FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Author: Ahmed Marsha

  • We shall prove we are not Underdogs, says Uganda Cranes’ midfielder Aucho

    We shall prove we are not Underdogs, says Uganda Cranes’ midfielder Aucho

    After joining the rest of the players who started camp a week earlier, South African based Ugandan solid midfielder Khlaid Aucho states that many might undermine Uganda as an underdog in group D but their exhibition will prove them wrong.
    “Uganda has ever played against all those teams in the group but we are not scared of them” Vowed Aucho.

    Group D has Uganda, Ghana, Mali and Egypt. The Uganda Cranes kick start their campaign against Ghana Black Stars on 19th January 2017 in Port Gentil.

    The former Simba FC  midfielder, now featuring at Baroka Football Club alongside team captain Geofrey Massa  said that the teams focus is to get out of the group stages and then switch the focus to getting farther in the tournament.

    He added that Uganda has to prove to the world that they qualified on merit therefore the boys are working hard to get to AFCON when prepared to compete rather than participating.

    Speaking about the competition for the final squad of 23 Khalid outlined that it is normal because it is every players dream to feature at AFCON.

    “I like the competition in camp. Every player is giving his best to please the coach to be named on the final 23 man squad for the finals in Gabon” noted Aucho.

    Aucho featured for the Cranes in all the six AFCON 2017 qualifier matches and scored one of the goals when Uganda beat Botswana 2-1 in Francistown to secure vital away points which geared the qualifiers to Gabon.

     

  • 2017 AFCON update: Historic Uganda Cranes Captain Massa joins camp

    2017 AFCON update: Historic Uganda Cranes Captain Massa joins camp

    As days draw closer to the eagerly awaited Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017, the Uganda Cranes has intensified preparations for the biggest football show case on the continent.
    On day seven of the residential training, three more foreign based players reported to camp and these included historic team captain Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho all from Baroka FC in South Africa and Mike Azira of Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer of USA .

    The trio trained with the rest in the first training session of day seven on Tuesday morning at the Islamic University In Uganda in Kabojja .
    The other South African based player Denis Onyango will join the team before the team travels to Tunisia on 30th December.
    While the other six players in the names of Robert Odongkara , Yassar Mugerwa, Moses Oloya, William Kizito Luwagga and Faruku Miya will join the team in Tunisia.

    After the morning training session at Kabojja, the national team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho, Milutin said that the reporting of the three players it’s such a great opportunity because the team will have a
    variety.
    ‘The three players are all important to the team and this gives us an operational variety so that we are not predictable as a readable book’ said aid Micho
    Micho added that the task ahead of the technical team is to prepare the boys in all aspects so as to compete favorably in the upcoming AFCON 2017.
    ‘We have to prepare all the players for the competition especially the upcoming AFCON 2017 .We always tell the players that this is their opportunity which they need to utilise’ Added the Serbian tactician.

    Midfield kingpin Aucho in training on Tuesday.

    The players have already undergone the off field sessions on media and marketing guidelines of the AFCON Finals presented on Boxing Day at Serene Suites by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    They will also get presentations on refereeing by the FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egegsa,

    Presentation of 2017 AFCON finals Media and Marketing guidelines to Uganda Cranes players and officials on Boxing Day
    Players paying attention to the presentation on Boxing Day.

    Meanwhile FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirms that Faruku Miya will jet in on Wednesday while the rest of the players who were summoned will link up with Cranes in Tunisia from their respective clubs.

    The players in Camp
    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda),Salim Jamal Magoola (El Meriekh , Sudan)

    Defenders: Ronald Mukiibi (Östersunds FK, Sweden), Denis  Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Isaac Isinde (St George,
    Ethiopia), Timothy Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Murshid Juuko (Simba,Tanzania) ,

    Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vipers, Uganda), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Tonny Mawejje (Thotur,Iceland)
    Aucho (Baroka FC, South Africa ), Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, USA)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda), Geoffrey Massa (Baroka, South Africa)

    MAIN PHOTO: He led the Cranes back to the promised land. Geoffrey Massa, joined his troops at IUIU Kabojja for training on Tuesday. 

  • Communications: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo to deliver end of year message on Wednesday

    Communications: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo to deliver end of year message on Wednesday

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media during a press conference on Wednesday, 28th December 2016 at FUFA House in Kampala.

    This will be the last press conference of the year for the federation during the golden year of Uganda’s football where the Uganda Cranes qualified for the Total Africa Cup of Nations, after almost 39 years of hard work.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

    FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein confirmed the press conference;

    “2016 has indeed been a special year for Uganda’s football. The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo will crown it all with the end of year address at FUFA House on Wednesday, 28th December 2016. The press conference will kick off at 10 a.m and will be live on the football radio 102.1 FUFA f.m” Ahmed asserts.

  • Sad moment for the people of Kitara and entire country following loss of players, fans on Lake Albert

    Sad moment for the people of Kitara and entire country following loss of players, fans on Lake Albert

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations is in deep sorrow following the loss of lives on footballers and fans of a village team from Buliisa district.

    The unfortunate incident that led to the loss of lives happened on Sunday when a boat on which the fans and players were travelling on capsized on Lake Albert in Western Uganda.

    ‘Our condolences go out to the people of Kitara region Football Association following the loss of Buliisa Football club players and fans on lake Albert. We are with you during these trying times’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    ‘We know how much football brings joy to communities especially during the festive season. It was an unfortunate incident to our fans and players’ added Magogo.

    The number of lives lost is yet to be established but we are confident the necessary authorities including Uganda Police and local leaders in the Kitara Region are doing their best with investigations on what could have caused the accident.

     

  • Women Football: Uganda Crested Cranes improve in latest FIFA Rankings

    Women Football: Uganda Crested Cranes improve in latest FIFA Rankings

    The Uganda National women football team, the Crested Cranes moved up the latest FIFA Rankings by 5 places from 129th to 124th with a total of 836 points.

    Uganda Crested Cranes finished fourth at the 2016 CECAFA Women football championship held at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

    Uganda Crested Cranes team that traveled to Kisumu for the international friendly match against Kenya

    There are 177 women footballing nations in the world although only 127 countries have a ranking basing on recent activities for the past 18 months.

    CECAFA Region:

    Ethiopia is the best ranked country in the CECAFA region at 102nd. Tanzania (116th), Rwanda (120th) and Kenya (122nd) and Uganda at 124th complete the only ranked countries in the region.

    USA remains the number on women footballing nation in the whole world as Olympic champions Germany remains in second place.

    Newly crowned African women champions, Nigeria is 35th and the best in Africa ahead of Ghana (45th), Cameroon (47th), Equatorial Guinea (50th) and South Africa (51st).

    During 2016 alone, the Uganda Crested Cranes and women football in general remained a top priority for the FUFA Administration under President, Eng. Moses Magogo.

    The FUFA Women Elite league marked the 3rd season since inception, the knock out FA cup for the women wing was introduced, as well as a series of tournaments were played like the Mama Becca Women Cup, Independence Day women tournament and the Seninde Women Development Cup.

    Action in the women Elite league

    The national team alone traveled to Kisumu for the international friendly match Kenya before playing six games at the CECAFA 2016 Women tournament (finished 4th out of 8 countries).

  • Pictorial: FUFA appreciates staff at end of year dinner

    Pictorial: FUFA appreciates staff at end of year dinner

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), like all corporate entities world over held their end of year party on Thursday, 22nd December 2016 at the Kenlon Royal Gardens in Mengo, Kampala.

    The party was organised for the staff in the various departments to reflect back on the great months past, appreciate the services of personnel as well as make projections for the future.

    FUFA Competitions director Ali Mwebe hands over one of the 10 historic match day balls used during the 4th September 2016 Uganda Cranes match against Comoros to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

    Delighted staff gathered to break off from the usually demanding Monday-Monday football work schedules of the largely successful footballing year where the Uganda Cranes broke the chains of misfortune and sheer ill omen to qualify for the biggest continental football fiesta, the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), for the first time in over 39 years under FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    Mansoor Kimumwe hands over a gift to Aisha Nalule during the FUFA end of year staff party

    In the same year, Uganda hosted the first CECAFA Women Championship at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru since 1986 when the event had last been held in Zanzibar.

    During the party, the best male and female employees at FUFA were recognized and rewarded with prizes as well as appreciative incentives.

    FUFA Legal officer Dennis Lukambi receives his gift from Darius Mugoye

    Dennis Lukambi, the FUFA Legal Officer and Lukia Nambi (General Duties) were named the best male and female employees of 2016 respectively.

    FUFA President has for the 3rd year running given each of the best employees of the year a financial incentive worth their monthly salaries.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo joins the federation staff to cut the cake that was later served

    ‘The 13th month will be maintained and given to the best employees each year. Let’s keep the fire burning as we have another challenging year ahead’ said FUFA President.

    FUFA second VP Darius Mugoye hands over a special gift to the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson during the FUFA Staff party

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo attended the well attended and organised event also graced by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, the different heads of department and staff.

    This is one of those days of the year that we live to cheer about as one family.

    I am very excited of the teamwork at FUFA since success is never a one man’s show or efforts.

    Starting 2017, FUFA will introduce monthly accolades to motivate workers. The best employee will get a bonus of  half of their pay once selected.

    The different departments at FUFA; Competitions, Refereeing, Communications, Marketing, Office of the President, Office of the CEO, Legal and the fast sprouting 102.1 FUFA f.m where all all ably represented.

    There was an exchange of gifts and pleasantries between the different workers before dinner and the long awaited cake cutting event.

    FUFA remains committed towards preaching teamwork as a way of achieving as a block entity for the general development of football in Uganda forever.

    Muhamood ‘Blatter’ Kalema receives his gift from Sharon Nalunga
    FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye hands over a FUFA Branded cake to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
  • Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017: Uganda Cranes team remains solid and focused heading to the christmas holiday

    Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017: Uganda Cranes team remains solid and focused heading to the christmas holiday

    As days draw closer to the eagerly awaited Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017, the Uganda National football team (Uganda Cranes) has conducted day five of residential training on Friday.

    The team started with a gym session at Paradise Fitness Center Acacia Mall, Kamwokya and later shifted to Kabira Country Club for ball work.

    El Merriekh goalkeeper Salim Jamal trained for the first time with the team on Friday.

    The Gym session at Paradise Fitness Gym, Acacia Mall

    The team has been reduced by nine players after Friday’s training  at the Islamic University in Uganda, Kabojja for the Christmas break.

    ‘The players reduced from the camp still have a lot to offer to Uganda Cranes. They are the future of Ugandan football and such training sessions with the National team give them a true picture for the future once called for international engagements’ said Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredejovic while talking to fufa.co.ug.

    These include; Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Richard Kassaga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Rashid ‘Mertasacker’ Toha (Onduparaka, Uganda),  Kizito Kezironi (Vipers, Uganda), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (Express, Uganda), Paul Mucurezi (KCCA, Uganda), Martin Kiiza (SC Villa, Uganda) and Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda).

    All the players still on the team are expected to return on Monday 26th December 2016  for the afternoon training session.

    The training will resume on Monday together with other foreign based players who will have joined the team then.

    The Uganda Cranes team as per Friday training:

    Goalkeepers: Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan), Isma Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda)

    Defenders: Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Ronald Mukiibi (Östersunds FK, Sweden), Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon),  Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda),

    Midfielders: Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vipers, Uganda), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda),  Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya) and Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa, Uganda)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda), Muhammed ‘Jaggarson’ Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finnland), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda)

  • CAF Glo Awards 2016: Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Onyango makes final short list

    CAF Glo Awards 2016: Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Onyango makes final short list

    CAF Awards Gala: Thursday, 5th January 2017

    In Abuja, Nigeria.

    African Player of the Year – Based in Africa

    • Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    • Khama Billiat (Zimbabwe & Mamelodi Sundowns)
    • Rainford Kalaba (Zambia & TP Mazembe)

    African Player of the Year 

    • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon & Borussia Dortmund)
    • Riyad Mahrez (Algeria & Leicester City)
    • Sadio Mané (Senegal & Liverpool)

    Uganda Cranes and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Dennis Onyango made the final top three for the 2016 African player of the year (based in Africa) award.

    Onyango (middle) smiles with Uganda Cranes team manager Chrispus Muyinda as teammate Hassan Wasswa Mawanda looks on upon return from Ghana during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier

     

    The awards gala night will take place in Abuja, Nigeria on the 5th January 2017 where Onyango is in contention with Sundowns teammate and Zimbabwe forward Khama Billiat as well as TP Mazembe and Zambian midfielder Rainford Kalaba.

    Onyango guided the Uganda Cranes to the AFCON finals in Gabon for the first time in over 38 years and won the domestic league and Africa Champions league title with Mamelodi Sundowns.

    The trio made the cut following votes from Head Coaches or Technical Directors of the National Associations affiliated to CAF, Media Committee, Technical & Football committee and a panel of Media Experts.

    Meanwhile, Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Algeria Winger Riyad Mahrez and Senegalese Winger Sadio Mané have made the final three for the main African Player of the Year accolade.

    The winners will be unveiled at the CAF Awards Gala on Thursday, 5 January 2017 in Abuja, Nigeria.

  • FIFA Rankings: Uganda Cranes improve, remain CECAFA’s best

    FIFA Rankings: Uganda Cranes improve, remain CECAFA’s best

    Uganda Cranes has improved by a slot according to the latest FIFA / Coca Cola Rankings released on Thursday, 22nd December 2016 at the headquarters of the global footballing body in Zurich.

    Uganda Cranes moved up one place from 73rd to 72rd with 490 point

    Uganda Cranes’ Faruku Miya dribbles during the Congo Brazzaville match at Namboole. Uganda Cranes won 1-0

    Best in CECAFA Region:

    Uganda Cranes is also the best performing country in the entire CECAFA region.

    Kenya is 89th, Rwanda (92nd), Ethiopia (113th), Sudan (135th), Burundi (138th )and Tanzania at 156th.

    Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia are all joint ranked at 205th position with Anguilla, Bahamas, Gibraltar and Tonga.

    Uganda’s Opponents at AFCON 2017:

    Uganda’s opponents at the AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon have more or less the same story lines in the released rankings.

    Egypt remains at 36th, Ghana stays at 56th and  Mali improves by one place to 60th.

    The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on Thursday 12 January 2017.

  • Total AFCON 2017: FUFA confirms adjustment in training programme for Uganda Cranes

    Total AFCON 2017: FUFA confirms adjustment in training programme for Uganda Cranes

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the adjustment in the training programme in the run to the 2017 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

    During a press conference held on Thursday at FUFA House in Kampala, FUFA Finance Director  Decolas Kiiza released the budget of Shs 4.39 billion to cater for the Uganda Cranes’ preparations and the upcoming tournament .

    FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza addresses the press conference at Mengo in Kampala on Thursday
    We presented our budget to the Ministry of Education and the National Council of Sports hopping for their response soon.
    At this moment, the budget is before the desk of the Sports Minister, Hon. Janet Museveni and we expect the best response
    Kiiza added that the government has never disappointed and whenever FUFA has approved it and expecting the same during these preparations.
    Uganda Cranes head coach Micho addresses the media at FUFA House on Thursday
    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic later unveiled the Uganda Cranes preparation  programme before heading to Gabon on 14th January 2017 .
    The team is currently conducting a residential training which started on Monday until Saturday December 24th 2016 when players will have a break.
    Nine players will be released from the camp on Saturday and twenty will return for training 26th December 2017 who will later be joined by six players as team will fly to Tunisia on 30th December 2016 where a friendly match will be held on the 4th of January with Tunisia.
    The team will later fly to Dubai where they will camp and have friendly matches with Slovakia on the 8th and Ivory Coast on 11th January 2017.
    L-R: Decolas Kizza, Ahmed Hussein and Milutin Sredejovic during the weekly press conference
    The team will fly to Gabon on the 14th January 2017.
    Micho concluded his statement by thanking Ugandans for the support to the Uganda Cranes and asked them to pray for the team during this season and later wished the best to the Ugandan teams in the upcoming CSF club competitions.

     

  • Communications: FUFA Weekly press conference confirmed for Thursday

    Communications: FUFA Weekly press conference confirmed for Thursday

    FUFA Weekly Press Conference: Thursday, 22nd December 2016

    • At FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (Starting at 10 a.m)

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the weekly press conference on Thursday, 22nd December 2016.

    Vital communications concerning the Uganda Cranes preparations for the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017 finals in Gabon, news within the football fraternity and the on-going general affairs with FUFA will be conveyed.

    The press conference will commence by 10 a.m at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.

    Sports journalists are requested to keep time.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein consults with the Federation Finance Director Decolas Kiiza during a previous press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • CAF Club competitions: KCCA lands Angolan opponent, Vipers to face Comoros club

    CAF Club competitions: KCCA lands Angolan opponent, Vipers to face Comoros club

    Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football club will host their first leg of the preliminary round in the 2017 CAF Champions league.

    The reigning Uganda premier league champions will host Angola Clube Desportivo 1º de Agosto  in Kampala before the return leg in Luanda two weeks later.

    Current African champions, Mamelodi Sundowns await the successful winner on aggregate between the Angolan side and KCCA.

    KCCA players applaud fans after a domestic match at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Last season, Vipers represented the country at the CAF Champions league.

    Meanwhile, Vipers will take on Comoros opposition, Volcan De Moroni at the preliminary stage.

    Excited Vipers players with their Uganda Cup trophy and medals at Nakivubo Stadium

    The winner of Vipers versus Volcan De Moroni over two legs (on aggregate) will face either South Africa’s Platinum Stars  or Mozambique’s Uniso Do Songo at the next stage in the competition.

    Vipers won the Uganda Cup after overcoming Onduparaka 3-1 in a well attended final at Nakivubo Stadium.

  • Uganda Cranes’ striker Shaban optimistic for a place in the 23 man AFCON squad

    Uganda Cranes’ striker Shaban optimistic for a place in the 23 man AFCON squad

    After winning the 2016 Airtel FUFA player of the year Award , Muhammad Shaban believes he can make break through to the 23 man AFCON squad.

    Speaking to www.fufa.co.ug, the Onduparaka asserts the award is a big motivational factor;

    The Award is a motivator which now pushes me to work hard to prove critics that I deserved it

    The 19 year old center forward is more than ready to compete with the other players in the camp.
    All players are vying for slots in the team with me inclusive.
    I have to work hard and do my part as a player while I leave the rest to the coach
    Muhammed Shaban and Onduparaka teammate Rashid Toha
    Shaban, also captain at Onduparaka has a belief that Uganda can win the AFCON because the hardest hurdle of qualifying was skipped
    I trust we can win the AFCON , other players are humans as we so when we believe in ourselves we can bring the Cup home
    Shaban is among the players training for the AFCON finals that will be staged in Gabon.

    The Uganda Cranes players currently in camp:

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda)

    Defenders: Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Ronald Mukiibi (Östersunds FK, Sweden), Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Richard Kassaga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Rashid ‘Mertasacker’ Toha (Onduparaka, Uganda)

    Midfielders: Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vipers, Uganda), Kizito Kezironi (Vipers, Uganda), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (Express, Uganda), Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Paul Mucurezi (KCCA, Uganda), Martin Kiiza (SC Villa, Uganda) and Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa, Uganda)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda), Muhammed ‘Jaggarson’ Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finnland), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda)

  • Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017 finals: Our Target is to get out of the Group, Mawejje

    Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017 finals: Our Target is to get out of the Group, Mawejje

    The Uganda Cranes successfully conducted day two of residential training ahead of the Total Africa Cup of Nations in January 2017 .

    Tonny Mawejje and Murushid Juuko became the latest two players who joined the rest to make a total of 29 players in camp.

    After the mid-morning training, Tonny Mawejje expressed his excitement to be part of the upcoming AFCON 2017 .

    ‘As a player, it means a lot to me because I have longed for it for quite a long period of time.I am going to utilize this lifetime opportunity to exhibit to the maximum’ said Mawejje.

    He added that the teams target is to get out of the group stages and it would be witnessed by the tream’s response at the training.

    Three sessions were conducted on Tuesday (morning at 6.45 am, mid morning at 11 am and in the evening at 5 pm).

    The Wednesday session will start with Gym sessions at Accacia Mall.

    Players in Camp at the moment:

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda)

    Defenders: Ronald Mukiibi (Östersunds FK, Sweden), Denis  Iguma (AlAhed, Lebanon), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Timothy Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Richard Kassaga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka, Uganda), Murshid Juuko (Simba,Tanzania .

    Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vipers, Uganda),  Kizito Kezironi (Vipers, Uganda), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda), Saddam Juma (Express, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Paul Mucurezi (KCCA, Uganda), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda) and Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Tonny Mawejje (Thotur,Iceland .

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda)

  • Uganda Cranes intensify training drills ahead of Total AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon

    Uganda Cranes intensify training drills ahead of Total AFCON 2017 finals in Gabon

    On Tuesday, the Uganda Cranes team conducted three training sessions as they intensified their training sessions ahead of the Total Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon come the year 2017.

    The team, currently at the residential camp in Serene Suites Hotel in Mutundwe was boosted by the timely arrival of experienced midfielder Tonny Mawejje and defender Murushid Jjuuko.

    They trained at 6:45 p.m, 11 a.m and late in the evening at 5 p.m with the intention of boosting the fitness levels of the players.

    Micho during training at IUIU Kabojja Campus play ground with the players on Tuesday

    According to the head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, the intensified training sessions are to keep the players in shape.

    I am impressed by the response of players in the sessions. There are still remaining sessions which we believe will be purposeful towards team building and shaping the fitness levels of the players.

    Defender Timothy Awany tries to shoot as another defender Joseph Nsubuga closes him down
    Micho (right) and his assistant Fred Kajoba as they prepare the field of play prior to the Tuesday mid-morning session at IUIU Girls Campus in Kabojja

    Training resumes on Wednesday early morning.

    The players in Camp:

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda)

    Defenders: Ronald Mukiibi (Östersunds FK, Sweden), Denis  Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Timothy Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Richard Kassaga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka, Uganda), Murshid Juuko (Simba,Tanzania .

    Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vipers, Uganda),  Kizito Kezironi (Vipers, Uganda), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda), Saddam Juma, (Express, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Paul Mucurezi (KCCA, Uganda), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda) and Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Tonny Mawejje (Thotur,Iceland .

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland), Derrick Nsibambi
    (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda), Erisa Ssekisambu, (Vipers, Uganda)

  • Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017 finals: Uganda Cranes begins residential training

    Total Africa Cup of Nations 2017 finals: Uganda Cranes begins residential training

    Uganda Cranes startedvresidential training on Monday ahead of the Total Africa Cup 2017 Finals in Gabon.

    27 players were part of the Aerobic session held at the Paradise Fitness Gym and later through ball work at Kabira Country Club in Bukoto.

    Players attended the gym and ball work drills under the close supervision of head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, his two assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), the team medical gurus Ronald Kisolo and Ivan Ssewanyana with the team manager, Chrispus Muyinda and the National Team’s Officer Patrick Ntege.

    After the ball work session at Bukoto, they entered the camp at Serene Suites in Mutundwe-the same Hotel used when played Comoros on 4th September.

    On Monday evening, they will resume training at Islamic University In Uganda in Kabojja.

    Edris Lubega dribbles the ball during the national team training on Monday

    Head coach, Milutin Sredejovic expressed delight about the start of the sessions.

    It gives joy to see us start the residential training and happy with the response of the players towards training 

    There will be double sessions for the team before the Christmas  break.

    Players who trained on Monday:

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers, Uganda), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda)

    Defenders: Ronald Mukiibi (Östersunds FK, Sweden), Denis  Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda), Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Timothy Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Richard Kassaga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka, Uganda)

    Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vipers, Uganda),  Kizito Kezironi (Vipers, Uganda), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda), Saddam Juma (Express, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Paul Mucurezi (KCCA, Uganda), Martin Kizza (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda) and Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa Jogoo, Uganda)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda)

  • Capacity building: CAF Member Associations’ media officers converge in Cameroon

    Capacity building: CAF Member Associations’ media officers converge in Cameroon

    FUFA is represented at the 2nd edition of the CAF Media capacity building in Cameroon that started on Sunday and ends on Thursday.

    The training sessions were divided into two groups-for the Francophone participants who completed their turn last week while the Anglophone participants are undergoing theirs at the CAF Centre of Excellence in Mbankomo.

    The Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein is representing FUFA at the workshop designed and organized for all CAF Member Association staff who handles media related issues for their federations.

    The media officers have been taken through the modern ways of executing their work with a lot of ease and also updated on what to expect at the Total 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.

    Day one session covered the general guidelines on organizational communication for internal and external, public relations, adapting to guidelines of other sports organizations.

    Media operations during CAF competitions is also another area tackled especially for the media who are making their first appearance at the workshop.

    With the media world improving each passing day with various innovations, the participants have also already been taken through the methods of conceiving and applying the digital strategies.

    CECAFA brigade in Cameroon for the capacity building workshop. L-R: Wondimkun Alayou (Ethiopia), Bonnie Mugabe (Rwanda), Shafi’i Mohyaddin Abokar, (Somalia), FUFA’s Ahmed Hussein, Alfred Matumba (Tanzania), Barry Otieno (Kenya) and Gabriel Daniel (South Sudan)

    UEFA Media and Public Relations Manager Greg Biskos covered the better part of day one on Sunday passing on tips and sharing various experiences from an African sports media world.

    CAF Media Director Junior Binyam says that the workshop has come in handy for the participants.

    ‘We are here to learn new things and also refresh ourselves as the public expects us to be at the top of our game’

    CAF Executive Committee member and head of Media Committee Benin FA President Anjorin Moucharafou presided over the opening ceremony.

    ‘The media revolution at CAF was introduced by Junior Binyam. We believe in his abilities and he has done a commendable job’ said Moucharafou.

    CAF Executive Committee member and head of Media Committee Benin FA President Anjorin Moucharafou (sitting 3rd from L) in a group photo with participants.

    CAF Media Division team of  Junior Binyam, Kofi Addae, Iman Said, AmrEl Sadek and Mohamed Bakeer are taking the participants through the sessions.

    23 countries Anglophone countries were invited. These are; Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mauritius, South Sudan, Rwanda, Mozambique, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Gambia, Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Seychelles and Ghana.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (R) with UEFA Media and Public Relations Manager Greg Biskos in Cameroon.

     

  • 2017 AFCON FINALS: Modifications on current Uganda Cranes jersey completed

    2017 AFCON FINALS: Modifications on current Uganda Cranes jersey completed

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has resealed the design of the Uganda Cranes jersey with the latest modifications on the current kit to be used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.

    ‘The modifications are a completion of the job on the current jersey that went on market in 2014. The modified jersey will be used at the 2017 AFCON Finals’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    ‘This will always remain a historic jersey with good designs that the Uganda Cranes used when they qualified for the continental soccer show piece after 39 years of waiting’ added Hussein

    The modifications on the current jersey have been handled by kit manufactures Errea and submitted to CAF.

    The treasured Uganda Cranes home kit-red top with complete with the modifications on the current jersey.

     

    The Uganda Cranes white jersey with complete modifications to be used at the 2017 AFCON Finals only.

    Ugandans to participate in Uganda Cranes new jersey for 2019 AFCON campaign

    FUFA will launch a campaign soon to get the best designs from the public which will be handed over to a kit manufacturer.

    ‘The best design will be considered as the new Uganda Cranes jersey which will be used during the 2019 AFCON campaign’ revealed Hussein.

    A date will be confirmed for the launch of the campaign where more details will be released.

    PHOTO CREDIT: FUFA Communications