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  • FUFA gears up preparations prior to 96th Annual Ordinary Assembly

    FUFA gears up preparations prior to 96th Annual Ordinary Assembly

    96TH FUFA ORDINARY ASSEMBLY – SATURDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2020

    HOST: KAMPALA REGION FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (SILVER SPRINGS HOTEL, BUGOLOBI)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is focused towards holding a successful 96th Annual Ordinary Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi as hosted by Kampala region.

    Addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala, the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson hinted on the preparations for the AGM, a mandate of the federation constitution in compliance with the National Council of Sports (NCS).

    ‘We are glad to announce that FUFA will hold the 96th Ordinary Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala region on Saturday, 17th Saturday 2020 in line with the statures of FUFA. The standard agenda of this Ordinary Assembly is by constitution. The Assembly will held in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of COVID-19. The delegates already received the Convocation booklets 30 days prior to the Assembly’ Watson, who was flanked by the FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein stated.

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) CEO Edgar Watson addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday, 7th October 2020

    There will be a live stream for the assembly to carter for the people who will follow the proceedings from the confines of their homes.

    The chief guest confirmed for the assembly is the State Minister of Sports Hon. Obua Hamson Denis Obua.

    The invite list also has officials from the National Council of Sports (NCS), Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), Uganda Premier League Board and the 34 members of FUFA.

    These members of FUFA are the 16 Stare Times Uganda Premier League clubs, Star Times FUFA Big League, the 8 regions of FUFA (Kampala, Buganda, Kitara, Western, North East, Northern, West Nile and Eastern), FUFA Women League as well as the 8 special interest groups (Futsal, Uganda Football Coaches Association, Uganda Football Players Association, Uganda Beach Soccer Association, Uganda Women Football Association, Uganda Youth Football Association,

    The regional chairman will attend, although none has the voting rights during the assembly.

    What is expected at the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly:

    • Deliberation on matters for approval of audited financial statements
    • Activity report 2019-2020
    • Budget proposals for the year 2021 will be scrutinized
    • Addition of New members – UPDF, MYDA Football Clubs and a third one will be admitted.
    • Approval of judicial bodies (Competitions disciplinary panel, Appeals Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Electoral Committee)
  • CAF releases TOTAL Chan 2020 Dates

    CAF releases TOTAL Chan 2020 Dates

    Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has released the 2020 TOTAL African Nations Championship (CHAN) championship dates.

    Uganda Cranes opens up against Rwanda on 18th January 2021 at the Stade de Unification in Douala in a group C duel.

    This will be followed by a match against Togo on 22nd January 2021 at the same venue and the final group game will be on 26th January 2021 against Morocco.

    CHAN Group C Dates:

    *January 18, 2021

    – Morocco Vs Togo – Stade de Unification, Douala

    – Rwanda Vs Uganda – Stade de Unification, Douala

    *January 22, 2021

    – Morocco Vs Rwanda – Stade de Unification, Douala

    – Uganda Vs Togo – Stade de Unification, Douala

    *January 26, 2021

    – Uganda Vs Morocco – Stade de Unification, Douala

    – Togo Vs Rwanda – Stade de Limbe, Limbe

    Full Fixtures:

  • Crown Beverages offers 400 Cartons of Nivana Water to Uganda U17 Women Camp

    Crown Beverages offers 400 Cartons of Nivana Water to Uganda U17 Women Camp

    Crown Beverages Limited (CBL) has partnered with FUFA to provide 400 cartons of Nivana water to the Uganda National Women U17 team preparing for the FIFA U17 World cup Qualifier with Cameroon.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson receives part of the offer from Nivana Water Brand Manager Ernest Ssentongo at FUFA House on Tuesday. U17 stars Fauzia Najjemba and Juliet Nalukenge also witnessed the handover ceremony.

    The support comes in as a timely boost to the team aiming to qualify for the World Cup Finals due next year in India.

    With Nivana Water offering 400 cartons , expect more celebrations from the Uganda U17 Women Team

    FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson was delighted by the donation from Nivana and thanked CBL for its continuous support towards Ugandan sports, noting that the company was the first partner of beach soccer when the game was in its infancy stage.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson addressing media on Tuesday at FUFA House about the offer from Nivana Water.

    ‘Football needs partners to grow. We are very grateful to have Nivana on board and identifying with our Marketing Department and these talented players. Hard training needs refreshments and that is why we are glad to have Nivana Water join us’ he added.

    Speaking at the handover, Nivana Brand Manager Ernest Ssentongo expressed his gratitude to FUFA for availing opportunities for Nivana and other CBL brands to give back to the community and promised a long strong partnership going forward.

    Nivana Water Brand Manager Ernest Ssentongo

    ‘We wish the U17 Women the best of luck in their upcoming games and this donation is a token of our appreciation for the partnership with FUFA and our joint desire to see Ugandan football prosper’ he stated.

    Embracing a fresh filing with Nivata Water
    L-R FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, U17 player Fauzia Najjemba, Nivana Brand Manager Ernest Ssentongo, U17 star Juliet Nalukenge and Corporate Communications Manager Allen Ssempa

    The Squad of 30 players is currently in camp at Islamic University in Uganda- Kabojja Campus ahead of the global Qualifiers to take place on 31st October in Kampala and two weeks later in Cameroon.

    Head coach Ayub Khalifan with a smile after taking Nivana Water at FUFA House

    The function was also graced by the FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Head coach of the Uganda U17 Women team Ayub Khalifan, FUFA Women Football Development Officer Joan Namusisi, national team players Fauzia Najjemba and Juliet Nalukenge.

    Thirty players were summoned to the camp.

    The Full Squad

    Goalkeepers

    Daphine Nyayenga- Uganda Martyrs High School

    Joan Namusisi – Isra Soccer Academy

    Zulaika Ngamita – Asubo Gafford Ladies

    Defenders

    Grace Aluka – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Samalie Nakacwa – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Sumaya Komuntale – Tooro Queens

    Bira Naddunga – Olila High School

    Gillian Akadinda – Olila High School

    Gloria Namugerwa – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Stella Musubuka – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Patricia Akiror – Ajax Queens FC

    Midfielders

    Winnifred Kwatulira – Jinja United FC

    Devine Mirembe – Asubo Gafford Ladies FC

    Shamira Nalugya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Shakira Nyinagahirwa – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Kevin Nakacwa – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Moreen Nangonzi – Ajax Queens FC

    Ruth Nyakato – Tooro Queens FC

    Sumaya Kyomuhendo – Isra Soccer Academy

    Sumaya Tibazalika – Sumaya (Wakiso)

    Forwards

    Juliet Nalukenge – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Zaina Nandede – She Kataka FC

    Fauzia Najjemba – Kampala Queens

    Hadijjah Nandago – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Margaret Kunihira – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Catherine Nagadya – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Zaitun Namaganda – Taggy High School

    Eva Nagayi – Rines WFC

    Kamuyati Naigaga – Taggy High School

    Brenda Munyana – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Officials

    Ayub Khalifa – Head coach

    Hadijah Namuyanja – Assistant coach

    James Magala – Goalkeeping coach

    Oliver Mbekeka – Trainer

    Stella Nankumba – Team Doctor

    Joan Namusisi – Team coordinator

    Cissy Nakiguba – Kits Manager

    Steven Mayamba –Media Officer

    Chrizestom John Kalibbala – Leader of Delegation

  • FUFA holds successful consultative meeting with clubs ahead of play-offs

    FUFA holds successful consultative meeting with clubs ahead of play-offs

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) held a successful consultative meeting with the different clubs at the new FUFA Complex building in Kampala on Monday, October 5, 2020.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the tranquil meeting that was also graced by Darius Mugoye (FUFA second president Darius Mugoye), Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football), Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (Director FUFA Competitions Director), Ivan Kintu Bayige (FUFA Club licensing manager) and Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director) among others.

    ‘We thank you for the incredible work you are doing for football. Football clubs are the beginning blocks of football. Without clubs, you can not have football. You are making a contribution to the game of football. We are aware of the challenges everyone is going through because of COVID-19. We are in an abnormal year but football people want to play football but life is very important. It is not a matter of life and death. We must live tomorrow. As football people, we have a responsibility to make. Fair as possible so that we take football to the next level. There is no time and already club licensing is taking place. We received SOP’s from Government and the Ministry of Health that included playing before under closed doors, regular social distancing, masking and sanitizing as well as quarantine of the teams (tournament environment with camping hotel after undertaking COVID-19 tests)’ Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA President

    Way forward:

    The different club representatives in attendance shared their respective ideas and by the end of the meeting, it was agreed upon that FUFA would cost share the COVID-19 testing costs with the clubs, meet the accommodation, feeding of the team players and officials as well as provision of medical services for all the teams during the matches.

    Some of the delegates in attendance during the consultative meeting

    Some reactions:

    ‘This consultation between FUFA and the club is good enough. It shows the element of fair-play. With FUFA coming in with the cost sharing aspect, we are humbled‘ Edrine Ochieng, President Gaddafi Football Club remarked.

    Edrine Ochieng, President of Gaddafii Football Club

    ‘We are ready to meet feeding and accommodation costs, but the testing costs should be met by FUFA.’ Henry Owor, President Admin Football Club.

    Henry Owor, President Admin Football Club

    ‘I wish to thank FUFA for negotiations with Government upon partial easing of sports. I urge the federation to come up with a proposed date for holding the play-offs to help the planning process. Also, I call upon FUFA to continue engaging the Government to reduce the cost of the COVID-19 tests from Shs. 240,000 which is way to big‘ Jasper Barigye Muhinda, CEO of Tiles & Terrazo Football Club.

    Jasper Barigye Muhinda, CEO of Tiles & Terrazo Football Club.

    ‘If the sporting merit fails to determine the promoted clubs, then the club licensing measure should be considered to determine the prepared clubs in case football can not be played‘ Joseph Collins Ssemanda (Ndejje University).

    ‘The testing of players and players is expensive. FUFA Should come out and help out‘ Denis Omwon (Hotsprings Football Club).

    ‘We have to take the costs, playing without fans is okay in respect of the COVID-19 regulations. Cost sharing is a welcome venture‘ Julius Arega (Team Church Football Club).

    FUFA Technical Center, Njeru has been confirmed as the venue for these play-offs.

    The FUFA Competitions Department will release the detailed program and exact dates for the play-offs.

    Tentatively, the play-offs for the Star Times FUFA Big League clubs kick off date has been set for 10th November 2020.

    Attendance:

    FUFA Officials:

    Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President), Darius Mugoye (Second FUFA Vice President), Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee Member), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), Ivan Kintu Bayige (FUFA Club Licensing Manager)

    Club Officials:

    1 – Alfred Olwee- Northern Gateway Football Club

    2 – Dirisa Mukiibi- Edgars Football Club

    3 – Denis Omwon- Hotsprings Football Club

    4- Onzima Kizito- Calvary Football Club

    5 – Edrine Ochieng- Gaddafi Football Club

    6 – Muhamadi Nsubuga- CATDA Football Club

    7 – Jimmy Ojok – Young Elephants Football Club

    8 – Douglas Ssekoma- Buwambo Football Club

    9- Jasper Barigye Muhinda – Tiles & Terrazo Football Club

    10 – Henry Owor – Admin Football Club

    11-Aloysious Kalema – Tiles & Terazzo Football Club

    12- John R Olukei- Sansiro Football Club

    13- Julius Arega- Team Church Football Club

    14-Joseph Isingoma- Booma Football Club

    15-Ibrahim Kabengine- Asingya Football Club

    16-Edrisa Sserubiri – Luwero United Football Club

    17-Herbert Sekyewunda- Kigezi Football Club

    18 – Joseph Collins Ssemanda- Ndejje University Football Club

    19 – Hassan Kirunda- Kataka Football Club

    20 – Wycliffe Mwambu – Kiboga Young Football Club

  • Full Uganda Cranes Delegation for Dubai Training Camp

    Full Uganda Cranes Delegation for Dubai Training Camp

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has released the full delegation of players and officials that depart on Sunday evening for Dubai training camp aboard Emirates Air at 5 PM.

    There are 26 players and 14 officials who depart via Entebbe International Airport for the 10 day’s training camp.

    ‘A number of players were unfortunately ruled out from consideration for the training camp due to Covid-19 travel restrictions applicable to them, or through injury. However the camp presents a great opportunity for a large quota of the foreign based players alongside the best players in the Uganda premier league to prepare for upcoming AFCON and CHAN engagements.’ McKinstry disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug.

    Johnathan McKinstry, Uganda Cranes head coach

    COVID-19 results for the local legion of players and officials returned with negative results for all, making them available to travel with their health certificates.

    The camp has been organized in line with preparations for the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers and the 2020 CHAN Finals to be held in Cameroon next year.

    FUFA Executive Committee member Ronnie Kalema is the head of delegation.

    Ronnie Kalema, FUFA Executive Committee member and the chairperson, Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) is the Leader of delegation

    Full Delegation:

    Players

    Goalkeepers:

    Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Salim Jamal Magoola (Al Hilal Omdurman, Sudan), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda),

    Defenders:

    Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Alex Kakuba (Desportivo Cova De Piedade, Portugal), Elvis Bwomono (Southend, United, England), Nicholas Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Patrick Mbowa (URA, Uganda)

    Midfielders:

    Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Erbil, Iraq), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers, Uganda), Jayden Onen (Reading, England), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda)

    Forwards:

    Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Alexis Bbakka (Umea, Sweden), Edrisa Lubega (Paide Linnameeskond, Estonia)

    Officials:

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

    Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingstone 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), Ayub Balyejusa (Kit man), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer)

  • Update: Midfielder Allan Kateregga joins Dubai bound Uganda Cranes team

    Update: Midfielder Allan Kateregga joins Dubai bound Uganda Cranes team

    Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan “Dancing Rasta” Kateregga has joined the 13 players who entered residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi – Kampala on Saturday, 3rd October 2020.

    Kateregga joined the camp straight from Iraq where he is based at Ebril Sports Club.

    ‘Allan Kateregga joined us from Iraq where he was first subjected to the COVID-19 tests before traveling. As we await our own results, the team is upbeat before traveling to Dubai’ Abdallah Mubiru, first assistant coach stated.

    On Thursday, 1st October 2020, the 13 players and officials first underwent the COVID-19 testing at the team Hotel and self-isolated for 48 hours before the results will be declared.

    The head coach Johnathan McKinstry will name final team before the team flies out on Sunday afternoon at 5 pm aboard Emirates Airlines.

    The camp has been organized in line with preparations for the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers and the 2020 CHAN Finals to be held in Cameroon next year.

    https://www.facebook.com/FootballUganda/posts/3436728476412201

    The 13 players in camp at the Cranes Paradise hotel, Kisasi:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume FC), Nafian Alionzi (URA FC)

    Outfield players: Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), David Owori (Sports Club Villa), Bright Anukani (KCCA FC), Saidi Kyeyune (URA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Samuel Kato (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Ebril SC, Iraq)

    Officials: Johnathan Mckinstry (Head Coach), Abdallah Mubiru (First Assistant coach), Charles Livingstone Mbabazi (Second Assistant coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping coach), Nakabago (Team Doctor), Ayub Balyejusa (Equipment Manager), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (National Teams Officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media officer).

  • UFRA rewards former referees, pass annual budget

    UFRA rewards former referees, pass annual budget

    Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) held their annual general meeting at Hotel La Grande in Bwaise, Kampala on Friday, 2nd October 2020.

    This was the 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) since 2013.

    The well attended assembly was chaired by the chairman, UFRA Ronnie Kalema and graced by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson Suubi among other delegates.

    L-R: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, UFRA Chairperson Ronnie Kalema, Hilary Kimbugwe during the Assembly

    ‘We are pleased that the 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) was held successfully and key issues deliberated upon. We recognized the former referees in appreciation for the work rendered’ Kalema noted.

    Members during the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Annual General Meeting at La Grande Hotel in Bwaise

    In appreciation for the work done over the years, five former referees Charles Masembe, Agena Adupa, Hassan Basiisa, Edirisa Kiwanuka and Ajab Waiswa were rewarded by the Executive.

    ‘I am humbled for the plaque presented to me in appreciation of my work as a football referee since 1983 until 1998 when I retired officially. I have continued to serve in different capacities as an assessor and referees’ instructor.’ Kiwanuka disclosed.

    Charles Masembe’s award was received by the son

    The AGM approved a total of Shs. 60,500,000 for the next financial year that will cover several sectors as beginners’ courses, members’ subscriptions, COVID-19 relief fund (second instalment), salary of staff, among others

    The Shs.15,000,000 received from FUFA to UFRA as COVID-19 relief fund was also discussed.

    This Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held as a constitution requirement leading to the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly that will be hosted by Kampala Region Football Association at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi on Saturday, 17th October 2020.

    Some of the UFRA Members in attendence
  • Governance: Uganda Women Football Association holds successful 5th AGM

    Governance: Uganda Women Football Association holds successful 5th AGM

    As a constitutional requirement, the Uganda Women Football  Association (UWFA) held their Annual General Assembly (AGM) at the Red Cross Society Headquarters Lubaga on Friday 2nd October.

    The AGM was presided over by the FUFA third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA Executive Committee Member  Chrizestom Kalibbala  as well as Uganda Women Football Association chairperson Margaret Fatia Kubingi.

    Decolas Kiiza FUFA deputy CEO -Football ,Swalley Kenyi (the in-charge official for the Member Associations) also attended as well as other Delegates and the media.

    The Assembly was the third in Kubingi’s term as the Uganda Women Football Association chairperson.

    Some of the Delegates with the Chief Guest Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi

    A total budget of one hundred and twenty four million, one hundred and fourteen thousand shillings (124,114,284/=)  was passed (subject to revision by the members).

    Hon. Nakiwala emphasized FUFA’s call to the Uganda Women Football Association becoming professional on and off the field since the federation is one of the Member Associations of FUFA.

    ‘Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) is under FUFA. We urge you to emphasise the issue of professionalism on and off the field; called Hon. Nakiwala.

    Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi

     The Delegates also revealed a plan to revamp the running of  the association in accordance with the FUFA Statues and among other key  issues emphasising capacity building of their members 2020-2021.

    Meanwhile, the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) also held their AGM on the same day at Le Grande Hotel in Bwaise, Kampala.

    The Assemblies will lead to the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday, 17th October 2020 at Silver Springs Hotel, in Nakawa-Kampala region.

    UWFA Chairperson Margaret Fatia Kubingi (L) with FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.

    Attendance:

    Kalibala John – FUFA Executive Committee Member

    Kiiza Decolas –  FUFA Deputy CEO – Football

    Swalley Kenyi – Member Association Officer

    Namusisi Joan – FUFA Women Development Officer

    Namagambe Elise  – Treasurer

    Apolot Harriet . M – Vice

    Nambafu Justine – UWFA Executive Committee Member

    Mbekeka Oliver- UWAF Executive Committee Member

    Mbabazi  J – Delegate Buganda

    Bogere Mesearch

    Mutibwa Shakira

    Bulega Faridah – Delegate

    Nambiru Lrene – Delegate

    Maleril B – West Nile

    Aturo Ruth – Captain Crested Cranes

    Nalukenge Juliet – Captain Uganda U-17 National Team

    Nankabirwa Hamidah – Delegate for Players

    Alwenyi Alice – Delegate

    Nalwadde Prossy- Delegate

    Mutebi Julius – Media

    Kaboha Diana –Delegate

    Nattabi Harriet – Vice

    Faridah Tomusange Nassejje- Media

    Kyoshaba Eunice – Schools

    Auma Molly – Treasurer

    Aloka Sam –Chairperson

    Namuyanja Hadijah – Coach U-17 Delegate

    Mubiru Lawrence – Media

    Ayub Khalifa – Delegate

    Majidah Nantanda – Coach

    Mukisa Paul Ssali – Coach

    Florence .B. Nkalubo – Delegate

    Nanyonjo Irene – Delegate

    Namubiru Irene – Delegate

    Kafuko Scovia – Delegate

    Hon. Florence Nakiwala with the active female footballers
  • Uganda Cranes enter residential camp prior to Dubai trip

    Uganda Cranes enter residential camp prior to Dubai trip

    Uganda Cranes team players have on Thursday entered residential camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi ahead of the trip to Dubai. The team will fly out this Sunday at 5pm aboard Emirates Airlines for a training camp where they will be joined by the foreign based players.

    Upon arrival, the local based players immediately went in for a brief meeting enlightening on the COVID-19 pandemic that was addressed by National Teams Manager Patrick Ntege before he called on Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe to take over the floor.

    While talking to the players, head coach Johnathan McKinstry urged them to be more vigilant and alert about the guidelines governing COVID- 19.

    The 13 players and officials have undergone the COVID-19 testing at the team Hotel. Players and team officials have been asked to self isolate for 48 hours until when they fly out this weekend.

    The camp has been organised in line with preparations for the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers and the 2020 CHAN Finals to be held in Cameroon next year.

    The 13 players in camp at the Cranes Paradise hotel, Kisasi:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume FC), Nafian Alionzi (URA FC)

    Outfield players: Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), David Owori (Sports Club Villa), Bright Anukani (KCCA FC), Saidi Kyeyune (URA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Samuel Kato (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC)

    Officials: Johnathan Mckinstry (Head Coach), Abdallah Mubiru (First Assistant coach), Charles Livingstone Mbabazi (Second Assistant coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping coach), Nakabago (Team Doctor), Ayub Balyejusa (Equipment Manager), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (National Teams Officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media officer).

  • Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan Mckinstry marks one year at the helm

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan Mckinstry marks one year at the helm

    Today 30th September 2020, marks exactly one year since Johnathan Mckinstry took over as Uganda Cranes head coach from French man Sebastein Desabre.

    Following a convincing 2019 TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt that saw the Uganda Cranes proudly bow out in the round of 16, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee agreed to have a change in the technical department.

    Fast forward, hundreds of coaches openly expressed interest in the job.

    Johnathan McKinstry was warmly welcomed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA Headquarters in Mengo – Kampala.
    L-R: Ronnie Kalema, Rogers Byamukama, Johnathan Mckinstry, Justus Mugisha and Edgar Watson during the official unveiling ceremony of the coach at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala on 30th September 2019

    Northern Irish born coach, a holder of UEFA Pro License Jonathan McKinstry beat a big field and stiff competition to earn the job after resigning from Bangaladesh club Saif FC.

    L-R: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Johnathan McKinstry, Justus Mugisha and Ahmed Hussein during the maiden press conference at FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala

    On Sunday, 13th October 2019, he officially began his tenure on a winning note defeating Ethiopia 0-1 at Bahir Dar Stadium – thanks to a goal by Emmanuel Arnold Okwi.

    The victory away in Ethiopia set a firm foundation as he has won 9 of the 10 matches played thus far, drawing once with no game lost yet with the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup trophy in the pouch as well.

    L-R FUFA Deputy CEO -Football – Decolas Kiiza, Johnathan McKinstry and FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke during the launch of the Uganda Cranes AFCON 2021 campaign
    Uganda Cranes players lift head coach Johnathan McKinstry after lifting the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in 2019 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala
    Johnathan McKinstry during the official unveiling ceremony at FUFA House, Mengo

    Out of the ten games, the Uganda Cranes have scored 20 goals with 8 coming in the first half while 12 have come in the second half.

    Two goals have been conceded under his helm against Burundi and Djibouti both in the 2019 CECAFA tournament.

    His biggest highlight so far at the helm is winning the 2019 CECAFA senior challenge cup were the Cranes beat Eritrea 3-0 thanks to Bright Anukani, Mustafa Kizza and Joel Madondo strikes.

    L-R: Johnathan McKinstry, Abdallah Mubiru, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Fred Kajoba, Alexander McCarthy and Geofrey Massa

    McKinstry works alongside a committed team of former Uganda Cranes internationals; Abdallah Mubiru (first assistant), Charles Livingstone Mbazazi (second assistant) and Fred Kajoba Kisitu (Goalkeeping coach) as well as Alexander McCarthy (Trainer) and Geofrey Massa (Team coordinator)

    Uganda Cranes will be traveling to Dubai for a training camp (6th – 13th October 2020) as a precursor for the AFCON 2021 double header against South Sudan in November 2020.

    Summary of Jonathan Mckinstry matches so far as Uganda Cranes head coach.

    Ethiopia vs Uganda Cranes- 0-1 (International friendly)

    Uganda 3-0 Burundi (CHAN qualifiers)

    Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda (AFCON qualifiers)

    Uganda 2-0 Malawi (AFCON qualifiers)

    Uganda 2-1 Burundi (CECAFA)

    Uganda 2-0 Somalia (CECAFA)

    Uganda 2-0 Eritrea (CECAFA)

    Uganda 4-1 Djibouti (CECAFA)

    Uganda 1-0 Tanzania (CECAFA)

    Uganda 3-0 Eritrea (CECAFA)

    Coach Johnathan McKinstry giving instructions to players during a training session for the CHAN team at GEMS Cambridge play ground, Butabika

    Happy first anniversary Johnny.

  • FIFA MA referees online course 2020 commences

    FIFA MA referees online course 2020 commences

    The 2020 FIFA Member Association (MA) Referees online course officially started on Monday at the new FUFA complex in Mengo and it was graced by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Unlike the previous years where this fitness and physical course has been held at the FUFA technical centre in Njeru for five days, this time round because of the Covid-19 Pandemic no instructor travelled in due to travel restrictions.

    Zambian instructor Gladys Lengwe and physical instructor Mark Muzengo from Malawi tipped (via zoom) the participants with the latest about refereeing in the football world.

    The FUFA President urged referees to keep themselves in shape and fit no matter the current situation globally as well as being much comfortable using ICT.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

    ‘I thank all the referees for coming to this course. Whereas we are aware of the challenge we are having of COVID-19 it doesn’t take away the hope that football will come back and we need referees who are fit physically, mentally and medically. So it’s good that you keep your selves in shape because when we come back it will still be the same like we left as the demands will be the same maybe what will have changed is the the laws of the game in between could have changed and it’s important that since understanding the laws of the game may not require Sops, you can continue improving your selves such that when we come back we don’t have such a challenge. It is also important that as a modern referee you are comfortable using ICT, I remember I used to talk about this before and I think it’s even getting more clear that classes are on zoom so times have changed so it’s important continue improving our selves in such a manner that we are able to keep up with the times. It’s true that at this time of the year usually is when the new referees go onto the international list while some are either maintained or demoted basing on performance, medical fitness and physical fitness and FUFA are supposed to submit a list but the executive have decided to maintain the list and urged those who are aspiring to continue as there hasn’t been any serious competition as further advised by FIFA. ‘ Eng Magogo remarked.

    Referees during the session
    Referees in class

    But when one fails either the medical or physical test then change can be effected.

    The opening day of the course was also graced by football Development director Ali Mwebe, the referees chairman Ronnie Kalema and referees manager Samuel Egesa.

    Head of Referees in Uganda Ronnie Kalema (L) and Football Development Director Ali Mwebe
    Group photo of the referees and FUFA Officials
    The female referees with the FUFA officials

    The three days course will climax on Wednesday 30th September at FUFA House in Mengo – Kampala.

  • Governance: FUFA Super League Limited convenes at 7th Annual General Meeting

    Governance: FUFA Super League Limited convenes at 7th Annual General Meeting

    As mandated by the constitution, members of the FUFA Super League Limited (FSSL) convened for their Annual General Meeting before the long awaited 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly.

    FSSL’s congress was the 7th held at the Ridar Hotel in Kampala on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

    UPL Board chairperson Arinaitwe Rugyendo has presided over the tranquil and well attended AGM also graced by two FUFA Executive Committee members; Justus Mugisha and Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi the first and third FUFA Vice Presidents respectively.

    L-R: Bernard Bainamani, Arinaitwe Ruygendo, Justus Mugisha and NCS’ representative Titus Kayigwa

    Others in attendance were the CEO of the UPL board Bernard B. Bainamani, the FUFA competitions director Aisha Nalule ,UPL board Members Humphrey Mandu Watenga, David Bunya Sserebe and Fred Guy Kawuma, the league counsel, Alex Luganda, members of the UPL secretariat, National Council of Sports (NCS) representative Titus Kayigwa (Assistant General Secretary – Administration) and the representatives of the 15 Star Times Uganda Premier League clubs.

    The 7th FUFA Super League Limited Annual General Meeting

    It was a full house with all clubs represented from Vipers (George William Mulindwa), KCCA (Aggrey Ashaba), Sports Club Villa (William Nkemba), Busoga United (Dinah Hope Nyago), URA (James Kizza), BUL (Ronald Barente), Mbarara City (Nobart Semusu), Onduparaka (Edison Sabasaba), Express (Isaac Mwesigwa), Kyetume(Henry Kayondo), Bright Stars (Ronnie Mutebi), Police (Fahad Lumu), MYDA (Peter Emojonh), UPDF (Ashraf Miiro) and Wakiso Giants (Hassan Lule).

    The motion to approve the day’s agenda was moved by Aggrey Ashaba, the KCCA Football Club vice chairman was seconded by Police FC CEO, Fahad Lumu.

    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha

    In his address, Ruygendo stated how the Coronavirus pandemic hampered almost every sector of the economy but urged the members to stand strong and think outside the usual box.

    He also read the activity report to the members that was approved with the three new members admitted.

    UPDF, MYDA and a yet to be identified club were all admitted as members to make the 16 clubs which constitute the UPL.

    “Globally, the pandemic has affected everyone; be they businesses, sports, education, name it and ushered in new way of thinking outside the usual box in order in order to shift the paradigm to new ways of thinking and earning” Ruygendo noted.

    Arinaitwe Rugyendo

    The assembly approved the start of a saving SACCO, an initiative that was applauded by Hon Nakiwala.

    ‘If it is hard to prepare for the football season, it is even going to be harder to prepare in the COVID-19 days. This period came as a precursor to prepare for the times ahead. I applaud you for starting the SACCO and shall fully support the project’ Hon. Nakiwala noted.

    Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi with her speech during the FSLL AGM
    Bernard Bainamani, CEO of the Uganda Premier League

    Key Highlights from Arinaitwe Ruygendo, Chairman FSL Board

    *Coronavirus pandemic presented new ways of thinking outside the usual box

    *Strengthening the secretariat

    *Ensuring stable fixtures

    *Continued struggle of improving facilities

    *More brand building

    *Luring more sponsors and partners on board

    *Improved marketing of the league

    *Continued improved communications

    David Sserebe (left) with Bernard Bainamani

    Highlights from Speech by Justus Mugisha

    *Lauded the role played by Government by providing a conducive atmosphere to have football played.

    *FUFA is enjoying good working relations with FSLL. The push and pull scenarios yielded into good fruits

    *Federation was on a trajectory until COVID-19 set in. Perhaps, there have been opportunities generated out of grey situation as continued interface with the clubs, having all the games on Television and continuous engagement of the Government for relief and free COVID-19 tests if need be.

    *FUFA has focus areas as infrastructure, resource mobilization, competitions and continuous efforts to engage the current sponsors as well as prospective sponsors.

    *Licenses of 2019-20 will be used in the promotional play-offs

    *Transfer of players extended by a month

    *League kick off extended by a month

    *FUFA coming up with imitative of liaising with clubs to help the lighting of stadia

    *Praise of State Minister of Sports Hon. Hamson Denis Obua for securing the land titles of Mandela National Stadium

    Paul Kabaikaramu (League Manager) and Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director)
    Isaac Mwesigwa, Express FC CEO

    Attendance:

     FSLL Board Chairman: Arinaitwe Ruygendo

    FSSL Board Members: Humphrey Mandu Watenga, David Bunya Sserebe and Fred Guy Kawuma

    League Counsel: AlexLuganda

    FUFA 1st Vice President: Justus Mugisha

    FUFA 3rd Vice President: Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi

    FUFA Competitions Director: Aisha Nalue

    UPL Secretariat members: Paul Kabaikaramu (League manager), Roy Gordon Mundeyi (UPL Communications and Marketing), Hamdan Kaliitwe

    National Council of Sports Assistant General Secretary – Administration: Titus Kayigwa

    Dinah Hope Nyago, Busoga United Chairperson
    Ronnie Mutebi, Bright Stars FC Chairman
    George William Mulindwa, Vipers Sports Club Chairman
    James Kizza, URA FC Chairman

    Club Representatives:

    1. Vipers Chairman: George William Mulindwa
    2. Sports Club Villa Chairman: William Nkemba
    3. Busoga United Chairperson: Dinah Hope Nyago
    4. URA FC Chairman: James Kizza
    5. BUL Chairman: Ronald Barente
    6. Bright Stars Chairman: Ronnie Mutebi
    7. Wakiso Giants Chairman: Hassan Lule
    8. MYDA Vice Chairman: Peter Emojong
    9. KCCA Vice Chairman: Aggrey Ashaba
    10. Kyetume Vice Chairman: Henry Kayondo
    11. Police CEO: Fahad Lumu
    12. Mbarara City CEO: Nobart Semusu
    13. Onduparaka CEO: Edison Sabasaba
    14. Express CEO: Isaac Mwesigwa
    15. UPDF CEO: Ashraf Miiro
    Ashraf Miiro, UPDF Football Clun CEO
  • UYFA holds tranquil assembly, FUFA President impressed by their gradual progress

    UYFA holds tranquil assembly, FUFA President impressed by their gradual progress

    The Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) held a successful Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Kenendia Hotel, Katwe in Kampala.

    This was the 13th AGM for the association that brings all the youth bodies and academies in Uganda.

    The UYFA chairman John Bosco Masiko chaired this meeting that was also graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule, FUFA Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba, Peter Nkugwa (Vice chairman, Kampala Regional Football Association), FUFA beach soccer Delegate Anthony Tumwesigye, Hamza Jjunju (Chairman, Futsal Association Uganda), UYFA executive members, among other delegates from the various football schools and academies.

    The UYFA Executive Committee members with the regional coordinators

    Eng. Magogo expressed his utmost appreciation for the high level of organization, attendance and professionalism for the assembly.

    He retaliated FUFA’s vision and mission in promotion, development and protection of the beautiful game in Uganda as the country seeks for that special ex-factor player who is yet to be discovered from the different corners of the country.

    The FUFA President also urged the different academy owners to respect the registration and licensing procedures set by the Federation.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo receives a souvenir from UYFA chairman John Bosco Masiko

    “I am really very impressed by the level of organization, attendance and professionalism that I have been preaching over the years. FUFA is the best organized sports organization among the 52 sports federations in Uganda. It has been a long journey to be here. We are here out of a strategy, planning and thinking. This is not where we want to be. We are still in transit of moving from point A to B. We have the vision of being the number one football nation on and off the field in Africa. We have to develop the game of football and this entails youth, promote the game and protect football at all levels. As FUFA, we believe in youth football. In youth football, we believe that we have a secured future. We therefore need proper academy structures. We need to do things the way in an organized and structured manner. It is the reason why we came out to say that we are going to grade and classify the academies. We need players who will play at the highest leagues in the world. To develop players, we pass through processes. There is need for a detailed curriculum for on and off the field training of players. Let us respond to the call of academy licensing.” Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Some of the delegates at the 13th Uganda Youth Football Association AGM

    UYFA chairman Masiko warmly welcomed all the delegates who graced the assembly and humbled appealed to them to continue with all the efforts of promoting youth football.

    “I thank you all the delegates for the diligent work executed in developing youth football in all the respective areas of location. I appeal to the various coordinators to continue working with the football academies for good coordination” Masiko stated.

    UYFA chief executive officer Shafiq Kigongo read the year long season activities and programmes with the youth tournaments held across the season as the UYFA national tournament and several youth camps like KAJUFA, Entebbe Five Stars, Destiny Camp Lira, Watoto Wasoka and Slums derby in Kampala, and others.

    Some of the Executive Committee members of the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA)

    A total budget of Shs. 93,500,000 for the upcoming 2020-21 season was also approved.

    Last week, Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) and Kampala Region Football Association successfully held their AGM’s

    On Saturday, 19th September 2020, the Buganda Region Football Association also held their assembly at Tropic Hotel in Masaka, the Uganda Football Association was at FUFA House in Kampala as Kitara Region Football Association held their annual assembly in Masindi.

    This coming week, the Uganda Premier League and Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) will hold their respective assemblies on Saturday, 26th September 2020.

    All the 34 member associations of FUFA will hold their assemblies before the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala.

    Delegates follow keen the proceedings at the 13th UYFA AGM in Kampala
  • Governance: Kampala Region, Futsal body hold successful AGM’s

    Governance: Kampala Region, Futsal body hold successful AGM’s

    Saturday, September 12, 2020 was a busy day for the Kampala Region Football Association and the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) as the two entities held their respective Annual General Assemblies.

    FAU’s AGM was held at Kenedia Hotel in Kampala as Kampala Region Football Association was at Pope Paul Hotel, Rubaga – Kampala.

    This was the first ever that FAU organized the Annual General Meeting since being admitted as the 34th member of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) last year during the 95th FUFA Ordinary Assembly hosted by the West Nile region in Adjumani.

    For both assemblies, there were fruitful deliberations with clear road maps designed through work plans and activity calendars as well as the approval of the budgets for the up-coming years.

    KRFA Chairman Dirisa Kasalirwe (Left) with FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye

    FUFA second vice president Darius Mugoye was the chief guest at the Kampala Region Annual general meeting and FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Football Decolas Kiiza was the chief guest at the FAU convention.

    ‘I bring you greetings from the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. This assembly is a statutory requirement and I have must thank the chairman and his executive because this is one way of presenting accountability for the work being done. Kampala region is one of the most organized regions in Uganda and we belief this organization translates into good development’ Mugoye said.

    Mugoye appreciated Kampala region for enhancing the club’s pro agenda programme.

    Addressing the Futsal delegates, Kiiza stressed the vision of FUFA, “To be the number one footballing country in Africa on and off the pitch” as he challenged the Futsal family to aim for the best in everything being executed and targeted.

    ‘Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) has undertaken deliberate steps to develop this game. I urge you to front openness, teamwork, accountability, loyalty and build relationships as well as capacity in human resource. FUFA has an agenda fronting infrastructural development, professionalization of competition, capacity building (coaching, refereeing and administration). I therefore urge you to emphasize compliance as we shall also work on other issues like participation in international competitions and fulfillment of prize money for clubs’ Kiiza noted.

    Decolas Kiiza, FUFA Deputy CEO – Football
    Margret Kubingi deliberates during the Kampala Region Football Association AGM at Pope Paul Hotel, Kampala.

    Budgetary Estimates:

    The Kampala Region Football Assembly approved a total budget of Shs. 99,600,000 meant to run the day-to-day running of all the association’s activities and the secretariat chores, among others.

    The Futsal Association Uganda’s total budget estimate is Shs. 136,600,000 for the competitions, administrative tasks, equipment and the like.

    Dirisa Kasalirwe, the chairman of Kampala Region Football Association appreciated the delegates who attended the meeting, as he lauded FUFA for the continuous support to the body.

    Kasalirwe hinted about the budget increment and attributed this scenario to the escalating demands in the present day life.

    Kampala Region Football Association CEO Isaac Ssengendo (left) with chairman Dirisa Kasalirwe

    ‘As you have noticed, our budget has almost doubled from 40M to 99.6M. This is because of the rising cost of living and the addition of key competitions on our tournament rooster’ Kasalirwe remarked.

    Hamzah Jjunju, the FAU Chairman traced back the gradual evolution of Futsal since its birth in 2015, saluting the Federation, clubs, partners, media and individual personalities who have worked tooth and nail to see the game where it is.

    Ibrahim Mugera (left) and Hamzah Jjunju

    Jjunju noted that FAU is now geared with major focus on the development of the game in relation to; Futsal development, Futsal Competitions, Marketing & Promotion, Professionalization, Leadership as well as Social Impact.

    ‘Since we kicked off on 18th March 2015, the Futsal trend has been wholesomely embraced. I therefore salute key partners including the mother body, FUFA and everyone whose contribution can not be underestimated. Our major focus is now on Futsal development, Futsal Competitions, Marketing & Promotion, Professionalization, Leadership as well as Social Impact.’ Jjunju stated.

    Eight Futsal clubs as Equator, Mengo City (Typhoons), Park, Parakeets, Yeak Kabowa, Aidenal Yap Stars, Bagimu (Intercity Busega) and Elephants were officially admitted as FAU members alongside the Referees, Coaches and Schools’ factions.

    The FAU delegates at Kenedia Hotel in Kampala

    Other FUFA member associations will also hold their respective AGM’s before the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly that will be hosted by Kampala Region at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi.

  • Governance: Key Decisions from CAF Executive Committee Meeting

    Governance: Key Decisions from CAF Executive Committee Meeting

    Confederation of Africa Football (CAF Executive Committee held a meeting on Thursday, 10 September 2020 via video-conference.

    A number of deliberations were reached upon ranging from the 2020 CAF Ordinary General Assembly, road map to the 2021 Elective General Assembly as well as updates on the key CAF competitions as the TOTAL AFCON 2021, CAF inter-clubs tournaments, among others.

    The Committee ratified the decisions of the CAF Emergency Committee on the resumption of the qualifiers for the Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 qualifiers and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

    Ordinary General Assembly 2020

    The CAF Ordinary General Assembly 2020 is scheduled on 11 December 2020 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    However, and due to the health crisis and safety restrictions, Tanzania will be a backup option. Should the situation not improve, the Ordinary General Assembly is to be held by video-conference.

    Elective General Assembly 2021 and the schedule of the elections

    The CAF Elective General Assembly 2021 is to be held on 12 March 2021 in Rabat, Morocco. The timeline relating to the electoral process to the Presidency and to the CAF Executive Committee is as follows:

    · 11 September 2020: Opening of the reception of candidatures

    · 12 November 2020: Closing of the reception of candidatures

    · 11 January 2021: Communication of the names of the candidates to all the national associations

    · 12 March 2021: Elective General Assembly

    Total African Nations Championship

    · Initially scheduled for 4-25 April 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the final tournament of the Total African Nations Championship Cameroon 2020 will now take place on 16 January to 7 February 2021.

    In addition, the 4th substitution rule in the event of extra time at the knockout stages of the competitions will be applied.

    · The final tournament of the Total African Nations Championship Algeria 2022 will be rescheduled to January 2023. The exact dates are to be discussed with the Algerian Football Federation.

    CAF Women’s Champions League

    · Each of the Six CAF Zones will organize qualifiers to determine the finalists for the eight (8) team tournament. The breakdown is as one team from each zone, one team from the host country and one additional team. For the maiden edition, the zonal union of the host country will have two representatives. However, for subsequent editions, the host country will have only one representative whilst the Zonal Union of the defending champion will qualify two teams.

    · Format of the competition

    The eight qualified teams will be drawn into two groups of four teams each in accordance with the regulations.

    · The competition will be held annually and during the second half of the year

    Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2022

    · The final tournament will be played in July 2022.

    Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2020

    · Senegal has been declared host of the final tournament. The finalists will represent Africa at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021. The details of the final tournament will be communicated in due course.

    Bid opening for the upcoming competitions

    The process of launching the bids to the following competitions is now open:

    Women’s Champions League 2021 & 2022
    Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – 2022
    Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2022
    Total U-17 Africa Cup of Nations – 2023
    Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations – 2023
    Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations – 2023
    Total CAF Champions League Final 2021, 2022 and 2023
    Total CAF Confederation Cup Final 2021, 2022 and 2023
    Total U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2021

    · Following a request by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, the final tournament has been rescheduled for 13 – 31 March 2021.

    An amendment to the MRI test regulations was approved so as to disqualify any team that has even one ineligible player.

    Interclubs 2020/21 Calendar

    In light of restrictions in the Kingdom of Morocco as a result of COVID-19 pandemic leading to constraints in air travel, the remaining matches of the Total CAF Champions League and Total CAF Confederation Cup has been rescheduled following a request by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to make way for easy travel of the participating clubs.

    The change in schedule has automatically affected the calendar of the 2020/21 season, which has been adjusted accordingly.

    The new schedule is as follows;

    *Total CAF Champions League 2019/20

    • Semi-Final

    First Leg: 17 & 18 October 2020

    Second Leg: 23 & 24 October 2020

    -Final

    6 November 2020

    *Total CAF Confederation Cup 2019/20

    -Semi-Final: 19 & 20 October 2020

    -Final: 25 October 2020

    Interclub 2020/21 season

    1st registration period: 21 October – 10 November 2020

    2nd registration period: 11 – 30 November 2020

    Preliminary round: 27-29 November 2020 & 4-6 December 2020

    2nd Preliminary round: 22-23 December 2020 & 5-6 January 2021

    Approval of merging the Governance Committee and the Audit and Compliance Committee to form one body, namely the Governance Committee with a sub-committee in charge of Audit and Compliance.

    Establishment of an Ethics subcommittee as a part of the Disciplinary Committee.

    Appointment of Mr. Yassin Osman as Independent Bodies Coordinator.

  • Regional chairmen urged to lead football development

    Regional chairmen urged to lead football development

    The chairmen of the 8 Regional Football Associations have been asked to play a key role in reviving and taking football to the lower levels as per the FUFA statutes.

    In a meeting held in today afternoon at FUFA house in Mengo where the regional leaders also met the FUFA president Engineer Moses Magogo and his executive members, they were tasked to have a keen eye on football activities in their regions.

    The forum was used to discuss developmental issues concerning Ugandan football.

    ‘Regionalizing football starts with the chairmen that leads others to follow’ said FUFA president Magogo. 

    He advised the regional leaders to be strong while starting up football development projects country wide.

    Magogo said it is important for the regional football associations to create their own avenues for finances and activities but admits that it is a challenging venture though achievable. 

    With each region set to receive 10 million shillings to act as start-up finance t help in setting up a secretariat, paying for the office administrator and hiring the premises for the offices,  FUFA believe that football will be getting closer to the regions.

    ‘Activation of governance of regional activities is a key element to football development. This money will not solve all the problems at regional level but it will give us a kick start for greater things in future’ added Magogo.

    The regional chairmen were also guided on how to manage the finances s they will be required to apply for the grant and spent specifically on projects indicated by each region on the forms and blessed by FUFA. The application must be in line with the following areas: Hiring a Secretary who is paid, an office, hold meetings for the region to discuss football development, Annual General Assemblies, organize courses and buy footballs. However he called on the regional chairmen to exercise the highest levels of integrity.

    ‘This money should not excite anybody. Accountability is important because FIFA auditors will audit for money sent to their member National Football Associations’ said Magogo.

    Some of the regional chairmen and Executive committee members who attended the meeting welcomed the idea.  

     ‘The money can’t be enough to run every football activity in the region but it will give a good start for those who are new in office’ Justus Mugisha-FUFA 1st Vice president, Chairman FUFA standing committee member Associations.

  • Clarification On Baseless Rumours

    Clarification On Baseless Rumours

    The federation has learnt of baseless rumours circulating about the resignation of Mr. Rogers Mulindwa. It was Mulindwa’s choice to resign from his position which the federation accepted and he has honorably handed over the office.

    It is also important to note that FIFA has never instructed FUFA to sack Mulindwa and neither has the FUFA President Mr. Moses Magogo given any interview or exchanged information with anybody in South Africa on this matter.

    The President has instead concentrated on the CHAN tournament to motivate the Cranes’ players and to meet CAF officials on matters of football development.

  • Defiant Kabenge in shocking drama!

    In what can be termed as real drama of events, the banned former Uganda Super League (USL) board chairperson, Kavuma Kabenge now denies knowledge of any disciplinary actions ever taken against him by FUFA or its judicial bodies!
    Kabenge has also down played all the past efforts showed by the world football governing body, FIFA , the Government of Uganda and any other institutions including Supersport in restoring sanity within the National league.
    “….It has been established that no disciplinary decision has ever been taken by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations and its judicial bodies against me” reads part of Kabenge’s March 15 response to FUFA. The errant official was responding to the communication from the Federation CEO Edgar Watson sent a day earlier warning him against the continued violation of association football rules.
    “Based on the meetings with FIFA officials Mr. Primo Canvaro and Ashford Mamelodi, with the Minister of State for Sports (Hon. Charles Bakabulindi) and with Super sport official Mr. Gary Rathbone, it was unanimously advised that you step aside and tender your appeal to the FUFA Appeals Committee” FUFA wrote. The statement further added, “Duly Constituted FUFA judicial bodies exist and that the first instance body (FUFA Disciplinary Committee) sat and pronounced itself on your matter. These matters are not disputes but disciplinary issues”.
    But Kabenge has stubbornly hit back alleging that such meetings did not have resolutions and therefore not binding. “There are no resolutions of meetings be it with the Minister of sports, FIFA nor Supersport that you are talking about……in the circumstance there is nothing to appeal against” wrote the errant former USL board chairman.
    In yet another parental approach, the federation had granted both Kabenge and former CEO Ebil Ssegawa three working days to express interest to appeal. The grace period expires on Monday March 19.
    FUFA further called for immediate withdraw of all matters brought before civil courts of law by the two officials or their agents as the actions were contrary to the rules governing association football and punishable. Kabenge has however remained quiet on the directive to withdraw court cases.
    With such details continuing to emerge from Kabenge, the judgment remains open to you to prove whether himself and his agents have any positive feelings towards the good of Ugandan football governed under association football rules. (Story compiled by Rogers Mulindwa, Head of Communications in FUFA)