Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has expressed utmost excitement about the National team’s regional tour campaign. championed by team sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile special as an opportunity for him to access and identify new players.
The core aim of the campaign is to avail millions of the Uganda Cranes fans across Uganda who never make it to Namboole to catch their idols in action but hear, read or watch them on radios, papers and television respectively.
Uganda Cranes players training at Nyakasanga grounds in Kasese
Speaking to local media after the team’s acclimatization training at Nyakasanga grounds in Kasese, the venue for Saturday’s fixture against Kitara region select side, the French tactician expressed his joy.
Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre is in Kasese for the first time. He is hopeful of spotting more talent through the regional tours.
‘I continue to learn a lot about Ugandan football. It is my first Uganda Carnes regional tour game. It is another development programme like the FUFA Drum that gives me chance to identify and check out many more other players across the country. It a National team match so all players have equal opportunity to prove themselves’
Uganda Cranes Contingent in Kasese:
Technical team;
Sebastien Desabre – Head Coach
Matia Lule – Assistant Coach
Fred Kajoba – Goalkeeping coach
Ronald Kisolo – Team Doctor
Joseph Kasana – Team Coordinator
Lawrence Kizito – Kits Officer
Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director)
Stephen Mayamba, Brian Katende and Shafiq Mutebi (FUFA Media team)
Uganda Cranes Squad:
Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers Sc), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Nicholas Kasozi (SC Villa Jogoo), Ivan Eyam (Kataka FC), Yayo Kato Lutimba (Vipers SC), Moses Waiswa Ndhondi (Vipers SC), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC) and Dan Sserunkuma Muzeyi (Vipers SC)
Kitara Squad summoned:
Ochom Bruno (Bumatte United), Jamil Kiyimba (Kitara FC) (Goalkeepers), Mudaki John (Sun City FC), Rwebuga Rogrs (New Villa), Ramathan Karim (New Villa), Karim Ibrahim (Sun City), Eliano Samson (Dove FC), Tuhumule Karungi (Kalibwoya FC), Kasingo Godfrey (Sun City), Ronald Kyamanywa (Dove FC), Ahumuza Rogers (Kitara FC), Sunday Godfrey (New Villa), Huud Salim (Sun City Fc), Musa Santo (Sun City), Dassy Musimenta (Create Peace), Ibrahim Kiringabakwe (SC Bronken), Byamukama John (Bumatte FC), Baluku Robert (Sun City FC), Elkate Ephraim (Sun City FC).
FUFA Communications Workshop 17th July-21st July 2018 FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
FUFA’s 5 year strategic plan has taken a firm ground with yet another capacity building session by organising a Communications workshop for the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League and Regional Football Association media officers at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The workshop running from 17th -21st July 2018 has also attracted the National team media officers .
Over 40 media officers are part of the training that is aiming at empowering the group with the latest communication basics of the modern game through theory and practical sessions.
The training has equipped media officers on how to Communicate in football with internal and the external stakeholders and handle challenges with public relations.
The course modules covered practicals for the media officers on how to control, handle non match Day and Match Day games activities that involve pre-match interviews and post match interviews.
The other topics covered saw the Media officers taken through sessions in organising press conferences, filling the Media start list, match graphics, mixed zone interviews, post match conferences, Live Commentary, videography, photography and live streaming.
Club Media officers conducting a Post Match Press Conference during the training. Media officers taking photos at a pre-match press conference practical session during the workshop Media officers taking positions going through Videography practicals
Media officer also had tutorial theory sessions in digital public relations, ethics and integrity which are all part of the training.
Douglas Mazune took the Media Officers through the Media Relations during the workshop at Njeru Technical Center.
This is one of the steps FUFA has taken to professionalise Club football through capacity building in order to fulfill the vision of becoming the number one football Nation on the continent.
Fifteen (15) out of 16 Uganda Premier League clubs registered for the workshop. FUFA Big League side Proline FC are also represented in Njeru. Express FC and Paidha Black Angles FC missed out on the training.
FUFA Human Resource and Capacity building Manager Jackson Nyima, Chairman FUFA Marketing and Communications Chairman Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein were the Instructors while eperienced sports journalists Douglas Muzune and Madoi Robert took the Media Officers through key areas of Media relations, Ethics and Integrity, digital public relations tutorial.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Husein conducting sessions with the Media Officers during the workshop in Njeru.Robert Madoi taking Media Officers through a session about the Digital Public relations lectures during the workshop.
FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke and FUFA Events Manager Leila Nankya also contributed to the training sessions.
L-R FUFA Instructors Jackson Nyiima, Esther Musoke, Robert Madoi, Rogers Byamukama, Douglas Muzune, Leila Nankya and Ahmed Husein Masha during the clubs’ Media officers’ workshop in Njeru.
The workshop will climax on Saturday 21st July 2018.
Media officers in Njeru for the workshop
Mutaka Joseph (BULFC), Sandra Awori (Vipers SC), Aminah Babirye (KCCA FC), Lukoya Patrick (Maroons FC), Mwambu Fred (Kirinya Jinja SS) Joseph Collins Semanda (Ndejje University FC), Jjuuko Alan Joel Sewankambo (Bright Stars FC), Kulumba Paul (Kirinya jinja SS), Bakari Mugah Bashir (Police), Adong Sarah (SC Villa Jogoo), Lawrence Mubiru (University Football League), Nsereko Isa Musoke (Soana FC), Lulua Mark (Onduparaka FC), Lematia Adams (Onduparaka FC), Bwogi Vincent (Nyamityobora FC), Muwanga Kenneth (Vipers SC), Kivumbi Joel, (Edgars Youth Programme), Kisembo Juma (Kitara Region FA), Reagan Mulekezi (Kampala Region FA), Abasa Edgar (Mbarara City) Abdul Wasike (Vipers SC), Gordon Roy Mundeyi (Uganda Premier League), Ronie Lusulire (Proline FC), Esiku Gabriel (North East Region FA), Moi Daniel (Northern Region FA) Nabatanzi Zainabu (Edgars Youth), Toko Badru (West Nile Region FA), Seruyinda Kakungulu Godfrey (Eastern Region FA), Bridget Nakayenga (URA FC), Amuru Gilbert (Bukedea FC), Abdallah Walusimbi (Buganda region FA), FUFA Team-Esther Musoke, Leilah Nankya, Kasirye Alex, OmariaBosco, Hassan Kirunda, Brian Katende, Stephen Mayamba, Mutebi Julius, Bwanika Lawrence
Some of the graphics made by media officers for practical sessions during the training Media officers demostrating how players lineup in a group photo Another group of Media Officers ready for the game but showing how players line up for an official group photo.
MAIN PHOTO: A group photo of FUFA Instructors and Club Media officers during the workshop at Njeru technical Center.
Kenya (Harambee Starlets) 0-1 Uganda (Crested Cranes)
Uganda Women National Team-Crested Cranes edged Kenya in the opening match of the 2018 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup played at the Stade de Kigali, Nyamirambo on Thursday.
The Crested Cranes won 0-1 with teenager Lillian Mutuuzo scoring the goal in the 7th minute.
Mutuuzo who was born on 22nd December 2002 plays on the right wing but was a thorn to Kenya’s backline.
Prayer session for the Crested Cranes players prior to kick off
Gallant defending by the backline led by Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya, Viola Namuddu and Aluka Grace (same players who faced Kenya in the AFWCON Qualifiers ealry this year) were alert for the entire game.
Uganda Crested Cranes players celebrate the after the lone strike.
Tracy Akiror captained the team in the absence of Hasifah Nassuuna
The youthful Crested Cranes Starting XI that defeated Kenya in Kigali on ThursdayTime for the Uganda National Anthem on the Crested Cranes benchNational Anthem moment for Crested Cranes players before taking on Kenya in KigaliTime for the toss of the coin. Crested Cranes skipper Tracy Jones Akiror is on the right
Uganda returns to action on Saturday, 21st July 2018 against Ethiopia at the Stade De Kigali.
Saturday 21-7-2018
Ethiopia Vs Uganda Stade de Kigali (2pm)
Monday 23-7-2018
Uganda vs Tanzania -Stade de Kigali (2pm)
Wednesday 25-7-2018
Uganda vs Rwanda -Stade de Kigali, (4pm)
After safely arriving in the Rwandan Capital-Kigali on Tuesday morning, the Uganda Women National football team -Crested Cranes and all the officials were accommodated at Hotel Hilltop and Country Club.
On Tuesday evening, the girls from the Pearl of Africa under female tactician Faridah Bulega with the help of Edward Kaziba and James Magala-Goalkeepers’ coach together with the fitness trainer Oliver Mbekeka conducted their first training in Kigali at the Mumena artificial turf stadium.
On duty-Crested Cranes players during the drills in Kigali
The main focus during the training was ball control and passing, long range shooting plus how to deal with dead ball situations.
The coach’s excitement was noticeable after the training which she later shared with fufa.co.ug that the girls are in fine shape.
Goalkeepers on duty with their coach James Magala (Orange top)
“I have a reason to smile due to the positive reaction from my players. We have been dealing with shooting from a distance and dead ball situations to cub the goal drought from our team. In this situation we also chose who is to take responsibility when the team wins set pieces” said Bulega
Crested Cranes players stretching for top fitness before they take on Kenya on Wednesday
She added that her preparations aren’t focused at a specific team but which ever opponent who comes her way.
Tactical session involving all the three coaches L-R James Magala, Bulega Faridah and Edward Kaziba
Five teams are taking part in this year’s competition that is Rwanda (hosts), Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.
The Crested Cranes will train today at 2pm (Uganda time) at Stade De Kigali ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Kenya.
MAIN PHOTO: Striker Zaina Namuleme aims at shooting during practice on Tuesday in Kigali.
The 2018 CECAFA Women Championship kicks off this Thursday on 19th July 2018. 20 players of the Uganda Women Nation Team (Crested Cranes) have travelled to Rwanda ahead of this year’s Championship.
5 Countries are to participate in this Championship which will be played on a round robin format. Crested Cranes’ first fixture will be against Kenya on 19th July.
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are back. The first opportunity to host the National senior team this year will head to Kitara Region Football Association in Kasese on Saturday 21st July 2018.
Twenty players have been summoned to start training on Wednesday evening at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
The team will travel to Kasese on Friday morning.
The Squad:Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers Sc), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Nicholas Kasozi (SC Villa Jogoo), Ivan Eyam (Kataka FC), Yayo Kato Lutimba (Vipers SC), Moses Waiswa Ndhondi (Vipers SC), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC) and Dan Sserunkuma Muzeyi (Vipers SC)
The Kitara region select team that lost 6-0 to Uganda Cranes in Masindi (played in 2015).
Uganda Cranes regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile special.
The Uganda Cranes will resume 2019 AFCON Qualification Campaign in September 2018 with a match against Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
MAIN PHOTO:Tadeo Lwanga (R) in action for Vipers SC against KCCA FC. He is in the 20 man squad summoned for the Uganda Cranes regional tour of Kasese.
Uganda National Women Football Team-Crested Cranes entered day two of residential training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru as they continue with preparations for the forthcoming CECAFA Championship in Rwanda.
Crested Cranes left Kampala on Friday afternoon and will camp in Njeru until Tuesday when they travel to Kigali.
“The atmosphere is good. The players are in good state. We are just waiting for the time to go to Rwanda try to deliver to our abilities’ said Faridah Bulega headcoach Crested Cranes.
Here are some pictures from Njeru
Crested Cranes players planning during training
Winnie Babirye closing in for the ball as others players (L-R) Namuddu Viola, Juliet Nalukenge and Yudaya Nakayenze monitor her movementsTime for Interviews with National team Media officer Joseph MutakaTime to relax bare-footed after training on SaturdayTowering and stylish defender Shadia Nankya of Uganda Martys Lubaga is also in Njeru for the residential camp.
The 2018 Cecafa Women Football Championship is slated for 19July 2018
After 6 days of nonresidential training at Lugogo, the National women’s team (Crested Cranes) is to start residential training at FUFA Technical center Njeru before departure for 2018 CECAFA Championship which begins on 19th July in Rwanda.
As scheduled on the sixth day, Crested Cranes had a buildup match with KJT FC (U17) boys to assess the players.
Crested Cranes defender Nankya Shadia aims to clear the ball
Despite losing by a big margin ( conceded 8 times and replied once), head coach Faridah Bulega believes her targets were achieved. Crested Cranes’ lone goal was scored by Nakachwa Spencer.
‘I have achieved my ambitions having scored against a very talented team. Our tactical play and reaction need more efforts. I am sure by the time we travel to Rwanda the team will be a better side’ said Bulega.
‘Our emphasis during training was more on crossing the balls from the wings and shooting at the goal which i think we have achieved’ added Bulega
With the stiff competition among the girls, Bulega has travelled to Njeru with 25 players. The final squad will have 20 players.
Crested Cranes midfielder Naluyimba Esther being closed in by KJT players for the battle of possession of the ball.
The team will enter camp on Friday and train later in the day at 4pm.
Team in camp;
Goalkeepers: Aturo Ruth, Nakaziro Daisy, Adeke Juliet and Nakiguba Cissy
The Uganda National women team- Crested Cranes will play KJT U17 at StarTimes Stadium on Thursday morning ahead of this year’s CECAFA Women Championship in Rwanda.
Crested Cranes’ opening match is against Kenya on 19th July for the Championship to be played on a round robin format before the knock out stages.
‘We are having a friendly with KJT U17. They will give us a competitive game tomorrow and two other unconfirmed sides. I am taking on this as a learning session for the girls’ said Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega.
‘We want to expose the team to different styles and experiences especially speed and tactics’ added Bulega.
Bulega briefing Crested Cranes players at the closure of a training session on Wednesday 11 July 2018
Crested Cranes played friendlies at IUIU with Kampala Select and UCU Lady Cardinals in the build-up to an away game with Kenya in AWCON Qualifiers late March.
Crested Cranes Defender Nankya Shadia(Red) takes on Nanteza Halima during a buid-up match with Kampala Select in late March 2018
Bulega also talked-of the fitness levels of her players and applauded the hard work done by the Women Elite clubs and schools coaches
‘I would love to thank coaches from the Women Elite League and the schools, they have helped me in matters concerning the players’ fitness level. The players are okay’ noted Bulega
“It is nice when we have an opportunity for the Crestd Cranes to face different National teams’ Bulega concluded.
Meanwhile, UCU Lady Cardinals duos goalie Aturo Ruth and Yudaya Nakayenze were confirmed to have joined the camp
Goalie Aturo Ruth during training at Lugogo
The eye catching training was conducted after it rained and under a cloudy noon
Crested Cranes striker Juliet Nalukenge during training at Lugogo
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players warming up at Lugogo
On Tuesday, U20 National Team(Hippos) head Coach and Assistant Cranes coach Matia Lule made a visit to the Crested Cranes camp and shared motivational, inspirational and tactical knowledge on and off the pitch with the ladies.
He preached change of mindset and attitude as factors that affect the performance of any player.
Crested Crane’s current non residential training camp at Lugogo is vital as they prepare for the 2018 CECAFA Women championship in Rwanda and for bonding purposes.
Crested Cranes warm up at Lugogo on Tuesday 10th July 2018
Speaking about Lule’s, Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega applauded her fellow tactician and rated it as highly motivational in the camp.
‘It has been a good session. We have been with the Hippos Coach, so motivating and we have liked his visit. The girls are in good position, ready to go to CECAFA and come back victors’ said Bulega
Bulega addressing the media after training
Stand in captain and midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror commended the spirits in camp and praised the technical team.
‘So far the players are good. Our fitness level has improved a lot. Our coaches have done a great job and we expect to improve more and more to the top most levels and beyond as we prepare for this year’s Championship in Rwanda’ said Akiror.
Akiror while addressing the media. She is the stand-in skipper in the absence of Hasifah Nassuuna who is in plans of travelling abroad. Two other players Yudaya Nakayenze and Ruth Aturo are also linked with a move to Europe.
The highly motivated team, is set to contest for the regional Championship come 19th July when they open with Kenya. The Crested have used the lugogo pitch since 7th July, where they have trained on a daily.
Magala James the goalkeeping coach ensured all is well with his section before closure of the training session
Magala James (yellow top) with goalkeepers( L-R Nakaziro Daisy, Adeke Juliet and Nakiguba Cissy) during training at Lugogo on Tuesday
The camp has 27 players and will have two more non-residential sessions before entering residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Friday.
MAIN PHOTO: Coach Mathias Lule with Crested Cranes players during training
CAF U-17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA) in Tanzania 11th-26th August 2018
Uganda’s opening game is against Ethiopia on 12th August 2018
MRI tests for players-10th-15th July 2018
Non Residential training starts on Monday 16th July, 2018
AFCON U-17 Finals- Tanzania 12th -26th May 2019 (Top 4 Qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru 2019)
The Technical team of the Uganda U-17 National side-Cubs has named 31 players for preparations of the CAF U-17 Central East Regional Qualifiers in Tanzania.
However the players will undergo the mandatory MRI tests before they are considered for training under head coach Peter Onen.
‘The tests will be conducted to ascertain the true age of players because it is one of the many requirements before the final squad is submitted to CAF’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The FUFA Youth Development officer Bashir Mutyaba confirmed the latest developments.
‘The players to undergo the tests have been identified by the technical team and we believe they will do a good job. Our training programme has been communicated to the key stakeholders. We need to improve on our performance from the one we had in Burundi because only one team will qualify for the AFCON U-17 Finals’
What is MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed pictures inside your body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bones, Skeletal MRI. Bone MRI uses a strong magnetic field combined with radio frequency waves to create highly detailed, cross-sectional images of selected bones and surrounding tissues.
The Uganda U-17 Squad;
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda National team that featured in the CECAFA U-17 Championship.
Saturday 07/07/2018 – Non Residential training at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Time: 3:00 pm
Uganda National women team has been summoned to start preparations for the 2018 CECAFA Championship that kicks off on 19th of July in Rwanda.
The first training session is scheduled for Saturday 7th July-3PM at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Faridah Bulega is the Head Coach assisted by Edward Kaziba. Jaames Magala is the Goalkeeping coach while Olive Mbekeka is the fitness trainer.
FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day Tuesday 24th July 2018 at Imperial Royale Hotel – Kampala
Communications Training for Media Officers of the Uganda Premier League Clubs and National teams 18th – 21stJuly 2018 in Njeru
New dates for the FUFA Media Week have been released. The initial dates have been dropped for the new arrangement that will cater for the FUFA Communications Workshop also organised for the Uganda premier League and Regional FA Media Officers.
The new date for the FUFA/USPA Media Engagement Day is 24th July at Imperial Royale Hotel while the FUFA Communications Workshop will run from 17th to 21st July 2018 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
With football growing each passing day, FUFA and Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) will hold a one-day session at which the local soccer governing body will welcome questions from the members of the sports media on any topic about Ugandan football.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the new dates.
‘The FUFA/USPA Media Day will give the sports media an opportunity to learn more about the activities, systems, projects and how the game is run in the country by FUFA’ said Hussein.
‘Such sessions allow FUFA to reach out to the sports media and also create a platform for them to learn more about the institution and also ask questions. This was at the request of USPA who needed to learn more about FUFA’ added Hussein.
‘Communication is important in football development and media adds value in the process. We are very much aware of the kind of support the media has extended to the sport through their balanced reports. FUFA will be heavily represented during the session to interact with the sports media on the day’
In our bid to provide educational opportunities at subsidized rates to our Members, a discounted fee of 250,000/- will be paid for by each Member Association (Uganda premier clubs, Big League clubs and the 8 Regional Football Associations) for every participant for this course.
The other stakeholders interested in taking part in this course, will pay a full amount of 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Shillings).
FUFA will work hand in hand with USPA to have a successful maiden FUFA Media Week.
The game of football has taken several changes over the years and in the modern set up, there are new innovations and inventions almost on a daily basis. With the sports industry and football in particular becoming a lucrative venture, the stakeholders need to embrace the new trends to ably compete.
It is on that note that the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has embarked on a strategy to make sure the game is given a facelift and suit the professional and modern set up.
FUFA in conjunction with the Uganda Premier League on Thursday organized a one day symposium at Serene Suites Hotel in Mutundwe, Kampala for all the 16 clubs playing in the top tier league aimed at transforming the local league into a more professional and competitive entity.
This directly falls in line with the Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch that FUFA set in its 5 year strategic plan.
The symposium was attended by several key stakeholders including FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, club chairmen and Presidents, Club Owners, CEOs, coaches, the Uganda Premier League Secretariat and the FUFA Executive Committee Members among others.
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo addressing UPL Club Officials during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
In his remarks, the FUFA President indicated that in order to achieve the target of transforming the game, concerted efforts from all stakeholders are needed to move in the same direction.
“We have set ourselves a Vision of becoming the number one football nation on the continent and in order to achieve this, we need all the stakeholders on board and to play their respective roles. Football has evolved over the years and keeps going through changes almost every hour. It is therefore important that we also follow the modern trends so as to get to our dream’ said Magogo
The FUFA President went ahead to assert that the main aim of the symposium is to find the challenges that clubs face and give solutions.
“The symposium today will help us know the current status of our clubs, the achievements so far, the challenges and forge a way forward.” He added.
Uganda Premier League Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo at the Symposium
L-R KCCA FC top guns Aggrey Ashaba (Chairman) and Josephine Namukisa (CEO)
The meeting dwelled on 8 key areas that included;
– Governance
– Financial Management
– Sporting Set Up
– Marketing and Communication
– Equipment and Infrastructure
– Events and Matches
– Strategic Planning
– Employees and Staff
L-R Express FC strongmen Hajji Hassan Bulwadda and Vincent Bbale Mugera at the Symposium
The attendants were divided into eight groups with each of the group discussing the aforementioned topics, highlighting the areas of concern and at the end giving opinion on how best they can be achieved.
FUFA Instructor on Administration Rasoul Ariga(White) during the group discussionsDr James Sekajugo-Chairman FUFA Medical Committee headed a group during the discussions on Nutrition and Players’ Health
The FUFA President further went ahead to state that at the end of the symposium, every club should formulate a strategic plan.
“We have thought as FUFA for us to be able to develop we must work on human resource that is coaches, players, administrators, we must work on strategy. Our objective is that every club has a long term plan to move itself from the position in which they are to self reliant.” He stated.
UPL Marketing and Communications Manager Roy Gordon Mundeyi during the FUFA-UPL football Symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.SC Villa Chairman Ben Misagga (M) controbuting in group discussions during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
Uganda Premier League board Member, Fred Guy Kawuma lauded the Federation for the initiative indicating this will help clubs to improve and in the long run give a facelift to the game in the country.
“As Uganda Premier League board, we thank FUFA for this Symposium because it will help our clubs to develop professionally through the several ideas discussed here and in the long run will transform the game in the country’ Kawuma said.
FUFA Referees’ Instructor Denis Batte making his Presentation during the Symposium
James Odoch, the head coach of Nyamityobora FC who also attended the symposium noted that through such interactions, different stakeholders learn new ideas on how to run clubs.
“The symposium has helped administrators and coaches learn a lot and I believe the ideas generated will help our clubs to improve in several aspects’ said Odoch.
Sc Villa Jogoo CEO Ivan Kakembo at the Symposium contributing during the discussions
This is one of the several symposiums that FUFA has had over the years. The others include the FUFA Football Summit that was held in March this year and the maiden one in 2016.
Club officials dicussing during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.Club officials dicussing during the football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.Club officials during the FUFA-UPL football symposium at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018
Club Chairmen and Presidents who attended:
Ben Immanuel Misagga ( SC Villa), Hon. Mwine Mpaka( Mbarara City FC), Hajji Hassan Bulwadda( Express FC), Ronald Mutebi (Bright Stars FC), Aggrey Ashaba (KCCA FC), Ronald Ofoyrwoth (Paidha Black Angels), Emojing Peter (Soana FC).
URA FC Fans’ Director John Pule Amigo making his point during the Symposium
Coaches that attended: Wasswa Bossa( Soana FC), James Odoch ( Nyamityobora FC), Sam Ssimbwa(URA FC) and Fred Kajjoba(Bright Stars FC), Edwatd Kalungi, Paul Mukatabala (Uganda Football Players’ Association)
Coaches on duty: L-R James Odoch (Nyamityobora), Wasswa Bossa (Soana FC) and Sam Simbwa (URA FC) attended the Symposium
Club CEOs that attended: Josephine Namukisa( KCCA FC), Mathias Mugwanya(Bright Stars FC), Pius Bamwange( Onduparaka FC), Salmin Saleh(BUL FC), Hamza Jjunju(Express FC), Moses Tusiime(Soana FC), Edward Kulubya(URA FC), Ivan Kakembo(SC Villa), Eddie Kayemba( Nyamityobora FC), Paul Mukembo(Kirinya-Jinja SS).
Nyamityobora Deputy CEO Fred Akena at the Symposium
MAIN PHOTO:FUFA and UPL Club Officials in a group photo at Serene Suites on Thursday 5th July 2018.
FUFA has continued with educational system to fulfill the five-year strategic plan(2017-2021) by holding another capacity building workshop for Instructors in the areas of coaching, refereeing, sports medicine and administration. The two day workshop commenced on Monday morning and was officially opened by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA 1st Vice President and FIFA instructor Justus Mugisha during the presentation
Mugisha urged the participants to embrace the latest developments in the game by applying content that is now updated.
The Instructors during the morning session
‘The workshop will guide you in getting the latest content from FUFA, CAF and FIFA to pass on to the targeted groups in developing football’ said Mugisha who is a FIFA Instructor.
The workshop is organised under the Directorate of Football Development at FUFA headed by Ali Mwebe. He is assisted by Mutyaba Bashir and Human Resource and Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo made a presentation on FUFA and Its Development programmes before he took the participants on another session of how to become perfect Instructors and be able to pass on the knowledge to various groups.
The facilitators are FUFA President Magogo, Mugisha, Mwebe and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
Facilitators and Female Participants in the FUFA Instructors’ workshop in Njeru.L-R back row; Hadijah Namuyanja, Leilah Nankya, Edgar Watson, Christine Wanyana, and sther Musoke. Front Row L-R; Catherine Adipo, Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Ali Mwebe and Majidah Nantanda
Objectives of the Workshop
To achieve an understanding of FUFA capacity building programs from which instructors services shall stem.
Development of uniform and standard course content inclusive of lay outs and presentations
Drawing strategic road map for respective capacity building activities in areas of administration, refereeing, coaching & sports medicine – (group work)
To understand the processes and procedures of running a FUFA Course in the pre, during and post period of the FUFA course.
To introduce and or/ refresh instructors on new methodologies of effective instruction.
Share of experience among FUFA Instructors
Responsibilities of the Instructors;
Administration Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible or shall be responsible for the instruction and education of the football administrators at various levels.
Coaching Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football coaches at various levels.
Referees’ Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football refereeing at various levels.
Sports Medicine Instructors
The course participants are currently responsible for the instruction and education of the football healthy providers at clubs and associations like first-aid and trained personnel.
Kampala Province will have a tough task to negotiate in the 2nd leg Quarterfinals of the FUFA Drum after falling to Buganda in the 1st leg clash by a narrow 1-0 loss at Bishop SS ground in Mukono on Sunday.
Buganda’s Allan Kayiwa was the turning point for the home side when he was fouled by Kampala Province goalkeeper Hamza Muwonge inside the area in the 8th minute.
Kampala’s Martin Kizza (Yellow) in action at Bishop SS
URA FC midfielder Shafiq Kagimu made no mistake to convert the penalty spot.
Kagimu had an opportunity to add the second but his free kick was thwarted by goalkeeper Muwonge in the 28th minute.
Martin Kizza, Neson Senkatuka and Godfrey Lwesibawa were close to scoring for the vistors in the first half but their efforts went way ward, just as Buganda defenders, Walusimbi Enock, Allan Mugalu and goal Keeper Nicolas Sebwato were on alert with great performance to deny Kampala any chance to level the score.
Buganda midfielder Kagimu Shafik (8) scored the lone goal to secure their win
The intensity of the game was high in the second half as the visitors took control creating chance after chance in the first quaryer after recess but yielded little impact.
The visitors continued to dominate the game for most occasions but squandered more than five chances they created in second half and failed in their quest for an equaliser .
Allan Kayiwa receives his Man of the Match award from FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Buganda’s midfielder Allan Kayiwa was named Man of the Match and received his accolade plus sh.100,000 prize money presented to him by Chief Guest FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
Both Provinces will meet in the 2nd leg quarterfinals next weekend at Lugogo.
Buganda XI
Nicolas Sebwato (GK), Kigongo Ronald, Birikwalira Dan (C), Walusimbi Enock, Allan Mugalu, Musa Mugalu, Vianey Ssekajugo, Abudallah Nyanzi, Kaddu Patrick, Kagimu Shafiq, Allan Kayiwa
Kampala Starting XI
Hamza Muwonge (GK), Henry Katongole, Athur Kigundu, Joseph Nsubuga, Patrick Mbowa, Siraje Sentamu, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Willy Kavuma (C), Godfrey Lwesibawa, Martin Kizza, Nelson Senkatuka
The first leg of the FUFA Drum Quarterfinals commenced on Saturday evening in three different Provinces across the country.
Bukedi hosted Acholi at Palisa Hospital Ground, Bugisu entertianed West Nile at Mbale Municipal Stadium while Busoga were away to Ankole at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.
All round, it was an incredible performance for the six Provinces in action today for the struggle to take commanding steps in the 1st leg of the last 8 encounters.
Bukedi Province starting XI lining up before the FUFA Drum Match in Pallisa against Acholi on Saturday 30th June 2018
In Pallisa, hosts Bukedi cracked the only goal of the match, through KCCA FC midfielder Julius Poloto who showed brilliant composition to tuck home a valuable goal in the 26th minute to send home fans into wild celebrations.
The visitors (Acholi) launched numerous attacks in the second half but their efforts were not accurate enough to hit the target.
Acholi Province fans travel in big numbers and their presence is always felt wherever they go. Here they are seen marking their arrival at Pallisa Hospital ground for the match with Bukedi by showing their ways of support before kickoff.
Goal Scorer Julius Poloto was named Man of the Match and received the accolade and sh.100,000 prize money.
Bukedi Province Player Julius Poloto receives the Man Of the Match accolade from Micheal Okurut the LC5 Chairman Pallisa Ditrict
Bukedi will travel with a one goal margin away to Acholi next weekend for the 2nd leg quarterfinal match.
Tulu Muzamiru was the center referee, assisted by Haward Musa Orombi and Atiku Rehman.
At Mbale Municipal Stadium the match never ended but West Nile were in the lead (0-1) against Bugisu. The match produced many eye catching moments and scoring opportunities that went begging.
During the early stages of the game, the tournament’s leading scorer James Alitho at 8 goals was taken to hospital after colliding with West Nile defender.
West Nile Striker Shaban Muhammad had several attempts despite being denied by Bugisu goalkeeper Ismail Watenga.
In the 55th minute Bugisu’s Paul Musamali was shown a red card after his second booking for recklessly fouling West Nile’s Ezira Bida.
Bugisu’s Musa Malunda had an opportunity to put his team forward when his well connected header from the corner kick flew towards the middle of the goal but was cleared off the line.
In the 68th minute West Nile goalkeeper Richard Anyama was injured and gave way to Nisar Kassim who came in to takeover his services.
Towards the end of the match, West Nile’s Fred Amaku scored in the 2nd minute of the added 8 minutes but play was halted as fans stormed the pitch and couldn’t continue.
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel will pronounce itself on this matter after receiving the Referee’s report from the organisers of the FUFA Drum.
Ronaldie Kirangwa was the referee, assisted by Mulindwa Hakim and Mugerwa Richard. Kasalirwe Razak was the 4th official while Awuye Yusuf was the Match assessor. Hajati Aisha Nalule wa Match Commissioner.
Busoga Province midfielder Aucho Khalid taking on Man of the Match Junior Ainemani (4) during the FUFA Drum 1st leg quarterfinals in Mbarara on Saturday 30th June 2018
At Kakyeka Stadium Ankole Province and Busoga Province played to a barren draw.
Despite creating several chances in the match, Ankole failed to break the deadlock. Both backlines were alert enough to avoid any mistakes.
Ankole defender Ainemani Junior was chosen Man of the Match and received the prize money together with the accolade.
Ankole Province Player Ainemani Junior receives the Man Of the Match Accolade from Match Commissioner Livingstone Lajan after the FUFA Drum quarterfinal Match on Saturday 30th June 2018
Both teams will meet again in the 2nd leg next weekend in Jinja.
Referee Kiweewa Emmanuel was in charge of the Match, Mbabaali Samuel and Ssendawula Derick were his assistants.
Action continues on Sunday with Buganda hosting Kampala in Mukono at Bishop SS Grounds.
MAIN PHOTO: Bukedi Province players celebrating Poloto’s goal during the FUFA Drum quarterfinal Match against Acholi in Pallisa on Saturday 30th June 2018
A group of 50 vibrant football referees and 20 Referees Assessors have attended a workshop for capacity building at Masengere, Bulange in Mengo on Friday afternoon.
The workshop sponsored by FUFA and Buganda Kingdom was intended to shape match officials towards the officiation of the 2018 Masaza tournament.
During the workshop the facilitator and Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema urged the officials to perform to their best and work for integrity while handling the Masaza competition.
‘The purpose of this workshop was to offer capacity building to the referees and assessors to make sure that they deliver to their best levels in the Kingdom’s Competition’
‘It is FUFA’s tendency to make sure that officiation is given to all Competitions in a fair manner and as Referees’ Department we have come out vigorously to promote integrity in whatever we are doing. We want our referees to be fit and also to perform well while handling these Competitions’ said Kalema.
Football referees and match assessors during the workshop at Bulange Mengo on Friday 29th June 2018
The referees also acquired guidelines on psychology, analysis and tutoring from former FIFA referee Ali Tomusange, Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa from referees Instructor Haruna Kebba.
However, the referees during the workshops promised to abide by the rules of the game at FUFA for the success of the competition.
Sports Minister of Buganda Owek. Henry Sekabembe welcomed the idea of this course.
‘This will take us far in developing the game of football through refereeing who play a key part in this competition. We are glad that FUFA has extended this capacity building to the Buganda Kingdom’ said Sekabembe.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘FUFA will continue supporting institutions with such great ideas that help the game grow among the masses. Such tournaments are in line with our strategic plan and our Vision of becoming the Number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch’ said Mugisha
