The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has applauded the Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Jesca Alupo for her initiative to regulate the 1964 National Council of Sports Act.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has also pledged his total support towards the development but called upon the concerned committee to consult the necessary sports bodies widely before implementing the amended act.
“FUFA will continue to dialogue with the task force that was set by the Hon Minister of Education and Sports to draft regulations for the operationalization of the 1964 NCS Act” Magogo emphasized.
The FA President hailed Alupo for being the first minister since 1964 to draw special attention towards these regulations. Magogo however expressed dissatisfaction with the committee on its failure to listen and comprehend the dynamics of the associations and international affiliation requirements.
“Forcing associations to incorporate under the Trustees Act contravenes affiliation requirements. FUFA has received the legal opinion from independent lawyers contrary to the position of the committee” the FA President revealed.
FUFA has also received written communication from FIFA confirming that the incorporation by Trustees Act contravenes FIFA statutes.
“As FUFA we appreciate regulations that allow FUFA to continue transacting within the Ugandan law with external parties such as sponsors and partners, sue and be sued, own assets etc, but such regulations should not contravene the international (FIFA) rules” the Ugandan FA leader explained.
