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  • FIFA Football For Schools: West Nile Charpter reaches climax with 235 Primary Schools benefiting

    FIFA Football For Schools: West Nile Charpter reaches climax with 235 Primary Schools benefiting

    The FIFA Football For Schools Program successfully came to a climax in West Nile Region on Tuesday with over several Primary Schools benefiting.

    FUFA and West Nile Regional Football Association extended the flagship grassroots project to 235 Primary schools who were ably represented by their games teachers.

    The event two-day workshop took place in two shifts, starting on Monday 18th November 2024 at Nyarilo Primary School in Koboko District, hosting 113 schools games teachers from the Districts of Koboko (host),Yumbe, Moyo, Obongi, Adjumani and Maracha.

    The following day, FUFA Technical team headed by Joan Namusisi and Peter Emojong headed to Arua City where Springs Primary School hosted 122 games teachers from 6 Districts namely; Arua, Terego, Pakwach, Nebbi, Zombo and Madi-okolo.

    All the games teachers from those schools were trained under FIFA Football for Schools philosophy which introduces football basic skills and valuable educational life skills packaged in a digital FIFA Football for Schools Smartphone Application.

    “Education is vitally important for any nation’s development especially when the country has one of the youngest populations in the world as Uganda does, FIFA Football for Schools will help with this mission using the power of football to teach important values to the young girls and boys and investing in Uganda’s future”. Said FIFA President Gianni Infantino

    Key amongst the training topics is the concept Safeguarding of Children. FUFA Safeguarding trainer Phiona Nsubuga conducted sessions related to the concept which ensures a positive environment for participation of minors and everyone in the game of football.

    235 schools from the above Districts were mobilized by the Regional Football Association leadership guided by the FUFA Executive Committee Member Rasoul Ariga as well as the Chairman of West Nile Region Football Association Fredrick Isaac Adde.

    During mobilisation exercise, FUFA enjoyed the top most support and efforts of District Sports Officers of the respective Districts who supported participation of their respective schools.

    The extension of FIFA Football for Schools from one FUFA Regional FA to another is following the commitment of FUFA as confirmed by FUFA President on the projects official launch which happened in June 2024 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru in presence of FIFA and Government delegation.

    On the day of the launch, the FUFA President noted that, “our intention as FUFA is make sure that every young boy and girl has access to playing football. In our Technical Master Plan, we have put keen attention to mass football and there is no better way to do it than having school-going children,”

    Upon undertaking a full day training of FIFA football for schools philosophy which includes theory and practical sessions on the field as well as Safeguarding, games teachers are also introduced to the digital application which contains several football and life skills topics.

    In the end, each school’s games teacher received a total 15 quality size 4 Adidas footballs that they will use back in their schools while training their players (boys and girls) under the football for schools’ philosophy.

    The Project technical team is set to travel to Kitara Regional Football Association on Monday 25th November 2024 where a total of 200 primary schools shall be represented by their respective games teachers in two venues of Fortportal and Hoima on two separate days.

  • FUFA Talent ID Framework: FUFA to roll out Grade 4 scouting courses in Regional Football Associations

    FUFA Talent ID Framework: FUFA to roll out Grade 4 scouting courses in Regional Football Associations

    With an aim of training and installing utmost 1 Grade 4 Football Scout in each District of Uganda, in a bid to discover every talent, FUFA is set to extend 4 fully sponsored G4 Scouting Courses in 4 FUFA Regional Football Associations.

    Talent identification is one of the key areas of elite football talent development as elaborated the FUFA Technical Master Plan.

    The implementation of Talent identification is supported by FIFA under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a development program setting high performance culture in Talent development eco-system.

    The courses are set as follows;

    Kampala Region: 27th -28th November 2024

    West Nile Region: 02nd – 03rd December 2024

    Western Region: 08th -09th December 2024

    Buganda Region: 12th -13th December 2024

    FUFA is inviting suitable candidates with football experience to apply for a few available for those Regions.

    In 2025, the same course shall be extended in the remaining 4 FUFA Regional Football Associations of North East, Eastern, Northern Region and Kitara.

    Click in this link for details

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  • Crested Cranes to play friendlies against Algeria, squad named

    Crested Cranes to play friendlies against Algeria, squad named

    Uganda Senior Women’s National Football Team, the Crested Cranes will face Algeria in two friendly games slated for the end of this month.

    Uganda will face Algeria on 27th and 30th November 2024 with both games taking place in Algeria.

    Consequently, Head Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has named a provisional squad of 33 players that will enter camp on Thursday, 21st November.

    After training for the next couple of days, the team is expected to travel to Algeria on Sunday, 24th November.

    Summoned squad

    Provisional Squad

    Goalkeepers

    Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Molly Naava Nabitaka (She Corporate FC), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

    Defenders

    Shadia Nankya (FC Masar), Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Maureen Kimono (Kampala Queens FC), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kampala Queens FC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Zabinah Namboozo (Amus College WFC), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens FC), Hasifah Patricia Namboozo (Makerere University WFC)

    Midfielders

    Joan Nabirye (FC Spartak Moscow), Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben Af 1893), Yuster Kayesu (Rines SS WFC), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Doreen Nakayiwa (She Maroons FC), Violah Nambi (Napoli FC), Peace Muduwa (Kampala Queens FC),Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Shamim Kilikumwino (Jinja City Queens FC), Rinah Aruho (Boni Consili Girls Vocational School), Margret Kunihira (Ceseaa Queens FC)

    Forwards

    Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala FC), Joanita Ainembabazi (New Heroes Queens FC), Resty Nanziri (Boldklubben Af 1893), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Mastulah Atuhaire (FC Tooro Queens), Sharon Namatovu (Makerere University WFC)

  • CAF A Module, Block 4 completed at Multi Tech Business School

    CAF A Module, Block 4 completed at Multi Tech Business School

    The six-month long coaching course under the CAF Coaching Convention resumed for more structured 40hrs from Tuesday 12th November 2024 to Saturday 16th November 2024.

    Before turning up for the face-to-face sessions, the participants had a field visit in 2 groups one at KCCA FC and the other at NEC FC in Bugoloobi where they observed a training session on either side as well as interactions with technical and administrative staff of both clubs on technical leadership and management field topics as part of internship program.

    The module done at Multitec Business Institute had participants undertake vital sessions in specialized areas like leadership and management, sports science, medical and nutrition as well as football fitness, performance tracking and reporting system.

    Coaches were introduced to Catapult system for an insight into operations requirements. But most specifically data consumption in shaping their football training programs based on scientific data.

    “We are very much aware of the changing trends in the game, especially the integration of science and technology. The FUFA President and his Executive Committee took a bold step to purchase Catapult equipment for the men’s and women’s top leagues. We are very pleased that this aspiration of the FUFA Technical Master Plan was prioritized. We trained users who were the primary agents of this technology at clubs. By integrating this learning into coaching courses of this magnitude, we ensure that head coaches are brought up to speed with the equipment and its scientific data to enhance their training programs for better football results,” said Ali Mwebe, FUFA Football Development Director.

    “It was our opportunity to dive deep into the 12 volume and intensity metrics tracked and reported on by the catapult one system. It was such a valuable addition to our base knowledge of the system. We had opportunity to ask many questions and interact with the data, it’s so informative in shaping a proper weekly Micro-cycle periodization with visual volumes and intensity of training sessions done from a match till a match.” Said Coach Abbey Kikomeko of BUL FC.

    The participants also undertook live match observation of Uganda vs South Africa AFCON Qualifiers as entire group for detailed match analysis as part of the block and practical application of the unit of match analysis.

    The course shall proceed with the final module that is comprised of Block 6 and examination block 7 in December.

  • Aterai Primary School Wins 2024 Odilo Championship for Girls

    Aterai Primary School Wins 2024 Odilo Championship for Girls

    Final

    Aterai Primary School 1-0 Oasis Primary School

    Third Place

    Prime View Education Centre 5-1 Source of Light Primary School

    Aterai Primary School emerged winners of the 2024 FUFA Primary Schools Championship Odilo for Girls. The representatives from the Eastern Region edged Oasis Primary School from Arua representing the West Nile Region with a 1-0 victory.

    The decisive goal was scored by Irene Akurut in the second half.

    Aterai Primary School Coach Charles Obore could not hide his delight after the final whistle. While speaking to www fufa.co.ug, Obore said that this time was meant for him and his school because they lost at the final during the last edition.

    ‘Surely we deserved this because we’ve worked for it. We have changed alot since last year and my players have exhibited the best discipline on ans off the pitch’
    Said Obore before adding,

    ‘We are so appreciative for FUFA for organising this competition which expose our players and we have learnt a lot from others and we are only looking forward to implementing what we have learnt.”

    Prime View Education Centre secured third place with a convincing 5-1 win over Source of Light Primary School. Sharon Kaudha scored a brace, while Benita Nasejje, Janet Babirye, and Stella Mutonyi also found the back of the net.

    Bena Namutebi scored the lone goal for Source of Light Primary School.

    Individual Awards

    Winner: Aterai Primary School

    Runners-up: Oasis Primary School

    Third Place: Prime View Education Centre

    MVP: Irene Akurut (Aterai Primary School)

    Top Scorer: Sharon Kaudha (Prime View Education Centre)

    Fair Play Award: Ineza Parents Primary School

    Best Goalkeeper: Norah Atai (Aterai Primary School)

  • Uganda Cranes travelling squad to Congo ahead of the final 2025 AFCON qualifier match

    Uganda Cranes travelling squad to Congo ahead of the final 2025 AFCON qualifier match

    The Uganda Cranes will depart on Sunday morning (3am) to face off with Congo national team in the final fixture of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.


    The encounter is slated for Tuesday, 19th November 2024, with Uganda keen to finish the campaign on a high note.

    Head coach Paul Put Joseph has named a strong 26-man travelling squad tasked to secure a positive result on foreign soil.

    The team held an indoor recovery session earlier on Saturday afternoon to sharpen their physical and mental readiness for the encounter.


    Captain Khalid Aucho addressed the media, expressing the team’s determination to secure a win.

    ‘We understand the importance of this game and we are committed to giving our best to ensure we end the campaign on a high note,’ said Aucho.

    Uganda is second in Group K with 10 points, one behind leaders South Africa.

    The Cranes already sealed qualification to AFCON 2025 on Thursday before facing South Africa the next day.

    Travelling contingent

    Ochom Richard – Leader Of Delegation

    Put Paul Joseph – Head Coach

    Ssimbwa Sam Bamweyana – Assistant Coach

    Oste Gerry Djrk – Goalkeeping Coach

    De Wilde Sven Lydia Louis – Performance Manager

    Denis Mathieu Ghislain – Physical Fitness Coach

    Sevenhant Jelle Luca – Video Analyst

    Depraetere Arnaud Rene C. – Sports Doctor

    Naudts Arthur Frank – Fitness Coach

    Mukatabala Paul Nantulya – Advance Party

    Massa Geoffrey – Team Coordinator

    Nakabago Emmanuel – Team Doctor

    Mulondo Samuel – Kit Manager

    Kivumbi Joel Cornerious – Team Media Officer

    Players

    Goalkeepers

    Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows Fc, South Africa)

    Charles Lukwago (Venda Fc, South Africa)

    Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces Fc, Ethiopia)

    Defenders

    Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda)

    Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia)

    Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic)

    Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)

    Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Cyprus)

    Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel)

    Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia)

    Geofrey Wasswa (Ethiopian Coffee FC, Ethiopia)

    Midfielders

    Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania)

    Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA)

    Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda)

    Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda)

    Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)

    Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France)

    Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)

    Forwards

    Denis Omedi (Kitara Fc, Uganda)

    Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara Fc, Uganda)

    Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA Fc, Uganda)

    Rogers Mato (Fc Brera Strumica, North Macedonia)

    Steven Mukwala Dear (Simba Sc, Tanzania)

    Calvin Hope Kabuye (Sandvikens If, Sweden)

    Hakim Kiwanuka (Sc Villa,Uganda)

    John Paul Dembe (Bk Hacken, Sweden)

    Other officials

    Kaweesa Andrew – FUFA Delegate

    Kazibwe Ashiraf – FUFA Tv Producer

    Lajan Livingstone – FUFA Judicial Bodies

    Namutebi Jackie – FUFA Secretariat Staff

  • Uganda Cranes fall to South Africa at Namboole

    Uganda Cranes fall to South Africa at Namboole

    Uganda Cranes suffered their first defeat in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers after falling to South Africa on Friday.

    In the game played at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, South Africa won 2-0.

    An early goal in the second half from James Thapelo Morena and a stoppage time finish by Patrick Maswanganyi guided Bafana Bafana to victory.

    Despite the loss, Uganda had secured qualification already on Thursday alongside South Africa.

    Uganda will end the qualification campaign with an away fixture against Congo on Tuesday next week.

    The team has 10 points from five games.

  • Oasis and Aterai Storm Odilo Championship Girls Final

    Oasis and Aterai Storm Odilo Championship Girls Final

    Semifinal Results

    Aterai Primary School 1-0 Prime View Education  Centre

    Oasis Primary School 4-0 Source of Light

    Salume Akol’s lone goal was enough to send North Eastern Region representatives, Aterai Primary School to the final of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo) 2024.

    The 2023 finalists edged Tororo based Prime View Education Centre in a tight semifinal encounter played at the FUFA Technical Centre on Wednesday afternoon. 

    In the other semifinal, Oasis Primary School from Arua representing West Nile region cruised past Kyegegwa based Source Light Primary School in a 4-0 win thanks to a brace from Happy Jackline plus goals from Hope Christine and Zuhaira Mansur.

    Charles Obore the Coach Aterai Primary School thanked his team for the performance and promised a good display during the final. 

    ‘We lost the final during the last edition, this time round we went back to the drawing table and corrected our errors that why we have reached this far and only looking forward to win this edition.” He said.

    While his counterpart of Oasis Primary School Mawa Mas Jordan said his team was eliminated at the semifinal stage during the last edition but this time round since they made it to the final for the first time, they are only looking forward to winning the trophy.

    ‘We have taken part in all the Odilo editions but we have never gone past the semifinal.  This means we have gathered alot of experience from participating and it’s time for them this year.” Said Mawa

    Classification Matches

    Ineza Primary School 1-0 Hope Primary School

    Habanom Primary School 3 -2 Good Foundation Primary School

    Thursday, 14 November 2025

    Third Place
    Prime View Primary School Vs Source of Light Primary School 10AM

    Final

    Oasis Primary School Vs Aterai Primary School  11AM

  • FUFA and KCCA Extend FIFA Football For Schools Program to 79 schools in Kampala Region

    FUFA and KCCA Extend FIFA Football For Schools Program to 79 schools in Kampala Region

    FUFA and Kampala Regional Football Association in partneship with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) on Tuesday extended the FIFA flagship grassroots football development program, FIFA FOOTBALL FOR SCHOOLS across the city.

    The event follows a national launch that was done in June 2024 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru in presence high profile FIFA guests.

    The event saw games teachers from 79 Government-aided Primary Schools under KCCA from all the 5 divisions of Kampala City undergo a one-day training seminar of football for schools’ philosophy which combine basic football with life skills for school going children aged 4-14. Additionally, each of the 79 schools was given 15 balls

    The event was graced Jimmy Amatre, Deputy Director of Social Services at KCCA as well Willis Muwanguzi, Kampala Region Executive Committee member who represented the Chairman of Kampala Regional Football Association.

    “I have also seen how hard Uganda has worked to make football more accessible for young people across the whole nation and I commend the federation for working with FIFA for the launch of football for school in the country earlier this year. Education is vitally important for any nation’s development especially when the country has one of the youngest populations in the world as Uganda does, FIFA football for schools will help with this mission using the power of football to teach important values to the young girls and boys and investing in Uganda’s future. And this programme combined with the many projects linked to FIFA Forward will help develop future national team players and contribute to the health of everyone touched by football in Ugandan society. I hope it will also play its role in making next generation of Uganda’s legends like those who reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1978 or more recently the Cranes that participated in 2017 and 2019 editions of the tournament. On the women side too, the future is bright as proven by the participation of the Crested cranes in the 2022 women’s Africa cup of nations.” He said.

    FIFA Football for Schools was a highlight by FIFA President Gianni Infantino in his message to Ugandan football family as FUFA marked 100 years of existence in October.

    The theory and practical sessions which also included Safeguarding of children in football was conducted by trainers from FUFA headed by Joan Namusisi, Phiona Nansubuga and Peter Emojong together with other Regional Trainers of trainers who recently attended the course in Njeru.

    The next event shall be held in West Nile Region (Koboko and Arua) targeting 250 primary schools from Westnile Region.

  • Odilo Championship 2024 (Girls’ Edition): Oasis, Habanon, Aterai and Source of Light advance to Semifinals

    Odilo Championship 2024 (Girls’ Edition): Oasis, Habanon, Aterai and Source of Light advance to Semifinals

    The group stages of the 2024 edition of the FUFA Primary Schools Competitions, Odilo concluded on Tuesday afternoon at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Aterai Primary School and Source of Light advanced to the semifinals from Group A with seven and five points respectively while Good Foundation and Ineza Parents finished with three and one point respectively.

    Ineza Parents Primary School from Kisoro suffered a heavy defeat, losing 8-0 to Masaka’s Good Foundation. However, the result was not enough to see the Buganda Region representatives advance to the semifinals. Natasha Kisakye scored a double brace, Annet Nakalanda added a brace, while Natasha Ayaziika and Darrington Nalweyiso each scored one goal.

    Source of Light Primary School played out a goalless draw against Aterai Primary School.

    In Group B, Oasis Primary School topped the table with seven points while Prime View Education Centre came second with five points.

    Habanom Quality finished third with two points and Hope Primary School ended with one point.

    The last Group B games ended on a high note for Oasis Primary School when they overwhelmed the Northern Region representatives Hope Primary School with a 6-0 victory. Zuhaira Mansur and Happy Jackline each scored a brace while Jane Babiray and Pamela each added a goal.

    Prime View Education Centre drew 1-1 against Habanon Quality Academy with goals coming from Mwasiti Acham of Prime View and Saidat Nabukenya of Habanon.

    Semifinal Fixtures
    Thursday, 11th November 2024

    Aterai Primary School vs Prime View Education Centre – 9:00 AM

    Oasis Primary School vs Source of Light – 10:00 AM

    Classification Matches

    Ineza Parents vs Hope Primary School – 9:00 AM

    Good Foundation vs Habanom Quality Academy – 10:00 AM

  • 2024 FUFA Primary School Championship (Odilo): Draws conducted, tournament dates confirmed

    2024 FUFA Primary School Championship (Odilo): Draws conducted, tournament dates confirmed

    The draws for the fourth edition of the FUFA Primary Schools Championship (Odilo) have been conducted on Thursday at FUFA Comple.

    The National Finals for both girls and boys under the age of 14 will run between 10th -20th November 2024 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    FUFA Executive Committee Member and Chairman of the Odilo Championship organising committee Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe graced the draw event that was conducted live on FUFA Tv.

    He was in the company of 2nd Vice Chairman Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) and member of the Odilo Championhip organising committee Farouk Kigongo, Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Tonny Mawejje and FUFA Competitions Officer Sarah Birungi.

    In the boys’ category, Group A has Oasis Primary School, Green Valley Primary School, St. Catherine of Siena Primary School and Vision for Children Junior School.

    Group B has Paorihner Primary School, Source of Hope Primary School, St.Mary’s Primary School and Rays of Grace Primary School.

    The girls’ category, Group A has Aterai Primary School, Source Light Primary School, Good Foundation Primary School, Ineza Primary School

    Group B on the other hand has Prime View Education Primary School, Hope Primary School, Habanom Quality Academy and Oasis Primary School.

    Ahimbisibwe indicated the Championship helps FUFA to extend football to every corner of the country.

    “Football starts at grassroots level and as FUFA we have a keen interest in making sure the game is played everywhere. It is one of the key pillars in the FUFA Technical Master Plan. I believe the tournament helps to unearth talented players at a young age and our role is to nurture and transform them into elite footballers.” He said.

    The girls’ category will be played first, between 10th -14th November while the Boys’ category will run between 16th – 20th.

    It should be noted that the Champions in both categories represent Uganda at the FEASSA games.


    Past Winners

    2019 – Rays of Grace (Boys)

    2022 – Rays of Grace  (Boys) and Bombo UMEA (Girls)

    2023 – Kampala Grammar  (Boys) and Bombo UMEA (Girls)

  • Coach Paul Put summons squad for South Africa, Congo games

    Coach Paul Put summons squad for South Africa, Congo games

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has summoned the squad that will play the final two games of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers this month.

    Uganda will take on South Africa at home (Mandela National Stadium) on 15th November 2024 before visiting Congo four days later.

    The two games present a chance for Uganda to seal qualification to AFCON 2025 with a point needed from the possible six.

    Coach Put explained why he has summoned four goalkeepers this time, with the inclusion of Mutwalibi Mugolofa who plies his trade at KCCA FC.

    “We are aware that CHAN is around the corner and we have games against Burundi next month. So I needed to have him (Mugolofa) around the set up and also get training seasions with the goalkeeping coach. He has been performing well in the League and maybe next time we will summon another goalkeeper.” He said.

    The Team will enter residential camp on Sunday at Cranes Paradise, Kisasi with foreign based players joining as and when they arrive in the country.

    Uganda tops Group K on 10 points, two ahead of South Africa while Congo and South Sudan have four and zero points respectively.

    Uganda Cranes Squad

    Goalkeepers
    Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago, Venda FC, South Africa), Mutwalibi Mugolofa (KCCA FC, Uganda)

    Defenders
    Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda), Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Greece), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia), Geofrey Wasswa (Ethiopian Coffee FC, Ethiopia)

    Midfielders
    Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA), Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)

    Forwards
    Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica), Derrick, Steven Mukwala (Simba SC, Tanzania), Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens IF, Sweden), Hakim Kiwanuka (SC Villa,Uganda), John Paul Dembe (BK Hacken, Sweden)

  • FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme successfully ends in Uganda

    FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme successfully ends in Uganda

    The FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme – African Edition successfully came to a climax on Friday. The two-day workshop held at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala was very resourceful to StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs.

    Chairmen/Presidents and CEOs from all the 16 Clubs spoke highly of the opportunity that was presented to equip them with knowledge and skills of transforming their teams in order to suit the modern times.

    While closing the Programme, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi who represented FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses extended gratitude to FUFA for availing such Projects to Uganda.

    “As FUFA and Uganda in general, we are very grateful to the leadership at FIFA for the continued support towards Ugandan football. This Programme has been an eye opener to our clubs in several areas such as strategic planning, governance and how they can transform their clubs into viable brands. I believe the Clun Chairmen and CEOs will go back and impliment what has been taught here inorder to help our League develop.” She said.

    FIFA Director Member Associations – Africa, Gelson Fernandes who spoke to the participants via zoom lauded Uganda for always embrancing such projects and called upon clubs to embrace the content shared over the two days.

    “FIFA is proud of the progress of the game under the leadership of President Moses Magogo and we believe such Projects will even take football to a better level in Uganda. I therefore, call upon the clubs to fully utilize what has been lectured over the two days inorder to develop holistically. Once the clubs are operating well, the value of the League grows.” He said.

    Anisha Muhoozi, the CEO of KCCA FC was tasked to pass a vote of thanks on behalf of the participants and she lauded both FIFA and FUFA for providing good education material.

    “On behalf of the Clubs, I want to sincerly thank FUFA for choosing to partake of such a wonderful Project. Additionally, I thank FIFA for sending us good facilitators who have been able to deliver the message to us and we promise to go back and impliment whatever has been taught.”

    At the end of the final day Club Chairmen and CEOs were awarded with certificates of participation. Each club was also given 10 FUFA Official Matchballs (Zakayo).

    The first day put emphasis on governance and strategic planning while the final day dwelled on marketing and commercial modules.

    StarTimes Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani appreciated the experts FIFA sent to Uganda indicating their vast knowledge and experience should be a point of inspiration for the local clubs.

    “We thank FIFA for the choice of instructors that they sent to us. There CVs tell it all because they have been directly involved with clubs and know how exactly our Clubs can improve. I have the belief that Club Chairmen and CEOs will put into practice the concepts they learnt from this Programme.”

    What some of the Club officials said

    Abdu Kawuulu Mwanje – Lugazi FC Chairman

    “As representatives from Lugazi FC, marketing and financial management topics were our major areas of interest. I want to thank the FUFA administration for the organisation and the instructors for the job well done.”

    Ronald Barente – BUL FC Chairman

    ”We are extremely pleased with what FUFA is trying to do in terms of improving our League. Learning never stops and it is the most important aspect of life. The two days have been resourceful for us because the instructors gave us so many tips on how to become better both as individual clubs but also as a League.”

    Sula Kamoga – CEO, Wakiso Giants FC

    “ The instructors put emphasis on governance structures of clubs, an aspect we tend to ignore as Ugandan Clubs. Once we improve on the governance of our clubs then the future is bright. I believe we have benefited a lot from this Programme and we will try to make improvements where the challenges have been.”

    Pictorial

  • FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme gets underway in Uganda

    FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme gets underway in Uganda

    The FIFA Club Professionalisation and Management Programme in Africa officially started on Thursday at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.

    The Programme aimed at enhancing club football management was officially opened by FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who was in the company of FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.

    Also present were FUFA Executive Committee Members; Rogers Byamukama, Rogers Mulindwa, Sam Mpiima, Ronnie Kalema, Apollo Ahimbisibwe and Dan Obote.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Suubi, FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu and StarTimes Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani also attended the event.

    FIFA’s delegation was headed by Solomon Mudege, the Head of FIFA Development Programmes- Africa, Marcos Picallo Aguilar- FIFA Senior Professional Football Manager and Development, Davis Ndeyisenga- FIFA Lead Regional Office MA Division CECAFA, Silmara Sousa- MA Regional Coordinator, FIFA Development Programmes and Osman Salah- MA Africa Coordinator, Member Associations Africa.

    Others included Abigail Haile Michael – MA Development Manager FIFA Member Association Regional Office and Kaly Keza- FIFA Member Association Regional Office Kigali

    The FIFA instructors included Marcos Pelegrin, Javier Jose Pedro Sobribo and Pedro Manuel Correia Miranda.

    In his remarks, FUFA President called upon Club administrators to embrace such Programmes because they help in transforming the League in areas such as governance, business and sporting.

    “We are glad that FIFA’s support is not limited to only Federations (MAs) but even Clubs are benefiting from Projects like this one. As FUFA, we extend our sincere thanks to FIFA and it is now upon the club administrators here to partake of the information and knowledge shared in order to become better brands,” he said before adding.

    “Knowledge is power and you need it to transform society. I therefore implore our clubs to fully embrace this Programme.”

    FIFA Head of Development Programmes-Africa Solomon Mudege indicated this Programme will in the long run help football clubs in Africa to holistically develop.

    “This Programme is a core activity of FIFA in order to build capacity in clubs and Leagues so that there is holistic growth of the game in the long run.”

    Marcos Picallo Aguilar – Senior Professional Football Manager and Development- FIFA revealed that this Programme has been rolled out to 11 African countries and Clubs will be tasked to share their strategic plans later.

    FIFA will then select clubs with the best strategic plans and invite them to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in USA for further programmes.

    Day one of the workshop dwelled on two topics namely Strategic Planning and Governance.

    Participants (StarTimes Uganda Premier League Club Chairmen and CEOs) were taken through various modules how they can formulate strategic plans, club organisational structures and separation of powers among others.

    Day Two (Friday) which is the final day of the workshop will put emphasis on financial, brand and marketing strategies.

  • Crested Cranes edge DR Congo in first international friendly

    Crested Cranes edge DR Congo in first international friendly

    Uganda Senior Women’s National Team, the Crested Cranes put up a spirited performance to edge DR Congo in the international friendly game played on Sunday at Stade De Martyrs Stadium – Kinshaaha.

    Sunday’s encounter was the first of the two games that the two teams are supposed to face off with the other slated for Wednesday, 30th October at the same venue.

    Fazila Ikwaput gave Uganda the lead in the 22nd minute, lobbing the ball past Congolese goalkeeper Khonde

    However, in the second half the hosts returned revamped and levelled matters in the 61st minute through Flavine Mawete.

    Despite conceding, Uganda remained calm and composed, dominating proceedings with relative ease.

    Coach Sheryl Botes made a double change, introducing Slyvia Kabene and Joanita Ainembabazi for Viola Nambi and Sandra Nabweteme respectively.

    Kabene who was making her debut made instant impact, helping Uganda to regain the lead in the 77th minute.

    Zaina Nandede started the attack on the right wing, beating her opponent for pace before laying a cutting back for onrushing Kabene who made no mistake to slot home.

    Angel Auki Kigongo, Zabinah Nambozo and Agnes Nabukenya all promoted from the under-age teams were also handed their debut on the senior team later on.

    The Crested Cranes held on in the closing minutes to secure victory. The two teams will face off again this Wednesday.

    The games are part of preparations for the team ahead of competitive fixtures next year.

  • Crested Cranes Travelling Squad to Democratic Republic of Congo

    Crested Cranes Travelling Squad to Democratic Republic of Congo

    Crested Cranes Head Coach Sheryl Botes has named a squad of 20-players that will travel to Democratic Republic of Congo for the two International friendlies.

    Uganda will take on DR Congo on 27th and 30th October 2024 with both games to be played in Kinshasa.

    The team will depart Uganda on Friday morning at (5am) with FUFA Executive Committee Member Agnes Mugena serving as the Leader of Delegation.

    The team has been undergoing rigorous training in Kampala and will use the two friendlies as part of preparations for the next engagements.

    Travelling Squad

    Goalkeepers

    Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC)

    Defenders

    Shadia Nankya (Tutankhamun FC), Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

    Midfielders

    Joan Nabirye (FC Spartak Moscow), Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben Af 1893), Zabina Namboozo (Amus College WFC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Violah Nambi (Napoli FC), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens FC)

    Forwards

    Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Santos Laguna Femenil), Joanita Ainembabazi (New Heroes Queens FC), Resty Nanziri (Boldklubben Af 1893), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

    Officials

    Agnes Mugena – Leader of Delegation

    Sheryl Botes – Head Coach

    David Ribeiro – Goalkeeping Coach

    Ashley Clifford De Beer – Sports Scientist

    Allan Nsubuga Magunda – Video Analyst

    Team Doctor – Mable Kabatalindwa

    Darlian Kyasiimire – Team Physiotherapist

    Cissy Gaudensia – Equipment Manager

    Joan Namusisi – Team Manager

    Julius Mutebi – Media Officer

  • AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ticket prices, kickoff time for Uganda vs South Africa encounter confirmed

    AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ticket prices, kickoff time for Uganda vs South Africa encounter confirmed

    FUFA has confirmed ticket prices and kickoff time for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of National Qualifier match between Uganda and South Africa.

    Uganda Cranes will host Bafana Bafana on Friday, 15th November 2024 in the penultimate round of the Qualifiers.

    The game will kickoff at 4PM EAT as guided by CAF for the final two qualification rounds. All the remaining group games will kickoff at the same time.

    “As FUFA, we wanted to maintain the kickoff time we have had in the previous games but CAF decided that we should play at the same time with the other teams in the group (South Sudan and Congo) to avoid concerns like cindicate.” Stated FUFA EXCO Member Rogers Byamukama.

    In the same breath, FUFA has revealed the ticket prices for the game.

    The physical ordinary tickets will go for UGX 30,000 but fans can purchase discounted limited edition tickets via MTN MoMo.

    MTN MoMo Early bird limited edition ticket will be at 20,000 UGX each for the period Monday 28th October 2024 to 2nd November 2024 while the MoMo Regular ticket will go for UGX 25,000 (on market after deadline of early bird).
    The UGX 25,000 Regular ticket will be on market from 3rd to 14th November 2024.

    The aforementioned tickets will only be bought via MTN MoMo.

    A VIP ticket will cost 50,000 UGX while the Platinum ticket will go for 150,000 UGX.

    FUFA VIP Family ticket will be at 320,000 UGX for 8 people. The seats in this category are reserved, there is halftime hospitality and parking stickers outside the stadium.

    The FUFA Platinum Family ticket at 1,000,000/= covers 8 people, with reserved padded seats in the stadium, halftime hospitality in the Platinum lounge and a parking sticker inside the stadium.

    Uganda needs a point from the remaining two group games to seal qualification to AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

    The Uganda Cranes currently lead Group K on 10 points, two ahead of South Africa while Congo and South Sudan have four and zero points respectively.

  • FUFA Talent Identification Scouting Course starts in Njeru

    FUFA Talent Identification Scouting Course starts in Njeru

    Following a successful launch of FUFA Talend ID Framework on September 27th by the FUFA President at FUFA (https://fufauganda.com/talent-id-framework-launched/) ,FUFA under the football development department has started the first ever Football Scouting Course at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

    The course is a 16-hours’ Grade 4 Scouts Qualification that is blended with class, field practice and video review sessions for talent scouting purposes. During the course, a practice match of U14 players from Rays of Grace shall play a demonstration match where each of the 24 trainee scouts shall be assigned a player from the team lists to scout on. Thereafter, a video match featuring U15 National youth team match shall be watched by participants for understanding the alternative of scouting from a video as well.

    Participants attending the course are invitees from all the 8 FUFA Regional Football Associations making a total of 24.

    FUFA Talent ID framework is part of FUFA Technical Master Plan 2023-2030 and forms a base of talent pathway where identification is the premier function before being channelled into elite development path.

    The program is funded under FIFA Talent Development Scheme, a dedicated support program for talent development from FIFA that was initiated following the Analysis of Global Talent Eco-system by FIFA in all its member association with an aim of “increasing global competitiveness” 

    Under FUFA Talent ID Framework, FUFA aims to train and install at least one football scout in each of the District in Uganda where every talent shall be given a chance. A fully dedicated online platform that scouts shall be accessing to profile scouted talent has been designed and its up and running.

    As part of the course in Njeru, trainee scouts shall be taken through the platform before each returning to his/her Region with access credentials on the system. They will then start right away to scout from the various FUFA Organized competitions (done by FUFA and its members) as well as FUFA Authorized Competitions (done by the various entities outside FUFA Membership)

    The course is being facilitated by Petros Koukouras, a staff in the Football Development department at FUFA, Ali Mwebe -the FUFA Football Development Director and FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima.

    List of participants

    1. Kintu Nimrod

    2. Nandala Nassur

    3. Gama Henry

    4. Sserumaga Peter

    5. Nsobya Mark

    6. Omara Francis

    7. Imran Mpaata

    8. Opio Richard

    9. Ndayambaze Alex

    10. Issa Ssempijja

    11. Kibina Stephen

    12. Nassiwa Claire

    13. Nayebare Anitah

    14. Papira Anthony

    15. Muwanguzi Joel

    16. Kakuddu Frank

    17. Murungi Diana

    18. Vudriko Vincent

    19. Waiswa Hamuza

    20. Masembe Adam

    21. Nkojo Kenneth

    22. Eliatu Joy

    23. Etyang Silver

    24. Muktar Omar

    A number of technical initiatives to develop the scouted talent boys and girls are under design and these include;

    National football philosophy

    Player development curriculum 

    Regional training centres 

    “FIFA has created a golden opportunity of the annual FIFA U17 World cup for men and women national teams and moreover expanded in number, as member associations, we have to position ourselves to grab this opportunity, one of the ways of getting FUFA set for this opportunity is to get the talent at appropriate age for development, this is why we have championed FUFA Talent ID Framework as one of the TMP projects and FIFA TDS” said Ali Mwebe FUFA Football Development Director

    “We therefore implore our first ever 24 trained and qualified Grade 4 scouts to return to their Regions and start giving the talented boys and girls a chance”