FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • Massa’s official retirement letter from Uganda Cranes

    Massa’s official retirement letter from Uganda Cranes

    Historic Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa gracefully retires

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has acknowledged receipt of the official letter from the historic Uganda Cranes’ captain, Geofrey Massa.

    ‘Massa handed the letter to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday. FUFA highly values the service Massa has offered for the national team over the years and will officially organize a testimonial match for him at a venue and date yet to be confirmed’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    FUFA will also help him develop a career of his choice in football which could be administration, management, technical or media.

    ‘He was a great servant. He was such a highly respected player in Uganda Cranes’ FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo said of him.

    Geofrey Massa while on official duty for the Uganda Cranes

    The letter reads in full:

    27th March 2017

    Retirement from the national football team (Cranes):

    It is with immense pride that I announce my retirement from the national football team after representing the country for 12 years.

    I have had an incredible career and I am thankful for each and every moment for my time with the Uganda Cranes.

    As a teenager, I fulfilled my childhood dream after making my debut against Ghana on September 4th, 2005.

    I feel very fortunate in that my career thereafter took me on a journey I could only have dreamed of.

    Although I experienced a couple of low moments during my time with the Cranes, I feel very lucky to have experienced so many wonderful highlights over the course of my international football career.

    I am proud to have played over 80 games for the Cranes, scored over 30 goals for the team but most important of all, to have captained the team to its first ever Africa Nations Cup appearance since 1978.

    I will always look back with great pride at every time I represented my country from the LG Cup, through the CECAFA Challenge Cup tournaments, international friendly matches and several Nations / World Cup Qualifiers.

    The experience of representing my country at the 2017 Nations Cup finals in Gabon was truly memorable, while the feeling after winning three CECAFA Challenge Cup titles and becoming the all-time Nations / World Cup qualifying top scorer with 14 goals, was quite satisfying.

    I feel very fortunate to have had the career I have had with the Cranes, but one that would not have been entirely possible without the support of so many people.

    Firstly and foremost, I would like to thank my parents, my beautiful wife and three children for all the support and guidance they offered me over the years.

    Secondly, I would want to thank coaches Muhammed Abbas, Laszlo Csaba, Bobby Williamson and Micho Sredojevic, who believed in me and offered me the platform to reach my full potential.

    I would also like to thank former FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa, current President Eng. Moses Magogo and coach Asuman Lubowa for the huge role they played in guiding me throughout my career.

    When I look back over the years, I feel fortunate to have played alongside some outstanding players (past and present).

    I would want to particularly thank the former Uganda captains Ibrahim Sekagya and David Obua for helping me develop into the player I became.

    For my current Cranes teammates, thank you for accepting me as your leader.

    I would also like to say a special thank you to the fans – those that supported and motivated me and even those that didn’t believe in me.

    You all motivated me to improve every other year.

    I intend to continue with my football playing career at club level.

    I wish the national football team all the best in future.

    I will always remain close to the team in any other capacity because football is my life.

    For God and My Country

    Yours in Sports,

    Uganda Cranes Captain, Geofrey Massa

    C.C FUFA President

    C.C FUFA CEO

    C.C FUFA Communications Department

    C.C National Football Team Head Coach

  • Uganda – France Friendship Week: The Cranes win over France Military team

    Uganda – France Friendship Week: The Cranes win over France Military team

    Uganda – France Friendship Week:

    Friendly Match: Uganda Cranes 3-1 France Military

    The Uganda Cranes has defeated the France military team 3-1 in a match organized to climax the France – Uganda friendship-week at the Mandela National Stadium on Saturday evening.

    Geofrey Sserunkuma, team captain Emmanuel Okwi and Martin Kiiza were all on target for the Uganda Cranes.

    Mouslin Andhum pulled a goal back for the visitors who gave the lively spectators a great show.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic made five changes at the start of the second stanza of the game.

    AbdulMalick Vitalis Tabu, Martin Kiiza, Ivan Ntege, Savio Kabugo and Milton Karisa were introduced for Geofrey Sserunkuma, Ambrose Kirya, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu and Mutyaba Muzamil respectively.

    The other change saw Nelson Senkatuka take Okwi’s place as Majwega worn the captain’s arm band for the last 20 minutes.

    At the end of the game, a trophy was handed to Okwi and coach Micho by the French Ambassador.

    French Ambassador in Uganda Stephanie Rivoal, FUFA boss Moses Magogo and the minister of presidency in charge of Kampala city Betty Namisango Kamya were some of the dignitaries who followed the game.

    “This is a historic match. I thank the French Embassy and Ambassador for the initiative. Let us maintain this spirit” FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo noted before Okwi was handed with the trophy.

    On her side, the French Ambassador appreciated FUFA and the entire Ugandan community for the cooperation and love throughout the Uganda – France week celebrations.

    “We promised a great show and it has been exhibited. The French team fought like lions. They gave you a good match and i want to thank FUFA and the entire Ugandan community for the mutual cooperation throughout the week” H.E Stephanie Rivoal noted.

    Uganda Cranes ambassador Bebe Cool was among the music artists who entertained the fans after the music.

    Others were Hellen Lukomwa, Hip Pop star Navio and Eddie Kenzo.

    The historic match marked the end of the festivities to celebrate the Uganda – France Week week.

    French Military Team XI

    Team Line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Brian Majwega, Deus Bukenya, Halid Lwaliwa, Muzamil Mutyaba, Erisa Ssekisambu, Moses Waiswa, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Ambrose Kirya, Emmanuel Okwi

    Subs: Keni Saidi (G.K), Habib Kavuma, Savio Kabugo, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kiiza, AbdulMalick Vitalis Tabu, Karisa Milton, Nelson Senkatuka

    French Military XI: Accart Quentin, Maetini Anthony, Jesy Trinite, Yann Oggad, Julien Gallo, Abdeltif Bouyahia, Jean Philippe Sabo, Andhum Mouslin, Rylan Lamonnier, Thio Jougounour, Remi Mareval

    Subs: Yenemy Lagarde, Yoann Bizot, Alexis Machlinski, Cedric Rossignol, Martin Faras

    The match officials with the two sides’ captains

    Match Officials:

    Referee: Ali Sabila Chelengat

    Assistant Referee 1: Hussein Bugembe

    Assistant Referee 2: Ronald Katenya

    Fourth Official: Brian Nsubuga Miiro

    Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa

    Media Officer: Ahmed Hussein

  • Uganda – France Friendship week match: Micho names 23 players

    Uganda – France Friendship week match: Micho names 23 players

    Friendly Match: Saturday, 25th March 2017

    Uganda Cranes Vs French Military Team

    At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has named a team of 23 players who will face the French Military team in a friendly match on Saturday at Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

    All the players are locally based with no foreign based player on the team.

    Locally based players who traveled to Machakos for the 1 all draw against Kenya in the international friendly match on Thursday have been all maintained.

    Habib Kavuma with a clearence during the game against Kenya. He is one of the players maintained on the team

    The addition of players from the other local sides is a clear indication that the coach and the technical team are planning early for the up coming CHAN 2018 qualifiers.

    The team regroups on Friday at noon (Sky Hotel in Ntinda) before having lunch together and thereafter train as a unit later on Friday at Namboole.

    The match against the French Military team will mark the climax of the Uganda  – France friendship week.

    Full Squad:

    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers) and Saidi Keni (Proline)

    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers) and Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Aggrey Madoi (Vipers) and Brian Majwega (KCCA), Habibu Kavuma (KCCA), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers) and Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

    Midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Ambrose Kirya (SC Villa), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Martin Kiiza (SC Villa), AbdulMalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa)

    Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (SC Villa), Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers) Milton Karisa (Vipers) and Nelson Senkatuka (Proline)

     

  • Rivals Uganda, Kenya play to a One all draw in the International build up

    Rivals Uganda, Kenya play to a One all draw in the International build up

    International Build Up: Kenya 1-1 Uganda

    Joy for Goal: Moses Waiswa celebrates his strike at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos

    Moses Waiswa scored on his debut as Uganda Cranes played to a one all draw with Kenya Harambee Stars during the international friendly match played at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on Thursday.

    The Vipers’ player cancelled a first half goal from Michael Olunga as the two traditional rivals shared the spoils.

    Habib Kavuma with a clearance during the game
    The FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo (second from left) watched the match in Machakos
    Left back Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi with a customary drive during the game. Walusimbi turns out for Kenyan side Gor Mahia
    The Uganda Cranes team inspection

    The match was watched by a good number of Ugandans including the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo and some FUFA delegates.

    Uganda Cranes will return later on Thursday night ahead of a charity match with the France Military team at Namboole stadium.

    This was the 77th meeting between the two sister countries. There are now 23 draws, 22 wins for Kenya and Uganda remains ahead with 32.

    The match officials pose for a photo with the two team captains. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda skippered the Uganda Cranes and so did Brian Mandela for the Kenya Harambee Stars

    Team Line ups:

    Kenya XI: Patrick Matasi, Musa Mohammed (Simon Mbugua 55’), Robinson Kamura, Brian Mandela, Aoud Omar, Anthony Akumu, Johanna Omollo (Osborne Monday 81’), Samuel Onyango (Bernard Mangoli 77’), Noah Wafula (John Makwatta 59’), Michael Olunga (Paul Were 60’), Jesse Were

    Unused Subs: David Okello, Kenneth Muguna

    Uganda Cranes XI: Benjamin Ochan (GK) Nico Wakiro Wadada (Martin Kizza 75’), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kirizestom Ntambi 65’), Murshid Jjuuko, Timothy Awany, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Emmanuel Okwi (Milton Karisa 70’), Muzamiru Mutyaba (Waiswa Moses 79’), Geofrey Serunkuma, Shafik Batambuze (Brian Majwega), Habib Kavuma(Yassar Mugerwa)

    Unused sub: Isma Watenga (GK)

     

  • New dawn for Uganda Cranes ahead of the international build up against Kenya

    New dawn for Uganda Cranes ahead of the international build up against Kenya

    International Friendly Match: Thursday, 23rd March 2017

    Kenya Vs Uganda

    Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos

    Time: 3pm

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has described the international friendly match against Kenya as a new dawn for the team.

    Micho told www.fufa.co.ug that the international friendly which will be played in Machakos is indeed a new beginning for the national team ahead of the future engagements.

    This international match against Kenya and the others in March are the only games where we can test, try and experiment players with the intention to widen the pool of players ahead of the June AFCON qualifier against Cape Verde in Praia, the July/August CHAN 2018 qualifiers and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers of August/ September

    Since arriving in Kenya on Tuesday morning, the Uganda Cranes checked in at Gelian Hotel.

    They had two training sessions with one change of Sc Villa Jogoo’s Martin Kizza replacing Joseph Ochaya of KCCA FC.

    The two CECAFA rivals will face off in a friendly match on Thursday at Machakos stadium in Nairobi. Cranes will retrun home to play a charity match against Frane Military team on Saturday at Namboole stadium.

    Squad in Machakos. 

    Goalkeepers:  Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers)

    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadad (Vipers), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA), Habib Kavuma (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

    Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijmeh, Lebanon), Kirizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna), Yassar Mugerwa (Saint George, Ethiopia), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA), Martin Kizza (SC Villa),Brian Majwega (KCCA)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi Arnold (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers)

    Leader of Delegation: Richard Ochom (FUFA Executive Member)

    Team Coordinator: Faisal Muhammad

  • FUFA launches campaign for new national team jersey, 5M at stake for best design

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

    Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys

    FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 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.

      ‘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 including the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17).

      The jersey colours for Uganda Cranes will  be 3 sets;

    Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),

    Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly white for away games.

    The jersey colours for Uganda National women team-Crested Cranes will be 3 sets ;

    Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),

    Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)

    Set 3: Predominantly white (away kit)

    The other categories (below)will have same design  but different shades with red, yellow, black and white colours maintained;  

    Set 1: NAtional Junior teams-Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17) -Men and Women

    Set 2: Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team) -Men and Women

    Set 3: Futsal (Men)

      ‘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: 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. 

     

     

  • Uganda – France Friendship Week match preparations in high gear

    Uganda – France Friendship Week match preparations in high gear

    Uganda – France Friendship Week Celebrations:

    Football match: Saturday, 25th March 2017

    At Nelson Mandela National Stadium

    • A contingent of 20 French players arrived on Monday Night
    • The French team will train at Namboole on Tuesday evening (4pm). 
    • Saturday’s match will be graced by top musicians in the country including Uganda Cranes ambassador, Bebe Cool
    • Match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the football radio
    An official e-banner promoting the Uganda-France friendship week that will climax with a match on Saturday

    Preparations to have successful Uganda – France week celebrations have yielded fruitful dividends.

    Already, a couple of activities are underway that will climax with a football match between the Uganda Cranes and the French Military team at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

    The French team arrived in the country on Monday night and will conduct the first session on Tuesday at Namboole starting 4pm.

     

  • FIFA Rankings: Uganda improves, remain CECAFA’s best

    FIFA Rankings: Uganda improves, remain CECAFA’s best

    Uganda is now ranked 74th out of the 211 FIFA member nations, an improvement from last month’s 75th according to the latest FIFA World Rankings.

    Uganda has 467 points and remains the best country in the CECAFA region ahead of the international build up match with Kenya in Nairobi.

    Other CECAFA Members:

    Kenya (88), Rwanda (93), Ethiopia (104), Sudan (138), Burundi (139), Tanzania (157), South Sudan (167) and the trio of Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia are joint 205th.

    Argentina leads the global rankings as Egypt (20) is the best on the African continent.

    The next ranking will come on 10th April 2017.

  • Project Cameroon 2019: Micho happy with the technical programme for Uganda Cranes

    Project Cameroon 2019: Micho happy with the technical programme for Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has said that he is happy with the preliminary programme for the National team in preparation for the start of the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers in line with the ‘Cameroon Project 2019’.

    Uganda will open its campaign against Cape Verde away in June but Micho says that he has a good plan for the initial stages of the campaign.

    Uganda Cranes will play a regional tour match against Eastern region select team on 18th March in Kamuli.

    ‘The regional tour match will help me assess a set of players for the international friendly that we shall play a week later in Nairobi’ said Micho
    ‘FUFA has agreed with FKF to play an international friendly match between  national senior football teams of Kenya and Uganda on Wendsday 22nd March 2017’ added Micho

    He further said ‘All above will culminate into an international friendly match between Uganda Cranes against French Military National team at Namboole to be played on 25th March 2017’

    Uganda Cranes Programme for March, 2017

    18th March- Regional tour match Uganda Cranes vs Eastern region FA Select team in Kamuli

    22nd March -Kenya vs Uganda Cranes in Nairobi

    25th March- Uganda Cranes vs French Military Team

    The entire programme for training will be released by the Uganda Cranes coach after naming his squad for the respective matches.

     

  • FUFA confirms FIFA President Infantino’s visit to Uganda

    FUFA confirms FIFA President Infantino’s visit to Uganda

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino will pay a two day visit to Uganda at the invitation of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Infantino who was elected to office in 2016, has embarked on meeting FIFA Member Associations around the globe to share ideas on football development projects.

    In a confirmation letter to FUFA President and signed by FIFA President, the visit will cover two days 25th and 26th February, 2017.

    Part of the letter reads;

    ‘I am very pleased to confirm my visit. I will be arriving in Entebbe on 25th February 2017. I have no doubt that this visit will help us to lay foundations for further cooperation and to share our personal visions for the continued development of our sport in your country’

    FUFA President who is in Doha for the FIFA Executive football Summit said;

    ‘Football needs such contacts for the sport to grow. Ugandan football will not be the same after his visit. It is a great moment in Ugandan football’

    FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest developments about the visit of FIFA President.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha on Thursday

    ‘We are glad that the FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino will be our guest next week. It is good news for Ugandan football and a big sign that the future of the sport is becoming brighter and brighter each passing day. We believe the visit will bear fruits. The programme for the visit will be released at an appropriate time’ said Hussein.

    MAIN PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly after being elected in 2016

  • FUFA President makes presentation on grassroots football at FIFA Executive Summit in Doha

    FUFA President makes presentation on grassroots football at FIFA Executive Summit in Doha

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson are in Doha at the invitation of world soccer governing body FIFA. Having flown out of the country on Tuesday night, the FUFA President was on a programme set by FIFA to make a presentation on grassroots football to the football big wigs on Thursday morning.

    ‘It is a great opportunity to talk about football at such an important gathering in Doha. Football around the globe needs such programmes to flourish’ said Eng. Magogo.

    During such opportunities, the FUFA President has held meetings with football contacts.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presenting on grassroots football during the FIFA Executive Summit in Doha.

    ‘In 2016 Edgar Watson and grassroots football trained coach Vincent Tumusiime traveled to Slovenia and took part in the UEFA grassroots programme. Those are signs of creating football contacts’ added FUFA President.

    The two-day event chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino focuses on “FIFA 2.0 – The Vision for the Future” strategy, the “Forward” program, and development of children and youth football.

    The summit brings together executives of football federations of Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Qatar, Namibia, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Denmark, Lithuania, Serbia, Sweden and Ukraine.

    Another moment showing FUFA President at the Summit in Doha while presenting on grassroots football
     FIFA has held its first Executive Football Summit, one of the key initiatives introduced as part of the FIFA reforms, in Paris on 22 and 23 November. The series of summits will bring together member association presidents and general secretaries to discuss strategic matters and provide a platform for discussion, debate and an exchange of know-how.
    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha 
  • FIFA Connect: Verification exercise gets under way to collect data of all football stakeholders in Uganda

    FIFA Connect: Verification exercise gets under way to collect data of all football stakeholders in Uganda

    The data verification exercise of all football stakeholders in Uganda under the FIFA Connect programme got underway on Monday. The exercise will be conducted by FUFA trained data verifying officers under the office of the CEO and Competitions Department.

    Click Verification Schedule-Stakeholders for full programme of verification exercise

    In two separate communications (Circulars- 1050 sent on 14th Dec, 2016 and a reminder on circular 1054 dated 9th Feb, 2017) to the various stakeholders including FUFA’s 33 members, the exercise will help collect data of all clubs and their officials in Uganda at all levels.

    Part of the communication signed by FUFA CEO reads;

    ‘The exercise will commence on Monday 13th February, 2017 throughout the country according to the schedules released by FUFA. The exercise will be conducted by FUFA data verifying officers to collect information of all clubs, club officials, coaches, players and referees’

     

    FUFA team trained in Botswana April, 2016

    The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe attended a specialized workshop on the FIFA connect programme in Botswana that saw Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe send representatives. The hosts-Botswana also sent in attendants.

    The workshop was aimed to improve in the areas of record keeping and database collection for proper management by FIFA MAs.

    The seminar will impart knowledge to the participants that will see FIFA Member Associations move from the current License Plus to the FIFA Connect Programme under the ‘Know Your Person Project’

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (M) and Competitions Director Ali Mwebe (R) attending the FIFA Connect worksho in Botswana early last year.

  • FIFA sends message of condolence following the loss of Segwanga Musisi

    The President of the world soccer governing body FIFA Gianni Infantino has sent a message of condolence to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following the death of Mzee Kezekiah Segwanga Musisi on Saturday night. Segwanga was FUFA President from 1972-1974.

    The message dated 8th February was signed by Infantino.

    Part of the message reads;

    ‘Please accept my deepest condolences on hearing of the passing away of former FUFA President, CECAFA founder and life member Kezekiah Segwanga Musisi.

    On behalf of the members of the International football community, i should be grateful if you could extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

    We hope that, in some way, our words of support may help bring a little bit of peace and solace in this time of sadness’

    Segwanga Musisi was laid to rest on Tuesday in Nakasajja.

  • Sad weekend: Former FUFA boss Segwanga Musisi passes on, Executive Member Ogwel loses wife

    Sad weekend: Former FUFA boss Segwanga Musisi passes on, Executive Member Ogwel loses wife

    The local football fraternity is in deep sorrow this weekend following the sad news of the loss of former FUFA President and CECAFA Life Member Mzee Kezekiah Segwanga Musisi who passed away last night.

    On the same weekend, FUFA Executive member Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel lost his wife Dorcus Anume who died this morning at Nsambaya Hospital. She was under observation by the medical team following an accident last week in Lubowa along Entebbe road. She suffered a serious injury on her spinal cord.

    Musisi passes on

    Segwanga Musisi was FUFA President from between 1972 and 1974. He was also a CECAFA Life member at the time of his death.

    ‘It is double tragedy for Ugandan football. Losing two people attached to football on the same weekend. We know how much Ugandan football has grown in leaps and bounds under the guidance of Mze Musisi. Football around this region is incomplete without Mzee Segwanga Musisi’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on receiving the news.

    Dr. Ogwel loses wife

    Ogwel’s wife was admitted at Nsambya Hospital following an accident last week in Lubowa. She was due for an operation on Tuesday at the same hospital but passed on this morning.

    ‘We know how much Ogwel’s wife has been supportive to Ugandan football. Ogwel dedicates a lot of time to football assignments and that shows you how much his wife has been supporting him’ said FUFA President who heads the Executive where Ogwel is a member.

    FUFA is deeply saddened by the news and we pray that the Almighty God keeps the families of Mzee Kezekiah Segwnaga Musisi and Dr. Ogwel strong during this trying time.

    Burial arrangements will be communicated later.

    May their souls Rest in Eternal peace.

  • Onyango happy as he is taken to the physical location of his land given by FUFA, visits Cranes partners BIDCO

    Onyango happy as he is taken to the physical location of his land given by FUFA, visits Cranes partners BIDCO

    Uganda Cranes goal keeper Denis Onyango has applauded FUFA’s gesture to reward him with a plot of land and believes it will go along way in inspiring and motivating youngsters to work hard.

    The award to Onyango was after the South African side Mamelodi Sundown won the CAF Champions Legaue-with Onyango becoming the first Ugandan player to lift the title. The player was taken on a guided tour of the land which is located in Mukono district off the Mukono-Kayunga road by FUFA Partners Canaan Sites on Thursday afternoon. FUFA was represented by Marketing Officer Hassan Mugerwa.

    Edmund Mutebi of Canaan Sites with Onyango in Mukono

    Canaan Sites Sales and Marketing Manager Edmund Mutebi also made the trip where the land is located-Middleton Canaan Sites Estaes-Kiswera off Mukono-Kayunga road.

    ‘We are strong partners in football development and we believe this land will help Onyango use it tohis best. We want to see players happy. We partnered with FUFA to make Onyango happy after his achievements last year’ said Mutebi.

    This is your land-Mutebi tells Onyango with clear directions in Mukono
    Deserved reward from FUFA and Canaan sites to Onyango

    Onyango later proceeded to Jinja on a courtesy visit to BUL- producers of White Star Magic-official laundry partners of the Uganda Cranes.

    In Jinja, Onyango who was accompanied by former Cranes player Simeone Masaba was received by BUL Marketing Manager and Leader of Customer Response Team Sankha S. Chatterjee and export head Rajdeep Chakraborty.

    L-R: Masaba, Ghosh, Onynago and Sankha

    They were later joined by BUL General Manager Suvrajit Ghosh who was full of praise of the Ugandan goalie and how his achievements have inspired many youths in the region.

    BUL FC chairman Alias Silver(L) greeting Onyango. Masaba-a close friend to Onyango looks on.

    ‘We are very proud of you and your teammates. Thank you for representing the country and just know we are happy with your performance despite not making out of the group atleast after such a long time we finally made it. Just keep the spirit and continue working hard. After what we saw we believe we can still qualify again in 2019 and this time round go further’ said Ghosh

    Autographing the monumental shirt which Onyango later presented to BUL top brass Ghosh and Sankha on THursday.

    Onyango was presented with a token of appreciation as he also gave a signed Uganda CRAnes shirt used at the AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon as a souvenir to the company.

     

     

  • We are on the right track after 2017 AFCON- Micho

    We are on the right track after 2017 AFCON- Micho

    The National Team Coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’  Milutin talked of team’s experience at AFCON 2017 at the Press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday .

    After qualifying, the team had a mission ahead of scorings a goal, getting a point and winning a game in the competition.

    ‘Though the team had a mission, lack of experience and naivety cost us a lot’ said Micho

    Micho added that the three competitive matches played by the Cranes were such a good lesson which requires plenty of tuition to pay for.

    Micho added that Uganda was eliminated from the competitions at the group stages in a way far from where the team wanted to be but firmly on the road to take Ugandan football to the place desired to be.

    Micho further talked of the upcoming competitions which Uganda needs to prepare for-AFCON 2019, FIFA Russia 2018 World Cup and CHAN qualifiers.

    ‘This year we have CHAN 2018 qualifiers which is a chance to develop players who will engage in the Project Cameroon 2019 and Russia 2018 World Cup’ added Micho

    He further said that Uganda is looking forward to prepare for CHAN and qualify for the 3rd consecutive time from where a couple of players will be promoted to the senior side.

    Talking of the Ugandan clubs involved in CAF Competitions, the Serbian tactician said that they will give full support in a bid to see them reach the group stages to match with the National team.

    ‘Uganda will utilize the FIFA days for two friendly matches where new faces will appear and checked, retaining those who would have performed and others giving way’

    Micho alos displelled rumours about his future saying that he still has a binding contract to honour with FUFA.

    Micho concluded his speech by thanking every Ugandan from the President to the new born Ugandan for the unconditional love to the National team.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic (M) during the pres conference on Wednesday at FUFA House. FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) and Rogers Byamukama (R) also attended.

  • Post 2017 AFCON Press Conference: FUFA President Eng. Magogo addresses media

    Post 2017 AFCON Press Conference: FUFA President Eng. Magogo addresses media

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo adressed the media today at FUFA House in Mengo. In his speech fufa.co.ug captured some of the excerpts and also gives you the full text. The FUFA President appreciated efforts from various people as below;

    • HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, The Hon Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni for the moral and financial support to FUFA. We couldn’t achieved anything without this support.
    • The Right Honourable Speaker, Mama Rebecca Kadaga and the entire Parliament of Uganda for the recognition, attendance and financial Support.
    • The Minister of State for Sports, the Department of Sports and NCS tirelessly worked with us in this campaign and together we gained a lot of experience. I recognize all the support we received from various government institutions and staff in particular State House, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
    • The FIFA President, FIFA, CAF President and CAF for financial and organizational support we recieved
    • The FUFA Executive Committee, the FUFA Delegates, the FUFA Staff, the Club Chairmen, the Referees, the Coaches, the Clubs, UPL board and Staff, and the entire football internal stakeholders who supported the plans and programmes.
    • The Technical Team of the Uganda Cranes headed by Coach Milutin Sredojevic and the gallant players for the fight in the qualifiers and final tournament.
    • Airtel the Official Sponsors of the Uganda Cranes, Nile Special, BIDCO, NIC, ECOBANK, AZAM, COCA COLA and all other clubs and football sponsors.
    • The Media for the role of the 4th The positive criticism helped us improve; the unjustified propaganda motivated us to work harder. In general there was a huge improvement in the support we got from the media compared to the previous campaigns. Many of you have covered your first ever AFCON finals and you must have learnt a lot more just like us.
    • Ugandans and those who support Uganda for the love. Starting from those who watch the league matches at all levels to those who come to Namboole. FUFA highly appreciates the fans that travelled to Gabon and also those who remained home and followed us on TV. I will never forget 2 emotional moments in our engagement with the fans; In Abu Dhabi where Ugandans lay in the way of the bus carrying the team to stadium for the match against Slovakia and when we got out in Entebbe on returned and found thousands of fans waiting in the middle of the night for the team that had not progressed beyond the group stage. I thank all those fans whom we find us and they congratulate us because they indeed appreciate the work in progress. Radio Simba did a wonderful job in mobilizing the fans that turned up on Friday when the team returned home from Gabon.
    • FUFA President also talked about the possibility of hosting the 2025 AFCON finals but that would need alot of support and green light from Government.

    Full speech by FUFA President FUFA President Post AFCON

    MAIN PHOTO: L-R Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Cranes coach Micho and Executive Ciommmittee member Rogers Byamukama during the weekly press conference onWednesday at FUFA House. 

  • Pictorial: Uganda Cranes treated to a heroes’ welcome from Total 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon

    Pictorial: Uganda Cranes treated to a heroes’ welcome from Total 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon

    The Uganda Cranes contingent of players and officials was treated to a heroes’ welcome from the Total Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon.

    Some of the players as they returned home at Entebbe International Airport

    The team left Gabon at 2 p.m (4 p.m in Uganda) with a stop over in Addis Ababa before embarking on the final journey home.

    They were received by a good number of fans who carried placards with different welcome messages and images for each of the 23 man squad and officials on the team.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo led the delegation to Gabon
    Some of the waiting fans
    FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, National teams officer Patrick Ntege Kaweesa joined by the Uganda Cranes players at the team arrival in Entebbe
    The excited fans at the Entebbe Airport

    FUFA has communicated an official press conference specifically for the AFCON tournament this Wednesday at FUFA House in Mengo.