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FUFA Weekly Press Conference

Tuesday 4^th December 2018

FUFA House, Mengo

The Commission of Inquiry into football officiation has officially handed over the report to FUFA during a Press conference at FUFA House, Mengo on Tuesday morning.

The Chairman of the Commission, Rt. Hon Dan Kidega on behalf of other members on the commission presented the report to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

While briefing the media, Kidega praised Eng. Magogo for the positive gesture he showed to Uganda and football fraternity by appointing the commission to make investigations into allegations in the officiation of football in FUFA Competitions.

Kidega also applauded all the members on the commission for their tireless work and commitment during process.

He assured the media that the commission received 100% of all the witness that were invited to the commission nevertheless all the club officials from the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, FUFA Women Elite League, FUFA Juniors League, referees and other stakeholders all showed up.

On the other hand, Kidega recognised all those who passed over special information that guided the commission in carrying out the inquiry. He also thanked the coaches and players who appeared before the commission.

He stated that their work method was that, the invited witnesses declared whether to appear before camera or not.

Kidega confirmed that the commission found serious problems in football officiation in Uganda. He admitted that there were very many critical cases of bribery and match fixing however he asserted that the commission has documented all the cases in writing, video, recorded phone calls and messages in a very clear report handed over to the FUFA Executive.

‘We found out serious problems in match officiation in Uganda. We walked through the various witnesses and we discovered that there were very many critical cases of bribery and match fixing. We have documented all these findings in a very clear report that we are handing over to the FUFA Executive. We thank Eng. Magogo and FUFA for appointing the Commission to make the inquiry into match officiation. We have done a very professional work that will help FUFA to solve the problems in match officiation’ said Kidega

On the same occasion, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated the work done by the Commission and promised to take action accordingly through the guidance of the Executive and FUFA Judicial bodies.

Furthermore Eng. Magogo assured the public that FUFA’s intension is to clear the game and the recommendations in the report will be reacted to in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.

‘It is another day in the history of our game to try and put certain things right. As FUFA we tried to play our game in accordance with the 17 Laws of the game. The way they are applied must be consistent and it is our duty as FUFA to ensure that football is played in accordance with the Laws of the game. Having received a number of complaints from a number of sources as the Executive we decided to appoint a Commission to make inquiry in such matters. We gave them a period to hand over a report to us. Our intension is to clear the game and we shall take action from the report in accordance with the FUFA statutes. A report is our tool that we are taking to the disciplinary committee and the Ethics and Integrity committee’ aid Eng. Magogo

Rt. Hon Dan Kidega, Zirabamuzare Muzafaru,  Kennedy Mutenyo, Annet Nakamya and Douglas Mazune made up the commission. FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Excecutive Member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu all witnessed  the handover ceremony. FUFA Executive shall meet to assess the report before handing it to FUFA Judicial bodies for further action.

 

 

The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has encouraged sports stars to remain focused in a bid to hit their targets in life. The President made the comments during the State Dinner when he hosted four National teams. FUFA and Uganda Netball Federation were also invited to the State Dinner at the State House in Entebbe on Thursday night.

The Uganda National teams- U-17 (Cubs), Beach Soccer (Sand Cranes) and Crested Cranes (Women) got the opportunity to meet the President. The Captains of the three football teams (U-17 Garvin Kizito Mugweri, Beach Soccer –Rica Byaruhanga and Crested Cranes-Tracy Jones Akiror) made brief speeches on behalf of their fellow players.

FUFA 1^st Vice President Justus Mugisha led the FUFA delegation to State House in the absence of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is away in Ghana on official duties with CAF.

 

What Mugisha said

‘Your Excellency, Mama and Minister of State for Sports, in the year 2018, we have registered tremendous success at all levels which we attribute to your leadership, guidance and financial support towards FUFA.

We shall always remember this year, as a year that started in style for the football family when Mama and HE hosted the sports family at their Country home in Rwakitura on 2^nd January. A year in which the Uganda Cranes was included in the National budget; a year in which Uganda Cranes qualified for the AFCON Finals 2019 to be hosted by Cameroon with still a match to be played. We give credit to you Your Excellency and Mama.

Also FUFA has been able to engage several teams in various continental football tournaments where Uganda continued to excel at the top with both boys and girls from within the local clubs and schools registering successes’

President Museveni highlighted 6 key values of sports;

• Fitness/ Stamina-strengthen your body and get fit
• Builds personal character for perseverance and resilience
• Trains sports women and men become good citizens especially during times when team has lost. It helps sports stars control any forms of anger, hatred and jealous towards those who have excelled
• Coordination is a key aspect in life
• Entertainment that is derived from the various competitions organized by the stars to be enjoyed by fans
• Source of wealth as sports stars are paid handsomely

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Wednesday revealed names of the new members that have been appointed on the judicial bodies.

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson announced the names to members of the media during the weekly press briefing held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

He indicated that the committees set up arose from a decision at the 94^th General Assembly held on 20^th October 2018 at White Horse Inn in Kabale District after the term of the previous bodies had expired.

‘As you are aware, the 94^th FUFA General assembly passed a resolution to put the new judicial bodies in place. So the FUFA Executive committee went ahead to appoint members on the various committees’ said Watson.

The FUFA Investigatory chamber is headed by Ms. Nuru Mohammed a lawyer by profession and deputised by Luis Tumwesigye who is also a lawyer. The members on this committee include; Christopher Mugisha, Gilbert Nyaika and Yusuf Kaggwa.

The other committee is the FUFA Ethics body which is an adjudicatory chamber with Darius Ruta and Hudson Katumba as chairperson and vice chairperson respectively. John Bosco Masiko, Kasim Nsimbe and Kenneth Nkumiro are the members on the committee.

The FUFA Disciplinary committee that is entrusted with powers to handle cases of misconduct arising from FUFA Members is headed by Hussein Hilal deputised by James Muwawu. The members include Dirisa Kasalairwe, Margaret Kubingi and Hamidu Kasinde.

The Federation has also set up a new body; FUFA Dispute resolution chamber that will handle cases to do with players’ contracts. It will be headed by Peter Emojong and deputised by ex-international and current assistant coach of Wakiso Giants, Andrew Lule.

Dan Obote a former Uganda Cranes player is also member of the committee plus Norbert Kazibwe and Harriet Nattabi.

The FUFA Appeals committee which is the supreme judicial body of FUFA is the other committee. This will deal with cases arising from the other judicial committees where anyone is not contented and seeks redress.

The committtee will be headed by Diana Nabuuso to be deputised by Musa Kabega. The two are lawyers by profession. Hussein Lwembawo Kyagulanyi, Livingstone Lajani and Sabiiti Muwanga (Former USPA President) are members on the committee.

The Ag. FUFA President, Justus Mugisha who also attended the press conference together with the 2^nd Vice President  Darius Mugoye believes the people appointed will execute their duties well. Eng. Moses Magogo is way on official duties.

‘FUFA believes the people appointed on the different judicial bodies will execute their roles well. If you realise, every committee is headed by a person with legal background because their work is to do with rules and regulations’ stated Mugisha

The tenure for the above committees will be for two years running from 2018-2020.

Members of the FUFA Investigatory Chamber

• Nuru Muhammed – Chairpeson
• Luis Tumwesigye – Vice Chairperson
• Christopher Mugisha – Member
• Gilbert Nyaika – Mmeber
• Yusuf Kaggwa- Member

Members of the FUFA ethics Committee

• Darius Ruta- Chairperson
• Hudson Katumba- Vice Person
• John Bosco Masiko- Member
• Kasim Nsimbe- Member
• Kenneth Nkumiro- Member

Members of the FUFA Disciplinary Committee

• Hussein Hilal – Chairperson
• James Muwawu- Vice Chairperson
• Dirisa Kasaliwe- Member
• Margaret Kubingi- Member
• Hamidu Kasinde- Mmeber

Members of the FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber

• Peter Emojong – Chairperson
• Andrew Lule- Vice Person
• Dan Obote- Mmeber
• Nobert Kazibwe- Member
• Harriet Nattabi- Member

Members of the FUFA Appeals Committee

• Diana Nabuuso – Chairperson
• Musa Kabega- Vice Person
• Hussein Lwembawo- Member
• Lajan Livingstone – Member
• Sabiiti Muwanga- Member

MAIN PHOTO:  Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson consutling during the weekly Press conference 

2018 Copa Dar es Salaam Tourney:

Final: Tanzania 2-1 Uganda Sand Cranes

Classification match: Malawi 8 (3) – (4) 8 Seychelles

Tanzania won the 2018 Copa Dar es Salaam beach soccer championship at Coco beach on Sunday.

The final result ended 2-1 over Uganda Sand Cranes in a well contested duel.

Yahya Tumbo and an own goal from Uganda’s captain Meddie Kibirige won the day for the hosts.

Uganda’s lone goal was scored by the vice captain Allan Katwe.

In the classification match, Seychelles took third place after a hard fought 4-3 post match penalty win following an 16 goal stalemate with Malawi in normal time.

Last year’s winners Zanzibar combined forces with the hosts to field a stronger team as Tanzania used the tournament as a preparatory measure for the 2018 AFCON beach soccer championship next month in Egypt.

Team Uganda returns home on Tuesday at 2 PM.

 

StarTimes FUFA Big League (Match Day 4 Results):

Rwenzori Group:

• Water 0-2 Kitara
• Kira United 0-1 Ntinda United
• Kiboga Young 1-1 Kansai Plascon
• Bumate United 0-1 Kabale Sharp
• Dove 2-2 Kireka United

Elgon Group:

• Bukedea Town Council 0-1 Wakiso Giants
• Kataka 2-2 Kyetume
• JMC Hippos 1-2 UPDF
• Doves All Stars 0-0 Nebbi Central

The StarTimes FUFA Big League match day four games were played on Thursday.

A couple of mixed results were recorded on the day in the two groups – Elgon and Rwenzori.

High flying Kabale Sharp won 1-0 away at Bumate United in Bundibugyo to top the Rwenzori group.

Other Rwenzori group games witnessed Dove rally from a two goal deficit to hold visiting Kireka United (2 all )at the Katusabe ground in Masindi.

At the Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium, Kitara beat Water 2-0 to earn their first win of the season. Mike Benon Baluku and George Ssenkaaba were on the mark for Kitara.

Vincent Lukwago was the hero for Ntinda United who earned their first win of the season, with a 1-0 win over Kira United at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Kiboga Young and Kansai Plascon shared the spoils in a one all draw. Robert Sentongo Junior gave Kansai Plascon the lead in the second half. Peter Romelu found the equalizer for Kiboga Young mid-way in the second half.

In the Elgon group, Wakiso Giants is now top following a 1-0 away win over Bukedea Town Council at the Emokori play ground.

Daff Luboobi scored the all important goal in the 25th minute.

Kataka and Kyetume each earned a point following a 4 goal thriller at the CRO San Siro play ground in Mbale.

Nasur Nandala and Jacob Okuwa found the target for Kataka. On the other hand, Kyetume scored through Dennis Lubowa and Emma Obitre.

JMC Hippos fell at home to UPDF at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja as the West Nile derby between Doves All Stars and Nebbi Central failed to record any goal.

The StarTimes FUFA Big league returns on Saturday with one game in the Elgon group when Amuka Bright Stars entertains new entrants Light Secondary School at the Lira Primary school Play ground.

Saturday,24th November 2018:

Amuka Bright Stars Vs Light S.S.S – Lira P7 Play-ground, Lira

MAIN PHOTO: Kitara Football Club players celebrate their opening goal at Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium on Thursday