Thursday 14th August 2014-Medical checkup for FIFA Referees 10 am-2 pm at FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014-Medical checkup for National referees at 10am-2 pm at FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014 –FIFA referees fitness Test at Namboole
Saturday 16th August, 2014 –National referees fitness Test at Namboole
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has today subjected referees through the medical examination at FUFA House in Mengo.
The referees will over the weekend undergo the mandatory physical examinations at Nelson Mandela Stadium.
Instructor Ali Kalyango with some of the referees at Mengo
Newly appointed National referees Physical Fitness Instructors Ali Kalyango and Segonga Muhmed will conduct and supervise the entire exercise.
The Fitness test is for the FIFA and National referees.
Uganda vs Guinea Wednesday 10th September, 2014 –Mandela National stadium Time: 7.30pm Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/- and 120, 000/- Discounted ticket: 50,000/- (For all Uganda Cranes home group matches)
The FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza today announced the charges for the upcoming 2015 Nations cup group matches involving Uganda Cranes.
The charges as used in the home games for Uganda Cranes against Madagascar and Mauritania have remained unchanged.
However there will be a special ticket at discounted rate of 50,000/= which will be on market to allow a fan watch all the three home games for Uganda Cranes against Guinea, Ghana and Togo.
‘Our charges were set when we kicked off this campaign. We believe these figures will help improve on the attendance for the upcoming games’ said Kiiza
Kiiza revealed that there is a budget of 2.2bn Shillings for the eight matches in three months, as 400M will be spent on the Uganda U17 that plays Zambia next month.
Matches for Uganda Cranes and Cubs between September and November, 2014
Friday 5th Sept 2014 Ghana vs Uganda-Baba Yara Sports stadium –in Kumasi 16:00 hrs in Ghana, 19:00hrs in UG
Wednesday 10th Sept 2014 Uganda vs Guinea –Mandela National stadium-Namboole 7.30pm
Uganda Cubs:
12th-14th September 2014 Zambia vs Uganda (U17)
27th Sept, 2014 Uganda vs Zambia-Namboole
Saturday 11th Oct 2014 Uganda vs Togo- Mandela National stadium-Namboole-4pm
Wednesday 15th Oct 2014 Togo vs Uganda-
Saturday 15th Nov 2014 Uganda vs Ghana- Mandela National stadium-Namboole
Wednesday 19th Nov 2014 Guinea vs Uganda
Uganda vs Guinea to be played under flood lights Uganda vs Guinea Wednesday 10th September, 2014 –Mandela National stadium Time: 7.30pm Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/- and 120, 000/- Discounted ticket: 50,000/- (For all Uganda Cranes home group matches)
In his key note address to the media about the launch of the 2015 Nations cup group stage campaign during today’s press conference at FUFA House, Eng Moses Magogo said that ‘According to our plans and belief for journey to Morocco, it is a mission possible’
The FUFA President was flanked by the federation’s chairman Legal Committee Alex Luganda, spokesperson Ahmed Hussein, Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Competitions manager Ali Mwebe and Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.
He made appeals to the public and various stakeholders seeking support towards football in Uganda.
Magogo thanked individuals and institutions for their support through the preliminary stage of the 2015 Nations cup qualifiers that saw Uganda Cranes win three out of four games against Madagascar and Mauritania.
It is unprecedented to have eight (8) matches in three months. It is unusual as our dream to qualify for the finals will be determined in just three months’ said Magogo.
He added ‘No star player, No star President. No star coach can achieve this dream without support’
FUFA needs support from every Ugandan.
‘If every Ugandan gives in their support on what we are planning, we shall be able to achieve our dreams’ remarked Magogo.
The leader of Ugandan football also called upon the clubs, administrators, players, fans and the media to give total support to the two national teams-Uganda Cranes and Uganda Cubs (U17) who will play four matches in a space of 22 days starting 5th September, 2014.
Magogo thanked the government for the support they have given to the federation, security, religious groups, media, fans, sponsors Airtel, NIC and Nile Breweries.
‘We have already engaged the government and we are hopeful of a positive response’ said Magogo as he told the media.
He urged the media to condemn the negative energy by some people geared at undermining the work of the federation and football at large.
The president also said that the fans can play a key role in improving on the federation’s revenue by paying to watch home games and buying Cranes replica kits.
‘There is a reason why Cranes never loses at home. The reason is the 12th player-fans’ said Magogo.
Photo: FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo at the press conference today in Mengo.
Having confirmed their participation in the group stages of the 2015 Nations cup qualifiers, FUFA will launch the campaign for Uganda Cranes and Uganda Cubs (U17) in which they will play eight games in three months this year starting in September.
FUFA will announce plans for the eight games tomorrow during the weekly press conference at 10 am.
Uganda U17 have a two legged fixture against Zambia while Cranes will play Ghana, Guinea and Togo.
FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will attend the press conference.
Djibouti side, Telecom has stunned Kampala City Council with a 2 – 1 victory .
A goal in each half from Mustapha Mohammad and Aboubaker Djama has helped the club from horn of Africa nation, Djibouti claim a slim 2 – 1 victory on Sunday.
William Wadri had earlier made amends with the equalizer after the opener from Mustapha Mohammad.
KCC FC return to action on Wednesday against Atletico FC at Nyamirambo.
The FUFA general assembly exercising its mandate under the FUFA statutes has today passed amendments to its statutes in compliance with the national council of sports regulations 2014.
Key among the issues; was the clarification that the body in charge of football in Uganda is FUFA and not FUFA limited.
Delegates vote during the assembly
The Other element was a clear description of the mandate and powers of the association’s legal arm, and these powers were clearly captured in the adopted amendments by the assembly.
FUFA Lawyer, Alex Luganda (right) with deputy Secretary General National council of sports Mr. David Katende Ssemakula
The general assembly has overwhelmingly and unanimously passed he amendments in the presence of deputy Secretary General National council of sports Mr. David Katende Ssemakula who represented the council.
Prior to the discussion of the proposed amendments by the FUFA assembly, the same were sent to FIFA legal department that also made its input to amendment process and appreciated FUFA’s efforts in streamlining its legal regime.
The newly amended statutes are to be sent to FIFA within the next 48 hours for approval after which signed copies will be availed to the members of the assembly and posted on our official communication forums.
The Delegates who attended the assembly later toured Njeru technical center.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president, Eng. Moses Magogo has during the FUFA Extra ordinary assembly in Jinja hinted on the dynamic nature of the beautiful game of football worldwide.
FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo presents during the FUFA Extra ordinary assembly at Njeru in Jinja.
‘Football is a very dynamic sport that requires amendments from time to time’ he said in a presentation to the delegates.
National council of sports representative David Katende Semakula addressing the Assembly at Njeru.
Eng. Moses Magogo also used the platform to praise all the past FUFA administrators in the cause of football development in te country.
‘I would like to thank the past FUFA administrations for the good job done on this project’ he was referring to the FUFA technical centre in Njeru.
He noted that Honorary FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa played a key role on the set up of the Technical centre.
Alex Luganda FUFA lawyer addressed the assembly as he took the delegates through the entire statures of FUFA constitution.
The extra ordinary assembly is under way at Njeru and on top of the agenda are the deliberations on amendments of some articles in the FUFA statutes in compliance with the National Council of Sports Regulations 2014 released by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
FUFA Assemblies
Extra Ordinary Assembly – Saturday, 9th August 2014 (At Njeru Technical Center)
Ordinary Annual General Assembly will be held on 25th October 2014 (In Lira).
The FUFA Extra ordinary assembly is being held at Njeru technical centre.
A full house of delegates is expected at Njeru Technical center.
Top on agenda will be deliberations on amendments of some articles in the FUFA statutes in compliance with the National Council of Sports Regulations 2014 released by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Ugandan side, Kampala City Council football club kick started the 2014 cecafa club cup on a bright note with a 2 – 1 victory over Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in a game played at Amahoro stadium on Friday.
Three Uganda Cranes players scored in that fixture. First, striker Daniel ‘Mzee’ Sserunkuma gave the Kenyan champions a 27th minute minute.
Then, second half substitute Brian Majwega equalised for the Ugandan champions seven minutes after recess and later Umony netted the winner in the 88th minute.
KCC FC now tops group B with maximum points and return to action on Sunday against Atletico at Nyamirambo.
FUFA Assemblies Extra Ordinary Assembly – 9th August 2014 (At Njeru Technical Center) Ordinary Annual General Assembly – 25th October 2014 (In Lira)
The FUFA Extra ordinary assembly will be held tomorrow at Njeru technical centre.
Top on agenda will be deliberations on amendments of some articles in the FUFA statutes in compliance with the National Council of Sports Regulations 2014 released by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
President Eng Moses Magogo as per the FUFA statutes will chair the Assembly in Njeru
Meanwhile the Ordinary Annual General Assembly will take place in Lira on 25th October 2014.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA chairman Legal committee Alex Luganda. His vast legal knowledge will be needed during the Assembly.
The FUFA Competitions Directorate has set 28th August as the tentative date for the kick-off of the Big league that has attracted 25 clubs-but will be divided into two pools.
The announcement was made today by the FUFA Competitions manager Ali Mwebe at FUFA House in Mengo.
There was change coming up with groups as the geographical local of teams wasn’t considered this time like in the past editions of the league.
(L-R) Ivan Bayige-(Secretary) and Issa Magoola -Vice Chairman FUFA Licensing Board elaborating a point to club representatives.
The FUFA Vice President who also heads the Competitions committee Darius Mugoye attended the important meeting in which presentations were made on rules and regulations to the clubs for the coming season.
Umar Senoga-Water FC representative keenly listens to Darius Mugoye.
The meeting also attended by FUFA Licensing Board members and representatives of the 25 teams including FUFA Super League relegated sides Proline, CRO and Masaka LC were also informed that the inspection of facilities will be conducted ten days before the kickoff.
The FUFA Big League groups 2014/2015 Season:
Rwenzori (13 teams): Baza Holdings, The Saints, Jinja MC, Ndejje University, Ngora Fredar, Soroti Garage, Hope Dove, CRO, Water FC, Kumi United, Namasagali, Paidha Black Angels and (Northern region representative-Sporting United FC vs Lira United –play on 9th August, 2014 in Lira).
Club representatives at FUFA House during the meeting
Elgon (12 teams): Mutundwe lions, Kirinya Jinja SS, Wandegeya, Busia United, Artland, VCC, Masaka LC, Proline, Kireka United, Synergy, New Villa, and Cream Land.
Baza Holdings FC defender Johnson Akileng (in Blue and close to the ball) playing in the Big League last season. Baza had a good run in the regular season but lost in the play offs.
The top placed team in each group qualifies for the FUFA Super League. The 2nd and 3rd placed teams feature in the play offs complete the quota for the three teams joining the top flight.
Lweza FC, Rwenshama FC and Sadoline FC qualified from the Big League last season and will play in the FUFA Super League this season.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Competitions Director (standing) Ali Mwebe addressing the club representatives.
It is a chilly Saturday morning with the effects of the dew and early rising sun rays felt.
Just moments before one of the national junior team’s training sessions, a gentleman believed to be in his mid 20’s is brushing off the wastes from the synthetic turf at Njeru technical center.
On first sight, Innocent Bagenayabo, the Njeru technical turf maintenance officer will straight away reflect the signs of a diligent and committed workman.
Since 2009, Bagenayabo has been executing the daily routine tasks of maintaining Njeru technical turf among other core assignments at the center. He never complains and loves his job. You may need to make the trip to Njeru to prove this for yourself.
I have love to do my work because of the burning passion to make things perfect at the Njeru Center and earn a living as well
Bagenayabo reveals to www.fufa.co.ug.
Hailing from Kisoro, Bagenayabo was one of the lucky employees during the construction of the first FIFA Goal project in Njeru.
Back then, his service at the center was exceptional that the supervisors were proud of the work he executed.
When the project ended, he was appointed as the head in charge of maintaining the turf and the center facilities.
Innocent Bagenayabo at FUFA House recently
‘I was trained the basics of cleaning the turf with the tractor that wheels a cleaning brush, replacing damaged turf portions and to date I have no regrets having taken up the job’ he adds, with a smile
flashing across his face.
Sole Bread Winner
Today, Bagenayabo at just 25 is the sole bread winner for his family of three – his fiancee and two children.
Layan Tugume and Edgar Shimye happily live and enjoy seeing their father going about his routine work that includes sweeping and cleaning the turf as well as maintaining the center facilities- the accommodation and lock rooms.
When the national teams-Uganda Cranes and Cubs trained at Njeru technical center, he never found time to rest.
He made sure the surrounding environment is cleared to avoid any dangerous reptiles from finding their way to the residential rooms.
I try my best to keep this place clean because I want the guests to find it neat
said Bagenayabo.
With the FUFA Extra Ordinary assembly set for this Saturday in Njeru, the man from kisoro will be on alert to keep the place extra clean.
What people say about Innocent Bagenayabo
He works tirelessly and it is difficult to attach a particular to the work he does in Njeru. He is committed to his work
Says FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo.
He is a disciplined worker. He works 24 hours a day. He is a very honest boy
Said FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa who supervises Bagenayabo.
Managing a facility of that size is just unbelievable for a young man of his age. He has first class hospitality and coordination
Says FUFA’s Competition Director Ali Mwebe.
CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Innocent working on the turf.
Quick Facts:
Family: Born to Fridah Muteshimana (Mother) and Fred Bashaka (Father)
Age: 25 years
Favorite: Posho and meat
Best drink: Water, Eagle Lager
Favorite clubs: KCC FC. He is also staunch Uganda Cranes fan.
Favorite player: Brian Majwega, he is a tricky boy while on the pitch
MAIN PHOTO: Bagenayabo on duty at Njeru technical center
Programme for the Fitness test at Mandela National stadium:
Thursday 14th August 2014-Medical checkup for FIFA Referees 10 am-2 pm at FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014-Medical checkup for National referees at 10am-2 pm at FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014 –FIFA referees fitness Test at Namboole
Saturday 16th August, 2014 –National referees fitness Test at Namboole
Uganda FIFA referees in a photo moment just before the fitness tests at Namboole in March this year.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the list of referees to undergo the fitness tests next week at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
The exercise will kick off on 14th with medical tests through Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August, 2014.
It will be handled by newly appointed National referees Physical Fitness Instructors Ali Kalyango and Segonga Muhmed.
The Fitness test is for the FIFA and National referees.
MAIN PHOTO: Ali Kalyango in (black attire-3rd from right) taking the referees through drills at Njeru technical center in March. Kalyango and Segonga will be the main men when the fitness tests get underway next week.
Uganda Cranes’ traveling contingent that picked the1-0 away victory in Mauritania have returned home safely on Tuesday afternoon.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who was also the leader of delegation, had only 14 players who returned.
FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo at the Entebbe Airport arrival lounge. he was leader of delegation to Mauritania.
Head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic did not return as he begins a brief vacation at home in Serbia.
Iceland based professional, Tonny Mawejje, Kenyan professionals, Dan Sserunkuma (Gor Mahia) and Khalid Aucho (Tusker FC), Portugul based Luwagga Kizito connected straight to their respective clubs.
SAFE HANDS: Goal keepers Robert Odongkara and Benjamin Ochan upon arrival
At a special lunch organized for the players at Entebbe Flight Motel, FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo appreciated the players’ and the entire team’s efforts towards the away victory.
Eng. Magogo paid special tribute to the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who financially facilitated the two trips of Uganda Cranes and the National U-17 teams.
“I thank President Museveni, the fans and the media at large for the good heart. We have been at negative two step, now we are at zero as we look forwards the group phase of qualifiers”, the president remarked in his brief speech.
Team skipper Andy Mwesigwa hailed the level of commitment exhibited by the players.
The Cranes contingent was welcomed at the airport by the FUFA Vice presidents Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye, Chairman Technical Hamid Juma, FUFA delegates Keneth Musisi (Kawempe, Anthony Tumwesigye (Uganda Beach soccer Association) and Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.
Mugoye who spoke of behalf of the federation told the players that there is a strong belief that the Cranes can reach greater heights and play at the 2015 Nations cup finals.
Main Photo: Robert Ssentongo- scorer of the only goal in Mauritania arrives at the Entebbe International Airport.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to clarify on the misleading information by a one Allan Ssewanyana alias Bwino on his facebook page about the entry charges for the upcoming Nations cup matches involving Uganda Cranes. It is not true that FUFA has set the charges for the three games that will see Uganda Cranes play at home against Ghana, Togo and Guinea. FUFA would like to assure the football fans that there are no plans to make any changes from the entry fees charged when Cranes played Madagascar and Mauritania at home. We request you to ignore the rumors and also be aware of such misleading information in the future not only on the National teams but also other FUFA sanctioned related activities.
The triumphant Uganda Under 17 national team, The Cubs have today returned home.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, Chairman technical Hamid Juma (Light blue shirt) greet goal keeper Eric Kibowa upon arrival at FUFA House.
The delegation which traveled by road reached the FUFA main headquarters at Mengo at 2: 15 pm.
Led by head of delegation, Richard Ochom, the FUFA executive committee member, the team that eliminated Rwanda 7 – 2 on aggregate was received by FUFA Vice President, Darius Mugoye.
An excited Uganda U-17 Head Coach Matia Lule is welcomed back home by Juma, Mugoye and Idris Kasalirwe.
Other FUFA officials present were the newly appointed FUFA Chairman Technical, Hamid Juma, Decolas Kizza ( Finance Director), the FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations officials address the U-17 team players and officials upon arrival.
“We are so glad for the players , technical team, media and the fans” remarked Richard Ochom.
Mugoye too acknowledged the team’s effort that saw them beat Rwanda 3 – 2 in Gisenyi at Umuganda Stadium on Friday to advance 7 – 2 on aggregate for the final two qualification matches whose winner will make it the continental youth show piece next year.
“We are building towards qualifying for the CAF U-17 finals in Niger come 2015. Be disciplined, stay focused and we shall all make it”, he urged.
Cubs Players Diego Katumba, Andrew Isiagi (team captain) and Ezra Bidda greet the officials upon arrival.
The players were released to their respective families and will be summoned later (date to be communicated) in preparation for the next qualification game against Zambia (who beat Botswana 6 – 0 on aggregate).
The Uganda Cubs players and officials at a brief meeting with the FUFA officials in Mengo.
Meanwhile, the senior team-Uganda Cranes, after winning 1 -0 over Mauritania to advance 3 – 0 on aggregate will arrive back in the country on Tuesday at 2:30 pm aboard Kenyan Airways.
MAIN PHOTO: The U-17 team (players and technical wing) pose for a group photograph with FUFA officials at Mengo on Monday shortly after arrival.
AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS:
Mauritania Vs Uganda (Uganda leads 2 – 0 from first leg)
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic has named the starting eleven against Mauritania this evening.
Of the team that started in Kampala 10 days back, there are 3 notable changes.
Robert Odongkara replaces Dennis Onyango in the goal posts, Tonny Mawejje who missed the game starts at the expense of second striker while returning midfielder, Aucho Khalid has been named in a 3 man midfield.
The rest of the positions remain unchanged.
Uganda XI:
Robert Odongkara (goal Keeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Andrew Mwesigwa (Captain), Isaac Isinde, , Geoffrey ‘Baba’Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Luwaga Kizito, Faruku Miya and Brian Umony
Subs: Benjamin Ochan, Savio Kabugo, Richard Kassaga, Brian Majwega, Daniel Sserunkuma,Robert Ssentongo, Hamis Kiiza
