stadium

Simba vs Bright Stars – Bombo Military Stadium

Entebbe vs Sadolin –Nakivubo Stadium

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Moses Magogo has appreciated the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) for all its efforts to uplift the standards of the beautiful game of football in Uganda.

The FIFA President, Sepp Blatter always stresses
‘Football is Feminine’ and as an institution, they have worked tirelessly to see the growth of football worldwide

Eng. Moses Magogo remarked as he was officiating at the closure of the 3 day FIFA Com – Unity football workshop in Kampala.

Eng. Magogo hailed FIFA for granting Uganda the chance to host the women football workshop and live your goals programme – the first of their kind on the African continent.

The FUFA President added;

We thank FIFA for this workshop which I believe will help us a lot start afresh in the struggle of women football development in Uganda. We as FUFA recommit ourselves towards fully supporting the development of women football in Uganda

The FUFA president used the same plat form to put clear what he termed as ‘misinterpretation’ about the planning for the upcoming Uganda Cranes AFCON future work plans and targets tagged ‘Project Cameroon 2019’.

When I said we are planning of Cameroon 2019, many people got me wrong. I did not say that we shall skip all the FIFA, CAF and CECAFA competitions in between. It is like someone who wants to harvest mangoes. You need to plant the trees, look after them well with time until you think of harvesting the fruits.

Eng. Magogo, who also hinted on a women football league remarked.
The three day FIFA Com – Unity women’s football seminar was held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
The workshop was presided over by2 FIFA women instructors, Jacqueline Shipanga (from Namibia), Emy Casaletti and FIFA Development instructor, Florie Ramogodi from Bostwana.

The FUFA Com – Unity Women seminar has ended on Wednesday with the FIFA Live Your Goals’ women football festival taking place on Thursday at the KCC stadium in Kampala.

The festival is the first of its nature on the African continent.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President addressing the participants at the FIFA Com Unity Women Football Workshop at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. The FUFA President was officiating at the closure of the workshop on Wednesday.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department