FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • Uganda Cranes delegation off to Egypt with confidence | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers

    Uganda Cranes delegation off to Egypt with confidence | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers (Group E):

    Tuesday, 5th September 2017

    Borg El Arab Stadium (Kick off: 8:45 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f,m, the Football Radio

    A strong 34 man Uganda Cranes delegation departed for Egypt from Entebbe International Airport on Sunday early morning at 4 a.m aboard Egypt Air.

    All the players and officials on board have the strong belief of pulling off a great performance away from home.

    Uganda Cranes players and officials check in with the immigration at the departures zone of Entebbe International Airport

    Head coach Moses Basena disclosed that all the players are physically and psychologically fit enough and expects a brave performance away from home come the return leg.

    “We have left for Egypt with very high hopes of a good performance. Playing away from home is completely a different setting but we are ready for the battle” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug at Entebbe International Airport.

    Uganda Cranes players walk majestically from the team bus at Entebbe International Airport
    L-R: Isaac Muleme, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Faruku Miya walk from the team bus
    L-R: Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), Ivan Ssewanyana (physio) and interim head coach Moses Basena wheel their lagagge shortly after arrival at Entebbe International Airport

    FUFA Executive committee member Hamid Juma is the head of delegation.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also traveled with the team to the North African Country for the match that will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    UGANDA CRANES DELEGATION TO EGYPT:

    Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

    Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.

    FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo

    L.O.D: Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member

    Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya

    Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)

    Team Coordinator: Muyinda Cris-

    Communications Manager: Ahmed Hussein

    102.1 FUFA fm commentator: Abu Zikusooka

    Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP). 

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players and officials at the departures zone entrance of Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Basena names Uganda Cranes Squad to Egypt for World Cup Qualifier

    Basena names Uganda Cranes Squad to Egypt for World Cup Qualifier

    Uganda Cranes Interim coach Moses Basena has named his final 20 man squad for the trip to Alexandria where they will play Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia on Tuesday night.

    Captain and Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango who made world class saves on Thursday at Namboole as Cranes edged The Pharaohs 1-0 thanks to an Emma Okwi superb goal, will lead his troops.

    The squad has three Goalkeepers including Isma Watenga and Benjamin Ochan.

    The final squad was released after a training session on Saturday morning at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole

    L-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at Namboole. Okwi said Cranes will take each game as it comes.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will also travel with the team to the North African Country for the match.

    Final Squad to Egypt that flies out on Sunday morning (4am) aboard Egypt Air;

    Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (GK), Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK)

    Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.

    FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo

    L.O.D-Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member

    Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya

    Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)

    Muyinda Cris-Team Coordinator

    Ahmed Hussein-Communications Manager

    Abu Zikusooka-102.1 FUFA fm 

    Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP). 

    MAIN PHOTO: The entire Starting XI for Uganda Cranes against Egypt at Namboole will be travelling to Alexandria on Sunday morning. 

  • 2017-2021 FUFA Executive Committee officially embarks on new mandated term

    2017-2021 FUFA Executive Committee officially embarks on new mandated term

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo kick started the officially mandated new term in office on Thursday, 31st August 2017 for the period 2017 – 2021.

    This follows the successful elections held at the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly held on Saturday, 5th Auguts 2017 at the Kabalega Hotel in Masindi.

    According to a circular No. 1061 – FUFA/C/006/17 released by the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson Suubi, it duly confirmed;

    This is to inform you that the FUFA Executive Committee as elected in the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday 5th August 2017 in Masindi, has started its official mandated term of office started on Thursday, 1st 31st August 2017.

    Further communication will be forwarded in the due course.

    On a vibrant tiding, the new term began with a convincing performance of the national team, Uganda Cranes  that overcame the 7 time African champions, Egypt 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia group E qualifier at Mandela Naational Stadium, Namboole.

    New FUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photo alongside the two guests who were part of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly – Leodgar Tenga and Djibouti FA President, Soulieman Hassan Waberi

    FUFA Executive Committee (2017-2021):

    1 – Eng. Moses Magogo (President)

    2 – Mr. Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President)

    3 – Mr Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President)

    4 – Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd Vice President)

    5 – Mr Byamukama Rogers (Kitara Delegat)

    6 – Mr. Kalibala John Chrizestom (Western Delegate)

    7 – Ms. Mugena Agnes (Woman Delegate)

    8 – Hajji Ssekabira Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Delegate)

    9 – Mr. Hamid Juma (Kampala Delegate)

    10 – Mr. Kalyebara David Mukidi (Northern Delegate)

    11 – Mr. Magoola Issa Kakaire (Eastern Delegate)

    12 – Mr. Ochom Richard (North East Delegate)

    13 – Mr. Ariga Rasoul (West Nile Delegate)

     

  • 128 referees undergo medicals ahead of national fitness exercise

    128 referees undergo medicals ahead of national fitness exercise

    In preparation for the new season, 128 referees underwent medical tests on Friday in preparation for the fitness exercise the following day.

    The medicals were held on Friday 1st September 2017 at FUFA House, Mengo ahead of FIFA and National physical fitness tests.

    According to Ali Kalyango, the FIFA physical fitness instructor, the referees are being prepared for the 2017/18 season and those who pass will officiate the Azam Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Big League and other competitions.

    “The medical and physical fitness tests are intended to prepare the match FIFA and National match for the 2017/18 season” Kalyango observed.

    The exercise will also be used for promotion of referees at different grades that’s 3rd, 2nd, 1st and FIFA.

    The fitness exercise will take place at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday, 2nd September 2017.

  • Pictorial: Uganda Cranes pip Egypt Pharaohs to ascend aloft group E | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers

    Pictorial: Uganda Cranes pip Egypt Pharaohs to ascend aloft group E | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 Qualifiers

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:

    UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS

    Striker Emmanuel Arnold Okwi who turns out for Tanzania Premier side Simba was the hero for Uganda Cranes during the 1-0 victory against the Egypt Pharaohs in a group E match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Thursday.

    Uganda is now top of the group with 7 points off 3 matches. Egypt follows with 6, Ghana (1) and Congo has no point so far (Ghana Black Stars hosts Congo on Friday evening).

    www.fufa.co.ug brings you some of the colourful images from the match.

    Players joined some officials applaud the fans support after the game
    The two goalkeeping captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El Hadary during the pre match customs
    Uganda Cranes technical team during the singing of the national anthem
    The two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick off
    L-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at Namboole
    Khalid Aucho closes down an Egyptian opponent during the match
    Egypt XI vs Uganda Cranes
    Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Egypt
    Uganda Cranes substitute players during the singing of the national anthem
    Painted Uganda Cranes fans in the terraces
    Officials during the Uganda Cranes team inspection
    Officials during the singing of the national anthems before kick off
    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo congratulates Isaac Isinde and the rest of the players in the dressing rooms
    Goalkeeper Essam El Hadary collects a high ball
  • Uganda Cranes 1-0 Egypt Pharaohs | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E

    Uganda Cranes 1-0 Egypt Pharaohs | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:

    UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS

    Uganda Cranes is now top of group E after overcoming 7 time African champions Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifiers at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Thursday.

    Striker Emmanuel Okwi scored the lone goal of the day in the 51st minute.

    Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on goalkeeper Essam ElHadary during the game

    The 2016 CAF team of the year, captained by the reigning continent’s footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango played gallantly for the famous win.

    William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Isaac Muleme later on replaced the trio of Faruku Miya, Okwi and Ochaya respectively.

    A section of delighted Uganda Cranes fans in the terraces

    Onyango was the only player booked in the game attended by a good crowd.

    Uganda Cranes depart for Egypt on the 2nd September 2017 for the return leg.

    The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 5th September 2017 at the Arab El Borg stadium in Alexanderia city.

    The two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick off

    Uganda Cranes is now top of group E with 7 points. Egypt remains on 6.

    Ghana and Congo are on 1 and zero point respectively.

    Ghana Black Stars host Congo on Friday.

    Officials during the singing of the national anthems before kick off

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya

    Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma

  • Uganda Cranes XI vs. Egypt Pharaohs | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 qualifier – Group E

    Uganda Cranes XI vs. Egypt Pharaohs | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 qualifier – Group E

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group D:

    • Match day 3: Thursday, 31st August 2017
    • Kick off: 16:00 hours
    • At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 70,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

    *Follow live on www.fufa.co.ug, all official FUFA social media plat forms and on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the football radio

    The starting line up for Uganda Cranes against the Egypt national football team, the Pharaohs is promising.

    2016 CAF footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango is the team captain.

    Others on the starting eleven are; Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi and Joseph Benson Ochaya.

    The reserve players are Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko and Denis Iguma

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi,  Joseph Benson Ochaya

    Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma

  • Education: U-17 Young referees course garners momentum, 7 female on board

    Education: U-17 Young referees course garners momentum, 7 female on board

    At least thirty (30) young referees under 17 years started training at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Technical center in Njeru on Monday, 28th August 2017.

    Of these, 7 are female. This capacity building residential course is aimed at revisiting and fine tuning the young referees in the different refereeing dynamics, modules and ethics of the game.

    Young referees with equipment

    FUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa is at the held of this course (as the main instructor) that will take 5 days.

    “I take the opportunity to thank FUFA in its tireless efforts to change the trend of football from amateurism to professionalism and, education of the different football stakeholders is one feasible mechanism that will get us there. To the referees, give this course your very best shot physically and mentally, grasp and glue onto all the modules and dynamics that will be discussed in oral, theoretical and sessions, the rest will be history.” Observed Egesa.

    FUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa in theory session with the young referees

    These are the referees that will officiate in the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors league expected to kick off on the 17th September 2017.

    Young referees having a meal at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru

    The list of U17 referees taking part in this capacity building programme include:

    1. Lydia Alinde (Kawempe)
    2. Jackline Nassozi  (Kampala)
    3. Shakira Nalukwago (Lubaga)
    4.Pheibe Lunkuse (Kampala)
    5. Racheal Nantongo (Makindye)
    6.Namukobe Haula (Iganga)
    7.Kawala Zamuyati (Iganga)
    8.Bbosa Joseph (Luweero)
    9.Mukisa Grace Calvin (Wakiso)
    10.Magoola Ashiraf (Iganga)
    11.Mayanja Haruna (Busia)
    12.Kasadha Kennedy (Kawempe)
    13.Kamuntu Derrick (Masindi)
    14.Awuye Yusuf (Iganga)
    15. Eric Adia (Kawempe)
    16. John Akomye (Jinja)
    17. Mathias Kalungi (Wakiso).
    18.Mulindwa Arafah (Kampala)
    19.Rashid Haruna (West Nile)
    20.Mukasa Abdul Razake (Bugiri)

    21. Kiggundu Arafah (Kampala)
    22.Kakaire Ashiraf (Kampala).
    23.Bugembe Ismael (Kawempe)
    24.Enon Samuel Zaza (Buziga)
    25. Nelson Nuwamanya (Mbarara)
    26.Busulwa Huzaifa (Mbarara)
    27. Nesto Onya (Bukedea)
    28. Nelson Wamani (Kampala)
    29.Happy Badru (Koboko)
    30. Herbert Bwiire (Wakiso)

  • Determined Uganda Cranes team conducts final training session, captain Onyango promises positive showing

    Determined Uganda Cranes team conducts final training session, captain Onyango promises positive showing

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group D:

    • Match day 3: Thursday, 31st August 2017
    • Kick off: 16:00 hours
    • At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 70,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

    The Uganda Cranes conducted the last training session on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter against the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium.

    Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya and Aucho Khalid during the final session on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    The morale in camp is far above the ground as the boys have vowed to conquer the Pharaohs to clear their chances of qualifying for the world’s most precious football tournament for the first time.

    Team captain Denis Masinde Onyango said that team needs maximum results from the game in a bid to broaden the chances of a place in Russia.

    Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session before the training

    “We have to give in our best against Egypt because this game determines so match on our chance of qualifying for the World Cup. We need to utilize the home advantage to acquire maximum results before the return leg” observed Onyango.

    Onyango also believes that the 12th player (fans) is much needed at the pitch because they play a big role in morale boosting and adding liveliness to the game thus called upon Ugandans to come and support their team.

    Uganda Cranes players eye the ball during the last training at Namboole stadium on Wednesday evening

    Uganda Cranes players for selection:

    Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada , Isaac Muleme, Timothy Dennis Awany , Murushid Juuko, Bernard Muwanga , Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Dennis Iguma, Paul Musamali, Isaac Isinde

    Midfielders: Aucho Khalid,  Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko,Shafiq Kagimu, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, William Luwagga Kizito

    Strikers: Derrick Nsibambi , Geofrey Sserunkuma, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa, Faruku Miya.

    Ticket selling points:

    FUFA House shop, Mengo – Kampala

    Airtel Uganda shops: Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bweyogerere, Forest Mall, Bugolobi, Kampala Road

    Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road

    Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park

    Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo

    Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building

    Hardware World, Ntinda

    City Shoppers  Super Market, Mukono

    Tangosport Shop, Jinja

    Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka

    Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise,  Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli

    City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,

    Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe

  • Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs match day tickets on the market | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018

    Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs match day tickets on the market | FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group D:

    • Match day 3: Thursday, 31st August 2017
    • Kick off: 16:00 hours
    • At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 70,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

    The match day tickets for the much awaited FIFA World  Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are officially on sale.

    The tickets hit the market on Monday morning and the public has since responded well to the huge demand.

    Addressing the media during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala, FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu advised the general public to purchase their tickets early enough and at the designated selling points to avoid the late minute rush.

    “We are glad to announce that the match day tickets are already on the market. Our dear fans are advised to buy their tickers early so that to avoid the last minute rush. The fans are also urged to buy the tickets from the  right designated places” Mandu stated.

    The ordinary tickets cost 30,000/=, 70,000/= is for the VIP whilst the VVIP tickets cost 150,000/= each.

    Ticket selling points:

    • FUFA House shop, Mengo – Kampala
    • Airtel Uganda shops: Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bweyogerere, Forest Mall, Bugolobi, Kampala Road
    • Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road
    • Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park
    • Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo
    • Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building
    • Hardware World, Ntinda
    • Capital Shoppers, Mukono
    • Tangosport Shop, Jinja
    • Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka
    • Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise,  Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli
    • City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,
    • Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs during the press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday mroning

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018: Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs preparations in high gear

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018: Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs preparations in high gear

    FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group D:

    • Match day 3: Thursday, 31st August 2017
    • Kick off: 16:00 hours
    • At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    • Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 70,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

     

    Preparations for the much awaited FIFA World  Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are on a high notch.

    All the pre-match modalities and the measures to have a successful match were announced during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala.

    The press conference was graced by the FUFA deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, FUFA Executive committee member and chairperson of the FUFA International Match organizing committee Issa Magoola, Namboole stadium manager Jamil Ssewanyana, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Sorowen, match day event organizer Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media and coordinated by media officer Hamza Africana Nsereko.

    FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and AIGP Andrew Sorowen

    Mandu assured the general public of affluent organization for the match with preparations taking the right shape and direction hours to the much awaited match.

    “We assure the public that the preparations for the match are in a high gear and everything is progressing in the right direction and tiding” Mandu observed.

    In his brief address before the media, AIGP Sorowen assured of maximum security  prior to, during and after the match.

    “Security operations have been finalized and we assure the public and spectators of maximum security before, during and after the match. Spectators should respect the rules set in order to ensure a smooth transition” Sorowen noted.

    Assistant Inspector General of Police Andrew Sorowen assured of maximum security

    FUFA International Match organizing committee chairperson Magoola vowed to organize a great match, confirming the full schedule of the visiting team and match officials.

    The match officials will set in on Tuesday afternoon.

    Match commissioner Michael Wambura from Tanzania will arrive on Tuesday, 29th August 2017 at 12:45 hours aboard Kenya Airways KQ 412.

    An hour later, he will be followed by the match referee assessor, Daniel Rene Louzaya from Congo at 01:50 hours aboard Rwandair Express WB 464.

    The referees Lemghaifry Bouchaab (Mauritania), Aboubaar Doumbouya (Guinea), Waar Abderahmane (Mauritania) and fourth official Toure Sekou Ahmed (Guinea).

    The two officials from Mauritania will travel aboard Turkish Airlines (TK 606) and those from Guinea will travel aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET 336 and ET 337.

    The Egyptian delegation is expected to arrive on Tuesday night aboard Nile Air via private flight.

    FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the match day tickets

    Meanwhile, the match day tickets are now on sale at the respective ticket selling points across the country.

    Ticket selling points:

    FUFA House shop, Mengo – Kampala

    Airtel Uganda shops: Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bweyogerere, Forest Mall, Bugolobi, Kampala Road

    Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road

    Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park

    Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo

    Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building

    Hardware World, Ntinda

    City Shoppers  Super Market, Mukono

    Tangosport Shop, Jinja

    Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka

    Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise,  Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli

    City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,

    Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe

    MAIN PHOTO (L-R): Media officer Hamza Nsereko Africana, Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media, Issa Magoola (FUFA International Match organizing committee chairman and FUFA Executive committee member), FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu and AIGP Andrew Sorowen address the media on Monday morning.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Pictorial: Hundreds of fans grace Uganda Cranes regional tour in the North East region

    Pictorial: Hundreds of fans grace Uganda Cranes regional tour in the North East region

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

    North East Region Select 1-3 Uganda Cranes

    Follow the colourful pictorial from the match

    A number of fans were strategic in order to catch the game and never miss any moment

    Where the Uganda Cranes saw off a spirited North Eastern region Select side 3-1 at the Emokoroi play ground in Bukedea district, hundreds of fans graced the match.

    An excited fan smiles ear to ear after a good move by a North East region player

    This is clear manifestation of the ever growing Uganda Cranes regional tours campaign where multitudes of spectators have always associated with the national team brand every where the team has visited.

    Forward Derrick Nsibambi attempts to beat the North East region goalkeeper Emmanuel Opio

    Derrick Nsibambi, Tom Masiko and Isaac Muleme scored the three goals for the national team.

    Michael Baggio had earlier in the first half given the home team some hope with the equalizer – a great diving header following a curling corner.

     

    Uganda Cranes captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda introduces teammates to the inspecting team led by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

    The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among those who attended the match.

    He was accompanied by a couple of Members of Parliament Anita Among (Bukedea County), Moses Walyomu (Kagoma County), Solomon Silwanyi (Bukooli Central) and Patrick Isiagi Opolot (Kacumbari).

    FUFA Executive committee members Richard Ochom and Agnes Mugena, North East Region FA Chairman John Odong, Delegates to the FUFA Assembly, sponsors’ representatives, also attended the match.

    Part of the passionate fans in Bukedea at the Emokori play ground follow the proceedings from the match

    The match is part of the country wide campaign that the national team has undertaken for the past three years as a year of taking the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.

    A policeman ensures that there is tranquility at the match day venue. Indeed, there was order before, during and after the game

    This campaign is meant to take the team closer to the fans as they associate with their respective star players, and as well, rally support for the team.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo mesmerized the crowds in Bukedea with awesome skills on the ball during the curtain raiser. The match ended 1-1. FUFA Executive Committee member Richard Ochom scored a long range shot for the equalizer
    Bukedea MP Anita Among with a clearance during the curtain raiser match

    Before the match, there was a curtain raiser match where the FUFA President captained a team made of MP’s and FUFA officials against the North East region side.

    Some fans stood behind the Uganda Cranes team bench

    Uganda Cranes main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly fund the national regional tours.

    Meanwhile, the team returned on Sunday morning ready for training in the evening.

    More foreign based players as Dennis Onyango, Godfrey Walusimbi, Robert Odongkara, Isaac Isinde, Geofrey Sserunkuma shall join the team in the evening training session.

    North East Region XI
    Uganda Cranes XI vs North East Region Select Team (L-R): Derrick Nsibambi, Paul Musamali, Timothy Dennis Awany, Yassar Mugerwa, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain). Front row is goalkeeper Isma Watenga
    North East’s Stephano Zengo Logo (based in Karamoja) takes on Nico Wadada and Muzamiru Mutyaba during the match
    Creative midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba gets past Godfrey Akol during the match

    Team line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga  (Gk), Nico Wakiro Wadada , Paul Musamali, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Paul Mucureezi, Tom  Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru  Mutyaba, Yassar Mugerwa

    Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Bernard Muwanga, Denis  Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Shafik Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka

    North East Region Select XI: Emmanuel  Opio (G.K), Jackson Wabuleta, Rafael Komaketch, Robert Elugant, Solomon Opolot, Godfrey Akol (Captain), Siu Saggo, Musa Esenu, Stephano Zengo Logo, Seith Boyee, Micheal Bagio

    Substitutes: Joseph Emitu (Gk), Daniel Otim, Paul Oony,  Nathan Oloro, Joseph Opolot, Sam Obwana, Stepehen Oryekot

    Team captains Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Godfrey Akol shortly before kick off

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Daniel Otim

    1st Assistant Referee: Joseph Ochom

    2nd Assistant Referee: Simon Peter Okello

    4th Official: Florence Ayoro

  • Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Basena’s boys defeat North East

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017: Basena’s boys defeat North East

    Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

    North East Region Select 1-3 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes has defeated the North East Region Select side 3-1 during the national team regional tour match played at the Emokori play ground in Bukedea district on Saturday.

    Derrick Nsibambi gave the national side the lead on 11 minutes.

    Forward Derrick Nsibambi attempts to beat the goalkeeper Emmanuel  Opio

    Michael Baggio headed home with a diving effort 12 minutes later following a corner that was poorly cleared out of danger.

    Eight minutes Tom Masiko scored a stunning long range effort to make it 2-1.

    Second half substitute Isaac Muleme scored the third from an acute angle in the 72nd minute.

    Uganda Cranes XI vs North East Region Select Team
    North East Region XI

    The match comes barely 6 days to the long awaited 2018 FIFA World Cup group D qualifier against Egypt at Mandela National Stadium stadium, Namboole.

    The match was attended by a great crowd that included the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, a couple of Members of Parliament Anita Among (Bukedea County), Moses Walyomu (Kagoma County), Solomon Silwanyi (Bukooli Central), Patrick Isiagi Opolot (Kacumbari), FUFA Executive committee members Richard Ochom and Agnes Mugena, North East Region FA Chairman John Odong, Delegates to the FUFA Assembly, sponsors’ representatives, among others.

    Team captains Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Godfrey Akol shortly before kick off

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda captained the National side.

    Wasswa, alongside goalkeeper Ismael Watenga, Paul Musamali and Ivan Ntege featured for the entire duration of the match.

    The technical team made a couple of changes as the second half started to give playing time to gauge several combinations.

    Part of the passionate fans in Bukedea

    The match was part of the country wide campaign that the national team has undertaken for the past three years as a year of taking the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.

    Uganda Cranes main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly fund the national regional tours.

    Meanwhile, the team returns on Sunday morning and will train at Namboole later in the evening alongside the other foreign based players who have arrived.

    Team line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga  (Gk), Nico Wakiro Wadada , Paul Musamali, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Paul Mucureezi, Tom  Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru  Mutyaba, Yassar Mugerwa

    Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Bernard Muwanga, Denis  Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Shafik Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka

    North East Region Select XI: Emmanuel  Opio (G.K), Jackson Wabuleta, Rafael Komaketch, Robert Elugant, Solomon Opolot, Godfrey Akol (Captain), Siu Saggo, Musa Esenu, Stephano Zengo Logo, Seith Boyee, Micheal Bagio

    Substitutes: Joseph Emitu (Gk), Daniel Otim, Paul Oony,  Nathan Oloro, Joseph Opolot, Sam Obwana, Stepehen Oryekot

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Daniel Otim

    1st Assistant Referee: Joseph Ochom

    2nd Assistant Referee: Simon Peter Okello

    4th Official: Florence Ayoro

    MAIN PICTURE: North East’s Stephano Zengo Logo (based in Karamoja) takes on Nico Wadada and Muzamiru Mutyaba during the match

  • Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017: North East region football association ready to host the national team

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017: North East region football association ready to host the national team

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017:

    Saturday, 26th August: North East Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    At Bukedea play ground, 4 p.m

    The North East Football Association select team will play the Uganda Cranes team on Saturday, 26th August 2017.

    This will be a continuation of the famous Uganda Cranes regional tours whose key objective among others is to take the national team brand closer to the masses in their respective localities.

    Uganda Cranes interim coach Moses Basena leads the players in a stretching exercise at Mbale Cricket ground on Friday evening

    Having left Kampala in the afternoon, the team delegation drove successfully and had a stop over at Mbale before conducting a late training session at the Mbale Cricket grounds.

    The players and officials are accommodated at Mbale Resort Hotel from where they will connect to Bukedea, where the match will take place.

    The team will leave Mbale on Saturday, hours to the match at Bukedea.

    Players in a ball work session at Mbale Cricket Ground

    The Uganda Cranes regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries under the flagship brand Nile Special.

    Traveling team to Bukedea:

    • Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers) and Benjamin Ochan (KCCA)
    • Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Isaac Muleme (KCCA), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA), Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Paul Musamali (KCCA)
    • Midfielders: Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege (Township Rollers, Botswana), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Njihem, Lebanon), Yassar Mugerwa (St George, Ethiopia), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Tom Masiko (Vipers)
    • Forwards: Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Paul Mucureezi (KCCA)
  • Uganda Cranes in practice match with SC Villa as Ochaya reports for training 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier

    Uganda Cranes in practice match with SC Villa as Ochaya reports for training 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier

    2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier:

    Thursday 31st August 2017: Uganda Cranes Vs Egypt Pharaohs

    Mandela National Stadium,Namboole (4pm)

    Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP),  150,000/= (VVIP)

    Practice Match: Uganda Cranes 0-0 SC Villa

    The Uganda Cranes intensified preparations for the do or die 2018 FIFA World Russia qualifier match against Egypt with a practice match against  Azam Uganda Premier League club, SC Villa.

    The match ended in a goalless draw at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    This practice match was the first session for Zambian based left back Joseph Ochaya, who turns out for Lusaka Dynamos.

    In his interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Ochaya said that he is sent to face the Pharaohs on Thursday 31st August 2017 at Namboole.

    Joseph Ochaya in action against SC Villa, shortly after arrival

    “When I recall my goal which was canceled at AFCON 2017 in Gabon, I get more motivated to face the Egyptians. Their late winner hurt us like injured lions and therefore it’s our time to roar” vowed Ochaya

    Ochaya calls upon Ugandans to come in big numbers to cheer the Cranes on match day against Egypt.

    Nelson Senkatuka in action against SC Villa on Thursday evening

    Meanwhile, the team travels on Friday morning to the North Eastern Region  at Bukedea for the Uganda Cranes Regional tour.

    The regional tours are jointly funded by national team main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

    Uganda Cranes XI vs SC Villa

    Benjamin Ochan (GK), Iguma Denis ( Nicholas Wadada), Isaac Muleme, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Moses Waiswa (Muzamir Mutyaba), Paul Mucureezi (Tom Masiko), Shafic Kagimu (Joseph Ochaya), Nelson Ssenkatuuka (Derrick Nsibambi) and Milton Kariisa.

    Unused players: Ismael Watenga and Saidi Keni

  • Uganda vs Egypt: Matia Lule, Ibra Sekagya reinforce Cranes Technical bench

    Uganda vs Egypt: Matia Lule, Ibra Sekagya reinforce Cranes Technical bench

    2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

    Thursday, 31st August 2017

    • Uganda  Vs Egypt

    • Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)

    Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary Tickets), 70,000/=  (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP)

    FUFA has confirmed that Moses Basena will have two new faces on the Uganda Cranes technical bench for the forthcoming interim period when the National Senior team takes on Egypt on 31st August and 5th September, 2017 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Namboole stadium and in Alexandria.

    Express FC Coach Matia Lule and US based former Uganda Cranes captain Ibrahim Sekagya are the two technical people who have been selected by Interim coach Moses Basena.

    ‘Basena made the request to have both Lule and Sekagya to reinforce the technical team so that Fred Kajoba concentrates on the goalkeeping area. FUFA honoured Basena’s request and we believe the new additions will be of great value to the Cranes’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    ‘With 27 players and just two coaches in camp, Basena requested FUFA to allow him make additions on the technical expertise which request was duly granted’ added Hussein

    ‘We need to give the coaches the utmost support during this period so that we register good results for the National team during this campaign.

    Express FC coach Matia Lule will reinforce the Uganda Cranes technical bench.

    Both Lule and Sekagya will be available for the two qualifiers against Egypt an interim period that was given to the technical team that continued with National team duties following the termination of the contract by Milutin Sredojevic as the head coach of the Uganda Cranes.

    Lule will start work with immediate effect on Thursday morning while Sekagya will jet in on 27th August, 2017 to join the Uganda Cranes.

     

  • Uganda vs Egypt: Shafic Kagimu looking forward to greater moments with National team

    Uganda vs Egypt: Shafic Kagimu looking forward to greater moments with National team

    2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

    Thursday, 31st August 2017

    • Uganda  Vs Egypt
    • Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)

    Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary Tickets), 70,000/=  (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP)

     

    The Uganda Cranes conducted day 3 of non residential training on Wednesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    It was the first session following interim coach Moses Basena’s release of of the  27 man squad otoday morning to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier double encounter against Egypt on 31st August, 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Nambole.

    The training session was full of excitement.

    URA FC midfielder Shafic Kagimu who was named in the squad said;

    ‘It is another milestone in my life and football career. I have been working so hard for this call up’ said teh stylish Kagimu who was part of the Uganda Cranes team that qualified for the Total 2018 CHAN Finals to be hosted by Kenya.

    The midfield nugget added that now he has to defend his call up because it has been based on his good performances.

    “I need to work harder not to let down those who have put trust in me. They have been impressed by my performance which I need to sustain or even get better so that I am considered for the final team on match day against Egypt’ added Kagimu

    On Thursday, training (double sessions at 9am and 4pm) will still be held at  in Nambole.

  • FIFA Players’ Intermediaries: FUFA registers 9

    FIFA Players’ Intermediaries: FUFA registers 9

    The fully FIFA Players’ Intermediaries registered in Uganda are now at 9.

    This year alone, four people have duly registered and are licenced to conduct business on behalf of their respective clients.

    The latest successful applicant is Fred Ronald Niwagira Mwine, with license number UGA-1707013.

    Niwagira expressed delight upon acquiring the license.

    ‘I have been working hard to get this license and i am happy. I thank all those people who have helped me get one’ Niwagira said.

    Important documents about Football Intermediaries

    Circular on Intermediaries0001

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR INTERMEDIARIES

    Intermediaries Application form

    Registered/Licensed Intermediaries

    S/N License Number Full Names Nationality Country of Residence Issuance Date Expiry Date Email Contact
    01 UGA-1607001 Gibby Kalule Ugandan Malaysia May 26, 2016 May 27, 2018 globalsportlink@yahoo.com
    02 UGA-1606003 Musa Sebulime Ugandan Uganda June 01, 2016 May 31, 2018
    03 UGA-1606002 Geofrey Solo Kayemba Ugandan Uganda June 01, 2016 May 31, 2018 geokayssolo@yahoo.com
    04 UGA-1606004 Chadi Ezzeddine Lebanese Uganda June 01, 2016 May 31, 2018 md@ssllogistics.com
    05 UGA-1606009 Isaac Mwesigwa Ugandan Uganda October 10, 2016 October31, 2018 mwesigwa@gmail.com
    06 UGA-1703010 Mike Mutyaba Ugandan Uganda March 21, 2017 March,31, 2019 mutyabafoundation@gmail.com
    07 UGA-1704011 Tushar Ruparelia Ugandan Uganda April 07, 2017 April, 30, 2019 rupareliatushar@yahoo.com
    08 UGA-1707012 Daniel Kisseka Ntale Ugandan Uganda July 28, 2017 July 28, 2019 jodanasports@gmail.com
    09 UGA-1707013 Fred Ronald Niwagira Mwine Ugandan Uganda August 17, 2017 August 17, 2019 roniesantos64@gmail.com