FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • The FUFA Drum: Teso Province names 40 man squad, Anyau is head coach

    The FUFA Drum: Teso Province names 40 man squad, Anyau is head coach

    A-squad of 40 local football players in Teso Province has been summoned for the residential training ahead of the first edition of The FUFA Drum provinces league.

    The sixteen Province tournament  has  been earmarked  to  kick off  on Saturday 24th February 2018 with a derby  game between Busoga  and Bugisu at the at  Bugembe  Municipal stadium in Jinja.

    Teso will will play their first fixture against Sebei Province on Sunday at Kongunga Primary school playground in Bukedea.

    The locally based players and the National players are currently camped at Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale under the headship of  CAF A Licenced coach Frank ‘Video’ Anyau.

    Some of the players to feature for Teso Province.

    Anyau who talked to www.fufa.co.ug says the 16 summoned players are professionals and 24 are locally based players all of whom have equal chances to fight for the places on the team.

    The 16 Provinces  are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro

    Competitions Department has set 6th October 2018 as the date for the final to be played in Kasese.

    24th February, 2018

    Busoga vs Bugisu- Bugembe Stadium

     

    25th February 2018

    Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea

    Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira

    Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka

    Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka

    Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima

    Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto

    Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara

    Groups:

    Group A:

    • Teso
    • Busoga
    • Sebei
    • Bugisu

    Group B:

    • Lango
    • Buganda
    • Acholi
    • Kigezi

    Group C:

    • Bukedi
    • Bunyoro
    • Kampala
    • Rwenzori

    Group D:

    • Karamoja
    • Ankore
    • West Nile
    • Tooro

    MAIN PHOTO: The  Teso Province Team Chairperson  John Odong addressing the players on the modalities of winning the first Edition of The FUFA Drum

  • Technical Development: FUFA confirms symposium in March 2018

    Technical Development: FUFA confirms symposium in March 2018

    Football Symposium (on Technical development of football):

    • 10th March 2018
    • Venue to be confirmed

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed a stake holders football symposium, slated for 10th March 2018.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo revealed the development to the media on Wednesday, 14th February 2018 during the press conference at Mengo, Kampala.

    After the success script from the first ever football symposium held in 2015, where we engaged the Government and laid strategies that eventually yielded into the eventual qualification of Uganda Cranes to AFCON after 38 years, the federation will once again hold another symposium, this time round rotating on the technical aspect of the game.

    Different stake holders of the game as Coaches, Medical practitioners, Government, Ex-internationals, administrators, stadium managers, media, other others will be invited.

    This symposium will take place on 10th March 2018.

  • Desabre: We picked key positives from the CHAN 2018 tournament

    Desabre: We picked key positives from the CHAN 2018 tournament

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre affirms there were key important lessons learnt from the recently concluded 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament in Morocco.

    Addressing the media during a press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, the Desabre who was flanked by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the CEO, Edgar Watson hinted on the aspect of improving physical aspect of players.

    L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), FUFA President Moses Magogo, Sebastien Desabre and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

    There is need to improve on the physical aspect of the players as observed from the 2018 CHAN tournament in Morocco. I am also qualified in physical training and i will offer a hand in assisting local clubs.

    The other aspects Desabre talked about:

    • Improve the relationship and interaction with the clubs  towards the development of local football
    • Regularity of friendlies and regroupings in order to create a real synergy between the players and to set up prinicples of the games.
    • Strengthening the National Team A (Locally based players, Players abroad, Binational players, Statistics software, March Friendly match, May training camp, AFCON 2019 qualifiers)
    • Developing a strong U-23 Team (Establish list of 40 local players, find new players, regular camps for U-23, Specific training sessions, friendly games, Olympic Tokyo 2020 qualifiers)
    • Establishing a strong U-20 (Setting up a list of 40 local players, find new players, regular camps, Specific sessions, Friendly games, World Cup U-20 2019 qualifiers)
    • Affluent Organization (Tools & Equipment, clothing, Medical Organization, Staff Animation, Administration management with players and good working environment)
    • Development of Club Football (Uniform physical, Specific training for attackers, create diploma of physical preparation in football, coaching support at clubs, debate dinner, statistic meeting
    • Improved relationship with the media (Good media plan, better relationship with the federation’s executive as well as press and TV relationship)
  • FUFA President, Uganda Cranes coach meet

    FUFA President, Uganda Cranes coach meet

    Wednesday  14th February, 2018: FUFA Press Conference at FUFA House in Mengo

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre have met on Monday morning 12thFebruary 2018 at FUFA House to plan for the beautiful game in the country.

    With a Press conference coming up on Wednesday at FUFA House starting 10am, the duo discussed details about the just concluded CHAN Finals in Morocco, International engagements for Uganda Cranes including the 2019 AFCON Qualification campaign.

    L-R National Teams’ Officer Ntege, Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre and FUFA President Moses Magogo at FUFA House on Monday morning.

    ‘More details of the meeting will be revealed during the Press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House. It will be another opportunity for the media to interface with the FUFA President and Uganda Cranes coach’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    The meeting was also attended by the Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege Kaweesa.

  • Refereeing: 141 national and FIFA referees undertake physical fitness tests

    Refereeing: 141 national and FIFA referees undertake physical fitness tests

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has conducted a physical fitness test for 141 Referees at St Henry’s College, Kitovu in Masaka.

    Of these, 21 are FIFA referees and 121 are FUFA badge holders.

    The exercise acts as a criterion to qualify them for all FUFA sanctioned leagues and tournaments as the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League,FUFA Uganda Cup,  FUFA drum, regional leagues, district leagues,  among others.

    Western Region referees pose for a group photo

    Ronnie Kalema an Exexutive member and Chairman Referees Committee commissioned the exercise.

    Hinting on the essence of the exercise, Kalema noted that fitness tests are imperative for qualitative representation of refereeing in the country.

    FUFA is here to deliver refereeing as we professionalise the game

    Ali Kalyango, an Instructor described the exercise as an annual event aimed at preparing referees for national league games. According to him 98% of the invited referees passes the exercise.

    Referees’ Instructors

    This coming Wednesday, FUFA will announce the successful 16 centre referees to officiate in top flight league whose kick off will be confirmed in the coming days.

    They will be assisted by 32 Assistants making the number 48.

    The remaining number will officiate other leagues (FUFA Big League, Regional Leagues and District Leagues).

  • FUFA Women Elite League: 2017/18 season; 2nd round fixtures out

    FUFA Women Elite League: 2017/18 season; 2nd round fixtures out

    The FUFA Competitions Department has released the fixtures for the 2nd round of the FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18 season.

    The fixtures indicate a kickoff of 10th February with Defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies in action against Mutesa Royal University Women FC.

    Olila Women who are enjoying 100%  perfect start to the 2017/18 season will play away to Eastern Heroes.

    FUFA has already revealed that there is  Prize money worth 30M up for grabs for the FUFA Women Elite League 2017/2018 season,

    The opening weekend will have 7 matches;

    10th February

    Kawempe vs Mutesa

    Rines vs Ajax Queens

    Asia Nakibuka of Kawempe controlling the ball against Western United in the 1st round of the FWEL

    11th February

    She Corporate vs Western United

    She MAK vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga

    Kampala Queens vs Isra Academy

    Eastern Heroes vs Olila Women FC

    UCU Lady Cardinals vs Wakiso Hills

    Fixtures FWEL FIXTURES SECOND ROUND

    Fixtures and results FWEL FIXTURES- FIRST ROUND

    Airtel FUFA Female Player of the Year Fazilah Ikwaput will see her side Olila take on Eastern Heroes on 11th February in Soroti.
    She Corporates will play Western United on the opening weekend of the 2nd round FWEL.

    MAIN PHOTO: Ajax Queens FC will play Rines on the opening weekend of the FWEL 2nd round on 10th February, 2018. 

  • FUFA Competitions: Prize Monies revealed for 2017/2018 Season

    FUFA Competitions: Prize Monies revealed for 2017/2018 Season

    The FUFA Emergency Committee that sat on Friday morning 26th January, 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo to discuss adjustments on FUFA budgets has passed key financial decisions with effect from 1st January.
    Decisions on key areas will be implemented with immediate effect but here are highlights in the areas of club football and refereeing for 2017/2018 season where prize monies have either been introduced or improved;
    The prize monies for FUFA Competitions have increased from UGX 20M to UGX 426M.
    Prize Monies announced for FUFA’s 10 Competitions
    Champions, Cup Winners and rankings of other teams in the FUFA Competitions will be rewarded with cash prizes at the end of each football season. The figures as broken down apply to the 2017/2018 season;

    FUFA has set aside prize monies worth UGX 426 M for 10 Competitions in the 2017/2018 season.

    Breakdown-Cash Prizes in the Uganda Premier League

    The breakdown of the Cash prize Money in the Uganda Premier League. The champion team will get UGX 60M. FUFA has announced a cash prize package of 128M for the 16 clubs in the top flight for the 2017/2018 season
    UGX 7.5M has been put aside as cash prize money for the FUFA U18 Juniors League starting this season 2017/2018

    Payment for Referees’ fees in Regional Leagues
    FUFA has also taken a giant step and will now pay the close to 200 referees’ match fees who officiate in the 8 Regional leagues (Northern, West Nile, North East, Western, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara and Eastern).
    It should be noted that FUFA has been meeting the referees’ match day costs in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Cup, FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup.

    Picture of refererees who officiated the FUFA Big League final in 2017 between Maroons FC and Masavu FC at Lugogo. FUFA will now meet the costs of referees handling the 8 Regional Leagues.
    Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the FUFA Women’s Cup final held at Madibira Primary school play ground in Busia last year. There is Prize money for both the FUFA Women Elite League and Cup Competition.

    The Emergency Committee meeting was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Justus Mugisha (1st FUFA Vice President), Darius Mugoye (2nd Vice President), Rasoul Ariga (Chairman FUFA Finance Committee), Chris Kalibala (Executive Member), Rogers Byamukama (Executive Member), Hamid Juma (Executive Member), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO) and George Bakiwanya (FUFA Finance Assistant).

  • Club Football: Sports Broadcasting acquires rights to air UPL, FUFA Big League and Uganda Cup

    Club Football: Sports Broadcasting acquires rights to air UPL, FUFA Big League and Uganda Cup

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has partnered with Sports Broadcasting as they announced the acquisition of the major commercial and media rights for the Uganda Premier League (UPL), FUFA Big League and the FUFA Uganda Cup.

    The four year deal starts from 1st June 2018 ending 31st July 2022 valued at US $ 3 million.

    The announcement was made on Thursday, 25th January 2018 at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the momentous occasion alongside the chief guest Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities).

    Eng. Magogo was also flanked by the Director of the Sports Broadcasting Brutus Kagingo, Dr Naamara Warren (Chairman, Sports Broadcasting), Dennis Mbidde (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting), Chairman FUFA Super League (Arinaitwe Rugyendo), Zubair Ggaliwango (National Council of Sports), UPL board members, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Staff.

    This is an important milestone in the history of Ugandan football that will see Ugandans enjoying both live games of the 1st and 2nd Division Leagues not forgetting the Ugandan Cup.

    Ugandans can look forward to watching all the 240 games of the Uganda Premier league from the comfort of their homes, work places and hangouts.

    It is anticipated that in the years to come, this innovation will change the way Ugandans view and consume not just football but Ugandan Sport in general.

    Sports Broadcasting is enthusiastic about reaching this agreement with FUFA and UPL because it aligns with the company strategy to develop and share local sports content, build football awareness and support for Ugandan sport in medium term, and East African sports in the long term.

    Further details about the broadcasting medium and how to access Ugandan football games in the UPL, FUFA Big League and Uganda Cup will be announced in the near future.

    What they said at the launch:

    Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President

    Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President):

    Using the lessons from the previous failed attempt to professionalize club football. FUFA has constructed solid governance for club football and enforced the club licensing.

    Combined with the education of the technical and administrative Human Resource, professionalism is being entrenched at all levels.

    This has given birth to commercialization which will yield more resources for the betterment of our game. What we are witnessing today is a new dawn and the beginning of an avalanche of sponsors to football.

    Bienvenue Sports Broadcasting.

    Arinaitwe Rugyendo

    Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Chairman, FUFA Super League):
     

    This sponsorship is probably the biggest in recent times.

    It goes to show that Ugandan football is on a growth trajectory, I attribute this to harmony, stability and integrity in the local game. I hank Sports Broadcasting Limited for being part of a steady progress currently shaking Ugandan Football.

    Brutus Kagingo, the Chairman of the Sports Broadcasting Limited

    Brutus Kagingo (Chairman, Sports Broadcasting Limited):

    This is one of the most transformational and successful partnerships in the history of sports in Uganda. With these rights, Sports Broadcasting Limited will deliver world class local content to passionate sports fans in Uganda.

     

    Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo

    Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting Limited):

    In the last decade, FUFA management has done a commendable job with professionalizing football in Uganda.

    We are now moving onto the next phase of commercializing football and television is a great place to start.

    I applaud FUFA for taking the bold step in offering these rights to a Ugandan Broadcaster and look forward to a fruitful partnership that will unpack a world of benefits for both the sports and fans.

     

    Hon Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi

    Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities):

    We thank the FUFA President and the people who have been instrumental  in bringing sanity in sports.

    I congratulate sports broadcasting for this milestone.

    Zubair Ggaliwango

    Hajji Zubair Ggaliwango:

    Government is in full support of all sports activities.

    There is a full supplementary budget of Shs.17 Billion that has been passed by the Government for sports activities with football inclusive.

    Part of this money will carter for the Common Wealth games preparations and Uganda Cranes’ preparations AFCON 2019 qualification.

    Concerning the Sports Broadcasting, this is a great development and initiative.

    Some of the Journalists who attended the unveiling of Sports Broadcasting Limited at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala on Thursday, 25th January 2018

    About Sports Broadcasting Ltd.

    Sports Broadcasting is a Ugandan sports production and marketing company that is committed to the strategic development of sports content, disseminated through various media channels including television, radio and online. Sports Broadcasting focus is on the commercialization of sports in both Uganda and the greater East African region.

  • Refereeing: Buganda region U-17 beginners’ course ends successfully

    Refereeing: Buganda region U-17 beginners’ course ends successfully

    Buganda Region Football Association  organised an U17 beginners referees course at Dynamic Secondary School, Ssonde.
    The beginners Course has attracted 80 participants with 20 girls  from all Buganda region football districts and has run 15th-20th January 2018 .
    According to Abu Zikusooka the Chairman Technical Committee BRFA, the course was residential because many participants come from long distances and could not commute on a daily basis.
    The course is facilitated by Retired FIFA Referees Nelson Nsubuga Mubanda. Samuel Kayondo  and Sewaya Miti.
    ‘The course is aimed at nurturing future referees who will help fill the vacuum of retiring referees’ Said Mubanda.
    Mubanda also noted that the reason why Ugandan referees have failed to get FIFA badges and officiate at International level is because they join the field of refereeing when they are already old and therefore the young get accustomed to the laws and rules of the game this they will have a chance and time to upgrade and officiate International Matches.
    The Junior Referees course is part of the four beginner  courses running between 15-20 January 2018 at FUFA House, Mango, Kajjansi and Luwero.
  • Refereeing: Kampala Region conducts beginners’ course

    Refereeing: Kampala Region conducts beginners’ course

    The Kampala Region Football Association has organised a six days referees beginners’ course taking place at FUFA House, Mengo.
    The Course has attracted 45 participants including those coming from as far as Masaka, Mubende and Kalangala.
    The course has both theory and practical sessions for the first five days and the final day will be utilized for examinations.
    According to the course examiner, a retired FIFA referee  Ali Tomusange, those who will pass the theory and physical fitness test will sit for third paper which will qualify them as beginner referees.
     ‘This is a strategy by FUFA to have many referees as possible who will officiate games allover Uganda’ Said Tomusange.
     He added that similar courses are all taking place at Kajjansi, Bugiri and Seeta which is meant for girls and boys Under the age of 17.
    The courses are facilitated by qualified referee instructors Ronnie Kalema, Ali Tomusange, Ali Waiswa, Catherine Adipo, Samuel Egesa, Mansoor Kimumwe, David Davis Katabira and Denis Ojwee.
    Those who will pass the physical test and theoretical exams will be awarded with certificates.
  • Total CHAN 2018: Captain Muwanga; we are ready for the Opener against Zambia

    Total CHAN 2018: Captain Muwanga; we are ready for the Opener against Zambia

    Uganda Cranes Fixtures at the Total 2018 CHAN Finals in Morocco-(Group B)

    • Uganda Cranes Fixtures at the (Group B)
    • All matches in Marrakech, UG time in Brackets
    • Uganda Vs Zambia –14th January 2018 7.30pm (10.30 pm)
    • Uganda Vs Namibia –18th January 2018 7.30pm (10.30 pm)
    • Uganda Vs Ivory Coast –22nd January 2018 7 pm (10 pm)

    With a few hours left to the kick off the Group B match between familiar foes in football Zambia and Uganda, expectations are high in cmap according to the Cranes skipper Bernard Muwanga.

    During the official press conference held at the Grand Stade Marrakech, the SC Villa Jogoo skipper said that he is ready to lead his fellow players at the tournament.

    ‘I know what is expected of us in this tournament. I will use experience gained from the several games I have played at the senior level to guide my teammates’ said Muwanga a former Captain of Bright Stars FC who helped the Kawempe based side join the top flight in the Uganda Premier League in 2013.

    Uganda Cranes captain Muwanga says his boys are ready for the opening match

    Muwanga led his players during the final training session conducted at the outer pitch of the main stadium. Ugandan fans, football Delegates, MPs, and NCS administrators attended the training session also watched y FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre in Marrakech on Saturday evening
    Uganda Cranes players training on Saturday evening under floodlights

     Sebastien Desabre-my boys are 100% ready

    I have been with the team for the last ten days following my appointment as Head coach of Uganda Cranes. Uganda has a lot of potential and we shall work as a team to improve the levels of the national team.

    Sebastien Desabre spoke English for the entire press conference. He says he is happy with the project at stake for him with FUFA. He believes in his players at CHAN Finals 2018

    Our opening game is very important. Zambia is a good side and we are ready to face them. It is 50-50 for either side. Our target is to win the first game.

    Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba in red top with three keepers L-R Benjamin Ochan, Watenga Ismail and Said Keni during training on Saturday evening

    Uganda has failed to go past the group stage in the three previous editions in (2011, 2014, and 2016) but our first objective is to do better by reaching the knockout stage.

    Ugandan MPs during training on Saturday

    The second objective is to evaluate the players for the upcoming qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations to be played in September and October against Tanzania and Lesotho.

    Follow my instructions-Sebastien tells his players

    All the 32 matches will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.

    Official Hash tag: #TotalCHAN2018

    MAIN PHOTO: Skipper Bernard Muwanga (L) and Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre during the official press conference 

  • Capacity Building: FUFA Conducts refresher Connect Workshop for top flight clubs and Regional associations CEO’s

    Capacity Building: FUFA Conducts refresher Connect Workshop for top flight clubs and Regional associations CEO’s

    FUFA has organized a two day refresher connect workshop for Azam Uganda Premier League clubs and Regional Football Associations Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) at FUFA House, Mengo.
    The training workshop which is slated for Wednesday 9th to Thursday 10th January 2018 is designed to refresh and learn more about the dos and don’ts of the player transfer system in order to enhance the smooth process of transferring players during the secondary registration period.
    L-R: Hajjat Aisha Nalule, Bernard Bainamani, Issa Magoola and Sarah Birungi during the FUFA Connect workshop at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala
    During the workshop, the acting Competitions Director Hajjat Aisha Nalule also addressed  the participants on the FUFA Player status and transfer regulations.
    ‘The FUFA connect project is a FIFA initiative to facilitate player transfer using mordern technology.As FUFA we have to implement it by facilitating stake holders on how to conduct it’ noted Hajjat Nalule.
    Some of the participants at the FUFA Connect workshop
    She added that the earlier workshops were conducted but there is need to conduct refresher workshops due to the advances in technology everyday.
    The workshop was organized and facilitated  by the FUFA Competitions Department headed by Hajjat Aisha Nalule with the help of other departments staff Phoebe Kutamba, Sarah Birungi and Emmanuel Kazora.
    Another workshop will be held on Wednesday 10th January 2017 at FUFA House, Mengo for the FUFA Big League Club CEOs.
    Emmanuel Kazora during one of the presentations on Tuesday at FUFA House
    Participants:
    Isaac Jurugo – UPDF Football Club
    Otidi Morrisse –  Northern Region Football Association
    Sejjemba Brian – Buganda Regional Football Association
    Josephine Namukisa – KCCA Football Club
    Sebaggala Muzafaru – Express Football Club
    Ssegendo Isaac – Kampala Regional Football Association
    Salmin Saleh – Bul Football Club
    Bridget Nakayenga-  URA Football Club
    John Bugembe – Sports Club Villa Jogoo
    Asuman Bakshi – Police Football Club
    Faridah Rupyora – Police Football Club
    Ronald Mindra – West Nile Region Football Association
    Bainaman Bernard – Uganda Premier League
    Issa Magoola Kakaire – Eastern Region EXCOM
    Peter Lwanga – Vipers Sports Club
    Mathias Mugwanya – Bright Stars Football club
    Martin Juuko -UPDF Football Club
    Fred Mugalu -Mabarara City Football Club
    Edward Kulubya – URA Football Club
    Pius Bamwenge -Maroons Football Club
    Ahmed Kongola -Kirinya Jinja SS  Football Club
    Sarah Kisakye-  Kirinya Jinja SS Football Club
    Allan Gayi – Masavu Football Club
    Moses Tusiime – Soana Football Club
    Derrick Bunduka – Kitara Region Football Association
  • Total CHAN 2018 Update: Sebastien names 25 players for acclimatization camp in Morocco

    Total CHAN 2018 Update: Sebastien names 25 players for acclimatization camp in Morocco

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named a total of 25 players for a 10 day training camp in Rabat, Morocco.

    The team left on Wednesday afternoon to Morocco in preparation for the Total CHAN 2018 championship.

    This was after an early morning training session on Wednesday morning at the Africa Bible University (ABU) play ground before the 25 traveling players were named by head coach.

    ‘For the period i have worked closely with the team, i have at least assessed every member on the team. I will continue to monitor the fitness and mental readiness of the players as we play two international build up matches against Congo Brazzaville and Cameroon in Rabat’ the head coach noted after the final training session.

    The two build up international matches will be played in Rabat city as part of the preparation for the team before the final 23 man team will be named.

    The team left aboard Qatar Airways with stop overs in Kigali and Doha.

    Team coordinator Joseph Kasana traveled ahead of the team.

    FUFA Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma is the leader of delegation.

    Some of the players and officials at the Entebbe International Airport shortly before departure

    Delegation to Morocco:

    Players:

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma, Ochan Benjamin and Saidi Keni

    Other players: Nico Wakiro Wadada,Joseph Nsubuga, Awanyi Timothy, Mustapha Mujuzi, Muwanga Bernard, Muleme Isaac, Madoi Aggrey, Kizza Mustapha, Karisa Milton, Paul Mucurezi, Kyambadde Allan, Batte Seif, Senfuka Rahmat, Lwanga Taddeo, Kasule Abubaker, Waisswa Moses, Saddam Juma, Mutyaba Muzamir, Masiko Tom, Shaban Muhammad, Nsibambi Derrick, Senkatuka Nelson

    Officials:

    Head of Delegation: Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee Member)

    Head coach: Sebastien Desabre

    Assistant Coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

    Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana

    Team Coordinator: Joseph Kasana

    Media Officer: Ahmed Hussein

    Kits Manager: Saidi Lugolobi

  • President Museveni assures FUFA, Uganda Cranes of full Government support

    President Museveni assures FUFA, Uganda Cranes of full Government support

     President Yoweri Museveni has pledged that Government will continue to support Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) vis-a-vis with the Uganda Cranes.

    The President made this assurance as he hosted the delegation of Uganda Cranes players led by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, alongside the three Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha (1st Vice President), Darius Mugoye (Second Vice President) and Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi as well as the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson

    at his country home in Rwakitura, Kiruhuura District on Tuesday.

    The President was speaking during a luncheon he co-hosted with First Lady Janet, who is also Education and Sports Minister, for the Uganda Cranes and the SHE Cranes (Netball national team).

    He promised to boost support to the sports sector, especially by putting in place the necessary infrastructure that meets international standards, so as to develop the sports industry in Uganda.

    Group photo with the head of state (in white shirt)

    The President said although government has overtime been pre-occupied and dedicated most of her resources to crucial areas of the economy such as the road and electricity sectors, it was high time the country invested more resources to sectors such as sports which touch a big fraction of the population and have become a source of livelihood for many.

    We have to plan and invest in sports because it touches majority of Ugandans.

    We have 9.5 million children in primary, 2.5 in secondary and about 1 million in universities, technical colleges and other high institutions of learning and that is a big percentage of our population that can’t be ignored

    The President however challenged the education and sports ministry to plan properly for the sports sector if the country is to excel in sports. He said even if resources were in place if there is no proper planning little would be achieved.

    He congratulated the Uganda Cranes that finished 8th in Africa in the just concluded World Cup qualifiers and the SHE Cranes who are currently ranked 7th in the world,  commending them for excelling even with minimal support from the government.

    President Museveni however said the surge in numbers in schools and other learning institutions, which have become sports breeding grounds is because of other government programmes like immunization and universal education, which must be commended.

    He added that although sports was largely for fitness and entertainment in the past it has now become a big source of employment and income thus deserving serious attention.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson greets President Museveni at Rwakitura on Tuesday

    The President therefore asked the Education ministry to embark on a process of identifying talent from a number of disciplines and ensure that government takes them over and nurtures them.

    He proposed that such talented people should be attached to government departments such as the army, the police and prisons so that they can easily be facilitated and given training time and facilities.

    Flag off for Uganda Cranes to CHAN 2018 in Morocco:

    The President used the occasion to flag-off the Uganda Cranes team that will leave tomorrow to represent the country in the CHAN competitions that are taking place this month in Morocco.

    President Museveni hands over the Uganda flag to captain Bernard Muwanga in Rwakitura

    Mrs. Janet Museveni, the Education and Sports minister, thanked the Uganda Cranes and the SHE Cranes for their performances over the years that have lifted the country’s name and flag high.

    She said although overtime sports has been known for building healthier nations through exercising, a new component of sports as a source of income has made it even more popular.

    She, however, warned that the entry of big money into the sports sector poses a great danger to both the industry and sports personalities.

    She advised young sportspeople against selling their souls to money and abandoning their country to seek citizenship of other countries that dangle money at them. She advised that they should always put God first in their engagements.

    Eng. Moses Magogo,  the president of the Federation of Uganda Footballers Association, said sports is a strong emerging industry in Uganda and a great tool for mobilization;

    Eng Magogo noted;

    Sports is a strong emerging industry in Uganda,  whose natural resource is talent that he said is readily available and abundant.

    Sports is also a serious tool for mobilization and source of employment that deserves all the support.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre

    Eng. Magogo hailed the Uganda Cranes as a great team that finished 8th in the just concluded World Cup qualifiers and said if African slots at the competition had increased to 10 like will be the case in 2022, Uganda would have qualified.

    Uganda Cranes in only  team in Africa to qualify for the CHAN competition for the fourth time in a row.

    New Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre accompanied by the FUFA President is greeted by the Minister of Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni

    The newly named Uganda Cranes head coach, Sebastien Desabre was officially introduced to the President and the minister of sports since his arrival in the country last week.

    Meanwhile, the team training for Uganda Cranes continues on Wednesday morning in Lubowa.

    L-R: Justus Mugisha, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Sam Kutesa, President Museveni (white shirt ), Sports Minister Janet Museveni, Charles Bakabulindi, The President, Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Sebasre
  • Uganda Cranes team continues with training, focused ahead of CHAN 2018 championship

    Uganda Cranes team continues with training, focused ahead of CHAN 2018 championship

    Hours after entering the residential camp at the African Bible University (ABU) in Lubowa, the Uganda Cranes optimally utilized the available time with a one hour morning session held at the nearby International School of Uganda play ground.

    All the 27 players in the camp responded well to the training session that involved ball work, game situation and lots of stretching drills.

    New head coach Desabre Sebastien was fully in charge of the drills, closely assisted by his support staff Mathias Lule (first assistant) and Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach).

    Sebastien Desbare demonstrates to the players on 1st January 2018 at the International School of Uganda play ground

    The squad will be reduced further to 23 players for the final submission to CAF by 3rd January, 2018.

    Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes delegation will head to the country home of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Rwakitura on Monday afternoon following the invitation from the head of state.

     

    Allan Kyambadde (left) shields the ball away from Moses Waiswa during the Monday morning training session

    The players in camp:

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma, Ochan Benjamin and Saidi Keni

    Other players: Wadada Nicholas, Nsubuga Joseph, Awanyi Timothy, Mujuzi Mustapha, Muwanga Bernard, Muleme Isaac, Madoi Aggrey, Kizza Mustapha, Karisa Milton, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Mucurezi Paul, Kyambadde Allan, Batte Seif, Senfuka Rahmat, Lwanga Taddeo, Kasule Abubaker, Waisswa Moses, Saddam Juma, Mutyaba Muzamir, Masiko Tom, Shaban Muhammad, Nsibambi Derrick, Senkatuka Nelson, Isiagi Daniel.

  • The FUFA Drum Tournament: Orientation course for Province officials gets underway at Njeru

    The FUFA Drum Tournament: Orientation course for Province officials gets underway at Njeru

    • The FUFA Drum’ orientation course (19th & 20th December 2017)

    • Launch set for 20th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    • USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a match on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 in Njeru

    • Draws for the groups to be conducted on Wednesday 20th December

    The orientation session for the newly created football competition- The FUFA Drum tournament has started on Tuesday morning at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    The two day’s orientation is being attended by officials from the 16 provinces of the country (each province is being represented by three officials).

    This interractive orientation comes barely 24 hours to the long awaited launch set for Wednesday.

    Officiating at the opening session of the orientation, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is alos an Instructor hinted on the significance of this tournament.

    As FUFA, we came up with this brilliant idea of The FUFA Drum Tournament so that we provide the plat form to unearth and expose more fresh talents.

    Also, this tournament is to help foster unity among the different Ugandans.

    The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams

    Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo presenting at the orientation session of officials for in preparation for The FUFA Drum Tournament.  He presented on FUFA and Its Development Programmes

    The respective team officials started arriving at the FUFA Technical Center on Monday evening

    This orientation course is slated for the 19th and 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    The FUFA Drum tournament will be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda, starting January 2018.

    The Course Modules are being handled by other Instructors; Ahmed Hussein (Marketing and Communications), Ronnie Kalema (Refereeing), Mutyaba Bashir (Match Day Organisation). The Tournament Rules and Regulations will be presented on Wednesday morning.

    Competition Format

    The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams.

    In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away.

    The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis.

    The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.

    Some of the officials at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    About the FUFA Drum Tournament:

    Following a resolution by the of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition, the FUFA Inter- Provinces Competition was officially introduced to the general public during a special press conference held at FUFA House in Kampala on 18th October 2017.

    The Federation introduced this football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on the 16 Provinces in Uganda.

    It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.

    FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport,  individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.

    Some of the organizing committee members for The FUFA Drum Tournament and FUFA Disciplinary Committee

    The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match

    The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football

     Seeded teamsPot-1 Pot-2 Pot-3 Pot-4
    Buganda Lango Tooro Karamoja
    Kampala Ankole Bukedi Sebei
    Busoga Bugisu Kigezi Rwenzori
    West Nile Bunyoro Teso Acholi

    THE 16 PROVINCES:

    1. West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
    2. Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Omoro, Nwoya and Pader
    3. Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
    4. Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
    5. Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
    6. Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
    7. Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
    8. Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
    9. Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
    10. Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
    11. Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Kasanda, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
    12. Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
    13. Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
    14. Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
    15. Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
    16. Kigezi: Kabale, Kanungu, Rukiga, Rubanda,  Kisoro and Rukungiri
  • The FUFA Drum Tournament: Team Officials arrive Monday evening ahead of orientation course

    The FUFA Drum Tournament: Team Officials arrive Monday evening ahead of orientation course

    • ‘The FUFA Drum’ orientation course (On 19th & 20 December 2017)

    • Launch set for 20th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    • USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a curtain raiser match on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 in Njeru

    With just hours to the The FUFA Drum tournament launch on Wednesday, the respective team officials are expected to start arriving at the FUFA Technical Center on Monday evening in preparation for the orientation course.

    The orientation course is slated for the 19th and 20th December 2017 at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    According to the detailed programme released by the tournament organizing committee, the respective team officials (three per team) from the 16 provinces in Uganda are expected to check in at the FUFA Technical center on Monday evening, with the orientation programme kicking off on Tuesday morning at 8 a.m

    This newly created football tournament will be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda, starting in January 2018.

    ‘As FUFA, we know the value attached to the FUFA Drum tournament. This is the reason we have given it enough planning before it kicks off. Each of 16 provincial teams will be represented by three officials each. Reporting for the officials is Monday evening ahead of the training programme for Tuesday at 8 a.m. The training shall be for two days with the official launch on Wednesday. There will also be an official curtain raiser match between FUFA XI captained by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA)’ Noted the FUFA Ahmed Hussein Communications Manager.

    Competition Format

    The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams.

    In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away.

    The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis.

    The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.

     Seeded teams

    Pot-1

    		 Pot-2 Pot-3 Pot-4
    Buganda Lango Tooro Karamoja
    Kampala Ankole Bukedi Sebei
    Busoga Bugisu Kigezi Rwenzori
    West Nile Bunyoro Teso Acholi

    THE 16 PROVINCES:

    1. West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
    2. Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
    3. Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
    4. Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
    5. Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
    6. Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
    7. Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
    8. Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
    9. Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
    10. Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
    11. Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
    12. Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
    13. Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
    14. Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
    15. Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
    16. Kigezi: Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri
    L-R Ahmed Hussein, Chris Kalibbal, FUFA President and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of ‘The FUFA Drum’

    About the FUFA Drum Tournament:

    Following a resolution by the of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition, the FUFA Inter- Provinces Competition was officially introduced to the general public during a special press conference held at FUFA House in Kampala on 18th October 2017.

    The Federation introduced this football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on the 16 Provinces in Uganda.

    It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.

    FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport,  individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.

    The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match

    The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football

    FUFA President displaying the Official Logo of the new Tournament for the 16 Provinces

    FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo on the importance of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament:

    The objective definitely is for searching talent across the country.

    The league alone can’t be the best way of tapping more talent.

    The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams

    Slogan of ‘The FUFA Drum’ tournament

    ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity’

    There will be an official curtain raiser between the FUFA President XI and USPA on Wednesday, 20th December 2017 at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
  • Inaugural FUFA Media course successfully climaxes at Njeru

    Inaugural FUFA Media course successfully climaxes at Njeru

    The first ever FUFA Media course has officially concluded on Friday evening at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe.

    The course was closed by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye who urged the journalists to adhere to professionalism in the day to day tasks of their activities.

    ‘As FUFA, we are honoured to organize such a media course, the first of its kind. FUFA is an organized institution guided by a 5 year strategic plan. Capacity building and education remains part of our core targets with internal and external stake holders. Engaging the media is our priority because the media plays an intergal role in advocacy, informing the public among others’ Mugoye said in his remarks.

    A total of 45 journalists (Online reporters, Written Press, photo journalists, radio,  Television and Senior editors) took part in the three day’s seminar.

    The closing ceremony was also attended by the FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, the course coordinator Jackson Nyiima and all the facilitators.

    Course Facilitators:

    The FUFA President, a Certified FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo was part of the historical course where he presented about FUFA and its development programmes, club management as well as football rights and marketing.

    The other Instructors lined up for the course are;  Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA Instructor), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Kiiza Decolas (FUFA Finance Director), Sam Mpiima (CAF Instructor), (FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu, Ronnie Kalema (Chairperson of Uganda Football Referees Association-UFRA and FUFA Executive Member), Geofrey Odur Ojok (Chairperson of the FUFA Legal committee), Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer) and Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Development Officer).

    All the participants received certification and were officially be captured into the FUFA/FIFA Connect databank.

    There were different theory and practical sessions for the participants under FUFA and its Development Programmes, CAF and its Development Programmes, FIFA and its Development Programmes, Administration and Finance, Club Management, FUFA Statutes-Regulations and Decisions, FUFA Competitions, Event Management, General Management, Planning, Refereeing, Rights and Marketing, Communications and Fans’ engagement strategies.

    Participants:

    Sabiiti Muwanga  (USPA President),  David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports), Mubarak Kasule (SMS Empire / CBS Freelancer), Silvano Kibuuka (Bukedde), Ismail Kezaala (Daily Monitor), Grace Mbabazi (NBS TV), Joel Muyita (Chimpreports), Godfrey Kakungulu (Eastern Uganda Sports Press Association President), Kenneth Arereng  (Metro FM), Ceasar Abangirah  (Daily Monitor),  Yusuf Nampala (Radio Simba), Shafik Ssenoga   (The New Vision), Francisco Bwambale (Star Fm), John Batanudde (Red Pepper), Daniel Moi (Northern Region FA), Badru Tok ( West Nile Region FA),  Joseph Mutaka (Eastern region FA), Gabriel Esiku (North East Region FA), Edwin Ram (Western region FA), Godfrey Nsingwire (Kitara Region FA), Bashir Bastu Semuyaba (Buganda region FA), James Musasizi (Kampala Region FA), Andrew Amanya( Hope FM-Kabale), Matia Oporya (Apex FM Jinja), Fred Mwambu (Futaa.com), Postiga Kato ( Ssebo FM-Kamuli), Sharon Sarah Adong (Paidha FM), Zakiah Nambuya  (B24), Aisha Nakato (Baba FM, Jinja), Henry Musabe (Sports256), Ronnie Lusulire (SK13), Aminah Babirye (Kawowo Sports), Bernard Ochieng (East FM Tororo), Julius Mutebi (HTV/Sun FM), Dennis Bossa (Daily Monitor), Brian Katende (Kingdom TV), Hassan Kirunda (102.1 FUFA fm), (Shafik Mutebi –  102.1 FUFA  fm), Bosco Omaria (FUFA Graphic Designer), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Media-National Team), Axam Senkayi (FUFA Media), Zainah Nabatanzi (Edgars Youth Programme), Leila Nankya (Events Planner), George Katongole Kiwanuka (Daily Monitor), Julius Ssenyimba (Kampala Sun), Henry Gama (Liberty FM, Hoima)

    Course Coordinator: Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer)