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Djibouti 1-5 Uganda: Massive victory for the Hippos | CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

Monday Results:

Group A
- Djibouti 1-5 Uganda Hippos
- Eritrea 3-3 Sudan
Group C:
- Somalia 1-2 Burundi
It was a goal galore at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu as the Uganda U-20 national team (Uganda Hippos) humiliated Djibouti 5-1 during a group A contest at the 2019 CECAFA Challenge Cup on Monday.

Steven Sserwadda (brace), Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi and Justine Opiro were on target for Uganda.

Kalid Osman Elmi netted the consolation for Djibouti.

Uganda’s goalkeeper Denis Otim was at his best thwarting a kick from the penalty spot by Djibouti team captain Idriss Mogueh Omar.

Sserwadda returned with the third seven minutes into the second half before Djibouti pulled a goal back through Kalid Osman Elmi for an ordinary mistake by goalkeeper Denis Otim.

Ivan Bogere dribbles the ball away from Djibouti defenders

Djibouti captain Idriss Omar Mohueh with Uganda’s Gavin Kizito alongside the referees prior to kick off

Uganda Hippos’ technical team headed by Morley Byekwaso called for all the three mandatory changes.

Isma Mugulusi, Bright Anukani and Sadat Anaku replaced Ivan Asaba, Najib Yiga and the two goal hero Steven Sserwadda respectively.

Mugulusi hit the post from the right wing as minutes trickled down the clock and Hassan Ssenyonjo missed from close range after being set up superbly by Anaku.

Two goal hero Steven Sserwadda

Other results:

In the other matches played on Monday, Sudan and Eritrea shared the spoils after a 3 goal stalemate during the early kick off match at Pece Stadium.

Mewael Tesfai Yosief, captain Robel Teklem Michael (penalty), and Ali Suleiman Ibrahim were on target for Eritrea.

Mohamed Abbas Namir, Shihab Eldeen Siddiq Abdalrahman and Musab Kurdman Elfaki replied for Sudan.

At the FUFA Technical Center, Burundi advanced for the quarter finals following a 2-1 win over Somalia.

Hamimu Hakizimana and Louis Romeo Ndunimana scored in either halves for Burundi for the 2-0 lead at some stage of the game.

Ahmed Abdullah Abdi pulled a late goal for Somalia to give the score line a worthy respectable second look.

Uganda Hippos XI

Eritrea XI

Next Games in Group A:

Eritrea takes on Djibouti on Wednesday, 25th September 2019 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium (1:30 PM).

On the same day, Uganda will play Sudan. Both Uganda and Sudan are on four points apiece.

Uganda’s head coach Morley Byekwaso hailed the players for the spirited and improved display in the 5-1 win over Djibouti.

He thereafter promised a better showing on Wednesday against Sudan.

‘We have improved a great deal than our first game. I know with time, we shall continue to gel with as I also get more acquitted to the team’ Byekwaso noted during the post match press conference.

The members of the technical team and the substitutes during the national anthem

Some of the fans at Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
September 23, 2019
CECAFA U20: Eritrea VS Sudan

https://youtu.be/1RCgUzf-_Y0

September 23, 2019
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos XI Vs Djibouti

CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

Uganda Hippos Vs Djibouti

Pece Stadium, Gulu (4:00 PM)

The Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso has confirmed the starting line up that will face Djibouti in the second game of the team at the on-going CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup.

There are two changes to the team that drew one all with Eritrea on match day one.

Ivan Asaba and Steven Sserwadda are named on the starting team as Bright Anukani, fresh from the Uganda Cranes duty (away at CHAN 2020 qualifier against Burundi) makes the 18 man match day team.

The game will kick off at 4 PM at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

Hippos Starting XI Vs Djibouti (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):

Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Kayondo Aziz Abdul(3), Derrick Kigundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Senyonjo (12), Najib Yiga (7), Ivan Asaba (11), Ivan Bogere (9), Steven Sserwadda (8)

Subs: Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Isma Mugulusi (15), Sadat Anaku Happy (10), Joseph Kafumbe (14)Sadam Masereka (20), Bright Anukani (6)

September 23, 2019
COSAFA Girls U17: Skipper Nalukenge nets six as Uganda humiliates Mauritius

COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

Sunday 22nd September 2019

Uganda 11-0 Mauritius

St. Francois Stadium – Port Luis- Mauritius

Uganda U17 Women’s national football team put up a dominant at the ongoing COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship to dispatch hosts Mauritius 11-0 on Sunday.

Right from the onset, Uganda proved the better side and eventually went ahead to win their second group game 11-0.

Captain Juliet Nalukenge orchestrated the damage scoring a double hat trick (six goals) in the game played at St. Francois Xavier stadium.

Juliet Nalukenge challenging Mauritius defender Marie Verlope

Fauza Najjemba scored a brace while goalkeeper Daphine Nanyenga converted from the spot before Stella Musubika and Margaret Kunihira scored a goal each.

As early as the second minute, Uganda had taken the lead through Kunihira before Nalukenge doubled the lead three minutes later in what turned out to be a field day.

Defender Musubika got Uganda’s third goal before Nalukenge added two more goals to complete her hat trick before the break.

Margret Kunihira taking on Mauritius defender Marie Velorpe

Despite scoring many goals in the first stanza, Uganda kept surging forward with Nalukenge scoring three more goals in the 49th, 51st, 61st and 74th minutes.

Najjemba added one more in the 66th minute after goalkeeper Daphine Nanyenga had converted from the spot when Nalukenge was fouled inside the area in the 54th minute.

Nakacwa Kevin (White) in action during the match against Mauritius

‘We came for a win and we have achieved it. We have missed a couple of chances at goal but 11 goals will push us further in the tournament’ Said Uganda Girls U17 head coach Ayub Khalifa.

Uganda Girls U17 head coach Ayub Khalifa (L) during the post-match press Conference

Team captain Juliet Nalukenge was named player of the match she received the accolade and a ball after scoring a hattrick

Nalukenge was named player of the game and also walked away with the match ball.

Juliet Nalukenge receiving her ball after scoring a hat-trick. She was also player of the match

The victory elevates Uganda to four points in two games but still second in group A behind Zambia who defeated Comoros 15-0.

Uganda will return to action on Tuesday against Comoros in the final group game.

Uganda’s Nalukenge is the leading goal scorer with 7 goals.

The South African duo of Tiffany Kortjie and Oyisa Marhasi have scored 6 goals apiece.

Florence Kasonde and Shelly Masumo, both of Zambia have 4 goals.

Uganda U17 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)

Substitutes

Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda players celebrating Juliet Nalukenge’s goal

September 22, 2019
New gate charges for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda
Matches in Gulu at Pece War Memorial Stadium

General Tickets 3000/=

Sitting 5000/= (Plastic Chairs)

VIP 20,000/=

*For two games on each match day
- At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (3000/= *Two games per day)
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda has communicated changes for the gate.

The changes take immediate effect (as from Sunday 22nd Sept 2019) as communicated

Sunday, 22nd September 2019 Fixtures:

Kenya Vs Zanzibar B NJERU 4:00 PM

Ethiopia Vs Tanzania B NJERU 1:00 PM

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September 22, 2019
CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup: Burundi, South Sudan settle for thrilling stalemate

2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup

Burundi 3-3 South Sudan

The 2019 Council of East and Central Africa Football Association(CECAFA) U20 Challenge Cup got underway in Uganda with thrilling action in the three games played.

In group C, Burundi fought hard to salvage a point against South Sudan in a three all draw needing to come from down on three occasions in the game played at the FUFA Technical Centre.

Dan Lual Gumnok scored a hat trick for South Sudan but goals from Yassin Dushime, Karim Niyonkuru and captain Hamimu Hakizimana ensured Burundi secured at least a point.

Arthur Nibikora tested the back of the net in the 10^th minute but his goal was ruled for offside by centre referee Ali Mfaume from Zanzibar.

Two minutes later, South Sudan got the lead through lanky forward Gumnok who dribbled past Burundi defenders before firing home.

In the 23^rd minute, winger Dushime’s low drive outside the area beat goalkeeper Simon Pitia Justin at the far post for Burundi to equalise.

South Sudan were forced into making a change in the 33^rd minute when Tony Francis Clement sustained an injury and was replaced by Steven Duol Doyak.

Gumnok helped South Sudan to regain their lead in the 39^th minute when he ran through on goal to lobe the ball past onrushing goalkeeper.

Burundi were the better side in the second stanza and took only four minutes to once again level matters this time from the spot.

Nibikora was brought down inside the area and Nyinonkuru did no mistake to convert the resultant penalty sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.

Gumnok pounced onto a loose ball following a goal melee to complete his hat trick in the 58^th minute as South Sudan yet again went into the lead.

However, with the game destined to end, Burundi who kept surging forward got the equaliser through captain Hakizimana whose low drive found the back of the net to help his team salvage a point.

The two teams are in group C alongside Somalia.

In group A, hosts Uganda were held to a one all draw by Eritrea while Sudan outwitted Djibouti 4-0 in the games played at Pece stadium, Gulu district.

Action will continue on Sunday with Kenya playing Zanzibar while Tanzania will face Ethiopia in group B games that will be played at the FUFA Technical Centre.

Burundi XI

Juma Nijimbere, Amissi Ntunzwenimana, Ally Ndikumana, Michel Prince Musore, Akbar Muderi, Hamimu Hakizimana©, Nasri Samir, Arthur Nibikora, Karim Niyonkuru, Yassin Dushime

South Sudan XI

Dominic James Arkanelo, Geofrey Akol Tobs, Chan Lam Buay, Stephen Data Joseph, Emmanuel Gama William, Tony Francis Clement, Samuel Solong Daniel (C), Daniel Lual Gumnok, Emmanuel Peter Loki, Taban Angero Phillip

September 22, 2019
COSAFA U-17 Girls Championship: Uganda XI Vs Mauritius

COSAFA U-17 Girls Championship:

Group A (Sunday, 22nd September 2019):

Mauritius Vs Uganda

At Francois Xavier Stadium, Port Luis (3:30 PM)

Uganda Girls U17 National team head coach Ayub Khalifa has released the starting list for the COSAFA Girls U17 the match against the hosts Mauritius in the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis Mauritius this afternoon.

This is the second game for Uganda in Group A after a 1-1 draw with Zambia in the opening match.

Uganda Martyrs High School Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga retained her number 1 position, Gillian Akadinda (Olila High School) on the right, Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS) on the left while Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS) and Bira Nadunga are to take over the central defence role.

Patricia Akiror of Uganda during the 2019 Cosafa Girls Under-17 Championship game between Uganda and Zambia at St Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Louis

In the midfield, Uganda Martyrs midfield Keven Nakacwa starts with Shakira Nyinagahirwa from Kawempe Muslim SS, Margret Kunihira joins the offensive positions at the flanks together with Taggy High School’s Zaitun Namaganda.

Team captain Juliet Nalukenge is remains in her natural position as the leading forward together with assistant Captain Fauzia Najjemba.

‘We have made a strong review of our last game. This match is so important to us. We only need victory from the game’ Said Ayub during the pre match press conference on Saturday.

The match kicks off at 3:30 pm Mauritius time.

Uganda Girls Starting list:

Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)

Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS)

September 22, 2019
Total CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes thump Burundi away in Bujumbura
TOTAL Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 Qualifier:

2nd Round, 1st Leg:
- Burundi 0-3 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes produced one of their biggest and smartest victories away from home, winning in convincing fashion 3-0 against Burundi at the Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura on Saturday.

This was during the first away leg of the Total Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 second round qualifier.

Viane Sekajugo, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza netted the goals for the triumphant side on the colourful evening.

Sekajugo, a player at Wakiso Giants scored the opener in the 12th minute for the slim 1-0 lead.

The players celebrate one of the goals

Two late strikes from Mutyaba and Kizza, both KCCA players crowned the evening for the team coached by interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru.

Uganda Cranes players celebrate one of their three goals on the day

Action during the game in Bujumbura

As the match progressed, the technical team called for all the three mandatory changes.

Teenager Bright Anukani came on for Allan Okello, Yusuf Ssozi replaced Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu paved way for Mike Mutyaba.

The return leg will be played on 18th October 2019 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo with the overall winner on aggregate making it to the final tournament that will be stage in Cameroon next year.

The celebration continued from the field of play to the dressing rooms

Uganda Cranes fans cheered the team from start to finish

The delegation will return home on Sunday.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi

Uganda Cranes XI:

Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi (Yusuf Ssozi), Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello (Bright Anukani), Shafiq Kagimu (Mike Mutyaba), Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo

Unused Subs:

James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Mustafa Mujuzi and Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma

Interim Head Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

Assistant Coach: Abdallah Mubiru
September 21, 2019
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos 1-1 Eritrea – Group A
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

Group A:
- Sudan 4-0 Djibouti
- Uganda Hippos 1-1 Eritrea
Group C:
- Burundi 3-3 South Sudan
Uganda and Eritrea U-20 national teams settled for a one all draw at the 2019 CECAFA U-20 group A Championship duel played at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

Ivan Bogere scored for the home team in the 37^th minute before the equalizer came from Yosief Tesfai Mewael in the 57^th minute.

Second half substitute Isma Mugulusi who had come on for Najib Yiga hit the post as Uganda rallied for the winner that never arrived.

Striker Sadat Anaku passes the ball

In the other changes, Sadat Anaku was replaced for Ivan Asaba as Steven Sserwadda was introduced for Joseph Kafumbe.

During the earlier group A match played, Sudan humbled Djibouti and thus lead group A with three points.

Both Uganda and Eritrea have a point apiece as Djibouti lies bottom.

At the FUFA Technical center in Njeru, Burundi and South Sudan played to a three all draw.

Uganda Hippos players sing the national anthem before kick off

Next Matches in group A:

Eritrea shall face Sudan in the early kick off at 1:30 PM on Monday, 23^rd September 2019 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

Uganda will then battle Djibouti in the latter game at 4 PM on the same day and venue.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is greeted before the team inspections

Fans revel in the moment at Pece Stadium

Uganda U-20 XI (Shirt Numbers in bracket):

Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Aziz Abdul Kayondo (3), Derrick Kiggundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Najib Yiga (7), Sadat Happy Anaku (10), Ivan Bogere (9)

Subs:

Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Steven Sserwadda (8), Isma Mugulusi (15), Ivan Asaba (11), Sadam Masereka (20)

Eritrea XI
September 21, 2019
CECAFA U20: Live – Uganda vs Eritrea

https://youtu.be/wQ8nP3ntlaE

September 21, 2019
CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes XI vs Burundi

CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (Second Round, 1st Leg): Saturday, 21st September 2019

Burundi Vs Uganda Cranes

Intwari Stadium (Artificial Surface) – 3 PM (4 PM in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has confirmed the starting XI against Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifiers.

Charles Lukwago starts in the goal posts.

Paul Willa and Mustafa Kizza start at the right and left back respective roles.

John Revita and team captain Halid Lwaliwa are the two central defenders.

Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba and Shafiq Kagimu are the central midfielders.

Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo and Vianney Ssekajjugo are the front runners.

The match will be played at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura, live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi:

Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Shafiq Kagimu, Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo

Subs:

James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Mustafa Mujuzi, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma, Mike Mutyaba.

Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

September 21, 2019
CECAFA U-20: Byekwaso names Uganda Hippos’ starting XI Vs Eritrea
CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):
- Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
- Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
- Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM
Uganda U-20 national team head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the starting eleven to face Eritrea at Pece War Memorial Stadium.

Denis Otim starts in goal. Justine Opiro and Aziz Abdul Kayondo shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

The central defense pairing has Derrick Kiggundu and team skipper Gavin Kizito.

Kenneth Semakula, Hassan Ssenyonjo and Joseph Kafumbe are part of the midfield.

The attacking trio has Najib Yiga, Sadat Happy Anaku and Ivan Bogere.

The match will be the second for group A following an early kick off between Sudan and Djibouti at the same venue.

Uganda U-20 XI:

Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Aziz Abdul Kayondo (3), Derrick Kiggundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Najib Yiga (7), Sadat Happy Anaku (10), Ivan Bogere (9)

Subs:

Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Steven Sserwadda (8), Isma Mugulusi (15), Ivan Asaba (11), Sadam Masereka (20)
September 21, 2019
CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes focused ahead of Burundi duel

CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (Second Round, 1st Leg): Saturday, 21st September 2019

Burundi Vs Uganda Cranes

Intwari Stadium (Artificial Surface) – 3 PM (4 PM in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The Uganda Cranes of local based players held their final training session ahead of Burundi National Football Team Chan match on Saturday 21st of September at 3 PM local time (4pm EST) in Intwari stadium in the heart of Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura.

Their last workout started 3 PM the match time and lasted for approximately one hour and thirty minutes.

Interim head coach Abdullah Mubiru and the team have been training back home close to two weeks.

Mubiru gives it a go get away if Uganda is to progress to the finals of the 2020 African Nations Championship.

Striker Mike Mutyaba is in contention to make a return for the Cranes on Saturday after almost five years absence.

The Burundian have met East and Central African giants opposition Uganda on numerous occasions in the past, with the latest being in 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup the game Uganda won comfortably 2-1.

Saturday’s meeting between Burundi and Uganda will take place at the Intwari stadium starting from 15 Hours local time.

The team’s last training on Friday

Quotes:

‘We thank God for the gift of life as everyone is in good health conditions. Players are ready to give in their best so that they get the results we want to get, an advantage before we engage our opponents in the return leg in Kampala next month. We are ready and committed to giving a good performance that will earn us respect’ Abdallah Mubiru, Uganda Cranes Interim Head Coach

‘I promise our fellow Ugandans and our fans back home that tomorrow we are going to come back with a win that I know what the coaches have trained us we are to put them in use in order to get the positive results. The attitude is good with players and we know each so I promise the best out of the game on Saturday’ John Revita, Uganda Cranes Defender

The 18 Man Squad available for Selection:

Goalkeepers: Alitho James, Charles Lukwago

Other players: Halid Lwaliwa, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Willa, John Revita, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Nicholas Kasozi, Musitafa Mujuzi, Shafiq Kagimu Kuchi, Allan Okello, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Serunkuma, Mike Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo Aziz, Viane Ssekajjugo

Officials:

Head of Delegation: Rogers Mulindwa

Head coach – Abdallah Mubiru

Assistant coach – Livingstone Mbabazi

Advance party head: Paul Mukatabala

Goalkeeping coach – Sadiq Wassa

Team Coordinator– Geoffrey Massa

Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph

Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

Delegates: John Odongo and Rosebell Rwamuyamba

September 21, 2019
Uganda Cranes legends handed special CECAFA U-20 assignments
2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament:

21st September – 5th October

Tournament Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):
- Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
- Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
- Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM
Several Uganda Cranes legends have been given special assignments at the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Championship that kicks off at Pece Stadium in Gulu and FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

These legends are 12 in number and include; Fred Habineza Nkuuda, Samuel Kawalya, Andy Lule, Robert Tumusiime, Ali Kayongo, Fred Tamale, Edward Kalungi, Dan Obote, Lawrence Kizito, Robert Sserungoji and Steven Bengo.

These will serve as team guides for each of the 11 countries in the championship.

Bengo who announced his official retirement from football on Thursday during a special press conference at Tavern Woods has been included among the technical team for the tournament.

Technical (Based in Gulu) – Steven Bengo

Team Guides

Habineza Fred Nkuuda – 0705687597
Guide – Sudan

Ndiwalana Alex Robert – 0755482223
Guide – Zanzibar

Kawalya Samuel – 0754292022
Guide – Tanzania

Lule Andy – 0752404870
Guide – Eritrea

Tumusiime Robert – 0750243619
Guide – Burundi

Kayongo Ali – 0701661392
Guide – Djibouti

Tamale Fred – 0776207413
Guide – Kenya

Edward Kalungi – 0705781090
Guide – Somalia

Kizito Lawerence – 0705355942
Guide South Sudan

Serunjoji Robert – 0702695632
Guide – Ethiopia

Dan Obote – 0705516722
Guide – Uganda
September 20, 2019
COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship: Uganda Starts Journey With draw against Zambia

2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship

Group A

Uganda 1-1 Zambia

Uganda began her expedition at the 2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship with a one-all draw against Zambia on Friday.

The team coached by Ayub Kalifa faced Zambia in the first game at the tournament played at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius.

Captain Juliet Nalukenge gave Uganda the lead converting from the spot when midfielder Kevin Nakachwa was brought down in the area midway through the second stanza.

Juliet Nalukenge celebrating her goal together with Catherine Nagadya

Zambia, however, equalized towards the end of the game for the game to end in a one-all stalemate.

Uganda made several inroads in the first half especially through Fauzia Najjemba and Nalukenge but failed to find the cutting edge.

On the other end, the defence line that had Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Gillian Akadinda, and Patricia Akiror worked hard to tame Zambia.

Fauzia Najjemba of Uganda takes ob Martha Banda of Zambia during the 2019 Cosafa Girls Under-17 Championship game between Uganda and Zambia at St Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Louis

At the start of the second stanza, coach Khalifa called for the first change introducing Catherine Nagadya for Zaitun Namaganda. Later on Margaret Kunihira paved way for Hadijah Nandago.

Midfielder Nakachwa made a sole run through the middle towards goal but was brought down inside the area as she attempted to shoot and the referee pointed to the spot.

Captain Nalukenge calmed her nerves to slot home the resultant penalty to give Uganda the lead.

She nearly doubled the lead when a fine cross from left-back Akiror met her unmarked inside the area but her volley went a few inches off target.

With seven minutes left on the clock, Zambia leveled matter when Shelly Masomo’s strike went past goalkeeper Nanyenga’s hands.

Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba was named player of the match.

Fauzia Najjemba receiving her accolade for the player of the match

‘ We have created so many chances in the game but things did not work out as we had planned. We came for a win but a point is also vital for us. We shall work on a few mistakes before the next game.’ Said Uganda Girls U17 head Coach Ayub Khalifa during the post match interview

Uganda Girls U17 head Coach Ayub Khalifa during the post-match press conference

Uganda will return to action on Sunday against hosts Mauritius before winding up group games against Comoros on Tuesday next week.

Uganda U17 Starting XI

Daphine Nanyenga, Gillian Akadinda, Patricia Akiror, Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Zaitun Namaganda, Juliet Nalukenge, Margaret Kunihira, Fauzia Najjemba

September 20, 2019
Uganda is ready and eager to host the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup
2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament:

21st September – 5th October

Tournament Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):
- Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
- Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
- Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM
The due excitement and vibe prior to the official kick off for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Championship in Uganda is eminent.

This tournament for the U-20 players kicks off on Saturday, 21st September 2019 with three matches.

Two of these games will be hosted at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu, both in group A and one game shall be played in group C at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

Addressing the media at Pece on the tournament eve, the vastly experienced CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye assured the football fraternity that all is well and set ahead of the championship.

Flanked by the Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara and the CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye, Musonye thanked CECAFA, CAF, FIFA as well as FUFA for the collective responsibility to have the tournament.

In a special way, he lauded the people of Gulu for the warm hospitality and preparations as well as the media who have pushed the project an extra mile.

‘Thank the people of Gulu for every positive effort to host the CECAFA U-20 Championship. Thank the media for the great work done. I want to extend my appreciation to FUFA for the facilitation. Commitment and being dedicated’ – CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye

Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Secretary General

Martin Ojara, Chairman Gulu District

‘On behalf of Gulu District Council and the region at large, I welcome you. As a district, we have put in place all the necessary requirements. We are ready to host the games. We thank CECAFA management for having granted us this opportunity. Gulu is known for offering the best hospitality’ – Martin Ojara (Chairman of Gulu District):

Darius Mugoye, CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee Chairman

‘We welcome everyone here in a special way. I thank FUFA, CECAFA, CAF and FIFA for the efforts undertaken to develop football at all levels. In a special way, we thank CECAFA for giving us the opportunity to host this tournament. I thank the Northern region and in particular, Gulu. As FUFA, we chose because the people in Gulu are the most passionate in supporting football as seen from the FUFA Drum Tournament. This was one way of paying back for this passion. We shall have over 10 games played in Gulu alone including the official opening and closing matches. A lot of business will be brought to the people of Gulu. Gulu and Northern region is a hub of talent and as FUFA our vision to be the number one footballing country in Africa’ – Chairman of the CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee, Darius Mugoye:

The tournament officially kicks off on Saturday, 21st September 2019 with the Paramount Chief of Acholi David Onen Rwot Achana II confirmed as the guest of honour.

Other dignitaries will include Members of Parliament, football and district leaders among others.

L-R: Nicholas Musonye (CECAFA Secretary General), Martin Ojara (Gulu District Chairman) and Darius Mugoye (Chairman CECAFA U-20 Organizing Committee)
September 20, 2019
2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Vs Eritrea press conference quotes

2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

Saturday, 21st September

Uganda Hippos Vs Eritrea U-17

At Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu – Uganda – 4 PM

PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES:

Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach addresses the media during the pre-match press conference at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu

Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach:

‘Our team is prepared well and focused that we take on the opponents. We are injury free. We have six hurdles to jump in this championship. We know every team will fight on the day’

Garvin Kizito Mugweri (right) with the Eritrea captain

Gavin Kizito, Uganda U-20 Captain:

‘Most of us are from the youth set up having played in the FUFA Juniors League U-17 and for the national U-17 team. We expect to play well throughout the tournament and with one heart to win the trophy at home. We have prepared well and shall follow the coaches’ instructions’

September 20, 2019
2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Djibouti Vs Sudan pre-match press conference quotes

2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

Saturday, 21st September – Djibouti Vs Sudan (At Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu – Uganda) – 1 PM

PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES:

Muhammed Musa (Sudan U-20 Head Coach)

Muhammed Musa – Sudan U-20 Head Coach

‘We thank Uganda FA. We hope to show good football. Bigger ambitions. We shall speak on the field than do the talking off. We shall take one game at a time’

Muhammad Osama Ali (Sudan U-20 Captain)

Muhammad Osama Ali – Sudan U-20 Captain

‘I am happy to have come to this country (Uganda). It is yet another big opportunity for another CECAFA Competition. We shall show good football for the national team. We hope that the two teams play good football’

Jonas Komla from Mali is Djibouti U-20 Head Coach

Jonas Komla, Djibouti U-20 Head coach:

‘I am happy for the warm welcome in Uganda. We have been here for one week for acclimatization. In Djibouti, we do not have many natural grass fields back in our home country’

Moge Idriss Omar (Djibouti U-20 captain)

Moge Idriss Omar, Djibouti U-20 Captain:

This is our moment to play and shine. We shall give 100 percent in this tournament, starting with the game against Sudan

Group Photo: L-R – Moge Idriss Omar (Djibouti U-20 Captain), Jonas Komla (Djibouti U-20 Head Coach), Muhammed Musa (Sudan U-20 Head coach) and Muhammad Osama Ali (Sudan U-20 Captain) addressing the media at Pece War Memorial Stadium during a pre-match Press Conference on Friday, 20th September 2019

September 20, 2019