Author: Ahmed Marsha

The second session of educational workshop for the coaches organized by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will be concluded today in Mengo. Through the office of the Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and Education Officer Jackson Nyiima, the federation is determined to vibe a helping hand to the coaches who play a key role in handling the players.

Today’s session has attracted well over 70 coaches from the lower division clubs and a few from the top flight-FUFA Super League. The first session was held on Sunday at Community Primary School, Busega in Lubaga Division and the facilitators presented a topic on; A typical Training Session (theoretical and practical) where coaches were taught how to prepare, organize and conduct a training session in relation to the age target group.

In the session at FUFA Huse, one of the facilitators is Mujib Kasule-a holder of CAF C coaching license, FA Level 2 coaching license and E license from USA advised the coaches to get close to the players so that to get the best out of them.

‘The players need every coach’s support. They need guidance both on and off the pitch to produce the best results’ said Kasule.

Today’s workshop centered on; The Annual Training Plan for the Team (Theoretical), which guides coaches on assembling players in preparation for the forthcoming football season.

Main Photo: L-R FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima, U-17 women assistant coach Faridah Bulega and Kiira Young FC coach Harunah Kebba at FUFA House during the recess of the workshop. 

Photo 2: Mujib Kasule with Faridah Bulega, Hussein Mbalangu and Paddy Kintu at FUFA House

Photo 3: Coaches  attending the workshop

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

The Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich has emphasized the need for his players to have top levels stamina and endurance if they are to overcome Equatorial Guinea and advance to the group stages of the 2015 AFCON.

Micho took his players through a gym session today conducted at the Sheraton Hotel Gymnasium before heading out with his team the on field training at KCCA stadium in Lugogo.

At the onset of the Cranes training yesterday, the Serbian pointed out that ahead of the ‘Cranes na Mutima’  campaign tour of the FUFA eight regions that starts with Western this Sunday at Mbarara’s Kakyeka Stadium, his players ought to work on their stamina and endurance.

The players had a two hour session in the gym today and will have another on Thursday.

In the same regard, Nile Special who have partnered with FUFA in the ‘Cranes na Mutima’ campaign, have today through their sister brand, Rwenzori water, delivered 60 boxes of water to for refreshment. The water was handed over by Rwenzori brand manager John Katete.

Meanwhile midfielder Gaddafi Kiwanuka who missed yesterday’s  training joined the group  bringing the number to 21 players with only the pair of Ethiopia based  Isaac Isinde and Robert Odongkara  yet to report.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players in the gym at Sheraton Hotel.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that the National senior team-Uganda Cranes will play a friendly match with Malawi on 14^th July, 2014 at Mandela National Stadium.

The match will be used by both teams as they prepare for their CAN 2015 Nations cup qualifiers.

The FUFA Executive Officer Edgar Watson welcomed the friendly saying that the technical team will make use of the outing.

‘We are glad to land this friendly because it will come at the most appropriate time when the Cranes are tuning up for the game against Equatorial Guinea’ said Watson.

Cranes have a game against Equatorial Guinea on 19^th July, 2014 while Malawi will play Benin in the journey to 2015 Morocco.

 

Photo: Uganda Cranes XI that played against Madagascar on 31st May 2014 at Namboole stadium. The Cranes will play Malawi in a  friendly game on Monday 14th July

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department. 

Africa Youth Championship 2015 in Niger

2^nd leg 1^st round Uganda vs Seychelles 4pm at KCCA Stadium

Date: Saturday 28^th June, 2014

Uganda leads 2-1 from the first leg

Referees: (From Sudan)

El Fatih Wadeed Khaleel-Centre Referee

Mohammed Abdallah Ibrahim-Assistant referee 1

Mustafa Ibrahim Medany-Assistant referee 2

Mutaz Abdelbasit Abdlebasit Khairalla-Reserve referee

Julius Elly Mukolwe- Match Commissioner (Kenya)  

The Uganda U-17 National team head Coach Matia Lule has switched his attention with a lot of emphasis to his players on how to hold on to the ball, concentration and creating scoring opportunities in their build up for the Africa Youth Championship fixture against Seychelles this Saturday at KCCA Stadium, Lugogo.

The Cubs have won two build up matches in the process in the last four days scoring eight goals (beat Mayuge 2-1 and Kawempe Tigers 6-0).

Lule’s boys who will train today at Kimaka Military barracks sports ground will be hoping to keep his boys in fine shape ahead of the return leg of the first round in the qualification process for the continental championship to be hosted by Niger in 2015.

Uganda won the first leg 2-1 at the Unity stadium in Victoria, Seychelles.

Meanwhile one of the players on the team Poloto Julius has cautioned his teammates of complacency. ‘We can’t afford to lose this game. Let’s be smart and alert during the game because our opponents can also win the game on Saturday’ said Poloto-a student at Kasawo Senior secondary school.

Relatedly, Seychelles will jet in on Thursday evening with a 27 man contingent.

 

Photo: Julius Poloto

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department. 

 

 

The ‘Cranes na Mutima’ campaign aimed at garnering support for the national senior side has kicked off today with 19 players out of the 22 turning up for training at KCCA Stadium in Lugogo. The campaign is sponsored by Nile Breweries in partnership with FUFA. Cranes will play their first exhibition game this Sunday at Kakyeka stdium in Mbarara against a western region select side.

The four hour long training session was conducted by Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich.

The Serbian said the training was aimed at building endurance, stamina and testing player partnerships as his troops prepare for the games in Mbrara and Soroti.

Players that turned up for the non- residential training today: Benjamin Ochan, Isma Watenga , Nicholas Wadada, Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Muleme, Richard Kasagga, Savio Kabugo, Murushid Jjuuko, Ivan Ntege, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamir Mutyaba, Brian Majwega, Miya Faruk, Wadri William, Emma Okwi, Hamis Kiiza, Brian Umony and Francis Olaki.  Yunus Sentamu who was not initially included on the 22 man list reported for training making a total of 20 for the day.

Gaddafi  Kiwanuka  miss the training whereas  Isaac Isinde and Robert Odonkara had to attend the crowning ceremony after  their side St. George won the Ethiopian League on Sunday but are expected to report soon.

The Cranes ‘Na Mutima’ campaign will see the National team players tour all FUFA’s eight regions starting with Western between 27th and 29th June. The project will help garner country-wide support for the team in the ongoing Nations Cup qualification encounters. The tour that kicks off in Western region on 29th June at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara was officially launched last week at the headquarters of Moringa Ogilvy in Bugolobi.

MAIN PHOTO: Cranes coach Micho talks to players in training at KCCA  stadium in Lugogo today

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

Programme content in the FUFA Referees’ Manual

-Intended to guide Referees, Match Assessors, Physical Fitness Training Instructors and Technical Instructors Enhancing referees competence in officiating  matches

-Promotion and protection of the laws of the game

-Building the capacity of referees

-Creating an enabling environment for officiating of matches.

-Ensuring good governance in refereeing matters

-Promote and protect the image of FUFA.

 

The FUFA President Engineer Moses Magogo is confident the Referees’ Manual that was approved and passed by the FUFA Executive will live the test of times.

Magogo made the comment during the consultative meeting he called today at FUFA house. It was attended by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Edgar Watson, FUFA Referees standing committee and their chairman Samuel Mpiima, Ex-FIFA Referees, Chairman UFRA and staff of the referees’ office.

He reminded the group that attended the meeting about how referees play a key part in the development of the game.

‘Referees need to be part of the developmental stage. Regulations and rules help in guiding people.  Let’s give the manual the test of time’ said Magogo.

Magogo revealed that the Manual has already been approved and passed by the FUFA Executive and will be in use for the start of the new football season in August.

The manual was prepared by the FUFA Referees Committee in consultation with key stakeholders to guide the implementation of the Refereeing programme.

The manual does not replace the existing Laws, Rules and Regulations governing the operations of FIFA/CAF/FUFA. However it complements them and is issued to ensure the Refereeing programmes are successfully implemented to the satisfaction of all FIFA/FUFA members, CAF, Sponsors, Fans and Government of Uganda. Officials who deliberately fail to comply with the requirements of this Manual shall be sanctioned while exemplary performers shall be rewarded.

Main Photo: FUFA President with a group of senior members in the refereeing sector during teh consultative meeting at FUFA House today.

Pix 2: Consultation time: FUFA Referees standing Committee Chairman Sam Mpiima with President Moses Magogo.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

Second round kicks off

Gafford 2-0 Entebbe Ladies

Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 UCU

 

Upcoming fixtures

Sat: 21^st June She Corporates vs Bulenga 4pm, MUBS Nakawa

Sun: 22^nd June Entebbe Ladies vs Muteesa 4pm, Entebbe Police ground

 

First round recap:

She-Corporate XI on top

The She Corporate XI boasting of national team players were unplayable as they won all their games in the first round. With National team stars like Christine Wanyana (Crested Cranes captain), Matovu Fatumah, Naume Nagadya, Dorothy Nakato, Nakitto Gladys and Winnie Babirye, the Corporate XI was a class apart as one of their players Babirye went on to hit a hat-trick in her team’s 8-1 defeat of defending champions Muteesa I Royal University. Babirye leads the top scorers’ chart with 10 goals to her name.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals are second on the table but have youthful squad of players that have just completed high school and were offered scholarships at the university to further their education careers. Kivumbi Ritah-Crested Crane and a host of Under 20 stars Tracy Akiror and Viola Nambi plus Stella Nassuna Kaliba have kept their team in touching distance of the top placed team.

The 2013 champions, Muteesa I Royal University had an eventful first round. In one of the gams they were shocked by Entebbe Ladies 1-0 as the result dented their hopes of retaining the title.

Newcomers Bulenga Queens and Gafford Ladies are also taking part in the league.

On the left Nambi Viola of UCU takes on Muteesa’s Barbara Nankya (Blue)

FUFA women’s football officer speaks out –Hadijah Namuyanja

Overall, this competition has given a significant boost to women’s football as most teams are showing improvement in a combination of technical brilliance, tactical discipline, attacking power, defensive solidarity and speed of play.

Main Photo: SHE-CORPORATE XI L-R standing: Namulindwa Sarah, Nandawula Shadia, Christine Nakibuuka Wanyana, Fatumah Matovu, Ritah Nakirijja, Joyce Nansumba, Justine Nambafu, Precious Kalemba (Team Manager) .

From L-R bending: Naume Nagadya, Fionah Katiti, Annet Nakimbugwe, Stella Nassuna, Babirye Winnie and Brenda Makanga

Other Photos: In Blue-Gafford Ladies, Green-Bulenga Ladies

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

Programme:

Sunday 22^nd June: Community Primary School, Busega in Lubaga Division

Thursday 26^th June: FUFA House

Time: All workshops start at 9am, end at 11am

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has lined up two educational workshops for the local coaches to be held on Sunday 22^nd June and Thursday 26^th June in Busega and Mengo respectively. It is organized by the FUFA Technical and Education office with the major goal of strengthening the professional standards and expertise in the Uganda Football coaches Association who are also members of FUFA.

According to the FUFA Education Officer Mr. Jackson Nyiima, the workshops will help the participants know that they are accountable for every action taken while on duty at their respective jobs in football.

Sunday’s workshop will be held at Community Primary School, Busega in Lubaga Division and the Topic will be; A typical Training Session (theoretical and practical) where the coaches will be taught how to prepare, organize and conduct a training session in relation to the age target group.

On Thursday, the workshop will be held at FUFA House in Mengo and the Topic will be; The Annual Training Plan for the Team (Theoretical), which guides coaches on assembling players in preparation for the forthcoming 2014/2015 football season in various divisions.

Nyiima confirmed that all sessions will run between 9 O’clock an 11 O’clock in the morning.

Photo: FUFA’s Educational Officer Jackson Nyiima.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

 

The National U-17 football team is set to play a build-up game today against Tawheed Senior Secondary School in Mayuge. With the youngsters preparing for the return leg of the Africa Youth Championship on 28^th Jun against Seychelles, head coach Matia Lule is making use of all opportunities to give his boys playing time.

The Cubs won the first leg 2-1 at the Unity stadium in Seychelles last weekend thanks to goal by Pius Obuya and Charles Ssebutinde.

As of now coach Matia will have to continue with preparations minus two players Emmanuel Olinga and Mpaata Imran who are still in Kenya for studies but will be available for duty next week. There has also been an inclusion to the team as Old Kampala’s Mugume Ashraf arrived today in Njeru and will undergo the mandatory MRI test on Monday.

Photo: L-R: Shaban Muhammad (Player), Peter Onen (assistant coach U-17) and Komakech are in camp preparing for Seychelles on 28th June, 2014

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

 

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) technical team has released a list of 22 players who will be involved in the Cranes regional tour of the Country.

The same players together with the foreign players will be used in preparation for the forthcoming Nations cup qualifier against Equatorial Guinea on 19th July at Mandela National stadium, in Namboole.

The Cranes ‘Na Mutima” campaign  will see the National team players tour all FUFA’s eight regions starting with Western between 27th and 29th June. The project will help garner country-wide support for the team in the ongoing Nations Cup qualification encounters. The tour that kicks off in Western region on 29^th June at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara was officially launched today at the headquarters of Moringa Ogilvy in Bugolobi.

Mbarara and Soroti are the Towns in the regions that have been selected to host the exhibition matches during the weekend of 27-29 June and 4-6 July respectively. During the tours, the Cranes will play exhibition games against the respective regional select sides.

Players summoned

Goalkeepers: Odonkara Robert, Ochan Benjamin, Watenga Isma

Defenders: Wadada Nicholas, Iguma Denis, Isaac Muleme, Majwega Brian,  Richard Kassaga, Savio Kabugo, Isac Isinde, Jjuko Murushid

Midfielders: Ivan Ntege, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamil Mutyaba, Kiwanuka Gadaffi, Miya Faruk, William Wadri, Joseph Ochaya

Strikers: Okwi Emmanuel, Kiiza Hamis, Brian Umony, Olaki Francis

Photo: The Uganda Cranes will be involved in the Country wide tour of FUFA’s 8 regions starting with Western.

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department/John Batanudde

 

 

 

 

Highlights:

Cranes players to start training on Monday at Namboole stadium

Cranes opponents to be named and handled by FUFA’s respective Regional Football Associations

Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevich has named a 22 man squad for the Tours 

Nile special to cater for all players’ training and match allowances 

Tour starts on the weekend of 27th-29th June 

The Uganda Cranes fans country wide are set to catch their heroes in action when the National team kick off its tour of the FUFA eight regions. Under the codename ‘Cranes Na Mutima’ with the full funding by Nile Special Cranes and spearheaded by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the project will help garner country-wide support for the team in the ongoing Nations Cup qualification encounters. The tour that kicks off in Western region on 29^th June at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara was officially launched today at the headquarters of Moringa Ogilvy in Bugolobi.

Mbarara and Soroti are the Towns in the regions that have been selected to host the exhibition matches during the weekend of 27-29 June and 4-6 July respectively. During the tours, the Cranes will play exhibition games against the respective regional select sides.

Nile Breweries Sponsorship Manager Isaac Sekasi reechoed the fact the Cranes tour is only part of the larger Cranes na Mutima campaign, launched last month with the aim of rallying support for the national team.

‘We do not only want to rally fans to support the Cranes, we want them to do so with passion; na mutima. We want to reignite the fans’ passion for national team. We believe the tours will go a long way in ensuring this objective is achieved. The players will mingle with the fans while the most upcountry fans will also get a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the Cranes live in action. As the 12th players, we play a big role in the destiny and fortunes of our team,” said Sekasi.

“Our hope is that the tour will bring on board new fans and support the Uganda Cranes. This is the only way we are going to have better experiences of supporting the national and regional teams in future. Our team has always exhibited the true champion spirit by getting up after every fall, and that bodes well with our brand identity” he added.

Hinting on the other positive that may accrue from the tour, the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson commended Nile Special for the support towards the project.

“From this tour we intend to achieve more than one target. We shall be rallying fans but the technical team especially the national team coach will use this opportunity to assess various regional players that he has been informed about by the Fufa regional technical teams,” said Watson.

Photo: L-R NBL’s Sekasi, FUFA’s Watson, Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and Finance Director Asuman Lubowa during the officil launch of the Crns Regional tour today at Moringa in Bugolobi.

Photo credit: John Batanudde

YOUTH FOOTBALL: U-17 Cubs resume training at Njeru Technical Center.

Return Leg:

Sat, 28th June 2014

Uganda Cubs Vs Seychelles

At Nakivubo Stadium

4:00 pm

The Uganda national U-17 football team immediately started training for the return leg against Seychelles as they regrouped at the Njeru Technical Center.

“We did not give the boys any time for rest because they had two off days after the game in Victoria last Saturday”, Matia Lule, the team’s head coach told fufa.co.ug.

Uganda won the first leg away courtesy of Pius Obuya and Charles Ssebutinde goals.

Cubs Head Coach, Matia Lule is sure of a positive home result at Nakivubo.

“All the boys are positive in training and hope for a good home match”, Matia Lule adds.

The opponents from Seychelles arrive on Thursday evening in readiness for the return leg at Nakivubo Stadium.

U-17 Uganda Cubs team at Njeru technical Center:

Goal keepers:

Eric Kibowa (Buddo s.s) – S.3, Ali Ramadhan Mwirusi (Entebbe Airforce) – S.2, Edward Kasibante (Bukalagi High School) – S.4

Defenders:

Alex Komakech (St Juliana) – S.4 MVP 2013 Copa Coca in Kabale, Andrew Okiring (Carlisle in USA) – S.5, Charles Sebutinde (St Edward’s Bukumi) – S.5, Bashir Asiku (Risah Standard Academy – Lugazi Branch) – S.2, Samuel Kato Nemeyumana (Buddo) – S.2

Midfielders:

Julius Poloto (Kasawo s.s)- S.3, Joel Jangeyambe (St Juliana) – S.2, Stephen Bongomin (St Joseph’s Layibi) – S.2, Badru Nsubuga (St Janan Lumu) – S.3, Eric Cwinyi Oting (St Juliana) – S.1, Frank Tumwesigye (Kakungulu Memorial) – S.1, and Musa Mukalazi (Real College Busunju/St Mary’s Kitende) – S.2

Strikers:

Emmanuel Olinga (Gor Mahia Academy), Kipper Luwalo (St Joseph’s College, Layibi) – S.1, Pius Obuya (Risah Standard Academy – Nansana Branch)- S.2, Ezra Bida (Teremuga Primary School), Shaban Muhammed (Arua Public School) – Iman Mpaata (Oshwal Academy)- S.2, Mombasa, Kenya

Officials:

Matia Lule (Head Coach), Peter Onen (Assistant), Herbert Nsubuga (Co-ordinator), Emma Ndugga (Media officer) and Jack Walugembe (Team Physician)

MAIN PHOTO : Uganda Cubs players in a prayer session after training at Njeru Technical Center.

PHOTO CREDITS : FUFA Communications Department.

YOUTH FOOTBALL : Airtel U-17 National finals draws held at FUFA House

Dates: 26th – 30th June 2014

In Fort Portal (Boma, Buhinga and St Leo’s Kyegobe grounds)

The draws for the 4th edition of the Airtel Rising Stars season 4 U-17 girls and boys football finals have been held today at the FUFA House in Mengo.

The national finals for the 8 FUFA regions are set to be hosted in Fort Portal District by the Kitara region.

Last year’s girls champions Western have been pitted in group A alongside West Nile, Kampala and Buganda.

 

Airtel Representative Freda Birungi flashes a paper picked from one of the pots during the draws

The girls’ group B has Kitara, Eastern, Northern and North East.

In the boys’ category hosts Kitara are lined alongside West Nile, North East and Northern.

The Boys’ group B has defending Champions Kampala, Buganda, Eastern and Western regions in what looks like group of Death.

The draw was supervised by head of FUFA competitions Director Ali Mwebe as FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, Dr Benard Ogwel, FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, Executive Committee Member Rasul Aliga and Airtel representative Birungi Freda witnessed the function. Former Cranes player Phillip Obwin and Baza Holdings coach Frank Anyau who are football scouts in the ARS project also attended.

The finals will be held on the 30th June 2014 at Buhinga Stadium.

The excelling 18 boys and girls will be selected to represent Uganda at the Africa finals in Gabon come August 2014.

MAIN PHOTO: [Left to Right] Airtel Football Scout Phillip Obwin, Dr Bernard Ogwel, Darius Mugoye and Ali Mwebe.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.

National U-17 Team team, The Cubs return home

2nd Leg U-17 Africa Qualifier:

Uganda U-17 Vs Seychelles

Sat, 28th June 2014

Charges: 5,000/= and 10,000/=

Nakivubo Stadium

Uganda National U- 17 football team, The Cubs successfully returned home on Tuesday night.

They touched down at Entebbe International Airport aboard Kenyan Airlines at 7:20 p.m.

The team was welcomed at the Airport by FUFA Vice President, Darius Mugoye.

“We thank you for the first leg victory but it is a job half done as we still have the second leg to play. Just like we beat them, they can shock us too. So we have to prepare well”, Mugoye told the youngsters.

OFF TO NJERU: The Cubs members boarded to Njeru Technical Center.

The team was driven straight to the Njeru Technical Center where they will camp prior the return leg for 28th June 2014 at Nakivubo Stadium.

The team’s head coach Matia Lule assured the country of a positive home result.

“The away match was good. We shall work on the few mistakes done during the first leg so that we do not repeat them as we seek to advance to next stage of qualification against Rwanda” he told fufa.co.ug.

ARRIVAL: Team officials at Entebbe International Airport arrival lounge on Tuesday night.

Matia will appear before the media on Wednesday during the weekly Press conference at FUFA House.

Seychelles arrive on Thursday, 26th June 2014 and will depart the country on Sunday 29th June after their game.

MAIN PHOTO: U-17 Team members upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday night.

PHOTO CREDIT: FUFA Communication Department.

YOUTH FOOTBALL: Kitara Hoima triumphs in Bunyoro Chenga U-14 Football

Winners:

Champions: Kitara – Hoima

Runners – up : Kilembe Junior

MVP : Rogers Bwambale (Kilembe Junior)

Top Scorer: Moses Bakkabulinde (Kitara – Hoima)

Best Goalie: Richard Ufoi (Kitara – Hoima)

The Bunyoro – Kitara City Tyres U-14 Chenga
football qualifiers climaxed over the weekend at the Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal.

Kitara – Hoima emerged champions, having beaten Kilembe Junior in the finals.

They were thus rewarded with a cash prize of Ug.shs 700,0000 and a glittering trophy.

Kilembe Junior themselves also earned a runners up trophy and a cash reward of Ug.shs 300,000.

Five teams took part in the day long tourney that will climax with the national finals in Masaka come August 2014.

They were; Wildcat (Fortportal), Kasese Junior Academy and Kyenjojo Friends.

Mubende’s Kasana Junior were disqualified for using illegible players (overage).

Each of the participating teams received a ball courtesy of the organizers, Friends of Football (FOF) proudly sponsored by City Tyres.

Kabale will host the next regional qualifiers on Saturday, 28th June 2014.

Already, regional qualifiers have been held in the Northern, West Nile, Buganda and Bunyoro.

The team assured of slot at the national finals are Gulu Junior Academy, The Kids of Arua, Masaka’s Alpha and now Kitara – Hoima.

The climax will be the national championships at Masaka Recreational stadium (28th – 31st August 2014).

PHOTO: City Tyres Chenga U-14 Tourney at a previous venue.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.