FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • FIFA Players’ Intermediaries: FUFA registers 9

    FIFA Players’ Intermediaries: FUFA registers 9

    The fully FIFA Players’ Intermediaries registered in Uganda are now at 9.

    This year alone, four people have duly registered and are licenced to conduct business on behalf of their respective clients.

    The latest successful applicant is Fred Ronald Niwagira Mwine, with license number UGA-1707013.

    Niwagira expressed delight upon acquiring the license.

    ‘I have been working hard to get this license and i am happy. I thank all those people who have helped me get one’ Niwagira said.

    Important documents about Football Intermediaries

    Circular on Intermediaries0001

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR INTERMEDIARIES

    Intermediaries Application form

    Registered/Licensed Intermediaries

    S/N License Number Full Names Nationality Country of Residence Issuance Date Expiry Date Email Contact
    01 UGA-1607001 Gibby Kalule Ugandan Malaysia May 26, 2016 May 27, 2018 globalsportlink@yahoo.com
    02 UGA-1606003 Musa Sebulime Ugandan Uganda June 01, 2016 May 31, 2018
    03 UGA-1606002 Geofrey Solo Kayemba Ugandan Uganda June 01, 2016 May 31, 2018 geokayssolo@yahoo.com
    04 UGA-1606004 Chadi Ezzeddine Lebanese Uganda June 01, 2016 May 31, 2018 md@ssllogistics.com
    05 UGA-1606009 Isaac Mwesigwa Ugandan Uganda October 10, 2016 October31, 2018 mwesigwa@gmail.com
    06 UGA-1703010 Mike Mutyaba Ugandan Uganda March 21, 2017 March,31, 2019 mutyabafoundation@gmail.com
    07 UGA-1704011 Tushar Ruparelia Ugandan Uganda April 07, 2017 April, 30, 2019 rupareliatushar@yahoo.com
    08 UGA-1707012 Daniel Kisseka Ntale Ugandan Uganda July 28, 2017 July 28, 2019 jodanasports@gmail.com
    09 UGA-1707013 Fred Ronald Niwagira Mwine Ugandan Uganda August 17, 2017 August 17, 2019 roniesantos64@gmail.com
  • Communications: FUFA President to address the media on Wednesday

    Communications: FUFA President to address the media on Wednesday

    FUFA Press Conference:

    Wednesday 9th August 2017 (Starting at 10 a.m)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host a press conference at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 9th August 2017.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addresses the media

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, recently endorsed by the delegates for the second term in office (2017-2021) during the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly will address the media.

    The press conference will start at 10am.

  • FUFA statement on Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic

    FUFA statement on Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic

    The media is awash with reports that Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has resigned.

    However Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to put forward to the public important information as;

    • FUFA President, as per his routine sessions after an international match, will hold a technical  meeting with the National Team coach of Uganda Cranes Mr. Sredojevic.
      that will come after the CHAN 2018 convincing 5-1 victory over South Sudan.
    • FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is on his way from Morocco after attending a series of CAF organised events has already talked to Mr. Sredojevic.
    • Mr. Sredojevic hasn’t forwarded any communication to FUFA about  rumours that he has resigned  his post as National team coach of Uganda Cranes.
    • However, in the meeting on Monday, FUFA will find out officially from Mr. Sredojevic  his position on the rumours and his future as Uganda Cranes Coach.  Thereafter FUFA and the Coach will make an official communication on the matter.
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with tie), Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic, FUFA Technical chairman Hamid Juma (extreme right) and the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein (second left) and the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (extreme left) during a previous press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    ‘We understand our Coach as a professional who will address any issues with his employers first then a formal communication will be made’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    We request the public to remain calm about this matter.

  • 2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament: Draws conducted on Wednesday

    2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament: Draws conducted on Wednesday

    3rd FUFA Corporate Tournament: Saturday, 6th May 2017

    At Kampala International School of Uganda (KISU), Bukoto

    Tournament Groups:

    Group A: NTV, Gals Sports Betting, Airtel Uganda Limited, 102.1 FUFA F.M, Red Pepper Publications

    Group B: SSL Logistics, Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), Uganda Batteries Limited, Umeme, AAR

    Group C: Uganda Premier League (UPL), National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Holdings, Civial Aviation Authority (CAA), National Water and Sewage Corporation (NWSC), Labanese Community in Uganda

    Group D: Hema Water, Diamond Trust Bank, BIDCO Uganda Limited, Fero Mobile, Lato Milk

    Airtel Uganda’s Brand Strategy Manager, Noella Byuma at the 2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament draws held on Wednesday. Airtel Uganda Limited is in group A alongside NTV, Gals Sports Betting, 102.1 FUFA F.M and Red Pepper Publications

    The 2017 FUFA Corporate Tournament draws were held on Wednesday at the home of football in Uganda, Mengo – Kampala.

    FUFA Competititions director, Ali Mwebe conducted the well attended draws also attended by the representatives of 20 companies that have duly confirmed to take part as witnessed by the media.

    Mwebe who was flanked by the FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke and the communications director Ahmed Hussein clarified on the formart of play and the tournament rules.

    Each team will play 4 matches as per the four groups set.

    That means, we shall have a total of 40 group stage matches.

    The top two teams per group will qualify to the quarter-finals followed by the semi-finals and finals.

    From the group stages to the semi-finals, it will be based on 7 a side format with the finals 11 aside.

    Kampala International School of Uganda (KISU) play ground will host the day long tournament.

    NTV’s Miles Rwamiti during the draws at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke believes the tournament has continued to grow through leaps and bounds with the key objectives being attained.

    FUFA started this tournament to further create a plat form of reaching out to the partners and key stake holders in a way of socializing and networking. Also, the corporate tournament is another way of keeping fit for better health living.

    The day’s theme is ‘Football For Health’.

    National Water and Sewage Corporation’s Fred Nsubuga smiles besides the trophy they target for the third year running

    National Water and Sewage Corporation (NWSC) is the defending champion who have also won the tournament for the past editions.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Corporate tournament team representatives joined by the Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic pose for a group photopgraph with the main trophy after the draws on Wednesday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Count down: 23 days to go: Designing jerseys for Uganda National football teams as 5M is at stake

    Count down: 23 days to go: Designing jerseys for Uganda National football teams as 5M is at stake

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.

    The jerseys to be designed will be  nine (9) in total.

    Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com

    The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys

    FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.

      ‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.

      The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.

      ‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today  will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.

      The entries will be open in three categories including the  Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal,  National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).

    Designs needed;

     3 Sets for Uganda Cranes

    Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)

    Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)

    3 Sets for Crested Cranes

    Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)

    Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).

     3 sets for Other National teams

    Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)

    Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)

    Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used

      ‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other  subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.

      The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired. 

  • Governance: FUFA issued with certificate of registration by NCS

    Governance: FUFA issued with certificate of registration by NCS

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has received a certificate of registration to continue running the most popular sport in the country.

    The certificate was handed over to FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Executive Committee Member Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel and FUFA Legal officer Denis Lukambi by the NCS Chairman, Technical Hajji Zubair Galiwango at Lugogo.

    ‘The certificate of registration issued to FUFA shows what we have been sensitizing people about the rightful owners of the game in the country. The issuance of the certificate is good news to the 33 Members of FUFA’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    ‘We need to continue with our programmes as the public expects a lot from us. Our five year strategic plan approved by the Assembly in Luweero is what we are following for execution’ added Hussein

    ‘FUFA would like to thank the Government through the National council of sports and Ministry of lands, Housing and Urban Development, senior Executive members and our legal team that has done a wonderful job during this process.

    The issuance of the certificate buries almost any hopes of glimmer by any individuals or disgruntled groups who were claiming legality to run football in Uganda.

  • Communications: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo to deliver end of year message on Wednesday

    Communications: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo to deliver end of year message on Wednesday

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media during a press conference on Wednesday, 28th December 2016 at FUFA House in Kampala.

    This will be the last press conference of the year for the federation during the golden year of Uganda’s football where the Uganda Cranes qualified for the Total Africa Cup of Nations, after almost 39 years of hard work.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

    FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein confirmed the press conference;

    “2016 has indeed been a special year for Uganda’s football. The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo will crown it all with the end of year address at FUFA House on Wednesday, 28th December 2016. The press conference will kick off at 10 a.m and will be live on the football radio 102.1 FUFA f.m” Ahmed asserts.

  • Communications: FUFA Weekly press conference confirmed for Thursday

    Communications: FUFA Weekly press conference confirmed for Thursday

    FUFA Weekly Press Conference: Thursday, 22nd December 2016

    • At FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (Starting at 10 a.m)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the weekly press conference on Thursday, 22nd December 2016.

    Vital communications concerning the Uganda Cranes preparations for the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017 finals in Gabon, news within the football fraternity and the on-going general affairs with FUFA will be conveyed.

    The press conference will commence by 10 a.m at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

    Sports journalists are requested to keep time.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein consults with the Federation Finance Director Decolas Kiiza during a previous press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FUFA wins Africa Leadership Award

    FUFA wins Africa Leadership Award

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has landed a prestigious award for  its outstanding contribution towards the socio-economic transformation on the African continent through its various calendar activities.

    The year 2016 was considered by the organisers who looked at FUFA’s activities like FUFA Women Elite League, FUFA Big League, FUFA  U-17 Juniors League, Live Your Goals-football programme designed for young female, beach soccer, grassroots football and various courses in coaching, administration and refereeing to have contributed a lot in people’s lives.

    L-R: Minister of Gender, Labour and Social development Mrs Peace Mutuuzo shaking hands with the FUFA President shortly after receiving the Africa Leadership Award. In the middle is Minister of state for Youth and Children Affairs Hon Nakiwala Kiyingi.

    Uganda Cranes qualification to the AFCON Finals for the first time in 39 years was also considered by the organisers.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and KCCA Executive Director enjoying a light football talk with the awards given to their institutions by the Africa Leadership Awards.

    The award was given to FUFA at the awards ceremony organised by the Africa Leadership Awards at a ceremony held at Imperial Royale.

    The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo attended the ceremony and later received the award following invitation by the Awards organisers.

    ‘It is a great honour to be recognised by continental institutions like Africa Leadership Awards. Our cardinal role is to change many lives through our various football activities. We are happy for this award as it depicts those moments when  people recognise our efforts’ said FUFA President Eng. Magogo.
    The award organisers also recognised other high profile men including the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and women for exhibiting the  best leadership skills to attain greater heights despite minimal resources. KCCA Executive Director Jennier Musisi was also recognised for her exemplary work towards development of the Ugandan capital Kampala and support toward KCCA FC.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo receiving the Award from Minister of state for Youth and Children Affairs Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi during the Africa Leadership Awards Ceremony at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. FUFA was recognised for  its outstanding contribution towards the Socio-economic transformation on the African continent through its various calendar activities.

     

  • Press conference: Micho to announce Uganda Cranes squad for Togo and Ghana matches

    Press conference: Micho to announce Uganda Cranes squad for Togo and Ghana matches

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host their weekly press conference on Wednesday, 21st September 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

    During the press conference, the Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic will announce the full squad set to travel for the Togo international build up and the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ghana.

    FUFA Head of Communications, Ahmed Hussein confirms the development;

    The Uganda Cranes head coach will address the media this Wednesday to reveal the team for the Togo and Ghana matches. At the same time, the travel arrangements, team preparation will also be revealed. The media is urged to keep time for the press briefing that will start at 10 a.m

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    Some of the sports journalists during a previous press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    Uganda Cranes will face Togo on 4th October 2016 in Lome before playing Ghana on the 7th October 2016 in Tamale.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kizza, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic and the Chairman of the Technical Committee Hamid Juma during a previous press conference

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • CECAFA lauds FUFA, media, referees, fans & other stake holders for incredible women tournament

    CECAFA lauds FUFA, media, referees, fans & other stake holders for incredible women tournament

    Th Council of East and Central Africa Association (CECAFA) Secretary General, Nicholas Musonye has appreciated the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the fans, referees, media, Government and all the other stake holders who have worked tirelessly to make the tournament a complete success.

    Musonye was flanked by the tournament chair person of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Rogers Byamukama and the CECAFA media officer Rogers Mulindwa while addressing the media during a press conference on Saturday.

    I want to thank everyone for their respective endeavors to make this tournament a complete success.

    FUFA took upon the initiative to host the tournament without any sponsorship and are very commendable for taking the big risk.

    The media has publicized the tournament so well. Government has provided the healthy political climate to enable the tournament progress successfully.

    The referees at this tournament have been the best so far and to all the fans, you have exhibited a true CECAFA spirit of not only supporting the home team but attending each and every match that has been played.

    Musonye hailed the sporting spirit portrayed by all the seven countries that took part in the tournament.

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    He confirmed the new kick off times for the two semi final clashes as 1:30 p.m for the first game on Sunday of Kenya and Ethiopia as well as Tanzania taking on host nation Uganda at 3:30 p.m.

    Byamukama too appreciated the participating countries and the media for making the tournament a complete success.

    To make this tournament happen, i want to thank all the countries that took part and the media which has marketed the tournament.

    At this juncture, we now have a platform upon which we can lure sponsors on board.

    The referees for the semi final have also been released during the pre-match meeting for all the teams.

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    The pre-match meeting held for all the countries on Saturday morning at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Semifinal 1: 1.30 p.m Kenya vs Ethiopia

    Center Referee: Mukansanga Salma (Rwanda)
    Assistant Referee 1: Nagaddya Catherine (Uganda)
    Assistant Referee 2: Nyinawabari Speciose (Rwanda)
    4th official: Jonesia Rukyaa (Tanzania)
    Match Commissioner: Lina Kessy (Tanzania)
    Referees Assessor: Catherine Adipo (Uganda)
    Semi final 2: 3.30pm Tanzania vs Uganda
    Center Referee: Iratunga Suavis (Burundi)
    Assistant Referee 1: Mary Njoroge (Kenya)
    Assistant Referee 2: Woisnet Abera(Ethiopia)
    4th official: Wanjala Carolyne (Kenya)
    Match Commissioner: Rwemarika Felicite (Rwanda)
    Referees Assessor: Onyango Maqulate (Kenya)
  • CECAFA Women Press conference confirmed for Saturday

    CECAFA Women Press conference confirmed for Saturday

    The Council of East and Central African (CECAFA) in conjunction with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) have confirmed a joint press conference to take place on Saturday, 17th September 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    FUFA Spokesman and CECAFA 2016 Women Local Organizing Committee (LOC) member, Ahmed Hussein confirmed the development.

    Saturday’s press conference will be intended to release the developments arising after the successful group stage matches.

    The press conference starts at 10 a.m and it will be addressed by CECAFA General Secretary, Nicholas Musonye alongside the CECAFA Women championship members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC).

    The semi finals will be held on Sunday with a rest day for Monday before Tuesday’s final.

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    Members of the media during the previous press conference held at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru

    This will be the third joint press conference held between FUFA and CECAFA.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R – Agnes Mugena (FUFA Executive Committee member and 2016 CECAFA Women Football Tournament LOC member), FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa, CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, Chairperson 2016 CECAFA Women Football Tournament LOC, Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Executive Committee member and also 2016 CECAFA Women Football Tournament LOC member

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • 2018 FIFA World CUp Russia: FUFA secures training camp for Uganda Cranes

    2018 FIFA World CUp Russia: FUFA secures training camp for Uganda Cranes

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes will hold a high profile training camp in Lome, Togo in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia match against Ghana on 7th October, 2016.

    The training camp will culminate into an International Friendly to be played on 4th October in Lome against The Togolese National Football team.

    Uganda Cranes will fly out to Ghana the following day ahead of the crunch tie to be played on Friday 7th October in Tamale.

    ‘All Uganda Cranes players summoned to the team will fly direct to Lome for the important training camp’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will announce the squad on 21st September, 2016 at FUFA House during the weekly press conference.

    ‘FUFA has continued to show its commitment  in organizing camps for the Uganda Cranes ahead of every international fixture which help players tune up for any game’ said Micho

    Uganda is in the same group with Egypt, Ghana and Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes starting eleven that faced Comoros on the 4th September 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Uganda won 1-0 courtesy of Farouk Miya’s goal to book a berth at the AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon, the first time in 38 years.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

     

  • Communications: FUFA & CECAFA to hold joint press conference on Saturday

    Communications: FUFA & CECAFA to hold joint press conference on Saturday

    2016 CECAFA Women Championship:

    11th – 20th September (All Matches at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru)

    GROUP A: Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar

    GROUP B: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda

    Press conference: Saturday, 10th September 2016 – At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (Starting 10 a.m)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with the Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) will hold a joint press conference about the 2016 CECAFA women football championship at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Saturday.

    CECAFA Secretary General, Nicholas Musonye will address the media joined by the tournament Local Organizing Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama.

    All the updates and fresh developments about the tournament will be communicated at the press conference that starts by 10 a.m.

    This will be the second press conference after the tournament was launched on 29th August 2016 at the football headquarters found at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

    The 10 day tournament starts on Sunday, 11th September 2016 at Njeru.

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee on 29th August 2016 in Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Nile Special launches fans campaign in support of Uganda Cranes

    Nile Special launches fans campaign in support of Uganda Cranes

    INTERNATIONAL BUILD UP MATCH: 30TH AUG 2016 – Uganda Cranes Vs Kenya

    AFCON GROUP D QUALIFIER: 3RD SEPT 2016 – Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros

    Uganda Cranes’ official beverage sponsor Nile Special on Monday launched a fan-rallying campaign, code named “Cranes Na Mutima – Tulumbe” .

    This is ahead of the team’s must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Comoros on Saturday, 3 September at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    The launch was attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, FUFA 3rd Vice President Dennis Mbidde as well as two players Dennis Okot Oola and Joseph Ochaya.

    “As major sponsors of the Cranes, our duty at this moment is to rally nation-wide support for the Cranes. For quite some time we have rallied the nation to support the Cranes with passion through our Cranes Na Mutima campaign, so this game is the crescendo of it all.” said the NBL Marketing Director Daniel Ogong.

    Mbidde commended Nile Special for the continued support throughout the Gabon 2017 AFCON qualification campaign stating that, “The fans have been great throughout the campaign partly due to Nile Special’s unrelenting efforts to rally fans behind the team. They have indeed pushed the Cranes thus far. But there’s one more crucial step to go and we request one more strong push to get the team over the line.”

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    As part of the Cranes Na Mutima – Tulumbe campaign, Ugandans will be required to demonstrate that they are part of the team by donning their national team jerseys every Friday till game-day. This is what has been termed as “#CranesJerseyFridays”

    Several fans that adhere to this call will win match tickets and several Nile Special giveaways in country-wide activations.

    The other component of the campaign are the upcountry fan-parks at which the game will be screened live.

    Nile Special seeks to duplicate the Namboole atmosphere in three upcountry towns that’s; Mbale-Cricket Grounds, Mbarara-Independence Grounds and Lira-Mayor’s Gardens.

    Commenting on the two aspects of the campaign Mr. Ogong stated that, “We understand that not all Ugandans can be at Namboole.

    But we are saying there’re several ways one can support without stepping in Namboole, from the comfort of your home, at the office or any other work station by pulling on that jersey.

    Regarding the fan-parks, the objective is to ensure that the Namboole-like atmosphere is replicated in other parts of the country. In fact we shall do everything possible to ensure the ambiance at the fan parks beats that at Namboole,” promised Mr. Ogong.

    Cranes is currently second in Group D and needs to win the last qualification tie against Comoros Island on 3rd September at Namboole Stadium to secure qualification for the Africa Nations Cup for the first time in 39 years.

  • FUFA President wishes Ugandans, Entire Muslim community a blessed Eid Mubarak

    FUFA President wishes Ugandans, Entire Muslim community a blessed Eid Mubarak

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has joined hands in celebrating with the entire Muslim fraternity in Uganda and world over having successfully completed the 30 days of fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan and and wished them   Eid Mubarak celebrations.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo in a special message wishes to appreciate the Muslim family for completing the Holy month of Ramadan.

    On behalf of the FUFA Executive Committee members, delegates and staff,  i convey the Federation’s heart felt appreciation for the Muslim fraternity in Uganda and world-over for completing the Holy month of Ramadan.

    I wish them a bless Eid Mubarak day

    ‘It is Our Game, It is Our Country’

  • FIFA responds to NCS over FUFA’s registration under the Trustee Incorporation Act

    FIFA responds to NCS over FUFA’s registration under the Trustee Incorporation Act

    Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has for the second time in a space of three weeks written to the National Council of Sports (NCS) explaining their stand of forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act.

    In a letter written by Marco Villige, the FIFA Deputy Secretary General (Administration) through the FUFA Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson,  FIFA  points to the bold fact that any form of forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act would be considered as interference in contravention to the FIFA Statutes, Article 14, paragraph 1 and Article 19 paragraph 1.

    The letter also highlights about the continued readiness of FIFA to dispatch a delegation to Uganda should a meeting with the relevant authorities finally be convened.

    Full Letter from FIFA to which CAF is copied:

    We refer to your letter dated 15 June 2016 with regard to the incorporation of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the content of which received our full attention.

    We take note that the government authorities of Uganda appear to continue t0 insist on the incorporation of FUFA under the “Trustees Incorporation Act”.

    ln this context, we reiterate our position — which was communicated to you through our letters dated 30th September 2013 and 26th May 2016 — that the incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act seems to be in contravention of the FIFA Statutes, namely article l4 par. 1 i) and article 19 par. 1′.

    Furthermore, we deplore that the relevant authorities are not responsive to our suggestion to have a dedicated meeting in order to discuss the issues at stake in view of finding a mutually satisfactory way forward.

    Nevertheless, we remain ready to dispatch a delegation to Uganda should such a meeting finally be convened.

    However, we would like t0 underline that any forced incorporation of FUFA under the Trustees Incorporation Act would be considered as interference in contravention to the above-mentioned provisions of the FIFA Statutes and would consequently be brought t0 the attention of the relevant FIFA bodies to take appropriate measures against FUFA, including sanctions.

    Finally, we kindly draw your attention to the fact that this information is only of a general nature and, therefore, without prejudice to any decision that any other competent body of FIFA may be called t0 pass in this or similar matters in the future.

    We thank you for taking note of the above and keeping us informed about further developments in this regard.

  • 2nd FUFA Corporate Tournament preparations gear up

    2nd FUFA Corporate Tournament preparations gear up

    2016 FUFA Corporate Tournament:

    7th May 2016 – At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    The second edition of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Corporate tournament has been confirmed for 7th May 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    The tournament has been launched on Wednesday, 13th April 2016 during the FUFA Weekly press conference in Mengo, Kampala.

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    Esther Musoke addressing the media during the press conference on Wednesday, 13th April 2016 at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala

    While addressing the journalists at the press briefing, Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Director stressed the significance of the tournament in line with the FUFA external relations.

    “Key of the main objectives is to give FUFA an avenue of interaction with prospective sponsors and partners, have fun and provide the platform to network and socialize” Musoke noted.

    Musoke also added the FUFA Corporate tournament will further help to strengthen the FUFA brand.

    The tournament will take place on 7th May 2016 at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

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    Sixteen companies are being targeted for this year’s event. So far, 10 teams have registered.

    These include; Airtel Uganda Limited (Uganda Cranes official sponsors), Nile Breweries Limited (another FUFA partner), Uganda Cranes’ official insurer, National Insurance Corporation (NIC), National Water and Sewerage Corporation (winners of the inaugural edition), FUFA Executive XI, FUFA XI, SSL logistics Limited among others.

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    L-R: FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke, Ali Mwebe (FUFA Competitions Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications) and Christine Namulindwa of the Uganda Cancer Institute (PRO) at the press conference

    Musoke urged more companies to register ahead of the tournament kick off with Ug.shs 1.5M registration fee.