CECAFA
Federation of Uganda Football Associations became a member of what organization or association in 1973?
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 mens and womens 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 ) , - also 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 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 another tournament run and organised by FUFA . Last but not least , 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 31 member associations and represented by 86 delegates at the Supreme Body called the FUFA General Assembly ( GA ) . The member associations include : - Uganda Beach Soccer Association ( UBSA ) - Uganda Futsal Association ( UFA ) - Uganda Schools Football Association ( USFA ) - Uganda Youth Football Association ( UYFA ) - Uganda Youth Soccer Academy ( UYSA ) - Uganda Womens Football Association ( UWFA ) - and the 8 regional football associations ( 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 Federations 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 . Regional organisations . 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 - Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira - Eastern - Magoola Issa Kakaire - Kampala - Hamid Juma - Kitara - Rogers Byamukama - Northern - Mukidi David Kalyebara - West Nile - Rasoul Ariga - North East - Richard Ochom - Western - Chris John Kalibbala - Women - Agnes Mugena - Co-opted member - Kalema Ronnie - Co-opted member - Mulindwa Rogers - Note : The Executive Committee had 15 members : The FUFA president and his vice presidents and the other 11 members . Committee chairmen . - FUFA Competitions committee - Hamid Juma - FUFA National teams committee - Hamid Juma - FUFA Finance Committee - Rasoul Ariga - FUFA Legal Committee - Ojok Odur Geoffrey - FUFA Licensing committee - Mulindwa Rogers - Marketing and Communication - Rogers Byamukama - IMOC - Magoola Issa Kakaire - Member Associations committee - Mukidi David Kalyebala - Players’ Status committee - Mayor . Richard Ochom - Referees standing committee - Kalema Ronnie - Security & safety committee - Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira - Football Development Committee - Kalibbala John Chris - Womens Football committee - Agnes Mugena - FUFA electoral Committee - Bwiire Mathias