The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee has approved travel funding for the Caf interclub competition representatives.
KCCA FC won the StarTimes Uganda Premier League title and will feature in the Caf Champions League while Proline FC lifted the Stanbic Uganda Cup to take the berth in the Caf Confederation cup this season.
The latest development was confirmed by FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza who says guidelines will be followed to benefit from the decision taken by the FUFA Executive.
“FUFA has made strides as a result of increased Government funding for the Uganda Cranes activities. We now have resources for other football activities and stakeholders to develop the game of football in Uganda” said Kiiza according to the fufa website.
The following guidelines will be followed by the two clubs;
“FUFA shall assume the expenses of travel by plane and allowances for the Leader of Delegation.
FUFA shall assume the expenses of travel by plane in economy class of the participating team for a maximum of 25 persons (18 players and 7 officials) from Entebbe to the Airport of the host Country within the provisions of the relevant Competition regulations.
The participating club shall provide in writing to FUFA CEO the list of the travelling contingent 14 days to the intended date of departure.
FUFA shall not assume the expenses arising out of any changes (for whatever reason) to the air tickets originally issued.”
The two clubs are the first beneficiaries of this FUFA financial help.
Over the years, Ugandan clubs like Paidha Black Angels, Express FC, missed out on representing the country on the continent due to lack of such funds but now Fufa coming in to help with a big part of the expenses is a huge step forward for Ugandan football.
CAF Champions League 2019/20
Preliminary 1st round:
African Stars (Namibia) vs KCCA FC- (1st Leg, 9th-11th Aug)
KCCA FC vs African Stars – (2nd leg, 23rd-25th Aug)
CAF Confederation Cup 2019/20
Preliminary 1st round:
Proline vs Masters Security Services (Malawi) – (1st Leg, 9th-11th Aug)
Masters Security Services vs Proline FC – (2nd leg, 23rd-25th Aug)
