The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is deeply saddened by the demise of Mr. Era Mugisa, who served as FUFA President from 1974 to 1976.
Mr. Mugisa was a pioneering figure in Ugandan football, notably serving as Uganda Cranes coach from 1962 to 1964. His commitment and contributions to the development of football in Uganda have left an indelible mark on the sport, inspiring generations.
The FUFA Executive, Delegates, Members of FUFA, Secretariat staff and the wider football community extend their heartfelt condolences to Mr. Mugisa’s family, friends, and all who were privileged to know him. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
FUFA is obligated to observe all rules and regulations approved by FIFA for its 211 Member Associations around the globe.
Players are a key aspect of the game but are guided by the FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players.
Based on the latest guidance by FIFA on movement of players trying their luck in other countries, FUFA has also issued circular No.1172 detailing new procedures for recommending players going for trials outside Uganda.
The Circular signed off by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer reads; FUFA Secretariat has continued to receive many requests from individuals, players, Clubs and Intermediaries seeking permission for players to travel outside Uganda for trials.
This circular seeks to inform all stakeholders that pursuant to the current FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players; a new procedure was established on 1st August 2023 and became operational with immediate effect.
All football Trialists (players invited to undergo trials) must comply with the current FIFA Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players by filling the FIFA Trial form, uploaded on the FIFA TMS in full compliance with the mandatory conditions therein.
The successful fulfillment of the FIFA Trial form will provide the basis for FUFA to commence with recommendation letters for Trialist Players to National Council of Sports (NCS), Embassies or any other stakeholders.
Concerned Stakeholders are advised to orient themselves with the FIFA Procedure before embarking on such moves to have players set for trials.
In case of need for further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact FUFA on admin@fufauganda.com or call FIFA TMS Managers Mr. Lukambi Dennis and Mr. Kazoora Emmanuel on 0774 310 183 and 0701 051 423 respectively.
The President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has delivered a strong message to all the 211 Member Associations across the world.
Through a video message published on the FIFA TV, Infantino talks about the challenging times brought about by the COVID-19, the brave approach about the pandemic, the gradual steps of having the game played by the individual member associations and FIFA’s measures as the beautiful game steadily returns to the scene.
Dear friends, I hope that you, your families and friends are safe, well and fine.
Even if we are distant, we remain one team and united we support those who have been suffering during this different time.
Following my last message, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with an update concerning with the activities at FIFA, starting with the thanking the Bureau of the Council for its activities over the past few two months.
You have seen the medical recommendations we issued last week, to support the road map to the restart of competitions which always keep in mind the most important principle “Health comes first”.
Also, the possibility you have now to opt for five substitutions as the same purpose, protect the health in this case of our players in this case.
We need to maintain public health as the priority while not forgetting the well-being of the players, officials and everyone who participates in any football activity.
FIFA trusts the judgment that you, together with the Governments and health authorities of your countries have made or will make.
We hope that the WHO risk assessment tool and our guidelines can help you in deciding the best cause of action.
Football is already underway or about to restart in several countries. It gives us and all the football fans across the globe some hope for the future.
However, we also have to understand and respect the different decisions especially from those amongst us who still need more time to be sure that the restart can be done in a way that is safe for everyone.
Tolerance and understanding are important especially in these days. I suppose FIFA supports every one of you. There isn’t any one right answer to all the situations. Each country is different with different context and no one better than you knows the best way to deal with these enormous challenges.
And let us not forget that there is always need to be a place for fans. Football without spectators is clearly not the same. We need to be patient when considering the right time to bring back the fans back to the stadia. We will continue to work tirelessly but also discretely and respectfully to move beyond these temporary measures and to ensure that fans are welcomed back in a safe and responsible way.
Difference; this is a time to work together, to share experiences and to help one another.
Through this solidarity, the Bureau will also find the solutions to shape a better football for the future.
The need for top club football to resume has understandably taken priority, but we must we must also consider national teams, women football, lower tier domestic leagues and the grass-roots game. We have to show unity across all aspects of football and make sure football can resume in its globality.
This is our priority and our financial relief plan will also follow this principle.
In a constructive spirit of concentration that seeks to benefit of all football, FIFA is working hard to present a positive solution to the FIFA Council in the coming weeks.
We are developing a system which is manageable but also on its best. We want the financial relief plan to have a broad reach that includes women’s football that operates in a modern efficient and transparent way. This means having a robust governance structure which ensures accountability on how the financial sums will be allocated.
On another very important topic namely the international match calendar, I am happy to report that we also made some good progress in consultation with different stake holders, we are closer to present the balanced solution that takes into account everyone’s challenges and needs.
I have mentioned consultations on several occasions and if we can take out one positive element from this situation, it is certainly that thanks to you and through FIFA, football has definitely created an active and healthy channel for dialogue and discussions on all aspects of our sport.
FUFA has taken steps in line with the directive by H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on guidelines to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
The working schedules and delivery of services by FUFA staff has been adjusted for the period starting 26th March to 8th April 2020 as follows;
The FUFA Complex will close with immediate effect.
All Staff will work from home through various communication channels such as mobile phones, emails, staff whatsApp groups etc but in case of any emergency assignments, specific staff shall be reached out to report to office.
External stakeholders are advised to continue making use of the contacts below in-case of any service needed.
FUFA has made judicial reforms aimed at protecting football in the country and the various stakeholders in the beautiful game.
The reforms are aimed at helping FUFA to achieve its;
Vision ‘To be the number One Football Nation in Africa on and off the field’ and;
Mission ‘To Develop, Promote and Protect football for all’
In order to execute the mission statement of Protecting Football, the 22nd FUFA Executive Committee that sat on 13th March 2020 at the Executive House Boardroom-FUFA Complex-Mengo passed a number of FUFA Judicial Reforms.
Objectives of the reforms
Protect Football
Ensure Fast & Fair Justice
Create Stakeholders’ Confidence in the Independence and Competence of the FUFA Judicial Bodies
The Vices against Football
The FUFA Executive Committee observed that the modern game is faced with vices that urgently need a very agile legal regime to administer justice. Such vices against football include;
Gaining unfair advantage
Bringing football into disrepute
Use of banned Substances
Discrimination & Defamation
Interference by 3rd parties
Hooliganism & Violence
Corruption
Predetermination of Results (Sporting Reasons)
Predetermination of Results (Betting Reasons)
The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary (FED) Code
In accordance with the Article 63 and 64 of the FUFA Statutes, the FUFA Executive Committee amended the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Codes into one document now called ‘The 2020 FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary (FED) Code’.
This code comes into effect on 1st April 2020
FUFA Judicial Bodies
The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary (FED) Committee
The FED Committee will be composed as follows;
There shall be a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the FED Committee. Their roles shall be;
Direct Judicial Process at FUFA
Ensure Fast & Fair Justice
Allocate Matters to Bodies
Official Spokesperson of the FED Committee
Below the Chairperson and Vice Chairman/person, there shall be 4 (Chambers/Panels) each composed of a Chair and 2 Other Members. These include;
1-FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel and the role is to Determine and apply Corrective Measures as provided for in the FED Code and/or other FUFA Rules for undisputed matters;
i-from Match Reports
ii-from Public Forum
iii-reported
iv-assigned by Chairperson of the FED Committee
2- FUFA Investigatory Chamber and roles shall be to;
i-Initiate Investigations
ii-Investigate as referred to by CDP
iii-Investigate as directed by Chair
iv-Drop Investigation/Clear Parties
v-Cause Adjudication
vi-Defend Investigation Report before Adjudication
FUFA Adjudicatory Chamber and the roles shall be to;
i-Receive Investigation Report
ii-Decide to Continue with Adjudication/Close File
iii-Accept or Reject Plea Bargain
iv-Hear and Determine Cases presented by the IC
FUFA Dispute Resolution Chamber and the roles shall be to;
i-Receive Contractual Disputes between Clubs, Players and Coaches
ii-Arbitrate and Determine Contractual Disputes between Clubs, Players and Coaches
5-The FUFA Appeals Committee
This shall remain the Appellant Body of matters Adjudicated by the FED Committee
Members of the FUFA Judicial Bodies
Pursuant to article 61 of the FUFA Statutes, the 22nd FUFA Executive Committee Meeting named the following persons as members of the various FUFA Judicial Bodies
Event: End of Year address by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Uganda football matters
Date: Monday 30th December 2019 at FUFA House, Mengo 10 am
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media with an end of year communique at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala on Monday, 30th December 2019, starting at 10 AM.
This has been confirmed by the FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein.
‘The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo’s end of year address will be held on Monday, 30th December 2019 starting at 10 am. All the members of the media are hereby invited. It is Our Game, It is Our Country‘ Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Communications Director.
It is a norm at the close of business that the FUFA President winds down the hitherto busy year with an end of year address to the football family.
My Dear Friends, fellow Federation Presidents, General Secretaries, Delegates and stakeholders of the beautiful game of football.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I take this opportunity to thank our hosts the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the CECAFA Secretariat led by Mr. Nicholas Musonye for organizing the General Assembly today.
I take this opportunity to humble myself before you and thank all of you for entrusting me with the top leadership of CECAFA as President for the next four years.
It is an honor that I have taken with humility, knowing very well that you have singled me out from many of other able leaders to be your servant with obedience.
My dear colleagues I would like to thank you for giving me the mandate to serve you without going through the challenges of electioneering. You have done this through your own consciousness and the trust you have in me. I salute you all.
You have shown your trust in me and I will reciprocate that trust by serving you diligently, honestly, transparently and observing the tenets of our constitution and with respect to all of you and to those contributing immensely to the game of football in the CECAFA region.
Ladies and gentlemen, may you also allow me to thank our out-going CECAFA President Dr. Mutasim Gafar for holding our organisation together and serving us with devotion and dedication for the past four years.
We shall always appreciate your contribution and efforts towards CECAFA all aimed at development of football in the region.
We shall still need your words of wisdom and we shall not hesitate to consult and tap into your experience to guide us in running the administration of CECAFA.
I promise to ensure that you remain one of the pillars of CECAFA that we shall count on as we start our new journey today.
As we move forward in the next journey of transformation in the CECAFA region, I would like to ask all of you to be aware that servant leadership is a calling that entails sacrifice and commitment.
I want to assure you that the new team will commit itself to ensuring that the leadership of CECAFA is an all-inclusive organization that welcomes different ideologies to be shared with the football fraternity to move forward as one family.
I would like to accept my new calling with a promise that I will commit myself to serve all of you without bias. We shall draw on the talent we have in the region, use our experts and ensure that we run our organization for the good of the future generations.
As we move into another era, we shall have to re-look into our programs and be very strategic in which competitions we are going to put emphasis in order to develop our region.
In this regard, I want to thank FIFA for the FIFA Forward Program and CAF for enabling us utilize the FIFA resources to organize youth and women competitions in our zone.
We shall continue to engage with CAF and FIFA to ensure that we utilize this program well to the benefit of our zone.
My dear colleagues, May I also take this opportunity to thank and congratulate our MA’s for hosting and participating in our various competitions. This year alone, we have organized six competitions in five months. This is not a small achievement. In this regard, I wish to thank our Secretary General and his backroom staff for the hard work and commitment they have exhibited under difficult conditions.
Ladies and gentlemen, you are all aware that CECAFA, like any other organization faces a cocktail of challenges. For us to overcome these challenges, we must have a sense of collective responsibility which calls for honoring our obligations, commitments, respecting our Statutes and valuing the ideals of CECAFA.
One of the major challenges facing CECAFA today is lack of commitment from some Member Associations (MAs). We have to change this attitude and commit to work in unison and build a culture of inclusivity and cohesiveness.
Another challenge facing CECAFA today is lack of resources to run our football events and activities. We need to put a plan in place so that we attract more sponsors and partners to enable us run our activities without constraints. Football in this region is capable of attracting corporate sponsorship.
In conclusion, I once more wish to reiterate that the new team that you have given the mandate today will endeavor to work with devotion and make CECAFA stronger and united.
We count on your support to achieve this.
I wish to conclude by wishing you all a Merry Christmas and A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020. May God bless you all.
On Wednesday, 11th December 2019, the football fraternity warmly welcomed back to office the FUFA President Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo.
FUFA Executive Committee members, Delegates, FUFA Judicial bodies, members of the secretariat, fans and the media gathered at the home of football, FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala as early as 8 AM.
A special cake was served in celebration of Eng. Moses Magogo’s return
Eng. Magogo (second left) with football delegates
Eng. Magogo served the guests a cake as well
Football fan Abdallah Byaruhanga being interviewed at FUFA House
L-R: MPs Odonga Otto, Peter Mugema Panadol, Peter Ogwang, Hamson Obua present a special gift to Eng. Moses Magogo
There was a motorcade procession from FUFA House to Skyz Hotel in Niguru where a special luncheon was held alongside a couple of speeches.
In attendance too, were special invited friends and Members of Parliament who hailed the leadership of Eng. Magogo.
The Members of Parliament who included Hon. Odonga Otto, Peter Ogwang, Peter Mugema Panadol and Hamson Obua presented a special gift to Eng. Magogo.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has communicated to the FUFA General Assembly today in Adjumani that he will be away from office for a period of 2 months as an agreement with FIFA to conclude to finality a matter that has been under investigation for long.
After 2 months the FUFA President will come back to complete his mandate as given to him by the FUFA General Assembly in Masindi in 2017.
In the 2 months’ absence Mr. Justus Mugisha will act as the FUFA President.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (Right) addressing the delegates during the 95th FUFA Ordinary Assembly held at Multi Purpose Hall in Adjumani.
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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo will on Wednesday address the members of the fourth estate at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.
The development was confirmed by the FUFA communications manager, Ahmed Hussein on Tuesday.
‘The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on Wednesday, 10th July 2019 at FUFA House. The Press conference will start by 10 AM. Member of the media are therefore urged to keep time’ Ahmed Hussein.
This press conference will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA Communications social media plat forms.
The magnetic and appealing brand of football in Uganda continues to spread wings and being appreciated across the divide each passing day.
As more corporate bodies continue to embrace the beautiful game, the Government of Uganda in particular carries the biggest apportion for arguably the country’s leading and most popular sport.
It is upon this back ground that the Government’s tourism body, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has partnered with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
The year long renewable partnership was officially unveiled to the public with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties at the FUFA House on 20th June 2019 in Kampala.
The momentous occasion followed a series of successful boardroom meetings as disclosed by the FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha flanked by the FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu as well as officials from UTB led by their Chief Executive officer Lilly Ajarova and UTB Board member Eddie Kirya.
FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha show off the MOU with Uganda Tourism Board’s CEO Lily Ajarova
Speaker after speaker, the FUFA-UTB partnership was hailed as a win – win situation for sports tourism, strengthening domestic and international relations of Uganda as a well as provision of a positive opportunity for the vibrant youth in the country.
Uganda Cranes, the main brand at FUFA and the FUFA Drum (Inter-Provinces) Tournament will be the main actors in the partnership.
Lilly Ajarova displays the Visit Uganda slogan on the Uganda Cranes jersey
Quotes from the Press conference:
ROGERS BYAMUKAMA, FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee Chairman
This is a very important day in football. Once again, FUFA is unveiling a partner to the swelling of sponsors and partners. This is the confidence that football has built. On behalf of the federation, I am extremely happy about this partnership. This is not merely a partnership but a marriage that will last for eternity.
Rogers Byamukama
Justus Mugisha, FUFA First Vice President
I am very excited about this partnership with Uganda Tourism Board which indeed speaks volume. This has proved that FUFA is worthy for it. The partnership with UTB, a Government body also justifies the Government of Uganda’s continued trust and improved relationship with FUFA. The Brand of football in the country has improved and we are happy that football is taking the right strides. I convey the greetings from the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is currently in Egypt with other members as well as our Uganda Cranes team for the TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals.
FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha (left) flanked by the CEO Uganda Tourism Board Lilly Ajarova
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is excited is to here today. This has not been a one day process. There have been discussions before. In line with our recently launched strategic plan of sustainable increase for the volume of domestic and international tourism as well as building brand equity and value, UTB is glad to associate with FUFA. This is business unusual and a double bottom-line opportunity. We want to create a positive opportunity for the youth in Uganda through football as we also develop sports tourism. Uganda Cranes’ back to back participation in the Africa Cup of Nations has also been a great development and a unique opportunity to develop Uganda’s international tourism.
Lilly Ajarova, the CEO Uganda Tourism Board
Darius Mugoye, FUFA Second Vice President:
FUFA is delighted to have sealed off yet another partnership. We are glad that the partnership with Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) comes at the opportune timing when the Federation of Uganda Football Associations was trusted by CECAFA to host a number of regional tournaments starting August with the CECAFA U-20, CECAFA Women and CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in December 2019. These are all opportunities to work with people from all the 12 CECAFA members countries as exploit Uganda’s tourism potential
Eddie Kirya, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Board Member:
Tourism and football is a great take on opportunity. We are grateful for this partnership and the media in particular who have always spread the gospel
The 69th FIFA Congress in Paris, France by acclamation, confirmed Giovanni Vincenzo “Gianni” Infantino as the president of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) for another four years on Wednesday, 5th June 2019.
All the 211 member associations in unison voted the Swiss – Italian as unopposed.
Infantino, the 9th president in the history of the organization will serve his second term as the President until 2023.
He was first elected at an Extraordinary Congress in February 2016.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo led the Ugandan top brass delegation in the congress that also had the first vice president Justus Mugisha and the CEO, Edgar Watson.
L-R: First Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson in Paris, France at the FIFA Congress
‘In just over three years, this organization went from being toxic, almost criminal, to being what it should be: an institution that develops football. This new FIFA has a mission and a plan for it, which is why the next four years have, in fact, already started: we have laid solid building blocks for the future.’ Gianni Infantino remarked.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is congratulated by the FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha
The FIFA President Gianni Infantino is congratulated by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson in Paris
Meanwhile, the supreme legislative body of FIFA approved the Activity report and financial statements for 2018, as well as the detailed budget for 2020, which includes USD 810 million allocated to investments in football.
The 70th FIFA Congress will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in May 2020.
National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Holdings Limited has on Thursday, 24th January 2019 unveiled a new and better insurance sponsorship package for Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
The package was unveiled at the NIC Headquarters in Kampala, for the Uganda Cranes, the FUFA Junior League and FUFA Drum Tournament.
In attendence was a delegation from FUFA led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the chairperson of sponsorship and marketing committee, Rogers Byamukama.
NIC’s Managing Director Bayo Folayan, NIC Holdings company secretary Elias Edu and Jocelyn Ucanda represented the Insurance company.
‘This package is in line with NIC’s continued support of sports in Uganda, we believe the youth are the future of the country and that is why this sponsorship goes a long way to support the efforts of government in the area of youth and sports development. Our vision in supporting football in Uganda is to create an enabling environment for our footballers so that they too can compete on a global platform and rank among the best in the world’ Bayo stated.
NIC Holdings Managing Director, Bayo Folayan
It is an improvement over the previous contract with FUFA. The new contract covers all players, coaching staff and team doctors against death and injuries resulting into permanent disability sustained while on official engagements.
It also covers incidences during training as well as travels to and from matches and burial arrangements in case death occurs.
The FUFA President, Eng. Magogo expressed gratitude for NIC Holdings’s sponsorship since 2008 for football and sports in general, particularly Netball which has managed to represent the country at the World Cup.
Eng. Moses Magogo
‘I thank the National Insurance Corporation for supporting football since 2008 and other sports disciplines especially netball. I always want to thank NIC for fulfilling their obligations as signed in the contract. This new package is even more exciting because it has the FUFA Juniors League and the FUFA Drum as well as the cash value of Shs 10M to the FUFA Awards and the generator.’ Eng Magogo.
L-R: Jocyln Ucanda, Elias Edu, Folayan and Eng. Moses Magogo
The contract details:
The Uganda Cranes: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 660,000,000 annually
The FUFA Junior League: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 800,000,000 annually
The FUFA Drum Tournament: The sponsorship is worth Ushs. 960,000,000 annually
The FUFA Awards: The sponsorship is Ushs. 10,000,000 annually
Six Ugandans will be engaged in several Confederation of African Football (CAF) courses in the Egyptian capital of Cairo that started on Monday 22nd May 2018.
FUFA staff Ali Mwebe (FUFA Football Development Director), Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Delegates Mike Letti, Abbassi Sendyowa and Margaret Kubingi will also be in the North African country this week.
Kubingi is also the chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
Mwebe will train among the ne General Coordinators.
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule is among the Ugandans set for CAF Courses in Cairo, Egypt
Nalule, Letti, Kubingi and Sendyowa are all among the CAF Match Commissioners and Hussein is on the 30 man list of the CAF Media Officers.
Mwebe is already in Cairo having travelled on Sunday night.
The rest of the group travels on Tuesday while others on Wednesday.
The Media officers , General Coordinators and Match Commissioners will be appointed for CAF Interclub matches and CAF tournaments.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
The six add to the already serving group of Ugandans at CAF.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is on the CAF Executive Committee and also heads the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee and he is also on the women football committee, FUFA Chief Executive Director (CEO), Edgar Watson is on the CAF Technical Committee and Harunah Mawanda is on the CHAN Organizing Committee.
At the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Emergency Executive Committee sitting on Friday 11th May 2018, it was resolved that a special Commission of Inquiry into match officiation be set up with immediate effect.
This arises from the information received of consistent allegations from a spectrum of stakeholders regarding the FUFA Competitions match officiation in general.
The Press conference was addressed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘The commission’s scope shall be specifically limited to Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum, FUFA Juniors League, FUFA Women Elite league and the FUFA Women’s Cup’ said the FUFA President who addressed the press conference.
The Committee will convene at Ivy’s Hotel Rubaga in Kampala and is expected to conclude its work within one month.
FUFA President added;
‘During this time the Commission will be receiving information/materials from the public that will help in the inquiry. Anybody with Information/materials that shall be found credible and used to the logical conclusion shall receive a Cash reward of UGX 1,000,000= (One million shillings)’
L-R: Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Executive Committee Member Hamid Juma during the special press conference on Friday at FUFA House
L-R: Rogers Byamukama, Isa Magoola and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu attended the Press conference
The Commission may invite/summon any person/s who it deems to be important to the inquiry findings. And whoever is invited/ summoned MUST comply without fail. Failure to comply might invoke sanction if he/she is a football stakeholder.
The findings from this inquiry shall be submitted to the FUFA Judicial bodies for appropriate action.
The Federation appeals to the football stakeholders and the general public to cooperate with the Commission as we work towards improving our game.
The Commission of inquiry shall comprise of 5 people:
1. Hon. Kidega Dan – Chairman
2. Mr. Zirabamuzale B. Muzafaru – Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Mutenyo Keneddy – Member
4. Ms. Nakamya Annet – Member
5. Hon. Kasibante Moses – Member
Some of the members of the media who attended the special urgent press conference on Friday
At Speke Resort, Munyonyo – Kampala (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & Azam TV)
The 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards have been launched at Kampala Serena Hotel on Thursday.
For the third year running, telecommunications giants Airtel Uganda Limited will be the main sponsors.
Just like the previous editions, this year’s awards will be at Speke Resort Munyonyo on 1st December 2017.
Addressing the members of the media Dennis Mbidde, chairman of the 2017 FUFA Awards organizing committee, hailed the sponsors, partners, players, fans and the entire football fraternity for the necessary due support.
Dennis Mbidde, chairperson of the Airtel FUFA Awards organizing committee
Mbidde stressed on the essence of these awards.
The awards are to reward excellence and efforts of the players for the season gone by.
These awards are motivational. Winners of these awards for the past editions have climbed a ladder or two in their respective careers. From Faruku Miya, Sandra Nabweteeme, Hasifa Nassuna to Muhammed Shaban, you could see development for the better.
This year, the story will continue with yet another glamorous event
I thank the federation for the awards
The main sponsors Airtel Uganda offered U.shs 100M towards the Awards organization.
Airtel Uganda brand & communications manager Remmy Kisakye expressed gratitude and the willingness for the continued support the Airtel FUFA Awards.
FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama, also the FUFA chairman Marketing committee (left) and Airtel Uganda brand & communications manager Remmy Kisakye
‘For three years now, we are glad to be associated with the Airtel FUFA Awards. We vow to continue supporting football right from the grassroots’
National Insurance Corporation (NIC) offered U.shs 10M towards the organization of the event, announced by the NIC head public communications.
David Gonahasa, the managing director of Round Bob announced a $5000 sponsorship for the two winners to facilitate their travel expenses to the mid east.
‘We are glad to be associated with these awards. We have offered two return air tickets worth $ 5000 for winners to Dubai’ Gonahasa noted.
FUFA Executive Committee member, Rogers Byamukama, also the FUFA chairman Marketing committee represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the launch.
FUFA is glad that the awards are back and better.
As the federation, we eye rewarding talent and appreciating the best.
This is a time to celebrate and reward the players as well as coaches than anybody else.
FUFA appreciates all the sponsors & partners for this year’s awards.
FUFA long term partners, NIC has offered Ushs 10M towards the organization of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards
The launch was also attended by the FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Kenneth Bayo (Head of Public Sector at Eco Bank Uganda), Tonny Mutengu (Bussiness development manager at SMS One) and the events main organizer Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media Limited.
Catergories of the awards:
There are 11 categories of the awards to be given out on that black tie awards night.
Male Airtel FUFA Award, Female Airtel FUFA Award, FUFA Best XI, FUFA Presidential Award, FUFA Fair Play Award, FUFA Up coming Talent, FUFA Referees Award, FUFA Coach of the year, Beach Soccer Player of the year, Fans’ player of the year -Ugandan & other leagues foreign based.
MVP Nominees:
The final list for the Most Valuable Players was determined by the coaches in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Male: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Buildcon and Uganda Cranes), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA and Uganda Cranes ), Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa, Vipers and Uganda Cranes)
Female: Hasfa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals and Crested Cranes), Vanesa Karungi (Olila High School), Fazila Ikwaput (Olila High School and Crested Cranes)
Each of the MVP (male and female) will drive home with a grand prize of a car.
Sponsors and FUFA officials in a group photo after the launch at Serena Kampala Hotel on Thursday
Voting Criteria:
Fans will be involved in the determining the Most Valuable Player through sms voting courtesy of SMS one media.
Some of the Journalists who graced the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Thursday
Other partners
Nile Breweries Limited, also the official beer partner of Uganda Cranes are part of the awards.
The others are BIDCO Uganda Limited (offered Shs 5M towards as a catergory sponsor), Round Bob, Azam TV and 102.1 FUFA f.m.
MAIN PHOTO: Officials from FUFA and Airtel Uganda with the dummy cheque of Shs 100M during the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Thursday
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo kick started the officially mandated new term in office on Thursday, 31st August 2017 for the period 2017 – 2021.
This follows the successful elections held at the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly held on Saturday, 5th Auguts 2017 at the Kabalega Hotel in Masindi.
According to a circular No. 1061 – FUFA/C/006/17 released by the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson Suubi, it duly confirmed;
This is to inform you that the FUFA Executive Committee as elected in the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday 5th August 2017 in Masindi, has started its official mandated term of office started on Thursday, 1st 31st August 2017.
Further communication will be forwarded in the due course.
On a vibrant tiding, the new term began with a convincing performance of the national team, Uganda Cranes that overcame the 7 time African champions, Egypt 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia group E qualifier at Mandela Naational Stadium, Namboole.
New FUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photo alongside the two guests who were part of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly – Leodgar Tenga and Djibouti FA President, Soulieman Hassan Waberi
FUFA Executive Committee (2017-2021):
1 – Eng. Moses Magogo (President)
2 – Mr. Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President)
3 – Mr Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President)
4 – Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd Vice President)
5 – Mr Byamukama Rogers (Kitara Delegat)
6 – Mr. Kalibala John Chrizestom (Western Delegate)
7 – Ms. Mugena Agnes (Woman Delegate)
8 – Hajji Ssekabira Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Delegate)
9 – Mr. Hamid Juma (Kampala Delegate)
10 – Mr. Kalyebara David Mukidi (Northern Delegate)
