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Micho announces Uganda Cranes team for Buganda regional tour

MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

Saturday, 6th August 2016

Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The head coach of the Uganda national football team, the Uganda Cranes Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the provisional team of 23 players with one guest player inclusive.

Micho named the team during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala on Wednesday.

The press conference was also graced by the FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.

“We shall have one training session on Thursday evening at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. There is one player from Sweden who is here on Holiday. Hassan Mawanda Wasswa is the team captain.” Micho stated.

The team leaves on Friday morning and shall be expected to train the at the match day venue, Masaka Recreational Stadium later in the evening.

The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.

Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).

The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.

The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.

Uganda Cranes Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

Guest Player: Sulaiman Luzige (Vaxjo, Sweden)

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic at the FUFA Weekly press conference on Wednesday, 3rd August 2016. At the same press conference, Micho announced the team set to tour Masaka

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 3, 2016
Beach Soccer: Sand Cranes to miss tie against Egypt

Uganda National Beach soccer team-Sand Cranes will miss their second opportunity to play a high profile team on the Continent after financial constraints led to the withdrawal of the team from the Africa Championship qualifiers.

Uganda was due to play Egypt on the weekend of 26th-28th in Entebbe.

‘FUFA confirms that the Sand Cranes will not feature in the Africa Beach soccer championship this year due to a congested CAF/FIFA Calendar in the next three months. However resources will be mobilised to support other Beach Soccer activities in the country’

Uganda played its first official continental fixture against Ghana in 2015.

PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes lining up against Ghana at Sports Beach, Entebbe in 2015

August 1, 2016
Uganda vs Comoros: Limited Discounted Tickets on Market for fans

Uganda vs Comoros

3rd Sept, 2016

Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

FUFA has offered an 18% discount (4500/-) off an ordinary ticket of 25,000/- to the first 2,600 fans who will purchase the ticket for the 2017 AFCON Qualifier match between Uganda Cranes and Comoros due on 3rd September at Mandela National Stadium.

The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans starting Monday 1st to Wednesday 10th August, 2016 at FUFA House only between 9am and 5pm.

‘The offer will give the fans an opportunity to purchase the tickets early. The same ticket will be used by fans to watch International friendly match between Uganda Cranes and Kenya’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

The discount ticket holders will also use them to watch the international friendly match between Uganda and Kenya at Namboole on 30th August, 2016.

Hussein added;

‘On match day of Uganda vs Kenya, fans will only show their tickets to the personnel at the gate to gain access to the stadium. No part of the ticket will be taken off. The tickets will be given back to the fans immediately after verification for use again on 3rd September’

After 10th August, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 25,000/-(Ordinary) , 60,000/-(VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.

July 29, 2016
Buganda Region Football Association delegates hold meeting with FUFA President

FUFA Assembly Delegates from Buganda Region Football Associations held a cordial meeting with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at FUFA House on Wednesday morning.

FUFA President who is fresh from Nigeria where he met the FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss issues with other FA Presidents about African football said that it is always part of his plans to meet all FUFA’s 32 members.

‘Such opportunities give me chance to meet the members and delegates and discuss issues coupled with challenges in their regions’

Eng. Magogo alos confirmed that he will attend the Buganda Region FA Annual Assembly due this Saturday at Standard High Zanna.

The entire delegation also took time to visit the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm where the Chairman of Buganda region FA Hajji Sulaiman Sejengo urged all football fans to turn up in big numbers on 3rd September 2016 at Namboole stadium when Uganda Cranes play Comoros in the 2017 AFCON Qualifier.

Referees delegate to the FUFA Assembly Hajji Yusuf Kamulegeya and the CEO Muzafaru Ssebagala also attended the meeting.

L-R: Joseph Mwanje, Yusuf Kamulegeya, Sam Mpiima, FUFa President handing over the jersey to Uganda Region FA Chairman hajji Sulaimani Sejjengo, Muzafaru Sebagala, Hajji Abdul Sekabira, Remegius Ssonko and Meddie Serwadda.

Delegates who attended the meeting: Sam Mpiima (Buganda region representative to the FUFA Executive, Hajji Sulaimani Sejjengo-Chairman, Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya, Remegius Ssonko, Mwanje Joseph and Meddie Serwadda. Rogers Mulindwa, another delegate missed the meeting with apologies.

FUFA President meets Buganda region FA Delegates at FUIFA House on Wednesday morning

July 27, 2016
Club Football: Licensing of clubs for next season takes shape
UPL Awards 2016: 12th August 2016 – Serena International Hotel, Kampala

FUFA Super Cup 2016: KCCA Vs Vipers – 14th August 2016

Azam Uganda Premier League: Kick off confirmed for 19th August 2016

Ahead of the highly anticipated Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/2017 season, the FUFA Licensing Committee has intensified its work of ensuring that the Clubs fulfill the necessary requirements before kickoff on 19^th August 2016.

While addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo, the Chairman FUFA Club Licensing Committee Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel highlighted the importance of exercise.

‘The aim of club licensing is to improve the management of the game from Amateur to Professional level as guided by CAF and FIFA’ said Dr. Ogwel

He further outlined the new amendments in the club licensing regulations as noted below;
- The Club CEO should be a signatory to the club bank account
- The minimum qualification for the Head coach and his assistant should be CAF B coaching license holder in the Azam Uganda Premier League
- Coaches for the FUFA Juniors Elite League (u-17) teams should posses a minimum of a CAF C coaching license
The Club licensing process is in progress with a lot of attention put on Criteria A that involves;
- Payments of Shs 2 millions, submission of budgets, sources of Funds, CEO Certificate and his contract with the club, Current bank statement, Medical Personnel and his contract, Contract of coach and proof of his License, Tenancy Agreement (Office and Stadium) , U-17 team with name of coach who has a CAF C coaching License.
Only KCCA FC and Soana FC have fulfilled the above requirements as yet while Lweza FC, BUL FC, JMC Hippos, Kirinya Jinja SS,Proline, SC Villa, Bright Stars, Police FC, The Saints, Sadolin Paints and URA have partially fulfilled the requirements for criteria A.

Three Clubs; SC Vipers, Onduparaka FC and Express are yet to submit any of the listed requirements under criteria A.

A Club has to fulfill at least 50 % of the requirements to be given a provisional license and 70 % for a complete license .

The FUFA Lincesing Committee has;

Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel- Chairman

Issa Magoola -Vice Chairman

Members: Sam Kabugo, Bernard Bainaman and Yusuf Awuye

Ivan Kintu Bayige- Secretary

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Licensing Committee Chairman Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
July 27, 2016
Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros: Match day ticket prices released

AFCON 2017 Qualifier (Group D): 3^rd September 2016

Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros

At Nelson Mandela National Stadium (4 p.m)

Match Ticket Prices

Ordinary: 25,000/=

VIP (Blue seats): 60,000/=

Gold (VVIP): 150.000/=

The ticket prices for the crucial Uganda Cranes versus Comoroa AFCON 2017 group D qualifiers have been officially released by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on Wednesday, 27th July 2016.

The FUFA International Match organizing committee chairman, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel released the prices for all the ticket catergories during the weekly press conference at Mengo in Kampala.

‘We have released the match ticket prices early to enable our beloved supporters plan and prepare for the historic match’ Dr. Ogwel, who was flanked by the FUFA Comunications Director, Ahmed Hussein stated during the well attended press conference.

Uganda Cranes versus Comoros AFCON 2017 group D qualifier slated for the 3^rd September 2016 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Ticket Price Catergories:

The gold tickets (VVIP) will cost Ug.shs 150,000, fans in the blue seats (VIP) will pay Ug.shs 60,000 and the general wing (ordinary tickets) will cost Ug.shs 25,000.

‘We encourage as many fans to get their tickets early as soon as they are officially released on sale’ Dr. Ogwel, also the Chairperson of the FUFA Club licensing committee added.

Complimentary match day tickets will be processed for the media and other stake holders including sponsors and other FUFA partners through accreditation process.

July 27, 2016
Beach Soccer: Beginners’ coaching, refereeing courses start in Western region

The Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) run coaching and refereeing courses for the Western region have started at Bishop Stuart University in Mbarara.

There are over 40 participants coming from all the eight districts that make up the Western region.

Western Region FA Chairman Seka Mutaka addressing the participants

UBSA chairman, Deo Mutabazi hinted on the importance of the course with a four year strategic plan that started in 2013.

‘We have started with capacity building commencing with the Western Uganda region’ Mutabazi stated.

Participants at the course

The course that has attracted 19 referees and 21 coaches was officially opened by Bishop Stuart PRO Rose Rwankole who represented Vice Chancellor Prof. Moudah Kamatenesi but UBSA officials led by their Chairman Mutabazi later paid her a courtesy visit where they presented to her a Uganda Cranes jersey.

UBSA Chairman Deo Mutabazi making his key note address at the opening ceremony

After the Western region, the programme will continue with the Eastern and Kitara regions.

Early next year, the regions of West Nile, Northern Uganda and North East shall be encroached.

UBSA boss Deo Mutabazi handing over the Uganda Cranes replica jersey to Vice Chancellor Prof. Moudah Kamatenesi at her office.

Uganda’s only CAF beach soccer and Futsal Instructor Ali Mwebe is imparting all his expertise in the participants assisted by qualified beach soccer coaches Bashir Mutyaba, Anthony Tumwesigye (Course Coordinator).

CAF Instructor Ali Mwebe (L) has camped in Mbarara to pass on beach soccer skills

The course ends on Friday 29th July 2016.

July 25, 2016
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility Activity: Uganda Cranes win charity match in Nakasongola, raise funds towards maternity ward

FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility:

Nakasongola United 1-4 Uganda Cranes

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the national football team, Uganda Cranes have achieved several goals set during the visit to Nakasongola on Saturday, 23rd July 2016.

The national team players and officials conducted a guided tour around the Nakasongola Health Center IV, part of the main reason for the visit.

Later, the Uganda Cranes defeated Nakasongola United team 4-1 in the charity match played at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola.

KCCA striker Derrick Nsibambi opened with a great header just after five minutes following a decent cross from club-mate Joseph Ochaya.

Proline forward Edrisa Lubega then scored a brace as the first half ended 3-0.

Edrisa Lubega (22) at work during the match

The home team pulled a goal back through Stephen Wokoroach’s penalty after Halid Lwaliwa fouled Emma Mutebi in the area.

Onduparaka striker Shaban Muhammed sealed the victory with a well finished effort.

The charity match was aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.

Players led by Hassan Wasswa Mawanda visited patients at Nakasongola Health Center IV before the match

The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.

Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.

The Uganda Cranes technical team and the substitutes. Two different teams were used for either halves.

Nakasongola United hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka, assisted by Muteesi Mustafa.

Uganda Cranes Teams:

Team One:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega

Team Two :

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Martin Kizza, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Bernard Muwanga, James Otim, Yunus Sibira, Norman Ojik, Rajab Abdulrahman, Shaban Muhammed

Nakasongola’s squad:

Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)

Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge)

Referees:

Rajab Bakasambe (Kiboga), Issa Masembe (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Stephen Odoi (Luwero).

July 23, 2016
Micho names strong Uganda Cranes XI versus Nakasongola Select

Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes

Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera

Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016

Time: 4pm

Charges: 5,000/-

Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Radio Simba 97.3 fm

The Uganda Cranes starting team to Nakasongola has been named by the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic.

It is a strong starting line up with KCCA goalkeeper, Benjamin Ochan starting ahead of Yasin Mugabi.

The rest of the players on the starting team are; Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega.

Hassan Wasswa Mawanda is the team captain.

The players and team officials visited the Nakasongola Health Center IV upon arrival.

Saturday’s charity match will be played at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola.

The Uganda Cranes vs Nakasongola Select is a charity match aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.

The match will kick off at 4pm.

The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.

Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.

Nakasongola have hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka and will be assisted by Muteesi Mustafa.

The goalkeepers’ coach is Mustafa Galimaka, Alori is the fitness coach while Turyatunga Moses is the team Manager.

Uganda Cranes Teams:

Team One:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega

Team Two :

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Martin Kizza, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Bernard Muwanga, James Otim, Yunus Sibira, Norman Ojik, Rajab Abdulrahman, Shaban Muhammed

Nakasongola’s squad

Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)

Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge), Hasib

Referees:

Rajab Bakasambe (Kiboga), Issa Masembe (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Yusuf Kamulegeya (Luwero).

July 23, 2016
Nakasongola release squad for charity match against Uganda Cranes

Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes

Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera

Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016

Time: 4pm

Charges: 5,000/-

Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Radio Simba 97.3 fm

The referees are; Bakasambe Rajab (Kiboga), Masembe Issa (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Yusuf Kamulegeya (Luwero).

Nakasongola Select team has not taken things for granted. A few hours after Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic named his squad for Saturday’s charity match at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola, the hosts also took little time and responded in style-by naming their starting line up. They have also released their technical team.

The Uganda Cranes vs Nakasongola Select is a charity match aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.

The match will kick off at 4pm.

The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.

Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.

Nakasongola have hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka and will be assisted by Muteesi Mustafa. The goalkeepers’ coach is Mustafa Galimaka, Alori is the fitness coach while Turyatunga Moses is the team Manager.

Nakasongola’s squad

Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)

Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge), Hasib

Uganda Cranes Squad:

Goalkeepers: Odongkara Robert (St George, Ethiopia), Yasin Mugabi (Sc Villa Jogoo)

Other players: Nicholas Wadada (SC Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Martin Kizza (Sc Villa Jogoo), Hassan Wasswa (Al Shorta, Iraq), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Khalid Lwaliwa( SC Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Kezironi Kizito (SC Vipers), Yunus Sibira (BUL FC), James Otim (Kirinya Jinja SS), Erisa Sekisambu (SC Vipers), Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Norman Ojik (Sadolin Paints FC), Musa Esenu (Soana FC), Abdulrahman Rajab (JMC Hippos FC).

MAIN PHOTO: Nakasongola select team in a group photo with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein in a Uganda Cranes replica jersey who had traveled to Migyera for site inspection. He als visited the Nakasongola camp in Kakooge.

July 22, 2016
FUFA supports Seeta Archdeaconry to complete construction of the Kingdom of the Lord

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to promote the wing of fulfilling the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through sports.

After the recent charity cause attached to the 2016 Uganda Cup where FUFA partnered with the Missionaries of the Poor organization in Kisenyi, the federation continues to front the CSR programmes with one set for this weekend in Nakasongola and the other for 13th August but aimed at fundraising towards the completion of the Kingdom of the Lord ,Seeta Archdeaconry in Mukono.

The weekly press conference was attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Executive Committee member Samuel Mpiima and the Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry.

The Archdeacon was accompanied by Omutaka Kaddu Namutwe-Head of Laity Mukono Diocese and Moses Kikaawa Tenywa, Mobiliser of the Seeta Archdeaconry.

Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry at the FUFA Press conference on Wednesday 20th July 2016

FUFA on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo officially launched a working relationship with the Seeta Archdeaconry through which they will also help in mobilising the public to come and attend the match against Comoros.

‘We are glad to associate with FUFA. We have organised a marathon on the 13th August 2016 and a prayer day for the Uganda Cranes before the Comoros game. We shall inform and encourage our congregations in Church to come in big numbers for the marathon in Seeta and also urge them to attend the crucial match against Comoros on 3rd September in Namboole’ Kitto noted.

L-R FUFA President shaking hands with Mobiliser of the Seeta Archdeaconry Moses Kikaawa Tenywa. Looking on Ven Enos Kitto and Omutaka Kaddu Namutwe-Head of Laity Mukono Diocese

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who confirmed his participation in the marathon used to the platform to thank Seeta Archdeaconry for the partnership.

‘FUFA wishes to thank Seeta Archdeaconry. We shall continue to associate in CSR activities to involve the football family. FUFA will support the marathon by buying 100 tickets each sold at 10,000/-‘ Eng. Magogo said.

FUFA House in Mengo has also been designated as one of the ticket selling centres for the marathon which has two categories- 5km and 10kms.

The marathon to be graced by the Chief of Defence Forces General Katumba Wamala will take place on 13th August 2016 and the prayer day will be held on Sunday 28th August before the Comoros game.

Chief of Defence Forces General Katumba Wamala will take part in the marathon in Seeta on 13th August and also urge Ugandans to go to Namboole and support Cranes against Comoros on 3rd September

This weekend, FUFA will hold another Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity in Nakasongola where Uganda Cranes will play against Nakasongola select team aimed at fundraising towards the maternity ward at the Nakasongola Health Centre IV.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo handing over the replica Uganda Cranes jersey to Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry. The Archdeacon urged fans to turn up in big numbers for the marathon and later go to Namboole to support Uganda Cranes.On the left is FUFA Executive Committee member Sam Mpiima.

July 20, 2016
Referees assessors’ course starts at Njeru

Refereeing education remains a core pillar in as far as raising the status-quo of the beautiful game in Uganda is concerned.

Following the successful completion of the nation wide referees’ promotion examinations where 250 participants took part, yet another big step has been embarked on.

On Friday, 14th July 2016, a total of 85 retired referees and those active referee assessors started the three day Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Referee Assessors course at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru.

The course will from the 14th through to 16th July 2016 seeks to evaluate the Assessors and also introduce them to new methodologies in the discharge of their duties.

The FUFA President and FIFA Administration Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo opened the course.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the participants at the FUFA referees assessors’ course in Njeru on Friday, 14th July 2016

He appealed to the participants to keep abreast with technological advancement trends.

The game is changing every day that passes-by and you must change too You just move at the same pace with the game.Practicing Licenses shall only be given to assessors who are active.

Go and do it at regional or district level or you can volunteer if possible. We as Fufa we are interested in your activeness.

Course Units:

The three-day course which embrace a couple of theoretical sessions that include Football Administration, Assessment process, Video and Match Analysis, Online reporting, Methodology and Teaching practices as well the use of the CAF Content Management System (CMS).

In his opening remarks, Chris Kalibala, the FUFA Referees Committee chairperson and FUFA Executive Committee member welcomed the participants to the course, which he described as a new programme to select a panel of Referee Assessors. He said participants would train on how to incorporate online/electronic report writing in their reports in line with the latest technologies.

Instructors for the course are Fufa president Eng. Moses Magogo (FIFA Administration Instructor), Sam Mpima (CAF Administration Instructor), Catherine Adipo (CAF Assessors Instructor), Egesa Samuel, Kalema Ronnie, and Ali Waiswa (all CAF Assessors Instructors).

L-R: Chris Kalibala, FUFA President, Sam Mpiima and Asuman Lubowa

The participants:

Salmin Saleh, Amin Bbosa, Siraje Katono, Ndaula M.S, Walabyeki Robert, Bbosa Fredrick, Mbazira G, Zziwa Sulaiman, Kakande, Mugambwa Bukenya Robert, Faisal Nsubuga, Ssemwogerere edward, Willy Kagwa, Ksalirwe Edrisa, Rose Ram, Isabirye Michael, Ssonko Julius Jackson, Adupa Gena, Allan Leo, Kasenge Jamal, Mpiima Samuel, Harriet Nattabi, Odoi Kizza Stephen, Masiko J.B, Kajubi Moses, Letti Mike, Ayub Khamis, Lutaya Joseph, Katabira Davis David, Katumba Wamala George, Kamulegeya Yusuf, Kisubi Z, Mayanja Paul, Wanyana Freddie, Ssrewadda John, Mulima Sulaiman, Kalibbala John C, Kayiwa Abdallah, Katende Isaac, Seka Mutaka, Kwerembera Bahsir, Bakaluba Abbey, Tamale Ssali, Ali Waisswa, Kasuja Kalule, Sekyanzi John, Karuma Charles, Edurungi Alfred, Kalyango Ali, Waiswa Ajab, Kalule J.C, Ddunga Gerald, Kiwanuka edrisa, Wagana James, Ali Tomusange, Musana Khalidi, Kalema Ronnie, Egesa Samuel, Kimumwe Mansoor, Kibuka Godfrey, Masumbuko Innocent, Seruuma Enock, Lukooya Abudul,Bikeka Mugerwa, Asua Luke, Kimbugwe Hillary, Mwanje Joseph, Kaluma Kabibu, Kirumira Festus, Kurem Edward Kuloba, Ojwee Denis, Ssendyowa Abbas, Kubingi MArgeret, Kebba Haruna, Kityo Asuman, Adipo Catherine, Kabwimukya George, Awuye Yususf, Kizito rahman, Matovu Sulaiman, Opoka Otti George William, Kiyingi Dan, Nelson Mubanda Nsubuga, Muwaya Saleh

July 15, 2016
Refereeing: FUFA assessors’ course on, referees promotional results out

In a bid to further up lift the standards of refereeing in the entire country, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will continue to set standards in the department.

About 30 referee assessors are at the FUFA Technical center undertaking the referee assessors’ course, which is meant to further act as a directional tool box ahead of the vigorous football season.

In the same vein, a month ago, over 250 referees across all the eight FUFA regions were engaged in the promotional examinations.

Results from the examinations were officially released on Wednesday by the chairperson, FUFA referees’ committee, Chris Kalibala.

‘FUFA referees assessors’ course is compulsory for all the active referee assessors in the country. It is intended to further prepare them ahead of the season to come.’ Kalibala asserted.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (left) shares some developmental idea with Executive committee member, Chris Kalibala

He handed over the results from the promotional exercise that was held in Buganda, Kampala, Western, Kitara, North East, Eastern and West Nile regions.

250 national referees participated in the referees’ promotional exercise.

Two thirds of the referees passed the examinations (theory and practicals) with overwhelming flying colours.

Results for each and every referee can be accessed from the offices of the regional headquarters.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo (left) recieves a copy of the referees’ promotional results from Executive Committee member, Chris Kalibala at FUFA House.

PHOTO CREDIT: FUFA Communications Department

July 15, 2016
Planning: FUFA 2016/17 Activity Calendar released

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) activity calendar for the 2016/17 season was released on Wednesday, 14th July 2016.

The activity calendar was officially revealed to the public by the FUFA competitions director, Ali Mwebe.

Mwebe highlighted the need to have a well planned activity plan to help in the smooth flow of all activities lined up.

‘We have planned well to have all the domestic and international events accommodated in respect to the CAF and FIFA calendars’ Mwebe noted.

The FUFA Super Cup will be played on 14th August 2016 whilst the Azam Uganda Premier league kick off has been ear-marked for 19th August (subject to confirmation by the Uganda Premier league secretariat).

FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe addresses the media during the release of the 2016/17 activity calendar

Mwebe handled over the booklet of the activity plan to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who also graced the press conference.

Click and See Detailed Activity Calendar – F-Final-Activity Calendar-20162017

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe (left) hands over the Activity plan booklet to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday, 14th July 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

July 14, 2016
Uganda Cranes to visit Nakasongola for Charity cause

Charity Match: 23rd July 2016

Uganda Cranes Vs Nakasongola Select – St Lawrence play ground, Migyera (3 p.m)

Uganda Cranes continues with the countrywide regional tours in a bid to rally support for the national team when they visit Nakasongola on Saturday, 23rd July 2016.

There is a charity match that has been organized by Radio Simba in conjunction with the Buganda Region Football Association (BRFA).

This fixture will witness the Nakasongola community host the national team at St Lawrence S.S play ground, Migyera with the main intention of raising funds for the Nakasongola Health Center IV.

Radio Simba’s Ivan Kyeyune greets the FUFA President shortly after the press conference at Mengo

The detailed programme was released at a press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House.

Several Radio Simba officials and staff attended the press conference.

Co-ordinator, Ivan Kyeyune noted that at least U.shs 120M is needed for the Nakasongola Health Center (Ambulance, Scan, Maternity Ward, Beds and Mattresses).

This is a continuation of the Uganda Cranes’ regional tours in a bid to rally for support for the national team from the country-side.

On 31st July 2016, Uganda Cranes will play Buganda Region at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

Buganda CEO, Muzafaru Ssebagala who also attended the press conference thanked the Federation for the initiative.

‘I thank FUFA for observing Article 5 of Buganda Regional Football Associations Statures which states that we shall promote friendly relations between clubs, officials and players and in society for humanitarian objectives’ Ssebagala remarked.

He notified the media that already Buganda’s 25 man squad had been summoned ready to battle the Uganda Cranes.

July 14, 2016
FUFA Registration: Federation happy with FIFA – Government deliberations

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) remains excited by the position reached on the registration of FUFA under the Trustees Act after the recent meeting between FIFA and the Government of Uganda.

This was confirmed by the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo while addressing the weekly press conference held on Thursday at the home of football in the country, FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

Our position from the start has been very clear. FUFA is a law abiding institution.

We have always put it clearly that we shall register.

We thank the minster for having taken the initiative to accept that FIFA officials meet Government representatives. Meeting gave us the opportunity to concentrate on development since the matter of registration was resolved.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media on Thursday, 14th July 2016

The FUFA president also hinted on the numerous positives that arose from the meeting

The point of contravention was observed and it indeed it exists. But, Government has given the assurance they will not interfer although the regulations potential of interference.

The point of agreement here was that FIFA looks at actual interference and not the potential to interfer. Government guarantees that to support football development in the country which was a very great interface from the meeting.

The press conference was well attended by all the media houses in the country

He assures the public that indeed FUFA will complete the registration process by the set deadline of 10th August 2016.

July 14, 2016
Communications: FUFA Weekly press conference confirmed for Thursday, 14th July 2016

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the weekly press conference on Thursday, 14th July 2016 at the home of football in Uganda, Mengo in Kampala.

According to the FUFA communications director, Ahmed Hussein, there are a number of issues to be conveyed to the public.

Key on the day’s agenda will be the release of the FUFA activity calendar for 2016/2017 season, release of referees promotional results, the launch of the Uganda Cranes match in Nakasongola (attached to the CSR Activity due on 23rd July 2016) and the forthcoming Referees’ Assessors course due this weekend in Njeru.

Members of the media are hereby invited for this press conference.

The press conference will start at 10 a.m, FUFA House.

July 13, 2016
Grassroots football coaches get set for Festival at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara on Friday

Thirty (30) participants from Western region of Uganda have received their certificates of participation after successfully completing a FIFA Grassroots football coaching course in Mbarara.

The new group included 8 women and 22 men and were selected from the 10 districts that make the Western region Football Association. They have been undergoing training sessions since Monday.

FIFA instructor Govinden Thondoo, who has been conducting the course, thanked the participants for being actively involved, and said he was waiting to see if they have grasped whatever they have been instructed about, in tomorrow’s Grassroots football festival at Kakyeka Stadium. The participants received their certificates today at Westland Hotel.

The certificates awards ceremony was presided over by Nyamitanga Division Mayor Moses Kajubi, and in attendance were FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, Western Region Football Association chairman Sseka Mutaka and National Grassroots Coordinator Willis Muwanguzi, FUFA women Development Hadijah Namuyanja and FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima.

FIFA Instructor Govinden Thondoo (Standing) at the closing ceremony in Mbarara

Over 500 kids will be taken through the football skills at Kakyeka Stadium.

Participants who completed the course

Katamirwa Kenneth, Kasiba Andrew, Tumushabe Innocent, Owomujuni Augustine, Byekwaso Zaidi, Asiimwe Junior, Shuubi Kenedy, Komugisha Florence, Bukenya Moses Mukasa, Tumuhairwe Cleophas, Nuwagaba Asaph Geoffrey, Nambogo Saraha, Nasaazi K Brendah, Ndyayambagye Alex, Mugisha Bigirimana Leonard, Akanyesiimira Prize, Turyasingura Alex, Asingwire Silvanus, Twinomujuni Africano, Tumwehe Notham, Natuhwera Promise, Tweyanze Hilary, Asiimwe Immaculate, Rugabakora Resty, Kyomugisha Annet, Bbale Siraj Ssendyowa, Salim Twaha Blanden, Mugabi Thodius, Kamugisha Johnson and Atwogyeire Olive.

July 7, 2016