A total of sixteen participants were approved and certified by FIFA instructor Farid Bhewa as futsal referees having successfully concluded training on Friday.
The FIFA FUFA Futsal Referees Course run for five days at African Bible University – Lubowa with match officials receiving certificates at the end.
The closing ceremony was graced by FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha together with Ronnie Kalema- FUFA Executive Secretary for Football Development and Decolas Kiiza- FUFA Deputy CEO-Football.
Mugisha indicated capacity building is a key focus areas for FUFA and with more Futsal referees trained, the game of futsal keeps growing.
“Currently we have 2 FIFA Futsal Referees out of the 8 required of us by FIFA. This course has generated more trainees who aspire for the such FIFA badges if they position themselves well with smartness, professionalism and the zeal to always learn.” said Mugisha.
He congratulated the trainees upon reaching such an achievement and encouraged them to practice the knowledge attained.
FIFA Futsal Technical Instructor Bhewa lauded FUFA for the tireless efforts towards developing the game.
“I would like to thank FUFA for undertaking this course. This shows the will to develop the game of Futsal in Uganda and I’m convinced the future is bright.” He said.
List of participants
Brian Emmy Nsubuga
Isaac Ssengendo
Majid Hassan
Ismail Mulindwa
Bashir Lukabwe
Rashida Adams
Dorcus Namukisa
Patrick Male Njuki
Peter Nkugwa
Richard Kimbowa
Reagan Kyanda
Muzamir Bihibingi
Erias Kafeero
Moses Musaasizi
Abdi Abubaker Hirabe
Ali Abubaker Mohamed
