As part of FUFA Community Social Responsibility, I led a group of FUFA officials, staff and the President’s XI (formed of Ex- international players) visited Luzira Upper Prison on Sunday morning. I arrived from Morocco at 6am and without sleep undertook a prior arranged programme by the FUFA Marketing and Communications team and the Uganda Football Player’s Association.
It is our strategy to take and preach football to communities as a tool to unite, inspire and give hope and here we found a community of largely the age of 20-35 years from allover Uganda.
The team of Ex-Internationals that started the charity game against Upper Prisons inmates. They are members of Uganda Football Players’ Association. L-R-Back row Andy Lule, Hassan Mubiru, Ali Kitenda, Larwrence Kizito, Simeon Masaba, Ayub Balyejusa Front: Sadiq Wassa, Paul Mukatabala, Ali Kayongo, Edwrad Kalungi and Hakim Magumba
Not everyone in prison committed the offenses they are charged or convicted for, true some came in conflict with the law and are undergoing rehabilitation before they join the community again. For sure anyone of you reading this could easily be there as this is life.
I am glad we inspired and gave hope to these Ugandans using football. They are disciplined and a very organised group with a “FUFA” of their own to organise a league of clubs named after European Clubs. Their Select team is called ‘Upper Stars’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over some of the donated footballs to Uganda Prisons Service sports officer, Nalis Bigingo
The inmates were extremely excited beyond what we hoped. They even danced for us the kisoga “Tamena Ibuga”
We played a football match which ended 2-2 with President’s 11 goals scored by Edward Kalungi and Hakim Magumba. I also got an opportunity to play football along the President’s XI.
We have agreed that the names of the European Clubs be dropped and replaced with Uganda Azam Premier League Club names and we launched the annual “FUFA Cup of Hope” We expect that our clubs will also visit and play with these guys regularly.
FUFA officials delivered soap from Bidco Uganda Limited to the inmates
FUFA donated a computer, footballs, referees equipment, and 50 cartons of soap from BIDCO Uganda Limited the Sponsors of Uganda Cranes as a beginning.
The Uganda Prisons authorities and the inmates thanked me and FUFA for the recent qualification and stellar performance at AFCON 2017 with a gift.
We will continue to support this community with courses for referees, coaches and administration.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo showcased his football skills but the Upper Stars played to a memorable 2-2 draw with the President’s XI
Thank you Uganda Prison Services for the opportunity given to us and the good job being done in Luzira. We pray for the inmates to once get out and reunite with thier families and loved ones.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo receiving a gift from the Chairman of Upper Prison Sports Committee Nsamba Andrew for taking the Uganda Cranes back to AFCON after 39 years.
The 2017 FUFA Mama Becca Memorial tournament was successfully held over the weekend in Entebbe Municipality.
Jinja Main Street primary school emerged champions after overcoming Taggy Girls 2-0 in the finals of the event where 30 teams took part.
Mukono High School were the secondary school winners, after edging Kawempe Muslim S.S 1-0 in a well contested final.
Ajax Queens won a tense penalty shoot out 4-2 over Kawempe Muslim after normal time had ended goal-less.
Jinja Main Street Primary school players pose for a group photo after their victory
A total of over 3000 players took part in the month long tournament played in honour of the late Rebecca Kazibwe, one of the pioneers of women football in Uganda.
The nation wide tournament started with regional and district qualifiers in 16 districts of Uganda.
Entebbe M.P Rose Mary Tumusiime hands over the trophy to Ajax Queens captain at Kiwafu play ground. Ajax Queens defeated Kawempe Muslim to win the open catergoryAjax Queens goalie saves a penalty from Tracy Akiror of Kawempe Muslim. Ajax Queens won 4-2 in post match penalty shoot out after normal time had ended 0-0.
FUFA Executive Committee member Chris Kalibala appreciated all the participating teams, primary schools and clubs, praised the work of FUFA towards promoting women football and was spot on as he made shout outs to the Government of Uganda for all the efforts of developing football in Uganda.
“I thank the Government of Uganda for all the support and efforts undertaken to develop football in Uganda. It is a special honour to hold the Mama Becca women tournament, an event that has grown through the leaps and bounds. Keep the focus as we work for more organized future events” Kalibala said in his speech as he represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Entebbe member of parliament, Rose Mary Tumusiime called upon increased participation of the girl child in the activities of women football development in the country.
Representing the family of the late Mama Becca were the daughters – Mariam Ssempijja and Slyvia Nalumu who sang special praise of the federation for honouring their beloved mother, 9 years since she departed this earth.
“We are grateful of this gesture. Keep up the good work, FUFA. Our mother loved football with all her heart” Ssempijja noted.
L-R: Slyvia Nalumu, Mariam Ssempijja (daughters of the Late Mama Becca) with coach Paul Ssali during the closing ceremony at Kiwafu play ground in Entebbe
Speaker after speaker praised the good deeds of Mamma Becca who was praised for the exceptional love and work.
Paul Ssali, another pioneer of women football in Uganda praised Mama Becca in a special way for the commitment in starting women football in Uganda.
In the curtain raiser match played before the main finals at the Kiwafu Play ground, Ex-Crested Cranes internationals defeated Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) Ladies 2-0.
Hadijah Namuyanja, also the FUFA Women Football Development officer and Jinja based Erina Kalya scored for the Ex-Crested Cranes team.
This was the 5th time that the Mama Becca Women memorial tournament was being held since 2012.
On Sunday, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officials and Ex- Uganda Cranes internationals paid a courtesy visit to the Luzira Upper prisons in Kampala.
Hours after arrival from Morocco on Sunday morning, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo led the strong delegation to Luzira.
He was accompanied by the 2nd FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications director Ahmed Hussein, national teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege Kaweesa as they were also joined by a group of Ex-Uganda Cranes internationals under the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) one of the 33 members of FUFA.
The programme is part of the federation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cause.
FUFA officials hand over the donated White star Magic Soap from Bidco Uganda Limited
Addressing the inmates, the FUFA President noted that the federation remains committed to the cause of spreading and taking the beautiful game to the communities, inmates inclusive.
The unique power of football has brought us this close.
I am humbled to be here for the first time as a visitor.
FUFA is committed to associating with every kind of communities for the development of the game
Eng Magogo observed with concern the immense talent (players, referees and administrators) that some of the inmates are endowed with.
There are quite a number of young and energetic talented players who can serve in different clubs after completing your sentences.
The team of Ex-Internationals that started the charity game against Upper Prisons inmates
Donated Items:
FUFA donated an assortment of items to further help in the development of the game at the Luzira Upper Prisons.
These included a trophy that will be competed for every year by the different prison teams, footballs, refereeing equipment, 50 cartons of White Star Magic Soap from Bidco Uganda Limited and a computer to harness administrative work.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over some of the donated footballs to Uganda Prisons Service sports officer, Nalis Bigingo
In return, the inmates also offered some of their beautiful artifacts to the visiting FUFA officials.
Chairman of the Upper Prisons Sports Association, Andrew Nsamba hands over an artifact to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo as a sign of appreciation for the historic visit. Nsamba requested for a computer to easy their work and it was granted
FUFA Cup of Hope Tournament:
In the same vein, there will be annual tournament named the ‘FUFA Cup of Hope’ with a glittering giant trophy to be competed for amongst all the participating teams within the Prisons service.
In his address, Andrew Nsamba, the Chairperson of the Upper Prison Sports Association (UPSA), he appreciated the historic visit by the FUFA delegation.
Since 1948 when Luzira was officially opened, we had never received any guest from FUFA. We are also humbled by this visit.
We plan to switch back to the naming of our own teams to have tags of the domestic clubs currently playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Nsamba remarked that internal competitions among these clubs is a way of entertainment and psycho-social well being of inmates and enhancing staff inmate relationship.
He intimated some of their challenges ranging from limited resources like balls, jerseys, referees equipment, lapse in continuity of their various programmes to missing computer.
Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Hakim ‘Boda Boda’ Magumba produced the old magical skills against the Upper Prisons Stars. He wrapped up the great performance with a brilliant solo goal
There was excitement as the inmates were engaged in a football match against the Uganda Cranes Ex-Internationals.
The game ended in a 2 all stalemate with Edward Kalungi and the ever exciting Hakim ‘Boda Boda’ Magumba scoring for the former Uganda Cranes players.
Former Uganda Cranes, Lukuli United, Police, Express and SC Villa intelligent forward Hassan ‘Figo’ Mubiru was a joy to watch at Luzira
Other Ex-Internationals as goalkeeper Sadiq Wassa, Hassan Mubiru, Ayub Balyejusa, Ali Kitonsa, Paul Mutakabala, Simeon ‘Biri Etambuula’ Masaba also featured in well cheered match.
The FUFA President also graced the field of play in the latter stages of the game after coming on for Kitonsa, much to the applause of the mammoth crowd that lauded his inch-close ball control, ball protection technique and passing finesse throughout the 10 minutes he featured in.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo expertly dribbles past Upper Stars’ team captain Frank Macho during the charity match at Luzira on 12th March 2017
FUFA has previously conducted CSR projects in Kisenyi with the Missionaries of the Poor NGO and Nakasongola Health Center IV.
Many similar programmes are planned for the benefit of the local communities.
MAIN PHOTO: Luzira Upper Prison inmates and the FUFA Delegation pose for a group photograph prior to the start of the friendly match played on Sunday, 12th March 2017
Sunday results in the Azam Uganda Premier League 12th March, 2017
Sc Villa Jogoo 4-1 Onduparaka
Bright Stars 1-1 The Saints
Kirinya Jinja SS 0-1 Express FC
Sc Villa returned to Masaka recreation Ground for the first time after a very long time with a bang following a 4-1 win over Onduparaka FC in Masaka.
The well attended match saw Emma Okwi net a hat-trick joining teenager Allan Okello of KCCA FC-as the only two players to have achieved the record so far this season.
Coincidentally the two hat-tricks have all come against the Arua based side.
Villa have gone level on points with KCCA FC at the top but the Jogoos have played three more games than the Lugogo based ide (18 games).
The match in Mwerererwe at the Champions Stadium, goalkeeper Nichola Sebwato scored late in the game to salvage a pint for Bright Stars FC in the 1-1 draw with The Saints.
Express FC defeated Kirinya Jinja SS 1-0 in Jinja at the Kakindu stadium.
Milton Karisa, a midseason signing from BUL FC made his mark in the CAF Confederation Cup when he scored an important and historic goal on the day Vipers SC opened their new stadium-St Mary’s in Kitende on Saturday. Vipers edged South African side Platinum Stars 1-0 and will carry an advantage into the return leg next weekend.
Halftime ended goalless at a match that saw the capacity crowd very expectant due to the ambiance surrounding the tie.
Vipers SC will be hoping for lady luck again while playing away having knocked out Moroni of Comoros on away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the preliminary round.
With the stakes high for the return leg, Vipers will leave no stone unturned to gain access on sporting merit into the net round of the competition.
Meanwhile KCCA FC will return later today from South Africa where they fell 2-1 to African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League.
Vipers XI vs Platinum Stars
Ismail Watenga (GK), Nico Wadada (Capt), Dan Birikwalira, Shafik Bakaki, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa, Mike Sserumaga, Brian Nkuubi, Erisa Sekisambu and Milton Karisa
Subs: James Alitho (GK), Bashir Asiku, Siraje Sentamu, Keziron Kizito, Francis Onekalit, Pius Wangi, Tonny Odur
Club Categroy final: Kawempe Muslim vs Ajax Queens
Finals to be played at Kiwafu sports Ground
The 2017 FUFA mama Becca women’s day cup has successfully kicked off in Entebbe Municipality on Saturday.
Close to 700 players from over 30 teams are part of the two day tournament.
There are four playing grounds being used for the tournament that is has been held for the past 5 years in memory of Rebecca Kazibwe, a pioneer of women’s football in Uganda.
Lake Victoria Primary school, Katabi Gombolola, Kiwafu and Nkumba University play grounds are the four venues for the tournament.
There are three categories namely; U-14 (mainly for primary schools, U-19 and clubs).
According to the FUFA Women football development officer, Hadijah ‘Lady Mourinho’ Namuyanja, the tournament has continued to grow through leaps and bounds as it remains a fertile ground for identifying, grooming and nurturing talent.
We are glad that the tournament has been played over the years. FUFA continues to bless the project as it is has provided a great plat form to identify raw talent right from the primary schools.
We also have secondary schools and the clubs.
In some of the opening games on day one, Police Children defeated Bravo Bell from Nkumba 3-0.
Justine Viko netted a brace with the other strike coming from Viola Namuleeme.
Young girls stretching before a match at Lake Victoria Primary school play groundL-R:Nalukwago Shakira, Nabadda Shamim, Zainah Nabatanzi, Kayimza Aminah, Eunice Tiwowe
Taggy Girls drew one all with Good Times from Kawempe.
Jolly Primary school over came Namalemba 2-0. Ntinda and St Joseph Katabi Primary school drew goal-less.
Mwandha Foundation Girls from Iganga in Eastern Uganda humiliated Children’s Corner of Makerere zone 4-0.
The closing ceremony will be held on Sunday at Kiwafu play ground after the final matches in all the ground stages
The tournament is fully funded by FUFA.
2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup-Secondary schools
Gadhafi 0-0 UMHS
Kawempe A 0-0 Kawempe B
Gadhafi 0-0 Mukono High School
UMHS 0-0 Kawempe B
Mukono High 1-0 Kawempe A
UMHS 0-0 Mukono High
Gadhafi 0-0 Kawempe B
Kawempe A 0-2 Gahdafi Integrated
Kawempe B 0-1 Mukono High
UMHS 3-0 Kawempe A
2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup-Clubs category (3 clubs- She Corporates, Kawempe and Ajax)
Ajax 1-0 Kawempe
Ajax 1-0 She Corporates
Kawempe 1-0 She Corporates
2017 FUFA Women’s Day Mama Becca Cup – U14 Fixtures:
Uganda Revenue Authority football club won their second successive match under the new coach, Ibrahim Kirya.
The tax collectors defeated Soana 2-0 at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi with the goals coming from Nicholas Kagaba and Hamis Kiiza.
This victory followed the earlier 1-0 away win against Sadolin Paints at Nelson Mandela National Stadium the previous Tuesday.
Second half substitute, Robert Achema scored the lone strike in BUL’s 1-0 victory away to Police at Namboole as Lweza and Proline played to a goal-less draw at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
In the much awaited Jinja derby, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos had the relegation woes worsened with the slim 1-0 loss to Sadolin Paints.
Norman Ojik scored the winner for Sadolin Paints.
The league will resume on Sunday with three games.
Sports Club Villa Jogoo returns to Masaka against crowd darlings Onduparaka.
Bright Stars will take on The Saints at the Champions stadium, Mwererwe as Kirinya – Jinja S.S will host Express at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja town.
The match in Jinja will be shown live on Azam Television.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club starting XI against Lweza at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
CAF Champions League (1st Leg, 1st Round): Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 KCCA
Uganda’s representatives at the CAF Champions League, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club narrowly lost 2-1 in to the African reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns at the Luca Moripe Stadium on Friday evening.
Defender Soumahoro Bangaly and Ricardo dos Santos Nascimento (penalty) gave the home side the lead just after six minutes.
Mike Mutebi’s KCCA returned for the second half the better side, creating and quickly closing down the gaps.
The battle for an aerial ball between KCCA F.C striker Geofrey Sserunkuma and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Soumahoro Bangaly. Sserunkuma scored that crucial away goal
Their display was rewarded when Geofrey Sserunkuma tapped home across from second half substitute, Derrick Nsibambi in the 68th minute.
Nsibambi had come on for central midfielder Isaac Kirabira before tennager Allan Okello was given a chance to play at the biggest stage of African club football when he came on for the away goal hero, Sserunkuma.
The return leg comes so fast in the next 7 days on the astro turf of the FIFA funded Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Team Line ups:
KCCA XI: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Denis Okot (Captain), Timothy Awany, Habib Kavuma, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Kirabira (68′ Derrick Nsibambi), Ivan Ntege, Paul Musamali, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Geoffrey Sserunkuma (88′ Allan Okello) and Brian Majwega
Subs Not used: Charles Lukwago (GK), Robert Ssentongo, Vincent Kayizzi,Denis Rukundo
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Wayne Sandilands (G.K), Andile Ngconca, Tebogo Langerman, Soumahoro Bangaly, Ricardo Nascimento (69′ Teko Modise), Hlompho Kekana (Captain), Tiyane Mabunda (85′ Anthony Laffor), Thapelo Morena, Themba Zwane (72′ Yannick Zakri), Percy Tau,Themba Zwane
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA F.C midfielder Muzamil Mutyaba chest controls a high ball during the first leg of their match against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria on Friday.
Uganda is now ranked 74th out of the 211 FIFA member nations, an improvement from last month’s 75th according to the latest FIFA World Rankings.
Uganda has 467 points and remains the best country in the CECAFA region ahead of the international build up match with Kenya in Nairobi.
Other CECAFA Members:
Kenya (88), Rwanda (93), Ethiopia (104), Sudan (138), Burundi (139), Tanzania (157), South Sudan (167) and the trio of Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia are joint 205th.
Argentina leads the global rankings as Egypt (20) is the best on the African continent.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has signed a long term pact with Morocco FA in a bid to improve the technical areas of Ugandan football.
Eng. Magogo who is in the North African country on official duties, met with Morocco FA President Mr. Lekjaa Fouzi where bilateral talks were held in relation to football for both soccer power houses in their respective regions.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo signs the binding documentations as Morocco FA President Mr. Lekjaa Fouzi looks on
The key areas to be covered by the partnership include exchange programmes of technical and administrative staff, hosting of national and club teams from either country by the other, training camps, sharing football knowledge, best practices and experiences.
‘It is our strategy to create as many partnerships and relationships as possible for the betterment of our game. It is another milestone to have the Federal Republic of Morocco Football Association as our development partners and I am definitely excited’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Eng. Moses Magogo addresses the media in Morocco
With local football regaining its footing in the past three years, FUFA is convinced such partnerships will lead the country to the Promised Land with the 2019 Cameroon Project already in the offing.
‘Our next move with this partnership is to take a delegation of football stakeholders to Morocco to understand how Government, Federation and Corporate sponsors are undertaking massive infrastructure development. It is amazing work going on in Morocco’ added Magogo.
During Magogo’s reign the Uganda Cranes have been able to go back to the AFCON for the first time in 39 years and such partnerships can only cement such football moments.
Moroto United, Artland Katale, Kataka and Kira United were all different winners in the FUFA Big League.
On Wednesday, Kira United were 3-1 winners over Sporting United at the Kira Town Council play ground while Moroto United edged Busia Fisheries 4-3 in a game that produced 7 goals.
Mbale based side Kataka defeated Sun City from Kasese to further brighten their chances of surviving relegation. Aziz Mafuko and Amanya the scorers.
Elsewhere, Swaibu Lubega scored for Artland Katale who registered a slim 1-0 result against Kyambogo in Kamuli.
The FUFA Big League will resume on Thursday with 5 matches.
Three clubs shall be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League next season from the FUFA Big League.
Thursday, 9th March 2017:
Baza Holdings Vs Sun City – Kawempe Muslim S.S playground
Kireka United Vs Entebbe – Namboole outside playground
Simba Vs Bright Light – Mashariki High School playground
Ndejje University Vs Maroons – Ndejje playground, Luwero
Synergy Vs Water – Masaka Recreational Stadium, Masaka
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has sent a congratulatory message to Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa upon completion of the construction of St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. Mulindwa is the owner of Vipers SC and also former FUFA President who served for 8 years from 2005-2013. He is now the Honorary President of FUFA-a title bestowed unto him during the FUFA Assembly in 2013.
Here is the message from the FUFA President to the FUFA Honorary President Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa;
Date: 2nd March 2017
The FUFA Honorary President,
Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa,
St. Mary’s Boarding Secondary School Kitende.
P.O Box 30583 Kampala- Uganda
Dear Sir,
Re: Congratulations for Construction and obtaining the CAF License for St Mary’s Stadium
FUFA has received a communication from CAF clearing St Mary’s Stadium for hosting international matches at the level of CAF Club Competitions.
I am privy to the fact of your personal contribution to the construction of this stadium.
We are all aware of the dire state of infrastructure for international, national and regional, district and village football matches and any efforts by individuals, clubs, organisations and government must be applauded.
On my own behalf and that of FUFA and the entire football community, I am glad to convey our sincere gratitude for the time, finance and human resources invested in the project of the Stadium.
Our best wishes to Vipers Sports Club, a member of FUFA, to utilize the facility and nurture more talents for the various national teams and clubs.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country
The letter dated 2nd March 2017 was signed off by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
MAIN PHOTO: Part of the section at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
Vipers and the Azam Uganda Premier League reigning champions, KCCA registered away victories on Friday.
Striker Geofrey Sserunkuma scored KCCA’s lone strike in the 1-0 victory against The Saints at the Champions stadium.
It was the 12th goal of the season for the current league top scorer, who was also part of Uganda Cranes 23 man team at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Vipers rallied from a goal down to defeat BUL at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.
Villa Oromchan scored the opener for the home side in the 38th minute.
Former Jinja Municipal Council left back, Aggrey Madoi equalized for Vipers through a penalty converted in the 57th minute.
Midfielder Brian Nkuubi then scored a late winner for the visiting club.
The league resumes on Saturday with two games. Proline hosts SC Villa at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo and Sadolin Paints will entertain Bright Stars at the Mandel National Stadium, Namboole.
KCCA still leads the 16 team log with 41 points from 18 games played. They are followed by SC Villa in the second place with 37 points from 19 games.
The FUFA Electoral Committee whose names were presented to the General Assembly for approval in Luweero at Nimrod Hotel has undergone an orientation exercise at FUFA House ahead of this year’s elections in August. The preliminary exercise for elections will start in April.
The Committee to be headed by renowned Auditor Sam Bakiika will implement the programme for the entire election process to be designed by the local soccer governing body-FUFA.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) has already announced that he will seek re-election. On the Right is FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Bakiika’s team was briefed by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in a meeting attended by 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Execuitve Member Chris Kalibala and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu.
FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi who was co-opted on the committee also attended the meeting.
The FUFA Electoral committee has;
Sam Bakiika-Chairman
Yusuf Awuye-Vice Chairman
Secretary-FUFA CEO
Members;Aluma Habib, James Okodi, Adupa John Gena, Igole Micheal, Kintu Geoffrey and Stanley Kinene
MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA Electoral Committee after orientation at FUFA House on Wednesday afternoon in a gr0up photo with FUFA top brass.
L-R: Aluma Habib, Denis Lukambi (Red Tie), Darius Mugoye (FUFA 2nd VP), Chris Kalibala, Justus Mugisha, Jmaes Okodi (Yellow shirt), Humphrey Mandu, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Adupa John Gena, Sam Bakiika, Igole Micheal, Kintu Geoffrey, Awuye Yusuf and Stanley Kinene.
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has said that he is happy with the preliminary programme for the National team in preparation for the start of the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers in line with the ‘Cameroon Project 2019’.
Uganda will open its campaign against Cape Verde away in June but Micho says that he has a good plan for the initial stages of the campaign.
Uganda Cranes will play a regional tour match against Eastern region select team on 18th March in Kamuli.
‘The regional tour match will help me assess a set of players for the international friendly that we shall play a week later in Nairobi’ said Micho
‘FUFA has agreed with FKF to play an international friendly match between national senior football teams of Kenya and Uganda on Wendsday 22nd March 2017’ added Micho
He further said ‘All above will culminate into an international friendly match between Uganda Cranes against French Military National team at Namboole to be played on 25th March 2017’
Uganda Cranes Programme for March, 2017
18th March- Regional tour match Uganda Cranes vs Eastern region FA Select team in Kamuli
22nd March -Kenya vs Uganda Cranes in Nairobi
25th March- Uganda Cranes vs French Military Team
The entire programme for training will be released by the Uganda Cranes coach after naming his squad for the respective matches.
