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  • Technical: 32 coaches graduate after completion of FUFA Beginners’ course in Kabale

    Technical: 32 coaches graduate after completion of FUFA Beginners’ course in Kabale

    A total of 32 coaches successfully completed the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course that climaxed in Kabale on Friday.

    The training that started on Monday at Kabale Municipal Stadium and Victoria Inn, saw 6 female coaches attend, the highest number for a coursing course authorized by the Western region Football Association Western Uganda so far.

    Instructor Bashir Mutyaba conducted the course alongside Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa who took the referees through the FFA Laws of the Game.

    FUFA Executive member Chris Kalibbala, who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the official closing ceremony, thanked the participants for enduring the challenges during the course.

    Kalibbala urged them to use the qualification as a means of helping to develop the young talents in their areas for the benefit of the National football teams.

    ‘A coach is like a teacher and therefore must have a systematic lesson or game plan and learn. You are supposed to program yourself for better results and management of your teams now’ said Kalibbala who was flanked by John Mutabrauka who is a member of the Uganda Football Coaches Association.

    Kalibala further called on the female qualified coaches to start up a women football league for Kigezi region so as to have a team to qualify to play in the FUFA Women Elite league.

    Kabale Municipal Sports officer Moses Tumwijukye who also attended the closing ceremony requested the participants to help FUFA minimize increased cases of organized football tournaments in the area by politicians, without going through the proper channels of football tournament arrangements.

    Female coaches in a group photo after completing the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course.

    The course was supported by FUFA, Western Region Football Association, Kabale District Football Association, Soccer2Unite and Kabale Municipal Council.

    Former Proline FC player Imam Isaac Bumbuli enrolled for the course which he completed on Friday in Kabale.

    The Qualified coaches:

    Here are the names of participants whose certificates will be printed. I will leave on Wednesday afternoon with them to Kabale.
    1. Amanya Andrew
    2. Katerega Muhamud
    3. Kagwa Francis
    4. Asiimwe Cleophas
    5. Kikonyogo William
    6. Akankwatsa Alison
    7. Byamugisha Alex
    8. Ronald Nsengimana
    9. Akatwijuka Gilbert
    10. Katushabe Lynate
    11. Anguyo Denis
    12. Amanya Stuart
    13. Mabuye Safi
    14. Ekyasimire Hilary
    15. Mugisha Elisa
    16. Lubega Abdul Shaban
    17. Imamu Isaac Bumbuli
    18. Asaba Gerald Ssendaula
    19. Biryahwaho Robert
    20. Nkwasibwe George
    21. Mugabi Wycliff
    22.Muhumuza Aston
    23. Namara Antelo
    24. Ochan Isaac
    25. Kankera Monica
    26. Kanyarutokye Moses
    27. Nkamusiima Dianah
    28. Arineitwe Patrick
    29. Natuhwera promise
    30. Muheesi Bazilio
    31. Agaba Edwin

    32.Bizimungu Pascal

    MAIN PHOTO: Coaches in a group photo after completion of the FUFA Beginners’ Coaching Course. 

     

  • FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with their official banking partner Ecobank Uganda have presented the contribution realized from the deposit mobilization campaign for the AFCON 2017 tournament which took place in December 2016 and January 2017.

    The report was released on Thursday at the head offices of Ecobank Uganda found at Ecobank Plaza, along parliamentary avenue in Kampala.

    The campaign dubbed “Tulumbe Gabon Na kajja” fetched Shs.27,861, 952 million from a total of 926 contributors.

    Of these contributors, 7 were corporate companies.

    L-R: BDO Auditor firm Manager Moses Tibamwenda, Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda during the press conference

    FUFA was ably represented by the Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama and Esther Musoke (Marketing Director).

    Addressing journalists during the release of the report, Byamukama, who is also the chairperson of the Federation marketing committee lauded the individuals and corporate world that generously contributed towards this noble cause.

    FUFA is greatly indebted towards the contribution made for the  ‘Tulumbe Gabon Na Kajja’ campaign.

    It was a short notice arrangement that also had the festive season but you still contributed handsomely.

    We thank the media of the members of the media for pushing the campaign.

    I am certain that when we call upon Ugandans again for the next AFCON, they will once again respond positively.

    Byamukama represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the well attended event.

    He also hailed the campaign as successful for the awareness raised for the Uganda Cranes before the team left for Gabon.

    The campaign was beneficial because it enlightened the need to help the Uganda Cranes and FUFA.

    Government and parliament came on board to assist in the campaign as Uganda returned to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 39 years.

    Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda thanked in a special way all the people who participated in this campaign.

    Ecobank is entirely grateful to all the Ugandans who participated in this campaign.

    The exercise was transparent and closely monitored by an independent audit firm, BDO.

    We would like to thank the press who followed the campaign hence giving it the much needed publicity

    FUFA Executive Committee member and chairperson of marketing committee Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda

    The independent audit firm, BDO was represented by Moses Tibamwenda (Audit manager) and Cohen Kabirabiro (Auditor).

    The firm audited the contributions, expenditure and winners in three different reports, also shared with Ecobank.

    Ecobank’s Communications manager Primrose Kobusingye also added to the loud voice of appreciation message.

    ”Eco Bank Uganda is glad the campaign ended with a success, well audited. We thank those people and companies that ran to the cause” Kobusingye conveyed in a brief speech.

    Uganda Cranes played at the 2017 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

  • Ugandans named on CAF Committees

    Ugandans named on CAF Committees

    Former FUFA General Secretary Harunah Mawanda Moses has been named on the Organising Committee of African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the period 2017-2021.

    The 26 man Committee is headed by Hassan Bility of Liberia while Rui Eduardo Da Costa (Angola) and Wadie Jary (Tunisia) is the 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President respectively.

    Current FUFA CEO Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical and Development Committee whose Chairman is Zambian Kalusha Bwalya.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is a CAF Executive Member is also heading the Development Committee for Futsal and Beach Soccer.

    Open Attachment CAF Standing Committees ENG PDF 25 Oct 20171

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has bene named on the CAF Technical and Development Committee

     

  • FUFA to meet Football Stakeholders in Northern Uganda

    FUFA to meet Football Stakeholders in Northern Uganda

    In a move to bring back glory days of football to Northern region FUFA has embarked on a fact funding mission to establish the challenges faced by the football stakeholders in the Acholi and Lango regions.

    In a communication signed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson to the people of Northern Uganda;

    ‘All Football Stakeholders are hereby informed that FUFA has organised a meeting for the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) where the FUFA Adhoc Committee (FAC) will reach out to find issues concerning the status of Football in the Region.

    The FUFA Adhoc Committee has scheduled to meet the stakeholders on Friday 27th October 2017, at Hotel Free zone in Gulu starting at 9am.

    All important football stakeholders in the region have been invited but the Adhoc Committee reserves the right of making any additions to the list for the meeting.

    Persons invited are; Kalyebala David Mukidi (FUFA Executive Committee Member – Northern Region FA), 4 Members of the Northern Region FA Executive Committee, Chairperson of the DFAs, Gulu District Sports Office and 3 Ex-internationals Oketayot Moses, Chris Kamara and Dan Obote.

    The FUFA Adhoc Committee was named by the FUFA Executive Committee to establish challenges and come up with a way forward about the status of football in Northern Uganda.

    The Adhoc Committee has; Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President), Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Executive Member), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO) Ojok Geoffrey Odur (Chairman FUFA Legal Committee) and Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Manager).

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha will lead a strong delegation to Northern Uganda this Friday. 

  • Uganda Cranes Squad for World Cup Qualifier against Congo Brazzaville named

    Uganda Cranes Squad for World Cup Qualifier against Congo Brazzaville named

    The Interim coach of the Uganda Cranes Moses Basena has released a 32 man squad from which he will select the final team to travel to Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

    Uganda Cranes will face Congo Brazzaville on 12th November in the final group match of teh qualificatin Campaign.

    ‘We shall use the match to fine tune players for forthcoming international fixtures for the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, CHAN in Morocco and the 2019 Nations Cup Qualifiers. The door is not closed for other players’ said Basena.

    ‘We want to finish on a high in this campaign as postive results create a good attitude from the players and within the camp’ added Basena.

    The squad predominantly has players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League and 8 foreign based stars.

    The training programme starts on 1st November, 2017 4pm at Mandela National Stadium.

    The Squad: Goalkeepers; Denis Onyango, Isma Watenga, Ochan Benjamin, Ikara Thomas

    Rest of the Squad:  Wadada Nicholas, Nsubuga Joseph, Muleme Isaac, Walusimbi Godfrey, Iguma Denis, Isaac Isinde, Jjuko Murushid, Kabugo Savio, Kiyemba Ibrahim, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Masiko Tom, Shafiq Kagimu, Gardinho Ghadafi, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucuurezi Paul, Waisswa Moses, Owori David, Kyambadde Allan, Mugisa Albert, Kaweesa Hood, Ddumba Sadala, Okwi Emmanuel, Serunkuma Geofrey, Senkatuka Nelson, Karisa Milton, Nsibambi Derick.

    MAIN PHOTO: Onyango and his troops will be back on duty next month. 

     

     

  • Airtel–FUFA Awards 2017: Organisers release Voting Codes

    Airtel–FUFA Awards 2017: Organisers release Voting Codes

    The respective codes for the voting criteria of the Male and Female players of the year 2017 as well as the fans category have been released by FUFA Awards Committee.

    Four categories will be voted on by the fans. The categories are;

    Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2017

    Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year 2017

    Fans’ Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017

    Fans’ Favorite player in leagues outside Uganda

    In total 11 categories will be considered during the Airtel FUFA Awards Night on 1st December, 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo with the MVP for men and women taking home a grand prize of a car each.

      The key mechanism of voting is to Type FUFA -Space- Code – and send to – 8888.

    Male player of the Year 2017-Nominees:

    Geoffrey Sserunkuma– 10

    Muzamiru Mutyaba – 20

    Tadeo Lwanga – 30

    Female player of the year 2017-Nominees:

    Hasifah Nassuuna -50

    Vanessa Karungi– 60

    Ikwaput Fazilah– 70

    How to Vote Hasifah Nassuuna as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Vanessa Karungi as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Ikwaput Fazilah as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Geoffrey Serunkuma as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    How to Vote Muzamiru Mutyaba as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    How to Vote Tadeo Lwanga as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    For the category of ‘Fans Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017’

    To vote: Type FANUG space Club name space Name of player. E.g. FANUG ​K-Jinja SS Ikara then send to 8888

     

    For the category of Fans’ favorite player in leagues outside Uganda

    To vote: Type FANS space Club name space Name of player and send to 8888. E.g. FANS Standard Liege Miya then send to – 8888

    There are 11 categories for the 2016 FUFA Awards with the best female and male footballers on the night walking away with a Grand prize of a car each.

    Sponsors and Partners:

    Airtel (Title Sponsors), Partners: BIDCO, Roundbob, Nile Special, NIC, SMSOne, Ecobank, Azam TV, 102.1 FUFA fm. Airtel have injected 100 Million shillings in the event. FUFA has also committed funds to this event.

     

    THE 11 CATEGORIES OF THE AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2017 EXPLAINED IN DETAIL

    Category 1; Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year:

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League who cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes were short listed and will be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.

     

    Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year 2017;

    Geoffrey Sserunkuma KCCA FC-Uganda/Buildcon (Zambia) and Uganda Cranes

    Muzamir Mutyaba KCCA FC and Uganda Cranes

    Tadeo Lwanga Sc Villa, Vipers SC

     

    Category 2: Airtel FUFA Female player of the year:

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite League. The coaches cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes have been short listed to be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.

    Hasifah Nassuuna Kawempe Muslim SSS FC, and Crested Cranes

    Vanessa Karungi Olila High School

    Fazilah Ikwaput Olila High School, Crested Cranes

     

    Category 3: FUFA Best XI:

    This category is voted for by members of the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). All players; retired and active are members of the UFPA. The players will chose the best keeper, defenders, midfielders and strikers. The best XI is not restricted to players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League only but takes care of the players in the 2nd (FUFA Big League), 3rd (Regional Leagues) 4th and 5th (District Leagues).

     

    Category 4: FUFA Presidential Award;

    The recipient of this award is selected by the FUFA President.  The Presidential Award may be conferred in honour of one special event or a lifetime achievement by an individual either in the areas of administration, Referee, Coach, Sports Medicine, Media, Fan, support personnel, Employee etc who is deemed by the FUFA President to have contributed to the game of football. The Award may be given posthumous. Paul Ssali and Ali Tomusange were recipients of the inaugural and 2nd edition awards respectively.

    Category 5: FUFA Fair Play Award;

    Discipline is key in all sports inclusive of football. This award will go to the team that had the least number of yellow cards and Red cards last season in the AUPL.  Every yellow card will earn 1 point and a red card will earn 3 points and the club with the least points will be the winner. The Uganda Premier League Secretariat will provide all the needed info.

    Category 6: FUFA Upcoming Talent

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs in the FUFA Juniors League. The coaches will cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point.

    Category 7: FUFA Referee of the Year

    The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) will submit a shortlist of 5 Referees that may also include Assistant Referees. Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) will select 20 senior persons in refereeing to vote the best Referee from the list of 5. The one with the most votes will be the winner.

    Referees here means-Centre Referee, Assistant referees of all forms of football

    Category 8: FUFA Coach of the year

    Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) will select the best coach for this award.

    Category 9: FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year

    This winner of this category shall be determined by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA). The UBSA will be required to set their own criteria to determine the winner.

    Category 10: Fans’ Favourite Ugandan Player of the year

    This award will be determined by the fans. It is limited to Ugandans irrespective of where they are playing their club football.

    Category 11: Fans Favourite player in Other Leagues- outside Uganda

    This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans playing outside of Uganda.

     

  • FUFA opens application process for National team coaching job

    FUFA opens application process for National team coaching job

    Download Application form Uganda Cranes Job Vacancy 2017

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has opened the process of applications for the job of Uganda Cranes Head Coach. The exercise officially starts on Monday 23rd October, 2017.

    The FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the period for commencement of the exercise.

    ‘The exercise will last 7 days only. Interested persons for the job will send in their applications and CVs to the e-mail vacancy@fufauganda.com starting Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th October 2017. It will be the only contact used for submission of documents for the job’ said Hussein.

    ‘Any documents sent in by applicants before the exercise officially opens will not be considered by FUFA. The job is open to Ugandans and foreign coaches’ added Hussein.

    FUFA Executive will take the final decision on who becomes the next Uganda Cranes coach.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • Wins for Champions Kawempe, UCU in the FUFA Women Elite League

    Wins for Champions Kawempe, UCU in the FUFA Women Elite League

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18 Match Day 2 Results played on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October, 2017

    She MAK 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals

    Rines 1-1 Gafford Ladies

    Isra 1-1 Uganda Martyrs

    Kawempe Muslim SS Ladies 4-0 Western United

    Wakiso Hills 1-1 Kampala Queens

    Ajax Queens 0-0 She Corporates

    Yudaya Nakayenze deployed in the midfield for her new team scored the only goal of the match on Sunday as UCU Lady Cardinals edged home side Makerere University women football team-SHE MAK.

    The result helped UCU record their first win of the season after dropping points at the hands of Uganda Martyrs Rubaga on the opening weekend of the FUF Women Elite League 2017/18 season.

    In Wakiso, Gafford Ladies played to yet another draw but this time managed to find the back of the net. Monica Namwesa scored Gafford’s first goal of the season in the 25th minute but were pegged back late in the game by Kayima Maggie who got the equalizer for Rines in the 87th minute. The match ended 1-1.

    Gafford Ladies FC that started against Rines on Sunday.

    At the Valley grounds, new comers Isra Academy continue to surprise many women football lovers after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Uganda Martyrs Rubaga.

    Saturday Action

    Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC kicked off defence of the FUFA Women Elite League with a convincing 4-0 win over Western United.

    Playing at their famous home ground dubbed the ‘Valley Ground’ where they have not lost a league game; all eyes were on the champions.

    Western United headed into the game with a lot of confidence but little did they know what would hit them at the end of the 90 minutes.

    With goalkeeper Aturo Ruth, Yudaya Nakayenze, Favor Nambatya and Hasifah Nassuuna all regular players at Kawempe last season gone to other clubs this season, Head coach Ayub Khalifan had to scratch his head for new ideas.

    Juliet Nalukenge with the ball and Habiba Namaalwa celebrating Kawempe’s 4th goal of the day.

    He assembled a team that managed to pick up three points with ease in their opening game in Kawempe.

    Kawempe’s goals were scored by Juliet Nalukenge (2), Naddunga Sharon and Habiba Namaalwa.

    Namugerwa Doreen (L) of Western United battling for the ball with Kawempe’s Tracy Jones Akiror.
    Kawempe’s new signing Asia Nakibuka (L) getting the better of the ball against Western United’s Namugerwa Doreen on Saturday

    In the other fixtures of the day Wakiso Hills drew 1-1 with Kampala Queens. Mable Kusasira saved the day for the Queens who had conceded an own goal by Lillian Okello.

    Kampala Queens FC seeking the Almighty’s mercy before kick off against Wakiso Hills.

    Ajax Queens dominated the match but failed to beat She Corporates’ Fatuma Matovu between the posts. The match ended goalless.

    Ajax Queens Starting XI against She Corportes on Saturday at Buddo SS
    She Corporates XI at Buddo SS against Ajax Queens. Goalkeeper Fatumah Matovu, captain Stella Kaliba and defender Tinah Nambirige showed class with their experience.

    Action continues on Sunday in the FUFA Women Elite League

    Sunday 22-Oct-2017 fixtures
    Rines FC vs Gafford ladies@4:00PM Wakisha RC
    Isra Soccer Academy vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga @4:00PM Kawempe
    She Mak vs UCU Lady Cardinals@ 4:00PM Makerere

    MAIN PHOTO: Western United’s Babirye Sawuyah (L) vs Kawempe’s Moureen Adroru. 

     

  • Coaching course in Kabale takes shape as Soccer2Unite extends financial support

    Coaching course in Kabale takes shape as Soccer2Unite extends financial support

    Soccer2Unite has become the first partner of the FUFA Beginners coaching course to be held from Monday 23rd to 27th October, 2017 in Kabale at Victoria Inn for theory sessions and Kabale Municipal stadium for practicals.

    The Kabale based non-profit making soccer organization has made a contribution of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Shillings and also registered 6 coaches to attend the 5 day course.

    Course Coordinator Andrew Amanya confirmed the contribution from Soccer2Unite.

    ‘We are glad that the course is taking shape as the deadline looms. Soccer2Unite will provide other items for the course in terms of logistics to make the first ever coaching course in Kabale a success’ said Amanya.

    ‘We are set for the course. There is a lot of enthusiasm from the football family in Kabale as they look forward to the beginners’ coaching course’ added Amanya.

    FUFA has already assigned coaching Instructor Bashir Mutyaba-a CAF B Licensed coach to handle the technical aspects of the entire course while another instructor will be named to take care of the FIFA Laws of the Game.

    Western Region Football Association (WRFA) cleared the forthcoming FUFA Beginners’ coaching course.

    ‘We are happy that coaching courses are being organized in the area and this will raise the levels of our coaches when handling young and senior players at various football levels. Our target is to have as many qualified coaches as possible in the next four years. We want the region to be strong technically’ said Seka Mutaka- Chairman of the WRFA.

    The course is part of the technical programs to spread football to all the 8 FUFA regions so that the game is improved upon at the lower levels.

    Vincent Tumusiime talks to fellow coaches during a practical session at Njeru in one of the courses organsied by FUFA

    Each participant is required to pay 100,000/- for the course that will cater for their course manuals from the instructors, use of equipment, branded t-shirts, meals and refreshments for the entire period.

    Deadline for Registration is Sunday 22nd October, 2017.

    Western region has already conducted three important coaching courses the Beginners Coaching Course (In Kanungu and Mbarara) and FUFA Level One (Mbarara).

    The potential targets for the course are former players, Games Masters handling school teams, persons in charge of clubs at all levels in Western and Kigezi Regions.

    Contact person for registration is Andrew Amanya (0775787606). 

    Levels of coaching in Uganda that lead to Certification by either FUFA or CAF.

    Beginners’ Course, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B, CAF A and CAF Pro

    Districts making up Western Region Football Associations

    • Bushenyi District Football Association
    • Kabale District Football Association
    • Kanungu District Football Association
    • Kiruhura District Football Association
    • Kisoro District Football Association
    • Mbarara District Football Association
    • Ntungamo District Football Association
    • Ibanda District Football Association
    • Rukungiri District Footbal Association
    • Insingiro, Sheema, Buhweju, Rubirizi and  Mitooma applied for District FA status but waiting for approval by the Western Region FA Assembly

    Coaching statistics in Uganda

    • In 2013, Uganda had 28 CAF C Caches who were handling Uganda Premier League club but the Capacity building courses have helped improve on the figures. This is the current status of coaches in Uganda as below;
    • CAF A- 42 License Holders
    • CAF B- 99 License Holders
    • CAF C- 259 License Holders
    • FUFA Level One- 841 certified coaches
  • Uganda Cranes: Applications for Coaching Job Open

    Uganda Cranes: Applications for Coaching Job Open

    FUFA has opened up applications for the job of Uganda Cranes Coach. The announcement was made by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at the weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo. Eligible persons are requested to send in their applications through vacancy@fufauganda.com starting 23rd to 29th October 2017.
    ‘Applications are now open for the Uganda Cranes job and qualified applicants from Uganda and abroad can apply’ said Watson.

    He emphasized that only applications received through the channel will be considered. A panel of 5 members headed by African football legend Kalushya Bwalya has been appointed to handle the first vetting process of those interested in the job. Other members on the committee include Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO and member of the CAF Technical Committee), Asuman Lubowa (FUFA Technical Director), Livingstone Kyambadde (Chairman Uganda Football Coaches’ Association) and a representative from the National Council of Sports.
    ‘We have considered Kalusha Bwalya because of his legacy in African football as a player, an administrator and a member of the CAF Technical Committee’ added Watson.

    The shortlist will be presented to the FUFA Executive for the final decision on who becomes the next Uganda Cranes coach. A new coach will be announced by 15th November, 2017.
    Moses Basena has been in charge of the Uganda Cranes since the resignation of Serbian Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic in August this year.
    Uganda Cranes Coaches since 1969
    Burkhard  Pape  – 1969-1972
    David Otti  – 1973-1974
    Westerhoff  Otto – 1974-1975
    Peter Okee – 1976-1981, 1983
    Bidandi  Ssali- 1982
    George Mukasa – 1984-1985
    Barnabas Mwesigwa – 1986-1988
    Robert  Kiberu – 1988-1989
    Polly Ouma  – 1989-1995
    Timorthy  Ayieko – 1995-1996
    Asuman Lubowa – 1996-1999
    Paul  Hasule – 1999
    Harrison  Okagbue 1999-2001
    Paul Hasule- 2001-2003
    Pedro  Pasculi – 2003
    Leo  Adraa – 2003-2004
    Mike Mutebi – 2004
    Mohammood  Abbas – 2004-2006
    Laszlo Csaba- 2006-2008
    Bobby William- 2008-2013
    Milutin Sredojevic – 2013-2017
    Moses Basena –August 2017

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the weekly press conference when he announced the details 

  • New Football tournament ‘The FUFA Drum’ launched for 16 Provinces in Uganda

    New Football tournament ‘The FUFA Drum’ launched for 16 Provinces in Uganda

    FUFA has introduced another football tournament aimed at taking the game to the masses based on Provinces in Uganda.

    The FUFA Inter Provinces Competition to be named the ‘The Drum’ was launched today at FUFA House by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following a resolution of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly and the 13th FUFA Executive Committee directive to formulate the Competition.

    The Competition will be played between 16 provinces of Uganda and will be called ‘The Drum’. It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations.

    FUFA will meet the cost of the teams in the areas of accommodation, transport,  individual and team winners’ Prizes, trophies and medals plus costs of match officials including the competition and training balls.

    FUFA President displaying the logo of the new Tournament called ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda.

    FUFA President said; 

    ‘We have already conducted the seeding of the teams and the tournament will kick-off in January 2018. We expect to hold draws in Kasese where the final of the tournament will be played’

    FUFA President added;

    The tournament will be played from January to October with dates gazetted as Match Days and in the Independence week of Uganda we expect to be playing our final match’

    FUFA President on the importance of the tournament;

    ‘The objective definitely is for searching talent across the country. The league alone can’t be the best way of tapping more talent. The clubs will also have a better hunting ground of players for their teams’

    FUFA President on technical personnel to handle the Provincial teams

    ‘The minimum qualification for coaches to handle these teams is CAF C License holders. The masses must enjoy quality football’

    Slogan of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament’

    ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity.

    How many Provinces will take part in the ‘FUFA The Drum’ Football tournament?

    16 Provinces will take part.

    Which Districts will make the Provincial teams?

    Political districts shall mean those that existed as at 1st July 2017. Districts created after will belong to where their original (Parent) Districts belong or where not applicable FUFA will give a new guidance.

    L-R: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Executive Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson holding the logo of the ‘FUFA The Drum’ tournament after it was luanched today in Mengo.

    Eligible Players;

     Players eligible to play for a province are;

    1. Those whose biological mother or father is of descent or ancestry from such a province.
    2. Those whose biological mother or father has lived in that province for a period of not less than 10 years.
    3. Only Ugandan players shall be legible to play.
    4. Once a player represents a province, he will not represent any other province again unless in special circumstances as may be decided by the FUFA Executive Committee

     

    1. Players representing their respective province teams for the first time will be required to fill form F501 that will include the endorsement of the LC-1 of the area of ancestry or residence.
    • The Drum is a competition open to all male players who satisfy the above conditions who may also;
    1. not be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    2. be registered by any FIFA Member Association
    3. be registered by FUFA and playing in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Division League.

    Competition Format

    The competition shall be played using a mixed format of 4 Groups composed of 4 Teams. In each group, each team will play 3 matches at home and 3 matches away. The top 2 teams in each group will proceed to the 2 legged-quarter final played on a home-away basis. The semifinals will also be played on a-home-away basis while the finals will be 1-leg match at a predetermined location.

     

    Seeded teams

    Pot-1

    		 Pot-2 Pot-3 Pot-4
    Buganda Lango Tooro Karamoja
    Kampala Ankole Bukedi Sebei
    Busoga Bugisu Kigezi Rwenzori
    West Nile Bunyoro Teso Acholi

     

     

     

    THE 16 PROVINCES:

    1. West Nile: Political districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
    2. Acholi: Political districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
    3. Lango: Political districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
    4. Karamoja: Political districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
    5. Teso: Political districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
    6. Sebei: Political districts of Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
    7. Bugisu: Political districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
    8. Bukedi: Political districts of Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
    9. Busoga: Political districts of Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
    10. Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
    11. Buganda: This province will be composed of the political districts of Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
    12. Bunyoro: Political districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
    13. Tooro: Political districts of Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
    14. Rwenzori: Political districts of Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
    15. Ankole: Political districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema
    16. Kigezi; Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri

    MAIN PHOTO: The Logo of the new tournament ‘FUFA The Drum’ for all the 16 Provinces in Uganda. 

  • By-Elections in Northern Region to be delayed following decision taken by the FUFA Executive

    By-Elections in Northern Region to be delayed following decision taken by the FUFA Executive

    FUFA has communicated to the Northern Region Football Association that no by-elections will be conducted in the region until further notice.

    In a communication from the Chief Executive Officer of FUFA Edgar Watson, part of the letter contains the following details;

    • Following the issuance of the FUFA Electoral Committee roadmap for by-elections for the Northern Region by the FUFA Electoral Committee Chairman in a letter dated 16th October 2017
    • I wish to inform all stakeholders that the 15th FUFA Executive Committee identified the Northern Region as a special case that needs to be handled.
    • An Adhoc Committee was selected to assess the situation on ground and report back to the Executive, before key processes are done within the region.
    • Based on the above therefore, all stakeholders are informed that the By-election guidelines/roadmap for Northern Region has been haulted until the Adhoc Committee does its due diligence and clearance is obtained.
    • The Northern Region Football stakeholders are therefore informed that the Representatives of the Adhoc Committee for Northern Region will visit the region from 25th October to 27th October 2017 for fact finding mission.
    • The CEO Northern Region is duly informed and requested to ensure compliance and onward information to all football stakeholders in Northern Region.
    • A detailed program on the visit will be presented in due Course.

    Adhoc Committee: Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Executive Committee Member), Counsel Geoffrey Ojok (Chairman FUFA Legal Committee), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Humphrey Mandu (FUFA Deputy CEO)

     It is Our Game, It is Our Country

  • FUFA President mourns Educationist and Sports Icon Godfrey Nuwagaba

    FUFA President mourns Educationist and Sports Icon Godfrey Nuwagaba

    Condolence message from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following the death of  Uganda Olympic Committee Treasurer Godfrey Nuwagaba

    The sports fraternity loses a big icon. Godfrey Nuwagaba has been a pillar in Athletics in this country helping many athletes and a key figure at the Uganda Olympic Committee where he was Treasurer.

    Nuwagaba passed on in Addis Ababa after developing complications mid air on his way to Dubai but the flight made a forced landing in Addis  to save his life. Good effort by the Airline but that was the destiny of God. Inalilah wa inalilah Rajihun.

    My association with Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President) his long time friend and business partner made me understand the administrator he was and i admired his work.

    We learn from this that good public works is what gets left of you when you go and anyone, anytime may go.

    God judge his earthly failures with mercy and Rest in Peace Godfrey.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Departed Godfrey Nuwagaba

     

     

  • FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Seven goals on match day one

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Seven goals on match day one

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Match Day 1 Results

    • Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 Ajax Queens
    • She Corporate 0-0 Gafford Ladies
    • Uganda Martyrs 1-1 UCU Lady Cardinals
    • Isra Academy 2-2 She MAK
    • Olila vs Eastern Heroes  – *Eastern Heroes failed to travel

    The 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite league kicked off successfully over the weekend with 4 matches physically played.

    A total of seven goals were scored on match day one.

    The official opening game witnessed Muteesa I Royal University outwit Ajax Queens by one goal on Saturday.

    Bridget Nabisalu scored the lone goal on 40 minutes.

    On Sunday, three matches were played.

    She Corporate and Gafford ladies played to a goal less draw.

    Uganda Martyrs held UCU Lady Cardinals to a one all draw.

    Nanziri Resty was the scorer for Uganda Martyrs as Hasifa Nassuna replied for UCU.

    New comers Isra Soccer Academy and She Mak also shared the spoils in a 4 goal stalmate.

    Najjemba Fauzia and Sophia Nakinyingi were on target for Isra  while Samalie Nakamatte and Ann

    Kobusingye scored for She Mak.

    The Eastern heroes against Olila Women match was not played.

    The league shall return next weekend.

  • FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Ajax Queens pip Muteesa 1 Royal University in opener

    FUFA Women Elite League 2017/18: Ajax Queens pip Muteesa 1 Royal University in opener

    2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League:
    Official Opening Match:
    • Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 Ajax Queens

    The 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League officially kicked off on Saturday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

    Visitors Ajax Queens overcame Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-0 courtesy of Bridget Nabisalu’s goal on 40 minutes.

    Nabisalu scored direct from a corner kick beating Muteesa 1 Royal University’s goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro at the near post during the exciting match.

    Muteesa 1 University’s Margaret Namirimu (shirt 19) shoots at goal as two Ajax Queens players close her down

    It was an interesting game that witnessed either sides create a couple of goal scoring opportunities.

    Ajax’s Carol Nakyanzi as well as the Mutesa duo of Betty Namataka and Habibah Nakayobyo were culprits on the sunny evening.

    A relatively fair crowd watched the game, the only match played on Saturday.

    Ajax Queens; forward Carol Nakyanzi (shirt 10) was a thorn in the flesh of the Mutesa 1 Royal University backline throughout the match
    Teams’ inspections prior to kick off

    FUFA third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi was chief guest during the match.

    FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu,  Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Margaret Kubingi (Uganda Women Football Association chairperson), Paul Ssali (Coaches delegate), Hadijah Namuyanja (FUFA Women football development officer), national team head coach Farida Bulega and Crested Cranes Ex-internationals attended.

    The league returns on Sunday with four matches.

    Team Line Ups:

    Mutesa  1 Royal University XI: Daisy Nakaziro (G.K), Immaculate Nanswa, Carol Anyango, Margaret Namirimu, Stellah Namisango, Precious Najjemba, Margaret Birabwa, Habibah Nakayobyo, Betty Namataka, Favour Nambatya, Sharon Namatovu

    Subs: Josephine Omalla, Joan Nabirye, Janet Thungu, Angellah Nakato, Irene Nakiroywa, Cicy Nakalawa, Sharifa Naiga

    Manager: Fahad Sebyala

    Head coach: Walusimbi

    Muteesa I Royal University XI

    Ajax Queens XI: Pamela  Nakayondo, Rachael Nalunga, Joan Nassali, Phiona Nabuuba, Annet Namwenge, Carol Nakyanzi, Bridget Nabisalu, Dorothy Nalukwago, Mary Piira, Rukia Namubiru, Phiona Wanyana

    Subs: Grace Nakawa, Margaret Nalubega, Moreen Nangonzi, Gloria Namakula

    Manager: Michael Natima

    Match officials:

    • Center Referee: Habiba Naigaga
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Amina Kayinza
    • Match Assessor: Rose Rwamuyamba

    Sunday 15th October, 2017

    • Olila vs Eastern Heroes – Soroti
    • She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies -MUBS
    • Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals -UMHS Lubaga
    • Isra Academy vs She MAK – Kawempe
  • Proline in convincing home win against Mbarara City at Lugogo

    Proline in convincing home win against Mbarara City at Lugogo

    2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League:

    • Match Day 5 (Saturday):

     

    • Proline 3-0 Mbarara City

     

    Proline won 3-0 against Mbarara City in the only Azam Uganda Premier League match played at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo on Friday.

    Fahad Bayo, Sula ‘Malouda’ Matovu and Joseph Mandela scored for the home club.

    Action between Mbarara City and Proline at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo on Friday, 13th October 2017

    This was during match day five, a continuation of the matches played from Tuesday.

    The league resumes on Saturday with four matches at the different venues.

    Team Line ups:

    Proline XI: Saidi Keni (G.K), Musa Kundi, Odili Iyasela, Mustafa Mujuzi, Savio Kabugo, Sam Kabugo, Arnold Sserunjogi, Joseph Mandela, Fahad Bayo, David Owori, Sula Matovu

    Mbarara City XI: Ali Kimera (G.K), Zaidi Byekwaso, Yesseri Waibi, Asuman Harishe, Asuman Buyinza, Pitis  Barenge, Solomon Okwalinga, Bebto Ssegujja, Eleazer Okorie, Brian Aheebwa, Ibrahim Orit

    Saturday, 14th October 2017 Fixtures:

    • BUL VS KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
    • Onduparaka Vs Soana – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua
    • Police Vs Vipers – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – Kampala
    • SC Villa Jogoo Vs UPDF – Masaka Recreational Stadium, Masaka

     

  • Kampala Region Football Association unveils action packed 2017/18 road map

    Kampala Region Football Association unveils action packed 2017/18 road map

    KAMPALA REGIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION:

    *Sunday,  15th October 2017 – 1st Kampala Super Cup:

    Mutungo Vs Lungujja Galaxy (4 p.m)

    Curtain-Raiser-(U-15):

    Sparta 09 Vs Jiddah African Child (2 p.m)

    At Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:00 p.m)

    Entry Fees: 2000/= (Ordinary), 5000/= (VIP)

    Gates shall open at 10 a.m

    *21st October 2017 – Kick off of Kampala Regional League (Men)

    *14th November 2017: Kick off of Kampala Region Women League

    *15th November 2017: Kick off of the preliminary round of the 2017/18 FUFA Uganda Cup

    Kampala Regional Football Association has officially released the road map for the 2017/18 season.

    In a press conference organized at FUFA House on Friday, the region vice chairman Peter Nkugwa who was joined by the CEO Isaac Ssengendo and media committee member Meddie Ssengendo underlined the bold intention of the association to organize all the football activities of the region to perfection.

    Chairman Competitions Committee Kampala Region FA-Peter Nkugwa

    ‘We are glad to officially release our road map to the public. Kampala Region is privileged to announce the first ever super cup that will be like a curtain raiser to the season’ Nkugwa noted.

    Mutungo (losing finalists in the regional promotional final to Ntinda United) will play Lungujja Galaxy in the first ever edition of the Kampala region super cup at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium this Sunday.

    On the same day, the winning team of the U-15 league (Sparta 09) and the outstanding players will be rewarded.

    Sparta 09 will engage Jiddah African Child team in the earlier curtain raiser at 2 p.m.

    For the record, Kampala Region started the first ever U-15 football league in the country, a feat that Nkugwa attributed to good planning.

    L-R: Isaac Ssengendo, Peter Nkugwa and Meddie Ssengendo

    ‘As Kampala Region, we have always set the trend. There is good planning. We organized the U-15, now we have the Super Cup and there are lots other things planned in the pipeline’ he added.

    He also hinted of the other activities that are run by the region as the women football league (Isra Academy were champions in 2017) and the Uganda Cup.

    Registration for the Uganda Cup with the non league teams expected to pay Shs 300,000. The 4th division and regional clubs (3rd division) will pay Shs 200,000 and Shs. 100,000 respectively.

    Kampala Region Football Association CEO Isaac Ssengendo (left) consults with the second VP Peter Nkugwa shortly after the press conference on Friday

    The CEO, Isaac Ssengendo lauded the club owners, fans and the media for the incredible work undertaken to develop the beautiful game in Kampala region.

    Kampala Regional League 2017/18 Clubs:

    Groups:

    Scorpion: Kyengera, Bweyogerere, Kyambogo, Soana Young, Spartan, St Marys, AK 47, Baza Holdings, Kansanga, Kisugu, Kyebando, Lungujja Galaxy

    Cobra: Edgars Football Club, Katwe United, Wembley Boys, Mutungo, Thunder, SC Lamancia, Industrial Area, Kazo United, City Lads, Nansana United, Kabalagala Rangers

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Isaac Ssengendo (Kampala Region CEO), Peter Nkugwa (Vice Chairman) and Meddie Ssengendo (Media committee member) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday

    PHOTO CREDIT: FUFA Communications Department

  • The FUFA Women Elite league 2017/18 season kicks off on Saturday

    The FUFA Women Elite league 2017/18 season kicks off on Saturday

    2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League:
     Official Opening Match:
    • Saturday, 14th October 2017
    • Muteesa I Royal University vs Ajax Queens – Wankulukuku
     Ref: AIGAGA HABIBA
    AR1: NANTABO LYDIA
    AR2:NAGADDYA CATHERINE
    Match Assessor: ROSE RWAMUYAMBA 
    *At Muteesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official social media plat forms
     Referees for  FWEL MATCHDAY 1
     Sunday, 15th October 2017:
    • Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals- Rubaga
    • Olila Women vs Eastern Heroes- Olila
    • She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies – UICIT, Nakawa
    • Isra Academy vs She Makerere- Kawempe Muslim
    The official banner promoting the Opening match of the FWEL 2017/18 season.
    The stage is set, the individual players are mentally and physical ready, the different clubs have prepared to the brim as the fourth season of the FUFA Women Elite league officially kicks off on Saturday.
     It is evident and recognizable that the growth and development of women football in Uganda has tremendously ascended since the introduction of the Elite League in 2015 under the administration of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
     From the increased number of  passionate players taking part to media attention, women’s football continues to take great strides and precedence.
    Now that the league returns on Saturday after a 3 month’s break, the anticipation from teams, fans, media and other associated stakeholders is high.
     Muteesa I Royal University entertains Ajax Queens at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium at 4 p.m.
     Either club entered the players’ transfer market, signed new players in a bid to bolster their squads.
    Muteesa’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe’s Sharon Aponye last season.
      Muteesa signed lanky forward Favor Nambatya from defending champions Kawempe Muslim and Carol Anyango from She MAK.
      On the other hand, Ajax Queens unveiled eight new signings last week including midfielder Phiona Nabumba from Rines Women Football Club.
    Ajax Queens new coach Michael Natima will be facing his former employers Muteesa for the first time since leaving at the end of the 2015/16 season.
    Ajax Queens Women Football Team squad
     Action will continue on Sunday with four games on card across the country.
     In Soroti, Olila Women Football Club who had a great campaign last season reaching the playoff stage will host rivals Eastern Heroes in the Soroti derby.
     Olila won the inaugural Fufa Women’s Cup and have kept the core of their team with players like Fazilah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa and goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi staying at the club.
    UCU Lady Cardinals who are expected to make a shift in the balance of power will be away to Uganda Martyrs High School, Rubaga on Sunday.
    The Mukono based side signed reigning Fufa Female player of the year, Hasifa Nassuna, Yudaya Nakayenze and goalkeeper Aturo Ruth all coming from Kawempe Muslim.
    Moureen Kinavudori attempts to dribble past Bonita Assimwe of Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga during the play-offs at Lugogo last season
    On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs despite losing goalkeeper Pamela Kayondo to Ajax Queens also signed crafty midfielder Harriet Nakuba and still have talented winger in Lilian Mutuuzo and Anita Namata.
    In the other games, She Corporate will host Gafford Ladies at the Uganda Institute of  Communication, Information and Technology (UICT) in Nakawa while newly promoted Isra Academy will be at home in Kawempe to She Makerere.
    Kawempe Muslim S.S has lifted the FUFA Elite League for a record three successive times. In this picture, Coach Ayub Khalifan’s Kawempe celebrating their 2nd League title at Nakivubo. stadium.
     Since 2015, the league has been won by Kawempe Muslim Secondary School.