
MENGO – Four new referees have been added to the list of Ugandan Officials that will don the FIFA Badge for the upcoming year.
This was confirmed on Monday evening after the office of the CEO received the list from FIFA.
“The office of the CEO is in receipt of the approved list of FIFA referees for 2019, said FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein.
“FUFA would like to congratulate the referees as we continue to promote Integrity, Fitness and Performance (IFP) with a group that plays a key role in the beautiful game of football.
“The referees are expected to maintain high standards when selected for duty on the domestic and international scene.
“We are also glad that the number of FIFA referees has increased by one slot from 21 last year to 22 in 2019.
The new kids on the block are Murungi Diana and Ayaro Florence (FIFA Women Referees) while Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy is a FIFA Beach Soccer Referee.
The full list of Ugandan FIFA Referees 2019:
Referees (Men): Miiro Brian Nsubuga, Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali and Oloya William
Assistant referees (Men); Ssonko Mark, Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Balikoowa Musa Ngobi and Masembe Issa.
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana, Ayaro Florence
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nagaddya Catherine Cynthia, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi and Mutonyi Jane
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy