The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has delivered an assortment of football equipment to each of the 12 teams taking part in the FUFA Women Elite League.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo officiated at the occasion that took place at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
The FUFA president, who has been visibly delighted by the support from FIFA hailed special praise to the world’s football governing body.
‘This is an exciting moment for me personally and as a President of the federation. It is one thing to draw plans and another to execute them. I am grateful to FIFA, the FUFA Executive, all federation officials especially those in the women football office and the media, who have been part of this cause’ said Magogo
FUFA Executive Committee member, also chairperson of the FUFA women football committee Mariam Kaliga praised FIFA for the timely offer to the Uganda Women football clubs.
‘I thank FIFA for these items. May the clubs put these acquired equipment to efficient use. We also thank Pepsi for partnering with us during the Mama Becca Women’s Day Cup’ said Kaliga.
The Full assortment from FIFA:
For each of the 12 teams in the FUFA Women Elite league, they have received from FIFA; one set of jersey per team 10 balls, 20 pairs of playing boots, two pairs of gloves,20 pairs of socking and an equal number of shin guards. FUFA President also confirmed that the 12 teams will still get an extra jersey of their choice (except red) from the federation.
Uganda started the women Football National league after FIFA launched the Live Your Goals and FIFA Com-Unity women programmes in early December 2014.
FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE TEAMS:
VICTORIA GROUP: Kawempe Muslim FC, Kakira Women FC, Buikwe She Red Stars, Eastern Heroes FC, Gafford Ladies, Alleluyah 2008 FC
ELIZABETH GROUP: Wakiso hill School Team, She Mak St FC, Ajax Women FC, Western United, She Corporate FC, UCU Lady Cardinals
MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim Girls Team was one of the 12 clubs in the FUFA Women Elite league that received the FIFA Donated equipment
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
