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Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association officials meet FUFA

The President of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Hajji Ali Mugaga and his top Executive members held talked hinging on football matters with the President of FUFA Eng. Moses Magogo on Tuesday morning at FUFA House.

During the meeting, discussions highlighted on how to develop football through the secondary schools with support from FUFA.

The areas of refereeing, coaching and administration will be the biggest beneficiaries as FUFA through its project ‘Schools of Football Excellence’ will lead to the creation of a pool among the Games teachers and students.

‘We would like to give a helping hand to USSSA to improve football in this sector. There is a lot of talent which needs to be tapped early in secondary schools so that they go through the right ranks up to the highest levels’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with FEASSSA and USSSA top officials

The President of USSSA Mugaga who is also the Headmaster of Kibuli Secondary School-winners of the 2016 COPA Coca Cola noted with gratitude to FUFA.

‘It has been a very good meeting with FUFA. We have discussed on very many issues and we are very hopeful that the meeting will yield results. We need to support FUFA’s activities’ said Mugaga.

The President Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) who is also the FUFA 1st Vice President Mr. Justus Mugisha and Executive member Hajji Twahir attended the meeting.

FUFA Technical Director Asumani Lubowa was also part of the meeting.

USSSA were also taken on a guided tour of the 102.1 FUFA fm studios by Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein where Hajji Mugaga and FUFA President made statements live on air to the public in line with what they had discussed in the FUFA Boardroom.

USSSA team that attended the meeting;

Hajji Ali Mugaga ( President)

Chris Mugisha (General Secretary)

Hajji Hussein Lwembawo (Assistant Treasurer)

Khalifan Ayub (Public Relations Officer)

MAIN PHOTO: L-R: Khalifan Ayub, Hajji Hussein Lwembawo, Hajji Twahir Kitezala, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Hajji Ali Mugaga, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chris Mugisha

June 21, 2016
More players turn up for Uganda Cranes training ahead of Eastern Regional tour

EASTERN REGIONAL TOUR 2016:

Uganda Cranes Regional Tour: Saturday, 25^th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m)

More players have joined the Uganda Cranes non-residential ahead of the Eastern Regional Tour on Saturday.

The team bus leaves for Mbale on Friday morning.

Eight players joined the Tuesday training session which took place at Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo .

These included James Alitho (GK), Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Joseph Ochaya and Fahad Bayo.

Uganda Cranes’ players during the training session at the Philip Omndi stadium, Lugogo

One of the foreign based players who is training with the team Hassan Wasswa Mawanda has vowed not to give any chance to the Eastern Region team.

‘Any team which gets an opportunity to play the Cranes wants to prove they are better, so we must give our best’ noted the dread locked Wasswa, who plays for Iraq Premier league side, Al Shorta Football Club.

Uganda Cranes players after training on Tuesday morning

The team training resumes on Wednesday at the same stadium.

Players who trained on Tuesday:

Ismail Watenga (GK), James Alitho (GK), Shafiq Bakaki, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Deus Bukenya, Bernard Muwanga, Halid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dan Birikwalira, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Martin Kizza, Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Joseph Ochaya and Fahad Bayo

June 21, 2016
PLANNING: Follow football rules and regulations to avoid unnecessary fines
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has cautioned various football stakeholders to put attention to detail on the FUFA Competitions rules and regulations for 2016/2017 season.

Magogo was addressing the invited participants of the stakeholders workshop organised to review the zero draft of the rules and regulations of FUFA’s competitions.

The key note address was also broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm at 10.30 am on Tuesday.

‘ Let us avoid giving away any monies in form of fines simply because we have failed to follow the rules and regulations laid down for any competition. We need to be professional to match the modern standards’ said Magogo.

Some of the Stakeholders during the workshop

‘One of our operational matters is after every two years is to have acceptable rules understood by various stakeholders. The rules are about following certain guidelines and not punishing any one’ added Magogo.

The exercise started with reviewing the Azam Uganda Premier League, Club Licensing and players’ status rules.

‘We have received brilliant ideas from the public and we encourage them to send more on rules2017@fufauganda.com’

‘Football is a game of rules which apply in very many areas like commercial and technical’ added the FUFA President.

Another group of football stakeholders during the workshop at FUFA House.

FUFA named an 11 man committee on 25th May, 2016 man committee to review and draw where appropriate new rules and regulations for the 2016/2017 football season.

The review will also look at the rules and regulations for transfer of players, registration of football academies, club licensing, coaching license and authorized FUFA competitions.

The Committee has; Eng. Moses Magogo (Chairman), Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel (Vice Chairman, Mwebe Ali (Secretary), Members; Bainamani Bernard Bampaire, Lukambi Denis, Musinguzi Johnson, Bakkabulindi William, Barungi Henry, Masiko John Bosco, Mukatabala Paul, Kalema Ronnie

The following set of rules and regulations will be under review or formulation;
- FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations
- Azam Uganda Premier League Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Uganda Cup Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Big League Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Lower League Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Women Elite League Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Women’s Cup Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Juniors League Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Authorised Competitions Rules and Regulations
- FUFA Rules and Regulations on status and transfer of Players
- FUFA Clubs Licensing Rules and Regulations
- Football Academy Registration rules and regulations
- Football Coaching License Rules and Regulations
June 21, 2016
Sports Minister meets FUFA officials
The Honorable Minister of State for Sports Charles Bakkabulindi has held a meeting with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on matters regarding registration of the local soccer governing body under the National Council of Sports regulations.

The meeting held at the Minister’s offices, Embassy House in Kampala was also attended by Mr. Omara Apita- Commissioner Physical Education- Ministry of Education and sports, FUFA Vice President Mr. Denis Mbidde, FUFA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Edgar Watson, and FUFA Legal Officer Mr. Denis Lukambi.

It was a closed door meeting from the media.

The deliberations between the two parties resolved, among others as follows;
- The Hon. Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi agreed that Government will meet FIFA overriding an earlier communication written by NCS General Secretary Nicholas Muramagi that there was no need to meet the world soccer governing officials. FUFA will invite FIFA for the meeting with Government at a date to be communicated.
- The meeting also bore fruits as both Government and FUFA will hold early preparatory meetings for the crucial 2017 AFCON qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Comoros to be played on the weekend of 2^nd-4^th September, 2016 at Mandela National stadium. The first meeting to be chaired by the Hon. Minister will be held on 1^st July, 2016.
June 20, 2016
15 players turn up for Uganda Cranes training ahead of Eastern regional tour

EASTERN REGIONAL TOUR 2016:

Saturday, 25th June 2016

Uganda Cranes Regional Tour: Saturday, 25^th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m)

Uganda Cranes has started early preparations for the Comoros game with team training for the upcoming Eastern Uganda regional tour.

On Monday, 15 players turned up for non residential training at the KCCA stadium in Lugogo.

The few professional players Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates) and Emmanuel Okwi (Sonderjesky, Denmark).

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addresses the Media after training at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo

Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic is impressed about the early preparations.

“The regional tour programme is an obligation to our national team sponsors. They will have us keep the players in shape ahead of the coming training sessions” Micho noted.

Micho said non residential training drills will continue until Friday before the team departs for Mbale.

The team will train on Tuesday for second day of non-residential training.

Uganda Cranes has previously played in the Western (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi) and the West Nile (Arua) regions.

Players who trained Monday:

Ismail Watenga (Goalkeeper), Shafiq Bakaki, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Deus Bukenya, Benard Muwanga, Halid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dan Birikwalira, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Martin Kizza

June 20, 2016
Free entrance to watch Kawempe, She Corporates, Gafford, UCU Lady Cardinals in the Women League playoffs

FUFA Women Elite League 2016: Sunday Results

Western United 0-3 Kawempe Muslim Secondary School

Mutesa 1 University 1-1 Gafford Ladies

Gadafi Integrated 0-0 She MAK St. (Makerere University)

Teams in play offs: Kawempe, She Corporates, Gafford, UCU Lady Cardinals

Buikwe Red Stars Vs She Corporate (Walk over in favour of She Corporate)

Reigning champions Kawempe completed their league engagements in the group stages with a comfortable 3-0 win over western United in the FUFA Women Elite League on Sunday in Mbarara.

The results also guaranteed a place in the semi-final play off due on Thursday 23rd June at Nakivubo stadium.

Tracy Okiror netted a brace while reigning female player of the year Sandra Nabweteme got the other to take her tally to 23 this season in the league only.

In the other matches, Mutesa I university shared the spoils with Gafford Ladies with one all score-line whilst Gadafi Integrated and She Makerere failed to produce a clear cut winner.

The play-offs will be played at Nakivubo Stadium this Thursday.

FUFA has already announced that fans will watch the plays offs-Semifinals and Finals free of charge. Kawempe, She Corporates, Gafford and UCU Lady Cardinals are the teams that made the play offs.

June 19, 2016
Vipers beat Onduparaka to lift maiden Uganda cup

42nd Uganda Cup final

Vipers SC 3-1 Onduparaka FC

Vipers SC have defeated Onduparaka FC 3-1 in the 2015/16 Uganda Cup final played at Nakivubo Stadium on Saturday evening.

Pius Wangi scored a brace while with Erisa Ssekisambu scoring the other in a well attended final.

Gaddafi Wahabu netted the consolation for the Arua club.

Vipers Captain, Nicolas Wadada (14) and his counterpart from Onduparaka, Muhammed Shaban (9) with the match referees

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by the FUFA Executive Committee members attended the match alongside Minister of state for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi and Uganda Cup partners Airtel who were represented by Finance Director Pharindah.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo welcomes State minister for Sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi at Nakivubo stadium shortly before inspection of the two teams

This was the first Uganda Cup title won by Vipers.

Team Line ups:

Vipers XI
Isma Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Dan Bilikwalira, Halid Lwaliwa, Shafik Bakaki, Deus Bukenya, Sentamu Ssiraje, Erisa Ssekisambu,Pius Wangi, Mike Mutyaba

Onduparaka XI
Nathan Ajab, Alex Gasper, Dennis Andama, Toha Rashid, Ibrahim Faizil, Simba Sabir, Toto Ajobe, Gadaffi Gadinho, Gaddafi Wahab, Olega Ceasar, Shaban Muhammed

Awards:

Presidential Award: Honorary FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa

Fair Play award: Onduparaka FC Medical team

Top Scorer: Muhammed Shaban (7 Goals) – Onduparaka FC

Most Valuable Player (MVP) – Erisa Ssekisambu- (Vipers SC)

Best Goalkeeper: Ismail Watenga (Vipers SC)

Best Coach: George Nsimbe (Vipers SC)

Media

Online-Isabirye David (Kawowo.com)

TV-Harunah Nyombi (Bukedde TV)

Radio-Abu Zikusooka (Star FM)

Print-Elvis Senono (Daily Monitor)

June 18, 2016
FIFA responds to NCS over FUFA’s registration under the Trustee Incorporation Act

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has for the second time in a space of three weeks written to the National Council of Sports (NCS) explaining their stand of forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act.

In a letter written by Marco Villige, the FIFA Deputy Secretary General (Administration) through the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson, FIFA points to the bold fact that any form of forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act would be considered as interference in contravention to the FIFA Statutes, Article 14, paragraph 1 and Article 19 paragraph 1.

The letter also highlights about the continued readiness of FIFA to dispatch a delegation to Uganda should a meeting with the relevant authorities finally be convened.

Full Letter from FIFA to which CAF is copied:

We refer to your letter dated 15 June 2016 with regard to the incorporation of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the content of which received our full attention.

We take note that the government authorities of Uganda appear to continue t0 insist on the incorporation of FUFA under the “Trustees Incorporation Act”.

ln this context, we reiterate our position — which was communicated to you through our letters dated 30th September 2013 and 26th May 2016 — that the incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act seems to be in contravention of the FIFA Statutes, namely article l4 par. 1 i) and article 19 par. 1′.

Furthermore, we deplore that the relevant authorities are not responsive to our suggestion to have a dedicated meeting in order to discuss the issues at stake in view of finding a mutually satisfactory way forward.

Nevertheless, we remain ready to dispatch a delegation to Uganda should such a meeting finally be convened.

However, we would like t0 underline that any forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act would be considered as interference in contravention to the above-mentioned provisions of the FIFA Statutes and would consequently be brought t0 the attention of the relevant FIFA bodies to take appropriate measures against FUFA, including sanctions.

Finally, we kindly draw your attention to the fact that this information is only of a general nature and, therefore, without prejudice to any decision that any other competent body of FIFA may be called t0 pass in this or similar matters in the future.

We thank you for taking note of the above and keeping us informed about further developments in this regard.

June 18, 2016
2017 AFCON BUILD UP: International Friendly; Uganda Cranes to host Kenya

FUFA has confirmed that Uganda Cranes will play a build up match with Kenya Harambe Stars on 30th August, 2016 at Namboole stadium in preparation for the final 2017 AFCON Qualifier against Comoros on the same pitch.

Uganda and Comoros will face off on the weekend of 2-4th September, 2016.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic has welcomed the news about the friendly.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic

‘I am very happy that we have secured an international friendly match against a very good team. It will serve us a general check of players from a whole team shape before the match against Comoros’ said Sredojevic

Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso are tied on 10 points each in a group that also has Botswana and Comoros.

June 17, 2016
Reported Irregularities in recent Express FC vs Soana FC friendly lead to investigation

FUFA has received information from a whistle blower that the final result of an ‘international friendly match’ between Express FC and Soana FC played on Monday 6^th June, 2016 at Muteesa II stadium had been pre-determined. According to the whistle blower, the match ended 3-2 in favor of Express FC.

The matter has been forwarded to the FUFA Committee for Match Organisation headed by Mr. Muzafaru Zirabamuzale.

The committee which also has Walusimbi Wooto and Counsel James Muwawu will sit on Monday 20^th June, 2016 to consider the matter.

June 17, 2016
Uganda Cup 2015/16: Vipers Vs Onduparaka preview
2015/16 Uganda Cup Final:
- Vipers Vs Onduparaka
- Saturday, June 18 – Nakivubo Stadium (4 p.m)
- Entry Fees: 5000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (Covered Wings) & 20,000/- (VIP)
- Gates open by 10 a.m
Match Officials:

Center Referee: Brian Nsubuga Miiro (FIFA Referee)

1st Assistant Referee: Okello Lee

2nd Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya

4th Official: William Senkumba

Match Commissioner/Assessor: George Wamala Katumba

The 42nd Uganda Cup final will be played on Saturday, 18th June 2016 at Nakivubo Stadium between Vipers and Onduparaka football clubs.

Both clubs are meeting for the first time ever in all competitions. Whereas Vipers shall be playing in the third Uganda Cup final, Onduparaka are marking their first ever appearance in the final.

Onduparaka’s captain, Muhammad Shaban is the current top scorer with seven goals.

He is closely followed by Vipers’ Erisa Ssekisambu who has six.

The two strikers have a chance to prove themselves when their clubs face each other.

How the two Clubs progressed to the final:

VIPERS SPORTS CLUB:

Round of 64: Bukedea Town Council 1-2 Vipers (Scorers: Kizito Kezironi and William Wadri)

Round of 32: Kasese New Villa 0-2 Vipers (Scorers: Joseph Ssemujju and Erisa Ssekisambu)

Round of 16: Airtel-Kitara 1-4 Vipers (Scorers: Billy Herbert Alinda – [Airtel Kitara], Erisa Ssekisambu X2, Kezironi Kizito and Allan Kyambadde) –

Quarter final: Vipers 2-0 Hope Doves – 25th April 2016 (Scorer: Erisa Ssekisambu X2)

Semi-final:

1st Leg: KCCA 0-2 Vipers (Nakivubo Stadium) – Alfred Leku and Erisa Ssekisambu

2nd Leg: Vipers 0-1 KCCA (Buikwe Stadium)

ONDUPARAKA FOOTBALL CLUB:

Round of 64: Onduparaka 1 (3) -1 (2) Masavu (Scorers: Muhammed Shaban – Onduparaka and Charles Odeke – Masavu)

Round of 32: Sports Club Villa 0 (4) – 0 (5) Onduparaka

Round of 16: Onduparaka 4-1 Busia Fisheries (Scorers: Gerard Lipot – Busia Fisheries, Muhammed Shaban X2, Rashid Agau, Gaddafi Wahabu)

Quarter final: Onduparaka 1-0 Soana – (Scorer: Muhammed Shaban)

Semi-final:

1st Leg – Entebbe 0-1 Onduparaka (Bugonga Stadium, Entebbe) – Muhammed Shaban

2nd Leg: Onduparaka 4-0 Entebbe (Green Light Stadium, Arua) – Muhammed Shaban X2, Gadaffi Gadihno, Rashid Agau

CHARITY:

FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe highlights about the CSR cause attached to this year’s Uganda Cup.

This year’s edition has been associated with the Social Corporate Responsibility cause where individuals are requested to donate generously all items they can afford. The donated items will be given to Missionaries of the Poor, a charity group based in Kisenyi, Kampala.

Kampala region are the host of this year’s final following last year’s edition which was hosted by the Western region.

ABOUT THE UGANDA CUP:

The Uganda Cup is the second most prestigious competition in Uganda football.

It is played on a knock out basis. This annual competition is open for non league sides, registered clubs playing in all the five divisions of member clubs of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

The Uganda Cup was first held in 1971. The current holders are Sports Club Villa Jogoo but were knocked out by Onduparaka FC.

The winner of the competition represents Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Express FC has won the cup most times (10) while Sc villa is on 9 cups.

KCCA FC on 8 and URA is on 3 trophies.

Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:

1971 –Coffee F.C
1972-1975-Not Held
1976- Gangama F.C
1977- Simba F.C
1978 – Nsambya F.C
1979 – KCC F.C
1980 – KCC F.C
1981 – Coffee F.C
1982 – KCC F.C
1983 – SC Villa F.C
1984 – KCC F.C
1985 – Express F.C
1986 – SC Villa F.C
1987 – KCC F.C
1988 – SC Villa
1989 – SC Villa
1990 – KCC F.C
1991 – Express F.C
1992 – Express F.C
1993 – KCC F.C
1994 – Express F.C
1995 – Express F.C
1996 – UEB S.C
1997 – Express F.C
1998 – SC Villa
1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C
2000 – SC Villa
2001 – Express F.C
2002 – SC Villa
2003 – Express F.C
2004 – KCC F.C
2005 – URA F.C
2006 – Express F.C
2007 – Express F.C
2007/8 – Victors S.C
2008/9 – SC Villa
2009/10 – Victors S.C
2010/11 – Simba S.C
2011/12 – URA F.C
2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University
2013/2014 – URA F.C
2014/2015 – SC Villa Jogoo

2015/2016-
June 17, 2016
Coaching: CAF ‘A’ aspiring tacticians resume course module 2 at Njeru

Confederation of African Football (CAF) Level A licensing coaching course – module two continues at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru

The course resumed on Monday ,13th June and will last for two weeks up to 25^th June 2016.

A total of 28 coaches , all of whom completed module in January 2016 are in attendance.

FUFA Technical Director, also a CAF coaching instructor, Asuman Lubowa is delighted by the trend the Ugandan coaches have undertaken in coaching across Africa.

The coaches who take the course will have good grounds of coaching teams across Africa according to the new CAF regulations.

They did their module one in January and now they are here for module II however their performances will determine their future order to coach clubs or National teams in any country in Africa as a minimum requirement.

The arrangement is also in line with efforts to improve the level of football in the country as the FUFA seeks to increase competitiveness in the domestic leagues with the pilot project being AFCON qualifiers in 2019 in Cameroon.

Coaches in theory lessons at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru

Physical and practical Course modules like practical of training, leadership, Effects of endurance Training, Data Collection, Psychology, Sports Medicine, Problem Solving, among others will be tackled during the two weeks.

CAF instructors Asuman Lubowa (FUFA Technical Director), Nyima Jackson (FUFA education Officer) and Mujib Kasule (CAF Instructor) are the facilitators handling the teaching session.

Stone Kyambadde is one of the facilitators at the CAF A coaching coach, module two in Njeru

The course will climax with exams in all coaching areas including Oral presentation, theory and practical.

Participants:

Harunah Mawa, Kefa Kisala, Christine Wanyana, Shafique Bisaso, Simon Kirumira, Hussein Mbalangu, Joseph Mutyaba, Mathias Lule, Edward Kaziba, Peter Onen, Hadijah Namuyanja, Morley Byekwaso, Abdallah Mubiru, Umaru Senoga, Richard Wasswa, Francis Mugerwa, Frank K. Ssebaggala, Charles Lukula Ayiekoh, James Magala, Lutalo George, Lonyesi Angelo, Robert Mujabi, Alex Isabirye Musongola, Peter Byaruhanga, Peter Makanga, Mbabazi Patrick Livingstone, Bamweyana Douglas

June 16, 2016
Women football: Kenya vs Uganda friendly match confirmed

Old rivals Kenya and Uganda will square off in an international friendly in women football on 3rd July, 2016 in Kisumu.

The news comes as a timely development to women football in Uganda following the successful start of the FUFA Women Elite League in 2015.

FUFA will release the full details of the friendly match at a press conference when the FUFA Women Elite League plays offs are completed at which the National team-Crested Cranes squad will be named by Head coach Majidah Nantanda.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has been a strong advocate of women football in the country.

‘With some support from FIFA for projects like courses aimed at helping women football development, the game has taken big strides in the country. We are proud of the ground work started by a FIFA team during the FIFA Com-Unity course in December, 2014 that culminated into the top flight league and improvement of women football’ said FUFA President Eng. Magogo.

The Head coach Majidah Nantanda said ;

‘The friendly game will be good for players’ motivation. After a tireless period of hard work in the FUFA Women Elite League, they will feel rewarded for their efforts’

Crested Cranes head coach Majidah Nantanda

One of the FIFA Instructors on women football during the FIFA Com-Unity seminar 2014 Jackie Shipanga told www.fufa.co.ug that;

‘Coaches need to have fit players when such matches come around. Fitness of players is a key component of the game nowadays. Do not under estimate Kenya. They are indeed preparing for AFCON Women to be hosted by Cameroon. As hosts of 2016 CECAFA Women, Uganda needs to get the team ready not just as hosts but also compete on the pitch’

FIFA Instructor-Namibian Jackie Shipanga talking to the media in 2014 at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.

MAIN PHOTO: Players in action of the FUFA Women Elite League. The players will get the chance to test themselves out while in the National team against foreign teams. Uganda Crested Cranes will play Kenya in Kisumu on 3rd July, 2016.

June 16, 2016
FUFA Decision on Vipers’ protest of Muhammad Shaban
FUFA has received the Vipers’ protest over Muhammad Shaban and wish in accordance with FUFA Regulations on status and transfer of players, clarify as follows;

The ’employment contract’ as signed on 11th June 2015 and submitted for the first time to FUFA along with your protest contravenes the above regulations as highlighted below;
1. Bearing the player’s birth date and the date of signing of the said ’employment contract’ 11th June 2015, the player was a minor as defined by the above regulations Article 2(21) Minor: A player who has not yet reached the age of 18. This renders the said “employment contract” null and void.
2. Article 10 of the same regulations stipulates that application for a professional player must be submitted together with a copy of a contract. FUFA did not receive any contract for the above player (either a youth agreement for minors) at the time of registration of the same player in your (U-17) side.
The FUFA Secretariat records show that Muhammad Shaban was registered with Onduparaka FC in Fourth division league of Arua District Football Association in 2013/14 season at age of 15 then.

When the club was promoted, the same player featured in the 2014/15 West Nile Regional League and 2015/16 2nd division/FUFA Big League in which Onduparaka FC competed and consequently moved up the ranks to the 1st division/Uganda Premier League.

The status and eligibility of the player can therefore be confirmed under Onduparaka FC and it is at their discretion to use the player in any FUFA organized competition including the 2015/16 Uganda Cup final on 18th June 2016
June 15, 2016
Uganda Cup Final: Vipers vs Onduparaka; Club CEOs speak out

UGANDA CUP FINAL 2015/16:

Saturday, 18th June 2016

Vipers SC Vs Onduparaka FC

Venue: Nakivubo Stadium (Gates open at 10 a.m)

Entry Fees: 5,000/= (Kirussia), 10,000/= (Covered stands) & 20,000/= (VIP)

The Chief Executive Officers of the two clubs into this weekend’s Uganda cup final have been given the opportunity to speak to the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday.

Onduparaka’s CEO is Afeti Anthony while Vipers has Peter Lwanga.

The Press conference deliberated by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, gave the first opportunity to Lwanga to address the media who highlighted matters in the area of administration.

Lwanga said;

‘We are ready for our opponents. It is not a simple team and we know what they can do on the pitch. We are in a residential camp in Kitende and set to play to our best and win this Cup. We respect Onduparaka, but this is the chance to smile with some silverware”

Afeti said;

‘We have been yearning to play Vipers. We thank God that this opportunity has come up’

Onduparaka CEO, Anthony Afeti (left) sandwiched by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe with the Vipers CEO, Peter Lwanga at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Wednesday, 15th June 2016. They are holding the Uganda cup.

Both teams are eyeing Cup glory in this competition for the first time

June 15, 2016
FUFA’s position on outstanding remunerations for National team officials

In response to the ongoing reports in the different circles of the media about the pending payments of bonuses to the national team officials, FUFA has clarified on the matter during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo. press conference

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza explained to the media;

Players and officials are entitled to match allowances no matter the results on the pitch.

FUFA offers allowances to the and officials who are with the team before the matches are played.

Neither players nor officials have outstanding arrears in this category.

We have cleared most of the bonuses. However our cash flow could not allow us to make all the payments for bonuses on time. We are working hard to clear the outstanding arrears in the form of bonuses.

The players and the FUFA agreed not to disclose when and how to dispatch their bonuses. FUFA will keep the promise.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 15th June 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

June 15, 2016
UGANDA CUP 2015/16: All is set for the Vipers Vs Onduparaka final on Saturday

UGANDA CUP FINAL 2015/16:

Saturday, 18th June 2016

Vipers SC Vs Onduparaka FC

Venue: Nakivubo Stadium (Gates open at 10 a.m)

Entry Fees: 5,000/= (Kirussia), 10,000/= (Covered stands) & 20,000/= (VIP)

All is set for the Uganda Cup final that will be played between Vipers and Onduparaka at Nakivubo Stadium this Saturday.

The final preparations to have a decent final are at their climax and high gear.

On Wednesday, during the weekly press conference at Mengo, Onduparaka was represented by their Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Afeti and Vipers by Peter Lwanga, flanked by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

The two club officials promised an entertaining game for the fans.

“We have been yearning for this chance to play Vipers. Thanks God, our prayers have been answered” Afeti noted.

Lwanga hinted on their readiness to win the Uganda Cup.

“We are in a residential camp and all is set to play to our best and win this tournament. We respect Onduparaka, but this is the chance to smile with some silverware” Lwanga said.

This will be followed by a pre-match meeting on Friday at FUFA House in Mengo.

The entry fees for the match are Shs 20,000 (pavilion), 10,000 (covered stands) and Shs 5,000 for general stands and gates will be open at 10 am while kickoff is at 4 pm.

Match Referees:

Match Officials for this day will be FIFA referees Brian Nsubuga Miiro (Center referee), Okello Lee (1st assistant), Ronald Katenya (2nd assistant). William Senkumba will be the 4th official while George Wamala Katumba is the match assessor.

The match day will also be used for collecting items to be donated by FUFA to the Missionaries of the poor as an initiative to reach out to communities through football.

Prizes:

Ug. shs 7 million and a glittering trophy is at stake for the Uganda Cup winner. Both teams are eyeing Cup glory in this competition for the first time

The grand prize was revealed by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe.

The winner of the Uganda Cup will walk away with a trophy, gold medals and a cash prize of Shs 7 million while the runners up will get Shs 2 millions and silver medals

The top scorer will also be rewarded with a golden boot and Shs 200,000.

Muhammad Shaban of Onduparaka is currently leading the scorers tally with 7 goals followed by Erisa Ssekisambu of Vipers who are to face off in the final.

Incase of a tie, the joint top scorers will share the prize.

Airtel Uganda provided some of the prizes as the official partner of the Uganda Cup.

The second presidential award will be given out this day as an appreciation from the FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo as an appreciation to personalities who have contributed to the development and growth of football in Uganda.

MAIN PHOTO: Onduparaka CEO, Anthony Afeti (left) sandwiched by the FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe with the Vipers CEO, Peter Lwanga at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala on Wednesday, 15th June 2016. They are holding the Uganda cup.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

June 15, 2016
Ugandans in Swaziland for FUTURO III referees instructors course

Refereeing instructors Rahma Kizito, Ronnie Kalema and Ali Waiswa arrived safely in Manzini, Swaziland for a one week long FUTURO III course that ends on 18th June. The course has attracted participants from 15 countries.

Kizito is the Assistant National Referees Fitness Instructor , Kalema is a member of the FUFA referees standing committee but also heads the Assessment panel. Waiswa is a member of the FUFA referees Technical panel.

L-R: Ronnie Kalema, Swaziland FA President Senator Adam Mthethwa, Rahma Kizito and Referees Chairperson Swaziland FA.

The trio traveled on Sunday morning.

The course will focus on the education of referee technical instructors and referees fitness instructors from FIFA’s Member Associations. It is also part of FIFA’s plan to ensure that match officials are well prepared for the implementation of the laws of the game and referees regulations.

L-R: FIFA Deputy Head refereeing Manuale Navaro, Waiswa, Kalema, Steve Bennett and Lim Kee Chong.

It is expected that the Ugandan team will, after the course, be able to continue assessing local referees’ fitness and technical levels as per the FIFA guidelines in this area.

Group photo of participants with Swaziland FA boss Senator Adam Mthethwa and Instructors

‘This course is very important for Uganda because it will instill a sense of new knowledge about the way forward as far as FIFA is concerned in officiating. We shall share the knowledge so that as a country we align ourselves with the rest of the world in football matters’ said Kalema before he left for Swaziland.

Participating countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R: Ali Waiswa, Ronnie Kalema and Rahma Kizito in Swaziland.

June 14, 2016