FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Uganda U16 Women’s National Team Travelling Squad for UEFA Friendship Tournament

    Uganda U16 Women’s National Team Travelling Squad for UEFA Friendship Tournament

    Coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula has confirmed the travelling squad of Uganda U16 Women’s National Team that will play at the inaugural UEFA U16 Friendship Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey.

    The final squad named has 19 players and the contingent that also has nine officials will travel to Turkey on Tuesday morning at 5:00am aboard Turkish Airlines.

    The invitational tournament is an initiative by UEFA and this is the inaugural edition that will feature eight nations namely; Uganda, hosts Turkey, Botswana, USA, Vietnam, China, Paraguay and Wales.

    Uganda is pooled in Group B alongside China, Wales and Paraguay and will kick off the campaign on Thursday 11th April against Paraguay.

    The Tournament will run between 9th -19th April 2024 at the Turkish Football Federation training centre in Riva, Istanbul.

    It should be noted that the team entered residential camp on Thursday last week at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi and had one practice match against Kawempe Muslim SS on Sunday ending in a 3-2 win for the latter.

    Ayiekoh will lead the technical team and will be deputised by William Moses Nkata.

    Travelling Squad.

    Goalkeepers
    Dorcus Namboozo (Amus College School), Victory Bynam Tendo (Rines SS)

    Defenders
    Charity Katusiime (Tagy High School), Grace Adong (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Nambuya Sharlom(Amus College School), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi (Lamminas Secondary School)

    Midfielders
    Bushira Muhammad Nalunkuuma (Amus College School), Justine Kinsumbya (Tagy High School), Asia Kakai (Amus College School), Shafiga Tamisi (Amus College School), Monica Bulya (Rines SS), Gloria Apio (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Vanessa Namazzi (Kawempe Muslim SS), Patricia Namugenyi (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakirah Nakintu (Kawempe Muslim SS)

    Forwards
    Angel Ainembabazi (Rines SS), Isabella Winfred Blick Kabarozi (Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga), Shadia Nabirye (Kawempe Muslim SS), Yusraa Nambooze (Kawempe Muslim SS)

    Officials

    Charles Ayiekoh Lukula – Head Coach

    William Moses Nkata – Assistant Coach

    Rogers Keny Tezigwa – Goalkeeping Coach

    Allan Magunda Nsubuga – Video Analyst

    Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor

    Joan Namusisi – Team Manager

    Prossy Nalwadda – Equipment Manager

    Ronnie Lusulire – Media Officer

  • Uganda U16 Women’s National Team to play at UEFA Friendship Tournament , Squad summoned

    Uganda U16 Women’s National Team to play at UEFA Friendship Tournament , Squad summoned

    Uganda is one of the nations that will play at this year’s UEFA U16 Friendship Tournament in Turkey.

    The invitational tournament is an initiative by UEFA and this is the inaugural edition that will feature eights women football teams namely; Uganda, hosts Turkey, Botswana, USA, Vietnam, China, Paraguay and Wales.

    Uganda is pooled in Group B alongside China, Wales and Paraguay.

    The Tournament will run between 9th -19th April 2024 at the Turkish Football Federation training centre in Riva, Istanbul.

    The Uganda U16 Women’s Team will be coached by Charles Ayiekoh Lukula and William Moses Nkata as his deputy.

    A squad of 21 players entered residential camp on Thursday (today) at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi and the team is expected to travel to Turkey on Tuesday next week.

    Squad summoned
    Goalkeepers
    Dorcus Namboozo (Amus College School), Victory Bynam Tendo (Rines SS), Rosemary Namatovu (Bukedea Comprehensive School)

    Defenders
    Charity Katusiime (Tagy High School), Grace Adong (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Sharlom Nambuya (Amus College School), Winnie Kabugho (King of Kings SS), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi (Lamminas Secondary School)

    Midfielders
    Bushira Muhammad Nalunkuuma (Amus College School), Justine Kinsumbya (Tagy High School), Asia Kakai (Amus College School), Shafiga Tamisi (Amus College School), Monica Bulya (Rines SS), Gloria Apio (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Vanessa Namazzi (Kawempe Muslim SS), Patricia Namugenyi (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakirah Nakintu (Kawempe Muslim SS)

    Forwards
    Angel Ainembabazi (Rines SS), Isabella Winfred Blick Kabarozi (Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga), Shadia Nabirye (Kawempe Muslim SS), Yusraa Nambooze (Kawempe Muslim SS)

    Officials

    Charles Ayiekoh Lukula – Head Coach

    William Moses Nkata – Assistant Coach

    Rogers Keny Tezigwa – Goalkeeping Coach

    Allan Magunda Nsubuga – Video Analyst

    Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor

    Joan Namusisi – Team Manager

    Prossy Nalwadda – Equipment Manager

    Ronnie Lusulire – Media Officer

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Kitara to Clash with Vipers As BUL Take on KCCA | 50th Edition

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Kitara to Clash with Vipers As BUL Take on KCCA | 50th Edition

    The draws for the quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup were held on Wednesday morning at FUFA Complex and were live on FUFA TV.

    Some of the enticing encounters include Uganda Premier League top sides facing off against each other. SUPL table leaders Kitara FC will host Cup holders Vipers SC at Masindi Municipal Stadium, while record holders KCCA FC will visit 2022 winners BUL FC.

    Tournament dark horses Pajule Lions will host Pakwach Young Stars at the Pajule PS Ground while BetPawa Big League side and table leaders Police FC will face NEC FC at the Kavumba Recreation Stadium.

    According to Hajat Aisha Nalule the FUFA Competitions Director, the games will be played between 10th and 14th April in a one-leg encounter.

    Relating to Art 23 (3) of the FUFA Competitions Rules, Hajat Aisha also said that there will be extra time of 30 minutes in case of a draw during normal time and possibly a shootout from the penalty mark.

    If the teams are still tied by goals at the end of the match, extra time of not more than 15 minutes each half shall be played to determine the winner and the team with more goals after extra time will be the winner of the match. If teams are not separated after extra time, spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.

    Hajat Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director

    Full Draw – Kick Off 3 PM

    Police FC vs NEC FC – Wednesday 10th April 2024

    Pajule Lions vs Pakwach Young Stars – Saturday 13th April 2024

    BUL FC vs KCCA FC – Saturday 13th April 2024

    Kitara FC vs Vipers SC – Sunday 14th April 2024

    Pictorial

  • FUFA TV Cup: Preparations for the second edition gets underway

    FUFA TV Cup: Preparations for the second edition gets underway

    Preparations for the second edition of the FUFA TV Cup have gotten underway in spectacular fashion, with a planning meeting successfully held at the FUFA Complex on Saturday, 30th March 2024.

    The second edition is expected to attract 52 traditional schools from across the country, an increase of over 44 schools from the 8 that participated in the first edition. The inaugural edition saw St. Mary’s College Kisubi emerging as champions after beating Kira College Butiki 2-1 in the finals played at Muteesa I Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    I want to congratulate the schools that accepted our invitation to take part in the inaugural edition. We started with only 8 schools because we were piloting and just wanted to see how things would work out. However, we received calls from all circles asking why we had not included this or the other school.

    FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim stated at the beginning of his speech.

    We are a federation that listens to our stakeholders, and the reason we called you here is to hear from you. What was your experience like? Let us exchange ideas. What can be improved, what can be changed? This is your tournament, and your input in terms of ideas and opinions is of paramount importance.

    Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, FUFA President

    The meeting was also attended by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, who also doubles as the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) President. He gave absolute assurance to the school representatives about the association’s support for the competition.

    In my capacity as USSSA President, I want to commend FUFA for this wonderful idea that is going to change students in these schools’ chance to exhibit and develop their talents. As USSSA, we decided that the winners of the FUFA TV Cup will automatically qualify to play in the Post Primary Finals without going through the qualification process that other schools go through. We want the champion of this tournament to play against the schools

    Justus Mugisha, FUFA 1st Vice President

    FUFA Excom member Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe, who is the chairman of the organizing committee, thanked the members for their interest exhibited first by responding to the invitation. He further assured them of an even better second edition.

    The Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza and Ali Mwebe the FUFA Football Development Director also attended the meeting.

    List of Traditional Schools from the various regions

  • FUFA President kicks off countrywide football tours in Kampala Region

    FUFA President kicks off countrywide football tours in Kampala Region

    The leadership of football clubs in Kampala Region has interacted with the FUFA Executive led by President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim on day one of the Countrywide tour that kicked off today in Lubaga and Makindye.

    The FUFA President led the interactions during the meetings that had invitations extended to Kampala Regional Football Association executive members, Lubaga and Makindye District Football Association (DFA) Executive members, National delegates, representatives from each club in the men’s and women’s 3rd division Leagues plus 4th division league. The FUFA President was accompanied by Executive Committee Members Rogers Mulindwa, Sam Mpiima and FUFA Chief Executive Officer
    Edgar Watson. Selected Secretariat staff were also on the tour today.

    The meetings were held at Jevine Hotel for the Lubaga District Football Association and later at Landstar Hotel that hosted Makindye District Football Association.

    The engagement sessions involved sharing ideas, taking note of the challenges faced by clubs at grassroots level and explaining ongoing and future programmes of FUFA.

    The FUFA President acknowledged that football faces many challenges at the grassroots but took time to appreciate the work done by the foot soldiers of the game at the grassroots level.

    I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and resources invested in keeping football alive at the grassroots. I know we have challenges with infrastructure but FUFA is engaging Government on this matter and there has been positive progress FUFA and Government have a good working relationship.

    Our main objective is to have as many footballs as possible for people to play everywhere. We need about 50,000 balls but we shall manage with what is available going forward.

    Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, FUFA President

    The Kampala Region FA Chairman Dirisa Kasalirwe welcomed the FUFA Executive’s decision to come on ground and meet the leaders.

    It is a great opportunity for the FUFA Executive to hear all concerns about lower league football in Kampala. We are certain that what is discussed today will be debated on at various levels in the top leadership of football

    Dirisa Kasalirwe, Kampala Region FA Chairman

    The Chairman of Lubaga District Football Association Ssekyanzi Umar who welcomed the FUFA President to the area noted that the region has many challenges but they are working hard to keep the game going.

    We have people who love the game and our main aim is to extended service delivery to all without fear or favour.

    Dirisa Kasalirwe, Kampala Region FA Chairman

    The club football leaders raised issues ranging from difficulty in registration of players, limited finances, football politics, playgrounds and geographical demarcations to allow neighbouring clubs to join leagues that are within their proximity.

    The clubs further requested FUFA to provide support in the areas of legal, marketing and communications in a bid to grow their brands.

    FUFA President and his Executive later handed over Zakayo footballs to the club representatives in the men and women’s regional leagues and the 4th division league.

    Pictorial

    Lubaga District Football Association

    Makindye District Football Association

    Kampala Central District Football Association

    Kawempe District Football Association

    Nakawa District Football Association

    Eastern Region Football Association (Sol View Hotel Iganga & Wash and Wills Hotel Mbale)

    Buganda Region Football Association

    Buganda Region Football Association (Luwero District)

    Western Region Football Association (Kigezi)

    Western Region Football Association stakeholders (Ankole)

  • FUFA Executive Set for Countrywide Tour of the 8 Football Regions

    FUFA Executive Set for Countrywide Tour of the 8 Football Regions

    The FUFA Executive will conduct a countrywide tour of the eight Regional Football Associations starting this week.

    The routine engagement with the lower league clubs and other football stakeholders will also include members of the members of the Regional Football Associations.

    The 8 regions are; West Nile Region Football Associations, Northern Region Football Associations, North East Region Football Associations, Eastern Region Football Associations, Buganda Region Football Associations, Kampala, Region Football Associations, Western Region Football Associations and Kitara Region Football Associations.

    The main objectives of this interaction led by the FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim is to, among others:

    1. Explain the detailed programmes of FUFA in regard to grassroots football
    2. Hear first-hand challenges faced by lower leagues in Uganda
    3. Respond to issues raised by the football and other stakeholders; and
    4. Agree on a way forward.

    The FUFA Executive is expected to meet the following groups:

    1. The respective Regional Football Association (RFA) Executive members
    2. The respective District Football Association (DFA) Executive members
    3. The National Delegates from the respective DFAs
    4. One representative for each club in the men’s 3 rd Division League
    5. One representative from each of the men’s 4 th Division League
    6. One representative from each of the women’s 3 rd Division League

    Tour programme by the FUFA Executive in Kampala and Eastern so far:

    KAMPALA REGION FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS
    Wednesday 27th March 2024
    09:00 am – 12:00 pm Jevine Hotel, Rubaga DFA
    02:00 pm – 05:00 pm Land Star Hotel, Makindye DFA

    Thursday 28th March 2024
    09:00 am – 12:00 pm Kenedia Hotel, Central DFA

    Friday 29th March 2024
    09:00 am – 12:00 pm Tick Hotel, Kawempe DFA
    Saturday 30th March 2024

    09:00 am – 12:00 pm Eureka Hotel Ntinda, Nakawa DFA

    EASTERN REGION FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS
    Tuesday 2nd April 2024
    09:00 am – 12:00 pm Hotel Mwaana, Iganga

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024
    09:00 am – 12:00 pm Mbale Resort Hotel, Mbale

  • International Friendly: Uganda Cranes fall to Comoros

    International Friendly: Uganda Cranes fall to Comoros

    Uganda Cranes had a frustrating outing on Friday, suffering a 4-0 defeat to Comoros in an International Friendly played at Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

    The Island nation scored twice in the opening ten minutes and two more goals in the second half with goals coming from Said Yakine Rafiki and Faiz Selemani scored a brace each.

    Coach Paul Put believes the heavy defeat was down to the lack of coordination but had some positives to pick from the game.

    “We are still trying to build the team and some of these players have not played together. I believe with time, the cohension will be great and I have no doubt, they will improve.” He said.

    Focus now shifts to the other friendly against Ghana that will be played on Tuesday, 26th March 2024 at the same venue.

    The two friends are part of preparations for the up coming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June.

  • Battle for Glory as Lango Province Faces Busoga Province in Epic FUFA Drum 2023 Final Showdown

    Battle for Glory as Lango Province Faces Busoga Province in Epic FUFA Drum 2023 Final Showdown

    As the sun sets on another thrilling edition of the FUFA Drum, all eyes are now fixed on the grand finale, where Lango Province and Busoga Province are set to clash in what promises to be an epic showdown at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Saturday 23rd March 2024.

    With both teams eyeing the prestigious trophy, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans brace themselves for a match filled with excitement and drama, all in the name of celebrating ancestry.

    The stage is set for a captivating encounter between two formidable opponents. Lango Province, last edition’s finalists, are hungry for redemption after falling short in the final hurdle against West Nile.

    Led by their star boy Allan Okello and emerging talents such as Darius Ojok, Lango has showcased exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, including eliminating second and third edition champions Acholi province and West Nile province in the quarter and semi-final respectively, proving themselves as worthy contenders for the title. With their eyes firmly set on victory, they will leave no stone unturned in their quest for glory.

    On the other hand, Busoga Province enters the final as first-time finalists, eager to etch their names in the annals of FUFA Drum history.

    Bursting with experienced players such as defenders Isaac Isinde, Shafiq Batambuze, and the fast-rising Isaac Wagoina and Laban Tibiita, Busoga has been the revelation of this year’s tournament, defying the odds and toppling established giants on their path to the final, such as West Nile province in the group stages, Tooro province, as well as Teso. Under the astute guidance of their coaching staff led by Charles Ayiekoh, who is expected to join the team fresh from the Africa games in Ghana with the Queen Cranes, Busoga has forged a cohesive unit capable of overcoming any challenge that comes their way.

    The clash between Lango and Busoga promises to be a battle of contrasting styles.

    Lango’s experience and tactical nous will be pitted against Busoga’s energy and flair, setting the stage for an enthralling spectacle. Both teams boast a formidable array of talent across all departments, ensuring a fiercely contested encounter from start to finish.

    As the final whistle beckons, only one team will emerge victorious, etching their name in the annals of FUFA Drum history. Will it be Lango Province, seeking redemption and glory, or will Busoga Province script a fairytale ending to their remarkable journey? Football fans across the nation and the two provinces eagerly await the answer as the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

    Squad teams

  • Uganda Hippos secure silver at 13th African Games in Ghana

    Uganda Hippos secure silver at 13th African Games in Ghana

    Uganda U20 Men’s National Football Team, the Uganda Hippos bagged silver at the 13th edition of the African Games.

    In the final game for the Men’s Football Tournament played on Friday at Accra Sports Stadium, the Hippos settled for siver.

    Hosts Ghana took gold after edging Uganda in the final 1-0 courtesy of a stoppage time winner by Jerry Afriyie.

    The game saw either side get scoring opoortunities but it was Afriyie’s strike from distance in the 90th minute that settled the contest.

    Coach Morely Byekwaso was proud of his team and believes the players have a bright future.

    “I am proud of the commitment the players showed throughout the tournament. Besides not winning gold, we had outstanding performances and everyone noticed it. I believe the boys have a bright future and should only continue to work hard.” He said in the post match press conference.

    This is Uganda’s best performance at the African Games. Previously, the team’s highest reach was the semifinal at the 1999 All Africa Games in South Africa.

    It should be noted that the Women’s U20 Team (The Queen Cranes) also won bronze after edging Senegal in the third place playoff.

  • African Games 2023: Queen Cranes overcome Senegal in penalty shootout to clinch bronze

    African Games 2023: Queen Cranes overcome Senegal in penalty shootout to clinch bronze

    Uganda U20 Women’s National Team secured bronze at the African Ganes 2023 after overcoming Ssnegal in the thire place playoff game played on Thursday at Cape Coast Stadium.

    The closely contested game ended in a barren stalemate in normal time but the Queen Cranes eventually edged it 6-5 on penalties.

    Coach Sheryl Botes made changes to the team that had started against Senegal with Krusum Namutebi and Docus Lwalisa bouncing back into the starting XI after serving suspension.

    Captain Catherine Nagadya and right back Catherine Wujja also returned to the starting XI.

    In normal time, Uganda was denied by the woodwork twice with Nagadya and Zaina Nandede seeing their attempts ricochet off the frame of the goal.

    Senegal were awarded a penalty in added time of the first half but their captain Diallo Sadigatou fired wide.

    In the shoot out Uganda’s Shamira Nalugya, Shakirah Nankwanga, Harima Kanyago, Catherine Wujja, Shamusa Najjuma and Catherine Nagadya all converted their kicks with only Docus Lwalisa missing her take.

    This is the first continental piece of silverware for Uganda’s Women Football.

    Uganda’s Starting XI

  • FUFA Drum 2023: The Journey to the Final, Busoga Province-Lango Province

    FUFA Drum 2023: The Journey to the Final, Busoga Province-Lango Province

    The fourth edition of the 2023 FUFA Drum tournament kicked off in July 2023 with a different format this time around, consisting of a qualification round before the group stages.

    Eight provinces—Bunyoro, Sebei, Bukedi, Ankole, Rwenzori, Kigezi, Busoga, and Karamoja—participated at this level on a home and away basis to determine who made it to the group stages. Busoga, Kigezi, Bunyoro, and Ankole successfully qualified.

    With that brief background of the 4th edition, let’s take a look at the journey of the two finalists: Busoga province and Lango province.

    Busoga Province:

    They commenced their journey in the qualification round against Karamoja province and managed to negotiate the encounter with double wins at home and away, 4-1 and 1-3 respectively, to progress 7-2 on aggregate.

    In the group stages, they were placed in group C alongside Bugisu and West Nile provinces. They started with a barren stalemate at Bugisu before stunning defending champions West Nile province 4-1 in Kamuli. They then returned to action by hosting Bugisu, resulting in a 1-1 draw, and concluded the group stage with a 2-1 loss at West Nile. Nevertheless, they progressed to the Quarterfinals in second place with five points, one behind leaders West Nile, to book a date with Tooro.

    Against Tooro Province, Busoga took the first-leg advantage by winning 3-1 in Kamuli, thanks to strikes from Ibrahim Mugulusi, Reagan Kalyowa, and Isaac Wagoina. They lost by the same scoreline in the return leg in Fort Portal but stormed the semifinal via penalty shootouts for the first time in their history.

    In the Semifinal, they faced neighbors Teso province and dominated the two legs, winning 2-1 and 1-0 in Teso and Kamuli, respectively, progressing to the final with a 3-1 aggregate score.

    Lango Province:

    Finalists of the third edition, Lango began their journey from the group stages, where they were placed in group B with Kigezi and Kampala provinces.

    They played their first game at Kigezi and won 1-0 before defeating Kampala Province 2-1 at Akiibua stadium. Their last two group games saw them defeat Kigezi 3-0 at home before drawing 1-1 with Kampala at Bugolobi Coffee grounds, securing their spot in the Quarters as leaders with 10 points.

    In the Quarterfinal, they faced Acholi province and progressed over the two legs with a shocking 0-2 away win in Kitgum, thanks to strikes from Emmanuel Obua and Denis Omedi, and a 1-1 draw in Lira, advancing 3-1 on aggregate.

    The Semifinal witnessed a repeat of last edition’s final as they battled West Nile province. Lango managed to win the first leg 2-0 in Lira, thanks to a Denis Omedi brace, before losing 1-0 at Greenlight stadium, but they made it to the final with a 2-1 aggregate score.

    Squads

    Semi-final in pictures

    Busoga Province 1-0 Teso province (Agg. 3-1)

    West Nile Province 1-0 Lango province (Agg. 1-2)

  • African Games 2023: Queen Cranes pursue glory in game against Senegal

    African Games 2023: Queen Cranes pursue glory in game against Senegal

    Uganda U20 Women’s National Team, the Queen Cranes will be seeking to end their expedition at the African Games 2023 on a high as they take on Senegal in the bronze medal match.

    The game slated for Thursday, 21st March 2024 (8PM EAT) at Cape Coast Stadium presents a chance for either Uganda or Senegal to go home with a piece of silverware.

    The focus for coach Sheryl Botes is to ensure that her charges can overcone Senegal.

    The coach is optimistic ahead of the game and believes Uganda stands a good chance to win.

    “We are ready and prepared to face Senegal. Every game requires a different approach and we have tried to look at that in our preparations and I am optimistic that we shall be able to win,” she said.

    With this being the final game at the tournament, the coach wants to make a blend of players that have been playing regularly and those that have been on the fringes.

    “We will see how we can play and maintain our structure and approach and strike a balance between players that have been playing and those who have had minimal appearance.” She stated.

    Uganda will have Docus Lwalisa and Krusum Namutebi return from suspension.

    Phionah Nabulime who had an injury concern in the semifinal against Nigeria is back and will be availabe for selection.

  • FUFA Opens application for CAF A coaching course Pre-Entry Assessment

    FUFA Opens application for CAF A coaching course Pre-Entry Assessment

    FUFA has issued communication scheduling the first CAF A coaching course under the new CAF Coaching Convention that was inaugurated in 2019. The CAF A Coaching course will run in the space of June to November 2024 but will be delivered in a period of four (4) full months.

    FUFA last organised a CAF A coaching course in 2016 when CAF took a break to assess the technical and educational curriculum of all its courses at all levels.

    The CAF Coaching Convention is a handbook of rules and guidelines that sets standards for the organisation of continental coaching Diplomas C, B, A and Pro-Diploma inclusive of detailed guide on curriculum and structure of each course.

    We are pleased CAF A coaching course will happen starting this year in June, it has been long since 2016 but we have to fulfill CAF requirements especially our due diligence in accordance with the CAF Coaching Convention. We than CAF Football Development Division especially Mr. Raul Chipenda the Director and his team for regular support and supervision.

    Ali Mwebe FUFA Football Development Director

    Since 2019 and under the new CAF Coaching convention, FUFA has been able to organise fourteen (14) CAF C Diploma courses and three (3) CAF B Diploma Courses.

    The period 2020/2021 did not see any course organized due to COVID 19 Pandemic lockdown.

    CAF A Diploma is the second highest in CAF ranks and the award grants a coach privilege to coach in any club in CAF Inter-club competitions inclusive of CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

    In FUFA, the club licensing requirement for CAF A holder s to manage clubs in the Uganda Premier League was granted a grace period until the 2024/2025 season and when the course is organised for the participants.

    The participants for the 2024 CAF A Coaching Course will under go a pre-selection process. The aims of this timely process are;

    1-To screen and select suitable candidates who will participate in scheduled pioneer CAF A Coaching course to be organized by FUFA under the new convention.

    2-Also, to give ample time for potential participants to prepare and align the resources including time, finance and own logistics

    The course will cover 240 hours. It has been designed into 3 broad modules with 6 learning blocks plus a final 7th block of course examinations. The 7 face-to-face blocks shall be fully residential at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

    Application fees and pre-entry examination

    FUFA has set a fee for pre-entry application and assessment, which shall involve exam for potential candidates to 200,000UGX for each Ugandan applicant and 100$ for each of the foreign applicant with a minimum of 5 slots for foreign applicants.

    Meanwhile, course fees that may be paid in 3 instalments in accordance to pre-entry guidelines has been set as follows and shall be payable to FUFA bank account communicated in the FUFA circular

    NationalityFees
    Ugandan nationals4,500,000UGX
    Foreign nationals3,500 USD

    Find below key dates and activities.

    ActivityTimeline
    Announcement and opening of applicationsMarch 18, 2024
    Closure of applicationApril 18, 2024
    Selection of suitable profiles for pre-entry assessmentsApril 20, 2024
    Communication of pre-assessment topics by registered emailApril 20, 2024
    Pre-entry online assessment for candidates-meeting criteriaApril 29, 2024
    Announcement of final 25 candidatesMay 1, 2024
    CAF A Diploma Coaching course scheduled start dateJune, 03, 2024

    Online registration link

    Find below, an online registration link on FUFA portal

    https://development.fufa.co.ug/caf-a-diploma-application-pre-entry-application/

    Useful documents: Find below, key documents related to the course, particularly

    1. Detailed course structure and schedules
    2. Pre-entry Guidelines

    For more details,please contact Jackson Nyiima FUFA Capacity Building Manager on +256 752 477 953.

    Click here to download Schedule
    Click to download CAF A Diploma Guidelines
    Click here for List of Coaches with CAF A Licence
  • African Games 2023: Uganda Hippos show character in comeback victory against Congo to reach final

    African Games 2023: Uganda Hippos show character in comeback victory against Congo to reach final

    The hallmark of Champions is the ability to navigate through tough times and that is exactly what the Uganda Hippos did to book a slot in the final of the men’s football tournament at the African Games 2023.

    Uganda needed to come from 2 goals down at halftime to win 4-2 in the semifinals played on Tuesday at Accra Sports Stadium.

    A slow start to the game for Uganda gave an opportunity to Congo to take the lead in the 15th minute through Servyl Akaouala who scored direct from a free kick.

    Uganda was forced into making a change in the 19th minute when goalkeeper Shamulan Kamya got injured. He was replaced by Abdu Magada.

    Congo doubled their lead at the stroke of half time with Mignon Koto calmly slotting the ball beyong Magada.

    However, Uganda looked a different team in the second half and indeed went ahead to score four goals.

    At the beginning of the second half, coach Morley Byekwaso made a change in the midfield, bringing on Hakim Mutebi in place of Ivan Irinimbabazi.

    The change seemed to have turned around the game with Uganda committing more numbers up front in search for goals.

    Abasi Kyeyune ignited the comeback, scoring at the hour mark in what was a team goal that saw a string of passes knitted together before the ball hitting the back of the net.

    In the 70th minute, Bruno Bunyaga found the equalizer and went ahead to head home three minutes later to send the Ugandan crowd in Accra Sports Stadium into wild celebrations.

    Mutebi also got onto the score sheet in the 81st minute to complete a comeback for Uganda.

    Uganda Hippos will face Ghana in the final on Friday at Accra Sports Stadium.

    Uganda U20 Starting XI



    Shamulan Kamya (GK), Haruna Lukwago, Ibrahim Juma, Ronald Madoi, Rogers Torach(C), Ivan Irinimbabazi, Jonah Patrick Kakande, Allan Oyirwoth, Bruno Bunyaga, Arafat Usama, Abasi Kyeyune

    Substitutes
    Abdu Magada (GK), Humphrey Oyirwoth (GK), Apollo Kagogwe, Enock Luyima, Cyrus Kibande, Innocent Kisolo, Hakim Mutebi, Shafiq Magogo, Alpha Thiery Ssali

    Congo Starting XI


    Dhody Bissila (GK), Servyl Akouala, Jacques Bowamba, Julio Ngandziami, Gedeon Nongo, Dechan Moussavou, Inno Jospin Loemba (C), Sarr Samba, Nano Ngatsogo, Diolvy Moukouba, Mignon Koto

    Substitutes
    Ruben Malonga (GK), Maillon Makoundou(GK), Prince Nianga, Kevin Ibara, Yannick Linouaka, John Itoua, Thierry Bakala, Droctia Amboulou, Gloire Okondziomba

  • The FUFA Drum Final 2023: Tickets out, Fans to purchase using MTN MoMoPay

    The FUFA Drum Final 2023: Tickets out, Fans to purchase using MTN MoMoPay

    MTN Uganda—a sponsor of the FUFA Drum have confirmed that the match tickets for the FUFA Drum Final between Busoga and Lango on Saturday 23rd March 2024 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo can now be purchased using the MTN MoMoPay.

    The latest development means that the tickets are now on market for the long-awaited final. However, no tickets will be sold at the gate on match day.

    The FUFA Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama says that 3,000 ordinary tickets at 25,000 UGX each and 50 tickets at 100,000 UGX each are the only two categories that can be purchased using MTN MoMoPay.

    To purchase the tickets on MTN MoMoPay, type *165*98# and follow the details. This category will be open till a few hours to match time. The match will kick off at 4 PM.

     Busoga, Lango Province teams allocated 3,000 tickets

    The Organising Committee has allocated 3,000 tickets to the province teams in the final and can only be bought in bulk at 20,000 UGX each. Each Province (Busoga and Lango) has been allocated 1,500 tickets per team.

    If the tickets are not yet bought by Friday midday, they will be transferred to the open market category which will be bought on MoMo pay only.

    The tickets of this category will be sold through the Management Committee of each Province.

  • African Games 2023: Queen Cranes upbeat ahead of Nigeria encounter

    African Games 2023: Queen Cranes upbeat ahead of Nigeria encounter

    African Games 2023
    Women’s Football Tournament
    Semifinals
    Monday, 19th March 2024
    Uganda vs Nigeria
    Cape Coast Stadium
    Kickoff: 11 PM EAT

    Uganda U20 Women’s National Team will on Monday face Nigeria at Cape Coast Stadium in the semifinals of the Women’s Football Tournament at the ongoing African Games.

    The game presents a chance for the Queen Cranes to defy odds and progress to the final.

    Coach Sheryl Botes and her troops are oozing with confidence ahead of Monday’s game and there is belief in camp to make history.

    The coach counts several positives realised so far, indicating that playing against teams like Ghana and Nigeria helps the players to improve.

    “This tournament has been of great importance to us because we have got the chance to play against teams like Ghana and Nigeria which are some of the best on the continent,” she stated in the pre match press briefing on Sunday.

    “The exposure and experience gained here will not leave us the same. The players have earned a lot facing different teams and they can only get better going forward.” She added.

    Botes is confident Uganda will pose a great challenge to Nigeria and advance to the final.

    “Nigeria is a possesion based team, they are not direct as Ghana. Therefore, we have drafted a strategy on how to approach this game and I have the trust in my players to execute it to perfection.” She said.

    Goalkeeper Sharon Kaidu stated that the ultimate target for Uganda is to win gold and thus they must overcome any team they face.

    “We came here with one target and that is to win the Championship. We are confident as players going into the game against Nigeria and hopefully, we wil get good results.” The shot-stopper indicated.

    Uganda will miss the services of Docus Lwalisa and Krusum Namutebi who are both suspended after accumulating two yellow cards each in the group games.

    However, there is a timely return for defender Shakirah Nankwanga who missed the game against Ghana on Friday through suspension.

  • Uganda Cranes travelling contingent to Morocco for Ghana, Comoros friendlies

    Uganda Cranes travelling contingent to Morocco for Ghana, Comoros friendlies

    Uganda Cranes will utilise the upcoming international break by playing two friendly games against Ghana and Comoros in Morocco.

    The first game against Comoros will take place on 22nd March 2024 before facing Ghana four days later.
    All matches will be played at Stade Grande Marrakech.

    The team will depart Uganda today at 5 PM (Saturday, 16th March 2024), majorly with the local-based players while the foreign-based legion shall join the team in Morocco from their respective clubs.

    It should be noted that Bobosi Byaruhanga, Nicholas Mwere and Allan Kyambadde withdrew from the squad after picking up injuries.

    Team Captain Khalid Aucho is also missing the trip as he is recovering from an injury.

    FUFA Executive Committee Member Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe is the Leader of Delegation.

    Full squad

    Goalkeepers
    Tom Ikara (BUL FC), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC), Giousue Bellagambi (Huddersfield Town FC)

    Defenders
    Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa), Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren FC), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell FC), Toby Sibbick (Hearts FC), Halidi Lwaliwa (Bregalnica STIP), Denis Kaka Omony (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC), George Nathan Asiimwe (Charlton FC)

    Midfielders
    Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa), Moses Opondo (AC Horsens), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC), Ashraf Mugume (KCCA FC), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC)

    Forwards
    Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC), Rogers Kassim Mato (Brena Strumica), Moses Aliro Okabo (URA FC), Steven Dese Mukwala (Asante Kotoko), Muhammad Shaban (KCCA FC), Fahad Bayo (MFK Vyskov), Carl James Mujaguzi (Athlone FC), Shafik Kakande (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)

    Officials

    Leader of Delegation – Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe

    Head Coach – Joseph Put Paul

    Assistant Coach – Sam Ssimbwa Bamweyana

    Goalkeeping Coach – Oste Gerry Djrk

    Performance Coach – Sven De Wilde

    Fitness Coach – Denis Mathieu Ghislain

    Video Analyst – Sevenhant Jelle Luca

    Team Manager – Geofrey Massa

    Team Doctor – Emmanuel Nakabago

    Team Physiotherapist – Ivan Ssewanyana

    Equipment Manager – Samuel Mulondo

    National Teams Officer- Paul Mukatabala Nantulya

    Team Media Officer – Ibrahim Bashir

    FUFA Tv – Abdusalam Kigozi

    FUFA Delegate – Nshekanabo Gasheka

    FUFA Delegate – John Odongo

  • African Games 2023: Queen Cranes secure semifinal slot, to face Nigeria

    African Games 2023: Queen Cranes secure semifinal slot, to face Nigeria

    Uganda U20 Women’s National Football Team, the Queen Cranes played out a one-all draw with hosts Ghana to confirm their place in the semifinals of the ongoing African Games 2023.

    In the game played on Friday at Cape Coast Stadium, Uganda took the lead through Catherine Nagadya fired Uganda but Ghana were able to level matters through Abdulai Mukarama.

    Prior to the match, Uganda had already know their fate and had confirmed their place into the last four after Ethiopia and Tanzania played out a one-all draw in the earlier game.

    The result meant that Tanzania ended with two points while Ethiopia managed to pick just one point from the three games and thus could not go beyond Uganda that had four points before facing Ghana.

    Coach Sheryl Botes made two changes from the team that had defeated Ethiopia with Krusum Namutebi replacing suspended Shakirah Nankwanga in defence.

    The other change saw Immaculate Kizza start ahead of Juliet Nalukenge.

    Nagadya who opened the scoring in the 10th minute, tapping the ball beyond the onrushing goalkeeper.

    Docus Lwalisa set up Shamusa Najjuma from a free kick and the latter’s strike deflected off a Ghanian defender before setting perfect for Nagadya to flick home.

    The hosts equalized in the 36th minute through Mukarama who turned off Namutebi before firing beyond goalkeeper Sharon Kaidu.

    Neither side could find the winning goal in the remaining minutes and thus the game ended in a one-all draw.

    The result means Ghana finish top of Group A on seven points and will face Senegal in the semifinals.

    Uganda on the other end finished with five points in second place and will take on Nigeria who topped Group B.

    The semifinals for the Women’s Football Tournament will be played on Monday at Cape Coast Stadium.