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Issue #3 March 2015 Participants and Instructors of the Elite referees course in Njeru. FIFA M.A REFEREEING ELITE COURSE AT NJERU “Match Officials are crucial aspect in licensed at seven different grades FUFA Referee Observers throughout our game and as the popularity of and officiate from Under-age games Uganda are constantly coaching and football continues to grow allover to the Top League of Uganda up to advising referees as they progress in Uganda, the demand for them international fixtures. Refereeing. Both Observers and Tu- seems to be increasing day by day.” “There are also a series of work- tors also undergo ongoing education As FUFA head of referees standing shops held locally and regionally for and training under the auspices of committee was quoted saying Grass-root Referees which cover the the FUFA like in this case. It can be a very rewarding chal- latest referee techniques and meth- Refereeing in Uganda is overseen by lenge, encouraging a healthy life- ods.” Mr. Mpima Stresses the FUFA Referees Committee. Much style as well as significantly contrib- “All referees must attend an Annual of their work at present is focused uting to the development of the Seminar where they are tested on on the roll-out of education courses game in the country. the Laws of the Game and other as- across the country for existing refer- According to our FUFA Referees De- pects necessary to officiate at the ees as well as ensuring that those velopment Plan, which was launched relevant level and this is what has wishing to become referees have in 2013 by the current FUFA leader- just happened recently in FUFA access to beginners' courses and a ship under the stewardship of the Technical Centre in Njeru.” mentoring programme as well. federation head Eng. Moses Magogo, The League of Uganda Panel also set a target of doubling the number actively participates in a regular se- According to Mr. Sam Mpiima, the of registered referees to 1,000 by ries of Workshops and fitness tests Head of Fufa referees standing com- 2017? held nationally through the year. mittee he emphasizes the course has The FUFA is also a member of the Many of today's top referees in been brought in to refresh referees CAF Referee Convention which sets Uganda are graduates of the FUFA on the new updated laws of the the standards to be met in all areas Referee Education Program which game. of refereeing education and admin- has now taken its course by promot- “We appreciate FIFA and FUFA for istration. ing others like assessors. All Referee such important courses for our refer- All referees registered with the FUFA education courses are facilitated by ees to allow them refresh on the up- are allocated to leagues at all levels licensed FUFA Referee Instructors, dated laws of the game.” said Mpi- around the country. Referees are CAF and FIFA. ma. Story continues on Page 2. © FUFA Communications 2015 1 Issue #3 March 2015 FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo handing over a certificate to one of the assessors Yusuf Awuye. FUFA VP Denis Mbidde (R) also looks on Assessors’ referees mumwe, Margaret Tomusange Mulumba, Constance Adipo, Yusuf ga, Bakasambe Rajab who attended the Kubingi, Ajab Waiswa, John Caxton Kalule, Awuye, Samuel Mpiima, Kalyankolo, Sabila course Paul Mayanja, David Abbasi Ssendyowa, Mu- Samuel Egesa Chelengat Ali, Hussein Bugembe, Ronald Abduallah Kayiwa, Hajji Davies Katabira, Hilary hammed Ndawula Kutenya, Okello Lee, Siragi Katono, Denis Godfrey Kimbugwe, Mawanda, Edirisa Ki- List of referees who Mark Sonko, Samuel Ojwee, Harry Hassan Jackson George wanuka, Luke Asua, attended the course Kayondo, Musa Ngobi Basiisa, Sulaiman Ma- Kabwimukya, Katumba Amin Nkono Bbosa, Denis Batte, Sali Mas- Balikowa, Ssemambo hood, Miiro Brian Nsubu- tovu, Mansoor Ki- Wamala, Ali Waiswa, Ali Umon Bawulu, Catherine Aisha Nabikko, Anna standards sistant referees; To devise and imple- Happy Henriques who continue to ment training pro- says he likes Ugandan To provide up-to- improve and grammes that prepares referees because their the Laws of date training pro- both male and female the Game are grammes and course referees for the most hardworking he could applied the materials; important FIFA tourna- not hide away his ex- same way ments. citement. To adopt guidelines everywhere Carols Henriquez also as one of the on technical support for “The class has been referees and the ap- says he is optimistic Missions Uganda has a bright committed and hard- While speak- pointment of future when it comes to working and this is what ing about the Refereeing trios refereeing and when I have liked from Ugan- Goals, Mr. from the same country Carols was asked about the reason dan referees since I or confederation for started following them.” humble tournaments organised why Ugandan referees FIFA instructors (L-R) Joseph enough to by FIFA; are not officiating in summarise When asked why our Wellington Lamptey, Mark continental premier different To determine the officials can’t use refer- Ephraim Mzengo and Carlos views about tasks and responsibilities competitions often. He eeing modern gadgets Henriques FIFA set assigned to members of had this to say. mostly here in Uganda’s goals to the Referees Committee football, he hurriedly FIFA REFEREES TU- achieve in refereeing and to advisers and in- “See Rome wasn’t built answered that basing on TOR CAROLS HEN- section as clearly point- structors at tournaments in one day so now when RIQUES ON REFEREE- ed out below organised by FIFA; refereeing has con- the financial muscle of ING MISSION AND fellow Member Associa- To organize courses quered the credibility GOALS To revise and up- tions. According to him Foot- and seminars for in- date the Laws of the again they instead just ball is a global sport and structors, referees and Game and the need a lot of training “Look even CAF haven’t assistant referees at its rules must be inter- 'Questions & Answers' and support. I am quite acquired all these gadg- preted and applied with international, national booklet under the guid- confident that in the and regional level; ets. Goal-line technology absolute consistency ance of the International next CHAN or African wherever the game is Football Association is so expensive to af- To define funda- Cup of Nations we will played. As FIFA has a Board, in a way that ford. But CAF knows policy of ongoing train- mental criteria and re- makes innovation possi- have a number of Ugan- when they can afford it quirements for instruc- ing for its referees to ble whilst respecting dan representatives.” as well as FUFA too.” ensure that refereeing tors of referees and as- tradition; © FUFA Communications 2015 2 Issue #3 March 2015 UGANDA CUP 2014/15: Kyambogo’s magical run continues, faces 7 Top flight Teams he beauty of all knock The same team (Airtel F.C) inspirational pillars that include of the second top scorer, Fahad out cup competitions held Police F.C to a non scoring goal keeper Joseph Etyang, Tokko (5 goals), one behind world over lies upon draw after normal time before midfield icon Remsey Kintu and top scorer, Fred Kyambadde T the tagged ‘minnows’ bowing out to the Cops’ team 0 striker, Brian Kayemba. (of The Saints F.C). eliminating the ‘heavy-weights’ -3 in FIFA Post match penal- Uganda Revenue Authority to cause upsets. ties. Biggest Score So Far: (URA), winners of the 2013/14 Tales of non –league teams Kampala regional side, Kyam- edition have been since elimi- ejecting elite sides have been bogo Football club has been Rwenzori based FUFA Big nated by Kampala City Council repeatedly scripted time imme- the biggest revelation of the league side, The Saints F.C at the round of 16. morial since the Cup’s incep- season thus far, eliminating hold the record of this year’s The winner of the Uganda Cup tion in 1971. Azam Uganda Premier League biggest score line 1-12 away in represents the country at the Precisely, the 2014/15 edition table Masindi CAF Confederations Cup. of the Uganda Cup has lived to lead- against its billing that has witnessed ers, regional Teams in the Quarter Fi- mouth watering clashes, Vipers side, nals: breathe taking skills, goals, at the Steel Kyambogo University, KCC, SC thrills and obviously, the antici- round F.C. Villa, Lweza, SC Victoria Uni- pated surprises have all lived of 64, In the versity, Bright Stars, Police and to pass. other Jinja side, BUL F.C remain the The time line of this event impres- last 8 teams still in contention. stretches as far back as the sive last 44 years. score line Quarter Final Dates: Worth noting, confirming the recorded, The quarter finals shall be held Uganda Cup as the oldest Umar between 12th -19th April 2015. knock out competition in Ugan- Kasumba In case of a draw, the teams da. Kyambogo FC and will play the extra-time and if From the preliminary round Umar the result still persists, then action, already the cup has Bulega FIFA post match penalties will witnessed some of the giants Rwenzori Big league favorites, each scored a hat trick to com- decide the fixture outcome. survive with a narrow escape The Saints F.C (Round of 32) bine 6 goals for Police F.C Can Kyambogo Football Club and others ‘massacred and and elite side, Sadolin Paints against Big league side, Baza claim their first? buried’. F.C (round of 16). Holdings at Kawanda in the Only time will tell. Eight time winners, Sports Club Kyambogo F.C team manager, round of 16 engagement. Villa survived the jaws of elimi- Charles Ssemanda is well Round of 16 Results: nation at the round of 64 after aware of the burden of expec- 2014/15 Favorites: Baza Holdings 1-6 Police F.C Buganda regional side, Azam tations bestowed upon his SC Villa and KCC have both SC Villa 4-0 Proline Kyambogo 0 (4) – 0 (2) F.C forced a penalty shoot out team.