Category: Latest News

By Joseph Mutaka in Njeru

Saturday 13th September, 2014
Zambia vs Uganda

As Uganda Cubs prepare for U17 African Nations Youth Championship qualifier against Zambia on 13th September, the youngsters arrived safely in Njeru then had light drills at the FUFA technical Centre.
Out of the 27 summoned players, 22 were available for the double session held at Nakivubo stadium (morning) and in Njeru (evening) where the team will stay till they depart for Zambia.

According to the team’s media officer Emma Nduga, some boys missed out because they are still with their respective schools while others had some minor knocks.

Team Captain Andrew Okiring Isiagi, Mukalazi Musa, Okakworo Chris and the other two goalkeepers Mwirusi Ali and Kasibante Edward all missed out yesterday’s training.‘Andrew Okiring is caught up with studies in the US but we expect him any time’ said team manager Nsubuga Herbert after the evening session.

However, Mpata Imran and Shaban Muhammed sat out of the evening session with toe and ankle sprain respectively.

The squad in the evening session
Goalie: Kibowa Erick

Defenders: Jangeyambe Joel, Katumba Diego, Komakech Alex, Kato Samuel, Asiku Bashir

Midfielders: Oringa Emma, Hassan Senyonjo, Tumwesigye Frank, Ashiraf Tugume, Kizito Akram, Nsubuga Badru, Lusimbura Peter

Strikers: Bida Ezra, Obuya Pius, Ochen Willy, Shaban Muhammed, Mpata Imran

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda U-17 players training at FUFA technical centre in Njeru on Monday.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department 

2015 Nations cup qualifier

Wednesday 10th September, 2014

Uganda vs Guinea

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE GRAND DRAW PRIZE?
1) Only Match Tickets bought from known FUFA outlets are eligible for the draw.
2) The 6 digits on each of the sold tickets will automatically be drawn through a raffle on Match Day 10th September 2014 at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
3) FUFA Staff, Officials and their next of Kin are not eligible to this promotion
4) Complimentary Tickets shall not be included in the draw
5) Keep your ticket after accessing the stadium.

PROCEDURE
The winner will be drawn, announced and given his/her car on match day: Uganda vs Guinea 10th September, 2014 at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

The winner takes the car for ever. Not returnable

MAIN PHOTO:  The Nadia car staked by FUFA to be won by a lucky fan.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

Cranes hit the gym

6th September, 2014: Ghana vs Uganda

10th September, 2014: Uganda vs Guinea at Nambole

Tickets currently on Market till Wednesday 27th August, 2014 (15,000/=)

The National senior football team-Uganda Cranes kicked off preparations today for the Nations cup group stage qualifiers against Ghana and Guinea.
Seven (7) players under the watchful eye of head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic turned up for the gym work session at Acacia Mall, Kisementi.

The training programme for the team was released at last Wednesday’s weekly FUFA Press conference by the Serbian.
The gym work that started at 11am, lasted for one and half hours. The Cranes later went to the KCCA Stadium in Lugogo for a round of drills with the ball.
Cranes will train at Namboole tomorrow 9am.

Players who were in the gym today: Isaac Isinde, Savio Kabugo, Robert Ssentongo, Miya Farouk, Allan Kyambadde, Ochan Benjamin and Brian Bwete

 

NADIA CAR UP FOR GRABS, WHO CAN WIN IT?
1) Only Match Tickets bought from known FUFA outlets are eligible for the draw.
2) The 6 digits on each of the sold tickets will automatically be drawn through a raffle on Match Day 10th September 2014 at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
3) FUFA Staff, Officials and their next of Kin are not eligible to this promotion
4) Complimentary Tickets shall not be included in the draw
5) Keep your ticket after accessing the stadium.

Ticket selling outlets

1 – Airtel Uganda Outlets: Lugogo, Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bugolobi, Bweyogerere and Jinja Road

2 –City oil branches: Bombo Road, Martin Road, Bakuli, Nakawa and Kamwokya.

3 – Gapco Ben Kiwanuka

4 – Total branches: Nakivubo, Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Bweyogerere and City Centre

5 – Kobil branches: Kawempe, Kasubi and Kansanga

6 – Shell branches: Capital, Kibuye and Bugolobi

8 – Hard Ware World-Ntinda

9 – City Shoppers Super Market-Mukono

10 – FUFA House-FUFA Merchandise Store (Only Selling Point for the UGX 120,000 tickets or special delivery if an order is placed in by a fan or institution).

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players in the gym today .

Photo credit: FUFA communications department

 

 

 

2014/15 Pepsi Beach Soccer League Kicks off

The 2014/15 Pepsi national beach soccer league successfully kicked off with more excitement and thrills at Lido Beach resort in Entebbe on Sunday.

FUFA finance Director, Decolas Kizza was the chief guest at a colorful ceremony that witnessed a basket of beautiful ball skills, dribbles and eye catching strikes on the sand.

Kizza was accompanied by FUFA Head of compettions, Ali Mwebe and Uganda Beach Soccer Associations (UBSA) president (Deo Mutabazi), FUFA beach soccer delegate (Anthony Tumwesigye) and UBSA general secretary, Sembuya.

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza (in glasses) watched the action unfold at Lido Beach. FUFA Competitions head, Ali Mwebe (third right after Kiiza) 

In some of the best matches played, KIU overcame new comers, Kayunga 8 – 6, Sand Pirates shocked Galaxy fm sponsored Real Galaticos 4 – 3 while Braza Braza beat Ddalumba, another new team in the league 4 – 3.

2012/13 season winners, MUBS started on a bright note after a hard fought 4 – 3 victory over Zaba Super Market in a match where Kira Young striker, Brian Nkuubi notched a hat trick for MUBS.

There was another hat trick hero from Ashadu Bugembe, usually employed as a goalie for FUFA Super league Kira Young as he helped his new team, YMCA win 4 – 3 over Stormers.

The cheering crowd was eager to catch every move as they drank Pepsi and feasted on the fresh Lake Victoria fish at Lido.

The league, sponsored by Crown Beverage brand, Pepsi will run until May next year. Fans enjoyed the goals rocking the back of the net as they were also entertained by the Cheer ladies. Others played Video games on the big screens brought in by the sponsors, Pepsi.

The Cheering girls thrilled many spectators during the game breaks.

The best 4 placed teams per group (Hurriken and Moonson) make the quarter finals that will be followed by semis and eventually the finals.

All teams are provided with transport to and from the match day venue.
The next fixtures will be held on the 7th September 2014.

Week 1 Results:

Moonson Group:

MUBS 4 – 3 Zaba Super Market
[Scorers: MUBS – Brian Nkuubi X3 and Joackim Gulooba.

ZABA: Shafik Mulangira x 2 and Martin Wasswa ]
Stormers 3 – 4 YMCA
Scorers: Stormers – Swaibu Kakwaya X2 and Jose Kassenkende
YMCA: Ashadu Bugembe x 3 and Hassan Assiimwe ]

Sand Pirates 5 – 3 Real Galaticos
Scorers: Sand Pirates – Nicolas Kamya X4 and Dennis SSeruwaya
Real Galaticos: Saidi ‘Muzei’ Latif x 2 and Abdul Karim]

Talented 4 – 2 Buwanika Bulls
Scorers: Talented – Allan Kayiwa X2, Ronnie Kiggundu and Farouq Nsereko
Buwanika Bulls: Ricca Byaruhanga and Kenneth ‘Bosingwa’ Ssenyonga ]

Hurriken Group:

Nkumba Select 3 – 0 Kira Young (Walk Over)

St Lawrence 3 – 0 MUK Elites (Walk Over)

Ddalumba 3 – 4 Braza Braza
Scorers: Ddalumba – Brian Nsereko, Kevin Prince and Micahel Kisembo
Braza Braza: Joseph Kajubi x 2, Musadihno Ssali and Sam Lwere – Own Goal ]

Kayunga 6 – 8 KIU(After Extra Time)
Scorers: Kayunga –Jackson Kasujja X2, Paul Kato X 2 and Ibrahim Lubwama X2
KIU: Sempa Kyobe x 2, Ismial Eshioke x 2, Steven Magulumali and Geofrey Akabwai]

Main Photo: Action between KIU and Kayunga. KIU won 8 – 6 in the fixture that had most goals scored.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department.

Ahead of the commencement of the 2014/15 Uganda Beach Soccer season, Crown Beverages under the Pepsi brand has this morning boosted the coffers of the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) with a 300M commitment.

“We are glad to re –commit ourselves towards the running of the Pepsi beach soccer league with a 300M deal worth 2 years”, Timothy Luzinda, the Pepsi brand manager remarked as he handed over the dummy cheque to UBSA president, Deo Mutabazi.

The event took place at Athina House in Kololo before members of the media.

“Pepsi has never disappointed. We are sure the cordial working relationship will grow to higher heights”, Mutabazi said.

Last Season’s winners rewarded:

2013/14 season best performers have received their cash prizes from Timothy Luzinda.
Champions, Kira Young got 2M, Nkumba Select (runners up) were rewarded with 1.5M while the third best team, MUBS got 1M.
Top Scorer, Roch Somoka of Nkumba Select (31 goals) got 200,000 while Kira Young’s goalie, Arnold Matanda and Real Galatico’s Lavita Johnnie were each rewarded the same amount for scooping the best goalie and MVP accolades respectively.

Nkumba Select’s Manager,  Assimwe Issa Counts the 1.5M his side received as the second best 2013/14 team.

Support to Sand Cranes.

Luzinda has also hinted on the possibility of Pepsi supporting the preparations of the National beach soccer team, The Uganda Sand Cranes ahead of the upcoming Continental engagements due in Seychelles come January 2015.

The league kicks off this Sunday with several mouth watering fixtures.

Key among the fixtures is the battle between last season’s winner, Kira Young and Nkumba Select.

Open Day Fixtures:

Hurriken Group:

Nkumba Select Vs Kira Young

St Lawrence Vs Elites

Dalumba Richmond Vs Braza Braza

Kayunga Town Council Vs KIU

Moonson Group:

Mubs Vs Zaba Super Market

Main Photo: UBSA Chairman, Deo Mutabazi receives the 300M dummy cheque from Pepsi brand manager, Timothy Luzinda at Athina House in Kololo.

Photo Credits : FUFA Communications Department

 

Cecafa Clubs Quarter final Result:

KCCA FC (Uganda) 3–1 Atlabara FC (South Sudan)

Azam FC (Tanzania) 0 – 0 El Merriekh (Sudan) – El Merriekh win 4-3 on penalties.

Rayon Sport (Rwanda) 2 – 2 APR (Rwanda) – APR won 4 – 3 on penalties

Atletico (Burundi) 0 – 0 Police (Rwanda) – Police won 9 – 8 on penalties

Uganda’s representatives at the on going CECAFA Clubs football cup, Kampala City Council (KCC) have today qualified for the tourney’s last four after brushing aside Leo Adraa coached Atlabara f.c 3 – 1 at Kigali Regional stadium.

Left winger, Brian Majwega opened the scoring as early as the 3rd minute of the game with an easy tapped effort after a mazzy run from the left wing by another Brian tag, Umony.

Umony, who was skipper on the day (After Saka Mpiima suspension) curled in a beautiful free kick to grant the Ugandan champions a 2 – 0 lead by the half time mark.

The dread locked striker then turned provider again with another assist.

A telling delivery from the right was connected into the roof of the net by the industrious Hakim Ssenkumba with 15 minutes to play.

Three minutes to full time, the South Sudanese side pulled one back through a well converted Paul Olivier penalty.

Oliver easily beat goalie Martin Elungati (who had replaced Yasin Mugabi) after defender, Habibu Kavuma had felled Nelson Mandela in the forbidden area.

KCC will now lock horns with Sudan giants El Merriekh in the semis.

Rwandan side, APR faces Police on Friday 22^nd August at the Amahoro stadium in the other semi finals

A lucky Uganda Cranes fan will walk away with a brand new Nadia car on match day when Uganda Cranes play Guinea on Wednesday 10th September, 2014 at Mandela National stadium.

The grand prize was displayed today at FUFA house in Mengo shortly after the FUFA Press press conference.

The offer comes barely 24 hours after FUFA announced a 25% discount on ordinary tickets (UGX 15,000 instead of UGX 20,000) for the first paying 5,000 fans to watch the Uganda vs Guinea match under floodlights on 10th September, 2014.

Criteria of entering the draw:

Buy a ticket of 20,000/=

Ticket number will be used during the draws Guinea on 10th September 2014

The draw will be conducted at Namboole when Uganda Cranes plays Guinea

 

The tickets will be bought from the following outlets;

1 –Airtel Uganda Outlets: Lugogo, Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bugolobi, Bweyogerere and Jinja Road

2 –City oil branches: Bombo Road, Martin Road, Bakuli, Nakawa and Kamwokya.

3 – Gapco Ben Kiwanuka

4 – Total branches: Nakivubo, Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Bweyogerere and City Centre

5 –Kobil branches: Kawempe, Kasubi and Kansanga

6 – Shell branches: Capital, Kibuye and Bugolobi

8 – Hard Ware World-Ntinda

9 –City Shoppers Super Market-Mukono

10- FUFA House-FUFA Merchandise Store (Only Selling Point for the UGX 120,000 tickets or special delivery if an order is placed in by a fan or institution).

Photo: The Nadia car on display at FUFA House to be won by a lucky Uganda Cranes fan on 10th September, 2014.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a strong 25 man provisional squad that starts preparations for the two group stage Nations cup qualifiers dune next month.

The Serbian announced the squad during the weekly FUFA press conference today in Mengo.

Cranes who start training on Monday will play Ghana on 6th September in Kumasi and four days later against Guinea at Mandela National stadium, Namboole under floodlights with kick off set for 7.30pm.

In the squad, the four players who missed the game against Mauritania due to club commitments- Denis Onyango, Geoffrey Massa, Moses Oloya and Yunus Sentamu are included. However there is no place for Emma Okwi, Joseph Ochaya and Daniel Serunkuma.

Alex Kakuba (Estouria in Portugal), new kid on the block Martin Kiiza who plays with Tusker FC of Kenya and Brian Bwete of URA are in the squad.

Full Squad:

Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango, Ochan Benjamin, Odongkara Robert, Bwete Brian

Defenders: Dennis Guma, Isaac Isinde, Andy Mwesigwa, Savio Kabugo, Kassaga Richard, Kiiza Martin and Walusimbi Godfrey

Midfielders:  Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Baba Kizito, Mawejje Tony, Miya Farouk, Brian Majwega, Oloya Moses, Kizito Luwagga,  Kyambadde Allan

Strikers: Kiiza Hamis, Ssentongo Robert, Sentamu Yunus Junior, Umony Brian, Massa Geoffrey.

Photo: Cranes coach Micho at today’s press conference at FUFA House.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

The Uganda referees who officiate in the Pepsi National Beach soccer League are having a refresher course at FUFA house as they prepare for the new season that kicks off  on Sunday 24th August, 2014 at Lido beach Entebbe.

The referees will also have a practical session at Lido beach as they go through some of the amended laws of beach soccer.

The workshop targets enriching FUFA Beach soccer referees with new FIFA amendments in the laws of the game

The workshop include a day in class and will end with practical session at LIDO Beach arena for beach soccer.

FIFA has recently in circular no. 1434 to all its Member Associations, amended beach soccer laws of the game with changes taking immediate effect.

Local Beach Soccer Instructor David Davis Katabira demonstrates at the workshop.

David Davis Katabira the local beach soccer instructor as well as football refereeing instructor is conducting this 2 days activity at FUFA House that will later be concluded at Entebbe-Lido Beach with practical sessions on Thursday.

The workshop has been organized at the eve of the 2014-15 Pepsi Beach Soccer League kick off on Sunday August 24, 2014.

Main Photo: Beach soccer referees pose for a group photo at FUFA House in Mengo

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department.

Discounted tickets for first 5,000 paying fans at 15,000/=

Uganda vs Guinea to be played under flood lights

Uganda vs Guinea

Wednesday 10^th September, 2014 –Mandela National Stadium, Nambole

Time: 7.30pm   

The build up to the Uganda Cranes vs Guinea Nations cup Group E qualifier on 10^th September, 2014 is gaining momentum each passing day after the campaign was launched last Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.

In a bid to drive more support and fans to the stadium, FUFA has given 25% discount to the first 5,000 fans that will purchase ordinary tickets for the match between Uganda Cranes vs Guinea to be played under floodlights on 10^th September 2014.

With the latest development from FUFA, a fan will now pay UGX 15,000 instead of UGX 20,000- but the offer applies to ONLY the first 5,000 fans on ordinary tickets.

‘This discount is intended to encourage our fans benefit from early payments as is normally done at major tournaments’ said FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.

‘FUFA is about innovations. We have decided to introduce the Early Bird Tickets in order to encourage our fans buy them early instead of the last minute rush’ said the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

The tickets go on market tomorrow (Wednesday 20^th August, 2014) at the following outlets;

1 –Airtel Uganda Outlets: Lugogo, Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bugolobi, Bweyogerere and Jinja Road

2 –City oil branches: Bombo Road, Martin Road, Bakuli, Nakawa and Kamwokya.

3 – Gapco Ben Kiwanuka

4 – Total branches: Nakivubo, Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Bweyogerere and City Centre

5 –Kobil branches: Kawempe, Kasubi and Kansanga

6 – Shell branches: Capital, Kibuye and Bugolobi

8 – Hard Ware World-Ntinda

9 –City Shoppers Super Market-Mukono

10- FUFA House-FUFA Merchandise Store (Only Selling Point for the UGX 120,000 tickets or special delivery if an order is placed in by a fan or institution).

Photo: A sample of the discounted ticket for the Uganda vs Guinea match on 10th September at Namboole. 

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department 

 

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has today joined 17 other sporting Federations in the country in the process of establishing a national Olympic sports development action plan during the first of the three day workshop at Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) headquarters in Lugogo, Kampala.

Represented by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson and the Vice President, Darius Mugoye, the duo joined the other sports federations that included Rugby, Swimming, Rowing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Archery, Volleyball, Basektball, Table Tennis, Chess, Cycling, Shooting, Athletics, Boxing and Gymnastics.

The workshop is being conducted by Germany Sports Development Expert, Gunter Lange as the main facilitator.

German Development Sports Expert, Gunter Lange is the main workshop facilitator.

Key note of Lange’s presentation inclined along the several pillars of sports development worldwide to include; coaching, sports competition, facilities and equipment, medicals and scientific support, sports culture, facilitation, athlete service and administration.

Gunter Lange shares some ideas with FUFA Vice President, Darius Mugoye at the UOC Main headquarters in Lugogo.

Lange challenged the several federations to utilize the available financial resources budgeted for by the International Olympic committee towards sports development.

“This money is available but you can not get it unless you show interest and its intended use”, he said.

The respective sports federations officials have been also notified the universal availability of the Kiprotich High Atitude training center to all sporting disciplines.

“The center will be able to accommodate all the games. People mistake it for athletics only”, Gunter clarified.

FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson appreciated the workshop that has helped to en-light sports development aspects.

The workshop continues tomorrow.

Main Photo: FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson shares alight moment with Gunter Lange at Uganda Olympic Committee Offices in Lugogo.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department

Ahead of the upcoming 2014/15 domestic football season, a massive 113 national referees have this morning successfully completed the referees fitness examinations at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

The referees during the 12 laps exercise at Namboole on Saturday morning. 

The referehhes have included 109 male and 4 female referees who have undergone the routine exercise, mandatory to all officials prior the commencement of the football season.

This follows the successful tests for the elite and FIFA Referees a day earlier.

FUFA referees during the short sprints of 40 meters at Namboole Stadium.

Newly appointed FUFA Refegrees instructors Ali Kalyango and Muhammed Ssegonga supervised the exercise, with the keen eye of FIFA instructor, Harunah Kebba and former FIFA Referee, Ali Tomusange.

All the officials completed the exercise with no incident of danger recorded as Medik Hospital from Kawempe Keti – Falawo was on standby to offer the necessary medication and first aid.

Medik Hospital Ambulance was on standby in case of any emergency which fortunately never was .

All the referees were subjected to short sprints (40 meters), which each official has to run under 6 and 6.6 seconds for men and women respectively.

Both genders were then subjected to run 12 laps which successful officials had to run under 28 minutes (including resting time).

The detailed list for the available successful officials will be published as soon as possible on www.fufa.co.ug.

The next referees trials will be held in February 2015.

Main Photo: FUFA Referee, Fred Mpiima gets off the blocks during the short sprints at the national trials on Saturday morning.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department.

CAF B Coaching Course:

Dates: 12- 25 January 2015

Venue: Fufa Technical Center

Status: Cost sharing

Amount: 300,000/= per head

Deadline for Registration: 31/10/2014

In a bid to evaluate coaches and inject more professionalism into the art of coaching, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) under the education department headed by Jackson Nyiima, the FUFA Education officer hereby passes a notice to coaches with a vision of upgrading to the CAF B licence status.

“The ultimate objective is to ensure a steady raise in the quality level of coaching in Uganda and to guarantee that each Ugandan coach or any coach operating in Uganda possess the relevant license to perform his or her duties”, Nyiima reveals to www.fua.co.ug.

The course will be conducted early next year between January 12th to 25th 2015 at Njeru Technical center. It is a cost sharing course with a subsidized fee of Ug.shs 300,000 per head .

Uganda U-17 National Coaches, Mathias Lule and Peter Onen (extra left) are some of the coaches expected to upgrade to CAF B in January 2015

Registration deadline has been set for 31st October 2014.

Criteria for Registration:

All successful coaches from caf “C”together with those who were exempted in 2012, must show evidence of work in coaching capacity at Grassroots/Youth level/club level/National level for a minimum of 2 years and should provide records of that involvement to the Technical/Education office(Fufa House) before enrolling on the “B” License.

Expected coaches include ; Nsimbe George, Keefa Kisaala, Simbwa Sam, Mutebi Mike, Anyau Frank,Mayanja Jackson, Kajoba Fred, Kebba Haruna,Kintu Paddy, Ggolola Edward, Timbe Sam, Adra Leo, Wasswa Richard, Lwanga Tom, Kasule Mujib, Ssali Paul, Namuyanja Hadijah, Basena Moses, Ssemwogerere George, Ayiekho Timothy, Lukyamuzi Vicent, Mawa Haruna, Mutyaba Joseph Harold, Namakoola Charles, Lule Mathias, Mubiru Abudallar, Wanyana Christine, Nkata Paul, Kaziba Edward, Byuma William, Ssali Tom, Mutyaba Joseph, Gitta Alex, Lutalo George, Magala James, Lukula Ayiekho, Lucha Matthew, Bogere Steven, Nankya Emmaculate, Byekwaso Morley, Isabirye Alex, Mbalangu Hussien, Mugerwa Francis, Bisaso Shafiq,Ssebagala Frank, Onen Peter and Sinamakosa Zubeda.

Main Photo: Uganda Cranes Assistant coach, Kefa Kisala is one of the expected coaches to upgrade to the CAF B licence.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department

A total of Forty one (41) referees have today undergone the physical fitness tests and successfully passed the exercise at Mandela National stadium, Namboole under the supervision of newly appointed FUFA Referees instructor Ali Kalyango.

Some of the Elite and FIFA referees at Namboole Stadium 

FIFA referees Alex Muhabi and Musa Balikowa who are in officiating in the ongoing CECAFA Club championship in Rwanda and Mashood Ssali (fresh from a referees course in Cameroon) were excused from the exercise as they had already done their test earlier.

The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo, CEO Edgar Watson, Referees committee chairman Sam Mpiima, Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and Finance Director  Kiiza Decoals also attended the session.

FUFA President, Eng Moses Magoo (center) watched the Elite and FIFA Referees physical tests at Namboole.

This follows the medical examinations for the FIFA referees at FUFA House yesterday.

The exercise had not hitches at all especially for Brian Nsubuga and Ronnie Kalema who brightened their chances of returning to the FIFA list having missed out for almost a year.

Both referees looked sharp and energetics as they performed the high entensity tests of running 12 laps and the sprints that check on their endurance.

Uganda currently has three centre FIFA referees -Dennis Batte, Muhabi Alex and Ssali Mashood but Nsubuga and Kalema were part of the initial five in 2013 however their tight schedules made it difficult for them to perform the fitness tests at the begging of the year.

The duo embarked on a rigorous gym programme that helped them keep fit for the tests today which they eventually passed.

Meanwhile, national referees have today undergone medical examinations ahead of Saturday’s fitness tests at Namboole.

National Referees awaiting to be attended to prior their medical examination at FUFA House on Friday morning.

Doctor Ronald Kisolo is conducting the exercise at FUFA House, Mengo.

Doctor Ronald Kisolo (far end) checking one of the national FUFA referees at FUFA House in Mengo. The successful referees will undergo the national fitness trials on Saturday.

Referees click here for list