FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and the FUFA Executive met on Saturday afternoon at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala with former football leaders on matters concerning thhe beautiful game in Uganda.
The aim of the FUFA President’s Initiative was to interact, seek counsel, cement the existing relationships with FUFA and the football elders.
During the function Eng. Magogo applauded and commended the football elders for their contribution and support towards the game of football. He admitted that the elders are part of the current success in football.
Eng. Magogo notified the guests that FUFA will invite the football elders annually to share ideas and advocated to maintain the spirit to be part of the Initiative.
FUFA President on the Initiative;
‘We came up with this initiative to involve you in the planning and development of football. You are part of our success story. Without you we wouldn’t have achieved this success in football. We should make football a family. It should be a game where we enjoy but not a platform to hate and fight. It is not a game for creating enemies. It is a game for friendship and joy. We shall be meeting annually to have your ideas and guidance towards football. FUFA is open. We want to listen not only to credits but even criticism. It is what helps us know our weaknesses’
‘FUFA has a lot to work upon but we need your support that is why we decided to come up with this initiative. We are working hard to educate people in football and it is in our plan to have your ideas in the General Assembly. We believe our connection will be growing and getting organized as time comes. People of this forum should be Ambassadors of football in our Country’
From L-R; FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Second Vice President Darius Mugoye and Third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi while at the Elders’ Forum
Talking on behalf of the elders, Mr. Kwizera Godfrey the former FUFA Vice President admired FUFA for recognizing past football leaders and supported the Initiative. He confirmed that the elders are ready to advise FUFA regarding football matters.
Kwizera Godfrey on the Initiative;
‘We are glad to be recognised. Football is a family and there is no need to be enemies. We had never had a chance like this. We thank FUFA for the Initiative. Once we meet we discuss a lot of football matters that may develop the game. We are ready to advise FUFA whenever we are invited. We should remain friends and work together for the success of football in Uganda’
Kwizera Godfrey during the FUFA Football Elders’ forum at Imperial Royale Hotel
Former FUFA President Ben Omoding Senior also had memorable remarks aboout football in Uganda and praised FUFA for the recognition.
‘I have been in football for generations but it is a glorious opportunity to attend such a function. I served football as a player, a coach and an administrator. I am ready to share and discuss football with FUFA’ said Omoding
Ben Omoding Senior while making his remarks at Imperial Royale
The former FUFA Spokesperson Rogers Mulindwa thanked the federation for hosting the function and was pleased with the invitation.
‘I feel proud to be recogonised by FUFA and being here will make another journey for developing our own football. Football is for us all. We are ready to serve it whenever you come to us’ noted Mulindwa
Former FUFA Spokesperson Rogers Mulindwa (R) receives an award from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in recognition for his contribution to football in Uganda.
Ben Omoding Snr (R) receives an accolade from FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo at Imperial Royale Hotel
Deborah Ssembatya at the Elders’ forum at Imperial Royale Hotel. She is a staunch Villa supporter and played a key role in women football at its infancy stage in Uganda.
Leaders who attended;
FUFA Excom Members, Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desbare, Umar ‘Mandela’ Ahmed, Kwizera Godfrey, Chuni Yusuf, Dr Sekajugo James, Mugabe Franko, Rogers Mulindwa, Livingstone Lajan, Haruna Mawanda, Tushar Ruparellia, Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel, Kyeyago Jowali, John Mutenda, Mubarak Abdu, Tumwiine Wilson, Sam Timbe, Mbidde Denis, Deborah Sembatya, John Mutenda, Mark Namanya, Hassan Badru Zziwa, Jimmy Mugunga, Silvano Kibuuka, Sabiiti Muwanga, Fred Sekitto, Mark Ssali, Farouk Lubega, Fred Musisi and David Lumu
From L-R; Hamid Juma – FUFA Exco Member, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Rogers Mulindwa, Justus Mugisha – FUFA 1st VP share a moment shortly after the Elders’ Forum
