International security expert Okello Dixon will fly out on Monday afternoon for the FIFA Safety and Security Officers training and assessment workshop.
Okello will be at the Home of FIFA (HoF), FIFA-Strasse20 in Zurich for the workshop to be conducted from 17th-19th October.
‘We are glad that Ugandans are being recognized and considered for such opportunities that improve the organisation of our events after the training sessions. We believe that Okello will bring back the knowledge acquired from Zurich to pass on to the local security team at the football events in Uganda’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Okello who has been at various sporting events as security officer including the FIFA World Cup (2010 South Africa), Olympic Games in London (2012) and most recently on the continent for CAF duties in the Champions League matches; Al Ahly of Egypt vs Horoya AC of Guinea and Al Ahly vs Setif of Algeria.
MAIN PHOTO: Dixon Okello on duty during the the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon
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Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre believes and has the hope that his charges will work for the best result on Tuesday during the return leg against Lesotho Crocodiles.
‘We have the quality to match Lesotho. It is very important to see that we win the game because the objective is to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. About the Setsoto stadium artificial surface, our players have played on such surface especially the KCCA FC and Vipers SC players. Concerning the weather, many have faced this cold weather like those who play in South Africa, we shall match them’ Desabre spoke ahead of the Tuesday training session.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre (with shades) moments after arrival at Maseru Airport
After arrival in Lesotho aboard a chartered flight, the team checked in at Avani Maseru Hotel.
The first session on Sunday afternoon was more of a recovery one with all the 11 players who started on Saturday granted a light session with a lot of stretching under assistant coach Mathias Lule and trainer Gerome D’Antonio.
Meanwhile, the players who started on the bench were involved in a ball work session as well as body stretching drills under Desabre.
After the session, two goal hero in the 3-0 home win, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi had a brief interview with the media as he underlined the team’s bold clear intentions in Maseru.
Avani Maseru Hotel is where the Uganda Cranes team is accomodated
‘We are yearning to return to the AFCON. Every player has that focus. We are determined. Personally, I am motivated by the two goals i scored and this is a confidence booster’ stated Okwi.
The team’s last training session will be held on Monday at the Setsoto stadium.
TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2019 Qualifiers (Group L):
Tuesday, 16th October 2018
Lesotho Vs Uganda Cranes
At Setsoto Stadium, Maseru
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The Uganda Cranes delegation for the return leg of the 2019 Total AFCON group L qualifier safely arrived in Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho on Sunday afternoon.
The contingent of over 70 people departed Entebbe International Airport at 7.50am on a chartered flight Boeing 737-500.
On board were all the 24 players who made the training camp at Kabira Country Club in Bukoto, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Government Officials, some members of the FUFA Executive, delegates, staff, Members of Parliament, media personnel, some fans and other Government officials.
Moses Waisswa and Charles Lukwago alight from the team plane
With an hour stop over in Lusaka, Zambia, the contingent finally reached Maseru Airport at 2 PM local time, welcomed by very chilly weather conditions.
Uganda Cranes team manager Chrispus Muyinda as well as former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Posnett Omony were in Maseru to receive the team.
After checking in at the airport through the immigration procedure, the team embarked on a 20 minute road journey to – Avani Maseru Hotel.
Posnett Omony (left) with Dennis Onyango at Maseru Airport. Omony was part of the team that received the Uganda Cranes in Maseru alongside Crispus MuyindaJoseph Ochaya wheels off his luggage to Avani Hotel in Maseru city booked for Uganda CranesUganda Cranes players checking in at Avani Hotel in Maseru
‘We arrived safely and everyone is in perfect condition. The journey was good and we thank our President, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the chartered flight offer. We pray that we achieve the best of results here in Maseru as we work towards securing qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon’ Richard Ochom, the Head of delegation noted.
Later in the evening, the team held their opening training session at the Setsoto stadium (artifical surface) under very cold conditions.
‘The two goals i scored in Kampala were a confidence booster. We are all ready for the match on Tuesday. We traveled well and managed to have one training session on Sunday ahead of the last session on Monday. The confidence is high and we shall work as a unit’ Emmanuel Okwi, scorer of a brace in the 3-0 home win stated.
The team will hold the last training on Monday (7 PM) at the Setsoto stadium.
Ugandan FIFA assistant referee Nantabo Lydia Wanyama will attend a CAF Elite ‘A’ Women’s Course that will take place in Accra, Ghana from 17th –to 21st October 2018.
Nantabo together with other referees around the continent will undergo technical tests, theory and Physical practice during the course.
In addition, all the referees will undertake a medical checkup as the first session of the course.
Nantabo was one of the Ugandan referees who took part in the recent CAF Young referees’ course in Kampala last month. She excelled in the course together with Shamirah Nabadda, Nantabo Lydia, Isa Masembe, Okello Dick and Katenya Ronald
The only Ugandan representative will arrive in Accra on 16th October before the opening ceremony on Wednesday 17th October 2018.
TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2019 Qualifiers (Group L):
Tuesday, 16th October 2018
Lesotho Vs Uganda Cranes
At Setsoto Stadium, Maseru
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A delegation of 70 people including 24 players left the country for Lesotho on Sunday morning aboard a chartered flight offered by the head of state, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The group departed Entebbe International Airport with players, technical staff, FUFA Executive Committee members, FUFA delegates, Government officials and some fans aboard.
The group is expected to arrive in Maseru afternoon (around 2 PM local time).
Uganda Cranes players at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is part of the delegation.
The Leader of Delegation is Richard Ochom from North East Region FA.
Uganda Cranes face Lesotho on Tuesday, 16th October 2018 at the Setsoto stadium in the return tie of the double header whose first leg was won 3-0 by the hime team to reclaim top spot in group L.
The Traveling Contingent:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Defenders: Murushid Juuko (Simba SC, Tanzania), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam FC, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El Geish, Egypt), Dennis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait), Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS, Uganda), FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Moses Waiswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda), Joseph Benson Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Milton Karisa (MC Oujda, Morocco), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA, Uganda),
Uganda Cranes restored their top spot in group L in the on-going Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers 2019 with an overwhelming performance following a 3-0 win over Lesotho at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi notched a brace and Faruku Miya (penalty) were on target for the win that pushes Uganda back to the top with 7 points.
Here is the colourful pictorial from the scenes at Namboole.
Uganda Cranes fans enjoy the heat of the momentStriker Patrick Henry Kaddu jumps high to head the ball as Lesotho goalkeeper Mohau Kuenane closes byAucho Khalid commanded the midfield well throughout the gameSecond half substitute Ibrahim Sadam Juma in action during the game
Match officials with the captains of the two countries moments before kick offEmmanuel Arnold Okwi and Faruku Miya celebrate one of the three goals on Saturday. The two players were both on targetEdrisa Lubega’s pace was sublime for Uganda Cranes in the game against LesothoUganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre addresses the media during the post match press conferenceUganda Cranes fans enjoy the match moments against Lesotho in the Namboole terracesMoses Waiswa in action during the game against LesothoUganda Cranes XI vs LesothoThe substitute players singing the Uganda National AnthemUganda Cranes players celebrating the second goalThe inspection of Uganda Cranes team players before kick offEmmanuel Okwi jumps high to head the ballCAF flag being carried to the stadiumLesotho flag being displayed by the match day ball boysThe Uganda Cranes and Lesotho players majestically march to the fieldThe Dignitaries during the National AnthemsTwo goal hero Emmanuel Okwi takes on Lesotho’s Jane Thaba Ntso during the match
Ugandan referees, assistants, assessors and commissioners were so busy in the continent in Friday and Saturday in the ongoing fixtures of 2019 AFCON Qualifiers between 10th-16th October 2018.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appointed center referee Alex Muhabi who was in charge of the Group H match between Ivory Coast and Central African Republic on 12th October 2018 at Stade De Bouake in Abidjan.
Mark Ssonko was the 1st assistant while Ronald Katenya the 2nd assistant.
Brian Nsubuga Miiro was picked as a Reserve Referee.
Egesa Wasonga Samuel is another Ugandan who was allocated as Referees Assessor in a Group K match between Mozambique and Namibia at Estadio Nacional do Zimpeto in Maputo on Saturday 13th October 2018.
Mike Letti was Match Commissioner in the match between Ethiopia and Kenya in the midweek.
Similarly, CAF also assigned Ronnie Kalema as a Referee Assessor in a Group E match when Seychelles hosts South Africa at Stade Linite, in Victoria, Seychelles on 16th October 2018.
Ronnie Kalema appointed to be match assessor in AFCON Qualifier match between Seychelles and South Africa
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Alex Muhabi appointed to officiate Ivory Coast Vs Central African Republic in 2019 AFCON Qualifiers
TOTAL 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers (Group L)
Uganda Cranes 3-0Lesotho Likuena
Uganda Cranes was unstoppable on Saturday, defeating Lesotho 3-0 during the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations group L qualifier at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi scored twice and Faruku Miya got the other from rhe penalty spot.
Okwi’s opener arrived as early as the 10th minute with a well drilled left footed shot.
Uganda Cranes XI against Lesotho
Miya added the second with a successful kick from the penalty spot after a foul on the impressive Okwi in the 36th minute.
In the second half, Okwi headed home the third goal after a decent cross from the left by Edrisa Lubega.
Uganda Cranes technical team made all the three changes in the game.
Ibrahim Sadam Juma replaced Joseph Ochaya after 58 minutes, Lubega was taken off for Patrick Henry Kaddu in the 70th minute and Isaac Muleme came on for Moses Waiswa with four minutes to the final whistle.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Faruku Miya celebrate one of the three goals on Saturday. The two players were both on targetMoses Waiswa beats two Lesotho players Tumelo Khutlang (left) and Tsepo Toloane (right) during the game
Uganda Cranes returns to the summit of group L with 7 points off three matches.
Cape Verde who defeated Tanzania 3-0 in Praia on Friday drop back ro second position with four points.
Tanzania and Lesotho both have two points each.
Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will on Sunday morning (7am) fly out of the country for the completion of the back ro back fixture.
The return match will be played on Tuesday, 16th October 2018 in Maseru.
Uganda Cranes players acknowledge the supporters after the game at Namboole StadiumInspection of the teams prior to kick off
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Moses Waiswa (84’ Isaac Muleme), Faruku Miya, Edrisa Lubega (70’ Henry Patrick Kaddu), Joseph Benson Ochaya (58’ Ibrahim Sadam Juma)
Substitutes Not Used:
Jamal Salim, Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kateregga, Milton Karisa, Allan Kyambadde, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Derrick Nsibambi
Likano Mputhi (G.K), Samuel Khetsekile (G.K), Kapano Tseka, Tsotleho Paul Jane, Setho Moshoeshoe, Thabo Seakhoa, Masoabi Synous Nkoto
Suspended: Bokang Sello
Match officials with the captains of the two countries; Dennis Onyango (second from left) and Mafa Moremoholo (second right)
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Ali Mohammed Adelaid
First Assistant Referee: Samir Gamal Saad
Second Assistant Referee: Mahmoud El Regal
Uganda Cranes fans passionately cheer during the gameThe technical bench led by head coach Sebastien DesabreThe Namboole stadium score had the nitty gritty of the final outcome
The players and members of the technical team in ball work drills during the last training session
The stage is set at the historic Mandela National Stadium as the mighty Uganda Cranes host Lesotho national football team, popularly known as Likuena (The Crocodiles) this Saturday.
Uganda Cranes will proudly don the newly designed jersey, manufactured by kits company Mafro for the first time.
This is the first leg of 2019 Total African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group L qualifier for the double header whose return leg will take place in Maseru on Tuesday, 16th October 2018.
Owing to the level of preparations since the Uganda Cranes kicked off their preparations with their non residential preparations for the home based players last week, the writing has been well scripted on the wall, the home team is ready.
The Uganda Cranes players trained under runny conditions on Tuesday
Individual players led by the captain Denis Onyango have doubled their efforts in training sessions with sheer determination and commitment as they all eye maximum points.
“We are determined to give our best for the game. We need maximum points out of this game this Saturday. Lesotho is not a small team like many people think. Therefore, we have to work hard and collectively as a team” Onyango disclosed to the media in the pre-match press conference held at Namboole on Friday morning.
The head coach Sebastien Desabre and the rest of his technical team have done a tremendous task to assemble a formidable team and prepare the players mentally and physically.
Desabre says the team is prepared 200 percent for the double header starting with the first leg at Namboole.
“We have spoken to the players, trained well and they are prepared physically and mentally. The players know the importance of this match. We shall work hard to get the home win which will be a stepping stone to the return leg on Tuesday” Desabre told the media at the pre-match press conference.
Sebastien Desabre addressing the media during a pre match press conference
Meanwhile, Lesotho players trained at Namboole Stadium on Friday evening for two hours.
Apart from Murushid Jjuuko, all the 23 other players in the camp at the Kabira Country Club in Bukoto will be available for selection.
Jjuuko is suspended after getting two cautions but will be available for the return leg when the team travels.
Uganda Cranes maintain their grip at the summit of group L with four points off two matches.
Tanzania and Lesotho have four points while Cape Verde has one point.
UGANDA CRANES PLAYERS AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundown, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Defenders: Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS, Uganda), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam FC, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Faruku Miya (Gorica, Croatia ), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda), Milton Karisa (MC Oujda, Morocco), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA, Uganda)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) International Match Organizing Committee (IMOC) along with the Uganda Police Force and Traffic departments have held a joint press conference at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Friday.
The essence of this press conference was to help notify the general public about the general arrangement for the fans prior to, during and after the game.
Issa Magoola, chairman of the FUFA International Match Organizing Committee, addressed the media flanked by the Federation communications manager Ahmed Hussein, Kampala Metropolitan Traffic commander SSP Norman Musinga and the Uganda Police Force deputy PRO Patrick Onyango.
Magoola urged the fans to acquire the match tickets at the designated selling points, purchase the tickets early and avoid the late rush.
SSP Musinga explained the general traffic flow and its management as well as hinting on the key parking places for motorists.
Uganda Police deputy PRO Patrick Onyango called upon all the fans to respect the regulations set by the law enforcement team that will have uniformed and non-uniformed policemen.
Issa Magoola, FUFA International Match Organizing Committee (IMOC):
The preparations for the Uganda Cranes versus Lesotho match have progressed well. The match officials will come from Egypt, Commissioner (Egypt) and the referees’ assessor from Djibouti. The tickets are already on sale and the public is urged to acquire their match tickets at the designated selling points. There will be no ticket sale around the stadium. We urge that you come early and in big numbers.
SSP Norman Musinga, theTraffic Commander Kampala Metropolitan shows off the VVIP car stickers
SSP Norman Musinga: Traffic Commander Kampala Metropolitan:
We have ensured that there is a good traffic management plan to the public. The routes from the Wampewo round about to Kireka, Kinawataka zone and around the Northern By-pass will be normal traffic flow. Some sections of the road like around Sports View and Jokas hotels will be cut off. Only VVIP’s will access the main parking lot while the lower parking section below the Pioneer buses is for the general public. We shall follow the rules as stipulated by the Traffic and Road Traffic Act 1998.
Patrick Onyango – Deputy PRO Uganda Police Force:
We are asking the fans to abide by the regulations that we shall give time to time including the body search policy. We are still in an era of terrorism threats and therefore specific attention and care should be given.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Issa Magoola, chairman of the FUFA International Match Organizing Committee, Kampala Metropolitan Traffic commander SSP Norman Musinga and the Uganda Police Force deputy PRO Patrick Onyango addressing the media on Friday morning.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and the team captain Denis Onyango have promised a spirited showing against visiting Lesotho in the first leg of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers (group L).
The French born tactician and the Mamelodi Sundowns first choice goalkeeper were flanked by the FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein as they engaged the media in an interactive press conference at the Mandela National Stadium boardroom on Friday morning.
Ahmed Hussein (left) with Desabre during the press conference
Desabre noted that the players have the right frame physically and mentally with the best confidence levels and urged the fans to support the team just like it was the case against Tanzania in the last game at Namboole.
Onyango too, like the coach promised a spirited fighting from the first to the closing whistle.
The Uganda Cranes will don the newly designed new jersey for the first time during the Saturday game.
Sebastien Desabre addressing the media during a pre match press conference
Sebastien Desabre (Head coach, Uganda Cranes):
This game against Lesotho is an important one for qualification for Uganda Cranes to the Africa Cup of Nations. The team is in good spirits. I have spoken to players and they understand the importance of this game. We have improved upon the level of confidence for the players. The three points will be crucial for the home fans and country as well. It is important to play good football as well. I am happy with the camp. We are ready. The win against Lesotho will be important to give confidence to the team in the ten months I have been in charge. We shall give 200 percent to the team. I urge the fans to support the team like they did against Tanzania. We need to qualify for AFCON as a unit.
Dennis Onyango, Uganda Cranes captain
Denis Onyango (Team captain, Uganda Cranes):
We are ready to try our best in the game. Lesotho is not a small team. In football there is no small team. They have not lost any game in the campaign.We want to go to Maseru with positive results. Everyone is ready. With the support of the nation (fans and media), we need to lift the team. There are no injuries at the moment in the camp. Everyone is in shape and we shall give our best. The advantage is that we are at home, we have to play our hearts out during the first leg. It is one game at a time. We believe we shall it to the next stage.
Some of the sports journalists in attendence during the press conference on Friday morning
Uganda Cranes players in the afternoon session on Wednesday
The Uganda Cranes camp at the Kabira Country Club, Bukoto is full board with all the players reported.
Goalkeeper Salim Jamal was the last player to report for duty and trained with the rest of the players on Wednesday, the same day that the national team had the launch of a new kit.
There were double sessions for the team in the morning and afternoon.
In the morning, the session lasted for close to two hours and was trimmed down in the afternoon to one hour.
For either sessions, the players expressed ultimate commitment, passion and the desire to give their all as the team prepares for the double header against Lesotho.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Wednesday afternoon
South African based winger Allan “Dancing Rasta” Kateregga, who plays for Cape Town City Football Club told the media after the morning training that they are focused for the game at hand against Lesotho.
“Our strategy is to play football. We are targeting victories from these two matches. We are yearning to win and everyone is focused. We are taking this chance with both our hands” Kateregga disclosed.
In the same spirit, midfielder Ibrahim Sadam Juma, who plays at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC expresses the urge to improve on the weak departments where the team needs to polish up coming to the double header;
“We need six points. We are aware of the threat posed by Lesotho and that is why we are not underrating them. We need to improve on the mistakes done from the previous game against Tanzania. We need to create, score and defend well. The mood in the camp is right and best” Sadam noted.
The Thursday session will be held behind closed doors as the team continues to prepare for the Saturday and Tuesday matches.
Full Board Uganda Cranes Team:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundown, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Defenders: Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC, Tanzania), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Faruku Miya (Gorica, Croatia ), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda), Milton Karisa (MC Oujda, Morocco), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA, Uganda)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)
FUFA has unveiled new kits for the national senior team men- The Uganda Cranes and Women (Crested Cranes).
The momentous event took place at the Mandela National Stadium board room on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.
The event to unveil the new kit was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, who was flanked by; Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President), Darius Mugoye ( FUFA 2nd Vice President), Executive Committee Members Chris Kalibbala, Issa Magoola, Airtel Uganda Head Brand and Communications Remmie Kisakye.
L-R: Joseph Ochaya, Faruku Miya, Sadam Ibrahim Juma, Emmanuel Okwi, Moses Waiswa and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda
Uganda Cranes kit is in red, white and yellow colours with a V-neck design having the three national flag colours (Black, yellow and red) running down in an ivory format.
The kit has been manufactured by Mafro and was designed by Umar Mukasa, who emerged as the best in a competition set by FUFA and monitored by the FUFA Marketing and Communications department headed by Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Marketing committee chairman) and Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director).
Mukasa will earn himself free access to all Uganda Cranes home games and a cash reward of Shs 2.5M.
Addressing the media during the jersey launch, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo narrated the process upon which the successful person was reached.
The FUFA President also thanked the designer, manufacturer and all those involved to ensure the final product is up to standard.
Crested Cranes Group Photo: L-R Remmie Kisakye (Aitrel), Ruth Aturo, Hasifah Nassuuna, Juliet Nalukenge, FUFA President, Cissy Nakiguba, Juliet Adeke and Tracy Jones Akiror.
‘This is another occasion that we come here to complete what we promised. The manufacturer for the Uganda Cranes new kit is Mafro. We would like to thank the manufacturer for the work well done’ stated Eng. Moses Magogo
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited were also epresented at the launch.
Remmie Kisakye stated that they still have close memories with the retired jersey and hoped for the best with the new one;
“As Airtel Uganda, we are happy for this development. We have good memories when we started with the good jersey. The memories are very fresh. All the good things come to an end. We pray that the new jersey comes with luck as we seek to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 Cameroon’ Kisakye remarked.
L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, Airtel Uganda’s Remmie Kisakye and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the new Uganda Cranes jersey
Uganda Cranes and Crested Cranes players showcased the jersey before the media as they were also engaged in a photo session.
‘This is a wonderful jersey. It will surely motivate us to play better in the up-coming matches and we pray that we start off well with victories in the new jersey. We shall work hard to achieve good results’ Onyango told the media in an interview.
Denis Onyango during the official launch of the Uganda Cranes new jersey
There are other designs for the Under age categories U-23, U-20 and U-17.
Uganda Cranes will wear the new kit starting with the home and away games against Lesotho in group L AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
Meanwhile, five lucky journalists earned themselves a jersey each after being tested on a number of Uganda Cranes and football matters.
L-R: Rachael Tebandeke, David Gombe, John Batanudde, Airtel Uganda’s Remmie Kisakye, FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo, Agnes Katende and Michael NsubugaSports journalists interviewing Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango after the launch of the new Uganda Cranes jersey at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Women National team jerseys
Goalkeepers:
Set 1: All Blue
Set 2: All Orange
Set 3: All Purple
Field Players:
Set 1: White Shirts/Red Shorts/White socks (Home Kit)
Set 2 Red Shirts/Black Shorts/Red socks (Away kit)
Set 3: Yellow Shirts/Black Shorts/Yellow (Third Kit)
Men National team jerseys
Goalkeepers:
Set 1: All Blue
Set 2: All Orange
Set 3: All Purple
Field players
Set 1 Red Shirts/Black Shorts/Red socks (Home Kit)
Set 2: White Shirts/White Shorts/White socks (Away kit)
Set 3: Yellow Shirts/Black Shorts/Yellow (Third Kit)
Uganda Cranes and FUFA top brass were hosted by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe at a function he organized to celebrate the 56th Independence Day with the team and football fraternity ahead of Saturday’s AFCON Qualifier with Lesotho at Namboole stadium.
In a jovial mood, the President discussed football matters with the contingent before he announced his offer of a chartered flight to fly the Cranes to Maseru for the reverse fixture against Lesotho to be played on Tuesday 16th October, 2018.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango and Head coach Sebastien Desabre
President Museveni also offered the Uganda Cranes contingent to State House a financial boost of UGX 200M (Two Hundred Million Shillings).
President Museveni congratulated the team for posting results that have kept the Cranes on top of the group in the campaign but urged them to work harder against Lesotho on Saturday.
‘I have been following you of recent and I thank you for the performance but we need to work harder for better results. I have offered you a chartered plane to Lesotho and UGX 200M to help you get good results’ said President Museveni
Speaking on behalf of the players, team captain Denis Onyango appreciated the President and the First Lady Janet Museveni (Minister of Education and Sports) for the recent support towards the Cranes and football.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in a deep discussion with the Uganda Cranes and FUFA Contingent to State House on Tuesday in Entebbe.
‘The support from the President is a sign that he follows and loves sports. Football has been picking good results partly because of such support from the fountain of honour and office of Education and Sports. This offer will help the team fly in time to Maseru for the game’ said Mugisha.
The Uganda Cranes Technical team led by head coach Sebastien Desabre was also in attendance.
The delegation to State House was led by FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha, accompanied by 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.
MAIN PHOTO: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Uganda Cranes players, team officials and FUFA top brass in Entebbe.
Clubs Category: UCU Lady Cardinals (5) 0-0 (4) Kawempe Ladies
Secondary Schools category: Kawempe Muslim 1-0 Pride College Mpigi
Primary Category: Jolly Primary School 3-0 Bembe Hill Primary School
Kawempe Muslim SSS celebrating winning the Secondary Schools category at Kazo GroundUCA Lady Cardinals have been crowned 2018 Independence Cup Winners in the Clubs category after defeating Kawempe Ladies via kicks from the penalty mark on Tuesday at Kazo Ground.
The final clash between the two giants ended in a barren draw in the regular time nonetheless the match progressed to kicks from the penalty mark and UCU Lady Cardinals edged their rivals 5-4.
Goalkeeper Ruth Aturo saved Nakabugo Mariam’s spot-kick to hand Lady Cardinals the first-ever Independence trophy.
The Mukono based Women’s team received prize money of UGX. 700,000 and a trophy. UCU have now won the FUFA Women’s Cup and the Independence Cup this year.
Jolly Primary School players lifting the Primary Category trophy at Kazo Ground on Tuesday
In the other finals, Kawempe Muslim managed a 1-0 victory over Pride College Mpigi in the Secondary Schools category. The goal was scored by Nakato Rebecca in the 54th minute. Kawempe Muslim SSS bagged UGX. 500,000 plus a trophy.
In the Primary Schools category, Jolly Primary School defeated Bembe Hill Primary School 3-0 to emerge champions.
Nanyonjo Jarida, Tamale Hanisha and Nagadya Jovena scored for Jolly primary School.
UCU Lady Cardinals forward Hasfa Nassuna won the top scorer Award after netting six goals in the tournament.
Independence Cup runners-up Kawempe Ladies after receiving silver medals and the prize money from Chief Guest Chris Kalibbala.
The Chairperson Uganda Women’s Football Association (UWFA) Margret Kubingi commended FUFA for sponsoring the event and believes it has covered some young talents mainly in Schools that participated.
‘I thank FUFA for sponsoring the event. It has exposed some of the young talents. UWFA have achieved alot from this tournament and we shall continue preparing such tournaments to bring the game closer to the communities to identify new talent’ said Kubingi
FUFA Executive Committee Members Agnes Mugena and Chris Kalibbala were also in attendance and performed roles during Awards ceremony.
L-R Crested Cranes Coordinator Paul Ssali, Chairman FUFA Football Development Committee Chris Kalibbala and UWFA Chairperson Margaret Kubingi during the Independence Cup at Kazo Ground on Tuesday
UCU Lady Cardinals XI that played against Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Head coach Sebastien Desabre closely monitors the players getting through their paces on Monday at Namboole
There are barely four days to the Uganda Cranes home group L duel of the Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 2019 at Mandela National Stadium.
On Monday evening, as the team marked their first training session under residential camp arrangement, the 16 players in attendance along with the coaches all looked focused and determined for the job at hand.
From the players’ facial expression and their diligent display throughout the warm up drills to the ball work sessions, it was clearly evident, Uganda Cranes is a team on a mission come Saturday.
Dennis Iguma in training on Monday
‘When we come out for training, we always give more than 100% . It is this same spirit that we want to display in the matches. We shall go for the all attack strategy against Lesotho and personally I am ready to utilise the chances once granted the opportunity’ striker Edirisa Lubega confessed before the media after the one and half hour training session at Namboole stadium.
Lubega was among the new faces that joined the rest of the players, majority consisting of the local based legion.
Others included Emmanuel Okwi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Murushid Jjuuko, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Ochaya and Allan Kateregga who attended the evening session.
Charles Lukwago with the goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
The eight local based players who trained are; Goalkeeper Charles Lukwago, Sadam Ibrahim Juma, Timothy Awanyi, Patrick Kaddu, Isaac Isinde, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waiswa and Tadeo Lwanga.
More players are expected to join the camp at Kabira Country Club on Monday evening ahead of Tuesday’s programme.
Uganda Cranes face Lesotho in a crucial double header duel at Namboole and in Maseru on 13th and 16th October 2018 respectively.
The training sessions continue on Tuesday-morning (8.30am Gym session at Kabira Country Club ) and afternoon (1.30 pm) at Namboole stadium.
Players who trained on Monday.
Goalkeeper: Charles Lukwago
Outfield players: Murushid Jjuuko, Joseph Ochaya, Emmanuel Okwi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Edirisa Lubega, Allan Kateregga, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Dennis Iguma, Sadam Ibrahim Juma, Timothy Awanyi, Patrick Kaddu, Isaac Isinde, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waiswa, Tadeo Lwanga
FUFA has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes will wear a new look kit when they take on Lesotho on Saturday 13th October 2018 during the Total AFCON Qualifier 2019 at Mandela National stadium.
The latest development has been confirmed by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘We are ready to unveil the new kit for the Uganda Cranes and the Women National team-Crested Cranes on Wednesday. The function will be held at Mandela National Stadium’ said Hussein.
The Historical Uganda Cranes jersey used at the AFCON Finals 2017 in Gabon will be retired officially by FUFA this week. A new kit will be unveiled on Wednesday 10th October 2018 at Namboole stadium.
The function to be held on Wednesday 10th October 2018 will be attended by the media and players of the National team.
The ceremony will start at 11 am-Mandela National Satdium, Namboole.
Goals; Patrick Kaddu (2), Allan Kyambadde Ibrahim Saddam Juma. David Owori scored for the select side.
The Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named a 24 man Squad to enter residential camp at Kabira Country club starting Monday 8th October 2018.
The final squad was named after three days of rigorous training that included a trial match between the Uganda Cranes local based players and a select team of U17, U20 and U23 players at Lugogo.
Uganda Cranes will play Lesotho on Saturday 13th October at Namboole and three days later in Maseru on 16th October.
The players will have an afternoon training session at Namboole Stadium starting at 4pm.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastian Desabre talking to media after the training on Monday
The 24 man Squad named by Desabre;
Denis Onyango, Jamal Salim, Charles Lukwago, Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Awanyi, Denis Iguma, Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa, Ibrahim Sadaam, Taddeo Lwanga, Moses Waisswa, Khalid Aucho, Allan Kateregga, Faruku Miya, Emma Okwi, Edris Lubega, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kyambadde and Patrick Kaddu.
MAIN PHOTO: Moses Waisswa is one of the 24 players who will enter residential camp on Monday at Kabira Country club in Bukoto as Uganda Cranes continue with preparations for the AFCON Qualifier against Lesotho on Saturday at Namboole stadium.
