September 8
Uganda v Niger

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) have made it known that they will not take any bait regarding the speculation linking Laszlo Csaba to Cameroon until they receive an official communication from the Cranes coach or his agent.

The Cameroon Football Association website (www.fecafootonline.com) claimed on Tuesday that 78 contenders including Csaba had beaten the July 17 deadline for the vacant job to coach the Indomitable Lions.

Federation President Lawrence Mulindwa (below) said he is disappointed by the development. “Csaba called me and denied all allegations but I think it was his agent (Antonio Carlo). You know those guys (agents) are always very ambitious,” Mulindwa said.

“We have a four year contract with Csaba and I don't expect him to terminate it as he has never complained about anything.”

Fufa legal officer Fred Muwema also stated that they would not rely on the highly speculative media reports to jump to conclusions.

“Csaba is still under contract and is obligated to coach the senior side and all junior teams. We are not aware of his desire to walk away. He has made it clear us that he wants to see through his contract. Even no third party has contacted us about the development,” Muwema argued.

However, according to Csaba's contract, there's a get out clause. Either party can for any reason terminate the contract after consensus between the two sides. But the terminating party is supposed to offer monetary compensation for walking out on the contract. Csaba has only covered one year and if he opts out, he will have to pay Fufa the remaining three years of his contract.

The labour law also stipulates that one party cannot keep someone unhappy. He or she is at liberty to sell his or her talents elsewhere if there's a viable reason and both parties have reached a common understanding.

But Muwema has insisted that Fufa would not take any measures hurriedly. “I don't want to talk about the implications. We have to wait for the official notification from the coach, his agent or the third party (Cameroon FA),” concluded Muwema.
The 42 year old signed a four contract worth US$7,500 (Shs12.5m) per month in June 2006.

The benefits on his contract include a free house worth $2,500 (Shs4.5m) per month, two return air tickets to Europe every year, a car and education for his children.