1st leg Qualifier (2nd round):
Sun 18th May 2014
Madagascar Vs Uganda
3pm (Time in Madagascar, 2pm in Uganda)
Venue: Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the bonus and allowance system for players and officials while on national team duty. The system that was revealed to the Uganda Cranes players at their residential base in Nalya, Sky Hotel today morning by the FUFA President Engineer Moses Magogo.
The system becomes operational starting with this weekend’s qualifier against Madagascar.
It will be included in the FUFA Financial Manual where players will be aware of their standard allowances and performance based bonuses. The bonuses will be given to players for wins, draws plus ‘useful losses’ of matches.
The standard allowances will be for daily training sessions, the matches and home upkeep.
Magogo, who was meeting the Uganda Cranes players inclusive of the foreign based stars for the first time since becoming FUFA President, told the players that they are privileged to represent the country in a sport that is widely followed by the football fans.
‘The bonuses and allowances will be improved on depending on the availability of funds from our sponsors and partners. There is room for improvement’ revealed Magogo.
Magogo’s presentation was in three phases where he addressed the players, explained the Code of conduct and remuneration.
He told the players that they represent one of the biggest sports brands in East Africa and it is important for the team to conduct themselves in the best possible way to protect the image of Uganda Cranes.
‘The code of conduct helps to maintain the Uganda Cranes brand. If not well managed, we lose money and can’t attract sponsors’ said Magogo.
He also reminded the players that the fans depend on the player’ action on the pitch and that is why it is important to perform to their best when selected by the head coach.
‘Uganda Cranes is a brand that affects many souls. So when given chance to play, make use of the opportunity and make the fans happy’ added Magogo.
Magogo was flanked by the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein. The FUFA Vice President and chairman Technical committee Mujib Kasule also attended.
The Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich said he was happy that the President met the players. The Serbian also welcomed the Code of conduct which spells out the dos and donts for players while on national team duty.
He however cautioned players ahead of the game on Sunday.
‘Madagascar must be properly approached and respected and that is who we shall be able to enjoy the bonus and allowance system in this campaign’ said Micho.
The meeting was also attended by Cranes striker Geoffrey Massa who will miss the game through injury.
Photos: All taken at Sky Hotel in Nalya today when the Allowance and Bonus system was announced to the players
Photo credit: FUFA Communications Department
