Brian Miiro, Mark Ssonko excluded from Fifa referees list for 2020; fast-rising Mbale’s Ronald Madanda primed for international debut.
Veteran referees Brian Miiro Nsubuga and Mark Ssonko will not officiate at the international stage anymore. Their names have been excluded from the list submitted to Fifa. The two are expected to become match assessors.
FUFA has set strict rules for referees and assistant referees intending to earn Fifa badges and officiate in international matches.
First, the federation has decided that only referees between 25 and 30 years and assistants of age between 23 and 30 years will be considered for nomination now and in future The federation believes that the move will help to develop referees for higher levels – AFCON and World Cup.
Above that, any referee currently holding a Fifa badge and takes two years without appointment to any international match will be withdrawn and slot passed on to a new candidate.
A referee or assistant who will take five years without being appointed to officiate at an international tournament will be withdrawn from the list.
Proposed list for 2020
Referees (Men): Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Oloya William and Madanda Ronald
Assistant referees (Men); Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Mulindwa Hakim and Okudra Emmanuel
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana and Tiwuwe Eunice
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane and Docus Atuhaire
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy
Futsal Referees: Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Sengendo Isaac and Kamala Benon.
