Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named the final squad to travel to South Sudan on Thursday morning at 11 O’clock. Uganda and South Sudan will face off in Juba on Friday evening with the retrun leg set for 22nd July at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.
The traditional football handshake by all players and officials just before training.
Wadada Nico and Bernard Muwanga showing their defensive mantle during training
The players will camp at the Africa Bible Univeristy in Lubowa tonight then fly out tomorrow.
The Squad of 18 players to South Sudan
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Ken Saidi
Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Musamali Paul and Adiriko John
Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Muleme Isaac, Majwega Brian, Kagimu Shafiq
Micho shows his players on what to do during trainingSouth Sudan will face an array of young but talented Uganda Cranes players who are seen in this picture enjoying their training at Namboole.Deus Bukenya with the ball. He was the boss during this particular ball work as the rest of the players were monitoring his next move
MAIN PHOTO: Muzamil Mutyaba shows his skills during training on Thursday at Mandela National Stadium
Stakeholders from African Beach Soccer stronghold nations inclusive of the reigning Continental Champions Senegal have submitted a concept to CAF Chairman Futsal and Beach Committee on the development of the game.
The concept captures details the assessment of the current status and proposed ideas with the main focus on the development of the game.
Receiving the concept on Tuesday afternoon at FUFA House Mengo, Eng. Moses Magogo commended the concerted efforts from stakeholders for coming up with the ideas aimed at taking the sport to another level.
‘I assure the stakeholders that this document will be internalised before it is forwarded to the CAF Executive Committee due in Morocco’ said Magogo who is also the FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee Member.
The collection of ideas in the concept is for stakeholders from Uganda, Nigeria, Senegal, Cote D’Ivoire, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda.
Beach Soccer is on the rise in Uganda and entire African continent
‘I was assigned the responsibility of compiling the concept and handing it over to CAF through the Chairman Beach Soccer and Futsal Committee Eng. Moses Magogo because of the proximity to him. Uganda’s success story with the steps taken in the game also enhanced my duties on the concept’ said Mutabazi
Mutabazi further added that the concept comprises of several aspects on developing the game under limited resources, the simple qualification format and requisition on provision of facilities to the active federations.
The Concept was presented to the CAF Chairman Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee by Uganda Beach Soccer Chairman Deo Mutabazi and Ali Mwebe-CAF Beach soccer Referees Instructor.
The brains behind the concept
Ali Mwebe-Uganda Deo Mutabazi-Uganda Olajide Taye-Nigeria Yaw Ampofo Ankrah- Ghana Mbahia Yves-Ivory Coast Jelili Ogunmuyiwa-Nigeria Ntomozo Bhengu-South Africa Ibrahima Ndiaye Chita- Senegal George Darko-Ghana Ahmed Iddi Mgoyi-Tanzania Ronny Oyando-Kenya Sunday Okayi-Nigeria Ms Fericite Rwemarika-Rwanda
MAIN PHOTO: Deo Mutabazi Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association handing over the document to CAF Chairman Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee. Ali Mwebe- CAF Beach Soccer Referees Instructor and head of technical in Uganda Beach Soccer Association is on the right.
On Tuesday, the Uganda Cranes players conducted the second day of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium,Namboole.
Twenty five players attended the evening training session in company of Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Khalid Aucho who are still on the break from their clubs.
All players looked fresh and responded well to the training eager to encounter South Sudan on Friday.
Assistant team captain Bernard Muwaga told www.fufa.co.ug that himself and the entire players are set for the encounter and too eager to eliminate South Sudan thus get to the next level with the ambition of qualifying for CHAN 2018.
“As an individual I am set for the encounter which is the same case to my fellow players just waiting for the Friday to eliminate South Sudan and advance to the next level of the campaign “ Said Muwanga
After Wednesday’s evening training session, team will camp at the Africa Bible University, Lubowa where they will leave to fly to Juba on Thursday.
Players who attended training:
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara and Ken Saidi.
Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Toha Rashid, Musamali Paul and Adriko John.
Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Paul Mucureezi, Muleme Isaac, Kizza Martin, Majwega Brian and Kagimu Shafiq.
Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Sekantuka, Shaban Muhammad and Kariisa Milton.
AUPL-21 goals (Top scorer) playing for KCCA FC (Champions)
CAF Club Competitions- 5 goals
Uganda Cup-4 goals
National Team- 1 goal
FUFA Super Cup- 1 goal
He is a reserved player both on and off the pitch. You will hardly hear a word from him even when he scores a goal for his club.
His trademark goal celebrations in the past decade have seen him spreading his hands at his former clubs and the latest style at KCCA FC with his right hand over his head.
The magnificent goal poacher has been handed an armband to captain the Uganda Cranes team vying for a position in the 2018 Total Championship of African Nations (CHAN) to be hosted by neighboring Kenya.
Sserunkuma welcomed the new role handed to him by Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic. He will be deputized by two players Nico Wadada (Vipers SC) and Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo) who are much junior to him in many aspects like age, caps and experience amassed at international level.
Wadada played his first senior game for Cranes against Comoros in 2016 while Muwanga made his debut during the 2015 CEACAF Senior Challenge cup in Ethiopia.
‘I welcome the role given to me by the coach, his technical team and FUFA. I thank God for this because I have been at the team where younger players came and wore the armband. It is my time now to lead the team but the coach knows why he selected’ said Sserunkuma
‘I will show my excitement on the pitch by scoring more goals for my country’
While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug on the selection of Sserunkuma, the head coach said that the KCCA FC Striker deserves respect from everyone because of his performance and discipline. His maturity, superiority and ability to lead others gave him an edge over the rest of the players in the team.
‘Sserunkuma is like old wine which gets better by age. He has had a superb season scoring more than thirty goals. I have chosen him as the captain because young players can learn from him and can also act as the coach’s extended arm in the field of play’ added the historic Micho who led Uganda Cranes to their first ever Nations cup appearance in 39 years.
The tested and proven goal poacher has scored vital goals for both his club and Country, not forgetting the solitary strike against Cape Verde in Praia and the CAF Champions league against Premeiro Du Agosto of Angola, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, Rivers United of Nigeria and also Al Masry of Egypt.
‘I have no plans of retiring from active football. I will continue playing until my body gets worn out’ said Sserunkuma who scored 32 goals for his club last season.
‘I always make use of my free time to keep fit and relax. Discipline is also key in modern football circles’ added Serunkuma who was named the MVP at his club last season.
The fruitful forward has featured for several clubs in Uganda; Horizon FC, Police FC, Nalubaale FC, Lweza FC and currently with KCCA FC while across borders he has played for St George of Ethiopia Bloemfontein Celtics, Bidvest Wits and Vasco Da Gama all South African clubs.
With 32 goals written to his name this season, the proven finisher seems still hungry for more playing time on the pitch until the body demands no more.
Preparations for the Total Africa Nations (CHAN) qualifiers campaign kicked off on a high note with all players summoned reporting on the opening day of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Twenty five players were part of the evening two hours training session under the watchful eye of Serbian coach Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin assisted by Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba the Goalkeeping coach.
Nico Wadada dribbles towards Martin Kiiza
The coach applauded the responses of the players during first training session after various engagements from the CAF Confederation Cup by the KCCA players and the Western regional tour.
“I am satisfied by the way players are conducting themselves because it is not easy to come from such a tight competitive season but I need to appreciate them for the hard work commitment and dedication exhibited during today’s session” said Micho.
Team resumes training on Tuesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Players who attended training
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara and Ken Saidi.
Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Toha Rashid, Musamali Paul and Adriko John.
Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Paul Mucureezi, Muleme Isaac, Kizza Martin, Majwega Brian and Kagimu Shafiq.
Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Sekantuka, Shaban Muhammad and Kariisa Milton.
Twenty eight officials from Azam Uganda Premier League and Big league clubs are attending the five day course to run from 10th -14th July 2017.
While opening the course on Monday morning, the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza who stood in for CEO Edgar Watson advised the participants to take the course seriously because it is part of the club licensing regulations.
“The cardinal principal of this course is to comply with the regulations which require every club to have FUFA trained and approved CEO” Said Kiiza
FUFA Finance Director (Standing) at the Opening Ceremony of the Club Management course. On the Left is Ivan Kintu Bayige and Ali MWebe.
He added that there is need to empower administrators so as to cope with the modern football trends world over.
A number of facilitators will present at the Course include FIFA Instructors (FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, 1st VP Justus Mugisha) , Executive Committee Member Sam Mpiima, CEO Edgar Watson, Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Marketing Manager Esther Musoke and the Competitions Manager Ali Mwebe.
Former Uganda Cranes player PAul Mukatabla (L) and KCCA FC Media Manager Clive Kyazze are also attending the course.
Participants: Mukola George Otim- Ntinda United , Geofrey Namwongera –Bumate United, Paul Mukatabala- UFPA, Mark Atine Ayo- Lira United , Vicent Luwaga- Herritage Int Sch, Josephine Namukisa –KCCA FC, Onyango Geofrey- Water FC, Sulaiman Juuko-BBS Terefayina, Nasur Nandala- Kataka FC, Rauf Mafuko-Kataka FC, Ronald Mindra- WNRFA, Musa Bran-Vura FC, Isaac Okipimo-Nsambya SC, Joseph Senyonga-Express FC, David Kikabi-Kyetume FC, Rogers Kaggwa Lubega- Jordan International, Sam Kumakech- PBA, Sunday Jalar- PBA, Erias Kayondo, Athony Afeti-Onduparaka, Marvin Juuko-UPDF, Hamzah Junju, Vally Mugwanya – SC Villa Jogoo, Clive Kyazze- KCCA FC, Edmond Kintu –Saints /UPDF, Moses Otim- Bright light FC, Vicent Kayonga Luganda- Kansaga United, Fred Mugaru-Mbarara City.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants of the ongoing course at FUFA House.
FUFA has allowed The Saints FC to acquire a new name.
Here is part of the communication from the office of the Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson that was addressed to The Saints FC CEO Isaac Jurugo.
‘Following your club’s official request and related letters on the matter submitted seeking to change the current club name “The Saints FC” to UPDF FC;
The 14th FUFA Executive Committee meeting after verification of grounds for the request and related regulations, has granted your club permission to change the name to “UPDF FC”
You are therefore requested to link up with the FUFA Secretariat to submit documents that will enable your club to register for Competitions and update its FUFA Membership under the new name’
The Saints FC is one of the 16 teams in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
The Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has confirmed that KCCA FC leading striker Geoffrey Serunkuma will be captain of the National team to feature in the 2018 Total Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign.
Serunkuma will be deputized by defenders Nico Wadada of Vipers SC and Sc Villa Jogoo’s Bernard Muwanga.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho has released a 25 man sqaud to resume training today for the CHAN qualifier against South Sudan.
Micho has also released the squad of 25 players to resume training at Mandela National stadium today ahead of the qualifier against South Sudan on this Friday in Juba.
Western region football Association select team defeated the Uganda Cranes locally based side 1-0 during the national regional tour match played at the Kabale Municipal stadium on Saturday.
Bashir Babu’s well taken penalty is all the home side needed in the 57th minute of the well attended game.
Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt.Hon Ruhakana Rugunda was Chief Guest amongst the hundreds of guests and fans at the stadium.
Before the game, Rugunda praised FUFA and the Uganda Cranes in particular for qualifying to the AFCON again after over 39 years.
‘I want to thank the players, FUFA and Coach Micho for the great work of seeing the national team qualify to the Africa Cup of Nations again after so many years’ Rugunda stated.
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda greets head coach Micho as assistant coach Moses Basena patiently waits for his turn2 vs 3: Erisa Sekisambu and Wadada being monitored by 3 Western region Team players
Head coach for the national side, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic used the opportunity to test the different players that could be used in the upcoming 2018 CHAN qualifiers.
With the exception of defender Savio Kabugo as well as the two goalkeepers Tom Ikara and Saidi Keni, all the players were engaged in the match.
There were signs of progression with a number of goal scoring chances created.
Nelson Senkatuka, Milton Karisa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Julius Malingumu and Tom Masiko all portrayed the urge to find the back of the net which will be polished in the coming days ahead of the away CHAN 2018 qualifier to South Sudan in Juba.
Uganda Cranes team that played in the first halfWesrern region Team that beat Uganda Cranes 1-0 in Kabale.
The game was a perfect preparatory mechanism for the national team ahead of the CHAN 2018 qualification journey.
FUFA Marketing team led by the Marketing Director, Esther Musoke perfectly liaised with the Western Region Football Association, local football leaders, security agencies and the sponsors of the regional tours (Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited) to prepare both teams, brand the stadium, ensure peace, order as well as tranquility in the match organization prior to, during and after the game.
The team captains with the match refereesShe came. Saw Cranes in action with her baby.
Passionate fans blow the vuvuzelas during the game
This was Uganda Cranes’ third loss on the national tours since 2016.
The other two losses came at the hands of West Nile in Arua (2016) and lately in Paidha (2017) at the Betway Green Light and Bar Okoro -Zombo stadia respectively.
Rt. Hon Ruhakana Rugunda smiles with the other guests during the match at Kabale Municipal stadium
Nile Breweries and Airtel Uganda Limited are joint sponsors of the national regional tours.
Western Uganda Regional Football Association hosted the match.
There was a special moment of silence before the game in memory of the fallen football administrators John Ssebaana Kizito (former FUFA Chairman) and Former Treasurer Michael Okiror.
Both veteran football administrators passed away on Monday this week.
Team Line ups:
Western Region Select XI: Sula Matovu (G.K), Zaid Byekwaso, Umar Kato, Bashir Babu, Johnson Turinawe (89′ Michael Baseme), Cleophus Fiat, Nasir Saddam (77′ Michael Muhangi), Yusuf Abato (86′ Joseph Akandwanaho), Hassan Kakuru, Sadat Nsubuga, Alex Mandela
Subs Not Used: Denis Otim (G.K), Bruce Rubanza, Brian Owomugisha, Alex Twinamatisko
Head coach: Vialli Bianomugisha
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Captain), Brian Majwega, Bernard Muwanga, Rashid Toha, Nicholas Kasozi, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Shaban Muhammad, Erisa Ssekisambu
Uganda Cranes 2nd half team: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Deus Bukenya, Martin Kiiza, John Adriko, Lawrence Bukenya, Bassey Methiodius, Julius Malingumu, Shafik Kagimu, Solomon Okwalinga, Simon Sserunkuma
Subs Not Used: Tom Ikarah (G.K), Saidi Keni (G.K),Savio Kabugo
Western Select Vs Uganda Cranes (Sat, 8th July 2017)
Kabale Municipal Stadium (4 p.m)
The Uganda Cranes and Western Region Select teams due to lock horns at the Kabale Municipal Stadium, have been released.
Uganda Cranes’ head Milutin Sredejovic and his counterpart for the Western region select team, Vialli Bianomugisha have each named formidable teams.
The match, which is a build up for the up coming CHAN 2018 qualifiers will be officiated by Paul Turyamureeba as center referee.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Nile Breweries and Airtel Uganda Limited.
A big crowd is expected at Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Western Region Select XI:
Sula Matovu (G.K), Zaid Byekwaso, Umar Kato, Bashir Babu, Johnson Turinawe, Cleophus Fiat, Nasir Saddam, Yusuf Abato, Hassan Kakuru, Sadat Nsubuga, Alex Mandela
Subs:
Denis Otim (G.K), Bruce Rubanza, Michael Muhangi, Joseph Akandwanaho, Brian Owomugisha, Michael Baseme, Alex Twinamisoko
Head coach: Vialli Bianomugisha
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Brian Majwega, Bernard Muwanga, Rashid Toha, Nicholas Kasozi, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Shaban Muhammad, Erisa Ssekisambu
Uganda Cranes team 2: Saidi Keni (G.K), Lawrence Bukenya, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Bassey Methiodius, Julius Malingumu, Shafik Kagimu, Solomon Okwalinga, Simon Sserunkuma, Deus Bukenya, Martin Kiiza
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The Uganda Cranes players conducted a final training session at the Kabale Municipal Stadium on Friday evening.
Led by the head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, together with his assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), all the 23 players trained well during the late evening session well attended by enthusiastic football lovers.
The team is set to take on the Western region select team this Saturday at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Uganda Cranes goalkeepers with the goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba
Like earlier communicated, the two sets of players will wear black armbands in honour of the departed football administrators John Ssebaana Kizito (former FUFA Chairman) and Former Treasurer Michael Okiror.
Both veteran football administrators passed away on Monday this week.
Players walk to the field of play
There will be a moment of silence in honour of the work done by the gallant football administrators in this country.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited under the Nile Special brand.
A section of fans at the Kabale Municipal stadium watching the Uganda Cranes final training session on Saturday
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (8 a.m – 6 p.m)
Theme: ‘Resourcing and Financing Youth Development: Empowering Young People‘
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has once again attained another milestone – thanks to Government’s full trust and confidence.
In the latest partnership with the Central Government through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, FUFA has been tasked to organize a football festival ahead of the 9th Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting.
The festival is confirmed for Mandela National Stadium on Wednesday, 26th July 2017.
It will be one of the activities for the youth in the build up for this high profile Commonwealth Youth meeting where over 500 guests from the 55 Commonwealth countries are to converge at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala between 31st July to 4th August 2017.
This is the first time that Uganda as a country shall be hosting the Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting and as well, the Common Wealth Youth Football Festival.
Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi addressing the media at Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
The development was confirmed by the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, also the chairperson of Express Football Club during a press conference in the Ministry of Gender and Labour development board room.
Flanked by Layne Robinson from the Common Wealth Secretariat, Jaya Murthy (UNICEF Communications Director), Lillian Aber (Uganda Youth Council) and a couple of officials from the Ministry of Gender and Social Development, Nakiwala retaliated about the glorious opportunity to work with FUFA;
We are delighted to have FUFA, the guardians of the biggest sport in the world here on board. My involvement in sport at Express FC and elsewhere has shown me that sport is one of the greatest channels of empowering young people.
The tournament we are organizing as part of the 9th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting will go on annually for four years until Uganda hands over the chairmanship
During the well-attended press conference, FUFA was ably represented by a strong team of four that included the Competitions Director Ali Mwebe, newly elected Uganda Referees’ Association chairman and former FIFA referee Ronnie Kalema and former FIFA referee, Yusuf Awuye.
FUFA pledged to offer all the balls that will be used during the gala, qualified and professional referees as well as ensure smooth organization of the event.
At least 20 youth teams across the country from all the 8 FUFA regions (Buganda, Kampala, Western, Kitara, North East, West Nile, Northern and Eastern) will take part.
There will also be another catergory of excelling secondary schools from each of the 8 FUFA regions.
FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein hailed the Government for the partnership and all the efforts to ensure that the youths have better lives and promised to continue engaging the Government on supporting football development and sports as a whole.
FUFA always looks at improving its external relations.
The partnership will definitely open up opportunities for the football family where a big number of those who love football is mainly composed of youths.
It is also an opportunity for FUFA to continue engaging the Government on supporting sports activities especially football in this case.
The theme of the 9th Commonwealth Youth meeting is ‘Resourcing and Financing Youth Development: Empowering Young People’.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his final 23 man squad to Kabale for the Western region tour with the match set for this Saturday at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
‘It is a very good squad and i expect them to deliver on Saturday. The players know the value of this match. I will also keep a close eye on the players from the Western region team’ said Micho shortly after training at Mandela National stadium.
Tough business for Savio Kabugo (L) and Cranes coach Micho during training at Namboole on THursday.
Former Football leaders Okiror, Ssebaana to be honoured
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that a minute of silence will be observed by the two teams and fans before kick off on Saturday. The two sets of players will also wear black armbands in honour of the departed football administrators John Ssebaana Kizito (former FUFA Chairman) and Former Treasurer Michael Okiror. Both veteran football administrators passed away on Monday this week.
Okiror was laid to rest on Thursday in Atutur, Kumi District while Ssebaana will be buried on Saturday.
‘Ssebaana and Okiror were distinguished football administrators. Football fans in Kabale will pay their last respects in a very honorable manner when the players observe a minute of silence on Saturday’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The three goalkeepers in training on Thursday
Fans excited about Cranes trip to Kabale
The fans attended in big numbers on Thursday evening when the Western region Select team played a build-up match against Kabale Legends at the Municipal stadium.
Uganda Cranes players during the final training session at Mandela National stadium, Namboole
A fan in Kabale Arinaitwe Peter said ‘I have never seen Uganda Cranes in action. This is my only opportunity to get to see these players much closer. I will get to the stadium as early as 9am on Saturday’
Western Region Select team handled by Vialli Bainomugisha will hold their final training session at Kabale Municipal stadium at 9 O’clock in the morning.
Players relax before embarking on another session at Namboole
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As days draw closer to the Western region tour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers, the Uganda Cranes coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin has stepped up the team’s training with two sessions on Wednesday both in the morning and evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Midfielder Shafik Kagimu is among the players summoned and training with the team ahead of the triple engagements on July 8th, 14th and 22nd 2017.
Uganda Cranes players during the training session at Mandela National Stadium
In an exclusive interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Kagimu expressed his delight for the call up to the National side and vowed to give in the best of his ability to impress the coach.
Being part of the National team is a proud moment .Any footballer in the world would always wish to don the National team jersey. This is a great opportunity for my career
The stylish URA midfielder promised never to give up as he steps up in his efforts for the coach and technical team to keep considering him for the upcoming engagements.
Players in the vital stretching drills at Namboole on Wednesday afternoon
Training resumes on Thursday evening at Namboole before the team departs for Kabale on Friday morning.
The Uganda Cranes Tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.
The Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom Dr. Joseph Muvawala Nsekere is confident the three day Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO) organised by his Kingdom at the FUFA Technical Centre-Njeru will yield results.
35 participants from 14 Footballing Chiefdoms in Busoga Kindom too part in the FUFA sanctioned course.
‘Under the auspices of His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga, Office of the Prime Minister, I extend sincere appreciation to the Kingdom sports Minister for the outstanding capacity building workshop. Busoga Kingdom will always avail all that is required in developing the game of football in the region’ ‘This sports course is the first of its kind to be staged by a cultural Kingdom in Uganda’
The participants were equipped with relevant football knowledge and skills to lead and foster proper football development with the main aim of scouting and developing talent coupled with promoting the game ahead of the forthcoming 2nd edition of Busoga Masaza cup 2017 whicks off on 22nd July.
FIFA Instructor Justus Mugisha, FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima, FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe and FUFA Excom Member Sam Mpima took the participants through various course modules, dynamics and basics in a number of practical and theory aspects including FIFA Organization, Confederation, Member Association and Competitions.
The course’s official closing ceremony was held on Wednesday and presided over by the Busoga Kingdom Premier. The Sports Minister Owek. Amini Bbosa also attended the entire course.
Busoga Kingdom Premier Dr. Joseph Muvawala Nsekere (R) receives a set of football literature and FIFA pendant from FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe in Njeru.
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Kigulu Chiefdom football Manager Buyinza Elly:
‘I take the opportunity to thank Busoga Kingdom and FUFA for the initiative which has been elaborate in explaining the different football management modules of this amazing game. I can’t for this year’s Masaza Cup’
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe
‘Football Education is a programme run by FIFA and FUFA world-Over geared towards football development in all spheres including coaching, refereeing, management and medicine.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants in a group photo with Busoga Kingdom Premier Dr. Joseph Muvawala Nsekere(carrying the ball).
The list of participants who got certificates;
1.Owek. Nkono Amini Bbosa (Busoga Kingdom Sports Minister).
2.Mbirontono Emmanuel(Bugweri)
3.Hajji Zirabamuzale Muhammed(Bugabula)
4.Kasolo Ali (Bunhole)
5.Buyinza Elly (Kigulu)
6.Mpyangu Shafique.(Kigulu)
7.Bampalana Patrick(Bukono)
8.Kenya Hamuza(Bukono)
9.WAISWA Sinani (Bunhole)
10.Buluba Joseph (Bunha)
11.Kalenzi Kasimu (Luuka).
12.Kisame Minsaki (Luuka).
13.Bidhampola Augustine(Luuka).
14.Were Dauda (Jinja).
15.John Kairu (Principal Permanent Secretary to HRH Kyabazinga of Busoga)
16.Kyangwa Fred (Busoga Kingdom)
17.Wakalali Matia(Busoga Kingdom)
18.Mutaka Joseph (Media Officer 2017 Masaza Cup organizing Committee)
19.Lubanga Musa (Kigulu)
20.Nkono Najibu (Bukono)
21.Muyimbo James (Budiope)
22.Bogere George (Bugabula)
23.Bateeze Patrick (Butembe)
24.Ntende Ivan (Butembe).
25.Isabirye Banuli Kiiza (Bukhooli North).
26.Barasa Josephat Sirudi (Bukhooli South)
27.Namayo Wilber (Bugabula)
28. Ofwono Wycliffee (Butembe).
29. Owek. Baker Mugaino (Busoga Kingdom / TOC chairman).
30. Owek. Daniel Musota (State Min for sports OBB )
31. Alex Luganda
32. Wakinyankali Isaac and
33. Kirya Ivan.
FUFA’s General Assemblies always required top notch organisation to satisfy various stakeholders who are entitled or invited to the Assemblies.
On 5th August, 2017, the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly will be held in Masindi at the Kabalega Resort Hotel starting at 9am.
Accreditation if a key area for the sports media and other invited guests. The FUFA Accreditation Team has released guidelines for the media to follow especially for those with plans to cover the event.
Media Accreditation for the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Masindi
Date: 5th August, 2017
Venue: Kabalega Resort Hotel
The information below is for members of the Sports Media interested and planning to cover the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Masindi on 5th August, 2017.
The FUFA Accreditations team for the Assembly in Masindi has opened the process to the media to start applying with effect from Wednesday 5th July to Wednesday 12th July, 2017 at 5pm.
Those interested in getting media accreditation for the coverage of the event will be required to fill in the form provided online before the deadline set.
Please note the following when applying for accreditation:
· No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
· Accreditation per organisation will be limited to provide equal representation from other media houses.
· Media who are approved for credentials should not wear clothes or materials supporting any of the Candidates during the Assembly.
.Application is not automatic approval for Accreditation
.The Accreditation tag is non-transferable
.The Organiser of the event have the right to withdraw the accreditation tag if found out that false information was provided while applying during the exercise.
.The Organiser of the event reserves the right of admission and dismissal.
.Terms and Conditions apply regarding the FUFA Accreditation process.
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On Tuesday evening, the Uganda Cranes covered day four of non residential training ahead the Western Region Ttour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers.
The training session was conducted after a heavy downpour at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Kampala.
Long serving goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba expressed his delight about the development of young goalkeepers who were summoned for national duty.
Ismael Watenga, Ikara Tom and Said Keni are the three goalkeepers in training.
The 3 goalkeepers in training : Tom Ikara, Saidi Keni and Ismail Watenga
Whereas Watenga has worked under him for a long time, he also saluted Ikara and Saidi whom he praised for acclimatizing at a high rate .
“I am happy with the rate at which the young players especially goal keepers are developing. They are always eager to learn and also respond to instructions and anyone can realise the difference from the time we started training” said Kajjoba
Team resumes training on Wednesday in the morning at 10 am and later in the evening at 4 pm with all the sessions at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The Uganda Cranes players in training on Tuesday afternoon at Namboole
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein held a successful interactive brain storming session with members of the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) on Monday.
This was during the Nile Special sponsored monthly assembly which takes place at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala every first Monday of the new month.
Hussein hailed the role played by the media in the dedicated and spirited coverage of sports (football in particular) in Uganda.
He thus appreciated the tasks undertaken by the journalists especially those under the USPA umbrella.
FUFA requires the media for the promotion of the beautiful game in Uganda. We are therefore grateful of the role you are undertaking.
The Federation’s Communications and Media Manager highlighted to the journalists the change in a global trend as regards with undertaking accreditation prior to local and international events.
Journalists are required to follow the accreditation guidelines so that they get passes and cards to cover matches without any hustle.
It is a trend that we have to positively embrace since it also helps in planning and accessing areas which allow media to execute their work.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (left) during his address to the sports journalists at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala. USPA top bosses Aliguma Ritah (Vice President), Sabiiti Muwanga (President) and Patrick Kanyomozi (General Secretary) at the high table.
He also highlighted on the do’s and don’ts for the reporters in the coverage of events and football matches in particular before, during and for post match press conferences.
‘From the training sessions to matches, the media should give respect to the specific regulations set by event organisers. Sometimes there are special rules that guide on the coverage of closed door training sessions and official trainings as designed by the teams; the former USPA General Secretary, who also remains an active member of the history laden sports journalists body added.
The media personalities positively interacted with the Communications Manager, many praising the internal order the FUFA Communications Department has set up before international matches, FUFA events and some posing scenarios that could be improved for the better.
Sports journalists at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Monday. They interacted with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during his presentation on media related matters.
‘FUFA is always willing to create a conducive environment for journalists in their execution of respective tasks in covering football. However it is a choice by any active sports journalist or media house to take on the accreditation process’ Hussein highlighted.
‘We know there are some ares where we need improvement. We shall work round the clock to improve especially with our Category A event at FUFA’ noted Hussein.
‘With the FUFA General Assembly in Masindi and 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia against Egypt at Namboole stadium coming up in August, accreditation will be a key element for both high profile events’ added Hussein.
He also promised further training workshops for USPA members to better football coverage and reporting.
Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) commended Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club for winning the 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup, their first ever trophy in the 54 year history of the club.
