The football family in Uganda and the rest of the countries was on Friday, 4th May 2018 treated to the shocking news about the passing on of the Honorary FUFA President and a former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon.
The late Adoko died at Nsambya Hospital after suffering from a stroke that weakened his life.
Moses Magogo, the incumbent FUFA President expressed grief upon learning of the unfortunate news, as quoted by the FUFA Website;
We have received the sad news of the demise of our former FUFA Chairman Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon. This is a cruel moment in Ugandan football losing historical men like Nekyon. Football has already lost elders this year. We feel sad when we lose another of our former leaders. Our elder Al Hajji Adoko Akbar Nekyon played a key role in football development in the country when he was appointed FUAF Chairman in 1968 and helped form the National football league in the same year. He will always be remembered for his great contribution to the game. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the departed historical football administrator.
Adoko was the seating FUFA President in 1968 when the first ever national football league in Uganda was played.
Three years ago, the 91st Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ordinary General Assembly that convened at Soroti Hotel on Sunday 27th September 2015 honoured the deceased with his contribution to the beautiful game in the country.
Profile:
- Born 6th August 1931 at Akokoro, Lango District to chief Jekeri Akaki and Abisagiri Koli.
- Studied at Ibuje Primary ,Ngora Secondary and Kings College Buddo
- Joined Kerala University (India) for 5 years and obtained masters in economics with political science
- Served in the colonial civil service as a clerk-interpreter for one year.
- Elected and served as the first president of FUFA in 1968 after change of name from UFA
- Engineered formation of FUFA from UFA
- Founded the first Uganda National Football League in 1968
- Founded the National Council of Sports in 1964 and appointed Mr Bataringaya Basil as the 1st chairman of NCS
- Got to love football from his Elder brother Erifazi Odur
- He has received several honors in relation to his contributions to various aspects in Uganda that is; he was honored by parliament of the Republic of Uganda during the 50th independence anniversary celebration for life time achiever for Uganda, Awarded Honorary Ph.D by Makerere University for his tremendous contribution to field of academics (English literature- published five literature
Books). - Served as a member of parliament of the legislative assembly in the parliament of Uganda for 18 years including constituent assembly.
- Served as a cabinet minister in Uganda government for 7 years
- Served as the general manager of the defunct Uganda Airlines
- He was bestowed the title of Honorary FUFA President in 2015 by the FUFA Assembly held in Soroti.
- On May 4th 2018, he was declared dead at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala after a long period of illness following a stroke
List of FUFA Presidents
- 1924 – 1934 – King Sir. Daudi Chwa
1935 – 1944 – W.A. Hunter
1945 -1953 – W.B. Ouseley
1954 – 1956 – Eriasafu Nsobya
1957 – 1962 – W.W. Kulubya
1963 – 1964 – George Magezi
1965 – 1968 – A.A.A Nekyon
1969 – 1971 – Henry Balamaze Lwanga
1972 – 1974 – Kezekia Ssegwanga Musisi
1974 -1976 – Era Mugisa
1977 – 1979 – Capt. Muhammed Sseruwagi
1979 – 1980 – Gerald Sendawula
1981 – Steven Ibale
1982 – Peter Abe
1982 – 1983 – Careb Babihuga
1983 – 1985 – Geresom Kagurusi
1985 – Chris Rwanika
1985 – 1987 – Barnabas Byabazaire
1988 – 1989 – Paul Katamba Lujjo
1989 – 1992 – J.B. Semanobe
1992 – John Ssebaana Kizito (May –December)
1994 – Ben Kurtis Omoding Snr
1994 – 1995 –Moses Ali
1995 – 1998 – Twaha Kakaire
1998 – 2004 – Denis Obua
2005 – 2013 – Lawrence Mulindwa
2013-todate: Eng. Moses Magogo
