This is to notify all stakeholders that, upon the advice of the Referees Disciplinary Panel and the FUFA Referees Standing Committee, FUFA has banned three officials of match number 54 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League played on Wednesday 7th November 2018 at Muteesa II Stadium – Wankulukuku for poor officiation.
Decisions:-
The 2nd Assistant Referee Mr. Kakembo Samuel is banned from performing refereeing services of all FUFA organised and sanctioned Competitions for a period of 5 years.
The Centre Referee Mr. Kirangwa Ronald is banned from performing refereeing services of all FUFA organised and sanctioned Competitions for a period of 3 years.
The 1st Assistant Referee Ms. Nantabo Lydia Wanyama is banned from performing refereeing services of all FUFA organised and sanctioned Competitions for a period of 60 days.
The 3 match officials (Centre Referee, 1st Assistant and 2nd Assistant) have been forwarded to FUFA Committee for Match Integrity for further investigation and decision.
The 4th edition of the Airtel FUFA Awards have been officially launched at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Rwenzori ball room on Wednesday, 7th November 2018.
In attendance at the launch was the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, chairman of the Airtel FUFA Awards organizing committee Rogers Byamukama, Uganda Premier League’s Board member David Serebe, sponsors and partners’ representatives, event organisers Kibo Media as well as the media.
Airtel Uganda’s Head Brand and Communications Remmie Kisakye (L) flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo as she delivered her speech
During the same event, the Awards main sponsors (Airtel Uganda) handed over a dummy cheque of Shs 100M. Other partners NIC Holdings Limited also announced support of 10M towards the event.
This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 7th December 2018 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
NIC Holdings Head Corporate Communications Pamela Abonyo hands (2nd L) over the dummy cheque to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by the chairman of the Airtel FUFA Awards organising committee Rogers Byamukama. On the extrem left is FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke
‘The Federation continues to recognise individual and team excellence. The FUFA Awards are aimed at honoring excellence for Ugandan footballers annually that help in raising the bar. Some of the gallant past winners are now plying their trade outside Uganda like Fazila Ikwaput, Faruku Miya and Muhammed Shaban while Muzamiru Mutyaba is playing in the CAF Champions League with KCCA Football Club. I will end by urging all Ugandans to turn up in huge numbers on the 17th November 2018 at Mandela National Stadium when Uganda Cranes plays Cape Verde in the AFCON 2019 qualifiers. History awaits us as we fight to qualify for AFCON back to back’ Eng. Moses Magogo told the media.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media at Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday morning
The Awards will once again be sponsored by Airtel for the 4th year running hence acquiring the naming rights of the Airtel FUFA Awards 2018.
‘We are happy to partner with FUFA for the fourth year running to sponsor the Airtel FUFA Awards. Airtel Uganda is committed to supporting football right from the grass-root to the national team and our support of these awards, re-affirms total commitment for developing football at all levels. We thank FUFA for continually recognizing talent and pledge as a brand to continue supporting this cause as we strive to see Ugandan football players become highly regarded in Africa and across the world. As a brand, we have been associated with promotion of football at all levels from the Airtel Rising Stars, Masaza, awards to the national team (Uganda Cranes). I also urge Ugandans to turn up at Namboole Stadium on 17th November 2018 when we play Cape Verde. Uganda is a blessed nation with abundant talent and we shall make it’ Airtel Uganda Head Brand and Communications Remmie Kisakye remarked.
The final list of nominees for the Male and Female Most Valuable players (MVP’s) has been generated by a panel of experts – the 16 coaches in the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Women Elite league.
There are 16 catergories for the awards in total, four of which will involve the general public through SMS to choose their best.
David Serebe, Uganda Premier League (UPL) Board Member
What they said at the launch:
David Serebe, Uganda Premier League Board:
We are very proud as the Uganda Premier league to be associated with the FUFA Awards. Previously, we held our own awards but reasoned it otherwise to join hands with the mother body, FUFA for the common goal of rewarding talent and excellence.
I will begin by giving a vote of thanks to the Almighty Lord. I thank the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo for this initiative of rewarding excellence. I thank the title sponsors Airtel Uganda for believing in the Federation since the Awards’ inception. I thank the other partners on board NIC Holdings, EcoBank, BUL, SMS One, Nile Breweries Limited, Post Bank and Kibo Media, the captains of these brands, the media for promoting the talents. We want to make every edition better and better
Jackie Tahakanizibwa, Senior Manager Marketing and Communications Post Bank
Jackie Tahakanizibwa, Senior Manager marketing and communications Post Bank:
As a banking institution, we are privileged to be part of the Airtel FUFA awards. We are here to inspire and empower masses of which football is part. This takes discipline and teamwork.
Pamela Abonyo addressing the guests and media during the 2018 Airtel FUFA Awards launch at Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Pamela Abonyo, Head Corporate Communications at NIC Holdings Limited:
NIC Holdings Limited has been part of the football sponsorship for the last 12 years. We are delighted to see other partners on board. We are humbled to be part of the FUFA awards where excellence is rewarded.
Primerose from Ecobank UgandaSMS One Business Development Manager Tony Mutengu explaining how fans can vote for the MVP’s and their favourite players.
Categories of the Awards:
1 – Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year 2018:
Allan Okello (KCCA FC)
Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)
Vianne Sekajugo (Onduparaka FC)
2- Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year:
Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC)
Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga)
3 – FUFA Upcoming Talent (FUFA Juniors League U-19)
4 – FUFA Most Promising Player Award
5 – FUFA Coach of the Year
6 – FUFA Best XI
7 – FUFA Presidential Award
8 – FUFA Fair-play Award
9 – FUFA Individual Fair-play Award
10 – FUFA Referee of the Year
11 – FUFA Upcoming Referee of the year
12 – FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year
13 – Fans’ Favourite Ugandan player of the year
14 – Fans’ Favourite Ugandan player (Foreign based)
The 2018/19 FUFA Big League season kicked off in style with nine games across the different corners of the country on Thursday, 1st November 2018.
A total of 12 goals were scored with a lion’s share coming up in the Rwenzori group (7) and the five in the Elgon group
Kireka United were the biggest winners on the day,, crushing Ntinda United 3-0 away at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.
Derrick Jurua, Job Owori opened the goal scoring chapter in the first half before Reagan Male wrapped up the business in the second half.
Peter Lumolo was the hero as Kiboga Young outwitted Water 1-0 in Kiboga.
Kansai Plascon defeated Kira United 1-0 with Henry Kitegenyi on target.
Away in Kabale, Fred Kalanzi’s second half penalty for Kabale Sharp canceled out Ronald Kyamanya’s opener as debutants Dove earned a crucial away point in the one all draw.
Meanwhile, Kitara and Proline worked for a non scoring draw in Hoima.
In the Elgon group, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos overcame Bukedea Town Council at the Emokori play ground .
Crespo Asiku scored the precious goal on the evening.
Wakiso Giants earned a point in Lira during their 2 all draw with the home side Amuka Bright Stars at the Lira P7 play ground.
James Baker and Bronson Nsubuga scored for Amuka Bright Stars as Abdul Karim Kasule and Clinton Kamugisha got Wakiso Giants’ two goals on the road.
Meanwhile, at the Green Light Stadium in Arua, Doves All Stars and Kataka failed to find the back of the net.
The UPDF – Entebbe duel at the Bombo Army military stadium was also score-less.
The league returns on Saturday with one game when Kataka visits Nebbi Central at the Nebbi play ground.
Three clubs are sportingly promoted from the FUFA Big League to the Star Times Uganda Premier League.
The top club per group (Elgon and Rwenzori) earns direct promotion while the third one is determined via a four team promotional play off that involves the second and third placed clubs per group.
FUFA Women Elite League Match Day Two Results Muteesa I Royal University 2-0 Ajax Queens UCU Lady Cardinals 1-1 Kampala Queens She Corporate 0-0 Dynamic Jjeza SS Uganda Martyrs High School 1-1 Lango Queens Isra Soccer Academy 3-1 Bugiri Town View Olila High School 2-0 She Makerere Asubo Gafford Ladies 1-1 Lady Doves FC Rines WFC 0-2 Kawempe Muslim
The 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League entered match day two over the weekend with eight games played across the country.
Muteesa I Royal University who struggled to fend off relegation last season have had a turn around of fortunes this time having a dream start in their opening two games.
After registering a 3-1 win away to new comers Dynamic Jjeza on match day one, the University side made sure they extended their perfect start by stunning Ajax Queens.
Favour Nambatya and Immaculate Torach scored a goal each to help Muteesa secure a 2-0 win against Ajax Queens in the game played at IUIU Kabojja Campus on Saturday.
The win meant Muteesa moved top of the table in Victoria group on six points in two games.
In the same group, defending champions Kawempe Muslim who had drawn one all against Lady Doves in their first game were 2-0 winners against Rines Women Football Club.
Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror and winger Anita Namata scored for the four time league winners to win at Wakisha grounds.
Asubo Gafford Ladies needed a late equaliser from midfielder Joanita Nabirye to get a point against Lady Doves who had taken the lead through Kenyan forward Zeddy Lilian Verona.
A former player with Gafford, Zeddy gave Masindi based Lady Doves the lead midway through the second half but Nabirye levelled matters at the death of the clock for the game to end in a one all draw.
The other game in Victoria group saw newly promoted Dynamic Jjeza hold She Corporate to a goalless draw in the game played at MUBS Arena on Saturday.
In Elizabeth group, last season’s runners up Olila High School began their campaign with a 2-0 convincing win against She Makerere in Soroti.Sharon Achieng and Sheila Gallendo scored for Olila.
Kampala Queens under the tutorship of Faridah Bulega who also doubles as the Crested Cranes coach came from behind to salvage a point against UCU Lady Cardinals in the game that ended in a one all draw.
Jackie Nakasi put UCU Lady Cardinals in the lead but Kampala Queens rallied back to level matters through new recruit Resty Nanziri who was making her debut.
Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya continued with her scoring spree firing Uganda Martyrs High School in the lead but a resilient Lango Queens equalized through Irene Alum to pick their first point.
Nankya who is currently the joint top with three goals scored a brace in their 4-1 win against Bugiri Town View SS on match day one.
Isra Soccer Academy had to come from a goal down to survive an early scare from visiting Bugiri Town View SS.
Aquino Auma gave Bugiri an early lead in the game played at Valley grounds, Kawempe but Isra rallied back through captain Fauzia Najjemba who scored twice and set up Shamira Nalujja for the third goal.
The official image promoting the Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier between Uganda and Lesotho on 13th October 2018 at Namboole stadium.
The training programme for the Uganda National team-Uganda Cranes and U20/U23 starts this Friday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
With the Uganda Cranes set to take on Lesotho in the back to back AFCON 2019 Qualifiers, the head coach Sebastien Desabre is not leaving any stone unturned.
Desabre has already summoned a 33 man squad for the Cranes while a 20 man squad comprising two U-17 players and a selection from the U-20/U-23 category will also have sessions before climaxing with a match between the two Squads on Sunday.
The training will start on Friday morning with the local based players from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League forming the Uganda Cranes.
Training programme-Friday to Sunday
Friday 5th October: Morning Uganda Cranes (Local based players) 8am, 3pm (Select Squad U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Saturday 6th October: Morning Uganda Cranes (Local based players) 8am, 3pm (Select Squad U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Sunday 7th October: Uganda Cranes (Local based players) vs Select Squad (U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at 10 am StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
The final Squad of 24 players will be named on Monday to enter residential camp for the tie against Lesotho on 13th October, 2018 at Mandela National stadium.
Uganda Cranes Squad: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC), Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Musitafah Kizza (KCCA FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (KCCA FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish), Khalid Aucho(Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (Gorica ), Ambrose Kirya (Sc Villa), Allan Okello (KCA FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc), Milton Karisa( MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC)
Selected U17/U20 and U-23 Squad
Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Tom Ikara (KCCA FC) (Goalkeepers), Paul Wila (Police FC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora Fc), Ivan Eyam (Mbarara City FC), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Frank Tumwesigye (Vipers SC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), David Owori (Sc Villa), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Stephen Desse Mukwala (Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Sadat Anaku (KCAC FC), Kakaire Tomas ( Bright Stars Junior Team/ Royal Giant High Sch. Mityana), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka Junior Team) and Ashraf Mugume (Police FC)
MAIN PHOTO:L-R Taddeo Lwanga, Isaac Muleme and Denis Guma stretching during training at StarTimes Stadium while on National team duty. The trio has been summoned by head coach Sebastien Desabre to the Cranes Squad for the AFCON Qualifier against Lesotho.
The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) has released the officials to handle fixtures on match day one of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. 6 matches will be played on Friday while the other on Saturday. Mbarara City have not been considered in the fixtures after failing to meet the club licensing requirements for the venue to be used to host their matches. However they have since appealed and now await a decision from the FUFA Appeals Committee.
Here are the appointments for matches on Friday 28th September, 2018;
Onduparaka vs Nyamiyobora-Green Light Stadium, Arua
Ref: Kirangwa Ronald
AR1: Okello Dick
AR2: Agir Tony
4th Official: Omara Paul
Match Assessor: Adipo Catherine
Kirinya Jinja Ss vs Sc Villa-The Mighty Arena-Jinja
Ref: Ssali Mashood
AR1: Nantabo Lydia
AR2: Nagadya Catherine Cynthia
4th Official: Ssemeere Asaduh
Match Assessor: Waiswa Ajab
KCCA FC vs Tooro United, StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Ref: Oloya William
AR1: Balikoowa Musa
AR2: Mutonyi Jane
4th Bakasambe Rajab
Match Assessor: Kalema Ronnie
William Oloya (M) will officiate KCCA FC vs Tooro United FC
Bright Stars FC vs Maroons FC, Champions Stadium-Mwererwe
Ref: Nabadda Shamirah
AR1: Lusambya Solomon
AR2: Mulindwa Hakim
4th official Opio Deogratius
Match Assessor: Rosebell Rwamuyamba
FIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the Bright Stars FC vs Maroons FC match in Mwererwe
Vipers SC vs Ndejje University, St Mary’s Stadium-Kitende
Ref: Sabilla Ali
AR1: Okello Lee
AR2: Nkumbi Marex
4th Official Akoyi Anna
Match Assessor: Amin Bossa Nkono
URA FC vs Paidha Black Angels FC, Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Ref: Muhabi Alex
AR1: Ssonko Mark
AR2: Katenya Ronald
4th Official Donney Robert
Match Assessor: Waiswa Ali
Saturday 29th September, 2018
Police vs BUL FC- StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Ref: Olemu George
AR1: Mwesigwa Ronald
AR2: Sajjabi Geofrey
4th Official Madanda Ronald
Match Assessor: Awuye Yusuf
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Alex Muhabi appointed to officiate URA FC vs Paidha Black Angels in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League
The FUFA Secretariat has received the final Club Licensing status for the eligible clubs to compete in the Uganda Premier League season 2018/19. Thus, the FUFA Club Licensing Committee (CLC) has qualified the clubs into three categories as below;
Eight (8) clubs have been granted full season Licenses, Five (5) clubs will be issued Provisional Licenses while Three (3) Clubs are given up to Tuesday 25th September 2018 17hrs to submit an MOU with CLC approved Grounds (Home Match Venue) of their choice; failure of which will lead to non-issuance of license to compete and may lead to exclusion from the fixtures completely.
The Club Licensing Committee operates on principles of confidentiality and therefore may not provide further details on specific cases and please note the list below is arranged alphabetically.
The Club Licensing status is as follows with the approved hosting Grounds:-
CATEGORY III – Clubs given up to 25th September 2018 to provide CLC approved venue for hosting their home matches
14
BUL FC
Not Granted
To be communicated
Hosting Venue submitted not approved
15
MBARARA CITY FC
Not granted
To be communicated
Hosting Venue submitted not approved
16.
NYAMITYOBORA FC
Not Granted
To be communicated
Hosting Venue submitted not approved
The Uganda Premier League Secretariat is therefore requested to consider the clubs above in the fixture accordingly with the final fixture to be published by 26th September 2018 after determining the status of the Clubs under pending status that will either be confirmed or excluded from the fixture according to their response.
The 18th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting held on 20th September, 2018 at FUFA House, Mengo passed decisions on key issues following requests submitted through the office of the FUFA CEO.
Refereeing matters
Women referees
The FUFA Executive passed a resolution that the number of female referees at National level will be increased to create a bigger pool of officials to handle the FUFA Women Elite League starting with the 2018/2019 season.
Only female referees will officiate the FUFA Women Elite League.
FIFA referees list 2019
The Executive also passed a resolution that the list for 2019 FIFA referees should be submitted to FIFA by end of September for approval and allocation of slots, by the world soccer governing body.
Change of names for clubs
The FUFA Executive granted 8 out of 9 clubs their requests to change names. A request for change of name by Eastland Football Club (from Eastern Region Men’s team) to Lifeline Sports Academy was rejected as the matter was referred back to the North East Region Football Association for further clarification
The following clubs have been granted permission to change names as follows but Wakiso Giants will play their home matches in Eastern Region.
NO.
OLD CLUB
NEW NAME
DIV
REGION
CLUB CATEGORY
1
Soana FC
Tooro United FC
1st Division (Uganda Premier League)
Kitara
Men
2
Masavu FC
Entebbe FC
2nd Division (FUFA Big League)
Buganda
Men
3
Kamuli Park FC
Wakiso Giants FC
2nd Division (FUFA Big League)
Eastern
Men
4
T.Y Lugazi FC
Lugazi Municipal FC
3rd Division (Regional League)
Buganda
Men
5
Kasenge FC
Kajjansi United FC
3rd Division (Regional League)
Buganda
Men
6
Galaxy FC Tororo
Admin FC
3rd Division (Regional League)
Eastern
Men
7
Gafford Ladies FC
Asubo-Gafford Ladies FC
FUFA Women Elite League
Kampala
Women
8
Saviors FC
Lango Queens FC
FUFA Women Elite League
Northern
Women
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein noted that all decisions passed take immediate effect and all stakeholders are required to follow them in accordance with the FUFA Statutes.
MAIN PHOTO: The 18th FUFA Executive Committee Meeting held on 20th September 2018 at FUFA House
Vipers SC 0(2)-0(4) KCCA FC, played at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) emerged winners of the 2018 FUFA Super Cup after defeating Vipers SC in the game played on Saturday at Muteesa II stadium,Wankulukuku.
The closely contested encounter ended goalless in 90minjutes but it was KCCA FC who got the edge in the kicks from the penalty mark winning 4-2. No extra time was played.
FUFA Super Cup 2018 winners KCCA FC recieving the trophy from FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye at Wankulukuku on Saturday
The game started on a low temple. The first attempt at goal came from Vipers SC new recruit Noah Wafula in the 4th minute whose effort was saved by goalkeeper Charles Lukwago.
On the other end, Bernard Muwanga attempted an over head kick off Mustafa Kizza’s cross but went wide.
Both teams called for changes in the second half with Vipers SC introducing Tito Okello and Brian Kalumba for Frank Tumwesigye and Wafula respectively.
L-R KCCA FC Midfielder Allan Okello and Vipers SC defender Livingstone Mulondo battling for the ball during the FUFA Super Cup at Wankulukuku on Saturday
KCCA FC brought on Sadat Anaku and Musa Esenu for Mike Mutyaba and Allan Kyambadde in that order.
Goalkeeper Lukwago made two fine saves to deny Vipers SC from scoring in normal time. First, he parried away Moses Waiswa’s free kick before making a stoppage time save against Dan Muzeeyi Sserunkuma.
L-R Isa Masembe, Taddeo Lwanga, Ali Sabira, Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Referees’ Assessor Waiswa Ali, Charles Lukwago and Okello Dick in a group photo before the kick off of FUFA Super Cup at Wankulukuku on Saturday
The shot stopper carried on with the heroics on the day by saving Aggrey Madoi’s kick from the spot while Moses Waiswa fired wide despite Geoffrey Wasswa and Tito Okello converting.
On the other hand, KCCA FC had all their penalties converted through Mustafa Kizza,Hassan Musana,Bernard Muwanga and Julius Poloto.
Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee Hamid Juma (M) decorating a medal to KCCA FC player Mustapha Kizza at Wankulukuku on Saturday
Victory for KCCA FC meant they have won the title for the third time and for keeps. They defeated Vipers SC in 2016 and last year when they beat Paidha Black Angels.
The FUFA Super Cup is a contest between the Champions of the Uganda Premier League and the winners of the Uganda Cup.
Uganda Referees Association Chairman Ronnie Kalema handing over a medal to Referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga after the FUFA Super Cup match at Wankulukuku on Saturday
KCCA FC Starting XI: Charles Lukwago (GK-Capt), Filbert Obenchan, Mustapha Kizza, Hassan Musana, Bernard Muwanga, Lawrence Bukenya, Julius Poloto, Herbert Achai, Suleiman Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Allan Kyambadde
Penalties
KCCA FC- Mustafa Kiiza(Scored), Hassan Musana(Scored),Bernard Muwanga(Scored),Julius Poloto(Scored)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius (2nd left) Mugoye handing over the trophy to KCCA FC Captain Charles Lukwago at Wankulukuku Stadium on Saturday.
The Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre will release a 30 man squad for the AFCON Qualifier match with Tanzania on 8th September 2018 at Mandela National stadium.
‘The Uganda Cranes head coach will address the media on Wednesday 15th August 2018 at FUFA House during the weekly press conference. He will name the squad and also release technical plans for the team ahead of the match against Tanzania’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The Press conference will start at 10am.
Official image for the Uganda vs Tanzania match on 8th September 2018 at Namboole.
A landmark sponsorship deal has been announced by StarTimes after taking over both the naming and broadcast rights of the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League.
The latest development brings to an end of the short-lived FUFA-Sports Broadcasting Limited partnership signed early this year.
The new deal revealed on Thursday morning at Hotel Africana Kagera Hall will cover 10 years thus the top flight league becoming StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the second tier league is now StarTimes Big League.
The brief ceremony was attended by the StarTimes top officials CEO Andy Wang, Vice President, Branding and Marketing Head Aldrine Nsubuga and PR Manager Christine Kikomeko
FUFA’s top brass had President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Uganda Premier League Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke
Other UPL board members Peter Kibazo, David Serebe, CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire and Head of Marketing Roy Mundeyi
StarTimes CEO Andy Wang
StarTimes CEO Andy Wang during the Press conference
‘The rights secured include distribution of all audio and visual transmissions while the media and commercial rights include public viewing, distributing all content for media and commercial rights. We took the decision to give back to the people of Uganda through football because of the passion they have towards the game. Football touches a lot of people from the grassroots It is our way of thanking the public for supporting our business and making us the leading pay television with 70% market share after only eight (8) years. This is arguably the biggest sponsorship deal in Ugandan sport. Today could be the turning point in the direction of Ugandan football.’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at the Press conference addressing the media
“Football is developed by many stakeholders. StarTimes are part of the key external stakeholders who have contributed to the growth of the game in Uganda. We are so grateful that today we enter into a huge partnership with StarTimes. ‘We are aware that we still have a lot to do in order to achieve that but we are confident we are on the right path. The deal with Startimes is in line with our Vision of becoming the number one football National in Africa both on and off the pitch. Sponsors are strategic shareholders in football and it’s incumbent upon the football fraternity, leaders, players and everyone to support StarTimes who have selflessly demonstrated their goodwill to see Ugandan football progress with this historic sponsorship. The enabling environment that FUFA has created by improving the image of the local football and setting in place visible systems and structures to improve the game is now paying off’
Aldrine Nsubuga- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing
Aldrine Nsubuga (Extreme Right)- StarTimes Vice President in Charge of Branding and Marketing during the press conference. FUFA President (L) and Andy Wang (M) listen attentively.
‘Today is a very historic day in Ugandan football. We don’t just want to entertain football fans with foreign football. We want to be relevant to local football fans. We want them to appreciate their local football and support it with a greater passion which is why we want to bring the local league in every household through our broadcast platforms’
Arinaitwe Rugyendo-Uganda Premier League Board Chairman
UPL Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo (R) as FUFA Chairman Marketing and Communications Rogers Byamukama keenly follows the speech.
‘The UPL board is glad to get another sponsor for the top flight league. We know the value of sponsorship in club football. This will help in creating more competition among clubs. Sanity leads to good things like sponsorships we are witnessing in football’
Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes
Christine Kikomeko-PR Manager of StarTimes during the announcement of the deal today‘Our appeal to Ugandans is to demonstrate the same goodwill to us in supporting our business and embrace our brand. We all call the 16 UPL clubs and FUFA Big League clubs to support StarTimes by mobilizing their fans and local communities where they are based to join the StarTimes family. This is how the football marriage will work for the benefit of all parties’
FUFA Deputy CEO and UPL Board Member Humphrey Mandu, UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani and another Board Member David SerebeL-R Gordon Roy Mundeyi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Byamukama, Bernard Bainamani and Esther Musoke
Timeline of activities for FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda since 2014;
24th Feb 2014: Uganda Premier League clubs briefed on the programme
8th August 2016: Pioneer programme introduced in Northern Uganda with Sporting United FC and Bright Light (now Amuka Bright Stars FC)
2nd-4th July 2018 Instructors trained at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
6th July 2018: FUFA UPL Clubs Pro Agenda symposium at Serene Suites
29th July-6th August 2018: Programme rolls out to Uganda Premier League clubs
FUFA Instructors (front row) in a group photo with Onduparaka FC officials
The Uganda Premier League teams have welcomed the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda aimed at moving football from the amateur to a professional set up in the country. Having laid the foundation stone for this progamme in 2014 by briefing the top flight clubs, FUFA undertook several activities including educating the Instructors who would share the knowledge about the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda.
FUFA 3rd VP Hon Nakiwala Kiyingi (cap) with instructors and participants of Mbarara City FC after day 2 of the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda
16 Clubs in the Uganda Premier League on sporting merit for the 2018/19 season were invited to take part in the programme. 13 out of 16 have accepted to undergo the progamme which will be used as one of the measures for club licensing before any team is registered for this season. Vipers Sc, Police FC and Maroons FC are the clubs that have not yet enrolled for the programme.
K-Jinja SS club Officials attending the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda at FUFA Technical Center Njeru.
‘FUFA has embarked on a strategy to make sure the game is given a facelift and suit the professional and modern set up. The involvement of the Uganda Premier League is a sign of desire by the clubs to learn a lot about the latest trends of the game’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager.
FIFA Instructor Deo Mutabazi, during one of the sessions with Nyamityobora FC officials in Mbarara
‘The Clubs Pro Agenda directly falls in line with FUFA’s Vision of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch under its 5 year strategic plan’ added Hussein.
BUl FC officials having their turn at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda sessions. The FUFA Deputy CEO Humprehy Mandu presenting FUFA Instructor Ronnie Kalema conducting a session with Nyamityobora FC officialsFIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo taking KCCA FC officials through the Clubs Pro Agenda at Namboole on SundayFIFA Instructor Justus Mugisha presenting to KCCA FC at Namboole stadium
The sessions have been conducted grouped according to proximity of clubs within their regions.
The areas captured in the FUFA Club Pro Agenda are;
Governance
Financial Management
Sporting Element
Marketing and Communication
Equipment, Facilities and Infrastructure
Events and Match Management
Strategic Planning
Employees and Staff
Kirinya Jinja SSS FC officials during FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda workshop at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru BUL FC officials attending FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda sessions at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda Instructors in a group photo with Bright Stars FC officials at Lagrande Hotel in Bwaise.
A group of 50 vibrant football referees and 20 Referees Assessors have attended a workshop for capacity building at Masengere, Bulange in Mengo on Friday afternoon.
The workshop sponsored by FUFA and Buganda Kingdom was intended to shape match officials towards the officiation of the 2018 Masaza tournament.
During the workshop the facilitator and Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema urged the officials to perform to their best and work for integrity while handling the Masaza competition.
‘The purpose of this workshop was to offer capacity building to the referees and assessors to make sure that they deliver to their best levels in the Kingdom’s Competition’
‘It is FUFA’s tendency to make sure that officiation is given to all Competitions in a fair manner and as Referees’ Department we have come out vigorously to promote integrity in whatever we are doing. We want our referees to be fit and also to perform well while handling these Competitions’ said Kalema.
Football referees and match assessors during the workshop at Bulange Mengo on Friday 29th June 2018
The referees also acquired guidelines on psychology, analysis and tutoring from former FIFA referee Ali Tomusange, Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa from referees Instructor Haruna Kebba.
However, the referees during the workshops promised to abide by the rules of the game at FUFA for the success of the competition.
Sports Minister of Buganda Owek. Henry Sekabembe welcomed the idea of this course.
‘This will take us far in developing the game of football through refereeing who play a key part in this competition. We are glad that FUFA has extended this capacity building to the Buganda Kingdom’ said Sekabembe.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘FUFA will continue supporting institutions with such great ideas that help the game grow among the masses. Such tournaments are in line with our strategic plan and our Vision of becoming the Number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch’ said Mugisha
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Match Officiation at IVY’s Hotel in Kampala this afternoon.
Nalule briefed the Commission chaired by the Vice Chairman SSP Muzafaru Zirabamuzale on the state of football officiation in the country.
She highlighted the standard procedures, challenges and areas of improvement in football officiation.
Next to appear before the Commission will be the Chairman FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel Deo Mutabazi and Uganda Premier League CEO Bernard Bainamani Bampaire on Tuesday, 5th June.
The Commission’s Communications Officer Douglas Mazune has confirmed the latest developments.
NOTE:Members of the sports media will be given chance to take some footage of the proceeedings on Tuesday 5th June 2018 at Ivy’s Hotel at 9.30am.
‘We shall give the media brief time to take some footage of the work at the Hotel then let the Commission continue with the day’s activities. We shal keep communicating and updating the public on specific developments when need arises’ said Mazune.
FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule before the Commission of Inquiry
Final Match: Kawempe Muslim Women FC – vs Olila Women FC – 4pm
Third place play off: Kampala Queens FC – Gafford Ladies FC – 1.30pm
At the Star Times Stadium Lugogo
The 4th FUFA Women Elite League final between defending champions Kawempe Muslim and emerging powerhouse Olila Women FC will definitely not only be a tall order to predict, but also as eye catching and epic like any other grand finale.
Kawempe Muslim will take on the Soroti side who are the reigning FUFA Women’s cup holders aiming to extend their title winning record to 4 straight league titles as well as cement their position as the greatest side since the inceptions of the national league.
Olila High School against Gafford Ladies during the semi-finals.
For Kawempe, they are chasing for a record, to win four successive league titles whilst Olila seeks to majestically break the dominance.
Star Times stadium, Lugogo will be the venue for the mouth watering fixture between two great sides that swept aside all opposition as they toppled their respective groups enroute to the semi final playoffs.
In the Semi finals, Kawempe needed luck to eliminate a resilient Kampala Queens on 5-4 penalties after a one-all draw.
Olila High School once again inflicted Gafford Ladies the same side they beat in the finals to win the inaugural FUFA Women’s cup last year.
Adeke Juliet saves a penalty kick during the shoot out
Lethal striker Norah Alupo’s lone strike in the first half was enough to help Olila advance to the final and set a date against perennial winners Kawempe.
Earlier in the day Kampala Queens will take on Gafford Ladies in the battle for the 3rd place.
