Sansiro Football Club will face Gaddafi in the battle for the StarTimes FUFA Big League promotion this Tuesday, 27th October 2020 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The development comes after Sansiro, who hail from Pallisa district eliminated Katakwi’s Team Church 4-2 in post match penalties in Sunday’s second game of the all North East region.
Normal time of this game ended goal-less.
Sansiro’s kicks from the penalty mark were scored by Ghislain Kagwa Otukei, Noel Okiror, Sam Mai and second half substitute Leonard Olnga.
Team Church’s two goals in the shoot-out came from captain Julius Ocen and Salim Akabwai.
Only James Oba missed for Sansiro whilst Emmanuel Orisa and substitute Alfred Ekwangu has their respective shots saved by Team Church goalkeeper Enos Okure.
Sansiro will now face Gaddafi on Tuesday, 27th October 2020 at the same venue (FUFA Technical Center, Njeru) without fans.
Sansiro XI
Team Line Ups:
Sansiro XI:
Jamada Ojue (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Noel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Joseph Ronald Orei (9), James Oba (14)
Subs: Leonard Olinga (11), Lazaro Ochan (6)
Team Church XI that faced Sansiro
Team Church XI:
Enos Okure (GK – 18), Julius Elungat (14), Patrick Etoke (16), Julius Ocen (6), Salim Akabwai (12), Ashiraf Mugweri (13), Albert Osako (3), Noah Okuda (10), Richard Otim (7), Emmanuel Orisa (15), Pampus Okello (11)
Subs: Eria Epusat (1), Pius Erugu Ojepan (8), Benard Ileut (5), Alfred Ekwangu (9), Simon Opio (4), Gabriel Okiror (17)
Sunday, 25th October 2020 – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
No.8: Sansiro (Pallisa) Vs Team Church (Katakwi) – (2 pm) *Behind closed doors
Sansiro XI:
Jamada Ojue (GK – 1), Joel Felix Osilon (15), Sam Mai (2), Pius Emadinga (12), Joseph Gabula (21), Noel Okiror (8), Kanon Nanghola (7), Ghislain Kagwa Otukei (4), Jerome Otukei (3), Joseph Ronald Orei (9), James Oba (14)
Subs: Leonard Olnga (11), Lazaro Ochan (6)
Team Church XI:
Enos Okure (GK – 18), Julius Elungat (14), Patrick Etoke (16), Julius Ocen (6), Salim Akabwai (12), Ashiraf Mugweri (13), Albert Osako (3), Noah Okuda (10), Richard Otim (7), Emmanuel Orisa (15), Pampus Okello (11)
Subs: Eria Epusat (1), Pius Erugu Ojepan (8), Benard Ileut (5), Alfred Ekwangu (9), Simon Opio (4), Gabriel Okiror (17)
Match Officials:
Referee: Alex Muhabi
1st Assistant Referee: Ronald Katenya
2nd Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
Fourth official: Ronald Madanda
Commissioner: Amin Bbosa Nkono
Full Schedule:
Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United 0 (4) – 0 (2) Luweero United
Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars 0-2 Catda
24th October 2020 – Final: Luweero United 1-0 Catda
Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gaddafi 4-0 Admin
North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro Vs Team Church – 2 pm (Njeru)
26th October 2020 – Rest Day
27th October 2020– Final: Gaddafi Vs Sansiro or Team Church – 12 pm (Njeru)
27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles
Kitara: 28thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)
Western: 28th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)
29th October 2020: Rest Day
30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
30th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway
Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)
West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)
1st November 2020: Rest Day
2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs
2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Aubo Gafford, Tooro Queens
FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (12:00 PM) – Behind Closed Doors
*Exclusive Coverage with live stream on FUFA Facebook page, timely updates on Facebook & Twitter and full commentaryon 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the official programme and the list of match officials prior to the long awaited contest between Buganda region champions Luwero United and Kampala victors CATDA.
The match shall be held on Saturday, 24th October 2020, kicking off by noon. As like, the other play-off matches, there will be a live stream of the entire game on the official FUFA facebook page.
The match will also be relied live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m with exciting and enticing expert commentary courtesy of Shafik Mutebi and Reagan Murekezzi.
CATDA players walking to the field of playLuwero United XI that eliminated Buwambo United 4-2 in post match penalties. Normal time ended 0-0.
The Programme:
Pre-Match Meeting: Friday, 23rd October 2020 (7:30 PM – 8:00 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Match Day:
7:00 HRS: Security Checks Completed
8:00 HRS: Start Lists to be pocked from the teams by fourth official
10:30 HRS: Latest Arrivals of team and referees
10:40 HRS: Colours, Equipment, Jewelry, Names, Accreditations and Numbers to be checked by the fourth official, according to the instructions
11:00 HRS: Start of warm ups
11:10 HRS: Warming up depending on field condition
11:40 HRS: End of warm ups
11:42 HRS: 3 Minute warming for players
11:48 HRS: Substitutes and team officials leave the dressing rooms
11:49 HRS: Teams arrive at the final re-grouping position. Last check of the players’ equipment by the Fourth official
11:51 HRS: Check on players’ equipment (In the Tunnel)
11:55 HRS: Team Photos, Moment of Silence, Coin Toss
Buganda: Buwambo United 0 (2) – 0 (4) Luwero United
Kampala: Edgars 0-2 CATDA
Goalkeeper Farouk Yawe was the hero on the day for Luwero United, saving three penalties (one in normal play) during their 4-2 post match victory against Buwambo United.
This was the first of the double header play-off matches as the FUFA Regional League play-offs kicked off at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Thursday.
Yawe, who is also the team captain for Luwero United saved a penalty in the 40th minute off Bernado Kateregga as normal time ended goal-less.
Then in the shoot out, he stopped Alex Kiyegga and Ronald Seku’s kicks from the penalty mark.
Action between Buwambo United and Luwero United at the FUFA Technical Center, NjeruBuwambo United XI Vs LuweroLuwero United XI Vs Buwambo
Luwero United scorers in the post match penalties were Joshua Kigozi, Joseph Nkabirwa, Ivan Nambafu Pepera and Tadeo Ddumba.
Buwambo United’s two penalties converted came from captain Saul Ntambazi and William Kinene.
Now Luwero United will face CATDA in Saturday’s final to determine which club qualifies to the 2020-21 Star Times FUFA Big League.
Friday, 23rd October 2020 is a rest day for both clubs.
Team Start Lists:
Buwambo XI: Eria Sentongo (G.K – 18), Alex Kiyaga (14), Enock Lutalo (3), Saul Ntambazi (16), Francis Kizito (Captain – 2), Ronald Seku (9), Robert Kimuli (15), Raymond Walugembe (13),Gabriel Elagu (17), Patrick Wasswa (5), Benaldo Katerega (10)
Subs: Henry Musisi (1), William Kinene (11),Ivan Nyombi (7), Benjamin Ssemango (19), Ahmedahm Ntege (8)
*Shirt numbers in brackets
Officials: Gerald Ssenkungu (Head Coach), Richard Kansole (Assistant coach)
Luweero United XI: Farouk Yawe (G.K), Yuda Taddeo Ddumba (22), Henry Bugingo (23), Rashid Kanoonya (3), Joshua Kigozi (8), Ivan Nambafu Pepera (5), Joel Kalumwa (19), David Toko (13), Bashamu Mugwa (9), Enock Kabugo (10), Sadat Mukembo (11)
Subs: Amir Nalugoda (G.K-1), Kone B. Kisapamungu (14), Joseph Nkabirwa (12), Joel Kamoga (15), Zakalia Sentongo (16)
FUFA has confirmed that another set of mouth watering games involving 16 FUFA Regional clubs and FUFA Women Elite League will swing into action on Thursday 22nd October 2020.
All the action will be Exclusively live on 1021. FUFA fm and Facebook- Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
There will be 12 FUFA Regional Legaue Playoff matches and One (1) FUFA Women Elite League Play off.
According to the FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, all these 13 matches will be broadcast Exclusively Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Facebook- Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
Kitara team captain Maxwel Owachgui during the post match interviews.
‘In the new normal where the fans have not been able to access the playing venue, FUFA is committed to broadcast live the proceedings from all the matches to the fans at the convenience in their home steads, offices and on their mobile phones with excellent live streaming. We remain indebted to serve you at all times’ Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Communications Director remarks.
The play offs will kick off with a double header of Buganda Region Teams as Buwambo FC engages Luweero United during the early kick off at 10 a.m
Then, Edgars Youth will entertain CATDA in the subsequent fixture at 2pm in the Kampala Region battle.
One of the pitch side cameramen on duty to capture all the action in Njeru. Social media team on duty
Regional play offs:
21st October 2020 – Arrival of Buwambo United, Edgars, Catda, Luweero United
Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United Vs Luweero United – 10 am (Njeru)
Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars Vs Catda – 2 pm (Njeru)
23rd October 2020 – Rest Day
24th October 2020 – Final: Buwambo United or Luweero United Vs Edgars Vs Catda – 12 pm (Njeru)
24th October 2020 – Arrival of Gadafi, Sansiro, Admin, Team Church
Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gadafi Vs Admin – 10 am (Njeru)
North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro Vs Team Church – 2 pm (Njeru)
26th October 2020 – Rest Day
27th October 2020 -Final: Gadafi or Admin Vs Sansiro or Team Church – 12 pm (Njeru)
27th October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles
Kitara: 28thOctober 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am (Njeru)
Western: 28th October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm (Njeru)
29th October 2020: Rest Day
30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm) – Njeru
30th October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway
Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am (Njeru)
West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm (Njeru)
1st November 2020: Rest Day
2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs
2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Aubo Gafford, Tooro Queens
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) held a successful consultative meeting with the different clubs at the new FUFA Complex building in Kampala on Monday, October 5, 2020.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the tranquil meeting that was also graced by Darius Mugoye (FUFA second president Darius Mugoye), Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football), Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (Director FUFA Competitions Director), Ivan Kintu Bayige (FUFA Club licensing manager) and Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director) among others.
‘We thank you for the incredible work you are doing for football. Football clubs are the beginning blocks of football. Without clubs, you can not have football. You are making a contribution to the game of football. We are aware of the challenges everyone is going through because of COVID-19. We are in an abnormal year but football people want to play football but life is very important. It is not a matter of life and death. We must live tomorrow. As football people, we have a responsibility to make. Fair as possible so that we take football to the next level. There is no time and already club licensing is taking place. We received SOP’s from Government and the Ministry of Health that included playing before under closed doors, regular social distancing, masking and sanitizing as well as quarantine of the teams (tournament environment with camping hotel after undertaking COVID-19 tests)’ Eng. Moses Magogo.
Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA President
Way forward:
The different club representatives in attendance shared their respective ideas and by the end of the meeting, it was agreed upon that FUFA would cost share the COVID-19 testing costs with the clubs, meet the accommodation, feeding of the team players and officials as well as provision of medical services for all the teams during the matches.
Some of the delegates in attendance during the consultative meeting
Some reactions:
‘This consultation between FUFA and the club is good enough. It shows the element of fair-play. With FUFA coming in with the cost sharing aspect, we are humbled‘ Edrine Ochieng, President Gaddafi Football Club remarked.
Edrine Ochieng, President of Gaddafii Football Club
‘We are ready to meet feeding and accommodation costs, but the testing costs should be met by FUFA.’ Henry Owor, President Admin Football Club.
Henry Owor, President Admin Football Club
‘I wish to thank FUFA for negotiations with Government upon partial easing of sports. I urge the federation to come up with a proposed date for holding the play-offs to help the planning process. Also, I call upon FUFA to continue engaging the Government to reduce the cost of the COVID-19 tests from Shs. 240,000 which is way to big‘ Jasper Barigye Muhinda, CEO of Tiles & Terrazo Football Club.
Jasper Barigye Muhinda, CEO of Tiles & Terrazo Football Club.
‘If the sporting merit fails to determine the promoted clubs, then the club licensing measure should be considered to determine the prepared clubs in case football can not be played‘ Joseph Collins Ssemanda (Ndejje University).
‘The testing of players and players is expensive. FUFA Should come out and help out‘ Denis Omwon (Hotsprings Football Club).
‘We have to take the costs, playing without fans is okay in respect of the COVID-19 regulations. Cost sharing is a welcome venture‘ Julius Arega (Team Church Football Club).
FUFA Technical Center, Njeru has been confirmed as the venue for these play-offs.
The FUFA Competitions Department will release the detailed program and exact dates for the play-offs.
Tentatively, the play-offs for the Star Times FUFA Big League clubs kick off date has been set for 10th November 2020.
Attendance:
FUFA Officials:
Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President), Darius Mugoye (Second FUFA Vice President), Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee Member), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), Ivan Kintu Bayige (FUFA Club Licensing Manager)
Club Officials:
1 – Alfred Olwee- Northern Gateway Football Club
2 – Dirisa Mukiibi- Edgars Football Club
3 – Denis Omwon- Hotsprings Football Club
4- Onzima Kizito- Calvary Football Club
5 – Edrine Ochieng- Gaddafi Football Club
6 – Muhamadi Nsubuga- CATDA Football Club
7 – Jimmy Ojok – Young Elephants Football Club
8 – Douglas Ssekoma- Buwambo Football Club
9- Jasper Barigye Muhinda – Tiles & Terrazo Football Club
10 – Henry Owor – Admin Football Club
11-Aloysious Kalema – Tiles & Terazzo Football Club
12- John R Olukei- Sansiro Football Club
13- Julius Arega- Team Church Football Club
14-Joseph Isingoma- Booma Football Club
15-Ibrahim Kabengine- Asingya Football Club
16-Edrisa Sserubiri – Luwero United Football Club
17-Herbert Sekyewunda- Kigezi Football Club
18 – Joseph Collins Ssemanda- Ndejje University Football Club
The Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League are the first and second divisions respectively on the men’s club competition pyramid in Uganda.
The Uganda Premier League comprises of 16 clubs playing 30 games each in the season. The team with the most points at the end of the season is declared champions
At the end of the season, three teams are relegated and these are replaced by the same number of teams from the FUFA Big League (Second division).
On the other hand, the FUFA Big League also has 16 clubs divided into two groups with the winner of each group after the regular season gaining automatic promotion. The third team is determined through a playoff.
In Uganda, there are four types of club ownership and each club aligns its ownership by choosing one of the 4 models.
Owned by a government institution that is created by an act of Parliament or a Government parastatal. This model is principally setup as a PR and or CSR tool for the institution.
URA FC
Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club is fully owned by the tax collecting body.
KCCA FC
Started 1963, the club belongs to Kampala Capital City Authority, the body that is responsible for operations in Uganda’s capital city.
Police FC
The 2005 league winners are fully owned by the Uganda Police Force.
BUL FC
The Jinja based club belongs to BIDCO Uganda Limited, a consumer goods company.
UPDF FC
Uganda People’s Defence Force Football Club (UPDF FC) formerly Simba FC is owned by the Army institution.
2. Private Clubs
Owned by a shareholding of natural and/or legal persons. This model is principally setup for football business purposes
Vipers SC
The four-time league champions are owned by three individuals. These include Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa (90%), Tadeus KItandwe (5%) and Haruna Kyobe (5%).
Bright Stars FC
Bright Stars FC is owned by five persons namely; Soltilo (U) Limited (70%), Ronald Mutebi (19%), Ahmed Hussein (6%), Joseph Mubiru (3%) and Tadec Miiro (2%).
Mbarara City FC
This is owned by Hon. Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama who is also the Member of Parliament representing the Youth in the Western region.
Wakiso Giants FC
Wakiso Giants FC is owned by two people namely; Hassan Lule and Ahmed Mbabi.
MYDA FC
The newly promoted side is owned by five people that include Andrew Matovu (55%), Abdulahi Mohamadi (30%), Baker Musaazi (5%), Elisha Madanda (5%) and Catherine Nabweteme (5%).
Onduparaka FC
Based in Arua City in the West Nile region, Onduparaka FC is owned by Benjamin Nyakuni with majority share of 60% while Joe Erema has 40% shares.
Community Club
Owned by a membership of more than 100 or so fans. This model is setup for sport but proven most suitable for posterity and sports business.
Express FC
Express FC is owned by Express Sports Club limited.
SC Villa
SC Villa are the league record champions with 16 titles. The Club is owned by Sports Club Villa Limited.
4. Hybrid Model
A combination of the above models. This model is normally a compromise position of various inherited ownership, challenging to find suiting governance model practices.
Kyetume FC
Kyetume FC has elements of private and Institution. The 5 owners include; Reuben Kimera((60%), Hogi Nsubuga(21%), Kyetume CBHC Programme(15%), Henry Titus Kayondo(3) and David S. Kikabi(1%).
Busoga United FC
The majority shareholder at Busoga United FC is Dinah H.T Nyago with 51% shares. Jinja SS (board) has 35% while Busoga Kingdom, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, Fredrick Gume Ngobi, Godfrey Bwire Osodo, Daniel Oketch, Robert Adotu and Samuel Mugabi have 2% each.
Below is the ownership of clubs in the FUFA Big League
FUFA has on Monday held a consultative meeting with coaches from teams playing in the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, National teams and executive of the Uganda Football Coaches Association.
Several deliberations were addressed ranging from how best the game can improve, self branding of coaches and the challenges that the managers face.
In his opening remarks, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who chaired the meeting lauded the coaches for their contribution towards football.
‘We appreciate the role you play as coaches. You make a great contribution because the careers of players who are the key pillars of the football product are in your hands.’
The President however, called upon the coaches to look at improving themselves inorder to suit the modern era.
‘Football is a dynamic entity. Things are changing almost every hour. So if we want to improve and attain professionalism, coaches must as well embrace change and learn the new tactics that will help you suit in the modern trends.’
The President called upon coaches to embrace self development and also announced a new fund that FUFA will put in place to help coaches.
‘Learning never stops and this is very important for coaches. In a way of motivating those that have made self development, FUFA will put in a place a fund to help coaches either by paying for coaching courses or funding travels for those that want to enroll for coaches abroad.’
He also revealed to the coaches that FUFA is introducing new regulations for the coaches starting next season.
‘For us to improve, we must upgrade and this means trying out to ventures which may seem strict but that is the journey we have taken.’
The new rules include;
Pro-License for coaches All coaches in the Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League will be required to have a Pro- License that will come with limits and sanctions.
Movement of coaches Coaches in the first and second division will not be allowed to make more than two transfers during a season.
Code of Conduct Coaches will required to sign a code of conduct prior to the start of the season. This is aimed at protecting the image of the game.
Intermediaries Coaches will be obliged to have intermediaries who negotiate contracts with teams on their behalf.
Enforcing payment Starting next season, FUFA will ask clubs to submit proof of payment of coaches after every two months.
‘We believe this will help coaches to work in conducive environment. CAF for instance doesn’t any club that owes coaches and players to participate in the continental-club competitions.’
NSSF and PAYE Just like it is the case with players, coaches will be subjected to pay income tax(Pay As You Earn) and also contribute to the National Social Security Fund.
In their reactions, coaches lauded FUFA for the meeting and also went ahead to relay the challenges they face while executing their duties.
Mata Lule tasked FUFA to push clubs to respect the set standard.
‘Prior to every start of the season, clubs undergo a licensing exercise but some of the regulations are dropped along the way. We ask that FUFA sticks to their set guidelines.’
Vipers SC head coach, Fred Kajjoba called upon FUFA to push clubs respect contracts of coaches and players.
Vipers SC coach head coach Fred Kajoba.
‘Our biggest challenge is that we work in an environment that is not streamlined. Many coaches go months without pay, some are sacked without compensation. So we ask that FUFA helps in effecting this.’
Abdallah Mubiru, the coach of Police FC and assistant coach of the Uganda Cranes called for vibrant and strong leadership of the Uganda Football Coaches Association.
Police FC tactician and Uganda Cranes assistant coach Abdallah Mubiru puts across a point during the meeting.
Coaches that attended
1- Sam Ssimbwa – URA FC 2-Ayub Khalifa – Uganda U 17 Women Team 3- Bbossa Wasswa- Express FC 4- Fred Kajoba – Vipers SC 5- Abdallah Mubiru – Police FC 6- Paul Kiwanuka – Vipers SC 7- John Luyinda – Police FC 8- Oliver Mbekeka- Uganda U20 Women team 9- Isa Serwanja – Proline FC 10- Deo Sserwadda- Police FC 11- Arthur Kyesimira- BUL FC 12- James Magala – BUL FC 13- Raymond Komakech- Ndejje University FC 14-Charles Ayiekoh – Maroons FC 15- Magida Nantanda- UFCA 17-Mark Twinamasiko- Kitara FC 18- Muhammad Kiseka- Tooro United FC 19-Simon Peter Mugerwa- Bright Stars FC 20- Brian Ssenyondo- Mbarara City FC 21- Hamzah Lutalo- Uganda U-17 Boys 22- Samuel Nsaziiro- Tooro United FC 23- Frank Anyau – UFCA 24-Paul Ssali- UFCA 27-Stephen Kiggundu- URA FC 28- Mathias Lule-UFCA 29- Douglas Bamweyana- Wakiso Giants 30-Francis Mugerwa – Vipers SC 31- Mike Mutebi- KCCA FC 32- Vincent Tumusiime- Kampala University 33- Robert Mujabi 34- Jackson Magera- Uganda U17 Boys Team 35- Faridah Bulega- Crested Cranes 36- Edward Kaziba- SC Villa 37-Vialli Bainomugisha- Onduparaka 38- Steven Bogere- UPDF FC 39- Simeon Masaba – UPDF FC 40- James Magala- Bul FC 41- Abdul Musafiri- MYDA FC 42- Fred Habineza- Water FC 43- Simon Kirumira- UFCA / Puma FC 44-David Mutono- Kyetume 45- Jimmy Kintu – UCU 46- Badru Kaddu – KCCCA / UFCA
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has held a successful consultative meeting with former International players at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga – on Friday.
A total number of 47 Ex-Internationals attended the meeting that was chaired by FUFA President. Moses Magogo.
Ex – Internationals attending the meeting with FUFA President at Ivys Hotel
Former Uganda Cranes and Express FC Captain George Ssemwogerere believes that the Federation should create opportunities for the Ex- Internationals.
‘This is my family. We all belong to football. I’m happy that we are here to discuss football and our matters.These people played football for the country. The federation should create opportunities for the ex-internationals. There are many job opportunities within the federation that can be shared among the ex-internationals. Let’s believe that there are always disagreements in a family but we need to minimise them and work together for the good of football’said George Ssemwogerere.
Goerge Ssemwogerere contributing during the meeting
Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper (1978 AFCON Finals Paul Ssali urged ex-internationals to be organised, respect one another.
‘Many FUFA Presidents have tried bringing us together but disunity is our main weakness as Ex Internationals.
The only way we can prosper is by respecting one another and always fronting football issues. We should be organised and whenever I have any concerns, I go direct to the federation and but not in media. We should also be transparent and avoid being greedy. Football is wide, if we don’t embrace the courses available for coaching, administration, intermediary and others we can’t change our lives. Football is now professional and we can only earn from it when we have expertise in some areas‘noted Paul Ssali.
Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Paul Ssali during the meeting
Dan Ntale stated that the federation has all the powers to make Ex – Internationals live a better life.
‘ I would prefer we start having regular meetings for sharing ideas, playing football and starting projects that build us and the game. We have come here as individuals but not as an organised Association. We would need the federation to lobby for us to have an improved life’Ntale remarked.
Dan Ntale during the meeting
‘We need to be a priority in most of the opportunities within the federation and there is a need for us to be aware of what is going on. We ask the Federation to welcome our opinions. We shall be grateful if the federation connects us to different football partners like State House maybe most of our concerns can be worked upon because we were football soldiers who represented the country internationally’noted Dan Ntale.
‘We don’ give up on our responsibilities after leaving active football. We are challenged with many problems. A football player is a role model in society. and there should be a way to push our lives and welfare’said Godfrey Nyola.
Godfrey Nyola was one of the Ex – Internationals that attended the meeting
Former KCCA FC captain and Uganda Cranes midfielder Jackson Mayanja trusts that having a SACCO for ex-internationals can be a solution to the problems faced by his fellow retired stars.
‘We need to get a solution to our welfare. We need to create a centre where we can present our grievances. We need to be professional if we are to prosper’Jackson Mayanja.
Jackson Mayanja making his point during the meeting
While responding to the issues raised by the Ex – Internationals the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo advised them to create and register an Association that can bring them together.
In the same line, FUFA President assured them that the Federation is ready to support the Association once fully registered.
However, he urged Ex – Internationals to have a strategy when creating an umbrella body and encouraged them to believe in themselves to become brands in football.
‘This is not the last meeting because we can’t come to a conclusion in this small period of time. We shall be gathering on several occasions to discuss issues regarding Ex-Internationals. Thank you for respecting each other when raising issues. The federation is always open to receive concerns from all football stakeholders. We have tried the best to cater for Ex-Internationals. We can solve issues without fighting. FUFA welcomes all stakeholders who are organised and with strategy. Whatever you are planning must have a strategy. All opinions must have plans. Football can make its own money’said Eng. Moses Magogo
‘Life outside football is far different from football life. People can easily forget all about you when you retire. Most of you don’t believe in yourself. You should use the opportunity available. Deciding to attack the federation instead, you won’t be closer to the opportunities available. The relationship with the federation must be strong’FUFA President added.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo talking to the Ex – Internationals during the meeting
Football is a Brand and will automatically pick you if you brand yourself. Let’s have an Ex – Internationals Association. The federation is ready to support it. The Uganda Football Players’ Association is different from the Ex – International Association. Regulate your Association and have it registered.– Eng. Moses Magogo.
The meeting was also attended by FUFA Exco Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and his Deputy in charge of Services Humphrey Mandu.
Ex – Internationals observing a moment of silence for their fallen colleagues.
List of Ex – Internationals who attended the Meeting.
Clubs Pro Agenda program for Uganda Premier League Clubs officially commenced at the FUFA Complex Mengo on Thursday Morning.
It’s a special training program that FUFA introduced in a bid for clubs to gear up their sporting and business processes to deliver short, and long-term planning.
This program targets both the 1st and 2nd division clubs; Star Times Uganda Premier League and Star Times FUFA Big League respectively.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha briefing KCCA FC Officials
‘We have officially begun the Clubs Pro Agenda program. Club Licensing for 2020/2021 has been phased into two parts with this Pro Agenda program intended to prepare Clubs so that they don’t find challenges as we get towards the Club licensing exercise. It involves all the Uganda Premier League Clubs. We have started with KCCA FC today on a two day program. The rest of the clubs will follow after‘ said FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige.
FUFA Football Development Director Mwebe Ali talking to KCCA FC Officials
This year’s process has begun with last season Uganda Premier League runners-up KCCA FC who were represented by Chairman Martin Ssekajja, Vice Chairman Aggrey Ashaba, CEO Anisha Shahir Muhoozi, Director KCCA FC Nusula Nagawa, KCCA FC Board Member Tom Lwanga, Finance Manager Michael Kirunga, KCCA FC Administrator Moses Kaddu, KCCA FC Fans’ Representative Adam Segawa, KCCA FC Assistant Coach Morley Byekwaso and Team Captain Charles Lukwago.
KCCA FC Chairman Martin Sekajja during the Clubs Pro Agenda training.
The Pro Agenda process for each club will take 2 days. FUFA Big League (2nd Division) Clubs will attend the program after FUFA finishes up with UPL Clubs.
KCCA FC Vice Chairman Aggrey Ashaba at the Clubs Pro Agenda
KCCA FC Board Member Tom Lwanga also attended the Clubs Pro Agenda
KCCA FC CEO Anisha Muhoozi was one of the Officials that attended the Clubs Pro Agenda
Finance Manager Michael Kirunga at the Clubs Pro Agenda
KCCA FC Fans Representative Adam Segawa during the Clubs Pro Agenda
KCCA FC Assistant Head Coach Morley Byekwaso during the Clubs Pro Agenda
KCCA FC Team Captain Charles Lukwago during the Clubs Pro Agenda
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC Officials attending Clubs Pro Agenda at the FUFA Complex
In a circular No.1108 Kampala, 04th July 2020 FUFA/C/07/20, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has a special training programmme that will embark on the Clubs Pro Agenda in a bid for clubs to re-engineer their sporting and business processes and deliver short, medium and long term planning.
The training will also prepare the clubs for the upcoming club licensing exercise that helps assess and grade clubs beyond sporting merit to be able to participate in various levels of football competitions in the season 2020/2021.
‘In order for a club to participate in this phase of Clubs Pro Agenda, they must express interest in writing to participate in the respective Division in the season 2020/2021 by 1600 hours Monday 6th July 2020. The club stakeholders expected to attend include the Club Owner(s), Club President/Chairman ,Club Board/Executive, Club CEO, Administrative and Technical Staff, Volunteer staff, if any, Representative of Fans and the representative of players’ Decolas Kiiza- FUFA Deputy CEO/Football.
FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Decolas Kiiza
The entire programme is streamlined to further ensure professionalisation of football competitions in the country to rhyme with FUFA’s core vision ‘To become the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field’ with a mission ‘To develop, promote and protect football for all’
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the club licensing regulations for the season upcoming, 2020/21.
Considerate that the entire World in general and Uganda in particular is still under COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown, the on-field and off-field activities have been suppressed.
The clubs will work hand in hand with the FUFA secretariat with full help of the FUFA Club Licensing Committee Chairman Rogers Mulindwa and FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige.
FUFA Executive Committee Member and Club Licensing Committee Chairman Rogers Mulindwa
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige
Therefore, the federation has concentrated on off-filed planning of the return of football including the preparations for the new season 2020/21 with the FUFA Club Licensing Regulations 2020/21 as approved by FUFA Executive Committee and coming in force with immediate effect.
These regulations are appropriate preparations to make the respective club ready for 2020/21 club licensing process.
The CAF Executive Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, 30 June 2020, via video-conference to discuss the future of competitions and other related issues following the COVID-19 pandemic.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is also a CAF Executive Committee Member was part of the meeting.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd L) from top in a CAF Exco meeting held today via online.
The committee decided as follows; (All content from www.cafonline.com)
Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021
After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament has been rescheduled for January 2022. The date for the final tournament and the remaining matches of the qualifiers will be communicated in due course.
Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) Cameroon 2020
The final tournament has been postponed till January 2021 in Cameroon.
“The CAF Executive Committee is satisfied with t the Cameroonian authorities for their commitment towards the hosting of the two competitions. Cameroon is ready to host either competition and are within schedule,” CAF President Ahmad Ahmad said.
Interclubs 2019/20 season
The Total CAF Champions League and Total CAF Confederation Cup, will resume in September with a Final Four (4) format. Semi-Final matches will be played in a single match.
Total CAF Champions League
Venue for Final Four to be decided
Total CAF Confederation Cup
Morocco will host the Final Four
Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2020
Due to challenging conditions, the 2020 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been cancelled.
Meanwhile, the CAF Women’s Champions League will be launched in 2021. The format and other details will be communicated in due course.
Zonal Qualifiers for U-20 & U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
A meeting with the Organising Competitions Committees for Youth Football and the Zonal Unions has been proposed to finalize the arrangements for the zonal qualifiers. Meanwhile, the U-17 AFCON will take place in July 2021.
Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2020
Following the withdrawal of Uganda, a new hosting bid will be launched for the organization of the final tournament either in 2020 or 2021.
*Headquarters Agreement *
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad commended the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt under the leadership of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, who appended his signature to the 10-year agreement on 24 June 2020.
With the new agreement, CAF and its officials will benefit from immunities and privileges granted to diplomatic missions in the territory of the Arab Republic of Egypt in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention.
CAF Ordinary General Assembly
The 42nd CAF Ordinary General Assembly has been rescheduled for December 2020 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
As per the recommendations of the CAF Governance Committee, the Elective General Assembly will be held on 12 March 2021.
CAF Awards 2020
Cancellation of the 2020 edition. Major partners for the event, Pickalbatros Group, has re-affirmed their contractual commitment towards the next two (2) editions.
Financial Support to Member Associations
CAF has allocated an additional USD 16.2 Million to assist Member Associations to mitigate challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each Member Associations will be entitled to USD 300,000.
Appointment of Commercial Director
Confirmation of the appointment of Ali Aissaoui as Commercial Director. Prior to joining CAF, the Moroccan served as Business Development Manager of FC Barcelona.
