FUFA has announced Mashood Ssali as the new Referees’ Development Manager with effect from 1st February 2025 under the ongoing implementation of the FUFA Technical Master Plan.
Ssali enjoyed a 24- year stellar refereeing career which covered 10 years as a FIFA referee.
In his new role, Ssali will oversee the development and operational aspects of refereeing under the Football Development Department at the FUFA Secretariat, in close association with the FUFA Referees Standing Committee, to ensure the advancement of referees for both mass football and elite football performance.
A Master’s degree holder in marketing, Ssali retired recently from refereeing on 6th January 2025 and will replace Egesa Samuel, who served in the same role since 2010 and left on account of contract expiry.
Mashood Ssali Commenting on his appointment;
“On several occasions, I have listened to the FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim explain the Technical Masterplan, which highlights life after football—an initiative aimed at bringing retired football players back to serve the game in other capacities.
Today, it involves refereeing, and I am grateful and honoured that, after 24 years on the field as a referee, I will now shift my focus on contributing to the development of refereeing in line with the FUFA Technical Masterplan. I will strive to deliver and meet the expectations of this role. However, this is not a one-man show as it requires teamwork to achieve the results”
Fact File
Full Name: Ssali Mashood
Academic Level: Master’s Degree in Marketing
Years as Referee: 24
Years as FIFA Referee: 10
Retired on: 6th Jan 2025
Other Football Studies:
FAMACO I: April 2024
FAMACO II: August 2024
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