The FUFA Competitions Department has released the dates for the round of 32 Stanbic Uganda Cup after the draws were conducted on Tuesday.
In the latest development 8 fixtures will be played this weekend, 5 of them on Saturday.
Saturday 17th February, 2018
Vipers SC vs Police, St Mary’s Kitende
UPDF vs Rushere in Bombo-NARO Ntawo Ground
Kansai Plascon vs Doves All Stars FC
Kitara vs Express Fc, Boma Ground Hoima
Soana vs Onduparaka, Kavumba Recreation Stadium
Sunday 18th February 2018
Water vs Seeta United Kyambogo West
Mbarara City vs Nabitende FC, Kakyeka Stadium-Mbarara
Simba FC vs KCCA FC, Kabanyoro Research-Gayaza
Thursday 22nd February, 2018
Synergy vs Masavu St Charles Lwanga-Masaka
Kira United vs Lira United, Kira Ground
Ndejje University vs Ntinda United, Ndejje University Campus-Luweero
Proline FC vs Luweero United Star times Stadium Lugogo
KJT FC vs Arua Tigers FC Villa Park
Busula SC vs Amuka Bright Stars Luweero Kasana
Tuesday 27th February 2018 BUL FC vs Nyamityobora, Kakindu Stadium
Football Symposium (on Technical development of football):
10th March 2018
Venue to be confirmed
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed a stake holders football symposium, slated for 10th March 2018.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo revealed the development to the media on Wednesday, 14th February 2018 during the press conference at Mengo, Kampala.
After the success script from the first ever football symposium held in 2015, where we engaged the Government and laid strategies that eventually yielded into the eventual qualification of Uganda Cranes to AFCON after 38 years, the federation will once again hold another symposium, this time round rotating on the technical aspect of the game.
Different stake holders of the game as Coaches, Medical practitioners, Government, Ex-internationals, administrators, stadium managers, media, other others will be invited.
This symposium will take place on 10th March 2018.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the appointment of Ali Mwebe as the Football Development Director.
The federation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson made the communication during the FUFA press conference on Wednesday, 14th February 2018.
Mr. Ali Mwebe is now the Football Development Director.
He will be assisted by Bashir Mutyaba, who is also the FUFA Youth Football Development Officer.
Watson explained the new position replaces that of the FUFA Technical Director that has been previously occupied by Mr. Asuman Lubowa who requested to retire.
Mr Asuman Lubowa communicated his decision to retire as the FUFA Technical Director after diligent 9 years of service.
As of the FUFA Executive that convened on 8th February 2018, the Executive accepted his decision.
He will remain as a coaching instructor and any other duties that he will be called upon to serve.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson communicated the new changes in the FUFA Secretariat
Mwebe, a has recently completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management at Leipzig University in Germany.
He is also a Sports science graduate from Kyambogo University and a CAF Beach Soccer Referees’ Instructor.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions Director
Meanwhile, Hajjati Aisha Nalule has been confirmed as the full FUFA Competitions Director.
Nalule has been acting FUFA Competitions Director in absence of Mwebe while in Germany.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre affirms there were key important lessons learnt from the recently concluded 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament in Morocco.
Addressing the media during a press conference on Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo, the Desabre who was flanked by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the CEO, Edgar Watson hinted on the aspect of improving physical aspect of players.
L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), FUFA President Moses Magogo, Sebastien Desabre and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson
There is need to improve on the physical aspect of the players as observed from the 2018 CHAN tournament in Morocco. I am also qualified in physical training and i will offer a hand in assisting local clubs.
The other aspects Desabre talked about:
Improve the relationship and interaction with the clubs towards the development of local football
Regularity of friendlies and regroupings in order to create a real synergy between the players and to set up prinicples of the games.
Strengthening the National Team A (Locally based players, Players abroad, Binational players, Statistics software, March Friendly match, May training camp, AFCON 2019 qualifiers)
Developing a strong U-23 Team (Establish list of 40 local players, find new players, regular camps for U-23, Specific training sessions, friendly games, Olympic Tokyo 2020 qualifiers)
Establishing a strong U-20 (Setting up a list of 40 local players, find new players, regular camps, Specific sessions, Friendly games, World Cup U-20 2019 qualifiers)
Affluent Organization (Tools & Equipment, clothing, Medical Organization, Staff Animation, Administration management with players and good working environment)
Development of Club Football (Uniform physical, Specific training for attackers, create diploma of physical preparation in football, coaching support at clubs, debate dinner, statistic meeting
Improved relationship with the media (Good media plan, better relationship with the federation’s executive as well as press and TV relationship)
Azam Uganda Premier League (Match Day 17 Results):
Kirnya-Jinja S.S.S 2-0 Police
UPDF 1-0 Proline
URA 1-0 Bright Stars
Mbarara City 0-0 Soana
Maroons 0-0 Masavu
Vipers 2-0 Onduparaka
Express 2-0 BUL
The Azam Uganda Premier league match day 17 had 7 games played on Tuesday across the different venues in the country.
There were 8 goals scored, with 5 clubs registering victories and two barren draws.
Vipers Sports Club defeated Onduparaka F.C 2-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium Kitende in a match also watched by Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre.
Fresh from the 2018 CHAN tournament, forward-cum-winger Milton Karisa opened the scoring in the 7th minute before two time Stanbic Uganda Cup top scorer Erisa Ssekisambu got the other goal in a space of less than 5 minutes.
Express scored through Isaac Kisujju and Michael Birungi in their 2-0 home win against visiting BUL at the Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium.
BUL’s holding midfielder Yunus Sibira (left) tracks Express and Uganda U-20 midfielder Sharif Ochaya at Wankulukuku. Sibira was unfortunate to limp out before his place was taken by Johnson Wakalaita on 30 minutes.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S smiled to a 2-0 win against Police at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe. Anthony Mayanja and Musa Esenu were on target for Kirinya -Jinja S.S.
At the Bombo Barracks stadium, Simba edged Proline 1-0 courtesy of Fahad Badiro’s lone strike.
URA overcame Bright Stars 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium. Substitute Shafik Kagimu scored for the tax collectors’ club.
Only two matches failed to produce any goal as they both ended goal-less.
Masavu held Maroons at the Luzira Prisons Stadium and so was the tale as Soana visited Mbarara City at the Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara, Western Uganda.
Meanwhile, the top flight league returns on Thursday with a mouth watering clash between holders Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) F.C and Sports Club Villa at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.
MAIN PHOTO: Express Football Club fans interact with striker Alfred Leku after his impressive showing in the match against BUL at Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium. Leku was named the Fortebet man of the match, earning Shs.100,000, a trophy, cap and T-Shirt.
Cup holders KCCA FC have been drawn for an away fixture against FUFA Big League side Simba in the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32.
The draw was conducted at Stanbic Bank branch found at Umoja House in Kampala on Tuesday Morning.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Stanbic’s Head of Marketing and Communications Daniel Ogong and Stanbic’s Communications Manager Cathy Adengo helped to conduct the draw witnessed by staff of the new sponsors of the Stanbic Uganda Cup and the media.
Cathy Adengo picked the 1st and 2nd balls during the draw to complete the fixture between Synergy FC and Masavu FC.
Adengo was given the opportunity to determine the first fixture of this stage and she picked Synergy FC and Masavu FC as match number 33.
The rest of the fixtures were completed by Ogong who picked balls from the rectangular plastic box for home teams while FUFA President drew balls for the way teams.
Kira United FC was picked by Daniel Ogong-Head of Marketing and Communications at Stanbic Bank.
The round of 32 gets underway this weekend with the FUFA Competitions Department set to synchronize the FUFA calendar to cross check on the teams still in the race but won’t be in action during the Azam Uganda Premier League so that they can honour their fixtures.
FUFA President picked Arua Tigers FC during the draw.
The Stanbic Uganda Cup is played on knockout basis. The winner represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Meanwhile FUFA Chairman Marketing and Communications Committee Rogers Byamukama confirmed that there will be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity attached to the competition again this year.
‘Football is a unifying sport that brings together people from different walks of life. Such gatherings give humanity a chance to know the needs of one another but some have little or no solutions at all to their social problems. FUFA uses the beautiful game to reach out to the disadvantaged societies through its various commercial properties’ said Byamukama.
Since 2016, FUFA has used the Uganda Cup to extend a helping hand to communities by engaging the public to donate items that can change many lives of those in need and bring smiles to their faces.
The final of 2017/18 Stanbic Uganda Cup will be played in Kumi, North Eastern Region.
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe briefed the media on the rules and regulations for the round of 32.
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe (R) read out the guidelines for the round of 32.
The full draw for round of 32
Synergy FC Vs Masavu FC
Soana Fc Vs Onduparaka FC
Busula Vs Amuka Bright LIght
Vipers SC Vs Police FC
Kira United FC Vs Lira United FC
UPDFFC Vs Rushere FC
Ndejje University FC Vs Ntinda United FC
SC Villa Jogoo Vs Bright Stars FC
Mbarara City FC Vs Nabitende United FC
Water FC Vs Seeta United FC
Kansai Plascon FC Vs Doves All Stars FC
SimbaFC Vs KCCA FC
Proline FC Vs Luweero United FC
BUL FC Vs Nyamityobora FC
KJT FC Vs Arua Tigers FC
Kitara FC Vs Express FC
Winners of the Stanbic Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup)
UGX 100M up for grabs in prize monies set aside by FUFA
Opening match to be hosted by Busoga Province on 24th February
The Titanic clash between Lango and Acholi is on 25th February in Lira
The FUFA Drum promotes ancestry of all Ugandans
The FUFA Competitions Department has released all fixtures for ‘The FUFA Drum’ to be played among the 16 Provinces in Uganda.
The opening weekend of fixtures for the inaugural tournament played under the theme ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’ has been set for 24th and 25th of February.
Neighboring Provinces Busoga and Bugisu have been handed the opportunity for the opening ceremony to be held at a venue yet to be determined by the Organizing Committee who will inspect the venues on Monday 12th February.
‘Inspection of pitches that were submitted by the Busoga Province Committee will be conducted today by the Organizing Committee whose Chairman is Rogers Byamukama. We want to hold a memorable opening day ceremony for a young tournament. We are set and looking forward to the kick off as all the 16 provinces will be involved on the opening weekend of action’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘The Competitions Department has also set 6th October 2018 as the date for the final to be played in Kasese. We believe the Prize money of UGX 100M put aside by FUFA will create more competition during the tournament’ added Hussein.
A map of Uganda showing the 16 Provinces for ‘The FUFA Drum’ that kicks off on 24th February 2018
The opening fixtures for the weekend of 24th and 25th February 2018 are;
Note: All matches kick off 4pm
24th February, 2018
Busoga vs Bugisu- (Venue-TBC)
25th February 2018
Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo ground in Masaka
Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
The Uganda Beach Soccer League returned on Sunday at Lido beach resort in Entebbe.
Three time league winners, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) posted the biggest result on the day.
MUBS humbled MS Sand Liones 7-2. Frank Bomboka and Tony Esude score thrice.
Fahad Mawanda got two and Seif Matovu was on target with the other.
There were two sets of hat-tricks scored in this game.
Kampala International University (KIU) edged Talented 3-2 with Geofrey Kabwai and Nigerian Isaac Ishioke (2 goals) finding the back of the net for KIU.
John Sekandi and Michael Kisembo scored for Talented.
Elsewhere, Mitoola Resort overcame Stormers 2-1. Uganda Sand Cranes player Ronald Magwari scored the consolation for Stormers.
John Mwasa Mukwaya and Herbert Luboyera netted for Mitoola Resort beach.
A rare barren draw clouded the anticipated epic derby between Nkumba University and Isabeti.
Women Games:
In the women games played, Nkumba University and KJT ladies match produced no goal dividend.
Katuuso Community humbled Alphoneix Golden Girls 3-2.
Nuru Nakyanzi, Fatuma Nakasumba (brace) were the goal scorers for Katuuso.
Jovia Namukwaya and Patience Nabuloobi netted for Alphoenix.
Entebbe Ladies registered a 2-1 win against Talented with Jacqueline Namujju and Latifa Katana on target for Entebbe Ladies.
Jauhar Nakibuye score the consolation for Talented.
Habiba Nakayobyo was the hero when KJT ladies lost to Muteesa I Royal University 1-0.
The match between Ajax Queens and Nkumba University produced four goals with each side apportioning two goals apiece.
Dorren Ondoa and Lillian Mutuuzo scored for Nkumba University. Ondoa turned villain with an own goal and Lukia Namubiru got the other Ajax Queens goal.
Katuuso Community beat Entebbe Ladies with comfort 3-1.
Fatima Nakasumba (brace) and Nuru Nakyanzi were on the mark for Katuuso Community.
Eastern Heroes Vs Olila Women (Eastern Heroes failed to turn up)
Saturday Results:
Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Muteesa I Royal University
Rines S.S 1-1 Ajax Queens
A total of 18 goals were recorded over Saturday and Sunday as the FUFA Women Elite League returned with the second round matches.
Four goals were scored in the two matches played on Saturday with 14 goals recorded in four matches played on Sunday.
UCU Lady Cardinals registered the biggest scoreline in the 5-0 home victory against Wakiso Hills in Mukono.
Moureen Kinavudori bagged a hat-trick with the other two goals coming from Teddy Najuma and Hasifa Nasunah.
Uganda Martyrs Lubaga defeated She Mak at Makerere University play ground.
Sharon Namatovu netted a brace and Spencer Nakacwa scored the other goal.
At Villa Park play ground in the heart of Kampala city, Kampala Queens overcame Isra Academy 3-1.
Rita Nakirijja, Damalie Matama and Mable Kusasira found the goals for Farida Bulega’s coached side as Mwajuma Namukwasi was on mark for the consolation.
Kampala Queens players celebrate one of their three goals at Villa Park, Nsambya
She Corporate were 2-0 home winners against Western United at the MUBS play ground.
Naome Nagadya and Noelina Namiiro scored the goals for She Corporate.
The Eastern Heroes and Olila High Women team match was not played.
Earlier on Saturday, Kawempe Muslim S.S edged Mutesa I Royal University 2-0 whilst Rines S.S and Ajax Queens shared the spoils in a one all draw.
The FUFA Women Elite League second round kicked off on Saturday, 10th February 2018 with two matches.
Reigning cup league champions Kawempe Muslim S.S started in style with a 2-0 victory at home against Muteesa I Royal University.
Asia Nakibuuka scored a brace in the game.
The other game between Rines S.S and Ajax Queens ended in a one all stalemate.
Annet Namwenge was on target for Ajax Queens while Halima Nanteza replied for Rines S.S
The women Elite League continues on Sunday, 11th February 2018 with 5 matches.
She Corporate is at home against Western United at MUBS, She Mak entertains Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Makerere and Eastern Heroes shall host Olila Women in Soroti.
Meanwhile, UCU Lady Cardinals will play host to Wakiso Hills at the UCU Main Campus in Mukono.
Kampala Queens is at home to Isra Soccer Academy at Villa Park.
All the games kick off at 4 p.m
Sunday, 11th February 2018 Fixtures (4 p.m):
She Corporate Vs Western United – MUBS
She Mak Vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga – Makerere
Eastern Heroes Vs Olila Women – Soroti.
UCU Lady Cardinals Vs Wakiso Hills – UCU Main Campus, Mukono
Kampala Queens Vs Isra Soccer Academy – Villa Park
FUFA has noted with great concern about social media reports under the headline ‘FUFA warns club Chairmen’ in regard to the new sponsorship deal signed recently with Sports Broadcasting Limited for the Uganda Premier League starting next season.
FUFA distances itself from the reports as the relationship between the institution, the 16 clubs and their officials remains healthy.
The Federation is now at a stage of operationalizing the contract which will involve parties and clubs concerned on the allocation of finances.
FUFA urges the football fraternity to remain focused towards the development of the game as we set up other avenues of bringing on board more sponsors and partners to the game.
Masavu Vs JMC Hippos (Away team failed to show up)
Lira United Vs Kataka (Away team failed to show up)
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S (Away team failed to show up)
Synergy Vs Bukedea (Away team failed to show up)
Proline Vs Nkambi Coffee (Away team failed to show up)
Doves All Stars Vs Agape S.S (Away team failed to show up)
The round of 64 FUFA Uganda Cup matches were completed on Sunday with two matches.
Sports Club Villa Jogoo gritted their teeth to out muscle Hope Doves 2-0 at the Masaka Recreational Stadium.
George Ssenkaaba and Ambrose Kirya scored the goals.
On Saturday, Vipers defeated Kasese’s Bronken 3-1 with the goals coming from Bashir Asiku, Frank Tumwesigye and Steven Mukwala.
The consolation for the home side came from Xavier Masereka.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club, the reigning champions in this tournament started their title defence in style with a 4-0 away victory to Mbarara in Kakyeeka stadium.
Striker Patrick Kaddu scored twice for KCCA and he also missed a penalty.
Allan Okello and Paul Mucureezi were also on target for KCCA.
There were some matches that were not played after the expected visiting teams did not honour their respective games.
The FUFA Competitions Department will communicate the fate of these matches.
Meanwhile, the date for the draws of the round of 32 will be confirmed in the near future.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has conducted a physical fitness test for 141 Referees at St Henry’s College, Kitovu in Masaka.
Of these, 21 are FIFA referees and 121 are FUFA badge holders.
The exercise acts as a criterion to qualify them for all FUFA sanctioned leagues and tournaments as the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League,FUFA Uganda Cup, FUFA drum, regional leagues, district leagues, among others.
Western Region referees pose for a group photo
Ronnie Kalema an Exexutive member and Chairman Referees Committee commissioned the exercise.
Hinting on the essence of the exercise, Kalema noted that fitness tests are imperative for qualitative representation of refereeing in the country.
FUFA is here to deliver refereeing as we professionalise the game
Ali Kalyango, an Instructor described the exercise as an annual event aimed at preparing referees for national league games. According to him 98% of the invited referees passes the exercise.
Referees’ Instructors
This coming Wednesday, FUFA will announce the successful 16 centre referees to officiate in top flight league whose kick off will be confirmed in the coming days.
They will be assisted by 32 Assistants making the number 48.
The remaining number will officiate other leagues (FUFA Big League, Regional Leagues and District Leagues).
Airtel FUFA Female Player of the Year Fazilah Ikwaput will see her side Olila take on Eastern Heroes on 11th February in Soroti.She Corporates will play Western United on the opening weekend of the 2nd round FWEL.
MAIN PHOTO: Ajax Queens FC will play Rines on the opening weekend of the FWEL 2nd round on 10th February, 2018.
Results for Round of 64 Games played on Saturday and Sunday
Express 6-0 Kachumbala Rock Stars
Kansai Plascon 6-1 Butyaba Red Stars
Pallisa Young 0-5 Nyamityobora
Ntoda 0-3 Soana
City Lads 0-3 Kira United
Amuka Bright Light 3-1 Saviours FC
Rushere 2-0 Kamuli
Bugwere 0-2 Ndejje University
Ntinda United 2-0 Young Elephants
Kabale Sharp 1-2 Busula
URA 0-1 KJT
Water 1-0 Maroons
Vura Stars 0-1 Bright Stars
Sun City 0-1 BUL
URA 0-1 KJT
Busia fisheries 0-1 UPDF
Kireka United 1 (3)- 1 (4) Arua Tigers
Kyetume 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luwero United
Nabitende United 0 (4)- 0(3) Bumate United
Kitara FC 1(7)-1(6)Koboko Rising stars
Masavu Vs JMC Hippos (Away team failed to show up)
Lira United Vs Kataka (Away team failed to show up)
Onduparaka Vs Light S.S (Away team failed to show up)
Synergy Vs Bukedea (Away team failed to show up)
The opening matches of the round of 64 stage for the 44th Edition of the FUFA Uganda Cup were held on on Saturday and Sunday at the various venues across the country.
Express Football Club, Kansai Plascon and Nyamityobora registered the biggest scorelines in their respective matches played.
The Red Eagles humbled visiting Kachumbala Rock Stars 6-0 at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium with Micheal Birungi on the score sheet three times.
Kansai Plascon were 6-1 winners at home to visitors Butyaba Red Stars in another one sided game.
Nyamityobora also registered a 5-0 away win to Pallisa Young. Striker David Kizza grabbed a hat-trick for the Mbarara based club now coached by former Uganda Cranes international, James Odoch.
The biggest shock came on Sunday as Kampala regional club, Kampala Junior Team (KJT) ejected Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) 1-0 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Midfielder Nicholas Kabonge was on target for Mansoor Kabugo’s KJT.
Steven Ategeka, Baker Buyala and Abdallah Nyanzi scored for Alex Isabirye’s coached Soana in their 3-0 victory away to Ntoda.
Elsewhere, Sula Ssebunza was the day’s hero for Bright Stars away to FUFA Big league club, Vura in Moyo at the Chelechele grounds.
At the Nyakasanga play ground in Kasese, Uganda U-20 striker Hamis Tibita was the lone scorer with the only goal on 74 minutes as BUL beat home side Sun City.
The FUFA Competitions department will convene and pass a ruling on the clubs that failed to travel for their away engagements.
Jinja Municipal Council (JMC) Hippos did not make the trip to Masavu in Entebbe, Kataka failed to honour the away tie to Lira United and Light S.S was a no show in Arua against Onduparaka.
The other matches for the round of 64 will be played next weekend.
The FUFA Emergency Committee that sat on Friday morning 26th January, 2018 at FUFA House in Mengo to discuss adjustments on FUFA budgets has passed key financial decisions with effect from 1st January.
Decisions on key areas will be implemented with immediate effect but here are highlights in the areas of club football and refereeing for 2017/2018 season where prize monies have either been introduced or improved;
The prize monies for FUFA Competitions have increased from UGX 20M to UGX 426M.
Prize Monies announced for FUFA’s 10 Competitions
Champions, Cup Winners and rankings of other teams in the FUFA Competitions will be rewarded with cash prizes at the end of each football season. The figures as broken down apply to the 2017/2018 season;
FUFA has set aside prize monies worth UGX 426 M for 10 Competitions in the 2017/2018 season.
Breakdown-Cash Prizes in the Uganda Premier League
The breakdown of the Cash prize Money in the Uganda Premier League. The champion team will get UGX 60M. FUFA has announced a cash prize package of 128M for the 16 clubs in the top flight for the 2017/2018 seasonUGX 7.5M has been put aside as cash prize money for the FUFA U18 Juniors League starting this season 2017/2018
Payment for Referees’ fees in Regional Leagues
FUFA has also taken a giant step and will now pay the close to 200 referees’ match fees who officiate in the 8 Regional leagues (Northern, West Nile, North East, Western, Buganda, Kampala, Kitara and Eastern).
It should be noted that FUFA has been meeting the referees’ match day costs in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Cup, FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup.
Picture of refererees who officiated the FUFA Big League final in 2017 between Maroons FC and Masavu FC at Lugogo. FUFA will now meet the costs of referees handling the 8 Regional Leagues.Action between Olila High School (red) and Gafford Ladies (Blue) in the FUFA Women’s Cup final held at Madibira Primary school play ground in Busia last year. There is Prize money for both the FUFA Women Elite League and Cup Competition.
The Emergency Committee meeting was attended by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Justus Mugisha (1st FUFA Vice President), Darius Mugoye (2nd Vice President), Rasoul Ariga (Chairman FUFA Finance Committee), Chris Kalibala (Executive Member), Rogers Byamukama (Executive Member), Hamid Juma (Executive Member), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO) and George Bakiwanya (FUFA Finance Assistant).
Ahead of the long awaited kick off for the second round of the FUFA Women Elite League, the key stake holders (Club head coaches, Chief Executive Officers and Goalkeepers’ coaches) convened at a largely successful interactive meeting held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
The meeting was presided over by the FUFA Executive Committee Member and the Chairman of the Uganda Football Development Committee Chris Kalibala.
Mr Kalibala was flanked by the Federation Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, the Acting FUFA Competition Secretary Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Jackson Nyiima (FUFA Education Officer), Hadijah ‘Lady Mourihoh’ Namuyanja (FUFA Women Officer), Bashir Mutyaba (FUFA Youth Officer), Faridah Bulega (Uganda Crested Cranes head coach), as well as other members of the FUFA Competitions development.
L-R: Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Faridah Bulega, Chris Kalibala, Asuman Lubowa, Jackson Nyiima, Hadijah ‘Lady Mourinoh’ Namuyanja and Bashir Mutyaba
The meeting rotated around the review of the first round for the 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League first round in projection of how to make it better in the subsequent round.
Also, several crucial aspects of the game in the areas of Technical, Competition were discussed as well.
‘The meeting yielded fruitful deliberations because it was very interactive and education as well. Key important ideas were shared and discussed in a healthy way’ Namuyanja affirmed to www.fufa.co.ug.
Club CEO’s were further reminded of their respective roles and tasks at hand, all intended on how best to ensure tranquility, organization, marketing gimmicks at club level as the Women Elite League grows to greater heights.
Also, regulations concerning affluent governance structures, transfer of players, respect of fixtures as well as education of coaches were also a key hint during the meeting.
The officials who attended the evaluation meeting were very cooperative and interactive
“Coaches for instance were further reminded on how to make the players understanding the game especially with football basics as we continue with the development process of players and the league as a whole. This development league has clearly set objectives, which we are working towards to’ Namuyanja added.
All the clubs that feature in the Women Elite League, apart from Gafford Ladies were represented at the meeting.
Meanwhile, the fixtures for the second round and the FUFA Women Cup will be released by the federation competitions department as soon as possible.
Relatedly, the various clubs continue to prepare for the second round kick off with training sessions and build up matches here and there.
The latest build up at Villa Park played between Kampala Queens and Kawempe Muslim ended one all.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has partnered with Sports Broadcasting as they announced the acquisition of the major commercial and media rights for the Uganda Premier League (UPL), FUFA Big League and the FUFA Uganda Cup.
The four year deal starts from 1st June 2018 ending 31st July 2022 valued at US $ 3 million.
The announcement was made on Thursday, 25th January 2018 at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the momentous occasion alongside the chief guest Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities).
Eng. Magogo was also flanked by the Director of the Sports Broadcasting Brutus Kagingo, Dr Naamara Warren (Chairman, Sports Broadcasting), Dennis Mbidde (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting), Chairman FUFA Super League (Arinaitwe Rugyendo), Zubair Ggaliwango (National Council of Sports), UPL board members, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Staff.
This is an important milestone in the history of Ugandan football that will see Ugandans enjoying both live games of the 1st and 2nd Division Leagues not forgetting the Ugandan Cup.
Ugandans can look forward to watching all the 240 games of the Uganda Premier league from the comfort of their homes, work places and hangouts.
It is anticipated that in the years to come, this innovation will change the way Ugandans view and consume not just football but Ugandan Sport in general.
Sports Broadcasting is enthusiastic about reaching this agreement with FUFA and UPL because it aligns with the company strategy to develop and share local sports content, build football awareness and support for Ugandan sport in medium term, and East African sports in the long term.
Further details about the broadcasting medium and how to access Ugandan football games in the UPL, FUFA Big League and Uganda Cup will be announced in the near future.
What they said at the launch:
Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President
Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President):
Using the lessons from the previous failed attempt to professionalize club football. FUFA has constructed solid governance for club football and enforced the club licensing.
Combined with the education of the technical and administrative Human Resource, professionalism is being entrenched at all levels.
This has given birth to commercialization which will yield more resources for the betterment of our game. What we are witnessing today is a new dawn and the beginning of an avalanche of sponsors to football.
Bienvenue Sports Broadcasting.
Arinaitwe Rugyendo
Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Chairman, FUFA Super League):
This sponsorship is probably the biggest in recent times.
It goes to show that Ugandan football is on a growth trajectory, I attribute this to harmony, stability and integrity in the local game. I hank Sports Broadcasting Limited for being part of a steady progress currently shaking Ugandan Football.
Brutus Kagingo, the Chairman of the Sports Broadcasting Limited
This is one of the most transformational and successful partnerships in the history of sports in Uganda. With these rights, Sports Broadcasting Limited will deliver world class local content to passionate sports fans in Uganda.
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo
Dennis Mbidde Ssebugwawo (Managing Director, Sports Broadcasting Limited):
In the last decade, FUFA management has done a commendable job with professionalizing football in Uganda.
We are now moving onto the next phase of commercializing football and television is a great place to start.
I applaud FUFA for taking the bold step in offering these rights to a Ugandan Broadcaster and look forward to a fruitful partnership that will unpack a world of benefits for both the sports and fans.
Hon Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi
Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi (State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities):
We thank the FUFA President and the people who have been instrumental in bringing sanity in sports.
I congratulate sports broadcasting for this milestone.
Zubair Ggaliwango
Hajji Zubair Ggaliwango:
Government is in full support of all sports activities.
There is a full supplementary budget of Shs.17 Billion that has been passed by the Government for sports activities with football inclusive.
Part of this money will carter for the Common Wealth games preparations and Uganda Cranes’ preparations AFCON 2019 qualification.
Concerning the Sports Broadcasting, this is a great development and initiative.
Some of the Journalists who attended the unveiling of Sports Broadcasting Limited at Achwa Hall, Serena International Hotel, Kampala on Thursday, 25th January 2018
About Sports Broadcasting Ltd.
Sports Broadcasting is a Ugandan sports production and marketing company that is committed to the strategic development of sports content, disseminated through various media channels including television, radio and online. Sports Broadcasting focus is on the commercialization of sports in both Uganda and the greater East African region.
