The CAF Emergency Committee has approved dates for the resumption of the qualifiers of the Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 and the group stages of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers-Qatar 2022.
The latest update indicates that Uganda Cranes will now play Match Day 3 and 4 between 9th and 17th November 2020.
The Group B leaders will then play Match Day 5 and Match Day 6 between 22nd – 30th March 2021.
The Cranes is at the top of the table with 4 points from 2 games played followed by Burkina Faso, Malawi in third while South Sudan at the bottom. The Finals will be hosted by Cameroon in January 2022.
Meanwhile, FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers new dates have also been confirmed with the Match Day 1&2 scheduled to be played between 31st May – 15 June 2021.
Match Day 3&4 are slated between 30th August – 7th September 2021 while Match Day 5&6 are to happen between 4th – 12th October 2021.
The Knockout Matches (Playoffs) will be played between 8th – 16th November 2021.
Uganda Cranes is in Group E together with Mali, Kenya and Rwanda.
The Ugandan footballers in the foreign leagues continue to make a mark everywhere they ply their professional trade.
This weekend was action packed with a couple of Ugandans playing in Israel, South Africa, Czech Republic, Sweden, Scotland, Estonia and Egypt.
Uganda Cranes offensive midfielder William Luwagga Kizito netted a brace as his Hapoel Kfar Saba side defeated Maccabi Petach-Tikva 4-1 away in the Israel Toto cup Ligat.
“I want to work hard to ensure I better my previous season performance as well as being a starter in the Hapoel Kfar Saba team”– William Luwagga, is quoted at the climax of the previous season.
In the same league, defender Timothy Awany wasn’t in the match day squad as his Ashdod FC side lost 2-0 against Beitar Jerusalem in the same cup.
New signing Bayo Fahad is still in self-isolation after arriving last week in Israel.
During the Scotland Premier League, defender Bevis Mugabi played full time in central defense as his Motherwell FC side drew goalless at Hibernia FC to pick up their second season point from four games.
Motherwell Defender Bavis Mugabi
Meanwhile in Egypt, Derrick Nsibambi played 66 minutes before getting off for Ahmed Homos as his Smouha SC side drew 1-1 with Arab Contractors on Thursday.
In the Morrocan Botola Pro league, forward Nelson Ssenkatuka didn’t feature as his Mogreb Tetouan side lost 1-2 at home to 10-man Hassania Agadir.
Nelson Senkatuka in action
Midfielder Khalid Aucho played 75 minutes before paving way for defender Mohammad Desouki as his Misr El Makkasa lost 1-0 to Zamalek SC on Saturday.
Allan Kyambadde did not make the match day squad as his El Gouna side drew 1-1 while Emmanuel Okwi’s Al Ittihad.
Okwi wasn’t in the squad as well as he is currently in Uganda.
Injured Abdu Lumala wasn’t in the match day squad as his Pyramids FC side drew 2-2 against El Gaish.
Come the South African Premier Soccer League, Dennis Masinde Onyango was in goal as his Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Highlands Park on Friday to paralyse their chances of defending the championship.
Midfielder Moses Waiswa wasn’t in the match day squad as his SuperSport United side drew 1-1 at home to Bloemfontein Celtic.
Denis Onyango in during the match against Highlands Park
Winger Martin Kizza and his Royal Eagles side lost 1-0 to TS Galaxy FC in the Glad Africa Championship in South Africa.
Isaac Muleme played full-time as his Viktoria Zizkov side cruised 4-0 past Cesky Lev Union Beroun in the Czech MOL Cup.
In Sweden, Ronald Mukiibi came off the bench in the 84th minute replacing left-back Kalpi Outtara as Ostersunds FK secured a 1-0 away win over AIK. Another Ugandan defender Isak Ssewankambo featured full time for Ostersunds.
Ronald Mukiibi playing for Ostersunds in Sweden
Forward Alexis Bbakka wasn’t in the match day squad due to injury as his Umea FC side lost 2-0 at Vasteras SK in the Swedish Suppretan.
Patrick Mulyanti was in as his IFK Amal lost 5-0 to Vanersborgs FK in the Swedish Vanersvallen Nord.
Striker Viola Nambi came off the bench in the 46th minute as her Vaxjo DFF side lost 2-0 to Vittsjo GIK in the Swedish women’s top-flight league on Sunday while
Ritah Kivumbi was substituted for Polish midfielder Patrycja Jerzak as Mallbackens IF lost 1-0 to Jitex in the Swedish Elitettan.
Last week on Wednesday, Kivumbi had scored her fifth goal of the season as they beat Lidkoping 3-0.
In the Estonia Meistrilliga, forward Edrisa Lubega started before going off in the 69th minute as his Paide Linammeskond side beat Tulevik 3-1 away from home.
Monday fixtures:
Egyptian Premier League;
Derrick Nsibambi and his Smouha SC side plays Enppi away from home.
South Africa Premier Soccer League;
Denis Masinde Onyango’s Mamelodi Sundowns will visit Cape Town City FC.
Swedish Allsvenskun;
Ronald Mukiibi and Isak Ssewankambo’s Ostersunds FK hosts Kalmar FF
The FUFA Executive Committee which sat on Monday, 17th August 2020 has approved appropriation of the FIFA COVID-19 relief grant of 500,000.
The decision has been made in consideration of the FIFA COVID-19 Relief plan regulations.
The Executive Committee will reconvene soon to take a decision on the appropriation of the Women Football Grant based on the strategy submitted earlier to FIFA.
The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, confirmed the latest development in Circular number 1113 that has been communicated to the member clubs, member associations and other football stake holders.
‘FUFA wishes to announce receipt of USD 500,000 being the first part of Solidarity Grant earlier applied for and approved by FIFA. The FUFA Executive Committee deliberated on and approved the allocation of the funds. As stipulated in the Regulations funds will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts within the next 14 days’ noted Watson.
‘FUFA is in the process of applying for the Women’s Football Grant and all stakeholders will be informed of any developments in this regard as soon as they occur. FUFA wishes to express its gratitude to FIFA for the timely support to football and its stake holders especially during this COVID-19 Pandemic period’ added Watson.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) executive committee has confirmed dates for the 2020/2021 season league kick-off.
In the same vein, they also agreed upon the date for 2020 ordinary general assembly during a meeting at FUFA Complex Mengo.
The UBSA Executive committee members agreed the 2020/2021 League season kick off on 21st November 2020 while the Ordinary General Assembly will be held on Saturday 26th September 2020 in Kampala.
UBSA Executive committee members during the meeting
In the same meeting, Club Licensing requirements proposed by Beach Soccer Competitions Committee were successfully approved. The number of clubs to participate in the Elite Beach Soccer League were also approved with a maximum of twelve (12) and a minimum of five (5) clubs.
Meanwhile, the UBSA Women Beach Soccer League clubs will have a minimum of five (5) and maximum of eight (8) clubs in the 2020/2021 season.
The UBSA 2020/21 activity Calendar was among the items that were also approved.
UBSA Chairman Deo Mutabazi during the meeting
During the same meeting, Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Chairman Deo Mutabazi and FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe were officially Congratulated upon being elected 1st vice president African Beach Soccer Union and appointed vice chairman of the ABSU technical and development committee respectively.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe during the meeting
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the date and venue for this year’s Ordinary General Assembly.
The 96th Ordinary General Assembly has been confirmed by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Suubi with all the key stakeholders issued with a notice.
‘Notice is hereby given to all FUFA Members, Delegates and stakeholders that the 96th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly shall be held on Saturday 17th October 2020 at Silver Springs Hotel.’ Confirmed the CEO.
The CEO stated that the Assembly may be convened physically, online or through both means as guided by the Government regulations on COVID-19.
The Communication to the Delegates, Member Associations and Clubs further reads;
‘You are kindly requested to submit proposals for consideration in the agenda in accordance with article 12.1(b) of the FUFA Statutes. Proposals should be submitted to the FUFA Secretariat by Saturday 29th August 2020 17Hrs at the latest’
It should be noted that the FUFA Executive Committee selected Kampala region to host this year’s Ordinary General Assembly.
The Assembly is hosted on a rotational basis with each of the eight regions of FUFA given an opportunity.
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)
The Ordinary Members of FUFA are:
The 16 FUFA Super League clubs
The FUFA Big League
The FUFA Women 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, budgets, permission of entrants to new members and dismissing of members among others.
FUFA decided that the General Assembly should be rotated in all the 8 football regions with each region given a chance to host the coveted assembly. The rotation is done until the 8 regions are covered and the same sequence is repeated for the next years.
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.
Bakaki’s Nkana Red Devils players lifting the Zambian Premier League Trophy on Sunday, 9th August 2020
The Uganda football ambassadors everywhere in the world continue to stamp authority in the respective countries from where they ply their professional trade.
It was sweet success for defender Shafiq Bakaki of Nkana Football Club as they won the 2019-20 Zambia Super league with 50 points, same as Forest Rangers but the victors had a superior goal difference.
On the contrary, there were tears for Mathias Kigonya whose Forest Rangers blew up the opportunity to clinch the title on the last day of the season at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola city.
Forest Rangers came into final game of the season against Zanaco with the mission to get maximum points, but the game ended goal-less.
Goalkeeper Kigoonya in action
Paul Musamali’s Buildcon FC finished in 13th place.
Goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi’s Red Arrows finished in 10th place while the duo of Misi Katende and Brian Bwete’s Mufulirwa who were licensed at Wanderers got relegated.
In Estonia, Edrisa Lubega maintained the rich vein of form in the Estonia Meistrilliga League with brace as Paide Linammeskond downed Tallina Kalev 4-0.
Lubega scored in the 8th and 16th minute to take his season tally to 10 goals.
Edrisa Lubega scoring for Paide Linammeskond
“All the brilliant performance is because of working hard and Allah.” Lubega confessed www fufa.co.ug.
Lubega Celebrating his goal
In Egypt, midfielder Khalid Aucho was an unused substitute as his Misr Lemakasa side defeated Aswan 2-1.
Elsewhere, defender Timothy Awany featured as his Ashdod FC side bowed out of the Israel Toto cup as they lost 0-1 at home to Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Kizito Luwagga (right) playing for Shaktar Karagandy in Kazakistan
Meanwhile, William Luwagga Kizito also featured as his Hapoel Kfar Saba side fell 3-0 on the road to Netanya in the Toto cup.
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango made an assist as his Mamelodi Sundowns side defeated Bidvest wits 3-2 to progress to the next stage of the Nedbank cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns will face Bloemfontein Celtic in the final. Celtic defeated Baroka 3-0 in the other semi-final.
For the Swedish Allsvenskan, defender Ronald Mukiibi returned from injury coming on in the 88th minute for Haugan as Ostersunds FK side lost 0-1 at home to ten-man Elfsborg.
Another Ugandan defender Isak Ssewankambo played full time for Ostersunds FK.
Striker Alexis David Bbakka wasn’t in the match day squad (due to injury) as his Umea FC side lost 1-0 on the road to Jonkopings in the Suppretan,
In the Swedish Allsvenskan Women, Viola Nambi wasn’t in the matchday squad as her Vaxjo DFF W lost 3-0 away against Eskistuna United W.
Bevis Mugabi played full time in central defence as his Motherwell FC side lost 0-1 at home to Dundee United as the Scottish Premier League kicked off.
The Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League are the first and second divisions respectively on the men’s club competition pyramid in Uganda.
The Uganda Premier League comprises of 16 clubs playing 30 games each in the season. The team with the most points at the end of the season is declared champions
At the end of the season, three teams are relegated and these are replaced by the same number of teams from the FUFA Big League (Second division).
On the other hand, the FUFA Big League also has 16 clubs divided into two groups with the winner of each group after the regular season gaining automatic promotion. The third team is determined through a playoff.
In Uganda, there are four types of club ownership and each club aligns its ownership by choosing one of the 4 models.
Owned by a government institution that is created by an act of Parliament or a Government parastatal. This model is principally setup as a PR and or CSR tool for the institution.
URA FC
Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club is fully owned by the tax collecting body.
KCCA FC
Started 1963, the club belongs to Kampala Capital City Authority, the body that is responsible for operations in Uganda’s capital city.
Police FC
The 2005 league winners are fully owned by the Uganda Police Force.
BUL FC
The Jinja based club belongs to BIDCO Uganda Limited, a consumer goods company.
UPDF FC
Uganda People’s Defence Force Football Club (UPDF FC) formerly Simba FC is owned by the Army institution.
2. Private Clubs
Owned by a shareholding of natural and/or legal persons. This model is principally setup for football business purposes
Vipers SC
The four-time league champions are owned by three individuals. These include Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa (90%), Tadeus KItandwe (5%) and Haruna Kyobe (5%).
Bright Stars FC
Bright Stars FC is owned by five persons namely; Soltilo (U) Limited (70%), Ronald Mutebi (19%), Ahmed Hussein (6%), Joseph Mubiru (3%) and Tadec Miiro (2%).
Mbarara City FC
This is owned by Hon. Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama who is also the Member of Parliament representing the Youth in the Western region.
Wakiso Giants FC
Wakiso Giants FC is owned by two people namely; Hassan Lule and Ahmed Mbabi.
MYDA FC
The newly promoted side is owned by five people that include Andrew Matovu (55%), Abdulahi Mohamadi (30%), Baker Musaazi (5%), Elisha Madanda (5%) and Catherine Nabweteme (5%).
Onduparaka FC
Based in Arua City in the West Nile region, Onduparaka FC is owned by Benjamin Nyakuni with majority share of 60% while Joe Erema has 40% shares.
Community Club
Owned by a membership of more than 100 or so fans. This model is setup for sport but proven most suitable for posterity and sports business.
Express FC
Express FC is owned by Express Sports Club limited.
SC Villa
SC Villa are the league record champions with 16 titles. The Club is owned by Sports Club Villa Limited.
4. Hybrid Model
A combination of the above models. This model is normally a compromise position of various inherited ownership, challenging to find suiting governance model practices.
Kyetume FC
Kyetume FC has elements of private and Institution. The 5 owners include; Reuben Kimera((60%), Hogi Nsubuga(21%), Kyetume CBHC Programme(15%), Henry Titus Kayondo(3) and David S. Kikabi(1%).
Busoga United FC
The majority shareholder at Busoga United FC is Dinah H.T Nyago with 51% shares. Jinja SS (board) has 35% while Busoga Kingdom, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, Fredrick Gume Ngobi, Godfrey Bwire Osodo, Daniel Oketch, Robert Adotu and Samuel Mugabi have 2% each.
Below is the ownership of clubs in the FUFA Big League
FUFA has on Monday held a consultative meeting with coaches from teams playing in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, National teams and executive of the Uganda Football Coaches Association.
Several deliberations were addressed ranging from how best the game can improve, self branding of coaches and the challenges that the managers face.
In his opening remarks, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who chaired the meeting lauded the coaches for their contribution towards football.
‘We appreciate the role you play as coaches. You make a great contribution because the careers of players who are the key pillars of the football product are in your hands.’
The President however, called upon the coaches to look at improving themselves inorder to suit the modern era.
‘Football is a dynamic entity. Things are changing almost every hour. So if we want to improve and attain professionalism, coaches must as well embrace change and learn the new tactics that will help you suit in the modern trends.’
The President called upon coaches to embrace self development and also announced a new fund that FUFA will put in place to help coaches.
‘Learning never stops and this is very important for coaches. In a way of motivating those that have made self development, FUFA will put in a place a fund to help coaches either by paying for coaching courses or funding travels for those that want to enroll for coaches abroad.’
He also revealed to the coaches that FUFA is introducing new regulations for the coaches starting next season.
‘For us to improve, we must upgrade and this means trying out to ventures which may seem strict but that is the journey we have taken.’
The new rules include;
Pro-License for coaches All coaches in the Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League will be required to have a Pro- License that will come with limits and sanctions.
Movement of coaches Coaches in the first and second division will not be allowed to make more than two transfers during a season.
Code of Conduct Coaches will required to sign a code of conduct prior to the start of the season. This is aimed at protecting the image of the game.
Intermediaries Coaches will be obliged to have intermediaries who negotiate contracts with teams on their behalf.
Enforcing payment Starting next season, FUFA will ask clubs to submit proof of payment of coaches after every two months.
‘We believe this will help coaches to work in conducive environment. CAF for instance doesn’t any club that owes coaches and players to participate in the continental-club competitions.’
NSSF and PAYE Just like it is the case with players, coaches will be subjected to pay income tax(Pay As You Earn) and also contribute to the National Social Security Fund.
In their reactions, coaches lauded FUFA for the meeting and also went ahead to relay the challenges they face while executing their duties.
Mata Lule tasked FUFA to push clubs to respect the set standard.
‘Prior to every start of the season, clubs undergo a licensing exercise but some of the regulations are dropped along the way. We ask that FUFA sticks to their set guidelines.’
Vipers SC head coach, Fred Kajjoba called upon FUFA to push clubs respect contracts of coaches and players.
Vipers SC coach head coach Fred Kajoba.
‘Our biggest challenge is that we work in an environment that is not streamlined. Many coaches go months without pay, some are sacked without compensation. So we ask that FUFA helps in effecting this.’
Abdallah Mubiru, the coach of Police FC and assistant coach of the Uganda Cranes called for vibrant and strong leadership of the Uganda Football Coaches Association.
Police FC tactician and Uganda Cranes assistant coach Abdallah Mubiru puts across a point during the meeting.
Coaches that attended
1- Sam Ssimbwa – URA FC 2-Ayub Khalifa – Uganda U 17 Women Team 3- Bbossa Wasswa- Express FC 4- Fred Kajoba – Vipers SC 5- Abdallah Mubiru – Police FC 6- Paul Kiwanuka – Vipers SC 7- John Luyinda – Police FC 8- Oliver Mbekeka- Uganda U20 Women team 9- Isa Serwanja – Proline FC 10- Deo Sserwadda- Police FC 11- Arthur Kyesimira- BUL FC 12- James Magala – BUL FC 13- Raymond Komakech- Ndejje University FC 14-Charles Ayiekoh – Maroons FC 15- Magida Nantanda- UFCA 17-Mark Twinamasiko- Kitara FC 18- Muhammad Kiseka- Tooro United FC 19-Simon Peter Mugerwa- Bright Stars FC 20- Brian Ssenyondo- Mbarara City FC 21- Hamzah Lutalo- Uganda U-17 Boys 22- Samuel Nsaziiro- Tooro United FC 23- Frank Anyau – UFCA 24-Paul Ssali- UFCA 27-Stephen Kiggundu- URA FC 28- Mathias Lule-UFCA 29- Douglas Bamweyana- Wakiso Giants 30-Francis Mugerwa – Vipers SC 31- Mike Mutebi- KCCA FC 32- Vincent Tumusiime- Kampala University 33- Robert Mujabi 34- Jackson Magera- Uganda U17 Boys Team 35- Faridah Bulega- Crested Cranes 36- Edward Kaziba- SC Villa 37-Vialli Bainomugisha- Onduparaka 38- Steven Bogere- UPDF FC 39- Simeon Masaba – UPDF FC 40- James Magala- Bul FC 41- Abdul Musafiri- MYDA FC 42- Fred Habineza- Water FC 43- Simon Kirumira- UFCA / Puma FC 44-David Mutono- Kyetume 45- Jimmy Kintu – UCU 46- Badru Kaddu – KCCCA / UFCA
Edrisa Lubega (M) aiming to score durin the match against Legion
There wasn’t a lot of action over the weekend for the majority of Ugandan players in the diaspora as some leagues climaxed while others are in the preseason.
In the Estonia Meistrilliga, forward Edrisa Lubega continued with his sublime form with another brace as his Paide Linammeskond defeated Legion 3-0.
He netted in the 2nd and 43rd minute to take his season tally to eight goals.
After the match, the Cranes forward was taken for an anti-doping test with the results okay before attributing his performance to hard work.
“Hard Work is the magic behind my good performances and I will keep working hard to ensure I win more games for my team.” He told FUFA Media.
In Czech Republic, left-back Isaac Muleme featured for his Viktoria Zizkov side upon return on loan from Slovakia side FC Nitra as they beat Jablonec 3-0 in a build-up match.
Isaac Muleme
In Zambia, Paul Musamali started as his Buildcon FC side lost 2-0 at Napsa Stars.
Custodian Yasin Mugabi was on the bench as his Red Arrows FC side drew 2-2 against Nkana Red Devils.
Defender Shafiq Bakaki was also an unused substitute.
Monday action:
Defender Bevis Mugabi will be in action this evening as his Motherwell FC side visits Ross County in matchday one of the Scottish Premier League.
Uganda Cranes and Matherwell Defender Bevis Mugabi
FUFA and owners of clubs featuring in the Women Super League and Women Elite League had a fruitful meeting on Saturday. The purpose of the meeting was to brainstorm on how best Women Football can be improved in Uganda.
Chaired by FUFA President Moses Magogo, several issues were discussed ranging from the journey moved so far, what needs to be done to take Women’s football to another level and the challenges faced by the clubs.
‘As FUFA, we have always thought that such engagements help us to understand our successes and challenges better. We can agree to disagree here but even when FUFA or clubs have different opinions about an issue, when we meet, a solution is always found.’ He said in his opening remarks.
‘We are proud of the journey moved so far since the start of regular club football for Women Football in 2015. I can say we have registered a number of successful stories ranging from increase in the number of girls taking part, the quality of football displayed to our national teams. But at the moment we are saying can we engage another gear?’
The President assured the club owners that FUFA has deliberate intentions to develop and promote Women’s football and encouraged them to continue supporting the game.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing club officials.
‘The club owners have played a key role in sustaining Women’s Football and has FUFA, we have good plans to continue with this journey. At least before the COVID-19 outbreak, we had registered all our national teams (women) in all the available competitions. Our U-17 National team still has a chance to qualify for the World Cup and our wish is that they qualify because this will be a turning point for not only the girls but for us all.’
About the support from FIFA, the President assured the stakeholders that when the money comes, it will be appropriated well.
‘There has been a confusion by many about the financial support that FUFA will receive from FIFA. We shall receive USD 1.5M with USD 500,000 strictly attached to Women’s football. This is not COVID-19 relief but rather a package to develop and sustain Women’s football. We shall engage with you to brainstorm on how best we can allocate these funds. A paper will be made with a plan to see that everyone benefits’
Several club owners raised patent issues in the meeting and asked FUFA to make these meetings more often.
Richard Kawere, the chairman She Corporates FC called upon FUFA to engage Government in as far as supporting the girl child is concerned.
She Corporate WFC Chairman, Richard Kawere.
‘The Government has tailor-made programmes to support girls in school and I believe we are doing a good job in giving these girls a chance to study as they play football. With the intervention of FUFA, I believe we can make a strong case to the authorities and get better funding.’
Deo Olila, the headmaster and chairman Olila High School called upon FUFA to organize such meetings with clubs because it helps to bridge the gap between the two sides.
Professor Olila of Olila High School WFC.
‘I believe this is a good initiative. We have always felt marginalized with more emphasis put on the men’s game but with such meetings, I’m optimistic that the future is bright. We can always share ideas and tell our grievances in such fora.’
Lady Doves FC Chairman Julius Mugisa shared similar sentiments with Olila calling for more regular meetings and the FUFA President promised to have quarterly meetings.
Mr. Julius Mugisa of Lady Doves FC from Masindi district.
FUFA has on Saturday held a successful consultative meeting with captains/ representatives of clubs featuring in the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League.
The meeting chaired by FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was hinged on a number of issues including player development, personal branding, importance of players having intermediaries and the proposed FUFA Competition reforms.
The President in his opening remarks indicated players are key stakeholders of the game and ought to make their contribution for football to develop.
‘We appreciate the role you play as players that make the football product but you must understand your role, the environment around in order to get a better product. It’s more than the football you are playing.’
From Left to Right: FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye, FUFA President Moses Magogo and FUFA EXCO Member.
He stated that players must work on their brands as individuals in order to sell a good image to the public.
‘Professionalism is about self-branding. As players, you must make some sacrifices to become unique. The musicians do it in the way they dress and appear in public. Have we as players looked in that direction? Probably we need to guide where necessary but it must start with you.’
About intermediaries, the President advised players to have authorized people to help negotiate contracts with clubs on their behalf.
‘A player at this moment must have an intermediary to make negotiations on your behalf. Your focus must be on delivering on pitch and assign other people to do the contract negotiations.’ He said.
SC Villla midfielder Emmanuel Wasswa putting across his point.
In the same meeting, the President revealed that FUFA has already received a letter from Government asking players to make a contribution to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE).
‘The Government has officially written to us regarding NSSF and taxation for the players’ earnings. As law abiding citizens, definitely we must pay taxes but it is also important for players to save with NSSF. If we are talking about professionalism, these are some of the things we must embrace.’
It is by law that employees pay 5% of their total monthly wages and their respective employers top up with 10% of employees’ total cash remuneration. Every member therefore saves 15% of their total monthly remuneration with NSSF.
Players who attended the meeting lauded FUFA for the arrangement and believe some of the things discussed will help them in making better decisions.
Paul Mucureezi who represented Vipers SC stated he learnt the importance of having an intermediary.
Vipers SC forward Paul Mucureezi.
‘It was an eye opener to us. Many of the players have a bad perception about football agents but today, we got to learn the importance of the intermediaries because not many of us fully understand the details of contracts.’
KCCA FC captain Charles Lukwago appreciated the sensitization about playing while saving in order to care for life after retirement.
KCCA FC captain Charles Lukwago listening attentively.
‘Saving with NSSF helps us a lot because you are guaranteed of something after retirement. At KCCA FC, we already have this arrangement and it is important that for now it spreads across the entire league.’
Jimmy Kulaba, the BUL FC captain lauded FUFA for such a timely innervation and reaching out to players.
Jimmy Kulaba, the BUL FC captain
‘As players, we have always been left behind but this meeting is a foundation of better things to come. The issues we discussed are very important and they promised that the same arrangement will be spread to all the players.’
‘Personally, I have been lucky to play at clubs like BUL FC, URA FC and Police FC that have saving arrangement. Definitely it will help players develop the culture of saving so that we don’t suffer after retirement.’
Bernard Muwanga, a defender at Bright Stars FC tasked FUFA to make sure clubs pay players.
Bright Stars FC Vice captain Bernard Muwanga.
‘As players, we want to improve our standards of living but many of us operate under tough conditions. Some clubs fulfill their obligation and this is where we call for FUFA’s intervention.’
FUFA Deputy CEO- Football, Decolas Kizza revealed that this programme will be extended to each club so that all the players benefit.
‘We want all the players to benefit from this message. FUFA will make arrangements with every club so that every player is catered for.’
Players/ Captains that attended
1-Okello Silvester (Maroons FC)
2-Kulaba Jimmy (BUL FC)
3-Paul Mucureezi (Vipers SC)
4-Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC)
5-Waswa Emma (Sc Villa)
6-Osikol Isaac (MYDA FC)
7-Ssenyonjo Hassan (Wakiso Giants FC)
8-Kalanda Frank (Express FC)
9-Muwanga Bernard (Bright Stars FC)
10-Kabuye Bashir (Police FC)
11-Buwembo Ronald (Kigezi Homboyz FC)
Also in attendance:
Fred Tamale – (Delegate Uganda Football Players’ Association)
FUFA 2nd Vice President- Darius Mugoye
Exco Members -Chris Kalibbala
Hamid Juma – FUFA EXCO Member/ Chairman Competitions Committeee
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has a well a laid out vision; “To be the number one footballing country in Africa on and off the field”.
It is upon this background that all efforts being undertaken are deliberate to streamline the development of the game at all levels, right from the grassroot.
The federation further stresses the right player development and has since established a well laid curriculum which will be a mandatory syllabus in the player development.
Henceforth, all football academies will be issued with licenses which will be classified in classes A to D, and will expire after two years.
The licenses will be graded according to the Academies’ Infrastructure, Governance, Administration (and personnel), Sporting and Finance.
The licensed academies will share with FUFA the data about their players which will be recorded in the FUFA master player database and each player issued with a unique number.
“This will help to capture the proper bio data inclusive of the age for the players at the right time and also provide FUFA with records for player training compensation of all the academies the player went through from the age of 12 years as provided for in the FIFA and FUFA Regulations for the Status and Transfer of the Players. It is paramount and strategic that all professional clubs operate proper academies and engage in the FUFA Youth Competitions. It will not only provide quality players with the club culture inculcated in them but also a possible source of revenue to the clubs.With improved player identification and development conveyor belt oiled, it will be a matter of time for Ugandan football to achieve our vision thus; To become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field. I call upon all the stakeholders to understand this licensing not as an inconvenience or repressive agenda but a tool of development towards producing quality footballers in some of the top most leagues in the world” FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Kids of Arua Academy team captain Francis Econi recieves the trophy during the 2014 City Tyres final after overcoming Nebbi to qualify for the Nationals that were held in Masaka
In place are the FUFA Registered Football Academy (FRFA) licensing regulations.
These, are the rules governing licensing of football academies and authorization to organize Youth Football Competitions in Uganda.
The FRFA License shall mean the authorization and recognition by FUFA to engage in the training, developing and organizing football competitions comprising of young players from a minimum age of 6 years to 18 years.
To apply for the FRFA License, one will be required to provide the Filled Application Form, Proof of Payment of Application Fee as set by FUFA, Current Membership Certificate from the UYFA, List of Players and their details as required in the relevant forms , List of Coaches, Teachers and managers and their details as required in the relevant forms, Names, Address and Signatures (Natural Persons)/Authorized Signatures (Legal Person(s) of the Owners of the Applicant and other Licensing requirements as required by these or other FUFA Rules.
“Ugandan football has been undergoing revolutionalization to regain and surpass its previous heights and in the recent past FUFA has been undergoing strategic reforms in various areas of focus as detailed in the FUFA Strategic Plan and the consequent sporting and business results are premeditated. In order to achieve our vision through our mission, development of the entire human resource behind the game cannot be emphasized enough. Player development is consequently very strategic and a core activity for the future.It is on this basis that FUFA decided to de-register all football academies and there is a requirement for all those institutions and individuals interested in operating football schools (academies) to apply to FUFA for the License. It is also going to be a requirement to participate and organise youth football competition to obtain a competition license from FUFA.“ Decolas Kiiza Hantali, Deputy CEO (Football) remarked in a circular.
Bashir Mutyaba, the FUFA Youth Football Development officer and the office of the Chief Executive Officer will directly oversee the whole process.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (right) with the FUFA Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba
Significance:
To help to inculcate professionalism amongst intending elite football players.
To provide an environment to identify and nurture various talents required for the game of football.
To provide a safe learning environment leading to self-knowledge on fair play; laws of the game; health and fitness; leadership; tactics through fun.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Chairman Deo Mutabazi and FUFA Football Development Director, Ali Mwebe have been appointed on Africa Beach Soccer Union (ABSU) interim leadership committee.
Mwebe has been behind the technical success of beach soccer in Uganda. He is the only CAF Trained Futsal and Beach Soccer Instructor in Uganda.
Mutabazi and Mwebe were on Sunday appointed first Vice Chairperson and member of technical committee respectively.
Muhmud Hadejia from Nigeria was unanimously named the chairman of the new committee set up, he went ahead to nominate Mutabazi as his first assistant and also a representative of the East African region alongside Jonathan Kassano from Tanzania.
Mutabazi believes this is a good opportunity for beach soccer in Uganda given the fact that he has a wider platform to discuss the game.
‘I thank God for the opportunity to serve the game at that level. Definitely it is a big chance for us as a country to benefit from and help to develop beach soccer in Uganda and Africa at large.’
‘We were very eager to host the AFCON Beach Soccer Finals 2020 and anxiously to welcome Africa to the Pearl of Africa but the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising water levels where the facilities are located couldn’t allow us’
The main role of the newly set up committee is to collectively lobby for and facilitate a conscious development of beach soccer across the African continent.
Mwebe and Ntokozo Bhengu from South Africa were appointed on the secretariat to head technical matters.
A couple of footballers with Ugandan decent featured in the diaspora league games and build up games prior to the new season.
Midfielder Boban Zirintusa grabbed a brace as his Mtibwa Sugars side beat Ruvu Shooting 2-1 in the final game of the Tanzanian Vodacom Premier League.
This was his second brace in the season after an earlier great show with the same collection against Singida United.
Zirintusa Boban in action for Mutibwa Sugar in Tanzania.
Uganda Cranes right-back Nicholas Wadada played full time as his Azam FC side drew 2-2 at Tanzania Prisons while Seiri Arigumaho featured as his side Singida fell 0-2 at home to Biashara United.
Inform Uganda Cranes forward Edrisa Lubega netted a brace as his side Paide Linammeskond beat Levadia 4-2 in the Estonia Meistrilliga. He now has six goals this season.
Edrisa Lubega (L) in action for Paide Linammeskond in Estonia
In the Turkey Premier League, Uganda Cranes star Miya Faruku registered an assist for his Konyaspor FC side but lost 3-2 against Alanyaspor FC as the league climaxed.
In the Danish Premier League, Robert Kakeeto played full time as his Aalborg FC side defeated Midtjylland 2-1 on the road while another Uganda Cranes player Moses Opondo came on in the 39th minute for Laursen as his Odense FC side drew 1-1 at Horsens FC.
Robert Kakeeto in action for Aalborg FC
Uganda Cranes winger Moses Oloya also played for 90 minutes as his Hanoi T$T defeated Ho chi Minch 3-0 and so did Joseph Mpande as his Hai Phong FC drew 1-1 with Hong Linh Ha Tinh.
Elsewhere in the Vietnam Premier League, Uganda Cranes midfielder Geofrey Baba Kizito played for 90 minutes as his Than Quang Ninh FC beat Song Lam Nghe 2-0.
Geofrey Kizito controlling the ball during the match against Song Lam Nghe
In the Swedish Suppretan, Uganda Cranes striker Alexis Bbakka wasn’t in the matchday squad due to injury as his Umea FC side defeated Ljungskile 3-1 at home.
In the Swedish Elitettan Women, forward Ritah Kivumbi played full time as her Mallbackens W beat Sandvikens W 3-2 while in the Swedish Allsvenskan Women, Viola Nambi wasn’t in the matchday squad as her Vaxjo DFF W defeated Pitea W 0-1 on the road.
In Albania, former Uganda Cranes left fullback Godfrey Walusimbi wasn’t in the matchday squad as his Vllaznia FC side lost 3-0 at Partizani.
In Scotland, Uganda Cranes defender Bevis Mugabi and his Motherwell FC side drew 2-2 against Hamilton FC in a friendly match prior to the new season.
Meanwhile, In Israel, Uganda Cranes players William Luwagga Kizito and Timothy Awany kick started pre-season training at Hapoel Kfar Saba and Ashdod FC respectively ahead of the 2020/21 season.
Luwagga Kizito (M) during training in Israel.
Elswhere;
Defender Isak Ssewankambo featured for 90 minutes as his side Ostertunds drew 0-0 with Djurgarden while Uganda Cranes defender Ronald Ddungu Mukiibi wasn’t in the 18 man squad due to injury in the Swedish Allsvenskan.
In the Zambian Premier League, Paul Musamali featured as his Buildcon FC side beat Nakalamba Leopards 3-0 while defender Shafiq Bakaki was an unused substitute as his Nkana Red Devils side beat Zanaco FC 3-0. Goalkeeper James Alitho wasn’t in for Zanaco.
In France, Dereck Kutesa featured for his Reims FC side as they defeated Le Harve 3-0 in a friendly match while In the English Championship, forward Jordan Obita was an unused substitute as his Reading FC side lost 4-1 to Swansea City.
In USA, Ian Ssendi was in as his Minneapolis FC drew 1-1 against Turbo Sports in the Goals Minnesota cup.
Talent searching across the country and clubs having a better hunting ground of players for their teams was the main objective of coming up with FUFA Drum tournament in 2018 and without a doubt it’s yielding juicy fruits with players unknown before emerging at a promising rate.
The latest being Rwenzori Province hard tackling defender Karim Ramathan who earlier this week completed a career stepping stone move to Uganda Premier League side Mbarara City FC on a four-year contract.
Karim Ramathan
Much as the player has always been optimistic of playing in Uganda’s most prestigious football league, he has attributed the milestone to the FUFA drum tournament that he say it helped him and many others to be exposed to many influential football stakeholders thus vital in his move to the Ankole Lions.
“I feel happy that I am going to play in the super league at Mbarara City but all this couldn’t be achieved if it wasn’t the FUFA Drum tournament were I played for my province, Rwenzori.Despite not going past the group stages in the the two editions, we played well as a team, got exposed to many vital football stakeholders a big reason behind joining Mbarara and I want to work hard to ensure I move further ” he disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug.
With a man of the match accolade
Rwenzori Province team (Karim Ramathan is on the extreme right)
Karim began his career at Sun City FC before joining New Villa in 2010. He is blessed with game reading, hard tackling, aerial prowess, amongst others.
The FUFA Drum tournament that began in 2018 has brought up a number of players like Kyetume FC towering defender Benon Tahomera, Bul FC Gwoto Fredson, among others.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has issued two more licenses of intermediaries on Tuesday, 21st July 2020.
The latest licenses are for Geofrey Kayemba Ssolo and Ndawula Mulindwa Conrad Roy.
Ndawula Mulindwa Conrad Roy
Geofrey Kayemba Ssolo
‘The duo fulfilled the requirements for acquisition of the intermediary License and are now free to represent the players’
They join a list of four other FUFA Licensed Intermediaries; Angura Ella Herbert, Akera Anthony, Tushar Ruparelia and Ndiwalana Alex.
Uganda now has six Licensed Intermediaries.
Procedure for obtaining FUFA intermediary License:
Step 1 – Training for those intending to become intermediaries
Requirements:
1-The applicant will pick an application form from FUFA or down load form FUFA Website
2- The filled form will be submitted to FUFA together with the following requirements
a) Proof of payment of training fees
b) A Uganda Certificate of Education or its Equivalent
c) A football education certificate recognized by FUFA
d) A copy of National I.D
e) A CV where football experience shall be an added advantage
3 – FUFA will review and verify the application and contact only the successful applicants to sit for examinations
4 – The pass mark is 75%
5- Persons who obtain 75 % – 100% qualify to apply for Intermediary License
Step 2 – Application for Intermediary License
The following documents shall accrue complete application
a) Dully filled and signed application form
b) Dully filled and signed declaration form
c) Dully filled bio-data forms of individuals
d) Copy of FUFA Certificate of attendance for Intermediary training
e) Copy of certificate of registration for Intermediary training
f) Copy of particulars of Directors of the company endorsed by Company registry of Uganda
g) Legal certification license
h) Copy of Individual passport
i) Endorsed bank slips as proof of payment for license application
j) A letter of good conduct from interpol
FUFA will review and verify the Applications, the Successful applicants will be issued with an intermediary license that lasts for 2 years but renewable
Fees Involved:
For Individual:
1 – Intermediary Training fees (Depends on the costs at a particular time and place)
2 – Application of the Intermediary License (Ugx. 100,000)
3 – License Fees (Ugx. 1,000,000)
4 – Security Guarantee (USD 1000)
5 – Renewal (Ugx. 1,000,000)
*Note: All Money is to be paid to FUFA Bank Account
A weekend full of mixed feelings for a number of Ugandan players Abroad at their respective clubs with some registering victories, others stalemates, losses while some had their games canceled to the Pandemic Covid-19.
As usual Ronnie Lusulire brings you how proceedings transpired for our boys and girls.
Edrisa Lubega’s scored for Paide Linammeskond from defeat in the Estonian Meistrilliga.
“Six of our players who are all starters are injured and again we got a red card. It’s tough times for us at the moment as even the players they chipped in from our U21 side are getting injured but as a player, you need to keep pushing hard to ensure you give in your best.”
Paide Linammeskond forward Edrisa Lubega speaking to the FUFA media team following his side’s 1-3 home loss to Nomme Kalju in the Estonia Meistrilliga which was their fourth straight. Lubega scored Paide’s consolation in the 19th minute before paving way for Valge in the 84th minute.
Goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya in action for Forest Rangers in Zambia
“Our game against Zanaco was called off but i’m in good shape and hope to deliver my best in the coming matches if at all the situation comes back to normal.”
Forest Rangers custodian Mathias Kigonya talking to the FUFA media after their game against Zanaco of goalkeeper James Alitho was canceled.
However, utility player Paul Musamali started and provided and assist in the 46th minute as his Buildcon FC side drew 1-1 against Power Dynamos in the Zambian Premier League.
“My target is to help Konyaspor survive relegation and we shall work as a team to ensure we achieve this.”
In Turkey, Farouk Miya previously said after netting a brace when they beat leaders Istanbul BB in mid-week. This weekend, the forward was out suspended as Konyaspor rallied from behind to beat Trabzonspor 3-4 on the road which ensured their survival in the Turkish Premier League.
Faruku Miya missed Konyaspor’s game against Trabzonspor due to suspension.
“It’s a great feeling playing against your fellow countryman in the diaspora because we are at that time representing our nation. It’s sad that we lost because of an own goal but that is football. I was so delighted to play against Moses Oloya. Hopefully, we bounce back soon.”
Haiphong FC skipper Joseph Mpande after his side’s 1-0 loss to Oloya’s Hanoi in the Vietnam Premier League. They both played full time for their respective clubs.
Baba Kizito returned into Than Quang Ninh’s team as they beat Da Nang 1-2 on the road in the Vietnam Premier League. Kizito started before paving way for Nguyen Van Viet in the 68th minute.
Geoffrey Baba Kizito returned in Than Quang Ninh’s starting Eleven.
Meanwhile in the Tanzania Premier League, right back Nicholas Wadada played in the entire match as his Azam FC side drew 1-1 against Lipuli FC while Boban Zirintusa was an unused substitute as his Mtibwa Sugars lost 1-0 against KMC.
Still in Tanzania, Seiri Arigumaho was on the scoresheet as his Singida United side beat Ruvu 2-0 in the Vodacom Premier League.
In the English Championship, Jordan Obita was introduced in the 58th minute for Tyler Blackett as his Reading FC side lost 4-3 at Blackburn Rovers while Herbert Bochorn wasn’t in the matchday squad as his Huddersfield Town FC side beat Wes Brom Wich Albion 2-1 at home.
Jordan Obita in action for Reading FC in the English Championship
Elsewhere where, forward Viola Nambi wasn’t in the matchday squad as her Vaxjo DFFW lost 1-0 at Orebro W in the Swedish Allsvenskan Women while in the Elitettan Women league, Ritah Kivumbi started before going off in the 66th minute as her Mallbackens W lost 2-0 against AIK W.
In the Swedish Allsvenskan, defender Izak Ssewankambo featured for 79 minutes paving way for Weymans and also got booked in the 20th as his Ostersunds FK drew 2-2 at home to BK Hacken. Another Ugandan defender Ronald Mukiibi wasn’t in the matchday squad due to injury.
In the Danish Premier League, Robert Kakeeto Started before going off in the 57th minute as his Aalborg FC side beat Brondby 1-0 in the championship round while Moses Opondo featured for 46 minutes as his Odense FC side beat Randers 2-0.
Rober Kakeeto
In the Suprretan league, forward Alexis Bbakka wasn’t also in the matchday squad for Umea FC due to injury as they drew 1-1 at Gais FC while in the Swedish Div.1 Norra group, Kenneth Mukisa played full time as his TG FF was crushed 7-0 by Haninge of Christopher Katende.
In Slovakia, Isaac Muleme wasn’t in the matchday squad for Nitra FC due to the expiry of his loan contract from Czech republic div 2 side Viktoria Zizkov as they beat Dubnica 3-0 in the Slovakia Fortuna Liga relegation.
In Egypt, Khalid Aucho was in as his Misr Le Makasa side drew 2-2 against Pyramid Fc in a friendly match while forward Derrick Nsibambi featured as his Smouha SC lost 5-1 against Zamalek in a friendly match.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations education programme of ‘Clubs Pro Agenda’ continues to gear up in different football regions across the country.
Clubs Pro Agenda is a practice attended by Club officials in preparation for the Club Licensing process.
With the aim of professionalizing Club football in the long run, FUFA made a decision to have a compulsory Clubs Pro Agenda programme for both StarTimes Uganda Premier League Clubs (1st Division) and StarTimes FUFA Big League Clubs (2nd Division)
In trying to achieve the objective, FUFA appointed 28 instructors in nine (9) different groups that are responsible for facilitating Clubs’ officials under the Club Pro Agenda programme across the country.
Mbarara FC and Nyamityobora FC Officials attending Clubs Pro Agenda
Governance, Sporting Element, Finance, Infrastructure, Planning, Events, and Match Organisation, Club Licensing rules, FUFA and its Development Program are the modules facilitated during this year’s Clubs Pro Agenda Programme.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson with Wakiso Giants head Corporate Affairs Ismael Kiyonga and Captain Hassan Ssenyonjo during the Clubs Pro Agenda at FUFA Complex on Tuesday.
‘In this year’s Club Licensing process, we decided to prepare clubs for licensing through the programme of Clubs Pro Agenda. Each Club attends the programme for two days. It’s a programme that is aimed at professionalising Club football in the long run’ said Rogers Mulindwa FUFA Club Licensing Committee Chairman.
‘However, the Federation appointed 28 instructors to be in charge of facilitating Club officials across the country and the process will climax on Friday 17th July’ added Mulindwa.
Police Football Club officials attending Clubs Pro Agenda at FUFA Complex
Clubs Pro Agenda Programme
At FUFA Complex, URA FC, Wakiso Giants FC & Police FC are attending the two-day educational programme.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Club Licensing Committee Chairman Rogers Mulindwa, and Vicent Sajjabi are in charge of the exercise that started on Monday.
FUFA Markerting and Communications Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukana taking Club officials thrugh Clubs Pro Agenda session
Meanwhile, on Wednesday and Thursday, Express FC, SC Villa and Bright Stars will be facilitated by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Deputy CEO-Services Humphrey Mandu and Nsubuga Brian Miiro.
Mukono based Premier League Club Kyetume FC is attending the process that is handled by FUFA Exco member Kalema Ronnie, FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein and FUFA HR- Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima.
Kyetume FC CEO Emma Musinguzi making his presentation.
The same group of instructors will be in Jinja with Busoga United and Bul FC starting on Wednesday till Saturday.
Kyetume FC officials and FUFA instructors after the Clubs Pro Agenda
Vipers SC, KCCA FC and Water FC are facilitated by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Ali Tomusange and Gordon Mundeyi.
Vipers SC Officials attending a Club Pro Agenda at FUFA Complex
FUFA Exco Member Ariga Rasoul, UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani and Denis Batte are the instructors handling West Nile Clubs, Onduparaka FC, Paidha Black Angels and Dove All Stars FC.
FUFA Big League side Nyamityobola & Premier League Club Mbarara City FC are attending the Clubs Pro agenda that begun on Monday 13th July. FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza and Deo Mutabazi are the instructors.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza taking Mbarara City FC officials through the Clubs Pro Agenda
In Eastern Region, FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige will be in charge of the Club Pro Agenda programme for Myda FC, Kataka FC, Kiboga Young and Bukedea Town council. Jamil Ssewanyana and Yusuf Awuye are the other instructors.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige facilitating Club officials from Myda FC, Kataka FC, Kiboga Young FC and Bukedea Town council FC.
Ndejje University FC, UPDF FC and Kitara FC are being handled by FUFA Club Licensing Committee Member Sam Mpiima, FUFA Legal Manager Denis Lukambi and FUFA Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba.
FUFA Instructor Denis Lukambi lecturing Ndejje University FC officials during Clubs Pro Agenda Programme
FUFA Youth Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba instructing Ndejje University FC Officials.
Tooro United, Maroons FC and Proline FC are also attending the program lectured by FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, Stone Kyambadde and KCCA FC Chairman Martin Ssekajja.
