The well attended Assembly was held on Saturday, 20th October 2018 at the White Horse Inn, Kabale District by the Western Region Football Association.

Inclined along the theme, “Professionalisation and grass-root football”, the largely successful Assembly had delegates healthily discuss matters pertaining football development.

FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo welcomes the third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi

The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the detailed report on FUFA’s journey between 2013 to today explaining all the activities that have been done by the Federation.

Others key events that took place included;

Presentation of the Budget report, Passing of the new budget, Admission of new members (Nyamityobora, Paidha Black Angels and Ndejje University)

Recognizing of former footballer James ‘Stone’ Zatwoshaho and football administrator, the late Patrick Kawooya, Constitutional statures amendments among others.

Proposal to appreciate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the meaningful contribution he had done for the Uganda Cranes and FUFA generally. This was passed by Dr. Fred Chandi, and seconded by Norman Ssemwanga of Kireka FC and Rosebell Rwamuyamba.

L-R: Ben Immanuel Misagga (Nyamityobora), Ronnie Mutebi (Bright Stars), Peter Emojong (Soana)

Departed souls were also honored and these are a number of people in the football family who lost their lives during the previous year were respected. These include the following:

Adoko Akbar Nekyon (FUFA Honorary President)

Apita Kikaroni (Founder of Boroboro Tigers, Father of Omara Apitta)

Joseph Okello Orombi (Former Northern Region Football Association Delegate)

Kizito Kayiira (Sports Journalist, Akabozi Kubiri)

Matthew Lucha (Uganda Cranes Ex-International)

Rashid Kyeyune (Player at St Mary’s FC Heritage, Nabweru)

Rogers Watambala (Player in Nakaseke)

Timothy Ayiekoh (Uganda Cranes Ex-International and former head coach)

Hassan Biruma (Uganda Cranes Ex-International and father to Uganda Cranes Assistant captain, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda)

FUFA Executive with Chief Guest Ag. NCS General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel in a group photo

Susan Magara (Daughter to Chairman of Kitara FC)

Jonathan Mugeni (Brother to Rosebell Rwamuyamba)

Rukia Juma (Sister to Hamid Juma)

Lydia Namazzi Sekatawa Njuki (Sister to Eng. Ben Immanuel Misagga)

Yunus Kanifa (Mother of Eastern Region FA Chairman Issa Magoola)

Topher Musoke (Former SC Villa Secretary)

Hajji Abbasi Sendyowa (Western region FA Delegate)

Hesborn Mundia (Coach Dove Football Club)

Johnson Bagoole (Uganda Cranes Ex-International)

Nalongo Annet Nanozi (Mother of Uganda Cranes Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda)

Azama Ssekatawa (Mother of Ali Ssekatawa)

Tereza Namiyingo Ziribaggwa (Mother of Dennis Batte)

Sulait Ssemambo (Father of Aisha Ssemambo)

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Onyango won the Champions league with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns following a 3-1 aggregate score over Egyptian side Zamalek on Sunday 23 October,2016 in Alexandria.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo promised that rewarding is open to everyone as long as they contribute to the development of football.

‘The intent of rewarding Onyango is to motivate all people contributing to the development of  football .The rewards will go to anyone who stands out in football either refereeing, administration and any other individual  whose contribution stands out’ ,said Magogo.

In 2015, Uganda Cranes goalkeeper (1978) Paul Mukisa Ssali was rewarded with a FUFA Presidential award,Faruku Miya and Sandra Nabweteme were voted as best football players for men and women respectively and got a car each.

A statement on fufa.com reads “We congratulate Onyango Denis and Mamelodi Sundowns for winning the CAF Champions League. FUFA has been following Onyango’s performances at his club and we are glad that he will end the year with a CAF Champions League”

Onyango will receive his title on 12th November, 2016 when Uganda Cranes take on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

Dennis Onyango was amongst Mamelodi Sundowns’ players celebrate with the trophy after winning the CAF Champions League football competition

The rewarding of stand out performers in Ugandan football will inspire more individuals to do more for football development.

The beauty about this all is that it cuts across and whoever who is engaged in football stands a chance to be rewarded.

This is a good trend to follow in the sporting world because it motivates more people to be involved in different sporting activities.

 Onyango who is considered by many as one of Africa’s most experienced goalkeepers  has been vital for the Uganda cranes  helping Uganda  ended a 38-year wait for a place in the African Nations Cup finals.

The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper is credited for good organizational skills; leadership and individual brilliance at the back which helps him organize his defence.

He has proved for a long time being  reliable in the stands and his fitness is vital for Sundowns and the Uganda Cranes in the pursuit of FIFA World Club championship and Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 respectively.

FUFA is on a good trend of rewarding standout performers in football and the government should also support such initiatives in all sporting circles.

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