FUFA’s plans to improve on the level of goalkeepers’ tactics is taking a clearer path with a special clinic set to be held this Sunday 16th July at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.
The goalkeeping clinic will start at 9am and run till 1pm.
The inaugural session is for the goalkeeper players and coaches featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League.
In a communication signed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, part of the letter to the clubs reads;
Following the accomplishment of CAF Goalkeeper Instructors Course by Sadiq Wassa in Cameroon from 8th – 10th May 2017, FUFA has introduced a special programme in which the coach will conduct Goalkeeping clinics with club’s Goal keeper trainers and Club Goalkeepers (players) on selected days. During these sessions the panel of trainers will critically study Goal keeping levels and challenges with the aim of providing better solutions’
‘Sam Kawalya, Bale David and Kiwanuka Daniel will be the other trainers’
The FUFA CEO added that;
‘There is hope for a positive response as we all know that game results are largely determined by the Goalkeepers’ quality which FUFA and the panel of trainers intend to address;
Coaching profile: Sam Kawalya (Express FC, Wassa (Uganda U-23 National team and URA FC), Kiwanuka Daniel (KCCA FC and Uganda National U-20 team)
Each participant will be required to make a contribution of 5,000/- for the session.
MAIN PHOTO: National U-23 and URA FC goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa sharing a moment with Hatem Sausa, a FIFA instructor from Tunisia.
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (8 a.m – 6 p.m)
Theme: ‘Resourcing and Financing Youth Development: Empowering Young People‘
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has once again attained another milestone – thanks to Government’s full trust and confidence.
In the latest partnership with the Central Government through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, FUFA has been tasked to organize a football festival ahead of the 9th Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting.
The festival is confirmed for Mandela National Stadium on Wednesday, 26th July 2017.
It will be one of the activities for the youth in the build up for this high profile Commonwealth Youth meeting where over 500 guests from the 55 Commonwealth countries are to converge at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala between 31st July to 4th August 2017.
This is the first time that Uganda as a country shall be hosting the Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting and as well, the Common Wealth Youth Football Festival.
Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi addressing the media at Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
The development was confirmed by the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, also the chairperson of Express Football Club during a press conference in the Ministry of Gender and Labour development board room.
Flanked by Layne Robinson from the Common Wealth Secretariat, Jaya Murthy (UNICEF Communications Director), Lillian Aber (Uganda Youth Council) and a couple of officials from the Ministry of Gender and Social Development, Nakiwala retaliated about the glorious opportunity to work with FUFA;
We are delighted to have FUFA, the guardians of the biggest sport in the world here on board. My involvement in sport at Express FC and elsewhere has shown me that sport is one of the greatest channels of empowering young people.
The tournament we are organizing as part of the 9th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting will go on annually for four years until Uganda hands over the chairmanship
During the well-attended press conference, FUFA was ably represented by a strong team of four that included the Competitions Director Ali Mwebe, newly elected Uganda Referees’ Association chairman and former FIFA referee Ronnie Kalema and former FIFA referee, Yusuf Awuye.
FUFA pledged to offer all the balls that will be used during the gala, qualified and professional referees as well as ensure smooth organization of the event.
At least 20 youth teams across the country from all the 8 FUFA regions (Buganda, Kampala, Western, Kitara, North East, West Nile, Northern and Eastern) will take part.
There will also be another catergory of excelling secondary schools from each of the 8 FUFA regions.
FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein hailed the Government for the partnership and all the efforts to ensure that the youths have better lives and promised to continue engaging the Government on supporting football development and sports as a whole.
FUFA always looks at improving its external relations.
The partnership will definitely open up opportunities for the football family where a big number of those who love football is mainly composed of youths.
It is also an opportunity for FUFA to continue engaging the Government on supporting sports activities especially football in this case.
The theme of the 9th Commonwealth Youth meeting is ‘Resourcing and Financing Youth Development: Empowering Young People’.
Gender sensitivity in football development is a key ingredient as far as developing the beautiful game world wide is concerned.
From technical expertise, refereeing, communications, marketing, administration and management, either genders have crucial and equal tasks to undertake.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), too believes in gender equality.
On Monday, a level one beginners’ coaching course (theory and practical) started with a massive number of 43 coaches, women inclusive.
Aisha Nakato, Aidah Namwase and Tracy Namutebi are some of the diligent females at the week-long course organised by Tangosport Uganda.
One of the ladies attending the course, Aisha Nakato (middle) in class
The course is taking place at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, Buikwe.
Youth Development officer Bashir Mutyaba, Joseph Mutaka the Managing Director Tangosport Uganda and Paul Mukembo, the Education Affairs Manager Tangosport witnessed the official opening of the course.
Tangosport director Joseph Mutaka expressed his gratitude upon the overwhelming turn up;
I take this opportunity to welcome you coaches, turning up in commendable numbers creates a sense of satisfaction and trust in Tangosport Uganda, this is a record attendance since we started organizing courses way back in 2013.
This signals that the Tangosport brand is growing everyday that passes, no words can really portray my sincere appreciation and happiness.
I also take this opportunity to commend our dear sponsors for the unconditional support accorded to us whenever we knocked their doors for assistance.
We feel we are doing a great job that is to say our primary target in the Education Sector is producing 620 Coaches through our Tangosport Education System by 2022, and all i know with your support, we shall be there
The beginners’ coaching course participants in a class room session
Richard Kimera, the FUFA vice chairperson media committee was the chief guest at the grand opening.
Kimera represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (away for Uganda Cranes duty).
During his address, Kimera hinted of capacity building as one of the core values of the federation;
I convey warm greetings from FUFA President, he’s happy and proud of Tangosport’s tireless efforts streamlined in line to football professionalism.
Please keep the candle burning, professionalism is the only way to go, Capacity building is one core value FUFA highly rate for transformation of the game and one of the many fruits is AFCON Qualification after 39 years
Course instructor Bashir Mutyaba spoke on behalf of FUFA and other course facilitators was quick to applaud Tangosport and FUFA for this move.
CAF Instructors including FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima, FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba are the course facilitators who will take the participants through different course modules.
Mutyaba noted;
Education is one aspect FUFA has pegged emphasis onto, Let’s embrace these courses for a better tomorrow and sustainability of the game in Uganda.
Football is one virgin industry Ugandans should diligently handle with care, can give you all the assurances you’re in the right place in the right time for the right cause.
The course is proudly sponsored by FUFA, BIDCO Uganda Ltd, Host Sounds and Events Co.Ltd, Mama Winnie Stationery Shop, 87.7Baba fm and Neutal Herbal Life.
List of participants:
1.Emmanuel Kyenkya (Kampala)
2.Micheal M. Wabyona (Kakira)
3. George Waiswa (Kibundaire)
4.Musa Nantajja (Jinja)
5. Ronald Barente (Jinja)
6. Ronald Ssengendo (Kampala)
7.Isaac Kitakule (Bugembe-Jinja)
8. John Mutaka (Namulesa-Jinja)
9. Paul Batte (Luuka)
10. Ali Gwaita Muwaya(Nakifuma)
11. David Komagum (Gulu)
12. Andrew Kityamuwesi (Masaka)
13. Gilbert Okello(Kawempe)
14. Aisha Nakato (Bugembe-Jinja)
15. Micheal Skills Lukyamuzi (Masaka)
16. Tracy Namutebi Kasangati)
17.Mukulu Joram Wycliffe(Jinja)
18.Timothy Kawagi(Kampala)
19.Moniga Ben(Busia)
20.Were Neeli(Busia)
21.Micheal Kisambira (Jinja)
22. Eria Gemye Eria(Bugembe-Jinja)
23.Assey Tusubira (Mbarara)
24. Aidah Namwase (Namulesa-Jinja)
25. Hassan Zungu (Jinja)
26. Felicien Ndoli (Jinja)
27.David Okubal (Soroti)
28. Derrick Ntege (Kampala)
29. Patrick Kawanguzi (Iganga)
30.Kasalita Mark(Kampala)
31.Ojok Simon Peter(Kampala)
32.Wyclif Afaayo(Kampala)
33. Francis Mawejje (Mukono)
34.Edison Kairu (Iganga)
35.Milton Ashabe (Bulenga)
36.Eric Lukooya(Kampala)
37. Issa Kakaire (Iganga)
38. Andrew Ndyabahika (Rwanda)
39.Abdallah Kamiwa (Bugiri)
40. Ivan Kameze (Namulesa-Jinja)
41.David Kamanzi (Mukono)
42.Kyazze Joel Kiddu(Kampala)
43. Tamale Fadulu.(Mbale)
2017 Copa Coca Cola national schools football championship:
Final: St Mary’s Kitende 1 (3) – 1 (4) Jinja S.S
3rd place play off: Kibuli S.S 1-0 Nakaseke International
Individual award winners:
Top Scorer: Abdallah Ssenyonga (St Julian) – 16 Goals
Most Valuable Player: Ivan Wani (Jinja S.S)
Jinja Secondary School won their first ever Copa national schools football title on Saturday after overcoming 8 time winners, St Mary’s Kitende in a closely contested final played at the Masaka Recreational stadium on Saturday before a capacity crowd.
Joel Madondo scored the opener for Jinja S.S before Kennedy Kasozi found the equalizer two minutes from full time and force the game into post match penalties.
Jinja S.S won 4-3 in the shoot out as they earned their first ever national schools football title.
The tournament record winners Kibuli S.S overcame Nakaseke International 1-0 to take third place and be guaranteed of a slot at this year’s East Africa Secondary school games that will be hosted in Gulu district by St Joseph College, Layibi.
Jinja S.S’ George Kawooya (right) is tracked by St Mary’s Kitende midfielder Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye
State Minister of sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi was chief guest as he handled over the trophy and medals to the best three schools and excelling individuals.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations was ably represented at the tournament by the FUFA Youth Development Officer, Bashir Mutyaba as well as coach Mathias Lule who pitched camp in Masaka for two weeks to help identify excelling exceptional talents who will be followed up to be incorporated in the national under age teams.
St Julian’s Abdallah Ssenyonga finished with 16 goals to take the top scorers’ boot. Ivan Wani of Jinja S.S was the most valuable player (MVP).
Abdallah Ssenyonga (right) receives his top scorers’ award. He finished with 16 goals to his name
A total of 60 schools took part at the nationals having successfully qualified from the respective regions across the country.
Final: KCCA Soccer Academy 0 (2) – 0 (4) Soana Junior Team
Soana Junior Team are the champions of the 2016/17 FUFA U-17 Juniors league.
To win the title, Soana Junior Team overcame KCCA Soccer Academy in a well contested final played at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.
Soana Junior Team won 2-4 on post match penalties after normal time of the final match had ended goal-less on a wet turf.
KCCA Soccer Academy’s Ivan Asaba was exceptional on the day although his club lost
KCCA Soccer Academy had a chance to wrap up the game in normal time but team skipper Francis Jurua missed his kick from the penalty mark 4 minutes to full time.
In the shoot out, Ivan Ssekide, Wilber Kabwama, Solomon Maiso and Emma Kizza were on target for Soana Junior Team.
Ivan Eriga and Denis Kato were on target for KCCA Soccer Academy as Francis Jurua once again missed his kick as well as Sadat Anaku.
FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha with the other officials introduced to the KCCA Soccer Academy Players
FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha was the chief guest at the well attended and cheered final.
Mugisha was accompanied by FUFA Technical committee chairman Hamid Juma, Chairperson of KCCA F.C Julius Raymond Kabugo.
Individual Awards:
KCCA’s Ivan Asaba was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament. His teammate Sadat Anaku was top scorer with 27 goals.
Soana Junior Team players celebrate after receiving their trophy and medals
Anaku top scored all the other players in the Treble group as Fred Massa of Kirinya-Jinja S.S Junior Team was top scorer with 20 goals in Hat-trick group.
Soana Soccer Academy’s Jamil Bukenya won the golden gloves as best goalkeeper of the tournament.
This tournament was exclusively sponsored by FIFA who offered playing kits to all the 16 clubs in the league which included jerseys, boots, shin guards and sockings.
The referees who officiated this league were also trained through the FUFA–FIFA Young referees’ programme.
Each of the teams that took part was also facilitated with transport packages as well as a monthly remuneration for the respective head coach as salary.
This was the third edition of the FUFA U-17 Juniors league. KJT and Vipers won the first and second editions respectively.
The final playoff of the 3rd edition for the FUFA U17 Juniors League 2016/17 will be held on Friday May 5, 2017 at Kakindu Stadium, Jinja.
Treble group leaders KCCA Soccer Academy will tussle it out with Hat trick group leaders Soana Junior Team in a much anticipated final.
This year’s edition comprised of junior teams of all the Azam Ugamda Premier League teams which was a requirement from the FUFA Club licensing Committee.
Bashir Mutyaba, the FUFA Youth Development Officer addresses the media at FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala on Wednesday during the FUFA weekly press conference
According to the FUFA Youth Development Officer Bashir Mutyaba, three rounds were played where the two group leaders will now play in the final.
A bonus point was awarded to a team which won with a difference of two goals. A team walked away with four points instead of the usual three.
‘More goals have been scored this year because we awarded an extra point to a team which won with a difference of two goals’ noted Mutyaba .
The FUFA Juniors League (U-17) has been played since 2015.
Stages of football development world over remain a key element in the general growth of the beautiful game.
This was the gist of the message contained in the key note address of the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo to the West Nile football leaders.
Eng. Magogo was accompanied by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Executive Committee members Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and Rasoul Aliga alongside the historic FUFA national teams’ officer.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (second from right). He was accompanied by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive committee members Dr. Bernad Patrick Ogwe Rasoul Aliga and Patrick Ntege (FUFA National teams’ officer)
While addressing the diligent servants of the game in the country (football leaders) in West Nile region whom he met at Desert Breeze Hotel in Arua Municipality, the FUFA President fronted empowerment of the respective regions as a key priority in the eventual process of football development.
“Regions are the bed rock of football development in the country. FUFA is on steady fast road to empower the regions to regulate football” Eng. Magogo noted.
He cited clear examples where regions ought to engage the respective opinion leaders to include politicians, religious sect leaders, businessmen and ordinary fans in a bid to grow further the wings of football.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo also donated balls to to the West Nile regional football leaders
“FUFA has empowered the regional football associations to regulate the game of football. Regions have to open up relations with opinion leaders to market the game further. Regions also need to have the means to generate their own monies. . Football is a very expensive venture to run that is why there is need for collective efforts. At FUFA, the first step we undertook was to improve marketing by recruiting trained and professional marketers” he added.
His address was center alongside four areas – financial, international organization of FUFA, improvement relationship between the government and the federation as well as the general football development.
Financially, FUFA made a great stride to improve the budget from Ug.shs 4 billion to Ug.shs 14 billion.
He cited the advancement in technical department where there has been a tremendous increment in the number of CAF licensed coaches from 28 in 2012 to over 500 by 2017 with 38 CAF A licences.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo in Pader district
Other areas have been the professionalization of club football with Azam TV leading the sponsorship of the top flight league.
Referees’ payments drastically improved from 20,000/ per head to 150,000 for every match handled.
Fans are now more interested in watching local football than before and the performance of the country’s representatives at the CAF Club competitions has improved.
“It is not by accident that our clubs KCCA and Vipers have done well on the continent. It has been performance on continent is not by accident” he remarked.
Uganda was also among the first countries of the seven on the continent to take upon the CAF Club licencing system,
There is a national youth league (FUFA Juniors U-17 league), national Women Elite league (now in the third season) and the CECAFA Women football tournament was played in Uganda for the first time.
He also hinted on the five year strategic plan for the regions where the regional facilitation per year improved from Ug.shs 1m to Ug.shs 25M.
About 300 balls to be distributed to regions, according at least four courses per region in the areas of coaching, sports medicine, refereeing and administration
The West Nile region leaders lauded the current FUFA leadership where a massive 247 level one coaching courses have been undertaken.
Only in West Nile region alone, 239 coaches have been educated.
They posed their biggest challenge been sub-standard sports infrastructure.
The Monsignor Michael Devine sports field is one of the limited playing surfaces in Pader district
Prior to the Arua meeting, Eng. Magogo also met with football leaders in Pader district where he also watched a football game.
In Arua, he watched the action packed encounter between Onduparaka and Sadolin Paints at the Betway Green Light Stadium.
With about two matches to wind up the regular season of the FUFA Big League, clubs are surviving for the fitness to secure direct promotional slots, some to finish in respectable positions whereas others are fighting relegation.
On Sunday, striker Brian Ahebwa scored four goals to guide Mbarara City to a 4-1 victory over rivals Nyamityobora in the epic Mbarara derby at Kakyeeka Stadium on Sunday.
Clinton Kamugisha got the consolation for Nyamityobora.
At the Masaka Recreational stadium, Synergy defeated visiting Entebbe F.C 1-0 with a late winner to cement a play off slot in the Rwenzori group.
In the other match played on Sunday, Water and Hope Doves played to a goal-less draw at the Kyambogo West Play ground.
Simba played to a 3 all draw with Kira United at the Mashariki High school play ground.
Kireka United lost 1-0 to Baza Holdings at their Namboole outside ground playing facility.
The FUFA Big league will resume on Tuesday when Masavu visits Airtel Kitara away to the Boma ground in Hoima Municipality.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is confident that the 2nd most tier league in the country-FUFA Big League will start attracting partners in the near future. Since its inception 7 years ago, the league has grown in leaps and bounds.
‘We know the value of the FUFA Big League. Without this level, the top flight league would be suffocating. The Big League feeds the Azam Uganda Premier League. Allow me to thank you for your great efforts in running football in the Big League’ said FUFA President while meeting the officials of the FUFA Big League clubs at FUFA House, Mengo on Monday morning.
FUFA President (L) with Water FC Chairman Peter Odong at FUFA House after the meeting in Mengo.
All clubs in the FUFA Big League attended except Mbarara City, Moroto FC (with apology), Baza Holdings and Entebbe FC.
The FUFA President told the club officials that it was a dream for the institution to start the FUFA Big League.
‘This was a dream. We can’t let this dream walk away from us. FUFA will continue monitoring the activities of this league to improve on its development’ said Magogo.
FUFA top brass during the meeting. L-R Ali Mwebe (Competitions Director), President (Eng. Moses Magogo) and 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye
‘I know the challenges you are facing in the FUFA Big League. We are trying to create an environment that will take the Big League brand to greater heights and attract sponsors’ added Magogo.
FUFA Big League club officials who attended the meeting with FUFA President on Monday morning
The FUFA President advised club officials not to desist from abandoning matches especially when they feel results are not going their way.
‘The FIFA 17 Laws of the game must be followed. Let us not be selfish while taking decisions. Football is bigger than individuals. We should all look at the bigger picture of the beautiful game’ added the FUFA President.
The FUFA BIg League club officials with FUFA Pesident (Blue tie) in the 102.1 FUFA fm studios. L-R Oguda Innocent (Maroons FC), Gilbert Nyaika (Airtel Kitara), Moses Musinguzi (Sun City), Joshua Atugonza (CEO Airtel Kitara) and Komakech Raymond Timothy (Ndejje University next to microphone)
The FUFA President promised to have a forum for meeting individual clubs in the future. Each club was given 10 balls as per FUFA’s five year strategic plan passed by the Assembly in Luwero, 2016.
Nyamityobora’s Chairman Michael Arinaitwe (Blue T-shirt) greeting FUFA PresidentSimon Obong Opio (Sporting United FC CEO) with FUFA President
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with officials of the FUFA Big League clubs at FUFA House.
The six day Elite course for referess and assessors ended on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The FIFA/FUFA organised course attracted well over 60 participants including the 22 Uganda FIFA referees.
The FUFA President presided over the closing ceremont in Njeru and was quick to send out a message to the match officials.
‘I want to encourage the participants to strive for excellence. We need to see more FIFA referees involved in action in the region and on the continent. We ashall offer you the support needed’ said Eng. Moses Magogo
FIFA referee Lydia Nantabo receiving her certificate from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘We are trying to move in a different direction. As President of the FUFA, we are striving for excellence. We have a group of young referees in the offing who are handling FUFA U17 Juniors league’ said the FUFA President.
The FIFA Elite course that started with medicals saw the match officials attend theories and practicals in various course modules on amendment of the FIFA Laws of the game, new approaches of managing the game, analysing videos, physical training and technical aspects on the field of play. The six day course is handled by two FIFA referees’ instructors; Zimbabwean Felix Tangawalima (Technical Instructor) and Malawian Mark Mzengo (Fitness Instructor).
National Fitness Instructors Kalyango Ali and his assistant Rahman Kizito were in Njeru but supported by Catherine Adipo, Ali Waiswa, Egesa Samuel and Ali Tomusange.
Zimbabwean Felix Tangawalima (Technical Instructor) with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handing over the certificate to referee William Oloya (L).
‘One of the things we set out is to create an operational system which helps in monitoring people who are active. ‘We have to do this together. This benefits you who are in the game now. There are no favors extended to any one to make the short list for a FIFA badge’ stressed Magogo
‘The FUFA Referees committee presents a list to the Executive and notify those on the list about the development. We do this in broad day light’ added the FUFA President.
According to the Chairman FUFA Referees Standing Committee, Chris Kalibala;
‘We are thrilled by the effort FUFA and FIFA are putting in to maintain high standards of refereeing in Uganda’ “We thank FUFA and FIFA for having organized this course for us because it helps us to refresh on the amended Laws of the game’
Practical session for female referees (L-R) Dorcus Atuhairwe, Diana Murungi and Catherine Nagadya
The participants received certificates.
List of referees and assessors who attended the Elite course;
Assessors: Ronnie Kalema, Kabali Grace, Kisubi Zephas, Kalyango Ali, Basiisa Hussein, Ndaula M.S, Ssendyowa Abbasi, Asua Luke, Alani Leo, Wagana Jimmy, Edrungi Alfred, Nattabi Harriet, Kimumwe Mansoor, Nelson Nsubuga, David D.Katabira, Kimbugwe Hilary, Hajj Kamulegeya Yusuf, Matovu Suleiman, Kiwanuka Edirisa, Isabirye Michael, Waiswa Ajab, Nkono Amin Bbosa, Ayub Khamisi, Hajj Siraji Katono, Mwanje Joseph, Kizito Rahma, Katumba Wamala George, Masiko John Bosco, Mike Letti, Egesa Samuel, and Wanyama Freddie
Beach Soccer referees: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammed Ssenteza, Shafic Mugerwa and Sekamenyi Bwengye
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo ( with ball) in a group photo with the participants of the just concluded FIFA Elite referees and Assessors course at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
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The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
FUFA President hails club officials for great contribution to the game
Mama Becca cup to be reviewed
Crested Cranes brand must be protected
Club Licensing to be at a higher level next season for all FWEL clubs
FUFA Executive took a decision on Wakiso Hills to play in the FWEL next season
FUFA Women’s Cup final to be played in Busia.
Each club gets 10 balls
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has hailed club officials of the teams playing in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Magogo met the officials of the clubs in the top flight at FUFA House where they shared ideas on the administration and development of the game.
‘I know how much sacrifice, passion and commitment you have towards women football. FUFA appreciates your efforts and we shall continue to give a helping hand to take the game to another level’ said the FUFA President.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with club officials of the FUFA Women Elite League in a group photo shortly after their meeting at FUFA House in Mengo
‘There are areas that need improvement in the women’s game. We are working with FIFA to work on professionalizing women’s football in Uganda. We have been at amateur level but next season you will all notice a big difference’ added Magogo.
The Women’s league is categorized as a development project and FUFA has taken precautionary steps to develop the game.
Kawempe Muslim SS coach and FUFA Women Delegate Khalifah Ayub shaking hands with FUFA President after the meeting
The FUFA President discussed on pertinent issues like development of the game, transfer of players, club licensing, funding, administration, refereeing, National team, Mama Becca cup, FUFA Women’s Cup, Markerting and Communications of the game.
He also took time to explain to the club officials the issue of Wakiso Hills who are no longer taking part in the Women’s league but will be allowed to take part next season.
Eastern Heroes Chairperson Adyango Rachel Frances greeting the FUFA President
‘Wakiso Hills are still part of the league. The FUFA Executive took a decision based on the circumstances under which Wakiso Hills found it difficult to raise a team. It was an unfortunate incident as they were going to play two games in North East’ said FUFA President.
‘No preferential hand was extended to Wakiso Hills but we listened to the club officials and parents of the young players for this team and took a decision’ added Magogo.
Hamid Kasozi- Head coach of London Stallions piuts on a smile after meeting FUFA President. Kasozi has run women football for over a decade.
On the issue of the National Women’s team the FUFA President cautioned officials on assembling players who have not been summoned by the technical team and end up playing unsanctioned games. He also talked about the National team’s future participation on the continent.
‘Our National team has been recomposed due to the developments in the women’s game. We want to get back to Africa. We need to do a lot of homework before getting back to the continent. Such developments for women football will make the Crested Cranes strong’ stressed the FUFA President.
‘Let us desist from assembling players and referring to them as National team without FUFA’s consent. In Kabale, a team purported to be Crested Cranes was assembled by individuals who used it to play a game on Women’s Day. This is a disciplinary matter that will be handled by our judicial bodies. We want to grow the Crested Cranes brand so that it starts attracting sponsors’ added Magogo.
FUFA President wnats the Crested Cranes brand to grow, get back to Continental football in a bid to attract sponsors
About the FUFA Mama Becca Women’s Day cup and Women representation in the Assembly;
‘We shall meet and review the tournament. We can make it better than it is now. Mama Becca did a lot for women’s football’ said Magogo.
He also highlited that the FUFA Women’s cup final will be played in Busia.
‘We introduced the FUFA Women’s Cup to give players more games to play. Let us all go to Busia and support the two teams that will have made the final’ rallied the FUFA President.
Fotball Presidents Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA) on the left and Gianni Infantino (FIFA) have promised to make sure women football hits greater heights in the region.
‘FUFA has increased Women’s representation in the Assembly. FWEL will have a representative and referees have had their delegates increased but one of them must be a woman’ noted the FUFA President.
FUFA President concluded by notifying the clubs that there will be club licensing for all the clubs next season in the FUFA Women Elite League.
MAIN PHOTO: FWEL Club members during the meeting with FUFA President in Mengo on Monday morning
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams including the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17).
The jersey colours for Uganda Cranes will be 3 sets;
Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),
Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)
Set 3: Predominantly white for away games.
The jersey colours for Uganda National women team-Crested Cranes will be 3 sets ;
Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),
Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)
Set 3: Predominantly white (away kit)
The other categories (below)will have same design but different shades with red, yellow, black and white colours maintained;
Set 1: NAtional Junior teams-Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17) -Men and Women
Set 2: Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team) -Men and Women
Set 3: Futsal (Men)
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
The Embassy of France in Uganda took a decision to celebrate the long-term friendship that unites both countries by a special week with a series of activities and particular moments.
The celebrations dubbed the Uganda-France friendship week to mark the Francophone Day started on 18th March and will end on 25th March with a football match.
The event that will climax the celebrations will be the game between Uganda Cranes and the France Military team on Saturday at Mandela National stadium.
Her Excellency, Stephanie Rivoal, the Ambassador of France to Uganda believes football is one of the ways that can be used to bolster the bilateral relations between the two countries.
H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda addressing the media at FUFA House on Wednesday
‘It is my first time to visist FUFA houseand I am impressed with what i have seen. Mr. President thank you for the good work and image I am seeing here. Uganda is coming to the face of world football after the participation at AFCON in Gabon and we thought the friendly game will be able to bolster the relations between Uganda and France’ she said in a press briefing held at FUFA house on Wednesday morning.
‘The game between Uganda Cranes and the France Military team could be the foundation of very many things that may come in future and therefore I call upon the public to embrace this chance’ she added.
‘The France military team is very good and expect a tough game. We know Uganda Cranes is equally a good side fresh from Gabon but the visitors will put up a good show on Saturday’ added the Ambassador.
The Leader of Delegation-France Military team Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot sent out a diplomatic warning to Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and his players.
‘We are not here to relax. We are playing for a charity but expect a competitive match on saturday. I hope the game ends 2-1 and not by a big score’ said Ponsot.
Leader of Delegation-France Military team Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot at the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday morning
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo thanked the Ambassador for the great initiative and indicated this is a great opportunity for Ugandan football.
‘It is an honour for us to have such a great delegation of this magnitude partnering with FUFA. We are aware of the fact that France has been a platform for many African footballers to showcase their talent including our very own, the late Majid Musisi who played at Rennes in the 1990s; stated FUFA President.
‘So as FUFA, we are not taking this partnership lightly because we believe it can be important in the years to come’ added added Magogo.
Fans will pay UGX 5,000 and 20,000 as entrance fee and all the proceeds will be used to buy sports equipment for 5 schools that include Kibuli SS, Lubiri SS, Kisasi Primary school.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson indicated that the French Embassy’s programme of giving back to the community coincides with the Federation’s strategy to engage the public through football.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson highlight’s the federation’s importance of being part of the Uganda-France Friendship week that will climax with Uganda Cranes playing the France Military team in a chairty match at Nambole on Saturday
‘As FUFA, we have 6 Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) programmes this year and we have already had one in Luzira Upper Prisons where former Uganda Cranes players visisted the inmates. So we believe this is a good campaign that we decided to support’ said Edgar Watson.
The Ambassador enjoying the moment in the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm.
The Ambassador was also taken on a guided tour of 102.1 FUFA fm before taking group photos with the secretariat staff.
The Ambasador Stephanie Rivoal and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with 102.1 FUFA fm staffFUFA Secretariat for photo moment with the Ambassador (3rd L) together with FUFA President (4th L) and FUFA CEO (extreme R). L-R Sumayah Kiwanuka, Sarah Birungi, Sharon Nalunga, Esther Musoke and Harriet Nakimbugwe
The game is sanctioned by CAF and FIFA and will be handled by FIFA referees Ali Sabila(centre referee), Hussein Bugembe (1st Assistant referee), Ronald Katenya(2nd Assistant referee), Brian Miiro Nsubuga(4th official), Abbas Ssendyowa(match commissioner).
MAIN PHOTO: L-R France Military Team Manager Christophe Horta, FUFA CEO Watson, FUFA President, France Ambassador to UG Stephanie Rivoal, France Militray Leader of delegation Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot
