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FUFA Electoral Committee releases roadmap to by elections

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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations  (FUFA) Electoral Committee has released a road map for the by elections starting this weekend to fill vacant positions of delegates to the FUFA General Assembly.

The road map released indicates that nomination of presiding officers will end on 7th August 2022 but the by elections will run till 15th September 2022, a period that will cover handling petitions if any.

Article 22 section 13 of the FUFA statutes states; ‘The Executive Committee and the Chief Executive Officer shall take part in the General Assembly without voting rights. During their term of office, Members of the Executive Committee of FUFA shall not represent their respective FUFA Members as delegates to the FUFA General Assembly.’

The Electoral Committee will also conduct elections to elect a delegate representative for Sebei Province in the North East Region to the FUFA Assembly. Elections in Sebei Province were not conducted last year.

The table below shows FUFA Executive Committee members that were delegates hence the by-elections to have their vacant positions replaced.

( By the Federation of Uganda Football Association)

CAS partially upholds appeal filed by Harambee Starlets in AWCON withdrawal case

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has partially upheld the arbitration procedure in relation to the appeal filed by Kenya National Women’s Football team, protesting the decision of Football Kenya Federation withdrawing the team from the first qualifying round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in January.

The particular petition is between 22 Harambee Starlets players, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

Harambee Starlets pose for a team photo in a previous international fixture. Image/Courtesy

Acting in contravention of the law, former FKF Chief Executive Officer Barry Otieno wrote to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary, Veron Mosengoomba, and claimed that the federation was incapacitated after it was disbanded by the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Amina Mohamed.

“Taking consideration of the existing government directive, taking over all football activities, the federation is unable to independently plan and successfully execute any international matches, which includes upcoming Kenya Vs Uganda AWCON 2022 Qualifier matches, scheduled to take place within February 14, 2022, to February 23, 2022,” Otieno wrote in part of the letter.

“However, the federation will keep CAF informed, should the aforementioned situation change and the FKF secretariat regains access to the FKF premises and is able to fully control footballing activities in the country.” He Continued.

Following such withdrawal, the CAF decided that the team of Uganda would be directly qualified for the next round of the competition.

The appeal was directed against the FKF decision only. However, no appeal has been filed against the CAF decision to register the withdrawal of the women’s national football team of Kenya and to qualify the women’s national football team of Uganda.

Action in a previous fixture pitting Kenya and Uganda women national football teams. Image/Courtesy 

In a letter dated June 10 2022, CAS said;

“The CAS arbitrator in charge of this matter ruled that CAS had jurisdiction to rule on the appeal filed by the 22 players on 18 February 2022 against the FKF decision but did not have jurisdiction to rule on the request to order the CAF to reinstate the Kenya Women’s National Football Team to the AWCON and to rearrange the matches against Uganda in the second AWCON qualifying round before the start of the AWCON finals group stage on 2 July 2022,” it said in part.

“As to the merits, the sole arbitrator ruled that the decision rendered on 20 January 2022 by Mr Barry Otieno, former CEO of FKF, on behalf of the FKF, was to be set aside as it had been issued “ultra vires”, i.e. by a person who was no longer entitled to act on behalf of the FKF.” It added.

Meanwhile, since no appeal has been filed against the CAF decision to qualify Uganda to the next qualifying round, the CAS could not review it.

Uganda planned failure at CHAN by firing Kajoba – Andy Mwesigwa

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Uganda legend Andy Mwesigwa believes Fufa made a grave mistake by suspending Fred Kajoba three weeks before the Chan competition.

The federation opted to suspend the experienced tactician for reportedly not adhering to coronavirus protocols as the team was in the pre-Chan camp and the former Cranes skipper believes it contributed to the dismal performance in Cameroon.

The East Africans were eliminated after collecting a 0-0 draw against Rwanda, then fell 2-1 to Togo before embarrassing 5-2 defeat to Morocco.

“I think sending away coach Kajoba was a very big mistake administratively,” Mwesigwa told Football256.

“Why do I say so? Because he’s not only a goalkeeper’s coach of the national team, he’s like an assistant coach because he’s a full coach at Vipers SC. So, when he comes to the national team, as a goalkeeper’s coach, he does provide the extra bit of even assisting the head coach as an assistant coach.  

“His department is defence because goalkeeping is part of defending and to me, sending him away at that last moment also affected us.”

Rwanda have since been eliminated from the competition after a controversial 1-0 loss to Guinea on Monday night while Morocco advanced to semis after 3-1 win over Zambia.  

 

Uganda coach dismissed for failing to observe Covid regulations

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Fufa has released Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach from camp for failing to observe Covid-19 regulations.

The decision has been reached as the East African nation prepares for a pre-African Nations Championship (Chan) competition in Cameroon from January 1-7. The decision has been communicated to the public by the federation.

“Fufa has released one of the Uganda Cranes technical staff Fred Kajoba after not being able to observe the camp regulations at the team’s hotel in Kisasi which require all members of the contingent to follow the strict Covid-19 Standard Operations Procedures,” Fufa confirmed.

“Kajoba will therefore not travel with the Uganda Cranes contingent on Monday 28th December 2020 when they fly out of the country for a pre-Chan tournament in Cameroon in preparation for the Chan finals that start mid-January 2021.

“A replacement for the goalkeeping coach will be named by the Fufa executive in due course.”

Uganda Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume), Nafian Alionzi (URA), Tom Ikara (Police),

Defenders: Eric Ssenjobe (Police), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers), Derrick Ndahiro (SC Villa), Paul Willa (Vipers), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Mustafa Mujjuzi (Kyetume), Patrick Mbowa (URA), Murushid Juuko (Express), Muhamood Hassan (Police),

Midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Tonny Mawejje (Police), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Karim Watambala (Vipers), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants),

Forwards: Ben Ocen (Police), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Vianne Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants), Joseph Ssemujju (BUL), Joakim Ojera (URA), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Stephen Mukwala (URA), Mohamed Shaban (Vipers), Ivan Bogere (Proline).

Umbro enters four-year partnership with Uganda football federation

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KAMPALA, December 17, 2020 — Umbro South Africa have announced a new long-term partnership as the official technical sponsor of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for the next four years.

The partnership will see Umbro supply both men’s and women’s national teams with high-performance match kit, training and off field apparel, as well as equipment as the reigning CECAFA Cup champions join seven other African nations in wearing the double diamond – increasing the brand’s sponsorship portfolio to thirty-four clubs and eight national teams across the continent.

“We are pleased to be partnering with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations and their affiliated teams”, says Umbro South Africa’s CEO, David Ricketts.

“Umbro is passionate about the support of African football at all levels and we trust this partnership will transcend beyond kit sponsorship into a meaningful relationship for the team, our brand, and the broader African football community.”

Speaking on the partnership, Fufa president Moses Magogo says: “Our vision is to become the number one football nation in Africa, on and off the field. Fufa is always looking at creating new partnerships with strong brands. It was therefore simple to choose Umbro.”

“Umbro has a rich lineage in sports, particularly Football. For many years now, it has been showing its dedication and commitment to producing quality products all over the world. The continual improvement of the Uganda National Football Teams has left fans yearning for more and I am confident that the new kits will excite fans much more. The designs are matching the latest global trends and we look forward to unveiling these kits within the new year.”

Uganda coach recovers from Covid-19

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Uganda U17 women’s head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has recovered from Covid-19 and resumed his duties ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.

The tactician was diagnosed with the virus in the first week of October and has since been under isolation. However, a latest test revealed he is negative and ready to continue executing his duties.

“Having been tested positive for Covid-19 and went into self-isolation with the guidance of the medics, I have now fully recovered and proven negative after undergoing further tests,” The youthful Khalifa said in a statement.

“I have now been cleared to continue with my daily chores. I will rejoin the national U17 women camp preparing for the Fifa World Cup U17 qualifier against Cameroon.

“I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the medical team, president of Fufa Moses Magogo, my family and friends who have supported me during these trying times,” Khalifa added.

“My gratitude also goes out to the technical staff and officials that have been handling the team in my absence.

“I look forward to seeing the entire team again on Saturday 17th October 2020 in camp.”

After eliminating Ethiopia and Tanzania in previous rounds, the East African side got a date with their counterparts from West Africa on October 30 with the return leg set for a fortnight away.

The aggregate winner will play in the Fifa World Cup finals in India next year.

Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs High School), Joan Namusisi (Isra Soccer Academy), Zulaika Ngamita (Asubo Gafford Ladies)

Defenders: Grace Aluka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens), Bira Naddunga (Olila High School), Gillian Akadinda (Olila High School), Gloria Namugerwa (Uganda Martyrs High School), Stella Musubuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Patricia Akiror (Ajax Queens FC)

Midfielders: Winnifred Kwatulira (Jinja United FC), Devine Mirembe (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Shamira Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School), Moreen Nangonzi (Ajax Queens FC), Ruth Nyakato (Tooro Queens FC), Sumaya Kyomuhendo (Isra Soccer Academy), Sumaya Tibazalika (Wakiso)

Forwards: Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Zaina Nandede (She Kataka FC), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijjah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School), Eva Nagayi (Rines WFC) Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs High School)

Fufa to disburse $500,000 Covid-19 relief from Fifa

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Federation of Uganda Football Association (Fufa) has confirmed it has received $500,000 from Fifa as Covid-19 relief grant.

The world football governing body had promised to send the grants to member associations to help players and officials amidst the pandemic and Fufa Executive Committee has already met and given the greenlight for appropriation of the monies.

“Fufa wishes to announce receipt of $500,000 being the first part of the solidarity Grant earlier applied for and approved by Fifa,” Fufa CEO Edgar Watson said.

“The Fufa Executive Committee deliberated on an approved allocation of funds. As stipulated in the Regulations funds will be transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account within the next 14 days.”

Women football was excluded in the initial grant but Watson has confirmed the request has been made already over the same. 

“Fufa is in the process of applying for the women’s football grant and all stakeholders will be informed of any developments in this regard as soon as they occur.

“Fufa wishes to express its gratitude to Fifa for the timely support to football and its stakeholders especially during this Covid-19 pandemic period.”  

Tony Mawejje signs a two-year contract with former club Police FC

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Experienced midfielder Tony Mawejje has signed a two-year contract with footballing club Police FC.

Mawejje has revealed his good relationship with the club contributed to his decision to rejoin them.

The Cops confirmed the return of the veteran midfielder to the team he left more than a decade ago after helping them secure the 2006 Cecafa Club Championship.

The 33-year-old midfielder stated it is like returning home owing to his good relationship with club chairman Asan Kasingye and coach Abdallah Mubiru.

“It feels like I am coming back home,” Mawejje told Sanyuka TV as quoted by Sports Nation.

“I believe Police FC gave me a good platform for the world to see my potential at the start of my career, and am glad we went ahead to win the Cecafa Club Championship in 2006.

“And besides that, the club chairman has always been my friend while coach Mubiru was at KCCA FC when I joined the team from Masaka LC, so he knows me very well.  

“When the opportunity was availed for me to play for Police FC, it was very easy for me to agree.”

Club chairman Kasingye has also explained his impact on the player’s career despite leaving the administrative side more than a decade ago.

“Tony is my son because we’ve come a long way from back in 2006 when he scored the winning goal for us to win the CECAFA regional gong,” he said.

“Since then we have been moving on together and I’ve advised him on a number of issues simply because he’s a professional player who acts with humility and in every profession that’s key for anyone to succeed.  

“Even when he left the club for URA it was on good terms, because of the relationship we share, he told me that he was leaving and I told him it’s okay, move on to another level.  

“And when he went professional, we were always in touch so that’s how tight Mawejje and I are and I am glad that he’s back with us.”

The former international was unveiled on Tuesday after signing a two-year contract with the team.

Covid -19: ‘Fufa to utilise every cent of $1.5 million Fifa cash accordingly’

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The Federation of Ugandan Football Association has communicated its intentions of properly utilizing the lately allocated Fifa grants to member associations in cushioning players against the ravages of coronavirus.

In statement released on Friday, Fufa spokesperson and communications director, Ahmed Hussein, reiterated Fufa President Moses Magogo’s sentiments that every cent from the global football governing body will be rightfully spent in accordance with the objectives of the allocation.

The Fifa Council Thursday approved $1.5 billion as Covid-19 relief fund for member associations.

 Fufa being a beneficiary, the Ugandan football management body will be entitled to $1.5 million with part of the funds ring-fenced for women football.

“Just like the Fufa President mentioned on various media platforms and while meeting various stakeholders, Fifa was preparing an intervention. We are glad it was approved and also been vindicated. On behalf of the Uganda football community, we wish to thank Fifa for supporting world football and we will ensure that these funds are utilized in accordance with the rules and the objectives for which they are sent,” said Ahmed Hussein.

In addition to the package, there is also an approval of an interest-free loan facility to Fifa members up to 35 per cent of their audited books of accounts of their annual revenues expected to be disbursed in installments.

The disbursement will undergo the same stringent audit processes of Fifa.

In relation to this initiative, Fufa is Keen on ensuring that due process is observed to the fullest in accordance with Fifa’s guidelines.

“It is the role of the Executive Committee of Fufa to propose the appropriation of these funds and that of the General Assembly of Fufa to approve these budget variations to this magnitude.

“The target of utilisation of these funds shall be supporting football to manage the current and post Covid-19 effects to the game in Uganda so that football can return and get better.” FUFA said in part.

“In the immediate while, Fufa Executive Committee is going to convene an online Extra-Ordinary General Assembly for discussion of these matters so that the funds are available and allocated to beneficiaries,” Fufa concluded.

Uganda, Cape Verde end football seasons

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Uganda and Cape Verde are the latest African countries to cancel their leagues as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt events across the globe.

 In Ugandan, Vipers SC were declared champions while there is no winner in the island nation of Cape Verde after the country’s FA cancelled the 2019/20 Campeonato Cabo Verdiano de Futebol season without  champions. 

 Both cases have been brought about by the Covid-19 uncertainties surrounding sporting events globally.

Before the Ugandan Premier League was halted in March due to Covid-19, Vipers were leading the UPL standings with 54 points from 25 games and with no signs that the situation would improve in the next couple of days, Fifa followed their neighbours Kenya by calling off the season. 

This now means that only one league – the Tanzania Premier League – could continue in East Africa with Rwanda also considering whether to call off or continue with the rest of the season.

In Uganda, Maroons, Proline and Tooro United were all relegated to the second division, the Fufa Big League, while Malaba Youth Development Association FC and UPDF FC gained promotion to the top tier.

Kiboga Young, Kitara, Ndejje University and Kataka will battle for the last slot available for promotion in the play-offs.

In Kenya, Gor Mahia were declared the champions, meaning the the Kenyan giants have now won the league for four consecutive seasons.

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