FUFA’s vision to create community clubs as a solution to rally fans to support club football has started being realised as the owners of Busoga United FC have legally handed over the club to the community of Busoga with immediate effect.
This decision was blessed by the Patron of the club His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Wilberforce Kadumbula Nadiope IV during a meeting held with the FUFA President at Igenge Palace on the 16th August 2024.
The Kyabazinga delegated his 2nd Deputy Prime Minister Owek. Noor Ousman to represent him in the consequent meetings.
In the legal documents to transfer the club ownership from the previous owners to the Community of Busoga, FUFA was mandated to name the transition Executive Committee to run the Club.
In executing this mandate, today Tuesday 3rd September 2024, the FUFA Executive Committee has named Hajji Abubakar Walubi as the Chairman and Madam Diana Hope Nyago as Vice Chairperson.
The other members of the committee are Kitonto Ronnie, Kawanguzi Geoffrey, Nkutu David Nelson, Mukoka Yusuf, Atiisa Patrick, Mutesi Deborah, Sylvia Naigaga and Mugabi Samuel.
Mr. Gulere Daniel (FOMACO II graduate) has been named the Chief Executive Officer to run the day-to-day operations of the club.
Relatedly, the community of Busoga composed of the prominent personalities in the academia, political circles, Busoga Kingdom, civil service, private business and well wishers have made a kickstart contribution of UGX 200M (Two Hundred Million Shillings) and other logistics towards the club.
Mr. Henry Dhikusoka, the proprietor of St. Michael International School-Wakiso, has offered the bus to be used to whichever destination the club may need.
The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who is also the MP of Budiope East in the Busoga region made a contribution of training kits which was handed over today.
Wednesday 4th September 2024 the new Executive Committee will meet the players of the Club in Jinja.
