The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has terminated the case filed by Proline Football Club against FUFA.
The CAS Appeals Arbitration Division terminated the case after Proline FC failed to provide any proof of payments as advance costs to hear the case.
The decision has been communicated to both parties.
Proline FC appealed to CAS after the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel applied the FUFA Competitions Rules on the Premier League team for failure to honor their home league match against Sc Villa on Saturday 7th September 2019 at StartTimes Stadium-Lugogo.
She Corporate 0-1 Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga
Monday, 17th February 2020
Kamapala Queens vs UCU Lady Cardinals – IUIU Kabojja
Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga ended the first round of the 2019/20 FUFA Women Super League on a bright note, posting victories in their respective outings on Sunday.
League leaders Kawempe ensured they maintained their grip of the table with a convincing 4-1 win against Lady Doves while Uganda Martyrs fought hard to claim a 1-0 win away to She Corporate in Luzira.
Sharon Naddunga, Shamira Nalugya, Margaret Kunihira and Anita Namata scored a goal each for Kawempe Muslim while Kenyan midfielder Mary Nafula got the consolation for Lady Doves.
A Brilliant start saw the Warriors take an early lead through Naddunga who headed home Asia Nakibuuka’s corner kick delivery in the 5th minute.
Lady Doves however found the equaliser three minutes later when Nafula’s effort beat goalkeeper Juliet Adeke in goal for Kawempe.
Midway through the first half, midfielder Nalugya curled home a well taken free kick to help Kawempe Muslim regain their lead.
Kunihira converted from the spot while Namata added the fourth to seal victory for Kawempe.
The win took the Ayub Khalifan coached side to 19 points.
On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs, the surprise package this season continued with their fine form with a 1-0 win over She Corporate thanks to a solitary strike from Spencer Nakachwa.
Latifa Nakasi set up Nakachwa who beat She Corporate defence for pace before slotting the ball into the back of the net.
Uganda Martyrs remain second on the log with 16 points in 7 games.
Action continues on Monday with Kampala Queens hosting Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies Vs Lady Doves – Kawempe, Valley Ground
She Corporates Vs Uganda Martyrs High School – Prisons Ground, Luzira
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga continued with their impressive run in the FUFA Women Super League following a dominant display against Olila High School on Wednesday.
The Lubaga based outfit who are unbeaten since match day one when they lost to Kawempe Muslim were in ruthless form on Wednesday overcoming Olila High School with a 3-0 win.
Youngster Latifa Nakasi scored a first half brace to give Roger Nkugwa’s charges a perfect start in the game.
The two goals meant Nakasi who is only palying in the league for the first time took her tally to six this season, same as leading goal scorer Fazila Ikwaput of Lady Doves.
Midfielder Esther Naluyimba scored the third goal for Uganda Martyrs to seal the victory.
The result lifted Uganda Martyrs to second place on the log with 13 points, three behind Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
Kawempe on the other hand laboured to snatch a point away against a resilient She Corporates side in the game played at Luzira Prisons Ground.
She Corporates who had lost 2-0 to Olila High School over the weekend, put up a better perfoemance and created the better chances in the game but failed to put them away.
Lanky forward Favour Nambatya and new signing Ronah Nantege all came close for the Nakawa based team but were not efficient in front of goal.
This was the first time Kawempe Muslim failed to secure maximum points in a game after winning all the previous five.
The result meant Kawempe maintained its grip at the top on 16 points while She Corporates remained 6th on the log with 7 points.
Both Kawempe Muslim and She Corporates will return to action on Sunday at home against Lady Doves and Uganda Martyrs High School respectively.
Bugamba FC was among several teams that anxiously waited for the results of the draw for the round of 32 in the Stanbic Uganda cup at FUFA House on Monday morning.
The Western region league outfit, was among the few upcountry teams that pulled off shocks in the elimination round of 64 a couple of weeks ago, when they stunned top flight side Onduparaka FC with a 1-0 home win at Kabatangare grounds in Bugamba village in the newly created Rwampara district.
With this result over Onduparaka FC, they have deservedly been nicknamed ‘Giant Killers’ by their fans.
During the Bugamba FC vs Onduparaka FC match, some fans danced for the entire 90 minutes
Surprisingly, Bugamba FC lies 6th in the 7 team league on the table of Western regional league sub-group of Kigezi, but that did not deter them from putting up a spirited show against fancied Onduparaka FC.
Team coach Salim Twaha seemed a relaxed man before the draws on Monday.
‘We are a small and poor team. We have nothing to show but determination. We shall meet any side whether KCCA FC or SC Villa, but when they give us a home draw, we shall pull yet another surprise because we have never lost at home’ said Salim.
Bugamba FC coach Twaha Salim (L) is congraculated by Onduparaka FC Assistant Coach Morris Adiga after the match which the home side won 1-0.
Bugamba FC will now have to travel several miles for a trip to North East to play Light SS in Soroti.
The battle between Bugamba FC and Onduparaka FC
Bugamba were joined by other lowly sides like Kajansi FC that eliminated favorites and current Star Times Uganda Premier League table leaders Vipers SC, whose elimination culminated into immediate sacking of head coach Edward Golora. Kajansi United will have to face another strong team- Sc Villa in the round of 32.
The fixture at the bottom indicates Bugamba FC wil travel to face Light SS in the round of 32 in the Stanbic Uganda cup.
Bugamba’s home ground Kabatangare, is 51km away from the Ankole’s traditional stadium Kakyeka and Mbarara City centre, along Mbarara Kabale road, with a natural pavilion created by a hill that overlooks the green grounds that provides the beautiful scenery.
The overview of Bugamba FC’s play grounds in Rwampara District
The squad of minors, with a secondary school teacher
Bugamba FC does not have a big name players at least in the entire region of Ankole and Western region as a whole.
Instead the players are a collection of able bodied boys and men, majorly former students of Bugamba SS, including a teacher of English/Literature at the same school Mr. Martin Atwine, who plays in the midfield.
The rest were brought into the team from other villages like Masheruka in Sheema and Mbarara apart from their central defender Paul Opio, who is one of the two players outside Ankole, him with Ronald Ojega.
Goal hero Reagan Bamwesigye being carried by fans after his team ejected Onduparaka FC
Bugamba’s thin Squad
The club relies on handouts from well-wishers, to travel for matches in the regional league and whenever nothing is given out, they don’t honor their away matches, and they have been docked three points and three goals for not honoring two previous games in the league.
Due to financial constraints, the club has only 18 players of whom, 10 are based in Buagamba with the rest coming from Mbarara, thereby making their trainings sometimes not fully attended because of travel expenses to some players.
The Natural Pavilion for Buganma FC when they host matchesDrumming for suport to make sure the home side Bugamba FC wins at all costsExcitement of beating a top flight team. Bugamba FC fans couldn’t hide their joy when they defeated Onduparaka FC
The Squad:
Mathias Musika-Is the first choice goalkeeper, who finished S.6 at Bugamba SS two years ago.
Brian Nabaasa-The right full back, recruited from village football in Masheruka in Sheema district.
Kato Hussein Ntare-He is the left full back and a born of Nyamitanga Mbarara but a graduate of Mbarara Sports Academy (MSA).
Paul Opio-He is one of the none-Ankole born players. He is the club’s defence kingpin.
Mwije Bless-He is the centre half and was also recruited from village football in Kabwohe, in Sheema district.
Kayima Juma-He finished S.6 at Sentah College Mbarara two years ago. He is also a graduate of MSA and plays in the holding midfield role.
Ojega Ronald-He is from Iganga, but has been in Mbarara for years, he is a former player and student of Sentah College.
Simon Kanyike-From Kakoba Mbarara, signed from Mbarara FC.
Fred Nayebare-He was also recruited from village football in Masheruka, Sheema district.
Martin Atwine-He is a secondary school teacher at Bugamba SS and teaches English/Literature. He only plays football as a passion.
Reagan Bamwesigye-He is the one that scored the winner against Onduparaka in the 84th minute. He is a born of Bugamba and finished S.6 at Bugamba SS 2 years ago.
Muhammud Kiyemba-He is the most senior player and goal keeper, signed from another regional side Tiles and Terrazo.
Melchizadet Atukwatsibwe-He is also born in Bugamba village.
Davis Kiiza-Also a born of Bugamba and went through Bugamba SS and finished S.6 two years ago.
Joshua Mugumya-Also born in Bugamba and the youngest at 19, who finished S.6 last year at Bugamba SS.
Said Ssonko-Also signed from village football in Masheruka, Sheema district.
Shalif Tumusiime-From Kakoba, Mbarara, signed from Kakoba FC
MAIN PHOTO: The Starting XI of Bugamba FC against Onduparaka FC in the round of 64 Stanbic Uganda Cup. Bugamba FC won 1-0 to eliminate Onduparaka FC from the knock out competition.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Monday confirmed that starting next year, players ply their trade in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League will get medical insurance cover.
The development was confirmed by FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo while making his end of year address at the Federation headquarters, Mengo.
He revealed that FUFA entered into a one-year partnership with AAR Insurance Company with an option of renewal.
‘Starting 2020, FUFA will offer medical insurance to all the players in Uganda Premier League by AAR Insurance Company. This will cater for injuries to players and compensation for permanent disabilities as a result of injuries.We have observed this over the years that some players have sustained career- threatening injuries and clubs failed to help them recover fully. In this arrangement, 400 licensed players will be catered for and the registration is almost done.’ Eng. Moses Magogo noted.
Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President during the end of year address
This therefore means that each of the 16 clubs will have 25 players catered for under the medical scheme.
The President also revealed that referees with FIFA badges will also be part of the medical insurance cover.
Uganda Premier League chairman, Arinaitwe Rugyendo who was also part of the press briefing lauded FUFA for the initiative and believes this is a great stride in helping players.
Arinaitwe Rugyendo UPL Chairman
‘We thank FUFA for the efforts in developing the game of football. We made the decision as UPL to put an end to the animosity between the two bodies like it was in the past. And I must say the positive progress is now evident. I laud FUFA for extending medical insurance to our players and this will help a lot.’ Rugyendo stated.
It should be noted that FUFA also offers medical insurance to delegates, FUFA staff, Uganda Cranes players and players featuring in the FUFA Juniors League. This arrangement is catered for by the National Insurance Company NIC).
As a move towards improving the officiation in the game of football, the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) holds monthly integrated training sessions to ensure all the National referees are fit and in the right state of mind to execute their duties on the pitch as expected.
A total of 50 elite referees have today undergone the training that aims at improving their performance while on duty both domestic and international.
Elite referees pay attention to CAF Instructor Catherine Adipo as she demonstrates during the fitness training at Lugogo
With the many competitions run by FUFA, the Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema believes that such pieces of training improve the referees hence proper execution while handling any given football match in terms of positioning of the referee, decision making and consistency in decisions on different matches.
‘FUFA has a number of competitions to deliver and referees must implement the 17 FUFA Laws of the game properly. We hold joint training sessions with our instructors to highlight key areas where improvement is needed ‘ noted Kalema
Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema while speaking to the media
Developing referees helps to take the game to another level’ added Kalema
Retired referee Assessor, FIFA and CAF trained instructor Denis Batte emphasised on the aspect of reading and interpreting the laws of the game appropriately.
‘We are mainly interested in a referee who will ably integrate the technical and physical aspects during the game. We are also addressing reading and understanding the amendments and knowing how to apply them’ noted Batte.
Referees Assessor Denis Batte while speaking to the media
‘We hold such trainings to check the fitness levels of referees and make recommendations to the committee for appointments to handle respective games. We also send training programs to each referee in their regions, monitor and assess before any appointment’ noted National Referees Physical Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango
National FUFA Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango while speaking to the media at Lugogo on Sunday
The referees that undergo such exercises are FIFA and FUFA badge holders whom we promote to officiate in the Uganda Premier league.
Rosebell Rwamuyamba (Standing L) and CAF instructor Catherine Adipo with female referees after the training on Sunday at LugogoReferees undergoing training at Lugogo on Sunday
List of participants
Benon Kamala. K
Oloya William
Makwali Robert
Madanda Ronald
Olem George
Ochom Joseph
Semere Asadu
Waiswa Muzamiru. K
Opio Deogracious Oguti
Kalibbala John Bosco
Kasalirwe Lucky
Luberanga Nicholas
Mpyangu Siraje
Balikoowa Musa Ngobi
Atiku Rahman
Kasoone George
Khalidi Muyaga
Okudra Emmanuel
Kyeyune Micheal
Lusambya Solomon
Osire Juma
Gilbert Ngyendo
Atusinguza Robson John
Mbabazi Samuel
Nassolo Elizabeth
Nakitto Marex Nkumbi
Kimayo Stephen
Zzikia Charles Edward
Ogwal Boniface
Kakembo Ahmed
Mustaphah Mafumu
Kiweewa Emmanuel
Mulindwa Hakim
Mutonyi Jane
Nabadda Shamirah
Rajab Bakasambe
Friday Noah
Batte Denis
Adipo Catherine
Kimumwe Mansur
Ndawula M.S
Nkurunziza George
Atuhaire Docus
Egesa W. Samuel
Kalema Ronnie
Amin Bbosa
Ali Tomusange
MAIN PHOTO: Assistant referees in action during the training at Lugogo on Sunday morning
It has come to our notice that false information about positions of administration at FUFA is being generated and circulated to football stakeholders to mislead the public.
The unfounded rumours are aimed at apparently swaying football stakeholders into unsuspecting situations about the institution.
This is therefore to inform the stakeholders that FUFA is operating normally.
Stakeholders are advised to consider only information shared on FUFA official communication platforms.
Head coach Morley Byekwaso has named his final 20 man squad for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be hosted in Gulu and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
The team had light drills on Wednesday morning in Njeru in preparation for their trip to Gulu on Thursday morning.
They are expected to arrive in the Northern town of Uganda at 10am. Uganda is in Group A with Eritrea, Djibouti and Burundi.
Uganda’s opening match is on Saturday 21st September at Pece Stadium against Eritrea at 4pm.
The Uganda U20 Hippos Squad to Gulu
Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Soccer for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (B stars)
Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),
Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC(, Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)
Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga Utd), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Maseruka Sadam (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers JT)
The team leaves for Gulu on Thursday morning.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda U20 Hippos players during training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
FUFA released the full findings and ruling by its Competitions Disciplinary Panel on Proline FC’s failure to honour a match in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League on 7th September 2019.
The ruling was based on findings under the following matters which were determined before the final ruling by the FUFA CDP as below;
Whether Proline FC failed to turn up for the match.
Whether Proline was justified in refusing to turn up for the match.
Whether UPL was justified in upholding the fixture.
Whether Proline FC’s actions brought the game of football into disrepute
FUFA has released the nomination process for the 5th annual Airtel Sponsored FUFA Awards which honour the best and most outstanding performers of the year which stretches on and off the pitch.
Organised under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers’, the awards will notable and varied contributors to the game of football all over the country celebrated.
Moses Waisswa (MVP Male) and Ruth Aturo (MVP Female) at the 2018 awards gala
The nomination process is limited to fans and technical experts that will include Club head coaches, team captains and Member Associations of FUFA.
All nominations will be signed and submitted to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.
In a system based on positional nomination, each technical expert has been given five slots, worth five, four, three, two and one in points to be allotted to each person nominated.
The five finalists are ranked based on points gathered during the nomination process.
The technical experts are provided with a simple one-page form on which they will fill in their five (5) nominees) they deem to have performed best in the calendar year 2019.
The nomination process is underway and ends on Monday Sept. 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
All technical experts have received the nomination forms.
Image for the Nominations
NOMINATION PROCESS IS UNDERWAY FOR THESE AWARDS CATEGORIES
Category 1: Airtel – FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs playing in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL). The coaches and Captains are required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance. Each coach and captain will fill in separate forms during the nomination process.
Category 2; Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL). The coaches and Captains are required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance. Each coach and captain will fill in separate forms during the nomination process.
Category 3: Airtel – FUFA Male Coach of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the members of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA). UFCA Executive is required to appoint ten (10) senior coaches that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) from both SUPL and FBL based on their performance. UFCA generates a list of the appointed ten (10) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.
Category 4: Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the members of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA).
UFCA Executive is required to appoint five (5) senior coaches in women football that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) based on their performance in FUFA sanctioned competitions. UFCA generates a list of the appointed five (5) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee.
Category 5: Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Juniors League (FJL). A Coach is required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.
Category 6: Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year 2019:
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Uganda men’s Beach Soccer League. A coach is required to nominate a list of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance.
Category 7: Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Male Category):
This category is voted for by the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). UFPA is required to nominate a list of eleven (11) players based on their performance. Players eligible for this category are those featuring in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League.
Category 8: Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Female Category):
This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL). A coach is required to nominate a list of eleven (11) players based on their performance.
The interim Head coach of the Uganda Cranes Abdallah Mubiru has named a 25 man squad for the international friendly math with Kenya to be played on 8th September 2019 in Nairobi.
Mubiru has included in the squad some of the players who featured in the 2019 AFCON Finals in Egypt. The local based players will train on Thursday morning at the StarTimes Stadium (9am) before flying out the same day later in the evening while the foreign based stars will connect from their clubs direct to Kenya.
The Squad
Onyango Denis (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Odongkara Robert (Horoya AC, Guinea), Mutakubwa Joel (Kyetume FC), Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ochaya Joseph (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Awany Timothy ( FC Ashdod, Israel), Juuko Murushid (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Revita John (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicholas ( KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo ( Tanta FC, Egypt), Lumala Abdu (Pyramids FC, Egypt), Kizito Luwagga ( (Shaktar Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Miya Faruku ( Konyaspor, Turkey), Kyambadde Allan ( El Gouna FC, Egypt), Kayiwa Allan ( Vipers SC), Aucho Khalid (El Miskir FC, Egypt), Okello Alan (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir ( KCCA FC), Okwi Emmanuel (Al Ittihad, Egypt), Kaddu Patrick (KCCA FC) and Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC).
FUFA is using the FIFA intentional break to prepare some of the players for the two legged 2020 CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi and the 2021 AFCON Campaign that starts in November when Uganda Cranes plays Burkina Faso and Malawi.
MAIN PHOTO: Allan Okello (L) takes on a Somali opponent during the CHAN Qualifiers. The KCCA FC stylish player has been named in the Ugand Cranes Squad to face Kenya this weekend.
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
They meet every quarter to come up with key policy matters. On Wednesday 21st August 2019, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 21st FUFA Excom Meeting at FUFA House-Mengo and key decisions were taken;
Change of names by clubs
In a bid to keep promoting football at the grass roots and encourage identity of clubs with the local communities, the FUFA Executive received proposals from the Competitions Committee on change of clubs’ names;
Kabale Sharp FC (Western region FA, Kabale) has been granted permission to change name to Kigezi Home Boys FC
Nkambi Coffee FC (Buganda Region FA, Masaka) has been granted permission to change name to Masaka City Sports Club
Three Clubs Kagadi Eagles FC, Kahunde FC and Digital FC (Kitara Region FA) have been granted permission to play under one name Kagadi United FC.
Mukura Town Council (North East Region FA, Ngora) was granted permission to change name to Basere FC
However a request by Eastland FC (North East Region FA, in Bukedea) to change name to Lifeline FC was rejected by the FUFA Executive.
FUFA grants Provisional Licenses to CAF C Coaches
The FUFA Executive noted that there has been a genuine delay by authorities concerned to release results of the coaches who attended the CAF C coaching course three years ago but have not been able to enroll for the CAF B course for reasons beyond their control.
With this deficiency, FUFA has granted provisional Licenses to coaches who fall in this category as they wait for full release of results by CAF.
However upon release of results, the successful CAF C coaches will be required to apply to undertake immediately a CAF B course to attain the minimum requirements for any coach to sit on the technical bench in the Uganda Premier League this season.
Uganda FIFA Referees Proposed list
The FUFA Executive approved a list of 26 referees to be forwarded to FIFA for consideration of the 2020 FIFA badges. The list has;
Referees (Men): Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Oloya William and Madanda Ronald
Assistant referees (Men);Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Mulindwa Hakim and Okudra Emmanuel
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana and Tiwuwe Eunice
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane and Docus Atuhaire
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy
Futsal Referees: Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Sengendo Isaac and Kamala Benon
Sc Villa update
FUFA applauded the efforts and great strides made in the process of the normalisation of the club. FUFA has written to SC Villa to attend an urgent meeting on Thursday 29th August 2019 to conclude on the matters of; Statutes, structure and schedules of activities.
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter is out. The latest edition covers highlights of two months-June and July 2019.
There are a couple of moments that definitely needed attention like the Uganda Cranes show at the AFCON 2019 in Egypt, FUFA President elected on to the CAF Executive, capacity building and the dinner at State House when President Museveni hosted the National team players.
Highlights of the report by the FUFA Club Licensing Committee
Wakiso Giants, and URA FC get full license for 2019/20 season
4 clubs KCCA FC, Vipers FC, Maroons FC and Proline FC granted Provisional Licenses
Bright Stars FC, Express FC, Tooro United FC, BUL FC and Mbarara City FC) denied Licenses as they have a few requirements to meet
Onduparaka FC, Kyetume FC, Police FC, Busoga United FC and SC Villa failed to submit the minimum requirements within the deadline
FUFA Club Licensing committee has confirmed submissions from Eleven (11) clubs for the 2019/20 season Club Licensing exercise.
KCCA FC, Proline FC, Vipers SC, Tooro United FC, Mbarara City FC, Maroons FC, Wakiso Giants FC, Bright Stars FC, Express FC, BUL FC, and URA FC are the clubs that have submitted their requirements.
The submission of Club Licensing minimum requirements by clubs within the timeline was granted qualification for inspection of their infrastructure. The process was completed by 17th July 2019.
However, Onduparaka FC, Kyetume FC, Police FC, Busoga United FC and SC Villa failed to submit the minimum requirements within the deadline. Therefore they do not qualify for the inspection exercise.
In line with the Club Licensing road map for 2019/20 season, the First Instance Body (FIB) held a meeting on Tuesday 23rd July 2019 at FUFA House – Mengo and evaluated the inspection report.
The body confirmed that two (2) clubs (URA FC and Wakiso Giants FC) were granted full License for the 2019/20 season.
In addition, four (4) clubs (KCCA FC, Vipers FC, Maroons FC and Proline FC) were granted provisional Licenses while Bright Stars FC, Express FC, Tooro United FC, BUL FC and Mbarara City FC) were denied Licenses for 2019/20 season.
Clubs with provisional licenses and those that have not yet met the minimum requirements have been given an extended period of up to Friday 26th July 2019 to have an inspection of their infrastructure conducted.
Any failure by the club to meet the listed requirements as per earlier communication within the deadline shall mean denial of a license for the 2019/20 season.
A club that is denied a license shall have a right of appeal to the FUFA Club Licensing Appeals Committee.
More so, the deadline for 1st Division Club Licensing process is Friday 26th July 2019. No further inspections will be conducted after the deadline.
FUFA LICENSING COMMITTEE Rogers Byamukama- Chairman
Mpiima Samuel- V/Chairman
Aggrey Ashaba- Member
Dr. Chandi Fred Opeli- Member
Ben Mwesigye-Member
Main Photo: L-R FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige and SUPL CEO Bernard Banamani during the Club Licensing Press Conference at FUFA House Mengo
Friday 12th July- Uganda Squad of local based players named
Sunday and Monday 14th-15th July 2019: Training sessions at 10am in Lugogo
Tuesday and Wednesday- 16th-17th July-Double training sessions (10am/4pm) at Lugogo
Thursday 18th July-Training 10am at Lugogo, enter residential camp in the evening
Friday 19th July-Travel to Kitara, train in Hoima for the Regional tour match
Saturday 20th July-Uganda Cranes vs Kitara Region Select
Sunday 21st July travel back to Kampala
The technical team of the Uganda Cranes (Local based players )
Head coach-Abdallah Mubiru
Assistant coach- Livingstone Mbabazi
Goalkeeping coach- Sadiq Wassa
Team Coordinator- Geoffrey Massa
Revita John encounters a Western region opponent when the Uganda Cranes toured Sheema in May
Abdallah Mubiru has kicked off his national team duties on an interim basis as Uganda Cranes coach by naming a 30 man Squad for the first round of the CHAN Qualifiers 2020 against Somalia over two legs to be played on 27th July and 3rd August 2019.
The non residential training session will start this Sunday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo at 10am.
The Uganda Cranes team will play a regional tour match against Kitara Region Select on Saturday 20th July in Hoima.
The Squad named has 5 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 12 midfielders and 4 strikers.
Uganda Cranes brand attracts fans of all magnitudes. This photo was taken in Sheema when the Cranes played Western region Select in May. Fans are expected to turn up in big numbers when the National team plays in Hoima on Saturday 20th July 2019.
Players Summoned
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Alitho James (URA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), Keni Saidi ( Sc Villa), Mutakubya Joel ( Kyetume FC)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Police FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Dissan (Express FC), Obenchan Filbert (KCCA FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).
Midfielders: Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Masiko Tom (Vipers SC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC), Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Paidha Black Angels), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Kakiri Town Council FC).
Strikers: Kaddu Patrick (KCCA FC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Senkatuka Nelson (Bright Stars FC) and Odong Johnson ( Police FC).
Uganda Cranes XI that played against Western Region select in May at Sheema Ground
MAIN PHOTO: Head coach Abdallah Mubiru (R) and Team coordinator Geoffrey Massa (L)
In order to streamline the operations of football intermediaries, FUFA is organizing a workshop for this group that plays a key role in players’ football journies.
In a communication from the FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule reads;
This is to inform all the stakeholders who are interested in becoming intermediaries/Agents that
registration fee is Shs.250,000 (Two hundred and fifty thousand shillings ) payable to FUFA
Account: Federation of Uganda Football Associations,006009610547600, EcoBank, Ndeba Branch.
The registration process is open from 26th June – 15th July 2019, fully filled application form should be submitted to FUFA Competitions office with proof of payment.
Those that would have registered by the closure of the set date will be contacted to attend the workshop and the successful candidates will be given a certificate that will allow them to operate as intermediaries /Agents.
For more information contact Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director) on
+256 772/702 419 180.
Main Photo: Competitions Director Hajat Aisha Nalule while addressing the media in one of the press conferences held at FUFA House, Mengo
FUFA Football Development Directorate has confirmed a Six day advanced goalkeeping course that will target participants from premier league clubs, 2nd division, women clubs and other interested participants. The course will run from 22nd -27th June 2019 at the FUFA Technical centre.
A total of 30 participants shall take part in the course.
The participants will be trained by goalkeeping expert Frank Petersen from Denmark who jets in this Thursday.
Confirming the latest development on the upcoming course, the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe said;
‘Goalkeeping is one of the specialised areas of football and our analysis showed that not much efforts have been done in the area with the last FIFA Course in Uganda conducted in July 2016. It isan area of priority this year within our activities and we are pleased that the FUFA Executive Committee gave a green light to this course.
Ali Mwebe – FUFAFootball Development Director
‘Frank is an ex-professional goalkeeper and an experienced goalkeeping instructor with UEFA ‘A’ Goalkeeping License and has worked with a number of clubs in Europe and Africa. We believe he will add value to our human resource in this area for the benefit of football in Uganda. We have made contact with Frank through our good external network’ Mwebe added
Frank Petersen (51) will be in Uganda starting this Thursday
The FUFA philosophy behind the course is to equip participants (goalkeeper coaches) with current methodology of goalkeeper coaching but more importantly to identify personnel for further development in the area of goalkeeping who will be resourceful in the re-application of knowledge. Further, the course comes in as preparation for future club licensing minimum requirements to coach an Elite side of the game in Uganda.
It is a cost sharing course where participants will pay Two hundred thousand shillings (200,000/=) to cater for meals for the duration of the course while FUFA takes charge of the remaining logistical requirements.
