Croatia based Faruku Miya joined the Uganda Cranes squad on Thursday morning and later trained with the rest of the team in the evening.
It is now a full camp at the Cranes’ base in Egypt with Miya’s arrival.
“We are ready for the task ahead of us on Sunday and I know Tanzania will come with full force wanting to win the match to secure qualification but we also want to finish on a high. We shall give it our best shot’ Miya noted.
Having played a practice match against El Gaish on Wednesday, Uganda Cranes also trained for the fourth day running in Cairo ahead of their last Group L 2019 AFCON qualifiers match against Taifa Stars of Tanzania.
Desabre (M) monitors defender Halid Lwaliwa through the pacesTeam captain Dennis Onyango in training on Thursday evening
Uganda Cranes plays Tanzania Taifa Stars on Sunday evening in National Stadium, Dar er Salaam at 6pm
In the last meeting between both sides, the game ended in a goalless draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium.
Uganda has already qualified for Africa’s premier tournament set for June in Egypt this year.
Full Uganda Cranes squad
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Salim Magoola (Al Hilal, South), Robert Odongkara (Adama City, Ethiopia)
The Domestic Transfer Matching System (DTMS) Training workshop started on Thursday, 21 March 2019 at the Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi in Kampala.
Two Transfer Matching System (TMS) experts from Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) presided over the opening session for the two day’s workshop.
Anabel Belzunce, the senior Training and Support Coordinator of the FIFA TMS Global Transfers and Compliance as well as the TMS legal counsel Prisca Mutesi oversaw the workshop.
Anabel Belzunce (standing left) the senior Training and Support Coordinator pf the FIFA TMS Global Transfers and Compliance and Prisca Mutesi, the TMS legal counsel Prisca Mutesi during the practical session of the workshop.
Presiding over the opening ceremony, FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye (represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo) urged the club representatives to adhere to the gained skills in line with attaining FUFA’s vision of being the best footballing country.
Darius Mugoye addressing the participants at the opening ceremony of the DTMS workshop
‘As FUFA we have a vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field of play. Whatever we learn from the workshop, let it be applicable towards improving the state of football among the clubs.’ Darius Mugoye.
FUFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) Manager Denis Lukambi, also the FUFA Legal officer lauded the two instructors for the knowledge passed on, as well as the willingness of the clubs to train their DTMS managers.
FUFA legal/TMS manager Denis Lukambi addressing participants at the opening ceremony.
‘This is a great trend in Uganda’s football. I thank the two instructors (Anabel Belzunce and Prisca Mutesi) for the knowledge passed on. In the same vein, I thank the clubs for accepting their respective officials to get trained‘ Denis Lukambi noted.
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe (right) interacts with Vipers’ Simon Peter Njuba during a practical sessionBUL CEO Salmin Saleh interacts with instructor Anabel BelzuncePrisca Mutesi (TMS Legal counsel) in a practical session with URA Football Club CEO, Ivan Kakembo
The goal for the Transfer Matching System (TMS) is to simplify the process of player transfers, improve transparency and the flow of information concerning player transfers as well as ensuring credibility in the entire transfer exercise.
Day two on Friday, 22nd March 2019 will wind up the workshop intended for all the 16 Star Times Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League clubs.
FUFA staff led by the Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, Aish Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director) as well as other members of the competitions department Sarah Birungi and Phoebe Kutamba also attended the workshop.
Anabel Belzunce presents during the DTMS workshop to club officials at Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi – Kampala.
FUFA match assessor refresher course has ended at the FUFA Technical center Njeru on Wednesday.
Fifty-nine participants (3 for Beach Soccer) took part in the three-day workshop that was organized by CAF and FUFA since Monday 18th March.
CAF instructor Celestine Ntagungira from Rwanda, who is also a retired FIFA Assistant referee and member of the CAF Referees committee took control of the workshop as the main instructor.
CAF Instructor Celestine Ntagungira (R) receiving a plaque from Uganda referees Association Chairman Ronnie Kalema during the closing ceremony at FUFA Technical Center-Njeru
CAF Beach Soccer instructor and the Football Development Director Ali Mwebe handled tutorials for beach soccer match assessing.
Uganda Referees Association Chairman Ronnie Kalema recognized the work done by the instructors and assured that the workshop will produce responsible match assessors.
CAF Instructor fro Rwanda Celestine Ntagungira talking to participants at FUFA Technical Center Njeru
‘We want to have everything on a top level including our match assessors. As FUFA we have a vision of being the number 1 football country on and off the pitch and we can’t archive it without having good match officiation. The instructors have been so competent and the participants have benefited a lot. CAF Instructor Ntagungira has done a great job in the three-day course.’ Said Kalema.
Participants were examined and the CAF Instructor Ntagungira will send the results after evaluation.
As the main instructor, Ntagungira taught participants on refereeing and the amendment on the Laws of the Game.
Participants also watched a live game and were shown how to assess a match on the pitch during match day.
‘We took the participants through refereeing and the amendments in the Laws of the Game. We also provided them video clips to guide them after here. Above all our participants watched a live game and we showed them how to assess a match.’ Said Ntagungira.
L-R CAF Instructors Ali Tomusange, Ronnie Kalema and Celestine Ntagungira during the closing ceremony of the match assessor referesher course at the FUFA Technical Center -Njeru
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the appointment of Samuel Fabin Kwesi as the head coach for the national U-17 and U-20 teams for a period of one year.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye and CEO Edgar Watson officially introduced Kwesi to the media.
Kwesi’s immediate task at hand will be to handle the Uganda U-17 (Cubs) at the 2019 Total AFCON U-17 Finals in Tanzania to start on 14th- 28th April 2019.
Eng. Moses Magogo (right) presents Samuel Fabin Kwesi with the under-age national teams’ jerseyL-R: Darius Mugoye, Fabin Kwesi, Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House on Wednesday, 20th March 2019
‘As FUFA, we have a mission of becoming the number one football nation in Africa on and off the pitch. We have had the position of the U17 National team head coach vacant and as FUFA, we looked for someone who has experience with the young players, a person who has contacts. Currently the market in Europe looks at young players.I therefore take this moment to announce Fabin Kwesi Samuel as the new head coach of the U17 national team. He has experience with such teams having coached the Ghana U17 national team. We therefore welcome you to Uganda. We shall accord you all the necessary support.’ Stated FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
In his maiden submission to the media, Kwesi boldly outlined his mission at hand as regards developing the young players.
‘I am here for a mission. First, I want to guide the Uganda U-17 team at the AFCON U-17 finals. The time is very short but I will give it all my best shot. The youth need patience to work with and develop to their best’ Kwesi Fabin
The Uganda U-17 national team will enter residential training on Sunday, 24th March 2019 at the FUFA Technical center
The President of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Eng. Moses Magogo will address the members of the forth estate on Wednesday, 20th March 2019.
FUFA communications manager, Ahmed Hussein duly confirms the press conference that will take place at the FUFA House in Mengo Kampala.
‘The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on partinent issues of football in the country. The press conference will start by 10:30 AM at the home of football in Uganda, Mengo – Kampala. All the media houses are hereby notified and urged to keep time’ Ahmed Hussein.
The Uganda Cranes will on Wednesday March 20, 2019 play a test match against Egyptian Premier League outfit Tala’ea El Gaish Sporting Club at 5pm (East Africa Standard Time).
Head coach Sebastian Desabre reasons that this trial game will help him further assess the fitness level of his players.
‘On Wednesday, 20th March 2019, we will play a friendly game in the afternoon. It is totally a free friendly because it is against El Gaish and we help us assess some players fitness and continue to work on some principles in line with Sunday game against Tanzania.’ Sebastian Desabre, Head Coach, Uganda Cranes
Sebastien Desabre monitors Muhammed Shaban going through the pacesSalim Jamal in training with the goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
All the foreign based players have reported to camp apart from Farouk Miya who is expected to join later on Tuesday evening.
On Tuesday morning, the team for close to two hours in the first of the double session.
FUFA in collaboration with the African football governing body (CAF) has organised a refresher course for Match Assessors at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Fifty-nine participants are taking part in the three-day course that started on Monday 18th and will end on Wednesday 20th March 2018. Two assessors are from beach soccer.
Rwandese CAF instructor, retired FIFA Assistant referee and member of the CAF Referees committee and IFAB Celestine Ntagungira is taking charge of the course.
‘I thank CAF and the leadership of FUFA for organising such a course which is important because Assessors play a big role in refereeing by improving their as they give feedback to the committee about their work. Assessors are also instructors who must be in line with the trend of football when they get refresher courses to widen their knowledge which they later pass on to the referees. We need to have uniformity in the assessment world over that is why CAF and FIFA encourage such refresher courses‘ said Celestine Ntagungira
L-R: FUFA Development Director Ali Mwebe, CAF Instructor Celestine Ntagungira and FUFA Referees Standing Committee Chairman Ronnie Kalema
‘The role of an assessor is to guide the referees into proper performance on the field of play. They also help the Federation scout young referees from the eight regions. The assessors will be subjected to three exams for assessment on what they have been taught during the course‘ noted Ronnie Kalema who is also Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA)
Ronnie Kalema – Chairman UFRA
Ali Mwebe FUFA Development Director
FUFA wrote to CAF requesting to organise this course with an international instructor. We are grateful that CAF responded to our request.
As the Football Development Department at FUFA, we are looking forward to reeping positively from the course with the improvement in the refereeing standards.
FUFA Development Director Ali Mwebe
The assessors have been undertaken through several topics as FUFA and its development programmes, Amendments for the laws of the game, assessment process and the match assessment principles, field activity, understanding the new concept of refereeing, report writing, match debrief by assessor to the referees, preparation of integrated trainings with several practical sessions.
Second Samson Muwanguzi memorial Beach Soccer tournament:
First Round (Knock out basis for 6 games)– Saturday, 23rd March 2019
*Defending Champions Stormers and losing finalists MUBS given a bye from first round
Second Round– Sunday, 24th March 2019
*At Lido Beach, Entebbe (Kick off Time – 11 AM)
The draws for the second edition of the Samson Muwanguzi memorial tournament were held on Tuesday, 19th March 2019 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
FUFA licensing manager and FIFA Beach Soccer Referee Ivan Kintu Bayige supervised the draws.
Ivan Kintu Bayige supervised the draws
The draws were also witnessed by club representatives, members of the media as well as Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) officials led by the vice Chairman in charge of administration, Peter Sseguya, Executive committee member Ssemwogerere Mukiibi, members of the UBSA competitions committee Sarah Birungi and Phoebe Kutamba.
Last year’s finalists Stormers and MUBS were given a bye at first round. In some of the first round matches, Mutoola Beach club will play St Lawrence University in the opener.
Mpigi based Kiringente takes on Buganda Royal University, Mutesa I Royal University will play Kampala International University (KIU), Entebbe Sharks against Talented, MS Sand Lions will battle Isabeti as Entebbe Old Stars will lock horns with Nkumba University.
Phoebe Kutamba drew Entebbe Old Stars to host Nkumba UniversitySarah Birungi drew Isabeti against MS Sand Lions
The first round will be played on Saturday, 23rd March 2019 on a knock out basis, kicking off at 11 AM.
The six clubs will join the two clubs given a bye (defending champions Stormers and runners up, MUBS).
Sports journalist Ali Ssewanyana picked Talented against Entebbe SharksUBSA Executive Committee member Ssemwogerere Mukiibi displays the Kiringente
Round two will commence with the quarter finals kicking off at 11 AM before the semi-finals and finals will follow suit.
‘The Samson Muwanguzi memorial beach soccer tournament is an annual championship that was previously known as the Copa Entebbe. It is played in honour of the late Samson Muwanguzi, the former proprietor of Lido beach. He was integral in the development of beach soccer in Uganda’ Peter Sseguya noted.
UBSA committee members Ssemwogerere Mukiibi (left) and Peter Sseguya pose with the main trophy.
The winning team will smile home with a trophy and gold medals. The first and second runners up will get silver and bronze medals respectively.
There are special prizes for the top scorer, best goalkeeper, fair play award and the best overall player (Most Valuable Player).
First Round matches (Saturday, 23rd March 2019):
Mutoola beach Vs St Lawrence
Kiringaente Vs Buganda Royal
Mutesa Royal Vs KIU
Entebbe Sharks Vs Talented
MS Sand Lions Vs Isabeti
Entebbe Old Stars Vs Nkumba University
Second round – quarter finals, semifinals and finals (Sunday, 24th March 2019)
Samson Muwanguzi Memorial Beach Soccer Trophy
MAIN: Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) vice chairman in charge of administration Peter Sseguya during the draws for the Samson Muwanguzi memorial beach soccer tournament at FUFA House
On Monday, the Uganda Cranes team held their first training session at the sports complex of the Tolip Hotel and Spa Ismaila Forsan Island.
Team captain Dennis Onyango was among the foreign based players that joined the training camp and took part in the training session whose main objective was to relax the muscles, stretch well and condition the bodies.
Day two will be intensified with a double session in the morning and afternoon as more players join the camp.
Here are some of the training photos from day one.
Talk and prayer session before the start of trainingThe warm up drills for the playersDenis Onyango, the team captain passes the ball in trainingThe players in a warm up drillMoses Waiswa and Allan Kyambadde in training
Uganda Cranes trainer Jerome D’Antonio demonstrates drills to the players in a physical sessionUganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (left) with Dennis Onyango before the start of the sessionEmmanuel Okwi and Murushid ai, both players at Simba in Tanzania during trainingThe players were engaged in a light limbering sessionAllan Okello, Joseph Ochaya and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda through the paces
The Uganda Cranes team currently in Egypt for the training camp ahead of the final group L AFCON 2019 qualifier against Tanzania held their first training session on Monday afternoon at the training complex of the Tolip Hotel and Spa Ismaila Forsan Island.
Coach Sebastian Desabre and the technical team concentrated on a light session for muscle relaxation and ball possession drills.
More foreign based players joined the camp with the likes of Edris Lubega, Joseph Ochaya, Khalid Aucho, as well as goalkeepers Salim Jamal and Denis Onyango (Captain).
The Uganda Cranes first training in EgyptDenis Onyango, the team captain passes the ball in training
The ten local based players who left Entebbe were joined by three Tanzania based stars Murushid Juuko, Emmanuel Okwi and Nico Wakiro Wadada in Addis Ababa.
Assistant Captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda is confident they will overcome Tanzania on Sunday.
‘We are not under any pressure. They (Tanzania) are the team on pressure. We shall fight for nothing but maximum points in Dar es salaam’ noyed Mawanda.
The other foreign based players who were expected by Monday night include; Milton Karisa, Robert Ondongkara, Moses Opondo, Faruok Miya and Shaban Mohammad.
The team will engage in another training session on Tuesday before playing a practice match on Wednesday against a local club.
Dates for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Women Football African Zone preliminary qualifier match between the Crested Cranes and Ethiopia have been confirmed.
According to the fixtures released from the Head-Qualifier and International match official for world football governing body FIFA Gordon Savic, the first leg will be played in Ethiopia in Addis Ababa National Stadium on 3rd April 2019 at 16:00hrs.
Match officials from Egypt will handle the 1st Leg and are; Saad Ali Shahenda will be in the center assisted by Hassan Hanady and Ahmed Shibl as the 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.
Crested Cranes Captain Tracy Jones Akiror (M) launching an attack in the game against Ethiopia during the 2018 CECAFA Women Challange Cup in Rwanda.
The 2nd leg is set to take place in Kampala on 6th April 2019 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo and officials for the return match have bene named. They are;
Umutoni Aline from Rwanda will be the center referee. Murangwa Sandrine and Umutesi Alice will be the assistants.
This is the first Olympics qualifier engagement for the Crested Cranes in the history of Uganda Women Football.
Crested Cranes defeated Ethiopia 2-1 in their last meeting during the 2018 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Kigali, Rwanda.
MAIN PHOTO:Crested Cranes Team that won Ethiopia in 2018 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Rwanda
Uganda Cranes contingent in Egypt safely traveled from Entebbe to Cairo via Addis Ababa Ethiopia in the wee-hours of Monday.
This was after a successful week long non-residential training at KCCA stadium in Lugogo that climaxed with a trial game against Kampala Region Select a game The Uagnda Cranes comfortably won 4-0.
The team is accommodated at Tolip Salfotsan Hotel in Cairo City, Egypt.
‘We traveled very safely and everybody here is in good state. We are ready for the mission ahead of us and make our fellow countrymen happy. It took us close to 6 hours of travel having connected from Entebbe to Ethiopia then settled in Cairo like at 3 am in the Monday morning.” noted Hamid Juma, the leader of delegation upon arrival.
The team training will resume on Monday March 18, throughout the week and the team will thereafter switch to Tanzania on Saturday ahead of AFCON Qualifiers game on Sunday.
Joseph Ochaya, Emmanuel Okwi and Juuko Murushid all joined the team in Ethiopia while other missing players will join the rest in the course of the week.
Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes tactician Sebastian Desabre has tasked players to make use of this camp and finish the qualifiers on a higher note.
Players in camp so far;
Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Timothy Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Unattached), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Unattached), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA, Uganda), Moses Waiswa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA, Uganda), Allan Okello (KCCA,Uganda), Henry Patrick Kaddu (KCCA, Uganda)
Express FC emerged winners of the FUFA Cup of Hope after edging KCCA FC 2-1 in the final of the tournament on Sunday at Luzira Upper Prison ground.
Bashir Kasibante who will walk to freedom in May after serving his sentence netted both goals for Express FC. Captain Ogwang Samuel scored for KCCA FC. The winners took home a Cup and a new set of jersey. Ten teams took part in the tournament.
FUFA fulfills CSR promise to inmates of Luzira Uppper Prison
It is exactly 371 days today as FUFA returned to Luzira Upper Prison to offer more hope to the inmates through football. As one of the tools used to support and improve society by using the beautiful game, FUFA fulfilled the promise made on 12th March 2017 at the same place by delivering football items as part of the FUFA CSR activity for this year.
Items delivered included a computer, goalkeeping gloves, refereeing kits, two boks of the FIFA Laws of the Game and 20 balls. FUFA also faciliated the three day Referees’ course condcuted by Samuel Egesa. The fresh referees handled the both matches played on the day.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and CEO Edgar Watson handing over 20 balls to the OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Moses Sentalo.
Before the donataions were handed over, two matches were played in which the FUFA President’s XI fell to the Upper stars losing 6-4.
Upper Stars goals were scored by Ivan Odwari , Eddie Muhingo and Katerega Oscar with a brace each.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson got a brace, Hakim Magumba and Eng. Moses Magogo netted for the President’s XI.
Odwari Ivan(C) joins Eddie Muhingo(R) after scoring the 6th goal.
Isabirye joins FUFA President to celebrate his goal at Luzira upper prison
L-R; Magumba, Isabirye and Watson celebrate one of their goals
FUFA President’s XI that fell to Upper stars
FUFA President’s XI made several changes as the games went on which saw goalie Sam Kawlaya come on for Sadiq Wassa in the first half, Phillip Ssozi replaced Fred Tamale, Ali Kitenda for Hassan Mubiru, Ali Kayongo for FUFA President.
Luzira Upper Stars XI that outfoxed FUFA President’s XI
Luzira Express FC in a group photo with FUFA President, FUFA 2nd Vice President and OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Moses Sentalo after their being crowned winnersKasibante Bashir takes on an opponent during the game
While addressing the public, Luzira Upper Prison OC SSP Sentalo expressed his excitement having received officials from the football governing body (FUFA).
‘We don’t take your being here for granted, without your coming here all this excitement wouldn’t have been expressed. The joy amongst us here is because of your presence’ Sentalo noted.
Luzira prison OC SSP Moses Sentalo while addressing the crowd
Sentalo also applauded the inmates for putting up a spirited game and ensuring discipline is at maximum and later expressed his desire for a seasonal league instead of tournaments in the upper prison and highly praised the initiative of the capacity building amongst inmates.
‘The introduction of a referees’ course is a remarkable milestone in the upper prison and it’s going to change a lot in terms of football here’ added Sentalo.
FUFA President thanked inmates for loving the game of football and joining the whole world to make it the most popular and loved sport.
In his brief remarks before the donation also noted the fulfillment of a pledge made by the football governing body.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo while addressing the crowd
As FUFA, we promised to have a game here every year between the month of February and March and we have fulfilled. Thank you for choosing football as your desired sport hence making it number one and most popular in the world’ said FUFA President.
Inmates celebrate Express FC winner scored by Kasibante Bashir
Main Photo: FUFA President hands over the computer set to OC Luzira Upper Prison SSP Sentalo and Head of sports
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named the final 24 players who will camp in Egypt ahead of the TOTAL AFCON 2019 group L qualifier away to Tanzanian
10 players were confirmed after the comprehensive 4-0 win over Kampala region select team on Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Sebastien Desabre talks to the media at Lugogo after the regional tour match
Timothy Awany (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Geofrey Walusimbi (Free Agent), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Free Agent), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA, Uganda), Allan Okello and Henry Patrick Kaddu (KCCA) will depart Entebbe International Airport on Sunday at 6 PM aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
Tadeo Lwanga makes a tackle during a trial game against Kampala Region select team. He is part of the local stars on the team
These will join the 14 foreign based players in Egypt as the team prepares before the final game in Dar es salaam on Sunday, 24th March 2019.
”We had a good trial match against Kampala Region. It summarised the week of training we had with the players who are home based. It was a great match we tested the players before flying out to Egypt for the final training camp in Ismaily, Egypt. We expect the other players to join us there and we shall play a trial game with a local club in Egypt on Wednesday for final preparations.‘ Sebastien Desabre.
The final team for Ismaily Camp:
Goalkeepers:
Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Salim Magoola (Al Hilal, South), Robert Odongkara (Adama City, Ethiopia)
The Uganda Cranes pool of home based players warmed up for the up-coming AFCON 2019 group L qualifier against Tanzania with a 4-0 win over Kampala region select side at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
Dan Sserunkuma scored twice with Allan Okello and second half substitute Bright Anukani adding the other two goals.
All the goals came in the second half after Kampala region had staged a gallant fight in the opening 45 minutes.
Allan Okello (middle) scored the second goal
Sserunkuma, a first half substitute combined with Brian Majwega who had come on at the start of the second half for the opener after 57 minutes.
Okello had a great curl past the goalkeeper six minutes later.
Ismael Bukenya and Julius Poloto
Sserunkuma completed his brace with 17 minutes left on the clock with another Majwega assist before Anukani completed the misery for Kampala after combining with David Owori.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo led the inspection
The well attended match was also graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, first vice president Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Executive Committee members, delegates and general public.
The final team to travel for the training camp in Egypt will be confirmed by the head coach Sebastien Desabre.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Kampala Region:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Paul Willa, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Musitafa Mujjuzi, Tadeo Lwanga, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Bashir Mutanda, Allan Okello, Juma Balinya
Subs:
Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), James Alitho (G.K), Filbert Obenchan, Mustafa Kizza, Patrick Paul Mbowa, David Owori, Bright Anukani, Ivan Eyam, Joel Madondo, Dan Sserunkuma, Michael Birungi
Kampala Region Select XI
Kampala Region XI:
Hamza Lutaaya (G.K), Ismael Bugembe, Allan Bukenya, Brian Sajjabi, Douglas Bithum, Timothy Sempira, Sadat Mukwaya, Owen Kasule, Yafesi Mubiru, Rogers Bugeza (Captain), Faisal Ssekyanzi
Subs:
Mike Matovu, Fahad Kizito, Ivan Mayanja, Brian Kasule, Bosco Kanyiike, John Ssekyaaya, Rogers Ndiwalana, Isaac Miiro, Frank Ndugwa, Hassan Katumba, Ivan Kiggundu, Saidi Mayanja
Match officials and the captains pose fbefore kick off
The Uganda Crested Cranes overcame Kampala region select 2-1 in the first ever regional tour match for the ladies at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday, 16 March 2019.
A goal in each half Anita Namata and Resty Nanziri inspired Faridha Bulega’s coached side to victory under very hot conditions.
Sophia Nakiyingi got the consolation for a resilient Kampala side via a well taken kick from the penalty mark.
Namata gave the national side the lead on 27 minutes.
The lead lasted only 13 minutes before Sophia Nakiyingi’s equalizer off a well taken kick from the penalty mark.
Nanziri, one of the 10 second half substitutes for the national side struck home a beautiful long range shot off an acute angle on the left.
The winning goal had arrived moments after Zaina Namuleme’s weak penalty effort was saved by goalkeeper Esther Akujo.
Earlier, Hasifa Nassuna had missed target inside opening minute from kick off.
Crested Cranes left back, Margret Birabwa tested Kampala region goalkeeper Esther Akujo with a weak shot from 20 yards on five minutes.
Kampala region’s first threat towards goal arrived after 6 minutes when Sumaya Kyomhendo’s weak effort from over 30 yards was a routine collection for Ruth Aturo in Crested Cranes goal.
The battle for the ball during the opening half of the game at Lugogo
On the quarter hour mark, Juliet Nalukenge headed over with a diving effort before Monica Namwase missed from long range.
The long awaited break through arrived three minutes from the half hour mark when Namata rounded the advancing goalie before tapping the ball in empty net for the opener.
Water break for both teams
On 30 minutes, there was a water break breather to allow the players cool off the scorching sun.
Moments after the break, Kampala select’s Shakira Nyinagahirwe registered an attempt off target.
The equalizer came five minutes to the end of the opening stanza.
Nakiyingi scored from the penalty spot following a foul in the forbidden area on Nyinagahirwe.
Upon restart, the Crested Cranes made nine changes.
Four minutes into the half, Fauzia Najjemba hit the cross bar with a long range effort
There were then changes for Kampala when goal scorer Sophia Nakiyingi, Sumaya Kyomuhendo and Regina Nantege were all rested for Rebecca Nakato, Allen Nassozi and Naiga Mayimuna respectively.
Najjemba hit the cross bar with a header off Lillian Mutuuzo’s cross from the right.
On 69 minutes, Zaina Namuleme missed her penalty that was awarded following a foul on Mutuuzo.
Anita Namata breaks away from the opponent
Latifa Nakasi replaced Hadijja Nandago in Kampala Region’s other change before Crested Cranes’ Aisha Namukisa paved way for Damali Matama.
Nanziri struck the match winner via decent shot off an acute angle on the left wing, 20 yards from goal.
With 15 minutes to play Allen Nassozi was replaced by Sandra Nakamya as the Kampala Select pushed numbers upfront for the equalizer that never arrived.
This was the first regional tour game organized for the female players intended to take the national team (Crested Cranes) closer to the populous.
Airtel Uganda in conjunction with Nile Breweries Limited sponsors the regional tours organized by Kibo Media Limited.
The General Secretaries and Football Development Officers of the 8 FUFA regions were taken through a four day orientation course that started on Tuesday and ended on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA fully funded the course of 18 administrators that climaxed with Certificates of attendance handed to the participants.
Speaking at the closure of the course, Humphrey Mandu, the FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer noted that this induction was intended to give an orientation to new FUFA region staff about the modern trends of the game right from the grassroots levels.
‘The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo started the initiative of transforming the game of football and this can be done through inductions like this to our new members of staff. By asking participants to act as ambassadors and corporate with those who have no idea yet within their respective regions by tempting them to attend courses and also appreciate the value of football education and what it brings. I call upon you to put into practice what you have learnt. Share the knowledge you have acquired’ noted Mandu
‘The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo started the initiative of transforming the game of football and this can be done through inductions like this to our new members of staff. By asking participants to act as ambassadors and corporate with those who have no idea yet within their respective regions by tempting them to attend courses and also appreciate the value of football education and what it brings. I call upon you to put into practice what you have learnt. Share the knowledge you have acquired’ noted Mandu
Humphrey Mandu taking the participants through one of the modules during the workshop
Mandu requested the General Secretaries to put into practice what they have learnt rather than bragging.
Olivia Kiconco, one of the participants from Western region admitted that it has been such a great opportunity for her and the fellow participants to acquire knowledge which will help them transform the game of football in Uganda.
Female participants with some of the facilitators for the course.
The facilitators of the course were; FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Football Development Director Ali Mwebe, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Human Resource and Capacity building Manager Jackson Nyima.
The induction covered course modules like FUFA and its development programmes, Finance Management, Competitions, FUFA Connect, Information Technology, Basic fundamentals of Marketing & Communication principles.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu hands over a gift of appreciation to Mariam Mpaata
Participants:
Eron Alal (Northern), Isaac Ssengendo (Kampala), Asuman Muwanga (Kampala), Dixon Ongwech Lumumba (Northern), Najib Nkono (Eastern), Latif Mafuko (Eastern), Olivia Kiconco (Western), Brian Ssejjemba (Buganda), Issa Sempijja (Western), Ashraf Abale (West Nile), Moses Keuber (West Nile), Robinah Ayesiga (FUFA Staff), Samuel Turyomuriwe (Kitara), Juma Kisembo (Kitara), Mariam Mpaata, Daniel Otim, Daniel Ekaju (North East), Wilberforce Ssemwogerere (Buganda)
The Crested Cranes began preparations on Thursday afternoon ahead of their first ever regional tour.
The team will play against Kampala region on Saturday, 16th March 2019.
Faridah Bulega, the head coach took players through drills at Maroons stadium, Luzira on the first day of training.
Of the 23 players summoned last week, 21 turned up for training. Lilian Mutuuzo and Resty Nanziri were not available but the coach confirmed they will join the rest of the team in the Friday session.
Brief notes from the head coach Faridah Bulega to her players before training
The squad comprises of four goalkeepers, six defenders, eight midfielders and five strikers.
The coach was impressed with the fitness levels of the players and believes the game on Saturday will be a good precursor ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifier against Ethiopia next month.
Hasifah Nassuna (3) flying with confidence during training in Luzira.
‘The girls are in good shape and the commitment from everyone on day one was positive. I believe the game against Kampala region on Saturday will be a good build up ahead of the game against Ethiopia next month’ said Bulega
The team will have a similar training session on Friday before the game on Saturday at 2pm.
Shadia Nankya (L) will carry her rich club form to the National team. She os being challenged to the ball by another stylish player Zainah Namuleme
Players that trained on Thursday
Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo(UCU Lady Cardinals), Vanessa Edith Karungi (She Corporate), Juliet Adeke(Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Daizy Nakaziro(Lady Doves)
Defenders: Shadia Nankya(Uganda Martys High School Lubaga), Aisha Namukisa(Kampala Queens), Wilmer Nantumbwe(She Corporate), Margaret Birabwa( Muteesa I Royal University), Phoebe Banura ( UCU Lady Cardinals), Viola Namuddu( Makerere University)
Midfileders: Damalie Matama(Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabbumba ( Ajax Queens, Bulenga), Fauziah Najjemba( Isra Soccer Academy), Tracy Jones Akiror( Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Anita Namata (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Shamira Nalujja( Isra Soccer Academy)
Forwards: Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Monica Namwase (Kampala Queens), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Hasifa Nassuna(UCU Lady Cardinals)
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes Captain Tracy Jones Akiror leads by example with the rest of the players during the drills
