The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has organized a club licensing instructors and CLOP experts workshop 2024 that starts on the 31st of January 2024 to the 2nd of February 2024 in Cairo – Egypt.
Shirah Nakagwa the Club Licensing Manager and Emmauel Kazoora the IT Officer were invited by CAF to be trained as instructors for the next cycle. A total of 33 participants were selected by CAF from the different member Associations.
The objectives of the workshop are;
Training potential candidates who will be assigned by CAF to impart knowledge and expertise on club licensing support missions
Provide an update on the implementation of the CAF Club Licensing Regulations
Training the use of the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform
The participants are going to be taken through a series of sessions as portrayed below;
Day 1:
The participants were taken through the Club Licensing System framework, which includes;
Introduction to the CAF Club Licensing System
The Club Licensing system strategy at CAF
Role of the CAF instructor
Explanation of the CAF Club Licensing regulations for both Men and women
Explanation of the CAF Club Licensing catalogue of sanctions and the CAF Club Licensing Quality Standard
Day 2:
The participants were taken through the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP). This is an online platform used by member associations and clubs to upload the minimum requirements as stipulated in the CAF club licensing regulations.
Ugandan Football referees have today received their FIFA Badges and equipment for the 2024 Calendar yeat
A total of 24 referees from Eleven-aside football, Futsal and Beach Soccer were approved to get FIFA badges this year.
In the function held at FUFA Complex on Wednesday, FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim handed over the badges to the referees.
He was flanked by FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Referees Standing Committee Chairperson Brian Miiro Nsubuga.
Others who attended the function included Uganda Football Referees Association Acting Chairman David Davis Katabira, Uganda Football Referees Association Delegate to the General Assembly Rosbell Rwamuyamba, FUFA Referees Instructor Catherine Adipo and FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa.
In his address to the referees, the President first reminded the referees about the cardinal principles when executing their duties.
“As referees, you must all times maintain the three core principles that govern your work. That is Fitness, Intergrity and Performance. Without, these you cannot do your work well.” He started.
The President also cautioned the referees about predetermination of games and advised them to always report such cases to the relevant bodies.
“I have received reports that people are using my name to influence you into going against your ethics but I want to make it clear that I have never told anyone to indulge in any predetermining of games. If anyone comes to you with such excuses, please report them.
He also emphasized how tough and ready FUFA is committed to fighting against match fixing.
“You are aware some of your colleagues are serving bans because they were found guilty. I want to assure you that we will continue in the same spirit and please do not be tempted to indulge yourself in such vices.”
The President on the other hand assured the referees of protection in case they are right or commit genuine mistakes.
”We have agreed to protect you whenever you are right and we are proud of those moments you have taken correct decisions. We are all human beings who make mistakes but if someone makes a mistake intentionally then disciplinary measures have to be taken.” The President stressed.
Brian Miiro Nsubuga, the Chairperson of FUFA Referees Standing Committee told the referees to seize the opportunity and perform their duties with integrity at all times.
”We have given out the FIFA badges to you and we have the belief in you. Go and serve accroding to the principles of refeering. I am confident that this is a determined group that has undergone various trainings and ready to execute their work.” He said.
The function was preceded by a fitness test in the morning at Makerere University for both FIFA Referees and National Elite Referees ahead of the second round of various FUFA sanctioned Competitions that start this week.
Here is a complete list of the 24 Ugandan FIFA Certified Referees 2024;
Male Centre Referees: Ali Sabila Chelangat, Mashood Ssali, William Oloya, Lucky Razaake Kasalirwe and George Olemu
Male Assistant Referees: Ronald Katenya,Hakim Mulindwa, Emmanuel Okudra, Timothy Gumisiriza Karusigarira, Brianson Musisi and Ashiraf Katerega
Futsal Referees: Brian Emmy Nsubuga and Isaac Sengendo
Beach Soccer: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Kawagga Bazirio and Joel Chote Munyendoh.
Female Centre Referees: Shamirah Nabadda, Habiba Naigaga and Diana Murungi
Female Assistant Referees: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Jane Mutonyi, Elizabeth Nassolo and Immaculate Ongiera
Busoga Province and Lango Province have secured positions in the final of the MTN, Nile Special, RockBoom and betPawa Uganda sponsored competition after winning the semi-finals by aggregate score.
Isaac Wagoina scored twice for Busoga Province in the first leg and the hosts had a late consolation goal through Robert Eseru. Still, the second leg saw Jerome Kirya score in the thirty-sixth minute to seal their spot in the final with a 3-1 aggregate score in a match that was hosted at Kamuli Institute Grounds.
Bakali Magumda was named Man of the Match.
At the Green Light Stadium, past winners West Nile Province failed to make it to the final despite winning the second leg through a Muhammad Shaban goal in the sixty-eighth minute. Lango province scored twice during the first leg through Denis Omedi to give them the much-needed advantage.
Muhammad Shaban was named Man of the Match
Pictorial: Busoga Province 1-0 Teso province (Agg. 3-1)
Pictorial: West Nile Province 1-0 Lango province (Agg. 1-2)
Uganda U20 Men’s National Team (Uganda Hippos) and U20 Women’s National Team (Queen Cranes) will feature at this year’s All African Games in Accra, Ghana.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has today confirmed the teams that will participate in the tournament slated for March.
For the men’s category, the CAF Executive Committee resolved that the eight Quarterfinalists at the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2023 together with the host Ghana will qualify for the event.
The same age category applied during the TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON will be adopted.
Uganda joins Benin, Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan and Tunisia.
For the women’s category, the teams that participated in the fourth qualifying round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 will qualify for the Final tournament of the African Games Accra 2023. The same age category will be applicable.
The eight teams are host Ghana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda.
The African Games Accra 2023 will take place from 8-24 March 2024.
A total of 24 Coaches successfully completed the CAF B Diploma Coaching Course of Wednesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The course had five modules and started last year with particpants undergoing through both practical and theoratical sessions.
Jackson Nyiima and Livingstone Kyambadde have been the lead instructors taking participants through a range of sessions covering football systems, first aid, media relations and football fitness among others.
During the closing ceremony, Kyambadde who is also the Chairperson of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) emphasized the importance of these courses and reminded the participants to always put everything into practice.
“I want to congratulate you upon this mileage and wish you all the best as you go back to your respective teams. Go and put everything into practice to create the best players.” He said.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe and FUFA Youth Football Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba also attended the closing ceremony.
The World Football governing body, FIFA has confirmed dates for application and Exams of football agents.
The exams, a pivotal step in obtaining FIFA agent certification, will take place on 22nd May 2024 with application period having started on 9th January to 31st March 2024.
FIFA kindly reminds that all applications are to be submitted on the FIFA Agent platform by interested candidates and will be regularly reviewed by member associations through their user accounts review on the platform.
Further more, there is a reduction in licence fee for continuous licence holders following consultations with the members of the FAWG.
As from 1st October 2024, the licence fee paid to FIFA for all football Agent licence renewals will be reduced to USD 300 for each subsequent licensing period. Those individuals that obtain their football agent licence for the first time will pay the full amount of USD 600 for the first licensing period, with subsequent yearly payments being reduced to USD 300.
Prospective agents are diligently preparing for this opportunity to showcase their expertise and navigate the intricate landscape of player representation in the dynamic world of football.
The CAF B Diploma Coaching course entered the final phase with particants undertaking the fifth module.
Since last year, the coaches have been undergoing different coaching modules, both theoratical and practical at different intervals at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The last module got underway today under the tutorship of Instructors Jackson Nyiima and Livingstone Kyambadde.
This module will mark the seventh assessment the participants have been undergoing during the entire course.
“We hope the coaches will do what is required of them when they go back to their respective clubs. The different modules taught have equipped them with the best knowledge to help them in executing their work,” Nyiima said.
Collines Ahumuza, assistant coach at UCU Lady Cardinals and also a participant in the course indicated this has been a worthwhile adventure and believes she has better view of the game than before.
The CAF B Diploma Coaching Course will climax on 24th January 2024.
Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has summoned a provisional squad of 36 players for the Uganda U17 Women’s National Team.
The Teen Cranes will enter camp on Tuesday, 23rd January 2024 to begin preparations for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Uganda will take on Cameroon at the first round stage with the first leg slated for 3rd February 2024 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende while the return leg will be played on 9th February in Yaounde, Cameroon.
The first leg of the MTN Uganda, Nile Special, RockBoom and betPawa Uganda sponsored FUFA Drum Competition semi final was played on the 20th and 21st of January 2024 at Soroti Stadium and Akii Bua Stadium respectively.
Teso Province hosted Busoga Province on Saturday 20th January 2024 in a match that ended 2-1 in favor of the visitors.
Busoga Province scored twice through Isaac Wagoina in the thirty-eighth and fifty-sixth minute before the host team pulled one back through Robert Eseru.
Bakali Magumda was named the Man of the Match.
The following day, West Nile Province visited Lango Province in Lira and the hosts emerged victorious scoring two goals past Norman Angufindru.
Denis Omedi stood out, scoring twice to secure the win for Lango Province and was named the Man of the Match.
The second leg of the semi final will be played on the 27th and 28th of January 2024 as West Nile Province hosts Lango Province at the Greenlight Stadium, arua while Busoga Province hosts Teso Province at the Kamuli Institute Ground.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday Nine Fulltime Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 3-0 Uganda Martyrs Kampala Queens FC 2-1 Wakiso Hill WFC Makerere University WFC 2-4 Asubo Ladies FC Lady Doves FC 5-1 Rines SS WFC She Maroons FC 0-0 UCU Lady Cardinals FC
Kawempe Muslim maintained their stay at the top of the table after registering a convincing win over Uganda Martyrs Lubaga on Sunday.
In the game played at the Valley Ground, Kawempe secured a 3-0 win to end the first round on a high.
Jolly Kobusingye opened the scores in the first half before Agnes Nabukenya and substitute Hadijah Babirye added a goal each.
The result took Kawempe to 21 points from nine games, two ahead of Kampala Queens who have a game in hand.
Kampala Queens overcame a reslient Wakiso Hill side 2-1 at MTN-Omondi Stadium thanks to goals from Zaina Namuleme and Zaina Nandede.
The consolation for the Antelopes came from Rashida Nankya.
At Makerere University Main playground, Asubo Ladies ran riot, claiming a 4-2 win over the hosts.
Kamayita Naigaga ochestrated the damage for Asubo, bagging a hat trick before Teddy Nafwono added the other other goal.
Makerere got their goals through Sharon Namatovu and Daphine Nalubowa.
Elsewhere, Lady Doves outwitted Lady Doves, winning 5-1 at home against Rines SS WFC.
Captain Lydia Nyandera and Olivia Babirye scored a brace each while Margret Namande added the other.
Rines got their goal through Jesca Ayerango.
The game between She Maroons FC and UCU Lady Cardinals ended in a barren draw.
FUFA has directed Uganda Premier League to hold funds of clubs whose Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) do not meet qualifications.
According to Circular No. 1171, every Club Chief Executive Officer in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League was notified and required to hold a FAMACO II certificate with effect from 1st January 2024.
Of the 16 teams playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League only ten have CEOs that meet the set qualifications.
These are;
Joseph Mutaka – BUL FC Simon Njuba – Vipers SC Anisha Muhoozi – KCCA FC Ashiraf Miiro – Express FC Allan Munaaba – URA FC Arnold Akankwasa – Mbarara City FC Sula Kamoga – Wakiso Giants FC Rodrick Muhumuza – Maroons FC Joshua Atugonza – Kitara FC Jonathan Okorotum – NEC FC
FUFA has noticed that Sports Club Villa, Busoga United FC, Arua Hill SC, Gaddafi FC, UPDF FC and Soltilo Bright Stars FC do not have CEOs that are in compliance with circular No. 1171
In order to enforce the club licensing compliance requirements, the six above mentioned clubs are required to immediately have qualified personnel as club CEOs and consequently make the hired CEOs principal signatories to the respective club bank accounts that receive payments from UPL for value attached from the sale of league rights.
The deadline for this is 31st January 2024. No club will receive funds from Uganda Premier League from the sale of the league rights without complying to this directive.
It should be noted that FUFA has so far organised the 1st and 2nd editions of the Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO) Level II to address the needs of the above directive.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup is the second most prestigious competition in Uganda football.
It is played on a knock-out basis. This annual competition is open for non-league sides, registered clubs playing in all five football divisions (Div I, II, III, IV and V) of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
The Uganda Cup was first held in 1971.
The winner of the Stanbic Uganda Cup represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Express FC and KCCA FC have won the cup most times (10), while SC Villa has won it 9 times.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 8 Fixtures Wednesday, 17th January 2024
Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC vs Wakiso Hill WFC UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Makerere University WFC Rines SS WFC vs She Maroons FC (Live on FUFA Tv) Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Lady Doves FC
All games will kickoff at 4PM (EAT)
She Maroons FC will seek to return to the winning trail on Wednesday as they make a short trip to Wakiso to face Rines SS WFC.
The Prison Sentries suffered their first defeat on Sunday, with a humiliating 5-1 loss to Kampala Queens.
The ultimate task therefore will be to try and put the heavy defeat at the back of their mind and secure victory.
In Rines, they find a side that has failed to find stability since the start of the season and find themselves languishing in the drop zone.
Under the stewardship of coach Taddeo Nyanzi, Rines lost their last outing 3-1 to UCU Lady Cardinals.
With a meager five points same as the bottom two teams; Wakiso Hill and Asubo Ladies.
For Kawempe Muslim, a slump in their last two games where they have picked two points will be a point of concern.
As they host Lady Doves, the ultimate target will be to return to the winning path.
Victory off the Masindi based outfit will take Kawempe Muslim to 18 points and two above leaders Kampala Queens who are out of action until the weekend.
Elswhere, Makerere University visit UCU Lady Cardinals in the University derby while Uganda Martyrs host wounded Wakiso Hill who have parted ways with head coach Swalley Kamya.
In an event that took place at the Sheraton Hotel on Monday, 15th January 2023, the Round of 64 Draws of the Stanbic Uganda Cup were graced by FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Mulindwa, Isaac Ajiji, the head of sponsorship at Stanbic Bank, Hajati Aisha Nalule, the Director of Competitions, and two football legends, Isma Kirungi and John Baptist Luboga—both former players of Coffee FC, the inaugural winners.
The round of 64 draws is underway at the Sheraton Hotel.
While making his remarks, Rogers Mulindwa commended Stanbic Bank and Plascon Uganda for accepting to walk the first half together.
“I want to commend Stanbic Bank and Plascon Uganda for accepting to walk the first half together. We have enjoyed your company. And as we embark on the second half, I want us to continue together.”
Rogers Mulindwa, FUFA Executive Committee Member
It is our obligation as FUFA to stage a well organised tournament that reflects the support being given. Stanbic Bank and Placon Uganda are partners in football development and I urge you to give them the support they need.
Rogers Mulindwa, FUFA Executive Committee Member
Isaac Ajiji, the head of sponsorship at Stanbic Bank Uganda re-echoed the banks’ pride in supporting sports as it brings people together.
Stanbic Bank has been part of the competition since the 2017-2018 season and we are very proud of what has been done so far. We sponsor football because it is a game of passion, pride and it brings people together, and as a bank, we pride in that.
Isaac Ajiji, Stanbic Bank Uganda Head of Sponsorship
The FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule highlighted that the number of teams that participated in the preliminary stage was 312. And of those, 33 teams are joining the 31 from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and betPawa Big League to make a total of 64.
Kampala Queens reclaimed top spot in the FUFA Women Super League after a brilliant performance against She Maroons FC.
The Queens of Soccer put up a five-star display to defeat She Maroons FC 5-1 on Sunday at MTN-Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Justine Najjuko tapped into her own net as early as the 8th minute to give Kampala Queens the lead before Hasifah Nassuna who was returning from injury doubled the lead with a stunning freekick a minute later.
Catherine Nagadya, Zaina Nandede and Sumaya Komuntale added a goal each in the second half to complete the rout.
The consolation goal for the Prison Sentries came from Winnie Kyomugisha.
The result helped Kampala Queens FC reclaim top spot, moving to 16 points, one ahead of Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC who were held to a goalless draw at Asubo Ladies.
Like it has been over the years, the game between Kawempe and Asubo once again was closely contested.
Kawempe who missed several key players such as Samalie Nakacwa, Jolly Kobusingye and Shakirah Nankwanga failed to find the cutting edge.
On the other hand, Asubo had chances to win the game but Kamiyati Naigaga and debutant Esther Namataka failed to convert.
Elswehere, Wakiso Hill WFC were stunned at home by Lady Doves thanks to goals from Norah Alupo and Lydia Nyandera.
Uganda Martyrs played out a one-all draw against Makerere. Angel Auki got the equalizer for the Kiddawalime Girls after the hosts had taken thw lead through Sharon Namatovu.
In Mukono, UCU Lady Cardinals had to come from a goal down to defeat Rines SS WFC.
Amina Nababi fired Rines into the lead but the University side were able to win 3-1 with goals coming from Harima Kanyago, Meble Kusasira and Catherine Nakidde.
The FUFA Juniors League is the bedrock for future football stars and over the years, this has acted as a conveyer belt for the National teams (Junior and the Senior National Team).
Since introduction in 2015, FUFA always makes efforts to ensure the competition fulfills the core objective of nurturing talent.
In line with the aforementioned, the 2023/24 season will come new changes and are as follows;
All teams playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League will be mandated to have a team in the FUFA Juniors League.
The 16 teams will be divided into two groups like it was the case in the a few years ago. The Groups are named as Treble and Hat trick.
Treble KCCA FC SA Maroons FC JT NEC FC JT Express FC JT URA FC JT UPDF FC JT Kitara FC JT Arua Hill SC JT
Hat Trick SC Villa JT Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT Vipers SC JT Wakiso Giants FC JT BUL FC JT Gaddafi FC JT Busoga United FC JT Mbarara City FC JT
The FUFA Juniors League is only a preserve of players under the age of 17. Therefore, only players born after 1st, January 2007 will be considered.
The competition shall be played on a league basis over three rounds on a home and away basis with the third round host determined by the aggregate results from the two rounds.
Each club shall be allowed to register a maximum of 25 players. Ten of those should be born latest by 1st January 2007 while the other 15 slots will be given to players born in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Every player must have a minor consent form signed by a parent/ guardian and a National ID of the parent/ guardian attached, Authentic Birth Certificate and a fully filled player passport form.
However, despite the changes mentioned, other Junior Teams will continue to play in their respective FUFA Regions after fully complying with the Academy registration process just like it was last season.
The FUFA Juniors League 2023/24 season (involving StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs) is expected to kickoff on 4th February 2024.
The Road Map
Age Verification – 15th -19th January 2024
Fixture Release – 20th January 2024
Competition Rules and Regulation Release – 20th Janaury 2024
Player Registration on FUFA Connect – 20th -31st January 2024
CAF B Diploma Coaching Course that started last year resumed this week with participants undergoing sessions of the third module.
The course resumed on Monday under the tutorship of Instructors Douglas Bamweyana and Jackson Nyiima.
The coaches will go through football fitness aerobic training (endurance) with the ball,basic treatment of injuries,basic injury prevention, fitness programs, football fitness, emotional development, handling pressure/stress, muscle training and training drills among others.
“We are here for the 3rd module of the CAF B Diploma Coaching Course and the participants are undergoing both theory and practical sessions. Most importantly the coaches attitude is good as they are willing to learn through discussions, sharing and interactions.” Said Instructor Bamweyana.
Simeon Massa on behalf of the participants was pleased with the good level of how the instructors are handling them and is sure they are learning the new modern football trends.
The current module that started on Monday 8th and will end on Friday 12th January 2024.
