Wednesday, 9th September 2015 – At FUFA House, Mengo – Kampala (10:00 a.m)
The FUFA weekly press conference of Wednesday 9th September 2015 at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala shall be addressed by the Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.
Uganda Cranes contingent returned on Tuesday night from Comoros where they picked a memorable 1-0 away victory from Tonny Mawejje’s lone strike on the day to top group D.
The coach shall address issues on the national team’s status, the projected plans for CHAN 2016 qualifiers, the remaining AFCON 2017 qualification matches, World Cup 2018 Qualifiers, friendly matches, CECAFA 2015 and the Cranes Na-Mutima internal trips within the country
The press conference commences at 10:00 a.m.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic (second from right) addressing the media in a previous press conference.
Match Day 4 Results (Tuesday, 8th September 2015):
Lweza F.C 1-2 Express F.C
Bright Stars F.C 1-1 Simba S.C
BUL F.C 0-0 Vipers S.C
Police F.C 1-1 The Saints F.C
Maroons F.C 0-1 Sadolin Paints F.C
URA F.C 3-1 Soana F.C
SC Victoria University 1-2 SC Villa
Fifteen goals were scored on Tuesday during the match day four fixtures of the Azam Uganda Premier league fixtures.
URA’s 3-1 victory over Soana at the Mehta Stadium in the heart of Lugazi town produced the most goals (4).
Frank Kalanda’s double was supplemented by Peter Lwasa’s winner before Rahimat ‘Mata‘ Kagimu pulled one back for Soana who had coming into this fixture won the previous game 4-0 over Lweza.
At Mutesa II Stadium Wankulukuku, the fixture which was live on Azam T.V, Samson Ceaser Okhuti scored a brace in Express F.C’s condemnation of Lweza to their second consecutive loss of the season.
Mike Sserumaga’s 10th minute opener only acted to be a consolation.
Express football club thus accumulates 8 points in the opening four games of the season to top the 16 team log.
At Champions stadium inMwererwe, goal keeper, Mathias Kigonya scored a penalty as the home side, Bright Stars FC shared the spoils with visiting army side, Simba S.C.
Martin Mugabi, formerly with Jinja side, Sadolin Paints scored for Simba Sports Club.
The reigning champions, Vipers sports club lost their first season points as they drew goal-less away to Jinja’s BUL F.C at the Kakindu Stadium.
At Kavumba Recreation stadium in Wakiso district, home side Police F.C succumbed to Julius Malingumu’s late headed equalizer to draw with league debutants, The Saints F.C.
Police F.C had scored through Ben Ocen.
The Saints F.C thus earned their first point and goal of the 2015/16 campaign.
Maroons F.C lost their second fixture of the season, after falling to Jackson Kibirige’s late goal when Sadolin Paints won the game 1-0 at the Uganda Prisons, Luzira stadium.
At the Nelson Mandela national stadium, Namboole, 16 time league winners Sports Club Villa secured the first season victory of the current season after a hard fought 2-1 away victory to Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU).
SCVU’s only goal came from Farouk Kawooya but SC Villa won the day through Martin Kizza and Ambrose Kirya’s strikes.
The league returns on Tuesday, 15th September 2015.
Next Fixtures:
Police Vs Sadolin Paints – Kavumba Recreational Stadium – Live on Azam T.V
Jinja Municipal Hippos Vs The Saints – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
KCCA F.C Vs Simba – Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala
Maroons Vs Soana – Prisons Stadium, Luzira
Bright Stars Vs Express – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe
Lweza Vs SC Villa – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
A delighted contingent of Uganda Cranes players and team officials successfully returned home from Comoros on Tuesday evening aboard Kenya Airways.
Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic arrives at Entebbe International Airport
The team arrived at Entebbe International Airport at 8:10 p.m and were received by the FUFA First and second vice presidents, Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively, FUFA spokesman, Ahmed Hussein, Finance Director – Decolas Kizza, National teams’ manager – Patrick Ntege and a host of other Federation officials.
Uganda picked a memorable 1-0 away victory over Comoros at the Mitsamouli stadium to go top of group D (since Botswana beat Burkina Faso in the other group).
Midfielder Tonny Mawejje of Thróttur Reykjavík Football Club in the Iceland premier league scored the all important goal in the 22nd minute of the game.
An overwhelmed Ahmed Kabali (Uganda Cranes Bus driver) embraces midfielder Farouk Miya upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport
During the match, the Cranes’ goal keeper, Denis Onyango saved a penalty as the game neared the end.
The goal hero, Mawejje narrated to 102.1 FUFA f.m about the whole experience in Comoros but hailed the overall team work exhibited by every member of the team – players and officials.
Tonny Mawejje being interviwed by 102.1 FUFA reporters at Entebbe Interantional Airport on Tuesday night
Playing away from home has never been an easy task but i thank all the team officials and players for the job well done. We shall keep focused as we wait for the rest of the up-coming AFCON 2017 qualification group matches as well as the other competitions.
All the 18 players who traveled with the team to Comoros returned back home from where they are expected to connect to their respective clubs within and outside the country.
The players got their match winning bonuses as promised.
Uganda is expected to resume the AFCON 2017 qualifiers with that crucial double header to Burkina Faso in March 2016.
FUFA First Vice President, Justus Mugisha welcomed back the team delegation led by FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
The team to and from Comoros was fully facilitated by the President of Uganda, H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, a gesture to which FUFA is so much appreciative.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the head of delegation.
Uganda’s Contingent that traveled to Comoros:
Players:
Goal Keepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs, South Africa) and Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia)
Midfielders: Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Avio, Portugal), Tonny Mawejje (Thróttur Reykjavík, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda) and Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda),
Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Brian Umony (St George, Ethiopia), Yunus Sentamu (Club Sportif Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Officials:
Head of Delegation: FUFA President, Engineer Moses Magogo
Head Coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant Coach: Moses Basena
Goal Keeping Coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Manager: Chris Muyinda
Media Officer: Farid Mpagi
102.1 FUFA f.m Commentator: Lawrence Bwanika
MAIN PHOTO: Leader of delegation to Comoros, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with goal keeper, Dennis Onyango at Entebbe International Airport Arrival Lounge on Tuesday, 8th September 2015
The Uganda Cranes team that traveled to Moroni, the capital of Comoros is expected to arrive in Uganda, at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, 8th September 2015 at 8:10 p.m on a Kenyan Airways flight.
Uganda picked a memorable 1-0 away victory over Comoros at the Mitsamouli stadium to go top of group D (since Botswana beat Burkina Faso in the other group).
Midfielder Tonny Mawejje of Thróttur Reykjavík Football Club in the Iceland premier league scored the all important goal in the 22nd minute of the game.
Uganda Cranes goal keeper, Denis Onyango saved a penalty as the game neared the end.
The team travel to and from Comoros was fully facilitated by the President of Uganda, H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, gesture to which FUFA is so much appreciative.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the head of delegation.
Uganda’s Contingent that traveled to Comoros:
Players:
Goal Keepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs, South Africa) and Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia)
Midfielders: Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Avio, Portugal), Tonny Mawejje (Thróttur Reykjavík, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda) and Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda),
Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Brian Umony (St George, Ethiopia), Yunus Sentamu (Club Sportif Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Officials:
Head of Delegation: FUFA President, Engineer Moses Magogo
Ahead of Tuesday’s Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL), the FUFA referees’ appointment committee has released the full rooster of matches for the 7 matches on the day.
Seven matches will be played since the would be 8th fixture between KCCA F.C and Jinja Municipal Council hippos was postponed because the latter team has three players who traveled with the Uganda Cranes for the AFCON 2017 away fixture to Comoros.
The live game on Television will be the Wankulukuku derby between Lweza football club and Express F.C at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku in Kitebi.
The new national referees badge
Joseph Ochaya, Ivan Ntege and Muzamiru Mutyaba are the three KCCA F.C players still with the team in Comoros.
Uganda Cranes return on Tuesday night.
Match Day 4 – Tuesday, 8th September 2015 Referees:
Bright Stars Vs Simba – Matugga
Center Referee: Anna Akoyi
1st Assistant Referee: Sadique Wasswa
2nd Assistant Referee: Bob Omolo
4th Official: Henry Byaruhanga
Match Assessor/Commissioner: Ali Tomusange
Lweza Vs Express – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku (Live on AZAM T.V)
Center Referee: Fred Byamukama
1st Assistant Referee: Catherine Nagaddya
2nd Assistant Referee: Friday Noah
4th Official: Zubeda Sinamakosa
Match Assessor/Commissioner: David Katabira
Police Vs The Saints – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso
Geofrey Massa (second from left) with the Seychelles born FIFA Match referees and the captain of Comoros,Nadjim Abdou before the game on Saturday, 5th September 2015
Uganda Cranes team captain, Geofrey Massa has saluted three major parties for Saturday’s memorable 1-0 away victory for his troops against Comoros.
The Bloemfontein Celtics forward in the South African premier league told 102.1 FUFA f.m shortly after the match that the entire crop of players, the technical team and the Federation in general played a great deal in helping the team win away from home.
Massa with a bold assertion noted;
All the players, the technical and support team, FUFA, Government, HE President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni , media and our dear fans played a role in guiding the team to victory. Let us remain focused as we take on the next round of qualifiers.
Uganda Cranes X: L-R Standing – Brian Umony, Denis Iguma, Aucho Khalid, Murushid Jjuuko, Dennis Onyango (Goal Keeper), Geofrey Massa (Captain). Front Row – Isaac Isinde, Tonny Mawejje, Farouk Miya, William Luwagga Kizito and Godfrey Walusimbi
Midfielder, Tonny Mawejje netted the priceless strike on the day in the 22nd minute of play at the Mitasouli stadium, Moroni city to earn Uganda the top seat of group D on 6 points.
Goal keeper, Denis Onyango saved a penalty with less than 15 minutes to the collapse of the match handled by Seychelles referees.
Fast rising sports radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m , with the help of sponsors Airtel Uganda and Bidco Uganda Limited through their brand Magic White Star detergent , broadcast the match proceedings live courtesy of expert commentary by presenter Lawrence Bwanika.
The other match between Botswana and Burkina Faso was won by the former 1-0.
Uganda Cranes team of players and officials shall return on Tuesday aboard Kenyan Airways at 8.10pm.
How the two teams assembled:
Uganda Cranes Team Line up – XI:
Denis Onyango (Goal Keeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Massa (Captain)
Subs:
Robert Odongkara (Goal Keeper), Yassar Mugerwa, Ivan Ntege, Joseph Ochaya, Muzamir Mutyaba, Richard Kasagga and Yunus Sentamu.
Used Subs: Ivan Ntege, Joseph Ochaya and Yunus Sentamu
Comoros Starting XI:
Salim Ben Boina (GK), Chaker Alhadhur, Salim Mramboini, Rachid Ibrahim, Ali M’madi, Mchangama Youssouf, Kassima Ahamada, Kombo Ahamadi, Youssouf Mohamed ou Maelé, Chamed Nasser, Nadjim Abdou (Captain)
Uganda Cranes Captain Geoffrey Massa (2nd from L) with Match officials and Comoros Captain before kick off. Uganda edged Comoros 1-0.
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Uganda Cranes starting XI against Comoros: Back row-L-R: Brian Umony, Denis Iguma, Khalid Aucho, Murushid Juuko, Denis Onyango, Geoffrey Massa Front row-L-R: Isaac Isinde, Tony Mawejje, Farouk Miya, Kizito Luwagga and Godfrey Walusimbi
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Comoros Starting XI that fell1-0 to Uganda Cranes in the 2017 AFCON qualifier
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FUFa President Eng.Moses Magogo (red tie) was in Comoros as Leader of Delegation to also cheer on the boys. Cranes beat Comoros 1-0 thanks to a Tony Mawejje first half strike.
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Godfrey Walusimbi being checked by a player from Comoros.
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More action from Comoros vs Uganda match. Cranes won 1-0.
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On the attack, a player from the Comoros National team trying to go past Walusimbi. Kizito Luwagga was also in the chase.
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Kizito Luwagga being carried by team Physiotherapist Ssewanyana. An ice pack is placed on Kiziot’s left ankle.
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Good sportsmanship spirit -Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin’Micho’ Sredojevic shakes hands with his counterpart from Comoros.
Uganda Cranes X: L-R Standing – Brian Umony, Denis Iguma, Aucho Khalid, Murushid Jjuuko, Dennis Onyango (Goal Keeper), Geofrey Massa (Captain). Front Row – Isaac Isinde, Tonny Mawejje, Farouk Miya, William Luwagga Kizito and Godfrey Walusimbi
Uganda Cranes defeated Comoros 1-0 away in the group D AFCON 2017 qualification encounter on Saturday, 5th September 2015.
Midfielder, Tonny Mawejje scored the only goal of the day in the 22nd minute that the team gallantly defended for the remaining minutes of the game.
In the second half, Dennis Onyango raised to the occasion to save a penalty from the home side.
Action between hosts Comoros and Uganda on the artifical turf of the Mitasouli stadium
Micho completed the three changes. Holding midfielder, Ivan Ntege replaced Brian Umony in the first change of the game.
Joseph Ochaya came in for Farouk Miya before a limping William Luwagga Kizito paved way for Yunus Sentamu with less than 5 minutes of the game to play.
Ntege was later cautioned for a foul on an opponent, minutes after his introduction.
Uganda now leads group D with six points from two games while Botswana edged Burkina Faso 1-0.
The next round of the AFCON 2017 qualifiers will be played in March 2016.
Uganda Cranes Team Line up – XI:
Denis Onyango (Goal Keeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Massa (Captain)
Subs:
Robert Odongkara (Goal Keeper), Yassar Mugerwa, Ivan Ntege, Joseph Ochaya, Muzamir Mutyaba, Richard Kasagga and Yunus Sentamu.
Used Subs: Ivan Ntege, Joseph Ochaya and Yunus Sentamu
Comoros players sing their national anthem with passion before the match
Comoros Starting XI:
Salim Ben Boina (GK), Chaker Alhadhur, Salim Mramboini, Rachid Ibrahim, Ali M’madi, Mchangama Youssouf, Kassima Ahamada, Kombo Ahamadi, Youssouf Mohamed ou Maelé, Chamed Nasser, Nadjim Abdou (C)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m courtesy of Airtel Uganda and White star Magic -a product of BIDCO Uganda Limited.
The entire Uganda Cranes team has been respectful to the mighty creator with thanks giving and polite request prayers
The team for Uganda Cranes to face Comoros in the Afcon group D match on Saturday has been released by the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic.
All the players (apart from young defender, Murushid Jjuuko and midfielder, Tonny Mawejje) who started against Botswana in the first match at Nelson Mandela stadium have been maintained.
Farouk Miya is the only Ugandan based player who makes the starting team.
The mighty football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m will relay the match proceedings live from Comoros to the millions of Ugandans at home.
Commentator, Lawrence Bwanika traveled with the team and will expertly present the match from the warm ups through to the post match interviews.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (Goal Keeper), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Massa (Captain)
Substitutes:
Robert Odongkara (Goal Keeper), Yassar Mugerwa, Ivan Ntege, Joseph Ochaya, Muzamir Mutyaba and, Richard Kasagga and Yunus Sentamu.
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m courtesy of Airtel Uganda and White star Magic -a product of BIDCO Uganda Limited.
The group of Uganda Cranes players in training at the match day stadium in Comoros. They were joined by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo in a rare show of patriotism and encouragement
Over 37 million Ugandans and the rest of the passionate football enthusiasts across the world continents will keep glued where ever for the AFCON 2017 qualification results from the games that kicked off Friday through to Sunday.
For starters, Uganda Cranes play the second group D match away to Comoros, after the 2-0 home victory in the opener against Botswana Zebras.
The Zebras shall be taking on Burkina Faso later on Saturday.
Led by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, Uganda traveled to Moroni, Comoros via Nairobi on Thursday after a successful 3 day’s residential camp at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru, a synthetic surfaced play ground similar to the host stadium of Mitsamiouli.
Cranes players, William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Ave, Portugal), Brian Umony (St. George, Ethiopia) and Godfrey Walusimbi, who plays with Kenyan giants, Gor Mahia in training at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru
Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic has already indicated there is need to guard against gross exaggeration by the recently released FIFA/Coca cola rankings that pit Uganda high and above the three teams in the group D.
We respect the opposition, that is why the FIFA Rankings can never decide football results in any match. However, we are determined for the away match we look forward the next round of qualifiers against Burkina Faso in March 2016
Uganda seeks for yet another great result away from home after being inspired by the 1-0 away victory over African heavy weights, Nigeria in May 2005.
Young Vipers midfielder, Farouk Miya, one of the five locally based players on the team to Comoros, notched the only goal of the day back then.
Vipers’ Farouk Miya (left) and Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA F.C), two of the five local based players on the team. Other are Joseph Ochaya, Ivan Ntege (KCCA F.C) and Richard Kasagga (URA F.C)
With experienced guards in goal keeper, Dennis Onyango, midfielder Tonny Mawejje, strikers; Geofrey Massa and Brian Umony, Uganda has a starting point ahead of the match.
Team captain, Geofrey Massa promises a great show in Comoros;
All the players are ready for the mission – attack and defend in equal measure for the entire match and record maximum points from the game – three points.
The team in Comoros had a light training session on Thursday before Friday’s mandatory training at the match venue with the FUFA President himself warming up with the players in a unique spirit of teamwork and patriotism.
L-R: Team captain, Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics F.C) and Goal keeper, Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs) in warm up
The match kicks off at 3 p.m (the same local time in Comoros as in Uganda).
FIFA referees from Seychelles will handle the game.
Barra Allister will be the center referee with fellow countrymen, Adelaide Eldrick and Steven Marie the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Another official from Seychelles, Fred Nelson Emile is the reserve referee whilst Ali Rajab Muhsin from another island country of Zanzibar is the match commissioner.
The Ugandan team in Comoros:
Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango and Robert Odongkara
Defenders: Denis Iguma, Richard Kasagga, Isaac Isinde, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko and Joseph Ochaya
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba and Farouk Miya
Strikers: Brian Umony, Geoffrey Massa (Captain) and Yunus Sentamu.
Pool of players from Comoros:
Goal Keepers: Salim Ben Boina (Consolat Marseille, France 2nd division), Volonjara Salimo (FC Fomboni, Comoros Premier) and Said Halifa (Steal New Sima, Comoros premier)
Defenders: Ibrahim Rachidi (Consolat Marseille, France 2nd division), Salim Mramboini (Consolat Marseille, France 2nd division), Chaker Alhadhur (Caen – France Premier League), Kassim Ahamada (AS Beauvais, France 3rd division), Omar Mdahoma (FC Aubagne, France 4th Division), Djamaldine Bounou (Blue Coast, France 4th Division)
Midfielders: Nadjim Abdou (Millwall, England 2nd Division), Fouad Bachirou (Östersunds FK, Sweden 1st.Division), Mohamed Youssouf (FC Veria, Greece premier), Youssouf M’Changama (Consolat Marseille, France 2nd division), Nasser Chamed (Nimes, France 1st division), Alhadhur Attoumane (Volcan Club de Moroni, Comoros Premier), Fouad Rachidi (CS Fola, Luxemburg Premier), Faouz Faidine (FC Fomboni, Comoros Premier)
Strikers: Ahmed Mogni (Paris FC France 1st division), Ali M’Madi (Grenoble Foot 38, 3rd division) Mohamed M’Changama (Les Herbiers, France 2nd division), Youssouf Ahamadi (Belfort, France 2nd division), Yacine Saandi (FC St Denis, Reunion premier), Issa Nazarali (Cercle de Joachim, Mauritius premier)
FIFA RANKINGS (As per Friday, 4th September 2015) – Selected Countries:
Argentina – 1st (1442 Points)
Algeria – 19th (955 Points)
Uganda – 71st (478 Points)
Burkina Faso – 73rd (468 Points)
Rwanda – 78th (426 Points)
Sudan – 89th (377 Points)
Kenya – 116th (268 Points)
Botswana – 118th (266 Points)
Burundi – 134th (218 Points)
Tanzania – 140th (195 Points)
Comoros – 190th (48 Points)
Somalia – 202th (6 points)
Djibouti – 205th (4 points)
Anguilla – 208th (0 Point)
Bahamas – 208th (0 Point)
Uganda Cranes has improved by three places to 71st (with 478 points) in the latest FIFA/Coca Cola football rankings from the home of global football in Zurich, Switzerland.
The Cranes are now 16th on the African continent, remaining number one in the entire CECAFA region.
Uganda’s neighbors to the South West, Rwanda (due to play Ghana at Amahoro in the AFCON 2017 qualifiers on Saturday) have improved 13 places to 78th in the world.
The other Uganda’s neighbors, Sudan are 89th , Kenya is 116th, Tanzania (140th ).
Uganda AFCON 2017 Group D Opponents:
Uganda’s AFCON 2017 qualification opponents Burkina Faso have slipped to 73rd, Botswana (118th) and Comoros are languishing in the 190th place.
On the African scene, Algeria remains Africa’s top ranked team in 19th. Cote d’Ivoire follows on 21st, Ghana is 27th, Tunisia (33rd) and Senegal (38th).
Latin American giants, Argentina lead the global footballing nations.
Belgium, Germany, Colombia and Brazil seal the places for the best five countries out of the 208 FIFA member nations.
The next rankings shall be released on 3rd October 2015.
AFCON 2017 Group D Qualifier: Saturday, 5th September 2015:
Comoros Vs Uganda (Mitsamiouli Stadium – 3 pm)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m courtesy of Airtel Uganda and White star Magic -a product of BIDCO Uganda Limited.
The Uganda Cranes players and technical staff are set for the away tie against Comoros on Saturday.
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has expressed his happiness towards senior players especially goalkeeper Dennis Onyango,team captain Geoffrey Massa and midfielder Maweje Tonny.
On Tonny Mawejje, Micho noted;
I am impressed by the level of dedication shown by Tonny. Though he missed the opening game against Botswana, his level of commitment is so far above the ground as he is paying special attention to the directions and eager to again vie for his position in the national team’.
The players and their skipper Massa have promised to die a little for their mother country well aware of the significance of the fixture.
We are here for a mission. We need to work as a unit to acquire the maximum points against Comoros on Saturday
This was at the Uganda Cranes first training session held at the Moroni Stadium in Comoros
All the 18 players attended the afternoon training session on Thursday.
The Players in Comoros:
Goal Keepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs, South Africa) and Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George)
Midfielder: Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Avio, Portugal), Tonny Mawejje (Thróttur Reykjavík, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda) and Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda),
Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Brian Umony (St George, Ethiopia), Yunus Sentamu (Club Sportif Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Officials:
Head of Delegation: FUFA President, Engineer Moses Magogo
Head Coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant Coach: Moses Basena
Goal Keeping Coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Manager: Chris Muyinda
Media Officer: Farid Mpagi
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m courtesy of Airtel Uganda and White star Magic -a product of BIDCO Uganda Limited.
As the Uganda Cranes players disembarked from the bus (Image: Comoros F.A)
The Uganda Cranes are on a mission to pick up maximum points against Comoros in the 2017 AFCON Qualifier this Saturday at the Mitsamiouli Stadium. The match kicks off at 3pm and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.
Striker Brian Umony at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before the Cranes flew out to Comoros.
The Ugandan contingent led by FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo landed in Comoros at 2.30pm after leaving Entebbe International Airport via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The journey started today at 10am.
The team had a light training session at 5pmtoday at a nearby stadium with artificial turf which lasted one hour.
Head coach Micho will have his players get the feel of the Mitsamiouli Stadium tomorrow at 3pm on the venue that will host the match on Saturday.
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is the Leader of Delegation.IN this photo, he is seen at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
‘We are in good shape and ready to play on Saturday. The team had a wonderful training session today. every player is fit and raring to go’ said Team Manager Chrispus Muyinda told www.fufa.co.ug on phone from Comoros.
Uganda’s Contingent that traveled to Comoros:
Players:
Goal Keepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs, South Africa) and Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George)
Midfielders: Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Avio, Portugal), Tonny Mawejje (Thróttur Reykjavík, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda) and Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda),
Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Brian Umony (St George, Ethiopia), Yunus Sentamu (Club Sportif Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Officials:
Head of Delegation: FUFA President, Engineer Moses Magogo
Ahead of the group D qualifier between hosts Comoros and Uganda, the traveling contingent of the Cranes players and officials left the team camp base at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru early morning for Entebbe International Airport.
Team captain, Geofrey Massa led the players out of the team bus
From Entebbe, the team then left for Comoros with a 2 hour stopover in Nairobi, the Kenyan Capital.
The team then embarked on a 2 and a half hours’ flight to Moroni in Comoros, the host city for the match due this Saturday.
Players relax at the waiting lobby
The game will be relied live across the waves of the country’s only football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Football commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m will be presented by Lawrence Bwanika.
The team is expected back by on Tuesday, 8th September 2015.
Uganda’s Contingent that traveled to Comoros:
Players:
Goal Keepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sun Downs, South Africa) and Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Richard Kasagga Jjuuko (URA, Uganda), Isaac Isinde (St George)
Midfielders: Yasser Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Farouk Miya (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Avio, Portugal), Tonny Mawejje (Thróttur Reykjavík, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda) and Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA, Uganda),
Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Brian Umony (St George, Ethiopia), Yunus Sentamu (Club Sportif Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Officials:
Head of Delegation: FUFA President, Engineer Moses Magogo
Saturday, 5th September 2015: Comoros Vs Uganda (Mitsamiouli Stadium – 3:00 pm)
For three successive days of residential training, the Uganda Cranes players had pitched camp at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru.
www.fufa.co.ug brings you the Njeru training moments in images;
Praying has been part and parcel of the team training programme before and after every sessionKCCA F.C midfielder, Ivan Ntege (left) with the ball as Vipers’ Shafik Bakaki looks onGor Mahia’s player, Godfrey Walusimbi leads the rest of his teammates through the paces at the FUFA Technical center, NjeruWilliam Luwagga Kizito of Portugese top tier league club, Rio Ave F.C in training with the rest of the Cranes teammatesUganda Cranes players take a water breakGeofrey Massa (left) and Dennis Onyango during warm up drills on TuesdayThe FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (with white shirt and tie) paid a courtesy visit to the camp on Tuesday and spent a night together with the team. He delivered the good news from President Yoweri Museveni about the team’s assured funding from GovernmentMidfielder Yassar Mugerwa, newly signed for South African premier league side, Orlando Pirates football club has been lively at trainingSenior player, Tonny Mawejje of Thróttur Reykjavík Football Club in Iceland trained with the rest of the Cranes teammatesMamelodi Sun Downs shot stopper, Denis Onyango in trainingFarouk Miya (left) fights for the possession with Muzamiru Mutyaba in training on Wednesday, 2nd September 2015 at FUFA Technical center, NjeruStriker Brian Umony in action during trainingHead coach, Milutin Sredojevic addresses the media shortly after training at FUFA Technical center in Njeru on WednesdayFarid Mpagi will travel as the media officer of the team while in Comoros.
The team of 18 players and 7 officials leave Entebbe International Airport on Thursday morning aboard Kenya Airways.
Six (6) clubs have been pushed down the ranks from the FUFA Big League to the Regional League for failure to submit requirements for club registration and licensing ahead of the 2015/2016 season on 17th September.
However the affected clubs Kira Young, Rwenshama, Entebbe FC, Hope Doves, CRO and Artand have room for appeal with the FUFA Appeals Committee headed by Richard Kiboneka until 4th September, 2015 with the hope to be reinstated for verification and evaluation to play again in the second division League (FUFA Big League).
20 clubs presented the necessary requirements and inspection of the facilities will kick off tomorrow under the guidance of chairman FUFA Licensing Committee Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel.
The twenty clubs are; Lira United,Ndejje University, Kirinya SS Jinja, Paidha Black Angels, Kasese New Villa, Synergy, Busia Fisheries, Wakiso United, Wandegeya, Kireka United, Proline, Citizen, Masaka LC, Baza FC, Onduparaka, Booma Young, Sporting United (Lira), Masavu FC, Bukedea Town Council and Water FC.
