FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers: Coach Basena releases 27 man squad for Egypt double header
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

Thursday, 31^st 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 interim coach has on Wednesday addressed the media during a press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

Basena released a 27 man sqaud that will take on Egypt for the double header in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

‘I wish to thank the players, FUFA, media and all the Ugandans for the support during the recently concluded successful CHAN qualification campaign. It is great that we qualified, a process that we shall build on for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt’ Basena said.

During the press conference, Basena was flanked by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Finance Director) and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa (The National Teams’ Officer).

Moses Basena addressing the media at FUFA House pn Wednesday morning in Mengo, Kampala

The team continues with the non residential training sessions at Mandela national Stadium, Namboole on Wednesday evening.

This weekend, the team will travel for the national team regional tours in North East (Bukedea).

Summoned Team

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA)

Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Isaac Muleme (KCCA), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Paul Musamali (KCCA), Isaac Isinde (Buildcon, Zambia)

Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Unattached), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege (Township Rollers, Botswana), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), William Luwagga Kizito (CSM Politehnica Iași, Romania), Wasswa Hassan Mawanda (Njimeh Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia)

Strikers: Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA), Geofrey Sserunkuma (Buildcon, Zambia), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)
August 23, 2017
Participants happy with Management course for Women Elite Club officials

Administration of FUFA Women Elite (FWEL) League clubs is headed for finer times according to participants of the FUFA Club Management course.

The week long course tailored at polishing and equipping FWEL club CEO’s with modern football administration and management skills started on Monday with representatives from different clubs. It is only FWEL champions Kawempe muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals and Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC that have not had a representative for the course in progress at FUFA House, Mengo.

At the end of the course, successful participants will become FUFA Certified CEOs in Management and Administration of football.

It is a requirement for all clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League and FUFA Women Elite League to have a certified football CEO trained by FUFA.

The course has also attrated representatives from Uganda Sports Press Association, Uganda Football Players’ Association, Nyamityobora, Police FC and Maroons.

The course modules are; Football Administration, Management, Event Planning, Football Marketing, Communications inFootball, Finance, FUFA and FIFA Activities.

Some of the female participants L-R Kampala Queens’ Phoebe Lunkuse, Sarah Birungi (Course Coordinator), Western United’s Nabyonga Rosemary and Olila Women H/S WFC’s Apunyo Sarah Olila are part of the FWEL club management course going on at FUFA House.

Participants applaud FUFA for the course;

Bogere Mesach, She Mak St;

It is very advantageous for us to be having this course and we are going to put into practice everything that we have learnt. I thank FUFA so much for organizing this course because it is going to improve women football management and administration in the country.’

Kimera Ibrahim, She Corporates;

The course is so wonderful. We are enjoying and grasping each and detail being taught to us and feel my team is going to benefit a lot. This course has made me realize that we have been running a team (without proper structures) not a club.’

Apunyo Sarah Olila, CEO- Olila H/S WFC;

I am excited about this course FUFA has organized. It’s going to equip us with better managerial skills that are going to transform management of our clubs to a certain level of professionalism

Masembe Daniel Nteyaffe, Rines SS WFC;

I am so glad that we are having this course and truly appreciate FUFA for caring about the development of women football by finding it necessary to train and equip club CEO’s with skills that are going to help us improve on the way we manage the clubs.

Kayemba Charles Lwanga, Ajax Queens Bulenga;

I feel so much delighted about this course because it has taught us better ways of managing our clubs. It has taught us that with even meager resources we can still be professional. If each of the clubs implements what we have learnt here we are surely graced for a better league because teams are going to benefit from this.

Nabyonga Rosemary, CEO-Western United;

This course will enlighten us so much aspects of club management that are going to help us streamline every detail to the benefit of clubs and women football in the country at large. It is such an honor for women football managers to be having this course, a big thank you to FUFA.

Ojuk Nasur, CEO-Eastern Heroes:

I am very happy about the course. I have learnt a lot of things that I am going to use to improve our club. I thank FUFA especially the president for caring about the development of women football

MAIN PHOTO: Group photo of the Participants of the ongoing FAMACO at FUFA House.

PICTORIAL of the Course

L-R Lawrence Kizito, Ali Mwebe (Course Instructor) and Edward Kalungi

August 23, 2017
Uganda vs Egypt: We have unfinished business-Hassan Wasswa

2018 FIFA World Cup Russai Qualifiers

Uganda Vs Egypt

Thursday 31st August, 2017 -Mandela NAtional Staidum, Namboole (4pm)

Charges: Ordinary- 30,000/- VIP-70,000/- VVIP-150,000/-

The Uganda Cranes conducted a double session in the morning and evening on day two of non residential training at Mandela national Stadium, Namboole ahead of the double header 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt.

Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda told www.fufa.co.ug after the training that they are set to conquer Egypt and ready to give in all their energies for the encounter.

‘We are more than ready for the game and only waiting for the day at Namboole. We have unfinished business after the 1-0 slender loss at AFCON in Gabon. We have to pay back. We were just unlucky that day but with the trust in our Lord, luck is on our side and we have also worked hard. We believe in our fans when we play at Namboole. We love them. They know what to do and disorganise the opponents’ said Wasswa

Wasswa added that after testing AFCON recently in Gabon, it is World cup next in line.

‘We have the trust in ourselves and believe me, we shall do it come 31st August against Egypt’ added Wasswa.

The Uganda Cranes will resume training on Wednesday 23^rd August 2017 at 4pm Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

However in the morning on Wednesday, Head coach Moses Basena will name the full squad that will continue with training until the foreign based players join camp.

Players who attended the Tuesday double session.

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan & Said Keni

Outfield Players : Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Paul Musamali, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Yassar Mugerwa, Paul Mucureezi, Shafic Kagimu, Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Derrick Nsibambi

August 22, 2017
Double session for Uganda Cranes on day 2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

1^st Leg: Thursday, 31^st August 2017
- Uganda Cranes Vs Egypt Pharaohs
- Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary Tickets), 70,000/= (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP)

On the second day of training in preparation for the Egypt double header, Uganda Cranes conducted a double session during the non residential training at Mandela national Stadium, Namboole.

Goalkeepers in training under the keen watchful eyes of coach Fred Kajoba

Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda has revealed to www.fufa.co.ug that they are set to conquer Egypt and ready to give in all their energy for the encounter.

We are more than ready for the game and only waiting for the day at Namboole.

We have unfinished business after the 1-0 slight edge at AFCON Gabon, we have to pay back.

We were just unlucky that day but with the trust in our Lord, luck is on our side and we have also worked hard

Nelson Senkatuka, Tom Masiko and Isaac Muleme during a ball work drill

The players gathered together and held a talk session before the final prayer after the evening session

Meanwhile, the interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba will address the media during a press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday in Mengo, Kampala.

During this briefing, the public will be updated about the status of the national team and the full squad will be named.

Team training resumes later on Wednesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Players who attended the Tuesday double session.

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan & Said Keni

Outfield Players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Paul Musamali, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Yassar mugerwa, Paul Mucureezi, Shafic Kagimu, Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Derrick Nsibambi
August 22, 2017
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers: Uganda Cranes embark on the mission to conquer Egypt
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

1^st Leg: Thursday, 31^st August 2017
- Uganda Cranes Vs Egypt Pharaohs
- Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary Tickets), 70,000/= (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP)

Monday evening was business as usual for the Uganda Cranes team just hours after return from a successful CHAN 2018 qualification campaign.

This time round, the team is training in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia double legged group D matches against the Egyptian Pharaohs.

Some of the players (Dennis Iguma, Paul Mucureezi, Shafiq Kagimu and Nelson Senkatuka) enjoy the ball work session

First, Uganda will host the opening leg on 31st August 2017 at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

The return leg will be held a few days later at the Arab El Borg stadium in Alexanderia City.

On Monday, twenty one players took part in the two hour session held at the outside training facility of the stadium.

Still, the diligent interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba were in charge of the training.

Coach Moses Basena keeps a keen eye during one of the drills

Basena disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug that focus for the time being is on players’ physical fitness.

‘Our main focus now is on players’ physical fitness due to the respective league breaks’ Basena remarked.

He expects the foreign legion to reinforce the team as soon as possible.

On Tuesday, it will be a morning session at Mandela National Stadium starting at 9 a.m.

Players who attended the first training session:

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Said Keni

Outfield players: Denis Iguma, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, John Adriko, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Hassan Wasswa, Yasser Mugerwa, Nelson Senkatuka
August 21, 2017
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia: Uganda Cranes Vs Egypt Pharaohs accreditation for media
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

1^st Leg: Thursday, 31^st August 2017
- Uganda Cranes Vs Egypt Pharaohs
- Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary Tickets), 70,000/= (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP)

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the group D 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Thursday, 31st August 2017.

It is upon this back ground that members of the media, invited guests, sponsors, partners and other stake holders of the game will be accredited to ensure a smooth transition of business prior to, during and after this crucial match.

The media fraternity is therefore humbly reminded to follow the link below that will guide you on the accreditation process for the afore said match.

Here is the link; https://goo.gl/forms/kdxRSRQQ7BOIjFt22

Note: Deadline for application is 24th August, 2017 at 5pm.

No applications will be received after this date.

Terms and Conditions for Application to cover FUFA Organised events apply.
August 21, 2017
Uganda Cranes team returns home, focus turns to Egypt back to back 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Uganda Cranes team successfully returned home on Sunday afternoon after qualifying for the CHAN 2018 final tournament.

The delegation all returned safely aboard Rwandair from Kigali via Nairobi on flight WB 452. They set foot at the lake side Entebbe International Airport by 1 p.m.

The reigning CAF team of the year progressed 3-2 on aggregate following a 2-0 loss in the return leg to Rwanda Amavubi Stars.

Some of the Uganda Cranes players alight from the Rwandair plane at Entebbe International Airport

Since Uganda Cranes had won the first leg 3-0 at the St Mary’s stadium, the team qualified 3-2 on aggregate.

Focus and attention quickly turns to the back to back 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt.

Interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba are ready to name the team that will start training as soon as possible.

Uganda Cranes interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba with the rest of the team at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday afternoon

“I thank the players who played in the CHAN 2018 qualifiers. It gives me the pleasure to see that we have qualified. I wish to thank FUFA, our sponsors, media, Government and the fans for the collective effort. We have already started initial plans for the two upcoming matches against Egypt” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.

Some of the Uganda Cranes players disembark from the Rwandair plane at Entebbe International Airport

Uganda will host the first leg on Thursday, 31st August 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
PHOTOS: FUFA Communications Department

August 21, 2017
FUFA President applauds the incredible fans upon Uganda Cranes Total CHAN 2018 qualificiation

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo has lauded the fans who traveled to the Stade De Kigali to cheer and support the Uganda Cranes in the return leg of the Total Africa Nations Championships against Rwanda Amavubi Stars.

Although the Uganda Cranes lost 2-0 on the day, the reigning African Team of the year still qualified 3-2 on aggregate, having out smarted the opponents 3-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende during the first leg.

A visibly excited FUFA President cum CAF Executive Committee member, Eng. Moses Magogo appreciates the 12th man who cheered the Uganda Cranes to success

The FUFA President who is also a CAF Executive Committee is grateful to the players, sponsors, FUFA Executive Committee, staff, delegates, partners, the people of Rwanda as well as the football federation, FERWAFA and in a special way to the fans for the land mark achievement – making it the fourth time in a row that Uganda Cranes shall play at the TOTAL Chan tournament.

FUFA President’s message in full;

We came, we represented, we qualified. Not the best of results but a great fight by the team.
My best appreciation and thanks to the fans who out numbered the hosts. Without you it could have been a different story. Kyazze Khassim you are great.
The Coaches and Players to have put up a spirited fight after the early scare from a very good and fighting Amavubi stars
The hosts thus the People of Rwanda and FERWAFA who have been very hospitable.
The staff and Exco of FUFA for the flawless logistics and everyone who made a contribution.
Now let us focus on Thursday 4:00PM on 31st August 2017 at Namboole for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

The Uganda Cranes team that started against Rwanda in the return leg at Stade De Kigali

Uganda Cranes players and officials acknowledge the fans’s support after the game

The FUFA President joined the members of the technical team to celebrate the qualification

The team returns to the country on Sunday afternoon aboard RwandaAir on flight WB 542 from Kigali via Nairobi.

August 20, 2017
Pictorial: Uganda Cranes qualifies for 4th successive CHAN tournament

CHAN 2018 Qualifiers (Return Leg, 2nd Round):

Rwanda Amavubi Stars 2-0 Uganda Cranes
*Uganda qualifies for 2018 CHAN tournament after 3-2 win on aggregate

Uganda Cranes qualified for the 2018 Total CHAN Championship tournament despite losing 2-0 on the day. L-R Milton Kariisa, Paul Musamali, Timothy Awanyi, Derrick Nsibambi, Moses Waiswa, Ismail Watenga (GK), Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Nicholas Wadada, Isaac Muleme and Bernard Muwanga (Capt)

Nico Wakiro Wadada in action against Rwanda’s Emmanuel Imanishimwe (shirt 3)

Uganda Cranes interim coach Moses Basena and the team captain Bernard Muwanga applaud the fans shortly after the final whistle in Kigali

Uganda Cranes qualified 3-2 on aggregate having won 3-0 in the first leg.

L-R Sam Lwere (Leader of Delegation), Hajji Abdul Lukooya (FUFA Executive), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Stephen Kacuumu (Western Region Delegate to FUFA Assembly) and Anthony Tumwesigye (Beach Soccer Delegate) in Kigali

A Selfie moment: A football fan takes a selfie image with some of the Uganda Cranes players L-R Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Isaac Muleme, Shafiq Kagimu shortly after the final whistle at Stade De Kigali

Part of the colourful and passionate Uganda Cranes fans at Stade De Kigali on Saturday

Yannick Munkunzi and Thierry Manzi scored in the first half of the return leg to create a tense finish to the game.

Eng.Moses Magogo inspects the Uganda Cranes substitutes bench

This will be Uganda Cranes’ 4th time to play at the biennial tournament.

Uganda played in Sudan (2011), South Africa (2014) and lately Rwanda (in 2016).

A visibly excited FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee Member, Eng. Moses Magogo appreciates the 12th man who cheered the Uganda Cranes to success on aggregate

Team line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Bin Abdul Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Dennis Awany, Paul Musamali, Benard Muwanga (Captain), Milton Kariisa, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Shafiq Kagimu
Subs: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Deus Bukenya, Tom Masiko, Simon Peter Sserunkuma, Martin Kizza, Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu

Coaches: Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Uganda)

The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the interim coaches Fred Kajoba (L) and Moses Basena(M) prior to kick off

Rwanda Amavubi Stars XI: Eric Ndayishimye (G.K, Captain), Thierry Manzi, Aimable Nsabimana, Soter Kayumba, Eric Iradukunda, Djihad Bizimana, Yannick Mukunzi, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Kevin Muhire, Abeddy Biramahire, Savio Dominique Nshuti

Subs: Marcel Nzarora (G.K), Ange Mutsinzi, Vianney J.M Muwandimwe, Olivier Niyonzima, Amran Nshimyimana, Gilbert Mugisha, Innocent Nshuti

Head coach: Antoine Hey (Germany)

Rwanda XI against Uganda Cranes

The match referees with the team captains prior to kick off

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Alamen Hafiz Abdelghani (Sudan)

1st Assistant Referee: Ahmed Haitham Elhour (Sudan)

2nd Assistant Referee: Omer Hamid Mohamed Ahmed (Sudan)

4th Official: Mohamed El Treefe Elsiddig (Sudan)

Match Commissioner: James Mwenda Leonard (Malawi)

August 19, 2017
Uganda Cranes see off Rwanda to qualify for 4th CHAN tournament

CHAN 2018 Qualifiers (Return Leg, 2nd Round):

Rwanda Amavubi Stars 2-0 Uganda Cranes (Uganda qualifies for 2018 CHAN tournament after 3-2 win on aggregate)

It was all excitement in the Rwandese capital of Kigali on Saturday as Uganda Cranes qualified for the 2018 Total CHAN Championship tournament.

Although the Uganda Cranes lost 2-0 on the day, they qualified 3-2 on aggregate having won 3-0 in the first leg.

Yannick Munkunzi and Thierry Manzi scored in the first half of the return leg to create a tense finish to the game.

Derrick Nsibambi closes down an opponent

This will be Uganda Cranes’ 4th time to play at the biennial tournament.

Uganda played in Sudan (2011), South Africa (2014) and lately Rwanda (in 2016).

Hundreds of Ugandans attended the match played at Stade De Kigali in Nyamirambo.

The FUFA President Eng Moses greets the interim coaches Fred Kajoba and Moses Basena

Team line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Bin Abdul Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Dennis Awany, Paul Musamali, Benard Muwanga (Captain), Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Shafik Kagimu

Subs: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Deus Bukenya, Tom Masiko, Simon Peter Sserunkuma, Martin Kizza, Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu

Interim Coaches: Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Uganda)

Rwanda Amavubi Stars XI: Eric Ndayishimye (G.K, Captain), Thierry Manzi, Aimable Nsabimana, Soter Kayumba, Eric Iradukunda, Djihad Bizimana, Yannick Mukunzi, Emmanuel Imanishimwe, Kevin Muhire, Abeddy Biramahire, Savio Dominique Nshuti

Subs: Marcel Nzarora (G.K), Ange Mutsinzi, Vianney J.M Muwandimwe, Olivier Niyonzima, Amran Nshimyimana, Gilbert Mugisha, Innocent Nshuti

Head coach: Antoine Hey (Germany)

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Alamen Hafiz Abdelghani (Sudan)

1st Assistant Referee: Ahmed Haitham Elhour (Sudan)

2nd Assistant Referee: Omer Hamid Mohamed Ahmed (Sudan)

4th Official: Mohamed El Treefe Elsiddig (Sudan)

Match Commissioner: James Mwenda Leonard (Malawi)

August 19, 2017
Pictorial: Uganda Cranes conduct final training session in Kigali

Total CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):

Rwanda Amavubi Stars vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)

Venue: Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo

Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)

Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

The players in the final training session on Friday.

The Uganda Cranes trained at the Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo on Friday evening.

Although the session was briefly interrupted by rain, the technical team and players remained focused till the end with a slight halt.

All the players who traveled are injury free and ready for the match on Saturday.

The team is accommodated at Galaxy Hotel in Kigali

August 18, 2017
13 clubs set for inspection while Sc Villa, Police FC, Masavu fail on initial stages of FUFA Club Licensing
The FUFA Licensing Committee has confirmed that three clubs are struggling to meet the requirements to get the green light for inspection of infrastructure hence issuance of a License to play in the 2017/2018 Azam Uganda Premier League season.

Sc Villa Jogoo, Police FC and newcomers Masavu have failed to meet the requirements which wil come with a fine of 500,000/- per club.

The initial stages needed clubs to present documents to update their files with Mandatory submission of documents as per the FUFA Club Licensing regulations.

In a communication to all the clubs that passed and failed the first stage;
- Sc Villa failed to present the Club CEO’s Contract and Budget for next season.
- Police FC-yet to pay the club and players license fees, present the contract of the head coach and his coaching certificate, Club CEO’s FUFA Certificate and contract
- Masavu FC-Yet to present form F202 and the registration fees, Players’ contracts, Club and player licensing fees
Failure for the above clubs to meet the deadline shall mean no participation in the Azam Uganda Premier League next season.

Deadline has been extended to 18^th August, 2017 for the three clubs.

The communication also indicates that the 13 clubs Soana FC, BUL FC, Maroons FC, Express FC, KCCA FC, URA FC, Onduparaka FC, Bright Stars FC, Mbarara City FC, Vipers SC, Proline, Kirinya Jinja SS, and UPDF FC will be inspected between 18^th and 20^th August, 2017 by the FUFA Licensing Committee.
August 17, 2017
Cranes arrive in Kigali, Basena promises good show but says Rwanda will throw everything at his boys on the pitch

Total CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):

Rwanda Amavubi Stars vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)

Venue: Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo

Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)

Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

The Uganda Cranes safely arrived in the Rwandese capital Kigali ahead of their Total CHAN 2018 final qualifying round return leg against the Amavubi stars.

Speaking to the local media in Kigali on arrival, interim coach Moses Basena promised the Rwandese good football on Saturday when the two teams take to the pitch for a berth to next year’s CHAN finals in Kenya.

‘We are happy to come to a country where the people are very enthusiastic about football. We promise to give them good football. We may have a three goal advantage coming into this fixture but this game is 180 minutes and only half of that was played’ Basena commented.

Hello Uganda-This is Coach Moses Basena. We have arrived safely in Kigali. The Uganda Cranes coach on phone shortly on arrival in Rwanda.

‘We are keeping our feet on the ground coming into the return leg very much aware that the Amavubi Stars are going to be tough playing at home. Rwanda is a strong physical side that is going to throw everything at us but we are set to put up a very spirited fight like we did in the first leg and God willing we will get a favorable result; added Basena

L-R: Leader of Delegation Sam Lwere, Ivan Sewanyana (Team Physio) and Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga at Kigali Airport

The Cranes are carrying a 3-nil goal advantage from last weekend’s fixture played at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The coach has decided to allow the players rest and relax since the team had a morning training session at the Africa Bible Univeristy shortly before departing Kampala. The team will have its last training session in Kigali Regional stadium, Nyamirambo tomorrow.

Scheduled Media interviews

Amavubi head coach

Friday, August 18, 10:45am at Stade de Kigali

Uganda Cranes Coach
Friday, August 18, 2017, 5pm at Stade de Kigali

The team is accommodated at Galaxy Hotel in Kigali

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Contingent on arrival in Kigali.

August 17, 2017
FUFA registers Crested Cranes to take part in the 2018 Women’s AFCON

The Uganda National Women senior football team has been registered by FUFA for the 2018 Total Women Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana.

The latest development is good news for women football in Uganda after FUFA took a decision in 2014 to re-organise women football in the country so as to create a pool of players to form various national teams for future international engagements.

The news was confirmed by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

‘We believe the stage is set for our women football players to play against the best on the continent. The Crested Cranes have been entered into the 2018 Total Women Africa Cup of Nations. Full details of the qualification process will be confirmed by CAF’ said Hussein.

The FUFA Women Elite League that started three years ago will provide the bulk of players to feature in the National team.

‘We are glad that the Women Elite League and other football competitions organized and sanctioned by FUFA will be the basis of selecting players for the National team’ added Hussein

He added;

‘We also have young, skillful and talented players playing abroad but all these will be considered as per technical demands of the team’

The 13th edition of the Africa Women cup of Nations is a biennial international football championship organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the women’s national teams of Africa. The tournament will be held in Ghana from 17 November to 1 December 2018.

Ghana qualified automatically as hosts, while the remaining 7 slots will be determined by the qualifying rounds, which will begin in February 2018.

The tournament also doubles as the African qualifiers to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France with the top three teams from Africa qualifying.

USA is the defending Champion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

August 17, 2017
Total CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes depart for Kigali in confident mood ahead of return leg
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):
- Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
- At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
- Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)
The Uganda Cranes squad for the return leg of the Total CHAN 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda has left the country on Thursday afternoon in buoyant mood.

The delegation led by outgoing FUFA Executive Committee Member Sam Lwere left Entebbe International Airport aboard Rwanda Airlines on flight WB 435.

From the players, technical team to the accompanying officials, all looked set and sounded confident to work and earn the desired result with the CHAN 2018 slot at hand.

“We are traveling to Rwanda on a leveled ground. We start the second leg at 0-0. We need to work hard as a unit in the return leg to guarantee qualification” Interim coach Moses Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.

Players Erisa Ssekisambu and goalkeeper Benjamin at Entebbe International Airport

Uganda Cranes players at Entebbe International Airport

Earlier in the morning, the team conducted the last training session at the Africa Bible University play ground in Lubowa for close to one hour before boarding the team bus and headed to Entebbe International Airport.

In Kigali, the Contingent will be received by team coordinator Joseph Kasana.

Kasana, also the team manager had traveled earlier to ensure a smooth transition and flow of affairs when the team sets foot in Rwanda.

Some of the players heading to the Departures Lounge at Entebbe International Airport

Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba at Entebbe International Airport

They are expected to rest out for the entire evening before the final training session on Friday evening at the match day venue (Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo).

Uganda Cranes carry a 3-0 goal cushion to Rwanda from the first leg played at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende.

The winner on aggregate will book a berth at the Total CHAN championship in Kenya (2018).

Traveling delegation to Rwanda

Players:

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Sam Lwere

Technical Staff: Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba

Team Medics: Dr Ronald Kisolo & Ivan Sewanyana

Team Coordinator: Joseph Kasana

Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba

102.1 FUFA fm Commentator: Lawrence Bwanika
August 17, 2017
Total CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: Final Uganda Cranes team to Rwanda released
Total CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):
- Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
- At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
- Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)
The Uganda Cranes interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba have named the final squad traveling to Kigali for the return leg of the third and final round of the Total CHAN 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars.

The team conducted its last training session at the Africa Bible University play ground in Lubowa on Thursday Morning.

Team captain Bernard Muwanga promised to command his team to victory against the Rwandese to send Uganda to the CHAN Finals to be hosted by neighbours Kenya.

Goalkeepers Ismael L-R Watenga, Saidi Keni and Benjamin Ochan during the last training session at the African Bible University in Lubowa

“The captain is a commander who is rated after the war. I am looking forward to the game. It will not be an easy game but we are ready’ Muwanga told www.fufa.co.ug.

Muwanga added that there is no need to sit back despite of the healthy 3-0 lead from the first leg.

Basena says he will not take the game lightly as there is still alot to play for.

Traveling delegation to Rwanda

Players:

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Sam Lwere

Technical Staff: Coaches Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba

Team Medics: Dr Ronald Kisolo & Ivan Sewanyana

Team Coordinator: Joseph Kasana

Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba

102.1 FUFA fm Commentator: Lawrence Bwanika
August 17, 2017
Total CHAN 2018 Qualifiers: Goalkeeper Watenga promises spirited display in Kigali as team enters residential camp

TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):

Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)

At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo

Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)

The Uganda Cranes team has on Wednesday evening entered the residential camp at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa along Entebbe road.

After the practice match played at Lugogo in which Uganda Cranes won 3-0 against KCCA FC, the players and technical staff wnet straight to Lubowa.

The national team won convincingly with goals coming from Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Martin Kizza.

Uganda Cranes greet the KCCA FC players prior to a practice match at Lugogo on Wednesday evening

One of the three goalkeepers on the team, Ismael Watenga has promised to fight for his country and keep a clean sheet like he did during the first leg that Uganda won 3-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

‘Team work will remain key in the second leg against Rwanda in Kigali. We shall work as a unit to maintain a clean sheet’ Watenga spoke to www.fufa.co.ug.

The team will conduct a light session at 8 a.m on Thursday before departure for Kigali through Entebbe International Airport.

Head of the advance party Joseph Kasana departs the country early enough on Thursday to help with the team travel arrangements before the team leaves later in the afternoon on Thursday.

In Kigali, they will be accomodated at Galaxy Hotel.

The players in camp:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Ismael Watenga (G.K), Saidi Keni (G.K), Deus Bukenya, John Adriko, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Simon Sserunkuma, Martin Kiiza, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu, Derrick Nsibambi, Shafiq Kagimu, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Milton Karisa

August 16, 2017
Uganda Cranes in confidence building victory over KCCA ahead of Rwanda return leg

Practice Match (Closed door): KCCA FC 0-3 Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes edged Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA FC) 3-0 in a practice match played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday evening.

Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Martin Kizza scored for the dominant National side ahead of the final training session on Thursday morning at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa.

Team captains, Mustapha Kizza (KCCA) and Bernard Muwanga with the match referees prior to kick off

The interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba rested some players to accord all the players some playing time.

Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga, Nico Wadada, Milton Karisa and Muzamiru Mutyaba did not play any part in the victory also watched by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

L-R: Uganda Cranes interim coach Moses Basena, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive committee member Chris Kalibala and the national teams manager, Patrick Ntege Kaweesa at Lugogo on Wednesday

This was the last build for the national team ahead of the final training session on Thursday morning.

Erisa Ssekisambu and KCCA’s Dennis Rukundo (right) fight for the ball. Ssekisambu scored the opening goal in the first half

Meanwhile, the team has entered the residential camp at Lubowa on Wednesday evening.

The advance party will depart for Kigali on Thursday morning as the team is expected to fly out later in the day.

The players during the pre match customs

Line Ups:

KCCA: Jamal Maliyamungu (G.K), Dennis Rukundo, Mustapha Kizza, Filbert Obenchan, Lawrence Bukenya (Hamdan Nsubuga), Abdallah Muhammed (Ronald Kikonyongo), Allan Oryek, Abraham Wamani, Abram Ndugwa (Noel Nasasira), Lincon Mukisa, Ibrahim Kasule, Bernard Wamusi

Subs: Charles Lukwago (G,K), Bosco Kyakuwa, Patrick Sserunjogi

Uganda Cranes XI: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Deus Bukenya, John Adriko (45′ Isaac Muleme), Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Simon Sserunkuma (45’ Martin Kiiza), Tom Masiko (45’ Hassan Wasswa Mawanda), Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu (70’ Derrick Nsibambi), Shafiq Kagimu (45’ Moses Waiswa)

Subs Not used: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Saidi Keni (G.K), Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Milton Karisa

August 16, 2017