FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • Airtel renews partnership with FUFA worth 10Bn for next 4 years

    Airtel renews partnership with FUFA worth 10Bn for next 4 years

    Leading telecommunications giants Airtel Uganda Limited has on Monday, 6th November 2017 at Serena Hotel renewed their partnership with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) as Uganda Cranes main sponsors. Part of the package will be spent on FUFA Juniors League, Airtel FUFA Awards and The Uganda Cranes Regional Tours.

    The new sponsorship is worth Ug.shs 10 billion for a period of four years.

    It was officially unveiled at Serena International Hotel in Kampala before a fully packed media presence.

    FUFA was ably represented by the President, Eng Moses Magogo and FUFA staff, Airtel Uganda Limited’s delegation was led by the Managing Director, VG Somasekhar and Government was represented by the state minister of sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi.

    L-R: Airtel Managing Director, VG Somasekhar , Minister of State for Sports Minister Hon. Charles Bakabulindi and the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo display the signed and binding agreements of the new deal at Serena on Monday morning.

    Uganda Cranes team captain Dennis Onyango and his vice Hassan Wasswa Mawanda represented the players.

     ‘These are 4  more years to write a new history in Uganda’s football circles. The Shs 10 Billion contribution is to make a meaningful investment in football development. The recognition of individuals at international level is success for the entire country.Life in Uganda can be summarized in three words. Eat, Sleep and play football. To the players, play for the name on the front of the shirt and remember the name at the back. Airtel Uganda is committed to serve football for the next 4 years, like we have done for the previous 4 years. Football has the power to unite the different cultures and social back grounds as well as develop communities’ Airtel Uganda M.D, VG Somasekhar.

    Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President

    An ecstatic FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo lauded the main sponsors for the renewal of the partnership.

    ‘I thank Airtel Uganda for this renewal. Coaches, players, referees create the football product which is marketable to the fans and sponsors and regulated by Government. This is the biggest sponsorship in the history of this country. It is not about today but the future. Airtel Uganda even supported FUFA in the regional campaigns and the FUFA Awards for two years now. I  also thank the Government of Uganda for the support throughout the AFCON and World Cup qualification campaigns.’ FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango saluted the contribution of Airtel Uganda to football right from the grass roots.

    ‘I would not have made it to the top without the team and the sponsorship of Airtel Uganda Limited. It means a lot to us-footballers and the country. Since Airtel Uganda Limited came on board, we have seen a lot of progress and success’ 

    ‘Right from the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) and regional tours, they have done a great deal. People are excited to see the local stars of national team through the regional tours. Football brings hope to everyone. Airtel Uganda has done a lot for football in Uganda. Airtel Uganda has taken the team to the next level and steered us to the right direction’ said Onyango

    Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango at Serena Hotel in Kampala

    This is arguably the biggest sports sponsorship in Uganda and for football in particular, thanks to the able leadership of the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA Executive committee, delegates and the members of the FUFA Secretariat.

    Uganda Cranes other sponsors include Nile Breweries Limited, Eco Bank and National Insurance Corporation (NIC).

    The Cranes entered residential camp in preparation for the final 2018 FIFA World Cup group E away qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th November 2017.

     

  • Cranes Start Preparations For Congo Brazzaville

    Uganda Cranes started preparations on Wednesday afternoon at Namboole for the last 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier match against Congo Brazaville.

    19 players all local based reported for the session under the watchful eye of interim coach Moses Basena together with Matia Lule and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.

    Basena said the team has to prepare and get positive results from Congo.

    ‘We can no longer qualify for the World Cup but we have to prepare and put up a good show next week’ said Basena

    He added that the team is also preparing for other upcoming engagements like the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Morocco.

    ‘I have summoned other players who were not on the original list to be part of the training sessions’

    The foreign based players will start arriving in the country on Friday.

    The team resumes training on Thursday 2nd November 2017 at Mandela National Stadium, 10am.

    Players who trained on Wednesday: Tom Ikara (GK),  Bernard Muwanga,  Savio Kabugo,  Timothy Awanyi,  Joseph Nsubuga,  Ibrahim Kiyemba,  Isaac Muleme,  Dumba Sadala, David Owori,  Pius Obuya, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Allan Kyambade,  Albert Mugisa,  Daniel Isiagi,  Paul Mucureezi,  Shafik Kagimu,  Hood Kaweesa,  Derrick Nsibambi & Nelson Senkatuka.

  • CAF Awards 2017: Cranes stars Onyango and Serunkuma nominated

    CAF Awards 2017: Cranes stars Onyango and Serunkuma nominated

    Uganda Cranes stars skipper Denis Onyango and striker Geofrey Serunkuma have been nominated for the CAF Player of the year Award. The nomination is for players who ply their trade on the African Continent.

    The Ugandan duo appears on the 30 man short list released by CAF on Wednesday afternoon.

    Mamelodi Sundowns’ Onyango  won the 2016 award while Serunkuma who featured for Ugandan Champions KCCA FC during continental club football but now is in Zambia with Buildcon FC is making the list for the first time.

    Onyango is also a nominee for the African Player of the Year award that brings together the foreign based and those who play on the African Continent. The list also has 30 names.

    Uganda Cranes was named CAF Team of the year 2016 following its great show in the qualification campaign for the TOTAL 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.

    Geofrey Serunkuma

    The player of the year based in Africa will be voted on by National team coaches, CAF Technical and Development Committee plus selected media.

    Ghana will host the Awards Gala in Accra on Thursday 4th January 2018.

    Nominees for African Player of the Year – Based in Africa:

    1. Achraf Bencharki (Morocco & Wydad Casablanca)
      2. Ahmed Fathi (Egypt & Al Ahly)
      3. Alkhaly Bangoura (Guinea & Etoile du Sahel)
      4. Ali Maaloul (Tunisia & Al Ahly)
      5. Aristide Bance (Burkina Faso & Al Masry)
      6. Ayman Majid (Morocco & FUS Rabat)
      7. Aymen Mathlouthi (Tunisia & Etoile du Sahel)
      8. Ben Malango (DR Congo & TP Mazembe)
      9. Dean Furman (South Africa & Supersport United)
      10. Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
      11. Elsamani Saadeldin (Sudan & El Merreikh)
      12. Fackson Kapumbu (Zambia & Zesco)
      13. Fawzi Chaouchi (Algeria & Alger)
      14. Geofrey Serunkuma (Uganda & KCCA)
      15. Jeremy Brockie (New Zealand & Supersport)
      16. Junior Ajayi (Nigeria & Al Ahly)
      17. Karim Aouadhi (Tunisia & CS Sfaxien)
      18. Mohamed Meftah (Algeria & USM Alger)
      19. Mohamed Ounnajem (Morocco & Wydad Casablanca)
      20. Muaid Ellafi (Libya & Ahly Tripoli)
      21. Nasr Eldin Ahmed (Sudan & Hilal Obeid)
      22. Oussama Darfalou (Algeria & USM Alger)
      23. Percy Tau (South Africa & Mamelodi Sundowns)
      24. Sabelo Ndzinisa (Swaziland & Mbabane Swallows)
      25. Saber Khalifa (Tunisia & Club Africain)
      26. Saladin Said (Ethiopia & St George)
      27. Sylvain Gbohouo (Ivory Coast & TP Mazembe)
      28. Tady Etekiama (DR Congo & AS Vita)
      29. Taha Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia & Esperance)
      30. Tarek Hamed (Egypt & Zamalek)

     

    African Player of the Year Nominees: (Both in Africa and Abroad) 
    1. Ali Maaloul (Tunisia & Al Ahly)
    2. Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso & Lyon)
    3. Cedric Bakambu (DR Congo & Villareal)
    4. Christian Atsu (Ghana & Newcastle)
    5. Christian Bassogog (Cameroon & Henan Jianye)
    6. Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    7. Eric Bailly (Cote d’Ivoire & Manchester United)
    8. Essam El Hadary (Egypt & Al Taawoun)
    9. Fabrice Ondoa (Cameroon & Sevilla)
    10. Fackson Kapumbu (Zambia & Zesco)
    11. Jean Michel Seri (Cote d’Ivoire & Nice)
    12. Junior Kabananga (DR Congo & Astana)
    13. Karim El Ahmadi (Morocco & Feyenoord)
    14. Keita Balde (Senegal & Monaco)
    15. Khalid Boutaib (Morocco & Yeni Malatyaspor)
    16. Mbwana Samata (Tanzania & Genk)
    17. Michael Olunga (Kenya & Girona)
    18. Mohamed Salah (Egypt & Liverpool)
    19. Moussa Marega (Mali & Porto)
    20. Naby Keita (Guinea & RB Leipzig)
    21. Percy Tau (South Africa & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    22. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon & Borussia Dortmund)
    23. Sadio Mane (Senegal & Liverpool)
    24. Thomas Partey (Ghana & Atletico Madrid)
    25. Victor Moses (Nigeria & Chelsea)
    26. Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon & Porto)
    27. William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria & Bursaspor)
    28. Yacine Brahimi (Algeria & Porto)
    29. Youssef Msakni (Tunisia & Al Duhail)
    30. Yves Bissouma (Mali & Lille)

    MAIN PHOTO: Denis Onyango with his trademark smile after he was crowned the best on the Continent for the year 2016. He has been nominated again for the award. 

  • FUFA to take part in the PRAU Run set for Friday

    FUFA to take part in the PRAU Run set for Friday

    • #PRAUFUFARUN is the Hashtag
    • The Chief Runner is FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo 
    • Set for Friday 3rd November, 2017
    • Organised by Public Relations Practitioners under their body PRAU whose President is Cynthia Mpanga 
    • Uganda Cranes, FUFA Excom, Chairmen/Chairpersons of Azam Uganda Premier League clubs, FUFA Staff to take part 
    • Starts at Lugogo 
    • Dress code: Uganda Cranes Jersey 

    FUFA and the Uganda Cranes Football Team are set to join Uganda’s leading PR and communication professionals in the 11th edition of the PRAU Run set to place on Friday 3rd November, 2017.

    This run will provide a great opportunity for people from two different sides of the coin to meet and learn from each other. While footballers are fit and healthy athletes, PR professionals on the other hand know how to manage reputation for various brands.

    “The last time we had the PRAU Run we hosted the Uganda Rugby Cranes. This time around FUFA and the national football team will be joining us. It will be an exciting time to see how far we can go with our talented football team” said Cynthia Mpanga, PRAU President.

    On his part, FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein was ecstatic about the opportunity to use the PRAU Run in preparations for the Uganda Cranes Football team prepare for the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Kenya. Uganda is the record holders having won the cup a record 14 times.

    Cynthia Mpanga, PRAU President. She will be expected to put on the same smile at the end of the run on Friday.

    “We shall use this run for the players to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on Sunday 12th November 2017 and the forthcoming CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Nairobi” said Ahmed Hussein.

    This year, through the run, PRAU has been able to run shoulders with Uganda’s leading sportsmen, often leaving them with stardust.  Former World and Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich, who took part in the January edition of the PRAU Run, went ahead to scoop a bronze medal at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at Kololo in March and then later took silver at the Haspa Hamburg International Marathon in April.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will take off the office attire for the PRAU FUFA run on Friday. He will be the Chief runner.

    In May, following their participation on the PRAU Run, the Uganda Rugby Cranes started the Africa Gold Cup campaign on a high with a highly contested 33-all draw with the Kenya Simba’s and later beat Senegal in front of their home crowd.

    “We already heard of PRAUs good luck charm whenever our national sportsmen run with the PR professionals. I hope it hasn’t run out even as we prepare for the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup. It will also be a good opportunity for the boys to interact with the Ugandan fans” said Hussein.

    Uganda Cranes will be part of the PRAU FUFA Run on Friday.

    The PRAU monthly run will start off at Lugogo Indoor Stadium at 5.30pm. Warm up and stretching drills will be conducted before the official run commences at 6.00pm.

     

  • FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    FUFA and Ecobank present the audited ‘Tulumbe Gabon Nakajja’ contribution report

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with their official banking partner Ecobank Uganda have presented the contribution realized from the deposit mobilization campaign for the AFCON 2017 tournament which took place in December 2016 and January 2017.

    The report was released on Thursday at the head offices of Ecobank Uganda found at Ecobank Plaza, along parliamentary avenue in Kampala.

    The campaign dubbed “Tulumbe Gabon Na kajja” fetched Shs.27,861, 952 million from a total of 926 contributors.

    Of these contributors, 7 were corporate companies.

    L-R: BDO Auditor firm Manager Moses Tibamwenda, Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda during the press conference

    FUFA was ably represented by the Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama and Esther Musoke (Marketing Director).

    Addressing journalists during the release of the report, Byamukama, who is also the chairperson of the Federation marketing committee lauded the individuals and corporate world that generously contributed towards this noble cause.

    FUFA is greatly indebted towards the contribution made for the  ‘Tulumbe Gabon Na Kajja’ campaign.

    It was a short notice arrangement that also had the festive season but you still contributed handsomely.

    We thank the media of the members of the media for pushing the campaign.

    I am certain that when we call upon Ugandans again for the next AFCON, they will once again respond positively.

    Byamukama represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the well attended event.

    He also hailed the campaign as successful for the awareness raised for the Uganda Cranes before the team left for Gabon.

    The campaign was beneficial because it enlightened the need to help the Uganda Cranes and FUFA.

    Government and parliament came on board to assist in the campaign as Uganda returned to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 39 years.

    Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda thanked in a special way all the people who participated in this campaign.

    Ecobank is entirely grateful to all the Ugandans who participated in this campaign.

    The exercise was transparent and closely monitored by an independent audit firm, BDO.

    We would like to thank the press who followed the campaign hence giving it the much needed publicity

    FUFA Executive Committee member and chairperson of marketing committee Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda

    The independent audit firm, BDO was represented by Moses Tibamwenda (Audit manager) and Cohen Kabirabiro (Auditor).

    The firm audited the contributions, expenditure and winners in three different reports, also shared with Ecobank.

    Ecobank’s Communications manager Primrose Kobusingye also added to the loud voice of appreciation message.

    ”Eco Bank Uganda is glad the campaign ended with a success, well audited. We thank those people and companies that ran to the cause” Kobusingye conveyed in a brief speech.

    Uganda Cranes played at the 2017 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

  • FUFA to meet Football Stakeholders in Northern Uganda

    FUFA to meet Football Stakeholders in Northern Uganda

    In a move to bring back glory days of football to Northern region FUFA has embarked on a fact funding mission to establish the challenges faced by the football stakeholders in the Acholi and Lango regions.

    In a communication signed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson to the people of Northern Uganda;

    ‘All Football Stakeholders are hereby informed that FUFA has organised a meeting for the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) where the FUFA Adhoc Committee (FAC) will reach out to find issues concerning the status of Football in the Region.

    The FUFA Adhoc Committee has scheduled to meet the stakeholders on Friday 27th October 2017, at Hotel Free zone in Gulu starting at 9am.

    All important football stakeholders in the region have been invited but the Adhoc Committee reserves the right of making any additions to the list for the meeting.

    Persons invited are; Kalyebala David Mukidi (FUFA Executive Committee Member – Northern Region FA), 4 Members of the Northern Region FA Executive Committee, Chairperson of the DFAs, Gulu District Sports Office and 3 Ex-internationals Oketayot Moses, Chris Kamara and Dan Obote.

    The FUFA Adhoc Committee was named by the FUFA Executive Committee to establish challenges and come up with a way forward about the status of football in Northern Uganda.

    The Adhoc Committee has; Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President), Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President), Ariga Rasoul (FUFA Executive Member), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO) Ojok Geoffrey Odur (Chairman FUFA Legal Committee) and Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Manager).

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha will lead a strong delegation to Northern Uganda this Friday. 

  • Uganda Cranes Squad for World Cup Qualifier against Congo Brazzaville named

    Uganda Cranes Squad for World Cup Qualifier against Congo Brazzaville named

    The Interim coach of the Uganda Cranes Moses Basena has released a 32 man squad from which he will select the final team to travel to Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

    Uganda Cranes will face Congo Brazzaville on 12th November in the final group match of teh qualificatin Campaign.

    ‘We shall use the match to fine tune players for forthcoming international fixtures for the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, CHAN in Morocco and the 2019 Nations Cup Qualifiers. The door is not closed for other players’ said Basena.

    ‘We want to finish on a high in this campaign as postive results create a good attitude from the players and within the camp’ added Basena.

    The squad predominantly has players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League and 8 foreign based stars.

    The training programme starts on 1st November, 2017 4pm at Mandela National Stadium.

    The Squad: Goalkeepers; Denis Onyango, Isma Watenga, Ochan Benjamin, Ikara Thomas

    Rest of the Squad:  Wadada Nicholas, Nsubuga Joseph, Muleme Isaac, Walusimbi Godfrey, Iguma Denis, Isaac Isinde, Jjuko Murushid, Kabugo Savio, Kiyemba Ibrahim, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Masiko Tom, Shafiq Kagimu, Gardinho Ghadafi, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucuurezi Paul, Waisswa Moses, Owori David, Kyambadde Allan, Mugisa Albert, Kaweesa Hood, Ddumba Sadala, Okwi Emmanuel, Serunkuma Geofrey, Senkatuka Nelson, Karisa Milton, Nsibambi Derick.

    MAIN PHOTO: Onyango and his troops will be back on duty next month. 

     

     

  • Airtel–FUFA Awards 2017: Organisers release Voting Codes

    Airtel–FUFA Awards 2017: Organisers release Voting Codes

    The respective codes for the voting criteria of the Male and Female players of the year 2017 as well as the fans category have been released by FUFA Awards Committee.

    Four categories will be voted on by the fans. The categories are;

    Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2017

    Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year 2017

    Fans’ Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017

    Fans’ Favorite player in leagues outside Uganda

    In total 11 categories will be considered during the Airtel FUFA Awards Night on 1st December, 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo with the MVP for men and women taking home a grand prize of a car each.

      The key mechanism of voting is to Type FUFA -Space- Code – and send to – 8888.

    Male player of the Year 2017-Nominees:

    Geoffrey Sserunkuma– 10

    Muzamiru Mutyaba – 20

    Tadeo Lwanga – 30

    Female player of the year 2017-Nominees:

    Hasifah Nassuuna -50

    Vanessa Karungi– 60

    Ikwaput Fazilah– 70

    How to Vote Hasifah Nassuuna as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Vanessa Karungi as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Ikwaput Fazilah as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category

    How to Vote Geoffrey Serunkuma as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    How to Vote Muzamiru Mutyaba as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    How to Vote Tadeo Lwanga as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category

    For the category of ‘Fans Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017’

    To vote: Type FANUG space Club name space Name of player. E.g. FANUG ​K-Jinja SS Ikara then send to 8888

     

    For the category of Fans’ favorite player in leagues outside Uganda

    To vote: Type FANS space Club name space Name of player and send to 8888. E.g. FANS Standard Liege Miya then send to – 8888

    There are 11 categories for the 2016 FUFA Awards with the best female and male footballers on the night walking away with a Grand prize of a car each.

    Sponsors and Partners:

    Airtel (Title Sponsors), Partners: BIDCO, Roundbob, Nile Special, NIC, SMSOne, Ecobank, Azam TV, 102.1 FUFA fm. Airtel have injected 100 Million shillings in the event. FUFA has also committed funds to this event.

     

    THE 11 CATEGORIES OF THE AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2017 EXPLAINED IN DETAIL

    Category 1; Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year:

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League who cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes were short listed and will be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.

     

    Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year 2017;

    Geoffrey Sserunkuma KCCA FC-Uganda/Buildcon (Zambia) and Uganda Cranes

    Muzamir Mutyaba KCCA FC and Uganda Cranes

    Tadeo Lwanga Sc Villa, Vipers SC

     

    Category 2: Airtel FUFA Female player of the year:

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite League. The coaches cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes have been short listed to be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.

    Hasifah Nassuuna Kawempe Muslim SSS FC, and Crested Cranes

    Vanessa Karungi Olila High School

    Fazilah Ikwaput Olila High School, Crested Cranes

     

    Category 3: FUFA Best XI:

    This category is voted for by members of the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). All players; retired and active are members of the UFPA. The players will chose the best keeper, defenders, midfielders and strikers. The best XI is not restricted to players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League only but takes care of the players in the 2nd (FUFA Big League), 3rd (Regional Leagues) 4th and 5th (District Leagues).

     

    Category 4: FUFA Presidential Award;

    The recipient of this award is selected by the FUFA President.  The Presidential Award may be conferred in honour of one special event or a lifetime achievement by an individual either in the areas of administration, Referee, Coach, Sports Medicine, Media, Fan, support personnel, Employee etc who is deemed by the FUFA President to have contributed to the game of football. The Award may be given posthumous. Paul Ssali and Ali Tomusange were recipients of the inaugural and 2nd edition awards respectively.

    Category 5: FUFA Fair Play Award;

    Discipline is key in all sports inclusive of football. This award will go to the team that had the least number of yellow cards and Red cards last season in the AUPL.  Every yellow card will earn 1 point and a red card will earn 3 points and the club with the least points will be the winner. The Uganda Premier League Secretariat will provide all the needed info.

    Category 6: FUFA Upcoming Talent

    The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs in the FUFA Juniors League. The coaches will cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.

    The player listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point.

    Category 7: FUFA Referee of the Year

    The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) will submit a shortlist of 5 Referees that may also include Assistant Referees. Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) will select 20 senior persons in refereeing to vote the best Referee from the list of 5. The one with the most votes will be the winner.

    Referees here means-Centre Referee, Assistant referees of all forms of football

    Category 8: FUFA Coach of the year

    Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) will select the best coach for this award.

    Category 9: FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year

    This winner of this category shall be determined by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA). The UBSA will be required to set their own criteria to determine the winner.

    Category 10: Fans’ Favourite Ugandan Player of the year

    This award will be determined by the fans. It is limited to Ugandans irrespective of where they are playing their club football.

    Category 11: Fans Favourite player in Other Leagues- outside Uganda

    This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans playing outside of Uganda.

     

  • FUFA opens application process for National team coaching job

    FUFA opens application process for National team coaching job

    Download Application form Uganda Cranes Job Vacancy 2017

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has opened the process of applications for the job of Uganda Cranes Head Coach. The exercise officially starts on Monday 23rd October, 2017.

    The FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the period for commencement of the exercise.

    ‘The exercise will last 7 days only. Interested persons for the job will send in their applications and CVs to the e-mail vacancy@fufauganda.com starting Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th October 2017. It will be the only contact used for submission of documents for the job’ said Hussein.

    ‘Any documents sent in by applicants before the exercise officially opens will not be considered by FUFA. The job is open to Ugandans and foreign coaches’ added Hussein.

    FUFA Executive will take the final decision on who becomes the next Uganda Cranes coach.

    It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

  • 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards officially launched

    2017 Airtel FUFA Awards officially launched

    2017 Airtel FUFA Awards

    • Friday, 1st December 2017
    • 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

  • Uganda Cranes: Applications for Coaching Job Open

    Uganda Cranes: Applications for Coaching Job Open

    FUFA has opened up applications for the job of Uganda Cranes Coach. The announcement was made by the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at the weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at FUFA House, Mengo. Eligible persons are requested to send in their applications through vacancy@fufauganda.com starting 23rd to 29th October 2017.
    ‘Applications are now open for the Uganda Cranes job and qualified applicants from Uganda and abroad can apply’ said Watson.

    He emphasized that only applications received through the channel will be considered. A panel of 5 members headed by African football legend Kalushya Bwalya has been appointed to handle the first vetting process of those interested in the job. Other members on the committee include Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO and member of the CAF Technical Committee), Asuman Lubowa (FUFA Technical Director), Livingstone Kyambadde (Chairman Uganda Football Coaches’ Association) and a representative from the National Council of Sports.
    ‘We have considered Kalusha Bwalya because of his legacy in African football as a player, an administrator and a member of the CAF Technical Committee’ added Watson.

    The shortlist will be presented to the FUFA Executive for the final decision on who becomes the next Uganda Cranes coach. A new coach will be announced by 15th November, 2017.
    Moses Basena has been in charge of the Uganda Cranes since the resignation of Serbian Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic in August this year.
    Uganda Cranes Coaches since 1969
    Burkhard  Pape  – 1969-1972
    David Otti  – 1973-1974
    Westerhoff  Otto – 1974-1975
    Peter Okee – 1976-1981, 1983
    Bidandi  Ssali- 1982
    George Mukasa – 1984-1985
    Barnabas Mwesigwa – 1986-1988
    Robert  Kiberu – 1988-1989
    Polly Ouma  – 1989-1995
    Timorthy  Ayieko – 1995-1996
    Asuman Lubowa – 1996-1999
    Paul  Hasule – 1999
    Harrison  Okagbue 1999-2001
    Paul Hasule- 2001-2003
    Pedro  Pasculi – 2003
    Leo  Adraa – 2003-2004
    Mike Mutebi – 2004
    Mohammood  Abbas – 2004-2006
    Laszlo Csaba- 2006-2008
    Bobby William- 2008-2013
    Milutin Sredojevic – 2013-2017
    Moses Basena –August 2017

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the weekly press conference when he announced the details 

  • Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Ghana Black Stars | FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Ghana Black Stars | FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier

    FIFA  2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifier 

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all FUFA official social media plat forms)

    Uganda Cranes starting line up to face Ghana Black Stars in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium has two changes from the team that played away in Egypt.

    Midfielders Dennis  Iguma and Tonny Mawejje are drifted back to the starting line up.

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda starts at the backline to replace suspended Murushid Juuko.

    Mawanda starts alongside Isaac Isinde at the back. Dennis Onyango commands the team as skipper from the goal posts.

    Nico Wakiro Wadada and Godfrey Walusimbi are the team’s right and left back players.

    Faruku Miya, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito complete the compacted midfield.

    Derrick Nsibambi and Emmanuel Okwi are the two team forwards.

    Uganda Cranes XI: Dennis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Isaac Isinde, Denis Iguma, William Luwagga Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Faruk Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Okwi

    Subs: Isma Watenga (G.K), Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Isaac Muleme, Muzamir Mutyaba, Milton Karisa, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Sserunkuma

  • FUFA President Promises $ 3000 winning bonus to Uganda Cranes’ players

    FUFA President Promises $ 3000 winning bonus to Uganda Cranes’ players

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia 

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has assured the Uganda Cranes players of a winning bonus worth $3000 for a win against Ghana in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier on Saturday 7th October at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
    The President made the promise as he was addressing the players on the eve of the eve at Sky Hotel in Naalya.
    Accompanied by his 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Eng. Magogo made the pledge during his routine visit to the Uganda Cranes Camp ahead of any international encounter.
    ‘This is a very important match which should be treated as a Cup final for that matter,  we have increased the winning bonus from $2500 to $3000’ noted the FUFA President.
    L-R: Uganda Cranes team manager Chrispus Muyinda, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha

    Along with him, he also delivered the message from the President of Uganda H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who wishes the team the best of luck to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

    ‘The President of Uganda asked me to deliver his message that he wants you to qualify to the World Cup’ added Eng.  Magogo.
    Eng. Magogo appreciated everyone on the team for the enormous input especially the technical team comprised of Moses Basena,  Mathias Lule,  Fred Kajoba and Ibrahim Ssekajja (who couldn’t make it for the Ghana match), players and all support staff.
    The Historic FUFA President also reminded the players that over 36M people are following them and they need to make them happy.
    He also tasked them not to forget themselves because the better they perform the more chances of getting better opportunities.
    Though you need to make people happy,  don’t forget yourself and you should know that football  your business
    He further the players not to undermine Ghana but play with commitment and thus utilizing the available chance because they may not be retrieved.
    The FUFA President also delivered President Yoweri Museveni’s special message to the Uganda Cranes players
    Eng. Magogo said that Uganda still has bigger chances of qualifying to the World Cup if the they wins the two remaining matches starting with that against Ghana.
    The Uganda Cranes Current Squad:
    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango
    Outfield players: Nico Wadada,  Denis Iguma,  Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga,  Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Tom Masiko,  Derrick Nsibambi,  Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde,  Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa,  Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga,  Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya

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    8. Mukono City Shoppers
    9. Tango Sport
    10. FUFA Shop
    11. Della Attractions
    12. City Oil

    13-Hardware World-Ntinda

    14- AIRTEL OUTLETS -Ben Kiwanuka, Kampala Road, Kyaggwe Road, Lugogo-Game, Jinja Road

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  • Uganda Cranes concludes final training ahead of Ghana clash, set for spirited home display

    Uganda Cranes concludes final training ahead of Ghana clash, set for spirited home display

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia 

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m

    Uganda Cranes team successfully concluded their final training session on Friday ahead of the FIFA 2018 World Cup group E clash with Ghana Black Stars.

    The one and half hour session was conducted at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole starting at 2:30 p.m.

    Some of the Uganda Cranes players in a ball work session

    All the players responded well in the session under the coaches Moses Basena, Mathias Lule and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach).

    The brief session majorly centered on efficient use of the ball, solid defending (with or without the ball), creating goal scoring opportunities and finishing.

    Head coach Moses Basena issues instructions to the players during the final training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    The head coach Basena promised a good show in the match.

    Moses Basena addresses the media on Friday at Namboole

    ‘We have prepared well for the match and the morale is high ahead of the match. There are no injuries and the players are all set for action’ Basena told the media in a press conference at Namboole stadium.

    Defender Savio Kabugo sounded equally braced for the task at hand.

    ‘We are mentally and physically ready. This is the opportunity we have to prove that we are good enough to make the World Cup grade’ Kabugo who scored against Ghana in 2014 at Namboole noted.

    Savio Kabugo addresses the media

    Ghana Black Stars also trained for close to hour at Namboole after the Uganda Cranes session

    The three goalkeepers Benjamin Ochan, Denis Onyango and Ismael Watenga in training with the goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
    Defender Denis Iguma maintains possession during training

    The match will take place at 4:00 p.m.

    Players who trained with the team on Friday:
    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango
    Outfield players: Nico Wadada,  Denis Iguma,  Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga,  Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Tom Masiko,  Derrick Nsibambi,  Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde,  Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa,  Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga,  Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya

    TICKET SELLING POINTS:

    1. Total Nakivubo
    2. Shell Capital
    3. Total City Centre
    4. Total Arua Park
    5. Total Kireka
    6. Total Bweyogerere
    7. Shell Kireka
    8. Mukono City Shoppers
    9. Tango Sport
    10. FUFA Shop
    11. Della Attractions
    12. City Oil

    13-Hardware World-Ntinda

    14- AIRTEL OUTLETS -Ben Kiwanuka, Kampala Road, Kyaggwe Road, Lugogo-Game, Jinja Road

    15-Soccanet-Mabirizi Plaza-Kampala road

    16-Jude Colour Solutions at Prime Complex

    17-Katumwa sports Centre

    18-HAM Shopping Grounds, Owino

  • Ghana National team arrives ahead of Uganda Cranes match in FIFA World Cup 2018 RUSSIA Qualifier

    Ghana National team arrives ahead of Uganda Cranes match in FIFA World Cup 2018 RUSSIA Qualifier

    FIFA World Cup 2018 RUSSIA Qualifier (Group E):

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m

    Ghana delegation of 30 people (21 players and 9 officials) arrived in Uganda on Thursday night at Entebbe International Airport.

    The team is in the country ahead of the group E World Cup 2018 World Cup qualifier with Uganda Cranes this Saturday at Mandela National Stadium (kick off at 4 p.m).

    The Ghana delegation traveled aboard Kenya Airways on flight KQ 416 from Nairobi where they had camped since Monday.

    ‘We are happy to have traveled well. We had a good training camp in Kenya and we are here to play well against Uganda.’ the team head coach, Kwesi Appiah told www.fufa.co.ug upon arrival.

    Ghana Head coach Kwesi Appiah at Entebbe International Airport shortly after arrival in Uganda

    The team was warmly received by the FUFA officials Richard Ssemanda Nandigobe and Lawrence Kizito.

    They were driven directly to Serena Hotel in the heart of Kampala.

    Ghana is expected to conduct their final session on Friday evening at Mandela National Stadium, 4 p.m shortly after the hosts Uganda at 2:30 p.m.

    Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes head coach Moses Basena will address the media on Friday at 2 p.m.

    TICKET SELLING POINTS:

    1. Total Nakivubo
    2. Shell Capital
    3. Total City Centre
    4. Total Arua Park
    5. Total Kireka
    6. Total Bweyogerere
    7. Shell Kireka
    8. Mukono City Shoppers
    9. Tango Sport
    10. FUFA Shop
    11. Della Attractions
    12. City Oil

    13-Hardware World-Ntinda

    14- AIRTEL OUTLETS -Ben Kiwanuka, Kampala Road, Kyaggwe Road, Lugogo-Game, Jinja Road

    15-Soccanet-Mabirizi Plaza-Kampala road

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  • Uganda Cranes striker Okwi dares Ghana Black Stars | FIFA World Cup 2018 RUSSIA Qualifiers

    Uganda Cranes striker Okwi dares Ghana Black Stars | FIFA World Cup 2018 RUSSIA Qualifiers

    2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia 

    Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars 

    Saturday 7th October, 2017 

    Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

    Charges: 30,000/-, 70,000/- and 150,000/-

    Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m

    As days draw closer to the must win 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier against Ghana, Uganda Cranes players are getting more confident with clear hopes of overpowering the Black Stars this Saturday during the group E clash at Namboole stadium.
    Emma Okwi who silenced the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole is also optimistic that the Cranes will register victory against Ghana Black Stars come Saturday.
    ‘Personally, i am set together with my teammates to encounter Ghana. This is almost a game of our lives we must win to stay in contention for the World Cup slot’ noted Okwi, a forward with Tanzanian giants, Simba Sports Club.
    Okwi (left) with the rest of the players in warm up at Buziga Islamic play ground
    The silky goal poacher also remarked about his current form with the club and the National team, which gives him confidence that he will see the back of the net, again at the same fortress where Uganda Cranes has flourished over the years.
    ‘The role of a striker is to score goals. I score at my club and I scored the last goal for the Cranes against Egypt and this gives me confidence about the upcoming game’ Okwi added.
    The team trained Buziga Islamic Institute on  Thursday evening.
    Team captain Dennis Onyango during the Thursday session
    The last training session will be held on Friday 6th October 2017 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 2.30 pm before Ghana Black Stars’ final session at 4 p.m.
    L-R: Godfrey ‘Jjajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito and Faruku Miya during the warming up session in the Thursday session
    Players who trained with the team on Thursday:
    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango.
    Outfield players: Nico Wadada,  Denis Iguma,  Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga,  Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Tom Masiko,  Derrick Nsibambi,  Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde,  Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa,  Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga,  Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya

    TICKET SELLING POINTS:

    1. Total Nakivubo
    2. Shell Capital
    3. Total City Centre
    4. Total Arua Park
    5. Total Kireka
    6. Total Bweyogerere
    7. Shell Kireka
    8. Mukono City Shoppers
    9. Tango Sport
    10. FUFA Shop
    11. Della Attractions
    12. City Oil

    13-Hardware World-Ntinda

    14- AIRTEL OUTLETS -Ben Kiwanuka, Kampala Road, Kyaggwe Road, Lugogo-Game, Jinja Road

    15-Soccanet-Mabirizi Plaza-Kampala road

    16-Jude Colour Solutions at Prime Complex

    17-Katumwa sports Centre

    18-HAM Shopping Grounds, Owino

  • Government gives FUFA UGX 1Bn towards Uganda Cranes World Cup campaign

    Government gives FUFA UGX 1Bn towards Uganda Cranes World Cup campaign

    FUFA has this evening received financial support of UGX 1Bn (One Billion Uganda Shillings) from the Government of the Republic of Uganda towards the Uganda Cranes’ 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification campaign.

    This follows a meeting chaired by the Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Museveni also attended by Minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, Permanent Secretary Alex Kakooza, other Ministry officials and NCS where FUFA presented a budget of UGX1.3Bn before the Ghana match and UGX 900M for the post match expenses; for the matches against Egypt and Ghana to cover players’ and coaches’ allowances, bonuses, air tickets, accommodation, practice match (Madagascar)  and other related costs.

    The FUFA delegation to the meeting led by President Eng. Moses Magogo, had 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson and Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.

    The First Lady emphasized the importance of Sport, and willingness of Government to finance excelling National teams and Athletes.  She further appreciated the success registered by FUFA.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a Uganda Cranes portrait to  President  Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady Janet Museveni at Entebbe State House in 2016.

    Mrs. Museveni however called for long term planning from Sports Federations, NCS, the Department of Physical Education and the Ministry of Education and Sports so as to avoid adhoc interventions. She pledged to avail time to meet with sports federations and share experiences for the development of sports in the country.

    President Museveni juggles the ball shortly after he hosted the Uganda Cranes and a delegation from FUFA in 2016.

    ‘I am very excited that the Government has answered our call for the support to the Uganda Cranes and this cash will clear amongst others the bonuses and allowances for the players and coaches. This is the kind of motivation that will influence the sporting results’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.  

    FUFA President added;

    ‘I take the opportunity to thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the magnanimity towards the Uganda Cranes. I further thank the Hon Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Museveni for the support and procedural guidance, the Hon Minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, the Ministry of Education and Sports staff, the NCS and all other persons their efforts’

    I have been assured by the players and coaches that as always they will give their best for their country

    The success of the Uganda Cranes in this campaign is a result of the support from Government. With a Chartered plane to Togo in 2016, the team registered double wins 0-1 and 3-0 to progress to the group stages for the first time. Financial assistance of $200,000 enabled the team to pick a point (goalless draw) from Ghana away in Tamale.

     

  • Uganda Cranes fall to Madagascar in practice match at Lugogo

    Uganda Cranes fall to Madagascar in practice match at Lugogo

    Uganda Cranes 1-2 Madagascar

    Uganda Cranes lost 2-1 in the practice match played against Island nation Madagascar at the StarTimes stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) fc midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba gave Cranes the lead after 28 minutes as Uganda took control of the game into the half time break.

    Aerial action during the game. Emmanuel Okwi (7), Derrick Nsibambi (11) and Milton Karisa (23) in a challenge to head the ball fin search for a goal
    Striker Edrisa Lubega (R) races to the ball during the first half

    Rio Carlous Anoriananicinos  scored twice in the second half for the maximum points.

    Carlous’ goals came in the 49th and 88th minutes to give Madagascar a famous victory.

    Uganda Cranes’ technical team used two different teams for either halves.

    Team captain and first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango was the only un-used substitute in the match.

    Uganda Cranes XI vs Madagascar that started the practice match.
    Madagascar team

    Uganda is preparing for for the up-coming 2018 FIFA World Cup group E qualifier against Ghana Black Stars this Saturday at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (third from right) with the other officials at Lugogo watch the match proceedings
    The technical team and the substitute players
    Uganda Cranes captain of the day Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (L) with the Madagascar skipper Ina Faneva Andriatasina with the match referees prior to kickoff

    The team will regroup for Thursday training at Mandela National Stadium, starting 4 p.m.

    Team Line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI: Ismail Watenga (G.K), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Isinde, Tonny Mawejje, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, William Luwagga Kizito, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Edrisa Lubega, Joseph Ochaya

    Uganda Cranes (Second half team):

    Benjamin Ochan (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Emma Okwi, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Ivan Ntege, Farouk Miya, Timothy Awanyi, Derrick Nsibambi

    Sub Not Used: Denis Onyango (GK)

    Madagascar XI: Ibrahim Dabo (GK), Ranbelosn Toavina, Pascal Razakanantenaina, Thomas Fontaine, Nonenjana Lalaina (62’ Patrick Herimanjaarivo) , Jean Raherinarimanana, Calsin  Dimitry, Randrinbololuna Zotsara, Rio Carlous Anoriananicinos, Ina Faneva Andriatsina, Ferdinard Ramananahera  (75’ Hery Randriaitara,)

    Subs Not Used: Ramaritany Damien (GK), Michel Randriantenaina

    Referees:

    • Center Referee: Mashood Ssali
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Musa Balikoowa
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Lee Okello
    • 4th Official: Brian Miiro Nsubuga
    • Match Commissioner: Ali Waiswa