FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • FUFA Vice President Mugisha appointed on Belgium based International Schools Sports body

    FUFA Vice President Mugisha appointed on Belgium based International Schools Sports body

    FUFA Vice President Mr. Justus Mugisha has been appointed as President of the Technical Commission in charge of football in the International School Sport Federation (ISF) for the period running from 2018 – 2022.  The appointment was confirmed by the ISF President Laurent Petrynka.

    Part of the confirmation letter for Mugisha’s appointment reads;

    ‘The last Executive Committee that took place on 17th – 18th November 2018 in Sochi, Russian Federation decided to cast the positions of Presidents of the Technical Commissions.  On behalf of the Management Committee, I have the pleasure to inform you, that given your expertise, you have been appointed as the TC President – Football for a period of four years.

    We thank you for having committed yourself in endorsing more duties with ISF. We are convinced that the work you will develop within your committee will highly contribute in growing the goals, values and traditions of the international school sport movement’

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo couldn’t hide his joy about the news.

    ‘We know his values and support to football in Uganda. I am convinced that his hard work has taken him this far. We are confident that he will deliver on all fronts as he continues to take his expertise in football to another level at the global scene’ said FUFA President Magogo

    Mugisha was elated man as well.

    ‘I am excited and humbled by appointment.  I am short of words to express my happiness for the confidence the Executive has in me and the appointment to the committee to serve the world’s most popular sport. Count on me to make a contribution to the growth of the game and visibility of school sports in general, East Africa, Africa and the world over’

    Who is Justus Mugisha?

    • Born on 27th April 1965
    • He is the FUFA 1st Vice President
    • President of Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools sports Association (FEASSSA)
    • Executive Member of Federation of Africa School Sports
    • Owns Standard High School Zana that has produced players who graduated to play for the various National teams including the Uganda Cranes
    • FIFA Instructor for Football Administration and Management

    About: International School Sport Federation (ISF)

    • The International School Sport Federation(ISF) is an international sport governing body for school sport.
    • Founded in 1972 with 21 signatory nations (all European), the federation has been organising international competitions to encourage education through sport and student athletes.
    • It has 113 members including Uganda from five continents
    • ISF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1995 and is a member of SportAccord.
    • Its headquarters are based in Brussels, Belgium.
    • ISF limits itself to activities with school children between the ages of 13 to 18 (roughly contiguous with High School age. This distinguishes its role from the longer-established International University Sports Federation, which governs student sport from the ages of 17 to 25.
    • Currently 45 sports disciplines are organized by ISF.

    MAIN PHOTO:   Justus Mugisha 

  • Sponsorship & Marketing: NIC Holdings Limited renews pact with FUFA, spreads wings over to Uganda Cranes, FUFA Juniors League and FUFA Drum

    Sponsorship & Marketing: NIC Holdings Limited renews pact with FUFA, spreads wings over to Uganda Cranes, FUFA Juniors League and FUFA Drum

    National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Holdings Limited has on Thursday, 24th January 2019 unveiled a new and better insurance sponsorship package for Federation of Uganda Football Associations.

    The package was unveiled at the NIC Headquarters in Kampala, for the Uganda Cranes, the FUFA Junior League and FUFA Drum Tournament.

    In attendence was a delegation from FUFA led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the chairperson of sponsorship and marketing committee, Rogers Byamukama.

    NIC’s Managing Director Bayo Folayan, NIC Holdings company secretary Elias Edu and Jocelyn Ucanda represented the Insurance company.

    ‘This package is in line with NIC’s continued support of sports in Uganda, we believe the youth are the future of the country and that is why this sponsorship goes a long way to support the efforts of government in the area of youth and sports development. Our vision in supporting football in Uganda is to create an enabling environment for our footballers so that they too can compete on a global platform and rank among the best in the world’ Bayo stated.

    NIC Holdings Managing Director, Bayo Folayan

    It is an improvement over the previous contract with FUFA. The new contract covers all players, coaching staff and team doctors against death and injuries resulting into permanent disability sustained while on official engagements.

    It also covers incidences during training as well as travels to and from matches and burial arrangements in case death occurs.

    The FUFA President, Eng. Magogo expressed gratitude for NIC Holdings’s sponsorship since 2008 for football and sports in general, particularly Netball which has managed to represent the country at the World Cup.

    Eng. Moses Magogo

    ‘I thank the National Insurance Corporation for supporting football since 2008 and other sports disciplines especially netball. I always want to thank NIC for fulfilling their obligations as signed in the contract. This new package is even more exciting because it has the FUFA Juniors League and the FUFA Drum as well as the cash value of Shs 10M to the FUFA Awards and the generator.’ Eng Magogo.

    L-R: Jocyln Ucanda, Elias Edu, Folayan and Eng. Moses Magogo

    The contract details:

    1. The Uganda Cranes: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 660,000,000 annually
    2. The FUFA Junior League: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 800,000,000 annually
    3. The FUFA Drum Tournament: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 960,000,000 annually
    4. The FUFA Awards: The sponsorship is Ushs. 10,000,000 annually
    5. A generator: Worth 18,000 USD

     

  • Rotaract Club of Kyengera honours Eng. Moses Magogo with a Vocational Service Award

    Rotaract Club of Kyengera honours Eng. Moses Magogo with a Vocational Service Award

    It is busy schedules always at the beginning of each week. However it was a different story on Monday evening for the historical FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the football fraternity as a group of young professionals with the Rotaract Club of Kyengera recognised him with the Vocational Service Award at Valhalla Restaurant along Lumumba Avenue in Kampala.

    He was recognized for his outstanding and selfless service towards the development of Uganda’s football over the years.

    The FUFA President became the first high profile recipient of this award from the sports fraternity.

    The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera Annet Mary Nanziri said;

    ‘Every year we award the most outstanding persons in service.  The FUFA President has outstanding during his leadership as we have witnessed the 39 year jinx broken following Uganda Cranes qualification to the AFCON Finals in 2017. The Cranes replicated the fete by returning to the soccer show piece for the second successive time. To us at the club, we are happy with this tremendous job by Magogo and his team at FUFA’

    The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera (2nd R) Annet Mary Nanziri and club Secretary Hafsa Tembo cutting the cake with Magogo and Ronnie Kalema (L)

    The Recipient of the Vocational Service Award 2018-2019- FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo said:   

    ‘I am very humbled that a group of young people recognize the efforts of the work we do. The Rotaract club of Kyengera recognises and awards us. I am using us intentionally as (footballers and FUFA) for our efforts. This re-energises us to work harder. It makes us want to work even harder for some of the things we do and don’t think people recognise but they do. Definitely we have better batteries starting tomorrow morning. They have a very good cause for the people in Kyengera where they are trying to work on to making life better. If all of us in this country worked this way we can make it a better place’ 

    Group Photo of Rotaract club members with FUFA President

    The FUFA President was accompanied  by Ronnie Kalema a member of the FUFA Executive Committee and Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association

    Fact file

    Name: Eng. Mose Magogo Hassim

    D.O.B:  8th November 1976 in Kamuli to Mr. Sam Zua Nkinda and lMrs. Ruth Biribawa Nkinda

    Academic Profile: Kagulu Primary School in Kamuli District, Jinja College, Namilyango College, Makerere University where he attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical).

    Employment: Kinyara Sugar Works, Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), African Development Bank.

    Football and playing career: On top of playing schools and University football, Magogo has also played association football with Kinyara Sugar FC and Mutundwe Lions FC.

     

    Football Administration: In the lower football administration, Magogo was Club Treasurer Mutundwe Lions FC (1998 – 2013), Club Secretary Super Cubs Soccer Academy (2011-2013), Secretary Rubaga District Football Association (2005-2009) and FUFA General Assembly delegate for Rubaga DFA (2004 – 2013).

    In the National Football Administration:

    FUFA, CAF and FIFA Administration

    • Secretary FUFA Competitions Committee (2005-2011), Chairman FUFA Licensing Board, Member of the Uganda Cranes AFCON 2012 Mobilisation Committee, FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Manager for Uganda, Member of the FUFA EXCOM representing Kampala region
    • Currently FUFA President (after he was re-elected in 2017 for 2nd term),
    • CAF Executive Committee Member
    • President of the CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee
    • Served on FIFA Security and Integrity Committee, CAF Organising Committee of the Inter Club championships
    • FIFA Football Administration and Marketing Instructor
    • Served as Chairman of FUFA Marketing Committee and Member of the Board of Directors Nakivubo Stadium and Mandela National Stadium

     

     Innovations

    Magogo is accredited for having transformed the league and football competition systems in Uganda and particularly the FUFA Big League in 2009 and Regional Leagues. He is also responsible for starting the players’ contracting regulations and system in Uganda, negotiating and concluding the various sponsorships to football. Magogo has been a key player in the governance reforms in Ugandan football

    During his Administration 2013 till to-date:

    • Introduced the FUFA Juniors League (started with U-17 but now U-19)
    • Introduced the FUFA Women Elite League in 2014
    • Attracted sponsorships to football for National teams and Clubs-from Government and Corporate companies
    • Uganda has qualified for three AFCON Finals (Uganda Cranes-Gabon 2017, Egypt 2019) and (National U-17 in Tanzania 2019)
    MAIN PHOTO: The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera (2nd R), Annet Mary Nanziri and club Secretary Hafsa Tembo cutting the cake with Magogo and Ronnie Kalema (L)
  • Uganda Cranes coach, Miya react to news about Egypt as hosts of AFCON 2019

    Uganda Cranes coach, Miya react to news about Egypt as hosts of AFCON 2019

    Egypt has been named the new hosts of the AFCON 2019 Finals. The announcement was made by CAF on Tuesday morning in Dakar, Senegal.

    Egypt saw off South Africa-the other country that had submitted a bid to host the soccer show piece after Cameroon were stripped of the hosting rights.

    The 2019 AFCON Finals will have 24 teams-the first time CAF has organized a tournament of teams with such a figure.

    The news of the new hosts found Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre on his way to Senegal for the CAF Awards.

    ‘It is good news because I like Egypt. The fans in Egypt are fantastic. For the Uganda Cranes fans, it is near in terms of travel. I am happy but I hope the draw puts us in Ismailia’

    Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre

    Uganda Cranes star player Faruku Miya is a happy man as well.

    ‘It is a great honour to participate in the AFCON for the second time in a row and another opportunity to represent our country in Egypt at a higher level on the continent. We shall put on the Uganda Cranes jersey with alot of pride like we have always done. Egypt is good Country’ 

    Faruku Miya

    The tournament will be hosted between 15th June-15th July 2019

    Uganda has already qualified unbeaten but with a game in hand against Tanzania to be played in March.

  • Airtel FUFA Awards 2018: Organisers reveal more nominees for other categories

    Airtel FUFA Awards 2018: Organisers reveal more nominees for other categories

    The 2018 Airtel FUFA Awards gala is edging closer with expectations from contenders and fans high. The fourth edition of the annual awards is slated to take place on 7th December 2018 at Speke Resort Munyonyo.

    On Wednesday during the FUFA Weekly Press conference, more nominees in different categories were revealed by chairman of the awards organizing committee, Mr. Rogers Byamukama.

    Byamukama who also serves as the chairman FUFA Marketing and communications committee indicated all is set for the awards gala.

    ‘As the organizing committee, everything is according to plan and the run down to the awards night is still on the right path. We urge the public to continue voting for their favorite players both in the male and female categories because your votes count’ said Byamukama.

    Some of the categories where nominees were revealed include; FUFA Upcoming talent strictly for players featuring in the FUFA  U-19 Juniors League, FUFA Most Promising Player (from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League between the age of 20 and 23) and FUFA coach of the year.

    The other categories include FUFA Referee of the year, FUFA beach soccer player of the year and FUFA Upcoming referee of the year (who officiate in the FUFA Juniors League).

    During the same press briefing, it was also revealed that BBS TV will broadcast the awards function live. Alice Namatovu, the BBS TV head of marketing promised that they will offer the best service.

    Alice Namatovu-BBS TV Head of Marketing

    ‘BBS Terefayina  appreciates the fact that FUFA has once again trusted us to offer broadcasting services. We have worked well on the previous games including Uganda vs Tanzania, Lesotho and Cape Verde and therefore want to assure the public that we shall give quality production of the event’ said Namatovu

    The Awards are sponsored by Airtel who are also the main sponsors of the Uganda Cranes. The other partners include; Nile Special, NIC Holdings, BIDCO Uganda Limited, Ecobank, Bet Lion, 102.1 FUFA FM, PostBank, Pepsi Uganda and Uganda Premier League Secretariat.

     

    Full List of Nominees and Categories:

    Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year:

    Allan Okello – KCCA FC (Code 10)

    Vianne Ssekajugo – Onduparaka FC (Code 30)

    Moses Waiswa – Vipers SC (Code 20)

    To vote for the above, go to your phone, type FUFA leave a space, player’s code and send to 8888

    Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year:

    Shadia Nankya – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga (Code 50)

    Ruth Aturo- UCU Lady Cardinals (Code 60)

    Tracy Jones Akiror – Kawempe Muslim (Code 70)

    To vote for your favorite female player go to your phone, type FUFA, Leave a space, player’s code and send to 8888

    FUFA Upcoming Talent (FUFA Juniors League)

    Sadat Anaku – KCCA Soccer Academy

    Thomas Kakaire- Bright Stars Junior Team

    Idd AbduWahid – Onduparaka FC Junior team

    FUFA Most Promising Player (From StarTIMES Uganda League and under the age of 23)

    Musitafa Kiiza – KCCA FC

    Geoffrey Wasswa- Vipers SC

    Fred Amaku – Kirinya Jinja SS

    FUFA Coach of the year

    Mike Mutebi – KCCA FC

    Ayub Khalifa – Kawempe Muslim

    Miguel Da Costa – Formerly at Vipers SC

    Alex Isabirye – Kyetme FC

    Raymond Timothy Komakech – Ndejje University FC

    FUFA Best XI

    Composed of players from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League

    FUFA Presidential Award- Recipient of this award is selected by FUFA President.

    FUFA Fair Play Award

    The Award will go to the team with the least number of yellow and red cards last season in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

    FUFA Individual Fair Play Award

    The award will go to an individual who exhibited high levels of sportsmanship spirit that promoted fair play.

    FUFA Referee of the year

    Mark Ssonko

    Brian Miiro Nsubuga

    Shamirah Nabadda

    Alex Muhabi

    Mashood Ssali

     FUFA Upcoming Referee of the year (From FUFA Juniors League)

    Herbert Bwiire

    Haula Namukobe

    Bill Kitibwa

    Shamirah Nabukenya

    Zamuyati Kawala

    FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the year

    Meddie Kibirige – Isabet

    Isaac Eshioke – KIU

    Suleiman Ochero- St. Lawrence University

    Fans’ Favorite Ugandan Player of the year

    This award will be determined by fans. It is limited to Ugandans irrespective of where they are playing their club football. To vote: Type FANUG leave a space player’s name and send to 8888

    Fans Favorite Ugandan Player (Foreign Based)

    This award will also be determined by the fans. This is limited to Ugandan players plying their trade outside Uganda.  To vote type FANS, leave space Club and name of player and send to 8888.

    Fan of the year

    This award will be determined by Uganda Premier League Secretariat

    FUFA Big League Most Valuable Player

    MAIN PHOTO: Rogers Byamukama during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday

     

     

     

     

     

  • Ugandan officials appointed for CAF engagements

    Ugandan officials appointed for CAF engagements

    Ivan Bayige, Ali Mwebe heading to AFCON Beach Soccer Finals 

    Uganda’s top ranked FIFA beach soccer referee Ivan Kintu Bayige has been appointed by CAF to officiate at the 2019 AFCON Beach soccer finals   in Egypt from 8th-14th December 2018.

    Bayige will appear at the AFCON Beach Soccer finals for the 2nd time having landed his maiden show in 2016 when he officiated at the finals in Nigeria.

    Ali Mwebe will be one of the two tournament’s General Coordinators.

    FIFA Beach soccer referee Ivan Kintu Bayige was appointed by CAF to officiate in the AFCON Beach Soccer Finals in Egypt

    Ugandan FIFA referees for club Continental football

    Meanwhile FIFA referees William Oloya will handle the CAF Confederation Cup match between Malawi’s Silver Strikers and Association Omnisport Center MberiSportif of Gabon. He was appointed together with Okello Dick and Okello Lee as the 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.

    Ssali Mashood was also assigned as the fourth Official of the match in Lilongwe, Malawi.

    More Ugandan FIFA referees Alex Muhabi, Isa Masembe, Musa Balikoowa and Ali Sabilah  have also been appointed to handle CAF Champions League match between El Hilah (Sudan) vs JKU (Zanzibar) on 27th/28th November 2018.

    FIFA referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga will be the 4th official of the match between Miracle De Bandran of Comoros and Al Ittihad (Libya) on 28th November 2018.

    Match Commissioner Mike Letti will be in Burundi for the CAF Champions League match between Le Messager de Ngozi Fc and Ismaily of Egypt on 28th November 2018.

    Ugandan security expert in the CAF Confederation final

    Another Ugandan international security officer Dixon Adol Okello will be in charge of the 2nd leg of the 2018 CAF Confederation final in Kinsasha, DRC between Vita Club and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca on Sunday 2nd December.

     

    FUFA’s Events Manager in Gahna for the AFCON Women finals

    FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya is in Ghana after being appointed by CAF to be part of the protocol team at the ongoing ongoing AFCON women finals in Ghana.

    FUFA events Manager Leilah Nankya
    FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya talking to the media in Kumi during a CSR function.

    FUFA wishes its personnel all the best for the events where they have been appointed.

    MAIN PHOTO: William Oloya (3rd from Left) will be on duty for the CAF Confederation Cup match between Malawi’s Silver Strikers and Association Omnisport Center MberiSportif of Gabon

  • FUFA Uganda Cup 2018/19: Registration gets underway at Regional level

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2018/19: Registration gets underway at Regional level

    FUFA Uganda Cup 2018/2019

    Preliminary Round 1st-23rd December 2018

    Round of 64 Draws 2nd January 2019

    Round of 64 kick off 18th January 2019

     

    The 45th edition of the FUFA Uganda Cup guidelines and schedule have been released with registration for league and non-league teams at the Regional Football Associations underway until 30th November 2018

    The competition will begin with a preliminary round at the regional level for teams from 3rd division and below, however the Regional Associations are authorised to stage the preliminary round fixtures that will be played from 1st to 23rd December 2018.

    26 teams from the eight Regional Associations will qualify for the round of 64.

    Buganda and Kampala have 4 slots for qualification while the rest of the Regional Associations retained 3 slots each.

    StarTimes Uganda Premier League and StarTimes FUFA Big League teams will join the competition at the same round (round of 64), nevertheless FUFA will conduct the draws for the 64 teams on 2nd January 2019.

    On the other hand, participation of top flight teams 2nd division teams and 3rd division teams (Regional teams) in the competition is mandatory.

    FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule released the guidelines for this the 2018/19 Uganda cup

    The Round of 64 will be played between 18th and 22nd January 2019 and other schedules for the competitions shall be provided in line with the FUFA Calendar.

    Participation fees;

    All Clubs from the 4th and 5th divisions are required to register with UGX. 100,000 while non-league clubs pay a sum of UGX. 300,000. Registration is underway at the Regional headquarters.

    StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs will register with UGX 300,000, StarTimes FUFA Big league teams at UGX. 250,000. The regional league clubs are required to pay UGX. 150,000.

    The winner of the competition represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup. KCCA FCare the Cup holders of the 44th edition and will participate in the 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup.

    The host region, DFA and ground for the final will be communicated.

    The competition started in 1971. KCCA FC and Express FC are the most successful clubs in the Uganda cup winning on 10 occasions each.

     

  • Airtel–FUFA Awards 2018 launched, nominees for MVPs announced

    Airtel–FUFA Awards 2018 launched, nominees for MVPs announced

    4th Edition Airtel-FUFA Awards 

    7th December 2018

    *At Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala

    The 4th edition of the  Airtel FUFA Awards have been officially launched at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Rwenzori ball room on Wednesday, 7th November 2018.

    In attendance at the launch was the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, chairman of the Airtel FUFA Awards organizing committee Rogers Byamukama, Uganda Premier League’s Board member David Serebe, sponsors and partners’ representatives, event organisers Kibo Media as well as the media.

    Airtel Uganda’s Head Brand and Communications  Remmie Kisakye (L) flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo as she delivered her speech

    During the same event, the Awards main sponsors (Airtel Uganda) handed over a dummy cheque of Shs 100M. Other partners NIC Holdings Limited also announced support of 10M towards the event.

    This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 7th December 2018 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.

    NIC Holdings Head Corporate Communications Pamela Abonyo hands (2nd L) over the dummy cheque to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by the chairman of the  Airtel FUFA Awards organising committee Rogers Byamukama. On the extrem left is FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke

    ‘The Federation continues to recognise individual and team excellence. The FUFA Awards are aimed at honoring excellence for Ugandan footballers annually that help in raising the bar. Some of the gallant past winners are now plying their trade outside Uganda like Fazila Ikwaput, Faruku Miya and Muhammed Shaban while Muzamiru Mutyaba is playing in the CAF Champions League with KCCA Football Club. I will end by urging all Ugandans to turn up in huge numbers on the 17th November 2018 at Mandela National Stadium when Uganda Cranes plays Cape Verde in the AFCON 2019 qualifiers. History awaits us as we fight to qualify for AFCON back to back’ Eng. Moses Magogo told the media.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media at Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday morning

    The Awards will once again be sponsored by Airtel for the 4th year running hence acquiring the naming rights of the Airtel FUFA Awards 2018.

    ‘We are happy to partner with FUFA for the fourth year running to sponsor the Airtel FUFA Awards. Airtel Uganda is committed to supporting football right from the grass-root to the national team and our support of these awards, re-affirms total commitment for developing football at all levels. We thank FUFA for continually recognizing talent and pledge as a brand to continue supporting this cause as we strive to see Ugandan football players become highly regarded in Africa and across the world. As a brand, we have been associated with promotion of football at all levels from the Airtel Rising Stars, Masaza, awards to the national team (Uganda Cranes). I also urge Ugandans to turn up at Namboole Stadium on 17th November 2018 when we play Cape Verde. Uganda is a blessed nation with abundant talent and we shall make it’ Airtel Uganda Head Brand and Communications Remmie Kisakye remarked.

    The final list of nominees for the Male and Female Most Valuable players (MVP’s) has been generated by a panel of experts – the 16 coaches in the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Women Elite league.

    There are 16 catergories for the awards in total, four of which will involve the general public through SMS to choose their best.

    David Serebe, Uganda Premier League (UPL) Board Member

    What they said at the launch:

    David Serebe, Uganda Premier League Board:

    We are very proud as the Uganda Premier league to be associated with the FUFA Awards. Previously, we held our own awards but reasoned it otherwise to join hands with the mother body, FUFA for the common goal of rewarding talent and excellence.

    Rogers Byamukama, Chairman FUFA Awards Organising Committee:

    I will begin by giving a vote of thanks to the Almighty Lord. I thank the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo for this initiative of rewarding excellence. I thank the title sponsors Airtel Uganda for believing in the Federation since the Awards’ inception. I thank the other partners on board NIC Holdings, EcoBank, BUL, SMS One, Nile Breweries Limited, Post Bank and Kibo Media, the captains of these brands, the media for promoting the talents. We want to make every edition better and better

    Jackie Tahakanizibwa, Senior Manager Marketing and Communications Post Bank

    Jackie Tahakanizibwa, Senior Manager marketing and communications Post Bank:

    As a banking institution, we are privileged to be part of the Airtel FUFA awards. We are here to inspire and empower masses of which football is part. This takes discipline and teamwork.

    Pamela Abonyo addressing the guests and media during the 2018 Airtel FUFA Awards launch at Sheraton Kampala Hotel

    Pamela Abonyo, Head Corporate Communications at NIC Holdings Limited:

    NIC Holdings Limited has been part of the football sponsorship for the last 12 years. We are delighted to see other partners on board. We are humbled to be part of the FUFA awards where excellence is rewarded.

    Primerose from Ecobank Uganda
    SMS One Business Development Manager Tony Mutengu explaining how fans can vote for the MVP’s and their favourite players.

    Categories of the Awards:

    1 – Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year 2018:

    • Allan Okello (KCCA FC)
    • Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)
    • Vianne Sekajugo (Onduparaka FC)

    2- Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year:

    • Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
    • Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC)
    • Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga)

    3 – FUFA Upcoming Talent (FUFA Juniors League U-19)

    4 – FUFA Most Promising Player Award

    5 – FUFA Coach of the Year

    6 – FUFA Best XI

    7 – FUFA Presidential Award

    8 – FUFA Fair-play Award

    9 – FUFA Individual Fair-play Award

    10 – FUFA Referee of the Year

    11 – FUFA Upcoming Referee of the year

    12 – FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year

    13 – Fans’ Favourite Ugandan player of the year

    14 – Fans’ Favourite Ugandan player (Foreign based)

    15 – Fan of the Year award

    16 – MVP (FUFA Big League)

  • Regional Tours 2018: Buganda Select edges youthful National team

    Regional Tours 2018: Buganda Select edges youthful National team

    Regional Tours 2018:

    • Buganda Region Select 2-1 Uganda Cranes

    The Buganda Region select team overcame the Uganda Cranes mainly of local based players under the age of  23. Buganda won 2-1 during the 2018 regional tour engagement played at the Bukalasa Agricultural College play ground on Sunday before a capacity crowd.

    Buganda Region Select XI

    Ben Tahomera gave Buganda the lead on 12 minutes through a well struck free-kick.

    The Cranes side equalized through Musitafa Kizza’ s penalty in the second half but Tazan Kambugu got the winner for the select team.

    Alex Isabirye and Katono Mutono led the technical team for Buganda select team.

    Sebastien Desabre was the head coach for the Uganda Cranes team, assisted by Wasswa Bbosa, Alex Isabirye and Sadiq Wassa who are the main tacticians for the National U23 players.

    The youthful U23 team that played against Buganda Region Select team

    The game is part of Uganda’s initial preparations for the up-coming two legged AFCON U23 qualifiers against South Sudan on 14th and 20th November 2018.

    The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda and Nile Special.

    Team Line Ups:

    Buganda Region XI:

    Farouq Yawe (G.K), Frank Ssenabulya, Steven Sande, Vicent Kibuuka, Ben Tohomera, Moses Magulu, Michael Male, Bernardo Katerega, Emmanuel Rubankene, Tazan Kambugu, Sam Galiwango (Captain)

    Subs:

    Daniel Kigambo (G.K), Henry Musisi, Edrisa Walusimbi, Herbert Luganda, Paul Ssekulima, Alex Kisejja, Swamadu Mawejje

    Head coach: Alex Isabirye

    Uganda Kobs XI:

    Tom Ikara (G.K), Musitafa Mujjuzi, Mustafa Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Hassan Musana, Lawrence Bukenya, Abel Eturude, Allan Okello, David Owori, Joel Madondo, Steve Desse Mukwala

    Subs:

    Saidi Keni (G.K), Edward Kasibante (G.K), Vicent Zziwa, Nicolas Kagaba, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Kayiwa

    Officials:

    • Center Referee: David Odoyi
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Sam Kakembo
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Jackson Ntale
    • Fourth Official: Ali Bakisula
    • Referees Assessor: Sam Kayondo

     

  • FUFA Big League 2018/19: 12 goals recorded on match day one

    FUFA Big League 2018/19: 12 goals recorded on match day one

    FUFA Big League 2018/19:

    Match Day 1 Results

    Rwenzori Group:

    • Ntinda United 0-3 Kireka United
    • Kiboga Young 1-0 Water
    • Kitara 0-0 Proline
    • Kansai Plascon 1-0 Kira United
    • Kabale Sharp 1-1 Dove

    Elgon Group:

    • Bukedea Town Council 0-1 JMC Hippos
    • UPDF 0-0 Entebbe
    • Amuka Bright Stars 2-2 Wakiso Giants
    • Doves All Stars 0-0 Kataka

    The 2018/19 FUFA Big League season kicked off in style with nine games across the different corners of the country on Thursday, 1st November 2018.

    A total of 12 goals were scored with a lion’s share coming up in the Rwenzori group (7) and the five in the Elgon group

    Kireka United were the biggest winners on the day,, crushing Ntinda United 3-0 away at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.

    Derrick Jurua, Job Owori opened the goal scoring chapter in the first half before  Reagan Male wrapped up the business in the second half.

    Peter Lumolo was the hero as Kiboga Young outwitted Water 1-0 in Kiboga.

    Kansai Plascon defeated Kira United 1-0 with Henry Kitegenyi on target.

    Away in Kabale, Fred Kalanzi’s second half penalty for Kabale Sharp canceled out Ronald Kyamanya’s opener as debutants Dove earned a crucial away point in the one all draw.

    Meanwhile, Kitara and Proline worked for a non scoring draw in Hoima.

    In the Elgon group, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos overcame Bukedea Town Council at the Emokori play ground .

    Crespo Asiku scored the precious goal on  the evening.

    Wakiso Giants earned a point in Lira during their 2 all draw with the home side Amuka Bright Stars at the Lira P7 play ground.

    James Baker and Bronson Nsubuga scored for Amuka Bright Stars as Abdul Karim Kasule and Clinton Kamugisha got Wakiso Giants’ two goals on the road.

    Meanwhile, at the Green Light Stadium  in Arua, Doves All Stars and Kataka failed to find the back of the net.

    The UPDF – Entebbe duel at the Bombo Army military stadium was also score-less.

    The league returns on Saturday with one game when Kataka visits Nebbi Central at the Nebbi play ground.

    Three clubs are sportingly promoted from the FUFA Big League to the Star Times Uganda Premier League.

    The top club per group (Elgon and Rwenzori) earns direct promotion while the third one is determined via a four team promotional play off that involves the second and third placed clubs per group.

  • Key deliberations from the 94th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    Key deliberations from the 94th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    On Saturday, 20th October 2018, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) held the 94th Ordinary Assembly.

    The well attended Assembly was held on Saturday, 20th October 2018 at the White Horse Inn, Kabale District by the Western Region Football Association.

    Inclined along the theme, “Professionalisation and grass-root football”, the largely successful Assembly had delegates healthily discuss matters pertaining football development.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the detailed report on FUFA’ journey between 2023 to today explaining all the activities that have been done by the Federation.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over the plaque for late Patrick Kawooya to former SC Villa players who recieved it on behalf of the late Kawooya family
    James “Stone” Zatwoshaho smiles with his plaque and cash reward from FUFA
    FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza addresses the delegates as he presented the financial report

    Others:

    • Presentation of the Budget report
    • Passing of the new budget
    • Admission of new members (Nyamityobora, Paidha Black Angels and Ndejje University)
    • Recognizing of former footballer James ‘Stone’ Zatwoshaho and football administrator, the late Patrick Kawooya.
    • Constitutional statures amendments among others.
    •  Proposal to appreciate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the meaningful contribution he had done for the Uganda Cranes and FUFA generally. This was passed by Dr. Fred Chandi, and seconded by Norman Ssemwanga of Kireka FC and Rosebell Rwamuyamba.
    • Honour of the departed souls: A number of people in the football family who lost their lives during the previous year were respected.

    These included:

    • Adoko Akbar Nekyon (FUFA Honorary President)
    • Apita Kikaroni (Founder of Boroboro Tigers, Father of Mr Omara Apitta)
    • Joseph Okello Orombi (Former Northern Region Football Association Delegate)
    • Kizito Kayiira (Sports Journalist, Akabozi Kubiri)
    • Matthew Lucha (Uganda Cranes Ex-International)
    • Rashid Kyeyune  (Player at St Mary’s FC Heritage, Nabweru)
    • Rogers Watambala (Player in Nakaseke)
    • Timothy Ayiekoh (Uganda Cranes Ex-International and former head coach)
    • Hassan Biruma (Uganda Cranes Ex-International and father to Uganda Cranes Assistant captain, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda)
    • Susan Magara (Daughter to Chairman of Kitara FC)
    • Jonathan Mugeni (Brother to Rosebell Rwamuyamba)
    • Rukia Juma (Sister to Hamid Juma)
    • Lydia Namazzi Sekatawa Njuki (Sister to Eng. Ben Immanuel Misagga)
    • Yunus Kanifa (Mother  of Eastern Region FA Chairman Issa Magoola)
    • Topher Musoke (Former SC Villa Secretary)
    • Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa (Western region FA Delegate)
    • Hesborn Mundia (Coach Dove Football Club)
    • Johnson Bagoole (Uganda Cranes Ex-International)
    • Nalongo Annet Nanozi (Mother of Uganda Cranes Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda)
    • Azama Ssekatawa (Mother of Ali Ssekatawa)
    • Tereza Namiyingo Ziribaggwa (Mother of Dennis Batte)
    • Sulait Ssemambo (Father of Aisha Ssemambo)
  • Sebastien Desabre: We are focused to face Lesotho in Maseru

    Sebastien Desabre: We are focused to face Lesotho in Maseru

    Tuesday, 16th October 2018

    Lesotho Vs Uganda Cranes

    At Setsoto Stadium, Maseru

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and all official FUFA Social media platforms

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre believes and has the hope that his charges will work for the best result on Tuesday during the return leg against Lesotho Crocodiles.

    ‘We have the quality to match Lesotho. It is very important to see that we win the game because the objective is to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. About the Setsoto stadium artificial surface, our players have played on such surface especially the KCCA FC and Vipers SC players. Concerning the weather, many have faced this cold weather like those who play in South Africa, we shall match them’ Desabre spoke ahead of the Tuesday training session.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre (with shades) moments after arrival at Maseru Airport

    After arrival in Lesotho aboard a chartered flight, the team checked in at Avani Maseru Hotel.

    The first session on Sunday afternoon was more of a recovery one with all the 11 players who started on Saturday granted a light session with a lot of stretching under assistant coach Mathias Lule and trainer Gerome D’Antonio.

    Meanwhile, the players who started on the bench were involved in a ball work session as well as body stretching drills under Desabre.

    After the session, two goal hero in the 3-0 home win, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi had a brief interview with the media as he underlined the team’s bold clear intentions in Maseru.

    Avani Maseru Hotel is where the Uganda Cranes team is accomodated

    ‘We are yearning to return to the AFCON. Every player has that focus. We are determined. Personally, I am motivated by the two goals i scored and this is a confidence booster’ stated Okwi.

    The team’s last training session will be held on Monday at the Setsoto stadium.

     

  • Uganda vs Lesotho: Training Progamme for local based players released

    Uganda vs Lesotho: Training Progamme for local based players released

    Total Africa Cup of  Nations Qualifiers (Group L):

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Lesotho
    • 13th October 2018 at Namboole, 4pm
    • 16th October 2018 Lesotho vs Uganda in Maseru

    Ticket Fees: 15,000/= (Ordinary), 40,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

    The official image promoting the Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier between Uganda and Lesotho on 13th October 2018 at Namboole stadium.

    The training programme for the Uganda National team-Uganda Cranes and U20/U23 starts this Friday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    With the Uganda Cranes set to take on Lesotho in the back to back AFCON 2019 Qualifiers, the head coach Sebastien Desabre is not leaving any stone unturned.

    Desabre has already summoned a 33 man squad for the Cranes while a 20 man squad comprising two U-17 players and a selection from the U-20/U-23 category will also have sessions before climaxing with a match between the two Squads on Sunday.

    The training will start on Friday morning with the local based players from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League forming the Uganda Cranes.

    Training programme-Friday to Sunday

    Friday 5th October: Morning Uganda Cranes (Local based players) 8am, 3pm (Select Squad U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Saturday 6th October: Morning Uganda Cranes (Local based players) 8am, 3pm (Select Squad U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Sunday 7th October: Uganda Cranes (Local based players) vs Select Squad (U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at 10 am StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    The final Squad of 24 players will be named on Monday to enter residential camp for the tie against Lesotho on 13th October, 2018 at Mandela National stadium.

    Uganda Cranes Squad: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC), Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Musitafah Kizza (KCCA FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (KCCA FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish), Khalid Aucho(Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (Gorica ), Ambrose Kirya (Sc Villa), Allan Okello (KCA FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc), Milton Karisa( MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC),  Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC)

     

    Selected U17/U20 and U-23 Squad

    Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Tom Ikara (KCCA FC) (Goalkeepers), Paul Wila (Police FC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora Fc), Ivan Eyam (Mbarara City FC), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Frank Tumwesigye (Vipers SC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), David Owori (Sc Villa), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Stephen Desse Mukwala (Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Sadat Anaku (KCAC FC), Kakaire Tomas ( Bright Stars Junior Team/ Royal Giant High Sch. Mityana), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka Junior Team) and Ashraf Mugume (Police FC)

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Taddeo Lwanga, Isaac Muleme and Denis Guma stretching during training at StarTimes Stadium while on National team duty. The trio has been summoned by head coach Sebastien Desabre to the Cranes Squad for the AFCON Qualifier against Lesotho. 

  • Crested Cranes Return Home After COSAFA Expedition

    Crested Cranes Return Home After COSAFA Expedition

    The Uganda senior ladies national football team, the Crested Cranes safely returned home on Monday  from South Africa where they took part in the just concluded COSAFA Women’s Championship.
    The Crested Cranes touched down at Entebbe International Airport at 2:00pm and were welcomed by a delegation from FUFA led by 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye.
    L-R Namuddu Viola, Mutuuzo Lillian, Captain Tracy Jones Akiror, and Juliet Nalukenge arriving at Entebbe International Airport on Monday afternoon
    Mugoye lauded the team for a brilliant performance and indicated the future of women’s football in Uganda is bright.
    ‘I take this opportunity to welcome back our gallant team and thank them for a job well done.  The ladies showed great character and made the country proud. We are optimistic as FUFA that the future of women’s football is bright’ said Mugoye.
    Chris Kalibala, a FUFA Executive Committee member and Leader of Delegation thanked FUFA for developing women’s football.
    L-R FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Deputy CEO Hamphrey Mandu and Leader of Delegation Chris Kalibbala at the Luncheon with Crested Cranes players at Jevine Hotel on Monday Evening
    Head coach Faridah Bulega stated that the tournament has given her team several lessons and asserts the progress of the team is evident.
    ‘I want to first thank the Federation for availing us with this opportunity. Secondly to thank the players for the commitment and commendable performance throughout the tournament. I believe we have picked several lessons and I believe it is a positive progress for the team’ said Bulega
    On playing against teams like South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia that feature at tournaments like the Africa Women Cup of Nations, Bulega insinuated it was important to face such opponents.
    ‘We weighed ourselves against some of the best teams on the continent and I believe we benefited a lot and the team managed to show character in all the games’ added Bulega.
    Crested Cranes Players arriving at Entebbe international Airport on Monday Afternoon
    Team Captain Tracy Jones Akiror shared similar sentiments with the coach insisting the tournament helped them improve as a team.
    ‘We played with commitment and thanks be to God for the performance. We managed to get a bronze medal. I believe we benefited  as a team,  competing against several teams and managing to defeat them’ staked Akiror.
    Ruth Aturo who was named the best goalkeeper  at the tournament  credited her performance to unity.
    ‘I am delighted about the achievement but it was not an individual effort.  It was a collective effort and I am happy that we managed to bring accolade home’ said Aturo.
    L-R Crested Cranes players Alupo Norah and Nakaziro Daisy and Namuleme Zainah arriving at Entebbe International Airport on Monday afternoon
    The team was later treated to a lucheon at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga before the players returned to their respective homes.
    Uganda emerged third after defeating Zambia in the third place playoff 1-0. The Crested Cranes played a total of five games,  winning three, drawing once and losing on one occasion.
    Crested Cranes Games at the 2018 COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa
    Group C
    Uganda 4-3 Swaziland
    Uganda 0-0 Namibia
    Uganda 2-1  Zimbabwe
    Semifinals 
    Uganda 0-2 South Africa
    Third Place Playoff
    Uganda 1-0 Zambia
     Full Squad
    Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Daisy Nakaziro (Muteesa I Royal University), Juliet Adeke (Kawempe Muslim)
    Defenders: Viola Namuddu (She MAK), Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs Rubaga), Bridget Nabisalu (Ajax Queens), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens), Grace Aluka (Kawempe Muslim)
    Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Israh Soccer Academy), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim), Shakira Mutiibwa (Gafford Ladies), Spencer Nakachwa (Uganda Martyrs), Phiona Nabbumba (Ajax Queens), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves Masindi)
    Forwards: Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Norah Alupo (Saviours Women), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens), Zainah Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Quuens)
    Team Officials
    Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibbala
    Head coach: Faridah Bulega
    Assistant coach: Edward Kaziba
    Team Manager: Paul Ssali
    Team Doctor: Mable Kabatalindwa
    Goalkeeping coach: James Magala
    Fitness coach: Oliver Mbekeka
    Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba

     

  • Resolutions from the FUFA Excom Meeting: Refereeing Matters, Change of names for clubs

    Resolutions from the FUFA Excom Meeting: Refereeing Matters, Change of names for clubs

    The 18th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting held on 20th September, 2018 at FUFA House, Mengo passed decisions on key issues following requests submitted through the office of the FUFA CEO.

     

    Refereeing matters

    Women referees

    The FUFA Executive passed a resolution that the number of female referees at National level will be increased to create a bigger pool of officials to handle the FUFA Women Elite League starting with the 2018/2019 season.

    Only female referees will officiate the FUFA Women Elite League.

     

    FIFA referees list 2019

    The Executive also passed a resolution that the list for 2019 FIFA referees should be submitted to FIFA by end of September for approval and allocation of slots, by the world soccer governing body.

     

    Change of names for clubs

    The FUFA Executive granted 8 out of 9 clubs their requests to change names. A request for change of name by Eastland Football Club (from Eastern Region Men’s team) to Lifeline Sports Academy was rejected as the matter was referred back to the North East Region Football Association for further clarification

     

    The following clubs have been granted permission to change names as follows but Wakiso Giants will play their home matches in Eastern Region.

    NO. OLD CLUB NEW NAME DIV  REGION CLUB CATEGORY
    1 Soana FC Tooro United FC 1st Division (Uganda Premier League) Kitara Men
    2 Masavu FC Entebbe FC 2nd Division (FUFA Big League) Buganda Men
    3 Kamuli Park FC Wakiso Giants FC 2nd Division (FUFA Big League) Eastern Men
    4 T.Y Lugazi FC Lugazi Municipal FC 3rd Division (Regional League) Buganda Men
    5 Kasenge FC Kajjansi United FC 3rd Division (Regional League) Buganda Men
    6 Galaxy FC Tororo Admin FC 3rd Division (Regional League) Eastern Men
    7 Gafford Ladies FC Asubo-Gafford Ladies FC FUFA Women Elite League Kampala Women
    8 Saviors FC Lango Queens FC FUFA Women Elite League Northern Women

    FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein noted that all decisions passed take immediate effect and all stakeholders are required to follow them in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.

    MAIN PHOTO: The 18th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting held on 20th September 2018 at FUFA House

  • Two Ugandans appointed for CAF Champions League Quarterfinals duty

    Two Ugandans appointed for CAF Champions League Quarterfinals duty

    Experienced security expert Dixon Okello and match Commissioner Mike Letti have been appointed by CAF for the Champions League  Quarterfinal fixtures to be played later this month.

    Okello who has been at various sporting events as security officer including the FIFA World Cup (2010 South Africa) and Olympic Games in London (2012) will make his debut on the continent for CAF duties in the game between Al Ahly of Egypt and Horoya AC of Guinea.

    The match will be played in Alexandria on 22nd September, 2018.  Okello will work alongside with Mohamed Dellagi of Tunisia who will be the other security officer.

    Dixon Okello

    Letti-a former player now match Commissioner will be in charge of  another highly anticipated Quarterfinal clash between Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and ES Setifienne of Algeria on 21st September 2018.

    Both are Quarterfinal first leg fixtures of the CAF Champions League.

    MAIN PHOTO: Mike Letti has been appointed match commissioner for the CAF Champions League Quarterfinal match between Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and ES Setifienne of Algeria on 21st September 2018.

     

     

  • FUFA Ethics Committee bans three football officials

    FUFA Ethics Committee bans three football officials

    The FUFA Ethics Committee has with immediate effect provisionally banned three officials Okello Walter, Atyang Tom Peter and Morris Otidi for 90 days from football related activities.

    The ban starts with effect from 24th August 2018.

    The decision is based on investigations carried out by the FUFA Investigatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics Committee, statements made by the parties before the Ethics Committee and statements from Lira Police Station in a related criminal matter registered by a group of petitioners after an incident at one of the football matches played at UTC Grounds in Lira.

    The trio is also perceived to have breached the FIFA and FUFA Code of Ethics Articles 14, 16, 18 and 19.

    Okello, Atyang and Otidi are not allowed to take part in any football activities at both Regional and National level.

    The provisional ban may be extended for an additional period not exceeding 45 days.

  • Two Coaching Courses to be held in Kabale

    Two Coaching Courses to be held in Kabale

    FUFA and the Western region Football Association have authorised two coaching courses in Kabale to be held between 1st and 14th of September 2018.

    The FUFA level One course will take place from 1st to 8th September while FUFA Beginners’ coaching course will run from 9th to 14th September.

    It will be the second time the coaching courses are taking place in Kabale. The first of its kind was held in 2017 when over 30 coaches took part in the FUFA Beginners Coaching course and all passed.

    ‘We are targeting Games Masters, School sports teachers, those interested in football coaching at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Colleges, Institutions of Higher learning and Universities in Western Uganda to enroll for the FUFA Beginners course’ said FUFA’s Human Resource Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.

    FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.

    ‘We want the figure of coaches to increase in Western Uganda. We want pupils in primary, secondary and Universities plus players at various clubs to go through the hands of qualified coaches to improve the game in Western Uganda’ said Western region FA Chairman Seka Mutaka.

    US based organisation Soccer2Unite with a branch in Kabale has extended financial support to organisers of the courses to a tune of 2.5 Million shillings. Soccer2Unite has also registered participants and supported some participants to enroll for the two courses.

    Soccer2Unite head of operations in Uganda Andrew Amanya is a delighted man.

    ‘It is always a pleasure for Soccer2Unite to partner with FUFA in developing football in Uganda. To have football developed at the grass root level, coaches need to be equipped with skills and basics of the game.  It is our intention as Soccer2unite to support in football development as we work within FUFA`s vision of becoming the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch through the 5 year strategic plan’ noted Amanya.

    Soccer2Unite will support the two coruses again like they did in 2017

    This will be the second time Soccer2Unite is helping coaches in the south western part of the country after doing the same in October last year  in the first ever coaching course to take place in Kigezi region, that saw 32 participants gain skills at the FUFA Beginners level.

    The charges for the two courses are 160,000= (8 day Course) for FUFA Level One while FUFA Beginners’ Course participants will pay 120,000= (6 Day Course).  CAF and FUFA trained Instructors will handle the participants for the two courses.

    MAIN PHOTO: Coaches who attended the FUFA Beginners’ Course in 2017, Kabale.