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2015 Copa Coca Cola Schools Football:

Winner: St Mary’s Kitende

1st Runners Up: Masaka S.S

2nd Runners Up: Risah Standard College

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has donated 40 quality balls to all the 8 quarter finalists at the  concluded national post primary championship that took place Hoima.

FUFA Vice President, Darious Mugoye handed over the balls to the tournament organzing committee at the award giving ceremony held shortly after the finals where St Marys, Kitende beat Masaka S.S 4-0 at Boma ground.

FUFA is pleased with this tournament and we thank Coca cola and all the organizers for the job well done. We have given all the quarter finalists 5 balls each and we shall remain committed to this course.

Mugoye remarked before a mammoth gathering.

Mugoye watched the entire tournament that lasted for two weeks attracting 60 schools with 11200 players.

During the closing ceremony, attended by several officials from Coca Cola, Education ministry, Hoima Mayor, Mrs. Mary Mugasa and other local leaders, Mugoye also received the official copy of the excelling players at the tournament.

The local organizing committee technical team compiled a list of 81 players that were officially handed over to FUFA.

FUFA also had special scouts at the tournament, key of them was the national under 20 side, Kefa Kisala, Daniel Kiwanuka (youth goal keeper) and Peter Onen, the national U-17 head coach, who has been handling St Joseph Layibi.

Layibi finished fourth after losing in the third place play off 0-2 to Risah Standard.

Willy Timothy Ocen and Lazarus Esele scored for Risah, that is based in Lugazi.

In the final game played before a large crowd, Kitende scored through Muhammed Shaban (two goals), Pius Mzee and Alfred Leku.

The tournament was being played for the 30th year, 23 of these under the sponsorship of Century bottling company, Coca cola brand.

Kibuli S.S, who were the defending champions have won this tournament a record 10 times, Kitende now has 8 accolades.

 

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has promised the referees that their arrears will be cleared soon.
In a meeting with FIFA referees at FUFA House this afternoon, the FUFA President hailed the international referees for their exemplary show in the current season.

‘I am very happy and impressed with your work this season as your names have not been mentioned in any dubious situations. That’s what FIFA referees are supposed to do-lead by example’ said FUFA President.

 

He was meting the FIFA referees briefing them of what is expected of them when it comes to handling high profile matches.

‘I don’t want to hear the business of referees turning down matches. I feel disappointed when such cases come up’ added Magogo who cautioned the referees to desist from refusing to officiate some games.

 

He urged the FIFA referees to apply the laws of the game properly so that the best teams win on the pitch in the final bend of the FUFA Big League.

‘You have the assurance, protection, facilitation from the federation to officiate these games in the best way possible. Let the best teams win on the pitch’ a jolly FUFA President told the referees.

The meeting came shortly after the FUFA Referees Standing committee (FRSC) named FIFA referees to handle four of tomorrow’s FUFA Big League crucial games. Here is the list of the referees appointed.

1-The Saints vs Jinja Municipal at Mandela National stadium, Namboole

Brian Nsubuga,-Referee
Okello Lee Assistant referee 1
Kakembo Sam Assistant referee 2
Match Assessor -Yusuf Awuye
Match Commissioner: Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel

2-Kireka vs Kirinya Jinja SS in Kiira

Bakasambe Rajab-Referee
Katenya Ronald- Assisatnt referee 1
Masembe Isa-Assistant Referee 2
Match Assessor -Mawanda Harunah
Match Commissioner- Denis Mbidde

3-Synergy vs Maroons in Masaka

Ssali Mashood-Referee
Mark Ssonko -Assistant referee 1
Musa Balikowa -Assistant referee 2
Match assessor- Mansoor Kimumwe
Match commissioner- Chris Kalibala

4-Water vs Ndejje in Ndejje

Batte Denis-Referee
Kayondo Samuel-Assistant referee 1
Kanakulya Kalifan -Assistant referee2
Match assessor-Kamulegeya Yusuf
Match commissioner-Hamid Juma

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President addressing the FIFA referees today afternoon at FUFA House.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ;Micho’ Sredojevic believes that FUFA has had a full month of assessment and is happy with the progress in terms of the technical set up of the three National teams (U-23, CHAN Squad and Uganda Cranes).
Micho was addressing the media today during the weekly FUFA Press conference in Mengo where he released his technical and strategic plan that kicked off on 3rd May and ends on 4th July, 2015.

In this period, Uganda will have three National teams featuring in the Africa U-23 Championship (2016 Olympic Qualifier tournament), 2016 CHAN and 2017 AFCON Qualifiers.

Uganda will play either Rwanda/Somalia May, 2015 in Kigali for the second round 1st leg of the Africa U-23 Championship with the return leg set for a week late in Kampala.

In CHAN Uganda Cranes of home based players will face Tanzania on 20th June, 2015 for the First round, 1st leg of the qualifiers in Dar es Salaam while the return leg is on 4th July, 2015 at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

The preparations also capture the Uganda Cranes programme for the 2017 AFCON game against Botswana on 13th June, 2015 at Mandela National stadium.

A friendly game for Uganda Cranes with a team yet to be revealed has been lined up before Micho’s boys take on Botswana at Namboole.
The training of 46 CHAN and U-23 team players kicked of last Sunday at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo and will continue this Sunday with 50 players at the same stadium.

For the Cranes players who will be off season, Micho believes that there is a strong plan by FUFA to keep individual players fit physically and mentally as they prepare or the game against Botswana.

‘Training camps will be organized for the players who will be on recess from the leagues so that we keep them fit for the game against Botswana’ said Micho.

The Serbian coach also added that ‘We have looked at players on the continent, region and around the globe to come and play for the National teams at various levels. When a concrete decision has been taken, we shall inform you’ added Micho.

The Uganda Cranes coach urged all stakeholders to rally behind the Uganda National teams so that they can get the best results and make the football fans happy.
Programme:
Sunday 3rd May, 2015: CHAN and U-23 training at Lugogo
Sunday 10th May, 2015: CHAN and U-23 team training at Lugogo
Sunday 17th May, 2015: CHAN and U-23 team training at Lugogo
Thursday 21st May, 2015: Departure for Rwanda U-23 vs Uganda U-23
Saturday 23rd May, 2015: Rwanda U-23 vs Uganda U-23 2nd round, 1st leg
Wednesday 27th May, 2015: Uganda U-23 vs COPA Coca Cola Select
Saturday 30th May, 2015: Uganda U-23 vs Rwanda U-23 -2nd round 2nd leg
Monday 1st June, 2015: CHAN and Senior Uganda Cranes training
Tuesday 9th June, 2015: Friendly Match: Uganda Cranes vs opponent (TBA)
Saturday 13th June, 2015: 2017 AFCON-Uganda Cranes vs Botswana
Thursday 18th June, 2015: Departure for CHAN team Dar es Salaam Tanzania vs Uganda Cranes
Saturday 20th June, 2015 Tanzania vs Uganda Cranes 2016 CHAN qualifiers 1st round, 1st leg
4th July, 2015 Uganda vs Tanzania CHAN qualifiers 1st round, 2nd leg

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic at today’s weekly FUFA Press conference

 

 

2015 FUFA Corporate Tournament:

Finals:
National Water & Sewage Corporation 0 (5) – 0 (4) Ex- Internationals

National Water and Sewage Corporation (NWSC) overcame 7 other teams including that of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to lift the first ever corporate tournament at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Saturday (2nd May 2015).

To achieve the historic feat that came along with a cash reward of U.shs 1M, NWSC won two group stage games (against Gagamael and BIDCO limited) and lost 1-0 in the other to the Red Pepper Publications.

We are very happy to win this trophy and the U.shs 1M cash reward. It was purely as result of team work. We also thank the other participating teams and FUFA for organizing this corporate day out.

National Water’s Ahmed Swalleh, scorer of the winning penalty told www.fufa.co.ug.

 

The one day invitational tournament was honored by eight teams and blessed by a mid-day down pour.

Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Joseph Muvawala officially opened the tournament whose main aim among others is to provide a plat form for the football stakeholders to socialize.

 

FUFA Corporate Tournament 2015 Results:
Group A:

FUFA XI 2-0 National Insurance Corporation (NIC)

Airtel Uganda 1-2 Ex-Internationals

Airtel Uganda 2-0 FUFA XI

Ex-Internationals 1-0 National Insurance Corporation (NIC)

FUFA XI 1-0 Ex-Internationals

National Insurance Corporation 0-3 Airtel Uganda

Group B:

BIDCO Uganda Limited 1-0 Gagamael Crew

National Water & Sewage Corporation 0-1 Red Pepper

National Water & Sewage Corporation 1-0 BIDCO Uganda Limited

Red Pepper 3-1 Gagamael

BIDCO Uganda Limited 0-0 Red Pepper

Gagamael Crew 0-4 National Water & Sewage Corporation

Semi-finals:

Ex-Internationals 3-2 Red Pepper

National Water & Sewage Corporation 0 (4) – 0 (1) Airtel Uganda

Finals: Ex-Internationals 0 (4) – 0 (5) National Water & Sewage Corporation

The first ever FUFA Corporate Annual football tournament has kick started on high note with 8 teams in contention for the U.shs 1M cash stake.

The eight teams that kicked off the tournament that will be played on an annual basis were the famous FUFA XI captained by the Federation president, Eng. Moses Magogo.

The one day tournament was played on a 7 – aside format in the group stages with a lady player a MUST for either teams.

Busoga Premier Blesses Tourney:

Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Joseph Muvawala officially opened the tournament.

Mr Muvawala appreciated the initiative of FUFA to organize the tournament.

This is a great venture for FUFA to organize such social events and being hosted in Busoga Kingdom is a great advantage. Please maintain this practice.

By the close of the group stage games before the mandatory lunch break, 20 beautiful goals had been scored in the 12 group fixtures played.

Twelve of these were in Group A that had the likes of FUFA XI, National Insurance Corporation, Airtel Uganda and the Ex-Internationals team.

The other eight goals were in group B of BIDCO Uganda limited, National Water and Sewage Corporation, Red Pepper and the guest team, Gagamael Crew led by the Uganda Cranes ambassador, Bebe Cool.

Uganda Cranes coaches, Milutin Serodjevic and his assistant, Moses Basena were part of the FUFA XI team.

The tournament shall be played on an annual basis with the main strategy for the federation to interact with the sponsors and prospective partners as well.

 

Results:
Group A:

FUFA XI 2-0 National Insurance Corporation (NIC)

Airtel Uganda 1-2 Ex-Internationals

Airtel Uganda 2-0 FUFA XI

Ex-Internationals 1-0 National Insurance Corporation (NIC)

FUFA XI 1-0 Ex-Internationals

National Insurance Corporation 0-3 Airtel Uganda

Group B:

BIDCO Uganda Limited 1-0 Gagamael Crew

National Water & Sewage Corporation 0-1 Red Pepper

National Water & Sewage Corporation 1-0 BIDO Uganda Limited

Red Pepper 3-1 Gagamael

BIDCO Uganda Limited 0-0 Red Pepper

Gagamael Crew 0-4 National Water & Sewage Corporation

Semi-finals:

Ex-Internationals 3-2  Red Repper

National Water & Sewage Corporation 0 (4) – 0 (1) Airtel Uganda

Finals:

National Water & Sewage Corporation 0 (5) – 0 (4) Ex- Internationals

A five-day FUFA Club Administration and Management course successfully ended on Frinday (1st May 2015) at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

Twenty four participants from Uganda premier league and FUFA Big league clubs were taking part in the course presented by six instructors.

FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo (FIFA Instructor), Sam Mpiima (Caf Instructor), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Decolas Kizza (FUFA Finance Director), Ahmed Hussein (Fufa Spokesperson) and FUFA Lawyer Alex Luganda  all instructed.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Federation head Eng. Moses Magogo said FUFA is trying to develop its own channels through which professionalism can be realized in our game of football in Uganda.

As FUFA we decided to bring this course at a free cost to all secretaries of Super and Big league clubs but some have come and some have deliberately refused to come. None of you participants were evaluated on their potential to become participants in this course. Being attached to a club was the only passport we wanted.
So I repeat this again, no club in our top tier or Big league setup will be allowed to play in the league with effect from next season 2015/6 if they don’t have qualified Chief Executive Officers.

He stressed.

Hajji Kirunda Mubarak the Jinja Central Division LC III chairperson who officially closed the course, said administration and management in every aspect of life are very important components to determine the progress of success or the lack thereof.

Sports as an industry is supposed to be run on efficient and effective administration but also with discipline. One cannot expect success if the administration, management and leadership are found wanting.
He added that the problems with sports clubs are not because of the players but because of the leadership that is not functioning well which, therefore, leads the teams in the wrong direction.

Therefore, he urged the participants to prove that this course was not just a waste of time and urged them to execute.

 

The course covered topics such as FUFA Structures, FUFA Development, Finance, Club Management, Planning, Competitions, Marketing, Events Management and Communication.