FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • One change as Desabre names the Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zimbabwe

    One change as Desabre names the Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zimbabwe

    TOTAL AFCON 2019 (Group A): Uganda Cranes XI Vs Zimbabwe:

    Cairo International Stadium, Cairo (8 PM – Uganda, 7 PM – Uganda)

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA social media plat forms.

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named only one change to the team that faced DR Congo last Saturday.

    Swedish based Brian Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu replaces Murushid Juuko. The rest of the players are maintained.

    Follow the match live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA social media plat forms.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (G.K), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Ronald Brian Mukiibi Ddungu, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Michael Azira, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Abdu Lumala

    Subs:

    Robert Odongkara (G.K), Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Dennis Awany, Tadeo Lwanga, Paul Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Isaac Muleme, William Luwaga Kizito, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme,Murushid Juuko

  • FUFA President Eng. Magogo convenes with Uganda Cranes prior to Zimbabwe clash

    FUFA President Eng. Magogo convenes with Uganda Cranes prior to Zimbabwe clash

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals (Group A):

    Wednesday, 26th June 2019

    Uganda Cranes Vs Zimbabwe Warriors

    At Cairo International Stadium (7 PM in Egypt, 8 PM in Uganda)

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo convened with the Uganda Cranes team delegation of players and officials during a private meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cairo on Tuesday.

    The main agenda of the meeting was to express solidarity with the technical team and players before the highly billed clash with Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Cairo International Stadium.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (middle) during the meeting. On his left is Executive committee member Hamid Juma and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa (national teams’ officer)

    The FUFA President also used the meeting as a platform to further remind the players of the task in their midst as well as throw a token of thanks to the Government, sponsors, partners and the dear fans.

    “To all the Ugandans, I say thank you very much for the love and appreciation. We have got messages from all kinds of people and this has been encouraging to us and the players. We know the match against Zimbabwe is like a cup final. I have spoken to the players and technical people on the team, they all understand the essence of this match. Whoever takes it has chances of progress and we shall give 100 percent. The morale is high and the mood lively” Eng. Moses Magogo

    Uganda Cranes players and officials during the meeting on Tuesday night in Cairo

    The president had also attended the last training session as the team went through the paces at the Arab Contractors’ Stadium on Tuesday evening.

    The technical team has all the 23 players available in their midst and will select the best to start for the game against Zimbabwe.

    Following the 2-0 win against DR Congo, Uganda Cranes currently leads group A with three points and two goals. Hosts Egypt have three points and one goal.

    Zimbabwe is currently third and DR Congo is fourth.

  • Pre – match press conference: Uganda Cranes head coach Desabre, captain Onyango focused ahead of Zimbabwe

    Pre – match press conference: Uganda Cranes head coach Desabre, captain Onyango focused ahead of Zimbabwe

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals (Group A):

    Wednesday, 26th June 2019

     

    Uganda Cranes Vs Zimbabwe Warriors

     

    At Cairo International Stadium (7 PM in Egypt, 8 PM in Egypt)

     

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

     

    The Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and captain Denis Onyango addressed the media at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday morning.

    This was during the official press conference prior to the group A encounter against Zimbabwe.

    Desabre told the media that the team is focused and concentrated towards the game with Zimbabwe having picked maximum points in the opener against DR Congo.

    ‘We are focused and concentrated for the Zimbabwe game on Wednesday. The win we registered against DR Congo now means for nothing. We need maximum points against Zimbabwe so that we head to the final game with Egypt when we are relaxed and already qualified. We respect Zimbabwe because they have very good individual players but we shall give it our best shot‘ Sebastien Desabre remarked.

    Sebastien Desabre
    Denis Onyango, Uganda Cranes Captain and goalkeeper

    Goalkeeper and team captain Denis Onyango was equally positive heading to the game. Onyango however warned against complacency.

    ‘Personally, I will admit that I know most of the Zimbabwe players. I have played with some of them in the same clubs and majority play in the PSL. We are set and determined to face Zimbabwe. There is no need to underrate them because they have quality players‘ Denis Onyango stated.

    Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will conduct their final training session on Tuesday night at Arab Contractors’ Stadium in Cairo.

    This is the third recovery session after Sunday and Monday’s sessions.

    As per Tuesday morning, there were no injury concerns for the team.

    Uganda Cranes lead group A with three points and two goals difference. Egypt also has three points but with one goal.

    Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe have not yet picked any point.

  • The FUFA Drum: Buganda, Acholi and Bukedi Confirm Quarterfinal slots

    The FUFA Drum: Buganda, Acholi and Bukedi Confirm Quarterfinal slots

    The FUFA Drum

    • Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
    • Teso 1-1 Bukedi
    • Lango 0:1 Buganda
    • Tooro 2-2 Busoga
    • Sebei 0:3 Ankole
    • Karamoja 2:3 Acholi
    • Bunyoro 1-1 West Nile
    • Kigezi 0-2 Bugisu

    Cup holders Buganda made their way through the group stages after defeating Lango province 1-0 away in Lira of the FUFA Drum. Acholi and Bukedi also confirmed places in the knockout phase after posting positive results over the weekend.
    Vianne Sekajugo was the hero for Buganda with a lone strike in the 18th minute. Buganda now leads group B with 12 points from 5 games.
    Sekajugo was named Man of the Match.

    Players of Buganda join Viane Ssekajugo to celebrate their goal at UTC Ground, Lira

    In the same group, Ankole defeated Sebei 3-0 away in Kapchorwa. Abato Yusuf scored a brace before Paul Mucuurezi added the third.

    In group C, Acholi defeated Karamoja 3-2 away in Moroto. Lokuna Emmanuel scored a double for Karamoja while Hudu Mulikyi, Otto Isaac and Asaba Richardson were on target for Acholi who stretched their lead to 12 points.

    Bunyoro held West Nile 1-1 in Masindi. URA FC player Rothomio Cromwell gave the visitors the lead, unfortunately Brian Ahebwa pulled off an equaliser towards the end of the game.


    Unbeaten Bukedi in group D made their way to the quarterfinal after a 1-1 draw away in Soroti against Teso Province. Ocen Ben scored an equaliser in the 70th minute after Egessa Vincent had put the home side infront in the 63rd minute.
    Bukedi still leads the table with 11 points from 5games.
    In Kabale, last season top scorer James Alitho was on the mark with his strike on target in a 2-0 victory over Kigezi.

    Bugisu players celebrate one of their goals at Kabale Municipal Stadium

    In Fort Portal, Tooro province shared the spoil with Busoga province in a 2-2 draw. Kikonyogo Ronald hit the net two times for the home team. BUL FC ace Richard Wandyaka and Hamis Tibita were on target for the visitors. Kikonyogo was named Man of the Match. Busoga midfielder Shabena Daniel was shown a red card plus his coach Charles Ayeko.

    Tooro’s Innocent Asiimwe challenged by Joel Madondo of Busoga

    All Provinces from group A (Kampala, Busoga, Tooro and Rwenzori) have chances to progress to the quarterfinals

    Nelson Senkatuka (with ball) challenged by a Rwenzori Province player

    Click here for Table standings:

    Main Photo: Fans of Lango after the final whistle was blown at UTC Ground, Lira

  • AFCON Finals: Uganda Cranes easily defeat DR Congo in Cairo

    AFCON Finals: Uganda Cranes easily defeat DR Congo in Cairo

    Total AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals:

    DR Congo 0-2 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes registered a landmark victory at the Total AFCON Egypt 2019 finals, overcoming DR Congo 2-0 at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday in a Group A.

    A goal in each half by Patrick Henry Kaddu and Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, both great headers gave Sebastien Desabre’s charges the momentous win on the hot evening in Egypt.

    Kaddu pounced home the opener after 14minutes of the first half off Faruku Miya’s teasingly delivered corner kick.

    Okwi also glanced home Miya’s free-kick two minutes inside the second half to send wild celebrations from the fans who graced the match as well as the players and team officials.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate their opening goal headed home by Patrick Henry Kaddu.

    All the three changes were called for by the two countries. Uganda in particular replaced Lumala, Kaddu and Miya for Allan Kyambadde, Isaac Muleme and Timothy Denis Awany respectively.

    Uganda’s Okwi was named the TOTAL Man of the Match.

    Uganda’s next game is on Wednesday against Zimbabwe warriors who lost 1-0 to Egypt on the opening day.

    This was Uganda’s win at AFCON once again since 1978 after the 2-1 semi-final victory over Nigeria.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate their opening goal scored by Kaddu (9)

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town), Godfrey Walusimbi (Un-attached), Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Un attached), Mike Azira (Montreal Impact, Canada), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Faruku Miya (HNK Gorica, Croatia), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda), Abdu Lumala (Syrianska, Sweden)

    CHANGES:

    Abdu Lumala Off – Allan Kyambadde ON

    Patrick Henry Kaddu Off, Isaac Muleme ON

    Abdu Lumala Off, Timothy Denis Awany ON

    Subs Not Used:

    Jamal Salim (Al Hilal-Sudan), Robert Odongkara (Adama City, Ethiopia), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Brian Mukiibi (Ostersunds, Sweden), Isaac Muleme (FK Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo),, Allan Kateregga (Maritzburg, South Africa), William Kizito Luwagga (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC-Uganda), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt)

  • TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals: Desabre names Uganda Cranes XI Vs Democratic Republic of Congo

    TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals: Desabre names Uganda Cranes XI Vs Democratic Republic of Congo

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has maintained the same team that won 1-0 against Cote D’Voire in the international friendly match in Abu Dhabi.

    Skipper Dennis Onyango once again leads the team that also has Bevis Mugabi (right back), Godfrey Walusimbi (left back), two central defenders Murushid Jjuuko and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda.

    In midfield, Mike Azira, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Abdu Lumala are prefered.

    Faruku Miya is behind the main center forward Patrick Henry Kaddu.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town), Godfrey Walusimbi (Un-attached), Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Un attached), Mike Azira (Montreal Impact, Canada), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Faruku Miya (HNK Gorica, Croatia), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda), Abdul Lumala (Syrianska, Sweden)

    Subs:

    Jamal Salim (Al Hilal-Sudan), Robert Odongkara (Adama City, Ethiopia), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Brian Mukiibi (Ostersunds, Sweden), Isaac Muleme (FK Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Maritzburg, South Africa), William Kizito Luwagga (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazakhstan), , Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC-Uganda), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC Uganda)

    Democratic Republic of Congo XI:

    Ley Matampi Ngumbi (Al Ansar, Saudi Arabia), Issama Mpeko Djos (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Marcel Jany Tisserand (Wolfsbourg, Germany), Paul Jose Ebunge Mpoku (Standard Liege, Belgium), Yannick Yala Bolasie (Everton, England), Elia Lina Meschack (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Arthur Fuka Masuaku Kawela (West Ham United, England), Christian Luyindama Nekadio (Galatasaray, Turkey), Cedric Bakambu (Bejing Gujan, China), Merveille Bope Bokadi (Standard Liege, Belgium), Chancel Mangulu Mbemba (FC Porto, Portugal)

    Subs:

    Glody Ngonda Muzinga (AS Vita, Congo), Bodrick Ugenda Muselenge (Primeiro Agosto, Angola), Akolo Ababa Chadrack (Stuttgart, Germany), Yousuf Mulumbu (Kilmarnock, Scotland), Tresor Mputu Mabi (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Jonathan Bolingo Mpangi (RS Antwerp, Belgium), Wilfried Moke Abro (Nke Ankarago, Turkey), Anthony Mossi Ngawi (FC Chiasso), Britt Assombalonga (Middlesborough, England), Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City, England), Wadol Djuma Shabani (AS Vita, DR Congo), Parafait Mandanda (Dinamo Bucarus, Romania)

  • Uganda Cranes aim for positive start against DR Congo at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals

    Uganda Cranes aim for positive start against DR Congo at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals (Group A):

    Saturday, 22nd June 2019

    DR Congo Vs Uganda Cranes

    Cairo International Airport (4:30 PM in Egypt, 5:30 PM in Uganda)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Uganda Cranes will play at the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals for the seventh time in history.

    The Cranes take on Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday, 22nd June 2019 in the second match at the championship.

    This match will take place at the Cairo International Stadium, kicking off at 5 PM (East African time).

    Uganda Cranes had a three week’s preparatory camp in Abu Dhabi where the team held two international friendly matches against Turkmenistan (0-0) and won 1-0 over Ivory Coast.

    There are no injury worries to each of the 23 players in camp as they are all in buoyant mood prior to kick off.

    The team arrived in Cairo on Monday from Abu Dhabi and pitched camp at Radisson Blue Hotel.

    They held three training sessions in preparation for the tournament, as well as further acclimatizing to the rather hot Egyptian weather.

    Uganda Cranes players going through the paces in Cairo on the match eve
    All the 23 Uganda Cranes players are physically and emotionally fit to face DR Congo on Saturday
    Head Coach Sebastien Desabre talks to the players during a training session in Cairo

    Head coach Sebastien Desabre as well the team captain Dennis Onyango sounded optimistic during the official pre-match press conference held on Wednesday.

    Uganda eyes a great start to the tournament that has been increased to 24 countries.

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre and captain Dennis Onyango during the official pre-match press conference

    ‘We held a good training camp in Abu Dhabi for acclimatization and played two international friendly matches. The morale is high and we are giving 100 percent in all the matches, of course one at a time. I know teamwork spirit will drive us there. We do not have so many great individual players  but we are a collective and compact team ready to fight for the best results‘ Desabre noted.

    Onyango asserted that a great start to the tournament will lift their chances of making it to the group stages.

    ‘The first game in the tournament always gives you the lee way to performing well. We shall aim for maximum points.‘ Onyango remarked.

    The match will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    Uganda Cranes 23 man squad at AFCON 2019 in Egypt

    The 102.1 FUFA f.m live commentary team for AFCON 2019
  • TOTAL AFCON Egypt finals 2019: Uganda high profile government officials arrive in Cairo

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt finals 2019: Uganda high profile government officials arrive in Cairo

    When Uganda Cranes kick starts its 2019 TOTAL AFCON campaign in Egypt on Saturday against DR Congo, there will be a good representation especially on the side of the Central Government.

    On Friday, a delegation of high profile officials led by the second Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ali Kirunda Kivejinja (representing HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni) arrived in Cairo ready for the match.

    Hon. Kivejinja, also the minister for East Africa Community Affairs was accompanied by other ministers as well in Egypt.

    Hon Nakiwala greets the second deputy prime minister Ali Kirunda Kivejinja in Cairo
    Officials share a light moment in Cairo
    Government and FUFA officials recieve the second deputy prime minister Ali Kirunda Kivejinja (with glasses in Cairo) on Friday

    He was officially received by the Ambassador of Uganda to Egypt Sam Sebuliba Male,  the leader of the Uganda Cranes’ delegation Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and the of Minister of State for Tourism Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda.

    The officials are joined by members from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), members of parliament as well as fans who traveled to Egypt for the game.

    Uganda Cranes kick off their 7th AFCON campaign on Saturday, 22nd June 2019 with a date against Democratic Republic of Congo at the Cairo International Stadium (5 PM).

    Egypt leads group A following their 1-0 win against Zimbabwe in the official opening match on Friday.

  • Katwe United FC promoted to the Star Times FUFA Big League

    Katwe United FC promoted to the Star Times FUFA Big League

    Promotional final (Second Leg)

    • Katwe United 3-1 Kajjansi United (Aggregate: 4-3)

    Katwe United Football overcame Kajjansi United 4-3 over two legs to qualify for the Star Times FUFA Big League.

    Having lost the first leg 2-1 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, Katwe United reacted swiftly and won the second leg 3-1 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    Alex Katumba, Allan Bukenya (penalty) and Denis Lwetute’s deflected shot won the game for Katwe United F.C.

    Second half substitute Isaac Balyejusa got the consolation for Kajjansi United.

    Katwe United XI

    Katwe United Contingent:

    Players: Rayan Mulindwa (G.K), Moses Bukenya, Twaha Lubega, Abdu Ssemwogerere Wassina, Bashir Muweesi, Saulo Ssemwanga, Moses Shafic, Denis Lwetute, Reagan Mukwaya, Michael Lubowa, Charles Kiwanuka, Alex Katumba, Allan Bukenya, Adam Mugerwa (G.K), Musa Adama, Nicholas Ssendisa, Sharif Kakembo, Benjamin Muwanguzi

    Katwe United Chairman Hon Allan Ssewanyana (Third from left) seated in the VIP section with other officials

    Officials:

    Chairman: Hon. Allan Ssewanyana
    Vice Chairman: Allan Luyimbazi
    Secretary: Siraje Kabuye
    Finance: Mohammed Mutyaba
    Security: Ali Ssemakade
    Women Affairs: Aidah Nasoolo

    Some of the members on the Katwe United FC Technical team. Hassan Mubiru (seated on the extreme left) is head coach

    Technical Committee:

    Head Coach: Hassan Mubiru
    Assistant Coach: Isma Kintu
    Goalkeeper: Robert Mukasa
    Manager: Isma Kabanda
    Doctor: Isma Ssembugu

  • President Museveni conveys best wishes to Uganda Cranes at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 finals

    President Museveni conveys best wishes to Uganda Cranes at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 finals

    The President of the Republic of Uganda, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sent out a heart felt message to the Uganda Cranes team at the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2019 finals.

    In the message, the President, a keen follower of the beautiful game encourages the Uganda Cranes players, members of the technical team, FUFA team and fans to aim for nothing but gold.

    He also urges the team to replicate the form that they exhibited during the entire qualification campaign where Uganda Cranes topped group L with 13 points.

    Over the years, the Government of Uganda, especially President Museveni, the first lady Janet Museveni, state minister of sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi and the National Council of Sports have effortlessly supported the gradual progression of football by offering the crucial helping hand to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    FIFA President looks on as President Museveni greets the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at Entebbe State House

    Full Message from President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta:

    Uganda Cranes Final 23 Man Squad at TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019

  • Marketing & Sponsorship: FUFA, Uganda Tourism Board sign partnership pact

    Marketing & Sponsorship: FUFA, Uganda Tourism Board sign partnership pact

    The magnetic and appealing brand of football in Uganda continues to spread wings and being appreciated across the divide each passing day.

    As more corporate bodies continue to embrace the beautiful game, the Government of Uganda in particular carries the biggest apportion for arguably the country’s leading and most popular sport.

    It is upon this back ground that the Government’s tourism body, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has partnered with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

    The year long renewable partnership was officially unveiled to the public  with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties at the FUFA House on 20th June 2019 in Kampala.

    The momentous occasion followed a series of successful boardroom meetings as disclosed by the FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha flanked by the FUFA second Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu as well as  officials from UTB led by their Chief Executive officer Lilly Ajarova and UTB Board member Eddie Kirya.

    FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha show off the MOU with Uganda Tourism Board’s CEO Lily Ajarova

    Speaker after speaker, the FUFA-UTB partnership was hailed as a win – win situation for sports tourism, strengthening domestic and international relations of Uganda as a well as provision of a positive opportunity for the vibrant youth in the country.

    Uganda Cranes, the main brand at FUFA and the FUFA Drum (Inter-Provinces) Tournament  will be the main actors in the partnership.

    Lilly Ajarova displays the Visit Uganda slogan on the Uganda Cranes jersey

    Quotes from the Press conference:

    ROGERS BYAMUKAMA, FUFA Marketing and Communications Committee Chairman

    This is a very important day in football. Once again, FUFA is unveiling a partner to the swelling of sponsors and partners. This is the confidence that football has built. On behalf of the federation, I am extremely happy about this partnership. This is not merely a partnership but a marriage that will last for eternity.

    Rogers Byamukama

    Justus Mugisha, FUFA First Vice President

    I am very excited about this partnership with Uganda Tourism Board which indeed speaks volume. This has proved that FUFA is worthy for it. The partnership with UTB, a Government body also justifies the Government of Uganda’s continued trust and improved relationship with FUFA. The Brand of football in the country has improved and we are happy that football is taking the right strides. I convey the greetings from the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is currently in Egypt with other members as well as our Uganda Cranes team for the TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals.

    FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha (left) flanked by the CEO Uganda Tourism Board Lilly Ajarova

    Lilly Ajarova, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Tourism Board

    Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is excited is to here today. This has not been a one day process. There have been discussions before. In line with our recently launched strategic plan of sustainable increase for the volume of domestic and international tourism as well as building brand equity and value, UTB is glad to associate with FUFA. This is business unusual and a double bottom-line opportunity. We want to create a positive opportunity for the youth in Uganda through football as we also develop sports tourism. Uganda Cranes’ back to back participation in the Africa Cup of Nations has also been a great development and a unique opportunity to develop Uganda’s international tourism.

    Lilly Ajarova, the CEO Uganda Tourism Board

    Darius Mugoye, FUFA Second Vice President:

    FUFA is delighted to have sealed off yet another partnership. We are glad that the partnership with Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) comes at the opportune timing when the Federation of Uganda Football Associations was trusted by CECAFA to host a number of regional tournaments starting August with the CECAFA U-20, CECAFA Women and CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in December 2019. These are all opportunities to work with people from all the 12 CECAFA members countries as exploit Uganda’s tourism potential

    Eddie Kirya, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Board Member:

    Tourism and football is a great take on opportunity. We are grateful for this partnership and the media in particular who have always spread the gospel

  • Total AFCON Egypt 2019: Uganda Cranes captain Onyango, head coach Desabre front the case of team work

    Total AFCON Egypt 2019: Uganda Cranes captain Onyango, head coach Desabre front the case of team work

    Uganda Cranes captain and first choice goalkeeper Denis Onyango together with head coach Sebastien Desabre have addressed the media on Wednesday in the first of the many press conferences for the TOTAL Afcon EGYPT 2019 finals in Cairo. The press conference was held Cairo International stadium the venue for saturday’s match between Uganda Cranes and DR Congo.

    The duo shared the values of team work and diligence as far as Uganda Cranes’ progress at the campaign is concerned starting with the opening match where the CECAFA giants face neighbours Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday, 22nd June 2019.

    ‘We shall need to work as a complete team. To get as far as we can, we need to get the best use of the team quality. We have camped for a long time in Abu Dhabi and virtually all the players know each other well. Football is a team sport. You can not win a game when you are playing individual football. Against DR Congo, we need that first victory because it always pushes us further. Our goal is to go past the group stages. ‘ noted Dennis Onyango.

    The official pre-match press conference for the DR Congo and Uganda Cranes match was held on Wednesday in Cairo

    The head coach Desabre was equal to the task as he boldly underlined the team’s aspirations.

    ‘The Uganda Cranes team is ready to compete at the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt. The players are ready to give the maximum. We have good organisation, cohesion and quality in the team basing on values of working together. Each player has a task to play together. As a complete unit we shall achieve alot. The spirit is good enough.We camped in Abu Dhabi to get used to the weather here in Egypt. The weather was not good for us in the first week but we later acclimatised to it. I am happy with the camp we had in Abu Dhabi’ noted Sebastien Desabre.

    L-R: Denis Onyango, Sebastien Desabre and Ahmed Hussein moments after the official pre-match press conference in Cairo, Egypt

    After the first training session in Egypt at the Arab Contractors stadium on Tuesday, the team will once against train on Wednesday afternoon (same venue).

    Then on Friday, there will be the final training session (open to the media for the first 15 minutes) before the match on Saturday.

    The team is accommodated at Radisson Blu Hotel in Cairo.

    The Uganda Cranes 2019 AFCON squad
  • Capacity Building: FUFA Advanced one week goalkeeping Course set for Njeru

    Capacity Building: FUFA Advanced one week goalkeeping Course set for Njeru

    FUFA Football Development Directorate has confirmed a  Six day advanced goalkeeping course that will target participants from premier league clubs, 2nd division, women clubs  and other interested participants. The course will run from 22nd -27th June 2019 at the FUFA Technical centre.

    A total of 30 participants shall take part in the course.

    The  participants will be trained by goalkeeping expert Frank Petersen from Denmark who jets in this Thursday.

    Confirming the latest development on the upcoming course, the FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe said;

    ‘Goalkeeping is one of the specialised areas of football and our analysis showed that not much efforts have been done in the area with the last FIFA Course in Uganda conducted in July 2016. It isan area of priority this year within our activities and we are pleased that the FUFA Executive Committee gave a green light to this course.

    Ali Mwebe –  FUFAFootball Development Director

    ‘Frank is an ex-professional goalkeeper and an experienced goalkeeping instructor with UEFA ‘A’ Goalkeeping License and has worked with a number of clubs in Europe and Africa. We believe he will add value to our human resource in this area for the benefit of football in Uganda. We have made contact with Frank through our good external network’ Mwebe added

    Frank Petersen (51) will be in Uganda starting this Thursday 

    The FUFA philosophy behind the course is to equip participants (goalkeeper coaches) with current methodology of goalkeeper coaching but more importantly to identify personnel for further development in the area of goalkeeping who will be resourceful in the re-application of knowledge. Further, the course comes in as preparation for future club licensing minimum requirements to coach an Elite side of the game in Uganda.

    It is a cost sharing course where participants will pay Two hundred thousand shillings (200,000/=) to cater for meals for the duration of the course while FUFA takes charge of the remaining logistical requirements.

     

     

  • TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals: Buoyant Uganda Cranes delegation arrives safely in Cairo

    TOTAL AFCON Egypt 2019 Finals: Buoyant Uganda Cranes delegation arrives safely in Cairo

    The Uganda Cranes delegation safely arrived in Cairo on Monday evening for the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 finals.

    The delegation of 23 players and 12 officials was warmly recieved by the CAF protocol team at Cairo International Airport and the FUFA Advance party led by the leader of delegation, Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.

    The team reached Cairo at 7:30 PM aboard Egypt Air from Abu Dhabi.

    They checked in at Radisson Blu Hotel in Cairo City.

    Officials moments after checking in at the Cairo International Airport
    Nico Wakiro Wadada
    Technical team members at Cairo International Airport
    L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Antonio D’Jerome (Trainer) and Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach)
    Bevis Mugabi (left) and Ronald Mukiibi
    Egyptian based striker Derrick Paul Nsibambi
    Murushid Jjuuko
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (Fourth from left) traveled with the team from Abu Dhabi
    Joseph Benson Ochaya
    Team Chiropractor Dr. Charles Sebwana
    Goalkeepers Robert Odongkara and Salim Omar Magoola Jamal

    The Egypt Protocol team

    DELEGATION:

    Officials:

    Officials:

    FUFA President: Eng. Moses Magogo

    Leader of Delegation: Hon.  Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi

    Deputy Leader of Delegation: Hamid Juma

    Head coach: Sebastien Desabre

    Assistant coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeper coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

    Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda

    Physiotherapist: Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana

    Team Chiropractor: Dr. Charles Sebwana

    Media Manager: Ahmed Hussein

    Video Analyst: Romain Folz

    Physical Fitness trainer: Gerome D’Antonio

    Kit Manager 1: Lawrence Kizito

    Kit Manager 2: Ayub Balyejusa

    Team Security Officer: Hajji Abdul Sekabira

    Finance Director: Kiiza Decolas 

    Support Staff: Muhamad Matovu

    National Teams’ Manager: Ntege Patrick

     

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes delegation led by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo recieved a special gift from the Egyptian Airports Authority upon arrival

  • The FUFA Drum: 16 goals registered on match day four as fans continue to embrace the beautiful game

    The FUFA Drum: 16 goals registered on match day four as fans continue to embrace the beautiful game

    The FUFA Drum 2019 (Matchday 4 Results):

    • Sebei 0-2 Lango
    • Rwenzori 1-1 Tooro
    • Kampala 1-0 Busoga
    • Bugisu 2-3 Bukedi
    • Kigezi 2-0 Teso
    • Acholi 0-1 West Nile
    • Karamoja 1-0 Bunyoro
    • Ankole 0-2 Buganda

    Matchday 4 of the 2019 FUFA Drum competition was successfully held over Saturday and Sunday.

    A total of  16 goals were scored in the 8 matches played, an average of two goals per game.

    On Saturday, there were two matches played and the rest played on a subsequent day.

    Traveling Lango picked maximum points over Sebei with a convincing 2-o result after both goals were scored in the first half in a space of three minutes after the half-hour mark.

    Allan Okello encounters two Sebei players at Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa

    Moses Okabo gave the visitors the lead on 30 minutes before the man of the match, Allan Okello doubled the scores three minutes later.

    The second game held on Saturday witnessed Kampala earn their first victory of the campaign with a 1-0 slim win over Busoga at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    Tom Masiko was the hero with a 55th-minute strike.

    Rwenzori and Tooro played to the only stalemate on matchday 4, each finding the back of the net once.

    Yubu Bogere scored for Rwenzori and Kizito got Tooro’s goal.

    Bright Stars’ midfielder, Kacancu Augustine (Rwenzori) was the man of the match.

    At the Mbale SS playground, Bugisu fell 3-2 at home to visiting Bukedi in the Eastern affair.

    An acton at Mbale SS. Bugisu fell 3-2 to Bukedi

    Fredson Gwoto, Ronald Musana and Isaac Kisujju were all on target for Bukedi.

    Mawejje Muwada and Ibrahim Massa were on the score sheet for Bugisu.

    Bukedi’s John Revita, also the captain at Star Times Uganda Premier League club, Express FC was man of the match.

    James Alitho (White) challenged by John Levita at Mbale SS Grounds

    Away at the Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kigezi optimally utilized the home advantage winning 2-0 against Teso.

    Clifford Rukanga powered the home side in a 26th-minute lead and Nickson Niwamanya added the second a minute inside the second half.

    Kigezi’s Sulaiman Kibalama was the man of the match.

    A mammoth crowd watched Acholi – West Nile clash in Gulu

    In arguably the best-attended match of the weekend, Acholi lost 1-0 to rivals West Nile at the Pece Stadium in Gulu.

    Maroons’ forward Rashid Agau scored the priceless goal. KCCA’s left back, Mustafa Kizza was named man of the match.

    West Nile players join Richard Agau to celebrate their lone goal at Pece Stadium, Gulu

    Karamoja earned a morale boosting 1-0 victory over Bunyoro in Moroto.

    Juma Epuri scored lone strike in the historic win that left smiles flashing across the faces of many fans in the North East region.

    Karamoja’s Raphael Komakech was named man of the match.

     

    Ankole Province XI that fell at home to the defending champions Buganda

    Defending champions Buganda worked for a 2-0 win on the road away to Ankole.

    Paul Ssekulima and Robert Ssentongo (penalty) gave maximum points to Buganda.

    GuluSsekulima receives the man of the match accolade from Chris Kalibala as Lajan Livingstone looks onEvery man of the match is entitled to a plaque and a cash reward of Shs 100,000.

    The tournament has attained cult status for its unquestionable ability to lure the populous and instant attention across the country.

    It is run along the theme “Celebrating our Ancestry”.

    Buganda Province is the reigning champion.

    Main Photo: A mammoth crowd that attended the Acholi vs West Nile game in Gulu

  • TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals: Uganda Cranes delegation set to depart Abu Dhabi for Egypt

    TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals: Uganda Cranes delegation set to depart Abu Dhabi for Egypt

    The Uganda Cranes team that has spent three weeks in Abu Dhabi will depart for Egypt on Monday afternoon.

    The delegation that also has the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will leave Abu Dhabi at 4:55 PM (3:55 PM East African Standard Time) on Monday.

    ‘We have had  three  wonderful weeks of intense preparations of training in Abu Dhabi where the team played two international build up matches against Turkmenistan and Ivory Coast. It was a camp that has helped a lot in the team preparations ahead of the Total AFCON 2019 Finals in Egypt. We concluded the training on Sunday 16th June 2019  at the Abu dhabi Cricket Sports Complex. The morale in camp is high as we depart for Egypt on Monday afternoon aboard Egypt Air’ Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Communications Manager remarked.

    Uganda Cranes and Turkmenistan played to a goal-less draw at the New York University Stadium during the first international build up match.

    In the second match, Uganda Cranes overcame Ivory Coast 1-0 with Faruku Miya scoring the lone strike via a well taken kick from the penalty spot.

    The team is expected to arrive at Cairo International Airport at 7:30 PM and will be recieved by CAF officials as well as the FUFA Advance party that left the country on Saturday, 15th June 2019.

    The FUFA advance party was led by the third Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi with two Executive Committee members Hamid Juma and Hajji Abdul Ssekabira as well as the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza. They will also be at the airport to welcome the team

    Meanwhile, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama has also joined the team in Abu Dhabi.

    Byamukama is also the chairperson of the Marketing and sponsorship committee and the FUFA Drum tournament organizing committee.

    The Uganda Cranes 2019 AFCON 23 man squad

    Officials:

    FUFA President: Eng. Moses Magogo

    Executive Committee Members: Issa Magola & Rogers Byamukama

    Head coach: Sebastien Desabre

    Assistant coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeper coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Doctor: Dr. Ronald Kisolo

    Physiotherapist: Dr. Ivan Ssewanyana

    Team Chiropractor: Dr. Charles Sebwana

    Media: Ahmed Hussein

    Physical Fitness trainer: Gerome D’Antonio

    Kit Managers: Lawrence Kizito and Ayub Balyejusa

  • PICTORIAL: Ivory Coast 0-1 Uganda Cranes (International build up match)

    PICTORIAL: Ivory Coast 0-1 Uganda Cranes (International build up match)

    Faruku Miya scored the lone strike on the day as  Uganda Cranes beat Ivory Coast 1-0 for the first ever victory over the West Africans.

    This was during an international friendly match played at the Sheikh Zayed Sport City Stadium on Saturday.

    www.fufa.co.ug captured the colourful scenes prior to, during and after the match watched by a sizable number of fans.

    Uganda Cranes captain and first choice goalkeeper holds the ball firmly upon restart of play as Aston Villa’s forward Jonathan Adjo Kodjia (shirt 14) keeps a keen eye
    Uganda Cranes players spare a moment to celebrate with the fans after the match
    Canadan based midfielder Mike Azira takes on Ivory Coast’s Souleyman Doumbia
    Emmanuel Arnold Okwi attempts to shoot towards the Ivory Coast goal
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo celebrates the victory with the lively Uganda Cranes fans who turned up to catch the game at the Sheikh Zayed Sport City stadium on Saturday

    Faruku Miya with a teasing free-kick delivery
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Executive Committee member Issa Magoola in the stands
    Abdu Lumala takes on Rennes’ midfielder Souleyman Doumbia during Uganda Cranes’ 1-0 win over Ivory Coast
    Uganda Cranes players quench their thirst during the much needed water break
    The battle for the ball in space: Ivory Coast and Uganda Cranes players during an aerial contest for the ball
    A section of passionate Uganda Cranes fans in the stands at the Stadium
    Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and Dennis Onyango share a light moment with the fans
    Uganda Cranes and Ivory Coast players during the singing of the anthems moments before kick off
    L-R: Head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
    Uganda Cranes XI: L-R (Standing): Murushid Jjuuko, Bevis Mugabi, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Dennis Onyango (Captain). Front Row: Mike Azira, Godfrey “Jajja Walu” Walusimbi, Faruku Miya, Abdu Lumala and Henry Patrick Kaddu

    Team Line Ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko (89’ Ronald Mukiibi), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Mike Azira, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya (82′ Tadeo Lwanga), Patrick Henry Kaddu (46’ Allan Kyambadde), Abdu Lumala (66’ Isaac Muleme)

    Uganda Cranes subs

    Subs Not Used:

    Robert Odongkara (G.K), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awany, William Luwagga Kizito, Derrick Paul Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Salim Omar Magoola

    Head coach: Sebastien Desabre

    Ivory Coast XI:

    Sylvain Gbohouo (G.K), Serge Aurier (Captain), Ismael Traore, Wilfried Kanon, Souleyman Doumbia, Franck Kessie, Jean Philippe Gbamin, Jean Michael Seri, Nicolas Pepe, Jonathan Kodjia, Max Alain Gradel

    Subs:

    Eliezer Tape Ira, Badra Ali Sangare, Coulibaly Wonlo, Cheick Comara, Victorien Angban, Wilfried Zaha, Maxwell Cornet, Ibrahim Sangare, Roger Assale, Geoffroy Serey Die, Mamadou Bagayoko, Wilfried Bony

    Head coach: Ibrahim Kamara

    Match Officials:

    • Referee: Sultan Abdurazzaq
    • Assistant Referee 1: Hassan Almahri
    • Assistant Referee 2: Zayed Dawood
    • Fourth Official: Hamad Ali Yousef
    Isaac Muleme breaks through
    Experienced utility player Hassan Wasswa Mawanda enjoys a selfie moment with the Uganda Cranes fans who turned up for the game
  • TOTAL AFCON 2019 Finals: Uganda Cranes advance team sets off for Egypt

    TOTAL AFCON 2019 Finals: Uganda Cranes advance team sets off for Egypt

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) official advance team to the 2019 TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) left Entebbe International Airport for Cairo, Egypt on Saturday afternoon.

    The third FUFA Vice President, also the State minister in charge of children’s affairs, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi led the four man advance team.

    She was joined by the federation finance director Decolas Kiiza and two executive committee members Hajji Abdul Ssekabira and Hamid Juma.

    The advance team will be expected to officially receive the Uganda Cranes delegation that has been camped in Abu Dhabi since 27th May 2019 for a training camp.

    The group addressed the media prior to departure at the VIP wing of Entebbe International Airport.

    ‘I want in a special way to thank way to thank the Government of Uganda especially His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for continously funding the activities of the national team, Uganda Cranes. The Government has entirely facilitated in financing the back to back campaigns of the Uganda Cranes to the Africa Cup of Nations. That is great for being spot on. Since May 21st 2019, our team has been camped  in Abu Dhabi where they also played two international build up matches. We shall officially recieve the team in Egypt on Monday, 17th June 2019’ remarked Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.

    Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, the leader of delegation flanked by the deputy delegation leader Hamid Juma addressing the media at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday
    L-R: Hajji Abdul Ssekabira (FUFA Executive Committee member), Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd FUFA Vice President), Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Finance Director) and Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member) at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday

    During this training camp in Abu Dhabi, Uganda Cranes played two international build up matches against Asian country Turkmenistan and West African country Ivory Coast.

    Against Turkmenistan, it was a goal-less draw and won 1-0 over Ivory Coast (Faruku Miya scored).

    The Uganda Cranes will travel to Cairo, Egypt on Monday, 22nd June 2019.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head of delegation to Egypt Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (second left) shares a light moment with Decolas Kiiza, Hamid Juma and Hajji Abdul Ssekabira at the VIP wing of Entebbe International Airport on Saturday after addressing the media.