Federation of Uganda Football Associations is in deep sorrow following the loss of lives after a boat carrying footballers and fans capsized on Lake Albert in Western Uganda.
The players and fans are for Fofo FC found in Hoima District.
The boat was travelling on Sunday from Fofo landing site in Buseruka Sub County to Runga landing site in Kigorobya Sub County in Hoima District, western Uganda, when it capsized.
‘Our condolences go out to the people of Kitara region Football Association following the loss of Fofo football team players and fans on Lake Albert. We are with you during these trying times’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘We know how much football brings joy to communities especially on the lakeshores. It was an unfortunate incident to our fans and players’ added Magogo.
The number of lives lost is yet to be established but we are confident the necessary authorities including Uganda Police and local leaders in the Kitara Region are doing their best with investigations on what could have caused the accident.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has named Eleven (11) players from the ongoing residential camp at Kabira Country club and will be part of the 26 man Squad to be announced on Tuesday 21st May 2019 ahead of the trip to Abu Dhabi in preparation for the Total AFCON Finals in Egypt.
The 11 players are; Bevis Mugabi, Awanyi Timothy, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Godfrey Walusimbi, Muleme Isaac, Khalid Aucho, Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Waisswa Moses, Sadam Juma, and Kaddu Henry
Meanwhile, Sebastien also named six (6) players from the squad he has been handling to join the COSAFA bound contingent.
The players are; Charles Lukwago, James Alitho, Okello Allan, Balinya Juma, Mujuzi Musitafa and Dan Serunkuma.
The 6 players will resume training today under the watchful eye of coach Abdallah Mubiru who is handling the Uganda Cranes squad to COSAFA as head coach Sebastien Desabre is with the National senior team preparing for the AFCON Finals.
StarTimes FUFA Big Legaue Final day 2018/2019 season at Lugogo
3rd place play off final: Kyetume 4-1 Kansai Plascon
Wakiso Giants 0-1 Proline FC
Teams Qualified for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League: 2019/2020 season: Wakiso Giants, Proline and Kyetume FC
Kyetume FC registered a 4-1 win over Kansai Plascon FC in the StarTimes FUFA Big League play-off final match to complete the three-team lineup joining the Uganda Premier League next season.
Proline FC and Wakiso had already gained automatic qualification to the top flight but had a mall matter to settle on Saturday at Lugogo to decide who wins the FUFA Big League 2018/2019 season.
It is a final contested between the leaders of each group from the regular season (Elgon and Rwenzori).
Kyetume handled by Jackson Mayanja and Allan Kabonge had their goals scored by experienced striker Robert Ssentongo who bagged a hat-trick and defender Benon Tahomera. Henry Kitegenyi netted a late consolation for Kansai.
Kyetume FC celebrating their qualification to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League
‘I am glad and thankful to God who enabled me to guide the fifth team to the Uganda Premier League. It is a big achievement for me and the entire team. Let’s enjoy the moment’ noted Kabonge
‘It is a good result and our fans are happy. I joined the team early this year and I was on a mission to send the Kyetume to the Uganda Premier League’ said Ssentongo.
Proline beats Wakiso Giants in the StarTimes FUFA Big League final
For the FUFA Big League Final, Anukani Bright who was named MVP of this season netted the all-important goal on 33 minutes after Ibrahim Wammanah’s header met the youngster who beat Yasin Mugabi between the posts.
The Chief Guest was FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye who handed over the trophy to the winning Captain Noordin Bunjo. Hamid Juma (FFA Competitions Committee Chairman, Ronnie Kalema-Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association and former Uganda Cranes star Tom Lwanga) conducted the awards presentation ceremony.
FUFA Big League awards and prize money distribution
Champions: Proline FC (UGX 10M)
1st Runners-up: Wakiso Giants FC (UGX 5M)
2nd Runners- up: Kyetume FC (UGX 3.5M)
Fourth place: Kansai Plascon
Fair play award: Light SS (UGX 2M)
Obira Daniel of Light SS with the Fair Play Award.
Golden glove: Ivan Mutumba (Wakiso Giants, 9 clean sheets in 15 games, UGX 1M)
Golden boot: Ivan Bogere (14 goals-Proline FC, Shs1M)
Ivan Bogere of Proline FC (L) receives his Golden boot award from Legendary Jackson ‘Mia Mia’ Mayanja. He was top scorer with 14 goals.
Most Valuable Player: Bright Anukani (Proline FC, UGX 1M)
In a deep conversation: Anukani Bright (L) with Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre. The French man presented the MVP award to AnukaniWakiso Giants goalkeeper received the Golden Gloves award presented to him by 1978 Uganda Cranes custodian Paul Ssali.
Dove FC and UPDF FC will each get UGX 1M for reaching the playoffs.
Action from Wakiso Giants vs Proline matchThe match officials who handled the FUFA Big League Final between Wakiso Giants and Proline FC. On the extreme left is Ronnie Kalema-Chairman of Uganda Football Referees Association
Wakiso Giants FC vs Proline FC Teamsheet
Kyetume FC vs Kansai Plascon Teamsheet
Main Photo: Proline FC playersand officials celebrate their victory
Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground on Saturday 18th May 2019
Stand in coach Abdallah Mubiru is impressed by the spirit that has been exhibited so far by his boys in the Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team implying the readiness of each of the players to deliver.
The Cranes were 1-0 winners over the Western region select in the regional tour game played at the Bushenyi Main ground in front of a mammoth crowd that thronged the venue to catch a glimpse of the their National team stars who will be representing the country in the COSAFA championship 2019 that kicks off on 25th May in the South African city of Durban.
Fans’ darling Paul Mucuurezi (17) taking care of the ball during the regional tour match in Bushenyi.
Uganda Cranes all important goal was scored by Bashir Mutanda who had shortly replaced Nelson Senkatuuka midway into the second. in a match that saw Mutyaba Bashr Captain the National team. The delivery into the area was by Mustafa Kizza from the left wing on a wet ground.
Musitafa Kizza (L) with the deliveryMicheal Birungi (L) and goal scorer Bashir Mutanda (R) celebrate after giving Uganda Cranes the lead in Bushenyi
Despite the heavy downpour prior to the match, the turn up was very impressive.
Part of the crowd that turned at Bushenyi Main ground to catch Uganda Cranes take on Western region Select team in the regional tour matches sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.Business on a standstill as fans devised differrent means to catch a glimpse of the Uganda Cranes vs Western Regional Select team match in Bushenyi on Saturday.
‘It has been a good game in a wonderful environment with a very impressive turn up. We tried to have control of the ball but it took us long to really settle in. We struggled almost the entire first half trying to get used to the field conditions and get our rhythm which we eventually did in the second half creating many chances which unfortunately were not efficient enough to turn them into goals’ stated Mubiru to the media shortly after the game.
Standin Uganda Cranes coach Abdallah Mubiru was impressed by his team’s display against Western region Select Team. Uganda Cranes won the match 1-0.John Revita (L) tries to take the better of the ball against a Western regional select player during the match
‘The most important thing we finally got that goal which handed us the victory. It was very important for us to win as it boosts the players’ morale and confidence as we get closer to the kick-off of the championship added Mubiru who is standing in for Head coach Sebastien Desabre now another Uganda Cranes Senior Preliminary Squad preparing for the 2019 AFCON Finals.
Mubiru continued to say that the regional tour game organised by the national team official sponsors Airtel Uganda and the official beer partners Nile Special was very important as it availed him with another opportunity to assess his players’ potential and understanding who plays better where, with whom and when.
Uganda Cranes starting XI that faced Western region Select team in Bushenyi.Western Region Select Team that played against Uganda Cranes in BushenyiInspection of teams led by FUFA Executive Member Chris Kalibbala (suit)
Uganda Cranes Regional Tour, Western Region – Bushenyi
Uganda Cranes Vs Western Region Select
Bushenyi Main Ground (4 PM)
Free Entrance
Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team will have a trial match this Saturday against a select side from Western region at the Bushenyi main ground.
The team head coach Abdallah Mubiru has named the starting line up to feature in this much anticipated regional tour game.
Mubiru believes that the team is good enough to help him assess the players’ preparedness ahead of the COSAFA Championship where Uganda will take part as a guest nation.
The boys have done incredibly well since the first day of training and I am happy they are grasping the principles. I am as well pleased that we are slowly getting to the desired fitness levels and for that matter the regional tour game is going to be a good test. The western team will come out very strong and hungry for victory to prove a point and that’s the level I expect my players to play at, push them for the entire 90 minutes and most importantly give the fans a good show by playing an entertaining game.’Mubiru noted.
The Cranes had their acclimatization training on Friday evening in front of a sizable crowd that came out to and watched in admiration as their national team stars went about business.
Regional tours are organized by national team official sponsors Airtel Uganda and official beer partners Nile Special.
Uganda Cranes’ starting team that will be captained by KCCA FC midfielder Mutyaba Muzamir.
Uganda Cranes COSAFA Bound team goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa in the training drills with goalkeeper Saidi Keni
Uganda Cranes XI vs Western Region Select:
Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kiiza, Hassan Musana, John Revita, Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Senkatuuka, Shafik Kagimu, Allan Kayiwa
Substitutes:
Komakech Jack, Isaac Isinde, David Owori, Micheal Birungi Komunda, Bashir Mutanda, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Ivan Eyam, Filbert Obenchan
Six goals were produced in normal time of 180 minutes for the two matches before the victors were decided on kicks from the penalty mark as the battle for the final slot to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League got underway on Thursday the StarTime Stadium Lugogo. Already two tickets have been secured with automatic qualification by Proline FC and Wakiso Giants FC.
StarTimes FUFA Big League playoffs
The first match between Kyetume FC and Dove FC ended in a 2-2 draw.
Dove FC who had their maiden season in the StarTimes FUFA Big League was a hard nut to crack in the 90 minutes despite conceding two goals. They ended uplosing to Kyetume via kicks from the penalty mark.
Kyetume’s Robert Sentongo (Red) aims for the ball during the match at Lugogo
Kyetume FC took the lead through an own goal scored by Wahab Lwanga in the 35th minute off a Vicent Kayizi cross while Dove FC leveled matters 12 minutes into the second half.
Several changes were made which saw Ali Ngongo come in for Kyetume FC to even get his team’s second goal in the 76th minute. However there was tension late in the game as Dove FC’s goalie Hussein Ndungwa converted from the penalty mark at stoppage time for the tie to end 2-2.
Kyetume FC XI that started against Dove FC
Kyetume FC converted three(3) of their kicks out of five (5) while Dove FC converted two (2) of five (5).
Dove FC XI
In the other game played at the same venue, Kansai Plascon ejected the army side UPDF FC in the kicks from the penalty mark after a one all draw in the 90 minutes.
An action between Kansai Plascon (Blue) and UPDF FC
Both goals came in the second half after a goalless first half despite the good game showcased by both sides.
Henry Kitegenyi of Kansai Plascon put the hosts ahead with a superb header in the 82nd but later leveled by Muwonge Amos who scored a memorable goal in the added minutes of the game.
Kansai Plasco XI
Kansai Plascon converted five(5) out of six(6) while UPDF converted four(4) out of six of their kicks from the penalty mark.
UPDF FC XI
Kansai Plascon FC will face Kyetume FC on Saturday 18th May 2019 at StarTimes Lugogo to decide who takes on the third slot to join Wakiso Giants FC and Proline FC for the 2019/20 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season.
Meanwhile, Wakiso Giants FC will play against Proline FC at the same venue to decide who will be crowned the 2018/19 StarTimes FUFA Big League champion. Both teams emerged leaders of their respective groups.
Wakiso Giants FC Were table leaders of the Elgon group with 41 points while Proline FC finished as table leaders of the Rwenzori group with 42 points.
Final standings after the first and second rounds of the 2018/19 season.
Main Photo: Vicent Kayizi of Kyetume FC takes on an opponent at Lugogo
The two Uganda National teams preparing for AFCON and COSAFA tournaments had a practice match on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole and it ended all square.
Allan Kayiwa was on target in the 25th minute as he headed in a well curled Mustafa Kizza corner to give the COSAFA bound Uganda Cranes team the ead. It was in the 72nd minute that Patrick Kaddu restored parity for the other Cranes Squad.
The entertaining match was watched by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and it was also open to the public which never disappointed but cheered up the boys as everyone got a side to support.
The Uganda Cranes team camped at Sky Hotel will leave on Friday morning to Western Uganda for a regional tour match due on Saturday at Bushenyi Main Ground.
Allan Kyambadde (21) in control of the ball amidst opponents. He played for the Uganda Cranes preiminary Squad preparing for AFCON Finals
At the end of the match, the Uganda Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre expressed his delight by display from both the teams and said that Uganda is such a country gifted with plenty of talent.
‘I am happy for both teams,. They have all had a wonderful display for the day. Today’s game showed that Uganda has a lot of football talent which reflects a bright future. We now have a total of thirty-five players in camp and easy for us to choose from’ said Desabre
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre with his technical team on the bench
Abdallah Mubiru the coach in charge of the Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team appreciated his boy for the wonderful free flowing football and the challenge put up against their opponents.
‘It was such a wonderful display from my boys. It wa a great show against the experienced players and I like the challenge because the AFCON bound team is far much experienced than the COSAFA team. There is a lot we have learned as the technical team and the players’ said Mubiru
COSAFA cranes technical bench
How the teams lined up
AFCON Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Hassan Wasswa, Bevis Mugabi, Timothy Awany, Godfrey Walusimbi, Sadam Juma (Moses Waiswa), Tadeo Lwanga, Juma Balinya (Khalid Aucho), Allan Okello (Daniel Isiagi), Patrick Kaddu (Disan Galiwango) & Allan Okello, (Dan Sserunkuma)
Unused: James Alitho (GK) AND Mustafa Mujuzi
Standing (L-R); Brevis Mugabi, Timothy Awanyi, Juma Balinya, Sadam Juma, Tadeo Lwanga and Hassan Wasswa(C) Front row (L-R); Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Kaddu, Charles Lukwago, Allan Okello and Allan Kyambadde
COSAFA Cranes XI
Saidi Keni (GK) ((Jack Komakech GK) , Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza (Hassan Musana) ,Isaac Isinde (Patrick Mbowa) ,John Revita,Muzamir Mutyaba(Ivan Eyam) , Nicholas Kasozi (David Owori) , Allan Kayiwa (Bright Anukani) , Shafik Kagimu (Bashir Mutanda) , Paul Mucureezi & Michael Birungi
Standing (L-R); Micheal Birungi, Kasozi Nicholas, John Levita, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Saidi Keni, and Isaac Isinde. Front row (L-R); Allan Kayiwa, Mustapha Kizza, Willa Paul, Paul Mucureezi and Shafiq Kagimu
MAIN PHOTO: John Revita goes ahead of Patrick Kaddu with the ball in Namboole
Kampala Queens are guaranteed of a spot in the playoffs of the 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League following their hard-fought victory against Uganda Martyrs High School on Wednesday.
Lilian Mutuuzo scored against her former team to guide Kampala Queens to their second successive appearance in the championship playoff.
Faridah Bulega’s charges are assured of finishing either first or second in Elizabeth group regardless of the result in their final game against Lango Queens.
The victory meant Kampala Queens remained joint top on 27 points same as second-placed UCU Lady Cardinals who won 4-2 against Makerere University.
Kampala queens action Isra in 2018
Despite the absence of head coach Simon Peter Ssebulime who is bedridden at Nsambya Hospital, the Mukono based side got maximum points off Makerere University.
Skipper Moreen Kinavudori scored a brace while Jackeline Nakasi and Hasifa Nassuna added a goal apiece. Catherine Nagaddya netted twice for Makerere.
With a game to play, UCU Lady Cardinals need to avoid a loss against third-placed Olila High School in their final group game.
Olila High School who have 24 points will need to defeat UCU Lady Cardinals by an eight-goal margin to qualify for the playoffs.
Already relegated Town View SS picker their first win this season at home against another relegated side in Lango Queens thanks to Elizabeth Anyango’s goal.
In the Victoria group, the relegation fight got another twist following Asubo Gafford Ladies victory against Dynamic SS.
Joan Nabirye, Shakira Mutiibwa, and Claire Namatovu were all on the score sheet for Gafford Ladies who moved out of the red zone to sixth place on 14 points same as Ajax Queens FC that lost 3-2 to Lady Doves in Masindi.
This therefore means, Rines WFC who played out a goalless draw against Muteesa I Royal University dropped back to the relegation zone on 13 points.
Asubo Gafford Ladies visit Kawempe Muslim in their final game while Rines and Ajax Queens will be at home to Dynamic SS and She Corporate respectively.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies suffered their second loss this season falling to She Corporate in Nakawa courtesy of Jackie Ogol’s 8th-minute strike.
Despite the loss, the four-time champions remained top on 31 points, two ahead of second-placed Lady Doves.
The top two teams in each group qualify for the playoffs where the champion is determined.
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Consultancy services for feasibility study, designs and supervision of the FUFA 20,000 seater Stadium at Lugazi.
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Interested entities and individuals may visit www.fufa.co.ug for further details on the advert published in Daily Monitor of Tuesday 7th May 2019. The details will be uploaded on the webseite on Wednesday 8th May 2019.
Western region technical committee has summoned a provisional squad of 28 players that have begun preparations for the Regional Tour game against Uganda Cranes on Saturday 18th May 2019 at Bushenyi Ground.
None of the 28 summoned players is from either the Big League or the Azam Uganda Premier league clubs Kabale Sharp and Nyamityobora and Mbarara City teams respectively.
“We want to give the youngsters chance to showcase their abilities because the rest of the players in the region have already proved themselves. This is not the last Cranes tour in the region, and we shall keep making changes in the regional team at a given event,” Said regional chairman Sseka Mutaka.
Apart from Sadat Nsubuga who came on as a second-half substitute in Western Region’s 1-0 win over the Cranes in 2017 at Kabale Municipal Stadium, none of the other players was picked for the regional select team engagement.
The squad of 28 players that includes three goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and eight strikers.
18-year old Six O’clock FC striker Seiri Arigumaho, whose brilliant strike gave Ankole province a 1-0 away win to Buganda province in The FUFA Drum tournament in Mityana was Summoned.
Ankole Province and Six O’clock FC player Seiri Aligumaho is summoned in the squad to play Uganda Cranes. He was the MoM in The FUFA Drum game between Buganda and Ankole
Marvin Ashaba also 18 years, is among the players summoned. He is a former Ntare School student and was selected among the best youngsters in the 2014 Copa Coca Cola games in Mbarara.
Veteran goalkeeper Mohamood Kiyemba who steered debutants Tiles and Terrazo to their regional playoffs semifinals before losing to eventual regional champions NTODA FC was included in the squad while NTODA FC goalie James Turyasingura is another notable player in the squad.
Uganda Cranes Right Full back Nicolas Wadada (Red) in action during the match against Western Region at Kabale Municipal Stadium in 2017
The team began residential training on Wednesday Morning with the training sessions taking place at Kakyeka Stadium. The final list of 20 players will be released before Friday.
Uganda Cranes( COSAFA bound team) on the other hand also begun preparations under the guidance of Police FC head coach Abdallah Mubiru.
He is assisted by Morley Byekwaso alongside former Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa and goalkeeping coach Saddiq Wassa.
The team entered residential camp at Sky Hotel on Tuesday and will travel to Bushenyi on Friday morning.
Uganda Cranes regional tours are fully supported by Airtel who are the main sponsors of the National team and Nile Special.
Western Region Squad Goalkeepers
Turyasingura James (Ntoda FC), Kiyemba Mohamood (Terrazo & tiles), Namara Evaristo (Kyambura FC)
Defenders
Niyonzima Benon (Ntoda FC), Ssembatya Ibarahim (Rushere FC),Muhwezi Alex Kata (Six O’clock FC), Arinda Davis(Kigezi FC), Niyenzimana Michael (Gorilla highlands FC), Omony Denis (Mbarara City Junior Team), Babu Bashir (Mbarara FC), Twesigye Timothy (Bushenyi veterans FC ), Muhwezi Gideon (Sansio Bulldogs FC)
17th May 2019-Uganda Cranes arrives in Western Uganda
Saturday: 18th May 2019
Match: Western Region Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground
Time: 4pm
Entrance: FREE
The Uganda Cranes team that is preparing to take part in the 2019 COSAFA Championship in South Africa embarked on training today at the Star Times stadium Lugogo ahead of a Regional tour match against Western region on Saturday in Bushenyi.
The side under coach Abdallah Mubiru deputised by Morley Byekwaso and having former Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa later on checked into Sky Hotel Nalya where it is accommodated.
L-R Geoffrey Massa, Abdallah Mubiru and kitsman Frank Bumpenje
The team will depart for Bushenyi on Friday morning ahead of the Regional Tour game organized by the national team sponsors Airtel and Nile Special. According to Mubiru, the game will help him assess the areas he must put more emphasis before the team flies out a few days later to South Africa for the COSAFA tournament.
“I am happy with the morale and the response of the players I have worked with today,” Mubiru stated. “However, the fitness levels are a bit below the required standards but it is understandable because they are coming from a break after the league ended a fortnight back.”
Mubiru also expressed his pleasure in having Massa, who captained the team to its first AFCON qualification in 2017 after a period of 38 years, saying that his wealth of experience will go a long way in motivating and inspiring the predominantly young side.
“Massa is one of the greatest players in Uganda’s history when you consider his achievements. His presence in the team is a very great factor that is going to immensely build these players. I feel very pleased to be working with him,” added Mubiru.
KCCA FC players were not part of the first training session after being given permission to take part in their club’s league title parade around the capital city in Kampala.
The 2019 Secondary School Ball Games came to a climax over the weekend following seven days of competition, thrilling action and surprising results from the different institutions that converged at Mbale SS.
Girls football evidently attracted more attention with fans thronging the various playgrounds to watch young girls in action.
Several players featuring in the FUFA Women Elite League and also part of the National Women SeniorTeam (Crested Cranes) played for their respective schools and indeed proved their abilities whenever they took to the field.
Crested Cranes forward Fauzia Najjemba (Blue) in action during the match between Mukono High School and Pride College in Mbale
Forward Fauzia Najjemba, who captained Mukono High School to third place, emerged the top scorer at the tournament with 13 goals in seven games including six coming against New Horizon SS.
Crested Cranes player Fauzia Najjemba (Blue) played for Mukono High School in Mbale. She emerged top scorer with 13 goals in the tounament.
The stylish player was a darling to many and some of the fans gave her money at the end of every game she played.
Najjemba, who earned her national team debut in the Olympic qualifier against Ethiopia earlier this year, has been in good form for both school and club.
She has 12 goals in the league at Isra Soccer Academy, one behind leading scorer Hasifa Nassuna.
The other player that attracted fans’ attention in Mbale was Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim SS.
Crested Cranes Striker Juliet Nalukenge (White) during the match between Kawempe Muslim SS and Olila High School.
She scored ten goals and helped record champions Kawempe Muslim to extend their dominance with the ninth championship.
Crested Cranes Striker Juliet Nalukenge (R) led Kawempe Muslim SS front line during the National competition in Mbale
Goalkeeper Juliet Adeke who hails from Mbale made good use of home advantage ending the tournament with a clean sheet and was the heroine for Kawempe in the final saving Masitula Nakku’s kick from the penalty mark.
Despite her school, Taggy High not going far, winger Lilian Mutuuzo excited the crowds with her dribbling skills.
Crested Cranes midfielder Lillian Mutuuzo in action for Tagy High School in Mbale
The other notable players included Aisha Namukisa, Anita Namata, Sandra Kisakye and Margaret Kunihira among others.
Crested Cranes defender Aisha Namukisa (white) captained Gaddafi Integrated High School in Mbale
Crested Cranes fitness coach Oliver Mbekeka was in Mbale for the entire week and was impressed with the players’ performance.
Crested Cranes goalkeeper Juliet Adeke (black) was named the best goalkeeper of the competition. She featured for Kawempe Muslim SS
‘There is proof that women’s football is taking great strides. The quality of players, the understanding of the game and level of competition portrayed here is an indicator of how the game is growing’ observed Mbekeka.
Mbekeka, who also coaches FUFA Women Elite League outfit Lady Doves, added that she had identified several players that can play for the National team.
‘I have been able to watch very many girls that I think, if improved, can play for the National teams’
A total of 32 schools took part with Kawempe Muslim emerging winners after edging St. Noa 5-4 in post match penalties.
FUFA also made a great contribution to the tournament providing balls to the schools.
MAIN PHOTO:Crested Cranes midfielder Lillian Mutuuzo in action for Tagy High School in Mbale
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The Uganda Cranes’ preparations for the Total AFCON Finals 2019 got underway on Monday with a preliminary squad of 19 players entering residential camp at Kabira Country Club, Bukoto.
Brief address by the Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre
While attending the first ever Media session (Question and Answer), Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre told the press that he started with locally based players who are not in action since them have completed their fixtures.
The residential camp will take a fortnight in which period two practice games will be played on Thursday 23rd May (against the COSAFA bound Cranes) and the second one on the 25th May 2019 with a team yet to be known, both games at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
“I will name the list of 26 players on 21st May 2019 (including foreign-based players) for the Abu Dhabi camp from which 23 players will make the final Squad to Egypt for the AFCON Finals.
Uganda Cranes coach during the Q&A media session at Kabira Country club
“We shall play two friendly matches against an unnamed opponent on 9th June 2019 and then with Ivory Coast on 15th June 2019, before flying to Cairo,” Desabre told the media.
Selected Questions
Media:Can you brief us on players like Hassan Wasswa and Godfrey Walusimbi who currently aren’t engaged with any clubs? Are you not concerned about their fitness or you have a special programme for them?
Sebastien Desabre: After the (final qualifier) Tanzania game, we put in place a methodology to monitor all players like Hassan Wasswa and Walusimbi Godfrey where we get routine feedback about their progress on fitness levels. We have also been monitoring players who were recovering from injury like Sadam Juma and Moses Waiswa.
Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
Media:Don’t you have some other options than considering players who haven’t been active?
Sebastien Desabre: For me, the most important issue is preparing the boys to get ready for the game. Our job is to prepare players for the official date which is 22nd June 2019. Many players had their seasons end early and I’m sure they don’t share the same fitness levels but then we shall prepare them for the six weeks we are to spend with them and by the time of the first game, they will all be on the same level.
Media: You have named two squads-AFCON and COSAFA. Will you take charge of all the two teams?
Sebastien Desabre: I can’t take charge of both teams. We have coaches who were appointed to take charge of the COSAFA team and those are Abdallah Mubiru as head coach assisted by Morley Byekwaso, Sadiq Wassa as the goalkeeping coach while Geoffrey Massa will be Team Coordinator.
FULL Media Session (Q & A)
Players who have reported to Camp at Kabira Country club and later trained at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC),
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Churchill Brothers), Hassan Wasswa (unattached), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)
Forwards: Daniel Isiagi (Al Nassr FC- Egypt), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Juma Balinya (Police FC), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Dan Mzee Sserunkuma (Vipers)
Allan Okello’s performance stood shoulders above the rest when he struck a memorbale hat-trick as Lango Province outwitted Sebei 6-1 at UTC ground in Lira on Saturday during Match Day 3 of The FUFA Drum. The KCCA FC and Cranes player was also named Man of the Match.
Joakim Ojera had a brace as Omodi Denis’ goal made it six for the hosts. Eric Simiyu scored the consolation goal for Sebei .
In Kamuli, Busoga added salt to the wounds of Kampala Province winning 2-1 and the hosts registering their first win of the season. Kampala, who were quarter-finalists last season, are yet to win a match. Richard Wandyaka scored a brace for Busoga but Nelson Senkatuka’s lone goal wasn’t enough to save the city boys in a game hosted at St. Joseph Vocational Institute in Kamuli.
Godfrey Lwesibawa was showed matching orders leaving the visitors with a man down.
Richard Wandyaka poses with his man of the match accolade after Busoga beat Kampala 2-1 in Kamuli.
It ended all square (1-1-) at St Paul Seminary in Kabalore as visiting Rwenzori fought tooth and nail to pick a point from the hosting Tooro Province.
Karim Ramadhan of Rwenzori was Man of the Match.
Karim Ramadhan of Rwenzori was Man of the Match
Ankole beat The FUFA Drum holders Buganda 1-0 away at the Ssaza ground in Mityana thanks to Seiri Aligumaho’s goal that came in the 71st minute. Aligumaho was named Man of the Match
Seiri Aligumaho receives the man of the Match accolade from Owek. Mukwenda Mbalire
In Arua, Acholi gave home side West Nile all sorts of problems on the pitch as the visitors won 2-0 in a massively attended match played at Greenlight Stadium. Tito Okello and Hudu Mulikyi scored the two goals for Acholi to give them a 100% perfect start to this year’s campaign.
Tito Okello of Acholi was named Man of the match.
Tito Okello of Acholi was named man of the match
Bukedi province played to a one-all draw at home to Bugisu at Boma ground in Butaleja. Edgar Bwogi scored for Bugisu in the 11th minute while Kisujju Isaac levelled matters for the hosts before half time.
Kisujju was named man of the match.
Kisujju Isaac of Bukedi was named man of the match.
At Kongunga ground in Bukedea, Teso who hosted Kigezi, collected maximum points after a 2-0 win against the team from the cold land. Okwalinga Solomon and Ogwang Isaac scored the goals to earn Teso the three points.
Eyam Ivan of Teso was named man of the Match.
Ivan Eyamu Man of the Match receiving his accolade from Honourable Isiagi Opolot who was the Chief Guest
Karamoja shared spoils with Bunyoro at Boma ground in Hoima after a one-all draw. Karamoja took the lead in the 29th minute through Ivan Pulkol before Lumoro Peter levelled matters for the home side.
Karamoja’s goalkeeper Kajoba Rajab was named man of the match.
Kajoba Rajab was named man of the match after Karamoja drew 1-1 with Bunyoro.
Main Photo: Allan Okello his Man of the Match accolade from Hon Hamson Obua
Sports Media (Q&A) session with Uganda Cranes coach
Venue: Jacaranda Hall, Kabira Country Club
Time: 8.55 am
Date: Monday 13th May 2019
FUFA Communications Office has finalised plans to conduct the first ever session on Monday 13th May 2019 at Kabira Country Club in which the sports media will ask the Uganda Cranes coach Sebatsien Desabre questions on matters related to the Uganda National senior team.
In the past, press conferences have been organised where the media is addressed by selected FUFA persons for onward commuication about the federation’s activities or any news.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest development.
‘It will be the first of its kind in Uganda sports media where a Uganda Cranes coach will answer questions about the National team and preparations for the team ahead of the 2019 AFCON Finals. It will not be a press conference. We want the session to be interactive. We want the media to get answers to the questions they ask the coach. The Q& A Media session will be streamed live on FUFA communication platforms for the general public to follow’ said Hussein.
The session will start at 8.55am in Jacaranda Hall –Kabira Country Club.
The three European football governing body (UEFA) officials under the UEFA ASSIST programme have held meetings with football stakeholders in Uganda with the aim of conducting operational reviews of FUFA’s work in line with its strategic plan.
UEFA Head of International Relations football operations specialist Eva Pasquier, and two consultants Stewart Reagan (former CEO of the Scottish Football Association) and Ken MacLeod are in Uganda on the request of FUFA to help the local federation learn from best practices.
UEFA and NCS officials at Lugogo on Friday. They were welcomed by NCS Ag. General Secretary Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel.
The officials who were welcomed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson on Thursday, also spent Friday at the FUFA headquarters where they had discussions with a number of FUFA officials including President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA CEO, Directors and Managers in their respective areas.
L-R Edgar Watson, Stewart Reagan, Eva Pasquier FUFA President and Ken MacLeod.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson highlighted the importance of this visit to Ugandan football.
‘The representatives of UEFA are here to asses how football is run in this country on invitation by the FUFA president and his Executive with a view of trying to see how we can try to improve on our management in the execution of administrative issues within areas concerning marketing, finance, competitions and how the Executive conducts its business’
He also noted that FUFA looks at improving its operations in terms of Governance.
‘We are trying to scrutinize our structure, how we operate and over the weekend we shall a retreat with the executive to discuss on how we operate.
Members of FUFA like the regions, clubs and associations that are affiliated to FUFA can also be helped in terms of improving their governance and administrative operation’
Edgar Watson listens to Stewart Reagan
The UEFA officials also held meetings with Ministry of Education and Sports, sponsors, fans, UPL secretariat staff and board representatives, football clubs’ CEOs and the media.
Eva Pasquier meeting with the UPL Secretariat staff. In the Photo from 2nd Left-Board Chairman Ruygendo Airnaitwe, David Serebe and UPL CEO Bernard Bainamani.
Uganda is the first African country to benefit from the programme.
Members of the media in a session with Stewart Reagan from UEFA at FUFA House.
The UEFA team will engage the FUFA Executive in a two-day retreat at Serena Hotel, Kigo on Saturday and Sunday where they will, basing on their findings from the discussions with stakeholders, advice and guide the FUFA on the way forward.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President welcomes UEFA officials in his office at FUFA House, Mengo
