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 © FUFA Communications 2015 1 It is our Game, It is our Country Issue #8 August 2015 FUFA-PRESIDENT ENG.MOSES MAGOGO’S -2 YEARS IN OFFICE 31ST AUGUST 2013-31ST AUGUST 2015 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 of- fered 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. © FUFA Communications 2015 2 It is our Game, It is our Country Issue #8 August 2015 FUFA-PRESIDENT ENG.MOSES MAGOGO’S -2 YEARS IN OFFICE 31ST AUGUST 2013-31ST AUGUST 2015 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 of- fered, 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.