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FUFA partners with UEFA to organise football Fitness course
FUFA has partnered with UEFA through the UEFA Assist Programme to organise a 5-day football fitness course that will take place at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru from 8^th-12^th August 2022.

The course will be conducted by UEFA Fitness4Football Coordinator Paul D. Balsom (Dr Med. Sci) from Sweden.

The course is tailored to be Level I of the progressive structure of two other levels (level 2 and 3) that will be developed later and with progressive requirements.

It will be aattended by suitable candidates from clubs in the 1st and 2nd division (Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League).

At end of the course, each participant will be awarded a FUFA Level I Football Fitness Certificate and qualify as Fitness coaches for a FUFA License.

FUFA has set requirements for this level as here under;
1. Minimum O’ Level Certificate of Education.
2. Must be able to listen, read and write in the language of course instruction.
3. Playing experience and football knowledge is an added advantage.
4. Must be attached to a club or field support role like Local trainer of trainers.
5. Must be physically fit to attend course practical sessions.
Suitable candidates should be submitted to development@fufauganda.com by 17:00 on 31st July 2022. Club CEOs have been provided with the necessary details. No submission shall be accepted beyond that date.

About the Instructor

Paul D Balsom is a UEFA Pro License coach and Head of UEFA’s Fitness4Football advisory group.

He graduated from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm with a PhD (Dr. med sci) in 1996, which focused on The Physiology of Intermittent Exercise. For the last 25 years, he has provided best practice performance enhancing scientific support solutions in professional football, at both club and national team (Sweden) level, developing the physical/fitness aspect of team performance in order to gain a competitive advantage.

As Performance Manager with the Swedish National team, he has attended 6 consecutive UEFA Euro final tournaments and 3 World Cup final tournaments. Between 2008 and 2021, Paul was part of the backroom staff at Leicester City F.C. and in 2016, was Head of Sports Science and Performance Analysis when they became only the 6th team to win the English Premier League at 5000/1 outsiders.

Paul Balsom in all black during training. Photo: Niklas Larsson / BILDBYRÅN / kod NL

In 2017, Paul was also appointed Head of Performance Innovation at the King Power owned football club OH Leuven who, in 2020, were promoted to the top 1A league in Belgium.

In addition to his current roles at the Swedish Football Association and UEFA, Paul also works as a Performance Consultant for Tigres UANL in Mexico.

MAIN PHOTO: Performance manager Paul Balsom of Sweden ahead of the international friendly football match between Sweden and Uzbekistan on September 5, 2021 in Stockholm.
Photo: Kenta Jönsson / BILDBYRÅN / COP 210 / JL0174
July 25, 2022
FUFA to organise Course for Match General Coordinators

FUFA has released plans to organise a course for Match General Coordinators from 1^st-3^rd August 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

FUFA’s Vision is to become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field with the mission to develop, promote and protect football for all.

FUFA organises over 10 Competitions for men and women every season.

In striving for excellent match organization across all FUFA Competitions, as well as living the FUFA hattrick goal of creating a professional football industry, FUFA Administration is organizing 3 days training of Match Coordinators in collaboration with CAF.

The Executive Secretary of the FUFA Football Development Committee Ronnie Kalema confirmed the latest developments.

‘We want to take event management and organization to another level. Well organised and coordinated events bring out a true image of the institution. FUFA General Match Coordinators will be appointed for all FUFA Organised Competitions’ said Kalema.

‘The success of a football competition depends largely on the Match General Coordinator. They always lead the organizational activities before, during and after the match. It is key we have well trained personnel to deliver the best at FUFA events’ added Kalema.

A total of 40 participants shall be registered on first come first serve at a cost of 600,000/-

The three day course will require participants to make payment towards costs for training and organisation.

Details of Registration for the course

Fee: 600,000/= (Pay to FUFA Account Eco bank A’C No: 7210000973- Federation of Uganda Football Associations)

Registration closes: 29th July 2022

Contact: Mr. Jackson Nyiima on 0752477953/ jnyiima@fufauganda.com

July 21, 2022
FUFA announces the visit of CAF President

CAF President Dr. Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe will pay a two-day visit to Uganda at the invitation of FUFA President and CAF Exco Member Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.Dr. Motsepe will arrive on Thursday 14th July and leave on Saturday 16th July 2022.
During the visit, the CAF President will hold meetings with HE President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, FUFA Executive and key football stakeholders. A press conference will be organized as well for CAF President to address the media at the end of his official visit to Uganda
The office of FUFA CEO confirmed the latest developments about the visit of CAF President.

July 11, 2022
Micho: We shall continue with the never Give up attitude against Niger

Uganda Cranes will take on Niger in the 2nd game of the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The match set to kick off at 4pm (EAT) will see head coach of Uganda Cranes Milutin Sredojevic looking to set his charges to collect maximum points. Micho and hos Captain Emma Okwi addressed the media during the pre-match press conference at FUFA House on Tuesday morning. The Press Conference was moderated by the Team Media Officer Julius Mutebi.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic and Captain Emma Okwi during the pre-match press conference at FUFA House on Tuesday

Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic

I have absolute trust, confidence and belief in our players. We have gone to the deepest attention to detail in regards to theoretical awareness, what their sources of vulnerability are, how we can score the opponent and close the points of danger.

The mental strength and spirituality of the players after the days in camp are perfect. We are fully aware of what it takes in this group and since this match is at home, we are in a situation where we want to give it all. We want to be mentally strong using the never give up approach.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic during the pre-match press conference at FUFA House on Tuesday

We want to get the backup of our supporters- who are player number twelve, something which played well for our opponents last weekend.

We want to play a different ball game where player number twelve will play for us and we want to give them reason. We shall continue with the never give up attitude, and with good performance we shall get the result we want tomorrow.

I need to say that we are having a challenge to recover from the long trip. However, we are fully aware that this match means a lot and there is a lot at stake. With everything, we shall recover well for tomorrow and give it all.

Technically and tactically we are playing against a team with French football school and when you have that in mind, we need to have adequate approach that will practically push us to the direction of keeping our identity and showing that Kitende is a fortress where nobody can come and resist all our plans. Believing in players, believing in all your support, believing that we will get the performance and result from tomorrow’s game.

Uganda Cranes in action against Algeria last Saturday

Uganda Cranes Captain Emmanuel Okwi

We look forward to the game against Niger on Wednesday. In fotball you never think about the past. You only think of what is before you and that is in the future. So we are looking forward to tomorrow to make sure we rectify our mistakes and get the best possible result which is a win.

Uganda Cranes captain Emma Okwi during the pre-match press conference at FUFA House on Tuesday

Uganda Cranes Team Media Julius Mutebi

June 7, 2022
FUFA Clears Two CAF C Coaching Courses to be held in Kabale, Kampala

The football department of FUFA has confirmed that two CAF C Courses will be conducted starting 4^th July and run for a period of 30 days.

The Football Development Director Ali Mwebe revealed to fufa.co.ug that the organisers of both courses have been cleared to go ahead and start receiving applications.

The two courses will be held in Kampala (Kampala Region FA) and Kabale (Western region FA).

The organisers met the requirements of hosting these courses.

Kampala Region FA will handle the course in Kampala while HAM Sports Marketing Agency- a private sports agency have been cleared to manage the one in Kabale.

‘We are happy that the courses have been cleared to resume after a long period. CAF is happy with the Capacity building courses conducted in Uganda. We have just completed the CAF B course in Njeru. We are now focused on organizing courses for coaches who are willing to enroll for CAF C courses’ said the FUFA Football Director Ali Mwebe.

‘The links have been sent to the organisers to start registration for the fully paid up coaches. We also encourage coaches around the region to enroll but the football federations where they are coming from should write to FUFA directly for recommendation. CAF D (formerly FUFA Level One coaches, former National Team players are allowed to enroll. The FUFA Development Department will clear every participant after submission of the lists by the organisers’ added Mwebe.

The CEO of Kampala Region Isaac Ssengendo is delighted that the region will finally have a CAF C course again.

‘We understand the hard times but education is key in football. The registration of participants is in progress. We want to be the best in organizing such courses so that the coaches could get better offers around in the market. We have limited slots left’ noted Ssengendo.

From Western region FA, the mood is growing day by day as the potential participants are looking forward to the first ever CAF C course in Western Uganda.

‘We have never had a CAF C course in Western Uganda. The coaches are excited, ready for the course and want to be history makers. We have already registered some coaches but we must make a list of 30. We are glad that FUFA cleared the course and we are sure to get the required number of 30 to conduct this course’ said Andrew Amanya-the Coordinator of the Course to be held in Kabale.

The course in Kabale will cost 700,000/= (Seven Hundred Thousand Uganda Shillings Only while in Kampala 850,000/= (Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Uganda Shillings).

June 2, 2022
AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes switch base to Tunisia ahead of clash with Algeria

Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named 17 players from the local camp that ended today at Cranes Paradise Hotel Kisasi to travel to Tunisia for a four day camp before finally landing in Oran for the AFCON Qualifier clash with Algeria on 4^th June 2022.

Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic carrying a smile on Saturday just before check-in at Entebbe International Airport. He has taken his troops for a camp in Tunisia ahead of AFCON clash with Algeria on 4th June 2022 in Oran.

In the middle is goalkeeper Nafiani Alionzi who has travelled with the team

The players named from the camp in Kampala; Two Goalkeepers Lukwago Charles and Nafian Alionzi, Kizito Mugweri Gavin, Lwaliwa Halid, Muleme Isaac, Walusimbi Enoch, Musa Ramathan, Hakim Kiwanuka, Byaruhanga Bobosi, Karisa Milton, Kizza Martin, Miya Faruku, Okwi Emmanuel, Begisa James Penz, Marvin Youngman Joseph, Fahad Bayo and Jagason Muhammad Shaban.

Isaac Muleme relaxed at Entebbe International Airport

Milton Karisa ready for duty

Muhammad Shaban with National teams’ Officer Paul Mukatabala (R) at the Entebbe International Airport on Saturday afternoon

Eight foreign based players Bevis Mugabi, Allan Okello, Allan Kyambadde, Elvis Bwomono, Aucho Khalid, Abdu Aziz Kayondo, Derrick Kakooza and Steven Serwadda will join the squad in Tunisia.

Meanwhile four players Aliro Moses, Denis Otim, Yiga Najib and Mato Rogers have remained in camp at Kisasi to continue with training ahead of the match against Niger on 8^th June 2022 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The Contingent expected in Tunisia

Goalkeepers Lukwago Charles and Nafian Alionzi

Bevis Mugabi, Allan Okello, Allan Kyambadde, Elvis Bwomono, Aucho Khalid, Abdu Aziz Kayondo, Derrick Kakooza, Steven Serwadda, Kizito Mugweri Gavin, Lwaliwa Halid, Muleme Isaac, Walusimbi Enoch, Musa Ramathan, Hakim Kiwanuka, Byaruhanga Bobosi, Karisa Milton, Kizza Martin, Miya Faruku, Okwi Emmanuel, Begisa James Penz, Marvin Youngman Joseph Fahad Bayo and Jagason Muhammad Shaban.

Team Officials

Mpiima Samuel – Leader of Delegation
Sredojevic Milutin – Head Coach
Basena Moses -Assistant Coach
Kajoba Fred – Goalkeeping Coach
Massa Geofrey -Team Manager
Nakabago Emmanuel – Team Doctor
Sewanyana Ivan – Physiotherapist
Nyakana Ram – Fitness Coach.
Balyejusa Ayub -Kits Manager
Mulondo Samuel – Kits Manager
Mutebi Julius – Media Officer
Kindha Musa Shaka – FUFA Tv Production
Lukambi Denis – FUFA Legal Manager
Kacumu Stephen – Team Official
Tamale Haruna – Team Official

May 28, 2022
National Teams: FUFA clears Players’ outstanding arrears to Zero Balance

FUFA is indebted to the Government of Uganda for the release of funds budgeted to support activities of the various National football teams this Financial Year.

The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim;

‘On behalf of the football fraternity, I would like to thank H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Kataha Museveni, Minister of State for Sports Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, Ministry of Finance, the Parliament of Uganda and National Council of Sports for their efforts to make this budget available and the release of the funds to FUFA.’

The latest development has enabled FUFA to undertake preparations of the Uganda Cranes and the Crested Cranes for the upcoming continental engagements and also to clear all outstanding arrears for players and National team coaches.

‘FUFA has cleared all outstanding allowances, salaries and bonuses of players and Coaches of the nine (9) National Teams to zero balance. As of today Saturday 28^th May, 2022, no coach or player is owed any monies. Such a gesture calls for good results from the team while representing the Country.’

‘However, the U-20 team that reached the AFCON Final in Mauritania will receive their bonuses as and when CAF releases the funds as part of the prize monies won by Uganda at the tournament. 50% of the bonuses has already been paid to the Team delegation from FUFA Sources.’

With the two Senior National teams Uganda Cranes (Men) and Crested Cranes (Women) in camp preparing for Continental duties, the timing for the availability of funds has come in handy.

Uganda Cranes is preparing for the start of the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers but shifted camp from Uganda to Tunisia before playing Algeria in Oran on 4^th June 2022. The Cranes flew out today at 4pm.

The Crested Cranes is in Njeru at the FUFA Technical Centre for residential camp ahead of the CECAFA Women’s Championship that’s kickoff on 1^st June 2022 before travelling to Morocco for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in July.

The Nine Uganda National Teams; The Uganda Cranes, Crested Cranes (Women), U-17 (Men), U1-17 (Women), U-20 (Men), U-20 (Women), U-23 (Men) and Sand Cranes (Beach Soccer).

May 28, 2022
AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Micho names Preliminary Squad of 33 players

4th June 2022- Algeria vs Uganda in Oran

8th June- Uganda vs Niger in Kitende

Uganda Cranes Head coach Mulitun ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a preliminary squad of 33 players to start preparations for the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers.

Uganda will open their campaign with an away fixture against Algeria on 4th June in Oran followed by a home game four days later (8^th June) with Niger at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

L-R: Moses Basena (Assistant coach), Micho (Head coach) and Fred Kajoba Kisitu (Goalkeeping coach)

The players will enter camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel-Kisasi on Monday 23^rd May 2022 at 8am. The training programme will start 10am using the Fast Fusion Indoor Facility and Gym.

The Uganda Cranes Preliminary Squad for 2022 AFCON Qualifiers

Goalkeepers

Lukwago Charles, St. George-Ethiopia, Bellagambi Giousue, Huddersfield Town, England, Alionzi Nafian, URA FC Uganda

Defenders

Bwomono Elvis, IBV Iceland, Kizito Gavin, Sc Villa Uganda, Begisa James, UPDF FC, Uganda, Muleme Isaac, Viktoria Zizkov Czech Rep, Kayondo Abdu Azizi, Real Monarchs USA, Mugabi Bevis, Motherwell, Scotland, Awanyi Timothy, Ashdod Israel, Lwaliwa Khalid, Vipers SC Uganda, Ramadan Musa, Cincinnati USA, Mulondo Livingstone, Vipers SC Uganda, Walusimbi Enoch, Express FC Uganda

Midfielders

Aucho Khalid, Yanga Tanzania, Byaruhanga Bobosi, Vipers SC Uganda, Youngman Marvin, Bright Stars FC Uganda, Serwadda Stephen, New York Red Bulls USA, Mutyaba Muzamil, Kyovu Sports Rwanda, Mato Rogers, KCCA FC, Uganda, Miya Faruku, Lviv Ukraine, Okello Alan, Paradou Algeria

Attackers

Karisa Milton, Vipers SC Uganda, Aliro Moses, Wakiso Giants FC Uganda, Kiwanuka Hakim, Proline FC Uganda, Yiga Najib, Vipers SC Uganda, Kyambadde Alan, Gouna Egypt, Kizza Martin, Express FC Uganda, Okwi Emanuel, Kiyovu Sports Rwanda, Bayo Fahad, Bnei Sakhin Israel, Kakooza Derick, Valmiera Latvia, Anaku Sadat, KCCA FC Uganda, Shaban Mohamed, Onduparaka FC Uganda

May 22, 2022

Magogo: We have a strategy to Improve Football Human resource and Capacity Building

The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses is confident that the federation’s strategy to improve the human resource and Capacity building I football, will yield positive results.

FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim during the workshop at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

Through the Football Development Unit, FUFA has embarked on creating a pool of football instructors to gain more football knowledge in an organised manner that will be shared later with other football stakeholders.

A two Day workshop from 14th-15th May 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, has brought 40 recognised football figures in Uganda in the areas of administration, refereeing, sports science, safety, security, marketing and communications.

Former FIFA Referee Dennis Batte (L) and Rogers Byamukama at the workshop- FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

‘We are following our strategy. We need educators to train other football stakeholders. Every player, administrator, coach is a football marketer and Communicator’

The FUFA Exco and Executive Secretary of the Football Development Unit Ronnie Kalema highlights the importance of the workshop.

‘I would like to assure the Country that in order to enhancing the implementation of existing tools and systems of teaching, we have organized this Training of Trainers (ToT) for our top instructors in the Country. We want to work on the curriculum that suits with the new philosophy & trends of football in order to reshape and unlock greater efficiency for football’s education’ noted Kalema.

FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe during presentation

Some of the high profile figures at the workshop are FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, Rogers Byamukama, Exco Members Sam Mpiima, Rasoul Ariga and FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu.

FUFA Deputy CEO-Services who doubles as CAF Safety and Security Officer Humphrey Mandu during the course

Former FIFA referees Catherine Adipo, Yusuf Awuye, Ali Kalyango, Margaret Kubingi, Haruna Kebba, Dennis Batte and Brian Nsubuga are also attending the workshop where they will be covering the area of refereeing.

Dr. Azah Taibu-Chairperson of FUFA Judicial Bodies at the workshop

FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and Executive Secretary of Governance Sam Mpiima

Coach Christine Wanyana and FUFA Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba

Goalkeeping coaches James Magala(l) and Daniel Kiwanuka at the course

Head of Finance at Vipers SC Vincent Ssajjabi

CAF Commissioner and FUFA Exco Member Rasoul Ariga

Jjunju Hamzah Chairman Futsal Association Uganda

CAF Coaching Instructor Majidah Nantanda

The workshop, whose participants were asked to submit applications for attendance is aimed at;

1-Equipping instructors with modern approach to course delivery

2-Understand and contribute into the philosophy of new FUFA Education curriculum

3-Understand the process and procedures involved in organising FUFA courses

The list of Participants invited for the Training of Trainers

1	Kebba Helon Haruna	Coaching
2	Ben Mwesigwa	Coaching
3	Jimmy Mwera	Coaching
4	Kyambadde Stone Ndibassa	Coaching
5	Nantanda Majidah	Coaching
6	Wanyana Christine Nakibuuka	Coaching
7	Mujib Kasule	Coaching
8	Egesa Wesonga Samuel	Refereeing
9	Waiswa Baligeya Ali	Refereeing
10	Adipo Constance Catherine Wejuli	Refereeing
11	Nsubuga Faisal Abubaker	Refereeing
12	Ali Tomusange	Refereeing
13	Turyomuriwe Samuel	Refereeing
14	Kubingi Margaret Kebba Fatia	Refereeing
15	Miiro Brian Nsubuga	Refereeing
16	Nkono Amin Bbosa	Refereeing
17	Batte Denis	Refereeing
18	Deo Mutabazi	Administration
19	Ariga Rasoul	Administration
20	Dr. Aza Taibu	Administration
21	Ojok Geofrey Odur	Administration
22	Jjunju Hamzah	Administration
23	Bainamani Bernard	Administration
24	Lukambi Denis	Administration
25	Mpiima Samuel	Administration
26	Sajjabbi Vincent	Administration
27	Yusuf Awuye	Administration
28	Dr Apollo Ahimbisibwe	Medical
29	Edmund Kintu	Medical
30	Dr. Mutyaba Joseph	Nutrition
31	Ahmed Hussein	Communications
32	Rogers Byamukama	Marketing
33	Kaddu Badru Mukasa	Fitness
34	Kalyango Ali	Fitness
35	Kiwanuka Daniel	Goalkeeping
36	Magala James	Goalkeeping
37	Asiimwe Ismail	Sports Science
38	Dixon Okello Adol	Safety and Security
39	Sekabira Abdul	Safety & Security
40	Sewanyana Jamil	Safety and Security

May 14, 2022

Capacity Building: FUFA to train and License 40 Instructors in specialised fields

FUFA has organised a two day residential workshop for Training of Trainers (ToT) to be held from 14^th-15^th May 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The workshop, whose participants were asked to submit their applications for attendance is aimed at;

Equipping instructors with modern approach to course delivery
Understand and contribute into the philosophy of new FUFA Education curriculum
Understand the process and procedures involved in organising FUFA courses

The Executive Secretary of the FUFA Football Development Unit Ronnie Kalema confirmed the latest news.

L-R: Mujib Kasule, Ronnie Kalema and Ali Mwebe. The trio will be in Njeru for the Training of Trainers.

‘We shall have 40 participants taken through the latest training on presentation, preparation of content outline, course delivery and how to train new instructors in other regions and other FUFA Member Associations. At the end of the workshop, the Football Development Committee shall recommend the names to FUFA Licensing Committee for issuance of FUFA Instructors Licenses’ noted Kalema.

‘FUFA’s Vision is to be the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field. We shall issue a two year license to the Instructors and at the end of this period, each instructor will be required to undergo another refresher course to match the prevailing trends’ added Kalema.

Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Football Development Director

The FUFA Football development Director Ali Mwebe noted that the list has experienced participants who have been handling courses at both CAF and FIFA Levels.

‘The experienced personnel on the list will help us to share ideas from their specialized fields as we also pass on notes to them from equally important areas like coaching, administration and communication’ said Mwebe.

The list of Participants invited for the Training of Trainers

1	Kebba Helon Haruna	Coaching
2	Ben Mwesigwa	Coaching
3	Jimmy Mwera	Coaching
4	Kyambadde Stone Ndibassa	Coaching
5	Nantanda Majidah	Coaching
6	Wanyana Christine Nakibuuka	Coaching
7	Mujib Kasule	Coaching
8	Egesa Wesonga Samuel	Refereeing
9	Waiswa Baligeya Ali	Refereeing
10	Adipo Constance Catherine Wejuli	Refereeing
11	Nsubuga Faisal Abubaker	Refereeing
12	Ali Tomusange	Refereeing
13	Turyomuriwe Samuel	Refereeing
14	Kubingi Margaret Kebba Fatia	Refereeing
15	Miiro Brian Nsubuga	Refereeing
16	Nkono Amin Bbosa	Refereeing
17	Batte Denis	Refereeing
18	Deo Mutabazi	Administration
19	Ariga Rasoul	Administration
20	Dr. Aza Taibu	Administration
21	Ojok Geofrey Odur	Administration
22	Jjunju Hamzah	Administration
23	Bainamani Bernard	Administration
24	Lukambi Denis	Administration
25	Mpiima Samuel	Administration
26	Sajjabbi Vincent	Administration
27	Yusuf Awuye	Administration
28	Dr Apollo Ahimbisibwe	Medical
29	Edmund Kintu	Medical
30	Dr. Mutyaba Joseph	Nutrition
31	Ahmed Hussein	Communications
32	Rogers Byamukama	Marketing
33	Kaddu Badru Mukasa	Fitness
34	Kalyango Ali	Fitness
35	Kiwanuka Daniel	Goalkeeping
36	Magala James	Goalkeeping
37	Asiimwe Ismail	Sports Science
38	Dixon Okello Adol	Safety and Security
39	Sekabira Abdul	Safety & Security
40	Sewanyana Jamil	Safety and Security

MAIN PHOTO: Instructors after a training workshop at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru

May 10, 2022

FIFA President Congratulates Vipers SC for winning league title

The Champions elect of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Vipers SC have received a Congratulatory message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino for clinching their 5^th title in the top flight.

It is a norm from the leader of the world soccer governing body FIFA to deliver congratulatory messages around the globe to League champions through the FA Presidents.

In a letter dated 6^th May, 2022 and addressed to FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses reads in its entirety as below;

Congratulations to Vipers SC

Dear President,

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Vipers SC for having been crowned 2021/22 champions of Uganda!

This title could not have been achieved without the entire team’s hard work, passion and dedication, and everyone at the club can be very proud.

Please extend my congratulations to everybody involved in this great achievement.

On behalf of the entire football community, I also take this opportunity to thank you and your Federation for your contribution to the development and prosperity of football in Uganda and in your region.

I look forward to seeing you again soon. The letter is signed off by FIFA President.

Vipers SC will be crowned officially and handed their trophy by FUFA on the last day of the League when they take on Police FC at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende on 21^st May 2022.

May 10, 2022
Only electronic media will turn around the financial hopelessness of Sport in Uganda.
As the industrial revolution turned around Europe, it is the sports revolution that will turn around the destiny of the youths in Uganda.

Indeed, the Uganda sports revolution is taking shape. The times are calling for the attention to youths. There is no way you are going to gain the attention of the millions of youths who are the majority of the population without giving attention to Sports, Art and Entertainment.

The Ugandan fans at Lugogo. The youths need to be considered.

Whereas it remains the role of Government to provide sporting infrastructure, finance the National teams and athletes representing Uganda and also to provide the necessary laws and policies for the private sector to invest into sport, I believe that the birth of FUFA Media Services (FMS) Ltd to manage both the radio and television channel is not only timely but one of the four buttons to be pressed in order to turn around Ugandan Sports.
- The birth of FUFA Tv will turn around the value of Ugandan sports
My Justification
Sports Federations and their members own the rights emanating from the activities (aka Sports Rights) they organise. The owning of such rights may not necessarily translate into the required resources to manage sports.

Uganda Rugby Union manages many National Teams. The 7s teams is the African Champion 2022.

In order to achieve sporting results, the various sporting entities must acquire the necessary resources of; human, time and financial. This can only be acquired from commercialisation of the sports rights.

It is not justification of the expenditure but the strong brands created out of the sporting persons, competitions and events that set the pricing of the emanating rights.

Strong Brands are determined by the massive awareness and desire of the masses to associate, identify with, attend and consume such brands.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Kenya. Such sports brands drive masses to follow them hence possible attraction by potential sponsors.

In order to promote and cause massive awareness and consequently be followed by numbers, it is only paramount to use mass media tools.

Radio, Television and Cyber Media (aka e-Media) are not only interdependent but proven means to reach the masses.

Sporting brands must consequently ride on the advent of e-Media to create strong brands and reach to audiences beyond the venues.

The presence of sports brands on e-Media is a direct translation into acquiring the necessary human, time and financial resources and eventually leads to sporting results.

It is not by accident that federations, clubs and athletes that invest more time and financial resources register impressive results by winning more.

The challenge has been that the e-Media resource in Uganda does not accord Ugandan sporting brands the sufficient and quality presence that can translate into commercial value.

Therefore, FUFA has created FUFA Media Services (FMS) Ltd, to manage and commercialise the radio (102.1 FUFA fm) and television channel (FUFA Tv), with the objective of prioritising and providing sufficient and quality e-Media resource for Ugandan sport.

With such amount on the e-Media presence, the sporting brands (federations, clubs, venues, competitions and persons) in Uganda will become stronger, desirable, followed by numbers and consequently generate more revenues from commercial and broadcast partners. Such revenues will be reinvested into sporting activities that will automatically lead to better sporting results on the pitch.

It is therefore important that we all embrace, promote, support, protect and be proud of the two brands of:

a. 102.1 FUFA fm
b. FUFA Tv

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

The author is
Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim
MP Budiope East
FUFA President
CAF Exco Member
May 8, 2022
Hasifah Nassuna to be honored as she chases 100 goal mark in Women’s League football

FUFA Statement issued by Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza on honoring Hasifah Nassuna

Football is about achieving milestones as a team and at individual level. We are privileged to live in an era where women football has been given an opportunity to shine hence producing quality players.

Goals play a key role in bringing fans to the stadiums.

One player who has never disappointed women football in Uganda is Hasifah Nassuna who is about to write history by becoming the first female player to score 100 League goals in the top flight football competitions organised by FUFA.

Nassuna’s journey started with Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football club in 2015 and now plays at UCU Lady Cardinals where she has netted 99 League goals already featuring for the two teams.

The official statistics from FUFA indicate she is one goal away from reaching a Century of goals.

The purpose of this communication is to inform and request all stakeholders that one minute of recognition from the players and fans in the stadium (a standing ovation) will be accorded to Nassuna when she scores her 100^th League goal.

The match officials, Team Captains, players and fans are notified of this communication.

Thereafter, the game will resume to completion.

We seek for your understanding on this matter as we plan to celebrate this moment of magic for Hasifah Nassuna and Women football in Uganda.

May 6, 2022
CECAFA Women Championship 2022: Eight Teams beat deadline for confirmation to participate in Uganda

Eight teams have confirmed participation in the forthcoming edition of the CECAFA Women’s Championship that is slated for later this month at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in Uganda.

The championship returns after a 2 year break imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic and it will be the second time that Uganda is hosting the regional Championship that will run from May 22nd to June 5th. It was last held in 2019 hosted by Tanzania in Dar es Salaam where Kenya emerged champions overcoming the hosts in a tense final played at the Chamazi Stadium.

According to CECAFA Competitions Director Burundian Yussuf Mossi, eight teams have confirmed participation in the tournament. It will be the first Competition on the CECAFA football calendar 2022.

The national teams that have confirmed to join hosts Uganda in the CECAFA Women’s Championship 2022 include; Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zanzibar

‘We have received confirmation from eight teams that beat the registration deadline last week. We are now planning to have the draw soon’ revealed Mossi as reported on www.cafonline.com.

‘We are confident that this tournament will be very competitive and will also give our two representatives in the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Burundi and Uganda an opportunity to prepare well and get more match practice,” Mossi added.

Defending Champions to miss out;

Being one of the nations currently serving a FIFA suspension as a result of issues between the local FA and central government, the Kenya Harambe Starlets will not have an opportunity to defend the title they clinched after a 2-0 victory over Tanzania in 2019.

‘We have a comprehensive plan’ – CECAFA President

CECAFA President Tanzanian Wallace Karia also made it clear that as a regional body they have planned well for the tournaments in the 2022 season.

“We have decided to start with a women’s tournament since the Women’s AFCON will also take place in Morocco in July,” added Karia.

Crested Cranes set to enter camp

This week on Wednesday Crested Cranes Coach Lutalo George summoned a squad of 47 players amongst whom are 14 professionals to start preparations for the CECAFA championship which he intends to use to test and fine tune his charges ahead for the TotalEnergies Women’s AFCON in Morocco. The team will enter residential camp on Saturday May 7, 2022 at the FUFA technical Centre in Njeru.

Lutalo will be looking to become the first coach to lead the Crested Cranes to the CECAFA glory, a trophy that has eluded the team over and over again. Uganda narrowly missed out on goal difference in the 2018 edition hosted by Rwanda when Tanzania beat them with a superior goal difference. In the 2019 edition Uganda finished 3^rd, whereas managed 4^th place in the 2016 edition hosted in Njeru.

May 6, 2022
FUFA organises course for beginners’ female referees aged 15-20 years
The FUFA Young Referees Project is back. FUFA has embarked on implementing key objectives of the women’s football strategy through the FUFA Hattrick passed by the General Assembly in Mbale last year by organizing a course for young female referees at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

It is the second project after the inaugural course in 2018 that produced young referees who later graduated to officiate in the FUFA Juniors League.

FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi with the young referees way back in 2018 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The five day course targeting referees between the age group of 15-20 years is supported by the world’s soccer governing body FIFA. The course-the first of its kind in Uganda for young female referees, has attracted 38 participants and it is in line with the FUFA Women’s Football Strategy of increasing the number of women in women’s football and the goal of increasing the number of women referees in the game.

The participants are from the 8 FUFA Regions; Northern, North East, Eastern, Buganda, Kampala, Western, West Nile and Kitara. This course is the first of its kind in this category. The participants are also enrolling for refereeing for the first time. Each region submitted 5 names for the course.

Participants in class for theory lessons

FUFA Executive Committee Member Issa Magola Kakaire who represented the FUFA President Hon Magogo Moses Hassim presided over the opening ceremony.

‘We shall continue creating room for the younger generation in refereeing and increase number of women in the administration sector. We thank FIFA for this great opportunity to develop women’s football in Uganda from the grassroots by empowering young girls. The project gives us the chance to full fill our Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch and our Mission of protecting football for all’ said Magola.

The young female referees playing football at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The session is part of the practical lessons.

The course is part of activities lined up through the FIFA-FUFA Women Development Project launched last Saturday at the Uganda Christian University in Mukono.

The FUFA Executive Secretary of the Football Development Unit Ronnie Kalema highlights the federation’s desire to help in the growth of refereeing in the country.

Executive Secretary of FUFA Football Development Unit Ronnie Kalema

‘FUFA has always responded by introducing the Young Referees Project II which aims to support the youth-both girls and boys who are identified and developed at the early stages of their career. Such programmes give the federation maximum guarantee of 100% future for football. We have seen that such a programme is proven to the technical people since 80% of the first group (enrolled in 201) is officiating at the top level in our organised Competitions’ noted Kalema.

The young female referees with Physical fitness Instructor Rahma Kizito (in red) at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Young referee Nambasa speaks out

Nambasa Jackie Mbekeka is a senior six student at Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga. She is delighted with the opportunity. I want to learn alot in refereeing. I will now channel the energies and passion on developing my talent. I am also a football player but i will concentrate on refereeing for now.

FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa (white) sharing his vast knowledge with the young female referees at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

Key objectives of refereeing in FUFA’s strategic plan ‘The Future 2021-2025’ under the theme Consolidate and Takeoff.
- Set minimum requirements and undertake to recruit competent persons at the right age as referees and assistant referees for all forms of football
- Conduct training courses for quality assurance on objectives of Integrity, Fitness and Performance
- Acquire performance aids and technology
- Improve on remuneration and welfare inclusive of the payment schedules
- Provide equipment and attire for international and National referees
- Competent Instructors, Match Assessors and Match Commissioners
List of participants

Bakaihahoki Esther, Nandugwa Saufah, Kwikiriza Nancy, Namakolo Akusa, Mutonyi Winnie, Nambozo Winnie, Naibere Ziria Alisati, Anomugisa Natasha Junior, Lanyero Christine, Nakigudde Jovia, Chemutai Hade, Chebet Mauza, Anzoo Esther , Nyasaru Peace, Amongin Immaculate, Basembera Uditor, Pimer Asher Charlote, Nayebare Morgan Gloria, Nimusiima Doreen, Nassamula Doreen, Nabirye Shamirah, Kisakye Sumayah, Nakoro Mary, Ayetoranire Esther, Nambasa Jackie Mbekeka, Nanteza Shanita, Nokujunwa Olivia, Musanje Hailat, Nakigozi Florence, Nakintu Sumaiyah, Kansiime Olivia, Mbabazi Kabaguda, Musiimenta Rehemah, Asibaziiyo Immaculate, Aloyo Vicky, Amuge Leah, Akello Scovia And Zalwango Swabura.

Lead instructor of the course Harriet Natabi (in white top) with the budding referees during the practical session at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The lead instructor of the course is Harriet Natabi (technical) while Rahma Kizito (Physical fitness) are handling the youngsters who enrolled for refereeing for the first time.
May 4, 2022
FUFA Big League Grand Finale set for Thursday, Winner to be Crowned the following day.

FUFA Confirms that the Winner of the 2021/2022 StarTimes FUFA Big League (SFBL) will be crowned the following day a few hours after the end of the fixtures on Thursday 28^th April, 2022.

The SFBL comes to a close tomorrow but any of the four teams Blacks Power FC, Kataka FC, Maroons FC and Kyetume FC can emerge winner of the 2021/2022 season depending on the outcome of the final matches in which they will be involved.

The FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest developments.

‘The Crowning ceremony will be delayed until Friday 29^th April 2022 for a team that will have emerged winner of the Competition. The venue that produces the new winner of this season on Thursday is where the crowning ceremony will be held the following day. The FUFA Competitions Department and Events Management Office are handling the details of the Grand Finale and will be communicated during the meetings they will hold on the eve of the matches’ noted Hussein.

The winner of the 2021/2022 could be crowned from Mbarara, Lira or Mbale.

The fixtures: Thursday 28^th April, 2022

Nyamityoora FC vs Maroons FC at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara

Kataka FC vs Kyetume FC, Mbale Municipal Stadium, Mbale

Blacks Power FC vs Luweero United FC, Akiibua Memorial Stadium, Lira.

Calvary FC vs MYDA FC- Green Light Stadium, Arua

Ndejje University FC vs Kitara FC-Arena of Visions, Ndejje

The top three teams will be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League while the bottom three drop to the Regional Leagues.

April 27, 2022
Women Football: FIFA and FUFA ready for launch of League Development Project in Uganda
Uganda’s top two women leagues are set to benefit from the latest FIFA supported programme dubbed the ‘FUFA League Development Project.’

The project-an initiative by FUFA and presented to FIFA is aimed at developing women league football and other areas of the game in the Country.

FUFA looked at the many women football support programmes FIFA had and selected the one designed for League Development.

FUFA has already benefitted from another programme-the Club Licensing workshop for women football clubs in the FUFA Women Super League and Women Elite League. It was held last year at Jevine Hotel, in Lubaga.

The two year League Development project will be launched in Uganda on 30th April 2022 in Mukono.

FIFA women football experts Zimbabwean Violet Jubane and Thuba Sibanda will attend the launch to climax with a FUFA Women Super League match between UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila High School at the Uganda Christian University Grounds in Mukono.

Women’s football will benefit from the League Development Project to be launched on 30th April 2022.

The FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza is delighted about the latest development.

‘FUFA initiated the programme after looking at the various support programmes FIFA had. The support from FIFA is always geared towards women football development. It is such support that has helped women football grow in leaps and bounds in the country. The success story of women football in Uganda is heavily attributed to the deliberate programmes designed by both FIFA and FUFA for the girl child. We hope to benefit from yet another programme’ said Kiiza.

Decolas Kiiza, Deputy CEO in charge of Football

During the launch, FIFA will hand over the package officially to FUFA which will be received on the same day by the clubs.

The Project will also target key areas aimed at improving women football in capacity building courses and technical expertise.

The two leagues- FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League will be considered for this project’ noted Kiiza.

The FUFA Women Football Development Officer Joan Namusisi will be the Project coordinator.

Joan Namusisi-FUFA Women Football Development Officer

The Objectives of the project
- To increase the number of girls and women playing football.
- To improve the quality and quantity of human resources involved in football.
- To increase the visibility and profile of women football.
- To extend equipment support to clubs in the leagues.
FIFA Women football Support to FUFA since 2013
- FIFA Com-Unity Women Football in 2014-resolutions from this seminar led to the birth of various football activities including the start of the top flight women’s league
- Live Your Goals aimed at giving the girl child a chance to play football between the age of 6-16 years
- Football Equipment support- football boots, shin guards, jerseys, balls, nets
- Football Courses in refereeing, administration, coaching, Club Licensing
- FIFA Covid Relief fund to Women football clubs and Member Associations in Uganda
In 2014, the FIFA Live Your Goals Proramme was launched to help young girls play football
April 12, 2022
Football to observe a Minute of Silence before kickoff of FUFA Competition matches in honour of fallen Speaker Oulanyah

FUFA continues to join the rest of the country in mourning the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah who passed away on Sunday 20^th March 2022 in Seattle, Washington, USA.

The Rt. Honorable Speaker Oulanyah was a football loving person.

He was a goalkeeper of the Parliamentary football team, served as Patron of the Acholi Province Drum Team and was the Chief Guest at the 2021 Airtel FUFA Awards in Munyonyo-Speke Resort when he unconditionally pledged his support to football in the Country.

The beautiful game will remember and miss him always.

FUFA would like to inform all football clubs across Uganda to observe a minute of silence before kickoff of all FUFA match competitions (Women and Men) between Wednesday 6^th and Sunday 10^th April 2022 in memory of the fallen Speaker.

FUFA Communication Director Ahmed Hussein confirmed that all matches at the Districts, through Regions, FUFA Big League, women Competitions, Futsal, Beach Soccer and the Uganda Premier League will observe the minute of silence for the period communicated.

All clubs, referees, players, officials and other football stakeholders are requested to take this communication into action starting today. The players will wear black arm bands.

FUFA continues to convey its heartfelt condolences to the family and the entire football fraternity on the loss of a gallant football supporter.

May his Soul Rest in Peace

April 6, 2022