Futsal Association of Uganda

The Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) is the national governing body of futsal in Uganda.[1] Since 2019 it has been an associate member of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).[2][3] FAU had its first annual general meeting on 12 September 2019 at Kenedia Hotel Kampala.[4][5]

FAU
Futsal Association of Uganda
AbbreviationFAU
Founded1 January 2015 (2015-01-01)
Founded atKampala, Uganda
TypeFederation of national associations
Legal statusNot-for-profit
PurposeSport governance
HeadquartersMengo, Kampala
Region served
Uganda
Official languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Hamzah Jjunju
CEO
Ibrahim Mugera
Head Of Communication
Watimba Moses
Websitefau.co.ug

Futsal History

FAU was founded in 2015, and the core founding members were Jjunju Hamzah, Lugemwa Patrick, Nandigobe Richard Semanda, and Pius Serugo to open up and diversifying the football sector as well to enhance the skills of footballers and it was developed as a sport on its own. Idea of the game in Uganda was brought to table by Jjunju Hamzah after his interaction with the Talib Hilal (FIFA Futsal Instructor) from Oman in December 2014.[2] It was Talib Hilals insights about Futsal that opened up Jjunju Hamzah mind towards the opportunities it would give Ugandans hence taking up the task to have it formally played in the country. Upon actualization the game has been played through a number of competitions like Futsal Corporate gala 2015 and 2016, Futsal University gala 2015, Futsal Mini League 2016, Futsal Super league 2017 to date, Futsal Uganda Cup 2017-date and the Futsal Super Cup 2017 to date.[6][7][8]

Futsal University

This was the first Futsal University competition which was organized by FAU and it took place at Lugogo Arena on18th March 2015. Three Universities participated Makerere University Business School, Kampala International University and Makerere University. Makerere University Business School were the eventual winners of the challenge.[9]

Futsal Corporate Gala

The first Futsal Cooperate Gala was held in 2015, and it featured 3 teams, NBS TV, FUFA and Wazei. The 2015 edition was won by Wazei Futsal Team, while the 2016 Edition show the emergency of 12 companies and the event was won by Coca Cola Uganda.[2][10][11]

Futsal League

The first Futsal mini league was organized by FAU, the matches were played at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Tuesday night.[9] The league ran from March 2016 to 11 May 2016, it comprised nine teams and Sauna Futsal Club were crowned as the winners.[10] As of 2019, FAU runs two Futsal competitions (Futsal Super League and Futsal Uganda Cup) [7] and the matches were played on Tuesday and Thursday evening nights.[12][13][14][15]

Futsal facilities

Various facilities have been set up by both individuals and government for the smooth running of the game; such as International Futsal Court at Mengo, Lugogo Arena, Busega Futsal Arena, Inter Kyebando Futsal pitch in Kyebando, five aside Arena Buwatte, Bayern Arena Sports Complex in Munyonyo.[16][17][6]

Media

Futsal in Uganda media has been covered in news (both in prints and online version) as well on radios, televisions especially during sports programs.[1] FAU got various accounts on social media link Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as a way of communicating and interacting with various stake holders in the game.[12]

Partnerships

FAU has made various partnerships with different companies in Uganda such as; In November 2020, made a partnership with Uganda Youth Football Association to support youth teams, organizing Futsal Coaching courses and Futsal referees’ courses. In December 2020, signed a partnership with Sport Edge (an event management company) and Deep End Sports Media (a live broadcast company).

Teams[6]
Team Location Metropolitan Area
Men's Professional Teams
Park F.C. Mengo Kampala
Yeak F.C. Rubaga Kampala
Aidenal F.C. Entebbe Wakiso
Mengo F.C. Mengo Kampala
Dreamline F.C. Wakiso Wakiso District
KJT F.C. Kampala Kampala
Luzira Thunders F.C. Luzira Kampala
Parakeets F.C. Mengo Kampala
Riham F.C. Kawempe Kampala
KPSG F.C. Kawempe Kampala
Elephants F.C. Kampala Kampala
Bajim F.C. Mengo Kampala
Kabowa United F.C. Rubaga Kampala
Yap F.C. Mengo Kampala
MUBS FC Nakawa Kampala

Champions

Futsal Super League
FSL
Season Champion Runner-up Result
2016 Sauna FC[10] Typhoon F.C. 5-1
2017/18 Dream F.C.[18] KSPG F.C. 7-3
2018/19 Yeak F.C.[13][19] Crown F.C. 3-2
2019/20 Post ponned P.P P.P

Futsal Uganda Cup
FUgC[20]
Season Champion
2017/18 Luzira Thunders FC
2018/19 Dream F.C.
2019/20 Postponned

Futsal Super Cup
FsC
Season Champion
2017/18 Mengo City FC
2018/19 Luzira Thunders F.C.
2019/20 Postponned

References
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  2. "Hamza Jjunju: Futsal growth in Uganda on a gradual, promising process". Kawowo Sports. November 7, 2017.
  3. Isabirye, David (September 12, 2020). "Futsal Association Uganda inaugural AGM officially admits members, deliberate on key issues". Kawowo Sports.
  4. "Futsal: Date For First Annual General Assembly Confirmed". ChimpReports. 2 September 2020.
  5. "Futsal Association of Uganda Holds Maiden Annual General Assembly". ChimpReports. 13 September 2020.
  6. "Real work starts for futsal in pursuit of success". Daily Monitor. 16 September 2020.
  7. Editor, SHABAN LUBEGA | PML Daily Sports (September 13, 2020). "FUTSAL Association of Uganda holds inaugural General Assembly". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. Oryada, Andrew Jackson. "Uganda Hosts CAF Futsal And Beach Soccer Meeting In Entebbe". Uganda Radio Network.
  9. "Futsal Association Uganda targets full membership of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations". July 13, 2019.
  10. "Futsal Mini-league: Sauna football club crowned inaugural winners". May 11, 2016.
  11. Katongole, George (May 29, 2020). "Uganda: Futsal Stuck With League Decision". allAfrica.com.
  12. "Futsal in Uganda: a new league in Central East Africa". January 30, 2019.
  13. Muyita, Joel (June 14, 2019). "Futsal Super League champions Yeak Kabowa crowned". Kawowo Sports.
  14. "Futsal super league season II to kick off | Swift Sports Uganda". October 9, 2018.
  15. "Dream FC Crowned Inaugural Futsal Super League Champions". ChimpReports. 4 May 2018.
  16. Isabirye, David (June 4, 2017). "Construction works on Kampala Futsal facility in high gear". Kawowo Sports.
  17. Isabirye, David (January 2, 2018). "Futsal: Excitement as the state of art Bayern Sports Complex is officially launched". Kawowo Sports.
  18. Muyita, Joel (June 14, 2019). "Futsal Uganda Cup: Dream defeats Crown to win inaugural edition". Kawowo Sports.
  19. Editor, SHABAN LUBEGA | PML Daily Sports (February 7, 2019). "Yeak out to stretch lead atop Futsal Super League as Crown battle Parakeets". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. "Futsal Super League, Cup postponed". 19 March 2020.
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