Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has appreciated the generous efforts by the Government of Uganda and the fans towards supporting and sustaining the beautiful game of football in Uganda.
‘I take this opportunity to appreciate the government of Uganda and the fans towards the continued efforts of supporting all our teams. Without the two, we would not have reached this far’, he said during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday.
Eng. Magogo highlighted to the media how the Government has financially supported the federation, but appealed for the generous efforts to continue.
‘This year alone, we have played 15 international matches in 4 months for the senior national side, The Uganda Cranes and the junior team-Cubs. Government has assisted with UGX 490 M. For the Cubs’ campaign only, we have spent U.shs 900M. It is on this note that we still appeal to the Government of Uganda for more assistance’, he appealed.
The President congratulated Zambia upon qualifying for the CAF U-17 finals in Niger next year.
‘We had lodged a petition to CAF about the age of the Zambians. Unfortunately, we lost the petition and i take this opportunity to congratulate our Zambian brothers. For our part, the struggle continues. The youngsters have a promising future’, he added.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (left) and the Spokesperson Hussein Ahmed
Concerning the upcoming game against Togo in the AFCON 2015 Qualifier, the president cleared the false rumours about the federation’s partnership with KT Promotions and Balaam to promote the game.
‘We did not sell the game like many have allegedly spread the rumours. We contacted Balaam and KT promotions to maximize the avenues of promoting and marketing the game and they will be paid for that service’, he said.
FUFA head of legal committee Alex Luganda warned the companies and individuals that use the FUFA logo illegally.
Alex Luganda-the Chairman FUFA legal Committee
“We have liaised with the Police, Uganda Revenue Authority to ensure people who sell merchandise with the FUFA logo with out permission are brought to book”, Luganda.
MAIN PHOTO: (L-R) Uganda Cranes media officer Fred Katende, Uganda Cranes Assistant CoachKefa Kisala, Alex Luganda (Chairman Legal Committee), FUFA President, Moses Magogo and the Federation Spokes person Ahmed Hussein.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA communications Department
