Uganda Cranes contingent safely arrived in Morocco on Sunday ahead of the crunch fixture against Niger on Thursday this week at the Grand Stade Marrakech.
Uganda will face Niger in the final group game of the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers with hopes of securing a slot at the final tournament.
On Monday, the 16 players who are already in camp got to work, starting with a gym session at Hotel Ibis with training on the pitch expected later on in the day.
Six players namely; Salim Omar Magoola, Isima Watenga, Elvis Bwomono, Bevis Mugabi, Ibrahim Kasule, Rogers Mato and Frank Ssebufu are expected to join the team later today.
Kawempe Muslim SS clinched the 2023 TICAD CUP 2023 Women’s Football Tournament, overcoming Jinja SS in th final on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The second edition of the tournament aimed at empowering women through sports saw Kawempe Muslim defeat Jinja SS 5-4 on penalties after normal time ended goalless.
Wakiso Hill SS came third while Kings of Kings, the inaugural edition winners settled for fourth place.
New entrants Rwamwanja came fifth while Pagirinya finished in sixth place.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Football was thankful to the tournament organizers for staging the tournament, indicating this is in line with FUFA’s strategy of taking the game to every homestead.
FUFA Deputy CEO Decolas Kiiza speaking at the closing ceremony.
‘As FUFA, we are exceedingly happy to have this tournament for the second year. The tournament helps to bridge the gap between host communities with refugee settlements and one of our strategies is taking football to every homestead.’ He said.
Margaret Kubingi, the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) Chairperson who graced the closing ceremony was impressed with the level of competition.
“The performance from every team was excellent. There is definitely talent from refugee settlements and I was impressed with teams like Pagirinya and Rwamwanja. Having them compete against established teams like Kawempe Muslim gives them a good test and helps them improve.’ She indicated.
JApan International Corporation Agency (JICA) Country Representative Fukuhara Ichiro stated that the tournament has helped them reach out to communities through sports.
“As JICA, we do a lot of projects with communities and definitely this tournament has been a success for the two years it has been held. We promise to keep this project going and hope it will be bigger next year.’
JICA, TICAD, Soltilo Bright Stars FC, UNHCR, UN Women and FUFA made a joint effort to have the tournament held.
Besides action on the pitch, the tournament organizers took time and had life skill sessions with the players covering aspects like menstrual health and Gender Based Violence among others.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has confirmed the final squad that will travel to Morocco for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match against Niger.
A squad comprised of 23 players has been confirmed by the coach and will travel to Morocco on Saturday at 4PM (local time) aboard Emirates airlines.
The coach believes the team selected will be able to execute the task at hand.
‘After days of preparations in Kampala, I believe we are at the best level to go and compete against Niger. We already have two foreign players Taddeo Lwanga and Abdu Aziizi Kayondo that have been training with us while the rest will join us in Marrakech.’ He said.
It should be noted that the game against Niger is the final group game for the Uganda Cranes in the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers.
Niger will host Uganda at the Grand Stade Marrakech on Thursday, 7th September 2023.
This week, the Uganda Cranes have begun preparations for the crucial final AFCON 2023 qualifier match against Niger in Marrakech, Morocco, next week on 07/09/2023.
Primarily working with the majority of locally based players, Coach Milutin Sredojević (Micho) has ensured that the players switch on their beast mode and are in the best shape as they vie for places on the final squad that will travel to Morocco. The foreign-based players will join them to finalize preparations ahead of Thursday’s encounter.
On Wednesday, the team played the first of its practice matches against SC Villa, which ended in a one-all draw at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The team is scheduled to depart for Morocco on Saturday afternoon.
The FUFA Super 8 Final between BUL FC vs URA FC and 3rd place playoff match SC Villa vs KCCA FC will be played this Sunday 3rd September 2023 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Media interested in covering these two matches should fill the link below to help with the accreditation process.
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JKT Queens FC are the winners of the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023.
The Tanzanian outfit defeated Ethiopia’s CBE FC in the final of the Zonal Qualifiers played on Wednesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The closing ceremony was graced by FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, Her Excellency the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Uganda Estenet Bezabone Yimenu, CECAFA EXCO member Madam Petra Dorris and Vice President of the Tanzania Football Federation Steven Mnguto.
In a closely contested final, there was no outlet after normal time and thus extra time was considered.
Even after the extra 30 minutes, the scoreline remained goalless and the game had to be decided on kicks from the penalty mark.
CBE FC will have to rue the numerous chances missed before the shootout with captain Loza Abera, Aregash Tadesse and Median Awol Busser all getting one on one situations with goalkeeper Najiat Abass Idrisa at different intervals.
In the tense shootout, JKT Queens were perfect converting all their takes through Donisia Minja, Esther Mabanza, Antony Anastazia Katunzi, Winifrida Gerald and Happyness Hezron Mwaipaja.
On the other hand, Loza Abera, Aregash Tadesse, Emebet Asfaw and Nardos Getenet scored but Mesay Temesgen’s effort was saved and thus JKT Queens had to win 5-4.
JKT Queens FC will therefore represent East Africa at the final tournament in Ivory Coast in November this year.
Situmai Abdallah from JKT Queens FC was named the Most Valuable Player while Najiat Abass Idrisa and Fazila Ikwaput from JKT Queens FC and Kampala Queens FC were named best goalkeeper and top scorer respectively.
Hosts Kampala Queens FC were named the Fair Play team of the tournament.
CBE FC took home silver medals while BUJA Queens FC from Burundi FC defeated Kenya’s Vihiga Queens FC 1-0 to take the third place.
Awards Winners – JKT Queens FC (Tanzania)
Runners Up – CBE FC (Ethiopia)
Second Runners Up – BUJA Queens FC (Burundi)
MVP – Situmai Abdallah (JKT Queens FC)
Top Scorer – Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens FC) -8 Goals
Fair Play Award – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda)
Best Goalkeeper – Najiat Abass Idrisa (JKT Queens FC)
The final for this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers is confirmed following the semifinal games on Sunday.
In the games played at FUFA Technical Centre,Njeru, CBE FC from Ethiopia and JKT Queens FC of Tanzania secured slots in the final.
JKT Queens overcome BUJA Queens in a fiercely contested game while CBE had to score a late equalizer and score the winner in extra time to reach the final.
The first game of the day was physical and JKT Queens had to come from a goal down to win 3-1.
Toepistar Situma fired BUJA Queens in the lead just eleven minutes after kickoff.
They had several chances and actually could have killed off the game at halftime lacked efficiency in front of goal.
The game eventually changed after recess and JKT Queens were dominant.
Goals from Abdallah Stumai, Donisia Minja and Gerald Winifrida meant the Tanzanian outfit stormed the final.
In the second semifinal, Vihiga Queens had to rue the numerous chances wasted especially in the first half.
Bertha Omita scored ten minutes into the second half but the Ethiopians were able to find a stoppage time equalizer through captain Loza Abera to send the game into extra time.
With renewed energy, CBE FC went ahead to find the winner five minutes into extra time with Aregash Tadesse scoring a wonderful goal.
The final between CBE FC and JKT Queens FC will be played on Wednesday next week but this will be preceded by a third place playoff between Vihiga Queens FC and BUJA Queens FC.
Notice is hereby given to all football stakeholders and the members of the FSLL that the nominations of the members of the FSLL Board shall be conducted on the 28th to 30th August 2023 in accordance with FUFA Super League Limited Memarts, FUFA Electoral Code and Electoral Roadmap.
Copies can be accessed at the FSLL secretariat at Plot 126 Albert Cook Road, Mengo.
All Members interested and eligible to be elected for membership of the FSLL board shall pick the nomination forms in person from the FSLL secretariat at Plot 126 Albert Cook Road, Mengo upon presentation of proof of payment of nomination fees and nomination letter duly signed by the UPL Club President/Chairman and CEO.
Interested candidates are advised to read and understand the provisions of the FSLL Memarts, FUFA Electoral Code and Electoral Guidelines and/or seek independent legal advice before picking the nomination forms.
Non-compliant candidates will be rejected.
A COPY of the Electoral Roadmap and Electoral Guidelines are attached for ease of reference.
KCCA FC will host URA FC in the semifinal of the FUFA Super 8 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Friday evening.
This match was rescheduled from last Sunday following the sudden death of URA FC head coach Sam Timbe last Saturday.
URA FC returned to training on Wednesday following days off in order to allow them to mourn and also bury the experienced tactician.
KCCA FC beat Wakiso Giants FC 2-0 in the quarterfinal in Lugogo, while URA FC beat Soltilo Bright Stars FC 2-1 in Lugazi.
Team News:
KCCA FC:
Angolan right back Bruno Adilson Mfulu has recovered from a knock he suffered in a friendly game against Kakamega Homeboyz, and he is available for selection.
Captain Julius Poloto, Angolan Emilson Gonzaga, teenagers Abubaker Mayanja and Haruna Lukwago, as well as youthful goalkeeper Juma Mutebi, are all ruled out.
On the other hand, new boy Ivan Ahimbisibwe is set to make his debut for the Tax Collectors.
On a low note, Sharif Kimbowa, Vianey Sekajugo, Nicholas Kabonge, Denis Kisiriko, Amis Bwangani, Godfrey Sekibengo, and Justin Opiro won’t feature.
KCCA FC won the inaugural FUFA Super 8 competition in 2018 against Onduparaka FC and went on to lose the 2019 edition in a final 2-0 against Vipers SC. Both finals were played at Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Last season in the Startimes Uganda Premier League, KCCA FC finished second, while URA FC finished fifth on the table.
The last time both sides met at Lugogo last season, KCCA FC and URA FC shared spoils with a 1-1 draw, with Julius Poloto canceling out substitute Derrick Nsibambi’s strike for the Tax Collectors.
The group stage of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers successfully came to a climax on Thursday with two fixtures from Group A.
The games played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru confirmed the last two semifinalists.
CBE FC from Ethiopia and BUJA Queens FC from Burundi won their respective final group game to secure progress to the last four.
In the first game, CBE FC made light work of Yei Joint Stars FC from South Sudan, winning the game 4-0.
Ariet Odong and captain Loza Abera scored in the first half before Senayt Bogale and substitute Mesay Temsegen added a goal each in the second half.
The win meant, CBE FC finished top of Group A on ten points from four games.
BUJA Queens FC had to dig deep to edge resilient FAD FC from Djibouti. The game looked easy on paper but the latter put up a remarkable performance to frustrate the Burundi outfit.
It took 74 minutes for defender Ruth Ingosi to break the deadlock and fire BUJA Queens into the lead.
FAD FC however did not give up and found the equalizer, five minutes from time though Nadia Nour.
However, their delight lasted only three minutes before Teopistar Situma found the winner for BUJA Queens FC.
The win saw them take the second place with nine points, two above hosts Kampala Queens FC.
BUJA Queens FC and CBE FC therefore join Vihiga Queens FC and JKT Queens FC from Group A as the semifinalists.
JKT Queens from Tanzania topped Group A with nine points and will face BUJA Queens FC while Vihiga Queens FC who settled for second place will take on Group A leaders CBE FC.
The semifinal games will be played on Sunday while the final will be played on Wednesday next week.
It should be noted that the Champion will represent CECAFA region at the finals of this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast later this year.
The National Sports Act, as it is called today, first of all, one of the things is to re-appeal the 1964 Sports Act. So, from the assent of the President, the 1964 Act goes on to the shelf. So, we have a new Law in place.
One of the areas addressed is Incorporation of Sports Federations, Organisations and Community Clubs. The situation we have been having is that as a Federation, you are also existing under another Law; for example, the Federation is also a Trustee under the Ministry of lands. The new Law has addressed that. That once you go to the National Council of Sports (NCS) as a Federation and recognised, that creates you into a body corporate that can sue and be sued, own property and be able to trade.
In the Incorporation, there are two sections, there is a Federation and Associations section—of course, the requirements for Federations are higher, but we know that there are Associations that are growing. But as we are aware, there are also community clubs that could not own property until they were another form and they are just simple sports community organisations. So today, what we have created in the new Law is that as a sports community, it can be incorporated to run its business on a constitution, election by the members but also own property, and we believe this will help so many football clubs but also other sports clubs throughout the country. So that is one new change.
The second thing which is fundamental is also to protect the commercial properties of the creators. You know a player, a coach, a club owner come together and create (I will use football as an example) a property which is sold on the market either electronically or by presence, and the Law is actually protecting to ensure that the creators benefit from it. I have heard some people saying that the Federations are going to stop the media, it has never been the objective of the federation to stop the media because they are partners and players in ensuring that we promote this. So, the Law will be a mechanism on how we will operate. Authorisation does not necessarily mean the exchange of money, but let there be authorisation such that the content is carried out in good faith and promotion.
Controlling the vices affecting sports
The other area in the Sports Act is match-fixing which has been a problem. Some people have been arrested or have been implicated in match-fixing situations but there was no Law under which they could be sanctioned as far as the Country is concerned.
We know that the Uganda Police, the Government, has better means in terms of the resources, the tools, the Law but as a Federation all you could do is ban somebody from the sport, but that sometimes, the perpetrators of these acts are not even part of the sport to begin with. So, the new Law makes everybody who is on the land subject to the law. That match-fixing is now criminal at whatever level that you operate and we believe this will expose a number of people and will probably fight the vice.
There is also another issue addressed which is infrastructure. Where the national sports infrastructure had been eaten away and given away in the name of development. With the new law, we are harvesting the ownership of property, sports infrastructure, into the hands of the National Council of Sports—one central body. There will be another pitch to find money to rehabilitate or even create more sports infrastructure but at the moment at least what we have should not be lost further in the name of development.
I want to give a round of applause and thanks to the legal department of FUFA headed by Denis Lukambi because being the Federation lawyer, he did a lot in building the principal proposal of the private members’ bill. Then there is also one staff of Parliament called Tamale Mirundi, son of Mr. Tamale Mirundi, who is a lawyer and employee of Parliament, who did a lot in trying to guide in wording this in the language of Parliament and law. A lot of credit to the office of the Attorney General headed by Hon Kiwanuka Kiryowa and staff thereat. There are a number of people behind the scenes, and I am talking about the technocrats. Then also the staff of Parliament, Counsel Edrine is a clerk for the committee of Education and Sports. Basically, without mentioning names, the technical staff from the Ministry of Education and Sports, National Council of Sports, Office of the Attorney General and the Federations.
And I also want to commend the Committee of Education and Sports which listened to the various sports federations and different stakeholders that came in to shape the law the way it is today. Most importantly, I want to thank the cooperation I got from the Minister of State of sports, Honourable Peter Ogwang, the National Council of Sports leadership, Commissioner at the Ministry of Education and Sports in charge of physical education. I want to thank the Parliament itself starting from the Rt. Hon. Speaker, the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Hon. Basalirwa who was the seconder of the motion, and the Members of Parliament for the various debates to shape the law.
By the time the law comes out like this, there are too many people who have contributed to it and it would be wrong for me to think I can thank them one by one and be able not to miss anybody. I want to thank most sincerely the Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni. I would also like to thank His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda for undertaking his constitutional mandate because without him putting a signature to this, it wouldn’t be law. When it appeared to him, he had a few questions which we answered and eventually, we now have the law. Every time we have accessed His Excellency the President, he has given us the time and given us the ear despite his busy schedule.
I wouldn’t mind calling it a Magogo bill. For me, my dream was that the sports sector in the country is governed by law. Because we can draw internal regulations as federations on how we regulate ourselves, but we deal with external stakeholders – the public, sponsors, and the government. In the process of dealing with externals, we definitely need a law that guides our operations, protects our operations, and also safeguards us from using our product to harm the public in any way. So it was very important that we needed a law.
And for me, considering the journey as it was, we lost our tempers in a number of places and meetings. But one thing you cannot take away is that I had a passion for it. Bringing it up as a private member’s bill itself isn’t a usual occasion. Parliament allowed me to proceed and work on the bill. Then, remember you have to seek the certificate of financial implication from the Ministry of Finance in regard to the law. In the 60 days, it didn’t come, so we proceeded.
When I sat with Counsel Tamale, we removed all the articles that had financial implications. It was in the Ministry’s bill, which they eventually brought. Since parliament’s 60 days had passed, I proceeded, but when they brought it, we sat down and harmonised. They had very good contributions, so we made a joint effort to eventually come up with the law. You lose some, you win some, but in the end, I am happy that we have a law that addresses specific challenges and also ensures that those investing in sports are truly protected.
This has been one of the dreams I had many years ago when Ugandan football was going through a number of tribulations, and we thought that the best way to address them was to have a national law that addresses the modern times. Nobody was brilliant enough in 1964 to create a law that would address the situation of the current times. So whatever we tried to solve, there was going to be the challenge of the law which was designed for amateur sports — for recreation. When we tried as a federation to go through the channel, through the Ministry, it was not going to be a priority amongst the many priorities.
So what we decided as the Executive Committee of FUFA under my leadership was that we go to parliament. Unfortunately, it was only one who went through. When I started as a member of parliament, in one of the interviews, I was very clear that by the time I leave parliament, we have a modern sports law. And I continued pushing through the committees, the ministry, but the red tape of the ministry was going to be long. It needed a policy and billions of money for it to be done, yet that is not required for a private member. So I took it up, sought leave as provided for in the rules of procedure.
Today, as we speak, it is a different story and it has been a very long journey in between. Today we have a modern law, it addresses a number of challenges. It might not be the most perfect, but amending the law is different from re appealing and creating a new law. Let us give it a test of time; I am sure it will address some of the challenges. At a later date, we can come with modifications and seek amendments. For the moment, I want to thank everyone who made this happen.
FUFA might be the lead federation and has experienced so many things to reach where we are, so we know the journey. And whatever has been put in the law helps any federation that is working hard. If your federation is going to work on the development of the game, recruitment, preparation of teams, this law is going to be useful. All you have to do as a federation is do your things right, follow the natural path of growth that the Football Federation has done, and when you get to the top, you will realize that all these laws were for your growth and benefit.
But we have also taken care of the process of growth; the smaller associations should be given the time and process to grow into the bigger federations. There has also been a benefit that if we are doing sports infrastructure, it is not just for football. But infrastructure across the country, so everybody will be a beneficiary. The surface used for football is used for rugby and many others. Sports in schools have been regulated; one thing criminalized is age falsification and document falsification, which has been a big vice. Yet, this is where we pick the athletes from. So again, the perpetrators, there is no way you can ban them from school sports. But with this new act, it becomes criminal. It is you against the state.
FUFA has issued Circular No. 1173 concerning regulations for development of players in line with the FUFA Hattrick for the next five years under the federation’s Technical Plan.
Following extensive consultations with stakeholders, the FUFA Executive Committee has now approved the release of updated regulations for immediate implementation.
The FUFA Deputy CEO Decolas Kiiza confirmed the latest development in a circular issued on Thursday evening;
‘FUFA wishes to thank all stakeholders that have effectively participated in the consultations and sharing feedback during the process of coming up with the final and updated regulations concerning development of players’
The regulations will be applied with immediate effect.
Vihiga Queens FC from Kenya and JKT Queens of Tanzania are through to the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers following their victories on Wednesday.
The aforementioned teams came into matchday two having won their first group games ans victory meant they would secure knockout slots.
Coincidentally, both won with an identical result of 1-0 with Vihiga Queens edging AS Kigali FC while JKT Queens defeated New Generation FC from Zanzibar.
In the first game of the day played at MTN-Omondi Stadium, Esther Mabanza’s 56th minute goal proved the difference.
New Gener stepped up efforts in a bid to chance the game but the Tanzanian outfit defended resiliently to take all three points.
In the other game, Bertha Omita struck home the all important goal in the 36th minute to guide Vihiga Queens past Rwanda’s AS Kigali.
Vihiga Queens FC top Group B on goal difference but level on points (6) with JKT Queens FC.
The two will face off on Saturday to determine who ends as the group leader.
AS Kigali FC and New Generation FC have no point yet and will face off in the final matchday to determine positions three and four in Group B.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named a squad of 24 players for the Regional tour of Buganda this weekend in Luweero at Kasana Ground on Saturday 19th August 2023.
The team will enter camp on Friday 18th August 2023 at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi.
Matchday Two of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers began on Tuesday with two exciting games.
In the Group A games played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, BUJA Queens edged Kampala Queens while Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) obliterated FAD FC from Djibouti.
The first game game saw hosts Kampala Queens get stunned by Burundi’s BUJA Queens who won 2-1.
Teopistar Situma scored a goal in either half to single handedly guide BUJA Queens to their first win.
The consolation for the Queens of Soccer came from substitute Elizabeth Nakigozi in the 83rd minute but it was a little too late for the hosts to stage a comeback.
The result means both BUJA Queens and Kampala Queens are level on three points while CBE lead the table on six points.
CBE defeated FAD with an 8-0 win thanks to goals from Senafu Wakuma (brace), Ariet Odong (brace), Aregash Tadesse, Loza Abera, Birra Etsegenet and Nardos Getenet.
Games in Group A will resume on Friday with Yei Joint Stars taking on FAD FC while CBE FC will face Kampala Queens FC.
Group B will have matchday two games played on Wednesday at MTN-Omondi Stadium,Lugogo with AS Kigali playing Vihiga Queens while New Generation FC will face JKT Queens.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has revealed that next month’s AFCON qualifier with Niger should produce the best product on the final day of the campaign. Sredojevic has named a squad of 33 players to start preparations for the fixture. FUFA Communications caught up with the coach and shared his thoughts.
Two parts of the group in the campaign
First of all, I need to say before even starting this qualifier we knew there were two parts in this group; one is Algeria the run-away leaders and the second one is Tanzania and Niger. Now Niger is out of contention due to points and us (Uganda) and Tanzania are perfectly still in. We have a perfect chance that if we win against Niger, we qualify for the AFCON.
The campaign needs a good product on the final day
It is all about the final product. It is a campaign that we entered in an enormous risk with a transitional squad that has nine players from the finalists of AFCON U20 in Mauritania, 2021 with only few senior players and four survivors from the team of 2019 when we played AFCON, that is Emma Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya and Joseph Ochaya. (Salim Jamal was also in Egypt for the AFCON 2019 Finals).
From the 33 players summoned for the AFCON Qualifier against Niger, we shall select 23 players who are in the best competitive shape for the match on 7 th September 2023 in Morocco. It will be exactly 10 years since we played in the same stadium against Senegal in World Cup qualifiers. Now we are going with a different intention to play in the AFCON.
The return of senior players
Bevis Mugabi is back, Timothy Awany has returned, Isaac Mulume and Joseph Ochaya are also in. We have new inclusions consisting of the New York Red Bulls duo Kasule Ibrahim and Sebufu Frank and the rest of the players that we have in Uganda in a competitive way. We shall go all out in attack. The intention is to win.
🎥 Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin Sredojevic on players who have returned to the squad pic.twitter.com/8tw1x76b6N
Buganda Regional tour, international friendly lined up
The locally based players excluding those currently occupied with club activities will play a regional tour match in Luwero on 19th August 2023 and then return to their clubs. The selected local-based players will then return to the camp on 28th August 2023 for Uganda Crane’s duty against Niger. On September 2nd, we are looking forward to an international friendly match for the local based players to test them.
📹 Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin Sredojevic on the Cranes Preparation Programme pic.twitter.com/bwhpT5edUn
The team will assemble in Marrakech, Morocco on September 3rd and 4th. There will be three training sessions on the 4th, 5th and 6th of September. Behind us are two months of hard work to ensure that the players are in the best shape. The young players have to follow the senior players while the senior players have to show leadership to the young.
The second edition of FAMACO II targeting Club CEOs of UPL and FWSL as well as regional Football Association General secretaries, officially opened at Jevine Hotel, Kampala.
The FAMACO II has been designed with the intention of enhancing participants’ knowledge and abilities in football leadership and management. It specifically focuses on strengthening and refining the soft and hard skills needed to succeed in an influential role in the football industry.
The 400-hour programme commenced on the 14th of August 2024, featuring three weeks of face-to-face classes. This design ensures an accessible and interactive learning experience for all participants, with the goal of developing their skills and knowledge in management and leadership. The programme also encompasses fieldwork modules dedicated to project conceptualisation, planning and presentation, negotiation skills, and leadership.
In attendance were Justus Mugisha the First Vice President & Ronnie Kalema the Executive Secretary in charge of Football Development.
