The Uganda U17 team will continue with their journey to the FIFA U17 Women world cup-India when they return to action today at the National stadium, in Dar eS Salaam for a match against regional rivals Tanzania.
The match kicks off at 3pm EAST and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.
The Uganda Starting XI Vs Tanzania for the #U17WWCQ
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1. Daphine Nyayenga (1) GK
2. Samalie Nakachwa (9)
3. Sumaya Komuntale (5)
4. Bira Nadunga (17)
5. Grace Aluka (11)
6. Catherine Nagadya (7)
7. Kunihira Margret (6)
8. Shakira Nyinagahirwa (8)
9. Juliet Nalukenge (10) Capt
10. Nandago Hadijja (12)
11. Fauzia Najjemba (13)
2nd Assistant Referee: Eric Ayimavo Ayamr Ulrich – Benin
Fourth Official:Adissa Raphiou Ligali – Benin
Match Commissioner:Amir Abdi Hassan – Somalia
Match officials for the double header between Uganda and South Sudan in the 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations have been named.
Uganda will face neighbours South Sudan next month on match day three and four with the first leg slated for 28th March at Mandela Nation Stadium.
The return leg will come three days at El- Hilal Stadium in Omdurman, Sudan.
Uganda is in group B alongside Burkina Faso, Malawi and South Sudan.
The Uganda Cranes began the campaign with a goalless draw away to Burkina Faso before defeating Malawi 2-0 at Mandela National Stadium with goals from Emmanuel Okwi and Fahad Bayo.
All Games to be played at Mandela National Stadium
17th March 2020
Uganda vs Zambia
19th March 2020
Zambia vs Mali
21st March 2020
Uganda vs Mali
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the dates and fixtures for the CHAN Mini Invitational tournament.
FUFA confirmed on Thursday that Uganda will host a tri-nations tournament. This is aimed at helping the Uganda Cranes to prepare well ahead of the 2020 Championship of African Nations.
The tournament will be held at Mandela National Stadium between 17th – 21st March 2020 with all games expected to kickoff at 4PM.
Besides Uganda, the other countries that will feature in the above tournament include Zambia and Mali.
Coach McKinstry summoned a provisional team of 34 players that will enter camp on Sunday, 1st March 2020.
He believes the tournament will give Uganda good test before the final tournament in Cameroon.
“I believe this tournament will help us to gauge our standards. We hope to gain a lot from the games against Mali and Zambia. Mali is one of the teams with a good squad, they have hugely invested in youth football. Zambia is another good team and the fact that they are under coach Milutin Sredojevic, they will definitely give us a good test.” He said.
Training will officially start on Monday, 2nd March 2020 at GEMS Cambridge International School in Butabika.
Uganda is in group C alongside Rwanda, Morocco and Togo.
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume FC), Saidi Keni (SC Villa), Alionzi, Edwin Kiwanuka
Defenders: Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Ashraf Mandela (URA FC), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Derrick Ndahiro (SC Villa), Disan Galiwango (Express FC), Herbert Achai (KCCA FC), Samuel Kato (KCCA FC), Mustafa Mujjuzi (Proline FC)
Midfielders: Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Saidi Kyeyune (URA FC), Paul Mucureezi (Vipers SC), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Joackim Ojera (URA FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Hassan Ssenyonjo(Wakiso Giants FC), David Owori(SC Villa), Julius Poloto(KCCA FC), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City FC)
Forwards: Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Viane Ssekajugo(Wakiso Giants FC), Cromwell Rwothomio(URA FC), Brian Aheebwa (Mbarara City FC)
Tanzania vs Uganda – National Stadium, Dar es Salaam
Sunday, 1st March 2020
Uganda U17 Girls’ National team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has named the final squad that will travel to Tanzania for the first leg of the second round of the 2020 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The coach named a final team of 18 players comprised of two goalkeepers, seven defenders, four midfielders and five forwards.
The team will depart Entebbe Airport on Friday afternoon, aboard Uganda Airlines.
Tanzania will host the first leg on Sunday, 1st March in Dar es Salaam before a return leg in Kampala in two weeks’ time.
Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, the national U17 women football team head coach remains positive ahead of a crucial away fixture against East African neighbours Tanzania slated for this coming weekend in Dar es salaam.
Ayub is relishing his charges chances of picking a good result away from home despite theabsence of some key members of the squad.
Uganda takes on Tanzania in the first leg of the second round of the FIFA U17 Women World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday and will be without defender Stella Musubika and midfielder Kevin Nakacwa who are sidelined by knee and thigh injuries respectively.
Previously when the 2 sides met in the CECAFA U17 women championship late last year in Njeru-Uganda, they laboured to a 1-1 draw.
Uganda U17 Women Team captain Juliet Nalukenge (left) celebrating a goal with Fauzia Najjemba during a trial match
Ayub feels having the 2 in the squad would have been a big boost but maintains that other members of the team will be able to do the job.
‘We have had very good preparations for the past two weeks equipping the girls with the tactics and knowledge we believe will help us do the job. We will definitely miss the 2 players but again have trust in players available and we have prepared to fill the gaps left by the 2 injured players. We have played a couple of practice matches to fine tune the different departments and can confidently say our striking and midfield departments are more than ready for the task at hand. In the defence we still have a few things to iron out and these also by Sunday we hope to have mastered them.’ Ayub stated.
The U17 team played to a goalless draw in their 4th and final practice match played against a Kampala Select side at Star Times stadium.
The team is set to fly out of the country on Friday afternoon to continue with final preparations ahead of the Sunday duel.
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a provisional team of 34 players to start preparations for the Total 2020 Championship of African Nations (Chan) Tournament.
Flanked by the FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein, McKinstry also released the detailed training programme that will involve a three nation tournament (Mali and Zambia have already confirmed).
This tournament will take place 17th -21st March 2020 in Kampala.
Johnathan McKinstry and Ahmed Hussein during the press conference
Virtually three thirds of the team that won the 2020 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala has been maintained.
“There is a balance in the team. We have defensive resilience and options in attack. We can do better than at the previous Chan tournament. We have enough fire power in the squad. We want to do better. The target is first to move beyond group stages then, who knows we shall progress beyond. We have planned a three nation trial tournament in late March 2020 where already Mali and Zambia have confirmed” McKinstry stated.
The team training sessions will be conducted at GEMS Cambridge School in Butabika.
The team will assemble on 1st March 2020.
34 Man Uganda Cranes Provisional Team:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume), Nafian Alionzi (URA), Saidi Keni (SC Villa), Edwin Kiwanuka Bbule (Bright Stars)
Defenders: Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Derrick Ndahiiro (SC Villa), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA), John Revita (KCCA), Samuel Kato (KCCA), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)
Midfielders: Shafik Kagimu (URA), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Paul Mucureezi (Vipers), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA), Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), David Owori (SC Villa), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City), Julius Poloto (KCCA)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has made a directive to schools across the country to employ only qualified coaches to manage school football teams.
This is a strategy aimed at developing football right from the grassroots and the fact that majority of the young players are school-going students, the coaches that handle them must be qualified.
“FUFA continues to commit and drive its efforts towards its mission of developing, promoting and protecting football for all.” Reads part of the letter issued to schools across the country.
FUFA Executive member Issa Magoola in a group photo with participants and Instructors
“The FUFA Executive Committee has directed that all schools should employ qualified football coaches to manage school teams in order to enable FUFA achieve its mission and develop a football philosophy that cuts across all National Teams.”
The directive will start working this year and thus the coaches that manage schools must have at least FUFA minimum coaching qualifications.
“It is therefore a requirement that effective this season, all schools that compete at both local and International levels employ coaches having at least FUFA minimum coaching standards.”
For Primary and Secondary schools, the coaches employed should have CAF D as a minimum requirement while Universities must employ coaches with a minimum of CAF C.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has revealed that there will be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign attached to the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup edition.
Like it has been the case in the last four years, the 2020 edition of the coveted annual knockout tournament will not be different.
FUFA Events Manager, Leila Nankya officially announced that the CSR drive for this year will be aimed at supporting the needy.
“Football is a game that unites us all regardless of our backgrounds, beliefs or status and as FUFA, we believe we can make a positive change in the society where we live. I, therefore, take this opportunity to announce that we shall have a CSR activity attached to this year’s edition.” said Nankya during the round of 16 draws held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo.
FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya addressing the media on Wednesday
“We call upon footballers to embrace this campaign like they have done in the last years. We have started collecting clothes and any other items that we shall give out to a school and hospital prior to the final. FUFA House and Stanbic Bank branches are the collection centres.”
It should be noted that the recipients of the items collected must be from the region that hosts the Stanbic Uganda Cup final. FUFA is yet to announce the region that will host this year’s final.
CSR Activities in the last 4 years
2016 – Missionaries of the poor, Mengo – Kampala Region
2017 – Arua Children’s Remand Home – West Nile Region
2018- St. Paul’s Church Kumi – North Eastern Region
2019- Nkoba Zambogo Youth Group, Mpugwe – Buganda Region
Round of 16 Stage – Matches to be played between 10th – 15th March 2020
Kyetume Vs Maroons – Mighty Arena, Jinja
Kiboga Young Vs Proline – Mbale Municipal Stadium
Kataka Vs Free Stars – Mbale Municipal Stadium
Dove Vs KCCA – Katushabe Playground, Masindi
Tooro United Vs Kitara – St Paul’s Seminary Play-ground, Fort Portal
URA Vs Wakiso Giants – Arena of Visions, Ndejje University
SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Light SS Vs UPDF – Soroti
The round of 16 draw for the 46th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup was successfully held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule was joined by the Stanbic Bank Head of Agency Banking Ronald Muganzi, former Uganda Cranes winger Obadiah Ssemakula and FUFA Events manager Leila Nankya.
Nalule further hinted on the competition rules at this stage.
“The yellow cards at this only serve in the Stanbic Uganda Cup competition. All clubs are encouraged to use green pitches at this level. The visiting team is entitled to 30 percent, FUFA has 20 percent and home team takes the lion’s share (50 percent)” Hajjati Aisha stated.
FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule
Ronald Muganzi, the Stanbic Bank Head of Agency Banking further expressed the bank’s commitment towards supporting the tournament.
Muganzi also reechoed the development of the Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament to the country’s football pool.
“I am very happy to here on behalf of Stanbic Bank. We have keenly followed the Stanbic Uganda especially in the press through the Television, new media and newspapers. The tournament has generated a lot of interest. The minnows have done surprises. As a bank, we are proud to be part of the tournament which has enabled talent exposure and development of the economy.” Muganzi noted.
Ronald Muganz drew the cup holders Proline
Retired Uganda Cranes player Obadiah Ssemakula, 62, was present to conduct the draw.
Ssemakula, winner of the tournament in 1971 hinted on the significance of the tournament that is played concurrently with the main Star Times Uganda Premier League.
“The Stanbic Uganda Cup is a very great tournament. It has given chance to the players to get playing time that they would not get in the main league since our days. Players of today should also utilize this opportunity” Ssemakula remarked.
Obadiah Ssemakula picked URA Football Club
Meanwhile, FUFA officially launched the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive that is attached to this tournament.
Corporate Social Responsibility launch
Speaking to the media at the launch, Leila Nankya, the FUFA Events manager called upon the general public to donate generously towards the drive.
“Since 2016, FUFA has attached a CSR cause to the Stanbic Uganda Cup where several items should be donated generously for the vulnerable group of people, Please respond to help us impact on the society through football.” Nankya stated.
In the draws proper Kyetume hosts Maroons at the Mighty Arena, Jinja. Kiboga Young will play Proline in Mbale Municipal Stadium.
L-R: Ronald Muganzi, Obadiah Ssemakula and Hajjati Aisha Nalule
Kataka will host Mukono based Free Stars at Mbale Municipal Stadium, Dove hosts KCCA – Katushabe Playground, Masindi and Tooro United will take on Kitara at St Paul’s Seminary Play-ground, Fort Portal.
Meanwhile, URA will entertain Wakiso Giants at the Arena of Visions, Ndejje University as SC Villa will play host to Mbarara City at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
In Soroti, it will be the battle of two StarTimes FUFA Big League when Light SS faces UPDF.
46th Uganda Cup Round of 16 Draw: Wednesday, 26th February 2020
Venue: FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (10 AM)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and All official social media plat forms (FUFA TV, Facebook and Twitter)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will hold the round of 16 draw for the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup on Wednesday, 26th February 2020 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala, starting at 10 AM.
There are 9 clubs that play in the Star Times Uganda Premier League, 6 in the Star Times FUFA Big League and only 1 in the Regional League.
FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein urges the media partners to attend the event and keep time.
‘The round of 16 Stanbic Uganda Cup draw will be held on Wednesday, 26th February 2020 at FUFA House. The media is hereby humbly invited and requested to keep time’ Hussein noted.
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry will announce the provisional squad on Thursday 27th February 2020 to start preparations for the final tournament of CHAN that will be held in Cameroon from 4th – 25th April 2020.
The announcement will be made during the press conference at 10am on Thursday, FUFA House, Mengo.
‘On the same day, the coach will release further details of the entire preparation for the Cranes’ said FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein.
‘On Thursday 27th February Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry will announce his provisional squad for the Final tournament of CHAN. FUFA will give details for the whole Cranes preparations’
The event will be streamed live on FUFA TV (YouTube Channel), FUFA Facebook Page, FUFA Twitter and Live broadcast on 102.1 FUFA fm.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry
Paidha WFC vs Uganda Martyrs (Paidha WFC didn’t turn up)
Edgars Girls FC 0-5 Olila High School
Wakiso Hills 2-4 Tooro Queens FC
Jinja United vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Postponed)
FUFA Women’s Cup holders Makerere University began their title defense on a bright note after overcoming Amuria High School at the round of 32.
The University side won 2-0 on the road with goals coming from Rebecca Nakasato and Josephine Nandagire.
Despite missing skipper Fauzia Najjemba who is away on duty with the Uganda U17 National team, Kampala Queens were able to dispatch She Maroons FC in Luzira.
Action between She Maroons FC (Black) and Kampala Queens FC (White)
Lilian Mutuuzo(brace), Harriet Nakkubba and Resty Nanziri scored for Kampala Queens to win 4-1.
She Maroons FC got their consolation goal through Winnie Kyomugisha who converted from the spot.
2018 winners UCU Lady Cardinals UCU Lady Cardinals outwitted She Kataka FC from Mbale district to storm the round of 16 thanks to goals from last season’s top scorer Shadia Nankya and captain Moreen Kinavudori getting the goals.
She Corporate made light work of Bunyaruguru Girls winning the game 2-0. Favour Nambatya and Dorcus Namukisa scored a goal apiece.
Lady Doves put their struggles in the league aside to see off St. Noa Girls, winning 2-0 in the game played at African Bible University.
2017 Airtel FUFA Female player of the year, Fazila Ikwaput scored a brace to guide the Masindi based side to victory.
In the other games played, Tooro Queens, Olila High School, Town View SS, and Dynamic SS Jjeza all progressed to the next round.
Vision WFC and Paidha WFC failed to show up for their home encounters against Asubo Gafford Ladies and Uganda Martyrs High School respectively. Muteesa I Royal University too failed to travel to Bugiri to face Jerome WFC.
The game between Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Jinja United was postponed because the former has players on the Uganda U17 National team.
The date for draws of the round of 16 will be announced by the FUFA Competitions department
FUFA through the Club Licensing Committee has approved Mutesa II Stadium ready to host league games after a thorough inspection on Saturday 22nd February.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige made the statement immediately after inspection together with his committee that was also accompanied by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson together with the UEFA Pitch and Maintenance expert Philip Fifield.
UEFA expert and FUFA Club Licensing Committee testing the soil and grass of Mutesa II Stadium
The inspection took practical testing of the grass, the soil at the pitch together with the drainage system, fortunately, the former were fully worked upon during the time of the ban.
‘We have made an inspection on the Stadium and a lot has been worked upon. There is a great improvement and we have found out that the ground is ready to host league games. The pitch is all green. Clubs are now free to host their games in the Stadium.’ Said Kintu Bayige.
Apparently, the stadium is the home ground for Express FC and the club has been using Kavumba recreation Ground as the alternative for hosting league matches.
Mutesa II Stadium Manager Kyomuhendo Flavia admitted that a lot has been done to reach on the level the ground is right now and promised that extra work will be done to maintain the pitch. She was also part of the concluded Groundsmen workshop at Mandela National Stadium.
‘We have done our best to reach this level and we are proud to be approved for hosting league games again. We shall work hard to maintain pitch standards.’ Said Kyomuhendo.
Kyabazinga Stadium of Jinja, Kakindu Stadium, Kakyeka Stadium, and Green Light Stadium all had the same challenge of poor pitches especially during wet seasons however Kakindu stadium is in process of fulfilling the requirements for hosting League matches with fully green grass on the pitch.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA, Express officials at Mutesa II Stadium together with UEFA expert Philip Fifield
National U17 women football team head Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi believes his girls have what it takes to advance past the second round and CECAFA rivals Tanzania.
Uganda takes on Tanzania in the second round of the FIFA U17 Women World Cup 2020 Qualifiers with the winner advancing to the 3rd and final qualifying round.
The team that has been in camp for a week now intensively preparing for the first match of the 2 legged fixture played a practice match today afternoon comfortably winning 11-0 against Watoto Girls in a game played in Watoto village, Bbira along Mityana Road.
Uganda U17 Women Team forward Fauzia Najjemba (Red) getting passed Watoto players in Practice Match
Team captain Juliet Nalukenge and Margaret Kunihira each got a hattrick, Zaituni Namaganda a brace whereas Fauzia Najjemba, Brenda Munyana, and Moureen Nangonzi each scored a goal in the afternoon fixture.
The first leg in Dar es Salaam will be played on March 1st, 2020 and the return leg a fortnight later in Kampala.
Uganda U17 Women Team captain Juliet Nalukenge (left) celebrating her goal with Fauzia Najjemba
‘ I am pleased with the outcomes of this friendly game for a number of reasons. It has helped boost the girls’ confidence as well as helping us (the technical team) try out different playing partnerships among other things we were looking out for. We achieved our set objectives from this game.’ Ayub remarked.
‘We are facing a tougher opponent in Tanzania but I am confident we have what it takes to go past them. This practice match helped us try out different aspects of our game that we intend to employ.’ He added.
The team will have another practice match on Tuesday before flying out a few days later to Dar later.
Uganda U17 Women Team player Zaina Nandede (red) in action during the practice match
The team will have a single training session on Sunday morning at 9am at Kawempe Muslim SS playgrounds
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 Women Team skipper Juliet Nalukenge beating Watoto goalkeeper during the practice match
FUFA Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop for Groundsmen successfully ends at Mandela National Stadium – Namboole has officially ended at Mandela National Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Concentrating on the pitch activities by FUFA is another step taken within the area of capacity building to acquire qualified pitch Groundsmen for Stadiums in order to overcome the challenges in Club Licensing.
Participants attending the closing ceremony at Mandela National Stadium on Saturday
The closing ceremony for the workshop was honored by Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee and Exco Member Hamid Juma who also attended the workshop from the start.
In attendance was the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and his deputy (in charge of football), Decolas Kiiza.
35 Participants took part in the 3-day workshop that was conducted by UEFA expert Philip Fifield.
Participants attending the closing ceremony at Mandela National Stadium on Saturday
The 9 days program is under the UEFA Assist Project and was aimed at educating stadium Groundsmen on how to maintain and manage pitches to overcome the challenge of poor pitch grass.
The chief Guest Hamid Juma appreciated participants for the commitment they exposed during the workshop and emphasized them to implement what they have learnt.
‘I’m pleased with the commitment of the participants during the course. I urge you to implement what you have learn from the expert. If we have good pitches, we must have good games which are key to achieving our vision of becoming number one on the continent on and off the pitch.‘ Said Juma
On the other hand, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson commended UEFA for supporting the program and confirmed that FUFA will pick 2 participants to travel abroad to share and acquire more knowledge on Pitch management and Maintenance.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Talking to participants
‘As FUFA we are very much honored to have the first-ever training for Groundsmen and we appreciate UEFA for supporting the program through the UEFA Asssist project. It’s a step to overcome the challenge of poor pitches. We shall get quarterly reports from participants annually to follow-up on what they have worked on. I advise participants not to sit back but at least do volunteer work to practice what they have learnt however FUFA has a plan to send at least two Groundsmen abroad to gain more knowledge on pitch management and maintenance.’ Said Edgar Watson.
During the course, Groundsmen were taught how to test and treat soils for pitches, how to maintain good and green grass, how and when to use the equipment for maintaining pitches, when and how to irrigate the pitch, among others.
UEFA Expert Philip Fifield taking participants through a practical session at Namboole
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige was also confident that the training for Groundsmen will unleash the challenges in the process of Club Licensing mainly on pitch requirements.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
‘Our program for Pitch Management and Maintenance has ended successfully. The program has run for 9 days and we are confident that the knowledge acquired by the Groundsmen will overturn the challenge of poor pitches. The process of club licensing will be much easier if whatever is taught will be put in place by the Groundsmen.’ Said FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu
On behalf of the participants, Vivian Ttendo who is the Sports and Recreation Officer at Mandela National Stadium Namboole confirmed that with the training from the workshop a lot is going to be put in place at the National Stadium and before the international game on March 28rth whatever they have learnt will implement to have a better playing pitch.
Vivian Ttendo (Mandela National Stadium Sports and Recreation Officer was part of the workshop
‘We have learnt a lot from the training and I’m very sure whatever we have received in the workshop will be put in place before the international match on 28th March. It will be a better pitch with such knowledge we have acquired.’ Said Ttendo.
All participants received certificates and are qualified Groundsmen for football pitches.
The Program started on Saturday 15th February with testing and examining soils and grass for 17 stadiums pitches in Arua, Jinja, Kampala, Masaka, and Mbarara.
Participants attending a practical session at Namboole
Participants
Tabu Godfrey (Mbarara City FC), Tumuhamye Ronald (Rwampara), Niwagaba Aggrey (Kabale), Edson Shaban SABABA (Arua), Lumala Adrian (StarTimes Stadium Lugogo), Ssemanda Juma (StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo), Kabega Ronald (Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso), Ndawula Fred (Makerere Univ), Kabugo Ibrahim (Point Plus Association), Mulindwa Edward (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende) Andama Kennedy (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende), Semanda Richard (Futsal), Ssonko Charles (Nakivubo), Kawadwa Dauda (Pont Plus Association), Bagenayobo Innocent (FUFA Technical Centre), Katende David (NCS), Zirimenya Nicolas (NCS), Bainamani Bernard (UPL), Kirunda Mubarak (Jinja Municipal), Gordon Mundeyi (UPL), Ssewanyana Jamil (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Vivian Ttendo (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Wanume Abdul (Jinja Municipal), Ankunzine Frank (Western Region FA), Barugahara Abdu (Dove FC, Masindi), Mumbere John (Kavumba Recreation Ground), Bananura Benon, Brian Kasibante (Turfland Limited), Balenzi Fred (Grounds expert), Semujju Eugen (SEFOROZA), Osama John (Grounds expert), Kyomuhendo Flavia (Wankulukuku Stadium), Mutege Wycliff (Luzira Prison) Mpiima Samuel, Masiko John Bosco (UYFA)
UEFA Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop officially got underway at Mandela National Stadium on Thursday.
The official opening was graced by FUFA Executive Member Rogers Mulindwa together with the Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee and Exco Member Hamid Juma.
The 3-day workshop is aimed at facilitating Stadium Groundsmen on the areas of pitch management and maintenance.
UEFA Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop at Namboole
UEFA expert Philip Fifield is in Charge of the workshop that is attended by 35 participants from different parts of the country.
FUFA came up with such initiative with the support of UEFA through the UEFA Assist Project formally to educate Groundsmen on how to manage and maintain pitches in order to overcome the challenges of maintaining green and good grass on pitches as required by the FUFA club licensing committee.
Participants attending the workshop at Namboole
In his remarks, Rogers Mulindwa commended UEFA for supporting the program and stated that the workshop will overcome the pitch problems we face currently.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Mulindwa making his remarks during the workshop
‘As we work to become number one in Africa, we must have good pitches for our players to play and enjoy their game. The problem of poor pitches is currently affecting our game however we thank UEFA for the support and hopefully the workshop will change the appearance of our pitches.’ Said Mulindwa
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige confirmed the beginning of the workshop with much confidence that the Groundsmen will receive the basic knowledge for maintaining and managing pitches.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
‘We have officially begun our 3-day Pitch Management and Maintenance Workshop for Stadium Groundsmen. We have been challenged with inconsistencies in having good pitches that can pass required Club Licensing guidelines. We are very sure that solutions to the pitch maintenance challenges will be met at the end of the workshop.’ Said Bayige
The Program started on Saturday 15th February with testing and examining soils and grass for 17 stadiums pitches in Arua, Jinja, Kampala, Masaka, and Mbarara.
Participants
Tabu Godfrey (Mbarara City FC), Tumuhamye Ronald (Rwampara), Niwagaba Aggrey (Kabale), Edson Shaban SABABA (Arua), Lumala Adrian (StarTimes Stadium Lugogo), Ssemanda Juma (StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo), Kabega Ronald (Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso), Ndawula Fred (Makerere Univ), Kabugo Ibrahim (Point Plus Association), Mulindwa Edward (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende) Andama Kennedy (St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende), Semanda Richard (Futsal), Ssonko Charles (Nakivubo), Kawadwa Dauda (Pont Plus Association), Bagenayobo Innocent (FUFA Technical Centre), Katende David (NCS), Zirimenya Nicolas (NCS), Bainamani Bernard (UPL), Kirunda Mubarak (Jinja Municipal), Gordon Mundeyi (UPL), Ssewanyana Jamil (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Vivian Ttendo (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole), Wanume Abdul (Jinja Municipal), Ankunzine Frank (Western Region FA), Barugahara Abdu (Dove FC, Masindi), Mumbere John (Kavumba Recreation Ground), Bananura Benon, Brian Kasibante (Turfland Limited), Balenzi Fred (Grounds expert), Semujju Eugen (SEFOROZA), Osama John (Grounds expert), Kyomuhendo Flavia (Wankulukuku Stadium), Mutege Wycliff (Luzira Prison) Mpiima Samuel, Masiko John Bosco (UYFA)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has terminated the case filed by Proline Football Club against FUFA.
The CAS Appeals Arbitration Division terminated the case after Proline FC failed to provide any proof of payments as advance costs to hear the case.
The decision has been communicated to both parties.
Proline FC appealed to CAS after the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel applied the FUFA Competitions Rules on the Premier League team for failure to honor their home league match against Sc Villa on Saturday 7th September 2019 at StartTimes Stadium-Lugogo.
