Uganda Cup (Round of 16 Stage):
Wednesday, 25th March 2015
SCVU Vs Kirinya/Jinja S.S – Nelson Mandel Stadium, Namboole
Paidha Black Angels Vs Bright Stars – Bar Okoro Zombo Play Ground
BUL F.C Vs Masavu – Kakindu Stadium
All the games start at 4 :00 p.m
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH:
Wednesday 25th March, 2015
Nigeria vs Uganda
Venue: Akwa Ibom International stadium (Natural grass pitch)
Time: 6pm local time, 8pm in Uganda
Live on 102.1 FUFA F.M with timely updates on fufa face book page & @OfficialFUFA on Twitter
Referee: William Agbovi (Ghana) – Center Referee
1st & 2nd Assistants: Dawood Ouedraogo (Ghana), Paul Atimaka (Ghana)
4th Official: Ferdinand Aniete Udoh (Nigeria)
The Uganda Cranes will play Nigeria today in an intentional friendly at the magnificent Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo state.
Kick off time is 6pm local time, 8pm in Uganda. FUFA FM 102.1 will broadcast the match live.
Head coach Milutin Sredojevic has 16 players available for selection for today’s match.
However among those are five youngsters named in the contingent that started its journey on Sunday evening from Kampala through Entebbe airport via Addis Ababa with a connection to Abuja before ending up at the Akwa Ibom intentional airport.
Shafik Bakaki of Express FC, Kiyemba Ibrahim of Lweza FCC, Crizestom Ntambi of SC Villa, Joseph Nsubuga with Bright Stars FC and Derrick Tekwwo are the four players who might make their international debut tonight.
The four of the five have already tasted life at international level when they featured for the U23 team against Mozambique but the match in Uyo will require them to step up a gear.
Alex Kakuba who plays his club football in Portugal with Estoril Praia is also seeking for his international debut.
Go and play to the best of your ability. We have confidence in you and that’s why you are part of this squad here. If things don’t go down well for you during the match, I will take the blame. If you do well, take the credit
Said Micho as he briefed the players in the evening after dinner in preparation for the game.
Micho has asked the senior players on the team Denis Onyango, Geoffrey Massa, Godfrey Walusimbi and Robert Sentongo to give a helping hand to the young players who are breaking into the Uganda Cranes team.
You all had a starting point for the Uganda Cranes. Help these young players to find a strong footing
Added Micho as he urged his senior players to help the new kids on the block.
The Cranes had a training session in the stadium last evening before the Nigerians took control of the proceedings at the same venue.
The match will be officiated by Ghanaian referees.
The 16 Uganda Cranes players in Nigeria are;
Denis Onyango, Isma Watenga, Joseph Nusbuga, Shafik Bakaki, Alex Kakuba, Godfrey Walusimbi, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Richard Kasaga, Keziron Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Kizito Luwagga, Crizestom Ntambi, Geoffrey Massa, Robert Sentongo, Farouk Miya and Derrick Tekwwo.
Up to 29 referees in Uganda are attending a five day FIFA Member Association (M.A) refereeing course that kicked off Monday at Njeru technical center.
First in the frey was the Referee Assessors’ course which was opened and closed by FUFA 3rd Vice President, Denis Mbidde.
Mbidde urged the referees and their assessors to be great ambassadors of the game.
Do not indulge yourself in football politics, be disciplined and serve the game with diligence
Mbidde called.
The week long course is being funded by FIFA and also being conducted by three FIFA instructors from various countries on the African continent.
According to Mr Sam Mpiima, the Head of Fufa referees standing committee says the course has been brought in to refresh referees on the new updated laws of the game.
We appreciate FIFA and FUFA for such important courses for our referees to allow them refresh on the updated laws of the game
Said Mpima.
The five day course is mainly attended by top referees from both Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big league and will climax on Friday
The three FIFA instructors include Carlos Henriques from Gaborone-Botswana, Joseph Wellington Lamptey from Ghana and Mark Ephraim Mzengo from Malawi
Assessors’ referees who attended the course:
Abduallah Kayiwa, Hajji Siragi Katono, Denis Ojwee, Harry Hassan Basiisa, Sulaiman Matovu, Mansoor Kimumwe, Margaret Kubingi, Ajab Waiswa, Paul Mayanja, David Davies Katabira, Hilary Godfrey Kimbugwe, Jackson George Kabwimukya, Katumba Wamala, Ali Waiswa, Ali Tomusange Mulumba, John Caxton Kalule, Abbasi Ssendyowa, Muhammed Ndawula Mawanda, Edirisa Kiwanuka, Luke Asua, Amin Nkono Bbosa, Umon Bawulu, Catherine Constance Adipo, Yusuf Awuye, Samuel Mpiima, Samuel Egesa
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The Uganda Cup 40th edition will definitely produce a new champion by the close of business in May, 2015.
The development follows the elimination of the cup holders, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the hands of Kampala City Council after a 1-2 home loss at Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.
KCC took the lead through William Wadri before Feni Ali equalized for the hosts.
Tom Matisko scored the winner for KCC, who played a cautious game thereafter to keep their lead intact.
KCC now progress to the last 16 stage to face Ndejje University in Luwero.
This was the only round of 32 fixture that was left unplayed after both sides were engaged in CAF Clubs fixtures.
SC Villa, Police and Kyambogo were the other teams victorious on Tuesday and thus progressing to the last 8.
SC Villa overcame FUFA Big league outfit, Proline 4-0 at Nakivubo stadium with left footed ace Ronald Muganga, Moses Gale, Musa Docca and Erisa Ssekisambu scoring.
Away in Kawanda, there were two sets of hat-tricks in each half that helped Police easily skip the Baza Holdings hurdle to the last 8.
Umar Kasumba netted his set of three goals in the opening half before second half substituent, Umar Bulenga had his in the other stanza of the half.
The other match was held at UPK grounds within Kyambogo University.
The home side, Kyambogo F.C continued with their great run in the cup ejecting AZAM FUFA Premier league club, Sadolin Paints F.C from Jinja.
Kyambogo won 4-2 in FIFA Post match penalties, after normal time had ended goal-less.
The Winner of the Uganda Cup earns an automatic ticket to represent the country at the CAF Confederations Cup.
Uganda Cup (Round of 16 Stage) Results: – Tuesday, 24th March 2015:
SC Villa 4-0 Proline Football Club – Nakivubo Stadium
Scorers: Ronald Muganga, Musa Docca, Erisa Ssekisambu and Moses Gale
Kyambogo 0 (4) – 0 (2) Sadolin Paints – Kyambogo University Play Ground
Baza Holdings 1-6 Police Football Club – Kawanda Play Ground
Scorers:
Police F.C – Umar Kasumba X3, Umar Bulega X3
Baza Holdings – Abubaker Bakari
Round of 32 Stage: URA 1-2 KCC – Mehta Lugazi
Scorers:
KCC – William Wadri and Tom Matisko
URA – Moses Ali Feni
Next Fixtures:
Wednesday, 25th March 2015:
BUL F.C Vs Masavu F.C – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
SCVU Vs Kirinya/Jinja S.S – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole
Paidha Black Angles Vs Bright Stars – Bar Okoro, Zombo
Saturday, 28th March 2015 – Round of 16 Stage:
Lweza F.C VS CRO – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Ndejje University Vs KCC – Ndejje University Play grounds
International friendly: Nigeria Vs UGANDA – 6pm in Nigeria (8pm in Uganda)
Wednesday 25th March, 2015 – Live on 102.1 FUFA F.M
Uganda Cranes first choice goal keeper, Denis Onyango, defender Alex Kakuba and midfielder, William Luwagga Kizito have arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday.
The trio join the earlier contingent of locally based players who left Uganda on Sunday evening and the rest of the players who joined the team in Ethiopia and at Lagos Airport.
Uganda is set to play hosts, Nigeria on Wednesday, 25th March 2015 in an international build up match that falls on a FIFA designated friendlies – match day.
Uganda Cranes Delegation in Nigeria:
Players:
Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango and Isma Bin Rashid Watenga
Defenders: Isaac Isinde, Richard Juuko Kassaga, Murushid Jjuko,
Shafiki Bakaki ,Alex Kakuba, Godfrey Walusimbi, Derrick Tekkwo, Joseph Nsubuga, Ibrahim Kiyemba
Midfielders: Miya Faruku, Khalid Aucho, William Luwagga Kizito, Kizito Kezironi, Brian Majwega
Strikers: Geofrey Massa, Robert Sentongo
Leader of delegation: Darius Mugoye
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Kefa Kisala
Goal keeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Manager: Patrick Ntege Patrick
The Uganda Cup round of 16 kicks off on Tuesday with three fixtures.
SC Villa takes on FUFA Big league club, Proline in the city center at Nakivubo Stadium.
Surpise pack, Kyambogo, who eliminated Vipers and The Saints F.C at the earlier stages will host Jinja side, Sadolin Paints at Kyambogo University play grounds as FUFA Big league side, Baza Holdings will entertain Police F.C at Kawanda play grounds.
At the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi, URA will host KCC in the only remaining round of 32 fixture that has never been played as both sides were fixed with continental engagements.
Ndejje University will play the winner between URA and KCC ON Saturday in Luwero.
FUFA Competitions department organizes the Uganda Cup with Airtel Uganda the main sponsors of the tourney.
Uganda Cup (Round of 16 Stage): – Tuesday, 24th March 2015:
SC Villa Vs Proline Football Club – Nakivubo Stadium
Kyambogo Vs Sadolin Paints – Kyambogo University Play Ground
Baza Holdings Vs Police Football Club – Kawanda Play Ground
Round of 32 Stage: URA Vs KCC – Mehta Lugazi
Wednesday, 25th March 2015: BUL F.C Vs Masavu F.C – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja
Thursday, 26th March 2015: SCVU Vs Kirinya/Jinja S.S – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole
Lweza F.C VS CRO – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Friday, 27th March 2015:
Paidha Black Angles Vs Bright Stars – Bar Okoro, Zombo
Saturday, 28th March 2015 – Round of 16 Stage
Ndejje University Vs URA/KCC – Ndejje University Play grounds
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY GAME:
Nigeria Vs Uganda – Wednesday, 25th March 2015
Venue: Akwa Ibom International stadium
6 p.m in Nigeria (8 pm in Uganda)
The Uganda Cranes team arrived in Abuja on Monday morning at 11.20am local time (1.20pm in Uganda) from where they transferred to the Akwa Ibom State, where the match will take place on Wednesday.
The players with team in Nigeria are Geofrey Massa, Godfrey Walusimbi, Khalid Aucho, Richard Kasaga, Ismail Watenga, Robert Sentongo, Derrick Tekwwo (replaced injured Denis Iguma), Kizito Keziron , Safique Bakaki, Joseph Nsubuga, Farouk Miya.
Denis Onyango, Kizito Luwagga and Alex Kakuba were expected to arrive on Monday night through Lagos then connect to Uyo via Abuja on Tuesday morning.
Nigerian players; [L-R] Aron, Igalo, Omeruo, Oboabona and a fan (in yellow) at the Akwa Ibom state airport.
Azam F.C’s Brian Majwega is expected Tuesday morning
Meanwhile, St George is still holding on to two players Isaac Isinde and Brian Umony and are most likely to miss the match.
Another player from Kampala Ibrahim kiyemba of Lweza F.C has been asked to travel to Nigeria and join the team. He jets in on Tuesday.
Uganda Cranes Head Coach, Micho with a fan at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
The Ugandan team warmed up later in the Hotel gardens of Le Meridien on Monday in Akwa Ibom state in Uyo.
The 5 star Le Meridien Hotel in Akwa Ibom State where both teams are accomodated
The Uganda National beach soccer team-the Sand Cranes bowed out of the Africa Beach soccer Championship.
The Sand Cranes who crossed the borders for their first ever match on foreign soil against Zanzibar about four months ago, knew that the game against Ghana over two legs would be a learning lesson.
The 21-8 was the final aggregate score in favor of Ghana with the return leg ending 12-2 in Accra.
Ghana now qualify for the finals of the Continental championship in Seychelles next month.
The Sand Cranes will return tomorrow aboard Rwanda Air.
International friendly: Nigeria Vs UGANDA- 6pm in Nigeria (8pm in Uganda)
Wednesday 25th March, 2015 – Live on 102.1 FUFA F.M
Uganda Cranes team of six local based players and South Africa based player Geoffrey Massa arrived safely in Ethiopia.
Th team is accommodated at Ethiopia Hotel.
The Cranes will spend a night in Adsis Ababa and fly out tomorrow morning at 9.15 am to Abuja for their international friendly match with Nigeria on Wednesday evening.
18 man squad named for the friendly:
Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango and Isma Rashid Watenga
Defenders: Isaac Isinde, Richard Juuko Kassaga, Murushid Jjuko,
Shafiki Bakaki ,Alex Kakuba, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Joseph Nsubuga
Midfielders: Miya Faruku, Khalid Aucho, William Luwagga Kizito, Kizito Kezironi, Brian Majwega
Strikers: GeoFfrey Massa, Robert Sentongo, Brian Umony
Leader of delegation: Darius Mugoye
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Kefa Kisala
Goal keeping coach: Kajoba Fred
Team Doctor: Kisolo Ronald
Team Manager: Ntege Patrick
International friendly Match:
Nigeria Vs UGANDA – 6pm in Nigeria (8pm in Uganda)
Wednesday 25th March, 2015 – Live on 102.1 FUFA F.M
Six Uganda Cranes home based players and one foreign based, Geofrey Massa with the team officials have left the country on Sunday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines for Addis Ababa.
The team will be joined by other players who play professional football outside the country in Ethiopia, where they will leave on Monday morning.
South African based goal keeper, Denis Onyango will fly directly to Nigeria, just like Portugese based William Luwagga Kizito.
The team is led by FUFA Executive committee member, Darius Mugoye, FUFA’s Vice President.
The Team to Nigeria:
Players:
Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango and Isma Rashid Watenga
Defenders: Isaac Isinde, Richard Juuko Kassaga, Murushid Jjuko,
Shafiki Bakaki ,Alex Kakuba, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Joseph Nsubuga
Midfielders: Miya Faruku, Khalid Aucho, William Luwagga Kizito, Kizito Kezironi, Brian Majwega
Strikers: Geofrey Massa, Robert Sentongo, Brian Umony
Leader of delegation: Darius Mugoye
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Kefa Kisala
Goal keeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Manager: Patrick Ntege Patrick
Uganda Cranes Head coach, Micho (far right) with his assistants, Fred Kajoba (middle) and Kefa Kisala during training on Sunday at KCCA Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala
International friendly: Nigeria Vs UGANDA- 6pm in Nigeria (8pm in Uganda)
Wednesday 25th March, 2015 – Live on 102.1 FUFA F.M
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named the final 18 players who will play against the Nigerian Super Eagles in the Wednesday international friendly match at Akwa Ibom International Stadium.
Micho released the final list of players after the Sunday last training session held at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
South African based striker, Geofrey Massa plying his trade with University of Pretoria F.C trained with the 6 home based players on the team at Lugogo on Sunday morning.
The team leaves at 6.20pm on Sunday aboard Ethiopian airlines.
Players:
Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango and Isma Rashid Watenga
Defenders: Isaac Isinde, Richard Juuko Kassaga, Murushid Jjuko,
Shafiki Bakaki ,Alex Kakuba, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Joseph Nsubuga
Midfielders: Miya Faruku, Khalid Aucho, William Luwagga Kizito, Kizito Kezironi, Brian Majwega
Strikers: GeoFfrey Massa, Robert Sentongo, Brian Umony
Leader of delegation: Darius Mugoye
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Kefa Kisala
Goal keeping coach: Kajoba Fred
Team Doctor: Kisolo Ronald
Team Manager: Ntege Patrick
The FUFA Big league resumed on Saturday with six fixtures played.
Two of these were honored in the Elgon group with the other four in the Rwenzori group.
Synergy, Ndejje University and The Saints F.C all won their home games.
Synergy beat Proline 1-0 at Masaka recreational stadium, The Saints were 3-1 victors at Nelson Mandela Stadium over Ngora Freda Carr, Ndejje overcame Paidha Black Angels 2-1 in Luwero.
CRO won 1-2 away to Namasagali. The other two games ended in draws.
Soroti Garage and Kumi United played to a goal-less draw whilst Water and Hope Doves played to a 1 all draw at Mengo Secondary School play grounds.
Big League results for Saturday 21st March 2015
| Synergy | 1 | 0 | proline |
| Ndejje university | 2 | 1 | Paidha Black Angels |
| Namasagali | 1 | 2 | CRO |
| The Saints | 3 | 1 | Ngora Freda Carr |
| Water | 1 | 1 | Hope Doves |
| Soroti Garage | 0 | 0 | Kumi utd |
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will take part in the Kabaka Birthday run due 12th April, 2015.
The commitment and confirmation was made today by the FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo at the Vision Group offices when he made humble contribution of one million shillings (UGX1,000,000) to the organisers.
Proceeds from the run will again go towards the prevention and cure of fistula — a disease that has affected hundreds of women in Uganda.
The run will cover these areas; Kabaka’s palace, the Kabaka’s lake, Bulange, Kasubi tombs, Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals and the Uganda Museum.
The event will flag-off and finish at Lubiri. It will have 5km, 10km and 21km categories.
The President was also at the Vision Group offices where he was hosted on Bukedde FM’s sports show between 2-4pm by Muzamilu Mayiga. He ably answered many football related questions asked by the hosts and callers.
‘FUFA is in support of the Kabaka’s birthday run. Our staff will take part to support charity aimed at raising awareness in the community about fistula amongst women in Uganda’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The www.fufa.co.ug brings you some of the photos when FUFA President made the humble contribution.
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The FUFA Big League returns Saturday, 21st March 2015 with 7 fixtures to be played across the various grounds.
Elgon Group:
Two matches will be played in the Elgon Group. Synergy Football Club hosts former Uganda Premier League side, Proline Soccer Academy at the Masaka Recreational Stadium as Kireka United entertains Masindi outfit, VCC at Kira Town Council grounds.
Rwenzori Group:
The rest of the Big league matches will be played in the Rwenzori group.
Log leaders, The Saints F.C host Eastern side, Ngora Fredd Carr at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole.
Namasagali plays CRO in an eastern Ugandan affair, Ndejje University will be playing Paidha Black Angels at their Luwero based campus.
The FUFA Big league best three teams will qualify for the Azam Uganda Premier League next season.
Saturday 21st March 2015:
Elgon Group:
Synergy Vs Proline – Masaka Recreational Ground
Kireka United Vs VCC – Kiira Town Council Ground
Rwenzori Group:
Ndejje University Vs Paidha Black Angels – Ndejje -Luweero
Namasagali FC Vs CRO FC – Namasagali College
The Saints FC Vs Ngora Freda Carr – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Water FC Vs Hope Doves – Mengo SS Ground
Soroti Garage Vs Kumi United – Soroti Municipal Stadium
Sunday 22nd March 2015:
JMC FC Vs Sporting United – Kakindu Stadium
[L-R]:Shafik Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito, Robert Sentongo, Faruku Miya, Joseph Nsubuga, Ismail Watenga, Ibrahim Kiyemba and Chrizestom Ntambi
International Friendly Game:
Nigeria Vs Uganda – Wednesday, 25th March 2015
Akwa Ibom International stadium
Ahead of Wednesday’s international friendly match between Uganda Cranes and the Nigerian Super Eagles, 8 locally based players have trained at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday morning.
The players who have trained under Coaches, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic and his assistants, Fred Kajoba and Kefa Kisala had a brief one and a half hour session.
They are all expected back on Sunday at 11 a.m before the final traveling team will be named as per the earlier programme.
Micho revealed www.fufa.co.ug.
The 8 players who trained on Saturday morning are, Ismail Watenga, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Nsubuga, Robert Sentongo, Faruku Miya, Kezironi Kizito, Shafiki Bakaki and Chrizestom Ntambi.
Derrick Tekkwo, who had been earlier summoned could not make the team because he traveled with the national beach soccer team, The Uganda Sand Cranes, who have an away engagement in Ghana on Sunday.
The team departs on Sunday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
Programme:
Saturday 21st March, 2015 and Sunday 22nd March, 2015 training form local based players at 11 a.m, Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Sunday 22nd March, 2015 at 6.20pm-Team departs aboard Ethiopian Airlines
Sunday 22nd March, 2015: Stop-over in Adis Ababa, link up with foreign based players.
Monday 23rd March, 2015: Cranes depart for Nigeria, holds training in Abuja
Tuesday 24th March, 2015: Training at match Venue Akwa Ibom International stadium.
Wednesday 25th March, 2015: Nigeria vs Uganda (Time- TBC) at Akwa Ibom International stadium.
Thursday 26th March, 2015: Players connect to their clubs
The Whole Summoned Team:
Goalkeepers:
1-Onyango Denis (Mamelodi Sundowns-South Africa)
2-Odonkara Robert (St. George FC-Ethiopia)
3-Jamal Salim (El Merreikh-Sudan)
4-Watenga Isma (Vipers FC –Uganda)
Defenders:
5-Isinde Isaac (St. George- Ethiopia)
6-Jjuko Murushid (Simba Sc-Tanzania)
7-Kassaga Richard (Salam Zgharta-Lebanon)
8-Nsubuga Joseph (Bright Stars –Uganda)
9-Kiyemba Ibrahim (Lweza Fc-Uganda)
10-Bakaki Shafiq (Express Fc-Uganda)
11-Kakuba Alex (Estoril Praia-Portugal)
12-Walusimbi Godfrey (Gor Mahia- Kenya)
Midfielders:
13-Iguma Denis (Al Ahed- Lebanon)
14-Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia -Kenya)
15-Kizito Keziron (Vipers FC-Uganda)
16-Tekwo Derrick (Kira Young)
17-Azira Mike (Seattle Sounders-US)
18-Chrizestom Ntambi (Sc Villa-Uganda)
19-Majwega Brian (Azam FC- Tanzania)
20-Luwagga William Kizito (Sporting Covilha –Portugal)
21-Miya Farouk (Vipers FC- Uganda)
Strikers:
22-Massa Geoffrey (Pretoria University –South Africa)
23-Umony Brian (Saint George FC-Ethiopia)
24-Ssentongo Robert (URA FC-Uganda)
25-Edema Patrick (Beira Mar-Portugal)
MAIN PHOTO: The Eight Local Based Players that trained at Lugogo on Saturday morning.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
The Uganda National beach soccer team-Sand Cranes will leave for Ghana tomorrow morning (10am) aboard Rwanda Air for their return leg of the Africa Beach soccer championship.
Haruna Kebba’s boys will be looking forward to recover from the first leg loss (6-9) which they suffered at the hands of Ghana when the two countries faced off at Sports Beach, Entebbe.
The team had a double training session at Sports Beach Entebbe today.
The match will be played on Sunday at 4pm in Ghana Time and 7pm in Uganda).
Here is the contingent to Ghana.
Hamid Juma -Leader Of Delegation
Kebba Harunah-Head coach
Katumba Yahaya-Team Doctor
Mwebe Ali-Competitions Manager
Mutabazi Deo-Team Manager
Players: Brian Nkuubi, Naturinda Ambrose Sanyu, Somoka Roch Peter, Muganga Douglas, Tekwwo Derrick, Kasujja Davis, Bugembe Ashaduh and Lukooya Baker
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes team that played against Ghana last Sunday
AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: Friday 20th March,2015
Express 1-1 Sc Villa (Match stopped on 85 mins).
Police 2-1 Bright Stars
Vipers 1-1 Soana
URA 1-0 Simba
BUL 1-2 SCVU
The highly anticipated live television broadcast moment of Uganda’s premier league finally came to pass as Express entertained the 16 time record holders, Sports Club Villa at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Friday.
Eventually, the league games started being telecast live on Azam T.V after Court ruled in favour of FUFA in a law suit that was filed by USL barring the live coverage of matches on Azam T.V.
The game was watched by a fair cheering crowd that included among others AZAM T.V officials and the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
The match perhaps ended prematurely after fans started to throw missiles onto the playing area and in the pavilion following a goal from the visiting team.
By this time, SC Villa’s Erisa Ssekisambu had cancelled John Ssemazzi’s 49th minute opener.
Ssekisambu’s goal came with 5 minutes left on the clock, just moments after Ibra Kayiwa had been showed matching orders by referee, Rajab Bakasamba.
Until then, the match was being televised live on Azam Television and on 102.1 FUFA F.M.
The league committee will pronounce itself on the subject in the shortest period of time.
Elsewhere, a 10 man Victoria University side overcame BUL F.C 1-2 at Kakindu stadium in Jinja.
Left back, Brian Ochwo had given the visitors a 3rd minute lead before another left back, Hakim Magombe equalized 13 minutes to time.
The match looked destined for an all square result but towering striker, Fahad Tokko had other ideas altogether – scoring a penalty barely 5 minutes left.
He however turned a villain as he was sent off for unsporting character.
Table leaders, Vipers played to a one all draw with visitors Soana at Buikwe stadium.
Joseph Mpande granted the home team with a third minute goal before Samuel Oguttu grabbed a late equalizer for Soana F.C.
At Kavumba recreational stadium, Police F.C rallied from a goal down to grab 3 home points and maintain their mid-table status quo.
Jimmy Kibirige Lule gave Bright Stars a first half lead with a well converted set piece effort before Uganda U-23 striker Umar Kasumba and Peter ‘Crouch’ Ssenyonjo responded for the Cops.
At the Mehta stadium in Lugazi, Uganda Cranes striker, Robert Ssentongo was the hero with the lone strike on the day as URA overcame a hard fighting army side, Simba Football Club.
The league matches take a 10 day break before action returns on Tuesday, 31st March 2015 with 4 matches.
Tuesday, 31st March 2015 League Matches:
SCVU Vs URA – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole
Simba Vs Soana – Bombo Military Stadium
Sadolin Paints Vs Police F.C – Bugembe Stadium, Jinja
SC Villa Vs BUL – Nakivubo Stadium
MAIN PHOTO: Express F.C players during warm up prior to the game that was televised live on Azam T.V
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department