Moses Magogo Hassim
Moses Magogo | |
|---|---|
 FUFA President Magogo | |
| Born | November 8, 1976 |
| Other name | Magogo Moses Hassim |
| Occupations | FUFA President & MP Budiope East Constituency |
| Spouse | |
Moses Magogo Hassim (born 8 November 1976) is a Ugandan sports administrator and politician. He is the current president of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA),[1][2] and Former Executive member of Confederation of African Football (CAF).[3]
Early life and education
Moses Magogo was born on 8 November 1976 in Buyende District, Eastern Uganda and currently lives in Kampala, Uganda.
Moses Hassim Magogo took the mantle as Federation of Uganda Football Associations president on 31 August 2013 after succeeding Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa.[4][1] He was re-elected in 2017 for another four-year term.[5]
Moses Magogo went to Kagulu Primary School in Kamuli District, Jinja College in Jinja and Namilyango College in Mukono District before joining Makerere University for a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical).[5]
Politics
In the 2021 general election he was elected to Parliament, representing Budiope East in Buyende District, [6] for the National Resistance Movement.[7] He was declared unopposed in Budiope East MP race[8] and was sworn in on 13 May 2026.
Criminal Investigations, sanctions and controversies
Magogo has faced several investigations and controversies during his tenure as president of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). In 2019, the Inspector General of Government (IGG) opened investigations into allegations related to the handling of tickets for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[9][10] The investigations followed directives from Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni, who asked the IGG to examine claims that World Cup tickets allocated to Uganda had been sold contrary to established procedures.[11]
In October 2019, FIFA suspended Magogo for two months after he admitted involvement in the resale of World Cup tickets obtained through FIFA channels.[12][13] According to FIFA, Magogo had accepted responsibility for breaching its code of ethics in relation to the resale of tickets for the 2014 tournament in Brazil.[14]
The IGG later issued summons requiring Magogo to appear before investigators, with reports indicating that he risked arrest for failure to comply with lawful orders.[15][16] He subsequently appeared before the IGG after repeated notices from investigators.[17]
In December 2023, the United States government announced sanctions against Magogo and his wife Anita Among, the then Speaker of Parliament over alleged involvement in significant corruption and grave human rights violations.[18][19]
In May 2026, Magogo came under renewed public scrutiny after media reports linked him to security searches connected to corruption-related inquiries. Daily Monitor reported that Magogo remained at FUFA House while security agencies searched properties associated with him and his wife.[20] Spy Reports later stated that Magogo’s residence in Kawuku had been cordoned off by security personnel ahead of a planned search, in connection with inquiries into suspected corruption, illicit enrichment, and related financial matters. The report did not state that Magogo had been charged with any offence.[21]
Personal life
Moses Magogo is married to Anita Annet Among and Dellah Dorah Sally with whom he has children.[22][23]
See also
References
- 1 2 Oryada, Andrew Jackson. "Magogo Elected FUFA President for Next Four Years". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ↑ "Moses Magogo begins FUFA presidency". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ↑ The Independent (8 May 2017). "Uganda's Moses Magogo gets top CAF ExCom job". Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ↑ "Moses Magogo begins FUFA presidency". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- 1 2 "Magogo re-elected FUFA president for second term". 83.138.137.249. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ↑ Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo (16 February 2021). "Magogo ready to undress to push sports agenda". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ↑ Dickens H. Okello (4 September 2020). "NRM Primaries: Magogo D MP Dhamuzungu in Budiope East". Chimp Reports. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ↑ "Magogo declared unopposed in Budiope East MP race". Monitor. 12 January 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "Deadline for Magogo today". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "FUFA president faces IGG arrest". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Janet Museveni tasks IGG to investigate Magogo over 2014 World Cup tickets". Eagle Online. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda FA president Moses Magogo suspended by Fifa over World Cup ticket resale". BBC Sport. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Moses Hassim Magogo suspended for two months". FIFA. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda FA president Moses Magogo suspended by Fifa over World Cup ticket resale". BBC Sport. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "FUFA president faces IGG arrest". Inspectorate of Government. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Magogo faces arrest for disobeying lawful orders". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Magogo bows to IGG's pressure". KFM. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Designation of Ugandan Public Officials". United States Department of State. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "US sanctions Speaker Among, hubby Magogo over corruption". The Observer. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Magogo in a web as searches on Among's homes intensify". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda's Corruption Crackdown Deepens as Magogo's Residence Is Cordoned Off". Spy Reports. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Republic, Matooke (3 July 2023). "Magogo welcomes third born with younger wife Dellah - Matooke Republic". Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ Mwesigwa, Solomon (23 October 2023). "Ugandan speaker of parliament Anita Among and FUFA president Moses Magogo welcome twins: Joyful announcement from Hon. Thomas Tayebwa". MBU. Retrieved 15 May 2026.