FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: CSR

  • FUFA and Stanbic Bank hand over assorted items to Lira Babies Home and Teso Bar Community

    FUFA and Stanbic Bank hand over assorted items to Lira Babies Home and Teso Bar Community

    On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, teams from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and Stanbic Bank were in Lira for the Stanbic Uganda Cup Final between Police FC and Vipers SC and as it has been in the past editions, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign is always carried out in the host district.

    The teams were received by Dan Obote, a representative from the North on the FUFA Executive Committe and Sister Francis, the caretaker of Lira Babies Home.

    While addressing the people at the handover, Leila Nankya the Events Manager at FUFA said that they were advised to provide support to the two communities so that they have one less problem to deal with.

    “We were advised to come here, and support and these items were collected from well-wishers in the community. FUFA has brought clothes while other basic human items have been brought by Stanbic Bank,” She said.

    Stanbic Bank was represented by Sunny Mucwampaka the Lira Branch Manager, Diana Kahunde the Marketing Manager and Bernard Ogwal the Northern Region Manager.

    “At Stanbic, we looked at the most basic things to support the babies home. Specific items delivered include millet. This act represents what Stanbic Bank is, we are touching the community.” – Sunny Mucwampaka, Lira Branch Manager

    “I want to thank FUFA for what they are doing in the community using football. At the bank, community is very important. I am happy to note that is a beginning. Home is critical. We cannot drive banking when homes are not taken care of.” – Diana Kahunde, Marketing Manager at Stanbic bank.

    “The bank cares, what you are seeing is not the first and not the last.” – Bernard Ogwal, Stanbic Bank Northern Region Manager

    • Sister Francis, care taker of Lira Balies Home welcoming the visitors

    Fred Frank Kumakech, the Commercial Director at FUFA highlighted the organisation’s commitment to helping the community as he made his address.

    “Grateful for giving children a second chance to life and love; it’s our commitment as FUFA in carrying out our work to be empathetic and give love and hope in the community where we operate, and Lira Babies Home is just one of the beneficiaries of such many CSR activities that we run.” he said.

    FUFA Executive Committee Member representing Northern Uganda thanked Sister Francis, the caretaker of the babies’ home and highlighted that the federation will see how best to keep supporting the facility.

    “As FUFA we don’t only play football, the things we have delivered here is one of the ways we provide service. I also want to thank Sister for the work she is doing here. We shall engage with you on another day to see how else to provide support.” he said.

    The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim was represented at the handover event by Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe, an Executive Committee Member representing Kampala Region.

    In his address, he commended the federation for having a policy that supports Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

    “I thank FUFA for having this policy, and Stanbic Bank for accepting to be our partners. We have done this since 2016.” he said.

    “As FUFA, everywhere we host the Stanbic Uganda Cup Final, we reach out to the less privileged in the district.” he added.

    “We do this because the organisation is run by human beings with a heart. Human nature forgets that when we have problems, it is humans to come and help.” he concluded.

    Pictorial

    Learn more about Lira Babies Home
  • FUFA Cup of Hope Returns to bring smiles and hope to Luzira Upper Prison inmates

    FUFA Cup of Hope Returns to bring smiles and hope to Luzira Upper Prison inmates

    It was all smiles and jubilations in the Luzira Upper Prison as inmates welcomed their favourite visitors from FUFA at the FUFA Cup of Hope finals 2023.

    The FUFA Cup of Hope is annual football tournament that is organized and sponsored by FUFA as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Luzira upper prisons section for inmates who play in teams christened with names of clubs that play in the Uganda Premier league. The tournament had been halted by the Covid 19 pandemic and only returned this year after the situation normalised.

    Presently there are 10 teams; URA, Express, Bright Stars, Blacks Power, Villa, Vipers, Azam, KCCA, Onduparaka and Proline. This year’s edition kicked off on May 1st and was concluded on May 28 with Proline and Onduparaka facing off in the final that was graced FUFA President Hon Magogo Moses Hassim and a delegation that he led that also included former Uganda Cranes stars who are part of the President’s XI and two former inmates who went there to give testimony as well as offer hope to their colleagues.

    The FUFA delegation comprised of 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, ExCom member Ronnie Kalema, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Big League delegate Hassan Kirunda, National Teams manager Patrick Ntege, Commercial Director Fred Kumakech, Events Manager Leilah Nankya, Events officer Phoebe Kutamba.

    These were received by the Officer in Charge Upper Maximum Prison Senior Superintendent of Prisons Mbaziira Bryan Corr who then introduced them to the Regional Prisons Commander – Commisioner of Prisons Ms Nabunya Stella who commended FUFA for the generous and humble gesture that supplements their efforts of holistically rehabilitating the inmates by using football.

    “I want to welcome you to Luzira and especially thank you for the support you render to Luzira Upper prison. I only wish you could make it at least 2 times every year and possibly extend it to other correctional facilities because we have several in the Kampala extra region including; Kampala remand, Kigo prison, Kitalya among others because recreational activities is one way we use to rehabilitate the prisoners and football is the most popular sport.” Commissioner of Prisons Stella Nabunya remarked.  

    Officer in Charger SSP Mbaziira was full of praises of the FUFA President for his interest and commitment in the tournament.

    “To understand the value of a smile is when you give it to someone who has nothing left to give. Thank you FUFA team lead by Hon. Magogo, Uganda cranes Ex Internationals, thank you Uganda prisons staff and most importantly thank you dear inmates for playing very well and keeping the discipline. Sports excellence is all about discipline.” He stated.

    In his remarks FUFA President reaffirmed his and the federations commitment to continue supporting the tournament as away of giving back to the community.

    “It is in our objectives and part of FUFA’s CSR to make sure we give back to the vulnerable members of our communities and may need hope. The FUFA Cup of hope is on our annual calendar in May and we will continue supporting the development of referees, coaches, administrators among others such that we develop capacity amongst you to enable you manage your own football.” – FUFA President stated.

    “You may be here for many different reasons, but we believe one day you will go back and reunite with your families and the communities. Our purpose of coming here is always to keep that hope alive, when you are here it is not the end. You have people praying and wishing you utmost wellness. Finally, I want to thank management of Uganda prisons and you people for accepting our suggestion of changing the names of your teams from foreign clubs to our local clubs.” He added.  

    The President XI played a curtain raiser match against a select side from Upper Prison – Upper Stars that ended in a one-all draw before Proline Upper Prison took on and defeated Onduparak 2-0 in the finals of FUFA Cup of Hope 2023.

    FUFA President handed over an assortment of equipment; 4 sets of jerseys, 10 ball and a pump, 2 pairs of goalkeepers gloves, a first aid box, referees equipment(cards, whistles,stop clock), 2 sacks of sugar, 2 sacks of rice and 2 goats donated to the inmates of the Luzira Upper Prison handed over to the officer In Charge SSP Mbaziira together with Upper Prisons Sports Association Chairperson Ambrose Turyasingura

    Thank you for Supporting Football.

    The FUFA President also expressed his appreciation to the management of Uganda Prisons Services for their love and support for football through their two sister clubs.

    The other thing I want to thank Uganda Prison service for their love for football. You own two football clubs; Maroons FC that plays in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and She Maroons a women’s football club that has been promoted to the FUFA Womens Super league on and has also qualified for the finals of the FUFA Women’s Cup to be played on June 10th in Kumi against Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC. These are very competitive clubs that contribute to the development and promotion of the game.

  • FUFA offers Hope to Prison Inmates

    FUFA offers Hope to Prison Inmates

    By the mere fact that you are alive, it qualifies you to be a potential candidate for Prison irrespective of your wealth or power.

    As part of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, here is our story with Uganda’s Biggest Prison, Luzira.

    Luzira Upper Prison keeps hold of convicts and those on remand for capital offenses. Some of the inmates are on death row, life imprisonment, serving tens of years while others are uncertain of their future as their cases are yet to be determined.

    The reality of life is that not all inmates are actually guilty of the cases they are charged or even convicted for.

    It is of course not a simple task for the relevant authorities to separate between the innocent and the guilty in some cases.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo expertly dribbles past Upper Stars’ team captain Frank Macho during the charity match at Luzira on 12th March 2017

    What is important to note is that there are cases for those who have been put on death row that have eventually regained freedom. Hope is all that can be given in all cases

    On 12th March 2017, FUFA led by myself and a host former Ex-International Football players made a maiden visit to Luzira Upper Prison. It was my first time in this place and I was so humbled.

    Something is useless when you have it until you lose it.  Freedom is not a foregone guarantee.

    Former Uganda Cranes, Lukuli United, Police, Express and SC Villa intelligent forward Hassan ‘Figo’ Mubiru was a joy to watch at Luzira

    The FUFA President’s XI team, composed of former Uganda Cranes Players, played a football match against the Upper Stars (A team of inmates).

    Their team composed of very good, talented young players although the pitch was bad and all bare ground

    We got to learn that there is a football league competition composed of 10 clubs with inmates as players.

    The Clubs had European Clubs names. We agreed that they change the names to Ugandan Football Clubs Names and FUFA would rename and support the competition, the FUFA Cup of Hope.

    Luzira Upper XI

    The competition was played for 2017/8 Season and now 2018/9 Season was completed on 17th March 2019 and as a curtain raiser, The FUFA President’s XI once again played against the Upper Stars and the game ended 6-4 in favour of the Upper Stars with the ultimate final match of Express FC beating KCCA FC

    . The interesting part is when former players of Express FC and KCCA FC where invited to the dressing rooms to give team talks to their respective clubs. A player for Express FC called Kasibante Bashir was an extremely outstanding talent and a beauty to watch

    What we also learnt is emphasis on FUFA, CAF and FIFA Rules and the contracts and transfer of players between the clubs that is lucrative for the talented players

    Since 2017, FUFA has delivered the promises of useable things like Sugar, Soap and cooking oil from the Uganda Cranes Sponsors thus BIDCO, a Brand New Desktop Computer, Sporting Equipment of Balls, Referees Equipment, Gloves and most importantly delivered a course for referees to manage the FUFA Cup of Hope Competition.

    Next year it is going to be a course for Coaches.

    Luzira Express FC in a group photo with FUFA President and OC Luzira prison after their being crowned winners

    I have also observed that with these inmates who are kept into this place with not much activity and many of them very young and energetic, a proper pitch would provide them an opportunity to continue living in hope of getting free one day but also enhancing their talents with the unlimited free time they got.

    Many could be rehabilitated and become more useful when they reconnect with society. An Artificial Pitch would be the most appropriate considering the usage of the pitch

    As FUFA, we get excited that our game can be used to give Hope to persons in these situations.

    The FUFA President hands over the red and yellow cards with the other refereeing equipment to the head of referees at the Luzira Upper Prisons

    Luzira prison OC SSP Sentalo

    The level of excitement and passion exhibited during the football matches definitely takes away albeit for moments the reality of confinement that these human beings are going through.

    We have been told when we leave, it takes them over a month talking about the event and hoping for the next one to come

    It is only the Almighty God who knows the real truth of the guilty and innocent in that place and will definitely judge their respective earthly works.

    We only pray that the guilty are forgiven and learn from the experience to become more useful citizens after if they ever regain their freedom and the innocent ones have justice delivered

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

    Author is

    FUFA President

    CAF Executive Committee Member

    Eng. Moses Magogo

  • FUFA launches Corporate Social Responsibility drive for 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    FUFA launches Corporate Social Responsibility drive for 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has revealed that there will be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign attached to the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup edition.

     Like it has been the case in the last four years, the 2020 edition of the coveted annual knockout tournament will not be different.

    FUFA Events Manager, Leila Nankya officially announced that the CSR drive for this year will be aimed at supporting the needy.

    “Football is a game that unites us all regardless of our backgrounds, beliefs or status and as FUFA, we believe we can make a positive change in the society where we live. I, therefore, take this opportunity to announce that we shall have a CSR activity attached to this year’s edition.” said Nankya during the round of 16 draws held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo.

    FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya addressing the media on Wednesday

    “We call upon footballers to embrace this campaign like they have done in the last years. We have started collecting clothes and any other items that we shall give out to a school and hospital prior to the final. FUFA House and Stanbic Bank branches are the collection centres.”

    It should be noted that the recipients of the items collected must be from the region that hosts the Stanbic Uganda Cup final.  FUFA is yet to announce the region that will host this year’s final.

    CSR Activities in the last 4 years

    • 2016 – Missionaries of the poor, Mengo – Kampala Region
    • 2017 – Arua Children’s Remand Home – West Nile Region
    • 2018- St. Paul’s Church Kumi – North Eastern Region
    • 2019- Nkoba Zambogo Youth Group, Mpugwe – Buganda Region
  • FUFA Monthly Newsletter: May Issue

    FUFA Monthly Newsletter: May Issue

    The FUFA Monthly Newsletter for May is out. With so many activities climaxing in the mentioned month, we bring you some of the highlights that caught our attention for the rest of the football family around the globe to read about activities in Uganda.

    History was also made as a new champion for the FUFA Women Elite League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup were inked in Uganda football books.

    Enjoy the FUFA Monthly Newsletter for May.

  • Magumba shines as President’s XI falls to Masaka select

    Magumba shines as President’s XI falls to Masaka select

    Uganda Cup Eve Match

    Friday 24th May 2019

    Masaka Select 3-2 President’s XI

    St. Henry’s College Kitovu Masaka

    Former Uganda Cranes Player Hakim Magumba scored a brace as the President’s XI lost 3-2 to Masaka select in an entertaining match played on the eve of the Stanbic Uganda Cup final at St. Henry’s College Kitovu.

    Hakim Magumba joins team mates to celebrate his goal

    The game which attracted thousands of fans involved former Cranes internationals Sam Kawalya, Edward Kalungi, Andy Lule, Philp Ssozi, Richard Malinga, Hassan Mubiru, Alex Isabirye, Iddi Batambuze, Ali Kayongo, Edgar Watson who is also the CEO at FUFA plus the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo the captain of the President’s XI team.

    FUFA President’s XI

    Skills and technics were highlighted in the entire game that produced 5 goals. Magumba gave the President’s XI the lead in the first half before Masaka select equalised minutes later.

    Action at St Henry’s Kitovu ground

    Masaka select added two consecutive goals after the break and convincingly led the game 3-1. However, Magumba never gave up with his exciting dribbles and movements until he grabbed the second to make it 3-2.

    FUFA President captained the team

    Mubiru and Watson came off the bench to play a part in the game that was attended by a good number of fans from the local area, Nyendo Masaka.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson came on to join the action

    After the game, the entire team, the FUFA President and Exco members paid a courtesy visit to  Brother Augustine Mugabo’s office before departure. Father Augustine is the head teacher of St Henry’s Kitovu Secondary school

    Brother Augustine Mugabo hosted the FUFA officials

    President’s XI is a FUFA President team with selected former Cranes internationals and it plays such entertaining games during FUFA events. The Ex-Internationals are FUFA Ambassadors.

    FUFA Third vice president Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi shakes hands with Hakim Magumba during team inspection

    Match officials who handled the game plus team captains

     

  • FUFA hands over collected clothes to Nkobazambogo Youth Group in Masaka

    FUFA hands over collected clothes to Nkobazambogo Youth Group in Masaka

    FUFA CSR Activity:

    Friday 24th May 2019

    Mpugwe – Masaka

    As it is a policy at FUFA to support communities through football, FUFA carries out a campaign to collect clothing materials for donating to the needy at the climax of the Stanbic Uganda Cup annually through Corporate Social Responsivity (CSR) activity.
    FUFA delivered the items to the needy people in Mpugwe- Masaka at the headquarters of Nkobazambogo Youth Group on Friday Morning.

    L-R; FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi, FUFA EXCO Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Buganda Region Delegate Stephen Semutono during the FUFA CSR activity at Mpugwe- Masaka.

    The handover ceremony was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA 3rd Vice President and also the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA EXCO Members, Buganda Region Delegate Stephen Semutono and Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi.

    During the ceremony, the CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group Nsamba Emmanuel praised FUFA and Stanbic Bank for coming up with such a project that targets the needy. He further applauded the football governing body for picking up Nkobazambogo Youth Group.

    ‘We are pleased to be donated with clothing materials by FUFA and Stanbic Bank today. It is a great day for us. Many of the children in our group have a problem with clothing. This is a great opportunity for us and our people in Mukundwe. Said Nsamba CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group

    ‘We have more than 500 people who are going to benefit from this donation. Particularly we also thank the President of FUFA for making us proud. It is your good leadership that has brought happiness to us. added Nsamba.

    CEO Nkobazambogo Youth Group Nsamba Emmanuel making his remarks during the donation ceremony

    While making his remarks during the donation. FUFA President Eng. Magogo stated that FUFA used the power of the game to collect clothing materials that were donated to the needy people in Mpugwe.

    ‘As FUFA we are the football governing body in Uganda and we thought we can use it to help the needy people in the community and we came up with the CSR activity with Stanbic Bank. We used the power of the game to collect clothing material from football fans especially in Kampala. We used UnBound- an International NGO to direct us to those people in need and that’s why we are here today. Said Eng. Magogo FUFA President

    Eng. Magogo also donated balls to children.

    Eng. Moses Magogo donating balls to children at the FUFA CSR activity in Mukundwe

    Meanwhile, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala praised Nkobazambogo Youth Group for standing up to support the needy people in Masaka.

    FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi talking to the people in Mpugwe during the FUFA CSR activity

    ‘Uganda has 7 million Children however here they are lucky among those to have the clothing materials from FUFA. We came up as FUFA to help the Children develop their talents so that they can earn a living from their abilities. There is a lot needed to archive the best talents and clothing is among those, that’s why we decided to donate to you what we received from the football community. I thank Nkobazambogo Youth Group for coming helping the needy people in Masaka.‘ Said Hon Minister Nakiwala

    The Manager Stanbic Bank Masaka Branch Seruwagi commended FUFA coming up with such activity that helps the needy people and partnering with Stanbic during the process of collecting the clothing materials.

    Stanbic Bank Masaka Branch Ronald Seruwagi during the FUFA CSR activity in Mukundwe Masaka

    ‘We are proud to be here with FUFA donating to the needy and we thank them for having us as the sponsors of Uganda Cup that this activity of CSR is part of. We came in as sponsors to use football as a tool to inspires the youths and children in the community. Such activity brings us close to the community.’ Said Seruwagi Stanbic Bank Manager Masaka Branch.  

    The collection of clothes begun two months ago at FUFA House Mengo and Stanbic Bank Branches.

    FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo and FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi clothing children during the FUFA CSR activity in Mpugwe Masaka

    The activity is part of the Stanbic Uganda Cup final between Proline FC and Bright Stars FC that will be played in Masaka Recreation Ground on Saturday 25th May 2019.

    FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi clothing a child in Mpugwe during the FUFA CSR activity

    FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo having time with the disabled children during the FUFA CSR activity in Mpugwe Masaka

    FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo making a speech at the FUFA CSR activity in Mukungwe Masaka

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a group photo at the headquarters of Nkobazambo Youth Group in Mpugwe Masaka during the FUFA CSR activity

    FUFA CSR Activity at Mpugwe in Masaka

     

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a group photo with the people of Mpugwe Masaka during the FUFA CSR activity 

     

     

     

     

  • FUFA Monthly Newsletter – April 2019

    FUFA Monthly Newsletter – April 2019

    The month of April had a series of events and number of stories about football in Uganda.

    In this issue of the FUFA Monthly Newsletter we highlight the major headlines.

    We have hinted on a number of issues which include; The FUFA Drum, CAF Club licensing regional workshop, the Uganda U17 National Teas maiden appearance in AFCON among others.

    Click here for the  FUFA Newsletter April 

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • FUFA Monthly Newsletter-March 2019

    FUFA Monthly Newsletter-March 2019

    We are back with the FUFA Monthly Newsletter- March 2019

    It was an action-packed month that also saw the Uganda National Junior team (Under 17-The Cubs ) travel to Europe for a training camp before they returned home for yet another camp in Nairobi, Kenya all with the aim of preparing for the Total AFCON U-17 Finals.

    The FUFA Newsletter brings you highlights of events held in March as per the FUFA calendar.

    Click FUFA News Letter March 2019 

     

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • CSR: Express FC wins FUFA Cup of Hope in Luzira Upper Prison, Inmates receive football items

    CSR: Express FC wins FUFA Cup of Hope in Luzira Upper Prison, Inmates receive football items

    Express FC emerged winners of the FUFA Cup of Hope after edging KCCA FC 2-1 in the final of the tournament on Sunday at Luzira Upper Prison ground.

    Bashir Kasibante who will walk to freedom in May after serving his sentence netted both goals for Express FC.  Captain Ogwang Samuel scored for KCCA FC.  The winners took home a Cup and  a new set of jersey. Ten teams took part in the tournament.

    FUFA fulfills CSR promise to inmates of Luzira Uppper Prison 

    It is exactly 371 days today as FUFA returned to Luzira Upper Prison to offer more hope to the inmates through football.  As one of the tools used to support and improve society by using the beautiful game, FUFA fulfilled the promise made on 12th March 2017 at the same place by delivering football items as part of the FUFA CSR activity for this year.

    Items delivered included a computer, goalkeeping gloves, refereeing kits, two boks of the FIFA Laws of the Game and 20 balls.  FUFA also faciliated the three day Referees’ course condcuted by Samuel Egesa. The fresh referees handled the both matches played on the day.

     

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and CEO Edgar Watson handing over 20 balls to the OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Moses Sentalo.

    Before the donataions were handed over, two matches were played in which the FUFA President’s XI fell to the Upper stars losing 6-4.

    Upper Stars goals were scored by Ivan Odwari , Eddie Muhingo and Katerega Oscar with a brace each.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson  got a brace, Hakim Magumba and Eng. Moses Magogo netted for the President’s XI.

    Odwari Ivan(C) joins Eddie Muhingo(R) after scoring the 6th goal.

     

    Isabirye joins FUFA President to celebrate his goal at Luzira upper prison

     

    L-R; Magumba, Isabirye and Watson celebrate one of their goals

     

    FUFA President’s XI that fell to Upper stars

    FUFA President’s XI made several changes as the games went on which saw goalie Sam Kawlaya come on for Sadiq Wassa in the first half, Phillip Ssozi replaced Fred Tamale, Ali Kitenda for Hassan Mubiru, Ali Kayongo for FUFA President.

    Luzira Upper Stars  XI that outfoxed FUFA President’s XI

     

    Luzira Express FC in a group photo with FUFA President, FUFA 2nd Vice President and OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Moses Sentalo after their being crowned winners

    Kasibante Bashir takes on an opponent during the game

    While addressing the public, Luzira Upper Prison OC SSP Sentalo expressed his excitement having received officials from the football governing body (FUFA).

    ‘We don’t take your being here for granted, without your coming here all this excitement wouldn’t have been expressed. The joy amongst us here is because of your presence’ Sentalo noted.

    Luzira prison OC SSP Moses Sentalo while addressing the crowd

    Sentalo also applauded the inmates for putting up a spirited game and ensuring discipline is at maximum and later expressed his desire for a seasonal league instead of tournaments in the upper prison and highly praised the initiative of the capacity building amongst inmates.

    ‘The introduction of a referees’ course is a remarkable milestone in the upper prison and it’s going to change a lot in terms of football here’ added Sentalo.

    FUFA President thanked inmates for loving the game of football and joining the whole world to make it the most popular and loved sport.

    In his brief remarks before the donation also noted the fulfillment of a pledge made by the football governing body.

     

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the crowd

    As FUFA, we promised to have a game here every year between the month of February and March and we have fulfilled. Thank you for choosing football as your desired sport hence making it number one and most popular in the world’ said FUFA President.

    Inmates celebrate Express FC winner scored by Kasibante Bashir

    Main Photo: FUFA President hands over the computer set to OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Sentalo and Head of sports