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  • Match officials for the opening Promotional play-offs confirmed

    Match officials for the opening Promotional play-offs confirmed

    The pre-match press conference that was held at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Sunday, 18th October 2020 confirmed the match officials for the opening two matches.

    The meeting was addressed by the FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule who was flanked by the FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu Watenga.

    Also in attendance were the match officials, medical team and representatives of the four clubs (captains, coaches and other officials).

    Match No.1: Kitara Vs Kataka (10 AM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, Live Feed on FUFA TV

    Center Referee: Mashood Ssali

    1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo

    2nd Assistant Referee: Dick Okello

    Fourth Official: Alex Muhabi

    Referee Assessor: Mark Ssonko

    Match No.2: Kiboga Young Vs Ndejje University (12 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, Live Feed on FUFA TV)

    Center Referee: Ali Ssabila

    1st Assistant Referee: Issa Masembe

    2nd Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi

    Fourth Official: William Oloya

    Match Assessor: Amin Bbosa

    L-R: Decolas Kiiza, Aisha Nalule and Humphrey Mandu Watenga

    FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Football Decolas Kiiza:

    *Wearing of masks should be at all times unless when on the field of play for training or real matches

    *Constant handing washing

    *Temperatures should be tested twice every day at 8 am and 8 pm. Teams should have individual temperature guns

    *Everyone will get his COVID-19 test results with copies handled over to the National Council of Sports (NCS)

    *20 people per contingent

    *All the people should observe rule of the camp at all times.

    Humprehrey Mandu Watenga

    FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Humphrey Mandu:

    *Security and safety aspects are well catered for with armed security personnel.

    *Observe all rules. Comply with camp rules. You move out. No unauthorized drugs (Alcohol)

    *Thefts are not tolerated

    *Your must respect match officials

    No unauthorized people in the camp.

    Mable Kabatalindwa

    Mable Kabatalindwa (Head of Medical Team)

    *Emergencies will be taken to Jinja Referral Hospital. We shall have one stretcher with four first aiders.

    Some of the club officials in attendance during the pre-match meeting at Njeru
    L-R: The coaches Godfrey Toldo Awanchango (Kataka), Mark Twinmatisko (Kitara), Raymond Komakech (Ndejje University) and Richard Makumbi (Kiboga Young) pose for a group photo
  • Pictorial: 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly hosted by Kampala Region

    Pictorial: 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly hosted by Kampala Region

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) convened the 96th Annual Ordinary Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi -Nakawa in Kampala region on Saturday, 17th October 2020.

    Here are some of the moments from the Assembly in pictorial.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the Assembly
    FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson
    Chief Guest and NCS Chairman Dr. Donald Rukare reads through the FUFA Activity Report
    The FUFA Delegates stand up to honour those who passed away
    Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) President William Fredrick Blick at the Assembly
    FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha presented a report on all FUFA Projects
    FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye in a discussion with the Communications Director Ahmed Hussein
    FUFA 3rd Vice President Owek. Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
    FUFA Executive Committee Members Rogers Byamukama (Left) and Ronnie Kalema
    Women Football Delegate Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo on the floor deliberating
    John Baptist Ssemanobe, former FUFA President with his plaque that also came with Shs. 1,000,000
    Lawyer Diana Nabuso in attendance. She heads the FUFA Appeals Committee.
    All smiles from the FUFA Exco and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo before the Assembly business started
    L-R: Eng. Moses Magogo, Katamba Ojuku Eugene and CEO Edgar Watson
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Mr Kabugo Charles Kakunta as the wife looks on
    Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) Delegates Hamza Jjunju and Patrick Lugemwa during the Assembly
    KCCA FC CEO Anisha Muhoozi (Middle) with the Express FC CEO Isaac Mwesigwa
    Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) President Patrick Kanyomozi in attendence
    FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga presenting the Fianancial report
    Women football Delegate Faridah Bulega keenly follows the proceedings of the meeting
    Buganda Region Delegate Joseph Mwanje
    Deo Mutabazi, Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Delegate
    Yusuf Kyeyune Chuni smiles
    Samuel Mpiima, Buganda Region Delegate contributing during the Assembly
    Hassan Kirunda Kakaire, FUFA Big League Delegate
    The Western Region Football Association Delegates
    Kampala Region Football Association Delegates
    Sulait Makumbi, the delegate from Buganda Region
    Stone Kyambadde from the Uganda Football Coaches Association led the opening prayer
    FUFA Exco Member David Mukiidi in the earlier Northern Regional meeting before the main Assembly
    Andrew Kawesa, Chairman Buganda Region Football Association
    Delegates vote on an item during the Assembly
    The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly coincided with William Blick’s Birthday
    L-R: FUFA Exco Member Rogers Mulindwa, NCC Chairman Dr Donald Rukare, NCS General Secretary Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel and UOC President William Blick
    • Fred Tamale and Kizito Lawrence -Delegates of the Uganda Football Players’ Association
    FUFA Exco Member Issa Magoolaand FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye
  • Judicial bodies approved by 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    Judicial bodies approved by 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly approved the Judicial bodies that will be in place for the year 2020-21.

    These include the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary (FED) Committee, Competitions Disciplinary Panel, Investigations Chamber, Dispute Resolution Chamber and Appeals Committee.

    Eastern region delegate Amin Bbosa moved the motion to approve the members.

    This was seconded by Buganda region’s duo of Steven Ssemutono and Joseph Mwanje.

    Meanwhile, the Electoral committee was also approved.

    The Assembly progressed well from start to finish and there was a special honour of the former servants of the beautiful game.

    John Baptist Ssemanobe, former FUFA President

    The three personalities recognized were Former FUFA President John Baptist Ssemanobe, Katamba Ojuku Eugene (First Chairman FUFA Women football standing committee) and Kabugo Charles Kakunta (former member of Makindye DFA).

    A minute of silence was also observed for all the deceased.

    The FUFA Delegates stand up to honour those who passed on

    The chairman of the Board at National Council of Sports Dr. Donald Rukare was the chief guest, representing state minister of sports Hon. Denis Hamson Obua.

    The guest list also had Uganda Olympic Committtee President Fredrick William Blick, former FUFA leaders, former footballers, sponsors and partners as well as delegates.

    The Assembly was live on FUFA You-Tube Channel, Facebook page and Twitter Handle.

    The FUFA Judicial bodies:

    FUFA Judicial Commission: Dr. Azar Taib (Chairperson), Yusuf Kaggwa (Vice Chairperson)

    FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel: Deo Mutabazi (Chairperson), Robert Serunjogi (Vice Chairperson), George Kabwimukya (Member)

    FUFA Investigatory Chamber

    Kabega Musa- Chairman

    Hilal Hussein-Vice Chairman

    Twiine Charles- Member

    FUFA Adjudicatory Chamber

    Ruta Darius-Chairman

    Katumba Hudson-Vice Chairman

    Lwembawo Hussein-Member

    Sserunjoji Nasser-Member

    Kasalirwe Edrisa-Member

    FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber: Peter Emojong (Chairperson), Andrew Lule (Vice Chairperson), Dan Obote (Member), Norbert Kazibwe (Member), Harriet Nattabi (Member)

    FUFA Appeals Committee: Diana Nabuuso (Chairperson), Mohammed Nuru (Vice Chairperson), Sabiiti Muwanga (Member), Livingstone Lajan (Member), Mark Namanya (Member)

    FUFA Electoral Committee (2021-2024):

    Mathias Bwiire (Chairperson), Rita Aliguma (Member), Joram Katende (Member), Dennis Ojwee (Member), Richard Mpaaka (Member)

    Substitutes: Moses Odong, Oscar Ngobi, Richard Barigye

    FUFA Electoral Appels Committee: Yusuf Sulaiman Awuye (Chairperson), Stanely Kinene (Member), Favour Naima Anguko (Member)

    Substitutes: Canon Edward Nsamba (Member), Mike Okwi (Member)

    *The motion of approval for the Electoral and Appeals Electoral Commitees was passed by Anthony Tumwesigye.

    The secondment came from Angelo Lonyesi and Jamal Ngobi.

  • 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly endorses 2020-21 Financial year budget

    96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly endorses 2020-21 Financial year budget

    The budget was unanimously passed by the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly held at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala.

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has passed an estimated budget of UGX 36,095,753,881 for the financial year 2021.

    The aforementioned budget is an increment by UGX 3.646,443,239 Billion shillings from the previous financial year.

    According to the FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga, funds will come from the following sources;

    FUFA Finance Director Julian Namuganga

    ·         FIFA Operational Grant –     6,577,800,000

    ·         FIFA Projects Grant –      2,692,680,000

    ·         FIFA Solidarity Grant – 1,140,000,000

    ·         CAF Grant – 4,180,000,000

    ·         Government- 11,917,940,881

    ·         Sponsorships – 8,171,000,000

    ·         Others    – 1,416,333,000

    Namuganga explained that the FIFA Operational Grant is unchanged from the prior period while the Project funding includes grants for COVID-19 Relief.

    She further asserted that CAF Grant will include expected CHAN and AFCON TV Rights while Government funding will go to the Senior Men’s Football Team (Uganda Cranes) and the FUFA Drum.

    Expenditure Estimates

    The passed budget will cater for all FUFA expenses and this have been categorised into three areas namely;

    Sport – 71%

    Business-  23%

    Governance – 6%

    This will trickle down to the 10 key focus areas of FUFA that include

    Administration – 4, 861,160,000

    Communications – 1,362,266,250

    Competitions – 2,874,925,000

    Football Development – 4,118,500,000

    Governance – 1,355,280,000

    Infrastructure – 2,910,130,000

    Marketing – 2,049,000,000

    Membership – 1,650,000,000

    National Teams – 13,496,117,461

    Office of the FUFA President – 633,200,000

    Harunah Mawanda moved the motion to pass the financial report.

    Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Delegate Deo Mutabazi and Patrick Lugemwa from the Futsal Association Uganda (FAU) seconded the motion.

    Meanwhile, the assembly also agreed to grant the auditors, KAL Associates yet another year.

  • 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly recognizes special football servants

    96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly recognizes special football servants

    The 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly that convened at Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala appreciated the diligent servants of the beautiful game.

    Like the norm has been over the previous years, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handled over special plaques and Shs 1,000,000 to the different personalities whose efforts to serve football could not go unnoticed.

    Former FUFA President John Baptist Ssemanobe, Katamba Ojuku Eugene (First Chairman FUFA Women football standing committee) and Kabugo Charles Kakunta (former member of Makindye DFA) were recognized.

    Mr John Baptist Ssemanobe with his plaque

    ‘It is a big honour to recognize special different people who worked tirelessly for the game of football in Uganda. Mr John Baptist Ssemanobe, Mr Katamba Ojuku Eugene and Kabugo Charles Kakunta all had their handsome contribution to the game and we are rewarding them in appreciation’ Eng Moses Magogo stated.

    Meanwhile, the assembly passed the budget of Shs. 36, 095,753,881 for the next financial year as well as approval of the activity year plan.

    The same assembly approved the appointments of standing committees and the FUFA Electoral Committeee.

    Personalities recognized:

    1-Mr. John Baptist Ssemanobe

    • He was a fine left winger who played for Nsambya FC
    • Former Uganda Cranes player in the 70s
    • His great asset was ball control, dribbling and passing. He was an expert at free-kicks, a firm believer in exposure of natural talent.
    • Coached Nsambya SC
    • Served as FUFA President from 1989 – 1992
    L-R: Eng. Moses Magogo, Katamba Ojuku Eugene and CEO Edgar Watson

    2. Mr. Katamba ‘Ojuku Eugene

    • Born 14th June 1952
    • External Telecommunication in 1973
    • Owned and played for Wandegeya FC, Old Kampala SS in the 1970s
    • Formed a football club called Zozo FC within Old Kampala SS.
    • Founding Chairman and Member of Uganda Youth Football Association in 2005
    • Co-founder of Women football in Uganda.
    • First Chairman FUFA Women football Standing Committee, appointed on 1st October 1995.
    • Delegate for Kampala in the first elective FUFA Assembly of 14 Delegates in 1994.
    • Founder of uplifting Kampala Divisions to District Football status
    • Co- founder of Friends Of Football
    • Served as a CAF Commissioner
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a plaque to Mr Kabugo Charles Kakunta as the wife looks on

    3. Mr. Kabugo Charles Kakunta

    • Born 18th August 1950
    • Played for Nsambya SC but his last active football match on 24th December 1974 after suffering a nasty injury.
    • Served as member of Kampala Zone 9
    • Served as Secretary Nsambya SC
    • He helped process Denis Onyango’s first football License
    • Served as a member of Makindye DFA,
    • Co-founder Kansanga Sports club in 1988
    • Founder Kansnga Half London in 2002
    • Served under the leadership of many FUFA Presidents including Mzee Kezekia Segwanga Musisi (RIP), Sebaana Kizito (RIP), Denis Obua (RIP) and John Baptist Semanobe.
  • All is set for the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    All is set for the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly

    96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly:

    Host Region: Kampala

    Venue: Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi

    Start Time: 9:30 am

    Follow Live Stream on FUFA TV – FUFA You-Tube Channel, official Facebook page, Twitter Handle and 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Kampala Regional Football Association (KRFA) will host the 96th FUFA Ordinary Assembly at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi – Nakawa Division on Saturday, 17th October 2020, starting at 9:30 a.m.

    This Ordinary Assembly will be held pursuant to the FUFA Statutes Article (27).

    ‘There will be strict adherence of the COVID-19 Government recommended Standard Operating Procedures that include mandatory acts of wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and frequent sanitizing/washing of hands Attendance will henceforth be restricted and arrangements may change impromptly depending on circumstances at hand.’ Edgar Watson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at FUFA remarks.

    The Hall that will host the Delegates and invited guests is ready

    All the delegates were served with the assembly convocation on 16th September 2020, as mandated by the consistution.

    Everything is well lined up for a tranquil assembly that will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm with a live stream on FUFA TV and all official FUFA Social Media Platforms.

    Programme:

    7 am – 8:45 am: Registration of Delegates Breakfast., Delegates submit required Information and documents to FUFA Secretariat staff and Photo & Video interview Session

    8.45am: Arrival of Invited Guests
    9:30am: Start of FUFA Ordinary Assembly
    2pm: Lunch
    4pm: Departure of Delegates and invited Guests

  • Uganda Cranes safely return home from Dubai

    Uganda Cranes safely return home from Dubai

    A 26 man Uganda Cranes contingent composed of players and officials has on Tuesday morning safely landed in Uganda from Dubai aboard Dubai Airlines following a successful five days training camp.

    Only two foreign based players that is Allan Kateregga and TP Mazembe’s Joseph Ochaya returned with the team with the former expected to connect to Kinshasa on Tuesday evening.

    Head coach Johnathan Mckinstry aplauded his troops for the efforts and hardwork put up while in Dubai and further urged them to keep working more harder if they are to be considered for the upcoming 2022 AFCON qualification double header against South Sudan in November with the squad expected to be summoned before end of this month.

    Uganda Cranes local based players arriving from Dubai at the Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday Morning

    Uganda Cranes will host South Sudan on 12th November 2020 before traveling for the away match a few days later.

    The Federation will release the detailed programme and updates relating to the two matches.

    The Uganda Cranes contigent that returned to Uganda.

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Allan Kateregga (Erbil SC, Iraq)

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA Executive Committee member)

    Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingston Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping Coach),Felix Ayobo (Sport Scientist), Emmanuel Nakabago (Doctor), Regan Innocent Baluku (Doctor), Samuel Mulondo (Kitman), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer

  • 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup cancelled, sponsors confirm clubs will receive prize money

    46th Stanbic Uganda Cup cancelled, sponsors confirm clubs will receive prize money

    A few days ago, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) issued a circular No. circular No.1119 giving an update about the decisions and state of football competitions.

    Among the competitions hinted about was an update about the 46th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

    FUFA had cancelled the 2019/20 season of the Stanbic Bank Uganda Cup declaring it null and void with no winner due to the continued COVID-19 restrictions on sports.

    A subsequent press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 indicated that despite the Cup cancellation, the main sponsors Stanbic Bank will honour its commitment by paying prize monies to clubs that had progressed to the Round of 16 and the Quarter Finals.

    This press conference was attended by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma, FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Decolas Kiiza and the communications director Ahmed Hussein.

    Ogong further recommitted Stanbic Bank’s desire to associate with FUFA and the Stanbic Uganda Cup in particular.

    ‘As an organization, we do believe that football and sports in general is part of the society. We therefore believe in financing businesses and impressions, education and sport. Sport in general has potential to employ millions. The Stanbic Uganda Cup is the oldest football competition in the country as it has had its ups and downs. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic for this edition, the money will be issued to the clubs at the earliest time possible.’ Ogong said.

    L-R: Daniel Ogong (Stanbic Bank Marketing Manager) with the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

    Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was excited for Stanbic Bank to pay the clubs at such a material time when most clubs have been affectedby the Coronavirus pandemic.

    ‘I wish to extend my appreciation for this gesture from our sponsors Stanbic Uganda. At this time when all clubs are struggling for incomes, we really appreciate for this gesture. We intend to upgrade the Uganda Cup competition with other partners and broadcast live.’ Watson remarked.

    Decolas Kiiza, Deputy CEO – Football confirmed that there will be no winner because of the pandemic, and KCCA was picked by the Executive Committee to represent the country at the 2020 CAF Confederation Cup.

    Daniel Ogong (Stanbic Bank Marketing Manager)

    “The prevailing conditions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic fought the Stanbic Uganda Cup to the cancelled. The decision of KCCA Football Club to represent the country at the CAF Confederation Cup was purely based on the powers granted by the FUFA Executive” Kiiza stated.

    According to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, the Federation had hoped to complete the season but due to the continued restrictions on sports, the Federation reluctantly decided to declare the 2019/20 season of the Stanbic Bank Uganda Cup null and void with no winner.

    Edgar Watson, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Prize Money for the Cancelled 2019/20 season will be paid out as follows:

    The 6 teams that qualified for the Quarter Finals will each receive UGX 6 million:

    1. Proline FC

    2. KCCA FC

    3. Kyetume FC

    4. Light SS FC

    5. Kitara FC

    6. Kataka FC

    The 6 teams that were knocked out at the Round of 16 will each receive UGX 3 million:

    1. Kiboga Young FC

    2. Dove FC

    3. Maroons FC

    4. UPDF FC

    5. Tooro Utd FC

    6. Free Stars FC

    And the 4 teams that were yet to play their Round of 16 matches will share the prize money for their ties. Each will receive UGX 1.5 million:

    1. URA vs Wakiso Giants

    2. SC Villa vs Mbarara City

    *The details for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) attached to the 46th Stanbic Uganda Cup will be communicated

  • FUFA Big League, Regional League Playoffs Schedule Confirmed

    FUFA Big League, Regional League Playoffs Schedule Confirmed

    The FUFA Competitions Department has released the dates and fixtures of the StarTimes FUFA Big , Regional League and FUFA Women Elite League Playoffs.

    All playoffs will be hosted at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    The FUFA Big League Playoffs will kickoff on the 18th– and end on 21st October 2020.

    Four teams; Kitara FC, Kataka FC, Kiboga Young and Ndejje University FC are vying for the final promotion slot to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

    The Regional League playoffs commence on 22nd October till 6th November 2020 with sixteen teams battling for four slots to the Second Tier Legaue (StarTimes FUFA Big League).

    Full playoff schedules:

    18th October 2020 – Arrival of Kitara FC, Kiboga Young FC, Ndejje University FC and Kataka FC

    19th October 2020:

    M#1 Kitara FC Vs Kataka FC – 10 am (Njeru)

    M#2 Kiboga Young FC Vs Ndejje University FC– 2 pm (Njeru)

    20th October 2020 – Rest Day

    M#3 Final, 21st October 2020 – Winner M#1 vs Winner M#2 at 12 pm

    REGIONAL PLAYOFFS

    21st October 2020 – Arrival of Buwambo United, Edgars, Catda and Luweero United FC

    M#4 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United Vs Luweero United – 10 am (Njeru)

    M#5 22nd October 2020 – Edgars Vs Catda – 2 pm (Njeru)

    23rd October 2020 – Rest Day

    M#6 Final: 24th October 2020 Winner M#4 vs Winner M#5 at 12 pm

    24th October 2020 – Arrival of Gadafi FC, Sansiro FC, Admin FC and Team ChurchEastern:

    M#7 25th October 2020 – Gadafi Vs Admin – 10 am

    M#8 25th October 2020 – Sansiro Vs Team Church – 2 pm

    26th October 2020 – Rest Day

    M#9 27th October 2020: Winner M#7 vs Winner M#8

    27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingya, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles

    M#10 28th October 2020: Asingya Vs Booma – 10 am

    M#11 27th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm

    29th October 2020: Rest Day

    M#12 30th October 2020: Winner M#10 vs Winner M#11 at 12 pm

    30th October 2020: Arrival of Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway

    M#13 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am

    M#14 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm

    1st November 2020: Rest Day

    M#15 2nd November 2020: Winner M#13 vs Winner M#14 at 12pm

    FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

    2nd November 2020- Arrival of Asubo Gafford Ladies and Tooro Queens

    M#16 3rd November 2020 Arsubo Gafford Ladies vs Tooro Queens

  • Uganda Cranes climax Dubai training camp with capacity-building session

    Uganda Cranes climax Dubai training camp with capacity-building session

    Uganda Cranes officially ended their nine days training camp in Dubai with a class session on Monday, 12th October 2020.

    FUFA Executive Committee member Ronnie Kalema, who led the delegation officiated over this session that lasted for one hour session.

    Kalema, also the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) chairman handled this session targeted at capacity-building amongst players and coaches based on important corner stone.

    FUFA Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema

    He stressed the essence of the players and coaches, to prove how valuable they are to the beautiful game.

    The former FIFA Referee promised more support on behalf of FUFA at all costs to ensure they achieve their number one goal that is to become the best team in Africa on and off the pitch.

    The Uganda Cranes players in Dubai during the capacity building session

    ‘Our vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch. The world of football has changed dramatically over the last few decades, and every country faces it’s own challenges in coping with these changes. If we want to promote the game in Uganda, we must be ready to meet the needs of our strategy as FUFA. This is the idea behind the Pro Agenda programme that offers such a vast array of different possibilities to enhance the capacity of National team, staff (players and coaches). All internal football stakeholders of FUFA ought to know what’s going on at FUFA so as to have a sense of Belonging & accountable to one another.’ Kalema remarked.

    Uganda Cranes Head coach Johnathan McKinstry and national teams officer Paul Mukatabala also contributed with different statements that carried forth the same message to the players.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry with his address to the players
    FUFA Executive Committee member Ronnie Kalema with his presentation to the Uganda Cranes players and officials

    The team is expected to return back home on Tuesday at 10am with Joseph Ochaya and Jamal Salim who will later connect to their respective clubs while the rest of the foreign based players will fly direct to their clubs from Dubai.

    Scottish based defender Bevis Mugabi and midfielder Allan Kyambadde who is stationed in Egypt have already flown back to their respective clubs.

    The camp is in line with the Cameroon 2022 AFCON tournament qualifiers as well as the 2020 Cameroon CHAN Tournament.

    Officials and players pay keen attention during the presentation

    Players who were part of the camp in Dubai:

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Elvis Bwomono (Southend United), Salim Jamal (Al Hilal Omdurman, Sudan), Roy Jayden Onen (Reading, England), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Allan Kateregga (Erbil SC, Iraq), Alexis Bbakka (Umea FC, Sweden), Alex Kakuba (CD Cova Piedade, Portugal), Edrisa Lubega (Paide Linameskond).

    Team manager Geofrey Massa

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA Executive Committee member)

    Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingston Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping Coach), Alexander McCarthy (Fitness Trainer), Felix Ayobo (Sport Scientist), Emmanuel Nakabago (Doctor), Regan Innocent Baluku (Doctor), Samuel Mulondo (Kitman), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer)

    Alexander McKinstry, Fitness Trainer
    Some of the players
  • FUFA Second Training for player intermediaries (Agents)

    FUFA Second Training for player intermediaries (Agents)

    In order to streamline the environment of working with intermediaries, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has organized the second workshop for this cluster, hitherto the agents.
    Willing personalities for this course have to part with an application fee of shs 250,000 (Two hundred and fifty thousand shillings), payable to the FUFA Account 0060096105476004 (Eco Bank).
    The duration of the application process started on Thursday, 8th October and will end on Friday, 30th October 2020.
    ‘Fully Filled Application form should be submitted to FUFA Competitions Office with proof of payment.’ Hajjati Aisha Nalule, the FUFA Competitions Director.
    Hajjati Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director

    The Intermediaries working license serves for two years.

    Download the attached documents below for details:

    Application-FormDownload
    How-to-become-a-FUFA-IntermediaryDownload
  • Uganda U17 Women’s National Team starts training

    Uganda U17 Women’s National Team starts training

    ​The Uganda National U17 Women Football team has today embarked on field preparations for the final round the FIFA U17 Women World 2021 Qualifiers against Cameroon.

    Midfielder Hadijjah Nandago chest controls the ball in training.

    The team under the stewardship of coaches Hadijja Namuyanja, Olive Mbekeka (fitness) and James Magala (goalkeeper) conducted double sessions; in the morning and evening at the StarTimes stadium, Lugogo.

    Captain Juliet Nalukenge in training on Saturday.

    Uganda is set to host the first of the two legged fixture on October 31st with the return leg due in mid November in Cameroon.

    The winner on aggregate will together with two other countries represent Africa at the finals to be hosted by India between February and March.

    Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga going through the paces in training
    Midfielder Eva Nagayi is one of the players in camp.

    Full Squad

    Goalkeepers

    Daphine Nyayenga- Uganda Martyrs High School

    Joan Namusisi – Isra Soccer Academy

    Zulaika Ngamita – Asubo Gafford Ladies

    Defenders

    Grace Aluka – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Samalie Nakacwa – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Sumaya Komuntale – Tooro Queens

    Bira Naddunga – Olila High School

    Gillian Akadinda – Olila High School

    Gloria Namugerwa – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Stella Musubuka – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Patricia Akiror – Ajax Queens FC

    Midfielders

    Winnifred Kwatulira – Jinja United FC

    Devine Mirembe – Asubo Gafford Ladies FC

    Shamira Nalugya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Shakira Nyinagahirwa – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Kevin Nakacwa – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Moreen Nangonzi – Ajax Queens FC

    Ruth Nyakato – Tooro Queens FC

    Sumaya Kyomuhendo – Isra Soccer Academy

    Sumaya Tibazalika – Sumaya (Wakiso)

    Forwards

    Juliet Nalukenge – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Zaina Nandede – She Kataka FC

    Fauzia Najjemba – Kampala Queens

    Hadijjah Nandago – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Margaret Kunihira – Kawempe Muslim Ladies

    Catherine Nagadya – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Zaitun Namaganda – Taggy High School

    Eva Nagayi – Rines WFC

    Kamuyati Naigaga – Taggy High School

    Brenda Munyana – Uganda Martyrs High School

    Officials

    Hadijah Namuyanja – Assistant coach

    James Magala – Goalkeeping coach

    Oliver Mbekeka – Trainer

    Stella Nankumba – Team Doctor

    Joan Namusisi – Team coordinator

    Cissy Nakiguba – Kits Manager

    Steven Mayamba –Media Officer

    Chrizestom John Kalibbala – Leader of Delegation

  • Update: Bbakka, Kakuba join Cranes camp in Dubai

    Update: Bbakka, Kakuba join Cranes camp in Dubai

    The Uganda Cranes camp in Dubai has been boosted by the arrival of Swedish and Portuguese based players in orthodox forward Alexis Bbakka (Umea FC) and silky left back Alex Kakuba (CD Cova Piedade).

    The duo arrived on Friday morning at the Dubai International Airport and were warmly welcomed by national teams’ officer Paul Mukatabala and immediately drove to the JA Ocean View Hotel to join the rest of the team.

    Defender Alex Kakuba is one of the latest players to join Uganda Cranes camp in Dubai.

    Their arrival nows brings the total number of foreign based players currently in Dubai to eleven with Estonia based forward Edrisa Lubega expected to fly in this evening (Friday).

    The the duo will join the rest of the team in a class session today before taking part in their first training session under floodlights later this evening at the JA Training Center, Jebel Ali.

    The training camp in Dubai is in line with the Cameroon 2021 AFCON qualification campaign double header against South Sudan slated for November as well as the 2020 CHAN Tournament in Cameroon.

    Players currently in the training camp.

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Elvis Bwomono (Southend United), Salim Jamal (Al Hilal Omdurman, Sudan), Roy Jayden Onen (Reading, England), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Allan Kateregga (Erbil SC, Iraq), Alexis Bbakka (Umea FC, Sweden), Alex Kakuba (CD Cova Piedade, Portugal)

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA Executive Committee member)

    Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingston Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping Coach), Alexander McCarthy (Fitness Trainer), Felix Ayobo (Sport Scientist), Emmanuel Nakabago (Doctor), Regan Innocent Baluku (Doctor), Samuel Mulondo (Kitman), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer

  • Uganda Cranes conduct first training session in Dubai

    Uganda Cranes conduct first training session in Dubai

    The Uganda Cranes team on Thursday evening conducted their first training session in Dubai at the JA training Center, Jebel Ali.

    The training session spearheaded by head coach Johnathan Mckinstry saw the players undergo some body fitness drills, footwork, ball work as well as a ten aside high intensive and pressing practice match.

    Farouk Miya in training

    All players looked lively in the session as they all aim at winning the heart of the Irish tactician.

    Elvis Bwomono who plies his trade at Southend United and Reading U23 starlet Jayden Onen both impressively took part in their maiden training in national colours.

    Defender Elvis Bwomono is one of the players currently in camp.

    The camp is in line with the 2021 Cameroon AFCON tournament as well as the 2020 Cameroon CHAN Tournament.

    Players who took part in the first training session in Dubai.

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Elvis Bwomono (Southend United), Salim Jamal (Al Hilal Omdurman, Sudan), Roy Jayden Onen (Reading, England), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Allan Kateregga (Erbil SC, Iraq)

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA Executive Committee member)

    Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingston Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping Coach), Alexander McCarthy (Fitness Trainer), Felix Ayobo (Sport Scientist), Emmanuel Nakabago (Doctor), Regan Innocent Baluku (Doctor), Samuel Mulondo (Kitman), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer

  • Uganda Cranes kick start Dubai training camp with class session

    Uganda Cranes kick start Dubai training camp with class session

    As a way and need to understand the players especially the foreign based stars much better in different aspects, Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has officially started the Dubai training camp with a class session at JA Ocean View Hotel, Dubai on Thursday afternoon.

    Uganda Cranes coach Johnthan Mckinstry during a class session with the team

    The session that lasted for one hour was aimed at creating a strong bond amongst the players in order to build a formidable team.

    All the players for the first time converged together with UK based Roy Jayden Onen and Elvis Bwomono who earned their first call to the Senior Team.

    Jayden Onen listening attentively during a classroom session.

    McKinstry further highlighted the importance of “TEAM” as Together Everyone Achieves More-something the players digested.

    While in Dubai, the Cranes will conduct more class sessions as well as training on the field of play before ending with a friendly game that will be confirmed soon.

    The training camp in Dubai is in preparation for the forthcoming 2021 AFCON qualifiers against South Sudan in November and 2020 Cameroon CHAN Tournament which was postponed to January next year.

  • Statement by Ayub Khalifa

    Statement by Ayub Khalifa

    I have on Thursday 8th October 2020 tested positive for Covid -19. 
    I am now in self-isolation from the camp for a period as guided by the health officials for better medication and recovery. 

    While I am away, I will help conduct some sessions with my technical team for the players online as we continue with preparations for the FIFA U17 World cup Qualifier with Cameroon.

    Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi -Head coach U17 National Women team.

  • Uganda Cranes contingent from Uganda safely arrives in Dubai

    Uganda Cranes contingent from Uganda safely arrives in Dubai

    A 25 man Uganda Cranes contigent including officials safely arrived in Dubai in the wee hours of Thursday ahead of the training camp.

    The contigent left Entebbe international Airport on Wednesday at 10:30pm aboard fly Dubai non stop flight and touched down at the Dubai International Airport at 3:25am.

    Upon arrival at the airport, they all understand went mandatory Covid 19 tests before they were driven to JA Ocean view hotel in Dubai, Jumeirah street.

    Uganda Cranes players upon arrival in Dubai

    They were welcomed by a host of foreign based players like Miya Farouk, Bevis Mugabi and Salim Jamal.

    ‘We have safely arrived in Dubai and everyone is in good mood including all foreign based players we have found here. Now our next step is to embark on the mission that has brought us here as we plan for our AFCON qualification double header against South Sudan.’ Ronnie Kalema, the leader of Delegation remarked.

    This evening at 3pm EAT, head coach Johnathan Mckinstry will hold a brief meeting with the entire team before they conduct their first joint session at 6pm EAT.

    The camp is in line with the 2021 TOTAL AFCON qualifiers as well as the 2021 Cameroon CHAN Tournament.

    Uganda Cranes players and officials in Dubai

    Current players in camp in Dubai:

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), David Owori (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (KCCA, Uganda), Saidi Kyeyune (URA, Uganda), Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Samuel Kato (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA, Uganda), Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Elvis Bwomono (Southend United), Salim Jamal (Al Hilal Omdurman, Sudan), Roy Jayden Onen (Reading, England), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Allan Kateregga (Erbil SC, Iraq)

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA Executive Committee member)

    Johnathan McKinstry (Head coach), Abdallah Mubiru (Assistant Coach), Livingston Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Ibrahim Mugisha (Goalkeeping Coach), Alexander McCarthy (Fitness Trainer), Felix Ayobo (Sport Scientist), Emmanuel Nakabago (Doctor), Regan Innocent Baluku (Doctor), Samuel Mulondo (Kitman), Geoffrey Massa (Team manager), Paul Mukatabala (Team officer), Ronald Lusulire (Media Officer)

  • Cranes contingent from Uganda safely arrives in Dubai

    A 25 man Uganda Cranes contingent including officials safely arrived in Dubai in the wee hours of Thursday ahead of the training camp.

    The contingent left Entebbe international Airport on Wednesday at 10:30 PM aboard fly Dubai with an express flight and touched down at the Dubai International Airport at 3:25AM.

    Upon arrival at the airport, they all underwent mandatory Covid 19 tests before they were driven to JA Ocean view hotel in Dubai, Jumeirah street where they were welcomed by a host of foreign based players like Miya Farouk, Bevis Mugabi and Salim Jamal.

    This evening at 3pm EAT, head coach Johnathan Mckinstry will hold a brief meeting with the entire team before they conduct their first joint session at 6pm EAT.

    The camp is in line with the 2021 AFCON qualifiers as well as the 2020 Cameroon CHAN Tournament.

    Current players in camp in Dubai.

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC)Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume FC) Nafian Alionzi (URA FC) Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), David Owori (SC.Villa) Bright Anukani (KCCA FC) Saidi Kyeyune (URA FC) Paul Mbowa (URA FC) Samuel Kato (KCCA FC) Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC) Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC) Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC) Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell FC), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor FC) Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC) Elvis Bwomono (Southend United) Salim Jamal (Al Hilal Omdurman) Roy Jayden Onen (Reading FC), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna FC).