FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Uganda Cranes 3-1 Sao Tome and Prinicipe | International Build Up

    Uganda Cranes 3-1 Sao Tome and Prinicipe | International Build Up

    International Build Up:

    • Uganda Cranes 3-1 Sao Tome and Principe

    Uganda Cranes has whipped visiting Sao Tome and Principe 3-1 during an international build up match at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

    Left winger Joseph Ochaya opened the scoring with a 20th minute goal after a great assist by Nico Wakiro Wadada on the right flank.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate the opening goal at Mandela National Namboole stadium against Sao Tome and Principe

    Defender Murushid Jjuuko headed home the second goal on the stroke of half time after a curling corner kick from Ochaya.

    Second half substitute Abraham Ndugwa scored Uganda Cranes third goal on the day on 82 minutes.

    Ndugwa had come on for William Luwagga Kizito after 57 minutes.

    Vipers’ winger Milton Karisa in action for Uganda Cranes against Sao Tome and Principe

    The visitors pulled a goal in the dying minutes from Jose Varelea following a good counter attack.

    Head coach Sebastien Desabre and the rest of his technical team made a couple of changes in the second half.

    Sentamu replaced Emmanuel Okwi, Ndugwa came on for Luwagga Kizito, Tadeo Lwanga was Baba Kizito’s replacement and Alex Kakuba replaced Godfrey Walusimbi.

    Meanwhile, Fahad Bayo took Milton Karisa’s place and Timothy Awany took over debutant Bevis Mugabi’s center back slot.

    Mugabi, Bayo and Ndugwa earned their first caps with the Uganda Cranes.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the Uganda Cranes players prior to the game at Namboole stadi

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile guests during the match. Others were Kalungu East Member of Parliament (MP), Joseph Ssewungu

    Uganda Cranes will play in the second international build up this Tuesday against Malawi at Namboole.

    The game against Malawi will kick off at 4 pm.

    Uganda Cranes XI vs Sao Tome and Principe

    Team Line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi (68′ Alex Kakuba) Murushid Juuko, Bevis Mugabi (88’ Timothy Dennis Awanyi), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa (80’ Fahad Bayo),  Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (67’ Tadeo Lwanga), William Kizito Luwagga (57’ Abraham Ndugwa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (56’ Yunus Sentamu), Joseph Benson Ochaya

    Uganda Cranes substitutes passionately sing the national anthem

    Subs Not Used:

    Hood Kawesa, Fahad Bayo, Derrick Nsibambi, Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K)

    Head coach: Sebastien Desabre

    L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule, goalkeeping coach Sadic Wassa and trainer Gerome D’Antonio
    Sao Tome and Principe XI

    São Tomé and Príncipe XI:

    Al Migida Aldair (68’ Vaz Nilson), Santos Gilson (62’ Tavares Janota), Dasneves Enilson, Dilson Quaresma, Mendes Ivonalodo, Diogo, Francisco (62’ Damara Aderito), Sousa Pontes (Captain), Varalela Eduardo, Carvalho Jockeleny (66’ Santos Adroir), Varela Jose, Baraganga Maquiadei (80’ Costa Neto Vando)

    Subs Not Used:

    Pondes Waidimir, Fernandes Edilson, Eusebio Danilson, Santos Damilson, Martins Traure

    Head coach: Gustavi Clemente

    A section of fans graced the match
    L-R: Ferdinand Chacha (First Assistant Referee), Denis Onyango (Uganda Cranes captain), William Oloya (Fourth Official), Elly Sasil (Center Referee), Sousa Pontes (Sao Tome and Principe captain) and Ally Kinduli (Second Assistant Referee)

    Match Referees:

    • Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)
    • 4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)
    • Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)
  • Uganda Cranes XI Vs. São Tomé and Príncipe | International Friendly Match

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs. São Tomé and Príncipe | International Friendly Match

    INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH (Entry Fees for fans: 5000/=):

    Saturday, 24th March 2018

    • Uganda Cranes Vs São Tomé and Príncipe
    • At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)

    *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA Social Media Plat forms

    The starting eleven for Uganda Cranes against São Tomé and Príncipe is out.

    Denis Onyango, the team captain starts in the goal posts.

    Nico Wadada is at right back and Godfrey Walusimbi starts at left back.

    Bevis Mugabi is set to earn his first debut as he partners with Murushid Juuko in central defence.

    In the midfield, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Geofrey Kizito, Milton Karisa and Joseph Benson Ochaya take the starting roles.

    William Kizito and Emmanuel Okwi are the two offensive players.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Bevis Mugabi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa,  Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, William Kizito Luwagga, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya

    Subs:

    Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Tadeo Lwanga, Abraham Ndugwa, Yunus  Sentamu, Hood Kawesa, Fahad Bayo, Derrick Nsibambi, Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K)

    Match Referees:

    • Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)
    • 4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)
    • Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

  • São Tomé And Príncipe, Malawi delegations arrive ahead of international build ups with the Uganda Cranes

    The team delegations from São Tomé And Príncipe as well as Malawi are already in the country ahead of two high profile international build up matches with Uganda Cranes.

    Both delegations are accommodated at Hotel Africana in the heart of Kampala city.

    The West African island nation (São Tomé And Príncipe) takes on Uganda Cranes this Saturday, 24th March 2018 (kick off is at 4:45 pm).

    Meanwhile, Uganda will face Malawi on Tuesday in yet another international friendly match (kick off is at 4 pm).

    Both matches are at Mandela National Stadium and will cost 5000/= each in the general stands. VIP fees are at 10,000/=.

    INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCHES 

    [Entry Fees for fans for each match is 5000/= (general stands) and 10,000/- (VIP)]:

    Saturday, 24th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs São Tomé And Príncipe

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)

    1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)

    4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)

    Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

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    Tuesday, 27th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 pm)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)

    1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)

    4th Official: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)

    Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • Preview: Uganda Cranes ready to face São Tomé and Príncipe

    Preview: Uganda Cranes ready to face São Tomé and Príncipe

    INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH (Entry Fees for fans: 5000/=):

    Saturday, 24th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs São Tomé and Príncipe

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)

    Match Referees:

    • Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)
    • 4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)
    • Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)
    Uganda Cranes will face West African island country, São Tomé and Príncipe at the National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday evening (4:45 pm) in the first of two friendly matches to be hosted by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) during this busy International break.
    Team New and Analysis:
    The Uganda Cranes players who converged at Ivy’s Hotel in Wakaliga started training on Wednesday.
    Since then, the team has been engaged in double sessions decimated by gym drills and field work outs.
    The Saturday up-coming match comes less than three months since the French coach Sebastian Desabre took on the mantle for the Uganda Cranes.
    This will be his first home game having managed the Cranes at the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco early this year.
    Uganda Cranes during the work outs at the last training on Friday
    Addressing the media in the post-training interview at Namboole on Friday evening, Desabre confirmed as this is the only opportunity to assess the level of players display and competitive approach towards the game.
    This is my first time with the senior team and I want to use these two forthcoming friendly matches to know the ability of each player ahead of African Cup of Nation’s Qualifier games against Tanzania and Lesotho later this year.
    Gym session on Friday morning
    On discipline of players coach Desabre was quick to appreciate the players as they have lived to the expectation for this smallest time they have been together but he emphasized that discipline cannot do that match if we don’t win games.
    We want that professional touch in the team but should come along with good results on the pitch. I am a coach who at a later stage be assessed on results at pitch.
    Uganda hosts  São Tomé and Príncipe on Saturday 23 March 2018 at Mandela National Stadium before playing Malawi three days later at same venue.
    São Tomé and Príncipe arrives in Uganda on Friday night.

    Uganda Cranes players available for selection:

    Goalkeepers:
    Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)

    Out Field players: 

    Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed SC, Lebanon), Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi (Yeovil Town, England), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Isaac Isinde (Unattached), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El-Geish, Egypt), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers, Uganda), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Yunus  Sentamu (Tirana, Albania), Hood Kawesa (Buildcon, Zambia), Fahad Bayo (Buildcon, Zambia), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda)

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: Kitara, Sc Villa, Vipers and Plascon into last 8

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: Kitara, Sc Villa, Vipers and Plascon into last 8

    Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Round of 16 Full Time Results

    Mbarara City 0-3 Kansai Plascon

    Ndejje University 0-1 SC Villa

     Kitara FC 4-0 Seeta United

    Kira United 0-1 SC Vipers.

    Soana 2(3)-2(4) KCCA FC

    UPDF 0(2)-0(4) Proline FC

    Busula FC 1-2 Synergy FC

    KJT 2-1 Bul FC

    In the second set of Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 matches played on Thursday afternoon, FFA Big league side Kansai Plascon eliminated Premier League team Mbarara city at Kakyeka Stadium.

    Mbarara City who are also struggling in the Azam Uganda Premier league will have to wait for the next campaign after falling to Henry Kitegenyi’s brace to take his tally to 6 goals in the competition.

    Action from the Mbarara City Fc vs Kansai Plascon Stanbic Uganda Cup match

    Mbarara city tried to come back in the second half but things worsened when Jamal Sijali scored his team’s second.

    In other games Kitara FC humiliated Seeta United by 4-0 to go through to the quarterfinals with goals from Mupenge Bula, Yasin Mubiru, Alinde Herbert Billy and Komakech Serial.

    At St. Marys’ stadium in Kitende, Kira United suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of SC Vipers. Erisa Sekisambu scored the penalty for his team.

    Meanwhile at Wankulukuku a first half headed goal from defender Joseph Nsubugu on 39minutes against Ndejje University earned SC Villa a slot in the last eight. Villa won 1-0.

    Joseph Nsubuga celebrates scoring the game’s solitary goal as SC Villa edged Ndejje University 1-0 in teh Stanbic Uganda Cup.

    All round of 16 winners will play in the quarterfinals and the date for the draws are yet to be confirmed.

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Kira United vs Vipers match played at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende. Vipers SC won 1-0. 

     

  • Futsal And Beach Soccer: Strong CAF Delegation To Visit Uganda

    Futsal And Beach Soccer: Strong CAF Delegation To Visit Uganda

    • Uganda to host CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and beach soccer.
    • Meeting to be held on Monday at Protea Hotel, Entebbe
    • Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach soccer is headed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
    • CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe are also coming for the meeting 
    • Members arrive on Sunday and will watch a beach soccer league game on same day at Lido Beach
    • Ground breaking ceremony at the new beach soccer facility to be held on Sunday
    • CAF Team to watch Futsal match  at the International Futsal Arena in Mengo on Monday

    Uganda will for the first time host a meeting aimed at developing the games of Futsal and beach soccer. The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) confirmed Uganda as the host of the meeting for the Committee of Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer that will take place on Monday, 26th March 2018 at Protea Hotel in Entebbe

    The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) CEO, Edgar Watson confirmed on Wednesday in a press conference that Uganda will host the one day meeting.

    “FUFA and Uganda will host a CAF Committee meeting on Futsal and beach soccer at Protea Hotel on Monday,” confirmed the FUFA CEO.

    The Members of the Committee are expected to arrive in Uganda on Sunday and also watch a beach soccer league game later on in the day at Lido Beach Entebbe.

    It should be noted that FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF committee on development of Futsal and Beach soccer.

    Beach soccer in Uganda has grown in leaps and bounds. The meeting by the CAF Committee on Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer in Entebbe is expected to yield results.

    The One day meeting will have dignitaries from 18 countries including Uganda as the hosts. The function will be graced by the CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and CAF Deputy General Secreatary Anthony Baffoe.

    Leodegar Tenga the Vice President of the committee and a former President of the Tanzanian Football Association will also attend the meeting.

    Eng. Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer

    The key aspect expected to be discussed at the meeting will be development of Futsal and Beach soccer in Africa.

    The meeting is expected to start at 9am and after a ground breaking ceremony at a beach soccer facility in Entebbe. The committee will thereafter pay a visit to the FUFA headquarters.

    A ground breaking ceremony for beach soccer facility in Uganda under FUFA in Entebbe will also be launched.

    MAIN PHOTO: CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy will be in Uganda this weekend together with the Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer. 

  • Uganda National U-20 Squad summoned for AFCON qualifiers against South Sudan

    Uganda National U-20 Squad summoned for AFCON qualifiers against South Sudan

    The Uganda National U-20 Junior team (Hippos) has been summoned for Junior team (U-20) has been summoned to start preparations for the Total 2019 U-20 Cup of Nations  qualifiers against South Sudan on 31st March 2018 in Kampala and the return leg set for the weekend of 20-22nd April in Juba.

    Head coach Matia Lule named a 28 man squad. Training starts on Friday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo .

    • Non-residential training commences on Friday 23rd March, 2018 starting 11am at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
    • Each player must carry a; Passport, National ID, Birth certificate

    Technical team:

    Head Coach: Lule Matia

    Ass. Coach: James Odoch

    Goalkeeping Coach: Sam Kawalya

    Media Officer: Farid Mpagi

    The Squad

    UGANDA U20 THE HIPPOS PROVISIONAL LIST

    SN FIRST NAME FAMILY NAME DOB POSITION CLUB
    1 Sadam Maseruka Maseruka 12/12/1999 Forward Buddo SS
    2 Ibrahim Thembo 02/02/1999 Forward Kansai Plascon FC
    3 Joel Jangeyambe 20/02/1999 Midfielder West Nile Province
    4 Solomon Ovoyo 09/11/1999 Midfielder West Nile Province
    5 Steven Desi Mukwala 15/07/1999 Forward Vipers SC
    6 Hamisi Tibita 09/10/1999 Forward BUL FC
    7 Clinton Kamugisha 20/11/1999 Defender Mbarara city FC
    8 Musitafa Mujuzi 05/05/1999 Defender Proline FC
    9 Geofrey Wasswa 16/10/1999 Defender Vipers SC
    10 Bashir Asiku 28/05/2000 Defender Vipers SC
    11 Ivan Eyamu 16/06/2001 Defender Kataka FC
    12 Tonny Kyamera 12/09/1999 Goalkeeper Express FC
    13 Saidi Keni 14/10/1999 Goalkeeper Proline FC
    14 Otim Denis 14/04/2000 Goalkeeper Mbarara FC
    15 Victor Matovu 06/02/1999 Defender Spain
    16 Mustafa Kizza 03/10/1999 Defender KCCA FC
    17 Allan Okello 04/07/2000 Midfielder KCCA FC
    18 Abdallah Salim 10/08/2000 Midfielder SC Villa Joggo
    19 Hebert Ochayo  28/08/1999 Defender Kibuli SS
    20 Frank Tumwesigye 06/04/1999 Midfielder Vipers SC
    21 Paul Willa 04/09/1999 Defender Police fc
    22 Fred Okot 18/05/2000 Defender URA FC
    23 Kyobe Salim 02/03/1999 Defender Sparta FC
    24 Joshua Okiror Ocen 17/09/1999 Midfielder Proline FC
    25 Julius Poloto 09/09/1999 Midfielder KCCA FC
    26 Ezra Bida 02/05/1999 Midfielder Onduparaka FC
    27 Faisal Sekyanzi 10/03/1999 Midfielder St Marys FC
    28 Sadat Anaku 09/12/2000 Striker KCCA FC

    MAIN PHOTO:  Uganda U-20  starting line up against Zambia during the 2017 COSAFA U20 football match against Zambia at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe on 6 December 2017. 

  • FUFA partners with WildAid to preach the Anti-poaching campaign

    FUFA partners with WildAid to preach the Anti-poaching campaign

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to positively engage local communities and the general public via its appealing and strong marketing department arm.

    As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause, FUFA has reached out to millions of people in rural and urban settings through the various projects and programmes specifically designed for that noble cause.

    On Thursday, FUFA through the powerful brand of the national senior men team, the Uganda Cranes has partnered with  US based WildAid International, the agency fighting poaching of wild game and other world endangered species.

    The Uganda Cranes players currently in training at Mandela National Stadium in preparation for a busy international break with two high profile build up matches (against Sao Tome & Principe and Malawi) have been involved in the cause through a photo-shoot and filming.

    This is intended to convey a strong message to the general public against the illicit acts of poaching on wild game in a country better known to the rest of the world as the ‘Pearl of Africa’.

    ‘We try to shout out to those who do wildlife trade to stop. Our help can be recognized in any manner and in this way we have contributed to the wild life protection to maintain tourist attractions to our mother country Uganda’ team captain Denis Onyango, who plies his professional trade with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns noted.

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the photo shoot

    FUFA Marketing and Sales manager Esther Musoke lauded WildAid for the opportunity and appreciating Uganda Cranes brand that they can add value to this campaign in Uganda.

    ‘Am so glad that WildAid chose us over other many brands out there. This gives us (Uganda Cranes) confidence and to work even more to maintain ourselves there. To be a brand worth associating with’ Musoke said.

    WildAid head of Corporate Affairs Kilachand Nayantara was thrilled with the move taken towards helping the campaign of fighting against wild life trading through Uganda Cranes brand.

    We thought about it and we gave it a try. We thank God that everything has worked out exceedingly well.

    I want to thank FUFA, the Uganda Cranes Technical team, administrators, players for this wonderful opportunity. We shall live to look forward at working with you again

    Meanwhile, the team will continue with Day 4 residential training on Thursday evening at 4 pm at Mandela National Stadium Namboole.

    The Uganda Cranes players being briefed by an official from WildAid before the shoot out at Mandela National Stadium on Thursday
    WildAid Filming crew on duty at Namboole

     

    ABOUT WILDAID

    WildAid is an international anti poaching agency based in the U.S.

    They also work with Governments and partners to protect fragile marine reserves from illegal fishing and shark finning, to enhance public and political will for anti-poaching efforts, and to reduce climate change impacts.

    The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar global industry largely driven by consumer demand in expanding economies.

    While most wildlife conservation groups focus on scientific studies and anti-poaching efforts, WildAid works to reduce global consumption of wildlife products and to increase local support for conservation efforts.

    They believe that when the buying stops, the killing can stop too.

     

     

  • Referees for upcoming Uganda Cranes international matches

    Referees for upcoming Uganda Cranes international matches

    INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCHES (Entry Fees for fans for each match is 5000/=):

    Saturday, 24th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome & Principe

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)

    1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)

    4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)

    Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

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    Tuesday, 27th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 pm)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)

    1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)

    4th Official: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)

    Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: KCCA FC, Proline, KJT and Synergy advance to the Quarterfinals

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: KCCA FC, Proline, KJT and Synergy advance to the Quarterfinals

    Stanbic Uganda Cup 2017/2018

    Round of 16

    Tuesday 21st March 2018

    Soana FC 2(3)- 2(4) KCCA FC

    KJT FC 2-1 BUL FC

    Busula FC 1-2 Synergy FC

    UPDF FC 0(2)- 0(4) Proline FC

     Thursdy 22nd March, 2018-All Kick off at 4pm 

    Ndejje University vs SC Villa at Wankulukuku

    Mbarara City FC vs Kansai Plascon

    Kira United vs Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium in Kitende

    Kitara vs Seeta United

    Holders KCCA FC booked a berth into the quarterfinals of this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup edging past Soana FC in the round of 16 game played at Kavumba Recreation Centre on Wednesday.

    KCCA FC needed penalties to see off a resilient Soana FC after normal time had ended 2-2.

    Steven Ategeka struck a brace with his first goal coming in 12th minute then the other being a late equalizer in the 88th minute.

    Patrick Kaddu and substitute Paul Mucureezi scored for KCCA FC in normal time before eventually winning the game 4-2 on kicks from the penalty.

    Proline FC also needed penalties to edge out UPDF FC. The Lugogo based side won the shootout 4-2 after normal time ended goalless.

    Mujib Kasule was delighted with the team performance and believes the confidence gained from progressing to the next stage will help improve the team’s performance in the next games.

    “ The players’ attitude was good and fought up to the final whistle. Going into the quarterfinals gives us courage and belief going into the next games.” said Kasule

    Proline FC Starting XI against UPDF in Bombo on Wednesday during the round of 16 Stanbic Uganda cup match

    At Villa Park, KJT FC continued their Cinderalla story in the competition by eliminating azam Uganda Premier League side BUL FC.

    Ashraf Zzizinga of KJT (17) vying for possession with BUL’s Umar Mukobe in a match played at Villa Park. KJT’s beautiful history in the Stanbic Uganda Cup continues with another Premier League falling at their hands.

    Allan Serunga was the hero of the day striking a brace for the team that plays in the 4th division (Kampala District Football League).

    Jean Pierre  Muhindo pulled one back for BUL FC but was not enough to take them to the next stage.

    KJT coach Ronald Ssali lauded the players for the commitment and dedicated victory to his dad who was laid to rest earlier today.

    Fufa Big League side Synergy FC earned a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Busula FC with Mbido Kalaga scoring both goals. Ezra Kaye got the consolation for the Buganda regional league side.

    Paul Kayongo the coach of Busula despite failing to progress picked postives from the game.

    Action from the Busula vs Synergy match.

    “ I thank my players because we put up a better performance than them (Synergy FC) despite failing to advance.” He said after the game.

    Action continues on Thursday with four games on card.  Ndejje University host SC Villa at Wankulukuku, Mbarara City FC will be at home to Kansai Plascon while Kira United will host Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium in Kitende. Seeta United travel to Hoima to face Kitara FC.

    The teams that advance to the quarterfinals are now assured of 5 million shillings with the overall winner getting 30 million shillings.

    The final for the 44th edition is expected to take place in Kumi District in June.

    MAIN PHOTO: Patrick Kaddu celebrating his team’s equaliser for the score board to read (1-1) against Soana FC. The match ended 2-2 before kicks from the penalty mark decided the game. 

  • FUFA confirms Players start receiving monthly stipends, arrears of former coach cleared

    FUFA confirms Players start receiving monthly stipends, arrears of former coach cleared

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday addressed members of the media about some of the salient issues at hand in the game of football.

    Below are some of the issues that the President addressed on;

    Government support

    The FUFA President took time to laud the Government of the Republic of Uganda for the continued financial support towards the Federation. This includes funding of the Uganda Cranes, payment of the Head coach’s remuneration and new initiative of paying 50 national team players and 6 members of the Technical team monthly.

    “We thank the Government, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni and Minister of State for Sports Charles Bakkabulindi plus the National Council of Sports (NCS) for the continued support towards the Federation. It is the first time we are having four National teams playing but without making an outcry for support,” said the President.

    The FUFA President also confirmed that the arrears of the fomer National team coach Milultin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic had been cleared as well.

    Sebastien Desabre’s salary is being paid by The Government of Uganda.

    KCCA FC writing history

    The President lauded Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) for making it to the group stages of this year’s CAF Champions League becoming the first Ugandan club to attain the feat.

    “As FUFA, we congratulate KCCA FC, Executive Director of KCCA, Chairman, Players, sponsors of the club, coach, fans, Team captain for the achievement because we believe this is not only for them as a club but the entire nation. Playing at such a stage helps the players get exposed. Besides, the club and Ugandan football benefits in various ways. The qualification comes with more slots for Uganda at the Continental club football level, experience of Human resource, financial gains and professionalism.

    KCCA Football Club players applaud their fans after ejecting Sta Geerge of ethiopia to qualify for the CAF Champions League Group stages

    National team engagements

    The FUFA President indicated that it is not easy to have four national teams playing at the same time. This was in regard to the Uganda Cranes, Crested Cranes (Women’s team), Uganda Cubs (U17) and Uganda Hippos (U2O).

    “It is a privilege that all four National teams will be in action at the same time and this is happening for the first team. It requires a lot of funds, commitment and resources to make sure this is covered but as FUFA, we are proud that we have the capacity to have this happen’ said FUFA President.

    Uganda Cranes will play two international friendlies against Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi on 24th and 27th March 2018 respectively. The Crested Cranes are in preparations to face Kenya in the 2019 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

    The Hippos will play South Sudan in the 2019 CAF U20 qualifiers whilst the Cubs will play at the 2018 U17 CECAFA championship in Burundi next month.

    Uganda Cranes training on Wednesday morning at Namboole stadium. Fans will pay 5,000/- for each game to watch Cranes take on Sao Tome and Principe, Malawi.

    The FUFA Drum

    Eng. Moses Magogo indicated that the FUFA Drum has received overwhelming support and reception from the public in the two match days that have been played so far and believes this will even be bigger in the games to come.

    “The support is evident and for some of us who were at Pece stadium in Gulu on Sunday saw the love that people of Acholi have towards football. We believe this tournament will help to extend the game of football to all parts of the country.”

    The President also indicated that as FUFA they have objectives they want to achieve in this tournament that include; repackaging of Ugandan football, capacity building, infrastructure development, talent identification and Development plus Celebrating Our Ancestry.

    A multitude of people who graced at Pece stadium

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (l) and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the Press conference on Wednesday 

  • Fans to pay 5000/- for Uganda National team home matches between 24th March-22nd April 2018.

    Fans to pay 5000/- for Uganda National team home matches between 24th March-22nd April 2018.

    • A minimum of Nine (9) International matches will be played between 24th March-22nd April, 2018.
    • Four National teams (Uganda Cranes-Men, Crested Cranes-Women, U-20 and U-17 have fixtures lined up.
    • Uganda Cranes and Crested Cranes have started training
    • U-17 and U20Teams to enter residential camp on Friday
    • Fans to pay 5,000/- for all home matches involving Uganda National teams

    FIXTURES:

    International Friendlies

    Uganda Cranes vs Sao Tome and Principe -24th March, 2018

    Uganda Cranes vs Malawi-27th March, 2018

    CAF Africa Women Championship 2018

    Kenya vs Crested Cranes 4th April, in Machakos

    Crested Cranes vs Kenya 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Total CAF U-20 Africa Championship

    Uganda vs South Sudan 31st March, 2018

    South Sudan vs Uganda 20th-22nd April, 2o18

    CECAFA U-17 Challenge Cup inBurundi 1st April-15th April, 2018 

    Uganda U-17 (Cubs) to take part

     

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) On Wednesday held a press conference with key information passed on to the sports media.

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson addressed the media about several aspects including the forthcoming activities of the various National teams and the forth coming meeting of the CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (R) withFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (M) together with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (L) during the press conferene at FUFA House.

    Watson communicated on;

    Charges for the home games during this period

    Fans will pay 5,000/- for the home international matches to be played between 24th March and 22nd April, 2018 involving the National teams.

    The National team A-Uganda Cranes

    The team commenced residential training on Tuesday evening ahead of the two international friendlies against Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi.

    Watson confirmed that the two games will be played at Mandela National stadium. The game against Sao Tome and Principe will be played on Saturday, 24th March 2018 at 4:45pm.

    The visiting team has confirmed a contingent of 30 people and is expected to arrive in the country on Friday night.

    Watson also confirmed that the match officials are from Tanzania.

    In the same breath, the CEO confirmed that Malawi will arrive in Uganda on Sunday morning ahead of the game on Tuesday. Referees from Rwanda will handle this game.

     

    Uganda U-20 National team (Hippos)

    The Uganda U20 National team will be summoned on Friday ahead of the Total CAF U20 qualifier game against South Sudan.

    Uganda will host the first the first leg on 31st March 2018 with the return leg slated for 21st April 2018.  Niger will host the Total CAF U20 Championship early next year with the top two teams representing Africa at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Poland.

     

    Uganda U-17 National team (Cubs)

    The U17 team that was summoned on Tuesday will enter residential camp on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    The team coached by Peter Onen is preparing for the U-17 CECAFA Challenge cup to take place 1st – 15TH April in Burundi.

     

    Crested Cranes-(National Women Senior Team) 

    The CEO confirmed that the Crested Cranes will play Kenya in the 2018 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with the latter hosting the first leg on 4th April in Machakos and the return leg four days later at Startimes stadium, Lugogo.

    Fully focussed for National team duty against Kenya.

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players in training on Wedensday morning at Namboole stadium 

     

  • Futsal and Beach Soccer: Strong CAF Delegation to visit Uganda

    Futsal and Beach Soccer: Strong CAF Delegation to visit Uganda

    • Uganda to host CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and beach soccer.
    • Meeting to be held on Monday at Protea Hotel, Entebbe
    • Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach soccer is headed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
    • CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe are also coming for the meeting 
    • Members arrive on Sunday and will watch a beach soccer league game on same day at Lido Beach
    • Ground breaking ceremony at the new beach soccer facility to be held on Sunday
    • CAF Team to watch Futsal match  at the International Futsal Arena in Mengo on Monday

    Uganda will for the first time host a meeting aimed at developing the games of Futsal and beach soccer. The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) confirmed Uganda as the host of the meeting for the Committee of Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer that will take place on Monday, 26th March 2018 at Protea Hotel in Entebbe

    The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) CEO, Edgar Watson confirmed on Wednesday in a press conference that Uganda will host the one day meeting.

    “FUFA and Uganda will host a CAF Committee meeting on Futsal and beach soccer at Protea Hotel on Monday,” confirmed the FUFA CEO.

    The Members of the Committee are expected to arrive in Uganda on Sunday and also watch a beach soccer league game later on in the day at Lido Beach Entebbe.

    It should be noted that FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF committee on development of Futsal and Beach soccer.

    Beach soccer in Uganda has grown in leaps and bounds. The meeting by the CAF Committee on Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer in Entebbe is expected to yield results.

    The One day meeting will have dignitaries from 18 countries including Uganda as the hosts. The function will be graced by the CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and CAF Deputy General Secreatary Anthony Baffoe.

    Leodegar Tenga the Vice President of the committee and a former President of the Tanzanian Football Association will also attend the meeting.

    Eng. Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer

    The key aspect expected to be discussed at the meeting will be development of Futsal and Beach soccer in Africa.

    The meeting is expected to start at 9am and after a ground breaking ceremony at a beach soccer facility in Entebbe. The committee will thereafter pay a visit to the FUFA headquarters.

    A ground breaking ceremony for beach soccer facility in Uganda under FUFA in Entebbe will also be launched.

    MAIN PHOTO: CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy will be in Uganda this weekend together with the Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer. 

  • Uganda Cranes embarks on training ahead of planned international friendly matches

    Uganda Cranes embarks on training ahead of planned international friendly matches

    International Friendly Matches:

    Saturday, 24th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome and Principe (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

    Tuesday, 27th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

     

    The Uganda Cranes team has commenced the training drills at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Monday in preparation for two upcoming build up matches against Sao Tome and Prinicpe as well as Malawi.

    Not even the afternoon heavy pour could deter the determined crop of players majority foreign based.

    Players in stretching drills

    Twenty (20) players turned up for the one hour session that included limbering drills, short sprints and a lot of stretching as the goalkeepers Dennis Onyango and Salim Jamal were taken through the goalkeeping routines by stand-in coach Sadic Wassa who is deputizing Fred Kajoba (Kajoba is away in the US for further training).

    Head coach Sebastien Desabre hailed the commitment of the players and vowed to fine tune the team in preparation for the two build ups.

    ‘I am very happy for the commitment that the players have shown in training’ Desabre noted.

    Team captain Dennis Onyango jumps high to collect a high ball in training during the work outs with Sadic Wassa

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, while addressing the media after the training expressed his overwhelming joy working under the new coach for the first time and he expects to learn a lot from him.

    ‘Training has been good. We have been in body conditioning for this first session. It is good to work under the coach for the very first time. He has already briefed us of his philosophy and approach for the game. We shall continue to work with him and understand him better’ Wasswa noted.

    The prayers and officials humble themselves in prayer prior to the session on Tuesday evening at Namboole

    More foreign based players (Alex Kakuba, Geofrey Kizito and William Luwagga Kizito) are expected to join the team camp at Ivy’s Hotel, Wakaliga as soon as possible.

    Uganda Cranes will take on Sao Tome and Principe this Saturday (24th March 2018) before hosting Malawi on Tuesday, 27th March 2018.

    Both matches are at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Players greet and hug before the start of training

    Team training resumes on Wednesday with a double session at Namboole.

    The players in attendance.

    Goalkeepers:
    Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)

    Out Field players: 

    Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed SC, Lebanon), Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi (Yeovil Town, England), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Isaac Isinde (Unattached), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El-Geish, Egypt), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers, Uganda), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Yunus  Sentamu (Tirana, Albania), Hood Kawesa (Buildcon, Zambia), Fahad Bayo (Buildcon, Zambia), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda)

  • Stanbic Uganda Cup: BUL FC, KCCA FC on the road as round of 16 gets underway

    Stanbic Uganda Cup: BUL FC, KCCA FC on the road as round of 16 gets underway

    Stanbic Uganda Cup

    Round of 16

    Wednesday, 21st March 2018

    UPDF FC vs Proline FC – Bombo

    Busula FC vs Synergy FC – Busula

    KJT FC vs BUL FC – Villa Park

    Soana FC vs KCCA FC – Kavumba Recreation Centre

    All games kickoff at 4pm

     Defending champions KCCA FC will make a trip to Kavumba Recreation Centre to face Soana FC as they seek to make progress and perhaps retain the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

    Fresh from writing history as the first Ugandan side to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League, KCCA FC will be hoping to carry they motivation into Wednesday’s clash. Left back Mustapha Kiiza is confident his team is in good shape to advance at the expense of Soana FC.

    “We are in good shape and motivated ahead of the game on Wednesday and I believe we shall come out victorious,” he said.

    Soana FC skipper Timothy Musinguzi is unfazed by KCCA FC form and achievements and he believes the team is ready to upset the reigning champions and advance to the quarterfinals.

    KCCA FC last visit to Kavumba saw them get a 4-0 win in the league, a game in which striker Muhammad Shaban netted a hat trick.

    At Villa Park in Nsambya, surprise package Kampala Junior Team(KJT) who play in the Kampala District 4th division league will host BUL FC. Under the tutorship of Ronald Ssali, KJT eliminated URA FC at the round of 64 before edging past Arua Tigers in the next round.

    They will be seeking to extend their fairytale story as they take team that plays in the Azam Uganda Premier League. BUL FC advanced at the expense of Sun City FC and Nyamityobora FC at the round of 64 and 32 respectively.

    Elsewhere, Busula FC a team that plays in the Buganda regional league will host Synergy at Busula playground

    Synergy FC Manager Brian Ssenyondo is not treating the game lightly and thus indicates that they will give full commitment to make sure they advance to the next stage.

    “We are not looking down on our opponents because they have eliminated Kabale Sharp FC and Amuka Bright Stars in the previous rounds yet those teams are performing well in the Fufa Big League. So we shall give full commitment to get a good result,” Ssenyondo noted.

    His counterpart, Paul Kalyango the head coach at Busula FC asserts that they will treat Wednesday’s clash as any other game and thus he expects his team to rise to the occasion.

    The other game will see UPDF FC host Proline FC a clash of two teams that are engulfed in the relegation battle in the Azam Uganda Premier League.

    Proline manager, Mujib Kasule and UPDF FC skipper Dennis Ssekitoleko all share similar sentiments indicating the encounter will serve as a precursor as they prepare to fight relegation in the final bend of the season.

    A total of UGX 90m has been set aside as prize money for this season’s Stanbic Uganda Cup with the winner receiving UGX30m.

    The Runner up will pocket UGX20m, semi- finalists Shs. 10m each while the quarter finalists will each receive Shs 5m.

    This year’s final shall be held in Kumi District, where the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause attached to this tournament.

     Action will resume on Thursday with four more games. Ndejje University will host SC Villa at Wankulukuku,  Kira United FC will host 2016 winners Vipers SC at St.Mary’s stadium, Kitende. Seeta will travel to Hoima to face Kitara FC while Mbarara City FC will at home to Kansai Plascon.

     

  • CECAFA U-17 Championship: 31 players summoned for regional tourney in Burundi

    The Uganda National Junior team (U-17) has been summoned for duty ahead of the CECAFA Championship to be hosted by Burundi from 1st-15th April, 2018.

    Head coach Peter Onen named a sqaud of 31 players. Training starts on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

    • Residential training commences on Friday 23rd March, 2018
    • Venue: FUFA Technical Center-Njeu.
    • All players must report at FUFA House on Friday 23rd March, 2018 at 8am
    • Each player must carry a; Passport, National ID, Birth certificate

    Technical team:

    Head Coach: Onen Peter

    Ass. Coach: Lutalo Hamza

    Goalkeeping Coach: Kiberu Mubarak

    Media Officer: Hassan Kirunda

    Summoned Squad for the U-17 NAtional team for the CECAFA Challenge in Burundi from 1st-15th April, 2018

    S/N NAME DOB POSITION CLUB
    1 Iddi Abdulwahid 14-Dec-2003 Forward Onduparaka FC JT
    2 Edema Farouk 04-Apr-2003 Midfielder Onduparaka FC JT
    3 Anthony Kenty 03-Nov-2002 Forward Onduparaka FC JT
    4 Rasul Muhamad 02-Jul-2002 Defender Onduparaka FC JT
    5 Rogers John 09-Oct-2003 Defender Onduparaka FC JT
    6 Asaba Ivan 08-Mar-2003 Midfielder Vipers SC JT
    7 Musa Jaggwe 22-Apr-2002 Defender Vipers SC JT
    8 Mpanga Sula 01-May-2003 Forward Vipers SC JT
    9 Kirya Gerald 20-Aug-2003 Midfielder Vipers SC JT
    10 Bakabulindi Moses 02-Feb-2002 Forward Vipers SC JT
    11 Kakaire Thomas 28-Dec-2003 Midfielder Vipers SC JT
    12 Kashim Baliddawa 11-Sep-2002 Midfielder KCCA SA
    13 Timothy Odongo 27-Jul-2002 Midfielder KCCA SA
    14 Obira Rogers 01-Dec-2003 Midfielder KCCA SA
    15 Ibrahim Juma 06-May-2004 Defender KCCA SA
    16 Ssebuliba Umar 11-Nov-2002 Midfielder Masavu FC JT
    17 Mugisha Rogers 06-Jun-2003 Forward Masavu FC JT
    18 Nsubuga Farouk 20-Feb-2002 Goalkeeper Masavu FC JT
    19 Kawooya Andrew 03-Mar-2004 Midfielder Proline SA
    20 Ssekajja Davis 25-Feb-2002 Midfielder Bright Stars FC JT
    21 Matovu Geofrey 09-Oct-2002 Defender Bright Stars FC JT
    22 Ekellot Ibrahim 20-Jul-2003 Midfielder Bright Stars FC JT
    23 Kiberu Ronald 16-Oct-2002 Goalkeeper Express Soccer Academy
    24 Kizito Garvin 14-Jan-2002 Defender SC Villa Jogoo JT
    25 Ssemwogerere Daniel 28-Aug-2002 Goalkeeper UPDF FC JT
    26 Mukisa Edrine Opaala 10-Jan-2004 Midfielder Kirinya Jinja SS JT
    27 Akena Pius 18-Aug-2002 Midfielder Maroons FC JT
    28 Oluka George William 07-Apr-2005 Goalkeeper Budo SS
    29 Kafumbe Joseph 09-Oct-2002 Defender Budo SS
    30 Mukisa Owen 16-Aug-2003 Forward BUL FC JT
    31 Abdul Ssemwanga 15-Mar-2002 Defender Police FC JT

     

     

  • International Friendly Matches: Uganda Cranes to host Sao Tome and Principe, Malawi

    International Friendly Matches: Uganda Cranes to host Sao Tome and Principe, Malawi

    International Friendly Matches:

    Saturday, 24th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome and Principe (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

    Tuesday, 27th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

    Uganda Cranes will optimally utilize the forth coming international break with two high profile build up matches lined up.

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has secured two international build ups against West Africans Sao Tome and Principe on Saturday, 24th March 2018 at Mandela National Stadium and against Malawi on Tuesday, 27th March 2018 at the same venue.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre

    ‘These matches will further help me take a critical look at many players i have not yet got the chance to look especially those foreign based players. These matches will help prepare the team ahead of the next round of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers which will both be at home. I am very glad for the great effort of the federation (FUFA) and our sister countries whom we shall play’ Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre said.

    Most summoned players led by the team captain Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns for the two international friendly matches are already in the country.

    The team which is camped at Ivy’s Hotel in Wakaliga starts training at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Tuesday afternoon.

    Full Uganda Cranes Team Summoned:

    Goalkeepers:

    • Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)

    Out Field players: 

    • Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed SC, Lebanon), Alex Kakuba (C.D. Feirense on loan from Estoril Praia, Portugal), Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi (Yeovil Town, England), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Isaac Isinde (Unattached), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El-Geish, Egypt), Khalid Aucho (East Bengal, India), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (CSM Politehnica Lași, Romania) Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Yunus ‘Manucho’ Sentamu (Tirana, Albania), Hood Kawesa (Buildcon, Zambia), Fahad Bayo (Buildcon, Zambia), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda)
  • Africa Women Qualifiers: Uganda Crested Cranes squad summoned

    Africa Women Qualifiers: Uganda Crested Cranes squad summoned

    The head coach of the Uganda National women team Faridah Bulega has released 30 names of players set to start training on Tuesday morning at Namboole stadium (Outer pitch) for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya later early next month.

    Both countries will face off on 4th April for the 1st leg in Machakos and 8th April return leg at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.

    The squad has players featuring in the FUFA Women Elite League. Bulega will be assisted by Edward Kaziba. While Magala James is the goalkeeping coach, Paul Ssali is the team Coordinator. Aloy Byamukama is the media officer while Nalwadda Prossy is the kits Manager.

    The 2018 tournament will be held in Ghana from November 17 to December 1st.

    The tournament will also double as the qualifiers to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup where the top three teams qualify.

    The Squad:

    Goalkeepers: Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens), Karungi Vanesa Edith (Olila High School), Daisy Nakaziro (Mutesa I Royal University)

    Defenders: Yudaya Nakayenze (UCU Lady Cardinals), Aluka Grace (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nakabugo Mariam (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nakitto Gladys (Kamapla Queens), Namukisa Aisha (Kampala Queens), Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Namuddu Viola (She MAK), Nambirigge Christine (She Corporate)

    One of the most exciting players to watch in Uganda women football Zainah Namuleme has been summoned to the National team

    Midfielders: Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Mulsim), Anita Namata (Kawempe Muslim), Damalie Matama (Kampala Queens), Maureen Afoyo (Ajax Queens), Sophia Nabumba (Ajax Queens), Lukia Namubiru (Ajax Queens), Esther Naluyimba (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Nakkuba Harriet (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Mutiibwa Shakira (Gafford Ladies)

    Tracy Jones Akiror (R) has been called up for National team duty against Kenya.

    Strikers: Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals, Juilet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Winnie Babirye (Kampala Queens ), Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens), Marion Amongat (Olila High School), Alupo Norah (Olila High School), Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy)

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players Yudaya Nakayenze, Hasifa Nassuuna and Ruth Aturo while on National team duty in 2016. The trio is part of the squad summoned by head coach Faridah Bulega.