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FIFA responds to NCS over FUFA’s registration under the Trustee Incorporation Act

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has for the second time in a space of three weeks written to the National Council of Sports (NCS) explaining their stand of forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act.

In a letter written by Marco Villige, the FIFA Deputy Secretary General (Administration) through the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson, FIFA points to the bold fact that any form of forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act would be considered as interference in contravention to the FIFA Statutes, Article 14, paragraph 1 and Article 19 paragraph 1.

The letter also highlights about the continued readiness of FIFA to dispatch a delegation to Uganda should a meeting with the relevant authorities finally be convened.

Full Letter from FIFA to which CAF is copied:

We refer to your letter dated 15 June 2016 with regard to the incorporation of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the content of which received our full attention.

We take note that the government authorities of Uganda appear to continue t0 insist on the incorporation of FUFA under the “Trustees Incorporation Act”.

ln this context, we reiterate our position — which was communicated to you through our letters dated 30th September 2013 and 26th May 2016 — that the incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act seems to be in contravention of the FIFA Statutes, namely article l4 par. 1 i) and article 19 par. 1′.

Furthermore, we deplore that the relevant authorities are not responsive to our suggestion to have a dedicated meeting in order to discuss the issues at stake in view of finding a mutually satisfactory way forward.

Nevertheless, we remain ready to dispatch a delegation to Uganda should such a meeting finally be convened.

However, we would like t0 underline that any forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act would be considered as interference in contravention to the above-mentioned provisions of the FIFA Statutes and would consequently be brought t0 the attention of the relevant FIFA bodies to take appropriate measures against FUFA, including sanctions.

Finally, we kindly draw your attention to the fact that this information is only of a general nature and, therefore, without prejudice to any decision that any other competent body of FIFA may be called t0 pass in this or similar matters in the future.

We thank you for taking note of the above and keeping us informed about further developments in this regard.

June 18, 2016
2017 AFCON BUILD UP: International Friendly; Uganda Cranes to host Kenya

FUFA has confirmed that Uganda Cranes will play a build up match with Kenya Harambe Stars on 30th August, 2016 at Namboole stadium in preparation for the final 2017 AFCON Qualifier against Comoros on the same pitch.

Uganda and Comoros will face off on the weekend of 2-4th September, 2016.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic has welcomed the news about the friendly.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic

‘I am very happy that we have secured an international friendly match against a very good team. It will serve us a general check of players from a whole team shape before the match against Comoros’ said Sredojevic

Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso are tied on 10 points each in a group that also has Botswana and Comoros.

June 17, 2016
Reported Irregularities in recent Express FC vs Soana FC friendly lead to investigation

FUFA has received information from a whistle blower that the final result of an ‘international friendly match’ between Express FC and Soana FC played on Monday 6^th June, 2016 at Muteesa II stadium had been pre-determined. According to the whistle blower, the match ended 3-2 in favor of Express FC.

The matter has been forwarded to the FUFA Committee for Match Organisation headed by Mr. Muzafaru Zirabamuzale.

The committee which also has Walusimbi Wooto and Counsel James Muwawu will sit on Monday 20^th June, 2016 to consider the matter.

June 17, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: Vipers Vs Onduparaka preview
2015/16 Uganda Cup Final:
- Vipers Vs Onduparaka
- Saturday, June 18 – Nakivubo Stadium (4 p.m)
- Entry Fees: 5000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (Covered Wings) & 20,000/- (VIP)
- Gates open by 10 a.m
Match Officials:

Center Referee: Brian Nsubuga Miiro (FIFA Referee)

1st Assistant Referee: Okello Lee

2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya

4th Official: William Senkumba

Match Commissioner/Assessor: George Wamala Katumba

The 42nd Uganda Cup final will be played on Saturday, 18th June 2016 at Nakivubo Stadium between Vipers and Onduparaka football clubs.

Both clubs are meeting for the first time ever in all competitions. Whereas Vipers shall be playing in the third Uganda Cup final, Onduparaka are marking their first ever appearance in the final.

Onduparaka’s captain, Muhammad Shaban is the current top scorer with seven goals.

He is closely followed by Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu who has six.

The two strikers have a chance to prove themselves when their clubs face each other.

How the two Clubs progressed to the final:

VIPERS SPORTS CLUB:

Round of 64: Bukedea Town Council 1-2 Vipers (Scorers: Kizito Kezironi and William Wadri)

Round of 32: Kasese New Villa 0-2 Vipers (Scorers: Joseph Ssemujju and Erisa Ssekisambu)

Round of 16: Airtel-Kitara 1-4 Vipers (Scorers: Billy Herbert Alinda – [Airtel Kitara], Erisa Ssekisambu X2, Kezironi Kizito and Allan Kyambadde) –

Quarter final: Vipers 2-0 Hope Doves – 25th April 2016 (Scorer: Erisa Ssekisambu X2)

Semi-final:

1st Leg: KCCA 0-2 Vipers (Nakivubo Stadium) – Alfred Leku and Erisa Ssekisambu

2nd Leg: Vipers 0-1 KCCA (Buikwe Stadium)

ONDUPARAKA FOOTBALL CLUB:

Round of 64: Onduparaka 1 (3) -1 (2) Masavu (Scorers: Muhammed Shaban – Onduparaka and Charles Odeke – Masavu)

Round of 32: Sports Club Villa 0 (4) – 0 (5) Onduparaka

Round of 16: Onduparaka 4-1 Busia Fisheries (Scorers: Gerard Lipot – Busia Fisheries, Muhammed Shaban X2, Rashid Agau, Gaddafi Wahabu)

Quarter final: Onduparaka 1-0 Soana – (Scorer: Muhammed Shaban)

Semi-final:

1st Leg – Entebbe 0-1 Onduparaka (Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe) – Muhammed Shaban

2nd Leg: Onduparaka 4-0 Entebbe (Green Light Stadium, Arua) – Muhammed Shaban X2, Gadaffi Gadihno, Rashid Agau

CHARITY:

FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe highlights about the CSR cause attached to this year’s Uganda Cup.

This year’s edition has been associated with the Social Corporate Responsibility cause where individuals are requested to donate generously all items they can afford. The donated items will be given to Missionaries of the Poor, a charity group based in Kisenyi, Kampala.

Kampala region are the host of this year’s final following last year’s edition which was hosted by the Western region.

ABOUT THE UGANDA CUP:

The Uganda Cup is the second most prestigious competition in Uganda football.

It is played on a knock out basis. This annual competition is open for non league sides, registered clubs playing in all the five divisions of member clubs of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

The Uganda Cup was first held in 1971. The current holders are Sports Club Villa Jogoo but were knocked out by Onduparaka FC.

The winner of the competition represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Express FC has won the cup most times (10) while Sc villa is on 9 cups.

KCCA FC on 8 and URA is on 3 trophies.

Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

1971 –Coffee F.C
1972-1975-Not Held
1976- Gangama F.C
1977- Simba F.C
1978 – Nsambya F.C
1979 – KCC F.C
1980 – KCC F.C
1981 – Coffee F.C
1982 – KCC F.C
1983 – SC Villa F.C
1984 – KCC F.C
1985 – Express F.C
1986 – SC Villa F.C
1987 – KCC F.C
1988 – SC Villa
1989 – SC Villa
1990 – KCC F.C
1991 – Express F.C
1992 – Express F.C
1993 – KCC F.C
1994 – Express F.C
1995 – Express F.C
1996 – UEB S.C
1997 – Express F.C
1998 – SC Villa
1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C
2000 – SC Villa
2001 – Express F.C
2002 – SC Villa
2003 – Express F.C
2004 – KCC F.C
2005 – URA F.C
2006 – Express F.C
2007 – Express F.C
2007/8 – Victors S.C
2008/9 – SC Villa
2009/10 – Victors S.C
2010/11 – Simba S.C
2011/12 – URA F.C
2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University
2013/2014 – URA F.C
2014/2015 – SC Villa Jogoo

2015/2016-
June 17, 2016
Women football: Kenya vs Uganda friendly match confirmed

Old rivals Kenya and Uganda will square off in an international friendly in women football on 3rd July, 2016 in Kisumu.

The news comes as a timely development to women football in Uganda following the successful start of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015.

FUFA will release the full details of the friendly match at a press conference when the FUFA Women Elite League plays offs are completed at which the National team-Crested Cranes squad will be named by Head coach Majidah Nantanda.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has been a strong advocate of women football in the country.

‘With some support from FIFA for projects like courses aimed at helping women football development, the game has taken big strides in the country. We are proud of the ground work started by a FIFA team during the FIFA Com-Unity course in December, 2014 that culminated into the top flight league and improvement of women football’ said FUFA President Eng. Magogo.

The Head coach Majidah Nantanda said ;

‘The friendly game will be good for players’ motivation. After a tireless period of hard work in the FUFA Women Elite League, they will feel rewarded for their efforts’

Crested Cranes head coach Majidah Nantanda

One of the FIFA Instructors on women football during the FIFA Com-Unity seminar 2014 Jackie Shipanga told www.fufa.co.ug that;

‘Coaches need to have fit players when such matches come around. Fitness of players is a key component of the game nowadays. Do not under estimate Kenya. They are indeed preparing for AFCON Women to be hosted by Cameroon. As hosts of 2016 CECAFA Women, Uganda needs to get the team ready not just as hosts but also compete on the pitch’

FIFA Instructor-Namibian Jackie Shipanga talking to the media in 2014 at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.

MAIN PHOTO: Players in action of the FUFA Women Elite League. The players will get the chance to test themselves out while in the National team against foreign teams. Uganda Crested Cranes will play Kenya in Kisumu on 3rd July, 2016.

June 16, 2016
FUFA Decision on Vipers’ protest of Muhammad Shaban
FUFA has received the Vipers’ protest over Muhammad Shaban and wish in accordance with FUFA Regulations on status and transfer of players, clarify as follows;

The ’employment contract’ as signed on 11th June 2015 and submitted for the first time to FUFA along with your protest contravenes the above regulations as highlighted below;
1. Bearing the player’s birth date and the date of signing of the said ’employment contract’ 11th June 2015, the player was a minor as defined by the above regulations Article 2(21) Minor: A player who has not yet reached the age of 18. This renders the said “employment contract” null and void.
2. Article 10 of the same regulations stipulates that application for a professional player must be submitted together with a copy of a contract. FUFA did not receive any contract for the above player (either a youth agreement for minors) at the time of registration of the same player in your (U-17) side.
The FUFA Secretariat records show that Muhammad Shaban was registered with Onduparaka FC in Fourth division league of Arua District Football Association in 2013/14 season at age of 15 then.

When the club was promoted, the same player featured in the 2014/15 West Nile Regional League and 2015/16 2nd division/FUFA Big League in which Onduparaka FC competed and consequently moved up the ranks to the 1st division/Uganda Premier League.

The status and eligibility of the player can therefore be confirmed under Onduparaka FC and it is at their discretion to use the player in any FUFA organized competition including the 2015/16 Uganda Cup final on 18th June 2016
June 15, 2016
FUFA’s position on outstanding remunerations for National team officials

In response to the ongoing reports in the different circles of the media about the pending payments of bonuses to the national team officials, FUFA has clarified on the matter during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo. press conference

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza explained to the media;

Players and officials are entitled to match allowances no matter the results on the pitch.

FUFA offers allowances to the and officials who are with the team before the matches are played.

Neither players nor officials have outstanding arrears in this category.

We have cleared most of the bonuses. However our cash flow could not allow us to make all the payments for bonuses on time. We are working hard to clear the outstanding arrears in the form of bonuses.

The players and the FUFA agreed not to disclose when and how to dispatch their bonuses. FUFA will keep the promise.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 15th June 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

June 15, 2016
UGANDA CUP 2015/16: All is set for the Vipers Vs Onduparaka final on Saturday

UGANDA CUP FINAL 2015/16:

Saturday, 18th June 2016

Vipers SC Vs Onduparaka FC

Venue: Nakivubo Stadium (Gates open at 10 a.m)

Entry Fees: 5,000/= (Kirussia), 10,000/= (Covered stands) & 20,000/= (VIP)

All is set for the Uganda Cup final that will be played between Vipers and Onduparaka at Nakivubo Stadium this Saturday.

The final preparations to have a decent final are at their climax and high gear.

On Wednesday, during the weekly press conference at Mengo, Onduparaka was represented by their Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Afeti and Vipers by Peter Lwanga, flanked by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

The two club officials promised an entertaining game for the fans.

“We have been yearning for this chance to play Vipers. Thanks God, our prayers have been answered” Afeti noted.

Lwanga hinted on their readiness to win the Uganda Cup.

“We are in a residential camp and all is set to play to our best and win this tournament. We respect Onduparaka, but this is the chance to smile with some silverware” Lwanga said.

This will be followed by a pre-match meeting on Friday at FUFA House in Mengo.

The entry fees for the match are Shs 20,000 (pavilion), 10,000 (covered stands) and Shs 5,000 for general stands and gates will be open at 10 am while kickoff is at 4 pm.

Match Referees:

Match Officials for this day will be FIFA referees Brian Nsubuga Miiro (Center referee), Okello Lee (1st assistant), Ronald Katenya (2nd assistant). William Senkumba will be the 4th official while George Wamala Katumba is the match assessor.

The match day will also be used for collecting items to be donated by FUFA to the Missionaries of the poor as an initiative to reach out to communities through football.

Prizes:

Ug. shs 7 million and a glittering trophy is at stake for the Uganda Cup winner. Both teams are eyeing Cup glory in this competition for the first time

The grand prize was revealed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

The winner of the Uganda Cup will walk away with a trophy, gold medals and a cash prize of Shs 7 million while the runners up will get Shs 2 millions and silver medals

The top scorer will also be rewarded with a golden boot and Shs 200,000.

Muhammad Shaban of Onduparaka is currently leading the scorers tally with 7 goals followed by Erisa Ssekisambu of Vipers who are to face off in the final.

Incase of a tie, the joint top scorers will share the prize.

Airtel Uganda provided some of the prizes as the official partner of the Uganda Cup.

The second presidential award will be given out this day as an appreciation from the FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo as an appreciation to personalities who have contributed to the development and growth of football in Uganda.

MAIN PHOTO: Onduparaka CEO, Anthony Afeti (left) sandwiched by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe with the Vipers CEO, Peter Lwanga at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Wednesday, 15th June 2016. They are holding the Uganda cup.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

June 15, 2016
Ugandans in Swaziland for FUTURO III referees instructors course

Refereeing instructors Rahma Kizito, Ronnie Kalema and Ali Waiswa arrived safely in Manzini, Swaziland for a one week long FUTURO III course that ends on 18th June. The course has attracted participants from 15 countries.

Kizito is the Assistant National Referees Fitness Instructor , Kalema is a member of the FUFA referees standing committee but also heads the Assessment panel. Waiswa is a member of the FUFA referees Technical panel.

L-R: Ronnie Kalema, Swaziland FA President Senator Adam Mthethwa, Rahma Kizito and Referees Chairperson Swaziland FA.

The trio traveled on Sunday morning.

The course will focus on the education of referee technical instructors and referees fitness instructors from FIFA’s Member Associations. It is also part of FIFA’s plan to ensure that match officials are well prepared for the implementation of the laws of the game and referees regulations.

L-R: FIFA Deputy Head refereeing Manuale Navaro, Waiswa, Kalema, Steve Bennett and Lim Kee Chong.

It is expected that the Ugandan team will, after the course, be able to continue assessing local referees’ fitness and technical levels as per the FIFA guidelines in this area.

Group photo of participants with Swaziland FA boss Senator Adam Mthethwa and Instructors

‘This course is very important for Uganda because it will instill a sense of new knowledge about the way forward as far as FIFA is concerned in officiating. We shall share the knowledge so that as a country we align ourselves with the rest of the world in football matters’ said Kalema before he left for Swaziland.

Participating countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R: Ali Waiswa, Ronnie Kalema and Rahma Kizito in Swaziland.

June 14, 2016
FIFA President Infantino Congratulates KCCA FC on winning the League title

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a congratulatory message to Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club upon winning the 2015/2016 Azam Uganda Premier League title.

Infantino believes that KCCA’s victory and FUFA is helping spread the positive image of football.

A letter dated 9th June, 2016 was addressed to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo but carries a message that reads;

‘It gives me great pleasure to send my heartfelt congratulations to Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club and their indomitable team on this great achievement’

It further goes;

‘This title is the result of determination of everyone involved and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the entire technical and medical staff and the fans’

KCCA FC emerged Ugandan top flight champions in the 16 team league.

June 14, 2016
South Sudan FA boss delighted to meet his Ugandan counterpart

The FA President of South Sudan Chabur Goc Alei is a happy man after paying a courtesy to FUFA House where he held talks with his Ugandan counterpart Eng. Moses Magogo on Monday afternoon.

Chabur was accompanied by a strong team from South Sudan.

‘It is a special day in my life. It is a special day for South Sudan. I am glad to visit the home of football in Uganda for the first time’ said Chabur

FUFA President with South Sudan FA President in his office

The meeting was also attended by CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Vice Presidents Darius Mugoye and Denis Mbidde plus two Executive Committee members Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel and Hamid Juma.

Chabur (M) described FUFA President Eng. Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson as some of his best friends in Uganda

‘Uganda is our second home if not the first. Our history in football shows a strong bond between Uganda and South Sudan. We played our first international match against Uganda which ended 2-2 in 2012’ added a jovial Chabur.

FUFA President ENg. Moses Magogo (R) presenting to the South Sudan FA boss Chabur a Uganda Cranes jersey.

FUFA top brass L-R during the meeting. Ahmed Hussein, Edgar Watson, Hamid Juma, Denis Mbidde and Darius Mugoye

The FUFA President was also a delighted man.

‘Ugandans will always welcome the people of South Sudan anytime they wish to play football with us. We shall support the young nation in football. Such meetings usually yield results and we are hopeful its purpose will lead to bigger things’ said Magogo.

South Sudan FA boss Chabur (R) admiring the Uganda Cup. On the left is Ali Mwebeoffice on Monday afternoon

While addressing the public live on 102.1 FUFA fm, Chabur noted that;

‘I have very good friends in Uganda. The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa and the Current FUFA President. So I feel at home’

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with his guest South Sudan FA boss Chabur in the studios of 1012.1 FUFA fm.

On Uganda’s chances of making it to the 2017 AFCON Finals, Chabur said that when the Uganda Cranes qualify, they will done done a good job for the entire region.

‘We shall support Uganda in September when the Cranes play Comoros. We believe they will perform well’ added Chabur who was taken around on a guided tour of the FUFA House.

June 13, 2016
Vipers, Onduparaka in Uganda cup final

Uganda Cup 2015/16:

Semi-finals (Second Leg):

Onduparaka 4-0 Entebbe (Aggregate Score: Onduparaka wins 5-0)

Vipers 0-1 KCCA (Aggregate Score: Vipers win 2-1)

Final: Vipers SC vs Onduparaka FC on 18th June, 2016 at Nakivubo stadium

Vipers Sports Club and Onduparaka have progressed to the finals of the Uganda Cup that will be played on Saturday, 18th June 2016 at Nakivubo Stadium.

This followed the return legs action of the two semi finals played on Sunday afternoon.

At the Buikwe stadium, Vipers lost 1-0 to Kampala Capital City Authority with Derrick Nsibambi scoring the lone strike.

Vipers progress 2-1 on aggregate having won the first leg 1-0 at Nakivubo stadium.

At the Green Light play ground in Arua, home side Onduparaka whipped Entebbe 4-0 to progress 5-0 on aggregate.

Team captain, Muhammed Shaban scored a brace as Gadaffi Gadinho and Rashid Agau completed the rout.

The final will be hosted by Kampala region at Nakivubo Stadium.

The winner of the Uganda Cup earns a ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederation cup next year.

Sports Club Villa Jogoo is the ousted champion. They were ejected by Onduparaka FC.

June 12, 2016
Gafford beats Western, Nabweteme-Nassuuna partnership hits 40 goal mark for Kawempe in the FUFA Women Elite League

FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE 2015/2016 SEASON

Saturday results

Mutesa 1-1 Olira

London College 0-0 She Corporate

Wakiso 1-0 Eastern Heroes

Riness 0-1 UCU

Kawempe 5-0 She MAK (Makerere University)

Western United 0-4 Gafford

Ajax Queens 0-0 Gadafi

Riness 0-1 Eastern Heroes

Rivals Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women Football Club and Gafford Ladies have maintained their top form as they close in on the FUFA Women Elite League play offs.

Gafford the only team to beat reigning champions Kawempe in successive league season (in 2015 and 2016) traveled to Western Uganda and defeated home side Western United 4-0. Sophie Annick Madudu scored a brace for the visitors while star player Nahimana Falone got the other. There was also an own goal by Kanyesigye Rebecca as Gafford won 4-0 against Western United.

Hasifah Nassuuna (2nd R) netted twice to take her tally to 18 this season. Nassuuna and Nabweteme have maintained their deadly partnership as they have scored a combined 40 goals in the FWEL this season so far.

Defending champions Kawempe were 5-0 comfortable winners over Makerere University’s She MAK.

Sandra Nabweteme netted two to take her tally to 22 goals while Hasifa Nasuuna also scored to make it 18 this season in the league. Nabweteme and Nassuuna have scored a combined 40 goals in the league this season so far. Favor Nambatya

MAIN PHOTO: Makerere’s Nanziri Lilian (L) trying to beat Kawempe’s Sandra Nabweteme (R) on Saturday in the FUFA Women Elite League.

June 12, 2016
250 referees take part in promotional exercise
Referees with Grade II and Grade III badges from across the country embarked on a journey that could see them improve on their performances hence moving up the ranks.

All the FUFA 8 regions conducted promotional exercises for over 250 referees that covered Saturday and Sunday. The referees did exams in theory, oral and practical under the new system released by FIFA during the physical fitness tests.

Instructors Yusuf Awuye and Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa briefing the referees before the start of their exams on Saturday in Kyambogo.

The FUFA Referees Manual that is already in use will also help in the grading of referees. The Referees Manual has five grades.

Physical Fitness tests at Kyambogo on Sunday

Kampala Region Football Association conducted the exercise at Kyambogo University where the referees did two sets of exams (two and half hours written and oral examinations).

Referees doing their written exams

The fitness tests were conducted on Sunday morning and supervised by experienced referees Instructors Hajji Abbas Sendyowa and Yusuf Awuye supervised the written exam before taking on the participants for a one on one oral exams.

Elizabeth Nassolo and Zainabu Nakintu were female referees who took part in the exercise held at Kyambogo.

Details and pictorial from other regions will be uploaded as well.

Referees’ assesor Yusuf Awuye takes female referee Elizabeth Nassolo through the oral examination

A referee (L) demonstrating to Instructor Samuel Egesa at UCU, Mukono

The exams will be marked on Thursday and Friday.

Promotional centres that conducted the exercise over the weekend
- Buganda Region-Mpigi Central Secondary School in Mpigi and UCU in Mukon supervised by Dennis Ojwee and Samuel Egesa Wesonga
- Northern Region MDC in Lira conducted by Edrisa Kiwanuka
- North East Region- Soroti Sports ground supervised by George Kabwimukya
- Western Region in Ntungamo at the Council Hall and Kyamate play ground under David Davis Katabira
- Kitara Region-Fort Portal (Buhinga Primary School) and Masindi (Educational Hall) under Asumani Kityo and Margaret Kubingi respectively
- Kampala Region-Kyambogo University with Yusuf Awuye and Abbasi Ssendyowa
- West Nile Region in Arua town under the supervision of Catherine Adipo
- Eastern Region-Iganga District with Ali Tomusange in charge.
MAIN PHOTO: CAF Referees Asses
June 12, 2016
Technical: Coaches receive CAF licenses

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson has urged the football coaches in the country to get more actively engaged in the profession so that they practice and apply the learnt theories on a regular basis.

Edgar was speaking at the ceremony held to hand over CAF certification to over 50 coaches at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Friday.

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson speaking at the ceremony

You are qualified to serve. It is unfair if you do keep the certificates at home. Football requires your services. You need to serve the game with continued practice.

Chairman FUFA Technical Committee, Hamid Juma stated that FUFA has a target of having over 5000 qualified coaches by the year 2019.

We want to have as many qualified coaches as 5000 by the year 2019. FUFA is committed to having many more of these course available to all the individuals willing to learn and serve the beautiful game..

FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima, one of the coaching instructors lauded the coaches for the efforts under taken to attain the required certificates.

The ceremony was also attended by two other CAF Instructors, Mujib Kasule and Livingstone Kyambadde.

A couple of CAF A and CAF B certified coaches who attended courses in 2015 and early in 2016.

L-R: Hamid Juma hands over a CAF B Certificate to coach Paul Ssali as the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson looks on

At the current situation, Uganda now has close to 2500 certified coaches across all five levels from the Beginners, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B and CAF A.

Meanwhile, there is another course that is in progress at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru for FUFA Level I coaches.

Simon Kirumira (left), Chairman of the Uganda Coaches coaches association with Frank Anyau

The course was organised by Jinja Veterans with 25 coaches in attendance.

At the same time, coaches aspiring for CAF ‘A’ certification continue with the last phase of the education starting this Monday at FUFA Technical center in Njeru.

Christine Wanyana is one of the three women coaches who received their certificates

CAF A Licenses: Nantanda Majidah, Mike Mutebi, Moses Basena, Timothy Ayiekoh, Asumani Lubowa, George Semwogerere, Nyiima Jackson, Mujib Kasule, Kyambadde Stone, Mayanja Jackson, Lwanga Tom and Frank Anyau.

CAF B licenses; Fred Kajoba, Paul Ssali, Ssebagala Frank, Kintu Paddy, Lonyesi Angelo, Kebba Harunah, Lule Mathias, Mubiru Abdallah, Peter Byaruhanga, Senoga Umar, Edward Kaziba, Namuyanja Hadijah, Onen Peter, Douglas Bamweyana, Joseph Mutyaba, Nsimbe George, Deo Sserwadda, Hussein Mbalangu, Alex Gitta, Magala James, Mbabazi Livingstone, Francis Mugerwa, Mugabi Martin, Wanyana Christine, Wasswa Richard, Lukula Charles Ayiekoh, Alex Isabirye, Antonio Flores, Kefa Kisala, Lukyamuzi Vincent, Steven Bogere, Simon Kirumira, Lutalao George, Makanga Peter, Morley Byekwaso, Mujabi Robert, Ssali Tom, Bisaso Shafic and Mawa Harunah.

June 10, 2016
Refereeing: Country wide promotional exercise for this weekend

The Nation wide referees promotional exercise will take place this weekend (11th and 12th June 2016) across all the eight FUFA regions.

FUFA head of referees’ Assessment and Promotions panel, Ronnie Kalema is the chief invigilator of the entire exercise.

The centers for the different regions where the exercise will be conducted have been named with the respective instructors in charge identified.

Buganda region has two centers at Mpigi (Mpigi Central Secondary School) and Mukono (UCU) under Dennis Ojwee and Samuel Egesa Wesonga respectively.

Northern region will conduct the exercise in Lira at the MDC center with Edrisa Kiwanuka the assigned instructor.

North East region will base at Soroti (Football regional offices at Soroti Sports ground) under George Kabwimukya.

Western region will stage in Ntungamo at the Council Hall and Kyamate play ground under David Davis Katabira.

Kitara region has two centers in Fort Portal (Buhinga Primary School) and Masindi (Educational Hall) under Asumani Kityo and Margaret Kubingi respectively.

Kyambogo University will house Kampala region with Yusuf Awuye and Abbasi Ssendyowa the assigned officials.

Arua town will host the West Nile exercise under Catherine Adipo and Iganga District for the Eastern region with Ali Tomusange in charge.

All the regions have been advised to provide the medical personnel before the physical fitness tests are conducted.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Referees Manager, Samuel Egesa Wesonga is one of the assigned instructors for the referees promotional exercise

June 9, 2016
FUFA to hand over CAF Licenses to 50 coaches on Friday

FUFA technical Department through the Education Officer Jackson Nyiima has confirmed that over 50 coaches will receive their CAF coaching Licenses on Friday 10th June, 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo.

The list will have two categories-CAF A and CAF B certified coaches who attended courses in 2015 and early this year.

‘The function will be held at FUFA House. This is the hard work put in by coaches who want to get these licenses’ said Nyiima.

List of coaches to receive CAF A Licenses; Nantanda Majidah, Mike Mutebi, Moses Basena, Timothy Ayiekoh, Asumani Lubowa, Sam Simbwa, George Semwogerere, Nyiima Jackson, Mujib Kasule, Kyambadde Stone, Mayanja Jackson, Lwanga Tom and Anyau Frank.

List of coaches to receive CAF B licenses; Fred Kajoba, Paul Ssali, Ssebagala Frank, Kintu Paddy, Lonyesi Angelo, Kebba Harunah, Lule Mathias, Mubiru Abdallah, Peter Byaruhanga, Senoga Umar, Edward Kaziba, Namuyanja Hadijah, Onen Peter, Bamweyana Douglas, Mutyaba Joseph, Nsimbe George, Deo Sserwadda, Mbalangu Hussein, Alex Gitta, Magala James, Mbabazi Livingstone, Mugerwa Francis, Mugabi Martin, Wanyana Christine, Wasswa Richard, Lukula Charles Ayiekoh, Alex Isabirye, Antonio Flores, Kefa Kisala, Lukyamuzi Vincent, Steven Bogere, Simon Kirumira, Lutalao George, Makanga Peter, Morley Byekwaso, Mujabi Robert, Ssali Tom, Bisaso Shafic and Mawa Harunah.

Uganda now has close to 2500 certified coaches across all five levels from the Beginners, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B and CAF A.

Currently a course is in progress at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru for FUFA Level I coaches. The course organised by Jinja Veterans has attracted 25 coaches. It ends on Friday.

Coaches attending the FUFA Level I coaching course organised by Jinja Veterans at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

MAIN PHOTO: Fred Kajoba, one of the coaches who will receive his CAF B coaching License.

June 9, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: Vipers, Onduparaka draw first blood in the semi-finals
Uganda Cup 2015/16: 1st Leg (Semi-finals)

Entebbe 0-1 Onduparaka

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) 0-2 Vipers

Vipers Sports Club and Arua club, Onduparaka have drawn the first blood in the opening legs of the 2015/16 Uganda Cup semi finals.

Vipers beat Kampala Capital City Authority 2-0 at Nakivubo Stadium.

Erisa Ssekisambu, fresh from Uganda Cranes duty in Botswana gave Vipers the lead with the second goal coming from the lanky teenager, Alfred Leku.

Vipers’ defender, Halid Lwaliwa (short 21) tackles Herman Wasswa during the game (Photo: KCCA Media department)

In the other semi final, Entebbe were shocked at their own Bugonga stadium grave yard by the tournament revelation, Onduparaka.

Uganda U-20 striker Muhammed Shaban scored the winning goal at Bugonga stadium in Entebbe.

Entebbe finished the game with ten men after FIFA referee Dennis Batte red carded defender Muhammed Zziwa for a technical foul (last man offence) on the dangerous Shaban.

Onduparaka missed doubling the lead when Gadaffi Gadihno missed the attempt from 12 yards when Shaban was brought down.

The winner of the Uganda Cup qualifies to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup.

Onduparaka eliminated last year’s winners, SC Villa at the round of 32 after winning 5-4 on penalties when normal time ended goal-less.

The second legs of the semi finals shall be held on the 12th June 2016.

Onduparaka hosts Entebbe at the Greenlight stadium meanwhile, KCCA will travel to Buikwe to face Vipers.

This year’s final will be hosted by Kampala region at Nakivubo Stadium.

A charity cause has been attached to this year’s Uganda cup with generous people in the communities humbly requested to donate clothes, shoes, sandals, bags and any other item that can be resourceful to the rest of the people.

Collection centers are at FUFA House, Entebbe Bugonga play ground, Buikwe, Green Light Stadium (Arua) and Nakivubo Stadium.

Over the years, the Uganda Cup final has rotated in the Northern, Western, Eastern and Kitara Regions.

Semi Final rules:
- The Semi final round shall be played over two legs on home and away basis
- The team at more goals at the end of the return leg shall be winner of the match.
- If teams are tying by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply
- If the return leg ends in a tie and the FIFA spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu Cup) Winners since 1971:

1971 – Coffee F.C
1972-1975-Not Held
1976 – Gangama F.C
1977 – Simba F.C
1978 – Nsambya F.C
1979 – KCC F.C
1980 – KCC F.C
1981 – Coffee F.C
1982 – KCC F.C
1983 – SC Villa F.C
1984 – KCC F.C
1985 – Express F.C
1986 – SC Villa F.C
1987 – KCC F.C
1988 – SC Villa
1989 – SC Villa
1990 – KCC F.C
1991 – Express F.C
1992 – Express F.C
1993 – KCC F.C
1994 – Express F.C
1995 – Express F.C
1996 – UEB S.C
1997 – Express F.C
1998 – SC Villa
1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C
2000 – SC Villa
2001 – Express F.C
2002 – SC Villa
2003 – Express F.C
2004 – KCC F.C
2005 – URA F.C
2006 – Express F.C
2007 – Express F.C
2008 – Victors S.C
2009 – SC Villa
2010 – Victors S.C
2011 – Simba S.C
2012 – URA F.C
2013 – Sports Club Victoria University
2014 – URA F.C
2015 – SC Villa Jogoo

2016-????
June 8, 2016