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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Let us deal with it straight away, since whenever retired referee Ali Tomusange – the only Ugandan to officiate at the Fifa World Cup – is mentioned, an image of Spanish striker Fernando Morientes unleashing a salvo at him sticks out.<\/p>\n

The above happened during a quarterfinal match between Korea and Spain at the 2002 Korea\/Japan World Cup, a game that will forever be remembered for both the hosts\u2019 heroics and scandalous refereeing.<\/p>\n

Not that the incident is all there is about Tomusange\u2019s remarkable journey at the world\u2019s biggest football showpiece!<\/p>\n

Then 38, Tomusange officiated four World Cup matches, including the said quarterfinal – proof that he was highly rated.<\/p>\n

Yet events in that match will always show face, and so will that historic image of the Ugandan and Morientes, and another picture at the final whistle of Tomusange shielding the second assistant – Michael Ragoonath from Trinidad and Tobago from an on-charging Ivan Helguera.<\/p>\n

Helguera scored one of the disallowed goals. Korea had just won the encounter 5-3 in penalties after extra-time failed to separate the two, but the Spanish were beyond livid for perceived injustice.<\/p>\n

The controversy<\/b><\/p>\n

Spain players were furious at two controversially disallowed goals. First, Helguera looked to have put Spain in the lead early in the second-half when he headed past Lee Woon-Jae from 10 yards, only for his effort to be disallowed by centre referee, Egypt\u2019s Gamal Al-Ghandour, for adjudged shirt pulling.<\/p>\n

TV replays showed a clean goal, where the ball from a Spain free-kick hit the back of Korea\u2019s Kim Tae-young head and bounced into the net. There was no pushing, no holding, and certainly no offside.<\/p>\n

Then in extra time, Trinidadian assistant referee, Ragoonath, incorrectly ruled that then Real Betis winger Joaquin Rodriguez had run the ball out before crossing for Morientes to head home a would-have-been golden goal.<\/p>\n

Big Wigs. Tomusange (L) is greeted by then Speaker of Parliament Hon Edward Ssekandi. On the right in action. PHOTOS \/ EDDIE CHICCO<\/p>\n

Then late on, when Tomusange raised the flag for offside with Morientes through to goal, the Spaniard – sure he was onside – could not take it any longer – racing the full length to vent his agonizing frustrations to the Ugandan official.<\/p>\n

Strong VAR advocate<\/b><\/p>\n

It was a marginal call, and Tomusange asserts to SCORE that it was the right call. \u201cI think it was,\u201d he said, \u201cBut yes, it was a tense match. Very difficult match.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tomusange, now working with Fufa as a Fifa and Caf refereeing instructor, added: \u201cI\u2019m happy that you know I\u2019m not the one who made the call.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people I meet actually think it was me. But again, we work as a team and I cannot put blame to any of my colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish we had the help of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) at the time. Now it is a bit easy for my colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u201cVAR takes pressure off referees. You know if you make a mistake, it can be corrected by the VAR.\u201d<\/p>\n

It could certainly have been a different story had VAR been in place in 2002. Korea were to later be eliminated by Germany in the semifinals before Brazil beat the Germans to the title.<\/p>\n

Biggest milestone<\/b><\/p>\n

But for Tomusange, as sure as any referee, officiating at the globe\u2019s biggest showpiece among several other individual milestones remains a fully etched memory and experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust like footballers, officiating at the World Cup is also the epitome for referees. Football and refereeing have taken me places I would never have, met great people. It\u2019s memories you can\u2019t replace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet Tomusange almost missed to grab his World Cup chance, thanks to lack of proper communication from Caf, the continental football body.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had just been selected to officiate at the 2002 Mali Africa Cup of Nations ,\u201d Tomusange narrated, \u201cand I was still waiting for Caf to send my air ticket till the last minute.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was at an internet cafe with my friend waiting for a fax. Caf was not very good with communication at the time.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was during that time I received a phone call from one of you (journalists), and he went: \u2018Tom, you have been selected to officiate at the World Cup in Korea\/Japan, what do you have to say about it?\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cI was like, \u2018what, me\u2019?\u2019 The journalist repeated it. It was then that getting the air ticket to Mali became a life and death matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is when I went to Fred Musta (former Fifa referee) and he got me an air ticket to Mali. Of course I refunded him later but he really helped me.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember, at the time you could not get your own ticket without authorization from Caf.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut a lot was at stake. I got the ticket, anyway and once I arrived in Mali and explained, they understood and I was refunded. I also discovered I was not alone who had experienced the same.\u201d<\/p>\n

Had Tomusange missed Mali, his World Cup dream was also gone since that Afcon edition was part of the tests for Korea\/Japan confirmation.<\/p>\n

Rich profile<\/b><\/p>\n

Before the World Cup peak in 2002 Tomusange, 58 in December, had already established himself as an elite assistant referee having got his Fifa badge in 1993.<\/p>\n

By then he had – between 1998 and 2002 – already officiated at the Women Afcon and Men\u2019s U20 Fifa World Cup in Nigeria, Caf U20 Afcon, Fifa Club World Cups in Brazil and Spain where he took charge of great sides like Manchester United and Real Madrid and 2000 Afcon Finals in Ghana\/Nigeria and Sydney Olympics.<\/p>\n

After Korea\/Japan, Tomusange – who is also remembered for being trusted by Egypt to take charge of the country\u2019s derby involving Al Ahly and Zamalek, went on to officiate six games at Tunisia 2004 Afcon, including the final, four and two Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 World Cup qualifying games respectively.<\/p>\n

Actually, the man who started out as a goalkeeper before moving to striking in his low-key football as a player at Kings College Budo, was supposed to officiate at the 2006 Germany World Cup but was ruled out by his long-standing knee injury.<\/p>\n

To back that up, he officiated at the 2005 Fifa Confederation Cup, the tournament that usually ushers in the real World Cup. Match officials from this tournament normally proceed to the World Cup finals.<\/p>\n

Tale you must hear<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the interesting tales of Tomusange\u2019s continental breakthrough came in 1998. It was a pure case of luck meeting preparation.<\/p>\n

Match officials from Niger were lined up to officiate this Champions League game between Young Africans and South African side Manning Rangers in Tanzania.<\/p>\n

The refereeing cast indeed started the journey but along the way were hit by flight connection challenges. The match was on Saturday, and by Friday morning it was confirmed the Niger referees would not make it in time to Tanzania.<\/p>\n

Soon, the refereeing head at Caf was over the phone to then Fufa president Twaha Kakaire seeking urgent help.<\/p>\n

Charles Masembe, who officiated at the 1996 South Africa Afcon, including the final that was won by the hosts, was the most elite referee in the region and is the one Caf wanted as immediate substitute.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut Kakaire told Caf that \u2018no, you have already seen Masembe. Now I want you to see my other talented referees,\u2019\u201d explained Tomusange.<\/p>\n

Earned Plaudits.<\/b><\/p>\n

Tomusange (L) receives a Legendary Award from Fufa president Moses Magogo a couple of years ago. Tomusange still volunteers and serves as a football administrator. PHOTO \/ FUFA MEDIA<\/p>\n

\u201cCaf later gave in that Friday evening and myself, centre referee Ali Waiswa and David Katabira flew out to Tanzania on Saturday morning, had some rest and workout, attended the pre-match meeting and were ready for the match.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the pre-match meeting, the match assessor was worried when he discovered Waiswa, the shortest amongst us, was the centre referee,\u201d added Tomusange, laughing, \u201cBut by half time, he was impressed, and at full time, he came to congratulate us. That was the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Africa in Qatar<\/b><\/p>\n

Now the 2022 Qatar World Cup is upon us in November and December, and Tomusange, who retired aged 45 in 2009, will – like most – be following events on TV.<\/p>\n

Like most referees, predicting games is a no-go for Tomusange. \u201cI normally never predict these things,\u201d he said when asked how far African countries would go in Qatar, \u201cBut just for you! I think Senegal and Cameroon have chances (to progress from the group).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe final two, that would be real guessing! After seeing all teams play, I can. But not now!\u201d But one thing Tomusange is confident about is \u201cit will be an interesting tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n

CAREER Milestones<\/b>
\nCompetitions Officiated<\/b><\/p>\n

2002 Fifa World Cup in Korea\/Japan. Four matches, including the quarterfinal<\/p>\n

Germany 2006 (4) and South Africa 2010 (2) Fifa WC qualifying matches<\/p>\n

Five matches at Sydney 2000 Olympic Games<\/p>\n

2005 Fifa Confederations Cup in Germany<\/p>\n

Three Africa Cup of Nations editions at Ghana\/Nigeria 2000, Mali 2002 (5), Tunisia 2004. Officiated six games in Tunisia, including the final<\/p>\n

Fifa Club World Cup in Brazil 2000 and Madrid 2001<\/p>\n

2000 Fifa U20 World Cup in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria Women Afcon 1998<\/p>\n

Caf U-20- Ghana 1999<\/p>\n

Derby between Egypt\u2019s Al Ahly and Zamalek<\/p>\n

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