Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will hold the weekly press conference on Friday, 13th November 2015 at FUFA House in Mengo.
The press conference will start at 9 a.m to allow preparations to receive the national team from Togo at Entebbe International Airport by mid-day.
Key issues at the press conference will revolve around the 2018 FIFA World Cup return leg due on Sunday at Nelson Mandela National Stadium as well as the other developments in FUFA.
2015/16 FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Thursday, 12th November 2015 Results
Citizen F.C 0-1 Kireka F.C
Kasese New Villa F.C 1-1 Kirinya Jinja S.S F.C
Entebbe F.C 2-2 Masaka Local Council F.C
Wandegeya F.C 2-2 Sun City F.C
Masavu F.C 0-0 Wakiso United F.C
Sporting United F.C 1-1 Kira Young (Aborted)
Bukedea Town Council F.C1-0 Busia Fisheries F.C
Onduparaka F.C 2-1 Paidha Black F.C
Artland-Katale F.C 2-1 Baza Holdings F.C
Proline Soccer Academy F.C 2-0 Hope Doves
Uganda Cranes have picked a crucial 1-0 away victory in the first leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Kegue stadium on Thursday.
Uganda’s only goal of the day was scored by Farouk Miya following a powerfully executed free-kick on 40 minutes that was slightly diverted by Joseph Ochaya and a Togolese defender.
Uganda Cranes goal keeper, Denis Onyango saved a second half penalty from Mathieu Dossevi.
The head coach, Milutin ‘Micho‘ Sredojevic called for three changes.
Hamis Kizza was replaced by Brian Umony in the first change of the game.
Later, Moses Oloya paved way for Geofrey Kizito before team skipper Geofrey Massa was replaced by Ceaser Okhuti.
The team returns on Friday afternoon.
The return leg will take place in Kampala at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Sunday, 15th November 2015.
The referees were from Guinea.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Awucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Farouk Miya, Massa Geofrey (Captain) and Hamis Kizza
Subs:
Robert Odongkara (GK), Godfrey Walusimbi, Geofrey Kizito, Ivan Bukenya, Ceaser Okhuti, William Luwagga Kizito and Brian Umony.
Match Officials:
Referee: Keita Yakhouba (Guinea)
Assistant Referee 1: Doumbouya Aboubacar (Guinea)
Assistant referee 2: Raffi Abdel (Guinea)
Fourth Official: Leno Baba (Guinea)
Referee Assessor: Njipendi Kuoto Marcel (Cameroon)
Match Commissioner: Ouedraogo Yacouba (Burkina Faso)
Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ has released the official starting line up against Togo at the Kegue stadium on Thursday.
Moses Oloya and Hamis Kizza return to the national team starting line up after a long time.
Denis Onyango is maintained in the goal posts with Denis Iguma played in the right back.
Joseph Ochaya starts at the left back role ahead of Godfrey Walusimbi.
Murushid Jjuuko and Isaac Isinde who started in the Cranes last away game to Comoros are maintained as the Central defensive pairing.
The four man midfield has Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Aucho Khalid and Farouk Miya with Hamis Kizza and team captain Geofrey Massa leading the way.
The return leg will take place in Kampala on Sunday, 15th November 2015.
The referees are from Guinea.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Awucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Farouk Miya, Massa Geofrey (Captain) and Hamis Kizza
Subs:
Robert Odongkara (GK), Godfrey Walusimbi, Geofrey Kizito, Ivan Bukenya, Ceaser Okhuti, William Luwagga Kizito and Brian Umony.
Match Officials:
Referee: Keita Yakhouba (Guinea)
Assistant Referee 1: Doumbouya Aboubacar (Guinea)
Assistant referee 2: Raffi Abdel (Guinea)
Fourth Official: Leno Baba (Guinea)
Referee Assessor: Njipendi Kuoto Marcel (Cameroon)
Commissioner: Ouedraogo Yacouba (Burkina Faso)
Uganda Cranes journey to Togo in Pictures
The nine (9) Uganda Cranes players who remained in camp as the rest of the squad travelled to Lome for the 2018 FIFA world Cup Russia qualifier against Togo, took to the drills on Wednesday morning at Namboole.
The players were under the guidance of coach Frank ‘Video’ Anyau.
Training resumes tomorrow Thursday 12th November 11, 2015 at Mandela National stadium and will be joined by their counterparts who traveled to Togo on Friday for the evening session.
Players who trained: Salim Jamal Magoola (GK), James Alitho (GK), Okoth Denis, Muleme Isaac ,Bakaki Shafiq, Ivan Ntege, Mutyaba Muzamir, Keziron Kizito and Yasser Mugerwa .
Uganda Cranes arrived safely in Lome, Togo ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Togo on Thursday.
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FUFA Technical Committee Chairman Hamid Juma is the leader of delegation.
MAIN PHOTO: Ibis Hotel in Lome
SHELL
• Shell Kabalagala
Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
• Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
• Shell Bugolobi
• Shell Kireka
TOTAL
• Natete
Arua Park
City Centre (Opp. Uganda House)
• Kireka
• Bweyogerere
• Kajjansi
• Nakivubo
• Bwaise
AIRTEL SHOPS
• Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
• Bweyogerere
• Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)
KOBIL
• Kobil Kawempe
• Kobil Kasubi
• Kobil Jinja Town
GAPCO:
• Ben Kiwanuka Street
CITY OIL
• Namirembe Road
• Martin Road
• Bombo Road
• Kamwokya
• Nakawa
• City Tyres 6th Street
OTHER OUTLETS:
Hard Ware World Ntinda
In Jinja Town- (Mrs. Makubuya)
Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
The match officials for Togo vs Uganda in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers have been named. The referees are Guineans.
Referee: Keita Yakhouba, Guinea
Assistant Referee 1: Doumbouya Aboubacar, Guinea
Assistant referee 2: Raffi Abdel,Guinea
Fourth Official: Leno Baba, Guinea
Referee Assessor: Njipendi Kuoto Marcel, Cameroon
Commissioner: Ouedraogo Yacouba, Burkina Faso
Lira United 1-0Kira Young (Goal: Ocaa Emma)
Artland K 0-0 Ndejje University
Fixtures:Thursday 12th November, 2015 (Match day 8)
Citizen FC vs Kireka United FC
Kasese New Villa FC vs Kirinya Jinja SS
Proline FC vs Hope Doves FC at Wankulukuku stadium.
Entebbe Fc vs Masaka LC
Wandegeya FC vs Sun City FC
Masavu FC vs Wakiso United FC
Sporting United FC vs Kira Young FC
Bukedea FC vs Busia Fisheries FC
Onduparaka FC vs Paidha Black Angels
Artland K vs Bazza Holdings FC
Uganda Cranes’ team of 18 players left for Lome, Togo on Wednesday morning at 4a.m aboard chartered flight (F-100 Reg 5Y-SIA) ahead of the 2018 first leg of the FIFA World Cup second round qualifier.
The rest of the nine players who did not make the traveling team remained in camp under coach Frank Video Anyau and will resume the training sessions in preparation for Sunday’s return leg.
Uganda will take on Togo on Thursday in Lome before coming back in Kampala on Friday for the return leg on Sunday 15th November.
Head of Delegation is FUFA Executive committee member, Hamid Juma, also the head of technical department at the Federation.
The match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Squad:
Onyango Denis (GK), Odongkara Robert (GK), Iguma Denis, Isaac Isinde, Walusimbi Godfrey, Juuko Murushidi, Ivan Bukenya, Khalid Aucho, Kizito Luwagga, Miya Farouk, Brian Umony, Massa Geoffrey, Kizito Geoffrey, Oloya Moses, Kizza Hamis,Tonny Mawejje, Okhuti Caesar and Ochaya Joseph.
Head of Delegation: Hamid Juma
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant Coach: Moses Basena
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana
Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka
102.1 FUFA f.m commentator: Hassan Kirunda
Advance Team leader: Chrispus Muyinda (Team Manager)
With just hours left for Uganda Cranes to fly to Togo for Fifa 2018 World cup qualifiers match, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo paid a courtesy visit to players in camp at Sky hotel in Naalya.
While addressing players and the technical team, the president called for focus, team work, and dedication as the only way Uganda could go past our opponent Togo.
This is the same thing I told the Chan Team while going to Sudan and because they believed in themselves they made the work to look easier. I also take this opportunity to thank players who are here but played in CHAN team that you made the work look easier as we beat Sudan to qualify for the final tournament in Rwanda
He told players on how to use their chances well wherever they’re summoned for the National team assignments.
Opportunities always evaporate so try as hard as possible to use each chance you get. Today you are here maybe tomorrow will be somewhere else who knows. But it is upon yourselves to determine where your final destination will be.
He was accompanied by the head of technical Hamid Juma, 3rd Vice President Denis Mbidde and Uganda Cranes Team manager, Patrick Ntege.
The team of 18 players left on Wednesday morning at 4am aboard chartered flight (F-100 Reg 5Y-SIA) and the remaining nine will stay in camp with other coaches to take them through training sessions.
Uganda will take on Togo on Thursday in Lome before coming back here in Kampala for the return leg on Sunday 15th November.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his traveling squad to Togo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier to be played in Lome on Thursday.
The team had its final training session on Tuesday evening at Vienna College in Namugongo.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers- Onyango Denis (GK), Odongkara Robert (GK), Iguma Denis, Isaac Isinde, Walusimbi Godfrey, Juuko Murushidi, Ivan Bukenya, Khalid Aucho, Kizito Luwagga, Miya Farouk, Brian Umony, Massa Geoffrey, Kizito Geoffrey, Oloya Moses, Kizza Hamis,Tonny Mawejje, Okhuti Caesar and Ochaya Joseph.
The Ugandan contingent led by FUFA Technical Chairman Hamid Juma departs on Wednesday morning (4 am) aboard a chartered flight (F-100 Reg 5Y-SIA).
All photos taken during Tuesday evening training session at Vienna College,Namugongo
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA QUALIFIER (Second Round):
First Leg: Thursday, 12th November 2015
Match: Togo Vs Uganda
Venue: Kegue Stadium, Lome
Return Leg:
Date: Sunday, 15th November 2015
Match: Uganda Vs Togo
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 4pm
Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/-, 120,000/-
As the travel arrangement hits high gear, all the summoned 27 players are in the camp at Naalya with the latest arrivals being Onyango Denis, Aucho Khalid, Geofrey Walusumbi, and goal keeper, Salim Jamal.
The team will depart for Togo in the wee hours of Wednesday morning at 4:00am.
Meanwhile, advanced team is already settled in Togo led by Crispus Muyinda.
Muyinda left Kampala on Monday morning and he is expected to book the hotel facility for the team that departs on Wednesday with a chartered flight.
He is also expected to book the hotel for the team, liaise with Togolese football federation for any necessary guidance.
Uganda plays Togo in Lome on Thursday and on Sunday in kampala in 2018 Fifa World Cup.
Winner of the both clashes will advance to the next round of the qualifiers (group stages).
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS RUSSIA:
Date: Thursday, 12th November 2015
Togo Vs Uganda
Venue: Kegue Stadium, Lome
Return Leg:
Date: Sunday, 15th November 2015
Match: Uganda Vs Togo
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 4pm
Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/-, 120,000/-
Twenty three players have trained today in Lubowa at Africa Bible University ahead of Togo clash in 2018 Fifa World Cup in Lome.
William Luwaga Kizito, Yasser Mugerwa,Ivan Bukenya, Iguma Denis who arrived today during lunch hours all trained but defender Bukenya sat out and his fitness level will be assessed tomorrow by team physio before the trip to Togo on Wednesday.
The team had drills for over two hours at Africa Bible University in Lubowa and Head coach Sredejovich ‘Micho’ Milutin is impressed with the response of players to his training.
And according to him he sees positive results on Thursday against their Togo.
“Look, I’m really impressed with the response of players and I hope we can get positive results on Thursday if all goes the way we have planned.” He said
“They’re responding very well to the training”
On Tuesday afternoon the team will have some light closed training at Vienna College in Namugongo
Meanwhile, the remaining four other players, Dennis Onyango, Salim Jamal, Aucho Khalidi and Geofrey Walusimbi are expected to join the team from their respective clubs by Tuesday.
Players in Camp:
Alitho James, Robert Odongkara, Okot Denis Oola, Isaac Isinde, Ivan Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Dennis Iguma, Murushid Juuko, Shafik Bakaki, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Luwaga Kizito William, Yasser Mugerwa, Joseph Ochaya, Ceaser Okhuti, Hamis Diego Kiiza, Brian Umony, Miya Farouk, Ntege Ivan, Keziron Kizito, Geofrey Massa, Mutyaba Muzamiru,
Uganda has been drawn in the same group to face fierce rivals Kenya, Burundi and Djibouti in the 2015 CECAFA SeniorChalenge Cup to be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between November 21st and December 6th.
Record winners Uganda Cranes will be hoping to light up the tournament as they plan to use players headed to the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda.
Zambia have been confirmed as guest participants.
Group A: Ethiopia, Zambia, Tanzania, Somalia
Group B: Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti
Group C: Sudan, Rwanda, Zanzibar, South Sudan
Barely two days before Uganda play Togo in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier the morale in Uganda Cranes’ camp is high following the arrival of more players invited for the match.
‘In the camp eight players had not joined from their respective clubs and on Monday afternoon we can confirm four players arrived for the crucial tie’ said Cranes coach Mulitin’Micho’ Srdojevic.
Ivan Bukenya, Yasser Mugerwa, Iguma Dennis and William Luwaga Kizito have all arrived and will be part of the practise match organised by Micho for his players but will be played behind the closed doors at the African Bible University, Lubowa. Meanwhile Onyango Denis, Aucho Khalid, Geoffrey Walusimbi and Salim Jamal are expected to jet in the country later today.
‘The players need a lot of concentration and i request various stakeholders to rally behind the Uganda Cranes’ said Micho.
The Uganda Cranes had a light training session at Planet Fitness Gym and SPA in Namugongo today morning.
Other players in Camp
Alitho James, Robert Odongkara, Okot Denis Oola, Isaac Isinde, Ivan Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Dennis Iguma, Murushid Juuko, Shafik Bakaki, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Luwaga Kizito William, Yasser Mugerwa, Joseph Ochaya, Ceaser Okhuti, Hamis Diego Kiiza, Brian Umony, Miya Farouk, Ntege Ivan, Keziron Kizito, Geofrey Massa, Mutyaba Muzamiru.
MAIN PHOTO: Luwagga Kizito (L) playing for Uganda Cranes against Nigeria in Uyo.
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA QUALIFIERS (Second Round):
Date: Thursday, 12th November 2015
Togo Vs Uganda
Venue: Kegue Stadium, Lome
Return Leg:
Date: Sunday, 15th November 2015
Uganda Vs Togo
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 4pm
Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/- and 120,000/-
Uganda Cranes talisman Geoffrey Massa is optimistic that the team will beat Togo in the first leg of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier on November 12th.
The Bloemfontein Celtic player feels it’s important to get all the three points so that the second leg in Kampala will be much easier for the Cranes.
Massa moved to Celtics at the start of the current season from Pretoria University.
He wants the Cranes to take the Togolese national side seriously if Uganda is to get anything from the game.
We have to play to our optimal best if we want to win the first leg because there are no more minnows in football. People might say it’s just Togo, we are better than them in Fifa’s latest ranking. They might look weak on paper but I can assure you it is nothing like that. We have to be at our best, respect them as we should but put in our very best. I believe we have the team to get a result in Togo. If we get a good result against them it will boost our confidence going into the second leg.
Massa has played a key role in the past recent campaigns both in FIFA World Cup and African Cup of nation’s qualifiers
Compiled by Joseph Mutaka, Uganda Cranes media officer