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Goalkeeper Yawe stars in Buwambo United’s victory over Luwero United

FUFA Regional Play-offs:

Buganda: Buwambo United 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luwero United

Kampala: Edgars 0-2 CATDA

Goalkeeper Farouk Yawe was the hero on the day for Luwero United, saving three penalties (one in normal play) during their 4-2 post match victory against Buwambo United.

This was the first of the double header play-off matches as the FUFA Regional League play-offs kicked off at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Thursday.

Yawe, who is also the team captain for Luwero United saved a penalty in the 40th minute off Bernado Kateregga as normal time ended goal-less.

Then in the shoot out, he stopped Alex Kiyegga and Ronald Seku’s kicks from the penalty mark.

Action between Buwambo United and Luwero United at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

Buwambo United XI Vs Luwero

Luwero United XI Vs Buwambo

Luwero United scorers in the post match penalties were Joshua Kigozi, Joseph Nkabirwa, Ivan Nambafu Pepera and Tadeo Ddumba.

Buwambo United’s two penalties converted came from captain Saul Ntambazi and William Kinene.

Now Luwero United will face CATDA in Saturday’s final to determine which club qualifies to the 2020-21 Star Times FUFA Big League.

Friday, 23rd October 2020 is a rest day for both clubs.

Team Start Lists:

Buwambo XI: Eria Sentongo (G.K – 18), Alex Kiyaga (14), Enock Lutalo (3), Saul Ntambazi (16), Francis Kizito (Captain – 2), Ronald Seku (9), Robert Kimuli (15), Raymond Walugembe (13),Gabriel Elagu (17), Patrick Wasswa (5), Benaldo Katerega (10)

Subs: Henry Musisi (1), William Kinene (11),Ivan Nyombi (7), Benjamin Ssemango (19), Ahmedahm Ntege (8)

*Shirt numbers in brackets

Officials: Gerald Ssenkungu (Head Coach), Richard Kansole (Assistant coach)

Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe (G.K), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo (11)

Subs: Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1), Kone B. Kisapamungu (14), Joseph Nkabirwa (12), Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)

*Shirt number in brackets

Officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)

The match officials with the team captains prior to kick off

Match officials:

Referee: Ronald Madanda

Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

Fourth Official: Ali Sabilla

Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

October 22, 2020
Edgars Vs CATDA Start Lists

FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

Match No.5: Edgars Vs CATDA (2 PM)

*At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

Edgars XI: Ashiraf Manshoor Lubega (G.K-20), Peter Onzima (15), Reagan Kirumira (11), Ayman Toure Twaha (13), Douglas Bithum (12), Juma Kasozi (10), Elvis Kenneth Kibbale (4), Saidi Mayanja (5), Gerald Hamya (9), Brian Omirambe (7), Paul Mbaziira (17)

Subs:

Samuel Ssali (Goalkeeper -1), Norman Ndyamuhaki (3), Simon Bazibu (2), Emma Lwanga (16), Isaac Kiberu (8), Bosco Makika (6)

CATDA XI: Ibrah Banaiya (G.K – 18), Dennis Ola (3), Amed Ecotti Ndawuli (2), Brian Kasule (16), Mike Kintu (5), Alex Mawanda (10), Ivan Mayanja (12), Derrick Walugembe (8), Eric Ssebuguzi (20), Wiclifu Lusedha (11), Innocent Atiku (19)

Subs:

Arnold Mugenyi (13), Fahad Ssemwanga (15), Hafizi Khassim

The center referee for the match is FIFA Referee William Oloya. He will be assisted by Isa Masembe and Lydia Nantabo assistants respectively.

Mashood Ssali is the fourth official and Amin Bbosa Nkono shall be the referee’s assessor.

Kick off is 2 on Thursday, 22nd October 2020.

Match Officials:

Referee: William Oloya

Assistant Referee 1: Isa Masembe

Assistant Referee 2: Lydia Nantabo

Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono

October 22, 2020
Kampala Region Play-offs: Edgars Vs CATDA Match Officials confirmed

FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

Match No.5: Edgars Vs CATDA (2 PM)

*At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

The center referee for the Edgars versus CATDA match is FIFA Referee William Oloya.

He will be assisted by Isa Masembe and Lydia Nantabo assistants respectively.

Mashood Ssali is the fourth official and Amin Bbosa Nkono shall be the referee’s assessor.

Kick off is 2 on Thursday, 22nd October 2020.

Match Officials:

Referee: William Oloya

Assistant Referee 1: Isa Masembe

Assistant Referee 2: Lydia Nantabo

Fourth official: Mashood Ssali

Referee Assessor: Amin Bbosa Nkono

October 22, 2020
Buwambo United Vs Luwero United Team Lists, Match Officials

FUFA Regional Play-offs 2020:

Buganda Region (Thursday, 22 October 2020):

Match No.4: Buwambo United Vs Luweero United

*At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (10 am) with Exclusive Live streaming on FUFA TV & Timely Updates on FUFA Facebook Page, Twitter Handle

Match officials:

Referee: Ronald Madanda

Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Katenya

Assistant Referee 2: Jane Mutonyi

Fourth Official: Ali Sabilla

Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

Team Start Lists:

Buwambo XI: Eria Sentongo (G.K – 18), Alex Kiyaga (14), Enock Lutalo (3), Saul Ntambazi (16), Francis Kizito (Captain – 2), Ronald Seku (9), Robert Kimuli (15), Raymond Walugembe (13),Gabriel Elagu (17), Patrick Wasswa (5), Benaldo Katerega (10)

Subs: Henry Musisi (1), William Kinene (11),Ivan Nyombi (7), Benjamin Ssemango (19), Ahmedahm Ntege (8)

*Shirt numbers in brackets

Officials: Gerald Ssenkungu (Head Coach), Richard Kansole (Assistant coach)

Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe (G.K), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo (11)

Subs: Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1), Kone B. Kisapamungu (14), Joseph Nkabirwa (12), Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)

*Shirt number in brackets

Officials: Paul Calvin Mugerwa (Head Coach), Ramadhan Kato (Assistant coach), Edrisa Sserubiri (Fitness coach)

October 22, 2020
Exclusive Live coverage: Regional League play-offs on Facebook, 102.1 FUFA fm

FUFA has confirmed that another set of mouth watering games involving 16 FUFA Regional clubs and FUFA Women Elite League will swing into action on Thursday 22nd October 2020.

All the action will be Exclusively live on 1021. FUFA fm and Facebook- Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

There will be 12 FUFA Regional Legaue Playoff matches and One (1) FUFA Women Elite League Play off.

According to the FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, all these 13 matches will be broadcast Exclusively Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Facebook- Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

Kitara team captain Maxwel Owachgui during the post match interviews.

‘In the new normal where the fans have not been able to access the playing venue, FUFA is committed to broadcast live the proceedings from all the matches to the fans at the convenience in their home steads, offices and on their mobile phones with excellent live streaming. We remain indebted to serve you at all times’ Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Communications Director remarks.

The play offs will kick off with a double header of Buganda Region Teams as Buwambo FC engages Luweero United during the early kick off at 10 a.m

Then, Edgars Youth will entertain CATDA in the subsequent fixture at 2pm in the Kampala Region battle.

One of the pitch side cameramen on duty to capture all the action in Njeru.

Social media team on duty

Regional play offs:

21^st October 2020 – Arrival of Buwambo United, Edgars, Catda, Luweero United

Buganda: 22^nd October 2020 – Buwambo United Vs Luweero United – 10 am (Njeru)

Kampala: 22^nd October 2020 – Edgars Vs Catda – 2 pm (Njeru)

23^rd October 2020 – Rest Day

24^th October 2020 – Final: Buwambo United or Luweero United Vs Edgars Vs Catda – 12 pm (Njeru)

24^th October 2020 – Arrival of Gadafi, Sansiro, Admin, Team Church

Eastern: 25^th October 2020 – Gadafi Vs Admin – 10 am (Njeru)

North East: 25^th October 2020 – Sansiro Vs Team Church – 2 pm (Njeru)

26^th October 2020 – Rest Day

27^th October 2020 -Final: Gadafi or Admin Vs Sansiro or Team Church – 12 pm (Njeru)

27^th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles

Kitara: 28^thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)

Western: 28^th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)

29^th October 2020: Rest Day

30^th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru

30^th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway

Northern: 31^st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)

West Nile: 31^st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)

1^st November 2020: Rest Day

2^nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs

2^ndNovember 2020: Arrivals for Aubo Gafford, Tooro Queens

3^rd November 2020: Asubo Gafford Vs Tooro Queens

October 21, 2020
StarTimes FUFA Big League – Play off Final: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Team Lists

StarTimes FUFA Big League (Promotional Play-off Final):

Wednesday, 21 October 2020: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young

At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 PM)

*Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media Play forms

The promotional play off final to determine the third club that will play in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League shall be played on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 between Kitara and Kiboga Young at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12 pm).

The winner will earn a berth to the top tier division of the country to join UPDF and MYDA who secured direct slots after the StarTimes FUFA Big League season was abruptly brought to an end because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Here are the official team start lists released by the respective teams.

Kitara XI: Jamil Kiyemba (Goalkeeper – 01), Yasin Mubiru (06), Patrick Mugume (23), Musa Docca (22), Maxwel Owachgiu (02), Daniel Patrick Ekoyu (13), Jamil Kisitu Nvule (04), Benon Mike Baguku (10), Pius Mbidde (19), Brian Mululi Mayanja (08), George Senkaba (09)

Subs: Ivan Akera (29), Phillip Ssempira (15), Denis Monday (17), , Peter Lumoro (21), Samuel Adibo (03), Vicent Kasoki (07)

*Shirt numbers in Brackets

Team Officials:

Head Coach: Mark Twinamatisko

Assistant coach: Lawrence Bakilanze

Kiboga Young XI: Stephen Makumba (Goalkeeper – 18), Julies Kizito (2), Godwin Kitagenda (12), Pascal Irasa (5), Beimos Opio (27), Solomon Ewol (23), Jamaldine Buchochera (24), Yahaya Luuti (15), Sula Wambede (10), Godfrey Otika (30), Brian Olega (11)

Subs: Luka Okori (13), Alex Kapyo (6), Peter Otai (3), Edmond Wamboka (7), Ibrahim Gidudu (8), Cyoef Lubangakene (16), Akiram Munyoro (25)

*Shirt Numbers in Brackets

Team officials:

Head coach: Richard Makumbi

Assistant coach: Muhammad Wasswa

Match Officials:

Referee: Alex Muhabi

1^st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

2^nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe

Fourth officials: William Oloya

Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (Wednesday, 12th October 2020 – 12 pm)

October 21, 2020
Preview: Kitara Vs Kiboga Young lock horns for remaining UPL slot

2020 StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Final:

Wednesday, 21st October – Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 pm)

At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media platforms)

On Wednesday, 21st October 2020, Kitara and Kiboga Young Football Club shall square off during the final of the StarTimes FUFA Big League promotional play-off at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

To make it to the final, Hoima based Kitara overcame Mbale’s Kataka 7-6 in post match penalties after a goal-less draw in normal time during the first encounter.

The second game witnessed Kiboga Young out-muscle Ndejje University 3-1 with strikes coming from captain Jamaldine Buchochera, Brian Olega and Sula Wambede.

Ndejje University had got the opening goal via a Sulaiman Tumusiime’s kick from the penalty spot.

Kitara FC team that overcame Kataka 7-6 in spot-kicks on Monday

Prior to the final game, the two coaches of the respective sides are positive and ready to deliver their best.

‘We are not leaving anything to chance. Football is maracado. It is termed the beautiful game of hard work. We have worked hard and ready to qualify for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League’ Richard Makumbi, head coach at Kiboga Young remarked.

Richard Makumbi, Kiboga Young head coach during training on Tuesday, 20th October 2020 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

His counterpart at Kitara FC Mark Twinamatisko also expressed the readiness to register success.

‘Kitara Football Club is ready to make face Kiboga Young in the final. We are physically ready with no injuries and mentally strong’ Twinamatisko revealed.

Key players to watch:

The StarTimes FUFA Big League top scorer from the regular season, Brian Muluuli Mayanja of Kitara is one of the players to key watch of all.

Others are captain Maxwell Owachgui, goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba, creative midfielder Jamil Nvule Kisitu, the ‘age-less’ defender Musa Docca and striker George Senkaaba.

The Kiboga Young star players are goalkeeper Steven Mukomba, captain Jamadlin Buchochera, their top scorer Luka Okori, Pascal Irasa, Brian Olega and Gody Otika among others.

Kitara FC players stretch during the last training on Tuesday at Njeru

Meanwhile, FUFA has confirmed the match officials who will officiate this eagerly awaited final of the promotional FUFA Big League play-offs.

The game will kick off by 12 pm and will be streamlined live on FUFA TV and across all the FUFA official social media platforms.

Kitara Football Clubs during the paces at Njeru

Match Officials:

Referee: Alex Muhabi

1st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

2nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe

Fourth officials: William Oloya

Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

October 20, 2020
Kitara Vs Kiboga Young Match Officials confirmed

2020 StarTimes FUFA Big League Promotional Final:

Wednesday, 21st October – Kitara Vs Kiboga Young (12 pm)

At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (*Live on all official FUFA Social Media platforms)

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the match officials who will officiate the eagerly awaited final of the promotional FUFA Big League play-offs.

All the officials are FIFA badge holders.

Match Officials:

Referee: Alex Muhabi

1st Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

2nd Assistant Referee: Isa Masembe

Fourth officials: William Oloya

Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

Alex Muhabi, FIFA Center Referee

Dick Okello is first assistant referee

Isa Masembe will be the second assistant referee

William Oloya will be the fourth official

October 20, 2020
Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University Team Line Ups

Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

*At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Under Closed Doors)

*Live on FUFA TV (You-Tube) & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Ali Ssabila

1^st Assistant Referee: Issa Masembe

2^nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

Fourth Official: William Oloya

Match Assessor: Amin Bbosa

Kiboga Young XI: Stephen Makumba (G.K), Julies Kizito (2), Godwin Kitagenda (12), Pascal Irasa (5), Beimos Opio (27), Solomon Ewol (23), Jamaldine Buchochera (24), Yahaya Luuti (15), Sula Wambede (10), Godfrey Otika (30), Brian Olega (11)

Subs: Luka Okori (13), Alex Kapyo (6), Peter Otai (3), Edmond Wamboka (7), Ibrahim Gidudu (8)

Head coach: Richard Makumbi

Assistant coach: Muhammad Wasswa

Ndejje University XI: Jeans Wokorach (13- GK), Solomon Akodi (20), Ronald Kasango (16), Hamim Ssemakula (3), Benard Katetemera (15), Richardson Asaba (14), Simon Ngore (8), Adolfo Onek (17), Sula Tumusiime (19), Francis Onekalit (10), Nicholas Luzige (18)

Subs: Fred Nyekorach (1), Vicent Abigaba (27), Rogers Atube (26), Brian Ssali (7), Martin Owalamu (31)

Head coach: Raymond Timothy Komakech

October 19, 2020
Kataka Vs Kitara Team Lists – StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs

FUFA Big League Play offs (Semi-finals) – Monday, 19^th October 2020:

Kataka Vs Kitara – 10 am

Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

*Both matches at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Closed Doors) – Live Feed on FUFA TV – You-Tube Channel (102.1 FUFA f.m)

Kataka XI: Edward Kasibante (01), Noah Kizito (09), Peter Lusimbula (08), Tiff Kahandi (16), Hassan Wadenga (05), Azizi Nambobi (18), Yasin Mukiibi (07), Swamad Okur(06), Emmanuel Mukisa (20), Nassur Nandala (14), Yusuf Ezama (10)

Subs: Solomon Okello (22), Joel Baba Onziku (12), Moses Ssekasana (03), Wilber Wamala (04), Ashraf Mulindi (17)

*Shirt numbers in brackets

Head Coach: Godfrey Toldo

Assistant Coach: Martin Wanyheya

Other officials: Hassan Kirunda, Ibrahim Maruti

Kitara XI:

Jamil Kiyemba (01), Maxwel Owachgiu (02), Samuel Adibo (03), Jamil Kisitu Nvule (04), Yasin Mubiru (06), Vicent Kasoki (07), Brian Mululi Mayanja (08), George Senkaba (09), Daniel Patrick Ekoyu (13), Musa Docca (22), Patrick Mugume (23)

Subs: Ivan Akera (29), Benon Mike Baguku (10), Phillip Ssempira (15), Denis Monday (17), Pius Mbidde (19), Peter Lumoro (21)

Head Coach: Mark Twinamatisko

Assistant coach: Lawrence Bakilanze

FUFA Big League Play offs (Semi-finals) – Monday, 19^th October 2020:

Kitara Vs Kataka – 10 am

Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University – 12 pm

*Both matches at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Closed Doors)

Match officials:

Center Referee: Mashood Ssali

1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

2nd Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

Fourth Official: Alex Muhabi

Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

October 19, 2020
Pictorial: FUFA staff on duty at the 96th General Assembly

FUFA held its 96^th Ordinary General Assembly on 17^th October 2020 at Silver Springs Hotel- Bugolobi.

The Ordinary Assembly is statutory and must be held every year as per FUFA Statutes.

The entire preparations are done by the FUFA Secretariat headed by Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.

He assigned his staff to execute the work. Here are pictorial moments showing staff on duty.

Inside the hall that hosted the FUFA Assembly and organised by FUFA staff

L_R Sharon Nalunga, Robinah Ayesiga, Sarah Birungi, Babirye Saudah and Esther Musoke were at the registration desk to welcome the guests

Financial dicussion on the agenda? FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga and FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza in a deep discussion sharing ideas before the Assembly started

FUFA Finance Officer Muhammud Kalema (L) with former FUFA President John Baptist Semanobe. Kalema served under Semanobe’s administration

Former FUFA President John Baptist Semanobe registers under the close supervision of FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and other staff.

My brand must be visible: FUFA Competitions Officer Phoebe Kutamba (L) places a FUFA pin on the jacket of Onduparaka CEO Edison Shaban

FUFA CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu talking to NBS TV’s Grace Mbabazi

Kenyi Swalley, the FUFA Member Associations Officer

Phoebe Kutamba with FUFA Electoral Committee Member Ritah Aliguma (L)

Communication staff Conrad Musiime at the Assembly

Jimmy Ssebale helps the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo sanitize

All Rounder: Hamza Nsereko Africana reserved time to assist the videography crew who were live-streaming the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

Let’s enjoy a selfie in the absence of our boss: Jarvis Ahumuza (L) and Ahmed Hussein

L-R Officer in the Office of CEO Richard Ssemanda, FUFA Legal Manager Denis Lukambi and GFUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza all attentive during the Assembly

Checking on Finance and Compliance issues in the FUFA activity report- Finance Director Julian Namuganga (L) and FUFA Deputy CEO-Governance Sam Bakiika

Do we have enough money on accounts? Planning to make sure all is fine with Finances: Finance Officers Joseph Walusimbi (L) and Muhammud Kalema

L-R Leilah Nankya, Emma Atiek, Ahmed Hussien and National Teams’ Manager Ntege Patrick

Deep football discussion in a tight corner- Meddy Matovu and Ntege Patrick

MAsks on, No smiles but all is OK: 102.1 FUFA fm’s Tendo Musoko, Julius Mutebi and Abu Zikusooka had a busy day at office providing updates to the public

Events Manager Leilah Nankya checking on the presents that were presented to the Special Guests at the Assembly

Please make sure all is in order: Richard Semanda, Jarvis Ahumuza, Emma Kazoora and Alex Kasirye did a commendable job with Video, power point presentations and live stream of the Assembly

Smart men on duty but very serious: 102.1 FUFA fm Administrator Meddy Ssengendo, Julius Bazekketa and Consta Allii

Are you getting photos on time? Photographer John Batanudde seems to ask Graphics Designer Bashir Ibrahim and Joel Muyita

FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein proudly shows off the activity report copy

The IT and Media team on duty

FUFA staff (L-R) Babirye Saudah, Sarah Birungi, Leilah Nankya and Phoebe Kutamba helping birthday boy UOC President William Blick to serve the cake

Sarah Birungi helping out the Delegates to receive their packages

Sharon Nalunga giving attention to the Delegates to receive their packages

FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke made sure the Delegates were well handled with packages

The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson in a media inter-face with the media moments after the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly

October 19, 2020
Match officials for the opening Promotional play-offs confirmed

The pre-match press conference that was held at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Sunday, 18th October 2020 confirmed the match officials for the opening two matches.

The meeting was addressed by the FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule who was flanked by the FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu Watenga.

Also in attendance were the match officials, medical team and representatives of the four clubs (captains, coaches and other officials).

Match No.1: Kitara Vs Kataka (10 AM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, Live Feed on FUFA TV

Center Referee: Mashood Ssali

1^st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

2^nd Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

Fourth Official: Alex Muhabi

Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

Match No.2: Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University (12 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, Live Feed on FUFA TV)

Center Referee: Ali Ssabila

1^st Assistant Referee: Issa Masembe

2^nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

Fourth Official: William Oloya

Match Assessor: Amin Bbosa

L-R: Decolas Kiiza, Aisha Nalule and Humphrey Mandu Watenga

FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Football Decolas Kiiza:

*Wearing of masks should be at all times unless when on the field of play for training or real matches

*Constant handing washing

*Temperatures should be tested twice every day at 8 am and 8 pm. Teams should have individual temperature guns

*Everyone will get his COVID-19 test results with copies handled over to the National Council of Sports (NCS)

*20 people per contingent

*All the people should observe rule of the camp at all times.

Humprehrey Mandu Watenga

FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Humphrey Mandu:

*Security and safety aspects are well catered for with armed security personnel.

*Observe all rules. Comply with camp rules. You move out. No unauthorized drugs (Alcohol)

*Thefts are not tolerated

*Your must respect match officials

No unauthorized people in the camp.

Mable Kabatalindwa

Mable Kabatalindwa (Head of Medical Team)

*Emergencies will be taken to Jinja Referral Hospital. We shall have one stretcher with four first aiders.

Some of the club officials in attendance during the pre-match meeting at Njeru

L-R: The coaches Godfrey Toldo Awanchango (Kataka), Mark Twinmatisko (Kitara), Raymond Komakech (Ndejje University) and Richard Makumbi (Kiboga Young) pose for a group photo

October 19, 2020
Pictorial: 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly hosted by Kampala Region
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) convened the 96th Annual Ordinary Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi -Nakawa in Kampala region on Saturday, 17th October 2020.

Here are some of the moments from the Assembly in pictorial.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the Assembly

FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson

Chief Guest and NCS Chairman Dr. Donald Rukare reads through the FUFA Activity Report

The FUFA Delegates stand up to honour those who passed away

Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) President William Fredrick Blick at the Assembly

FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha presented a report on all FUFA Projects

FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye in a discussion with the Communications Director Ahmed Hussein

FUFA 3rd Vice President Owek. Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi

FUFA Executive Committee Members Rogers Byamukama (Left) and Ronnie Kalema

Women Football Delegate Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo on the floor deliberating

John Baptist Ssemanobe, former FUFA President with his plaque that also came with Shs. 1,000,000

Lawyer Diana Nabuso in attendance. She heads the FUFA Appeals Committee.

All smiles from the FUFA Exco and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo before the Assembly business started

L-R: Eng. Moses Magogo, Katamba Ojuku Eugene and CEO Edgar Watson

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Mr Kabugo Charles Kakunta as the wife looks on

Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Delegates Hamza Jjunju and Patrick Lugemwa during the Assembly

KCCA FC CEO Anisha Muhoozi (Middle) with the Express FC CEO Isaac Mwesigwa

Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) President Patrick Kanyomozi in attendence

FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga presenting the Fianancial report

Women football Delegate Faridah Bulega keenly follows the proceedings of the meeting

Buganda Region Delegate Joseph Mwanje

Deo Mutabazi, Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Delegate

Yusuf Kyeyune Chuni smiles

Samuel Mpiima, Buganda Region Delegate contributing during the Assembly

Hassan Kirunda Kakaire, FUFA Big League Delegate

The Western Region Football Association Delegates

Kampala Region Football Association Delegates

Sulait Makumbi, the delegate from Buganda Region

Stone Kyambadde from the Uganda Football Coaches Association led the opening prayer

FUFA Exco Member David Mukiidi in the earlier Northern Regional meeting before the main Assembly

Andrew Kawesa, Chairman Buganda Region Football Association

Delegates vote on an item during the Assembly

The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly coincided with William Blick’s Birthday

L-R: FUFA Exco Member Rogers Mulindwa, NCC Chairman Dr Donald Rukare, NCS General Secretary Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel and UOC President William Blick
- Fred Tamale and Kizito Lawrence -Delegates of the Uganda Football Players’ Association
FUFA Exco Member Issa Magoolaand FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye
October 18, 2020
Judicial bodies approved by 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly approved the Judicial bodies that will be in place for the year 2020-21.

These include the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary (FED) Committee, Competitions Disciplinary Panel, Investigations Chamber, Dispute Resolution Chamber and Appeals Committee.

Eastern region delegate Amin Bbosa moved the motion to approve the members.

This was seconded by Buganda region’s duo of Steven Ssemutono and Joseph Mwanje.

Meanwhile, the Electoral committee was also approved.

The Assembly progressed well from start to finish and there was a special honour of the former servants of the beautiful game.

John Baptist Ssemanobe, former FUFA President

The three personalities recognized were Former FUFA President John Baptist Ssemanobe, Katamba Ojuku Eugene (First Chairman FUFA Women football standing committee) and Kabugo Charles Kakunta (former member of Makindye DFA).

A minute of silence was also observed for all the deceased.

The FUFA Delegates stand up to honour those who passed on

The chairman of the Board at National Council of Sports Dr. Donald Rukare was the chief guest, representing state minister of sports Hon. Denis Hamson Obua.

The guest list also had Uganda Olympic Committtee President Fredrick William Blick, former FUFA leaders, former footballers, sponsors and partners as well as delegates.

The Assembly was live on FUFA You-Tube Channel, Facebook page and Twitter Handle.

The FUFA Judicial bodies:

FUFA Judicial Commission: Dr. Azar Taib (Chairperson), Yusuf Kaggwa (Vice Chairperson)

FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel: Deo Mutabazi (Chairperson), Robert Serunjogi (Vice Chairperson), George Kabwimukya (Member)

FUFA Investigatory Chamber

Kabega Musa- Chairman

Hilal Hussein-Vice Chairman

Twiine Charles- Member

FUFA Adjudicatory Chamber

Ruta Darius-Chairman

Katumba Hudson-Vice Chairman

Lwembawo Hussein-Member

Sserunjoji Nasser-Member

Kasalirwe Edrisa-Member

FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber: Peter Emojong (Chairperson), Andrew Lule (Vice Chairperson), Dan Obote (Member), Norbert Kazibwe (Member), Harriet Nattabi (Member)

FUFA Appeals Committee: Diana Nabuuso (Chairperson), Mohammed Nuru (Vice Chairperson), Sabiiti Muwanga (Member), Livingstone Lajan (Member), Mark Namanya (Member)

FUFA Electoral Committee (2021-2024):

Mathias Bwiire (Chairperson), Rita Aliguma (Member), Joram Katende (Member), Dennis Ojwee (Member), Richard Mpaaka (Member)

Substitutes: Moses Odong, Oscar Ngobi, Richard Barigye

FUFA Electoral Appels Committee: Yusuf Sulaiman Awuye (Chairperson), Stanely Kinene (Member), Favour Naima Anguko (Member)

Substitutes: Canon Edward Nsamba (Member), Mike Okwi (Member)

*The motion of approval for the Electoral and Appeals Electoral Commitees was passed by Anthony Tumwesigye.

The secondment came from Angelo Lonyesi and Jamal Ngobi.

October 18, 2020
96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly endorses 2020-21 Financial year budget

The budget was unanimously passed by the 96^th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly held at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala.

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has passed an estimated budget of UGX 36,095,753,881 for the financial year 2021.

The aforementioned budget is an increment by UGX 3.646,443,239 Billion shillings from the previous financial year.

According to the FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga, funds will come from the following sources;

FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga

·         FIFA Operational Grant –     6,577,800,000

·         FIFA Projects Grant –      2,692,680,000

·         FIFA Solidarity Grant – 1,140,000,000

·         CAF Grant – 4,180,000,000

·         Government- 11,917,940,881

·         Sponsorships – 8,171,000,000

·         Others    – 1,416,333,000

Namuganga explained that the FIFA Operational Grant is unchanged from the prior period while the Project funding includes grants for COVID-19 Relief.

She further asserted that CAF Grant will include expected CHAN and AFCON TV Rights while Government funding will go to the Senior Men’s Football Team (Uganda Cranes) and the FUFA Drum.

Expenditure Estimates

The passed budget will cater for all FUFA expenses and this have been categorised into three areas namely;

Sport – 71%

Business- 23%

Governance – 6%

This will trickle down to the 10 key focus areas of FUFA that include

Administration – 4, 861,160,000

Communications – 1,362,266,250

Competitions – 2,874,925,000

Football Development – 4,118,500,000

Governance – 1,355,280,000

Infrastructure – 2,910,130,000

Marketing – 2,049,000,000

Membership – 1,650,000,000

National Teams – 13,496,117,461

Office of the FUFA President – 633,200,000

Harunah Mawanda moved the motion to pass the financial report.

Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Delegate Deo Mutabazi and Patrick Lugemwa from the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) seconded the motion.

Meanwhile, the assembly also agreed to grant the auditors, KAL Associates yet another year.

October 17, 2020
96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly recognizes special football servants
The 96^th FUFA Ordinary Assembly that convened at Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala appreciated the diligent servants of the beautiful game.

Like the norm has been over the previous years, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handled over special plaques and Shs 1,000,000 to the different personalities whose efforts to serve football could not go unnoticed.

Former FUFA President John Baptist Ssemanobe, Katamba Ojuku Eugene (First Chairman FUFA Women football standing committee) and Kabugo Charles Kakunta (former member of Makindye DFA) were recognized.

Mr John Baptist Ssemanobe with his plaque

‘It is a big honour to recognize special different people who worked tirelessly for the game of football in Uganda. Mr John Baptist Ssemanobe, Mr Katamba Ojuku Eugene and Kabugo Charles Kakunta all had their handsome contribution to the game and we are rewarding them in appreciation’ Eng Moses Magogo stated.

Meanwhile, the assembly passed the budget of Shs. 36, 095,753,881 for the next financial year as well as approval of the activity year plan.

The same assembly approved the appointments of standing committees and the FUFA Electoral Committeee.

Personalities recognized:

1-Mr. John Baptist Ssemanobe
- He was a fine left winger who played for Nsambya FC
- Former Uganda Cranes player in the 70s
- His great asset was ball control, dribbling and passing. He was an expert at free-kicks, a firm believer in exposure of natural talent.
- Coached Nsambya SC
- Served as FUFA President from 1989 – 1992
L-R: Eng. Moses Magogo, Katamba Ojuku Eugene and CEO Edgar Watson

2. Mr. Katamba ‘Ojuku Eugene
- Born 14^th June 1952
- External Telecommunication in 1973
- Owned and played for Wandegeya FC, Old Kampala SS in the 1970s
- Formed a football club called Zozo FC within Old Kampala SS.
- Founding Chairman and Member of Uganda Youth Football Association in 2005
- Co-founder of Women football in Uganda.
- First Chairman FUFA Women football Standing Committee, appointed on 1^st October 1995.
- Delegate for Kampala in the first elective FUFA Assembly of 14 Delegates in 1994.
- Founder of uplifting Kampala Divisions to District Football status
- Co- founder of Friends Of Football
- Served as a CAF Commissioner
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Mr Kabugo Charles Kakunta as the wife looks on

3. Mr. Kabugo Charles Kakunta
- Born 18^th August 1950
- Played for Nsambya SC but his last active football match on 24^th December 1974 after suffering a nasty injury.
- Served as member of Kampala Zone 9
- Served as Secretary Nsambya SC
- He helped process Denis Onyango’s first football License
- Served as a member of Makindye DFA,
- Co-founder Kansanga Sports club in 1988
- Founder Kansnga Half London in 2002
- Served under the leadership of many FUFA Presidents including Mzee Kezekia Segwanga Musisi (RIP), Sebaana Kizito (RIP), Denis Obua (RIP) and John Baptist Semanobe.
October 17, 2020
All is set for the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly:

Host Region: Kampala

Venue: Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi

Start Time: 9:30 am

Follow Live Stream on FUFA TV – FUFA You-Tube Channel, official Facebook page, Twitter Handle and 102.1 FUFA f.m

Kampala Regional Football Association (KRFA) will host the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi – Nakawa Division on Saturday, 17th October 2020, starting at 9:30 a.m.

This Ordinary Assembly will be held pursuant to the FUFA Statutes Article (27).

‘There will be strict adherence of the COVID-19 Government recommended Standard Operating Procedures that include mandatory acts of wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and frequent sanitizing/washing of hands Attendance will henceforth be restricted and arrangements may change impromptly depending on circumstances at hand.’ Edgar Watson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at FUFA remarks.

The Hall that will host the Delegates and invited guests is ready

All the delegates were served with the assembly convocation on 16th September 2020, as mandated by the consistution.

Everything is well lined up for a tranquil assembly that will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm with a live stream on FUFA TV and all official FUFA Social Media Platforms.

Programme:

7 am – 8:45 am: Registration of Delegates Breakfast., Delegates submit required Information and documents to FUFA Secretariat staff and Photo & Video interview Session

8.45am: Arrival of Invited Guests
9:30am: Start of FUFA Ordinary Assembly
2pm: Lunch
4pm: Departure of Delegates and invited Guests

October 16, 2020
Uganda Cranes safely return home from Dubai

A 26 man Uganda Cranes contingent composed of players and officials has on Tuesday morning safely landed in Uganda from Dubai aboard Dubai Airlines following a successful five days training camp.

Only two foreign based players that is Allan Kateregga and TP Mazembe’s Joseph Ochaya returned with the team with the former expected to connect to Kinshasa on Tuesday evening.

Head coach Johnathan Mckinstry aplauded his troops for the efforts and hardwork put up while in Dubai and further urged them to keep working more harder if they are to be considered for the upcoming 2022 AFCON qualification double header against South Sudan in November with the squad expected to be summoned before end of this month.

Uganda Cranes local based players arriving from Dubai at the Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday Morning

Uganda Cranes will host South Sudan on 12th November 2020 before traveling for the away match a few days later.

The Federation will release the detailed programme and updates relating to the two matches.

The Uganda Cranes contigent that returned to Uganda.

Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Allan Kateregga (Erbil SC, Iraq)

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA Executive Committee member)

Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingston Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping Coach),Felix Ayobo (Sport Scientist), Emmanuel Nakabago (Doctor), Regan Innocent Baluku (Doctor), Samuel Mulondo (Kitman), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer

October 13, 2020