Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soccer governing body FUFA has declared Vipers the 2019/2020 champions, applying a rule that enables a season to conclude if it cannot continue after 75% of the league has been played. The Star Times Uganda Premier League clubs had played over 80% of the …
Read More »FUFA to receive sh2billion virus relief fund
FIFA to give members $150m to support overcome COVID-19 effects Lausanne, Switzerland | AFP | FIFA will release $500,000 (Ush 2billion) to each national football governing body to help handle financial troubles caused by the coronavirus, the global body said on Friday. FIFA will release a total $150 million (139 million euros) …
Read More »FIFA Secretary General urges Uganda to fast track new Sports Law
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Secretary General of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Fatma Samoura urged Parliament of Uganda to fast track amendments to the Sports Law. Samoura made the statement when she paid a courtesy call to the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga on Monday …
Read More »FIFA boss arrives in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fatma Samoura, Secretary General of world soccer governing body FIFA, has arrived in Uganda for a two day visit. Samoura will see first hand the various projects funded by the FIFA and will open the completed extension of FUFA’s new offices. She will visit FIFA …
Read More »Magogo, Sseninde to attend 2019 CAF Awards in Hurghada
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Hassim Magogo will be one of the invited guests to grace the 2019 CAF Awards taking place on Tuesday night in Egypt. It will be the first time Magogo attends a CAF function …
Read More »Okwi hits crossbar as Uganda Cranes settle for draw
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0 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | THE INDEPENDENT & CAF-ONLINE | The Johnathan McKinstry era as Uganda Cranes coach started Wednesday with a precious draw away from home to Burkina Faso. The home side was constantly in attack but their …
LIVE: First AFCON test for McKinstry
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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | THE INDEPENDENT & CAF-ONLINE | New Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry faces Burkina Faso in a tricky opening match of the 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Action starts this week in …
Kadaga halts discussion on Magogo suspension, awaits documents
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has blocked discussions about the suspension of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Moses Magogo until related documents are tabled. Kadaga made the ruling after the Shadow Minister for Sports Allan Ssewanyana asked why the Ministry …
Read More »MAGOGO: FIFA warns Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has warned Uganda on third party influence of football affairs. This in relation of reports that suspended FUFA boss Moses Magogo could face investigations by local police. Reports indicate that CID department of the Uganda Police …
Read More »FIFA reveals suspended FUFA boss Magogo’s plea bargain in tickets charge
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The world football governing body FIFA has today confirmed that the FUFA President, Moses Hassim Magogo is suspended for two months for involvement in 2014 FIFA World Cup tickets resale. FIFA revealed that Magogo had entered into a plea bargain over the issue. …
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