Ugandan Football referees have today received their FIFA Badges and equipment for the 2024 Calendar yeat
A total of 24 referees from Eleven-aside football, Futsal and Beach Soccer were approved to get FIFA badges this year.
In the function held at FUFA Complex on Wednesday, FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim handed over the badges to the referees.
He was flanked by FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Referees Standing Committee Chairperson Brian Miiro Nsubuga.
Others who attended the function included Uganda Football Referees Association Acting Chairman David Davis Katabira, Uganda Football Referees Association Delegate to the General Assembly Rosbell Rwamuyamba, FUFA Referees Instructor Catherine Adipo and FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa.
In his address to the referees, the President first reminded the referees about the cardinal principles when executing their duties.
“As referees, you must all times maintain the three core principles that govern your work. That is Fitness, Intergrity and Performance. Without, these you cannot do your work well.” He started.
The President also cautioned the referees about predetermination of games and advised them to always report such cases to the relevant bodies.
“I have received reports that people are using my name to influence you into going against your ethics but I want to make it clear that I have never told anyone to indulge in any predetermining of games. If anyone comes to you with such excuses, please report them.
He also emphasized how tough and ready FUFA is committed to fighting against match fixing.
“You are aware some of your colleagues are serving bans because they were found guilty. I want to assure you that we will continue in the same spirit and please do not be tempted to indulge yourself in such vices.”
The President on the other hand assured the referees of protection in case they are right or commit genuine mistakes.
”We have agreed to protect you whenever you are right and we are proud of those moments you have taken correct decisions. We are all human beings who make mistakes but if someone makes a mistake intentionally then disciplinary measures have to be taken.” The President stressed.
Brian Miiro Nsubuga, the Chairperson of FUFA Referees Standing Committee told the referees to seize the opportunity and perform their duties with integrity at all times.
”We have given out the FIFA badges to you and we have the belief in you. Go and serve accroding to the principles of refeering. I am confident that this is a determined group that has undergone various trainings and ready to execute their work.” He said.
The function was preceded by a fitness test in the morning at Makerere University for both FIFA Referees and National Elite Referees ahead of the second round of various FUFA sanctioned Competitions that start this week.
Here is a complete list of the 24 Ugandan FIFA Certified Referees 2024;
Male Centre Referees: Ali Sabila Chelangat, Mashood Ssali, William Oloya, Lucky Razaake Kasalirwe and George Olemu
Male Assistant Referees: Ronald Katenya,Hakim Mulindwa, Emmanuel Okudra, Timothy Gumisiriza Karusigarira, Brianson Musisi and Ashiraf Katerega
Futsal Referees: Brian Emmy Nsubuga and Isaac Sengendo
Beach Soccer: Ivan Kintu Bayige, Muhammad Ssenteza, Kennedy Kawagga Bazirio and Joel Chote Munyendoh.
Female Centre Referees: Shamirah Nabadda, Habiba Naigaga and Diana Murungi
Female Assistant Referees: Lydia Nantabo Wanyama, Jane Mutonyi, Elizabeth Nassolo and Immaculate Ongiera
