Ahead of the AFCON U17 Finals in Tanzania, the technical team of the Uganda Cubs has named a 30 man Squad to start preparations with a training camp in Njeru before flying out to Turkey in March for an intentional tournament in Antalya.
The camp starts on Monday 18th February 2019 at the FUFA Technical centre while the one in Turkey will be held between 1st and 10th March.
All players have been selected from the FUFA Juniors League except defender Kiddawalime Saul from Super Cubs
The players summoned:
Goalkeepers: Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komaketch (Ndejje University FC), Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC) and Sinalya Ben (Express FC)
Rest of the Squad: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), John Rogers (Onduparaka FC), Kiddawalime Saul (Super Cubs), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ekellot Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Ziraba Ronnie (Express FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Mwaka Polycarp (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Opaala Edwine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Mukisa Owen (BUL FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Surundu Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Lubega Derrick (Express FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Abdul Wahid Iddi (Onduparaka FC), Kakande Shafic (Bright Stars FC).
Team officials: Magera Jackson (1st Assistant coach),
The 19th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting has passed decisions on key matters following today’s deliberations chaired by FUFA President at FUFA House in Mengo.
Clearance of Bar Okoro Stadium
Paidha Black Angels FC has been granted permission to use the stadium as their home venue to host official FUFA Competitions matches with immediate effect following a recommendation on special grounds by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee to the Executive Committee.
However the club is required to ensure that the minimum requirements for club licensing are maintained for the rest of the season.
Change of Venue for Wakiso Giants
Wakiso Giants FC has been granted permission to use their stadium in Wakiso (Wakisha Grounds) with effect from the 2019/2020 season. However Wakiso Giants will continue hosting their official FUFA Competitions home matches from Bugembe stadium, Jinja till the end of the 2018/2019 season.
Change of Name for Create Peace FC
Masindi based Create Peace FC has been granted permission to change its name to Masindi United FC in a bid to keep their identity within the community in the region. The Change of name starts with effect from the 2019/2020 season.
Decisions on the Report-FUFA Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation
Following the submission of a report from the FUFA Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation; the 19th FUFA Executive Committee today received the report, deliberated and the following individuals and Clubs appeared to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code. The following decisions henceforth have been taken:-
The following officials are forwarded to the FUFA Ethics Committee for further investigations and/or adjudication for actions and/or utterances to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code. They include:- Mr. Godfrey Mulibanga, Mr. Salmin Saleh, Were David, Eng. Ben Misagga, Mr. Smart Obed, Mr. Jimmy Lukwago and Mr. Mike Mutebi.
The following Referees have been forwarded to the FUFA Ethics Committee for further investigation and/or adjudication for actions and/or utterances to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code and further instructed to step aside from performing their current duties either as match officials or as Members of FUFA bodies until the FUFA Ethics Committee pronounces itself on their cases. They are; Mr. Ali Kaddu, Mr. Muzamiru Tulu, Mr. Ashraf Miiro, Dr. Kimbowa Richard and Mr. Ndawula Shaban Mawanda.
Mbarara City Football Club and Tooro United Football Club have also been forwarded for investigation/adjudication by the FUFA Ethics Committee for actions deemed to be in contravention with the FUFA Ethics Code.
The FUFA Ethics Committee will henceforth summon the above mentioned at its discretion accordingly
FUFA Judicial Bodies
FUFA Investigatory Chamber
Nuru Muhammed – Chairpeson
Luis Tumwesigye – Vice Chairperson
Christopher Mugisha – Member
Gilbert Nyaika – Mmeber
Yusuf Kaggwa- Member
FUFA Ethics Committee
Darius Ruta- Chairperson
Hudson Katumba- Vice Person
John Bosco Masiko- Member
Kasim Nsimbe- Member
Kenneth Nkumiro- Member
FUFA Disciplinary Committee
Hussein Hilal – Chairperson
James Muwawu- Vice Chairperson
Dirisa Kasaliwe- Member
Margaret Kubingi- Member
Hamidu Kasinde- Mmeber
FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber
Peter Emojong – Chairperson
Andrew Lule- Vice Person
Dan Obote- Mmeber
Nobert Kazibwe- Member
Harriet Nattabi- Member
FUFA Appeals Committee
Diana Nabuuso – Chairperson
Musa Kabega- Vice Person
Hussein Lwembawo- Member
Lajan Livingstone – Member
Sabiiti Muwanga- Member
FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel
DeoMutabazi-Chairperson
Serunjogi Robert
George Kabwimukya-Member
FUFA Referees Disciplinary Panel
Ali Tomusange -Chairperson
Jamil Sewanyana
Deo Mutabazi
Note: FUFA LEGAL COMMITTEE-Advices FUFA on Legal matters Ojok Odur- Chairman
Edgar Agaba- V/chairman
Kabega Musa- Member
Chandia Alex- Member
Kayongo Mark-Member
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Executive Committee Meeting at FUFA House on Thursday 14th February 2019 in Mengo.
We are back! The FUFA Monthly Newsletter-January 2019
The economy is always tough during the month of January but different story for FUFA in terms of a series of activities organised.
The FUFA Newsletter brings you highlights of events held as per FUFA calendar in each month. In this edition dubbed ‘The Return of the FUFA Newsletter’ we share memories in pictorial and text of our activities in this early part of the year.
FUFA is extremely disappointed by the choice of words and lack of facts in an offensive opinion by Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) President Mr. Moses Muhangi under the headline ‘FUFA planned Robbery of 10bn from Uganda Government’.
To the game of football and the institution of FUFA, the image and brand has cost us volumes of resources in terms of time and money. We don’t take lightly casual and unfortunate phrases like those made by Mr. Muhangi.
Our discussion with Mr. Muhangi since the opinion broke out on various media platforms, clearly shows that he doesn’t know the history of the matter.
The approach he has taken may have more long term and detrimental consequences than the presumed objective as it throws our case of the professional sports industry creation and prioritisation debate off balance.
In the prevailing circumstances, FUFA will have no option but as usual to explain ourselves with the history, correspondences, facts and figures where need be.
During that historic meeting in Rwakitura in 2018 when HE the President of the Republic of Uganda directed the funding of a few strategic disciplines in the national budget, he mentioned how his own grandchildren were now talking about the Uganda Cranes and took pictures with the players. This did not come accidentally. It is called Brand Equity created by FUFA and we believe other federations are getting there.
However it was not until the qualification of the Uganda Cranes to the Africa Cup of Nations after 39 years and qualification of the She Cranes to the Netball World Cup that took the powers that are to consider funding to some federations. This is because of the brand equity that had been created by football and netball.
Our engagement with Government has been about Funding of the preparations and presentation of National Representative Teams and Athletes, the Law, Infrastructure and Policies for all Sports disciplines. These ‘internal’ squabbles among the sports family will only undermine such efforts. We need synergy not squabbles.
Finally, image protection is a key element at FUFA and despite the private apology by Mr. Muhangi, we expect a public apology from the President of Uganda Boxing Federation.
Olila High School – Amuria High(Amuria didn’t travel)
Makerere University – Town View SS (Town View didn’t travel)
Uganda Martyrs High School 10-0 Watoto Women FC
Kumi University- Echos High School
(Kumi University didn’t turn)
Asubo Gafford Ladies 6-0 Luweero Women
Kamodi High 0-4 Sagich Royal
She Corporates 1-0 Ajax Queens
Jerome Uganda 0(2)-0(4) Mwanda Foundation
Kawempe Junior 3-0 Highland SS
The third edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup got underway over the weekend with several records made as far as the annual knockout competition is concerned.
Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya who plays for Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga was the star of the weekend helping her team progress to the next stage.
The lanky defender was lethal as Uganda Martyrs obliterated Watoto Women FC 10-0 in the game played at Lubiri SS on Sunday.
Despite being a defender, Nankya was this time employed as a forward and did not disappoint scoring seven of the ten goals on the day. Esther Naluyimba(brace) and Rashidah Nankya scored the other goals.
The result went down the books of history as the biggest victory in the competition since its inception in 2016. Additionally, Nankya also set up a new record as the first player to score seven goals in one game in women’s football in the FUFA recognized competitions (FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup).
Nankya has so far scored five goals in the league thus taking her goal tally to twelve in all competitions.
Cup holders UCU Lady Cardinals suffered an early exit losing 3-1 to league champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
Anita Namata, Aisha Nantongo, Samalie Nacahwa scored a goal each for Kawempe while Maureen Kinavudori got the consolation for the University side.
Kawempe Muslim WFC forward Anita Namata (L) in action during the FUFA Women Cup match against UCU Lady Cardinals
In the other game involving two teams from the FUFA Elite League, last season’s losing finalists She Corporate FC edged past Ajax Queens FC winning the game 1-0 courtesy of new recruit Millicent Mwanzi.
Asubo Gafford Ladies recovered from their league loss against Ajax Queens FC to outwit Buganda regional league side Luweero Women FC.
Tanzanian striker Mariana Kimbuya scored a brace while Shakirah Mutiibwa, Joanita Nabirye Faridah Oyella. Sheebah Zalwango added a goal apiece.
Elsewhere, Kawempe Muslim Junior team overcame Highland SS with a 3-0 victory, Mwanda Foundation won 4-2 on kicks from the penalty mark against Jerome Uganda after normal time had ended goalless. In a similar fashion, Divine Girls stunned Rines WFC 4-2 on penalties following a barren stalemate in normal time.
Sagich Royal won 4-0 against Kamodi High. Kumi University, Bugiri Town View SS and Amuria High failed to honor their respective fixtures.
The round of 32 remaining fixtures will be played on 23rd February 2019. These include Isra Soccer Academy hosting Kampala Queens. The two teams are in the same group(Elizabeth) and drew 2-2 recently in a league game.
Bunyaruguru Girls will face Western United, Muteesa I Royal University FC will be at home to Lango Queens while Tooro United from Fort Portal takes on Dynamic Jjeza.
Wakiso Hills vs Lady Doves FC will be played on Wednesday 13th February 2019 at Wakisha Ground.
MAIN PHOTOS: UCU Lady Cardinals forward Hasfah Nassuna (L) battling for the ball during the FUFA Women Cup match against Kawempe Muslim WFC in Mukono
A total of twenty-six coaches enrolled for the FUFA Beach Soccer Coaching course which commenced on Friday 8th February 2019 at the FUFA Special Interest Group offices in Lungujja Kampala and will run up to Monday 11th February 2019.
The four-day course which will have the theory and practical sessions has attracted practicing coaches from the National Beach Soccer League for both men and women plus the University Beach Soccer teams.
According to Deo Mutabazi the Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association, the coaches will have to write exams which will be the classification criteria to grade and license them in line with the new FIFA coaching manual.
‘We have organized this course to catch up with the global technical changes since the last one we held was in 2015. It is this same course we shall use to grade and license coaches after they have sat for exams at the end’ said Mutabazi
Deo Mutabaazi Chairman UBSA
He added that the same course has kickstarted the arrangements for the AFCON Beach Soccer 2020 to be hosted by Uganda.
‘We have started our preparations for AFCON Beach Soccer 2020 and we thought of the coaches who will handle the national team players we are intending to use for the tournament because our intention is to win the trophy’ added Mutabazi
Prossy Nabukeera the only lady participant
CAF instructor Ali Mwebe together with Bashir Mutyaba are taking charge of the course.
FUFA Instructor Bashir Mutyaba takes charge of the class
List of confirmed participants
Alex Gitta , Meshaca Bogere, Emmanuel Amagu, Ssemwogerer Mukiibi, Sulaiman Bbossa, Moses Lukyamuzi, Swaib Bin Nasur, Tonny Ssebagala, Isa Asiimwe, Salim Muwonge, Rogers Nkugwa, Prossy Nabukeera, Tom Kimuli, Peter Seguya, Goefrey Akabwai, Micheal Ssekiranda, Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, Davis Nnono Ssozi, Fahad Sebyala, Jersey Lukooki, Julius Seserunkuma Ssekasanvu, Peter Lukwata, Brian Bisaso, Salim Blanden Twaha, Micheal Natima and Reagan Kyanda.
FUFA Vice President Mr. Justus Mugisha has been appointed as President of the Technical Commission in charge of football in the International School Sport Federation (ISF) for the period running from 2018 – 2022. The appointment was confirmed by the ISF President Laurent Petrynka.
Part of the confirmation letter for Mugisha’s appointment reads;
‘The last Executive Committee that took place on 17th – 18th November 2018 in Sochi, Russian Federation decided to cast the positions of Presidents of the Technical Commissions. On behalf of the Management Committee, I have the pleasure to inform you, that given your expertise, you have been appointed as the TC President – Football for a period of four years.
We thank you for having committed yourself in endorsing more duties with ISF. We are convinced that the work you will develop within your committee will highly contribute in growing the goals, values and traditions of the international school sport movement’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo couldn’t hide his joy about the news.
‘We know his values and support to football in Uganda. I am convinced that his hard work has taken him this far. We are confident that he will deliver on all fronts as he continues to take his expertise in football to another level at the global scene’ said FUFA President Magogo
Mugisha was elated man as well.
‘I am excited and humbled by appointment. I am short of words to express my happiness for the confidence the Executive has in me and the appointment to the committee to serve the world’s most popular sport. Count on me to make a contribution to the growth of the game and visibility of school sports in general, East Africa, Africa and the world over’
Who is Justus Mugisha?
Born on 27th April 1965
He is the FUFA 1st Vice President
President of Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools sports Association (FEASSSA)
Executive Member of Federation of Africa School Sports
Owns Standard High School Zana that has produced players who graduated to play for the various National teams including the Uganda Cranes
FIFA Instructor for Football Administration and Management
About: International School Sport Federation (ISF)
The International School Sport Federation(ISF) is an international sport governing body for school sport.
Founded in 1972 with 21 signatory nations (all European), the federation has been organising international competitions to encourage education through sport and student athletes.
It has 113 members including Uganda from five continents
ISF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1995 and is a member of SportAccord.
Its headquarters are based in Brussels, Belgium.
ISF limits itself to activities with school children between the ages of 13 to 18 (roughly contiguous with High School age. This distinguishes its role from the longer-established International University Sports Federation, which governs student sport from the ages of 17 to 25.
Currently 45 sports disciplines are organized by ISF.
The draws for the 3rd edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup round of 32 were held at FUFA House on Wednesday morning.
The draws were guided by FUFA Licensing Manager Ivan Bayige Kintu who gave every club representative present a chance to get involved in the process by picking teams from the pool. Former Uganda Cranes International Paul Ssali also took part in the process.
FUFA Women’s Cup holders UCU Lady Cardinals and FUFA Women Elite League champions Kawempe Muslim Women Club were drawn and will face off in the round of 32. The fixture was confirmed after Crested Cranes captain and Kawempe Muslim star player Tracy Jones Akiror picked the two teams from the pool. Akiror also helped in picking from the main pool two other fixtures.
Kawempe Muslim player Tracy Jones Akiror taking part in the Women Cup draws at FUFA House
Akiror while representing Kawempe Muslim at the draws anticipated an entertaining encounter between the two rivals.
‘We expect to have an entertaining encounter in Mukono. We are not afraid of our opponents and we shall do whatever it takes to qualify for the next round’ said Akiror.
UCU Lady Cardinals, CEO Kakaire Derrick Samuel said;
‘It’s not going to be an easy game. It’s a game that will build confidence in our players and show what they are capable of. It is a knockout competition, therefore, we have to use the only opportunity of eliminating our rivals to defend the Cup’
UCU Lady Cardinals CEO Kakaire Derrick during the FUFA Women’s Cup draws
UCU Lady Cardinals defeated She Corporates in the 2nd edition final 2-0 last season in Sheema District to win their .
In the other big matches, FUFA Elite league rivals Kampala Queens and Isra Soccer Academy will play each other for the third time this season, She Corporates host Ajax Queens while Mutesa I Royal University was drawn with Lango Queens.
1st edition winners Olila Women team will play host to Amuria High School in Soroti.
The draws for Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 fixtures were held during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House Mengo.
Club officials from the qualified 16 teams witnessed the draws that were conducted by former Uganda Cranes star Abbey Nasur, Stanbic’s Sonia Karamagi ( Senior Marketing Manager) and FUFA Club Licencing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige conducting the Round of 16 Stanbic Uganda Cup draws
Bayige confirmed that;
‘There wasn’t seeding of teams just like it has been since the start of the 2018/19 season in this competition. Matches that end in a draw after normal time, the winner will be decided on kicks from the penalty mark’
Former Uganda Cranes International Abbey Nassur (played in teh 1978 AFCON Finals) opening the plastic ball to check the team written on the paper during Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 draws
While speaking at the event, Abbey Nassur commended FUFA and the sponsors Stanbic for recognising him and urged the current players to be disciplined to achieve their goals because football is a job now.
‘I thank FUFA for recognizing me to be part of the event and i appreciate the sponsors for the funds they inject in the competition. We used to play Uganda Cup at no cost. But such funds from the sponsors are good for the welfare of Clubs and players’ said Nassur
Nassur is a former KCCA, Express & Prisons player in the 70s and 80s.
Stanbic Bank Senior Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi made her remarks by praising the teams that made it to the round of 16.
Stanbic Bank Senior Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi making her remarks during the round of 16 draws.
It’s a hard task to make it to this round. It’s full of tension and passion. We anticipate both have geared up as we come to this level. We are excited as Stanbic to continue supporting the competition. We wish the teams success and may the best teams make it to the last eight’ said Karamagi
Round of 16 fixtures
Express FC Vs Police FC
Bul FC Vs Bukedea TC
Wakiso Giants Vs Tooro United
Kitara FC Vs Kyetume FC
Vipers SC Vs Kiboga Young
URA FC Vs Bright Stars FC
Proline FC Vs Onduparaka FC
Nebbi Central FC Vs Nkambi Coffee FC.
The fixtures for Round of 16 will be played between 14th -19th February 2019.
All teams at this round are entitled to receive cash prizes.
(L-R) FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Bayige, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Ex-international Abbey Nassur and Stanbic Bank Senior Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi in a group photo after the round of 16 draws at FUFA House.
MAIN PHOTO:Stanbic Bank Senir Marketing Manager Sonia Karamagi displaying Police FC during the round of 16 draws.
UCU Lady Cardinals 5-1 Lango Queens Kampala Queens FC 2-2 Isra Soccer Academy She MAK 0-0 Uganda Martyrs High School Lubag Bugiri Town View SS 0-1 Olila Women FC
Victoria Group
Dynamic SS 0-2 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Rines WFC 0-1 Lady Doves Asubo Gafford Ladies 0-2 Ajax Queens FC Mutesa I Royal University 0-0 She Corporate FC
The second round of the 2018/19 season of the FUFA Women Elite League began with thrilling moments in the games played over the weekend.
In the 8 games played, 16 goals were scored with four of the five wins registered coming on the road. Only UCU Lady Cardinals won at home.
UCU Lady Cardinals were the biggest winners with a 5-1 humiliation of struggling Lango Queens in the game played in Mukono on Saturday.
2016 Airtel FUFA Female footballer, Hasifa Nassuna orchestrated the demolition scoring four of the five goals with the other coming from skipper Maureen Kinavudori.
The double brace meant Nassuna took her goal tally to nine this season and she is currently the top scorer.
The University side moved joint top on 15 points same as Kampala Queens FC who were held at home in a thrilling two all draw by Isra Soccer Academy. Olila Women who won 1-0 against Bugiri Town View SS also moved to 15 points.
Lilian Mutuuzo and new signing from Rines WFC Doreen Nabukeera scored for Kampala Queens but Isra rallied back through Fauziah Najjemba and captain Shamira Nalugya.
The point moved Isra Soccer Academy to fourth place on the table on 13 points same as Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga who drew goalless against She Makerere.
In Victoria group, Kawempe Muslim Ladies who are the defending champions edged closer to sealing their spot in the playoffs with a 2-0 win away to bottom-placed Dynamic Jjeza in Muduuma, Mityana.
Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror and Juliet Nalukenge scored a goal each to help the Warriors maintain their summit status. The victory meant Kawempe Muslim won their 7th successive game this season and have collected 22 points out of the possible 24.
Masindi based Lady Doves nicked a hard fought 1-0 win against Rines WFC in Wakiso to remain second on 16 points. New signing from Katuuso Community FC Nuruh Nakyanzi scored the lone goal.
Lady Doves attacking midfielder Lydia Nyandera with a thunderous strike
Ajax Queens FC defeated Asubo Gafford Ladies 2-0 to move to third place on 12 points. Phiona Nabbumba and Moreen Afoyo scored for Michael Natima’s charges.
Gafford Ladies were without head coach Steven Wabwire who is still serving a four-match touchline ban.
She Corporate FC woes of failing to score continued as the Nakawa based outfit were held by Muteesa I Royal University at Wankulukuku.
Despite making marquee signings at the start of the season, She Corporate FC scored just four goals in the first round.
Both Muteesa and She Corporate FC are level on eleven points in fourth and fifth position respectively.
The top two teams in either group at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoff phase where a champion is determined.
A delegation of local football Secretaries and some members of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) are in buoyant mood upon completion of the Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO level II) at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The course was organized at the request of the South Sudan FA to FUFA with the clearance of both CAF and FIFA.
The participants were trained and equipped with relevant football management and administration skills.
The Ag. Secretary General of SSFA Anthony John Lauro expressed his gratitude at the end of the course.
‘I thank FUFA for being a generous ‘Big’ brother who is always willing to share priceless knowledge and skills with its ‘young brother’ South Sudan by agreeing to organize such training that will spur the development of football in our country to greater levels’
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha (L) hands over the certifiate to SSFA Secretary Seneral Anthony Jonh Lauro (M). FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (R) was also a course Intsructor
The rest of the secretaries were equally happy with the course in Njeru.
Joseph Archangelo Apai the Secretary of Yambio
‘I commend our federation for creating such a beautiful relationship with FUFA that has enabled to gain football ideas. I feel so much privileged to have been part of this training that has taught me so much. I am going to share the knowledge and skills obtained here with my colleagues in the Yambio to improve the level of football in our area’
Helen Terso the Women Development Officer SSFA
‘We shall apply the knowledge got from here to plan for our Women National team and development of the game. We are still lacking a lot in regard to women football but we are going to use the knowledge we have received to set ourselves on the right path to development’
Helen Terso (L)-SSFA Women Development Officer and Nyakong Gai listening attentively during one of the sessions.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented FUFA president Moses Magogo at the closing ceremony urged the participants not to be mean with the knowlege and skills acquired but to share with the rest of their colleagues who did not attend such that they can collectively improve the level of football in their country.
‘I bring you greetings from our FUFA President who really wanted to be part of this course but was away on official duties. However I want to re-echo his message and the instructors that this knowledge and skills acquired here will only be relevant if you share it and put it to use’ said Mugisha
The course modules covered areas Development Programmes, Marketing, Communications, finance management, football organization, competitions, strategic planning, human resource management, football governance, events and match organization, drawing of long term projects for football development. The instructors were Justus Mugisha, Rogers Byamukama, Humphrey Mandu, Ali Mwebe, Decolas Kiiza and Ahmed Hussein.
Participants practising during the course how to conduct a successful press conference. They got tips from FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha in a group photo with South Sudan FA officials and Course Instructors in Njeru
CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda to Play South Sudan in First Round
Total African Nations Championship 2020
Uganda vs South Sudan
Dates to be confirmed
Uganda will face neighbours South Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers of the 2020 Total African Nations Championship(CHAN).
This comes after the draws for the biennial tournament were held on Wednesday at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Like the format has been in the previous editions, teams will play qualifiers in their respective regions. This means Uganda and her neighbours are in Central Eastern Africa zone.
Uganda Cranes and the Bright Stars of South Sudan faced off in the qualifiers of the 2018 Total Africa Nations Championship and the former won 5-1 on aggregate.
The first leg in Juba ended goalless but Uganda won the return leg at StarTimes stadium 5-1 courtesy of Derrick Nsibambi and Paul Mucurezi(scored four goals).
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and South Sudan will face either Rwanda or Somalia in the second and final qualifying round.
The dates for the game against South Sudan are yet to be confirmed. Ethiopia will host the 2020 Total African Nations Championship.
Uganda has qualified to the final tournament four times failing only once in 2009 at the inception of the championship.
The tournament features only footballers that play in the domestic leagues of each country on the African continent.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes at the 2018 CHAN Finals in Morocco
National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Holdings Limited has on Thursday, 24th January 2019 unveiled a new and better insurance sponsorship package for Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
The package was unveiled at the NIC Headquarters in Kampala, for the Uganda Cranes, the FUFA Junior League and FUFA Drum Tournament.
In attendence was a delegation from FUFA led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the chairperson of sponsorship and marketing committee, Rogers Byamukama.
NIC’s Managing Director Bayo Folayan, NIC Holdings company secretary Elias Edu and Jocelyn Ucanda represented the Insurance company.
‘This package is in line with NIC’s continued support of sports in Uganda, we believe the youth are the future of the country and that is why this sponsorship goes a long way to support the efforts of government in the area of youth and sports development. Our vision in supporting football in Uganda is to create an enabling environment for our footballers so that they too can compete on a global platform and rank among the best in the world’ Bayo stated.
NIC Holdings Managing Director, Bayo Folayan
It is an improvement over the previous contract with FUFA. The new contract covers all players, coaching staff and team doctors against death and injuries resulting into permanent disability sustained while on official engagements.
It also covers incidences during training as well as travels to and from matches and burial arrangements in case death occurs.
The FUFA President, Eng. Magogo expressed gratitude for NIC Holdings’s sponsorship since 2008 for football and sports in general, particularly Netball which has managed to represent the country at the World Cup.
Eng. Moses Magogo
‘I thank the National Insurance Corporation for supporting football since 2008 and other sports disciplines especially netball. I always want to thank NIC for fulfilling their obligations as signed in the contract. This new package is even more exciting because it has the FUFA Juniors League and the FUFA Drum as well as the cash value of Shs 10M to the FUFA Awards and the generator.’ Eng Magogo.
L-R: Jocyln Ucanda, Elias Edu, Folayan and Eng. Moses Magogo
The contract details:
The Uganda Cranes: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 660,000,000 annually
The FUFA Junior League: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 800,000,000 annually
The FUFA Drum Tournament: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 960,000,000 annually
The FUFA Awards: The sponsorship is Ushs. 10,000,000 annually
Uganda has 1256 registered referees as per FUFA’s records across all grades (I, II and III). However many more are set to join the same ranks after completion of the recent beginners’ courses in Kabale and Kampala.
Kabale has become the hub for capacity building as three coaching courses and now for refereeing have been organized in the district under two years.
The referees underwent a seven day course conducted by Instructor Samuel Egesa (FUFA Referees Manager) examiner Ali Tomusange (2002 FIFA World cup referee).
The budding referees were taken through oral, theory, written and practical sessions which culminated into exams on the final.
Demonstrations during the practical sessions
‘It was nice to have such a big class of referees. We thank the partners especially Soccer2Unite who have done a wonderful job in changing the lives of many football lovers in Western Uganda. This is the fourth time Soccer2Unite are supporting these courses’ said course coordinator Andrew Amanya.
The Instructor Samuel Egesa
‘It was a wonderful class. They show a lot of enthusiasm during the sessions and it is important that the young referees get involved in many matches organized in their localities’
Examiner Ali Tomusange (middle) with some of the young female referees
Examiner Ali Tomusange
‘The written exams will determine who passed and failed. However the turn up is assign that football is cherished across Uganda. Let us take our skills to the football lovers and teach them all the laws of the Game’
The FUFA sanctioned course was organized by HAM Sports Marketing Agency
National referees for retreat in Mbarara
Over 140 referees will undergo medical and fitness tests in Mbarara with the aim of selecting match officials for the resumption of the 2nd round matches across the top flight Leagues for men and women. The selected referees will also handle the FUFA Women Elite League FUFA Big League and Uganda cup.
The Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema confirmed to fufa.co.ug that the medical tests will be conducted at Mbarara High school (On Thursday 24th January 2019 at Midday) while the physical fitness tests at Kakyeka stadium on Friday 25th Jan 2019 starting 7 am.
Physical fitness tests
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AT THE REFEREES` COURSE AT VICTORIA INN, KABALE
Federation of Uganda Football Federations (FUFA) on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019 successfully interacted with other sports federations in a brain storming session held at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala.
In attendance were the Presidents, Chairmen and General Secretaries of the Sports Federations registered with National Council of sports, NCS acting general secretary Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel (also represented the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni), Airtel Uganda officials led by the Managing Director Somaeskhar as well as the brand and communications manager Remmy Kisakye.
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo during his presentation at Gardenia Hall, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala
‘FUFA has come out to share with the rest of the sports federations the achievements and how best to overcome challenges in line with our vision of being the best footballing country in Africa. FUFA has put up good corporate governance. We have dedicated a lot of time to football development and put in place systems, rules. We have recruited professionals and motivated them as well’ – Eng. Moses Magogo
Airtel Uganda M.D VG SomasakerPeninah Kabenge, President of AUUS
‘Airtel Uganda has sown the seeds for a bright future with the Airtel Rising Stars that has supported grassroot football since 2011. We should not limit the game of football to Mandela only. We should spread the game to all corners of the country. Let’s make optimal use of the digital technology’ Airtel Uganda Managing Director VG Somasekhar.
Airtel Uganda Managing Director VG Somasekhar
The FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo in his presentation highlighted the gradual progress of FUFA with a detailed narration of the rich history since inception in 1926.
He also elucidated the 8 focus areas of Governance, Administration, Finance, Football Development, Infrastructure, Competitions, its Membership, Marketing and Communications.
FUFA First Vice President passed a vote of appreciation to all the participants
Some of the sports federations and associations that graced the historic forum included Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF), Uganda Netball Federation (UNF), Baseball and Soft Ball Association, Uganda Tennis Association (UTA), Uganda Rugby Union, Uganda Ludo Association (ULA), Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA) among others.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the communications manager Ahmed Hussein were the main moderators.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson
Some of the shared submissions:
‘National Council of Sports is honoured to have a federation like FUFA. This is a story of encouragement to borrow a leaf from. FUFA success story should be used as a case study for federations. NCS is working hard to have an enabling sports law and a strategic sports plan’ – Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel.
Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel
‘Sport has marketed Uganda beyond beyonds. It has the powers to break barriers. Let us all pick an insight from what FUFA is advocating’ Uganda Olympic Committee President, William Blick.
William Blick with his presentation
‘This forum is useful and I thank FUFA for taking the lead. We need similar workshops. Personally, I call for gender balance in sports development. Sports federations should give interest to women involvement in sports development’ Peninah Kabenge.
‘This has been a great day to have all sports bodies of Uganda in one room for a common cause. This is just the beginning of the great things to come and we believe that together we can achieve all the deeds’ FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama
Rogers ByamukamaAndrew Owori, President Uganda Rugby Union
‘We must acknowledge that football is not on the same wavelength as the rest of the sports disciplines. We need a specific pathway for progress’ Uganda Rugby Union President, Andrew Owori.
Cedric Babu, President, Uganda Tennis Association
‘This is a historic moment that all sports federations are under one roof to discuss what concerns their own affairs. Thank you FUFA for organizing. We need to encourage our own sports federations to have a Television channel dedicated to own local sports entirely and I am pushing it personally at UBC TV’ Cedric Babu.
Remmy Kisakye
‘The media in Uganda has done a tremendous job in as far as nationalistic reporting of sports events. I personally realized a change in the way of reporting from the past’ – Airtel Brand and Communications Manager, Remmy Kisakye.
It is busy schedules always at the beginning of each week. However it was a different story on Monday evening for the historical FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the football fraternity as a group of young professionals with the Rotaract Club of Kyengera recognised him with the Vocational Service Award at Valhalla Restaurant along Lumumba Avenue in Kampala.
He was recognized for his outstanding and selfless service towards the development of Uganda’s football over the years.
The FUFA President became the first high profile recipient of this award from the sports fraternity.
The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera Annet Mary Nanziri said;
‘Every year we award the most outstanding persons in service. The FUFA President has outstanding during his leadership as we have witnessed the 39 year jinx broken following Uganda Cranes qualification to the AFCON Finals in 2017. The Cranes replicated the fete by returning to the soccer show piece for the second successive time. To us at the club, we are happy with this tremendous job by Magogo and his team at FUFA’
The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera (2nd R) Annet Mary Nanziri and club Secretary Hafsa Tembo cutting the cake with Magogo and Ronnie Kalema (L)
The Recipient of the Vocational Service Award 2018-2019- FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo said:
‘I am very humbled that a group of young people recognize the efforts of the work we do. The Rotaract club of Kyengera recognises and awards us. I am using us intentionally as (footballers and FUFA) for our efforts. This re-energises us to work harder. It makes us want to work even harder for some of the things we do and don’t think people recognise but they do. Definitely we have better batteries starting tomorrow morning. They have a very good cause for the people in Kyengera where they are trying to work on to making life better. If all of us in this country worked this way we can make it a better place’
Group Photo of Rotaract club members with FUFA President
The FUFA President was accompanied by Ronnie Kalema a member of the FUFA Executive Committee and Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association
Fact file
Name: Eng. Mose Magogo Hassim
D.O.B: 8th November 1976 in Kamuli to Mr. Sam Zua Nkinda and lMrs. Ruth Biribawa Nkinda
Academic Profile: Kagulu Primary School in Kamuli District, Jinja College, Namilyango College, Makerere University where he attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical).
Employment: Kinyara Sugar Works, Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), African Development Bank.
Football and playing career: On top of playing schools and University football, Magogo has also played association football with Kinyara Sugar FC and Mutundwe Lions FC.
Football Administration: In the lower football administration, Magogo was Club Treasurer Mutundwe Lions FC (1998 – 2013), Club Secretary Super Cubs Soccer Academy (2011-2013), Secretary Rubaga District Football Association (2005-2009) and FUFA General Assembly delegate for Rubaga DFA (2004 – 2013).
In the National Football Administration:
FUFA, CAF and FIFA Administration
Secretary FUFA Competitions Committee (2005-2011), Chairman FUFA Licensing Board, Member of the Uganda Cranes AFCON 2012 Mobilisation Committee, FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Manager for Uganda, Member of the FUFA EXCOM representing Kampala region
Currently FUFA President (after he was re-elected in 2017 for 2nd term),
CAF Executive Committee Member
President of the CAF Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee
Served on FIFA Security and Integrity Committee, CAF Organising Committee of the Inter Club championships
FIFA Football Administration and Marketing Instructor
Served as Chairman of FUFA Marketing Committee and Member of the Board of Directors Nakivubo Stadium and Mandela National Stadium
Innovations
Magogo is accredited for having transformed the league and football competition systems in Uganda and particularly the FUFA Big League in 2009 and Regional Leagues. He is also responsible for starting the players’ contracting regulations and system in Uganda, negotiating and concluding the various sponsorships to football. Magogo has been a key player in the governance reforms in Ugandan football
During his Administration2013 till to-date:
Introduced the FUFA Juniors League (started with U-17 but now U-19)
Introduced the FUFA Women Elite League in 2014
Attracted sponsorships to football for National teams and Clubs-from Government and Corporate companies
Uganda has qualified for three AFCON Finals (Uganda Cranes-Gabon 2017, Egypt 2019) and (National U-17 in Tanzania 2019)
MAIN PHOTO: The President of the Rotaract Club of Kyengera (2nd R), Annet Mary Nanziri and club Secretary Hafsa Tembo cutting the cake with Magogo and Ronnie Kalema (L)
Federation of Uganda Football Federations (FUFA) has confirmed that a key note presentation will be made on Wednesday 23rd January 2019 to Sports Federations in Uganda about its success story over the years.
The Presidents, Chairmen and General Secretaries of the Sports Federations registered with National Council of sports have been invited for the event that starts at 9am at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
FUFA has also invited Officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports together with National Council of sports.
‘The Federation of Uganda Football Associations upholds the core values of oneness and teamwork hence finding it key to always cooperate with all other National sports Federations’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
‘The event is aimed at bringing together all different Federation Presidents and General Secretaries for the purpose of interaction and sharing ideas. FUFA will also use this platform to share its experiences and success story’ added Hussein.
FUFA has enjoyed a success story in various areas of Governance, Administration, Finance, Football Development, Infrastructure, Competitions, its Membership, Marketing and Communications which have turned out to be the federation’s key focus areas.
The Uganda Cranes has already qualified for the AFCON Finals 2017 and 2019 while the Uganda U-17 Team will feature at the AFCON Finals U-17 to be hosted by Tanzania in April this year.
The federation has also managed to secure land to construct a modern training facility in Rubaga at Kadiba and a stadium in Lugazi.
I will drive slightly my energies this week on the beauty of purchasing and wearing an authentic sports gear-in this case the much cherished Uganda Cranes jersey.
However, first I will drop a line on how the public is being derailed to believe that world over domestic football is firmly in the hands of clubs. Unfortunately that’s not true. Football Associations-in this case FUFA always gets at the forefront to guide and not dictate on how clubs should run their businesses. It is a mindset that will change gradually. Club football is not about an individual’s money but structures. All clubs are allowed to run their businesses freely. However clubs like KCCA FC and Vipers SC have embraced the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda with success stories to talk about.
The official FUFA Logo. No individual or company can use this logo without prior permission for commercial gains. Even for non commercial activities, clearance for the use of the logo must be sought first from FUFA.
FUFA is the sole owner of the Uganda Cranes jersey. Under the Trademarks Act 2010, the federation managed to register its trademarks; FUFA Logo, Federation of Uganda Football Associations and its abbreviation FUFA. The local football clubs have also been encouraged to do so with their trademarks to avoid any future infringements on their logos.
It is illegal for an individual or company to trade using FUFA’s registered trademarks as mentioned without prior permission from the owner for commercial gains. In a bid to protect the Uganda Cranes jersey, FUFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a reputable kit manufacturer Mafro. They are the sole producers of the Uganda Cranes jerseys. The 8 Main Regional distributors will deal with the sales agents across the country from respective regions to help in selling the jersey. It is paramount for a football fan to know that loyalties from the sales of the Uganda Cranes jerseys will be passed on to the eight (8) Regional Football Associations. This requires for policing by both the football officials, distributors and sales agents at regional level.
There’s no better way to show off your loyalty by wearing an authentic Uganda Cranes jersey that brings you respect and passion for your beloved country. Authentic jerseys are simply priceless. It goes without saying that when you buy an authentic Uganda Cranes soccer jersey, you’re getting something special. Signed or not, the authentic Uganda Cranes jerseys are valuable pieces of wearable history that you will treasure for a lifetime.
L-R Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya, Miya Farouk, Sadam Juma, Emmanuel Okwi, Moses Waiswa, and Hassan Wasswa during the official unveiling of the new Cranes jersey.
However it all starts with the desire to know what one would like to buy. It calls for taste, fashion, passion and the satisfaction derived from wearing the Uganda Cranes jersey.
But why do fans sometimes find themselves buying counterfeit National team jerseys?
I have said it before, and I will say it again (it should be number one among them): in reasons why you should buy authentic soccer jerseys, showcasing your team respect outweighs them all. Two values are attached to the Uganda Cranes jersey and why you should buy it; The shirt itself and then the FUFA logo embroidered on it hence making it a valuable item.
They may be far from inexpensive, but what the authentic jersey holds in personal value outweighs all other opinions under this conundrum: replica or authentic? The latter is probably something you would much rather not wear, possibly other than for soccer games.
A special graphic produced calling for potential distributors for the authentic Uganda Cranes and Crested Cranes jerseys
FUFA has finalised plans to stock the FUFA sports shop in Mengo with jerseys bearing names of the past and current generation of Uganda Cranes players. Imagine a fan purchasing a Uganda Cranes jersey with customised names of Majid Musisi, Jackson Mayanja, Denis Onyango, Hakim Magumba, Philip Omondi, Geoffrey Massa, Jimmy Kirunda and many others.
That’s a true fan of the sport and the player himself, knows the ownership of such a jersey is the best way to prove their value to the public.
As FUFA continues to sensitise the football family and other stakeholders on the values of purchasing the authentic Uganda Cranes jerseys from designated selling centres, it is a humble appeal for all to support the cause that will take the football industry to another level.
It is our Game, It is Our Country.
MAIN PHOTO: Graphical representation for the designs of Uganda Cranes jerseys
