FUFA has submitted a list of 23 referees to be considered for the 2019 FIFA Badges by the world soccer governing body. The latest development has been confirmed by the Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema.
‘Currently Uganda has 21 International referees but FIFA decides on the allocation of referees to each Member Association. The list was reached on after the mandatory fitness tests then presented to the FUFA Executive Committee for approval’ said Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association Ronnie Kalema.
The proposed list has:
Referees (Men): Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali Chelangat and Oloya William
Assistant referees (Men); Ssonko Mark, Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Balikoowa Musa Ngobi and Masembe Issa.
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana, Ayaro Florence
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nagaddya Catherine Cynthia, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane and Tiwuwe Eunice.
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MAIN PHOTO: Uganda’s top ranked female FIFA assistant referee Lydia Nantabo Wanyama is on the list. She is fresh from Ghana where she took part in the CAF Elite Referees course.