Nyamukuta United BSC (men) and Maria A Beach Soccer Club (women) are the winners of the Kitara region beach soccer tournament 2023.
Fourteen teams for men and six for women convened at Walukuba beach soccer grounds for the second edition of the competition. The tournament was played for two days, between 09th and 10th September in Butiaba sub-county, Buliisa District.
Nyamukuta was unconvincing in the group stages, winning just one game and drawing two, but managed to finish second in pool B with 5 points – two behind leaders Ex-Vipers.
They reorganized their camp however to win 4-2 over Boda Boda BSC in the quarters. Their resurgence stretched with another vital 5-2 victory against Oaikan in the semifinals before they threw a throat cutting jab to beat the high flying Kamakongoro 3-1 in the final.
Maria A also lifted the honors after defeating Walukuba B Women 2-0 in the final. Enroute to the big stage, Maria A beat Nyamukuta United Women 5-3 in the last four after finishing as the top ranked side in group A. Walukuba B had rolled over Kisinja Women with a dominant 4-1 win in the semifinals.
The fourteen men’s teams that took part in this annual competition were;
Walukuba Center BSC, Maria BSC, Bodaboda BSC, Walukuba Volcano BSC, Nyamukuta United BSC, Ex-Vipers BSC, Rangle A BSC, Sonsio BSC, Kisinja BSC, Kamagongoro BSC, Nursing Program, Oaikan BSC, Rockchester BSC and Rangle B BSC.
The category for women had;
Kisinja Women BSC, Walukuba Volcano A, Maria A BSC, Nyamukuta United BSC, Maria B BSC and Walukuba Volcano B.
The competition was a fun filled showpiece and arguably the fans are still reveling in excitement and thrilled after they were allowed to engage themselves in curtain raisers. Children U-13 and U-15 were also given the opportunity to swing their legs in the sand, firmly laying a strong foundation for the game in the area.
Class two of Football Administration and Management Course level one (FAMACOI) has also completed studies at the FUFA SIG offices in Mengo.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) organized the training and a total of 39 football managers, hailing from different parts of East Africa, have successfully graduated and issued certificates on Saturday.
The course had participants from Moroto, Lyantonde, Tororo, Ntungamo, Bundibugyo and from as far as Kigali, Rwanda. Kigundu Ibrahim, the team manager of Rwandan club Kiyovu was part of the learners
UBSA vice chairman Sseguya Peter (left) with Mr. Ronnie Kalema
Others included; Buganda Royal beach soccer club chief executive officer – Mukasa Benard, Sand Cranes team manager Ssebaggala Tonny, FUFA referees instructor Egesa Samuel, UBSA finance director Kyewalabye Joel and KCCA FC head of business Joshua Nagenda.
Kyewalabye Joel (left) was excited after completing FAMACO1
Director of football development at FUFA Ali Mwebe, Uganda premier league chief executive officer Benard Bainamani Bampaire, Kiiza Decolas, and Ronnie Kalema were the instructors who took the participants through various modules which included; football statutes, regulations and importance, football competitions, match organizations, laws of the game, football protection, communication, among others.
Mr. Kiiza Decolas & Mr, Ronnie Kalema during the closing function
FUFA deputy CEO – Kiiza Decolas advised the graduates to put the knowledge and development ideas attained into proper use to improve the game, while the executive secretary of football development at FUFA Ronnie Kalema was the guest of honor at the closing function.
The Football Administration and Management course level one (FAMACOI) organized by Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is still continuing.
A total of 39 participants in class two reported for studies at the FUFA SIG offices in Mengo on Thursday.
Team manager of Rwanda premier league club– SC Kiyovu Kigundu Ibrahim and UBSA vice chairperson – Sseguya Peter are among the learners. Others include; Buganda Royal Beach Soccer Club chief executive officer – Mukasa Benard, Sand Cranes team manager Ssebaggala Tonny, FUFA referees instructor Egesa Samuel, UBSA finance director Kyewalabye Joel and referee Chestit Hakim.
UBSA vice chairperson – Sseguya Peter
FUFA deputy CEO – Kiiza Decolas, director of football development at FUFA Ali Mwebe, Uganda premier league chief executive officer Benard Bainamani Bampaire and the executive secretary of football development at FUFA Ronnie Kalema will be the instructors for the three days course that end on Saturday.
They will take the participants through various modules which include; football statutes, regulations and importance, football competitions, match organizations, laws of the game, football protection, communication, to mention but a few.
The football administration and management course level one (FAMACO1) that has been ongoing at FUFA SIG offices in Mengo, has successfully ended.
Ex international Geoffrey Buhokore (right) receiving his certificate from Mr. Ronnie Kalema
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) organized the three days training and around 40 participants in class one, graduated as football managers and administrators on Wednesday.
UBSA chairman Deo Mutabazi congratulating one of the participants
The course attracted football enthusiasts from different parts of Uganda and prominent among them were SC Villa chief executive officer William Nkemba, club legend Geoffrey Buhokore and Bukedde TV journalist Becky Cynthia Nakimera.
SC Villa CEO William Nkemba (right) is now a FAMACO1 graduate
“I see a better way of doing things at SC Villa because of the course we have attended,” Eng. William Nkemba said after completing the course.
“It has been good that we have also participated together with some of the fans’ leadership and I believe there will be a better interaction of things, a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each of the individuals at the club.”
“We have seen a difference in the way we administer and handle matters at the club especially administratively and the way we manage the entire club as a whole.”
“I believe it’s now going to be easier in the way we conduct business.”
Becky Cynthia Nakimera
The executive secretary of football development at FUFA represented the FUFA president as the guest of honor at the closing function, and in his remarks, Kalema advised the participants to focus on learning more and seeking knowledge whenever an opportunity to do so arises.
“I bring you greetings from the FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo,” he started.
“I shared some of your pictures on Monday and the entire football fraternity is very happy that you can leave your work places and come here for knowledge.”
“We are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we are very sure we shall become the number one footballing nation in Africa.”
“But don’t go out there and say you are an encyclopedia now. The game of football is very wide.”
“I encourage you to enroll for FAMACOII if that time comes so that you can understand the game of football in its elicit nature.”
“With the powers I have, I want to take this opportunity to confirm you as FAMACOI graduates.”
Female participants spiced the occasion with smiles
UBSA chairman Deo Mutabazi used this chance to enlighten the participants about the UBSA activities and the game of beach soccer in Uganda. UBSA delegate Anthony Tumwesigye also attended the closing ceremony.
Mr.Deo Mutabazi sharing a light moment with SC Villa CEO
FUFA deputy CEO – Kiiza Decolas, director of football development at FUFA Ali Mwebe, Uganda premier league chief executive officer – Benard Bainamani Bampaire and Ronnie Kalema were the instructors for this course. Class two of the same course starts Thursday (tomorrow) and will end on Saturday at the same venue.
Beach soccer is gaining traction gradually but steadily in Uganda. The game is becoming famous in schools, tertiary institutions, Universities and communities in the central, Eastern and western parts of the country.
However, its fame is arguably still incomparable to that of football and it requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders to bring it to the fore.
The western region youth football coordinator – Ronald Alonso Nuwasiima, who is also the chief executive officer of Lions sports club, is undergoing training in football administration and management organized by Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), the body mandated to run the game of beach soccer in Uganda.
Nuwasiima took his time off to applaud the association for the fantastic job done in developing the sport and also encouraged sports lovers to embrace the game.
“People should take the initiative to know what beach soccer is. The biggest percentage of people in Uganda knows football and other games but beach soccer is one of the best games that of which the organizers and the leaders are trying to put at the national level. We should all embrace it,” he said.
Football Administration and Management Course level one (FAMACO1) organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is ongoing at the FUFA SIG offices in Mengo. It started on Monday, and class one will run for three days until Wednesday.
The course attracted participants from different parts of the country and at different levels of management in the game. Uganda premier league club – SC Villa is well represented in the course with about twelve ambassadors, five of whom are part of the secretariat of the sixteen time league champions. The Jogoos band is comprised of the club chief executive officer Nkemba William, ex international Geofrey Buhokore, Mutejaz Suleman, Ali Kayongo and Akullo Olive.
Akullo Olive (left) during the classroom sessions
Akullo, who is also part of the club’s marketing and communication department, is excited their team will reap the best rewards after acquiring the unmatched knowledge and she is confident SC Villa will move among the best run clubs in the country.
“I am very happy that SC Villa has about five officials, from the administration – starting with the club CEO to the rest of us who are down here. We also have leaders of fans here and SC Villa is well represented,” she said.
“We believe that our club is going to do way much better right from our leadership to the fans. Everybody out there, and is in the leadership and interested in football, I would like to encourage you to come and do FAMACO. It will help you, you will grow, and you will become better and even the petty complaints that we have will be wiped away because we shall be understanding football.”
She and some of her colleagues have been working at the club without any football education and she is glad they are getting fine tuned to the levels suitable for running modern football.
“I feel privileged to be in this class of FAMACO1 organized by UBSA. It’s such a privilege because I have been working in the club without this kind of knowledge I am receiving today. So I am excited that I and my fellow participants are being equipped in football administration and management. We are getting polished.”
Now with the world class and the modern knowledge she is getting, Akullo is hopeful one day she will defy the odds and work with the world football governing body – FIFA.
“I see myself growing in football administration and I want to look at the business aspect of the game very seriously. So for me, I really hope that I am going to join FAMACOII immediately and pursue that and learn. Actually, I see myself at FIFA one day I think.”
SC Villa were on the cusp of winning their 17th league title the past season but capsized at the last minute when they lost to URA FC on the final day of the campaign, finishing a distant third on the table despite going into the last action of the season as leaders. They also finished fourth in the FUFA super eight 2023 edition concluded on Sunday.
Mr. Ronnie Kalema, one of the instructors, opened the course and presented FUFA and its development programs and trends
FAMACO1, organized by Uganda Beach Soccer Association in conjunction with FUFA, has kicked off on Monday with 40 participants, including SC Villa chief executive officer Nkemba William and Lady Doves’ duo of Nyandera Lydia and Nantongo Diana taking part.
The course is taking place at FUFA SIG offices in Mengo.
SC Villa’s William Nkemba is among the participants
It is part of the football programs that introduces management concepts and mechanisms to design, run and implement football activities in the modern world.
Some of the themes the participants will be taken through include; FUFA and its development programs and trends, international football structures, introduction to football statutes, regulations and importance, introduction to football human resource and football competitions.
Other topics are; introduction to football protection, football facilities and equipment, football fans and importance, flow of football communication and football income and expenditures, among others.
Successful participants at the end of the course will be rewarded with certificates.
The course facilitators are; Ronnie Kalema, Kiiza Decolas, Bernard Bainamani and Mwebe Ali.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is one of the 34 members that constitute the football governing body – Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), and it fulfilled its statutory requirement of holding the Annual General Meeting.
UBSA convened its 11th Ordinary General Assembly on 2nd September 2023 at Buganda Royal Institute in Mengo, Kampala. The President of Africa Beach Soccer Union (ABSU) – Mahmud Hadejia also attended the meeting via zoom.
In his remarks, the chairman of UBSA, Deo Mutabazi took the chance to remind the delegates of the accomplishments the Association registered in the past one year.
Chairman Deo Mutabazi addressing the assembly
“As per our calendar, we were able to run the National Beach Soccer League and successfully completed it with St. Lawrence University BSC emerging the winner. We had fabulous finals at FUFA Technical Centre. I thank all the teams for their sportsmanship and organization,” he said.
“We also partnered with the Uganda Women Football Association and successfully run the National Women Beach Soccer League with a glamorous final at FUFA Technical Centre. The league was won by Asubo Gafford WFC.”
“The super four cup and the end of year women beach soccer festival were held and won by St. Lawrence and Uganda Martyrs High School BSC respectively.”
“The national team – the Sand Cranes took part in the COSAFA beach soccer tournament in Durban South Africa and also qualified for the AFCON beach soccer finals that took place in Mozambique.”
Chairman Deo Mutabazi (middle) sharing a light moment with some of the delegates
On the matter of governance, Mr. Mutabazi said:
“We have maintained our governance principles as provided for by our statutes to undertake our governance obligations to ensure compliance and continued stability of the association.”
“Despite the economic hardships, we have continued to serve our members. All our statutory obligations have been given due attention and consideration.”
UBSA vice chairman Peter Sseguya closely following the chairman’s speech during the assembly
Despite all those miles moved, the chairman said that the inadequate beach soccer infrastructure remains a plague to the game but the association is tirelessly working tooth and nail to provide the solutions.
“The issue of infrastructure has remained the major challenge affecting our efforts to develop the game in the country. But in our efforts to address this challenge, we have partnered with other private people to develop beach soccer pitches in the country.”
“We have an understanding with Samaki Beach in Busabala and we have also reached an understanding with the management of St. Lawrence University to build a modern beach soccer pitch at their main campus in Rubaga, Kampala.”
“Same efforts are with FUFA regional football associations to incorporate the game among their activities and provide facilities for the game within their areas. Kitara has already picked interest.”
Nakirijja Aisha – Vice cahirperson of Mpigi district
He also took some time off to appeal to the mother body – FUFA to introduce prize money for the women’s beach soccer league.
“All the men’s competitions have prize money but it is lacking on the women’s side. FUFA should kindly help us in that area as well,” he politely said.
FIFA beach soccer referee Ivan Kintu Bayige stressing a point
ABSU president – Mahmud Hadejia lauded UBSA and FUFA for remaining committed towards developing the game.
“We have been following closely what Uganda is doing regarding women beach soccer. We are really excited about the progress Uganda has made over the years and I believe a lot of countries are learning from Uganda,” he said.
“I take this opportunity to thank FUFA and UBSA for the job well done.”
“As ABSU, we are also excited to see a club in the world winners’ cup coming from Uganda, and that is Mutoola BSC. That signals progress of the game in the country. Thank you.”
“We are equally engaging beach soccer world wide to see how we can encourage women participation in Africa, and as I said earlier, a lot of countries will learn from Uganda who have been playing it for quite some good time,” he concluded.
FUFA Exco Member Hamid Juma, who represented Hon. President Moses Magogo as the guest of honor, encouraged members to keep changing their mindset according to the prevailing tides.
“We have a problem in Uganda and it is our mindset. We need to keep changing it and it can be changed professionally. Let us keep changing, let us keep improving ourselves and let us always respect time. It is very important,” he said.
The assembly announced a budget of UGX 281,500,000 for the year 2023/2024.
Beach soccer delegate Anthony Tumwesigye (left) enjoying a camaraderie with the Mpigi vice chairperson
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) to hold its 11th Ordinary General Assembly this Saturday 2nd September 2023 at Buganda Royal Institute in Kampala.
Buganda Royal Institute Beach Soccer Club is hosting the Association’s Annual General Meeting for the second year running and the 44 UBSA delegates will convene for assembly business starting 8am.
Chairman Deo Mutabazi during the previous assembly
The Assembly will be chaired by the UBSA chairman and will also see the executive members deliberate on matters of the new season and also provide an account of the immediate past campaign.
This is the second time UBSA members are getting the chance to host the assembly. The UBSA executive approved this and it is intended to empower members.
The 44 delegates come from the ordinary members of UBSA. They include;
FUFA Beach Soccer League Clubs
FUFA Women Beach Soccer League Clubs
UBSA Lower Leagues Clubs
UBSA Referees
UBSA Players
UBSA Youths
UBSA Coaches
UBSA Schools
UBSA Universities
The Association held its first general assembly in 2013.
Mutoola beach soccer club is set to play at the World Winners’ Cup due next month in Italy. The Mukono side will lay its name in the beach soccer folklore as the first Ugandan club to play at the world stage.
They were pooled in group G alongside Blue Eagles of Malawi, Al-Masafi from Iraq and Senegal’s MBAO Beach Envi in the draw conducted on Wednesday.
Mutoola may not be among the most successful teams in Uganda but have recently shown strong ambition to succeed. They finished third last season behind Jinja Lions and St. Lawrence University.
JKT Tanzania from neighbors Tanzania is the other side from the CECAFA zone set to represent the region at the tournament.
Apuuli is set to lead the Sand Giants in Alghero
The competition, that is open to all beach soccer clubs across the world, kicks off on 26th September and it is expected to end on 1st October in Alghero, Italy.
It attracted a total of 32 teams but only six are from Africa. German club – Real Munster are the defending champions.
Full draw for World Winners Cup 2023 (Graphix by BSWW)
Brief about World Winners’ Cup
This tournament is organized by beach soccer world wide and it is open to all beach soccer clubs (for both men and women) all over the world. It had its first edition in 2019 in Alanya, Turkey, where Flamengo from Brazil lifted the trophy for men while Italian club – Pavia won the women’s silverware.
Real Munster won the second edition that was held in Cagliari, Italy last year. For the first time in this competition, the winner of the third edition will walk home with prize money that is yet to be established.
Nyamukuta United BSC (men) and Maria A Beach Soccer Club (women) are the winners of the Kitara region beach soccer tournament 2023.
Fourteen teams for men and six for women convened at Walukuba beach soccer grounds for the second edition of the competition. The tournament was played for two days, between 09th and 10th September in Butiaba sub-county, Buliisa District.
Nyamukuta was unconvincing in the group stages, winning just one game and drawing two, but managed to finish second in pool B with 5 points – two behind leaders Ex-Vipers.
They reorganized their camp however to win 4-2 over Boda Boda BSC in the quarters. Their resurgence stretched with another vital 5-2 victory against Oaikan in the semifinals before they threw a throat cutting jab to beat the high flying Kamakongoro 3-1 in the final.
Maria A also lifted the honors after defeating Walukuba B Women 2-0 in the final. Enroute to the big stage, Maria A beat Nyamukuta United Women 5-3 in the last four after finishing as the top ranked side in group A. Walukuba B had rolled over Kisinja Women with a dominant 4-1 win in the semifinals.
The fourteen men’s teams that took part in this annual competition were;
Walukuba Center BSC, Maria BSC, Bodaboda BSC, Walukuba Volcano BSC, Nyamukuta United BSC, Ex-Vipers BSC, Rangle A BSC, Sonsio BSC, Kisinja BSC, Kamagongoro BSC, Nursing Program, Oaikan BSC, Rockchester BSC and Rangle B BSC.
The category for women had;
Kisinja Women BSC, Walukuba Volcano A, Maria A BSC, Nyamukuta United BSC, Maria B BSC and Walukuba Volcano B.
The competition was a fun filled showpiece and arguably the fans are still reveling in excitement and thrilled after they were allowed to engage themselves in curtain raisers. Children U-13 and U-15 were also given the opportunity to swing their legs in the sand, firmly laying a strong foundation for the game in the area.
Class two of Football Administration and Management Course level one (FAMACOI) has also completed studies at the FUFA SIG offices in Mengo.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) organized the training and a total of 39 football managers, hailing from different parts of East Africa, have successfully graduated and issued certificates on Saturday.
The course had participants from Moroto, Lyantonde, Tororo, Ntungamo, Bundibugyo and from as far as Kigali, Rwanda. Kigundu Ibrahim, the team manager of Rwandan club Kiyovu was part of the learners
UBSA vice chairman Sseguya Peter (left) with Mr. Ronnie Kalema
Others included; Buganda Royal beach soccer club chief executive officer – Mukasa Benard, Sand Cranes team manager Ssebaggala Tonny, FUFA referees instructor Egesa Samuel, UBSA finance director Kyewalabye Joel and KCCA FC head of business Joshua Nagenda.
Kyewalabye Joel (left) was excited after completing FAMACO1
Director of football development at FUFA Ali Mwebe, Uganda premier league chief executive officer Benard Bainamani Bampaire, Kiiza Decolas, and Ronnie Kalema were the instructors who took the participants through various modules which included; football statutes, regulations and importance, football competitions, match organizations, laws of the game, football protection, communication, among others.
Mr. Kiiza Decolas & Mr, Ronnie Kalema during the closing function
FUFA deputy CEO – Kiiza Decolas advised the graduates to put the knowledge and development ideas attained into proper use to improve the game, while the executive secretary of football development at FUFA Ronnie Kalema was the guest of honor at the closing function.
The Football Administration and Management course level one (FAMACOI) organized by Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is still continuing.
A total of 39 participants in class two reported for studies at the FUFA SIG offices in Mengo on Thursday.
Team manager of Rwanda premier league club– SC Kiyovu Kigundu Ibrahim and UBSA vice chairperson – Sseguya Peter are among the learners. Others include; Buganda Royal Beach Soccer Club chief executive officer – Mukasa Benard, Sand Cranes team manager Ssebaggala Tonny, FUFA referees instructor Egesa Samuel, UBSA finance director Kyewalabye Joel and referee Chestit Hakim.
UBSA vice chairperson – Sseguya Peter
FUFA deputy CEO – Kiiza Decolas, director of football development at FUFA Ali Mwebe, Uganda premier league chief executive officer Benard Bainamani Bampaire and the executive secretary of football development at FUFA Ronnie Kalema will be the instructors for the three days course that end on Saturday.
They will take the participants through various modules which include; football statutes, regulations and importance, football competitions, match organizations, laws of the game, football protection, communication, to mention but a few.
The football administration and management course level one (FAMACO1) that has been ongoing at FUFA SIG offices in Mengo, has successfully ended.
Ex international Geoffrey Buhokore (right) receiving his certificate from Mr. Ronnie Kalema
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) organized the three days training and around 40 participants in class one, graduated as football managers and administrators on Wednesday.
UBSA chairman Deo Mutabazi congratulating one of the participants
The course attracted football enthusiasts from different parts of Uganda and prominent among them were SC Villa chief executive officer William Nkemba, club legend Geoffrey Buhokore and Bukedde TV journalist Becky Cynthia Nakimera.
SC Villa CEO William Nkemba (right) is now a FAMACO1 graduate
“I see a better way of doing things at SC Villa because of the course we have attended,” Eng. William Nkemba said after completing the course.
“It has been good that we have also participated together with some of the fans’ leadership and I believe there will be a better interaction of things, a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each of the individuals at the club.”
“We have seen a difference in the way we administer and handle matters at the club especially administratively and the way we manage the entire club as a whole.”
“I believe it’s now going to be easier in the way we conduct business.”
Becky Cynthia Nakimera
The executive secretary of football development at FUFA represented the FUFA president as the guest of honor at the closing function, and in his remarks, Kalema advised the participants to focus on learning more and seeking knowledge whenever an opportunity to do so arises.
“I bring you greetings from the FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo,” he started.
“I shared some of your pictures on Monday and the entire football fraternity is very happy that you can leave your work places and come here for knowledge.”
“We are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we are very sure we shall become the number one footballing nation in Africa.”
“But don’t go out there and say you are an encyclopedia now. The game of football is very wide.”
“I encourage you to enroll for FAMACOII if that time comes so that you can understand the game of football in its elicit nature.”
“With the powers I have, I want to take this opportunity to confirm you as FAMACOI graduates.”
Female participants spiced the occasion with smiles
UBSA chairman Deo Mutabazi used this chance to enlighten the participants about the UBSA activities and the game of beach soccer in Uganda. UBSA delegate Anthony Tumwesigye also attended the closing ceremony.
Mr.Deo Mutabazi sharing a light moment with SC Villa CEO
FUFA deputy CEO – Kiiza Decolas, director of football development at FUFA Ali Mwebe, Uganda premier league chief executive officer – Benard Bainamani Bampaire and Ronnie Kalema were the instructors for this course. Class two of the same course starts Thursday (tomorrow) and will end on Saturday at the same venue.
Beach soccer is gaining traction gradually but steadily in Uganda. The game is becoming famous in schools, tertiary institutions, Universities and communities in the central, Eastern and western parts of the country.
However, its fame is arguably still incomparable to that of football and it requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders to bring it to the fore.
The western region youth football coordinator – Ronald Alonso Nuwasiima, who is also the chief executive officer of Lions sports club, is undergoing training in football administration and management organized by Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), the body mandated to run the game of beach soccer in Uganda.
Nuwasiima took his time off to applaud the association for the fantastic job done in developing the sport and also encouraged sports lovers to embrace the game.
“People should take the initiative to know what beach soccer is. The biggest percentage of people in Uganda knows football and other games but beach soccer is one of the best games that of which the organizers and the leaders are trying to put at the national level. We should all embrace it,” he said.
Football Administration and Management Course level one (FAMACO1) organized by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is ongoing at the FUFA SIG offices in Mengo. It started on Monday, and class one will run for three days until Wednesday.
The course attracted participants from different parts of the country and at different levels of management in the game. Uganda premier league club – SC Villa is well represented in the course with about twelve ambassadors, five of whom are part of the secretariat of the sixteen time league champions. The Jogoos band is comprised of the club chief executive officer Nkemba William, ex international Geofrey Buhokore, Mutejaz Suleman, Ali Kayongo and Akullo Olive.
Akullo Olive (left) during the classroom sessions
Akullo, who is also part of the club’s marketing and communication department, is excited their team will reap the best rewards after acquiring the unmatched knowledge and she is confident SC Villa will move among the best run clubs in the country.
“I am very happy that SC Villa has about five officials, from the administration – starting with the club CEO to the rest of us who are down here. We also have leaders of fans here and SC Villa is well represented,” she said.
“We believe that our club is going to do way much better right from our leadership to the fans. Everybody out there, and is in the leadership and interested in football, I would like to encourage you to come and do FAMACO. It will help you, you will grow, and you will become better and even the petty complaints that we have will be wiped away because we shall be understanding football.”
She and some of her colleagues have been working at the club without any football education and she is glad they are getting fine tuned to the levels suitable for running modern football.
“I feel privileged to be in this class of FAMACO1 organized by UBSA. It’s such a privilege because I have been working in the club without this kind of knowledge I am receiving today. So I am excited that I and my fellow participants are being equipped in football administration and management. We are getting polished.”
Now with the world class and the modern knowledge she is getting, Akullo is hopeful one day she will defy the odds and work with the world football governing body – FIFA.
“I see myself growing in football administration and I want to look at the business aspect of the game very seriously. So for me, I really hope that I am going to join FAMACOII immediately and pursue that and learn. Actually, I see myself at FIFA one day I think.”
SC Villa were on the cusp of winning their 17th league title the past season but capsized at the last minute when they lost to URA FC on the final day of the campaign, finishing a distant third on the table despite going into the last action of the season as leaders. They also finished fourth in the FUFA super eight 2023 edition concluded on Sunday.
Mr. Ronnie Kalema, one of the instructors, opened the course and presented FUFA and its development programs and trends
FAMACO1, organized by Uganda Beach Soccer Association in conjunction with FUFA, has kicked off on Monday with 40 participants, including SC Villa chief executive officer Nkemba William and Lady Doves’ duo of Nyandera Lydia and Nantongo Diana taking part.
The course is taking place at FUFA SIG offices in Mengo.
SC Villa’s William Nkemba is among the participants
It is part of the football programs that introduces management concepts and mechanisms to design, run and implement football activities in the modern world.
Some of the themes the participants will be taken through include; FUFA and its development programs and trends, international football structures, introduction to football statutes, regulations and importance, introduction to football human resource and football competitions.
Other topics are; introduction to football protection, football facilities and equipment, football fans and importance, flow of football communication and football income and expenditures, among others.
Successful participants at the end of the course will be rewarded with certificates.
The course facilitators are; Ronnie Kalema, Kiiza Decolas, Bernard Bainamani and Mwebe Ali.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) is one of the 34 members that constitute the football governing body – Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), and it fulfilled its statutory requirement of holding the Annual General Meeting.
UBSA convened its 11th Ordinary General Assembly on 2nd September 2023 at Buganda Royal Institute in Mengo, Kampala. The President of Africa Beach Soccer Union (ABSU) – Mahmud Hadejia also attended the meeting via zoom.
In his remarks, the chairman of UBSA, Deo Mutabazi took the chance to remind the delegates of the accomplishments the Association registered in the past one year.
Chairman Deo Mutabazi addressing the assembly
“As per our calendar, we were able to run the National Beach Soccer League and successfully completed it with St. Lawrence University BSC emerging the winner. We had fabulous finals at FUFA Technical Centre. I thank all the teams for their sportsmanship and organization,” he said.
“We also partnered with the Uganda Women Football Association and successfully run the National Women Beach Soccer League with a glamorous final at FUFA Technical Centre. The league was won by Asubo Gafford WFC.”
“The super four cup and the end of year women beach soccer festival were held and won by St. Lawrence and Uganda Martyrs High School BSC respectively.”
“The national team – the Sand Cranes took part in the COSAFA beach soccer tournament in Durban South Africa and also qualified for the AFCON beach soccer finals that took place in Mozambique.”
Chairman Deo Mutabazi (middle) sharing a light moment with some of the delegates
On the matter of governance, Mr. Mutabazi said:
“We have maintained our governance principles as provided for by our statutes to undertake our governance obligations to ensure compliance and continued stability of the association.”
“Despite the economic hardships, we have continued to serve our members. All our statutory obligations have been given due attention and consideration.”
UBSA vice chairman Peter Sseguya closely following the chairman’s speech during the assembly
Despite all those miles moved, the chairman said that the inadequate beach soccer infrastructure remains a plague to the game but the association is tirelessly working tooth and nail to provide the solutions.
“The issue of infrastructure has remained the major challenge affecting our efforts to develop the game in the country. But in our efforts to address this challenge, we have partnered with other private people to develop beach soccer pitches in the country.”
“We have an understanding with Samaki Beach in Busabala and we have also reached an understanding with the management of St. Lawrence University to build a modern beach soccer pitch at their main campus in Rubaga, Kampala.”
“Same efforts are with FUFA regional football associations to incorporate the game among their activities and provide facilities for the game within their areas. Kitara has already picked interest.”
Nakirijja Aisha – Vice cahirperson of Mpigi district
He also took some time off to appeal to the mother body – FUFA to introduce prize money for the women’s beach soccer league.
“All the men’s competitions have prize money but it is lacking on the women’s side. FUFA should kindly help us in that area as well,” he politely said.
FIFA beach soccer referee Ivan Kintu Bayige stressing a point
ABSU president – Mahmud Hadejia lauded UBSA and FUFA for remaining committed towards developing the game.
“We have been following closely what Uganda is doing regarding women beach soccer. We are really excited about the progress Uganda has made over the years and I believe a lot of countries are learning from Uganda,” he said.
“I take this opportunity to thank FUFA and UBSA for the job well done.”
“As ABSU, we are also excited to see a club in the world winners’ cup coming from Uganda, and that is Mutoola BSC. That signals progress of the game in the country. Thank you.”
“We are equally engaging beach soccer world wide to see how we can encourage women participation in Africa, and as I said earlier, a lot of countries will learn from Uganda who have been playing it for quite some good time,” he concluded.
FUFA Exco Member Hamid Juma, who represented Hon. President Moses Magogo as the guest of honor, encouraged members to keep changing their mindset according to the prevailing tides.
“We have a problem in Uganda and it is our mindset. We need to keep changing it and it can be changed professionally. Let us keep changing, let us keep improving ourselves and let us always respect time. It is very important,” he said.
The assembly announced a budget of UGX 281,500,000 for the year 2023/2024.
Beach soccer delegate Anthony Tumwesigye (left) enjoying a camaraderie with the Mpigi vice chairperson
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) to hold its 11th Ordinary General Assembly this Saturday 2nd September 2023 at Buganda Royal Institute in Kampala.
Buganda Royal Institute Beach Soccer Club is hosting the Association’s Annual General Meeting for the second year running and the 44 UBSA delegates will convene for assembly business starting 8am.
Chairman Deo Mutabazi during the previous assembly
The Assembly will be chaired by the UBSA chairman and will also see the executive members deliberate on matters of the new season and also provide an account of the immediate past campaign.
This is the second time UBSA members are getting the chance to host the assembly. The UBSA executive approved this and it is intended to empower members.
The 44 delegates come from the ordinary members of UBSA. They include;
FUFA Beach Soccer League Clubs
FUFA Women Beach Soccer League Clubs
UBSA Lower Leagues Clubs
UBSA Referees
UBSA Players
UBSA Youths
UBSA Coaches
UBSA Schools
UBSA Universities
The Association held its first general assembly in 2013.
Mutoola beach soccer club is set to play at the World Winners’ Cup due next month in Italy. The Mukono side will lay its name in the beach soccer folklore as the first Ugandan club to play at the world stage.
They were pooled in group G alongside Blue Eagles of Malawi, Al-Masafi from Iraq and Senegal’s MBAO Beach Envi in the draw conducted on Wednesday.
Mutoola may not be among the most successful teams in Uganda but have recently shown strong ambition to succeed. They finished third last season behind Jinja Lions and St. Lawrence University.
JKT Tanzania from neighbors Tanzania is the other side from the CECAFA zone set to represent the region at the tournament.
Apuuli is set to lead the Sand Giants in Alghero
The competition, that is open to all beach soccer clubs across the world, kicks off on 26th September and it is expected to end on 1st October in Alghero, Italy.
It attracted a total of 32 teams but only six are from Africa. German club – Real Munster are the defending champions.
Full draw for World Winners Cup 2023 (Graphix by BSWW)
Brief about World Winners’ Cup
This tournament is organized by beach soccer world wide and it is open to all beach soccer clubs (for both men and women) all over the world. It had its first edition in 2019 in Alanya, Turkey, where Flamengo from Brazil lifted the trophy for men while Italian club – Pavia won the women’s silverware.
Real Munster won the second edition that was held in Cagliari, Italy last year. For the first time in this competition, the winner of the third edition will walk home with prize money that is yet to be established.
