FUFA takes over travel expenses for clubs representing Uganda on the continent
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced they will extend financial help to clubs representing the country in the CAF competitions – Champions League and Confederation Cup.
In a circular dated July 24, the Ugandan football governing body confirmed that through an executive meeting, they resolved to help clubs by assuming all travel and allowances expenses for the teams.
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“FUFA shall assume the expenses of travel by plane in an economical 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 relevant competition regulations…,” reads part of the circular.
FUFA, however, asked clubs to provide in writing all those meant to travel at least 14 days before the day of travel and warned that changes arising will not be catered for.
The local football governing body has warned they will not cater for expenses arising out of changes to air tickets originally issued for the teams.
KCCA and Proline will be the pioneer beneficially of the new development as they represent the country in CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively.
The Kasasiro boys won the 2018 StarTimes Uganda Premier League whereas Proline beat Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup finals in Masaka to book a place in the CAF Confederation Cup.
