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Behind the scenes during the league play-offs at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

*Follow the FUFA League Play-offs Exclusive coverage on FUFA TV (via FUFA Facebook page) and Audio via the live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m

There has been real thirst for football since March 17th 2020 when the Coronavirus pandemic struck and public gatherings were suspended to mitigate the spread of this contagious virus.

Nearly 8 months down the road, football returned albeit under closed doors at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe District with the league play-offs (StarTimes FUFA Big league and the regional leagues).

Juma Ssemanda sweeps the Njeru turf in a maintenance exercise
FUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule holds the match day ball
Shafik Bbosa on the main camera
Fred Ssewankambo “Maanso”in charge of goal angle camera 1
CATDA Players wash their hands
Medical team attends to Buwambo United’s goalkeeper Eria Ssentongo. FUFA provided the full medical team for the entire play-offs as well as a stand-by ambulance
Patrick Lugemwa, the slow motion director on the TV production team
Dash board inside the O-B Van

A lot of football has been played with a big opportunity arising – relaying live the match proceedings to the general public via the FUFA TV broadcast on the official FUFA facebook page with timely updates on all social platforms (Twitter and Facebook) as well as a live radio commentary courtesy of 102.1 FUFA f.m.

Reagan Mulekeezi, one of the voices behind 102.1 FUFA f.m radio commentary

Kitara Football Club overcame Kiboga Young 1-0 in the final of the StarTimes FUFA Big League with Brian Mululu Mayanja scoring the all important goal in the 55th minute, in a match televised live on Sanyuka Television.

A CATDA player heads the ball
Hand-washing points are numerous at the FUFA Technical Center to ensure good hygiene

After the StarTimes FUFA Big League, then came the regional play-offs involving 8 regions of FUFA (Kampala, Buganda, North East, Eastern, Northern, West Nile, Kitara and Western).

Juma Ssemanda sweeps the Njeru turf in a maintenance exercise

Each region brought 2 clubs apiece with 4 slots for the total 16 clubs as the successful candidates for the 2020-19 StarTimes FUFA Big League.

www.fufa.co.ug brings you a catalogue of behind the scenes moments in the various departments; welfare, health, technical, refereeing, pitch maintenance, on-line, TV and radio production among others.

A hand washing point near the main gate
FIFA Female Assistant Referees in Training drills at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
Kitara FC captain Maxwell Owachgui being interviewed after their victory over Kataka
Social media team on duty

Full Schedule:

StarTimes FUFA Big League Play-offs:

18th October 2020 Arrival of all officials, Kataka, Kitara, Ndejje University & Kiboga Young

19th October 2020 – Kataka 0 (2) – 0 (4) Kitara (10 am)

19th October 2020 – Ndejje University 1-3 Kiboga Young ( 12 pm)

20th October 2020: Rest Day

21st October 2020: Kitara 1-0 Kiboga Young (2 PM)

Regional Play-offs:

Buganda: 22nd October 2020 – Buwambo United 0 (4) – 0 (2) Luweero United (10 am)

Kampala: 22nd October 2020 – Edgars 0-2 Catda (2 pm)

23rd October 2020: Rest Day

24th October 2020 – Final: Luweero United 1-0 Catda

Eastern: 25th October 2020 – Gaddafi 4-0 Admin

North East: 25th October 2020 – Sansiro 0 (4) – 0 (2) Team Church

26th October 2020 – Rest Day

27th October 2020 – Final: Gaddafi Vs Sansiro – 12 pm

27th  October 2020: Arrival for Asingye, Booma, Kigezi, Terrazo & Tiles

Kitara: 28th October 2020: Asingye Vs Booma – 10 am

Western: 28th  October 2020: Terrazo & Tiles Vs Kigezi – 2 pm

29th October 2020: Rest Day

30th October 2020: Asingye or Booma Vs Terrazo & Tile Vs Kigezi (12 pm)

30th  October 2020: Arrival for Young Elephant, Calvary, Hot Springs, Northern Gateway

Northern: 31st October 2020: Young Elephant Vs Northern Gateway – 10 am

West Nile: 31st October 2020: Calvary Vs Hot Springs – 2 pm

1st November 2020: Rest Day

2nd November 2020: Young Elephant or Northern Gateway Vs Calvary Vs Hot Springs

2nd November 2020: Arrivals for Asubo Gafford, Tooro Queens

3rd November 2020: Asubo Gafford Vs Tooro Queens

Saka Kinda, the in charge of boom sound checking on the batteries before a match kick-off
Kataka players and officials on the technical bench
Juma “Jemba-Jemba” Ssemanda sweeping the Njeru turf
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