Category: Capacity Building

Football, like any other sport, has seen a drastic change in its development over the years. Today, one can safely say that football is dictated by the direction of money, with players and coaches seeking lucrative contracts and media companies forking out millions to secure exclusive rights to broadcast games.

However, the more the game develops, the more challenges it faces some of which are sophisticated in nature. One dark area that continues to tarnish the game’s glossy reputation is the recurring issue of match-fixing.

It is upon this background that FUFA has on Monday launched an anti-match fixing campaign aimed at curbing the vice.

While launching the campaign, FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim indicated there is will from the Federation to stop the persisting challenge.

“We are here to launch an anti-match fixing campaign and this is an opportunity for us to read from the same page as FIFA who are at the fore front of this battle. We are aware that the more you promote football, the more you expose it to challenges and equally we must find solutions to them,” he started.

“Football today is facing a problem of match manipulation just like the wider society is faced with challenges like hunger, terrorism and money laundering. Match fixing kills the game because the beauty of football is in uncertainty. If you kill this element and results are predetermined then the game will not survive.”

The President also stated it is the Federation’s duty to fight match fixing and certain measures have been put in place.

“Whereas the players and match officials are the easiest targets, as FUFA we are coming up with measures that will desist anyone involved in the game from match fixing. A phone number (0787063409) and email address protect@fufauganda.com have been put in place and whoever has information can report to us.” He said.

The President also revealed that for the next month, FUFA will give amnesty to anyone who has been involved in match fixing and can come out to denounce the vice. The Immunity will be in line with the football regulations.

FUFA CEO Edgar Watson highlighted how FUFA will reach out to the general public through sensitization programmes aimed at fighting match fixing.

“Today’s press conference is just the start of a long-term programme. Going forward, FUFA will embark on media campaigns to educate the masses, print out education material, reach out to clubs and coordinate with other Member Associations to interlink information.” The CEO stated.

Charles Twiine, a member of the FUFA Investigations Chamber called for collective efforts from all the football stakeholders.

“We are talking of a vice whose effects are unprecedented, cuts across different nations and very sophisticated. This calls for synergy of efforts to come up with robust mechanism.” Twiine indicated.

FUFA Legal Manager, Dennis Lukambi outlined the steps FUFA will make in case of any reports in regard to match fixing.

“FUFA signed an MoU with a data collecting firm called Sportradar to get information from our first and second division for the start. The same company is working with FIFA and this will enable us get intelligence reports.”

“Our collaboration with Sportradar will enable us to make thorough investigations and identify the culprits.”

“FUFA and  Sportradar Integrity Services are cooperating towards gathering relevant investigation on actual events. The same company is working with FIFA and this will enable us get intelligence reports.”

The other measures will include, stopping games from taking place if there is sufficient evidence and withdrawing of players or match officials from games if cited in any match fixing scenarios prior.

The Federation is pleased to inform members and relevant stakeholders of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) that were approved by the FIFA Council on 16th December 2022. The new FIFA Agent Regulations replace the FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries and introduce a new licensing procedure for one to become a football agent.

The FFAR came into force on 9th January 2023 as far as articles that relate to the process of obtaining a licence are concerned. The remaining articles which relate to acting as a football agent and the obligations of football agents and clients will come into force on 1st October 2023.

Members and relevant stakeholders are therefore informed that if you wish to become a football agent in Uganda or if you wish to continue acting as an agent for those that were licensed by FUFA as intermediaries, you shall be required to obtain the FIFA Football Agent License. Upon receipt of this license from FIFA, you shall be authorized to conduct football agent services anywhere in the world.

To obtain a license to act as a football agent, you are required to do the following:

• Submit a complete application via the FIFA Agent Platform on https://agents.fifa.com/

• Comply with the eligibility requirements (cf. art. 5 of the FFAR)

• Successfully pass the football agent exam conducted by FIFA (cf. art. 6 of the FFAR); and

• Pay an annual fee to FIFA (cf. art. 7 of the FFAR)

As indicated above, one of the new requirements under the FFAR is that one must successfully pass the exam. Anyone who wishes to become a football agent is informed that the exam will be conducted by FIFA and will be delivered online. FUFA will only be responsible for the logistical and administrative duties in relation to the exam. With effect from the 1st October 2023, no one shall be able to carry out services of a football agent here in Uganda or anywhere in the world unless they possess a FIFA Football Agent License.

There will be two FIFA football agent exams in 2023. The first exam will be conducted on 19th Aprill 2023. Applications for this exam are already ongoing on the FIFA Agent Platform and the deadline for applications is 15th March 2023.

The second exam will be conducted on 20th September 2023. Applications for the second exam will open on 1st May 2023 and the deadline for applications is 31st July 2023.

All interested members are therefore invited to log in to the FIFA Agent Platform at https://agents.fifa.com/ and submit their applications.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at competitions@fufauganda.com should you have any questions in this regard.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

Ugandan Football referees have today received their FIFA Badges and equipment for this year.

A total of 24 referees from eleven-aside football, futsal and Beach Soccer were approved to get FIFA badges this year.

In the function held at FUFA Complex on Friday, FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim handed over the badges to the referees. National elite referees also attended the same event.

He was flanked by FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA Executive Committee Members Ronnie Kalema and Rogers Mulindwa.

Other dignitaries included FUFA Referees Standing Committee Chairperson Brian Miiro, FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza and Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani.

In his address to the referees, the President first reminded the referees about FUFA’s strategy that is hinged on three key pillars.

“In our strategy as FUFA called the Hat trick, emphasis has been put on three key aspects namely; reaching every homestead, professionalization of the game and achieving world sporting excellence, ” he started.

“On the sporting side of the game, there are three key components; players, coaches and referees. Therefore, refereeing is a crucial in football development. So as referees, you must understand that you are part of development. When you fail, it is not me but rather football as a whole. Whenever you are on duty, you are judge that should be impartial.”

The President also took time to tell the referees to always stick to the principles and ethics of their calling.

“You are going to make mistakes because you are human but these three principles must be maintained at all times. Fitness, Integrity and Performance. When you’re a FIFA Referee you have to conduct yourself in a manner that befits an international Referee. Avoid being in situations that are going to expose you.”

He assured referees of protection whenever they do right but also told them disciplinary measures will be put into effect for intended mistakes.

”We have agreed to protect you whenever you’re right and we are proud of those moments you have taken correct decisions. We are all human beings that make mistakes but if someone makes a mistake intentionally then disciplinary measures have to be taken.” The President stressed.

Brian Miiro, the Chairperson of FUFA Referees Standing Committee told the referees to seize the opportunity and perform their duties with integrity at all times.

”We have given out the FIFA badges to Futsal, Beach Soccer and eleven aside FIFA Referees. We have emphasised Integrity, Fitness and Performance when on duty. I’m confident that this is a determined group that has undergone various trainings and ready to execute their work.” He said.

Here is a complete list of the 24 Ugandan FIFA Certified Referees 2023;

Male Centre Referees: Mashood Ssali, Ali Sabilla Chelangat, William Oloya, Lucky Razaake Kasalirwe and George Olemu

Male Assistant Referees: Ronald Katenya, Okello Lee, Isa Masembe, Hakim Mulindwa, Emmanuel Okudra and Timothy Gumisiriza Karusigarira

Futsal Referees:Brian Emmy Nsubuga and Isaac Sengendo

Beach Soccer: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Kawagga Bazirio and Joel Chote Munyendoh

Female Centre Referees: Shamirah Nabadda, Habiba Naigaga and Diana Murungi

Female Assistant Referees: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi, Jane Mutonyi and Elizabeth Nassolo

The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) representative at the Women in Football Leadership Programme (WFLP) in Switzerland Dr. Taibu Azah is elated by the levels of football around the globe. The WFLP workshop is taking place this year from 6-10 March and will coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March.

Dr. Azah was nominated by FUFA to take part in the programme after meeting the necessary requirements set for any participant to be enrolled for the workshop.   

She is the Chairperson of the FUFA Judicial Commission that supervises all activities of the FUFA Judicial Bodies.

The WFLP is designed for women in football who have the potential and motivation to progress into senior leadership positions within their organisation or are already in such roles.

Participants work on and discuss aspects of leadership, while also focusing heavily on self-awareness and how this can support their career development.

With the coaching included during the programme week, participants are challenged in both personal and professional aspects. Organised in collaboration with FIFA, the programme also provides a platform for exchange and networking between participants with a rich variety of backgrounds.

As part of the programme this year, which is a joint initiative with UEFA and delivered by IMD Business School, 36 women from all six confederations will come together this week to take part in the workshop.

In line with FIFA’s overall vision and strategy to develop and grow women’s football on and off the pitch, the workshop aims to be a learning platform for women working in football structures that will educate, empower and create a stronger network for female administrators in the game.

Dr. Azah speaks about the Programme

“Participating in the FIFA Women in leadership programme will go a long way in building my capacity as the Chairperson of the FUFA Judicial Bodies which will improve our judicial processes. I commend FIFA and FUFA for the Programme.”

World Football governing body, FIFA has introduced new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) aimed streamlining the role of football agents.

The main objective behind the FFAR is to ensure football agents’ conduct is consistent in line with the football transfer system, integrity of football and professional ethic standards.

Therefore, every football intermediary will be required to abide by the new regulations and a transition period has been set up between 9th January – 30th September 2023.

A new FIFA agent platform has been set and for one to qualify, they must sit for examinations.

According to FIFA, there be two football agent exams this year, the first coming between 19th April – 1st May and then between 31st July -20th September.

In Uganda, FUFA shall provide suitable examination rooms for successful candidates registered through the FIFA Agent Platform to sit for their examinations.

More details can be found in the circular below

Uganda now has 24 FIFA certified referees

An increase by one on the current list

Three new FIFA badge holders

World Football governing body, FIFA has confirmed a list of Ugandan referees approved to receive FIFA badges for the calendar year 2023.

The list submitted by FUFA to FIFA has been released today with 24 names including 8 Centre Referees and 10 Assistant Referees for the eleven-aside football.

Futsal maintains two slots from this year just like Beach Soccer that will remain with four slots.

The only increment to 24 comes from main football where Uganda has earned another slot, taken by Lucky Razaake Kasalirwe.

The budding centre referee is one of the three new names on the annual list. The other two are assistant referees Timothy Gumisiriza Karusigarira and Elizabeth Nassolo.

Here is a complete list of the 24 Ugandan FIFA Certified Referees 2023;

Male Centre Referees: Mashood Ssali, Ali Sabilla Chelangat, William Oloya, Lucky Razaake Kasalirwe and George Olemu

Male Assistant Referees: Ronald Katenya, Okello Lee, Isa Masembe, Hakim Mulindwa, Emmanuel Okudra, Timothy Gumisiriza Karusigarira

Futsal Referees:Brian Emmy Nsubuga, Isaac Sengendo

Beach Soccer: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Kawagga Bazirio and Joel Chote Munyendoh.

Female Centre Referees: Shamirah Nabadda, Habiba Naigaga and Diana Murungi

Female Assistant Referees: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Marex Nakitto Nkumbi, Jane MutonyMutonyi and Elizabeth Nassolo

A Charity Organisation in Mityana under the name Mercy for Youth and Women Empowerment has benefited from the generous arm of FIFA as they received a donation of 100 balls and 100 T-shirts from the world soccer governing body.

The donation is a result of a Samaritan Ms. Luise Ammerschuber of Yes-Impact Sisters who found a group of youths playing football in Mityana but with limited equipment under the charity organization. She approached FIFA and made a request for any form of equipment through Head of FIFA Development Programmes-Africa-Mr. Solomon Mudege who responded positively with the donation.

FIFA delivered the donation through FUFA which was handed over today.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Mr. Edgar Watson handed over the donation of 100 footballs, 100 T-shirts, 100 yellow cards and 100 red cards to the Executive Director of Mercy for Youth and Women Empowerment Mr. Kagalula Dabrine Mathew on Friday morning at a brief ceremony held at FUFA Headquarters in Mengo.

What they said:

Executive Director-Mercy for Youth and Women Empowerment

Mr. Kagalula Dabrine Mathew

“It is a great day for us to receive such quality equipment. We now have every reason to keep empowering our youth in Mityana to continue playing football. Equipment is a big challenge and this donation has come in handy.”

Chief Executive Officer- FUFA

Mr. Edgar Watson

“Football touches very many people around the world. FIFA’s donation to the youths in Mityana under this charity organisation will help improve football at the grassroots. Living Football is the message we share both in Uganda and globally. Thank you FIFA for this kind of support”

Scoring goals is a trademark for strikers in any team but the fans get entertained the most when their heroes celebrate after the ball has crossed the goal line.

Such moments are likely to be witnessed more often this season following a new initiative by FUFA Executive Committee Member Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe to reward leading goal scorers for teams playing at the Regional level, 4 th and 5 th Division leagues in Kampala.

As a way of motivating strikers to score more goals, Dr. Ahimbisibwe has introduced the ‘Magogo Top Scorer’s Award’ which will come with a cash prize to any player that scores 15 or more goals per season in the third, fourth and fifth division leagues of Kampala Region.

‘We are trying to motivate our strikers to score more goals and on this note, we believe when there is a cash prize, it will motivate them to score more goals. Fans need to see more goals and creativity of how the players score’ noted Dr. Ahimbisibwe.

The award is named after the current FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who has transformed football in the Country.

‘It will be called Magogo top Scorer’s Award. We believe it will motivate players to score more goals thus getting better strikers’ added Dr. Ahimbisibwe.

Dr. Ahimbisibwe also embarked on a programme to support and give back to the football teams playing under the Kampala Region Football Association that he represents on the FUFA Executive.

Accompanied by the Chairman Kampala Region Kasalirwe Dirisa and his Deputy Nkuggwa, Dr. Ahimbisibwe was welcomed by the Nakawa District Football Association Chairman Lobbo Christopher where he donated to every club two balls each playing in the fourth and fifth division leagues.

Rubaga District Football Association has also benefited from the programme. Close to 100 clubs playing at the DFA Level are set to gain from the programme.

“We are embarking on a program that was initiated in Kampala region to give out balls to all third and fourth division clubs in the entire Kampala Region Football Association. The initiative is to help clubs and we thought it would be nice to start with balls because the game cannot be played without a ball”

Dr. Ahimbisibwe further encouraged the District Football Association Chairmen and the Region’s boss to start looking at and planning for football as a money-generating investment which must be run as a business venture.

“The introduction of FUFA Tv on market should get everyone involved to build a product that will bring the benefits to the game from sponsors, market for players, data analysis and media consumption” noted Apollo.

The same programme of ball distribution will be extended to the other three District Football Associations (Kawempe, Makindye and Central) that make up Kampala Region FA in due course by Dr. Ahimbisibwe.

The list of 4th and 5th division clubs per DFA

Makindye DFA
15 of 4th division
12 of 5th division

Kawempe DFA
16 of 4th division
15 of 5th division

Rubaga DFA
10 of 4th division
7 of 5th division

Central DFA
12 of 4th division
7 of 5th division

Nakawa DFA:
16 of 4 th Division
10 of 5 th Division

Media plays a crucial role in setting the agenda of society and acting as a vehicle of informing, educating, sensitizing and entertaining the public.

Well aware of the aforementioned principles, FUFA takes initiatives to bridge the gap between sports media and the Federation.

It is upon this background that FUFA in conjunction with the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) organised a media engagement day on Thursday at Imperial Royale Hotel.

This was the second engagement FUFA was having with sports scribes under their umbrella, the first coming in 2018.

This year’s theme hinged on the role media plays in the recovery of the football industry.

USPA President Patrick Kanyomozi appreciated the interaction and believes this helps in developing the game.

“We are delighted to have this engagement with FUFA. It is important to both institutions because we need to move on the same page. Media is a key component of the sports industry and with such interactions, I believe the game grows bigger and better,” he said.

“It is unfortunate that we have not had this kind of engagement since the inaugural one in 2018 due to COVID-19. I believe now that the World is back to normal, these interactions will continue. It doesn’t necessarily mean we are being compromised by FUFA but rather looking for ways on how to improve the sports industry.” Kanyomozi added.

FUFA President who graced the event lauded sports journalists for a commendable job.

“As FUFA we know the critical role that media plays in promoting football and sports in general. Therefore, such interactions are important to us. We usually meet at stadia and press conferences but we do not get enough time to discuss the pressing issues. With such an engagement, everyone is free to speak and criticize because feedback is important,” he said before adding.

“Media plays key roles including educating, sensitizing, informing and entertaining. And there is no institution that can survive without media. We believe this engagement helps to push our agenda of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the pitch.”

Several journalists were given chance to ask questions and make contributions to the theme.

Web Dan Ssebakijje of Next Media Services called upon scribes to make positive contribution to the game.

“We must look at ourselves as journalists. Yes, there are lots of negative aspects but we can look at the positive side and help in creating a brand that will attract more revenues which all of us will benefit from.” He stated.

Elly Kyeyune who works with Radio One and Akaboozi FM called upon the Federation to create a conducive environment for journalists to work especially on matchdays.

Daily Monitor’s George Katongole called upon FUFA to streamline the Accreditation process for both league and national team matches.

The day’s events ended with a football match between USPA and FUFA played at Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga.

The first ever FUFA Match General Coordinators Course officially came to a climax on Wednesday with 54 participants rolled out.

The course that started on Monday was aimed at improving matchday organization at various levels.

The closing ceremony was presided by FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson and he indicated this is right step in achieving capacity building.

“I thank Kabelo for accepting our abrupt invite to come and facilitate the Match General Coordinators course.  I urge participants to apply what they have learnt because to know and not do is to not know,” he stated.

Kabelo Bosilong, an experienced CAF General Coordinator and Instructor facilitated the three-day course with the help of Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Football Development Director and a CAF General Coordinator as well.

  
In his remarks, Kabelo Bosilong thanked FUFA for the opportunity granted to him to pass knowledge to the new crop of General Coordinators.

‘I thank FUFA for the opportunity to come and pass knowledge to this group on how to become General Coordinators. We took the class through theory and practical sessions, what it takes, roles and responsibilities of a General Coordinator and I am optimistic they will put this to good use.” He indicated.

Participants split into groups and simulated on how to move out on match days, match Coordination meetings and how to make reports and filling of other documents.

“I am glad that the quality and will is there and people are ready to implement what they have learnt.” He added.

FUFA Football Development Committee Chairman, Ronnie Kalema emphasised Capacity Building as one of the ways of achieving FUFA’s five year strategic plan.

“Our vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the pitch cannot be achieved if we not scale on promoting, protecting and developing the game. We are so mindful on the brand of development and the content we give to our stake holders. This is the pioneer group to be passed out and not only here but in Africa.  What I want to remind the team is that today is development and tomorrow is implementation.  We are planning to grant licenses for match coordinators going forward.” Kalema stated.

List of participants

Ajab Waiswa
Brian Miiro Nsubuga
Ssewaya Miti
Alal Eron
Jean Seninde
Mashood Ssali
Abdul Kawulu Mwanje
Thomas Eregu
Stella Salma Kairungi
Joan Nakambugu
Kelly Kimbugwe
Mansoor Mugoya
Issa Masembe
Hassan Kavuma
Sumaya Hood Kiwanuka
Phoebe Kutamba
Daniel Kabanda
Joram Katende
Bernard Bainamani Bampaire
Paul Kabaikaramu
Ronald Kakooza
Denis Batte
Daniels Yenka
Benson Kanyesigye
Patricia Ayebare
Emmanuel Lugala
Sarah Kisakye
Joseph Mutaka
Joseph Deng
Adam Ssematiko
Sam Morgan Chancelee
Charles Ssempa Kasozi
Joan Namusisi
Gad Batuse
Caroline Birungi
Moris Otidi Moris
Walter Ogeng
Remigius Ssonko
Paul Calvin Mugerwa
Dauda Baguma
Mustafa Kabyetsiza
Beine
Hamza Nsereko Kawuma
Mathias Muzungu
Festus Kirumira
Moses Kaddu
Bobkins Kibirige
Andrew Kaweesa
Ashiraf Kakaire
Christopher Seemu Kugonza
Yusuf Awuye
Joseph Lutaaya
Aisha Nalule

Capacity building is a key area in developing football especially off the pitch. FUFA is aware of the aforementioned fact and there are always deliberate plans to make sure more human resource is employed.

Match Coordinators are very important in making games are organized and played without any blemishes.

It is upon this background that FUFA has organized a three-day match coordinators course, the first of its kind in Africa.

The workshop got underway on Monday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru under the tutorship of experienced CAF Match General Coordinator, Kabelo Bosilong.

FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama officially launched the workshop on Monday with a total of 54 participants attending.

In his remarks Byamukama indicated FUFA has a structured plan to improve on matchday experiences and such courses will help to create a pool of qualified personnel to handle.

“The value of the General Coordinators Course is huge to the management of game day experience not only in Uganda but the entire region because this is the very first General Coordinators Course by a Member Association in CAF and one of our key pillars in the hat trick is Sport.  You can not achieve sporting success without the conversant human resource. This is one of the critical areas we are training and as FUFA we are very proud for taking this initiative and we expect this to improve our matchday experience and the game of football in general,” he stated.

Kabelo on the other hand lauded FUFA for the initiative and asked participants to start practicing at the lower levels of the game so as to garner experience.

‘I thank FUFA for such a great initiative of the Match Coordinators course which has not been done by any African FA. You participants are fortunate that you have where to start from rather than us who had to start from the top.  In CAF, FUFA is one of the top three FAs performing well off the pitch and I thank the Federation leaders for the great work done. This course will help you get the knowledge on how to organize matches and you can go from here and practice the lowest level.” Said Kabelo.

The course will run up to Wednesday covering several areas such as matchday hospitality, game management, safety and security etc.

List of participants
Ajab Waiswa
Brian Miiro Nsubuga
Ssewaya Miti
Alal Eron
Jean Seninde
Mashood Ssali
Abdul Kawulu Mwanje

Thomas Eregu
Stella Salma Kairungi

Joan Nakambugu
Kelly Kimbugwe
Mansoor Mugoya
Issa Masembe
Hassan Kavuma
Sumaya Hood Kiwanuka

Phoebe Kutamba
Daniel Kabanda
Joram Katende
Bernard Bainamani Bampaire
Paul Kabaikaramu
Ronald Kakooza
Denis Batte
Daniels Yenka
Benson Kanyesigye
Patricia Ayebare
Emmanuel Lugala
Sarah Kisakye
Joseph Mutaka
Joseph Deng
Adam Ssematiko
Sam Morgan Chancelee
Charles Ssempa Kasozi

Joan Namusisi
Gad Batuse
Caroline Birungi
Moris Otidi Moris
Walter Ogeng
Remigius Ssonko
Paul Calvin Mugerwa

Dauda Baguma
Mustafa Kabyetsiza
Beine
Hamza Nsereko Kawuma
Mathias Muzungu
Festus Kirumira
Moses Kaddu
Bobkins Kibirige
Andrew Kaweesa
Ashiraf Kakaire
Christopher Seemu Kugonza
Yusuf Awuye
Joseph Lutaaya
Aisha Nalule

FUFA Media Services Limited (102.1 FUFA fm and FUFA Tv) staff are currently undergoing a FUFA Administration and Management Course (FAMACO I) at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The workshop that got underway on Monday, will run up to Friday, equipping the new staff with football knowledge.

FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim is the chief facilitator at the five-day workshop.

He indicated that the purpose of this Course is prepare the new recruits before commencing work.

‘We have alot of belief in you and we shall support you in all possible ways. We have invested alot in this project and being here is not by mistake but to polish you before we fully get started. The ball is now in your hands to prove us right or wrong.’ He said during the opening day.

Over 40 staff members are in Njeru. Facilitators lecture on different topics including FUFA and its development programmes, football governance and administration.

The workshop also provides an opportunity to equip the new staff with more knowledge about media practices and principles.

FUFA EXCO Members Ronnie Kalema and Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building Manager, Jackson Nyima are the other facilitators.

It should noted that FUFA Media Services Limited advertised job opportunities with over 600 applicants turning up for interviews. All successful applicants were considered for the course.