The FUFA general assembly exercising its mandate under the FUFA statutes has today passed amendments to its statutes in compliance with the national council of sports regulations 2014.
Key among the issues; was the clarification that the body in charge of football in Uganda is FUFA and not FUFA limited.
Delegates vote during the assembly
The Other element was a clear description of the mandate and powers of the association’s legal arm, and these powers were clearly captured in the adopted amendments by the assembly.
FUFA Lawyer, Alex Luganda (right) with deputy Secretary General National council of sports Mr. David Katende Ssemakula
The general assembly has overwhelmingly and unanimously passed he amendments in the presence of deputy Secretary General National council of sports Mr. David Katende Ssemakula who represented the council.
Prior to the discussion of the proposed amendments by the FUFA assembly, the same were sent to FIFA legal department that also made its input to amendment process and appreciated FUFA’s efforts in streamlining its legal regime.
The newly amended statutes are to be sent to FIFA within the next 48 hours for approval after which signed copies will be availed to the members of the assembly and posted on our official communication forums.
The Delegates who attended the assembly later toured Njeru technical center.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president, Eng. Moses Magogo has during the FUFA Extra ordinary assembly in Jinja hinted on the dynamic nature of the beautiful game of football worldwide.
FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo presents during the FUFA Extra ordinary assembly at Njeru in Jinja.
‘Football is a very dynamic sport that requires amendments from time to time’ he said in a presentation to the delegates.
National council of sports representative David Katende Semakula addressing the Assembly at Njeru.
Eng. Moses Magogo also used the platform to praise all the past FUFA administrators in the cause of football development in te country.
‘I would like to thank the past FUFA administrations for the good job done on this project’ he was referring to the FUFA technical centre in Njeru.
He noted that Honorary FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa played a key role on the set up of the Technical centre.
Alex Luganda FUFA lawyer addressed the assembly as he took the delegates through the entire statures of FUFA constitution.
The extra ordinary assembly is under way at Njeru and on top of the agenda are the deliberations on amendments of some articles in the FUFA statutes in compliance with the National Council of Sports Regulations 2014 released by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
FUFA Assemblies
Extra Ordinary Assembly – Saturday, 9th August 2014 (At Njeru Technical Center)
Ordinary Annual General Assembly will be held on 25th October 2014 (In Lira).
The FUFA Extra ordinary assembly is being held at Njeru technical centre.
A full house of delegates is expected at Njeru Technical center.
Top on agenda will be deliberations on amendments of some articles in the FUFA statutes in compliance with the National Council of Sports Regulations 2014 released by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Ugandan side, Kampala City Council football club kick started the 2014 cecafa club cup on a bright note with a 2 – 1 victory over Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in a game played at Amahoro stadium on Friday.
Three Uganda Cranes players scored in that fixture. First, striker Daniel ‘Mzee’ Sserunkuma gave the Kenyan champions a 27th minute minute.
Then, second half substitute Brian Majwega equalised for the Ugandan champions seven minutes after recess and later Umony netted the winner in the 88th minute.
KCC FC now tops group B with maximum points and return to action on Sunday against Atletico at Nyamirambo.
FUFA Assemblies Extra Ordinary Assembly – 9th August 2014 (At Njeru Technical Center) Ordinary Annual General Assembly – 25th October 2014 (In Lira)
The FUFA Extra ordinary assembly will be held tomorrow at Njeru technical centre.
Top on agenda will be deliberations on amendments of some articles in the FUFA statutes in compliance with the National Council of Sports Regulations 2014 released by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
President Eng Moses Magogo as per the FUFA statutes will chair the Assembly in Njeru
Meanwhile the Ordinary Annual General Assembly will take place in Lira on 25th October 2014.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA chairman Legal committee Alex Luganda. His vast legal knowledge will be needed during the Assembly.
The FUFA Competitions Directorate has set 28th August as the tentative date for the kick-off of the Big league that has attracted 25 clubs-but will be divided into two pools.
The announcement was made today by the FUFA Competitions manager Ali Mwebe at FUFA House in Mengo.
There was change coming up with groups as the geographical local of teams wasn’t considered this time like in the past editions of the league.
(L-R) Ivan Bayige-(Secretary) and Issa Magoola -Vice Chairman FUFA Licensing Board elaborating a point to club representatives.
The FUFA Vice President who also heads the Competitions committee Darius Mugoye attended the important meeting in which presentations were made on rules and regulations to the clubs for the coming season.
Umar Senoga-Water FC representative keenly listens to Darius Mugoye.
The meeting also attended by FUFA Licensing Board members and representatives of the 25 teams including FUFA Super League relegated sides Proline, CRO and Masaka LC were also informed that the inspection of facilities will be conducted ten days before the kickoff.
The FUFA Big League groups 2014/2015 Season:
Rwenzori (13 teams): Baza Holdings, The Saints, Jinja MC, Ndejje University, Ngora Fredar, Soroti Garage, Hope Dove, CRO, Water FC, Kumi United, Namasagali, Paidha Black Angels and (Northern region representative-Sporting United FC vs Lira United –play on 9th August, 2014 in Lira).
Club representatives at FUFA House during the meeting
Elgon (12 teams): Mutundwe lions, Kirinya Jinja SS, Wandegeya, Busia United, Artland, VCC, Masaka LC, Proline, Kireka United, Synergy, New Villa, and Cream Land.
Baza Holdings FC defender Johnson Akileng (in Blue and close to the ball) playing in the Big League last season. Baza had a good run in the regular season but lost in the play offs.
The top placed team in each group qualifies for the FUFA Super League. The 2nd and 3rd placed teams feature in the play offs complete the quota for the three teams joining the top flight.
Lweza FC, Rwenshama FC and Sadoline FC qualified from the Big League last season and will play in the FUFA Super League this season.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Competitions Director (standing) Ali Mwebe addressing the club representatives.
It is a chilly Saturday morning with the effects of the dew and early rising sun rays felt.
Just moments before one of the national junior team’s training sessions, a gentleman believed to be in his mid 20’s is brushing off the wastes from the synthetic turf at Njeru technical center.
On first sight, Innocent Bagenayabo, the Njeru technical turf maintenance officer will straight away reflect the signs of a diligent and committed workman.
Since 2009, Bagenayabo has been executing the daily routine tasks of maintaining Njeru technical turf among other core assignments at the center. He never complains and loves his job. You may need to make the trip to Njeru to prove this for yourself.
I have love to do my work because of the burning passion to make things perfect at the Njeru Center and earn a living as well
Bagenayabo reveals to www.fufa.co.ug.
Hailing from Kisoro, Bagenayabo was one of the lucky employees during the construction of the first FIFA Goal project in Njeru.
Back then, his service at the center was exceptional that the supervisors were proud of the work he executed.
When the project ended, he was appointed as the head in charge of maintaining the turf and the center facilities.
Innocent Bagenayabo at FUFA House recently
‘I was trained the basics of cleaning the turf with the tractor that wheels a cleaning brush, replacing damaged turf portions and to date I have no regrets having taken up the job’ he adds, with a smile
flashing across his face.
Sole Bread Winner
Today, Bagenayabo at just 25 is the sole bread winner for his family of three – his fiancee and two children.
Layan Tugume and Edgar Shimye happily live and enjoy seeing their father going about his routine work that includes sweeping and cleaning the turf as well as maintaining the center facilities- the accommodation and lock rooms.
When the national teams-Uganda Cranes and Cubs trained at Njeru technical center, he never found time to rest.
He made sure the surrounding environment is cleared to avoid any dangerous reptiles from finding their way to the residential rooms.
I try my best to keep this place clean because I want the guests to find it neat
said Bagenayabo.
With the FUFA Extra Ordinary assembly set for this Saturday in Njeru, the man from kisoro will be on alert to keep the place extra clean.
What people say about Innocent Bagenayabo
He works tirelessly and it is difficult to attach a particular to the work he does in Njeru. He is committed to his work
Says FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo.
He is a disciplined worker. He works 24 hours a day. He is a very honest boy
Said FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa who supervises Bagenayabo.
Managing a facility of that size is just unbelievable for a young man of his age. He has first class hospitality and coordination
Says FUFA’s Competition Director Ali Mwebe.
CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Innocent working on the turf.
Quick Facts:
Family: Born to Fridah Muteshimana (Mother) and Fred Bashaka (Father)
Age: 25 years
Favorite: Posho and meat
Best drink: Water, Eagle Lager
Favorite clubs: KCC FC. He is also staunch Uganda Cranes fan.
Favorite player: Brian Majwega, he is a tricky boy while on the pitch
MAIN PHOTO: Bagenayabo on duty at Njeru technical center
Programme for the Fitness test at Mandela National stadium:
Thursday 14th August 2014-Medical checkup for FIFA Referees 10 am-2 pm at FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014-Medical checkup for National referees at 10am-2 pm at FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014 –FIFA referees fitness Test at Namboole
Saturday 16th August, 2014 –National referees fitness Test at Namboole
Uganda FIFA referees in a photo moment just before the fitness tests at Namboole in March this year.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the list of referees to undergo the fitness tests next week at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
The exercise will kick off on 14th with medical tests through Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August, 2014.
It will be handled by newly appointed National referees Physical Fitness Instructors Ali Kalyango and Segonga Muhmed.
The Fitness test is for the FIFA and National referees.
MAIN PHOTO: Ali Kalyango in (black attire-3rd from right) taking the referees through drills at Njeru technical center in March. Kalyango and Segonga will be the main men when the fitness tests get underway next week.
Uganda Cranes’ traveling contingent that picked the1-0 away victory in Mauritania have returned home safely on Tuesday afternoon.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who was also the leader of delegation, had only 14 players who returned.
FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo at the Entebbe Airport arrival lounge. he was leader of delegation to Mauritania.
Head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic did not return as he begins a brief vacation at home in Serbia.
Iceland based professional, Tonny Mawejje, Kenyan professionals, Dan Sserunkuma (Gor Mahia) and Khalid Aucho (Tusker FC), Portugul based Luwagga Kizito connected straight to their respective clubs.
SAFE HANDS: Goal keepers Robert Odongkara and Benjamin Ochan upon arrival
At a special lunch organized for the players at Entebbe Flight Motel, FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo appreciated the players’ and the entire team’s efforts towards the away victory.
Eng. Magogo paid special tribute to the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who financially facilitated the two trips of Uganda Cranes and the National U-17 teams.
“I thank President Museveni, the fans and the media at large for the good heart. We have been at negative two step, now we are at zero as we look forwards the group phase of qualifiers”, the president remarked in his brief speech.
Team skipper Andy Mwesigwa hailed the level of commitment exhibited by the players.
The Cranes contingent was welcomed at the airport by the FUFA Vice presidents Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye, Chairman Technical Hamid Juma, FUFA delegates Keneth Musisi (Kawempe, Anthony Tumwesigye (Uganda Beach soccer Association) and Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.
Mugoye who spoke of behalf of the federation told the players that there is a strong belief that the Cranes can reach greater heights and play at the 2015 Nations cup finals.
Main Photo: Robert Ssentongo- scorer of the only goal in Mauritania arrives at the Entebbe International Airport.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to clarify on the misleading information by a one Allan Ssewanyana alias Bwino on his facebook page about the entry charges for the upcoming Nations cup matches involving Uganda Cranes. It is not true that FUFA has set the charges for the three games that will see Uganda Cranes play at home against Ghana, Togo and Guinea. FUFA would like to assure the football fans that there are no plans to make any changes from the entry fees charged when Cranes played Madagascar and Mauritania at home. We request you to ignore the rumors and also be aware of such misleading information in the future not only on the National teams but also other FUFA sanctioned related activities.
The triumphant Uganda Under 17 national team, The Cubs have today returned home.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, Chairman technical Hamid Juma (Light blue shirt) greet goal keeper Eric Kibowa upon arrival at FUFA House.
The delegation which traveled by road reached the FUFA main headquarters at Mengo at 2: 15 pm.
Led by head of delegation, Richard Ochom, the FUFA executive committee member, the team that eliminated Rwanda 7 – 2 on aggregate was received by FUFA Vice President, Darius Mugoye.
An excited Uganda U-17 Head Coach Matia Lule is welcomed back home by Juma, Mugoye and Idris Kasalirwe.
Other FUFA officials present were the newly appointed FUFA Chairman Technical, Hamid Juma, Decolas Kizza ( Finance Director), the FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations officials address the U-17 team players and officials upon arrival.
“We are so glad for the players , technical team, media and the fans” remarked Richard Ochom.
Mugoye too acknowledged the team’s effort that saw them beat Rwanda 3 – 2 in Gisenyi at Umuganda Stadium on Friday to advance 7 – 2 on aggregate for the final two qualification matches whose winner will make it the continental youth show piece next year.
“We are building towards qualifying for the CAF U-17 finals in Niger come 2015. Be disciplined, stay focused and we shall all make it”, he urged.
Cubs Players Diego Katumba, Andrew Isiagi (team captain) and Ezra Bidda greet the officials upon arrival.
The players were released to their respective families and will be summoned later (date to be communicated) in preparation for the next qualification game against Zambia (who beat Botswana 6 – 0 on aggregate).
The Uganda Cubs players and officials at a brief meeting with the FUFA officials in Mengo.
Meanwhile, the senior team-Uganda Cranes, after winning 1 -0 over Mauritania to advance 3 – 0 on aggregate will arrive back in the country on Tuesday at 2:30 pm aboard Kenyan Airways.
MAIN PHOTO: The U-17 team (players and technical wing) pose for a group photograph with FUFA officials at Mengo on Monday shortly after arrival.
AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS:
Mauritania Vs Uganda (Uganda leads 2 – 0 from first leg)
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic has named the starting eleven against Mauritania this evening.
Of the team that started in Kampala 10 days back, there are 3 notable changes.
Robert Odongkara replaces Dennis Onyango in the goal posts, Tonny Mawejje who missed the game starts at the expense of second striker while returning midfielder, Aucho Khalid has been named in a 3 man midfield.
The rest of the positions remain unchanged.
Uganda XI:
Robert Odongkara (goal Keeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Andrew Mwesigwa (Captain), Isaac Isinde, , Geoffrey ‘Baba’Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Luwaga Kizito, Faruku Miya and Brian Umony
Subs: Benjamin Ochan, Savio Kabugo, Richard Kassaga, Brian Majwega, Daniel Sserunkuma,Robert Ssentongo, Hamis Kiiza
Mauritania Vs Uganda (Uganda leads 2 – 0 from first leg)
Sunday 3rd August 2014
Venue: Olympic Stadium Conforment Nouakchott
Time: 5 pm in Mauritania (8 pm in Uganda)
We are not here to just defend-Micho
– Cranes to wear red tops and socks, black shorts.
-Captain Mwesigwa rallies his teammates
-Kipsiro and Uganda U17 to inspire Cranes
-FUFA president’s message
-Players’ quotes
-Trivia in Cranes camp-lighter moment of the team
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has promised to go on the offensive in today’s return leg of 2015 Orange African Nations cup qualifier against Mauritania.
MAIN MAN: Micho says his boys will not invite any pressure for the defenders. The entire will be attack minded against Mauritania.
Speaking to the media before his team’s last training session the Serbian said that he is looking forward for an away win.
The players in a prayer session after training yesterday.
Micho took over last year from Bobby Williamson added that glorious moments involving Ugandan teams and individuals at international level have inspired the Uganda Cranes players in Mauritania.
‘Uganda Cubs and Moses Kipsiro will motivate the players in the game against Mauritania’ said Sredojevic. The Uganda U17 team beat Rwanda 3-2 on home soil to register a 7-2 aggregate score while Kipsiro managed to successfully defend his 10,000M title at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
‘Their victories will inspire the Cranes players to work hard and be part of the weekend national achievements’ said Andy Mwesigwa.
‘We have a national duty to perform and must be accomplished like Kipsiro and Uganda Cubs did’ added the team skipper Mwesigwa.
Leader of delegation, FUFA President’s message
The federation never took the trip for granted and decided to name the FUFA president Eng Moses Magogo as Leader of Delegation. Since the team left Kampala three days ago, Magogo has been close to his boys and sharing some light moments with them including a prayer session on the pitch after training yesterday.
The FUFA President with an interpreter in Mali whom Isinde says is his long time friend.
‘We are motivated by the fact that we have prepared well, we have the privilege to represent our country, we have the desire to win and now we believe the Almighty is with us’ said Magogo in a simple message to the players.
The Uganda Cranes are accommodated at Wissal hotel, located 5 km from the airport and the stadium.
Micho has still kept the starting line up close to his chest until 2pm. All the 18 players he named for the trip are with him in Mauritania including Tony Mawejje and Kizito Luwagga.
Cranes coach Micho has kept his players guessing regarding the starting line up. Players seen here training in Mali on Friday.
Quotes from camp –Players
‘I am dreaming about punishing the Mauritanians again in front of their fans if the coach selects me’ said Brian Majwega. The KCC FC left winger netted the opener in the first leg after coming off the bench.
‘We are here for business and must finish it by all means’ Andy Mwesigwa
‘It’s now or never. I feel sorry for them (Mauritania) but we have to be happy after the game’ Tony Mawejje
CHANGED LINE UP BUT NOT JERSEY: The line up will be changed definitely but not the jersey. The Cranes will look like this tonight against Mauritania.
Lighter moments in camp
The Media officer Fred Katende Malibu had 5 sweets for the team but had no means to share them equally. Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito came up with a solution-that the five dreadlocked players in camp should enjoy the sweets and those are Robert Ssentongo, Denis Iguma, Dan Serunkuma, Brian Umony and himself.
Translator is Isinde’s long-time friend
Defender Isaac Isinde claimed that the team’s translator while still in Mali was his long-time friend. One wonders where the two had met from before that trip.
Swahili in Mali
Crispus Muyinda spoke Swahili after language barrier with French speaking hotel stuff. English couldn’t save him either. Muyinda was the head of the Cranes advance party.
Kenzo’s sitya loss song on Local TV
When Eddie Kenzo’s famous sitya loss song played on the Local Tv station in Mali, the players were moved but enjoyed the moment.
Presidential security for Cranes?
Security was tight as 7 Presidents landed in their various presidential jets with Uganda Cranes at the same airport in Mauritania.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players in a brief prayer moment after training last night.
Mauritania Vs Uganda (Uganda leads 2 – 0 from first leg)
Sunday 3rd August 2014
Venue: Olympic Stadium Conforment Nouakchott
Time: 5 pm in Mauritania (8 pm in Uganda)
The Uganda National senior football team-Cranes arrived safely in Mauritania after a stop over yesterday in Bamako Mali. The 16 players who traveled from Kampala have been joined by the other two foreign based Tony Mawejje and Kizito Luwagga.
The Cranes had a training session at Olympic Stadium Conforment Nouakchott which concluded with a prayer that also had the FUFA President observe it as as the team’s norm.
Main Photo: Cranes players on arrival in Mauritania
Photo 2: FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo receiving a gift from his Mauritanian counterpart
Masiko nets a double to bring down Isabiye’s URA FC
KCC FC now planning for bigger things in CECAFA club championship.
KCC FC drew first blood in their preparation for the new season as they defeated URA FC 2-0 in the FUFA Super Cup at Mutessa II stadium in Wankulukuku. Midfielder Tom Masiko -son of KCC FC left fullback legend Charles Masiko netted both goals on 12 and 36 minutes to hand URA’s new coach Alex Isabirye a tough start to his return to the club.
KCC FC will welcome the win with open hands as it will continue to raise their confidence and moral in camp ahead of the CECAFA Club championship that kicks off next week in Rwanda. The Lugogo based side will represent Uganda in the regional club championship following their league triumph during the 2013/2014 season.
The trophy was presented to the winners by chief guest FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Past Winners of the FUFA Super Cup 2012 URA FC (Uganda Cup winner 2011-2012) beat Express FC (League Champions 2012)
2013 KCC FC FUFA Super League Champions 2012-13) defeated SC Victoria University (Uganda cup winner 2013)
2014 KCC FC (FUFA Super League Champs 2013-14) beat URA FC (Uganda Cup winner 2014)
Photo: KCC FC coach George Nsimbe (in white) lifts the trophy shortly after his team defeated URA 2-0 in the FUFA super Cup.
Uganda U-17 Head Coach, Matia Lule (middle) addressing the media at Umuganda Stadium press room as Rwanda Junior Wasps’ Lee Johnson and Uganda Cubs’ player, Frank Tumwesigye follow
Uganda Under 17 head coach, Matia Lule is optimistic his charges will advance to the finals of CAF 2015 U-17 Championships in Niger.
“We have a great crop of players with different scouts across the country”, Lule told the media at Umuganda Stadium, shortly after Uganda 2 – 3 away victory over Rwanda (7 – 2 on aggregate).
Lule and the rest of the technical team will now switch focus to the next two games against Zambia.
Zambia eliminated Botswana 5 – 0 (6 – 0 on aggregate) in Gaborone.
Uganda travels to Zambia for the first leg on 13th September 2014 before the return leg on 27th September 2014 in Kampala.
The winner over the two legs will qualify to next year’s championships in Niger.
Main Photo: Uganda U-17 Head Coach, Matia Lule (middle) addressing the media at Umuganda Stadium press room as Rwanda Junior Wasps’ Lee Johnson and Uganda Cubs’ player, Frank Tumwesigye follow.
After eliminating Rwanda 7 – 2 in Gisenyi at Umuganda Stadium, The Uganda u-17 team, the Cubs will turn their guns to Zambia in the 3rd and final round of qualification for the CAF U-17 championships to be played next year in Niger.
Zambia beat Botswana 5 – 0 to progress 6 – 0 on aggregate.
Zambia host Uganda on September 13 before travelling to Kampala for the final leg on September 27.
Zambia and Uganda both catch their maiden appearence at the CAF Under-17 tournament.
The Uganda Cubs technical bench has to sit and draw plans of seeking qualification past Zambia.
The Winner over the two legs will qualifier for next years finals in Niger.
The final tournament will be held from February 15 to March 1, 2015, with the semifinalists qualifying to represent the continent at the 2015 Fifa U-17 World Cup scheduled for Chile.
