FUFA Executive Committee has organized an orientation workshop for all members of the working committees this Saturday at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Second FUFA Vice President and event coordinator Darius Mugoye said the one day workshop is intended to equip the participants with details related to their expected duties.
“Since their appointment, these members had not undergone this orientation and yet a good number of them are new. We have therefore found it timely to meet them for this cause this weekend”, Mugoye explained.
The Federation is comprised of 17 statutory committees, five adhoc committees and three judicial bodies as indicated below:
Statutory Committees
Competitions, 2. Finance, 3. Member Associations, 4. Internal Audit, 5. Beach soccer and Futsal, 6. Ethics and Fair Play 7. Marketing and TV, 8. Technical development, 9. Security and safety, 10. Referees, 11. Youth Football, 12. Protocal, 13. Media 14. Sports Medicine, 15. Women Football, 16. Players status, 17. FUFA Licensing Board.
A cross section of Ugandan Coaches undergoing a FIFA Course
With just two days left to the end of the ongoing Fifa coaching course at Fufa Technical center in Njeru-Jinja, the Fifa instructor Ulric Mathiot (Seychelles) has heap-praised the 30-man class for the wonderful performance so far.
“They have proved that they are good according to their performance in class. I am really impressed and I hope to have very good results at the end.” Ulric told our www.fufa.co.ug correspondent in Jinja shortly after the evening session on Wednesday.
“I have put them in 5 groups of six each but so far they are doing well both theoretically and practically” the Seychellois born instructor further commented.
When approached for a comment, the Fufa Technical Director Asuman Lubowa said he was overwhelmed with the efforts both Fufa and Fifa have put-in to improve the quality of coaching in the country through such quality courses.
“Each coach shall have acquired modern techniques which encompass different aspects like modern approach to players’ behaviour, approach to FIFA/CAF high profile tournaments, winning matches and developing coaches from playing staffs among others” noted the Ugandan FA Technical Director.
Instructor Ulric Mathiot
The 5 day Fifa-funded coaching course was officially opened up on Monday this week by the Federation CEO, Edgar Watson Suubi and will end this Friday with the Fufa President Eng. Moses Magogo expected to preside over the closing ceremony.
(Story compiled by Joseph Mutaka-Cranes team Media officer in charge of CHAN matches)
A total of 30 coaches from FUFA super league, Big league and schools are attending a 5 day FIFA coaching course that started at Njeru technical center on Monday morning.
Some of the participants undertaking the course
The five day course funded by FIFA is conducted by a FIFA instructor Ulric Mathiot from the Republic of Seychelles.
According to FUFA technical Director Asuman Lubowa , the course has been brought in to help coaches improve on their performance on the pitch.
’’We appreciate such important courses for our coaches to enable them acquire modern tactics of the game. We want them to empower themselves with more knowledge and trends of modern football,” said Lubowa.
The five day course is mainly attended by top class coaches from both the FUFA Super League and the FUFA Big League who do not possess the CAF ‘C’ Coaching License.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Mathiot said he was impressed with the quality of the participants and sounded optimistic that all the 30 participants will automatically benefit from the course.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and instructor Mathiot before the course opened.
‘’Many times African coaches have not had enough facilities when having courses but this one from FIFA is more detailed and simplified. It gives a coach all modern the aspects that can help him understand the new trends of the game.’’ said the Seychelles veteran FIFA instructor.
On the other hand FUFA CEO Edgar Watson was happy with FIFA’s plan of developing the game with such courses. “As FUFA, we want to see no coach handling a FUFA Super league club without a C-license.
We shall appeal for more of such courses so as to avail our coaches with new coaching methods that match with the current trend of football”, said the CEO.
He also warned the coaches against engaging themselves into football politics but instead concentrate on the technical matters as assigned to them. “Avoid turning political…allow the politicians to discuss political matters and concentrate on your technical role of guiding our young talents within your respective clubs” Watson further advised.
Class time
BUL FC assistant Coach Arthur Kyesimira was delighted to be part of the course. ’’This course is more detailed than the courses I have attended before. I am hopeful for acquiring new and relevant knowledge that will in turn benefit my club” said a visibly excited Kyesimira.
I take this opportunity to salute all Ugandans and the supporters of Ugandan Football. It is the first of my monthly communications that I will be making to share my vision and experiences in the office of the FUFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (R), FUFA Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa (C) and CECAFA President Eng. Leodgar Tenga in Jinja, Uganda during the FUFA elections in August.
On the 31st August 2013 in Jinja, I was elected FUFA President by 68 votes out of 73 that participated in the election. I believe the 5 votes were just a mistake by the voters but I stand to believe that I will be supported by the entire FUFA General Assembly. Thank you very much the FUFA Delegates and I will work hard not to disappoint your confidence in me. I will strongly to work in close relationship with CECAFA, CAF and FIFA as they stand for development and upholding the rules of the game.
On 11th September 2013, Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa physically handed over the office to me. I once again applaud him to pass on the button of top football administration when he could still win unopposed and I shall work closely with him to take football to the next level. It is a legacy that all football administrators in Uganda must embrace.
Congratulations Messages
FIFA President Dr. Sepp Blatter sent congratulatory message to Eng. Moses Magogo
Upon election, I have been overwhelmed by congratulation messages from individuals and organisations. I cannot thank each one of you for it would be endless but notably the FIFA President herein quoted “I am certain that your knowledge and personal qualities will have an important impact on the stable development of our beautiful game in your country” CAF President, CECAFA President, the Football associations of Jordan, Zambia, Senegal, Japan, England to name but a few.
Status of the top league football
Top league football is currently engulfed with personalities, greed, egos, intrigue, wrangles and court battles and it’s not healthy for the game. Club football is highly deficient of quality and quality human resource in the areas of coaches, players, administrators, specialised support services professionals, sports medicine specialists, referees, fans etc
Football is played on the pitch and enjoyed by the people in this country. I will continue to steer FUFA to work tirelessly with all stakeholders to ensure that top league football is professional and cherished by all.
I take this opportunity to rally the country and to call upon all people involved in this matter to think beyond self for these matters as the only way to find a lasting solution. We have an obligation as a current generation to our grandchildren.
National Teams
Uganda Cranes; Despite the top drawer preparations of the Uganda Cranes with international matches Tanzania in Dar salaam, Tanzania in Kampala, Egypt in El Gouna, Botswana in Gaborone and a camp in Turkey, we did not recover from earlier unfavourable results along the campaign. The players and technical team put up a solid performance that we are proud of and one that can be used more as a foundation for the future. Consequently, the road to 2014 Brazil World Cup ended but the road to 2015 AFCON Morocco and 2018 World Cup Russia opened. As FUFA we shall give our best shot and sooner than later, the 2015 AFCON Agenda will be launched.
I take this opportunity to thank H.E The President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the right Honourable prime minister, Amama Mbabazi, the Hon Minister of Education and Sports Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo, the Hon Minister of State for Sports, Charles Bakabulindi, the Hon Minister of State for Primary Education, Hon Kamanda Bataringaya, the staff of the State House, the staff of the Ministry of Education and Sports, the staff and officials of FUFA and the selected and unselected fans of Uganda Cranes for the historic and first of its kind, a chartered flight for the fans to support the Uganda Cranes to Marrakech, Morocco.
President Y.K Museveni handing over a cash cheque to FUFA recently
I will further thank H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda, the entire Government of Uganda for the financial support that helped the team get as prepared as it was. The story would have been different without this timely help. Three hundred eighty four (384) million Uganda Shillings was received from Government. The preparations of the Egypt and Botswana friendly matches, the camp in Turkey, and the air tickets for players from their bases and back amounted to over Four hundred ninety (490) million shillings. This leaves the match in deficit of over One hundred (100) million shillings owed to one of the air ticket providers. All accountabilities and supporting documents have already been submitted to Government
Football Competitions
FUFA Super League; Despite the challenges affecting the top league in Uganda, FUFA Super League enters round 6 at the time of writing this monthly briefing with Soana FC and Olaki Francis as the new revelations.
FUFA Big League; the fixtures have been released and this week will see the 5th edition of the FUFA Big League Kickoff. This tournament has helped promote only teams that are ready to the top league, it continues to give the countrywide look to club football, and in structures, these clubs have 10 delegates in the FUFA General Assembly with a fully functional association.
Other Competitions; the Lower leagues will continue under the management of the Regional Football Associations while the Uganda Cup is still under preparations. I also take the opportunity to thank the organisers and participants of other FUFA authorised football competitions such as Masaza Cup, Bika Cup, etc
U-20 Women National Team
Over the years, girls’ football development continues through amongst others schools competitions. After the 2013 National and East African School girls’ football competitions, a selected U-20 Women National was prepared to play in the 2014 Canada, FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
To those who have been following the development of women football in Uganda, it was not a surprise that Uganda eliminated South Sudan on 22-0 goal aggregate. This home and away match did not cost FUFA less than One hundred twenty (120) million shillings in air tickets to Juba, air tickets, allowances, accommodation and local costs to 6 match officials, hosting the South Sudan team etc. It is still ironical that whereas FIFA give FUFA about Seventy five (75) million shillings for women football, the team will not consume less than Three hundred (300) million shillings as Uganda faces Egypt on 26th October 2013 in Egypt and 14 days later in Kampala. The South Sudan Game in Kampala did not gross one (1) million shilling in collections.
Executive Committee Meeting
On Wednesday 18th September 2013, I chaired the 13-003 FUFA Executive Committee meeting and the first one in my capacity as FUFA President. 115 men and women were appointed on various standing committees. Analysts made their views not appreciating that these committees are only supposed to help the FUFA executive Committee make good decisions at policy level but not to run day to day activities of FUFA. We have laid down Terms of Reference for the 18 standing and 5 adhoc committees and we have also set objectives of each individual committee to be achieved by 30th June 2014.
Ambassadors of the Uganda Cranes were named but details of their role and contribution are still being completed by the FUFA Secretariat.
Special Roles
Mr. Justus Mugisha was selected to head FUFA’s reconciliation mechanism while Mr. Kalibbala has been chosen to head a committee to make a thorough report of football facilities in Uganda and the way forward amongst other special tasks.SecretariatThere are a number of changes taking place at the hub of football in Uganda and that is FUFA House. The access control has been revitalised where staff have been issued with access cards to the building. The reception is functional and our guests need to go through security checks and reception before they access the interior of offices. FUFA staff members have been provided with more hours to work for football. I call upon our guests especially the football public to understand this as important for the game as more man-hours will be injected into the game for better football service delivery. The staff members have been re-allocated in roles. Each member of the staff has now a job title and job description. Objectives to be reasonably achieved by 31st March 2014 for each staff have been set. Those that prove that they are up to the standards by completing their objectives set by management will be offered performance based 3-year renewable contracts with improved pay while those that management will consider unsatisfactory will be replaced through a transparent recruitment process. The process to recruit the Finance Director, Commercial Director and Competitions Director has started.
Ms. Sumaya Hood has been brought in as the Personal Assistant to the FUFA President. Among others, she manages the appointments and the diary of the FUFA President. I take this opportunity to advise all persons and organisations that would wish to meet the FUFA President for official matters to access Ms Hood through the address papresident@fufauganda.com or physically checking her out at FUFA House for an appointment.
Communications
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd left) attending a press conference recently
FUFA will hire a consultant to the Communications Sector for a period of at least 1 year. He/she will be required to setup a communications strategy and work with the current personnel to setup roles and functions in the area of communications. The roles currently include a spokesperson who heads the TV, Radio and Print media unit, the Cyber Media Officer who will manage the mass mails, blogs, FUFA Chat Rooms, Forums, e-letter, website, social media and SMS platform and the Brands Communication Officer will basically interface Marketing with communications.
FUFA is in the process of changing official e-mail addresses to include the official FUFA domain thus xxx@fufauganda.com instead of yahoo accounts.
FIFA projects
Upon assumption of office, FIFA welcomed the new President and Executive committee with approval of a Goal Project worth 500,000 USD, Performance Programme, and two courses in Administration and Coaching. There has also been an approval for the second artificial ground and a consultant from FIFA will soon be in the country to confirm the location of the construction site.
Government on NCS Regulations
Education and sports Minister Hon. Jesca Alupo and her Deputy Hon. Charles Bakabulindi.
FUFA continued to dialogue with the task force that was set by the Hon Minister of Education and Sports to draft regulations for the operationalization of the 1964 NCS Act. She is applauded as the first Minister since 1964 to draw these regulations. FUFA however continues to express the dissatisfaction with the committee on its failure to listen and comprehend the dynamics of the associations and international affiliation requirements. Forcing associations to incorporate under the Trustees Act contravenes affiliation requirements for the case of FIFA. FUFA has received the legal opinion from independent lawyers contrary to the position of the committee. FUFA has also received written communication from FIFA confirming that the incorporation by Trustees Act contravenes FIFA statutes.
As FUFA we appreciate regulations that allow FUFA to continue transacting within the Ugandan law with external parties such as sponsors and partners, sue and be sued, own assets etc but also not to contravene with international (FIFA) affiliation.
Member Associations
FUFA is now composed of 8 regional football associations, 6 special interest group members, the FUFA Big League and 16 FUFA Super League Clubs. New Statutes and Elections for 30 out of 31 Members have been undertaken. A general assembly of 84 Delegates in Place, the Executive Committee elected, the standing committees of 115 persons named, the Judicial bodies in place and the Secretariat undergoing changes bring to completion a strong foundation of the structures of FUFA.
Work in Progress
Finance Systems
The FUFA Finance Manual was approved by the FUFA Executive Committee on its sitting on 18th September and comes into force on 1st November 2013. This is aimed at prudent and frugal means of handling finance matters at FUFA that I promised in my manifesto. It is also aimed at forcing budget discipline and management of cash flow.
Human Resource System The Human Resource Manual was also approved by the FUFA Executive Committee on itssitting on 18th September and comes into force immediately. This is aimed at efficient servicedelivery of the FUFA Secretariat for the proper functioning of the other bodies of FUFA.
Rebranding
FUFA is undertaking the “behind-the-scenes” activities to rebrand itself. The intention is to position FUFA commercial properties in a more appealing and satisfying manner to theconsumers and that is the fans, Government and the corporate organisations. This exercise willalso be launched along a set of innovations to widen the resource envelope to FUFA for moreaggressive football development programmes.
Education Curriculum The Education committee that was setup is undertaking the realignment and detail of theHuman Resource development curriculum in the areas of coaching, administration, sportsmedicine and Refereeing.
Conclusion
FUFA boss: Eng Moses Magogo
The current issues between FUFA and USL have exposed the real problem to UgandanFootball as lacking structures of real football clubs. It remains a huge task to create footballclubs that can suit the current economic and sporting times.FUFA is creating a programme called “FUFA Clubs Pro” where clubs in the FUFA SuperLeague and the FUFA Big League will apply and a set of expert instructors will sit with the clubmanagement to create the 11 players that make a football club. For purposes of clarity, the lineupof these players stands as follows; 1-Structure, 2-Finance, 3-Medical, 4-Facilities, 5-Stadium, 6-Team (the only player every Ugandan Clubhas), 7-Youth Setup, 8-Marketing, 9-Fans Development, 10-Communications, 11-Events ManagementUntil the next edition.
I pray to the Almighty to keep us safe, in harmony and thinking ofdevelopment. It is our game, it is our country
Emmanuel Okwi in action against Angola in June this year.
Uganda Cranes lead striker Emmanuel Okwi yesterday (Monday) officially reported at Villa park to start training with SC Villa, a club in the FUFA Super League.
There was a lot of excitement as Okwi stormed the training ground a head of their next league fixture against Soana FC this Tuesday.
“I am happy to be back home and I am going to offer my best for the time I shall be here. I feel SC Villa will automatically not remain the same there during my stay”, said Okwi.
Okwi was recently cleared by the International Football body (FIFA) to feature for SC Villa after an alleged breach of contract by his Tunisian former club.
In other league fixture to be honoured today, Proline FC will host Vipers at Lugogo while Kiira Young takes on new entrants CRO FC in Namboole Stadium.
I take this opportunity to salute all Ugandans and the supporters of Ugandan Football. It is the first of my monthly communications that I will be making to share my vision and experiences in the office of the FUFA President.
On the 31st August 2013 in Jinja, I was elected FUFA President by 68 votes out of 73 that participated in the election. I believe the 5 votes were just a mistake by the voters but I stand to believe that I will be supported by the entire FUFA General Assembly. Thank you very much the FUFA Delegates and I will work hard not to disappoint your confidence in me. I will strongly to work in close relationship with CECAFA, CAF and FIFA as they stand for development and upholding the rules of the game.
On 11th September 2013, Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa physically handed over the office to me. I once again applaud him to pass on the button of top football administration when he could still win unopposed and I shall work closely with him to take football to the next level. It is a legacy that all football administrators in Uganda must embrace.
Congratulations Messages
Upon election, I have been overwhelmed by congratulation messages from individuals and organisations. I cannot thank each one of you for it would be endless but notably the FIFA President herein quoted “I am certain that your knowledge and personal qualities will have an important impact on the stable development of our beautiful game in your country” CAF President, CECAFA President, the Football associations of Jordan, Zambia, Senegal, Japan, England to name but a few.
Status of the top league football
Top league football is currently engulfed with personalities, greed, egos, intrigue, wrangles and court battles and it’s not healthy for the game. Club football is highly deficient of quality and quality human resource in the areas of coaches, players, administrators, specialised support services professionals, sports medicine specialists, referees, fans etc
Football is played on the pitch and enjoyed by the people in this country. I will continue to steer FUFA to work tirelessly with all stakeholders to ensure that top league football is professional and cherished by all.
I take this opportunity to rally the country and to call upon all people involved in this matter to think beyond self for these matters as the only way to find a lasting solution. We have an obligation as a current generation to our grandchildren.
National Teams
Uganda Cranes; Despite the top drawer preparations of the Uganda Cranes with international matches Tanzania in Dar salaam, Tanzania in Kampala, Egypt in El Gouna, Botswana in Gaborone and a camp in Turkey, we did not recover from earlier unfavourable results along the campaign. The players and technical team put up a solid performance that we are proud of and one that can be used more as a foundation for the future. Consequently, the road to 2014 Brazil World Cup ended but the road to 2015 AFCON Morocco and 2018 World Cup Russia opened. As FUFA we shall give our best shot and sooner than later, the 2015 AFCON Agenda will be launched.
I take this opportunity to thank H.E The President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the right Honourable prime minister, Amama Mbabazi, the Hon Minister of Education and Sports Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo, the Hon Minister of State for Sports, Charles Bakabulindi, the Hon Minister of State for Primary Education, Hon Kamanda Bataringaya, the staff of the State House, the staff of the Ministry of Education and Sports, the staff and officials of FUFA and the selected and unselected fans of Uganda Cranes for the historic and first of its kind, a chartered flight for the fans to support the Uganda Cranes to Marrakech, Morocco
I will further thank H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda, the entire Government of Uganda for the financial support that helped the team get as prepared as it was. The story would have been different without this timely help. Three hundred eighty four (384) million Uganda Shillings was received from Government. The preparations of the Egypt and Botswana friendly matches, the camp in Turkey, and the air tickets for players from their bases and back amounted to over Four hundred ninety (490) million shillings. This leaves the match in deficit of over One hundred (100) million shillings owed to one of the air ticket providers. All accountabilities and supporting documents have already been submitted to Government
Football Competitions
FUFA Super League; Despite the challenges affecting the top league in Uganda, FUFA Super League enters round 6 at the time of writing this monthly briefing with Soana FC and Olaki Francis as the new revelations.
FUFA Big League; the fixtures have been released and this week will see the 5th edition of the FUFA Big League Kickoff. This tournament has helped promote only teams that are ready to the top league, it continues to give the countrywide look to club football, and in structures, these clubs have 10 delegates in the FUFA General Assembly with a fully functional association.
Other Competitions; the Lower leagues will continue under the management of the Regional Football Associations while the Uganda Cup is still under preparations. I also take the opportunity to thank the organisers and participants of other FUFA authorised football competitions such as Masaza Cup, Bika Cup, etc
U-20 Women National Team
Over the years, girls’ football development continues through amongst others schools competitions. After the 2013 National and East African School girls’ football competitions, a selected U-20 Women National was prepared to play in the 2014 Canada, FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
To those who have been following the development of women football in Uganda, it was not a surprise that Uganda eliminated South Sudan on 22-0 goal aggregate. This home and away match did not cost FUFA less than One hundred twenty (120) million shillings in air tickets to Juba, air tickets, allowances, accommodation and local costs to 6 match officials, hosting the South Sudan team etc. It is still ironical that whereas FIFA give FUFA about Seventy five (75) million shillings for women football, the team will not consume less than Three hundred (300) million shillings as Uganda faces Egypt on 26th October 2013 in Egypt and 14 days later in Kampala. The South Sudan Game in Kampala did not gross one (1) million shilling in collections.
Executive Committee Meeting
On Wednesday 18th September 2013, I chaired the 13-003 FUFA Executive Committee meeting and the first one in my capacity as FUFA President. 115 men and women were appointed on various standing committees. Analysts made their views not appreciating that these committees are only supposed to help the FUFA executive Committee make good decisions at policy level but not to run day to day activities of FUFA. We have laid down Terms of Reference for the 18 standing and 5 adhoc committees and we have also set objectives of each individual committee to be achieved by 30th June 2014.
Ambassadors of the Uganda Cranes were named but details of their role and contribution are still being completed by the FUFA Secretariat.
Special Roles
Mr. Justus Mugisha was selected to head FUFA’s reconciliation mechanism while Mr. Kalibbala has been chosen to head a committee to make a thorough report of football facilities in Uganda and the way forward amongst other special tasks.SecretariatThere are a number of changes taking place at the hub of football in Uganda and that is FUFA House. The access control has been revitalised where staff have been issued with access cards to the building. The reception is functional and our guests need to go through security checks and reception before they access the interior of offices. FUFA staff members have been provided with more hours to work for football. I call upon our guests especially the football public to understand this as important for the game as more man-hours will be injected into the game for better football service delivery. The staff members have been re-allocated in roles. Each member of the staff has now a job title and job description. Objectives to be reasonably achieved by 31st March 2014 for each staff have been set. Those that prove that they are up to the standards by completing their objectives set by management will be offered performance based 3-year renewable contracts with improved pay while those that management will consider unsatisfactory will be replaced through a transparent recruitment process. The process to recruit the Finance Director, Commercial Director and Competitions Director has started.
Ms. Sumaya Hood has been brought in as the Personal Assistant to the FUFA President. Among others, she manages the appointments and the diary of the FUFA President. I take this opportunity to advise all persons and organisations that would wish to meet the FUFA President for official matters to access Ms Hood through the address papresident@fufauganda.com or physically checking her out at FUFA House for an appointment.
Communications
FUFA will hire a consultant to the Communications Sector for a period of at least 1 year. He/she will be required to setup a communications strategy and work with the current personnel to setup roles and functions in the area of communications. The roles currently include a spokesperson who heads the TV, Radio and Print media unit, the Cyber Media Officer who will manage the mass mails, blogs, FUFA Chat Rooms, Forums, e-letter, website, social media and SMS platform and the Brands Communication Officer will basically interface Marketing with communications.
FUFA is in the process of changing official e-mail addresses to include the official FUFA domain thus xxx@fufauganda.com instead of yahoo accounts
FIFA projects
Upon assumption of office, FIFA welcomed the new President and Executive committee with approval of a Goal Project worth 500,000 USD, Performance Programme, and two courses in Administration and Coaching. There has also been an approval for the second artificial ground and a consultant from FIFA will soon be in the country to confirm the location of the construction site.
Government on NCS Regulations
FUFA continued to dialogue with the task force that was set by the Hon Minister of Education and Sports to draft regulations for the operationalization of the 1964 NCS Act. She is applauded as the first Minister since 1964 to draw these regulations. FUFA however continues to express the dissatisfaction with the committee on its failure to listen and comprehend the dynamics of the associations and international affiliation requirements. Forcing associations to incorporate under the Trustees Act contravenes affiliation requirements for the case of FIFA. FUFA has received the legal opinion from independent lawyers contrary to the position of the committee. FUFA has also received written communication from FIFA confirming that the incorporation by Trustees Act contravenes FIFA statutes.
As FUFA we appreciate regulations that allow FUFA to continue transacting within the Ugandan law with external parties such as sponsors and partners, sue and be sued, own assets etc but also not to contravene with international (FIFA) affiliation.
Member Associations
FUFA is now composed of 8 regional football associations, 6 special interest group members, the FUFA Big League and 16 FUFA Super League Clubs. New Statutes and Elections for 30 out of 31 Members have been undertaken. A general assembly of 84 Delegates in Place, the Executive Committee elected, the standing committees of 115 persons named, the Judicial bodies in place and the Secretariat undergoing changes bring to completion a strong foundation of the structures of FUFA Work in Progress
Finance Systems
The FUFA Finance Manual was approved by the FUFA Executive Committee on its sitting on 18th September and comes into force on 1st November 2013. This is aimed at prudent and frugal means of handling finance matters at FUFA that I promised in my manifesto. It is also aimed at forcing budget discipline and management of cash flow.
Human Resource System
The Human Resource Manual was also approved by the FUFA Executive Committee on its
sitting on 18th September and comes into force immediately. This is aimed at efficient service
delivery of the FUFA Secretariat for the proper functioning of the other bodies of football.
Rebranding
FUFA is undertaking the “behind-the-scenes” activities to rebrand itself. The intention is to position FUFA commercial properties in a more appealing and satisfying manner to the
consumers and that is the fans, Government and the corporate organisations. This exercise will
also be launched along a set of innovations to widen the resource envelope to FUFA for more
aggressive football development programmes
Education Curriculum
The Education committee that was setup is undertaking the realignment and detail of the
Human Resource development curriculum in the areas of coaching, administration, sports
medicine and Refereeing
Conclusion
The current issues between FUFA and USL have exposed the real problem to Ugandan
Football as lacking structures of real football clubs. It remains a huge task to create football
clubs that can suit the current economic and sporting times.
FUFA is creating a programme called “FUFA Clubs Pro” where clubs in the FUFA Super
League and the FUFA Big League will apply and a set of expert instructors will sit with the club
management to create the 11 players that make a football club. For purposes of clarity, the lineup
of these players stands as follows;
1-Structure, 2-Finance, 3-Medical, 4-Facilities, 5-Stadium, 6-Team (the only player every Ugandan Club
has), 7-Youth Setup, 8-Marketing, 9-Fans Development, 10-Communications, 11-Events Management
Until the next edition, I pray to the Almighty to keep us safe, in harmony and thinking of
development. It is our game, it is our country
The Uganda Cranes will play the Egyptian National ‘A’ team this Monday evening without its key central defender and Victoria University player Denis Iguma.
The team travelled last evening without Iguma who is reportedly serving an injury. The Egyptian friendly match was a last minute alternative for the Iraq match that is still in suspense. By this morning, Uganda had not got a final confirmation as to whether the game in Jordan on October 2 would take place.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has however hailed the Egyptian FA for a timely response towards the request. “As FUFA we are grateful to Egypt for the continued cordial working relationship with us. Considering us for this international friendly is evident that our relationship continues to prosper”, Magogo said.
Uganda last played Egypt in an international friendly match about a month ago and lost 3-0 but head Coach Miluti ‘Micho’ Sredojevic is optimistic that his new side will shine against the hosts this time.
Micho’s team travelled without a single professional player and comprised mainly young stars whom he said needed a lot of exposure as he builds a formidable side to compete in the Orange CHAN 2014 competition scheduled for early next year.
The players on squad that have played international matches before include Captain Richard Kasagga, Joseph Mpande, Saidi Kyeyune, Brian Majwega, Kalanda Frank and Nicholas wadada.
The details confirming the Irag match will be communicated later today and if it aborts then the team will travel back to Kampala on Tuesday.
The full squad in Cairo: Goal keepers: Brian Bwete and Benjamin Ochan.
Defenders: Hassan Wasswa, Simon Namwanja, Savio Kabugo, Yusuf Mukisa, Jonathan Mugabi, Nicholas Wadada, Richard Kasagga and Ayub Kisalita (defenders).
Midfielders: Joseph Mpande, Brian Nkumbi, Feni Moses, Said Kyeyune, Brian Majwega and Manco Kawesa.
Results: Uganda 13 South Sudan 0/ First leg: South Sudan 0 Uganda 9
Uganda is building a strong women team
Uganda U20 National Women team registered their first ever biggest international win when they walloped visiting South Sudan 13-0 in the second leg of the 2014 FIFA U20 Women World Cup qualifier match played in Kampala this Saturday.
South Sudan therefore got ejected from the competition on a 22-0 aggregate following a first leg 9-0 loss in Juba.
The trio of Rita Kivumbi, Hasfer Nassuna and Sandra Nabweteme scored a hat trick each in a one sided game watched by a relatively small audience of spectators. Other scorers were Dorothy Nakato, Sylivia Nakazibwe, Jeninga Awadifo and Naome Nagaddya.
Kivumbi launched the fight with an early goal in the 3rd minute and wound up the assignment in the 85th minute with a brilliant finishing that left the visitors speechless.
Uganda will now face Egypt on October 26. The best two countries will represent Africa at the final tournament to be held from 5th – 24th August next year in Canada.
FUFA Executive Committee Member and chairperson of the Women Football Committee Marian Nakulima Kaliga hailed her young girls attributing the win to team work from both players and the officials.
The FUFA Vice President in charge of the FUFA Super League (FSL) Mujib Kasule has clarified on the allegations that FUFA has given back the mandate to run the FSL to the Uganda Super League Limited (USLL). Below is his statement:
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FUFA Vice President Mujib Kasule (right) with the former FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa in 2011. Kasule has clarified that the FSL has not been given back to USL as alleged.
My office is in receipt of wide spreading allegations that the mandate to run the National football league by the FUFA Super League Limited has been given back to Uganda Super League Limited (USLL).
Personally, together with my office have not been engaged in any meetings or negotiations in relation to the above in particular with USLL.
Please note that the FUFA Assembly gave the mandate to the FUFA Super League Limited owned by the 16 clubs to run the League and it remains so unless this position is reversed by the same Supreme body.
I therefore wish to assure the entire football fraternity and the general public that the FUFA Super League will continue running undisrupted. Further note that the right to change its name, management or format is strictly a reserve of FUFA Super League Limited.
FUFA however welcomes positive negotiations with any third party whose consequences do not affect the game.
I therefore urge the public to remain calm and continue supporting the FSL as the only body in Uganda mandated by FUFA to run the national league.
Ritah Kivumbi scored twice in Juba and is expected among the starters on Saturday
The South Sudanese U20 National Women football team arrived in Kampala this Thursday morning but rejected to be accommodated by FUFA and opted for a private arrangement.
The move by the South Sudanese guests is perhaps intended to avoid meeting the FIFA/CAF penalties for denying the Ugandan delegation accommodation in Juba during the first leg match. The tournament rules provide that the hosting nation must accommodate, feed and avail internal transport for the visiting team.
The Ugandan team remained stranded at Juba International Airport for over 4 hours as no information related to their accommodation was available till fresh arrangements had to be done from Kampala.
The federation has already notified the relevant football authorities for compensation of lost funds. We had also incurred costs in booking for their stay at Grand Global Hotel in Makerere. They are currently residing at SHINE Hotel in Kansanga on a private arrangement.
The Saturday match will be handled by a set of Rwandese female referees led by M/s Tuyishime Angelique and Mukansange Salma as the standby referee. M/s Murangwa Sandrine and M/s Ingabire Francine are the first and second assistant referees respectively. These are expected in Kampala on Friday morning aboard Rwanda Air.
The match Commissioner M/s. Atieno Maqulate arrives two hours earlier than her referees. The Pre-Match meeting will be conducted at FUFA Headquarters here in Mengo on Friday at 6:00pm (Local Time).
Henry Kalungi, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Kizito will all miss in action against Iraq as Head Coach Micho opted for new faces a head of CECAFA and CHAN
As part of the preparations for both CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CHAN 2014 competitions due in Kenya and South Africa respectively, FUFA has organized an international friendly match against Iraq on October 2.
Cranes head Coach Micho has this Wednesday named the 31 man squad that will soon start training before their expected flight next Monday.
The highly ranked game will however be played in Amman City, Jordan due to the continued insecurity in Iraq.
The named squad comprises relatively new faces that Micho says should be granted an opportunity to try their luck as we prepare for the continental championship.
Full backs: 6.Ntambi Julius (right full back), 7. Wasswa Hassan (right full back) , 8. Namwanje Simon (left full back), 9. Kigozi Fredrick (left full back)
FUFA Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa and the CEO Edgar Watson at one of the functions recently. Mulindwa hailed Edgar for being an exemplary administrator.
Outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has commended the Federation Chief Executive Officer Mr. Edgar Watson for what he referred to as being a ‘loyal and genuine young administrator’ who never betrayed him at any single time.
Mulindwa was making a farewell address to the secretariat employees at the federation board room this Monday morning. He rewarded each of the 20 employees with a heavy cash envelop in appreciation of their contributions towards his administration.
The President said despite the employment gaps that still exist within the federation structure, Edgar had utilized the available staff effectively to narrow down the unfilled spaces. “Many people doubted your ability at the time of your recruitment but you have disapproved all your critics” Mulindwa said in praise of Edgar.
He urged the employees to remain united and focused towards serving the federation in a positive manner. “The same love you have had for me should be transferred to Eng. Magogo as the new President. He needs your help” Mulindwa advised the employees. He further echoed and hailed the FUFA General Assembly for the title of the ‘Honorary President’ bestowed upon him a week ago.
Every employee was accorded time to speak about Mulindwa and they were all praises for a leader they described as a ‘a reliable administrator with a respect for everybody’.
“I was totally reluctant working in this position but Mr. President, you have natured me into a great manager”, Edgar remarked.
Jimmy Kirunda who has served as a Personal Assistant (PA) to the President for four years said the President had done a lot to individuals both known and unknown to others.
The employees prayed that God rewards Mulindwa for life.
New boss: Eng. Moses Magogo was elected FA president on August 31st 2013
Former FUFA vice president in charge of administration Eng. Moses Magogo is the new Ugandan FA president.
FUFA Electoral committee chairperson Patrick Okanya declared Magogo Uganda’s next top football administrator at 01:54pm (local time) during an ordinary General Assembly held at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel on Saturday.
The Computer Engineer takes over from Lawrence Mulindwa who chose not to seek another term of office after serving two terms of four years each. In an election conducted for purposes of fulfilling a requirement in the statutes that a President must score 50+ 1 votes, Magogo polled 68 out of 72 votes cast. Three delegates rejected him while one vote was counted invalid.
Magogo later named his new executive with Justus Mugisha as first Vice President, Darius Mugoye is second Vice President and Mujib Kasule is 3rd Vice President representing FUFA Super League clubs. M/s Mariam Kaliga is a woman representative on the new executive.
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Others are Dr. Patrick Ogwel (Northern), Samuel Mpiima (Buganda), Sam Lwere (Eastern), Richard Ochom (North Eastern), Rogers Byamukama (Kitara), Hamid Juma (Kampala), Chris Kalibbala (Western) and Rasoul Ariga representing West Nile. The size of the executive was cut from 21 to only 13 in the new statutes.
The outgoing FUFA Executive committee members jointly hailed Lawrence Mulindwa for being an exemplary leader and presented a glittering award to him.
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Mulindwa handed over a copy of the FUFA constitution, a Federation logo and a ball to Magogo which he described as key ‘administrative tools’. Mulindwa is expected to officially hand over the office to the incoming President mid next week.
Outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has dedicated his eight years of service at the Federation to the football fans in the country.
Mulindwa made the remarks this Saturday afternoon while presiding over this year’s Ordinary Annual General Assembly at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel. “The fans have been so friendly to my administration and have almost been sponsors of the game….I treasure them so much and dedicate my eight years of administration at FUFA to them”, Mulindwa said.
He hailed his outgoing executive committee for always being there for him throughout his tenure and rewarded each of them with a certificate of recognition. “Thank you so much for being there for me. If I had money each of you would have had a financial reward from me but I am poor and please accept this certificate as a sign of appreciation”
The Executive committee members recognized included Eng. Moses Magogo (Vice President Administration), Anthony Kimuli (Vice President in charge of Finance), Chris Kalibbala (Vice President in charge of Women football), Mujib Kasule (Vice President incharge of FSL), Livingstone Kyambadde Vice President-Technical), Dr. Patrick Ogwel (Vice President-Youth) and Issa Magoola (Vice President-Competitions).
Others were Ibrahim Maraka (Chairman zone 1), Sam Lwere (Chairman zone 2), Mike Letti (Chairman Zone 3), Calvin Okello (Chairman Zone 4), Rogers Byamukama (chairman zone 5), Abbas Ssendyowa (chairman zone 6), Meddie Sserwadda (chairman zone 7), Sam Mpiima (chairman zone 8), Hamid Juma (chairman (Zone 9), Amin Bbosa (chairman zone 10), Michael Wandera (chairman zone 11), Rogers Mulindwa (chairman zone 12) and Joseph Mwanje the chairman zone 13.
Other rewards went to the Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson, the technical Director Asuman Lubowa, Finance Manager Hajat Aisha Nalule, Personal assistant to the President Jimmy Kirunda and the longest serving staff at FUFA Mohamood Kalema poluary referred to as ‘Blatter’.
Mulindwa said he was happy to be walking out of FUFA with a number of achievements registered despite the country’s failure to qualify for World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. “I found Uganda ranked 128th in the international FIFA rankings and I am leaving our country at the 16th and 77th in Africa and the whole world respectively.
He urged the incoming new president and his executive committee to avoid bending the articles in the statutes for purposes of selfish interests.
Mulindwa commended the political leadership in Uganda for the conducive security environment that has enabled FUFA to conduct all its activities without security concerns. “All the support president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has accorded us is highly appreciated and I thank him for the financial and material support extended to the federation during my tenure” the outgoing President added.
(more updates from the ordinary General assembly coming to you shortly)
Cranes striker Robert Ssentongo (right) is in Egypt for the International friendly match on Wednesday
The Cranes National team arrived safely in Egypt ready for the international friendly match this Wednesday.
The players in camp include: Odongokara Robert (St. George -ETHIOPIA), Onyango Denis (Bidvest Wits -South Africa), Wadada Nicholas Wakiro (Vipers – Uganda), Iguma Denis (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY UGANDA),Walusimbi Godfrey (DON BOSCO- DR CONGO),ISINDE ISAAC(SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), Kabugo Savio (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY- UGANDA), KASSAGA RICHARD(KIIRA YOUNG UGANDA),Hassan Wadsswa Mawanda (KCCA UGANDA), MPANDE JOSEPH (VIPERS- UGANDA), MAJWEGA BRIAN (KCCA UGANDA, KALANDA FRANK (URA UGANDA), EMANUEL OKWI (ETOILE DE SAHEL- TUNISIA), SENTONGO ROBERT (SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), MASSA GEOFREY (YENICAMI -NORTHERN CYPRUS) AND MARTIN KAYONGO MUTUMBA (AIK FC- SWEDEN).
Captain Andy Mwesigwa was by press time still expected in Egypt.
Others expected to arrive this Tuesday include team Captain Andy Mwesigwa , Henery Kalungi and Tonny Mawejje. Vietnam pair of Geoffrey Kizito Baba and Moses Oloya has been rule out as their passports are allegedly held up at the Vietnam immigration offices pending renewal of their work permit. Abby Dhaira who had been expected to link up with the team in Addis Ababa has since gone missing and all his phones switched off.
Head Coach Micho who reportedly looked disappointed over missing players said he was only ready to continue working with committed individuals other than pleading for others to offer duty to their own country. A ticket was sent to him on time.
The Leader of the Ugandan delegation Sam Lwere said FUFA would consider taking disciplinary actions against all the missing players if finally found guilty.
L-R: MTN’s Aggrey Kagonyera, FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa, Vice President Moses Magogo, Taban Amin and Rogers Byamukama at the official opening ceremony of the FUFA-MTN inter regional tournament in Hoima last week
Former FUFA Presidential aspirant Taban Amin took a wise decision of joining the Federation and working together after failing to meet the basic requirements to contest for Presidency in the elections scheduled for August 31st at Njeru technical Centre.
Taban, son to former head of state Gen. Idi Amin ‘Dada’ was part of the audience that camped in Hoima to watch the FUFA-MTN inter regional competitions that officially closed last weekend. Buganda beat defending champions Eastern 4-2 on spot kicks after a 1-all draw in the normal time to lift the title.
Taban Amin shaking hands with FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa as Magogo and Rogers Byamukama look on.
On arrival for the opening ceremony, Taban walked direct to the front table where the outgoing FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa and the incoming President Eng. Moses Magogo were seated and shook hands with them as a sign of unity. To further show respect to the federation leaders, Taban stood upright, took off his military cap and greeted Mulindwa before taking his seat.
“Football needs all of us and we shall work together…thanks for the good work so far done. We are at a better stage than before” Taban was heard saying in a conversation with Mulindwa.
When time for the inspection of players came, Taban moved alongside Mulindwa and Magogo and stood next to them as the band played the national anthem.
Taban was among the six aspirants who picked the nomination forms to contest for the position of the FUFA President but the Electoral committee threw him out after failing to meet some of the basic requirements.
Taban’s action to get close to FUFA is a welcome idea and others should emulate him instead of resisting the federation from a distance.
FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa cleared the outstanding debts for referees on Monday.
FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has this Monday August 5th 2013 cleared the outstanding debts for the FUFA Super League (FSL) referees to the tune of UGX 60m.
The referees, assistant referees, Match commissioners and assessors were all at FUFA this morning to receive the money.
Addressing the referees before delivering the money, Mulindwa commended them for the patience and discipline throughout the period they had not been paid. “In refereeing, patience is paramount and I want to thank you for the commitment and trust you have had in the federation up to today” said the FA President.
Mulindwa disclosed that arrangements were underway to send selected referees to different clubs in the FUFA Premier League to sensitize them on the rules and regulations of the game.
FIFA Referee Ronnie Kalema was among the referees whose outstanding debts were cleared on Monday.
Abbass Ssendyowa the chairman of the Referees’ standing committee hailed the president and added that his team was now set for the new season.
Meanwhile the fitness tests are scheduled for 16th-17th August this year at Mandela National stadium-Nambole and the registration process of players is ongoing.
