Category: District News

  • FUFA Supports Busoga Youth Retreat

    FUFA Supports Busoga Youth Retreat

    FUFA has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities this year to the people of Busoga by coming out to be part of the ‘Ekigunga Kya Busoga’ to run from 9th-17th December at Emirates Secondary School, in Kamuli District.

    FUFA offered 5M shillings (Five Million Shillings) and 20 footballs to the organisers of the event aimed at using culture to end early marriages amongst the youths and keep girls in schools.

    Owek. Joyce Abaliwano Mulebeke -Minister of State Gender and Children Affairs in the Busoga Kingdom 

    ‘We are glad to receive this contribution from FUFA which was pledged by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to support 100 vulnerable children to attend the retreat. The balls will help the youths enjoy football during their play time’

    FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House.

    ‘We believe that our support will play a key role towards attaining the objective of the retreat which aims at reducing early marriages amongst youths in the Busoga Kingdom. FUFA highly prides in guiding society through such activities which can easily end up producing future leaders and footballers’

    MAIN PHOTO: Owek. Joyce Abaliwano Mulebeke (L)-Minister of State Gender and Children Affairs in the Busoga Kingdom received the balls from the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House.

  • CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda Cranes embark on title defence mission

    CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda Cranes embark on title defence mission

    2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup:

    Uganda Cranes opening Match: Monday, 4th December

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega (3 p.m)

    Uganda Cranes held their final training session on Sunday evening at  Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega ahead of the first CECAFA game against Burundi on Monday.

    All players are fit and ready for action as the tournament record winners (with 14 titles) look forward to claiming another title.

    Head coach Moses Basena supervises the players through the paces during the final training session on Sunday evening

    “Everything is moving on as planned. My only worry is for some of the youngsters on the team who may get stage fright. We are ready for the successful CECAFA defence” Basena noted.

    Uganda is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).

    The players in ball work session

    The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)

    Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)

    L-R: Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Chris Kalibala, Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor) and Joseph Kasana (Team manager) during the final training session

    Officials:

    • Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibala
    • Head coach: Moses Basena
    • Assistant Coach: Wasswa Bbosa
    • Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba
    • Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
    • Team Coordinator: Jospeh Kasana
    • Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika
    • Kits Manager: Saidi Lugolobi
  • Airtel FUFA Awards 2017: As it happened Live from Speke Resort Munyonyo

    Airtel FUFA Awards 2017: As it happened Live from Speke Resort Munyonyo

    6:00 – 7:00 p.m – Arrival of guests, Nominees

    7:00 p.m – 9:07 p.m – Dinner

    9:08 p.m – First Award was given out by Aggrey Ashaba, the chairperson of KCCA F.C

    Dennis Onyango – Fans Favourite player of the year, outside Uganda

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba hands over the award to Dennis Onyango

    9:11 p.m – Second award given out by Darius Mugoye, second Vice President of FUFA

    Emmanuel Okwi – Fans Favourite player of the year, based in Uganda

    Emmmanuel Arnold Okwi with his award

    9:15 p.m – Pamela Abonyo, from National Insurance Corporation (NIC) hands over the Beach Soccer Player of the Year  Award to Nasser Lwamunda (Muteesa 1 Royal University)

    Pamela Abonyo hands over a trophy to Nasser Lwamunda, the Beach soccer player of the year

    9:22 p.m: Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel hands over the FUFA Young Referee of the Year

    Keneddy Kasadha – FUFA Young Referee of the year

    Kennedy Kasadha receives the award of the Best Young Referee from Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel

    9:30 p.m – Former Uganda Cranes international Andy Lule hands over the fair play award to KCCA Football Club

    9:35 p.m – Former FIFA Referee Catherine Adipo hands over the Referee of the Year Award to FIFA Referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga (FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein recieved the award on behalf of Miiro)

    9:41 p.m – Hon. Minister Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi hands over the FUFA Coach of the Year to Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)

    Mike Mutebi (right) receives the award as best coach of the season

    9:50 p.m – Team of the Year is Announced:

    Team of the Year: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), John Adriko (SC Villa Jogoo), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa/Vipers), Gadafi Gadihno (Onduparaka), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa Jogoo/ Simba,Tz), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka/KCCA)

    Coach: Mike Mutebi (KCCA)

    Team of the year posing for the group photo

    10 p.m – Entertainment

    10:20 p.m – Speeches

    Dennis Mbidde, Chairperson of the Awards Organizing committee

    Remmie Kisakye, Head of Brand and Communications at Aitrtel Uganda Limited

    10:30 p.m – Entertainment by Irene Ntale

    Irene Ntale entertains the guests at the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards

    10:50 p.m – Announcement of the fan who sent in the most messages – Harunah Swalleh (He earned 500,000/- and wins a trip with the Uganda Cranes)

    10:57 p.m – Speech by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

    11:00 p.m: FUFA Presidential Award – Muhammod ‘Blatter’ Kalema
    Fazila Ikwaput with her female MVP award
    11:40 p.m: Airtel FUFA Female Most Valuable Player – Fazilah Ikwaput
    11:47 p.m: Airtel FUFA Male Most Valuable Player – Muzamiru Mutyaba
    Mutyaba Muzamiru receives his main accolade
    11:55 p.m: MVP’s handed over their cars
  • Airtel FUFA Awards 2017: The Male MVP profiles

    Airtel FUFA Awards 2017: The Male MVP profiles

    2017 Airtel FUFA Awards: 

    • Friday, 1st December 2017

     

    • At Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala
    Live on Azam TV, 102.1 FUFA f.m and on all official FUFA Social media plat forms
    The long awaited 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards will take place on Friday, 1st December 2017 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.
    There is no doubt that for the past two years, the Airtel FUFA awards have had a great impact on the lives of the various winners and also motivated many to work harder.
    For the third year running, the finest footballers in Uganda will be rewarded with the awards, cash and the MVP’s will drive home.
    Here is a look at the male nominees for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade.
    Muzamiru Mutyaba
    Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC)
    Muzamiru Mutyaba  is a true definition of a contemporary attacking midfielder.
    Calm on and off the ball, Mutyaba has enviable close ball control, quick thinking and a great passer of the ball.
    To supplement the aforementioned attributes, he scores crucial odd goals as well.
    The Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) gem helped KCCA to defend the Azam Uganda Premier league crown, scoring 6 and creating 8 goals.
    On the national team, Mutyaba is best remembered for the brace against Rwanda at St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende during the first leg of the TOTAL CHAN Championship of African Nations (CHAN) final round qualifier as the Uganda Cranes triumphed 3-0 on the day.
    He was part of the return leg in Nyamirambo as Uganda booked a final berth to the final tournament, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.
    His immense contribution also witnessed KCCA win the FUFA Uganda Cup, thus clinching a club first domestic double in history of the 1963 founded club.
    Mutyaba also helped KCCA FC reach the group stages of this year’s CAF Confederation Cup the first Ugandan club to attain the feat since change of format in 2004.
    He was nominated in the category of the Uganda Premier League midfielder of the 2016/17 season.
    Midfielder Tadeo Lwanga
    Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC):
    Currently at Vipers Sports Club, Tadeo Lwanga was instrumental at Sports Club Villa where he was skipper.
    He scored two goals as the Jogoos came second in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
    Given his outstanding displays for the club, he earned regular call ups to the Uganda Cranes in preparations for several competitions.
    Geofrey Sserunkuma
    Geoffrey Sserunkuma (Buildcon, Zambia)
    Geofrey Sserunkuma is another player with sublime calm personality traits.
    The veteran forward turned back the clock as he scored an amazing total of 33 goals in all competitions last season at KCCA FC before switching allegiance to Zambia Premier League club, Buildcon FC (also home to Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde).
    With 21 goals to his personal account in the domestic league, Sserunkuma was top scorer.
    Like Mutyaba, he won the league and FUFA Uganda Cup, becoming the Most Valuable Player of the season in the former competition.
    In the knock out cup, he netted 6 goals with a graceful finish in the final against Paidha Black Angels.
    On continental level, he scored 4 goals in the CAF Champions League and one in CAF Confederation Cup.
    Earlier in the season, he scored the winner as KCCA FC edged Vipers SC to win the 2016 Super Cup.
    On the national team, he was part of the historical Cranes team that played at the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon after 39 years of waiting.
    Sserunkuma scored as Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 away in Praia to begin the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on a bright note.
    The 2017 Most Valuable Player will driver away in a brand new car, get a cash prize of one million shillings while the runners up will each earn five hundred thousand shillings plus several other hampers.
    Faruku Miya ( now at Standard Liege in Belgium) won the coveted accolade in 2015 while Mohammad Shaban won it last year.
  • Uganda Beach Soccer League: Mutuuzo, Ocen in mesmerizing form during match day 6

    Uganda Beach Soccer League: Mutuuzo, Ocen in mesmerizing form during match day 6

    2017/18 Uganda National Beach Soccer League:

    Match Day 6 Results:

    Men:

    • YMCA 6-3 Kyadondo Galacticos
    • Talented 3-1 Mengo Hospital
    • MUBS 0-3 Buganda Royal (MUBS didn’t turn up)
    • Stomers 7-4 Mutoola Resort

    Women:

    • Entebbe Ladies 0-9 Nkumba University
    • Nkumba University 2-1 Alphoenix Golden Girls
    • Katuuso Community 3-2 Talented

     

    The Uganda national beach soccer league returned to action on Sunday with 6 physically played games on match day six at Lido Beach in Entebbe.

    Lillian Mutuuzo, a forward with Nkumba University scored 5 individual goals in their 9-0 victory against Entebbe Ladies during the much awaited derby match.

    The other goals for Nkumba University were scored by Docus Nabuufu and Mary Nakubwa, netted twice apiece.

    Nkumba University also edged Alphoenix Golden Girls 2-1 and Katuuso Community were 3-2 winners against Talented.

    Women action between Alphoenix and Nkumba University at Lido beach on Sunday, 26th November 2017

    In the men games played, Benson Ocen scored four times for YMCA in their 6-3 win against Kyadondo Galaticos.

    Ocen won the league with MUBS last season and is a nominee for the Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year alongside Allan Lule and goalkeeper Nasser Lwemunda.

    Denis Serukuwaya (own goal) and Rogers Omuna completed the damage for the Galaticos.

    The Galacticos got their goals through  Abdul Karim Kibalama, Serukwaya and Allan Katwe’s own goal.

    Talented overcame Mengo Hospital 3-1 as Stormers smiled 7-4 past Mutoola Resort.

    Meanwhile, MUBS failed to honour their match against Buganda Royal University.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) President Deo Mutabazi addressing the media at Lido Beach

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) President, Deo Mutabazi saluted the participating clubs as he hailed the level of competition.

    “Beach Soccer in Uganda continues to manifest self as a very competitive sport. The credit goes to the clubs that prepare well, individual players and team managers. We shall not relax, but rather, continue with the efforts of making this game better” Mutabazi stated.

    The league will resume on 3rd December 2017.

  • TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018: Uganda in group B with Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia, Namibia

    TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018: Uganda in group B with Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia, Namibia

    TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018:

    Uganda’s matches:

    14.01.2018: Zambia vs. Uganda in Marakech – 7.30pm (10.30pm EAT)

    18.01.2018: Uganda vs. Namibia in Marakech – 7.30pm (10.30pm EAT)

    22.01.2018: Uganda vs. Cote d’Ivoire in Marakech – 7.30pm (10.30pm EAT)

    Uganda is in group B alongside Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia and Namibia at the TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018 championship.

    Group B will be staged in Marakech City.

    This was confirmed on Friday, 17 November 2017 during the draws held at the Sofitel Hotel in Rabat city.

    Uganda opens up the tournament on 14th January 2018, against Zambia in Marakech.

    The second match will come on 18th January 2018 with Namibia before winding up the group stages against Cote D’Ivoire on the 22nd January 2018.

    During the draws, Uganda was represented by Cranes CHAN Team Manager Joseph Kasana Joseph.

    Group A (Casablanca)

    • Morocco (Hosts)
    • Guinea
    • Sudan
    • Mauritania

    Group B (Marrakech)

    • Cote d’Ivoire
    • Zambia
    • Uganda
    • Namibia

    Group C (Tangier)

    • Libya
    • Nigeria
    • Rwanda
    • Equatorial Guinea

    Group D (Agadir)

    • Angola
    • Cameroon
    • Congo
    • Burkina Faso

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes team that faced Rwanda in the final round of the CHAN 2018 Morocco qualifiers

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA names Committee to organise ‘The Drum’ Tournament

    FUFA names Committee to organise ‘The Drum’ Tournament

    The organizing committee to run ‘The Drum’ has been named by local soccer governing body-FUFA.

    The committee will be headed by Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama.
    In a communication from the office of Chief Executive officer Edgar Watson, the committee has 4 other people named on it.
    ‘This is to notify you that the FUFA Emergency Committee has constituted “The Drum Project Committee” (DPC) to organise the Competition for the first edition of 2018 season’
    ‘The DPC starts duty with immediate effect and will handle matters mentioned and any other duties within “the Drum” including but not limited to:-
    • Drafting the Rules and Regulations
    • Launch Plan
    • Any other Administrative assignment that may seek expertise from relevant FUFA Departments and Committees.
    The full Committee:
    1. Rogers Byamukama – Chairman
    2. Owek. Bagunywa Florence Nkalubo – Member
    3. Lajan Living stone – Member
    4. Tumwesigye Anthony – Member
    5. Hajati Aisha Nalule – Secretary

     

    ABOUT ‘THE DRUM’
    Slogan of the ‘ The Drum’ tournament’: ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity.

    How many Provinces will take part in the ‘FUFA The Drum’ Football tournament?
    16 Provinces will take part.

    ELIGIBLE PLAYERS;

    I) Players eligible to play for a province are;

    a) Those whose biological mother or father is of descent or ancestry from such a province.
    b) Those whose biological mother or father has lived in that province for a period of not less than 10 years.
    c) Only Ugandan players shall be legible to play.
    d) Once a player represents a province, he will not represent any other province again unless in special circumstances as may be decided by the FUFA Executive Committee

    II) Players representing their respective province teams for the first time will be required to fill form F501 that will include the endorsement of the LC-1 of the area of ancestry or residence.
    III) The Drum is a competition open to all male players who satisfy the above conditions who may also;

    a) not be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    b) be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    c) be registered by FUFA and playing in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Division League.

    THE 16 PROVINCES:
    a) West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
    b) Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
    c) Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
    d) Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
    e) Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
    f) Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
    g) Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
    h) Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
    i) Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
    j) Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
    k) 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
    l) Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
    m) Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
    n) Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
    o) Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
    Kigezi; Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri

  • Ikwaput scores 5 goals for Olila against Makerere

    Ikwaput scores 5 goals for Olila against Makerere

    The shining star of North East Region women football Ikwaput Fazilah kicked off the new season in style by scoring 5 goals in Olila’s 6-0 victory over Makerere’s She MAK in the FUFA women Elite League.

    Norah Alupo scored the other goal for the home side.

    Ikwaput who was the MVP of the 2016/17 season when she took her team Olila High School to the play offs for the first time was on fire on Sunday afternoon in Soroti.

    Her team had not kicked a ball since the start of the league as there would be opening fixture against Eastern Heroes wasn’t played because their opponents never showed up on the day for the fixture.

    Ikwaput, who has also been nominated for the Airtel FUFA Female player of the year award, will lead her team against UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono for another league fixture on Saturday 18th November.

    That match will also have two nominees for the MVP award Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals) and Vanessa Karungi (Olila High School).

    Airtel FUFA Awards 2017

    How to vote the MVP-Female category

  • Marketing & Sponsorships: Isabeti Beach Soccer Club attains partner

    Marketing & Sponsorships: Isabeti Beach Soccer Club attains partner

    Given the continuous successes registered at Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), more and more partners and sponsors continue to get inclined to the beautiful game at lightening pace.

    Three big sponsorships have been successfully lured and announced in a space of one week.

    From Uganda Cranes Shs 10 Billion (for 4 years) at the start of the week on Monday, Vipers’ Shs 300M (2 years) on Wednesday to Isabeti Beach Soccer Football Club’s Shs 10M (1 year) on Saturday, the script spells it all in bold.

    Isabeti Beach Soccer Club’s sponsorship came from Home & Away Furniture World, Entebbe and Come Again Real Estate.

    The sponsorship was officially unveiled on Saturday the firm’s main head quarters located at Abayita Ababiri town, along the Kampala – Entebbe High way.

    Some of the Isabeti beach soccer players and officials (standing) during the ceremony. Seated: L-R: Deo Mutabazi (UBSA Chairman), Costa Jjemba (Director of Home & Away and Come Again Real Estates) and Isabeti founder Isa Assimwe.

    Costa Jjemba, the director at Home and Away expressed the due willingness to partner with beach soccer given the stability of the sport and the organization at Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA).

    I have observed with attention that UBSA is organized.

    This has been spelled onto the clubs as Isabeti.

    We are joining heads to see the further growth of this club in particular and the beach soccer sport.

    Addressing journalists after the dummy cheque handover ceremony, UBSA Chairperson Deo Mutabazi was glad that individual clubs are striving to get individual sponsorships meanwhile the uniting body finalizes the main sponsors back on board.

    It is good that individual clubs seek sponsorships.

    We do encourage each and every club to get sponsors as UBSA finalizes on the new beach soccer sponsorship.

    Isa Assimwe, the director of Isabeti Beach Soccer Club

    Isabeti founder and director, Isa Assimwe was full of praise for the Home and Away as well as Come Again Real Estate.

    It is a dream come true that we have got this sponsor to relieve us from the burden of funding the team.

    I do thank Director Jjemba and i call upon the other sponsors on board.

    Meanwhile, the club also officially unveiled new players on board.

    There are 4 new players are Swaibu Kakwaya, Ibrahim Lubwama, Emmanuel Kyesa and Abdallah Mubiru.

    The handover of some of the kits branded by Come Again Real Estates

    They are joined by team captain Roch Somoka, Rica Byaruhanga, David Owori, Meddie Kibirige, Joseph Yiga, Derrick Kyambadde, Lawrence Bakilanze and coach player Moses Lukyamuzi.

    At the same time, the national beach soccer league continue with 13 games on Sunday, 12th November 2017.

    National Beach Soccer League (Sunday, 12th November 2017):

    Moonson Group:

    • Nkumba University Vs Mutoola Beach – 12 p.m
    • Stormers Vs MUBS – 1 p.m
    • Buganda Royal University Vs MS Sand Lions – 3 p.m
    • Isabeti Vs Nkumba University – 4 p.m

    Hurriken Group:

    • Talented Vs KIU – 2 p.m
    • Kyadondo Galaticals Vs St. Lawrence University – 5 p.m

    Women:

    • Entebbe Ladies Vs Buganda Royal – 11 a.m
    • Muteesa 1 Royal University Vs Nkumba University – 11:30 a.m
    • Buganda Royal University Vs Ajax Queens – 12 p.m
    • Ajax Queens Vs Muteesa 1 Royal University – 12:30 p.m
    • Nkumba University Vs Buganda Royal University – 1 p.m
    • Buganda Royal University Vs Katuuso Community – 1:30 p.m
    • Alphoenix Golden Girls Vs Nkumba University – 2 p.m

     

  • The thrills at the 2017/18 Futsal Super League continue

    The thrills at the 2017/18 Futsal Super League continue

    2017/18 Futsal Super League

    Match Day 2 Results:

    • Yap Stars 11- 8 Parakeets
    • Riham 6-2 Sauna
    • KPSG 3-1 Yeak Kabowa

     

    In love with the exciting fast paced indoor football? Then, make it a date every Thursday night  at the International Futsal Courts in Mengo, Kampala.

    The game, popularly referred to as Futsal is picking steam in Uganda at a steady fast rate.

    From being played as a leisure sport to the mini league held last year, the sport has graduated into the first ever Uganda Futsal Super league.

    The super league is already underway with two match days as the matches take center stage every Thursday.

    There are 10 teams duly for this championship that will climax early next year.

    Action of the Futsal Super League on match day one

    Over the opening two match days, 53 goals have been scored in just 6 matches, manifesting the urge for the back of the net in these high intensity matches.

    24 of these goals came on the opening match day, with 5 goals improvement on the subsequent match day.

    Yap Stars’ massive 11- 8 win against Parakeets is the highest scoring game this season whilst Yeak Kabowa’s 3-1 loss to KPSG is the lowest scoring game thus far.

    Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) president, Hamza Jjunju envisages a bright future for the sport.

    Futsal in Uganda started on a humble note.

    With more facilities coming up and the continued interest from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the game has gradually grown for the better.

    Add to the fact that Eng. Moses Magogo heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee in Africa, the game in Uganda is braced for bigger feats.

    Some of the fans who watch the futsal matches at the International Futsal Courts every Thursday

    FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa is a regular visitor at the Futsal games held at the International Futsal Courts in Kampala.

    Lubowa reasons that the game will sprout at a record speed because of its thrills.

    Fans and players love the game of Futsal.

    It is very interesting to watch and play. As FUFA, we shall give the full backing to the Futsal Association Uganda

    In Uganda, Futsal is played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, Busega, Kyebando, at many international schools and now in Mengo.

    There is another facility under construction at Munyonyo.

    Match day three games will take place on Thursday, 16th November 2017.

    Match day 1 Results:

    • Elephants 4-3 Typhoons
    • Bajim 5-7 Park
    • Kabowa United 2-3 Dream
  • Refresher course for Uganda Premier League club coaches

    Refresher course for Uganda Premier League club coaches

     

    Activity: Refresher Course for coaches, Assistant Coaches, Fitness coaches in the Uganda Premier League and CAF ‘A’ Licensed coaches

    Date: 9th-10th November, 2017

    Venue: FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru 

    FUFA has organized a fresher course for Uganda Premier League club coaches, their assistants and fitness coaches.  Holders of CAF “A” coaching licenses will also attend the refresher course at FUFA Technical Centre, Nejru from 9th to 10th November, 2017.

    The FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima confirmed the course.

    ‘Communication was sent to all stakeholders who fall in the category we need for this course. We expect good turn up from the clubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League’ said Nyiima.

    Nyiima revealed that new aspects of the game will be taught to the participants.

    ‘Coaches will be introduced to the new technical developments in football, periodic planning, principles of training, match analysis, game reading and leadership concepts’ added Nyiima who is one of the two CAF Instructors who can examine and assess the coaches in Uganda and on the African Continent. Asumani Lubowa is the other Instructor.

    Coaches will also be given topics for discussions and field practical presentations.

    MAIN PHOTO: Jackson Nyiima-FUFA Education Officer 

  • Airtel renews partnership with FUFA worth 10Bn for next 4 years

    Airtel renews partnership with FUFA worth 10Bn for next 4 years

    Leading telecommunications giants Airtel Uganda Limited has on Monday, 6th November 2017 at Serena Hotel renewed their partnership with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) as Uganda Cranes main sponsors. Part of the package will be spent on FUFA Juniors League, Airtel FUFA Awards and The Uganda Cranes Regional Tours.

    The new sponsorship is worth Ug.shs 10 billion for a period of four years.

    It was officially unveiled at Serena International Hotel in Kampala before a fully packed media presence.

    FUFA was ably represented by the President, Eng Moses Magogo and FUFA staff, Airtel Uganda Limited’s delegation was led by the Managing Director, VG Somasekhar and Government was represented by the state minister of sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi.

    L-R: Airtel Managing Director, VG Somasekhar , Minister of State for Sports Minister Hon. Charles Bakabulindi and the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo display the signed and binding agreements of the new deal at Serena on Monday morning.

    Uganda Cranes team captain Dennis Onyango and his vice Hassan Wasswa Mawanda represented the players.

     ‘These are 4  more years to write a new history in Uganda’s football circles. The Shs 10 Billion contribution is to make a meaningful investment in football development. The recognition of individuals at international level is success for the entire country.Life in Uganda can be summarized in three words. Eat, Sleep and play football. To the players, play for the name on the front of the shirt and remember the name at the back. Airtel Uganda is committed to serve football for the next 4 years, like we have done for the previous 4 years. Football has the power to unite the different cultures and social back grounds as well as develop communities’ Airtel Uganda M.D, VG Somasekhar.

    Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President

    An ecstatic FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo lauded the main sponsors for the renewal of the partnership.

    ‘I thank Airtel Uganda for this renewal. Coaches, players, referees create the football product which is marketable to the fans and sponsors and regulated by Government. This is the biggest sponsorship in the history of this country. It is not about today but the future. Airtel Uganda even supported FUFA in the regional campaigns and the FUFA Awards for two years now. I  also thank the Government of Uganda for the support throughout the AFCON and World Cup qualification campaigns.’ FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango saluted the contribution of Airtel Uganda to football right from the grass roots.

    ‘I would not have made it to the top without the team and the sponsorship of Airtel Uganda Limited. It means a lot to us-footballers and the country. Since Airtel Uganda Limited came on board, we have seen a lot of progress and success’ 

    ‘Right from the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) and regional tours, they have done a great deal. People are excited to see the local stars of national team through the regional tours. Football brings hope to everyone. Airtel Uganda has done a lot for football in Uganda. Airtel Uganda has taken the team to the next level and steered us to the right direction’ said Onyango

    Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango at Serena Hotel in Kampala

    This is arguably the biggest sports sponsorship in Uganda and for football in particular, thanks to the able leadership of the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA Executive committee, delegates and the members of the FUFA Secretariat.

    Uganda Cranes other sponsors include Nile Breweries Limited, Eco Bank and National Insurance Corporation (NIC).

    The Cranes entered residential camp in preparation for the final 2018 FIFA World Cup group E away qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th November 2017.

     

  • CAF Awards 2017: Cranes stars Onyango and Serunkuma nominated

    CAF Awards 2017: Cranes stars Onyango and Serunkuma nominated

    Uganda Cranes stars skipper Denis Onyango and striker Geofrey Serunkuma have been nominated for the CAF Player of the year Award. The nomination is for players who ply their trade on the African Continent.

    The Ugandan duo appears on the 30 man short list released by CAF on Wednesday afternoon.

    Mamelodi Sundowns’ Onyango  won the 2016 award while Serunkuma who featured for Ugandan Champions KCCA FC during continental club football but now is in Zambia with Buildcon FC is making the list for the first time.

    Onyango is also a nominee for the African Player of the Year award that brings together the foreign based and those who play on the African Continent. The list also has 30 names.

    Uganda Cranes was named CAF Team of the year 2016 following its great show in the qualification campaign for the TOTAL 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.

    Geofrey Serunkuma

    The player of the year based in Africa will be voted on by National team coaches, CAF Technical and Development Committee plus selected media.

    Ghana will host the Awards Gala in Accra on Thursday 4th January 2018.

    Nominees for African Player of the Year – Based in Africa:

    1. Achraf Bencharki (Morocco & Wydad Casablanca)
      2. Ahmed Fathi (Egypt & Al Ahly)
      3. Alkhaly Bangoura (Guinea & Etoile du Sahel)
      4. Ali Maaloul (Tunisia & Al Ahly)
      5. Aristide Bance (Burkina Faso & Al Masry)
      6. Ayman Majid (Morocco & FUS Rabat)
      7. Aymen Mathlouthi (Tunisia & Etoile du Sahel)
      8. Ben Malango (DR Congo & TP Mazembe)
      9. Dean Furman (South Africa & Supersport United)
      10. Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
      11. Elsamani Saadeldin (Sudan & El Merreikh)
      12. Fackson Kapumbu (Zambia & Zesco)
      13. Fawzi Chaouchi (Algeria & Alger)
      14. Geofrey Serunkuma (Uganda & KCCA)
      15. Jeremy Brockie (New Zealand & Supersport)
      16. Junior Ajayi (Nigeria & Al Ahly)
      17. Karim Aouadhi (Tunisia & CS Sfaxien)
      18. Mohamed Meftah (Algeria & USM Alger)
      19. Mohamed Ounnajem (Morocco & Wydad Casablanca)
      20. Muaid Ellafi (Libya & Ahly Tripoli)
      21. Nasr Eldin Ahmed (Sudan & Hilal Obeid)
      22. Oussama Darfalou (Algeria & USM Alger)
      23. Percy Tau (South Africa & Mamelodi Sundowns)
      24. Sabelo Ndzinisa (Swaziland & Mbabane Swallows)
      25. Saber Khalifa (Tunisia & Club Africain)
      26. Saladin Said (Ethiopia & St George)
      27. Sylvain Gbohouo (Ivory Coast & TP Mazembe)
      28. Tady Etekiama (DR Congo & AS Vita)
      29. Taha Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia & Esperance)
      30. Tarek Hamed (Egypt & Zamalek)

     

    African Player of the Year Nominees: (Both in Africa and Abroad) 
    1. Ali Maaloul (Tunisia & Al Ahly)
    2. Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso & Lyon)
    3. Cedric Bakambu (DR Congo & Villareal)
    4. Christian Atsu (Ghana & Newcastle)
    5. Christian Bassogog (Cameroon & Henan Jianye)
    6. Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    7. Eric Bailly (Cote d’Ivoire & Manchester United)
    8. Essam El Hadary (Egypt & Al Taawoun)
    9. Fabrice Ondoa (Cameroon & Sevilla)
    10. Fackson Kapumbu (Zambia & Zesco)
    11. Jean Michel Seri (Cote d’Ivoire & Nice)
    12. Junior Kabananga (DR Congo & Astana)
    13. Karim El Ahmadi (Morocco & Feyenoord)
    14. Keita Balde (Senegal & Monaco)
    15. Khalid Boutaib (Morocco & Yeni Malatyaspor)
    16. Mbwana Samata (Tanzania & Genk)
    17. Michael Olunga (Kenya & Girona)
    18. Mohamed Salah (Egypt & Liverpool)
    19. Moussa Marega (Mali & Porto)
    20. Naby Keita (Guinea & RB Leipzig)
    21. Percy Tau (South Africa & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    22. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon & Borussia Dortmund)
    23. Sadio Mane (Senegal & Liverpool)
    24. Thomas Partey (Ghana & Atletico Madrid)
    25. Victor Moses (Nigeria & Chelsea)
    26. Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon & Porto)
    27. William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria & Bursaspor)
    28. Yacine Brahimi (Algeria & Porto)
    29. Youssef Msakni (Tunisia & Al Duhail)
    30. Yves Bissouma (Mali & Lille)

    MAIN PHOTO: Denis Onyango with his trademark smile after he was crowned the best on the Continent for the year 2016. He has been nominated again for the award. 

  • Technical: 32 coaches graduate after completion of FUFA Beginners’ course in Kabale

    Technical: 32 coaches graduate after completion of FUFA Beginners’ course in Kabale

    A total of 32 coaches successfully completed the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course that climaxed in Kabale on Friday.

    The training that started on Monday at Kabale Municipal Stadium and Victoria Inn, saw 6 female coaches attend, the highest number for a coursing course authorized by the Western region Football Association Western Uganda so far.

    Instructor Bashir Mutyaba conducted the course alongside Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa who took the referees through the FFA Laws of the Game.

    FUFA Executive member Chris Kalibbala, who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the official closing ceremony, thanked the participants for enduring the challenges during the course.

    Kalibbala urged them to use the qualification as a means of helping to develop the young talents in their areas for the benefit of the National football teams.

    ‘A coach is like a teacher and therefore must have a systematic lesson or game plan and learn. You are supposed to program yourself for better results and management of your teams now’ said Kalibbala who was flanked by John Mutabrauka who is a member of the Uganda Football Coaches Association.

    Kalibala further called on the female qualified coaches to start up a women football league for Kigezi region so as to have a team to qualify to play in the FUFA Women Elite league.

    Kabale Municipal Sports officer Moses Tumwijukye who also attended the closing ceremony requested the participants to help FUFA minimize increased cases of organized football tournaments in the area by politicians, without going through the proper channels of football tournament arrangements.

    Female coaches in a group photo after completing the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course.

    The course was supported by FUFA, Western Region Football Association, Kabale District Football Association, Soccer2Unite and Kabale Municipal Council.

    Former Proline FC player Imam Isaac Bumbuli enrolled for the course which he completed on Friday in Kabale.

    The Qualified coaches:

    Here are the names of participants whose certificates will be printed. I will leave on Wednesday afternoon with them to Kabale.
    1. Amanya Andrew
    2. Katerega Muhamud
    3. Kagwa Francis
    4. Asiimwe Cleophas
    5. Kikonyogo William
    6. Akankwatsa Alison
    7. Byamugisha Alex
    8. Ronald Nsengimana
    9. Akatwijuka Gilbert
    10. Katushabe Lynate
    11. Anguyo Denis
    12. Amanya Stuart
    13. Mabuye Safi
    14. Ekyasimire Hilary
    15. Mugisha Elisa
    16. Lubega Abdul Shaban
    17. Imamu Isaac Bumbuli
    18. Asaba Gerald Ssendaula
    19. Biryahwaho Robert
    20. Nkwasibwe George
    21. Mugabi Wycliff
    22.Muhumuza Aston
    23. Namara Antelo
    24. Ochan Isaac
    25. Kankera Monica
    26. Kanyarutokye Moses
    27. Nkamusiima Dianah
    28. Arineitwe Patrick
    29. Natuhwera promise
    30. Muheesi Bazilio
    31. Agaba Edwin

    32.Bizimungu Pascal

    MAIN PHOTO: Coaches in a group photo after completion of the FUFA Beginners’ Coaching Course. 

     

  • FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with their official banking partner Ecobank Uganda have presented the contribution realized from the deposit mobilization campaign for the AFCON 2017 tournament which took place in December 2016 and January 2017.

    The report was released on Thursday at the head offices of Ecobank Uganda found at Ecobank Plaza, along parliamentary avenue in Kampala.

    The campaign dubbed “Tulumbe Gabon Na kajja” fetched Shs.27,861, 952 million from a total of 926 contributors.

    Of these contributors, 7 were corporate companies.

    L-R: BDO Auditor firm Manager Moses Tibamwenda, Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda during the press conference

    FUFA was ably represented by the Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama and Esther Musoke (Marketing Director).

    Addressing journalists during the release of the report, Byamukama, who is also the chairperson of the Federation marketing committee lauded the individuals and corporate world that generously contributed towards this noble cause.

    FUFA is greatly indebted towards the contribution made for the  ‘Tulumbe Gabon Na Kajja’ campaign.

    It was a short notice arrangement that also had the festive season but you still contributed handsomely.

    We thank the media of the members of the media for pushing the campaign.

    I am certain that when we call upon Ugandans again for the next AFCON, they will once again respond positively.

    Byamukama represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the well attended event.

    He also hailed the campaign as successful for the awareness raised for the Uganda Cranes before the team left for Gabon.

    The campaign was beneficial because it enlightened the need to help the Uganda Cranes and FUFA.

    Government and parliament came on board to assist in the campaign as Uganda returned to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 39 years.

    Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda thanked in a special way all the people who participated in this campaign.

    Ecobank is entirely grateful to all the Ugandans who participated in this campaign.

    The exercise was transparent and closely monitored by an independent audit firm, BDO.

    We would like to thank the press who followed the campaign hence giving it the much needed publicity

    FUFA Executive Committee member and chairperson of marketing committee Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda

    The independent audit firm, BDO was represented by Moses Tibamwenda (Audit manager) and Cohen Kabirabiro (Auditor).

    The firm audited the contributions, expenditure and winners in three different reports, also shared with Ecobank.

    Ecobank’s Communications manager Primrose Kobusingye also added to the loud voice of appreciation message.

    ”Eco Bank Uganda is glad the campaign ended with a success, well audited. We thank those people and companies that ran to the cause” Kobusingye conveyed in a brief speech.

    Uganda Cranes played at the 2017 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

  • Coaching course in Kabale takes shape as Soccer2Unite extends financial support

    Coaching course in Kabale takes shape as Soccer2Unite extends financial support

    Soccer2Unite has become the first partner of the FUFA Beginners coaching course to be held from Monday 23rd to 27th October, 2017 in Kabale at Victoria Inn for theory sessions and Kabale Municipal stadium for practicals.

    The Kabale based non-profit making soccer organization has made a contribution of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Shillings and also registered 6 coaches to attend the 5 day course.

    Course Coordinator Andrew Amanya confirmed the contribution from Soccer2Unite.

    ‘We are glad that the course is taking shape as the deadline looms. Soccer2Unite will provide other items for the course in terms of logistics to make the first ever coaching course in Kabale a success’ said Amanya.

    ‘We are set for the course. There is a lot of enthusiasm from the football family in Kabale as they look forward to the beginners’ coaching course’ added Amanya.

    FUFA has already assigned coaching Instructor Bashir Mutyaba-a CAF B Licensed coach to handle the technical aspects of the entire course while another instructor will be named to take care of the FIFA Laws of the Game.

    Western Region Football Association (WRFA) cleared the forthcoming FUFA Beginners’ coaching course.

    ‘We are happy that coaching courses are being organized in the area and this will raise the levels of our coaches when handling young and senior players at various football levels. Our target is to have as many qualified coaches as possible in the next four years. We want the region to be strong technically’ said Seka Mutaka- Chairman of the WRFA.

    The course is part of the technical programs to spread football to all the 8 FUFA regions so that the game is improved upon at the lower levels.

    Vincent Tumusiime talks to fellow coaches during a practical session at Njeru in one of the courses organsied by FUFA

    Each participant is required to pay 100,000/- for the course that will cater for their course manuals from the instructors, use of equipment, branded t-shirts, meals and refreshments for the entire period.

    Deadline for Registration is Sunday 22nd October, 2017.

    Western region has already conducted three important coaching courses the Beginners Coaching Course (In Kanungu and Mbarara) and FUFA Level One (Mbarara).

    The potential targets for the course are former players, Games Masters handling school teams, persons in charge of clubs at all levels in Western and Kigezi Regions.

    Contact person for registration is Andrew Amanya (0775787606). 

    Levels of coaching in Uganda that lead to Certification by either FUFA or CAF.

    Beginners’ Course, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B, CAF A and CAF Pro

    Districts making up Western Region Football Associations

    • Bushenyi District Football Association
    • Kabale District Football Association
    • Kanungu District Football Association
    • Kiruhura District Football Association
    • Kisoro District Football Association
    • Mbarara District Football Association
    • Ntungamo District Football Association
    • Ibanda District Football Association
    • Rukungiri District Footbal Association
    • Insingiro, Sheema, Buhweju, Rubirizi and  Mitooma applied for District FA status but waiting for approval by the Western Region FA Assembly

    Coaching statistics in Uganda

    • In 2013, Uganda had 28 CAF C Caches who were handling Uganda Premier League club but the Capacity building courses have helped improve on the figures. This is the current status of coaches in Uganda as below;
    • CAF A- 42 License Holders
    • CAF B- 99 License Holders
    • CAF C- 259 License Holders
    • FUFA Level One- 841 certified coaches
  • New Football tournament ‘The FUFA Drum’ launched  for 16 Provinces in Uganda

    New Football tournament ‘The FUFA Drum’ launched for 16 Provinces in Uganda

    FUFA has introduced another football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on Provinces in Uganda.

    The FUFA Inter Provinces Competition to be named the ‘The Drum’ was launched today at FUFA House by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following a resolution of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition.

    The Competition will be played between 16 provinces of Uganda and will be called ‘The Drum’. 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.

    FUFA President displaying the logo of the new Tournament called ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda.

    FUFA President said; 

    ‘We have already conducted the seeding of the teams and the tournament will kick-off in January 2018. We expect to hold draws in Kasese where the final of the tournament will be played’

    FUFA President added;

    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’

    FUFA President on the importance of the 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’

    FUFA President on technical personnel to handle the Provincial teams

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

    Slogan of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament’

    ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity.

    How many Provinces will take part in the ‘FUFA The Drum’ Football tournament?

    16 Provinces will take part.

    Which Districts will make the Provincial teams?

    Political districts shall mean those that existed as at 1st July 2017. Districts created after will belong to where their original (Parent) Districts belong or where not applicable FUFA will give a new guidance.

    L-R: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Executive Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament after it was luanched today in Mengo.

    Eligible Players;

     Players eligible to play for a province are;

    1. Those whose biological mother or father is of descent or ancestry from such a province.
    2. Those whose biological mother or father has lived in that province for a period of not less than 10 years.
    3. Only Ugandan players shall be legible to play.
    4. Once a player represents a province, he will not represent any other province again unless in special circumstances as may be decided by the FUFA Executive Committee

     

    1. Players representing their respective province teams for the first time will be required to fill form F501 that will include the endorsement of the LC-1 of the area of ancestry or residence.
    • The Drum is a competition open to all male players who satisfy the above conditions who may also;
    1. not be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    2. be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    3. be registered by FUFA and playing in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Division League.

    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

    MAIN PHOTO: The Logo of the new tournament ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda. 

  • By-Elections in Northern Region to be delayed following decision taken by the FUFA Executive

    By-Elections in Northern Region to be delayed following decision taken by the FUFA Executive

    FUFA has communicated to the Northern Region Football Association that no by-elections will be conducted in the region until further notice.

    In a communication from the Chief Executive Officer of FUFA Edgar Watson, part of the letter contains the following details;

    • Following the issuance of the FUFA Electoral Committee roadmap for by-elections for the Northern Region by the FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman in a letter dated 16th October 2017
    • I wish to inform all stakeholders that the 15th FUFA Executive Committee identified the Northern Region as a special case that needs to be handled.
    • An Adhoc Committee was selected to assess the situation on ground and report back to the Executive, before key processes are done within the region.
    • Based on the above therefore, all stakeholders are informed that the By-election guidelines/roadmap for Northern Region has been haulted until the Adhoc Committee does its due diligence and clearance is obtained.
    • The Northern Region Football stakeholders are therefore informed that the Representatives of the Adhoc Committee for Northern Region will visit the region from 25th October to 27th October 2017 for fact finding mission.
    • The CEO Northern Region is duly informed and requested to ensure compliance and onward information to all football stakeholders in Northern Region.
    • A detailed program on the visit will be presented in due Course.

    Adhoc Committee: Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Executive Committee Member), Counsel Geoffrey Ojok (Chairman FUFA Legal Committee), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO)

     It is Our Game, It is Our Country