The three-day UEFA goalkeeping coaching course started on Monday 10th July 2023 at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
A total of thirty three (33) goalkeeping coaches, including two women are taking part in the high profile course which will run until Wednesday 12th July.
During their stay in Njeru, the coaches will undergo theory and practical sessions, and they will learn alot from topics such as; goalkeeper in modern football, role of the goalkeeper coach in modern football, defensive actions of the goalkeeper, offensive actions of the goalkeeper, physical preparations of the goalkeeper, training preparations and training based on the game situation.
UEFA goalkeeping instructor – Miroslav Hyll from Slovakia has been trusted to facilitate the training.
Samuel Mpiima – the director of governance and administration at FUFA graced the opening function of the course on Monday.
List of participants
Robert Mukasa, Ibrahim Mugisha, Moses Oloya, Yusuf Ssenyonjo, David Bbale, Ken Rogers Tezigwa, Richard Kansole, Eddie Kawesa, Kenneth Magada, Swaibu Sebaggala, Ali Kimera, Bright Dhaira, Harrison Sempagi, Ben Kalama Lwanga, James Magala, Hamza Muwonge, Byuma Muwada, Faisal Kanene, Jamil Damba, John Billy Lukoda, Frank Kisitu Ssebagala, Cissy Nakiguba Gaudensia, Sowedi Kawooya, Sadiq Wassa, Juliet Adeke, Sam Bill Okello, Boniface Kongo Okeny, Issa Hassan Yusuf, Stephen Billy Kiggundu, Alfred Kato, Fred Kajoba, Samuel Ssali, Ivan Ntambi.
The football industry has become too dynamic and requires its stakeholders to embrace new trends in order to suit the modern demands of the game. It is upon this background that FUFA sought it wise to draw a new strategy that will act as a blue print for the future.
On Monday, 3rd July 2023, key football stakeholders, experts and professionals from various domains within the football industry convened at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to collaborate on shaping a comprehensive and strategic technical plan for our Nation’s football.
The strategy/project has been dubbed ‘NATIONAL FOOTBALL TECHNICAL PLAN with the mission aimed at three key areas namely;
The mission of this football technical plan is to;
To Install mass football for all and create high performance culture for elite performers
To Install a universal playing style for Uganda National Teams and Clubs producing entertaining and purposeful football
To install Ugandan football players in the World’s top most leagues.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who graced the event and was the chief facilitator indicated its high time the changes were made in order to give Ugandan football a facelift.
“FUFA has come up with ideas but we are here to hear from other stakeholders who we believe have many more ideas about the technical plan. As an industry, we need to make changes that will help us improve the game for the the future.” He said.
The Key pillars that were discussed included;
Mass football
Elite football
Professional football
Life after football
Coach Education
Talent Identification
Referees Development
Medicine, Science and Technology
-Facilities and Equipment
Consultation are still ongoing, and there will be another week of more inputs and opinions that can be sent to development@fufauganda.com.
A delegation from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), headed by the 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, conducted a visit of Nakivubo Stadium to closely monitor the ongoing construction works. The visit aimed to ensure the facility’s development is on track as part of Uganda’s bid to host the prestigious 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Hon. Nakiwala was accompanied by members of the FUFA Executive Committee and AFCON 2027 Internal working Committee that included; Rogers Mulindwa, Ronnie Kalema and Amin Bbosa Nkono (FUFA Delegate representing Eastern Region FA).
The FUFA Deputy CEO Decolas Kiiza and Projects Manager Sumaya Kiwanuka were also part of the delegation to visit Nakivubo.
The internal working committee is headed by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and deputised by 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who were ably represented.
The Leader of Delegation Hon. Nakiwala was elated by what she saw today during the visit but thanked the Government and also said that the next generation will be inspired by the AFCON 2027 Pamoja Bid.
“As the football regulating authority in the country, we are here today in Nakivubo Stadium as one of the pre-event activities ahead of the inspection leading to the award of hosting AFCON PAMOJA BID 2027 together with our counterparts Kenya and Tanzania. We have visited this stadium today as one of the hosts of the tournament that was submited in the bid. The stadium is currently under construction as you have seen and it is already clear that it is going to be a world class venue given its history and importance to the country.” Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA 3rd Vice President.
“The stadium is estimated to host 35,000 people and it is being built to meet CAF requirements. The playing surface and other requirements have been inspected and we are going to work closely with the stadium construction company so that together we can make a case that will lead us to the award of the bid.” She added.
“I wish to thank Government of Uganda for working closely with both public and private practioners to make sure the infrastructure of sports in Uganda is underscored and given the consideration it requires. In addition to Nakivubo, we have four other stadiums that meet CAF requirements. These are located in different parts of the country and will ensure that the tournament is accessible to fans all over.” noted Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA 3rd Vice President.
“Uganda is passionate about football, I believe that hosting the AFCON 2027 would be a great opportunity to showcase our country and to inspire the next generation of footballers. We are looking forward to providing a world class experience to all our visitors coming into the country. We shall work closesly with CAF to ensure that the tournamnet is a success.” She added.
Nakivubo Stadium stands as one of the proposed stadiums in Uganda’s joint bid, known as the Pamoja Bid, which involves three East African nations: Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. These countries have united in their pursuit of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations and showcase the passion and enthusiasm for football that thrives within the region.
Expressing his impressions, Rogers Mulindwa, who is also a member of the FUFA Internal working committee for the Pamoja Bid 2027 but representing Uganda, lauded the remarkable advancements at Nakivubo Stadium. He expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing construction and pledged to engage the FUFA Club Licensing Manager in dialogue with the contractors. This engagement will serve to ensure compliance with regulations and provide any necessary guidance before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducts their inspection of the facility.
Mulindwa also disclosed that a committee led by FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha has undertaken visits to various cities such as Lira, Hoima, and Soroti. These visits were made to assess potential sites for the construction of new stadiums, as well as identify areas for renovation and improvement in existing venues such as St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende and Mandela National Stadium. These endeavours demonstrate Uganda’s commitment to enhance its football infrastructure and bolstering its chances of hosting the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
With the visit to Nakivubo Stadium and the ongoing efforts to develop other football facilities across the country, Uganda remains steadfast in its pursuit of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The collaborative spirit among East African nations, as showcased through the Pamoja Bid, underlines the shared vision and determination to bring this highly regarded football spectacle to the region.
FUFA is pleased to extend an invitation to football stakeholders to attend and participate in an important One-day symposium that will focus on discussing a National Football Technical Plan for the period 2023-2030.
The Symposium will take place on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, starting at 9:00 AM.
The event aims at bringing together key stakeholders, experts, and professionals from various domains within the football industry to collaborate on shaping a comprehensive and strategic technical plan for our Nation’s football.
The mission of this football technical plan is to;
Install mass football for all and create high performance culture for elite performers
Install a universal playing style for Uganda National Teams and Clubs producing entertaining and purposeful football
Installing Ugandan football players in the World’s top most leagues
The key pillars are mass football, elite football, professional football and life after football from which relevant strategies and goals have been formulated to realise the above mission of this football plan.
The stakeholders’ experience and perspectives will highly be respected and valued. We believe that their active participation in this symposium will greatly contribute to the success and effectiveness of the National Football Technical Plan.
The programme will climax with a mini football match amongst the participants in the afternoon before departure.
Note: Dress code; Official or Smart Casual
For any further information, please contact Mr. Ali Mwebe the FUFA Football Development Director on 0752051362 or by email on amwebe@fufauganda.com/ almwebe1986@gmail.com
FUFA has over the years made deliberate efforts to fulfill its mission of developing, promoting and protecting the game of football in Uganda.
The latest intervention is the Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO) Level II. With the first edition already underway since May 2023, the Federation has opened the application process for the second edition of the same.
The course seeks to offer prime industry oriented, practical and solution-based training drawn purposely for exploring graduate professionals from various fields of academic studies, into strategic and operational organization and running of football associations and clubs in Uganda.
Additionally, FAMACO II equips participants with current practical know-how and insights studied in class and the field, one that is needed to transform the associations and clubs into professional entities.
The second edition will be held between August – October 2023.
The course will bring a variety of experts with specific focus on the latest trends in relation to three areas;
Governance
Sport
Business
Governance (leadership,associations/club models and management, venues and events safety and security).
Sport (sporting structures, infrastructure and youth development, coaching and refereeing perspectives).
Business (Marketing, Branding, revenue generation, Finance management, communication and match day management)
One of the FUFA’s Hat trick goals related to professionalize the game of football, will be the sub vision for this top-level course, creating new energies to support the overall FUFA’s vison “to be the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field.”
Eligibility for the course
Must be a minimum holder of academic diploma in any field.
Must be a FAMACO Level I holder
Must have applied and passed a mandatory pre-entry test.
Must be between the ages of 25-50 years.
Must be available to participate in the course modules, consisting of classes, coursework and field attachment over a period of two months.
A CAF D Diploma coaching course, organized by the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), was concluded on Friday June 23, 2023, in Mengo.
A total of thirty coaches including four women took part in the course held at the special interest groups offices. It started on Monday 19th June 2023.
The course was conducted by instructor Ben Mwesigwa who took the participants through theory and practical sessions throughout the duration of the course.
The Chairperson of Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) Margret Kubingi presided over the closing function and she implored the coaches to put the knowledge acquired into practice.
“The five days coaching course has come to the end. Thirty coaches have graduated after the successful completion of the course,” she said.
“We have sent them out there, we advise them to perform, deliver and also apply the modern coaching knowledge they have acquired well.“
“We thank FUFA for entrusting UWFA to organize the course on their behalf, and in a special way, we also appreciate the course instructor – Ben Mwesigwa for the good work. He is such a fantastic instructor,” she added.
She Corporate player Anitah Arinda was one of the participants.
“The course has been enriching and we have gained so much. We feel glad after attending the training and we thank UWFA for organizing for us such a good course,” she said.
“I am going to apply everything I have learnt and all the knowledge I have acquired to Olimpia sports academy where I practice coaching from. I want the kids at the academy to become very good players.”
The FUFA Competition Department had a meeting with Chief Executive Officers clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on Thursday 8th June 2023 at the FUFA Complex in Mengo.
The main aim of the workshop was to train users for the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) and accelerate the implementation and use of the CLOP by the clubs starting with 1st division league clubs.
While addressing the attendees of the event, Darius Mugoye the FUFA 2nd Vice President informed them that CAF has launched the Club Licensing Online Platform, a system that allows CAF and the federations to manage the process of club licensing and stadium inspections fully online and electronically.
“This is a great step forward in the club licensing system in Africa, which allows us to achieve more quickly the professionalization of our competitions and clubs at all levels,” he said.
Clubs that attended the meeting included Wakiso Giants FC, KCCA FC, Arua Hill SC, SC Villa, Mbarara City FC, UPDF FC, BUL FC, Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Gaddafi FC, Maroons FC, Busoga United FC, URA FC and Vipers SC. Police FC was also invited to attend.
The Uganda Premier League secretariat was represented by the CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampire and the League Manager Paul Kabaikaramu.
Last month CAF invited the Club Licensing Managers, Chairpersons of the First Instant Bodies (FIB) and the Chairpersons of the Appeals Bodies (AB) of all Member Associations for group regional workshops on the use of the platform as all processes going forward shall go fully online this month.
The Federation of Uganda Football Association was ably represented by;
Football in the modern word calls for efforts to embrace change that occurs almost on a daily. To keep within touch of the dynamic world, football stakeholders ought to equip themselves with knowledge to suit the new trends.
It is upon this basis that FUFA introduced the Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO) Level II which is in line with the Federation’s vision of ” becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field.”
On Monday, a total of 30 participants who were initially subjected to a pre- assessment test convened at Jevine Hotel, Kampala to commence the course that will run for 400 hours in intervals.
The course was officially opened by FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha who emphasized the need of professionals in the football industry.
‘As FUFA, we are intentional with this programme because we believe the football industry needs skilled workforce that has been taught about the principles of the game.’ He said.
Ronnie Kalema, the FUFA Executive Committee Member who is also the Chairperson of the Football Development Committee indicated the course is timely and will improve in the capacity building area.
‘This is the first edition of FAMACO II after a spell of ten years of running FAMACO I. The purpose is to bridge the gap between football administration and management and also prepare participants in getting FUFA, CAF and FIFA Diplomas. Additionally, is to prepare participants who can get back into the football industry and work with our member associations including clubs, regions and special interest groups.’ indicated Kalema.
The course is committed to providing educational services on highly relevant matters related to football administration.
It is also prime-industry oriented, practical and solution-based offered to professionals from various fields of academic studies who are in football and need to use the knowledge to draw strategic and operational organization in running the game.
Additionally, the course seeks to equip participants with current practical know-how and insights studied in class and the field that is needed to transform the associations and clubs into professional entities.
The FAMACO Level II will be the gateway for any Ugandan football administrators who seek to attain further courses certified both by CAF and FIFA.
FAMACO Level II Participants
Abdallah Kayongo Abdul Kawulu Mwanje Eron Alal Alfred Okurut Badru Chemisto Berthlyne Nalwanga Charles Ocaya Festus Kirumira Robert Gramdks Jessy Lukoki Ashiraf Juuko Douglas Kahuma Geofrey Katende Jerome Raymond Katende Ahmed Kongola Phoebe Kutamba Martin Owani Oscar Gabriel Mazima Moses Kaddu Muhamed Devgan Mutto Joan Kambugu Nusrah Sitankya Dennish Kombe Omwony Sadam Bulega Shafic Kiyaga Simon Peter Njuba Sylvester Lotieng Suleiman Ssejjengo Swalley Keny Joan Namusisi Moses Opio
FIFA Member Association referees Course for FIFA & National referees at FUFA Technical Center Njeru ended on Friday, May 26th, 2023.
A total of thirty-one referees took part in the refresher course that ran for a period of six days starting on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Among the 31, nine were women including Nambasa Jackie Mbekeka who at 19 years old, was the youngest in the class.
The referees went through theory and practical sessions during their stay in Njeru, with FIFA technical instructor Jason Joseph Damoo from Seychelles and FIFA fitness instructor Mark Mzengo from Malawi handling the course.
List of participants
Sabilla Ali Chelangat (FIFA) Ssali Mashood (FIFA) Oloya William (FIFA) Olemu George (FIFA) Nabadda Shamirah (FIFA) Murungi Diana (FIFA) Katenya Ronald (FIFA) Masembe Isa (FIFA) Mulindwa Hakim (FIFA) Nantabo Lydia Wanyama (FIFA) Okudra Emmanuel (FIFA) Mutonyi Jane (FIFA) Nassolo Elizabeth (FIFA) Kasalirwe Lucky Razake (FIFA) Gumisiriza Timothy Karusigarira (FIFA) Naigaga Habiba (FIFA)
Outeke Daniel Moses Uhuru (National) Happy Badru (National) Duula Joshua (National) Musisi Brianson (National) Katerega Ashiraf (National) Tumusiime Gerard Tuge (National) Mbabali Samuel (National) Kakembo Ahmed (National) Aweko Kevin (National) Ongiera Immaculate (National) Mafumu Mustapha (National) Kavuma Vicent (National) Kiiza Aisha (National) Nambasa Jackie Mbekeka (National) Ssemeere Asadu (National)
Uganda is well represented in a 4-day CAF Club Licencing Online Platform training workshop for Club Licensing Managers, Chairpersons of the First Instant Bodies and the Chairpersons of the Appeals Bodies of all Member Associations that started on Monday, May 22 and will end on Thursday, May 25 2023.
The regional workshop for training on the use of the platform is taking place in Tanzania with 17 other English-speaking Member Associations from Africa.
The CAF CLOP regional workshop aims to accelerate the implementation and use of the CLOP by the member associations and clubs, starting with the CAF Interclub competitions this year.
The CLOP platform is an online platform that was introduced at a pilot phase last year by CAF to have all the procedures of the licensing process in an online platform, just like the FIFA Connect and Transfer Management System (TMS).
The current workshop is the third in its series after earlier ones held in Tunisia and Benin at the beginning of the month and focuses on orientational sessions for the new club licensing regulations 2022 and the full usage of the Club Licensing Online Platform starting in June 2023.
The delegation from Uganda includes; Rogers Mulindwa: Supervisor Club Licencing Committee Okello Lee: Chairman of Club Licencing Committee Alexander Kibandama: Vice Chairman Club Licencing Appeals Committee Nakagwa Shirah: Club Licencing Manager
FIFA Member Association referees Course for FIFA & National referees progress successfully at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The Course involves 17 FIFA Referees and 15 National Referees including 19 years old Jackline Nambasa Mbekeka who officiated the inaugural CAF Schools Final in South Africa.
The FIFA instructors present include Mzengo Mark from Malawi and Jasoon Damoo from Seychelles. Ali Tomusange, Adipo Christine, Kizito Rahmah Nansubuga and Ali Kalyango are the National instructors handling the course.
During the opening ceremony, FUFA Executive Committee Member Sam Mpiima advised the referees to have integrity whenever officiating matches.
“As we target to be number one on the continent, our referees must perform to their best, they should get to use such courses to improve themself and always have to protect their integrity when officiating matches,” said Sam Mpiima.
The 5-day workshop taking place at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, has attracted over 30 participants from 8 traditional schools aiming at becoming Referees, Coaches, and Media Officers ahead of the inaugural FUFA Tv Cup.
Students and Teachers enrolled for the course are from Kings College Buddo, St. Mary’s College Kisubi, Busoga College Mwiri, Jinja College, Namilyango College, Mengo SS, Makerere College and Kiira College Butiki.
While gracing the opening ceremony on Monday afternoon, FUFA EXCOM Member Samuel Mpiima urged the pioneer participants to acquire the best skills and knowledge from the workshop.
“As FUFA, we are taking the possible means to achieve our vision through capacity building. I can assure you that with our best instructors, you are going to have the best knowledge and skills in Media, Refereeing and Coaching. So please be our ambassadors out there and practice to your best,” Said Mpiima.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Capacity Building Human Resource Manager Jackson Nyiima, FUFA Youth Dev’t Manager Bashir Mutyaba, FUFA Referees Manager Egesa Samuel and Alex Kasirye from FUFA Communications Department are the instructors in charge of the training.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations, Director of Football Development Ali Mwebe has been selected as one of 25 participants in FIFA’s prestigious new Technical Leadership Diploma launched in Brazil this week.
He joined other selected Technical Leaders from Member Associations and Confederations from around the globe at the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) Training Complex in Rio de Janeiro for block one of the 18-month-long course.
The FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma aims to become the ‘globally recognised qualification’ for Technical Leaders working in the game and will prepare participants for the distinct challenges and opportunities faced by a Technical Leader within a Member Association.
Five core domain areas to be covered include Technical Leadership, High Performance, Coach Education, Amateur Football and Management.
“Being selected by FIFA among the 25 pioneer technical leaders all over the world for this course is second to no other lifetime opportunity in football, the course structure and delivery are so unique, very practical and reality-based concerning day-to-day challenges in the job. Global football development is currently very dynamic and no doubt a course of this nature is preparing us to be on top of our abilities to catch up. It’s so exciting starting this 18-month-long learning journey from the legendary football nation Brazil.”
Ali Mwebe
The FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson said that the new development positions FUFA on a progressive track.
“Ali Mwebe being among the selected participants in this unique new course, will position FUFA and Uganda on a progressive track in which our technical challenges will be addressed. As our internal policy, Mwebe will be required to orient the direct stakeholders on the new reality-based technical trends and development trails. We appreciate FIFA for having selected our own Technical Director for Uganda to benefit,” says Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer
The FIFA Head of Global Football Development Steven Martens highlighted the importance of a Technical Leader to the future of the game.
“We are delighted to welcome Ali Mwebe onto our new Technical Leadership Diploma. The role of the Technical Leader is crucial to the future of football and one we believe should have greater recognition,” says Steven Martens, FIFA Director of Global Football Development.
“Over the last few years, FIFA has been working closely with Member Associations to develop a number of programmes, such as the Talent Development Scheme (TDS). The successful implementation of these programmes relies on the leadership of Technical Leaders. So, naturally, we want to support, develop and work alongside Technical Leaders to help them become the very best they can be and, as a result, help develop the game,” added Martens.
‘Globally recognised qualification’ for Technical Leaders
The FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma is the first qualification of its kind and aims to become the ‘globally recognised qualification’ for Technical Leaders working in the game.
“Currently, there is no single award or accreditation that allows an individual to become a Technical Leader in a Member Association,” explains Jamie Houchen, FIFA’s Head of Technical Leadership.
“If a Member Association is looking to hire a Technical Leader, there is no benchmark for quality. We believe the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma will become the globally recognised qualification for Technical Leaders and produce the very highest quality of graduates to lead football around the world.”
Following the six-day workshop in Brazil, the 25 participants will begin their own personal project focused on their unique context and following a programme of online learning. The cohort will meet again for six days in Japan in December with two further face-to-face events to follow.
For more information about the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma visit the FIFA Training Centre, www.fifatrainingcentre.com
Ali Mwebe poses with Carlos Alberto Parreira, former National team coach of Brazil
In preparation for the 2023/2024 Season of the FUFA Big League and the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the Competitions Department organised meetings for the Chief Executive Officers. These meetings were attended by FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Mulindwa, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule, C.E.O Uganda Premier League Benard Bainamani, Chairman Club Licensing Committee Lee Okello, and Club licensing Manager Shirah Nakagwa.
Clubs from the FUFA Big League that had officials at the meeting included; Kitara FC, Kyetume FC, Mbarara City FC, Soroti City FC, Kaaro Karungi FC, Lugazi FC, Jinja North United FC, NEC FC, Northern Gateway SC, Police FC, Ndejje University FC, Adjumani TC FC, Calvary FC, Booma FC, Kataka FC and Luweero United FC.
Pictorial — Attendance for FUFA Big League Club Representatives
Clubs from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League that had officials at the meeting included; Arua Hill SC, Wakiso Giants FC, Maroons FC, SC Villa, Gaddafi FC, URA FC, Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Express FC, BUL FC, Onduparaka FC, KCCA FC, and Vipers SC
Pictorial — Attendance for StarTimes Uganda Premier League Club Representatives
In line with FUFA’s vision “To become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field”, FUFA hereby announces the first edition of the Football Administration and Management Course Level II (FAMACO II).
The FUFA FAMACO II is the prime industry oriented, practical and solution-based training by FUFA Administration drawn purposely for exploring graduate professionals from various fields of academic studies, into strategic and operational organization and running of football associations and clubs in Uganda.
It will equip them with current practical know-how and insights studied in class and the field (attachment), one that is needed to transform the associations and clubs into professional entities.
The course shall be held in June – August 2023 as per the attached prospectus. Interested applicants are advised to read the attached prospectus for details.
Consequently, members of FUFA and Licensed Private Entities organizing FUFA Football Courses are advised that the resumption of all FUFA courses are now open and can be accessed on Development Courses Portal.
The FUFA-UEFA football for women programme came to a climax on Friday after four days of the workshop at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala.
The Programme is aimed at supporting national associations to develop women in football on all levels, on and off the pitch.
UEFA Assist facilitators Eva Pasquier, Monika Staab and Julie Anna McGeever took participants through several training modules on key topics related to football for women and the importance of women being represented at all levels.
They also shared best practices for developing football for women and provide assistance in preparing an operational plan.
FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses at the closing ceremony lauded UEFA for the workshop and indicated the federation is willing to put into effect the ideas generated.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha.
‘As FUFA we are grateful to UEFA for the continued support. The workshop has been resourceful and we hope to implement whatever has been discussed here.’ He said.
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and FUFA Executive Committee members Ronnie Kalema, Sam Mpiima, Rogers Mulindwa and Agnes Mugena also attended the workshop.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe believes this workshop has been an eye opener in so many areas and the strategy laid will aid in the transformation of women’s football in Uganda.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe.
‘We applied for this programme last year and I’m glad that it was extended to us. If you look at the content of discussion, a lot of ideas have been generated and if put into effect will help in the development of the game.’ Mwebe noted.
UEFA has had a long standing relationship with FUFA with several interventions made in the past.
Last year, UEFA conducted a Football League Development programme and also extended equipment for pitch maintenance.
The FUFA-UEFA football for women programme got underway on Monday at Imperial Royale. The four-day workshop that puts emphasis on women in leadership was officially opened by FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
He was flanked by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza, FUFA EXCO Member Agnes Mugena and Uganda Women Football Association Chairperson Margret Kubingi.
The President indicated FUFA has been deliberate in engaging women at all levels and having such a seminar is testament enough.
‘We have had a deliberate strategy at FUFA to incorporate women in management. If you look at our staff, there are women at all levels including directors. Even in the General Assembly, we used to have one or two women but a resolution was made four years ago to have their number increase and we now have more than ten.’ Said the President.
He also highlighted the importance of having women in leadership roles because they have unique values.
‘Women naturally come along with unique values which men may not have. We were all raised by mothers and the challenges they through to nurture us, I believe could present them as good leaders. I therefore urge football to embrace women and let us interest them in loving football.’
The President also lauded UEFA for the continued support towards Uganda and hopes these interventions will have lasting impact on the game of football.
‘We are grateful to UEFA for the continued support in various areas. The good relationship between FUFA and UEFA has already paid dividends in the past and I believe this workshop will have a positive impact in transforming football in Uganda.’
Head of International Relations at UEFA Eva Pasquier thanked FUFA for always cooperating and implementing the strategies put in place.
‘I want to express gratitude on behalf of UEFA and my own behalf to FUFA for the good relationship. Actually, we appreciate that Uganda is one of the best nations in Africa in terms of structures and strategies and we hope this intervention will equally be resourceful.’ She stated.
About the Programme
Granted by UEFA National Association Committee after application. The Programme is a comprehensive range of workshops that showcase how to implement effective governance structures to grow women’s football and increase awareness and participation.
The workshops also demonstrate how to successfully professionalize, commercialize, promote and market women’s football and women in football.
The Programme is in line with the President’s manifesto that is hinged on improving women football in three areas namely;
Increase the number of women involved in administration, women/girls playing football
Improve the quality of women’s football competitions
Engage all age categories of Women National Team in CECAFA, CAF and FIFA Competitions.
Programme activities
Day 1 and 2
Women in leadership seminar (only women participants)
Topics – Women in leadership, your career in football, developing your skills and shaping the culture.
Day 3 and 4
Topics – Importance of Technical development, general income for women football, governance and administration, Marketing and Communications, operational planning.
Facilitators
Eva Pasquier – Head of International Relations, UEFA
Monika Staab – Technical Director Women’s Football, Saudi Arabia
