The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will convene its 101st Ordinary General Assembly in Hoima, Kitara Region, from Friday 4th to Saturday 5th July 2025. The gathering brings together the football fraternity from across the country to evaluate FUFA’s progress, make key governance decisions and align on strategic priorities for the future of the game.
The General Assembly remains FUFA’s supreme decision-making body, composed of 88 voting delegates who represent a cross-section of football stakeholders. These include 16 delegates from 1st Division League clubs, 5 from the 2nd Division League, 2 from the National Women Football Leagues, 48 from the FUFA Regional Football Associations and 17 from FUFA Special Interest Groups. This structure guarantees inclusive representation and ensures that voices from all sectors of the game are heard.
Delegates and Executive Committee members will begin arriving in Hoima on Friday morning and check in at Hoima Resort Hotel. The opening day will involve registration, scheduled meetings and a guided tour of Hoima Stadium. The inaugural FUFA Stakeholders’ Cup will take place in the afternoon, followed by scheduled media engagements and a dinner party.
Saturday will begin with the registration of delegates at 7:00 AM, followed by breakfast, group photo sessions by regions, SIGs and clubs and the distribution of delegate packs. Delegates will also submit the required documents to FUFA Secretariat staff and take part in flash interviews coordinated by the FUFA Communications Department and FUFA Tv. Invited guests are expected to arrive at 8:45 AM, ahead of the official commencement of the General Assembly at 9:30 AM. Lunch is scheduled for 2:30 PM, with a media session involving interviews and photography set for 4:00 PM before the formal departure of delegates and guests.
The General Assembly holds significant authority within FUFA’s governance framework. Its powers include amending the statutes and associated regulations, approving the budget, financial statements and activity report, electing or dismissing members of the Executive Committee, judicial bodies, Electoral Committee and Audit and Compliance Committee, and appointing independent auditors. It also has the mandate to admit, suspend, or expel members, fix membership subscriptions, establish commercial legal entities under FUFA, and decide on honorary titles. Decisions passed by the General Assembly are only valid if a majority—more than 50%—of voting delegates are present.
In accordance with FUFA statutes, the election of the FUFA President and Executive Committee is conducted by list. The list which garners the most votes is deemed elected. However, where there is only one candidature list, the election shall be conducted by acclamation of the General Assembly. This year, with only one candidate vying for the office of FUFA President, the leadership is expected to be confirmed by acclamation.
With the inaugural FUFA Stakeholders Cup just days away, the official tournament draws have now been conducted ahead of the much-anticipated kickoff scheduled for Friday, 4th July 2025, at the Royal Park Butema.
The tournament, which was launched as a new initiative by the FUFA President and approved by the Executive Committee, seeks to foster unity and collaboration across Uganda’s football ecosystem through friendly yet competitive engagement on the pitch. The cup will be played in a 7-a-side format, with each team required to register 12 players, including at least two females. One female must be present on the field at all times during play.
Following the draw, Group A consists of Western/Kitara, Northern/West Nile, North East/Eastern, and Kampala/Buganda. Group B includes FUFA/UPL and FUFA Media Services (FMS), with two byes included to balance fixtures. The teams playing against the byes are through to the semi-finals.
The group stage matches will be played simultaneously on two pitches, Omondi and Majidu, starting at 2:30 PM. Western/Kitara will take on FUFA/UPL at Omondi, while Northern/West Nile face FUFA FMS at Majidu.
Notably, the FUFA President’s IX and Host Community Legends will play a ceremonial 11-a-side exhibition match at the close of the day’s programme.
FUFA has also allocated prize money to celebrate outstanding performance, with UGX 2,000,000 set aside for the winning team. The second and third-placed teams will take home UGX 1,000,000 and UGX 750,000 respectively. Individual awards of UGX 200,000 each will go to the tournament’s MVP, top scorer, best goalkeeper, and the team with the best fair play record.
The inaugural FUFA Stakeholders Cup is set to take place on Friday, 4th July 2025, at Royal Park Butema, with action kicking off at 2:00 PM. This brand-new initiative, approved by the FUFA Executive Committee (Excom), is a brainchild of the Federation’s President aimed at promoting unity and teamwork within Uganda’s football ecosystem.
Originally designed for six teams, the tournament will also feature two additional teams — the FUFA President’s XI and the Host Community Legends — who will not take part in the main competition but will instead play a special exhibition match. This final fixture of the day will be played on an open field in an 11-a-side format, adding a ceremonial close to the day’s activities.
The core tournament comprises six teams, including a combined Buganda & Kampala side, a combined Northern & West Nile team, a joint Western & Kitara side, a combined Eastern & North East team, and separate teams representing the FUFA Secretariat and FUFA Media.
All matches in the main competition will be played in a 7-a-side format. Each team is required to register a total of 12 players, including at least two females. During every match, one of the seven players on the field must be female. Should a team fail to meet this requirement at any point during the match, they will be required to play one player short.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Rogers Mulindwa, Chairman of the Organising Committee, stated that the FUFA Stakeholders Cup is a new initiative by the FA President and was approved by the Excom. He added that he was mandated to organise the event and, being the first edition, they have so far registered huge milestones. He further noted that the tournament targets to foster unity and teamwork among the football family through competitive participation on the pitch.
To recognise and reward excellence on and off the pitch, FUFA has set aside prize money for both team and individual achievements. The winning team will receive UGX 2,000,000, the second-placed team will walk away with UGX 1,000,000, while the third-placed team will earn UGX 750,000. Additionally, there will be individual awards of UGX 200,000 each for the Fair Play award, the Most Valuable Player (MVP), the Top Scorer, and the Best Goalkeeper.
WRFA holds successful 10th Annual General Assembly
The FUFA Western Region Football Association (WRFA) on Saturday 16th September 2023 held a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) where important resolutions were made for the progress of football in the region.
The 10th AGM was graced by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who represented the FUFA president Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim. Also in attendance was FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson and FUFA Excom members Chris Kalibala and Frank Ankunzire.
During the meeting, members took time to take the advantage of the FUFA president’s presence to raise suggestions that would help develop the sport in the region, which were welcomed and advised on accordingly. The suggestions included having part of the cerebrations to mark FUFA’s 100 years of existence staged in Mbarara, extend the FUFA TV Schools football to the western region schools, ask government to establish regional stadia, among others.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye assured the delegates of a continued FUFA/government engagement to bring into place playable grounds in all regions and also a changed format of the second edition of the FUFA TV schools cup.
“I assure you that next season we shall have competition at regional level ie western Uganda chapter, central Uganda chapter, eastern Uganda chapter and others and the winners in each region meet in grand national finale to determine the national champions,” Darius Mugoye, FUFA 2nd Vice President
On infrastructure, he said
“One of the reasons as to why the president (Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim) took up to contest a political seat, was to get closer to government so he lobbies for football, football infrastructure inclusive and I can assure you he close to government even when I don’t give details, and has already started the lobbying journey.”
Mugoye also consented that there is a cordial relationship between Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) and FUFA as schools are the base of football talent identification and development.
He advised the stake holders to do all it takes to avoid manipulation of football results in relation to match fixing and betting as the new sports law has come hard on the culprits.
The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson was happy to find a vibrant RFA seating and advised the FUFA delegates from the region to diligently serve their areas.
Excom member Chris Kalibala made a loud call to the stakeholders in the region to ignite an extra effort into women football development, as the sport in this category has declined in the region.
There was a round of applause when an increased 50m from 25m RFA support from FUFA, was announced, bringing the passed WRFA budget to UGX 57 million this season 2023/2024.
Northern Region Football Association AGM held
Buganda Region Football Association held a successful AGM
Kampala Region Football Association held a successful AGM
Uganda Schools Football Association Annual General Assembly at GNS Plaza, Old Kampala
The Uganda Schools Football Association (USFA) has passed the Budget worth Shs296M for the 2023/24 season. The development was confirmed at USFA General Meeting held at GNS Plaza Hotel-kampala.
Justus Mugisha, the Patron of USFA and FUFA Vice President and Kaliabala Chris FUFA EXCOM Graced the event as a Chief Guest.
Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi, the Chairman of USFA asserted that they will use the money to co-fund school Football’ Competitions for the 2023/24 Season such as Odilo, Girls Football and CAF Schools Tournaments and run Capacity Building Training in Football.
Uganda Football Referees Association Annual General Meeting at YMCA
FUFA has confirmed the 99th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly will be held in Moroto district, North East Region Football Association later this year. FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim revealed this during a press conference on Thursday at FUFA Complex.
The decision was passed during the 28th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting held on 18th March 2023.
Unlike in the past, this year’s General Assembly comes with changes including having the event run for two days.
‘Among the decisions of the executive was to expand the events of the General Assembly of FUFA to two days so that one full day is dedicated to discuss football and the second day to discuss Governance and Business,’ the President stated.
‘We are open to suggestions of the composition of the football forum to discuss competitions, national teams, football development and infrastructure.’ He added.
It should be noted the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly is rotated among the eight regions of FUFA and the most recent was held in Gulu City (Northern Region) last year.
Regions that have hosted the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly since 2013
2013 – Jinja (Eastern Region)
2014 – Lira (Northern Region)
2015 – Soroti (North East Region)
2016- Luweero (Buganda Region)
2017- Masindi (Kitara Region)
2018- Kabale (Western Region)
2019- Adjumani (West Nile Region)
2020 – Nakawa (Kampala Region)
2021- Mbale (Eastern Region)
2022- Gulu (Northern Region)
The Assembly takes place annually, football delegates convene and review activities carried out in the previous twelve months plus planning for the future.
According to Article 21 (2) of the FUFA Statutes and Regulations, the FUFA President conducts business at the General Assembly in compliance with the standing orders.
Some of the key areas of address in the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly include activity report, financial statements, approval of budgets, admission of new Members and dismissing of members among others.
Prior to the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly, all Member Associations convene independent annual Assembles in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
The 98th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly was successfully held on Saturday at Acholi Inn, Gulu city in Northern region.
The Assembly had full representation from all the 34 Members that constitute FUFA with 80 of the 88 delegates attending.
FUFA President Hon Magogo Moses Hassim (3rd Left) poses for a photo with (L-R ) DCEO-Governance Sam Bakiika, Exco Member Ronnie Kalema, Hassan Kavuma, Andy Kaweesa (Buganda) and Stephen Kacuumu (Western Region FA Delegate) shortly after the AssemblyA section of the delegates attending the 98th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly. L-r Roberts Kiwanuka, Kabugo Mansoor (Uganda Youth Football Association), Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo, Margaret Kubingi (Uganda Women Football Association)
The Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang was the Chief Guest and lauded FUFA for the commendable job in as far as developing football is concerned.
Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang speaking during the Assembly.
“I want to extend my sincere appreciation to FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, the Executive and delegates for promoting and developing football in Uganda. We are sure that with more funding from government the game of football will even become better,” he stated.
Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang
The local authority was heavily represented by Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga and RDC George Owanyi Akuman.
Group photo at the end of the Assembly
In a first of its kind, Federation Presidents from other sports disciplines were also invited to attend. These included Uganda Boxing Federation President Moses Muhangi, Robert Jjagwe from Uganda Table Tennis Federation, Emmanuel Mwaka of Uganda Chess Federation, Uganda Rugby Union President, Godwin Kanyangwe and Nasser Sserunjogi from Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA).
UBF President Moses Muhangi and Emmanuel Mwaka from UCF share a light moment after the Assembly.Godwin Kanyangwe from URU and Moses Muhangi of UBF upon arrival at Acholi Inn for the FUFA Assembly at the invitation of FUFA President
Jjagwe who spoke on behalf of the Federation heads indicated their attendance was a show of solidarity and an image of unity among the sports disciplines.
Muhangi who also got the chance to speak shared similar sentiments and stated boxing is not an enemy to football.
National Council of Sports General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel who also attended the Assembly indicated FUFA has been successful because of being transparent in their proceedings and called for other sports federations to borrow a leaf.
“I want to commend FUFA for its strategic leadership. For a long time now, the Federation has not been at fault of misappropriation of funds. I see very many Federation Heads here and I hope you can borrow a leaf from FUFA in terms of transparency and capacity building.” He indicated.
In his address FUFA President highlighted a number of amendments made and also the new initiatives taken to make the game better.
Decisions taken by FUFA Executive Committee prior to the General Assembly
FUFA President also revealed that the Uganda U23 National Team (The Kobs) has been withdrawn from the AFCON U23 Qualifiers where Uganda is supposed to face Guinea next week.
He also revealed that FUFA starting the next financial year will increase funding towards Member Associations to a tune of 2.5 billion annually.
Member Associations also presented private suggestions that were deferred to the Executive Committee for further guidance.
For instance Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) through their Chairman Roberts Kiwanuka asked FUFA to give them mandate to run youth competitions, the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) asked for a Technical Agenda symposium while Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Hamza Jjunju sought for more intervention and prioritization of Futsal and Beach Soccer.
At the end of the Assembly it was confirmed that Western Region will host next year’s event with the exact host DFA to be named later.
Everything is set and ready ahead of the 98th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly which takes place this Saturday, 15th October 2022.
Northern Region are the hosts of this year’s Assembly and Gulu City in particular will welcome football stakeholders at Acholi Inn Hotel.
FUFA Executive Committee pose for a group photo with former Minister of State for Sports Hon. Hanson Obua during the 97th AGM in Mbale City.
It should be noted that the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly is hosted on a rotational basis, moving across all the 8 regions of FUFA.
The last time Northern Region hosted the coveted Assembly was 2014 in Lira City.
Regions that have hosted the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly since 2013
2013 – Jinja (Eastern Region)
2014 – Lira (Northern Region)
2015 – Soroti (North East Region)
2016- Luweero (Buganda Region)
2017- Masindi (Kitara Region)
2018- Kabale (Western Region)
2019- Adjumani (West Nile Region)
2020 – Nakawa (Kampala Region)
2021- Mbale (Eastern Region)
2022- Gulu (Northern Region)
The Assembly takes place annually where delegates convene and review activities carried out in the previous twelve months plus planning for the future.
A section of delegates attending the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly.
According to Article 21 (2) of the FUFA Statutes and Regulations, the FUFA President conducts business at the General Assembly in compliance with the standing orders.
Some of the key areas of address in the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly include activity report, financial statements, approval of budgets, admission of new Members and dismissing of members among others.
Prior to the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly, all Member Associations convene independent annual Assembles in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
Governance is a key pillar in the management of football and FUFA has put a lot of emphasis in this area. It is upon this back ground that the FUFA Executive Committee convenes quarterly to deliberate on football matters and come up with policies for implementation. The 27th FUFA Exco meeting was held on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at FUFA House, Mengo.
The key decisions are;
Governance & Administration
Rewards and Sanctions Committee
The FUFA Executive Committee approved establishment of the Rewards and Sanctions Committee. The committee will primarily be responsible for handling disciplinary matters as well as recognition and reward for good performance at the FUFA Secretariat.
The Adhoc Committee has;
Sam Mpiima- Chairman
Dr. Azah Taib-Member
Kibazo Peter- Member
Julian Namuganga-Member
Sheba Ampaire- Member
FUFA Centenary Celebrations
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the establishment of the FUFA @100 years Committee. The committee will be responsible for organising events and activities to mark the upcoming Centenary of FUFA in 2024.
The Committee has;
Rogers Byamukama-Chairman
Rogers Mulindwa- Member
Sabiiti Muwanga-Member
Ahmed Hussein-Member
Eric Kifampa-Member
Players Status Regulations
The FUFA Executive Committee approved proposals from the Rules Review Commission (RRC) for amendments to Regulations on status and transfer of players. The approved proposals are;
All football players featuring in FUFA Official Competitions at all levels should be registered on the FUFA Connect System by season 2023/2024. This also takes into account players in FUFA authorised Competitions.
Allow registration of players whose contracts expire during competition period
Youth football player agreements
School-player scholarship agreements for a maximum of three years
Minor players to be registered on FUFA Connect System
Training Compensation fee of UGX 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Shillings) has been set per year for a registered player starting at the age of 12 till 23 years for domestic transfers.
Amateur players will remain regulated to stay at a club for two years for stability and growth of a player.
Football Development
Education Fund
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the creation of the FUFA Education Fund to aid members of the football family in enhancing their knowledge in various fields of the game. The fund will, among others
Support the less privileged individuals
Ease pressure on office of the President
Make education affordable
Establish and grow trust in the football family
Match General Coordinators
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the proposal of FUFA General Coordinators (GCs) to be enlisted as match officials in matches of the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Women Super League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum and FUFA Cup Final matches. The FUFA GC shall put on the FUFA authorised badge at all matches and effectively replaces the Match Commissioner and work with the Referees Assessor, Centre Referee, Reserve Referee (4th Official), and 2 Assistant Referees.
Capacity Building Curriculum
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the FUFA Education Curriculum which has been developed for courses in Football Administration and Management, Safety and Security, Refereeing, Coaching, Sports Science, Medical and Nutrition.
FUFA Inter District Football Competition
The FUFA Executive Committee approved a proposal to establish a grass roots-based football competition (FUFA Inter District Football Competition).
Competitions, Refereeing and Licensing
Uganda Cup Final
The FUFA Executive Committee approved Northern Region Football Association to host the Final of the Uganda Cup 2022/2023 season. The final will be hosted in Lira at Akii Bua Stadium.
Proline FC’s request to change region
The FUFA Executive Committee approved that Proline FC plays in the Buganda Regional League for 2022/2023 season. Proline FC acquired Nalubaale FC that was started in Buikwe, Buganda region.
However FUFA Exco advised Proline FC to apply for registration in the Kampala Regional League for the 2023/24 season.
Change of Club names
The FUFA Executive Committee approved requests from three clubs to change names. Clubs whose requests were not approved, means they did not meet the requirements at the preliminary stage for change of name.
The successful clubs are;
Kyambura Football to Bunyaruguru Tigers Football Club
Kazinga Lions Football Club to Bunyaruguru United Football Club
Busiro United Football Club to Kiboga United Sports Club
National teams
Beach Soccer National Team- Sand Cranes
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the proposal to reinforce the Technical team of the Uganda National Beach Soccer team-Sand Cranes. The Exco endorsed the appointment of Angelo Schirinzi from Switzerland for the period that will see the Sand Cranes feature at the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship in South Africa and the 2022 AFCON Beach Soccer Finals in Mozambique.
Uganda Women National Senior Team- Crested Cranes
The FUFA Executive Committee declared that the positions of the technical team of Crested Cranes have fallen vacant following the completion of their assignment for which they were appointed that ended with the WAFCON Finals in Morocco. FUFA will declare as and when the application process for the vacant positions starts.
Community Clubs Programme
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the FUFA Community Clubs Programme-a model that will create sustainable and accountable clubs built to last. The FUFA Exco provided potential areas of focus where the programme will be first implemented. Acholi, Tooro and Masaka were earmarked for the kickoff the programme.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has confirmed the date and venue for the 98th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly.
In a Notice to all stakeholders, FUFA CEO confirmed the Ordinary General Assembly willl be held on Saturday 15th October 2022 at Acholi Inn, Gulu City (Northern Regional Football Association).
‘Notice is hereby given to all FUFA Members, Delegates and stakeholders that the 98th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly shall be held on Saturday 15th October 2022 at Acholi Inn Hotel in Gulu City- Northern Region starting 9:30am.’’ Reads the notice.
The Assembly is hosted on a rotational basis with each of the eight regions of FUFA given an opportunity upon a decision by the FUFA Executive Committee.
Regions that have hosted the FUFA Ordinary General Assemblies since 2013
2013 – Jinja (Eastern)
2014 – Lira (Northern Region)
2015 – Soroti (North East)
2016- Luweero (Buganda)
2017- Masindi (Kitara)
2018- Kabale (Western)
2019- Adjumani (West Nile)
2020 – Nakawa DFA-(Kampala Region FA)
2021- Mbale DFA (Eastern Region FA)
2022- Gulu DFA (Northern Region FA)
The Ordinary Members of FUFA are:
The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
The FUFA Big League
The FUFA Women National Leagues
The 8 Regional Associations
The Uganda Football Players Association
The Uganda Women Football Association
The Uganda Football Coaches Association
The Uganda Football Referees Association
The Uganda Beach-Soccer Association
The Uganda Schools Football Association
The Uganda Youth Football Association
The Futsal Association of Uganda
About the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly
The Ordinary FUFA General Assembly is the supreme and legislative body of football in Uganda, comprised of 34 members (Associations) that are represented by 88 delegates.
The Assembly takes place annually where delegates convene and review activities carried out in the previous twelve months plus planning for the future.
According to Article 21 (2) of the FUFA Statutes and Regulations, the FUFA President conducts business at the General Assembly in compliance with the standing orders.
Some of the key areas of address in the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly include activity report, financial statements, approval of budgets, admission of new Members and dismissing of members among others.
Prior to the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly, all Member Associations convene independent annual Assembles in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
This allows resolutions and reports from Members Associations to be agreed on before they are presented in the FUFA General Assembly for discussions.
Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim was re-elected as the FUFA President for the next four years (2021-2025) during the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly at Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale City on 21st August 2021.
Magogo who is also a Member of Parliament for Budiope East, Buyende District was unopposed and was unanimously voted by acclamation by the 83 that attended the Assembly.
Across the divide; congratulatory messages have endlessly flowed from various sports associations, national football federations, corporate companies, media firms and several personalities.
www.fufa.co.ug captured some of the many messages;
EARLIER: Unopposed Budiope East MP, Moses Magogo Hassim was "dully elected" as the FUFA President for the next four years (2021-2025) at the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Mbale City. #MonitorSport#MonitorUpdatespic.twitter.com/bZjHa7x30r
UPDATE🚨 Unopposed Budiope East MP, Moses Magogo Hassim was "dully elected" as the FUFA President for the next four years (2021-2025) at the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Mbale City. #943qfmupdatespic.twitter.com/2HLH3bKMUk
Obem-bem anyen me @OfficialFUFA pi mwaka 2021-2025 iyonge year ame otimere ikare me gure adit number 97th i Mbale. Dan Obote kede owote ni, alegi wu winyu aber. pic.twitter.com/ziPbnFqX8t
@OfficialFUFA@UPL Congratulations to the new team, how do we expand the Premier league to have more representation from the new cities. More fans more money, more geographical coverage across the country, better deal for the sponsors https://t.co/i5eUzHX1QH
Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim has dully been elected as the FUFA President for the next four years (2021-2025) during the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Mbale City.
Magogo who is also a Member of Parliament for Budiope East, Buyende District was unopposed and was unanimously voted by acclamation by the 83 that attended the Assembly.
This is the third term for Magogo as FUFA President, having gone to the helm in 2013, serving the first term upto 2017 and then re elected for the second term.
In his acknowledgement speech, the new FUFA President indicated that the next four years will be about consolidating what has been achieved in the previous 8 years.
“Thank you yet again for another opportunity. It is an emotional moment knowing how far we have come. The next four years will definitely be about consolidating what we have achieved so far and igniting the next gear.” he said.
“The leadership at FUFA is driven by the desire to deliver football to all stakeholders irrespective of any prevailing situations. The past two terms of our administration have witnessed evolution of the game both on and off the field in terms of delivery at administrative, management and technical levels. History has been written and tears of joy have been witnessed.”
In the new term, FUFA President has set the target on taking the game to a new level through a trinity that looks at creating a professional football industry, achieving world class sporting excellence and extending football to each homestead.
“”Our strategic plan for the next four years dubbed ‘Consolidate and Take Off’ will see FUFA grow to the highest levels further in the Region and on the African Continent.”
At the same Assembly, the FUFA Executive Committee that will work with Magogo was also dully elected and ratified.
The new FUFA Executive Committee is as follows
Justus Mugisha – FUFA First Vice President
Darius Mugoye – FUFA Second Vice President
Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi – FUFA Third Vice President
The 97th FUFA General Assembly will take place this Saturday, 21st August 2021 at Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale City. This circular, therefore serves to inform people that will attend on issues regarding the COVID-19 Testing and protocols, including FUFA Delegates, outgoing and incoming Executive Committee members, Staff, invited Guests and service providers.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has issued a Notice to all stakeholders for the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly to be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 in Mbale.
The notice was confirmed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘Notice is hereby given to all FUFA Members, Delegates and stakeholders that the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly shall be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 at Wash And Wills Hotel in Mbale City- Eastern Region starting 9am’ Confirmed the FUFA CEO Watson.
Notice of the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly due on 21st August 2021
The notice also highlights that the agenda of the Assembly includes election of FUFA President and the Executive Committee Members for the next term of four years’
The Assembly is hosted on a rotational basis with each of the eight regions of FUFA given an opportunity but decided by the FUFA Executive Committee.
Regions that have hosted the FUFA Ordinary General Assemblies since 2013
2013 – Jinja (Eastern)
2014 – Lira (Northern Region)
2015 – Soroti (North East)
2016- Luweero (Buganda)
2017- Masindi (Kitara)
2018- Kabale (Western)
2019- Adjumani (West Nile)
2020 – Nakawa DFA-(Kampala Region FA)
2021- Mbale DFA (Eastern Region FA)
The Ordinary Members of FUFA are:
The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
The FUFA Big League
The FUFA Women National Leagues
The 8 Regional Associations
The Uganda Football Players Association
The Uganda Women Football Association
The Uganda Football Coaches Association
The Uganda Football Referees Association
The Uganda Beach-Soccer Association
The Uganda Schools Football Association
The Uganda Youth Football Association
The Futsal Association of Uganda
About the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly
The Ordinary FUFA General Assembly is the supreme and legislative body of football in Uganda and is comprised of 34 members (Associations) that are represented by 88 delegates.
The Assembly takes place annually where delegates convene and review activities carried out in the previous twelve months plus planning for the future.
According to Article 21 (2) of the FUFA Statutes and Regulations, the FUFA President conducts business at the General Assembly in compliance with the standing orders.
Some of the key areas of address in the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly include activity report, financial statements, approval of budgets, admission of new Members and dismissing of members among others.
Prior to the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly, all Member Associations convene independent annual Assembles in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
This allows resolutions and reports from Members Associations to be agreed on before they are presented in the FUFA General Assembly for discussion.
Key decisions from the 24th FUFA Exco Meeting held on 30th April, 2021
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
On Friday 30th April 2021, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 24th FUFA Executive Meeting in the board room of the Executive House-FUFA Complex in Mengo and key decisions were taken; Here is summary account of what was discussed.
1-COMPETITIONS
FUFA Women Super League
The Champions of the 2021 FUFA Women Super League will represent Uganda in the inaugural CAF Women Club Champions League. The Zonal qualifiers will run from July 17th to 1st August hosted by Kenya to determine the CECAFA representative to the inaugural CAF Women Club League Finals due in November this year.
Promotion and relegation in the Women football Competitions
Promotion: Two teams will be promoted from the FUFA Women Elite League 2020/21 season to the FUFA Women Super League.
Relegation: The bottom team in each group of the FUFA Women Super League 2020/21 season will be relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League.
Stanbic Uganda Cup
The Executive Committee confirmed Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region as the venue for the Uganda Cup Finals 47th Edition of Stanbic Uganda cup Final of the 2020/21 season.
The FUFA Drum 3rd Edition
The FUFA Drum 3rd edition (2021) shall be played at the FUFA Technical Centre (FTC). Dates will be communicated.
2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship
FUFA confirmed that it will host the CECAFA U-20 Women Championship that will be hosted at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The tentative date for kick off is 22nd August 2021.
The Executive also appointed FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi as the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee 2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship.
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
The FUFA Executive approved Uganda will take part in the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. This year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup will be for players falling in the U-23 Category. Uganda will field predominantly the U-20 team that reached the Final of the Total Africa Cup U-20 Tournament in Mauritania. The decision to have the U-23 players for this tournament was reached on during the CECAFA Exco meeting held on 11th March 2021 at Sofitel Hotel, Morocco.
3rd Division (Regional) Leagues
FUFA Executive approved that the 3rd Division Leagues to be played across all the 8 FUFA Regions (West Nile, Northern, North East, Eastern, Buganda, Western, Kitara and Kampala). The Competitions Department has been tasked to come up with the appropriate format of play.
The 2020/21 Women regional League season has been nullified.
District Leagues
The 4th and 5th Division Leagues will not be organised this season.
FUFA Juniors League
The FUFA U-17 Juniors League 2020/21 season has been nullified.
The ODILO 3rd Edition
The ODILO (FUFA Primary Schools Football Competition) 3rd edition (2021) is annulled.
2nd Division League (FUFA Big League) 2020/2021
The group leaders in each of the groups and the best team after play offs involving the Runners up and 1st Runners up in each group, be promoted to the 1st Division League 2021/2022 season.
The last 2 clubs in each group shall be relegated to the third division while the winners of the 3rd division play offs shall be promoted from the 3rd Division.
Play off pairings:
Kampala/Buganda
Western/Kitara
Northern/West Nile
Eastern/North East
2-NATIONAL TEAMS’ TECHNICAL SET UP
National A Men’s Team (Uganda Cranes)
The Executive will continue to review the process and criteria for selecting the technical set up of the National Senior team -Uganda Cranes before any decision is made.
Uganda U-23 (Kobs)
Morley Byekwaso will be the Head coach of the Uganda U-23 team during the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. Simeon Masaba (Assistant Coach), Stephen Kigundu (Goalkeepers’ Coach) and Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist) are also part of the technical team.
3 AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2021
The FUFA Exco approved the Airtel FUFA Awards to be organised in December this year since there have been a good number of competitions played in the season.
4-PRIZE MONEY
FUFA Executive approved to extend prize monies to Futsal Super League starting with the FUFA Financial Year 2022.
5- GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2021
FUFA Executive approved the Eastern Region Football Association to host the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on 21st August 2021 in Mbale City. The same Assembly will elect the new FUFA President and Executive into office for a four year term.
6-REGULATIONS
Club Licensing
The FUFA Executive approved a handbook of sanctions that will be reference for disciplinary measures for clubs that breach the Club Licensing regulations when the season is in-progress. The handbook also incorporates the CAF Requirements for the representative teams in CAF Competitions. The handbook will be released by the FUFA Competitions Department through Club Licensing Office.
Capacity Building
The FUFA Executive approved a new set of regulations to be followed by various stakeholders who are planning to organise capacity building courses during the ‘New Normal’ era of the Covid-19. Regulations will be released by the FUFA Football Development Department through Human Resource-Capacity Building office.
7-CHANGE OF CLUB NAMES
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were approved:
Busitema University FC to Ateker FC (Soroti, North East Region)
Bumadu United FC to Bundibugyo United FC (Bundibugyo, Kitara Region)
Volcop Lion’s FC to Fort City FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
Kiryandongo TC FC to Kiryandongo United FC (Kiryandongo, Kitara Region)
Pepsi FC to Uganda Pentecostal University FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were rejected:
Asingya FC to Rufura Proline Bwara FC (Kasese, Kitara Region)
Lugazi Municipal FC to Lugazi Sports Club (Buikwe, Buganda Region)
Kampala University FC to Lugazi FC (Buikwe, Buganda)
8- NATIONAL TEAMS’ REGIONAL TOURS 2021
The National Teams Regional Tours 2021 shall involve the U20 Boys and U20 Girls National Teams.
Incumbent Federation of Uganda Football Association president Moses Hashim Magogo’s bid to continue as the head of Uganda’s football governing body received a huge boost on Saturday after delegates of one of Uganda’s biggest footballing region, West-Nile unanimously agreed to support him in the August polls.
Sitting at Yumbe District Headquarters for the Regional Football Association Elective Assembly, the delegates boldly declared their support for Eng. Magogo.
‘The current FUFA president has done a lot for our football and it would be betrayal of the highest order not to support him. Under his stewardship, we have registered tremendous progress in youth football development, women football development and general football development. Governance has also greatly improved that’s why you see women like us are today sitting here to make football decisions for the whole of West-Nile and the country at large.’ disclosed Ms Joan Giramia, one of the delegates elected to represent the region in the national assembly.
Joan Giramia was voted to represent West Nile region FA to the national assemblyBuganda Regional Delegates
Mansoor Kabugo Kampala region youth delegate voting
Musiime Jackline (Maama Kyotera) signing on the declaration forms after winning as Buganda Region women Delegate to the FUFA Assembly
Kampala regional youth delegates
Mike Letti, a CAF commissioner and also one of the region’s delegates to the national assembly says FUFA has moved in leaps and bounds under the able leadership of Eng. Magogo.
He thanked fellow delegates for rising above the current football political situation characterized by lies being peddled by those he described as “enemies of football progress” to endorse Eng. Magogo.
Six delegates and representatives of special interest groups will represent West-Nile Region Football Association to the elective national assembly set for this August are Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim; Andrew Onwang, Giramia Joan, Charles Mawadri, Ade Frederick Isaac (Regional Chairperson) and Mike Letti.
Western Region FUFA delegates from L, Nshekanabo Gasheka, Switizen Nuwamanya, Frank Ankunzire, Pauline Owomugisha and Stephen KacumuSseka Mutaka, Western Regional chairman and delegate
All Regions:
West Nile Region F.A: Ade Fredrick Isaac (Chairman), Mike Letti, Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim, Andrew Onwang, Charles Mawadri, Girama Joan
Kitara Region F.A: James Ayabale (Chairman), Rogers Byamukama, Diana Kaboha, Jimmy Kiiza Shedrack, Fred Muhumuza, Derrick Bunduka
Northern Region F.A: Moses Opio (Chairman), Dan Obote, Walter Okello, Innocent Oryem (3rd Division clubs), Tabu Santos Bono, Gladys Alela
Eastern Region F.A: Isa Musiwa (Chairman), Isa Magola (3rd Division), Amin Bosa, Latif Mafuko, Haji Jamali Ngobi, Mutesi Zaituna
Western Region F.A: Seka Mutaka (Chairman), Stephen Kacumu, Switzen Nuwagaba, Pauline Owomugisha, Nshekanabo Gasheka, Frank Ankunzire (3rd Division clubs)
Buganda Region F.A: Andrew Kaweesa (Chairman), Rogers Mulindwa,Samuel Mpiima, Michael Ssekabira, Hassan Kavuma (3rd Division clubs), Jackline Musiime
North Eastern Region F.A: John Odong (Chairman), Johnson Nyiria Fairfax, Richard Ochom, Agnes Mugena, Julius Opolot (3rd Division clubs)
Rogers Mulidwa Buganda region delegate elect congulgulating Musiime Jackline (Maama Kyotera) after winning as Buganda Women Delegate .Rogers Mulindwa’s appreciative message
MAIN PHOTO: The Kampala Region F.A Delegates pose for a group photo after their elections.
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 staffL_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 OfficerPhoebe 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 AssemblyLet’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 AssemblySmart men on duty but very serious: 102.1 FUFA fm Administrator Meddy Ssengendo, Julius Bazekketa and Consta AlliiAre 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 copyThe 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 cakeSarah Birungi helping out the Delegates to receive their packages Sharon Nalunga giving attention to the Delegates to receive their packagesFUFA 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
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
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.
