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Author: Ahmed Marsha
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PICTORIAL: Uganda Cranes 60 minute training session on Tuesday in Njeru
Players saying a prayer Physiotherapist Ivan Sewanyana with players Players enjoying drills at the FUFA Technical Centre on Tuesday morning Tony Odour is in camp -
Road to CHAN 2016: Uganda Cranes team Camps at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru .
African Nations Championship (CHAN)
3rd round, 2nd Leg: Sudan Vs Uganda [Uganda leads 2-0 on aggregate]
After the 2-0 win at Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium last Saturday, the Uganda Cranes team composed of home based players had just a day’s rest before regrouping on Monday ahead of their return leg against Sudan in Khartoum.
Two players have been added to the team, Ambrose Kiirya from SC Villa and Aggrey Madoi of Jinja Minicipal Council Hippos to make a list of 25 players in camp .
The team traveled to the FUFA Technical center Njeru for their residential training camp.
At 5.30 p.m, the team arrived at Njeru where they had a few minutes to rest and later the team went for adjustment training.
At the training Head coach Milutin Sredojevic urged the players not to give up on what they have achieved so far because he believes the war is still on.
He added that the entire nation is looking to them either to let it down or fly the Uganda flag higher.
The team will have an early morning training and later in the evening at 4 O’clock.
A healthy team talk after training Players in camp:
Goalkeepers: Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars FC), Isma Watenga (Vipers Sc), James Alitho (Vipers SC)
Fullbacks: Denis Okot (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Kiyemba (LwezaFC), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Muleme Isaac (SC Villa Jogoo),Aggrey Madoi (JMC Hippos )
Central defenders: Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Ayub Kizza (Express FC), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC)
Central Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Deus Bukenya (Vipers SC), Ambrose Kiirya (SC Villa ), Hakim Senkumba (KCCA FC)
Attacking midfielders: Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Keziron Kizito (Vipers SC), Faruku Miya (Vipers SC)
Strikers: Tony Odur (Express F.C), Caesar Okhuti (Express FC), Frank Kalanda (URA FC), Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers SC) and John Ssemazi (Vipers SC)
Team Officials:
Team Coach: Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin
Assistant Coach: Moses Basena
Goal keeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Coordinator: Taban Kamala
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Sewanyana
Media Officer: Hamza Nsereko Kawuma
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes players in work outs at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Monday evening
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
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FUFA mourns FMU official Nkambwe
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) with a lot of sadness has joined the rest of the Nation to mourn the demise of Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) official Hajji Juma Nkambwe that occurred today.
Nkambwe was the Public relations Officer of FMU.
‘On my own behalf; my entire FUFA Executive, Delegates, members of staff, the entire football community and all football loving Ugandans; I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, friends and relatives and FMU’ said FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo.
The condolence letter to FMU President further reads ;
‘We can only thank the Lord for his life and pray that his soul rests in eternal Peace’
Hajji Nkambwe who was an Sc VillaJogoo fan was buried today in Nakifuma.
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Kampala Regional League: Singer Jamal salvages point for Kisugu United
One of Uganda’s best singers Jamal Wasswa netted a late equaliser for his team Kisugu United to salvage a point against home siade KASE Garage FC in the Kampala Regional League. The match was played at Kazo sports ground.
KASE squandered a 2-0 lead before succumbing to pressure that let in two goals for the game all square.
Other results in the Kampala regional League:
Soana 2-0 Namasuba
Future Star 1-1 Ntinda
Bwaise Industrial Area 4-1 Wembley
Kyebando 3-1 Lungujja
Nansana 1-2 Katwe
KASE 2-2 Kisugu
Kamwokya 1-0 City Lads
Spartans 0-0 Kyambogo
Life Eternal1-1Nsambya
Mutungo 1-0 Kyengera
St Mary’s 1-0 Stegotta
Bweyogerere 0-0KJT
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Pictorial: Uganda Vs Sudan| CHAN 2016 Qualifier
Uganda Cranes hosted the Sudan Falcons in the first leg of the CHAN third round qualifier.
The hosts won the game with a 2-0 scoreline despite finishing with 10 men after defender Hassan Wasswa Dazo was red carded for a professional foul.
Uganda Cranes’ goals were courtesy of two first half strikes from Frank Kalanda and team captain, Farouk Miya.
www.fufa.co.ug captured the colourful moments of the game in images.
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FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo interacts with the chief guest, the prime minister of Uganda, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda at the Nakivubo stadium VIP Pavilion wing Uganda Cranes players’ inspection before kick off at Nakivubo Stadium 
Uganda Cranes XI: Standing [L-R] Joseph Ochaya, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Shafik Bakaki, James Alitho and Frank Kalanda. Front Row – Ivan Ntege Ceaser Okhuti, Kezironi Kizito, Hassan Wasswa Dazo and Farouk Miya (Captain) 
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CHAN: Cranes resume training, enter residential camp today
African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2016 Qualifiers:
3rd round, 2nd Leg: Sudan vs Uganda (Sunday 25th October 2015)
Venue: Khartoum Stadium
Time :8pm (EAST)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Cranes will embark on another assignment ahead of the return leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) this weekend by resuming training today at Midday.
According to the programme released by the National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege, the players will go through some drills for recovering training at the Paradise Fitness City Gym at Acacia Mall.
The players will leave for FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru for residential camp where they will make use of the artificial turf .
The return leg will be played on the artificial turf at the Khartoum Stadium on Sunday 25th October, 2015 at 8pm EAST.
The winner over two legs qualifies for the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda.
Meanwhile Hamza ‘Afriqana’ Nsereko continues to handle media related issues of the Uganda Cranes in the final leg of the CHAN qualifier against Sudan.
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FUFA Juniors League 2015/16: Unbeaten Vipers, Bright Stars maintain winning run
The second edition of the FUFA Juniors league returned on Sunday with different matches played.
Vipers Junior Academy team overcame their counterparts from Maroons, winning 2-0 away to maintain the unbeaten run.
Crafty midfielder, Junju Methodius gave the away team the lead with a decent free-kick after the national U-17 overlapping left back, Alex Komakeck was fouled about 25 yards away from goal.
The second goal was scored by Bashir Mutanda in the second half to extinguish any chance of a come back for the home side.
At the Tobacco play ground in Jinja, the home team, Bul Football Club rallied to a late surge winning the game 2-0 over the visiting Lweza Orange Bridage.
After a goal-less opening 45 minutes of action, the match spark to life when Musa Suzi Sadiq opened the scoring with 14 minutes left on the clock,.
Habita Hamisi buried the match for the hosts with another strike in the added minutes of extra time.
At Nabweru play ground, home side, Bright Stars Academy team won 2-1 on the day the young Express Junior team. Bright Stars FC has now won all its opening four games, three of those played away.
Pariyo Jimmy and Shafik Semyalo scored for Bright Stars FC. Faisal Sekyanzi converted a penalty for the home side before he played in Kampala region match for St Mary’s against Stegotta. He scored an acrobatic goal for St Mary’s to win the game 1-0.
Results:
Maroons Juniors Team 0-2 Vipers Junior Team
Bright Stars Academy Team 2-1 Express Junior Team
BUL Juniors Team 2-0 Lweza Orange Bridage
JMC Hippos 2-0 SC Victoria University
Police Armless Brigade 0-2 URA FC JT
Sadolin Paints JT 0-0 The Saints
Simba JT 1-0 Soana
Sc Villa Jogoo 0-1 KCCA FC SA
Next fixtures: 1st November, 2015
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Buganda Regional League: 24 Goals scored in 10 fixtures
The Buganda regional league continued on Sunday with several fixtures played.
These matches were pushed forward by a day from Saturday to allow the fans watch the national team in action in the CHAN 2016 qualifier with Sudan at Nakivubo stadium.
Kyetume football club were the biggest winners, triumphing 5-1 over Kiwanga F.C.
Buwoya Silent Burners suffered a 3-0 away loss to Mulendwe.
Masaka Football Club beat visiting Gganda F.C 2-0 at home.There were only three draws registered – witnessing Nkambi and Kitende share the spoils in a four goal thriller as Kiyumbakimu held Nangabo to a goal-less stalement.
Seeta and Azam football clubs played to a one all draw.
The league returns next weekend with various games at different play grounds.
The best club at the end of the season is promoted to the FUFA Big league.
Full Results:
Kyetume F.C 5 – 1 Kiwanga F.C
Mulendwe F.C 3 – 0 Buwoya Silent Burners F.C
Lufuka F.C 0 – 1 Cream boda F.C
Nkambi F.C 2 – 2 CRC Kitende F.C
Kiyumbakimu F.C 0 – 0 Nangabo Sub County F.C
Kakiri Town Council F.C 1- 2 Kasenge F.C
Masaka United F.C 2 – 0 Gganda F.C
Kiwoko F.C 0 – 1 Free-stars F.C
Seeta F.C 1 – 1 Azam F.C
Kampala University F.C 0 – 1 Kira United Football Club
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CHAN 2016 Qualifier: Uganda overcomes Sudan 2-0 in 1st Leg
African Nations Championships (CHAN) 2016 Qualifier
(3rd Round): Uganda 2-0 Sudan – 1st Leg
Match was Live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m
Frank Kalanda and team captain Farouk Miya scored two first half goals to give Uganda Cranes the command after winning 2-0 over Sudan at Nakivubo Stadium on Saturday.
The ground was slippery after the overnight rains in Kampala prior to the game.
Uganda finished the game with ten players after Hassan Wasswa Dazo was sent off for a professional foul.
The well attended match was watched by the prime minister of Uganda, Hon Ruhakana Rugunda.
The Cranes created further chances through Ceaser Okhuti and Miya but none could yield any fruitful dividend in terms of goal count.
The Cranes re-group on Monday for a residential camp at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru.
The return leg will take place in Khartoum on Sunday, 25th October 2015.
Uganda Cranes XI:
James Alitho (G.K), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Shafik Bakaki, Ivan Ntege, Ceaser Okuti, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (Captain), Frank Kalanda, Kezironi Kizito
Replacements:
Denis Okot replaced Kezironi Kizito, Hakim Ssenkumba replaced Muzamil Mutyaba and Tony Odur replaced Ceaser Okhuti
Subs Not Used:
Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Isaac Muleme, John Ssemazzi and Erisa Ssekisambu
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Micho names Uganda Cranes XI against Sudan
African Nations Championships (CHAN) 2016 Qualifier
(3rd Round): Uganda Vs Sudan – 1st Leg
Kick-off: 4:00 p.m
Live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes road to CHAN 2016 in Rwanda resumes on Saturday with the home game against Sudan.
Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic has released the starting team alongside the other 7 substitute players for the game which starts at 4 p.m.
Farouk Miya will skipper the team. A minute’s silence will be observed before the game for the dead Uganda She Cranes netball player, Harriet Apako.
Uganda Cranes XI:
James Alitho (G.K), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Shafik Bakaki, Ivan Ntege, Ceaser Okuti, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (Captain), Frank Kalanda, Kezironi Kizito
Subs:
Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Isaac Muleme, Denis Okot, Tonny Odur, John Ssemazzi,Hakim Ssenkumba, Erisa Ssekisambu
MAIN PHOTO: Goal keeper, James Alitho will start in goal
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
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Honouring a sports Legend: A minute of silence to be observed for Apako
African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2016 Qualifiers:
3rd round, 1st Leg: Uganda Vs Sudan
Venue: Nakivubo Stadium
Time :4pm
Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands – Kirussia), 20,000/- (Covered Stands)
FUFA has confirmed that a minute of silence will be observed in memory of the departed Uganda’s netball star player Harriet Apako before kick off of the African Nations Championship qualifier between Uganda and Sudan at Nakivubo stadium.
The development was confirmed after this morning’s pre-match meeting held at the match venue in Kampala.
‘The two teams will observe a minute of silence before kick off. The match commissioner has accepted our request for this brief but significant ceremony for our sports legend. The Uganda Cranes players will also wear black armbands’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein
Apako who played in the 2015 Netball World cup in Australia, passed away on Thursday morning and will be laid to rest today in Kaberamaido.
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Uganda Vs Sudan: FUFA President visits camp, promises $ 1000 per player as qualification bonus
African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2016 Qualifiers:
3rd round, 1st Leg: Uganda Vs Sudan (Saturday, 17th October 2015)
Venue: Nakivubo Stadium
Time :4pm
Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands – Kirussia), 20,000/- (Covered Stands)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo flanked by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye together with National Team’s coordinator Patrick Ntege paid a courtesy visit to Africa Bible University Lubowa where the National team is camping on Friday.
This was the second visit for the FUFA president to the camp within a space of two days.
On Wednesday, Eng. Magogo watched the practice match as the national side overcame Sports Club Villa 4-2 at the same venue.
While in a meeting with all the players and team officials, the FUFA President informed the players that everyone was on the National team on merit .
Therefore it was up to them to justify their presence on the team.
To motivate the players further, Eng Moses Magogo promised them a bonus of USD 1000 in case they qualify for CHAN 2015 in Rwanda.
This seemed to excite the players together with the officials who at full volume clapped for the President’s message.
The FUFA President (left), Eng. Moses Magogo and his second Vice president, Darius Mugoye Whenever there is a promise, we deliver, we do not have much that’s why we promise what we can afford .Therefore I urge to you play your role and we fulfill our promises
Eng. Magogo consoled those who will not make it for the 18 man squad that it’s not the end of life.
He informed them of the return leg to Sudan and the upcoming games of the 2018 world cup qualifiers, CECAFA and AFCON qualifiers .
In this meeting, each of the players and officials were tasked to freely discuss their minds out for the betterment of the team.
“My way of administration is allowing every one express their views without limit” Eng. Magogo added.
Uganda Cranes is set to host Sudan at Nakivubo stadium on Saturday in the first leg.
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Uganda Vs Sudan: We are all set – Team Captain Miya
African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2016 Qualifiers:
3rd round, 1st Leg: Uganda Vs Sudan
Venue: Nakivubo Stadium
Time :4pm
Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands – Kirussia), 20,000/- (Covered Stands)
The Uganda National team composed of home based players has wound up its training today evening at Africa Bible University Lubowa .
All the 23 summoned players were present till the last day when then coach will name the final 18 man squad for the Sudan match.
The team captain Faruku Miya has promised to give in the best of his ability to lead the team to Rwanda where the CHAN competitions will be held in January 2015.
I appreciate the coach for entrusting me with the arm band. As a leader, I will give in my best together with the rest of the teammates to get positive results.
We shall use the home advantage and I call up all Ugandans to come and add up as the 12th player so that by the time we get to Sudan we would have reduced on the height of the hurdle to skipper the side
The final squad is to be released Saturday morning hours before the Kick off .
MAIN PHOTOS: Uganda Cranes players in respect to the Almighty after the last training session at the African Bible University in Lubowa on Friday.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
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Miya named Cranes captain for game against Sudan
CHAN: Uganda vs Sudan
African Nations Championship (CHAN)
3rd round, 1st Leg: Uganda vs Sudan
Date/Venue: Saturday 17th October, 2015 at Nakivubo Stadium
Time :4 :00 p.m
Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands – Kirassia), 20,000/- (Covered Stands)
Faruku Miya has been named captain of the Uganda Cranes team that will face Sudan in the final round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) this Saturday at Nakivubo stadium.
Miya (left) in earlier training against Muzamil Mutyaba and Ivan Ntege Miya who features for Azam Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC takes over from Hassan Wasswa who skippered the Cranes against Tanzania over two legs but wasn’t summoned for this encounter.
Miya has great qualities to pull together other members of the squad
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic said of Miya.
Miya is also the U-23 National team captain.
KCCA FC senior players Ivan Ntege and Joseph Ochaya are the vice captains.
The Cranes undertake their final training on Friday at the African Bible University.
MAIN PHOTO: Miya in action during the U-23 Kobs’ match against Rwanda at Nakivubo stadium. He was also captain of the team.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
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CHAN: Uganda vs Sudan; Team fired up for the encounter on Saturday
African Nations Championship (CHAN)
3rd round, 1st Leg: Uganda vs Sudan
Date/Venue: Saturday 17th October, 2015 at Nakivubo Stadium
Kick-off Time :4:00 pm
Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands – Kirussia), 20,000/- (Covered Stands)
It is survival for the fittest between Uganda Cranes playing at home against their Sudanese counterparts.
The Cranes intensified their training ahead of Saturday’s encounter with yet another training session on Thursday.
The team had a morning indoor session which comprised team talk, simple demonstration drills to work on the errors observed in the earlier practice matches against Express FC and SC Villa Jogoo .
In the talk session, the head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic tasked the players to get rid of errors which may cost the entire nation a place at the CHAN finals due in Rwanda next year.
The entire Uganda Cranes team is one happy family bent on pillars of mutual respect, religious obedience and diligence He further urged those who wouldn’t make it to the final 18 man squad not to lose hope because it’s not the end of life.
You shouldn’t lose hope because all of you here will be considered for upcoming games for CECAFA, FIFA World cup and AFCON qualifiers
All players are in the best condition physically, psychologically and health wise.
Ivan Ntege one of the experienced players with the team noted that he is not bothered by the Sudanese national team that boasts of players from El Meriekh and Al Ahly that reached the Semi-finals of the CAF Club champions league.
‘In modern football there is no bad team, the best prepared team takes the day and we are well prepared and home advantage will count’ We played against El Meriekh at KCCA and we outplayed them. If we follow the coach’s instructions and work as a team we shall have a good result and reach the CHAN finals in Rwanda next year.
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FUFA Big League results: Citizens, Wandegeya post heavy wins
Citizens FC have defeated Kasese New Villa 4-0 at Kakyeka stadium. Swaliki Bebeto Segujja netted a brace while Siraje Musindo and Makueth Wol Akeen got a goal each.
At Mutessa II stadium (match broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm), Kireka United edged home side Hope Doves 1-0. Semwogerere Banda netted the game’s solitary strike.
Other results:
Wandegeya 5-1 Masaka LC
Wakiso United 1-2 Entebbe FC
CRO 1-0 Sporting United
Busia Fisheries 2-0 Lira
Sun City 2-1 Proline
Paidha Black Angels 1-0 Bazza Holdings
Masavu 0-0Synergy
Ndejje University 4-2 Boma Young
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CHAN: Uganda vs Sudan; Micho to name captain today
CHAN: Uganda vs Sudan
African Nations Championship (CHAN)
3rd round, 1st Leg: Uganda vs Sudan
Venue: Nakivubo Stadium
Time :4pm
Charges: 10,000/- (Open stands – Kirussia), 20,000/- (Covered Stands)Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the captain of the team will be named later today with a democratic vote.
Mico will find a new skipper as Hassan Wasswa Mawanda was not summoned to the squad. Wasswa captained Uganda over two legs against Tanzania in the first round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and posted good results that took Uganda to this stage where they will face Sudan.
We need one captain with an armband on Saturday while the other 10 players will be captains without armbands’
The Serbian added that his team is now focused on improving certain ares ahead of Saturday’s match.
‘We need an iron team defence. Creative team build up. Effective team attack this Saturday’ said Micho.
The return leg will be played on Sunday 25th October, 2015 in Khartoum with the winner over two legs qualifying for the 2016 CHAN Finals in Rwanda.
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Practice Match: Uganda Cranes whip SC Villa 4-2
Practice Match: Uganda Cranes 4-2 Sports Club Villa
The Uganda Cranes CHAN team registered a moorale boosting 4-1 victory over Sports Club Villa in a trial match at the African Bible University playground on Wednesday evening.
The national team scored through Timothy Awani, Erias Ssekisambu, John Ssemazzi and Shafiq Bakaki’s glancing header.
SC Villa managed to pull two goals back through Ambrose Kirya and John Adriko.
This was the second game for the national team after Monday’s 2-0 loss to Express F.C at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The team training continues on Thursday before the last session on Friday.
Sudan, who arrived on Wednesday shall play the Cranes at Nakivubo stadium on Saturday.
Uganda Cranes midfielder, Hakim Ssenkumba closes down on SC Villa’s Misi Katende (left) Uganda Cranes (1st Half Team):
James Alitho (G.K), Denis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Deus Bukenya, Benard Muwanga, Ayub Kizza, Timothy Awani, Kezironi Kizito, Hakim Senkumba, John Ssemazzi, Erias Ssekisambu
Uganda Cranes (2nd Half Team):
Isma Watenga (G.K), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Dazzo, Shafiq Bakaki, Ivan Ntege,Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouq Miya, Tonny Odur, Frank Kalanda, Ceasar Okhuti
Change: Mathias Kigonya replaced Isma Watenga
Sports Club Villa (1st Half Team):
Samson Kirya (G.K), Sulaiman Achero, Yesseri Waibi, Jonathan Mugabi, Henry Katongole, Misi Katende, Abdul Karim Kasule, Robert Achema, Umar Kasumba, S. Bogere, Denis Kamanzi
Sports Club Villa (2nd Half Team):
Stephen Odong (G.K), Misi Katende, Yesseri Waibi, Jonathan Mugabi, Denis Otim, Robert Achema, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Abel Eturude, Ambrose Kirya, Karim Ndugwa, John Adriko
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes team celebrate a goal at the African Bible University.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department