Artificial Turf Project Kicks Off at Philip Omondi Stadium

It is our Game, It is our Country Issue #8 August 2015

ARTIFICIAL TURF PROJECT KICKS OFF AT PHILIP OMONDI STADIUM

1 2 Photo 1: KCCA Executive Director Jennifer Musisi (4th L) with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo during the launch of the artificial turf project in Lugogo: Photo 2: Time for cutting the tape during the launch he Federation of Interna- We applied as FUFA and it was tional Football Association granted. I thank KCCA FC for (FIFA) Challenger project being cooperative’ said FUFA of laying an artificial turf President. Tat the Philip OMondi stadium in KCCA F.C Chairman Julius Ray- Lugogo started on Monday 17th Au- mond Kabugo appreciated gust with the official ground breaking FUFA’s efforts to have the turf ceremony. laid at the home of the 10 time KCCA Executive Director Jennifer Musisi delivering her The ceremony was attended by the league winners. FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, ‘We are glad for the project of the project. We have already paid the tax KCCA Executive Director, Jenifer Mu- artificial turf. I believe it will help required and shall continue to pro- sisi, FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, FUFA uplift the standards of the game at fessionalize the game at this great Executive committee member, Hamid the club’ said Kabugo club as we uplift the general standard Juma, FUFA officials, KCCA FC play- of football in the country” she said. ers, fans and the media. FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson talked about the need The project will be handled by Edel Officiating at the ground breaking for the artificial turf because of the Grass, a company from the Nether- ceremony, the FUFA president Eng. busy schedule of the playing facility. lands. Moses Magogo highlighted on the genesis of the project that was KCCA Executive Director, Jennifer The management of Kampala City awarded by FIFA. Musisi once again lauded FUFA and Council Authority football club plans FIFA for choosing the KCCA ground. to have floodlights at the stadium ‘It is a project that Less Privileged once completed by four months’ time. FIFA Member Associations can apply. “We thank FIFA and FUFA for this

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It has been an absolute experience support from the world’s soccer gov- where HE the President has financed erning body. the Uganda Cranes under my 2-year My Private Business Associates administration to a tune of over 1.2 billion UGX in cash. The President I have not been available for key quickly internalized our challenge of events and meetings and generally creating a body corporate to own for holding back on business direc- FUFA assets and has offered the best tion for lack of time as I am engaged guidance. The humility of the Presi- with FUFA. Whereas it has affected dent making a telephone call to the the progress and delivery speed, you Uganda Cranes Captain and Coach is have been very understanding. unmatched. The various telephone Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa calls and meetings with me have offered the best assurances. Getting a I will eternally accord Mr. Mulindwa minute to attend a football event such the gratitude for unearthing me and as SC Villa at 40 is memorable. Now providing me with the platform and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo that we explained and you under- support to showcase my commit- stand that Uganda Cranes is the Na- ment, dedication, and administrative hank You Message tional Football Team a lot more is abilities. On top of mentoring and expected. Thank you our dear Presi- training, he further passed on a but- It is exactly 2 years to- dent. ton of the Presidency to me of an in- day since I took office stitution he had built a strong founda- as the FUFA President. The Government of Uganda tion for. I will not let you down Law- T Let me begin by thank- We have never been supported by the rence and thank you for the support. ing the Almighty Allah for the gift of GoU like it has been in the last 2 The Various Advisors life and wisdom and also for the op- years. The funding, the guidance and portunity of leadership for Ugandan the availability of key government If it has not been for the various high football. persons have all been absolute de- profile individuals calling me unsolic- ited to guide and advise me, I may Whereas many challenges have been spite the fact that we need even more have lost track. The list of the Ladies encountered and many success sto- support to deliver football to Ugan- and Gentlemen who have guided me ries registered, it has been more of dans. Through the National Council of is a long one but let me mention HE team work than a star performer in Sports and the Ministry of Education the Vice President, Rt Hon Speaker of the Person of the FUFA President. and Sports, I convey our appreciation to the various government organs Parliament, Hon Prime Minister, CDF, I therefore take this moment to thank and offices. IGP, Hon Minister of State for Sports, the following; Mr. Godfrey Kirumira, Hajji Umar CECAFA, CAF and FIFA, My Family Mandela, Omulangira Nakibinge, and Despite our membership to CECAFA, many others please accept my appre- My Mother, Children, Siblings, Rela- CAF and FIFA, it has been a magnifi- ciation. tives and close long-time Friends cent journey. Competitions, courses, have paid the heaviest price of my The FUFA Delegates projects, funding and regulating have unavailability yet have stood with me been coming in volumes. I thank CAF The decision to become FUFA Presi- in the thin and thick. for the increased funding but more dent was made by none-other than HE the President of the Republic especially FIFA that the success of the you the delegates. I thank you for the of Uganda, 2 years had everything to do with opportunity and your trust in me has taken us this far.

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game. Cranes and other national teams for turn- ing up in numbers even when results are The Referees, not in our favour. The Cranes Na mutima These have been the greatest foot soldiers fans, club fans of teams playing in the in my last 2 years as President. Whereas Uganda Premier League have rekindled your remuneration has not been forth- the nostalgia of local football. Thank you coming, you have gone ahead to use your our dear fans. personal resources to finance the Uganda The Media Premier League. I promise to change course in the next 2 years for the better. The positive criticism that has been offered, the promotion of our services and The Administrators products to our fans, the unlimited plat- Football Administration for the amateur form offered to football, the football game is being selfless and a thankless job. “banter”, and reporting of what could At all levels, I thank you for the job. have escaped our eyes and minds has FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo been a huge contribution to get us here. I The Club Owners and Funders The Members of the FUFA Executive thank you ladies and gentlemen. Committee Football is built on competitions between Rubaga DFA and Kampala Region- football teams called clubs. Without Clubs The guidance Vice Presidents and Mem- al Football Association we could not have had competitions. I bers of the Executive Committee offered thank the various club owners and fun- My age-motivated excesses were tolerat- has propelled the Federation. You have ders as individuals or as institutions. You ed by the District Football Association at bought my ambitious ideas and even are the pillars of Ugandan Football. You Rubaga and I have been elected their rep- made them better. Thanks for the respect have kept the game alive when it was not resentative to FUFA for the last 10 years. and standing by me as your President. making money to sustain itself. This is absolute confidence and thank you The Members of the FUFA Standing my people. I enjoy unlimited and un- The Sponsors Committees, matched support from the football people There is nothing I could have achieved of Kawempe, Central, Nakawa, Rubaga The 110 members of the 22 standing without funds. I thank all the various and Makindye. Thank you so much my committees of FUFA have done a wonder- sponsors for the Cash and Benefit in Kind people ful job. It is a voluntary service without you provided us. I must exceptionally pay but you have helped the Executive The Community of Mutundwe Lions thank Airtel the Official Sponsors of the committee take informed decisions. Asan- FC Uganda Cranes. Nile Breweries, NIC, BID- te. CO, Azam Pay TV, Pepsi, and Coca Cola I will not forget the day I went to train at The FUFA secretariat staff amongst others have contributed to FUFA Mutundwe Lions FC and I was scared to in the last 2 years. Round of Applause join the big boys until coach Muwonge Whereas I tried to improve the working saw my hidden boots and asked me if I conditions inclusive of more expertise The various Service Providers had come to play. When I said yes he ush- and numbers of staff, it has been a great The unsung heroes include our Bankers, ered me to the team. From Mutundwe job despite the fact that a lot in compen- Air Carriers, Hotel Providers, Media Hous- Lions I was able to rise to the President of sation should be provided. Thank you es, Stadium Owners, security etc although FUFA. Thank you my “hommies” at the CEO and your staff for working under the we pay for the services, but it is impracti- Club. pressure I exert at times. cal for us to have run the 2 years success- The person of Moses Magogo The Players fully without the support of you guys. Take my simple message that FUFA rec- Finally to the person of Moses Magogo for This goes to the Uganda Cranes and gen- ognizes your contribution. living up to expectation and beyond, erally national teams’ players but also to many doubted my abilities to last days, I all footballers in Uganda. Without you we The Fans have instead made strides and prepared cannot have the game. Thank you for un- The game is meaningless without the the game for professionalization take-off. derstanding and applauding my different fans. I thank you all the fans of the Uganda I thank myself too. approach to the administration of the

FUFA - ARS Season 5: More Regions complete qualifiers in August egional Winners: watched by a very supportive branded Airtel Ugan- Kitara Region: crowd. da jerseys and gold Finals Boys: Kiry- Over to the East, a total of 16 medals. andongo 0 – 1 teams took part in the two day U.shs 500,000 is the R Masindi Youth event held at Mbale Mayor’s amount accorded to Finals Girls: Mpanga 0 (3) – 0 gardens play ground, Mbale S.S the first runners up (2) Create Peace play ground and the Mbale Mu- as the referees are Western Region: nicipal stadium. rewarded with med- Finals Boys: Young Simba 1-0 Each of the two regions brought als and Airtel Uganda Philip Obwiny being interviewed by the media Sentah College 4 boys and girls teams each for branded T-shirts Eastern Region: the regional competition whose plus caps. Finals Boys: Pallisa United 0 best cream were chosen to pre- Individual excelling (5) – 0 (4) CRO Youth pare for the national finals in personalities (Top Girls Finals: High Way, Si- the last week of October 2015. Scorer, Defender, ronko 0 (3) – 0 (0) St Stephens, High Way High School from Goal keeper) reward- Budondo - Jinja Sironko beat St Stephens, Bu- ed with various gifts North- East Region: dondo – Jinja 3-0 in post match and glittering Boys Finals: Light High School, penalties to win the girls event plaques. Soroti 1-0 Asamuk, Amuria of the Eastern region. Sponsors’ Word: Girls Finals: Olila High School, Olila High School from Amuria Airtel Uganda Brand, One of the Regional winners celebrating with Amuria 1-0 AS Roma, Soroti beat AS Roma in the girls’ North Assets and Market- Remaining Regional Qualifi- Eastern region category. ing manager, Noela their trophy ers: West Nile & North – 12th & In the boy’s finals, Light S.S Byuma used the plat- 13th September 2015 (At Pece from Soroti beat Amuria’s form after the games to reaffirm the years. Stadium, Gulu) Asamuk 1-0 to win the North the company’s commitment “The journey of the Airtel Rising National Finals (All Regions): East title. towards supporting youth foot- Stars since 2010 has been a Last Week of October 2015 Pallisa Junior overcame CRO ball, moreso, the Airtel Rising gradual transition. We thank Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara Junior 5-4 in penalties to win Stars football programme. the main sponsors, Airtel Ugan- District the Eastern boys’ title. “We are glad that the pro- da and all the other stake hold- The Federation of Uganda Foot- Vincent Egesa of True Vine was gramme has grown over the 5 ers especially the regional coor- ball Associations (FUFA) – Air- MVP in Eastern region while years. As a company, we are dinators without whom all the tel Uganda U-17 boys and girls Asamuk’s Joseph Eguruia took looking forward supporting efforts would have been frus- rising stars football programme the MVP accolade for the North the programme further. In the trating” continued with more qualifiers East region. next three years, we shall all The ARS is a programme that in the month of August 2015. In the girl’s event, Fiona Namu- be happy to see successful begins with the district qualifi- Four regions; Western, Kitara, lobi was voted MVP in the East- footballers like the current ers before the regional qualifi- Eastern and North East success- ern region as Marion Amangat Uganda Cranes and Kobs ers are held to determine the fully completed their qualifiers took the North East regional stars, Kezironi Kizito, Farouk best team that represents each meant to screen the best talents accolade. Miya and Martin Kizza” she region at the nationals. per region for the national fi- notes. Now Kampala, Buganda, West- nals that will be held during the Top Scorers: ern, Kitara, North and North last week of October 2015. Vicent Egesa finished the East- Musa Mayanja, an Airtel Uganda East regions have completed Western and Kitara regions ern region’s top scorer and Paul official in the brands depart- their regional qualifiers for held their qualifiers at the Okello of Light S.S was reward- ment concurs with Noella, the 2015. Masindi stadium whilst the ed for top scoring in the North company’s pledge to support The next regional qualifiers will Eastern and North East regional East region. football in Uganda, particularly be hosted at Pece Stadium in meets were played at the Mbale Both scorers scored three goals the ARS programme has to Gulu for the North and West Mayors’ Gardens play grounds, apiece. move on. Nile zones. Mbale S.S and Mbale Municipal Mercy Akello of St. Stephens “As Airtel Uganda, we shall This year’s nationals, which Stadium Jinja finished the Eastern re- continue committed to the marks the 5th year since incep- The four regions followed the gion’s top scorer among the cause of supporting youth tion will be held in Mbarara earlier completion of the tour- girls with Faith Apio taking the football. We wish to see the with the climax on 31st October nament regional qualifiers in North East best goal scorer. programme grow through 2015. Kampala and Buganda. Logistics & Rewards: leaps and bounds” Home side, Masindi Youth Acad- Each participating team is given FUFA’s word: Airtel Uganda is the main spon- emy won the boys category in their transport refund to the The chairperson of the national sor of the Uganda national foot- the Kitara region as Create playing venues, accommodation organizing committee, Dr. ball team, The Cranes. Peace clinched the girls’ event. and meals during the regional Benard Patrick Ogwel is appre- They are also close partners in Geofrey Sunday scored the all and national finals. ciative of Airtel Uganda for the supporting the FUFA Big league important goal to inspire At the end of the regional cham- close collaboration with the and the oldest knock out com- Masindi Youth over Kiryadongo pionships, each regional winner federation, regional coordina- petition in Uganda, The Uganda in a tense but exciting final pockets Ug. Shs 1M on top of tors, teams and the players over Cup.

PEPSI BEACH SOCCER LEAGUE: The 2015/16 season off to a spectacular kick off atch Day 1 Results Geofrey Akabwai, Isaac Esioke and Kyobe Sempa added the others for KIU. Sunday, 22nd August 2015: The scorers for Real Galaticals were Ab- dul Karim Alviero, Saidi Latifi and Denis MHurriken Group: Sserukwaya with a brace. Miami Kops 4-1 Buwanika Bulls Debutants, Miami Kops picked to a strong Talented 5-2 Kampala City All Stars start of the season, winning 4-1 on the Kayunga Town Council 3-4 Nkumba Se- day over Buwanika Bulls. lect Two braces from Denilson Kisakye and Real Galaticals 5-4 Kampala International Akram Bbosa gave the Kops the victory. University (KIU) Pascal Mugisha scored the lone goal for Buwanika Bulls. Action from the opening day Monsoon Fixtures: It was a no show for Uhuru Titans against Stormers 5-3 YMCA Dalumba Internationals when the former Mutesa 1 Royal University 2-1 Kabalagala failed to turn up with no convincing rea- Rangers son to the organizing team. Dalumba International W/O Uhuru Titans Elsewhere, YMCA’s lost 4-3 to the storm- The 2015/16 pepsi national beach soccer ers, Nkumba Select won by a similar score league kicked off on Sunday, 23rd August line over Kayunga Town Council before 2015 at Lido beach resort facility in En- Mutesa Royal University overcame Ka- tebbe. balagala Rangers 2-1 in the lowest scor- A total of 37 goals were scored on match ing match on the day. day one in the 6 physically fixtures. Julius Rulinda and Paul Kazo scored for Three teams marked their debut on the Mutesa as Hassan Kaggwa had the lone season; Miami Kops, Kampala All Stars goal for the former winners, Kabalagala Action at Lido beach and the returning Kabalagala Rangers, Rangers, returning to the national league who had been relegated in the season after a season in the lower division. past. Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) KIU Vs Mutesa 1 Royal University – 3:30 Talented Beach soccer Club offered Kam- chairman, Deo Mutabazi is enthusiastic p.m pala All Stars club, a new side a rude wel- the league has finally kicked off and Kabalagala Rangers Vs Stormers – 5 p.m come with a 5-2 victory during one of the promises the best; opening games. “We started the league on a strong foot. Hurriken Group: Another new side to the beach soccer Teams have turned up and the matches Kayunga Town Council Vs Talented – Mid- confines, Kampala All Stars lost 5-2 to have been played. We shall continue to day Talented Beach soccer team. improve the logistics to teams and a Kampala City All Stars Vs MUBS – 2 p.m Allan Kayiwa single handedly led the way of beefing up the league. I am im- Nkumba Select Vs Miami Kops – 3:30 p.m demolition of Kampala All Stars with the pressed by the quality of the league St Lawrence University Vs Buwanika highest individual tally on the day – 4 status and the competition itself which Bulls – 5 p.m goals. is a strong basis for a firm and quality national team – The Uganda Sand Match Day Three Fixtures Another Allan tag, Kasozi scored the other Cranes”. goal from Talented. 27th September 2015 Moses Ssekasana and Allan Nsubuga got The league is expected to return on the the two consolation goals for Kampala All 6th September 2015 with match day two Monsoon Group: Stars Beach soccer team. fixtures. Kabalagala Rangers Vs KIU – Mid-day Kampala All Stars director cum coach, Crown Beverages Limited under the flag- Stormers Vs Dalumba International – 2 Mukiibi Ssemwogerere is hopeful of an ship brand, Pepsi proudly sponsors the p.m improved performance in the coming national beach soccer league for the third YMCA Vs Real Galaticals – 3:30 p.m rounds of action. year running. Mutesa 1 Royal University Vs Uhuru Ti- “It was our first experience on the sand tans – 5 p.m and we gave the best account of our- Next Round of Matches: selves. It remains a continuous learning Hurriken Group: experience and promise the best in the Match Day 2 Fixtures Buwanika Bulls Vs Nkumba Select – Mid- next matches of the season” Day 13th September 2015: St Lawrence University Vs Kampala City In the other games; Real Galaticals’ 4-5 All Stars – 2 p.m loss to Kampala International University Monsoon Group: MUBS Vs Kayunga Town Council – 3:30 (KIU) fixture produced the most goals. Real Galaticals Vs Uhuru Titans – Mid-day p.m Ismail Kagingo scored two goals before Dalumba International Vs YMCA – 2 p.m Miami Kops Vs Talented – 5 p.m

Vipers SC wins FUFA Super Cup Vipers played for 50 minutes a man Misi Katende, Katongole Henry and less against Sc Villa Jogoo but still Kirya Ambrose. Waibi Yeseri went on to win the FUFA Super missed the opening kick from the Cup via kicks from the penalty penalty mark. mark at Nakivubo stadium. The Vipers FC XI: Watenga Isma (GK), full 90 minutes of the season’s Wadada Nicholas (Capt), Bilikwali- curtain raiser produced no goal but ra Dan, Lwaliwa Halid, Bakaki Sc Villa Jogoo missed a penalty late Shafiki, Sentamu Siraje, Bukenya in the first half when Robert Ache- Deus, KizitoKezironi, SaddamJuma, ma blasted the ball wide off the Sekisambu Erisa, Miya Faruku mark on the right hand side of keeper Isma Watenga. Villa’s Umar Subs: Alitho James (GK), Mukisa Kasumba was fouled by Lwaliwa Yusuf, Seninde Duncan, Mpande Halid in the penalty area. He was Joseph, Semujju Joseph, Nkuubi shown marching orders by referee Brian, Wadri Bakisula Ali for the foul. FUFA VP Darius Mugoye hands over the FUFA Super Cup to Vipers SC Sc Villa Jogoo XI: Odongo Steven captain Nicholas Wadada Vipers won 5-3 on penalties to win (GK), Misi Katende, Waibi Yeseri, the trophy that was handed to Katongole Henry, Mugabi Jonathan ipers beats Sc Villa red card. them by FUFA Vice President Dari- (Capt), Lwanga Taddeo, Lwesibawa Jogoo 5-3 on kicks from Sc Villa Jogoo missed a penalty in us Mugoye. Vipers’ penalties were Godfrey, Achema Robert, Kasumba the penalty mark to lift the first half all converted by Man of the Umaru, Tokko Fahad, Martin Kizza the FUFA Super Cup V Match Deus Bukenya,Miya Faruku, FUFA Vice President Darius Subs: Samson Kirya (GK), Deus Bukenya of Vipers was man Mpande Joseph, Nkuubi Brian and Mugoye handed over the trophy to Eturude Abel, Muwadda Kateregga, of match Wiliam Wadri. the winners Otim Deus, Ochero Sulaiman, Kirya Vipers’ Lwaliwa Halid was shown Villa had successful kicks taken by Ambrose, Adriko John REFEREEING: Panels Introduced he month of August 2015 witnessed a tremendous Appointments: Catherine Adipo (Chairperson), Hajji Abdul step undertaken by the FUFA Executive in the area of Ssekabira (Member) and third person will be communicated refereeing. Monitoring: Harunah Mawanda (Chairperson), George The FUFA Executive Committee meeting that con- Kabwemukya and David Davies Katabira (Members) Tvened at the FUFA House on Monday 24th August 2015 called Technical Development: Ali Tomusange (Chairperson), for changes in the FUFA Referees standing committee (FRSC). Yusuf Awuye and Ali Wasiswa There has been introduction of four sub-committees, all intend- Assessment and Promotion: Ronnie Kalema (Chairperson), ed to further polish on the quality of refereeing in all the FUFA Joseph Mwanje and George Wamala Katumba (Members) competitions.

The FUFA referees standing committee chairperson remains Sam Mpiima, Catherine Adipo is the Vice Chairper- son and will be responsible for the match referees’ appointments, Harunah Mawanda – monitoring, Ali Tomusange – technical development of referees as Ronnie Kalema is heading the Assessment and promotion of referees. Each of the sub-committees is independent of the other There are 19 FIFA referees in Uganda, 77 national referees selected after the medical and physical fitness tests for the 2015/2016 season. FUFA Badge Revived: At the same time, the FUFA national referees badg- es have been re-introduced and will also be used at the regional levels and other FUFA run competitions. FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets FIFA Referee Mashood Ssali in Buikwe before 4 Referees sub-committees introduced: kick off of Vipers vs BUL match

Beach soccer referees conduct physical fitness tests at Lido Beach, Entebbe zito Nansubuga conduct- cess and he predicts a ed the exercise. great season ahead. The referees who took “The beach soccer refer- part in the session in- ees held a successful se- cluded three FIFA refer- ries of physical tests on ees; Ivan Kintu, Mo- the sand meant to check hamed Ssenteza and the general levels of Shafic Mugerwa. physical preparedness The non-FIFA badge and mentality alertness” holders that attended Beach Soccer Referees: were Moses Sebuliba, Jackson Busingye, Bruno FIFA Referees: Ivan Kiyimba, Justine Nam- Kintu, Mohmmed Ssente-

Beach soccer referees after the fitness test at Lido beach Entebbe bafu and Betty Nankabir- za and Shafic Mugerwa wa. Non FIFA Referees: Viola Kamulegeya and Ali Moses Ssebuliba, Ali ight Beach Soc- August 2015 at Lido Sekimwanyi missed the Sekimwanyi, Jackson cer referees Beach Entebbe. test for varying reasons. Busingye, Bruno Kiyim- successfully National physical fitness According to the FUFA ba, Justine Nambafu, Bet- conducted the Instructor Ali Kalyango, a referees Manager Sam ty Nankabirwa, Viola Emandatory physical fit- former FIFA referee and Wesonga Egesa, the Kamulegeya ness tests on Friday, 14th his assistant Rahman Ki- physical tests were a suc- TECHNICAL: FUFA continues to support coaching education he beginners’ coaching course organised by see the numbers of coaches rising. the Uganda Football Players Association The FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa asked the (UFPA) ended on Friday at FUFA House with participants to be ready for a new life after taking on this all the 76 participants passing the oral and course. T practical sessions. ‘This course will change your lives in your journey to be- The five day course started on Monday and had CAF In- coming coaches. There are many courses lined up for you structors Mujib Kasule, Tom Lwanga, Asuman Lubowa, and you need to excel in the beginners’ said Lubowa. Majidah Nantanda and Stone Kyambadde handling the budding coaches. Ali Mwebe was chief guest as he represented the FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo. ‘FUFA is committed to supporting the education of coaches. So do not relax after this stage. You need to get to higher levels’ said Mwebe on behalf of FUFA President. Some of the participants were former National team players like David Iga, Robert Mukiibi and Anthony Bongole.

In a bid to improve on the area of technical, Participants of the Beginners’ coaching course at FUFA House FUFA has embarked on a campaign that will

112 Referees undertake fitness drills ugust 2015 was a very busy Denis Batte, Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Ali za, Julius Kasibante, Rashid Kimera month for the referees to Sabilla, Rajab Bakasambe, Musa Ngo- Boogere, Ashraf Miiro Mwanje, Ali complete the required med- bi Balikoowa, Lee Okello, Ronald Mpanga ical and physical fitness Katenya, Samuel Kayondo, Hussein Eastern Region: Atests as required by law before the Bugembe, Mark Ssonko, Aisha Siraji Mpyangu, Kassim Magoola, start of the 2015/16 season. Ssemambo, Anna Akoyi, Marex Umaru Mukisa Ouma , Godfrey Male, A total of 112 referees (FIFA, non Nkumbi, Lydia Nantabo, Jane Christine Namulwa, Fatina Namak- FIFA, beach, national and regional Mutonyi, Catherine Nagadya, Ivan ago, Muzamiru Waiswa Kinene, Ali referees). Kintu (Beach), Mohmmed Ssenteza Bogere, Peter Makamba, Saleh Khaldi The medicals were conduct- Muyaga, Ayub Lubega, Cathe- ed on Friday, 8th August 2015 rine Kisombo, Robert at FUFA House in Mengo. Makwali The physical tests were com- Kampala Region: pleted on the following two Abubaker Tomusange, Mi- weekend days at the Nelson chael Kalule, Hakim Mulind- Mandela Stadium, Namboole. wa, Fred Ndawula, Abubaker “However, FIFA referee Faisal Nsubuga, Richard Brian Nsubuga missed the Mugerwa, Bob Omolo, Kha- exercise because he com- lifan Kanakulya, Rakaze municated he was not feel- Lucky Kasalirwe, Mustaphah ing well. A special test was Mafumu, William Joseph organized for him” Former FIFA referee Ali Tomusange (2nd L) with some of the referees who Ssenkumba, David Musisi The referees looked sharp took part in the physical fitness exercise at Namboole Matovu, Ronaldie Kirangwa, and energetic as they per- Muhammed Ssali, Jay Wil- formed the high intensity tests of run- (beach) and Shafic Mugerwa (Beach) liam Andama, Peter Musoke, Jude ning 12 laps and the sprints that Beach Soccer Referees (Non FIFA): Mawanda Kalemeera, George check on their endurance. Moses Ssebuliba, Ali Sekimwanyi, Kasoone, Rajab Mugweri Buyinza, The medical exercise was conducted Jackson Busingye, Bruno Kiyimba, Kepher Hanaba, Zainab Nabatanzi, by the FUFA sports medicine Com- Justine Nambafu, Betty Nankabirwa, Elizabeth Nasolo mittee members Dr. Opoka James and Viola Kamulegeya Kitara Region: Ahmed Dungu. Barry Henry Byaruhanga, James Aye- The physical part at Namboole was National Referees: bale, Christopher Kugonza Semu, Fri- handled by retired FIFA referee, Ali Zubeda Sinamakosa (West Nile) Ami- day Noah, Diana Murungi, Shakilla Tomusange, now a national referees’ na Kayinza (Kampala), Shamilla Nab- Nyange instructor. adda (Kitara), Shakilah Nyange Northern Region: He was joined by newly appointed (Kitara), Ali Kaddu (North), David Dick Okello, Deogracious Oguti Opio, FUFA referees sub-committee mem- Oula (West Nile), William Oloya Boniface Ogwal, Agnes Alwedo, Jo- bers Joseph Mwanje and George Kam- (West Nile), Issa Masembe seph Olobo, Mario Okwang, Joyce wemukya. (Buganda), Robert Donney (Kitara), Ojok Full List: David Odoi (Buganda), Ali Bakisula North East Region: FIFA Referees (2015/16): (Buganda), Sadque Wasswa James Olugu, Albert George Omoding, (Kampala), Moses Kamba Samuel Ichila, Juma Adome, Mathias (Buganda), Samuel Turyomuri- Omunyira, Suzan Aarakit, Luke John we (Kitara), Habiba Naigaga Odeke (Buganda), Samuel Kakembo Western Region: (Buganda), Solomon Lusambya Gilbert Ngyendo Tumuhirwe, Paul (Buganda), Alex Muhabi Turyamureeba, Ahamada Bazibumbi- (Kampala), Ronald Mwesigwa ra, Siragi Bbaale Ssendyowa, Michael (East), Joseph Ochom (North Mwesigwa, Docus Atuhaire, Issa East) Ssempijja Regional Referees selected: West Nile Region: Buganda Region: Ben Adrole, Musa Haward Orombi, Referees during the physical fitness tests at Namboole Jackson Kakande, Athuman Summary Asiku, Rahuman Atiku, Mi- Wasswa, Fred Mpiima Nyumiri- chael Dritchi, Asadulah Dramani

2015/2016 SEASON: Azam Uganda Premier League Clubs Receive Licenses

Ivan Kakembo receives Sc Villa Jogoo's certificate and License from FUFA Vincent Sajjabi receiving Vipers’ certificate and License from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo President. Looking on is FUFA CEO Edgar Watson fter a grueling time of certifying The Federation of Uganda Football Associ- club’ said Dr. Ogwel. the procedure of accomplishing ations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Ma- By then, Lweza Football club had only the minimum club registration gogo graced the handover of the certifi- achieved 9% of the requirements. and licensing procedure, the cates and licenses to the Chief Executive In the weeks that followed, Lweza F.C AAzam Uganda Premier league Officers (CEO’s) of the ten clubs present. complied with the requirements and were clubs received the certification for the The Chairperson of the FUFA Club licens- granted a provisional licence as they work 2015/16 season on Wednesday, 12th Au- ing committee, Dr Ogwel informed the upon the others. gust 2015. media that only five clubs have been given Certificates of registration and licensing full licenses after fulfilling all the require- Some of the minimum requirements ex- were handed over today to ten of the 15 ments.. pected of clubs included; possession of a clubs that have met the requirements for working fully equipped office, FUFA Certi- playing in the Azam Uganda Premier These are; KCCA F.C, URA FC, Vipers F.C, fied CEO’s, valid contracts of players and League 2015/2016 season. BUL FC and Express FC. staff, shirts numbers for each playing This was during the weekly press confer- ‘The other 10 were granted provisional member, availability of a Junior team for ence presided over by the FUFA President licenses that would only be operational every club in the national U-17 FUFA Jun- at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala. for half season. iors’ league, up to standard home and The FUFA Licensing Committee headed by These are; JMC, Saints , Simba, SC Villa training facilities, estimated budget for the Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel conducted the Jogoo, Soana, Bright Stars , Maroons, club in the year, accountability of club’s verification exercise. SCVU, Sadolin Paints and Police football previous books of accounts, among others.

2015/2016 SEASON: Azam Uganda Premier League Kicks off he month of with newly signed player, Nelson Ssenka- will have been played. August 2015 tuuka scoring the other. Opening Match Results: witnessed the The other two matches between Soana/ Match Day One: start of yet an- Bright Stars at Kavumba stadium in Waki- Sadolin Paints F.C 0-3 KCCA F.C Tother season of the Azam so and Express taking on Police F.C ended Vipers S.C 3-0 The Saints F.C Uganda Premier league. goal-less. Soana F.C 0-0 Bright Stars F.C Four matches kick started AZAM Television released a full schedule Express F.C 0-0 Police F.C the league on a bright of the matches that are televised live on Match Day Two: note with 6 goals scored – ironically by T.V to millions of football lovers across the KCCA F.C 1-1 Express F.C two teams only, Kampala Capital City Au- world. JMC Hippos F.C 3-0 Sadolin Paints F.C thority football club and the defending There are no big surprises thus far to the Bright Stars F.C 1-0 SC Villa champions, Vipers Sports Club. league save for Bright Stars narrow 1-0 URA F.C 1-0 BUL F.C Vipers won at home over newly promoted home victory over the 16 time record Soana F.C 1-1 Police F.C side, The Saints 3-0 with fresh recruit, league winners, Sports Club Villa at Matug- Match Day Three: Brian Nkuubi Semakula (from relegated ga. The Saints F.C 0-1 KCCA F.C Kira Young F.C) as last season’s most valu- Anthony Bongole had the goal to his name SC Villa 1-1 URA F.C able player, Farouk Miya registered a that downed SC Villa. Vipers Sports Club 1-0 Jinja Municipal brace. The would be shocker so far is Soana’s 4-0 Council Hippos On the other hand, Kampala Capital City won win at the hands of Lweza. Sadolin Paints F.C 1-0 Bright Stars F.C Authority (KCCA) F.C broke the jinx over The league first round shall end on 12th Soana F.C 4-0 Lweza F.C Sadolin Paints, winning 3-0 on the day at December 2015 with the 15th match day Simba S.C 0-1 Police F.C Bugembe stadium. fixtures. Express F.C 3-2 Maroons F.C Joseph Ochaya netted a brace in the game By then, 120 matches of the opening round BUL F.C 0-1 SC Victoria University

2015/2016 SEASON: Azam Uganda Premier League Fixture

Match-Day 5 28 Tue, 15-Sep -2015 (TV) Police FC Sadolin Paints FC Kavumba .R. Grounds 4:00PM 29 Tue, 15-Sep -2015 JMC Hippos FC The Saints FC Kakindu Stadium 4:30PM 30 Tue, 15-Sep -2015 KCCA FC Simba FC Nakivubo Stadium 4:30PM 31 Tue, 15-Sep -2015 Maroons FC Soana FC Luzira Prisons Grounds 4:30PM 32 Tue, 15-Sep -2015 Bright Stars FC Express FC CS – Matugga 4:30PM 33 Tue, 15-Sep -2015 Lweza FC SC Villa Wankulukuku 4:30PM 34 Tue, 15-Sep -2015 SC VU Vipers SC Namboole Stadium 4:30PM Fri, 18-Sept-2015 BUL FC Lweza FC Kakindu Stadium 4:30PM Match-Day 6

35 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 (TV) Vipers SC KCCA FC Buikwe Stadium 4:00PM 36 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 Soana FC SC VU Kavumba .R. Grounds 4:30PM 37 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 Express FC URA FC Wankulukuku 4:30PM 38 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 JMC Hippos FC Police FC Kakindu Stadium 4:30PM 39 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 The Saints FC Bright Stars FC Namboole Stadium 4:30PM 40 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 Simba FC Maroons FC Bombo 4:30PM 41 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 SC Villa BUL FC Nakivubo Stadium 4:30PM 42 Tue, 22-Sept -2015 Sadolin Paints FC Lweza FC Bugembe Stadium 4:30PM 11 Fri, 25-Sept -2015 Lweza FC SC VU Wankulukuku 4:30PM Match-Day 7

43 Tue, 29-Sept -2015 (TV) SC VU URA FC Namboole Stadium 4:00PM 44 Tue, 29-Sept -2015 Simba FC JMC Hippos FC Bombo 4:30PM 45 Tue, 29-Sept -2015 Maroons FC BUL FC Luzira Prisons Grounds 4:30PM

46 Fri, 2-Oct -2015 (TV) SC Villa Vipers SC Nakivubo Stadium 4:00PM 47 Sat, 3-Oct -2015 BUL FC Soana FC Kakindu Stadium 4:00PM 48 Sat, 3-Oct -2015 Police FC KCCA FC Kavumba .R. Grounds 4:00PM 49 Sat, 3-Oct -2015 Bright Stars FC JMC Hippos FC CS – Matugga 4:00PM 50 Sat, 3-Oct -2015 Maroons FC The Saints FC Luzira Prisons Grounds 4:00PM 51 Sat, 3-Oct -2015 Lweza FC Simba FC Wankulukuku 4:00PM 52 Sat, 3-Oct -2015 SC VU Express FC Namboole Stadium 4:00PM 53 Sat, 3-Oct -2015 URA FC Sadolin Paints FC Mehta Stadium – Lugazi 4:00PM Match-Day 8

54 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 (TV) JMC Hippos FC Maroons FC Kakindu Stadium 4:00PM 55 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 Vipers SC Police FC Buikwe Stadium 4:30PM 56 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 KCCA FC Bright Stars FC Nakivubo Stadium 4:30PM 57 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 Sadolin Paints FC SC VU Bugembe Stadium 4:30PM 58 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 Simba FC URA FC Bombo 4:30PM 59 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 Express FC BUL FC Wankulukuku 4:30PM 60 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 Soana FC SC Villa Kavumba .R. Grounds 4:30PM 61 Tue, 27-Oct -2015 The Saints FC Lweza FC Namboole Stadium 4:30PM

Ugandan footballers abroad continue to shine the club’s opening six games of the another striker, Daniel ‘Muzei’ Sse- campaign. runkuma’s Ulisses F.C, who have re- Vietnamese Crop: cently replaced head coach Suren Winger Moses Oloya turns out for Chakhalyan with Gagik Simonyan Becamex Binh Duong F.C, Geofrey continues to seek for their maiden ‘Baba’ Kizito plays for Than Quảng victory in 7 league games. Ninh F.C and striker Henry Kisekka is In Kenya, a host of Uganda footballers with Dong Nai F.C. are doing well. America Touch: Gor Mahia duo of Khalid Aucho and Uganda Cranes defender, Henry Kalun- Godfrey Walusimbi feature regularly. gi turns out for Charlotte Independence Herman Wasswa plays with Sofapaka in the USL Professional Division. football club. Tony Mawejje Musa Mudde is with coastal side, Premiership Gel: Bandari F.C as seasoned footballer, he gallant footballing sons Bevis Kizito continues to feature in Jimmy Bageya continues to score from the Pearl of African the U-19 set up of Southampton in goals for Nairobi City Stars. land, plying their profes- the U-19 English premier league. In Tanzania, Diego Hamis Kizza and sional trade outside the pe- Murushid Jjuuko have been impres- Tripheries of Uganda continued to Ugandans in South Africa: sive with Simba Sports Club. serve their respective paymasters Mugerwa’s confirmed move to South with one heart. Africa means he joins established Uganda Cranes stars in the top flight Lucrative Signings: league in South Africa. Midfielder, Yassar Mugerwa left Cranes skipper, Geofrey Massa is with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) F.C Bloemfontein Celtics, Goal keeper, and penned a three year deal with Denis Onyango turns out for Mamelo- South African giants, Orlando Pirates di Sun Downs. Football Club. Midfielder Boban Zirintunsa is active Another year holding midfielder, Vin- with Polokwane Stars F.C. cent Kyalingonza completed his Posnet Omony and Chrizsetom Ntam- dream move from Kamwenge sports bi play in the South African first divi- academy straight to the elite league in sion league with Roses United and Vasco Da Gama respectively. Yasser Mugerwa evading a tackle. He signed Croatia with GNK Dinamo Zagreb. for Orlando Pirates Tonny Mawejje also recently started Elsewhere, in Denmark, striker Em- to play active football after a seven manuel Okwi is steadily recovering month lull without club football. from an hamstring injury. Meanwhile, former BUL F.C players He now plays for Iceland’s Knattspyr- Okwi signed a five year deal at William Otongo and Tito Okello are nufélagið Þróttur Football Club where SonderjyskE Fodbold Football Club. steadily settling in at African Lyon, a he has so far featured with brilliance in In the Armenian top flight league, club in the lower league.

WIN AN ORIGINAL UGANDA CRANES JERSEY!!!

Who scored the only goal of the game between Bright stars FC and Sc Villa

Jogoo in Mwererwe in the Azam Uganda Premier League 2015/2016 season?

Send answer to [email protected] or [email protected]. Note; - Terms and Conditions apply. Check the September edition for the winner.

Sarah Nambatya is the winner of the Uganda Cranes replica jersey after she successfully answered that Jinja Municipal, Maroons and The Saints are the teams that got promotion fromthe 2014/2015 UFA Big League to the Azam Uganda Premier League. 50 other readers of the FUFA Monthly sent in correct answers but we have to give the Cranes jersey to one person. Please pick your Uganda Cranes jersey from FUFA House.

PICTORIAL: AUGUST THROUGH THE LENS

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a group photo with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a ARS-Eastern region Champions Pallisa United certificate to Kutamba Phoebe-one of the successful participants of the Cub Management course participants of the Club Management course

L-Reddy Kaweesa, Geoffrey Kawere and Fitness tests for Female referees at Anthony Bongole participants of the Coaches Namboole Beginners’ course Practical session during the FUFA Medical course

KCCA ED Jennifer Musisi with FUFA President during the launch of the artificial turf in Lugogo

Nkumba Select's Muganga Douglas (M) in action against St Lawrence

Referees Medical tests at FUFA House

FUFA CEO Edgar Watson with KCCA FC CEO David Tamale (L) Cheer leaders on the opening day of the Beach Soccer League

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