The Federation of Uganda Football Associations would like to bring to your attention that the early Monday morning raid of our offices in Mengo by a group of some of the former players is now under control following the intervention of DPC Old Kampala Charles Nsaba and his team.
The group was led by George Semwogerere, Philip Obwinyi, Polly Ouma, Dan Walusimbi, Issa Sekatawa, Mathias Kawesa, Qudus, Dan Mubiru, Obadiah Semakula and Nanik Muzamil.
The group vandalized the main door at the reception that leads to various offices.
The matter is being handled by Police.
We would like to inform our members, football stakeholders in Government and the Corporate world , sponsors and partners that our staff at FUFA House are on duty and ready to serve you.
The 2016 Airtel FUFA Awards will be officially launched on Monday, 14th November 2016 at Serena Hotel in Kampala.
According to the FUFA communications manager Ahmed Hussein, the awards will be launched at Achwa Hall starting at 10 a.m.
The 2016 Airtel FUFA Awards will be launched on Monday, 14th November 2016 at Achwa Hall – Serena International Hotel in Kampala starting at 10 a.m
The purpose of these awards to recognize the efforts of all those personalities who have worked hard throughout the season.
During last year’s Airtel FUFA Awards, Faruku Miya, then playing at Vipers and Sandra Nabweteeme (then of Kawempe Muslim S.S) were voted the male and female respective best footballers in the country.
Mamelodi Sundowns football club and Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Dennis Onyango officially received his land title from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on Saturday before the national team’s 1-0 victory against Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
FUFA President, Engineer Moses Magogo handed over the land title shortly before kick-off.
L-R: Remmy Kisakye (Airtel Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Canaan Sites M.D Sam Wabasa, Dennis Onyango, State Sports minister Hon. Charles Bakabulindi at Namboole Stadium
Onyango was rewarded for his exemplary performance for the Uganda Cranes over time as well as guiding his South African club to the ABSA Premiership title and the CAF Champions league honour.
Real Estate giants Canaan Sites Limited, worked in hand in hand with FUFA to help secure the land and its valid documentations.
Canaan Sites Limited, a company with 15 years experience of real estate business in Uganda has vowed to help footballers and the entire football fraternity secure land and homes at very affordable rates.
2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier Russia (Group E) – Africa Zone
Uganda Cranes 1-0 Congo Brazzaville
Uganda Cranes has overcome Congo Brazzaville 1-0 during the group E of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
Standard Liege midfielder Faruku Miya scored the lone strike of the day in the 19th minute of the game slightly marred by a head injury to central defender Murushid Jjuuko in the 10th minute.
William Luwagga Kizito, who plays at Rio Ave in Portugal replaced the injuried Jjuuko which pushed Hassan Wasswa Mawanda to the central defence department.
In the second half Michael Azira replaced the injured Tonny Mawejje in the 60th minute before Godfrey Walusimbi came in for Moses Oloya with less than 10 minutes to play.
Midfielder Farouk Miya (17) dribbles during the game on SaturdayThe high profile guests singing the national anthems prior to kick off
State minister of sports, Charles Bakabulindi was the chief guest at the match also attended by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
Uganda Cranes XI vs Congo Brazzaville on Saturday, 12th November 2016 at Namboole
Team Line-ups:
Uganda Cranes:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Nicholas Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda , Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), Faruku Miya
Changes:
10′ Murushid Jjuuko OUT, William Luwagga Kizito On
2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier (Group E) – Africa Zone
Uganda Cranes Vs Congp Brazzaville – Nelson Mandela National Stadium (4 p.m)
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The Starting line up for Uganda Cranes against Congo Brazzaville is out with team skipper Geofrey Massa leading the three man attack of Faruku Miya and Moses Oloya.
Robert Odongkara starts in goal with Nicholas Wakiro Wadada at right back. Joseph Ochaya starts at left back.
Isaac Isinde and Murushid Jjuuko are the two main center defenders.
Starting line-up:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Nicholas Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda , Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya , Geoffrey Massa (Captain), Faruku Miya
Substitutes:
Salim Omar Magoola, Benjamin Ochan, Denis Iguma, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Godfrey Walusimbi, Yassar Mugerwa, Mutyaba Muzamiru , Mohammad Shaban, Shafiq Batambuze, Geofrey Serunkuma, Michael Azira, William Luwaga Kizito
The President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday afternoon hosted the National team, Uganda Cranes to a state banquet at Entebbe State House.
The President was appreciating the Uganda Cranes for flying the country’s flag high after qualification to the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon. Uganda beat Comoros 1-0 on 4th September at Namboole to return to the Finals for the first time in 38 years.
The luncheon was attended by First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni who is also the Minister of Sports and Education, State minister for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, State minister for Higher Education John Chrysestom Muyingo, Minister for Kampala Affairs Betty Kamya, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive members,Secretariat staff and Uganda Cranes players.
It was the first time The President was meeting the Uganda Cranes players after beating Comoros.
The President was in a jovial mood dropping light jokes about sports in his speech.
‘I am a very good footballer. I have a lot of stamina gathered from my days of cattle keeping. You know cattle keepers move a lot and are always fit’ said the President and he sent his guests into laughter.
President Museveni during his speech
On Cranes success, the President congratulated the players.
‘Let me congratulate upon taking the country back to the AFCON finals. I know FUFA President Magogo has challenges with raising finances for the players but we can work out something together for the team’ added the President.
The President promised to clear the 2017 AFCON qualification bonuses for players and technical team as was requested by FUFA in the 3bn shillings budget presented to him before Uganda Cranes played Comoros.
Museveni also promised to fund the training programme for the 2017 AFCON Finals. Details will be worked on between the two parties FUFA, Ministry of Education and Sports as well as State House.
As he concluded his speech the President also noted the disparity in allowances and bonuses paid to other countries as highlighted by the FUFA President in his speech.
‘I have listened to the FUFA President Magogo talking about the allowances and bonuses paid to the Zambia National team and other countries. We shall match those figures. In fact i will meet the First Lady to work about a bonus scheme that should match that of Zambia added the President.
During his speech, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo highlighted to HE the role football plays in uniting the populace and also being a big foreign exchange earner. Magogo also thanked the President for his great support towards the Cranes.
‘We do appreciate the financial and moral support you have given to the Uganda Cranes every time we have approached you for help. You have never let us down. The players who are here are always committed to representing the country at international level. However we have challenges especially in regard to the remuneration of the players and technical team including the huge salary paid to the Cranes coach every month’ said Magogo.
First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni
The First Lady Janet Museveni was excited to receive the Uganda Cranes at State House.
‘We are very happy as we welcome you at State House. We witnessed great scenes of joy and excitement on 4th September. You made very many people happy on that day. we are proud of you’ said the First Lady.
President Museveni juggles the ball at State House, Entebbe
The President later juggled a ball as he showed his fitness levels and skills on the beautiful game of football.
Uganda Cranes’ official sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited were represented by the managing director, Anwar Soussa.
Soussa who was accompanied by the head marketing and communications, Remmy Kisakye thanked the Government;
We are extremely proud to be part of the Uganda Cranes.We joined the Uganda Cranes team at a time many were doubting the potential.
The players are shinning stars of Uganda on and off the playing ground. I thank the Government and His Excellency, President Museveni for all the support
Meanwhile, the team later trained at St Mary’s College, Kisubi, a session that was also attended by U.S based Mike Azira.
The Uganda Cranes players in training at Kisubi on Thursday
Highlights
2017 AFCON Finals Qualification bonus to be cleared by the HE The President of the Republic of Uganda Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The President will fund the training Programme for 2017 AFCON Finals.
Details on the above point will be worked on between the two parties FUFA, Ministry of Education and Sports as well as State House.
Promised to make sure the allowances and bonus scheme for Uganda Cranes players matches those offered to the Zambia National team
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP) (Tickets go on market today-same centres as used in the game Uganda vs Comoros will be used)
Venue: Mandela National stadium, Namboole
Algerian referees to handle Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville
Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi
Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak
Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane
Fourth Official: Necib Redouane
Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)
Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)
Swedish based defender Ronald Mukiibi reported to camp on Wednesday evening and trained with the team for the firs time at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole.
On his arrival, Mukiibi expressed his delight to be with the national team and promised to give his best to impress the coach to consider him for the upcoming game against Congo Brazzaville on Saturday. Mukiibi who plays for Ostersunds in Sweden was summoned to the Uganda Cranes for the first time by
I am delighted for the call up and doing my best because all players are competitive and all want to play on Saturday
The Uganda Cranes juggle the ball during warm up drills at Nelson Mandela National stadium
The National team coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic was happy to receive Mukiibi.
The coach indicated that he will use the remaining two days to assess his condition whether he will feature for the Saturday game.
Wednesday’s session was attended by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo among other FUFA staff.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo talks to goalkeeper Dennis Onyango who is a huge fan of Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team in the NBA
Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango was rested as he continues to recover from an injury.
The players in camp:
Denis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Salim Jamal Magola, Benjamin Ochan,Ismail Watenga Denis Iguma, Walusimbi Godffrey, Isaac Isinde,Murshid Juuko, Ronald Mukiibi , Shafic Batambuze,Godfrey Baba Kizito, Tonny Mawejje ,Yassar Mugerwa, Moses Oloya ,Khalid Aucho , Faruku Miya, William Kizito Luwagga, Geoffrey Massa, Timothy Awanyi, Joseph Ochaya, Nicholas Wadada, Muzamil Mutyaba, Geoffrey Serunkuma and Shaban Muhammad
Meanwhile Congo Brazzaville arrived on Wedneday night aboard a chartered flight. They came with an 84 man contingent.
The Ticket selling points:
FUFA Shop at FUFA House in Mengo
TOTAL: Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Arua Park, Bweyogerere, Natete, Kibuli, City Centre (Opposite Uganda House), Nakivubo
FIFA 2018 WORLD CUP RUSSIA (Group E) – African Zone
Uganda Cranes Vs Congo Brazzaville
Saturday, 12th November 2016
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
The match tickets for the Uganda Cranes versus Congo Brazzaville match hit the market officially on Wednesday at various selling points.
The development was communicated by the FUFA International Match Organizing Committee chairman, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel on Wednesday morning during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Soccer fans have been urged to purchase the match tickets at the official released selling points to avoid buying fake tickets.
Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel
Flanked by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Dr Ogwel also released the detailed programme the arrival of Congo Brazzaville team and match officials.
We expect the match officials by Thursday evening and Congo Brazzaville arrives Wednesday
Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes team continues to train on Wednesday afternoon at Namboole.
Swedish based defender Ronald Mukiibi will be part of the training for the first time after arriving into the country on Tuesday night.
The Ticket selling points:
FUFA Shop at FUFA House in Mengo
TOTAL: Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Arua Park, Bweyogerere, Natete, Kibuli, City Centre (Opposite Uganda House), Nakivubo
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP) (Tickets go on market today-same centres as used in the game Uganda vs Comoros will be used)
Venue: Mandela National stadium, Namboole
Algerian referees to handle Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville
Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi
Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak
Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane
Fourth Official: Necib Redouane
Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)
Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)
Defender Ronald Mukiibi who plays for Swedish topflight side Östersunds FK has jetted into the country ahead of Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World cup qualifier at Namboole stadium. Mukiibi will join the rest of the squad at today’s open training session at the same stadium that will hot the match this weekend.
‘Mukiibi has arrived and he will take a rest at the team hotel in Naalya and later have a meeting with the Technical team headed by Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic. he will be provided with the day’s programme as released by the Cranes coach’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘One player Mike Azira who plays for Colorado Rapids in the MAjot Legaue Soccer-US will join the camp tonight. we are looking forward to receiving him in camp’ added Hussein
14 Players reduced from camp
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for Saturday’s tie against Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium.
Micho has now reduced his squad by 14 players and these are; Derrick Nsibambi, Yunus Sentamu, Joseph Nsubuga, Vitalis Tabu Abdul MAlik, Idris Lubega, Saddam Juma, Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the 2017 AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
Players in camp
Robert Odongkara, Benjamin Ochan, Salim Jamal, Dennis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, Faruku Miya, William Luwagga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho, Awanyi Timothy , Muhammad Shaban, Muzamil Mutyaba and Ronald Mukiibi.
Uganda Cranes fell 1-0 to Zambia Chipolopolo Stars on Tuesday during the international build up match at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
Chisamba Lungu scored the lone goal on the day in the first half of the well balanced game handed by FIFA Referee Dennis Batte.
Uganda Cranes created several goal scoring opportunities with great positional awareness at the back line, two signs that spell hope of an improved performance come Saturday.
An aerial contest for the ball during the Uganda Cranes versus Zambia international friendly build up at Namboole on Tuesday
The home side missed taking the lead when the Zambian goalkeeper stretched to parry out a header from Joseph Ochaya after a cross by Nicholas Wadada from the right wing.
Godfrey Walusimbi was also denied by also a similar effort when his shot at goal was pushed out by the goalie for a corner.
Zambia XI
There were debuts to Shafiq Batambuze and Shaban Muhammed, marking a start of a long trek in their otherwise promising careers.
Shaban is a product of all the youth football structures from the City Tyres U-14, U-17 and lately the U-20 national teams.
The match was watched by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, State minister of sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, Zambian delegation, FUFA secretariat staff and a few passionate fans.
L-R: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, State Minister of Sports, Hon Charles Bakabulindi chat with the Zambian officials
Focus will immediately now turn to the World Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on Saturday in Kampala.
Training resumes on Wednesday evening at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Team Line ups
Uganda Cranes XI:
Robert Odongkara, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya , Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde, Khalid Aucho, Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), William Luwagga Kizito, Godfrey Walusimbi
Changes:
Muhammed Shaban – On, William Luwagga Kizito – Out
THE COIN TOSS: FIFA Referee Denis Batte with the two team’s captains during the toss of the coin to determine sides’ selection and who kicks off the game
Zambia Chipolopolo Stars XI:
Jacob Banda, Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu, Stophila Sunzu (Captain), Tembo Ziyo, Mtonga Kondwane, Chaila Misheck, Tembo Fwayo, Chisamba Lungu, Evans Kangwa, Rogers Kola
Changes:
Reinford Kalaba On, Tembo Fwayo Out
Chongo Kabaso – On, Simon Silwimba Out
Rodric Kambwa – On, Lungu Chisamba Out
Collins Mbesuma – On, Rogers Kola – Out
Isaac Chansa – On, Mtonga Kondwane Out
Kennedy Mwene – On, Jacob Banda Out
Subs Not Used:
Allan Chigwe, George Chilufya, Adrian Chamba, Nathan Sinkala, Charles Zulu, Rodric Kambwa, Ronald Kampamba
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH: Uganda Vs Zambia Chipolopolo Stars – 4 P.M
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Entry Fees: 10,000 (Ordinary) and 20,000 (VIP)
Uganda Cranes head coach Micho has named the starting eleveen against Zambia in the international friendly match at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
It is an all attack minded side that will be captained by Geofrey Massa.
The game starts at 4 p.m and will be officiated by FIFA Referee Dennis Batte
The Uganda Cranes team:
XI: Robert Odongkara (GK),Nicholas Wadada, JosePH Ochaya, Murshid juuko, Isaac Isinde ,Khalid Aucho, Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje, Geoffrey Massa, William Kizito Luwagga ,Godfrey Walusimbi.
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
International referee Denis Batte and three other FIFA referees Hussein Bugembe, Okello Lee and Alex Muhabi have been appointed to handle the International friendly match between Uganda Cranes and Zambia on Tuesday afternoon (4pm) at Mandela National stadium.
The match will be used by Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic as a build up to Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville while Zambia play Cameroon in western Africa.
It will be the first time Uganda Cranes play in-front of their home fans at Namboole since qualification to the 2017 AFCON finals for the first time in 38 years.
Faruku Miya, Juuko, Onyango join camp
Miya who scored a memrobale goal on 4th September 2016 at Namboole to take Uganda back to the table of men at the AFCON finals arrived at 11pm on Monday and went straight to camp at Sky Hotel in Nalya.
Denis Onyango who plays his club football in South Africa with Mamelodi Sundowns and became the first Ugandan to win the CAF Champions League medal joined also the camp after jetting in last night. Onyango will be a beneficiary of a land title from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for his exemplary performance during the CAF Champions League.
Murushid Juuko who plays with Simba in Tanzania arrived last night as well and is in camp.
Onyango (R) jetted in last night.
Uganda Cranes train at Namboole on Monday
Fresh from winning the Kenya Premier League title, Shafik Batambuze wasted little time as he joined the camp on Monday morning and was part of the training session at Namboole stadium. he was joined by historic captain Geoffrey Massa as well as Aucho Khalid, William Luwagga Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Isaac Isinde and Robert Odongkara.
Mike Azira will jet in tomorrow night while Ronald Mukiibi on Tuesday at 10pm.
There was a moment of brotherhood as both sets of players (Uganda and Zambia) gathered in the middle of the Namboole turf for a group photo. Zambia has just completed their traning session to pave way for Uganda Cranes.
Follow these directions -Micho showing his players to set themselves up during training on Monday.
List of Uganda Cranes players at Namboole on Monday
Ismail Watenga, Robert Odongkara, Benjamin Ochan, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi,Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa and Khalid Aucho, Awanyi Timothy , Muzamil Mutyaba, Saddam Juma and Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik
Players reduced from camp
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for two international fixtures starting with Tuesday’s friendly against Zambia before taking on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium on Saturday.
As Micho welcomes more players in camp, he has had to reduce the numbers in camp to accommodate the 19 foreign based stars he summoned last week.
On Monday afternoon, Micho reduced his squad by 8 players and these are; Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
MAIN PHOTO: Miya controlling the ball in one of the Cranes international fixtures. He scored the goal on 4th Sept 2016 at Namboole that brought joy to many Ugandans after 38 years of waiting for qualification to the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
It was nearly a full house as the Uganda Cranes team trained on Monday evening ahead of Zambia’s international friendly match at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Eight professionals joined the team training under the coaches, Moses Basena (assistant coach), goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and head tactician Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.
These were Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Massa, Khalid Aucho, Dennis Iguma, Isaac Isinde and Robert Odongkara all reported on Monday evening and trained as well.
Micho instructs the players during training on Monday evening
All the players were lively and fit for the game.
The Uganda Cranes training on Monday followed that of Zambia earlier after the afternoon down pour.
Ronald Mukiibi, Murushid Jjuuko and Mike Azira are expected in camp by Tuesday morning.
List of Uganda Cranes players who trained on Monday
Ismail Watenga, Robert Odongkara, Benjamin Ochan, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi,Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa and Khalid Aucho, Awanyi Timothy , Muzamil Mutyaba, Saddam Juma and Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for two international fixtures starting with Tuesday’s friendly with Zambia before taking on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium on Saturday.
As Micho welcomes more players in camp, he has had to reduce the numbers in camp to accommodate the 19 foreign based stars he summoned last week.
On Monday afternoon, Micho reduced his squad by 8 players and these are; Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
The rest of the players who have been in camp since Friday will continue with training on Monday evening at 5pm at Namboole stadium.
Micho led Uganda Cranes to AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978. He is on a different mission-the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers
Players expected in training today:
Salim Jamal, Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa , Joseph Ochaya, Awanyi Timothy, Muzamil Mutyaba, Saddam Juma, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik, Murshid Juuko, Muhammad Shaban, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito
Flying this evening; Geoffrey Massa, Dennis Onyango, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya
Mike Azira will be in the country by Tuesday morning while Ronald Mukiibi arrives tomorrow.
Zambia is already in the country having arrived on Sunday afternoon. They are accommodated at Hotel Africana in Kampala but will train at Namboole this afternoon.
