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  • Goalkeeper Yawe stars in Buwambo United’s victory over Luwero United

    Goalkeeper Yawe stars in Buwambo United’s victory over Luwero United

    FUFA Regional Play-offs:

    Buganda: Buwambo United 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luwero United

    Kampala: Edgars 0-2 CATDA

    Goalkeeper Farouk Yawe was the hero on the day for Luwero United, saving three penalties (one in normal play) during their 4-2 post match victory against Buwambo United.

    This was the first of the double header play-off matches as the FUFA Regional League play-offs kicked off at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Thursday.

    Yawe, who is also the team captain for Luwero United saved a penalty in the 40th minute off Bernado Kateregga as normal time ended goal-less.

    Then in the shoot out, he stopped Alex Kiyegga and Ronald Seku’s kicks from the penalty mark.

    Action between Buwambo United and Luwero United at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
    Buwambo United XI Vs Luwero
    Luwero United XI Vs Buwambo

    Luwero United scorers in the post match penalties were Joshua Kigozi, Joseph Nkabirwa, Ivan Nambafu Pepera and Tadeo Ddumba.

    Buwambo United’s two penalties converted came from captain Saul Ntambazi and William Kinene.

    Now Luwero United will face CATDA in Saturday’s final to determine which club qualifies to the 2020-21 Star Times FUFA Big League.

    Friday, 23rd October 2020 is a rest day for both clubs.

    Team Start Lists:

    Buwambo XI: Eria Sentongo (G.K – 18), Alex Kiyaga (14), Enock Lutalo (3), Saul Ntambazi (16), Francis Kizito (Captain – 2), Ronald Seku (9), Robert Kimuli (15), Raymond Walugembe (13),Gabriel Elagu (17), Patrick Wasswa (5), Benaldo Katerega (10)

    Subs: Henry Musisi (1),  William Kinene (11),Ivan Nyombi (7), Benjamin Ssemango (19), Ahmedahm Ntege (8)

    *Shirt numbers in brackets

    Officials: Gerald Ssenkungu (Head Coach), Richard Kansole (Assistant coach)

    Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe (G.K), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo (11)

    Subs: Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1),  Kone B. Kisapamungu (14), Joseph Nkabirwa (12), Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)

    *Shirt number in brackets

    Officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)

    The match officials with the team captains prior to kick off

    Match officials:

    Referee: Ronald Madanda

    Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: Ali Sabilla

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

  • Edgars Vs CATDA Start Lists

    Edgars Vs CATDA Start Lists

    FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

    Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

    Match No.5: Edgars Vs CATDA (2 PM)

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

    Edgars XI: Ashiraf Manshoor Lubega (G.K-20), Peter Onzima (15), Reagan Kirumira (11), Ayman Toure Twaha (13), Douglas Bithum (12), Juma Kasozi (10), Elvis Kenneth Kibbale (4), Saidi Mayanja (5), Gerald Hamya (9), Brian Omirambe (7), Paul Mbaziira (17)

    Subs:

    Samuel Ssali (Goalkeeper -1), Norman Ndyamuhaki (3), Simon Bazibu (2), Emma Lwanga (16), Isaac Kiberu (8), Bosco Makika (6)

    CATDA XI: Ibrah Banaiya (G.K – 18), Dennis Ola (3), Amed Ecotti Ndawuli (2), Brian Kasule (16), Mike Kintu (5), Alex Mawanda (10), Ivan Mayanja (12), Derrick Walugembe (8), Eric Ssebuguzi (20), Wiclifu Lusedha (11), Innocent Atiku (19)

    Subs:

    Arnold Mugenyi (13), Fahad Ssemwanga (15), Hafizi Khassim

    The center referee for the match is FIFA Referee William Oloya. He will be assisted by Isa Masembe and Lydia Nantabo assistants respectively.

    Mashood Ssali is the fourth official and Amin Bbosa Nkono shall be the referee’s assessor.

    Kick off is 2 on Thursday, 22nd October 2020.

    Match Officials:

    Referee: William Oloya

    Assistant Referee 1: Isa Masembe

    Assistant Referee 2: Lydia Nantabo

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono

  • Kampala Region Play-offs: Edgars Vs CATDA Match Officials confirmed

    Kampala Region Play-offs: Edgars Vs CATDA Match Officials confirmed

    FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

    Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

    Match No.5: Edgars Vs CATDA (2 PM)

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

    The center referee for the Edgars versus CATDA match is FIFA Referee William Oloya.

    He will be assisted by Isa Masembe and Lydia Nantabo assistants respectively.

    Mashood Ssali is the fourth official and Amin Bbosa Nkono shall be the referee’s assessor.

    Kick off is 2 on Thursday, 22nd October 2020.

    Match Officials:

    Referee: William Oloya

    Assistant Referee 1: Isa Masembe

    Assistant Referee 2: Lydia Nantabo

    Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

    Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono

  • Buwambo United Vs Luwero United Team Lists, Match Officials

    Buwambo United Vs Luwero United Team Lists, Match Officials

    FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

    Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

    Match No.4: Buwambo United Vs Luweero United

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (10 am) with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

    Match officials:

    Referee: Ronald Madanda

    Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

    Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: Ali Sabilla

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

    Team Start Lists:

    Buwambo XI: Eria Sentongo (G.K – 18), Alex Kiyaga (14), Enock Lutalo (3), Saul Ntambazi (16), Francis Kizito (Captain – 2), Ronald Seku (9), Robert Kimuli (15), Raymond Walugembe (13),Gabriel Elagu (17), Patrick Wasswa (5), Benaldo Katerega (10)

    Subs: Henry Musisi (1),  William Kinene (11),Ivan Nyombi (7), Benjamin Ssemango (19), Ahmedahm Ntege (8)

    *Shirt numbers in brackets

    Officials: Gerald Ssenkungu (Head Coach), Richard Kansole (Assistant coach)

    Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe (G.K), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo (11)

    Subs: Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1),  Kone B. Kisapamungu (14), Joseph Nkabirwa (12), Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)

    *Shirt number in brackets

    Officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)

  • Kitara edge Kiboga Young to StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    Kitara edge Kiboga Young to StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    2020 StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs (Final):

    Kitara 1-0 Kiboga Young

    Kitara Football Club got promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the season 2020-21.

    This followed a well worked out 1-0 win against Kiboga Young during the final of the promotional play-offs played on Wednesday, 21st October 2020.

    Striker Brian Muluuli Mayanja was the hero with a great header on 55 minutes after being assisted by team captain Maxwel Owachagui.

    Mark Twinamatisko, head coach at Kitara saluted the character of his charges.

    ‘We played our hearts out and the players were all committed. I salute them in a special way’ Twinamatisko stated.

    Kitara now joins the two other promoted clubs; Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Malaba Youth Development Association (MYDA) who were promoted earlier.

  • Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Match Officials confirmed

    Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Match Officials confirmed

    2020 StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Final:

    Wednesday, 21st October – Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 pm)

    At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (*Live on all official FUFA Social Media platforms)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match officials who will officiate the eagerly awaited final of the promotional FUFA Big League play-offs.

    All the officials are FIFA badge holders.

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Alex Muhabi

    1st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    2nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe

    Fourth officials: William Oloya

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

    Alex Muhabi, FIFA Center Referee
    Dick Okello is first assistant referee
    Isa Masembe will be the second assistant referee
    William Oloya will be the fourth official
  • Kitara, Kiboga Young to vie for 16th StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    Kitara, Kiboga Young to vie for 16th StarTimes Uganda Premier League slot

    StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Play offs:

    1st Semi-final: Kataka 0 (6) – 0 (7) Kitara

    2nd Semi-final: Kiboga Young 3-1 Ndejje University

    Wednesday, 21st October 2020 – Final: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Kitara will square up with Kiboga in the final of the promotional play-offs this Wednesday, 21st October 2020 under closed doors.

    In the first semi-final, Kitara ejected Kataka 7-6 in post match penalties after normal time had ended goal-less.

    Denis Monday, Phillip Sempira, Samuel Adibo, Patrick Mugume, Musa Docca, skipper Maxwell Owachgiu and Dan Ekoyu scored for Kitara

    Peter Lumolo missed his kick.

    Emmanuel Mukisa, Joel Baba Onziku, Hassan Wadenga, Moses Ssekasana, Azizi Nambobi and Nassur Nandala scored for Kataka.

    Yusuf Ezama and team captain Peter Lusimbula were denied by goalkeeper Denis Kiyimba.

    The second game was won by Kiboga Young, who came from a goal down to beat Ndejje University 3-1.

    Ndejje University scored a first half goal through Sula Tumusiime’s kick from the penalty mark after 35 minutes.

    Kitara XI

    Kiboga Young returned an energized party, complete from the first half team, scoring three goals in the closing stanza.

    Captain Jamaldine Buchochera, Brian Olega and Sula Wambede scored the goals for Kiboga Young, a side coached by Richard Makumbi, arguably the most successful tactician in Uganda who has promoted most clubs.

    Moment of silence before the Kiboga Young and Ndejje University game

    Before the start of both matches, there was a special occasion dedicated to all those who succumbed to COVID-19 with a moment of silence.

    The final will be played on Wednesday with the winner making to the StarTimes FUFA Big League.

  • Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University Team Line Ups

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University Team Line Ups

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

    *At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Under Closed  Doors)

    *Live on FUFA TV (You-Tube) & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Ali Ssabila

    1st Assistant Referee: Issa Masembe

    2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: William Oloya

    Match Assessor: Amin Bbosa

    Kiboga Young XI: Stephen Makumba (G.K), Julies Kizito (2), Godwin Kitagenda (12), Pascal Irasa (5), Beimos Opio (27), Solomon Ewol (23), Jamaldine Buchochera (24), Yahaya Luuti (15), Sula Wambede (10), Godfrey Otika (30), Brian Olega (11)

    Subs: Luka Okori (13), Alex Kapyo (6), Peter Otai (3), Edmond Wamboka (7), Ibrahim Gidudu (8)

    Head coach: Richard Makumbi

    Assistant coach: Muhammad Wasswa

    Ndejje University XI: Jeans Wokorach (13- GK), Solomon Akodi (20), Ronald Kasango (16), Hamim Ssemakula (3), Benard Katetemera (15), Richardson Asaba (14), Simon Ngore (8), Adolfo Onek (17), Sula Tumusiime (19), Francis Onekalit (10), Nicholas Luzige (18)

    Subs: Fred Nyekorach (1), Vicent Abigaba (27), Rogers Atube (26), Brian Ssali (7), Martin Owalamu (31)

    Head coach: Raymond Timothy Komakech

  • Kataka Vs Kitara Team Lists – StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs

    Kataka Vs Kitara Team Lists – StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs

    FUFA Big League Play offs (Semi-finals) – Monday, 19th October 2020:

    Kataka Vs Kitara – 10 am

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

    *Both matches at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Closed Doors) – Live Feed on FUFA TV – You-Tube Channel (102.1 FUFA f.m)

    Kataka XI: Edward Kasibante (01), Noah Kizito (09), Peter Lusimbula (08), Tiff Kahandi (16), Hassan Wadenga (05), Azizi Nambobi (18), Yasin Mukiibi (07), Swamad Okur(06), Emmanuel Mukisa (20), Nassur Nandala (14), Yusuf Ezama (10)

    Subs: Solomon Okello (22), Joel Baba Onziku (12), Moses Ssekasana (03), Wilber Wamala (04), Ashraf Mulindi (17)

    *Shirt numbers in brackets

    Head Coach: Godfrey Toldo

    Assistant Coach: Martin Wanyheya

    Other officials: Hassan Kirunda, Ibrahim Maruti

    Kitara XI:

    Jamil Kiyemba (01), Maxwel Owachgiu (02), Samuel Adibo (03), Jamil Kisitu Nvule (04), Yasin Mubiru (06), Vicent Kasoki (07), Brian Mululi Mayanja (08), George Senkaba (09), Daniel Patrick Ekoyu (13), Musa Docca (22), Patrick Mugume (23)

    Subs: Ivan Akera (29), Benon Mike Baguku (10), Phillip Ssempira (15), Denis Monday (17), Pius Mbidde (19), Peter Lumoro (21)

    Head Coach: Mark Twinamatisko

    Assistant coach: Lawrence Bakilanze

    FUFA Big League Play offs (Semi-finals) – Monday, 19th October 2020:

    Kitara Vs Kataka – 10 am

    Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

    *Both matches at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Closed Doors)

    Match officials:

    Center Referee: Mashood Ssali

    1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    2nd Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    Fourth Official: Alex Muhabi

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

  • Pictorial: FUFA staff on duty at the 96th General Assembly

    Pictorial: FUFA staff on duty at the 96th General Assembly

    FUFA held its 96th Ordinary General Assembly on 17th October 2020 at Silver Springs Hotel- Bugolobi.

    The Ordinary Assembly is statutory and must be held every year as per FUFA Statutes.

    The entire preparations are done by the FUFA Secretariat headed by Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.

    He assigned his staff to execute the work. Here are pictorial moments showing staff on duty.

    Inside the hall that hosted the FUFA Assembly and organised by FUFA staff
    L_R Sharon Nalunga, Robinah Ayesiga, Sarah Birungi, Babirye Saudah and Esther Musoke were at the registration desk to welcome the guests
    Financial dicussion on the agenda? FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga and FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza in a deep discussion sharing ideas before the Assembly started
    FUFA Finance Officer Muhammud Kalema (L) with former FUFA President John Baptist Semanobe. Kalema served under Semanobe’s administration
    Former FUFA President John Baptist Semanobe registers under the close supervision of FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and other staff.
    My brand must be visible: FUFA Competitions Officer Phoebe Kutamba (L) places a FUFA pin on the jacket of Onduparaka CEO Edison Shaban
    FUFA CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu talking to NBS TV’s Grace Mbabazi
    Kenyi Swalley, the FUFA Member Associations Officer
    Phoebe Kutamba with FUFA Electoral Committee Member Ritah Aliguma (L)
    Communication staff Conrad Musiime at the Assembly
    Jimmy Ssebale helps the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo sanitize
    All Rounder: Hamza Nsereko Africana reserved time to assist the videography crew who were live-streaming the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly
    Let’s enjoy a selfie in the absence of our boss: Jarvis Ahumuza (L) and Ahmed Hussein
    L-R Officer in the Office of CEO Richard Ssemanda, FUFA Legal Manager Denis Lukambi and GFUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza all attentive during the Assembly
    Checking on Finance and Compliance issues in the FUFA activity report- Finance Director Julian Namuganga (L) and FUFA Deputy CEO-Governance Sam Bakiika
    Do we have enough money on accounts? Planning to make sure all is fine with Finances: Finance Officers Joseph Walusimbi (L) and Muhammud Kalema
    L-R Leilah Nankya, Emma Atiek, Ahmed Hussien and National Teams’ Manager Ntege Patrick
    Deep football discussion in a tight corner- Meddy Matovu and Ntege Patrick
    MAsks on, No smiles but all is OK: 102.1 FUFA fm’s Tendo Musoko, Julius Mutebi and Abu Zikusooka had a busy day at office providing updates to the public
    Events Manager Leilah Nankya checking on the presents that were presented to the Special Guests at the Assembly
    Please make sure all is in order: Richard Semanda, Jarvis Ahumuza, Emma Kazoora and Alex Kasirye did a commendable job with Video, power point presentations and live stream of the Assembly
    Smart men on duty but very serious: 102.1 FUFA fm Administrator Meddy Ssengendo, Julius Bazekketa and Consta Allii
    Are you getting photos on time? Photographer John Batanudde seems to ask Graphics Designer Bashir Ibrahim and Joel Muyita
    FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein proudly shows off the activity report copy
    The IT and Media team on duty
    FUFA staff (L-R) Babirye Saudah, Sarah Birungi, Leilah Nankya and Phoebe Kutamba helping birthday boy UOC President William Blick to serve the cake
    Sarah Birungi helping out the Delegates to receive their packages
    Sharon Nalunga giving attention to the Delegates to receive their packages
    FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke made sure the Delegates were well handled with packages
    The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson in a media inter-face with the media moments after the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly
  • Match officials for the opening Promotional play-offs confirmed

    Match officials for the opening Promotional play-offs confirmed

    The pre-match press conference that was held at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Sunday, 18th October 2020 confirmed the match officials for the opening two matches.

    The meeting was addressed by the FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule who was flanked by the FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu Watenga.

    Also in attendance were the match officials, medical team and representatives of the four clubs (captains, coaches and other officials).

    Match No.1: Kitara Vs Kataka (10 AM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, Live Feed on FUFA TV

    Center Referee: Mashood Ssali

    1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    2nd Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    Fourth Official: Alex Muhabi

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

    Match No.2: Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University (12 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, Live Feed on FUFA TV)

    Center Referee: Ali Ssabila

    1st Assistant Referee: Issa Masembe

    2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: William Oloya

    Match Assessor: Amin Bbosa

    L-R: Decolas Kiiza, Aisha Nalule and Humphrey Mandu Watenga

    FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Football Decolas Kiiza:

    *Wearing of masks should be at all times unless when on the field of play for training or real matches

    *Constant handing washing

    *Temperatures should be tested twice every day at 8 am and 8 pm. Teams should have individual temperature guns

    *Everyone will get his COVID-19 test results with copies handled over to the National Council of Sports (NCS)

    *20 people per contingent

    *All the people should observe rule of the camp at all times.

    Humprehrey Mandu Watenga

    FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Humphrey Mandu:

    *Security and safety aspects are well catered for with armed security personnel.

    *Observe all rules. Comply with camp rules. You move out. No unauthorized drugs (Alcohol)

    *Thefts are not tolerated

    *Your must respect match officials

    No unauthorized people in the camp.

    Mable Kabatalindwa

    Mable Kabatalindwa (Head of Medical Team)

    *Emergencies will be taken to Jinja Referral Hospital. We shall have one stretcher with four first aiders.

    Some of the club officials in attendance during the pre-match meeting at Njeru
    L-R: The coaches Godfrey Toldo Awanchango (Kataka), Mark Twinmatisko (Kitara), Raymond Komakech (Ndejje University) and Richard Makumbi (Kiboga Young) pose for a group photo
  • Pictorial: 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly hosted by Kampala Region

    Pictorial: 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly hosted by Kampala Region

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) convened the 96th Annual Ordinary Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi -Nakawa in Kampala region on Saturday, 17th October 2020.

    Here are some of the moments from the Assembly in pictorial.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the Assembly
    FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson
    Chief Guest and NCS Chairman Dr. Donald Rukare reads through the FUFA Activity Report
    The FUFA Delegates stand up to honour those who passed away
    Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) President William Fredrick Blick at the Assembly
    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha presented a report on all FUFA Projects
    FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye in a discussion with the Communications Director Ahmed Hussein
    FUFA 3rd Vice President Owek. Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
    FUFA Executive Committee Members Rogers Byamukama (Left) and Ronnie Kalema
    Women Football Delegate Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo on the floor deliberating
    John Baptist Ssemanobe, former FUFA President with his plaque that also came with Shs. 1,000,000
    Lawyer Diana Nabuso in attendance. She heads the FUFA Appeals Committee.
    All smiles from the FUFA Exco and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo before the Assembly business started
    L-R: Eng. Moses Magogo, Katamba Ojuku Eugene and CEO Edgar Watson
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Mr Kabugo Charles Kakunta as the wife looks on
    Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Delegates Hamza Jjunju and Patrick Lugemwa during the Assembly
    KCCA FC CEO Anisha Muhoozi (Middle) with the Express FC CEO Isaac Mwesigwa
    Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) President Patrick Kanyomozi in attendence
    FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga presenting the Fianancial report
    Women football Delegate Faridah Bulega keenly follows the proceedings of the meeting
    Buganda Region Delegate Joseph Mwanje
    Deo Mutabazi, Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Delegate
    Yusuf Kyeyune Chuni smiles
    Samuel Mpiima, Buganda Region Delegate contributing during the Assembly
    Hassan Kirunda Kakaire, FUFA Big League Delegate
    The Western Region Football Association Delegates
    Kampala Region Football Association Delegates
    Sulait Makumbi, the delegate from Buganda Region
    Stone Kyambadde from the Uganda Football Coaches Association led the opening prayer
    FUFA Exco Member David Mukiidi in the earlier Northern Regional meeting before the main Assembly
    Andrew Kawesa, Chairman Buganda Region Football Association
    Delegates vote on an item during the Assembly
    The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly coincided with William Blick’s Birthday
    L-R: FUFA Exco Member Rogers Mulindwa, NCC Chairman Dr Donald Rukare, NCS General Secretary Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel and UOC President William Blick
    • Fred Tamale and Kizito Lawrence -Delegates of the Uganda Football Players’ Association
    FUFA Exco Member Issa Magoolaand FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye
  • Judicial bodies approved by 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    Judicial bodies approved by 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly approved the Judicial bodies that will be in place for the year 2020-21.

    These include the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary (FED) Committee, Competitions Disciplinary Panel, Investigations Chamber, Dispute Resolution Chamber and Appeals Committee.

    Eastern region delegate Amin Bbosa moved the motion to approve the members.

    This was seconded by Buganda region’s duo of Steven Ssemutono and Joseph Mwanje.

    Meanwhile, the Electoral committee was also approved.

    The Assembly progressed well from start to finish and there was a special honour of the former servants of the beautiful game.

    John Baptist Ssemanobe, former FUFA President

    The three personalities recognized were Former FUFA President John Baptist Ssemanobe, Katamba Ojuku Eugene (First Chairman FUFA Women football standing committee) and Kabugo Charles Kakunta (former member of Makindye DFA).

    A minute of silence was also observed for all the deceased.

    The FUFA Delegates stand up to honour those who passed on

    The chairman of the Board at National Council of Sports Dr. Donald Rukare was the chief guest, representing state minister of sports Hon. Denis Hamson Obua.

    The guest list also had Uganda Olympic Committtee President Fredrick William Blick, former FUFA leaders, former footballers, sponsors and partners as well as delegates.

    The Assembly was live on FUFA You-Tube Channel, Facebook page and Twitter Handle.

    The FUFA Judicial bodies:

    FUFA Judicial Commission: Dr. Azar Taib (Chairperson), Yusuf Kaggwa (Vice Chairperson)

    FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel: Deo Mutabazi (Chairperson), Robert Serunjogi (Vice Chairperson), George Kabwimukya (Member)

    FUFA Investigatory Chamber

    Kabega Musa- Chairman

    Hilal Hussein-Vice Chairman

    Twiine Charles- Member

    FUFA Adjudicatory Chamber

    Ruta Darius-Chairman

    Katumba Hudson-Vice Chairman

    Lwembawo Hussein-Member

    Sserunjoji Nasser-Member

    Kasalirwe Edrisa-Member

    FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber: Peter Emojong (Chairperson), Andrew Lule (Vice Chairperson), Dan Obote (Member), Norbert Kazibwe (Member), Harriet Nattabi (Member)

    FUFA Appeals Committee: Diana Nabuuso (Chairperson), Mohammed Nuru (Vice Chairperson), Sabiiti Muwanga (Member), Livingstone Lajan (Member), Mark Namanya (Member)

    FUFA Electoral Committee (2021-2024):

    Mathias Bwiire (Chairperson), Rita Aliguma (Member), Joram Katende (Member), Dennis Ojwee (Member), Richard Mpaaka (Member)

    Substitutes: Moses Odong, Oscar Ngobi, Richard Barigye

    FUFA Electoral Appels Committee: Yusuf Sulaiman Awuye (Chairperson), Stanely Kinene (Member), Favour Naima Anguko (Member)

    Substitutes: Canon Edward Nsamba (Member), Mike Okwi (Member)

    *The motion of approval for the Electoral and Appeals Electoral Commitees was passed by Anthony Tumwesigye.

    The secondment came from Angelo Lonyesi and Jamal Ngobi.

  • 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly endorses 2020-21 Financial year budget

    96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly endorses 2020-21 Financial year budget

    The budget was unanimously passed by the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly held at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala.

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has passed an estimated budget of UGX 36,095,753,881 for the financial year 2021.

    The aforementioned budget is an increment by UGX 3.646,443,239 Billion shillings from the previous financial year.

    According to the FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga, funds will come from the following sources;

    FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga

    ·         FIFA Operational Grant –     6,577,800,000

    ·         FIFA Projects Grant –      2,692,680,000

    ·         FIFA Solidarity Grant – 1,140,000,000

    ·         CAF Grant – 4,180,000,000

    ·         Government- 11,917,940,881

    ·         Sponsorships – 8,171,000,000

    ·         Others    – 1,416,333,000

    Namuganga explained that the FIFA Operational Grant is unchanged from the prior period while the Project funding includes grants for COVID-19 Relief.

    She further asserted that CAF Grant will include expected CHAN and AFCON TV Rights while Government funding will go to the Senior Men’s Football Team (Uganda Cranes) and the FUFA Drum.

    Expenditure Estimates

    The passed budget will cater for all FUFA expenses and this have been categorised into three areas namely;

    Sport – 71%

    Business-  23%

    Governance – 6%

    This will trickle down to the 10 key focus areas of FUFA that include

    Administration – 4, 861,160,000

    Communications – 1,362,266,250

    Competitions – 2,874,925,000

    Football Development – 4,118,500,000

    Governance – 1,355,280,000

    Infrastructure – 2,910,130,000

    Marketing – 2,049,000,000

    Membership – 1,650,000,000

    National Teams – 13,496,117,461

    Office of the FUFA President – 633,200,000

    Harunah Mawanda moved the motion to pass the financial report.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Delegate Deo Mutabazi and Patrick Lugemwa from the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) seconded the motion.

    Meanwhile, the assembly also agreed to grant the auditors, KAL Associates yet another year.

  • 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly recognizes special football servants

    96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly recognizes special football servants

    The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly that convened at Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala appreciated the diligent servants of the beautiful game.

    Like the norm has been over the previous years, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handled over special plaques and Shs 1,000,000 to the different personalities whose efforts to serve football could not go unnoticed.

    Former FUFA President John Baptist Ssemanobe, Katamba Ojuku Eugene (First Chairman FUFA Women football standing committee) and Kabugo Charles Kakunta (former member of Makindye DFA) were recognized.

    Mr John Baptist Ssemanobe with his plaque

    ‘It is a big honour to recognize special different people who worked tirelessly for the game of football in Uganda. Mr John Baptist Ssemanobe, Mr Katamba Ojuku Eugene and Kabugo Charles Kakunta all had their handsome contribution to the game and we are rewarding them in appreciation’ Eng Moses Magogo stated.

    Meanwhile, the assembly passed the budget of Shs. 36, 095,753,881 for the next financial year as well as approval of the activity year plan.

    The same assembly approved the appointments of standing committees and the FUFA Electoral Committeee.

    Personalities recognized:

    1-Mr. John Baptist Ssemanobe

    • He was a fine left winger who played for Nsambya FC
    • Former Uganda Cranes player in the 70s
    • His great asset was ball control, dribbling and passing. He was an expert at free-kicks, a firm believer in exposure of natural talent.
    • Coached Nsambya SC
    • Served as FUFA President from 1989 – 1992
    L-R: Eng. Moses Magogo, Katamba Ojuku Eugene and CEO Edgar Watson

    2. Mr. Katamba ‘Ojuku Eugene

    • Born 14th June 1952
    • External Telecommunication in 1973
    • Owned and played for Wandegeya FC, Old Kampala SS in the 1970s
    • Formed a football club called Zozo FC within Old Kampala SS.
    • Founding Chairman and Member of Uganda Youth Football Association in 2005
    • Co-founder of Women football in Uganda.
    • First Chairman FUFA Women football Standing Committee, appointed on 1st October 1995.
    • Delegate for Kampala in the first elective FUFA Assembly of 14 Delegates in 1994.
    • Founder of uplifting Kampala Divisions to District Football status
    • Co- founder of Friends Of Football
    • Served as a CAF Commissioner
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Mr Kabugo Charles Kakunta as the wife looks on

    3. Mr. Kabugo Charles Kakunta

    • Born 18th August 1950
    • Played for Nsambya SC but his last active football match on 24th December 1974 after suffering a nasty injury.
    • Served as member of Kampala Zone 9
    • Served as Secretary Nsambya SC
    • He helped process Denis Onyango’s first football License
    • Served as a member of Makindye DFA,
    • Co-founder Kansanga Sports club in 1988
    • Founder Kansnga Half London in 2002
    • Served under the leadership of many FUFA Presidents including Mzee Kezekia Segwanga Musisi (RIP), Sebaana Kizito (RIP), Denis Obua (RIP) and John Baptist Semanobe.
  • 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup cancelled, sponsors confirm clubs will receive prize money

    46th Stanbic Uganda Cup cancelled, sponsors confirm clubs will receive prize money

    A few days ago, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) issued a circular No. circular No.1119 giving an update about the decisions and state of football competitions.

    Among the competitions hinted about was an update about the 46th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

    FUFA had cancelled the 2019/20 season of the Stanbic Bank Uganda Cup declaring it null and void with no winner due to the continued COVID-19 restrictions on sports.

    A subsequent press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 indicated that despite the Cup cancellation, the main sponsors Stanbic Bank will honour its commitment by paying prize monies to clubs that had progressed to the Round of 16 and the Quarter Finals.

    This press conference was attended by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma, FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Decolas Kiiza and the communications director Ahmed Hussein.

    Ogong further recommitted Stanbic Bank’s desire to associate with FUFA and the Stanbic Uganda Cup in particular.

    ‘As an organization, we do believe that football and sports in general is part of the society. We therefore believe in financing businesses and impressions, education and sport. Sport in general has potential to employ millions. The Stanbic Uganda Cup is the oldest football competition in the country as it has had its ups and downs. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic for this edition, the money will be issued to the clubs at the earliest time possible.’ Ogong said.

    L-R: Daniel Ogong (Stanbic Bank Marketing Manager) with the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

    Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was excited for Stanbic Bank to pay the clubs at such a material time when most clubs have been affectedby the Coronavirus pandemic.

    ‘I wish to extend my appreciation for this gesture from our sponsors Stanbic Uganda. At this time when all clubs are struggling for incomes, we really appreciate for this gesture. We intend to upgrade the Uganda Cup competition with other partners and broadcast live.’ Watson remarked.

    Decolas Kiiza, Deputy CEO – Football confirmed that there will be no winner because of the pandemic, and KCCA was picked by the Executive Committee to represent the country at the 2020 CAF Confederation Cup.

    Daniel Ogong (Stanbic Bank Marketing Manager)

    “The prevailing conditions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic fought the Stanbic Uganda Cup to the cancelled. The decision of KCCA Football Club to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup was purely based on the powers granted by the FUFA Executive” Kiiza stated.

    According to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, the Federation had hoped to complete the season but due to the continued restrictions on sports, the Federation reluctantly decided to declare the 2019/20 season of the Stanbic Bank Uganda Cup null and void with no winner.

    Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Prize Money for the Cancelled 2019/20 season will be paid out as follows:

    The 6 teams that qualified for the Quarter Finals will each receive UGX 6 million:

    1. Proline FC

    2. KCCA FC

    3. Kyetume FC

    4. Light SS FC

    5. Kitara FC

    6. Kataka FC

    The 6 teams that were knocked out at the Round of 16 will each receive UGX 3 million:

    1. Kiboga Young FC

    2. Dove FC

    3. Maroons FC

    4. UPDF FC

    5. Tooro Utd FC

    6. Free Stars FC

    And the 4 teams that were yet to play their Round of 16 matches will share the prize money for their ties. Each will receive UGX 1.5 million:

    1. URA vs Wakiso Giants

    2. SC Villa vs Mbarara City

    *The details for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) attached to the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup will be communicated

  • FUFA Second Training for player intermediaries (Agents)

    FUFA Second Training for player intermediaries (Agents)

    In order to streamline the environment of working with intermediaries, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has organized the second workshop for this cluster, hitherto the agents.
    Willing personalities for this course have to part with an application fee of shs 250,000 (Two hundred and fifty thousand shillings), payable to the FUFA Account 0060096105476004 (Eco Bank).
    The duration of the application process started on Thursday, 8th October and will end on Friday, 30th October 2020.
    ‘Fully Filled Application form should be submitted to FUFA Competitions Office with proof of payment.’ Hajjati Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions Director.
    Hajjati Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director

    The Intermediaries working license serves for two years.

    Download the attached documents below for details:

    Application-FormDownload
    How-to-become-a-FUFA-IntermediaryDownload
  • Uganda Cranes contingent from Uganda safely arrives in Dubai

    Uganda Cranes contingent from Uganda safely arrives in Dubai

    A 25 man Uganda Cranes contigent including officials safely arrived in Dubai in the wee hours of Thursday ahead of the training camp.

    The contigent left Entebbe international Airport on Wednesday at 10:30pm aboard fly Dubai non stop flight and touched down at the Dubai International Airport at 3:25am.

    Upon arrival at the airport, they all understand went mandatory Covid 19 tests before they were driven to JA Ocean view hotel in Dubai, Jumeirah street.

    Uganda Cranes players upon arrival in Dubai

    They were welcomed by a host of foreign based players like Miya Farouk, Bevis Mugabi and Salim Jamal.

    ‘We have safely arrived in Dubai and everyone is in good mood including all foreign based players we have found here. Now our next step is to embark on the mission that has brought us here as we plan for our AFCON qualification double header against South Sudan.’ Ronnie Kalema, the leader of Delegation remarked.

    This evening at 3pm EAT, head coach Johnathan Mckinstry will hold a brief meeting with the entire team before they conduct their first joint session at 6pm EAT.

    The camp is in line with the 2021 TOTAL AFCON qualifiers as well as the 2021 Cameroon CHAN Tournament.

    Uganda Cranes players and officials in Dubai

    Current players in camp in Dubai:

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Elvis Bwomono (Southend United), Salim Jamal (Al Hilal Omdurman, Sudan), Roy Jayden Onen (Reading, England), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Allan Kateregga (Erbil SC, Iraq)

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA Executive Committee member)

    Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingston Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping Coach), Alexander McCarthy (Fitness Trainer), Felix Ayobo (Sport Scientist), Emmanuel Nakabago (Doctor), Regan Innocent Baluku (Doctor), Samuel Mulondo (Kitman), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer)