Retired FIFA referee Ali Kalyango has been confirmed as the new man to hold the office of the National Fitness Instructor in Ugandan football. He will be deputized by Ssegonga Muhmed-another retired FIFA referee. Kalyango takes over from Balaam Nyeko who died in a horrific accident.
Kalyango’s appointment was announced today by the Vice Chairman FUFA Referees standing committee Yusuf Kamulegeya during the weekly press conference at FUFA House.
The duo will have their first assignment on 15th and 16th August at Mandela Natinal stadium when the FIFA and National referees undergo a fitness test.
Programme for the Fitness test at Mandela National stadium:
Thursday 14th August 2014-Medical checkup 10 am –FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014-Medical checkup for National referees at 10am-FUFA House
Friday 15th August 2014 –FIFA referees fitness Test
Saturday 16th August, 2014 –National referees fitness Test