The Uganda National beach soccer team (Sand Cranes)
The Uganda National Beach Soccer Team (The Sand Cranes) arrived safely at Aeroport International Blaise Diagne in Dakar city, Senegal aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The team will be accommodated at Royam Hotel -Dakar.
The Uganda Beach Soccer team arriving in Senegal
The Contingent is comprised of 15 players and 9 officials.
Uganda is in group A alongside hosts Senegal as well as two neighbors Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Hamid Juma and players disembark from the aeroplane in SenegalLeader of delegation, Hamid Juma (right) with Senegalese official and Jasper Aligawesa (middle), former General Secretary National Council of Sports (NCS)
FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma is the leader of delegation to Senegal that also has two Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) delegates Deo Mutabazi (also chairman) as well as Anthony Tumwesigye.
The Uganda Sand Cranes players in Senegal
Full Team:
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC), Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC), Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC), Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC),Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC), Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC), Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards: Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC),Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC),Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC),Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC)
Vision Women Football Club earned the bragging rights in the Northern derby, overcoming hapless St. Peters Apoi Girls Football Club on Thursday.
A scintillating display saw Vision WFC win the one-sided affair 5-0 to go top in Group C.
Captain Farida Oyella and diminutive forward Sharippher Atimango scored a brace each while Phiona Arach netted the opener to give Vision WFC a comfortable win.
Arach opened the scores as early as the 6th minute when she beat St. Peters defence for pace to fire home.
From then onwards, it became one-way traffic as Vision FC kept bombarding at St. Peters goal and indeed scored for fun.
Skipper Oyella doubled the lead in the 11th minute before Atimango stretched it further seven minutes later.
By halftime, the scoreline read 4-0 with Oyella completing her brace on the day in the 25th minute.
St. Peters seemed an improved side in the second half but still lacked conviction. Atimango put the icing on the cake with the fifth goal coming at the death of the clock.
Action in Group C resumes on Friday with Ajax Queens taking on Vision WFC while Amuria High School will face St. Peters.
Amuria High School made a perfect start to the FUFA Women Elite League after overcoming Ajax Queens in the opening game of Group C on Thursday.
A spirited performance saw them edge past Ajax Queens, winning 3-2 with the winning goal coming two minutes to fulltime.
Amuria’s Sharon Apon and Ajax Queens’ Margaret Nalubega in action
Amuria High School had skipper Emmanuel Akoel to thank. She scored a brace on the day with her second goal being the decisive moment.
She tapped home from a corner after Ajax Queens defence was caught sleeping on job.
Despite wasting several chances especially in the first half, Rehema Akurut broke the deadlock a minute to the mandatory break with a neat finish past goalkeeper Pamela Nakayondo who saved Ajax Queens on numerous occasions.
Akoel doubled the lead for the school side, three minutes after restart but Ajax Queens were quick to pull back one through Annet Namwange whose well taken free kick went straight into the back of the net.
The goal gave Ajax Queens hope and they seemed a rejuvenated side thereafter. By the 63rd minute, Moureen Nangozi had found the equalizer in what was a well worked team goal.
With the game destined for the end, Akoel tapped home to help her team secure maximum points.
The two teams will return to action on Friday with Ajax Queens taking Vision WFC while Amuria High School will play St. Peters.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers from June to October 2021.
The qualifiers were due to get underway in June this year (2021) but will now start in October. The change is due to infrastructural and Covid-19 challenges. A combination of the two factors could not grant the qualifiers to roll off next month.
‘The reasons of the postponement were based on the actual conditions of certain stadiums in Africa and the restrictions related to COVID-19’ a statement released by CAF Deputy General Secretary in charge of football and development, stated.
‘The 1st round will now take place in the FIFA window of 18-26 October and the 2nd round February 14-23, 2022’
Total Women’s Africa Cup of NationsMorocco 2022-1st round
44 Countries including Uganda entered their teams for the Qualifiers that will kick-off with 1st round action.
Uganda was drawn against Ethiopia in the 1st round of the Qualifiers to be played between 7th and 15th June 2021 with an eye to feature in the Finals to be hosted by Morocco who got automatic qualification.
Matches 1& 2 involve Uganda and Ethiopia in the 1st round. Matches 3&4 have Kenya and South Sudan- Uganda’s possible opponents in the 2nd round. The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Ethiopia will face either Kenya of South Sudan in the 2nd round qualifying phase. Match 45/46 will see winners of Matches 1&2 (Uganda Crested Cranes vs Ethiopia) vs Winners of Matches 3&4 (Kenya vs South Sudan) in the second round of the Total Women Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 12 teams will take part in the Finals of the 12th edition of AWCON.
The dates for the 2020/21 season of the Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter Finals have been confirmed by the FUFA Competitions Department.
Just over a week ago, the draws were conducted but dates had not been set due to the tight schedules of other ongoing football Competitions. The last eight stage will also be played over two legs on the home and away basis.
The Competitions Department also managed to release the delayed Round of 16 2nd leg fixture between Kigezi HomeBoyz FC FC and BUL FC to be played on 25th May 2021 in Kabale. BUL FC won the 1st leg 2-1 in Jinja. The winner of this tie will play Proline FC in the Quarter Finals.
The dates of the Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter Finals Fixtures2020/21 season
1st Leg Fixtures
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Vipers Vs SC Villa – St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende 4pm
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Express FC Vs KCCA – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm
Thursday May 27, 2021
Wakiso Giants FC Vs Police – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso 4pm
Friday May 28, 2021
Proline FC Vs Kigezi HomeBoyz FC/BUL FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo 4pm
2nd leg Fixtures-Stanbic Uganda Cup Quarter Finals Fixtures
Monday May 31, 2021
Kigezi HomeBoyz FC/Bul Vs Proline – TBC 3.30pm
Wednesday June 2, 2021
SC Villa Vs Vipers SC– Bombo Military Barracks 4pm
Friday June 4, 2021
Police FC Vs Wakiso Giants FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo 1pm
KCCA FC Vs Express FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo 4pm
FUFA has issued circular No. 1132 with details about the Covid-19 Vaccination of its Members and Officials. The Circular was signed off by FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza
The Circular in full
FUFA is committed to working with all stakeholders to save the lives of its stakeholders against the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this spirit, the FUFA Executive approved the recommendation of the FUFA COVID-19 Management Committee to mobilise Government/Ministry of Health (MoH) for all Members and officials of FUFA to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
In executing this measure, FUFA will have wider opportunity as we seek for opening up football activities with better safety.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not only cheap (free) but improves one’s body immunity, minimises the effects of the pandemic and can easily be accessed from various facilities throughout the Country.
In line with the FIFA, CAF, Ministry of Health and World Health Organisation, FUFA wishes to announce that the MoH has authorised the COVID-19 vaccination of FUFA Members and officials throughout the Country with immediate effect vide ADM:105/309/23.
All members of the Executive, Standing Committees, Judicial Bodies, Delegates, Secretariat, Clubs at all levels of both Men and Women Leagues are advised to proceed to the nearest COVID-19 vaccination Centre and get vaccinated. Every person shall move along with their FUFA Identification and National Identity Card.
The COVID-19 vaccination Card shall, with effect from Tuesday 1st June 2021, be a mandatory requirement for participation in any FUFA organised and/or authorised activity or event including but not limited to:
Player registration and licensing for any Competition
Club registration and licensing
Letter of recommendation and secondment
Courses participation
Access to football matches.
For further inquiries contact Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe (+256 700 669 922) the Chairman FUFA COVID-19 Management Committee or Mr. Decolas Kiiza (+256 753 374 898) the FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer-Football.
Bunyaruguru Girls WFC from Rubirizi District secured the second place in Group B after overcoming Town View SS in the final Group game on Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Despite suffering loss in their second game against Rines SS, Bunyaruguru recovered to collect three points against Town View SS to earn position two with six points.
Striker Halima Katushabe orchestrated the damage against Town View SS, netting a brace while the other goal came from Norah Alupo.
Right from onset, Bunyaruguru looked the better side and dominated proceedings. It did not take long for them to open the scores.
Katushabe broke the deadlock two minutes after the half hour mark with a sole run before slotting into the back of the net.
She had several efforts to double the lead but couldn’t find the target when she found herself with yards of space.
In the second stanza, Bunyaruguru scored two goals to put the game beyond reach with Alupo easily tapping home from a corner in the 56th minute before Katushabe added the other six minutes later.
Bunyaruguru Girls SS will now face King of Kings in the quarterfinals. The latter topped Group A with six points.
Rines SS who topped Group B with maximum points (9) will take on Dynamic SS Jjeza who came second in Group A.
Town View SS Starting XI
Rose Bamaniriza, Joan Nankya, Juliet Kisakye, Shakira Nakasango, Halima Babirye, Ruth Nabwire, Shakira Kaudha, Shadia Nakiwala, Dorcus Kwikiriza, Saluwa Nakaima, Rachael Nakawungu
Rines SS WFC became the first team to secure qualification out of Group B of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Elite League after overcoming Kataka SHE on Tuesday.
Skipper Shakira Nalule converted a penalty in the first half and this eventually turned out to be decisive moment of the game.
Nalule tucked home from 18 yards after Kataka SHE defender Catherine Namataka fouled Betty Nakubulwa inside the box.
Kataka SHE looked a shadow of themselves from their previous game (against Town View SS) and failed to replicate their performance.
Rines SS on the other hand knew what they wanted and did just enough to hold on and secure maximum points.
They will now face Dynamic SS Jjeza in the quarterfinals. The Mukono based side finished second in Group A with 4 points.
Rines SS coach Bright Nyanzi says they have achieved the first target but hopes to make improvements prior to the knockout stages.
“I’m happy that we have jumped the first hurdle but we now have to improve before the knockout games because it will require us to double our efforts.” He said.
The head coach Uganda National Beach Soccer Team- Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge has on Tuesday confirmed the final team of players who will travel for the 2021 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Senegal (23rd – 29Tth May 2021).
The team of 15 players departs the country on Wednesday morning for West Africa aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The final list of the Uganda Beach Soccer Team players
Uganda was drawn in group A alongside hosts Senegal as well as two neighbors Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Baker Lukooya jumps to volley during a training session at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Muwonge who is deputized by Bashir Mutyaba is optimistic that they will compete favorably at the championship having trained well at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
‘We have had good training for the championship and we expect to compete at the tournament. The players are in the right mood mentally and physically’ Muwonge stated.
FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma is the leader of delegation to Senegal that also has two Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) delegates Deo Mutabazi (also chairman) as well as Anthony Tumwesigye.
Full Team:
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC), Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC), Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC), Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC),Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC), Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC), Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards: Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC),Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC),Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC),Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has issued a Notice to all stakeholders for the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly to be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 in Mbale.
The notice was confirmed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘Notice is hereby given to all FUFA Members, Delegates and stakeholders that the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly shall be held on Saturday 21st August 2021 at Wash And Wills Hotel in Mbale City- Eastern Region starting 9am’ Confirmed the FUFA CEO Watson.
Notice of the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly due on 21st August 2021
The notice also highlights that the agenda of the Assembly includes election of FUFA President and the Executive Committee Members for the next term of four years’
The Assembly is hosted on a rotational basis with each of the eight regions of FUFA given an opportunity but decided by the FUFA Executive Committee.
Regions that have hosted the FUFA Ordinary General Assemblies since 2013
2013 – Jinja (Eastern)
2014 – Lira (Northern Region)
2015 – Soroti (North East)
2016- Luweero (Buganda)
2017- Masindi (Kitara)
2018- Kabale (Western)
2019- Adjumani (West Nile)
2020 – Nakawa DFA-(Kampala Region FA)
2021- Mbale DFA (Eastern Region FA)
The Ordinary Members of FUFA are:
The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
The FUFA Big League
The FUFA Women National Leagues
The 8 Regional Associations
The Uganda Football Players Association
The Uganda Women Football Association
The Uganda Football Coaches Association
The Uganda Football Referees Association
The Uganda Beach-Soccer Association
The Uganda Schools Football Association
The Uganda Youth Football Association
The Futsal Association of Uganda
About the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly
The Ordinary FUFA General Assembly is the supreme and legislative body of football in Uganda and is comprised of 34 members (Associations) that are represented by 88 delegates.
The Assembly takes place annually where delegates convene and review activities carried out in the previous twelve months plus planning for the future.
According to Article 21 (2) of the FUFA Statutes and Regulations, the FUFA President conducts business at the General Assembly in compliance with the standing orders.
Some of the key areas of address in the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly include activity report, financial statements, approval of budgets, admission of new Members and dismissing of members among others.
Prior to the Ordinary FUFA General Assembly, all Member Associations convene independent annual Assembles in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
This allows resolutions and reports from Members Associations to be agreed on before they are presented in the FUFA General Assembly for discussion.
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021(Match Day 8) – Results for Monday, 17th May 2021
Rwenzori Group: Terrazo and Tiles 3-1 Luwero United
Elgon Group: Kataka 1-0 Calvary
Match day 8 of the StarTimes FUFA Big League concluded officially concluded on Monday, 17th May 2021 with two games which produced home wins for the respective clubs.
In the Rwenzori group, Terrazo and Tiles overcame Luwero United 3-1 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city, Western region.
Emmanuel Balyejusa (penalty), captain Patrick Waliggo and Khamis Rwothomio scored the goals for Terrazo and Tiles who had head coach Robert Ssekweywama taking charge of his first ever game at the club.
Henry Musisi found the consolation for the visiting Luwero United.
This was the first win for Terrazo and Tiles since they were promoted from the Western regional league.
Both Terrazo and Tiles and Luwero are making their debut in the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Away in Mbale, Kataka smiled 1-0 over newly promoted Calvary from Yumbe. Tiff Kahande scored the all important goal for Kataka at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Kataka ascended to third position with 15 points, only one adrift from Arua Hill and Gaddafi.
The FUFA Big League action returns with match day 9, starting on Wednesday, 19th May 2021 through to the next day.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League by close of business of the StarTimes FUFA Big League.
The two clubs earn direct sporting promotion whilst the third one is determined via a promotional play-off.
The second round of the 2021 Star Times FUFA Big League has kicked off on Sunday, 16th May with a number of games at the different venues across the country.
Both groups (Elgon and Rwenzori) were involved in action. Tooro United, current leaders of the Rwenzori group played to a non-scoring draw with Water at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium.
Nyamityobora and Ndejje University played to a 2-2 draw at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city.
Proline and Kigezi Home Boyz shared the spoils after 1-all stalemate at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Rogers Tabule scored for Kigezi Home Boyz in the 69 minute with Brian Umony replying for Proline in the 81st minute off a well struck penalty.
Proline in action against Kigezi Home Boyz
Arua Hill’s midfielder Paddy Muhumuza in action against Blacks Power at the Emokori play ground
Kigezi Home Boyz played to a 1-all draw with Proline at the Kabale Municipal Stadium
In Elgon group, Gaddafi overcame the home team Mbale Heroes 2-0 at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Paidha Black Angels recorded their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 against Maroons at the Bar Okoro stadium in Zombo.
Blacks Power and Arua Hill played to a 1-all draw at the Emokori Play ground in Bukedea.
Alfred Leku headed home Baden Mujahid’s cross before Michael Siwu equalized for Blacks Power.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the Star Times Uganda Premier League at the end of the season.
Monday 17/05/2021
Terrazzo& Tiles FC Vs Luweero United FC- Kakyeka Stadium – 4.00 pm
Kataka FC Vs Calvary FC – Mbale Municipal Ground – 4.00 pm
MAIN PHOTO: Action between Blacks Power and Arua Hill at the Emokori play ground. The match ended 1-1 (Courtesy photo)
Kataka SHE resuscitated their hopes of progressing through Group B with an emphatic win over Town View SS on Sunday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
In an exciting encounter, Kataka SHE FC eventually came out on top, winning the game 4-2.
The opening stanza ended with a 2-2 score but dimunitive forward Esther Namataka was the difference in the second half, scoring a brace to guide Kataka SHE to victory.
Both Kataka SHE and Town View SS came into Sunday’s clash on the bank of losses in their opening games and need to return to the rails.
It was Kataka SHE who drew the first blood in the 10th minute through right back Catherine Namataka whose well taken drive went into the back of the net, beating goalkeeper Rose Bamaniriza who had moved off her line.
The lead was however short-lived with Town View SS levelling matters four minutes later thanks to a well taken free kick by Saluwa Nakaima.
Poor goalkeeping by Bamaniriza once again cost Town View SS when the shot stopper failed to time well Shakira Nandudu’s delivery from a free kick and the ball bounced off the ground before going to the back of the net.
Three minutes from the mandatory break, Elizabeth Anyango completed off a well worked goal when Dorcus Kwikiriza teed her up inside the area.
The second half was literally about Namataka who beat Town View SS defence for pace on two occasions to guide Kataka SHE to victory.
The two teams will return to action on Tuesday with SHE Kataka playing against Rines SS WFC while Bunyaruguru will take on Town View SS.
Rose Bamaniriza, Joan Nankya, Juliet Kisakye, Shakira Nakasango, Halima Babirye, Ruth Nabwire, Shakira Kaudha, Shadia Nakiwala, Dorcus Kwikiriza, Saluwa Nakaima, Elizabeth Anyango
Rines SS WFC continued with brilliant start to the FUFA Women Elite League securing their second win in as many games.
Despite not playing well, Rines SS WFC did just enough to overcome Bunyaruguru Girls on Sunday at the FUFA Technical Centre.
Bunyaruguru will have themselves to blame for failing to put away the several scoring chances created on the day.
Norah Alupo, Halima Katushabe and Aisha Nakintu all came close but failed to score with Rines SS goalkeeper Elsie Najjemba standing tall on the day.
It was defender Peace Aloyo who scored the lone goal of the game, coming twenty minutes from time.
Skipper Shakira Nalule won a free kick outside the area and Aloyo with full power fired into the roof of the net.
Bunyaruguru were reduced to ten players with midfielder Patience Kekimuri sent off for a second bookable offence.
The two teams will return to action on Tuesday with Rines SS playing their final group game against Kataka SHE while Bunyaruguru will take on Town View SS.
Rines SS WFC sent warning signals to the rest of the teams in Group B following their brilliant performance against Town View SS on Saturday.
The Wakiso based side swept aside Town View SS with a 3-1 win to make a perfect start to the tournament.
Skipper Shakira Nalule, Yuster Kayesu and Anitah Nantume scored a goal each for Rines SS WFC while Town View SS on the other hand got their consolation through Saluwa Nakaima who tucked home from the spot.
Rines SS celebrating their first goal against Town View SS
Nalule opened the scores as early as the 5th minute firing home from close range after goalkeeper Rose Bamaniriza fumbled with a cross.
When the shot stopper failed to have a firm grip on the ball, Evan Nagayi was quick to play it into Nalule’s path and the latter did no mistake to fire home.
Town View SS seemed to have recollected from the early fears and were the better side in terms of possession but lacked efficiency in front of goal on a number of occasions.
Elizabeth Anyango troubled Rines backline with her ability to dribble but always lacked the conviction and did not get support from teammates.
At the stroke of halftime, Rines SS WFC doubled their lead through Kayesu who ran at the far end to tap home after Town View SS defender Shakira Nakasango brushed the ball into her path.
Nantume put the game beyond reach in the 69th minute, capitalizing on yet another blopper by goalkeeper Bamaniriza.
The consolation for the Bugiri based outfit came in the 77th minute when Anyango was fouled in the box and Nakaima converted the resultant penalty.
Action in Group B will resume on Sunday with Rines taking on Bunyaruguru Girls while wounded Town View SS will face Kataka SHE FC.
Rose Bamaniriza, Joan Nankya, Juliet Kisakye, Shakira Nakasango, Halima Babirye, Ruth Nabwire, Shakira Kaudha, Shadia Nakiwala, Dorcus Kwikiriza, Saluwa Nakaima, Elizabeth Anyango
Bunyaruguru Girls made a perfect start to the 2020/21 FUFA Women Elite League after securing victory in the first group game against Kataka SHE on Saturday.
Despite Kataka SHE proving the better side especially in the opening moments, Bunyaruguru did just enough to earn all three points.
Action between Kataka SHE and Bunyaruguru Girls
Adrine Musimenta scored direct from a free kick in the 68th minute to help the Rubirizi District based side to victory.
The defender had her long strike from the free kick go past goalkeeper Patience Nambuya who was disadvantaged because of height.
Bunyaruguru Girls celebrate their goal against Kataka SHE
The result gives then an early lead in group B and coach Meddie Nyanzi believes it gives them momentum ahead of their next games.
“It is important to start the tournament with a win. I know every game in such a set up matters and definitely this will motivate us ahead of the next games.” He said.
His counterpart, Jovan Magino is optimistic that her charges will bounce back despite a false start.
“The performance was good despite suffering defeat. We have two games to play and I’m very optimistic that we shall be able to bounce back.
Education has no limit and thus very valuable anytime it is achieved. FUFA considers improvement of Human Resource Development as a key area under its Strategic Plan set way back in 2016.
Based on the above, the FUFA Football Development Department organised an online course on Tuesday 11th May 20201 for the Media Officers of the 16 teams in the StarTimes FUFA Big League. The course was coordinated by the FUFA Communications Department.
The education session was aimed at tuning the Media Officers ahead of the kickoff of the 2nd round of the 2020/21 Big League season this weekend.
The main facilitator was Communications Director Ahmed Hussein assisted by Marketing Director Esther Musoke and Football Development Director Ali Mwebe
Ahmed Hussein– FUFA Communications Director
‘The session was designed with the primary target of improving the capacity building of the club Media officers in a bid to enhance their media related operations with their respective teams. There are many demands in the areas of Communication. The public wants quality work and our main clients (Media-both at the venue and in offices) want to get the latest and quality work from Media Officers. You either adapt or die’ noted Hussein who is also a CAF trained Media Officer.
A screenshot of some of the participants during the FUFA Big League Online Media training
The session covered the following key areas;
• Message from FUFA President-Delivered by Football Development Director Ali MWebe
• Video: FUFA and Its Development Programmes (16 minutes)
• Importance and Objectives of Communication in football
• Internal and External Communication in football
• Planning Communication in football
• Organising press conferences in football
• Public relations planning in football
• Managing media relations in football
• Press releases for football related activities
• Importance of Social Media in football
• Match Day Media Operations; handling media, honoring deadlines with Print, broadcast media and Online publications.
The two hour training will be followed in future with practical sessions at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Part of the participants
Participants: Otelul Veggas Lamatia, Oliver Asea (Arua Hill FC), Walusimbi David (Luweero United FC), Binoti Ewo Bonaventure (Ndejje University FC), Godfrey Drabe (Mvara Boys FC), Sam Opio (Blacks Power FC), Timothy Tuhumwiire (Kigezi HomeBoyz FC), Jusper Barigye (Terrazo and Tiles FC) Opingopi Andbati Yusuf(Unattached), Joseph Mukhooli (Mbale Heroes FC), Ronnie Lusulire (FUFA Communications), Bashir Ibrahim (FUFA Communications), Brian Inke (Paidha Black Angels FC), Hamza Nsereko (FUFA Communications), Amanya Julius Kabogoza (Nyamityobora FC), Fred Akena, Asaba Racmac (Maroons FC) Aisha Nakato (Gaddafi FC), Paul Chandia(Calvary FC), Denis Namale Bwaha (Proline FC), Erika Nyakato (Proline FC), Bakshi Asuman (Proline FC) Faizol Abujere (Calvary FC) and Eric Bingiwere some of the trainees present.
Ali Mwebe-FUFA Football Development Director
“Very soon FUFA will make this training mandatory so that clubs can be able to do better when it comes to media work and communication. The Club Licensing exercise will be spreading to this are as it is deemed very important in football’
Esther Musoke-FUFA Marketing Director
‘Media and marketing go hand in hand. The training is very good to push the marketing aspect of the game because without proper media messages we cannot do well in marketing’’
FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu who represented FUFA CEO Edgar Watson.
‘On behalf of the CEO, i thank all participants who have spared time to attend this media training. As FUFA it is part of our plan to ensure we empower different stakeholders with knowledge related to the beautiful game in their different capacities. We know the value of media and how much they contribute to the development of the game’
Reactions from the Participants
Arua Hill FC Media Officer-Adams Otelul Lematia
‘I was a pioneer, one of the first to be trained by FUFA in Njeru in 2018. I did this again to remind myself on several things so that I can help to build a clean brand within Ugandan football. It has been a good session’
Arua Hill FC Oliver Asea
‘It was interesting. I have observed many gaps and we shall address them at the club to improve in service delivery to all football stakeholders. I was able to learn new things that I had no idea about and there were certain things we did and had no clue of how unprofessional they were until today. I learnt when, how, why and what to put out there, which has made the training worth attending’.
Maroons FC Head of Media and PRO Fred Akena
‘Maroons FC is privileged to be a beneficiary of the FUFA Media training organised under the institution’s communications Department. We shall implement what we learnt today’
A practical session will be organized soon at the FUFA technical center, Njeru.
Article compiled by Adams Otelul Lematia and Fred Akena
Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC secured the second slot in group A after overcoming King of Kings on Wednesday in their final game.
Bint Ibrahim Faiza and Daphine Nalubowa scored a goal apiece to guide Dynamic SS to victory. Sharon Kanyiginya got the consolation for King of Kings, her third at the tournament.
Kings of Kings had already secured their place in the knockout phase and the other two teams including Dynamic SS Jjeza, Luweero Giant Queens all had the chance to qualify ahead of Tuesday’s games.
The win propelled Dynamic SS to second place on 4 points, same as Luweero Giant Queens who drew 1-1 against Asubo Gafford Ladies.
Dynamic SS finished ahead on number of goals scored. They had 5 goals while Luweero Giant Queens managed only 3.
Luweero Giant Queens missed out on qualification after conceding a late equaliser when Sheebah Zalwango scored for Asubo Gafford Ladies. The former had taken the lead through Aisha Nalweyiso’s well taken free kick.
Action will resume on Saturday with Group B that has Rines WFC, She Kataka, Bunyaruguru Girls and Town View SS, Bugiri.
