The National Qualifiers to the inaugural edition of CAF African Schools Championship officially came to a climax on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru with Amus College emerging winners in the girls’ category.
Amus College joined Royal Giant High School (Boys Category Winners) as the two schools that will represent Uganda at the CECAFA Zonal Championship slated for December this year.
The National Qualifiers attracted a total of 20 schools from across this country, competing for nine days in Njeru.
There were a lot of captivating moments both on and off the field and the cameras were available to tell the story.
Take a look at some of the key moments (in pictures) as taken by Julius Mutebi, Andrew Talenga and Morgan Jale.
Teams arriving
The FUFA Communication team was available to get shots as schools made their way to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru prior to the start of games.
Buddo SS pose for a group photo after arriving at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru Kibuli SS School Team Rines SS team that featured at the CAF African Schools Championship.Kawempe Muslim SS
Opening Ceremony
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim officially launched the tournament on 17th July 2022 indicating this is a good platform to nurture and developed young talented players that will form the Junior National Teams.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses (middle) flanked by FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha(left), FUFA EXCO Member Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe (in jacket) and Member of Parliament for Kachumbala Constituency, Hon. Patrick Isiagi (extreme right).FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim speaking during the launch.Amus College displaying the balls received from FUFA.Each of the schools that participated got 15 balls.
Action on pitch
Eight group games were played per day with each game lasting for 40 minutes (20 minutes per half and a ten-minute break).
Action between Jinja SS (green) and Standard High School, Zzana (blue).Action between Mukono Kings High School (left) and Buddo SS. A Kawempe Muslim player tries to go past Royal College Namugongo defender.Action between King of Kings and Rines SS.
Goal celebrations
After scoring a goal, players always celebrate for a wonderful job done. There were unique goal celebrations from different schools.
Royal College Namugongo goalkeeper celebrates after her School scored a goal.Tagy High School celebrating one of their goals during the Championship.Thomas Ogema of Royal Giant High School celebrates after scoring.Dynamic SS players pose for the FUFA TV camera after scoring.
Match Officials
Bearing mind that the Championship catered for young players, FUFA equally thought it wise to deploy budding referees.
Match Officials leading Kawempe Muslim SS and Royal College to the field.Match officials and team captains before kickoff
Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2022
First Leg Comoros 2-5 Uganda
Uganda earned big advantage in their pursuit to return to the prestigious Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Comoros in the first leg of the Qualifiers.
The Sand Cranes had to come from two goals down to secure a 5-2 win in the game played at Stade de Planete Plage in Moroni on Sunday.
Sand Cranes celebrate after the game.
The home side took an early lead through Ali Moussa and Djafer Soilni but Brian Nkuubi pulled one back before the end of the first period.
Nicholas Mwere found the equalizer in the second period as Uganda continued to grow in confidence.
Baker Lukooya celebrates after scoring.
The Sand Cranes were unstoppable in the third and final with Godfrey Lwesibawa, Mwere and goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige scoring.
Uganda Sand Cranes singing the national anthem.
The win gives Uganda big advantage ahead of the return leg slated for 6th August 2022 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Uganda Starting V
Meddie Kibirige, Jonathan Kikonyogo, Brian Nkuubi, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Isma Kawawulo
Matchday Three Results Rines SS 6-0 Standard High School Amus College 0-0 King of Kings Kawempe Muslim SS 1-1 Tagy High School, Entebbe Royal College 2-0 Gadafi Integrated Academy
The semifinal puzzle at the ongoing CAF African Schools Championship (National Level) is complete following successful climax to group business on Saturday.
The games played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday produced the four teams that advanced to the semifinals.
Rines SS and Amus College School sailed through from Group A while Kawempe Muslim and Royal College, Namugongo led the pack in group B.
Rines SS from Wakiso district were perfect winning all their four group games, the only team to do so.
In their final group game, they obliterated Standard High School, Zzana with a 6-0 score.
Amus College settled for second spot in the same group after picking a point in the goalless draw, against King of Kings who ended with 6 points, one below the former.
Kawempe Muslim SS finished top of Group B with ten points after drawing one-all against Tagy High School in their final group game.
Royal College, Namugongo on the other hand settled for second place following their 2-0 win over Gadafi Integrated Academy.
The semifinals matches will be played on Sunday morning and the final in the afternoon.
The Winners will represent Uganda in the Zonal Qualifiers that will happen in December.
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a provisional squad of 40 players to embark on preparations for the 2022 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship Qualifiers.
The composition of the team has five goalkeepers, fifteen defenders, eight midfielders and twelve forwards.
Uganda will face either Somalia or Tanzania at the final qualification hurdle and the coach states there is need to start preparations early enough.
“Having in mind that Tanzania have a double header against Somalia with both games played in Dar es Salaam, chances are high that we will face Tanzania though I do not want to rule out the surprise element of football,” he started.
“With our target set at qualifying to the final tournament for the final tournament, we have to start preparing early enough.”
The team will enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi on Monday, 25th July 2022.
The gaffer explains that the team will have three phases of preparation, bearing in mind the domestic Leagues are yet to kickoff.
“Players are still in off season and that explains why we need to start preparing early. We shall have to break the arrangements in three aspects including fitness, match situation and competitive phase.” Indicated Micho.
Breakdown of preparations
25th July – Players reporting to camp.
25th July -15th August – Working on Fitness of players.
15th – 25th August – Match situation with practice games
27th August – 3rd September – Playing against either Somalia/Tanzania home and away
The coach confirmed that players summoned from Vipers SC will join the camp after their friendly game against Yanga FC.
“We are aware Vipers SC is preparing to represent Uganda on the continent and part of their preparations, they will play Yanga FC of Tanzania on 6th August. Therefore, we shall have the Vipers contingent after that game.”
The winner between Somalia and Tanzania will host Uganda between 26th -29th August.
The return leg will be played at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with the winner on aggregate qualifying to the final tournament slated for January in Algeria.
2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
First Leg Comoros vs Uganda 24th -07-2022
Stade de Plan’ete Plage- Moloni
Uganda National Beach Soccer Team (Sand Cranes) Head Coach, Salim Jamal Muwonge has on Thursday confirmed the final squad that will travel for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2022 Qualifier game against Comoros.
The game slated for Sunday, 24th July 2022 will be the first leg for the encounter between the two nations.
The team named is composed of 15 players, including two goalkeepers, five defenders and eight forwards.
They depart the country on Friday morning (3:45am) to Comoros aboard Kenya Airlines.
Muwonge is optimistic that his charges will put up a great fight having trained well at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
‘We have had good training for this game and we expect to get positive results away. The players are in the right mood mentally and physically.’ Muwonge stated.
Uganda is seeking to return to the final tournament for the second successive time having played at the 2021 edition in Senegal where the team reached the semifinals.
Travelling Squad Goalkeepers Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC), Meddie Kibirige (St. Lawrence BSC)
Defenders Hassan Ali Luboyera (Buganda Royal BSC), Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Jonathan Kikonyogo (St. Lawrence BSC), Allan Katwe (St. Lawrence BSC), Ashraf Apuuli (Mutoola BSC)
Forwards Isma Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukoya (St. Lawrence BSC), Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Joshua Lubwama (St. Lawrence BSC), Shaka Ssozi (Jinja Lions BSC), Nicholas Mwere(Jinja Lions BSC), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal BSC), Brian Nkuubi (St. Lawrence BSC)
Officials Leader of delegation: Ronnie Kalema
Head Coach: Salim Jamal Muwonge Performance Coach: Bashir Mutyaba Team Manager: Tonny Ssebagala UBSA Chairman: Deo Mutabazi FUFA Official: Anthony Tumwesigye FUFA Official: Frank Anyau FUFA Official :Francis Peter Ssuna Team Doctor: Ivan Kulika Media Officer: Julius Mutebi
Girls Category Matchday One Results Jinja SS 0-0 King of Kings College Amus College 4-0 Standard High School Uganda Martyrs HS 0-2 Tagy High School Kawempe Muslim SS 2-1 Royal College Namugongo Rines SS 2-1 Amus College Standard High School 0-7 Jinja SS Gadafi Integrated Academy 1-3 Kawempe Muslim SS Royal College Namugongo 5-0 Uganda Martyrs HS
Kawempe Muslim SS and Jinja SS were dominant on Matchday One of the Girl’s category in the ongoing CAF African Schools Championship-Uganda.
Jinja SS registered the biggest win in the games played on Thursday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, obliterating Standard High School with a 7-0 scoreline.
Action between Kawempe Muslim and Gadafi Integrated Academy.Jinja SS Students celebrate after scoring.
The convincing win coupled with a goalless draw against King of Kings College meant Jinja SS finished day one top of group A
In the same group, Amus College got mixed results, first defeating Standard High School 4-0 before losing 2-1 to Rines SS in the afternoon.
Amus College School.Action between Amus College vs Rines SS.
Kawempe Muslim SS took early charge of Group B winning their two games.
In the first game, Kawempe edged Royal College Namugongo 2-1 thanks to Agnes Nabukenya’s brace that cancelled out Hadija’s Babirye goal for the latter.
Action between Kawempe Muslim and Royal College Namugongo.
Nabukenya once again came to the rescue of Kawempe Muslim, bagging a hat trick as they came from a goal down to win 3-1 against neighbours Gadafi Integrated Academy.
Agnes Nabukenya receiving the match ball after scoring a hat trick.
Royal College Namugongo recovered from Kawempe’s loss to win 5-0 against Uganda Martyrs High School.
Action continues on Friday with matchday two fixtures.
The top two schools in each group will advance to the semifinal.
FUFA has released plans to organise a course for Match General Coordinators from 1st-3rd August 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA’s Vision is to become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field with the mission to develop, promote and protect football for all.
FUFA organises over 10 Competitions for men and women every season.
In striving for excellent match organization across all FUFA Competitions, as well as living the FUFA hattrick goal of creating a professional football industry, FUFA Administration is organizing 3 days training of Match Coordinators in collaboration with CAF.
The Executive Secretary of the FUFA Football Development Committee Ronnie Kalema confirmed the latest developments.
‘We want to take event management and organization to another level. Well organised and coordinated events bring out a true image of the institution. FUFA General Match Coordinators will be appointed for all FUFA Organised Competitions’ said Kalema.
‘The success of a football competition depends largely on the Match General Coordinator. They always lead the organizational activities before, during and after the match. It is key we have well trained personnel to deliver the best at FUFA events’ added Kalema.
A total of 40 participants shall be registered on first come first serve at a cost of 600,000/-
The three day course will require participants to make payment towards costs for training and organisation.
Details of Registration for the course
Fee: 600,000/= (Pay to FUFA Account Eco bank A’C No: 7210000973- Federation of Uganda Football Associations)
Registration closes: 29th July 2022
Contact: Mr. Jackson Nyiima on 0752477953/ jnyiima@fufauganda.com
FUFA Women Super League Champions, She Corporate will begin their quest for the sole ticket to the continental finals of the CAF Women Champions league against Yei Joint Stars of South Sudan when Champions of the different CECAFA nations meet and face off mid next month.
In the draws conducted on Wednesday 20th July 2022 in the Moroccan Capital, Rabat, the Champions of Uganda were pitted in the same group (B) with hosts Simba Queens, GRFC of Djibouti, Yei Joint Stars of South Sudan.
The CAF Zonal draws 2022/2023 were conducted at the Mohammed VI Sports complex auditorium.
Simba Queens and Yei Joint Stars featured in the first edition of the CECAFA regional held in Nairobi, Kenya last year’s where the ladies from Tanzania finished 4th after losing the 3rd place play off 2-1 to Lady Doves of Uganda while their counterparts from South Sudan didn’t make it out of the group.
The two best side in each of the two groups will advance to form semifinal match ups that will determine the finalists and winners at the end.
This year’s edition is slated to kick off on August 13th in Dar es Salaam and end on 28th, 2022 with the eventual winner automatically booking a berth in the continental finals to be hosted in Morocco later this year.
She Corporates have been on a recruitment spree to bolster the side that beat Kampala Queens in the tight run to the title on the final match day on just goal difference with the acquisition of former UCU left back Phoebe Banura, FUFA Women Elite League 2022 season golden glove winner Zahara Nankya from She Mak and attackers Joanita Ainembabazi from Rines SS WFC and Anita Namata from Uganda Martyrs Lubaga.
Full Draws
Group A CBE (ETH) Warrior Queens (Zanzibar) Fofila PF (BDI) AS Kigali (RWA)
Group B Simba Queens (TZ) GRFC (DJI) She Corporate (UGA) Yei Joint Stars (SSD)
Third Place Playoff Mukono Kings High School 1-0 Standard High School
Royal Giants High School are winners of the first edition of the CAF African Schools Championship (National Level).
The Mityana based outfit defeated Dynamic SS 2-0 in the final played on Tuesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
L-R: FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza, FUFA EXCO Member, Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe, FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha and FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson watching the final.Royal Giant High School Director Benon Ntambi lifts the trophy aloft as players join in celebrations.
Thomas Ogema scored a second half brace to help his School emerge as winners.
Thomas Ogema celebrates after scoring in the final.
He also scored the solitary goal in the semifinal against Standard High School.
The Winners on top of taking the trophy and medals will represent Uganda at the regional Championship that will be staged in December.
Royal Giant High School celebrating after the full-time whistle.
Dynamic SS on the other hand defeated Mukono Kings High School 2-1 in the semifinal.
Amus College were named the Fairplay team of the Championship while Royal Giants School swept all the individual awards.
L-R: Top Scorer, Enock Bagenda, Best Goalkeeper Patrick Katumba and MVP Thomas Ogema.
Thomas Ogema was named the Most Valuable Player, Patrick Katumba took home the Golden Glove while Enock Bagenda finished as the tournament top scorer with 6 goals.
Top scorer Enock Bagenda receives his plaque from FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.Tournament MVP Thomas Ogema receives his accolade from FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha.Best Goalkeeper, Patrick Katumba.
Focus will now shift to the girls’ where 10 schools will also compete in the same format between Thursday, 21st – Sunday 24th July.
Awards
Amus College School – Fairplay Award
Top scorer – Enock Bagenda (Royal Giant High School)
Best Goalkeeper – Patrick Katumba (Royal Giant High School)
MVP- Thomas Ogema (Royal Giant High School)
Third Place – Mukono Kings High School
Runers up – Dynamic SS
Winners – Royal Giants High School
Schools that participated
Royal Giants High School Dynamic SS Mukono Kings High School Standard High School, Zzana St. Mary’s Boarding School, Kitende Jinja SS Amus College School Boston High School Kibuli SS Buddo SS
Uganda Beach Soccer National Team head coach Salim Jamal Muwonge is delighted with the preparations the team has had so far.
After a week of residential training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, the gaffer believes the Sand Cranes are in perfect shape.
Sand Cranes Coach Salim Jamal Muwonge.
“Since we arrived here, there is a big difference in terms of fitness levels of players and this is encouraging. I am confident the team will be ready for the upcoming games,” he said.
Muwonge further indicates the technical team has opted to play several friendly games as a way of getting the much needed match fitness and making the players ready for the game.
Sand Cranes in one of the trial games.
It from such games that the coach has been able to trim the provisional squad to 17 from the initial 20.
Initial Sand Cranes squad summoned.
The final travelling squad of 15 will be named before the team departs to Comoros later this week.
Baker Lukooya (with the ball) attempts to evade Joshua Lubwama.
The Sand Cranes are preparing to face Comoros in Beach Soccer AFCON 2022 Qualifiers with the first leg slated for Sunday, 24th July in Comoros before a return leg two weeks later in Uganda.
The winner on aggregate will qualify to the final tournament that will be held from 21st to 30th October in Maputo, Mozambique.
Sand Cranes Technical Director Bashir Mutyaba giving instructions to players.
Uganda is seeking to return to the final tournament for the second successive time having played at the 2021 edition in Senegal where the team reached the semifinals.
Rica Byaruhanga in action at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC), Meddie Kibirige (St. Lawrence BSC), Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence BSC)
Defenders Hassan Ali Luboyera (Buganda Royal BSC), Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Jonathan Kikonyogo (St. Lawrence BSC), Rica Arch Byaruhanga (St. Lawrence BSC), Allan Katwe (St. Lawrence BSC), Ashraf Apuuli (Mutoola BSC)
Forwards
Isma Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukoya (St. Lawrence BSC), Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Joshua Lubwama (St. Lawrence BSC), Shaka Ssozi (Jinja Lions BSC), Nicholas Mwere(Jinja Lions BSC), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal BSC), Brian Nkuubi (St. Lawrence BSC)
CAF African Schools Championship-Uganda 2022 Matchday Two
Group A Boston High School 2-4 Jinja SS Mukono Kings High School 3-1 Standard High School, Zzana Jinja SS 0-1 Mukono Kings High Standard High School 3-1 Buddo SS
Group B Amus College 0-4 Dynamic SS Royal Giants High School 3-2 St. Mary’s Boarding School, Kitende St. Mary’s Boarding School, Kitende 9-0 Kibuli SS Dynamic SS 1-3 Royal Giants High School
Final Group Fixtures Monday, 18th July 2022
Mukono Kings High School vs Boston High School
Buddo SS vs Jinja SS Royal Giants High School vs Amus College School Kibuli SS vs Dynamic SS
Royal Giants High School and Mukono Kings High School maintained their perfect start at the CAF African Schools Championship-Uganda, winning their respective games on day two.
Royal Giants High School-Mityana.
In the games played on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, Royal Giants High School made it three wins in as many games to all but secure a slot into the final.
Action between Royal Giants High School and St. Mary’s Kitende.
The Mityana district based outfit had to come from two goals down to win 3-2 against St. Mary’s Boarding School, Kitende before defeafing Dynamic SS 3-1 in the later game.
It should be noted that they won 6-0 against Kibuli SS in their first game on Saturday.
Royal Giants celebrate one of their goals.
With one game to play(against Amus College School), Royal Giants High School lead Group B and only need at least a draw to advance.
In Group A, Mukono Kings High School lead the top on 9 points with one game to play (against Boston High School).
Mukono Kings High School.
Standard High School in second place also have 9 points but have completed their group games and only hoping Mukono Kings lose to Boston High School.
It should be noted that the leaders of either group will play a final on Tuesday to determine the school that will represent Uganda at CECAFA Zonal CAF African Schools Championship slated for December.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim officially launched the National Championship on Sunday , giving out 15 balls to each of the 10 participating schools.
Students display the balls during the opening ceremony.
In his remarks, the President indicated it is important to have players identified at this age to nurture them into future stars.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim addressing the players and officials.
“I am a member of CAF EXCO and President Dr. Patrice Motsepe who was here recently brought the idea of having a tournament for young boys and girls which we supported. I believe this helps in identifying talent at a young age and then be able to develop them into better players, ” he said.
“Uganda is the Champion of CECAFA U15 and U17. So this is a good platform for FUFA to identify players that will feature in those age brackets. It is the Junior National Teams that feed Uganda Cranes and thus to have a good Senior Team, we must develop players at such tournaments.” The President asserted.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who is also the Chairperson of the Organizing Committee also attended the opening ceremony.
FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha speaking.
The other notable dignitaries included Hon. Patrick Isiagi Opolot, Member of Parliament for Kachumbala County and also the Director Amus College, Hon. Mary Annet Nakato, Woman Member of Parliament for Buyende District, FUFA Executive Committee Members Ronnie Kalema and Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe among others.
Group A Standard High School 2-0 Jinja SS Buddo SS 1-1 Boston High School Mukono Kings High School 3-0 Buddo SS Boston High School 0-2 Standard High School
Group B St. Mary’s Boarding School 0-4 Dynamic SS Kibuli SS 1-1 Amus College Royal Giant High School 6-0 Kibuli SS Amusi College 0-1 St. Mary’s Boarding School
Standard High School-Zzana and Royal Giant High School set the pace as the CAF African Schools Championship got underway on Saturday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Action between Royal Giant High School and Kibuli SS.Standard High School (blue) won their opening two games.
The National Championship that serves as qualifiers to the Zonal (CECAFA) stage attracted ten schools, pooled into two groups of five apiece.
Standard High School made their intentions clear, winning their two games played on Saturday to take lead in Group A.
Standard High School team that started against Jinja SS.
In the opening game, they defeated Jinja SS 2-0 thanks to Reagan Lwanga’s brace.
They also won the second game with the same scoreline against Boston High School.
The other games played in Group A saw Boston High School share spoils with Buddo SS in a one-draw. The latter went ahead to lose their second game 3-0 at the hands of Mukono Kings High School.
Action between Mukono Kings High School and Buddo SS.
In Group B, Royal Giant High School from Mityana district registered the biggest win on Matchday one, obliterating Kibuli SS with a 6-0 scoreline.
Hassan Ntale, Tom Kasumba (brace), Junior Ngoobi, Enock Bagenda and Thomas Ogema were on target for Royal Giant.
Royal Giant High School players celebrating one of the goals against Buddo SS.
Dynamic SS defeated St. Mary’s Boarding School 4-0 before the latter bounced back with a slim victory over Amus College in their second game.
St. Mary’s Boarding School, Kitende defeated Amus College.
Action will continue on Sunday with teams vying for a spot into the final.
It should be noted that the top teams in each group advance to play the final where the winner will repesent Uganda in the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe has expressed his commitment towards helping Ugandan football scale to greater heights. This was during his two-day visit to Uganda.
Mr. Motsepe arrived in the country on Thursday evening, meeting the FUFA Executive Committee and the Fourth Estate before concluding his visit on Friday when he had engagements with President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among.
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe (second from right) arriving at Entebbe International Airport.CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe talking to FUFA Executive Committee Members on Thursday.CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe also had an engagement with the media on Thursday.
He made visits to the Parliament of Uganda and State, House (Nakasero) in the company of FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and his Executive Committee plus CECAFA President, Wallace Karia.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe meeting Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among.
CAF President put emphasis on helping in the development of the game in Uganda bearing in mind FUFA’s vision of being, ‘ the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the pitch.’
L-R: FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa.
“I am here to make a humble contribution to football development in this country and also have discussions with some of our people in the private sector to emphasize their role towards the game.” He said.
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
While meeting the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Motsepe hinted about the idea of Uganda to co-host the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations with Tanzania, indicating it would be a good move for the two countries.
“I was told yesterday that Uganda and Tanzania are keen to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in these two beautiful countries. As the President of CAF, I have to support all the 54 Member Associations equally and must say that I would personally not only just welcome but encourage a joint hosting bid between these two countries because it will make a huge contribution to football development in Uganda and Tanzania. This region (CECAFA) has not hosted Africa Cup of Nations before and it would be a good move to both Uganda and Tanzania not only in promoting football development but also other areas like tourism, investment and trade.” Motsepe added.
The Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, indicated Government is serious on hosting the coveted tournament and the will is evident.
Speaker of Parliament of Uganda (in white) meeting a delegation from CAF and FUFA.
“We have had discussions with the President of the Republic of Uganda, we are ready and willing to co-host Africa Cup of Nations 2027 with Tanzania. We have got clearance from our President, and we will be able to do that.” She confirmed.
In his remarks, President Museveni stated that Government is committed towards supporting football and sports in this country.
President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni juggling the ball after meeting CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
“I thank Mr. Motsepe for his dedication to African football. To FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, we have not really supported sports as much as we would have wanted except for providing peace. We are going to improve and it will be very serious support.” Said the President.
CAF President hands over a gift to President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) President, Wallace Karia who also doubles as the CECAFA President indicated it will be a good move to have AFCON hosted in the region.
CECAFA President, Wallace Karia
“I am delighted to be here as CAF President makes his visit to one of the countries in this region. We share very many things in common and I can confirm both Uganda and Tanzania have the will to host AFCON 2027. I will take the message back home to make sure this dream becomes a reality,” noted Karia.
Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Hamson Obua, National Council of Sports(NCS) Chairman, Ambrose Tashobya and Secretary General, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel also attended the meeting at State House Nakasero.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe jetted into Uganda on Thursday evening ahead of a two-day visit.
Dr. Motsepe was officially welcomed at Entebbe International Airport by FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim in the company of CECAFA President, Wallace Karia.
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe (second from right) arriving at Entebbe International Airport.L-R: CECAFA President, Wallace Karia, CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe and FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim having a chat in the VIP Lounge at Entebbe International Airport.
FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha and FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye were also part of the delegation that welcomed the CAF President.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim (right) hands over a Uganda Cranes jersey to CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
He made a visit to FUFA Complex in Mengo where he held a meeting with the Federation Executive Committee.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim speaking.
“I take the pleasure to welcome you to FUFA and Uganda Mr. President, we are honoured to have you here and hopeful that your visit will bear fruits both in the short and long term,” said the FUFA President in his opening remarks.
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe signing the visitor’s book in FUFA President’s office.
“Our vision as FUFA is to become the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the pitch. And to achieve that, we have set ourselves targets. The key targets include; creating a professional industry, taking football to every homestead, and attaining excellence at the highest level.” He added.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim showing CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe the 8 Key focus areas of the Federation.
CECAFA President, Karia who also attended the meeting lauded FUFA for taking the lead in the region, indicating many Federations are using FUFA as a good example.
CECAFA President, Wallace Karia.
“It is my pleasure to be here today as CAF President visits Uganda and CECAFA region. FUFA has been exemplary in some many areas and we are proud of the leadership. There is a well designed structure on where the Federation wants to go and we hope that is achieved.” He said.
CAF President Motspee in his opening remarks appreciated the cordial relationship between Uganda and South Africa.
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe speaking to FUFA Executive Committee Members.FUFA Executive Committee Members listening to CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
“I am happy to be in Uganda. Where I come from (South Africa) we have always known Uganda as a good place. We know about Makerere University and the close relationship between Uganda and South Africa in the fight against apartheid.”
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
Dr. Motsepe lauded FUFA for the efforts made towards development of football. He also stressed that CAF has plans of extending more support to Member Associations.
“When I meet President Museveni tomorrow, I will talk about the importance of football, sports in general and how this sector can help transform society. We are looking at empowering every Member Association through different aspects such as capacity building and funding. CAF is looking at giving every MA at least 1M USD to help in developing and prompting the game.” He stated.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe had a visit to 102.1 FUFA fm studios.
CAF President later had an interaction with the media at Kampala Serena Hotel.
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe speaking to the media.FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim addressing the media.
On Friday, he will meet the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Private Sector before departing for Seychelles.
FUFA has on Wednesday confirmed 20 schools that will take part in the inaugural CAF African Schools Programme.
The Programme has a CAF African Schools Championship that was launched earlier this year with 41 Member Associations taking part.
L-R: Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza, FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha and Joseph Opio, official from Ministry of Education and Sports pose for a photo after the launch of the Championship.
The National Championship in Uganda will be staged between 15th -24th July at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha briefed the media about the intentions of the tournament indicating it will help in improving grassroots football.
FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha.
“CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe understands the importance of Grassroot football and he thought it wise through the Motsepe Foundation to have this Programme spreading across its Member Associations,” he started.
“Grassroot football especially in Africa is within schools. Therefore, this intervention will help to create an organized platform for players at a young age.”
The 20 Schools selected include;
Boys St. Mary’s Boarding SS, Kitende Buddo SS Standard High School- Zzana Teso College Aloet Amus College Kibuli SS Jinja SS Mukono Kings High School Dynamic SS Royal Giant School
Girls Kawempe Muslim SS Uganda Martyrs High School- Lubaga Rines SS Jinja SS Wakiso Hill SS King of Kings, Fort Portal Tagy High School Gadhafi Integrated Academy Olila High School Royal College Namugongo
According to FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza, selection of the aforementioned schools was based on their performance in recent schools Championships organised by USSSA.
FUFA Deputy CEO- Football, Decolas Kiiza.
“FUFA based on performance of schools in recent USSSA Games to come up with the final list. St. Henry’s College Kitovu withdrew because of preparation for their centurion celebrations and were replaced by Mukono Kings High School.”
Joseph Opio, an official from department of Physical education at the Ministry of Education and Sports who also was also part of the press briefing lauded FUFA and CAF for this Championship and indicated this is a right step in nurturing talents.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Education and Sports, I would like to extend sincere appreciation to both FUFA and CAF for this initiative. We are hopeful that this Championship will be a bedrock for future stars. Exposing players to such competitions at a young age helps them to become better.” He said.
About the tournament Dates Boys Category Reporting Date – 15th July 2022 Competition Dates -16th -19th
Girls Reporting Date -20th July 2022 Competition Dates – 21st -24th July 2022
Each School is allocated 20 slots, covering 17 players and 3 officials.
However, a school can have a maximum of 5 officials and minimum of 15 players.
Officials:
Team Manager
Head Coach
Safe Guarding officer
Assistant Coach (Student)
Journalist (Student)
Players must be between 12-15 years (Born between 1st Jan 2008 – 31st December 2011)
Only coaches with a minimum of CAF D will be allowed on the technical bench.
Playing format
Teams will play using half of the pitch in 8-Aside format.
Games will have two halves, each lasting 20 minutes with a 10-minute interval.
Teams will have opportunity to make unlimited substitutions.
10 teams divided into two groups of 5 each.
The top team in each group after a round robin format will advance to the final.
The Champions both in the Boys and Girls category will represent Uganda at the Zonal (CECAFA) African Schools Championship that will be hosted by Uganda in December.
The winners of the Zonal Qualifiers will then advance to the CAF African Schools Championship that will take place in March next year.
It should be noted that CAF President Motsepe launched the CAF African Schools Football Programme in Maputo, Mozambique earlier this year.
According to Motsepe, Schools football is at the heart of the long-term development and growth of African football.
The CAF African Schools Football Programme is a partnership involving CAF, African Governments, and Football Associations from 41 participating countries.
Besides offering boys and girls the platform to compete, the Programme also involves provision of education, coaching, football and skills development courses.
The winning schools will use the prize money to provide football infrastructure, equipment and educational development courses at these schools.
The participating schools will also benefit from this capacity building and training program with teachers getting selected to enrol in CAF coaching programmes.
The other objective of the Programme is on the social impact of football in the communities and countries where the schools are – using the game to change the face of Africa.
Leadership Development
Children from each participating school will deputize their teachers in administrative roles within the team set-up to learn first-hand the qualities required to lead a winning team.
Young Reporter Programme
Students will be selected to learn media related skills like journalism and TV/Radio commentary.
Young Referee Programme:
Children will be trained on how to interpret the Laws of Football and they will be given opportunities to officiate matches during the championship.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe will pay a two-day visit to Uganda at the invitation of FUFA President and CAF Exco Member Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.Dr. Motsepe will arrive on Thursday 14th July and leave on Saturday 16th July 2022. During the visit, the CAF President will hold meetings with HE President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, FUFA Executive and key football stakeholders. A press conference will be organized as well for CAF President to address the media at the end of his official visit to Uganda The office of FUFA CEO confirmed the latest developments about the visit of CAF President.
