The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo has called upon the Government of Uganda to come in with a timely assistance towards the Uganda Cranes’ AFCON 2017 Qualification campaign.
Addressing the media on Thursday at FUFA House, Eng Magogo hinted specifically on the immediate AFCON 2017 away qualification match against Comoros that requires close to $ 210,000 meant to carter for players’ travel tickets from their clubs, camp preparations, travel expenses to Comoros and the allowances for players and officials.
“We have engaged Government and we keep hopeful that they come in with timely assistance towards the trip to Comoros which is very expensive because of the difficulties in connectivity to the Island nation” the president hinted.
He used the plat-form to highlight on four areas:
1 – Constructive Engagement of Azam Uganda Premier League Clubs with FUFA:
The president informed the media that FUFA is in advanced laison with the clubs in the national league to sign a charter with the intention to streamline club football in Uganda.
“We have engaged the clubs which are part and parcel of football in Uganda because we are avoiding the act of sweeping the dirt under the carpet”.
He urged the fans to give support where it is due to players, coaches and administrators in the clubs because club fundamental as far as football development in the country is concerned.
2- Refereeing:
The president once again Expanding FUFA Referees Standing Committeee (FRSC) into four sub-committees with people who have the ability.
This committee is intended to bring about fair appointment, technical development of referees, advising Federation, assessment with well kept statistics, general monitoring of all referees.
This was done in consultation with the Uganda Referees Association (URA).
3 – General Assembly
The president highlighted about the 91st FUFA General Assembly slated for 26th September 2015 in Soroti.
Among the key issues that will be addressed at the General Assembly is the status of the financial stand of the federation.
“The final financial statement will be released at the General Assembly among other key aspects. It is imperative to note that the federation money is spent through the FUFA the secretariat, which has presented all the necessary reports”
4 – National Team, the Cranes
The president reminded the media about the 8 components of a successful national team.
He hinted of the 14 international matches Uganda has played since March 2015 in the various competitions and build up matches, all intended to prepare the Cranes in the match against Comoros.
MAIN PHOTO: The proceeding at the FUFA Weekly press conference held on Thursday, 27th August 2015 at the FUFA Main head quarters in Mengo, Kampala
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
