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  • CECAFA U20: Musonye, Local Organising Committee happy with preparations in Gulu

    CECAFA U20: Musonye, Local Organising Committee happy with preparations in Gulu

    The FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who is the chairman Local Organising Committee of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 21st September to 5th October 2019 led a strong delegation to Northern Uganda for another round of inspection of facilities in Gulu- one of the host towns for the regional tourney.

    The FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza and Nicholas Musonye the Secretary General of CECAFA together with FUFA Cub Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige made the trip early today.

    Pece Stadium in Gulu was zeroed on by the organisers with the help of the local leaders led by Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi as the host venue.

    Musonye and his team inspected the stadium, hotels and training grounds that are going to be used by the teams in the group that will play its games in the northern Uganda district.

    The officials first went to Gulu district offices where they met and held a brief meeting with the district chairman who later led them to Pece stadium for a guided tour of the facilities as Musonye carefully observed and made recommendations to be worked on before action gets underway next week.

    ‘We have inspected the stadium’s field of play, training grounds and hotels. I am certain we have all that we need for the tournament to be played here. We have also identified areas that need to be worked on and be improved upon which we have told management to handle. They have promised and committed themselves to do that within the deadlines. We are confident they will keep their word. Otherwise Pece stadium and Gulu will host matches’ Musonye emphasized.

    Musonye and team in a moment sharing ideas

    St. Joseph’s College Layibi and Gulu High school play grounds will be used as training grounds for the teams that will be based in Gulu.

    ‘I have been following the FUFA Drum tournament and I am impressed by the crowds that watch this competition. I have seen Gulu is one of those places with amazing crowds and only hope that the fans will come and watch the CECAFA U20 -Uganda 2019. I want to commend FUFA for choosing Gulu as one of the host cities  and I am certain the football loving people of this beautiful place will enjoy the action the way they love the FUFA Drum’

    Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye and CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye in a deep discussion while pointing at an area that needs attention at one of the selected training grounds.

    Action gets underway next week on September 21st as teams start to arrive officially on the September 18th. However Djibouti is already in Kampala for acclimatization of the weather ahead of the tournament.

    One of the hotels to be used during the tournament
    A group photo of the team from CECAFA, FUFA and Gulu top officials
    CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye during the interview session with local media on Friday in Gulu

    Relatedly there will be a press conference at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala at 10am on Saturday 14th September to be addressed by CECAFA Secretary General and Local Organising Committee Chairman in regard to the preparations of the tournament.

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Gulu District chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi (2nd from R) , leads CECAFA  Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye during the inspection of Pece Stadum in Gulu on Friday. 

     

     

  • Uganda U20 enjoying the drills in Njeru ahead of CECAFA Tournament

    Uganda U20 enjoying the drills in Njeru ahead of CECAFA Tournament

    The Uganda National Football Team of U20 players entered day two of residential camp and training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe.

    The team is preparing for the forthcoming U20 CECAFA Challenge Cup that commences on 21st of September, 2019 and ends on 5th October.

    The team will be stay in camp in Njeru until when they travel to the city allocated to them for the tournament.

    The Uganda U20 players during the drills at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    The Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye has confirmed that  CECAFA has been briefed on the possibility of  using three of the eight  FUFA regions during the tournament but the final decision will be announced at the press conference set for Saturday 14th September 2019 at Imperial Royale.

    Assistant coach Hamza Lutalo says they are yet to release any players from the sqaud summoned as some are still with their clubs with engagements.

    Training resumes on Saturday morning at 9am FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.

  • Details of full ruling on Proline FC’s failure to honour league match against Sc Villa

    Details of full ruling on Proline FC’s failure to honour league match against Sc Villa

    FUFA released the full findings and ruling by its Competitions Disciplinary Panel on Proline FC’s failure to honour a match in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on 7th September 2019.

    The ruling was based on findings under the following matters which were determined before the final ruling by the FUFA CDP as below;

    1. Whether Proline FC failed to turn up for the match.
    2. Whether Proline was justified in refusing to turn up for the match.
    3. Whether UPL was justified in upholding the fixture.
    4. Whether Proline FC’s actions brought the game of football into disrepute

     

    Click Decision on Proline FC for full details of the rulling by FUFA CDP.

     

    Proline FC has a right of appeal in accordance with the FUFA Regulations.

  • A new era as the FUFA Women Super League is launched

    A new era as the FUFA Women Super League is launched

    FUFA Women Super League (FWSL)

    • To have 8 teams
    • Top 4 teams in each group from last season
    • To meet FUFA Club Licensing requirements
    • To be played on a three-leg basis
    • Bottom two teams at the end of the season get relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League 
    • Newcomers and the rest of the team that finished outside top four will continue to play in the FUFA Women Elite League
    • FWSL to start on 2nd November 2019
    L-R; 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde during the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) has on Thursday morning launched a newly rebranded women league aimed at giving a facelift to the domestic competition and increasing the level of competition amongst clubs.

    The new league named the FUFA Women Super League is in line with the just-launched Take Flight project that will help to revolutionise women football in various aspects. Resolutions of the new projet were reached at during the FUFA Women Football Symposium held at Kabira Country Club a fortnight ago.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde unveiling the Official FUFA Women Super League at FUFA House, Mengo

    While launching the new league, FUFA President Moses Magogo indicated the Federation is always strategic in every invention made and believes this is a great step in improving women’s football in Uganda.

     ‘It is another dawn for us as FUFA. Like we have always said, it is our vision  to become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch and that can be done through development, funding, capacity building and protecting the game’

    FUFA President went ahead to indicate that the FUFA Women Elite League which was introduced in 2015 played a big role but it is now time to take another step and that is the reason behind the creation of the new league.

    ‘In 2013, our national team eliminated South Sudan but we decided to withdraw the team because we realised it was not proper to have a national team playing without a league and that is how we started the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015. The executive committee passed a new strategy called Take Flight and some of these changes are highlighted therein. We believe the new format brings about competition, improves the quality of the game and above all makes the teams better’

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the media at the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo

    The Take Flight project has four key pillars namely;

    • Increasing the involvement of women in football at all levels
    • Increasing the number of girls playing football
    • Creating revenue-generating avenues for women football
    • Improve women leagues and national teams

    The FUFA President revealed that CAF is in the process of introducing a continental club competition in the near future and thus indicated that some of these changes are geared towards preparing teams for such a competition.

    ‘There is already a proposal by CAF to start a continental club championship. We may not be able to have good teams that would ably compete with teams from other countries and that is why we have decided to turn around the league to make it more competitive and more professional’

    How the new FUFA Super League will be played?

    The teams that finished in the top four positions of either group (Elizabeth and Victoria) will be considered to play in the FUFA Women Super League.

    Last season’s positions

    Elizabeth Group

    • Kampala Queens
    • UCU Lady Cardinals
    • Olila High School
    • Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga

    Victoria Group

    • Kawempe Muslim Ladies
    • Lady Doves WFC
    • She Corporate WFC
    • Muteesa I Royal University

    However, to play in the FUFA Women Super League, the aforementioned teams will be subjected to a mandatory club licensing process in the areas of sporting, legal and structure administration and infrastructure among others.

    In case any of the teams fail to meet the club licensing standards, the team(s) that finished outside the top four positions in either group will be considered.

    The league will be played on a three-leg basis, with home and away fixtures and the winner on aggregate between two teams over the two legs will host the third leg.

    The bottom two teams in the FUFA Women Super League at the end of the season get relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League with the top two in the latter winning promotion.

    FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of football Decolas Kiiza while enlighting on the league format while Jean Sseninde (L) listens attentively

    The FUFA Women Elite League will still exist but with teams that finished outside the top four positions last season plus the newly promoted teams.

    These include; Ajax Queens, Asubo Gafford Ladies, She Makerere, Isra Soccer Academy, Bugiri Town View, Dynamic SS, Rinnes, Lango Queens and the 8 regional winners; Tooro Queens, Maroons, Wakiso Hills, Bunyaruguru, Paidha Women, Vision FC, Savior and Amuria

    The 2019/20 FUFA Women Super League is expected to kick off on 2nd November 2019.

    L-R; 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, DDeputy CEO Football and ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde after the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R; 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, 1st VP Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with ‘Take Flight’ Project Manager Jean Sseninde after the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo

  • CHAN 2020: Uganda Cranes prepare for Qualifiers against Burundi

    CHAN 2020: Uganda Cranes prepare for Qualifiers against Burundi

    Details of the Uganda Cranes training programme

    • Trained on Wednesday (2pm), Thursday (9am)
    • Training on  Friday 13th Sept at 9am at Lugogo

    Uganda Cranes Squad for the CHAN 2020 Qualifiers will continue with their training on Thursday morning 9am at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo. Having conducted their first session on Wednesday afternoon, the head coach Abdallah Mubiru will be hoping to get the best from his squad when all report for duty.

    Uganda will play Burundi over two legs on 21st September in Bujumbura and 18th October 2019 in Kamapla.

    Allan Okello (25) is one of the 32 players summoned to the Uganda Cranes Squad for CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi

     

    The 32 Players Summoned

    Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), Keni Saidi ( Sc Villa), Mutakubya Joel ( Kyetume FC)

    Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kapampa Eddy (Maroons FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Arafat (Police FC), Benson Tahomera (Kyetume FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).

     Midfielders: Wahab Ghadafi (Onduparaka FC),  Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Vianney Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC), Sulaiman Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Sam Kintu (Proline FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Police FC), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Police FC)

    Strikers: Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Lubega Edrisa (Proline FC)

    The technical team of the Uganda Cranes

    Head coach-Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach- Livingstone Mbabazi

    Goalkeeping coach- Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator- Geoffrey Massa

    Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph 

    Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

    Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel 

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Abdallah Mubiru talking to the media 

  • FUFA Intermediary Workshop Concludes with 51 participants enrolling

    FUFA Intermediary Workshop Concludes with 51 participants enrolling

    The FUFA  two day intermediary workshop has concluded successfully at Jevine hotel, Rubaga.

    The workshop got underway on Tuesday 10th September and climaxed on Wednesday 11th September.

    A total of 51 participants attended the workshop out of the 56 who initially registered -comprised of both new and existing intermediaries.

    Participants paying attention to FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe during the workshop. On the right is Dan Ntale

    The workshop will help to streamline the roles and duties of intermediaries since they are part of the football industry.

    While facilitating a module during the workshop, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo noted the importance of this new football set up in the country.

    ‘Our league is turning professional and hence the need to also educate intermediaries on how to handle the players in terms of laws governing their job, the players they represent and we think this will help FUFA also in achieving its vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa both on and off the pitch’ noted the FUFA President 

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while facilitating at the workshop. on the left is FUFA IT Assistant Emma Kazoora.During the workshop participants were put to the task of discussing some of the issues involved in the business and also bring up ideas on how best to run their work.

    Main areas of discussions included but not limited to;

    • How to grow and promote the intermediary business
    • How to unlock regional and international markets
    • The Challenges anticipated in the business
    • How to protect the intermediary business

    • Former Uganda Cranes striker Gibby Kalule (M) was one of the existing intermediaries who attended the workshop. He is  seen here passing on perfect notes to new kids on the block  during the group discussions

    The modules that were tought to participants

    • FUFA and its development programmes
    • FIFA/FUFA Regulations on status and transfer of players
    • Player transfers and registration (ITCs and Domestic Transfer Matching System)
    • The administrative procedure of intermediaries Activities
    • Communications- the relationship of Intermediaries and Media in the business

    FUFA Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule noted that this workshop will help improve on the quality of the league and the game at large.

    ‘As we professionalise the StarTimes Uganda Premier Legaue, we saw it necessary to introduce the intermediaries in order to harmonise the working relationship of the players and their respective coaches plus clubs’ noted Nalule.

    ‘Players and the game at large will become more professional as the players will have more time to concentrate on the game’ Nalule added

    Hajat Aisha Nalule – FUFA Competitons Director addressing the participants

    Participants also commended the efforts by the Football governing body for such an initiative to increase on the number of the existing practitioners.

    ‘I am grateful for this big turn up of participants which will help us professionalise more players in the Country. Players will now have to concentrate on more of ball work than trading their skills and talents’ said Kayemba Godfrey who has helped send some Ugandan players in the foreign countries

    ‘I have learnt a lot. However proper systems must be followed for every intermediary to make the game professional during the transfer of players ‘ said Kibirige Bobkins -owner of Kibo Media who has managed Uganda Cranes international home matches in the last four years.

    Kibirige Bobkins (M) during the group discussions

    While closing the workshop, the FUFA 1st President Justus Mugisha expressed his excitement  and predicted a better future for Ugandan football

    ‘The future of Uganda football is very bright since we have now got the missing link of people who who can invest in players to get better teams, skills and exposure hence elevating the performance of the national teams’ said an excited Mugisha.

    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha while addressing the participants

    He also urged the participants to execute their services with integrity as they take on this career in the country.

    The workshop was climaxed with a one-hour assessment examinations which will be released at a date yet to be communicated.

    Participants  during the assessment exams.

    MAIN PHOTO: Participants and Instructors in a group photo with the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha after the closure of the Workshop at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga.

  • Uganda U17 Women’s national team pips Kampala select in practice match

    Uganda U17 Women’s national team pips Kampala select in practice match

    Practice Match

    Uganda U17 Women’s national team 2-1 Kampala Select team

    FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    Uganda’s Fixtures COSAFA Championship

    20th September 2019 – Uganda vs Zambia

    22nd September 2019 – Uganda vs Mauritius

    24th September 2019 – Comoros vs Uganda

    Uganda U17 Women’s national team put up a remarkable performance to overcome Kampala Select team in a practice match played on Wednesday morning at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

    The team that entered camp on Sunday played their first practice game as they continue with preparations ahead of the 2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship that will take place between 20th– 29th September in Mauritius.

    A spirited display saw the team under the stewardship of Ayub Khalifa win the test game 2-1 thanks to goals from captain Juliet Nalukenge and Shakira Nyinagahirwa.

    Second-half substitute Ronah Nantege scored the consolation for the Kampala Select side that largely comprised of students from Kawempe Muslim and Mukono High School.

    Uganda Girls U17 forward Juliet Nalukenge taking on Kampala Select Defender Mariam Nakabugo

    The national team had a couple of chances before Nyinagahirwa broke the deadlock but Nalukenge and Fauzia Najjemba were fluffed many.

    As early as the 5th minute, Nalukenge beat the entire Kampala select defence but failed to find the target.

    Moments later, Najjemba went through on goal but her attempted lobe over the goalkeeper sailed a few inches over the bar.

    Nyinagahirwa broke the deadlock at the 20th minute mark when she tapped home past advancing goalkeeper Esther Akujo in goal for Kampala Select team.

    Uganda U17 forward Fauzia Najjemba (black) in action during the practice match

    Najjemba was the provider for the goal with her long pass cutting across the defence line and met Nyinagahirwa at the far post. She calmly controlled and slotted the ball into the back of the net.

    There were two changes for the national team made before the break introducing Maureen Nangozi and Catherine Nabukeera for Zaitun Namaganda and Kevin Nakachwa respectively.

    The duration of the game was two hours with each half lasting 60 minutes.

    In the second stanza, the rest of the players got the chance to play and the coach indicated, the practice match helped him assess the progress realised so far and where they need to improve.

    “It was a good performance by the girls and I think we benefited a lot from the challenge we got from our opponents.

    It is important to gauge where we stand and I am optimistic we will continue to improve in areas where we struggled today’ said Head Coach Ayub Khalifa

    Uganda Girls U17 Head Coach Ayub Khalifa

    Uganda was invited to take part in the 2019 COSAFA championship and is placed in Group A alongside hosts Mauritius, Comoros and Zambia.

    Group B has South Africa, Botswana, Seychelles and Madagascar with the tournament 20th -20th September 2019.

    The team will be trimmed to a final list of 20 players that will travel for the tournament in Mauritius.

    Uganda U17 Starting XI

    Daphine Nanyenga, Esther Adokole, Partricia Akiror, Stella Musibika, Bira Naddunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Zaitun Namaganda, Margaret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Kampala Select Starting XI

    Esther Akujo, Naziz Florence, Maimuna Nakiranda, Mariam Nakabugo, Sarah Abonyo, Peninah Akuku, Atuhaire Christine, Tracy Kaire, Anita Namata, Margaret Nalubega, Mebel Kusasira

    Group A

    Mauritius

    Comoros

    Zambia

    Uganda

    Group B

    South Africa

    Botswana

    Seychelles

    Madagascar

    Uganda Girls U17 players having a water break during the practice match against Kampala Select

    Full squad

    GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martyrs), Namusisi Joan (Mukono High), Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated) and Kamuli Cecila (King of Kings).

    DEFENDERS: Akalinda Gilian (Olila High School), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nangozi Maureen (Mukono High School), Lwetuso Regina (Taggy High School), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim) Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), Akiror Patricia) and Shamirah Boonabaana.

    MIDFIELDERS: Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martrys), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kunuhira Margret (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyakato Ruth (King of Kings), Babirye Sarah (Kayindu SS), Abiyo Racheal (Olila High School), and Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings) Kyomuhendo Sumayah (Kawempe Muslim).

    FORWARDS: Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono High), Nakiyingi Sophie (Gadafi Integrated), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS), Chandia Lillian (Alele SS) and Adokole Esther (Amus College).

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 players celebrating Shakira Nyinagahirwa’s goal

  • Uganda Girls U17 start training for COSAFA tournament

    Uganda Girls U17 start training for COSAFA tournament

    COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

    20th-29th September 2019

    Port Luis – Mauritius

    Group A Fixtures

    20th Sept – Uganda – Zambia

    22nd Sept – Uganda – Mauritius

    24th Sept – Comoros – Uganda

    The Uganda girls U-17 going through drills at the FIFA Technical Centre – Njeru on Sunday

    Uganda Girls U17 National team has officially kicked off preparations for COSAFA  U17 Championship with a single training session on Sunday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
    30 players attended the training that was conducted by the head coach Ayub Khalifa and his assistant Hadijah Namuyanja.

    Squad photo of the Uganda Girls U17 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru

    The squad will be reduced to 20 players that will travel to Mauritius on 18th September for the tournament.

    ‘We have officially begun training at the FUFA Technical Centre. All the players we summoned have shown up. We shall select 20 best players that will represent the country in Mauritius’ said Head Coach Ayub

    Head Coach Ayub Khalifa during training

    There will be double training sessions on Monday 9th September at 9: 00 am  and 4:00 pm.
    According to the camping program, there will be two build-up matches on Wednesday 11th September  and Sunday 15th September.
    The team is expected to have 10 camping days before flying to Mauritius for the Championship.
    Uganda is in group A and will play the first game on 20th September with Zambia, Mauritius on 22nd September and Comoros in the last group Match.

    Uganda U17 girls observing a moment of prayer before training

    Players in Training:

    GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martyrs), Namusisi Joan (Mukono High), Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated) and Kamuli Cecila (King of Kings).

    DEFENDERS: Akalinda Gilian (Olila High School), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nangozi Maureen (Mukono High School), Lwetuso Regina (Taggy High School), Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), and Shamirah Boonabaana.

    MIDFIELDERS: Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martrys), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kunuhira Margret (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyakato Ruth (King of Kings), Babirye Sarah (Kayindu SS), Abiyo Racheal (Olila High School), and Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings) Kyomuhendo Sumayah (Kawempe Muslim).

    FORWARDS: Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono High), Nakiyingi Sophie (Gadafi Integrated), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS), Chandia Lillian (Alele SS) and Adokole Esther (Amus College).

    Goalkeeper Joan Namusisi of Mukono High in training on Sunday

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 players in training at FUFA Technical center

  • Uganda Cranes, Kenya share spoils during international friendly match in Nairobi

    Uganda Cranes, Kenya share spoils during international friendly match in Nairobi

    • International Friendly Match
    • Kenya Harambee Stars 1-1 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes and Kenya Harambee Stars played to a one-all draw during an electrifying international friendly played at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday.

    Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, the team skipper on the day scored the first goal of the evening after 22 minutes, with William Luwagga Kizito providing the assist.

    The hosts brought the game level through Kenneth Muguna moments after the second half kicked off.

    There were no further goals registered for either sides despite attempts to create and score.

    Okwi, Tadeo Lwanga (header) and William Luwagga Kizito all had different attempts towards Patrick Matasi in Kenya’s goal posts.

    Muzamiru Mutyaba replaced the injured Khalid Aucho mid-way the second and Bright Anukani was a late replacement for Allan Okello.

    John Revita drives the ball away from Kenya’s Michael Olunga

    The interim Uganda Cranes head coach Abdallah Mubiru, while being interviewed by 102.1 FUFA f.m saluted the fighting spirit and great confidence exhibited by the players in that particular match.

    “The players gave their best effort during the game with Kenya. It was also interesting how confident they were in the game with the ball. We continue to build a good team for the CHAN 2020 qualifiers against Burundi” Mubiru noted.

    The team returns on Monday morning aboard the Bombardier, Uganda Airlines.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Charles Lukwago (G.K),  Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Timothy Awanyi, John Revita,   Khalid Aucho (72’ Muzamiru Mutyaba), Taddeo Lwanga,  Allan Kyambadde, Allan Okello (83’ Bright Anukani), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), William Luwagga Kizito

    Subs Not Used:

    Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Halid Lwaliwa, Allan Kayiwa, Mustafa Mujjuzi

    The captains’ moment with the match officials moments before kick off
    Part of the crowd at the Moi International Stadium in Kasarani
  • Uganda Girls U17 Provisional Squad for COSAFA Named

    Uganda Girls U17 Provisional Squad for COSAFA Named

    COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

    20th-29th September 2019

    Port Luis – Mauritius

    Group A Fixtures

    20th Sept – Uganda – Zambia

    22nd Sept – Uganda – Mauritius

    24th Sept – Comoros – Uganda

    Uganda Girls U17 provisional squad of 30 players has been summoned to begin preparations for the inaugural COSAFA U17 Girls Championship in Mauritius from 20th – 29th September 2019.

    The selected players will have 10 days of residential camping at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru from Sunday 8th– 17th September 2019.

    Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba in action during the East African Competition last Month

    Head Coach Ayub Khalifa, his assistants Hadijah Namuyanja and goalkeeping coach Moses Oloya will trim the squad to 20 players that will represent Uganda at the championship.

    Majority of the players are picked from Schools competitions (National Ball Games), the ongoing Airtel Rising Stars, Regional leagues and some from the FUFA Women Elite League.

    Kawempe Muslim midfielder Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (White) brought down by Olila High School player during the National Competition in April

    Among them is the reigning East Africa Games (FEASSSA) Girls Football MVP Nyagahirwa Shakira, top scorer Fauzia Najjemba and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC forward Juliet Nalukenge.

    ‘We have keenly taken time to come up with this provisional squad. They have been pillars in their teams during National competitions. We shall use the time available in camp to build their hearts to die a little for the nation and compete’ Said Head Coach Ayub

    The team will play two build-up matches on Wednesday 11th and Sunday 15th September before traveling to Mauritius.

    According to the tournament regulations, players that qualify to participate in the championship must be 16 years and below (born on 1st January 2003 and below).

    Uganda is in group A and will play Zambia in the first game on 20th September at St. Francois Xavier Stadium. The second game is against the hosts Mauritius on 22nd September before playing Comoros in the last group game on 24th September at the MFA Technical facility.

    Nandago Hadijah in control of the ball during the National Competition. The Kawempe Muslim player is among the players summoned.

    Provisional Squad:

    GOALKEEPERS: Nyayenga Daphine (Uganda Martrys), Nyamita Zulaika (Pride College), Namusisi Joan (Mukono High), Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated) and Kamuli Cecila (King of Kings).

    DEFENDERS: Akalinda Gilian (Olila High School), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nangozi Maureen (Mukono High School), Lwetuso Regina (Taggy High School), Abba Immaculate (Gadafi Integrated), Atwiine Precious (Upper Hill College), and Namuddu Aisha (Sheema Girls).

    MIDFIELDERS: Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martrys), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Kunuhira Margret (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nyakato Ruth (King of Kings), Babirye Sarah (Kayindu SS), Abiyo Racheal (Olila High School), and Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings).

    FORWARDS: Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono High), Nakiyingi Sophie (Gadafi Integrated), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Nandede Zainah (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy High School), Nadunga Bira (Olila High School), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS), Chandia Lillian (Alele SS) and Adokole Esther (Amus College).

    Midfielder Margret Kunuhira during the National Competition in April

    List of officials in charge of the Team:

    Head Coach: Ayub Khalifa

    Assistant Head Coach: Namuyanja Hadijah

    Team Trainer: Olive Mbekeka

    Goalkeeper Coach: Moses Oloya

    Team Doctor: Nankumba Stella

    Team Coordinator: Namusisi Joan

    Media Officer: Alex Kasirye

    MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim Forward Juliet Nalukenge (red) aiming to head the ball during the East African Competitions last Month 

  • FUFA confirms Uganda Cranes contingent to Kenya

    FUFA confirms Uganda Cranes contingent to Kenya

    International Friendly Match:

    Sunday, 8th September 2019

    Kenya Vs Uganda Cranes (4 PM) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    *Moi International Stadium, Kasarani  

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the 30 man team to Kenya for Sunday’s international build up.

    There are 19 players and 12 officials who will travel for the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Friday morning (6 AM) aboard the bombardier Uganda Airlines.

    Experienced attacker Emmanuel Okwi will captain the team and deputised by Timothy Awany. The other foreign based players on the team are Khalid Aucho, Allan Kyambadde, Tadeo Lwanga and Kizito Luwagga.

    The rest of the players on the team are from the clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

    The local based players trained on Thursday morning at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in preparation for the game.

    The match will be played at the Moi International Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday, 8th September 2019 at 4 PM (live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m).

    FUFA Executive committee member Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.

    Uganda Cranes Traveling Delegation:

    Players:

    Joel Mutakubwa, Charles Lukwago (Goalkeepers), Emmanuel Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Tadeo Lwanga, Kizito Luwagga, Timothy Awanyi,Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Allan Kayiwa, Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamir Mutyaba, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Halid Lwaliwa,  Bright Anukani

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Rasoul Ariga

    FUFA Delegates: Joseph Mwanje & Julius Byamukama

    FUFA Staff: Sadam Bulega

    Advance party head: Paul Mukatabala

    Interim Head coach: Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach: Livingstone Mbabazi

    Team Coordinator : Geoffrey Massa

    Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago

    Equipment  officer : Frank Bumpenjje

    Goalkeeping coach: Sadiq Wassa

    Media: Abu Zikusoka

  • FUFA Awards 2019: Nomination Process gets underway

    FUFA Awards 2019: Nomination Process gets underway

    FUFA has released the nomination process for the 5th annual Airtel Sponsored FUFA Awards which honour the best and most outstanding performers of the year which stretches on and off the pitch.

    Organised under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers’, the awards will notable and varied contributors to the game of football all over the country celebrated.

    Moses Waisswa (MVP Male) and Ruth Aturo (MVP Female) at the 2018 awards gala

    The nomination process is limited to fans and technical experts that will include Club head coaches, team captains and Member Associations of FUFA.

    All nominations will be signed and submitted to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.

    In a system based on positional nomination, each technical expert has been given five slots, worth five, four, three, two and one in points to be allotted to each person nominated.

    The five finalists are ranked based on points gathered during the nomination process.

    The technical experts are provided with a simple one-page form on which they will fill in their five (5) nominees) they deem to have performed best in the calendar year 2019.

    The nomination process is underway and ends on Monday Sept. 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

    All technical experts have received the nomination forms.

    Image for the Nominations

    NOMINATION PROCESS IS UNDERWAY FOR THESE AWARDS CATEGORIES

    Category 1:  Airtel – FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019:

    This category is voted for by the Head Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL). The coaches and Captains are required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.  Each coach and captain will fill in separate forms during the nomination process.

     

    Category 2; Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019:

    This category is voted for by the Head Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL). The coaches and Captains are required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.  Each coach and captain will fill in separate forms during the nomination process.

      

    Category 3: Airtel – FUFA Male Coach of the Year 2019:

    This category is voted for by the members of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA). UFCA Executive is required to appoint ten (10) senior coaches that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) from both SUPL and FBL based on their performance. UFCA generates a list of the appointed ten (10) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.

    Category 4: Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year 2019:

    This category is voted for by the members of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA).

    UFCA Executive is required to appoint five (5) senior coaches in women football that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) based on their performance in FUFA sanctioned competitions. UFCA generates a list of the appointed five (5) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.

    Category 5: Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019:

    This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Juniors League (FJL). A Coach is required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.

    Category 6: Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year 2019:

    This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Uganda men’s Beach Soccer League. A coach is required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.

    Category 7: Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Male Category):

    This category is voted for by the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). UFPA is required to nominate a list of eleven (11) players based on their performance. Players eligible for this category are those featuring in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League.

    Category 8: Airtel – FUFA  Best XI  2019 (Female Category):

    This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL). A coach is required to nominate a list of eleven (11) players based on their performance.

  • FIFA Inspects FUFA Kadiba Training Facility

    FIFA Inspects FUFA Kadiba Training Facility

    A delegation of two high profile football officials from the FIFA Development Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia arrived in the country at the start of this week on a special visit to Uganda to inspect the ongoing FIFA funded projects.

    The officials are; FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael.

    However these are continuous signs with great hope towards the development of football in the country that will drive the federation to its Vision of becoming number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch.

     

    FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael inspecting FUFA Kadiba Training Facility

    The duo was taken on a guided tour of the projects by  the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson. They visited the offices of the Buganda Region Football Association, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), FUFA House and the extension of the new offices and the FUFA Kadiba Training Facility which is still under construction. On Thursday morning they will visit the FUFA Technical Centre, offices of the Eastern Region Football Association and a beach soccer facility in Entebbe.

    FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael in a meeting with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Project contractors FUFA Kadiba Training Facility

    A strategic meeting  with the Kadiba Project contractors, FUFA and the FIFA officials took place to get more updates about the ongoing construction.

    On their visit at the  SIGs offices in Lungujja, they were received by Uganda Women Football Association Chairperson Margret Kubingi before they headed to Buganda Region FA offices and Kampala Region FA offices respectively.

    FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael with Buganda Region FA officials
    FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael with Kampala Region FA Officials

     

    FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera and FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael with FUFA Interest Groups Officials. On the extreme right is Margret Kubingi while FUFA CEO Edgar Watson is 4th from the left.

    MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Regional Development Manager Marie-Florence Mahwera (5th from left), FIFA Regional Project Coordinator Abigail Hailemichael (6th from left) at FUFA Kadiba Training facility with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the rest of the contractors handling the Project. 

  • FUFA Intermediaries’ Course re-scheduled to 10th-11th September 2019

    FUFA Intermediaries’ Course re-scheduled to 10th-11th September 2019

    The long-awaited capacity building programme for the football intermediaries (football agents) has been re-scheduled to 10th and 11th September 2019 at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga.

    The event will start at 8 am and run till 5pm each day.

    A total of 53 participants registered to undertake the course is aimed at equipping the future Intermediaries with knowledge on the business before they apply for the practicing licenses.

    The list has aspiring and old intermediaries.

    LIST OF PEOPLE REGISTERED FOR INTERMEDIARIES COURSE
    1. ODOA  SHABAN 27. MUGUME KENNETH
    2. OGUA  PATRICK JOVE 28. KAYEMBA  ELIJAH
    3. ANGUZU  EMMANUEL 29. KYAMBADDE  RICHARD
    4. MUSOKE  STEPHENSON 30. TUMWESIGYE   FRANCIS
    5. MAYANJA  JOSHUA 31. KABAJJA   ALI
    6. SSEKIMPI   ASHRAF 32. BWAMBALE   FRANCISCO
    7. NDAULA  MULINDWA 33. BUBBI FOZZI  TAIBU
    8. ETYANG   NOEL 34. KIBIRIGE   BOBKINS
    9. SEKABIRA  GEOFFREY 35. AHMED  UMAR ALI
    10. HADADI  NSEYEYA 36. KANAKULYA  MUHAMED
    11. WAKAABU  MUHAMADI 37. KAKEMBO  GEOFFREY
    12. HARUNA  RASHID 38. AHMED BASHIR  LUMALA
    13. NAMANYA  DENIS 39. BINEEN  BEN
    14. TIBATIINA  JONASAN 40. MASEMBE BRIAN
    15. KATEKWA  YONA 41. MWERE   JAMES
    16. KASIRYE  HAKIM 42. AKERA  ANTHONY
    17. OCOGO   JAMES 43. ONDER  OSCAR STEVEN ISAAC
    18. MULIHEBWA   SOLOMON 44. KAMADI   MUSOLI
    19. KINTU EDMOND 45. ARINAITWE  ERIC DANIEL
    20. MUGENYI  TIMOTHY 46. SSENTONGO   RONALD
    21. ANGULA  HERBERT 47. NAMATOVU  ALICE
    22. ASIIMWE VENANSIO 48. MUTESASIRA  MUHAMMAD
    23. SSEMUJJU  YUSUF 49. MUGANWA    LAMECK
    24. NANTALE MARIAM 50. KATO  SULA
    25. MUKISA  OSMAS  JAMAL 51. KAMADI   MUSOLI
    26. JUUKO  MARTIN    
    EXISTING INTERMEDIARIES
    52. KAYEMBA GODFREY 53. TUSHAR  RUPARELIA

    MAIN PHOTO:  FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule and her team have organised the Intermediaries Course due next week

  • FUFA President: We shall continue with Development of the CECAFA U15 Champions

    FUFA President: We shall continue with Development of the CECAFA U15 Champions

    The newly crowned CECAFA U15 challenge Cup champions returned home on  Monday evening and were received at Entebbe Intertional Airport Deputy CEO/Football Decolas Kiiza amidst cheers from the adoring fans.
    Time to enjoy life back home. The youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe international airport
    Team Captain Vincent Mulema poses with the trophy on arrival at the airport
    From the airport, the team was led to Jevine Hotel in Rubaga where it was hosted to a dinner to duly welcome them back home and celebrate their triumph.
    Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena and Head Coach Jackson Magera on arrival at the Entebbe International Airport
    Uganda won the CECAFA U15 challenge championship hosted in Asmara, Eritrea after seeing off all opposition in style in six games, scoring 23 goals and conceding none.
    Team Captain Vicent Mulema and Leader of Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena handing over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at Jevine Hoel
    At the dinner, the Leader of the Delegation Ms. Agnes Mugena praised the team spirit, discipline and effort that helped them to glory.  She called onthe Team Captain Vicent Mulema to hand over the trophy to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the high table who was flanked by second Vice President Darius Mugoye and the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
    Ms. Agnes Mugena at Jevine Hotel on Monday addressing the guests
    The dinner was also attended by some of players’ parents.
    ‘ I would like to congratulate you on this achievement. We always got daily reports and your discipline is very commendable.  Early this year we narrowly missed out on qualifying for the U17 FIFA World Cup and so preparations for the next U17 AFCON had to start early, you are the group that is going to play in the qualifiers. Our vision is to be the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field and this success aligns with that.  We shall continue with the development of this group’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. 
    ‘I met you before you left for Eritrea and i told you that i would like you to see you continue with your education. I also wish to see yo get clubs and start playing in the rebranded U17 FUFA Juniors League as this will help you develop as players. Development of players at your stage is  done on a daily basis’  further said FUFA President. 
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while delivering his speech at Jevine Hotel
    The players were each rewarded with a ball and a new pair of boots. FUFA guidelines do not allow monetary incentives to players at this age.
    Players pose for a photo after receiving a pair of boots, and ball.
    A pair of goal nets were handed to the players to take back to their schools as a contribbution to the efforts towards thse players and a FUFA branded cup to their parents as a souvenir for allowing them to represent the country.
    Students of Buddo SS and a school’s representative received a pair of goal nets from the FUFA President. Extreme Left is the FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye.

    Uganda’s Abas Kyeyune finished as the top scorer of the tournament with 9 goals and Travis Mutyaba had 6 six

    L-R; FUFA Second Vice Ptresident Darius Mugoye, Abas Kyeyune and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U15 pose for a photo upon return at Entebbe International Airport.

  • Uganda Cranes Squad for International friendly match with Kenya named

    Uganda Cranes Squad for International friendly match with Kenya named

    The interim Head coach of the Uganda Cranes Abdallah Mubiru has named a 25 man squad for the international friendly math with Kenya to be played on 8th September 2019 in Nairobi.

    Mubiru has included in the squad some of the players who featured in the 2019 AFCON Finals in Egypt. The local based players will train on Thursday morning at the StarTimes Stadium (9am) before flying out the same day later in the evening while the foreign based stars will connect from their clubs direct to Kenya.

    The Squad

    Onyango Denis (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Odongkara Robert (Horoya AC, Guinea), Mutakubwa Joel (Kyetume FC), Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ochaya Joseph (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Awany Timothy ( FC Ashdod, Israel), Juuko Murushid (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Revita John  (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicholas ( KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo ( Tanta FC, Egypt), Lumala Abdu (Pyramids FC, Egypt), Kizito Luwagga ( (Shaktar Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Miya Faruku ( Konyaspor, Turkey), Kyambadde Allan ( El Gouna FC, Egypt), Kayiwa Allan ( Vipers SC), Aucho Khalid (El Miskir FC, Egypt), Okello Alan (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir ( KCCA FC), Okwi Emmanuel (Al Ittihad, Egypt), Kaddu Patrick (KCCA FC) and Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC).

    FUFA is using the FIFA intentional break to prepare some of the players for the two legged 2020 CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi and the 2021 AFCON Campaign that starts in November when Uganda Cranes plays Burkina Faso and Malawi.

    MAIN PHOTO: Allan Okello (L) takes on a Somali opponent during the CHAN Qualifiers. The KCCA FC  stylish player has been named in the Ugand Cranes Squad to face Kenya this weekend. 

  • Uganda wins CECAFA U15 title without conceding a goal

    Uganda wins CECAFA U15 title without conceding a goal

    Uganda under 15 team emerged the inaugural wiinners of the CECAFA boys championship after beating Kenya 4-0 in the final at Asmara international stadium on Friday.

    Uganda U-15 celebrate after scoring their first goal against Kenya

    Devis Ogwal headed in the first goal off Shafiki Waswanga’s cross before Travis Mutyaba scored from his usual position, a free-kick that gave the Kenyan goalie Lwangu Alvin no chance for the first half to end 2-0.

    Action during the final in Asmara.

    At the restart, Abasi Kyeyune made a double score to stretch the game away from the reach of the Kenyans.
    Kyeyune’s first was a header off a pedal work from Carros Kaddu before he martialled past a host of Kenyan players to send a high shot into the right corner for his 9th of the tournament and 23rd for Uganda.
    The final was presided over by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad and also attended by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    CAF President joined by other CAF and CECAFA officials during the inspection.

     

    Ahmad was accompanied by CECAFA officials and leaders of delegations from the four semifinal countries, to award the various winners.
    Kyeyune won the top scorer accolade, Kenya’s Lwangu the best goalkeeper while Temesgen Tesfay of Eritreawas the best player.

    Uganda U-15 starting XI against Kenya in the Final

     

    Uganda U-15 XI:

    Daniel Mukisa Kirumira, Vincent Mulema, Peter  Gaya, Shafiki Waswanga, Kaddu Caros, Kaliisa Shugai, Muliika Patrick, Travis Mutyaba, Ogwal Devis, Ouke Patrick and Abasi Kyeyune

    Subs:

    Peter Rickson Gubya, Elisa Talemwa, Samuel Mutebi, Godfrey Ssekibengo, Shafiq Magogo, Abdul Nsereko, Najib Kigozi, Hafidu Ssonko Ssembatya and Leonard Kasaanya

     

  • FUFA Cautions Referees against Gifts, Press Statements

    FUFA Cautions Referees against Gifts, Press Statements

    FUFA has guided football stakeholders on issues regarding the integrity of match officials in a circular issued on 29th August, 2019  ahead of the new 2019/2020 football season.

    FUFA would like to make the Referees, Assistant Referees and Referees Assessors’ missions with details for the 2019/2020 season clear and concise for all.
    In view of the upcoming season, the FIFA/FUFA (National) Referees, Assistant Referees, Beach Soccer Referees, Futsal Referees and Referees’ Assessors (All shall be referred to as “Match Officials).

    This is to remind you of your responsibilities and duties during the 2019/2020 Season. Therefore  it is mandatory that;

    1. Match officials receive copies of FUFA Competitions rules and regulations from the FUFA Competitions Department by email before the start of the season.

    2. Match officials receive copies of the FUFA Referees Manual from the Refereeing Department by email before the start of the season.

    3. Match officials shall make sure that they do not receive any gifts or accept any financial offers from the public  and football family. Any such attempt must be reported to FUFA with immediate effect.

    4. During the match, in order to assess the referee’s performance, the referee Assessor shall be seated in the VIP stand which has the best possible view of the stadium.

    5. Match officials shall not attend any press conferences and do not give any interviews before, during and after the match. You will be guided by the FUFA Communications Code.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.