Asuman Lubowa
Asuman Lubowa is a Ugandan football coach and administrator. Throughout his career, Lubowa has served in various capacities, including as a coach, technical director.[1]
Early career and playing days
[edit]Lubowa's football career began as a player for Ugandan clubs such as Express FC, SC Villa, and KCCA FC.[2]
Coaching career
[edit]Lubowa achieved recognition as the head coach of the Uganda Cranes, the national football team, where he led the team to a notable victory in the 1996 CECAFA Cup in Sudan[3][4]. Before this achievement, he coached the Uganda U-23 (Kobs) team, steering them to the 1995 CECAFA Cup final.[4]
In club football, Lubowa coached teams including Express FC,[5] UMEME FC which closed in the late 1990s, Police FC[6][7][8], SC Villa,[9][10][11] and KCCA FC, alongside stints with other entities like Posta and Uganda Airlines.[2][12] Under his guidance, Police FC won the national league in 2005, ending SC Villa’s dominant reign. Police FC defeated SC Villa 3 - 1 on penalties at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole [13][14][15]
Administrative roles
[edit]In 2009, he was appointed as the Technical Director of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). He served in this role for nearly a decade, where his responsibilities included overseeing technical programs, aligning with FIFA’s development goals, and promoting grassroots football across the country.[16][17][18][19][20][21][excessive citations]
During his tenure, Lubowa worked on the FIFA Grassroots Football Program, which targeted children aged 6-12 and emphasized mass participation through schools and communities. He retired from FUFA in February 2018.[22][23]
Recent involvements
[edit]In February 2019, Lubowa was appointed as the Technical Director of Ndejje University Football Club.[24][25]
Challenges
[edit]Lubowa resigned as the head coach of the Uganda Cranes in 1999, citing a lack of adequate support from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). This decision came after increasing frustrations over the limited resources and administrative challenges he faced, which he felt hindered his ability to deliver results effectively.[13][26]
References
[edit]- ^ Isabirye, David (2018-02-14). "FUFA Technical Director retires". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b Isabirye, David (2019-02-19). "Ndejje University FC appoints former Uganda Cranes head coach as T.D". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Ugandan football's version of the brain drain – what if? | The Touchline Sports". 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b Editor, Editor (2011). "The tacticians who have taken charge of Cranes".
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Express falters again". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Easy start for Police". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2014-09-11). "Two goal hero Massa pays his former coach a visit at FUFA House". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Mwaule, Anthony (2022-05-14). "Busoga, BUL connive to dump Police into Big League cell". Busoga Today. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Lubowa to ‘help’ Villa". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Lubowa considers retirement from coaching". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Kawalya, Brian (2019-06-17). "Coach Alex Isabirye Remains Tight-Lipped Over Villa Speculation". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Kiwanuka, Katongole (2005). "Police FC Coach eager to defeat DRC Kabasha".
- ^ a b Tegusulwa, Innocent (2006). "Villa Park Closes in on Deal with Asuman Lubowa".
- ^ Katongole, George (2020-05-03). "Were Police FC the best in the 2005 Uganda Super League?". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Zziwa, Hassan Badru (2022-04-19). "When Police FC tragically lost four players in 1976". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Nambi, Sharifah (2022). "Local clubs should reconsider foreign players for success at continental level".
- ^ Najib, Mulema (2017-10-19). "FUFA calls for Uganda Cranes coaching job applicants". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "COACHING: 30 Ugandan Coaches Start FIFA Member Association Coaching Course at Njeru | PressReleasePoint". www.pressreleasepoint.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2016-01-27). "Lubowa attends Technical Directors' course in Malawi". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "We can do a lot more, says FUFA technical boss". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Najib, Mulema (2017-01-31). "FUFA calls coaches for level one licence course". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2014-09-15). "Grassroots football launched in Uganda". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2014-05-19). "ARS 4: FUFA technical director Asuman Lubowa impressed by grassroot talents". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ EDITOR, SHABAN LUBEGA | PML Daily DEPUTY (2019-02-19). "Ndejje University appoint Asuman Lubowa as Technical Director - PML Daily". Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Owori, Eric Eron (2019-04-23). "Ndejje University FC Vs KCCA FC". Uganda Premier League - Official Website. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Mwanguhya, Andrew (2010). "Coaches wonder what to do to keep jobs".