Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Federation of Uganda Football Associations
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is the governing body of association football in Uganda. The association was founded in 1924, became affiliated with FIFA in 1960 and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 1961. In 1973, FUFA went ahead and got affiliated with CECAFA. Further more, FUFA is also affiliated to Uganda Olympic Committee.
FUFA is;
a custodian of eight men's and women's national football teams (i.e. the Uganda Cranes, the Crested Cranes, U-23; Uganda Kobs, U-20; Uganda Hippos, U-17; Uganda Cubs, Sand Cranes, U-20 girls and U-17 girls)
a top administrator/regulator of national football league which runs from the first tier (top/1st division) to the fifth tier (5th division). The first division is the Uganda Premier League also known as the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. The 2nd division is the FUFA Big League. The third tier (Regional Leagues) is organised by the regional football associations (RFA) which are 8 in total (Kampala RFA, Buganda RFA, Western RFA, Kitara RFA, Eastern RFA, Northern RFA, West Nile RFA and North East RFA) and the fourth tier (District Leagues / Fourth Division) is organised by district football associations (DFA).
FUFA also organizes the football tournaments; that is to say, Uganda Cup, which is the oldest football competition of knockout format in Uganda having started in 1971. The FUFA Drum which is an inter-provinces (Kampala, Buganda, Ankole, Kigezi, Teso, Tooro, Bunyoro, Rwenzori, West Nile, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Karamoja, Lango, Acholi and Bukedi) tournament is also run and organised by FUFA. Last but not least, the Odilo tournament which runs across the country. is a Primary schools championship which is also organised by this federation.
History
In 1924, the Kampala Football Association (KFA) was formed and in the 1950s became the Uganda Football Association (UFA). In 1967 the Uganda Football Association (UFA) was changed to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
Administration
FUFA is an association made up of ordinary 34 members and represented by 86 delegates at the Supreme Body called the FUFA General Assembly (GA). The members include:
(a.) FUFA Special Interest Groups (consists of 8 associations)
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA)
Futsal Association Uganda (FAU)
Uganda Schools Football Association (USFA)
Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA)
Uganda Women's Football Association (UWFA)
Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA)
Uganda Football Players' Association (UFPA)
Uganda Football Referees' Association (UFRA)
(b.) The Licensed 1st division clubs; which are Uganda Premier League Clubs and are usually 16 in number.
(c.) The 2nd Division League, which is Fufa Big League
(d.) The National Women Football Leagues which are FUFA Women Super League (FWSL) and Elite League (FWEL))
(e.) The 8 FUFA Regional Football Associations (RFAs) (see section below)
The organisation is led by the FUFA Executive Committee (EXCOM) which is advised and supported by the FUFA Standing Committees, Judicial Bodies and Secretariat.
Presidents
Previous
Previous presidents are as follows:
1924-34 - King Sir Daudi Chwa
1935-44 – W.A. Hunter
1945-53 – W.B. Ouseley
1954-56 – Eriasafu Nsobya
1957-62 – W.W. Kulubya
1963-64 – George Magezi
1965-68 – A.A.A Nekyon
1969-71 – H. Blamaze Lwanga
1972-74 – Kezekia Ssegwanga Musisi
1974-76 – Era Mugisa
1977-79 – Capt. Muhammed Sseruwagi
1979-80 – Gerald Sendawula
1981 – Steven Ibale
1982 – Peter Abe
1982-83 – Careb Babihuga
1983-85 – Geresom Kagurusi
1985 – Chris Rwanika
1985-87 – Barnabas Byabazaire
1988-89 – Paul Katamba Lujjo
1989-92 – J.B. Semanobe
1992 – John Ssebaana Kizito (May – December)
1994 – Ben Kurt Omoding
1994-95 – Brigadier Moses Ali
1995-98 – Twaha Kakaire
1998-2004 – Denis Obua
2004-13 – Lawrence Mulindwa
2013–present - Moses Magogo Hassim
Current
The president of FUFA is Moses Hassim Magogo who succeeded Lawrence Mulindwa in August 2013. Magogo is an electrical engineer by trade and has worked for the African Development Bank. Magogo was previously the Federation's vice president, in charge of administration.
In 2000, while playing for Kinyara FC, Magogo started to actively participate in sports talk shows on radio. That platform endeared him to the public and by the time he was elected the FUFA delegate for Lubaga, Magogo had created a niche as one of the most knowledgeable persons about football management. FUFA subsequently appointed him to run the Super League.
Magogo is accredited for having transformed the league and football competition systems in Uganda and particularly the FUFA Big League and Regional Leagues. He is also responsible for starting the players contracting regulations and system in Uganda, negotiating and concluding the various sponsorships to football. With an assertive nature he has been a central figure in administration wrangles.
FUFA Regional Associations (RFAs)
Eight regional football associations administer the Regional Leagues covering the third tier of Ugandan football. Affiliated members includes Regional League clubs, schools football associations and cup competitions.
Buganda Region Football Association (4 zones)
Kampala Region Football Association (1 zone)
Eastern Region Football Association (2 zones)
Northern Region Football Association (1 zone)
West Nile Region Football Association (1 zone)
Western Region Football Association (1 zone)
Kitara Region Football Association (2 zones)
North East Region Football Association (1 zone)
Zones and district organisations
Below the regional football associations, FUFA has divided the country into 13 administrative zones, each of which encompass several district football associations. These local associations are affiliated to FUFA and manage grassroots affairs in their districts including the Fourth Division Leagues.
North Eastern region - Zone 1
Teso & Karamoja Sub Region
Amuria District Football Association
Bukedea District Football Association
Kaberamaido District Football Association
Katakwi District Football Association
Kumi District Football Association
Moroto District Football Association
Napak District Football Association
Ngora District Football Association
Serere District Football Association
Soroti District Football Association
Eastern region - Zone 2
Sebei, Bugisu & Bukeddi Sub Region
Budaka District Football Association
Busia District Football Association
Butalejja District Football Association
Kibuku District Football Association
Mbale District Football Association
Sironko District Football Association
Tororo District Football Association
Mid North region – Zone 3
Acholi & Lango Sub Region
Amuru District Football Association
Apac District Football Association
Dokolo District Football Association
Gulu District Football Association
Kitgum District Football Association
Lira District Football Association
Nwoya District Football Association
Otuke District Football Association
Oyam District Football Association
Pader District Football Association
West Nile region - Zone 4
West Nile Sub Region
Adjumani District Football Association
Arua District Football Association
Koboko District Football Association
Moyo District Football Association
Nebbi District Football Association
Yumbe District Football Association
Kitara region – Zone 5
Bunyoro Sub Region
Hoima District Football Association
Kiryandongo District Football Association
Masindi District Football Association
Western region – Zone 6
Ankole & Kigezi Sub Region
Bushenyi District Football Association
Isingiro District Football Association
Kabale District Football Association
Kanungu District Football Association
Kiruhura District Football Association
Kisoro District Football Association
Mbarara District Football Association
Ntungamo District Football Association
Buganda region – Zone 7
Southern Buganda Sub Region
Lwengo District Football Association
Lyantonde District Football Association
Masaka District Football Association
Rakai District Football Association
Sembabule District Football Association
Buganda region – Zone 8
Central and Western Buganda
Kiboga District Football Association
Kyankwanzi District Football Association
Mityana District Football Association
Mpigi District Football Association
Mubende District Football Association
Wakiso District Football Association
Kampala region - Zone 9
Kampala
Kampala Central District Football Association
Kawempe District Football Association
Makindye District Football Association
Nakawa District Football Association
Rubaga District Football Association
Eastern region – Zone 10
Busoga Sub Region
Bugiri District Football Association
Buyende District Football Association
Iganga District Football Association
Jinja District Football Association
Kaliro District Football Association
Kamuli District Football Association
Mayuge District Football Association
Namayingo District Football Association
Namutumba District Football Association
Kitara region – Zone 11
Tooro Sub Region
Bundibugyo District Football Association
Kabarole District Football Association
Kamwenge District Football Association
Kasese District Football Association
Kyegegwa District Football Association
Kyenjojo District Football Association
Buganda region – Zone 12
Northern Buganda Sub Region
Luwero District Football Association
Nakaseke District Football Association
Buganda region – Zone 13
Eastern Buganda Sub Region
Buikwe District Football Association
Kayunga District Football Association
Mukono District Football Association
Current administrators and officials
Presidency
President - Eng. Moses Magogo Hassim
First vice president - Justus Mugisha
Second vice president - Darius Mugoye
Third Vice President - Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
Executive Members
Buganda - Mpiima Samuel
Eastern - Magoola Issa Kakaire
Kampala - Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe
Kitara - Rogers Byamukama
Northern - Obote Dan
West Nile - Rasoul Ariga
North East - Mayor Richard Ochom
Western - Frank Ankunzire
Women - Agnes Mugena
Co-opted member - Kalema Ronnie
Co-opted member - Mulindwa Rogers
Note The Executive Committee is composed of 15 members: The FUFA president and his vice presidents and the other 11 members.
Committee chairmen
FUFA Competitions committee - Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
FUFA National teams committee - Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe
FUFA Finance Committee - Rasoul Ariga
FUFA Legal Committee - Ojok Odur Geoffrey
FUFA Licensing committee - Okello Lee
Marketing and Communication - Rogers Byamukama
IMOC - Magoola Issa Kakaire
Member Associations committee - Mugoye Darius
Players’ Status committee - Emojong Peter
Referees' standing committee - Nsubuga Brian Miiro
Security & safety committee - Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira
Football Development Committee - Kalema Ronnie
Women's Football committee - Agnes Mugena
FUFA electoral Committee - Bwiire Mathias
See also
Ugandan Premier League
Confederation of African Football
References
External links
Uganda at CAF
Uganda at FIFA
Uganda At Facebook
Uganda
Football in Uganda
Sports organizations established in 1924
1924 establishments in Africa
Uganda