Author: Ahmed Marsha

TOGO VS UGANDA: Quotes from the Cranes camp in Lome

Togo vs Uganda

Time: 3 pm in Togo (6 pm in Uganda)

Wednesday 15th October, 2014

Venue: Stade De Kegue ( capacity- 35,000)

The Uganda Cranes will play Togo this afternoon. But ahed of the fixture, fufa.co.ug brings you some of the quotes from the Cranes camp at Hotel Kasarawa in Lome.

Team captain: Geoffrey Massa :I don’t feel any pressure leading the team as captain. The most important ingredient is team work and winning the game. We know what is at stake for the team. We must go for it. Striker Massa will captain the Cranes in the absence of suspended defender Andy Mwesigwa.

Massa will captain Cranes in Lime vs Togo today in the absence of suspended defender Andy Mwesigwa

Brian Umony: It’s not all about me scoring. The team matters a lot. I feel feel happy seeing the team winning the game than me scoring but i also want to contribute to the success. Umony is one of the four strikers in Crans camp. Sentamu Yunus, Massa and Serunkuma Daniel are the other strikers in Lome.

Tonny Mawejje: Football in Africa has changed a lot in this campaign. So many teams have picked good results away from home unlike in the past. it is possible we can pick a good result today. Midfiedler Mawejje has played in all the three group E matches for Cranes scoring a goal against Ghana in Kumasi in the 1-1 draw.

Mawejje (No. 6) will command the Cranes’ midfield. On the right, Mwesigwa who misses the game through suspension.

Denis Iguma: We are not here for revenge. We went to play to the best of our abilities to erase the loss in Namboole. The dreadlocked Guma has been at the right back position for Uganda Cranes in this entire campaign right form the game against Madagascar.

Murishid Juuko: Every player has a first day at work (pitch). If given chance, i will make use of it. Juuko is one of the youngest players on the team at just 21. He is yet to play for the Cranes in this campaign but is highly rated by the technical team after his impressive displays during the Cranes Na Mutima campaigns in Mbarara, Soroti and Gulu.

Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic: I prepare each player to be ready for the game at all times. I believe whoever is picked will be ready for duty. Suspensions and injuries are part of the game of which we must must solutions. I believe the Togolese will have a different approach to the game as opposed to the one used in Namboole.

Presidential Handshake: Micho and FUFA President greet each other shortly before the team’s training session at Stade De Kegue in Lome. The Serbian says his boys are ready.

All Photos by: FUFA Communications department

October 15, 2014
Cranes work out at Stade De Kegue in Lome

The Uganda Cranes trained today at the venue for tomorrow’s 2015 Nations cup qualifier against Togo.

The boys who are in good spirits and ready to go had a one hour training session that was watched by FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo and Ntenjeru MP Patrick Nsanja. The duo arrived at 1pm today in Lome aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will however keep his fingers crossed on striker Yunus Junior Sentamu who is battling malaria that hit him yesterday evening.

The coach is still hopeful that the AS Vita striker will recover in time for the game.

The training session was also watched by some local fans who got the chance to enter the stadium.

Meanwhile CAF confirmed that there won’t be traditional handshakes between sets of players in tomorrow’s game as a precautionary measure on the deadly Ebola virus.

Here are some shots fromtoday’s training session for Uganda Cranes

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Geoffrey Massa in training today

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Jump for the best: Cranes players at Stade De Kegue

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L-R: Yunus Sentamu, FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo and Leader of Delegation Rogers Byamukama

All Photos: FUFA Communications department

October 14, 2014
PICTORIAL: Uganda Cranes technical meeting in Lome

Togo vs Uganda

Time: 3 pm in Togo (6 pm in Uganda)

Wednesday 15th October, 2014

Venue: Stade De Kutgue ( capacity- 35,000)

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic took his players through key points on technical matters of the game they lost last Saturday and tomorrow’s fixture.

With technical details meant for consumption to the players and the members of the Uganda contingent to Lome, the Serbian emphasized that his team is capable of playing a good game and return home with a result.

Here are some pictures taken during the technical meeting that was also attended by the Leader of Delegation FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Technical Committee chairman Hamid Juma.

Th team will train today at Stade De Kutgue at 3pm. The kick off time has also been brought forward by 30 minutes. The match will now kick off at 3pm in Togo (6pm in Kampala)

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Attentive group: Cranes players during the technical meeting

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Keeper Denis Onyango raises his hand to contribute to the discussion during the technical meeting

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Head coach Micho talking to his players during the technical meeting

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Leader of Delegation Rogers Byamukama (in Uganda cap) and FUFA Technical Committee chairman Hamid Juma (yellow top)

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

October 14, 2014
PICTORIAL: Uganda Cranes’ evening warm up session in Lome

Togo vs Uganda

Time: 3 pm in Togo (6 pm in Uganda)

Wednesday 15th October, 2014

Venue: Stade De Kutgue ( capacity- 35,000)

Related story on this link https://fufauganda.com/cranes-enjoy-light-training-in-lome/

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Hotel Sarakawa in Lome where Uganda Cranes is staying

October 14, 2014
Cranes enjoy light training in Lome

Togo vs Uganda

Time: 3.30 pm in Togo (6.30pm in Uganda)

Wednesday 15th October, 2014

Venue: Stade De Kutgue ( capacity- 35,000).

Hotel Sarakawa where Uganda Cranes team is accommodated

The National senior football team-Uganda Cranes had a light training session this evening as they prepare for Wednesday’s 2015 Nations cup qualifier against Togo.

Uganda Cranes coach Micho with the Team guide Quam Ohin at Hotel Sarakawa

With the hosts not being able to provide a better training ground under flights for Cranes, coupled with the five hour journey from Addis Ababa, head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic gave his players ample time to rest shortly after lunch but with a programme in mind- a training session.

Health Check: Uganda Cranes players undergoing the mandatory Ebola alert check on arrival in Lome.

The Serbian who felt it necessary to have his players tune up for the match on Wednesday, improvised the team’s hotel gardens to take the boys through simple drills of warm up, ball handling, combination and team work basics. Indeed the boys were in jovial mood as they went about the session that lasted one hour before they returned to their rooms.

‘This session has been good. I can see smiles on the players’ faces unlike Saturday night after the loss to Togo’ said Sredojevic.

‘I have confidence and high hopes in the group that is here to deliver on Wednesday. I’m preparing the boys mentally to focus on this game as a cup final’ the Serbian further revealed.

The Uganda Cranes will have a stipulated training session tomorrow at 3.30pm (Local time), 6.30pm EAST at the Stade De Kutgue in Lome.

October 13, 2014
Uganda Cranes in Lome, to train later today

Togo vs Uganda

Time: 3.30 pm in Togo (6.30pm in Uganda)

Wednesday 15th October, 2014

Venue: Stade De Kutgue ( capacity of 35,000 fans).

Uganda Cranes have settled in well in Lome at Hotel Sarakawa after jetting in this afternoon in West Africa. Following a five hour and five mins flight from Addis Ababa today morning, the Cranes are fired up for the game against Togo on Wednesday night.

The team arrived in Lome at 1.05pm Local time and was booked in at Hotel Sarakawa just a few metres away from the Atlantic Ocean.

The players are in good spirits having had deserved rest in Addis Ababa yesterday and this morning before the contingent flew out to Togo.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has already planned an evening training session for the players in about two hours time.

Leader of Delegation and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama is happy with the accommodation and mood the players are in.

‘The spirits are high. The players are looking forward to Wednesday’s game. The travel arrangement has not been hectic and we believe the players will benefit a lot in preparation for the game’ said Byamukama.

FUFA Technical committee chairman Hamid Juma is also in Lome to follow the proceedings.

Th match will be played at Stade De Kutgue-which is just 8 kms from the Team Hotel.

October 13, 2014
FUFA BIG LEAGUE: The Saints climb on Rwenzori group summit

Rwenzori Group Results:

The Saints F.C 5 – 0 Soroti Garage (Namboole)

Namasagali F.C 2 – 1 Paidha Black Angels (Namasagali)

Elgon Group Results:
Mutundwe Lions 0 -3 Synergy (Lubiri)
Proline 1 – 2 Maroons
Creamland – Kireka (Kabale) – Postponed
VCC 1 -1 Jinja S.S (Masindi)

The Saints football club were the biggest winners from the weekend’s FUFA Big league fixtures held, winning 5 – 0 at home over Soroti Garage at Namboole Stadium.

The Saints scored through Alex Kitata, Fred Kyambadde, Kamada Ssebagala, Vianney Ssekajugo and Moses Okello to move top of the Rwenzori group standings.

In the other Rwenzori fixture, Namasagali beat Paidah Balck Angels 2 – 1 at the Namasagali College play ground in Kamuli.

In the Elgon group:

Mutundwe Lions stand to loose three points and three goals after failing to honour the home game against Masaka’s Synergy football club.

Proline’s goal keeper, Charles Lukwago tries to save a shot from Maroons’ s forward, Brian Akena (not in picture).

At Nakivubo Stadium, Maroons won 2 – 1 over Proline. Paddy Muhumuza’s opener for Proline after 38 minutes was cancelled by Hood Muliki before Brian Akena grabbed Maroons’ winner in the 82nd minute.

At the Masindi Stadium, VCC, who scored through Rashid Kinyini held high flying Jinja s.s to a 1 all draw.

The game between Creamland and Kireka at the Kabale Municipal Stadium was called off on request of the home team.

The FUFA Big league resumes on Thursday (16th October 2014).

Thursday, 16th October 2014 Fixtures:

Elgon Group:

Synergy Vs Kirinya Jinja S.S – Masaka Recreational Stadium, Masaka

Busia Vs Masaka L.C – Busia Play Grounds, Busia

Wandegeya Vs Kireka United – Kiteezi Play grounds

Rwenzori Group:

Namasagali Vs Ngora Fredd Car – Namasagali College Play Grounds, Kamuli

Water F.C Vs Kumi United – Mengo S.S Grounds

Paidah Black Angels Vs Ndejje University – Barokoro Zombo Stadium

Hope Doves Vs Soroti Garage – Namboole Stadium

MAIN PHOTO: Soroti Garage’s Seith Omoding (left) attempts to cross the ball as Alex Kitata intercepts with a brave block at Namboole Stadium. Kitata got his second goal of the campaign in The Saints’ 5 -0 home victory.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.

October 13, 2014
Cranes in Addis, Leaves for Togo on Monday Morning

Togo vs Uganda

Wednesday 15th October, 2014

.Cranes in Addis Ababa, booked in at Beshale Hotel

.Team leaves at 10.45 am for Togo on MOnday Morning

.Micho and Isinde very fluent with Amharic language

.LOD Rogers Byamukama happy with reception at the Hotel

The Uganda Cranes contingent arrived safely in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where they will spend a night at the luxurious Beshale Hotel en-route to Lome for Wednesday’s Nations cup qualifier with Togo.

Cranes Head coach Milutin Sredojevic being attended to at Beshale Hotel. He is a popular figure in Ethiopia following his coaching stint at local side St George FC

The team touched Addis Ababa Airport at 8.37 pm. (No time difference between the two countries-Ethiopia and Uganda) .

The team will depart for Lome tomorrow morning (10.45 am) local time.

Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and Isaac Isinde are enjoying their moment as they are the only ones on the team who can speak Ethiopia’s famous language-Amharic.

Cranes stars Isinde, Umony and Onyango with a hotel staff who gave the team a warm welcome

The contingent has FUFA Executive Committee members Rogers Byamukama as leader of delegation and Hamid Juma (FUFA Technical Committee chairman).

Oloya, Leader of Delegation Rogers Byamukama and Umony at Beshale Hotel

Goal Keepers: Robert Odongkara and Denis Onyango

Defenders: Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Isinde, Martin Kiiza and Murushid Jjuuko

Midfielders: Tonny Mawejje, Aucho Khalid, Geofery Kizito, Brian Maweja, William Luwagga Kizito and Moses Oloya

Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Captain), Dan Sserunkuma, Yunus Sentamu and Brian Umony

Cranes Manager Muyinda and striker Massa at the Hotel reception waiting for their turn to be attended to.

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama

FUFA Chairman Technical: Hamid Juma

Head Coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic

Assistant Coach: Kefa Kisala

Goal Keepers’ Coach: Fred Kajoba

Team Manager:Crispus Muyinda

Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

Media officer: Fred Katende

Photo credits: FUFA Communications department

October 12, 2014
Uganda Cranes Departure in Pictures

AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS:
Togo Vs Uganda
Wed, 15th October 2014
Lome.
Uganda Cranes players, technical team and the accompanying officials have checked in at Entebbe International Airport for Ethiopia before embarking on their final destination, Lome in Togo.

Assistant Coach, Kefa Kisala before he was checked in with the rest of the team.

Striker, Geofrey Massa will skipper the team in Togo because Andrew Mwesigwa did not travel as he is suspended having being booked against Togo on Saturday.

FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama and Head coach, Milutin Sedrojevic at Entebbe International Airport.

The team is expected to reach Addis Ababa by 8:35 p.m for the overnight stop over before the team leaves Ethiopia for Lome on Monday at 1 p.m.

FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama is the leader of delegation.

The traveling Team:

Players:

Goal Keepers: Robert Odongkara and Denis Onyango

Defenders: Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Isinde, Martin Kiiza and Murushid Jjuuko

Midfielders: Tonny Mawejje, Aucho Khalid, Geofery Baba Kizito, Brian Maweja, William Luwagga Kizito and Moses Oloya

Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Captain), Dan Sserunkuma, Yunus Sentamu and Brian Umony

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama

Head Coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic

Assistant Coach: Kefa Kisala

Goal Keepers’ Coach: Fred Kajoba

Team Manager:Crispus Muyinda

Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Striker, Geofrey Massa at the Entebbe International Aiport Departures’ area.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

October 12, 2014
TOGO VS UGANDA: Massa to Captain Cranes in Lome, team departs Sunday

AFCON 2015 QUALIFIER:

Togo Vs Uganda

Wednesday, 15th October 2014

Lome

Ahead of the AFCON Group E qualifier in Togo, Uganda Cranes team is set to leave Entebbe International Airport this afternoon with Ethiopian Airways.

The team will leave Entebbe at 6:30 pm with a stopover in Addis Ababa.

They will leave Ethiopia on Monday at around 1:30 pm for Lome, Togo where they are expected to reach by 10 p.m.

Mwesigwa Suspended, Massa named Captain:

Team captain, Andrew Mwesigwa is ruled out having accumulated two yellow cards. Tusker defender, Martin Kiiza replaces the Ordarbasy F.C defender.

Andrew Mwesigwa (left) in action against Emmanuel Adebayor, Mwesigwa misses the return leg and Massa will captain the team.

University of Pretoria football club striker, Geofrey Massa will captain the team while in Togo.

Sports Club Victoria University defender Murushid Jjuuko makes the traveling team for the Togo return leg.

University of Pretoria F.C Striker, Geofrey Massa will captain the Cranes in Togo.

FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama is the leader of delegation.

The traveling Team:

Players:

Goal Keepers: Robert Odongkara and Denis Onyango

Defenders: Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Isinde, Martin Kiiza and Murushid Jjuuko

Midfielders: Tonny Mawejje, Aucho Khalid, Geofery Kizito, Brian Maweja, William Luwagga Kizito and Moses Oloya

Strikers: Geofrey Massa (Captain), Dan Sserunkuma, Yunus Sentamu and Brian Umony

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama

Head Coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic

Assistant Coach: Kefa Kisala

Goal Keepers’ Coach: Fred Kajoba

Team Manager:Crispus Muyinda

Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

Media officer: Fred Katende

FUFA Chairman Technical: Hamid Juma

October 12, 2014
FUFA THANKS UGANDAN PRESIDENT H.E GENERAL YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI

FUFA THANKS UGANDA PRESIDENT

FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo, his Executive, Uganda Cranes players and officials, delegates, staff at the federation and entire football fraternity appreciate the continuous financial support that the President of the Republic of Uganda His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended to the national team.

Just before the match against Togo, the His Excellency the President extended UGX 350M (Three Hundred and Fifty Million shillings Only) towards meeting the costs of the Togo game.

His Excellency the President of Uganda has been supportive to the Uganda Cranes to an accumulative amount of UGX 840M in this campaign’ said FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza

‘His Excellency the President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been following the developments of the National team.

The gesture has come in a time when the federation is in need of financial support. FUFA has organized 16 international matches since May 2014 and the costs are enormous’ said FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo

October 12, 2014
FUFA Appreciates Massive Fans’ support

THANK YOU OUR FANS

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to pass on a vote of thanks to the fans that flocked Mandela National stadium, Namboole yesterday in big numbers to support the Uganda Cranes against Togo.

The Uganda Cranes suffered their first home loss in almost a decade.

It was the biggest attendance this year for an international match on the FUFA Calendar.

Uganda Cranes fans at the VIP and VVIP sections catch the Uganda Vs Togo game.

We are very much aware that the fans’ joy was disrupted by the result when Uganda Cranes lost 1-0 to Togo, although we lost the battle, we have not lost the war.

Cranes Travel on Sunday Evening:

Our gallant heroes travel later today at 6 pm for the away fixture to be played on Wednesday in Lome.

‘Our current position-2^nd on the table and with half of the group stage campaign played, it still gives us a huge chance just like any other team in Group E. We still need your support in the remaining three games. It is a long journey and our fans don’t need to lose hope at this stage of the campaign’ said FUFA Chairman Technical Committee Hamid Juma.

Fans were disciplined as they entered the Stadium through the various gates.

‘As per the FUFA allowance and bonus scheme, the Uganda Cranes players received their stipulated match allowances on Friday. However despite the loss, FUFA gave players a non-stipulated motivational allowance after yesterday’s game’ said FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.

Uganda Cranes fans at the Namboole Stadium general wings’ section.

With the stakes still high, the federation has decided to transfer yesterday’s would be winning bonuses against Togo at Namboole to Wednesday’s game in Lome’ FUFA President revealed to www.fufa.co.ug

The Uganda Cranes leave later today at 6pm aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

October 12, 2014
Slim 0 – 1 Victory for Togo over Uganda | AFCON 2015 QUALIFIER

Group E: Uganda 0 – 1 Togo
Togo has won their first match of the group E for the AFCON 2015 qualification campaign, beating Uganda 0 – 1 at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

Maranatha F.C right back, Donou Kokou scored the all important goal for Togo on the half hour mark that the visitors jealously protected till the end whistle of Kenyan referee, Davies Omweno.

The victory for Togo gives them 3 points, Uganda’s home loss in atleast 10 years.

Spectators attended the match at Namboole stadium in huge numbers.

Despite the loss, Uganda maintained the top spot in group E on four points with a better goal difference albeit for hours as we await the fixture between Guinea and Ghana in Casablanca which kicks off at 10pm (Ugandan Time).

Uganda visits Togo in Lome on Wednesday looking for nothing but revenge to keep hopes of playing at the AFCON finals for the first time since 1978 alive.

Newly elected Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda was the chief guest among the thousands of fans who graced the match.

TEAM LINE UPS:
UGANDA:
Denis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Andrew Mwesigwa (Captain), Tonny Mawejje,Geofrey Baba Kizito, Aucho Khalid (40’ Emmanuel Okwi),Luwagga Kizito (73′ Brian Majwega), Moses Oloya (Brian Umony) , Geofrey Massa
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Isaac Isinde, Yunus Ssentamu,Dan Sserunkuma
TOGO:
Djihani Nguissa Yao (G.K) , Akakpo Ognadon Serge, Djene Dakonam, Alaixys Romao, Wome Dove, Donou Kokou, Ouro Akoriko, Serge Gakpé , Amevor Mawouna Kodjo (76’ Segbefia Prince ), Ayité Jonathan (86’ Atakora Lalawele), Adebayor Sheyi Emmanuel (Captain) (90′ Tawali Magnima)

Subs Not Used:
Yakoubou Nouridine (G.K), Tawali Magnima, Nouwoko Kossivi, , Abraw Camaldine, Zato Arouna Farid

October 11, 2014

UGANDA Vs TOGO : Afcon Group E Match Preview

AFCON 2015 QUALIFIER – Group E:

Uganda Vs Togo

Saturday, October 11, 2014
Mandela stadium, Namboole
Kickoff: [4:00 PM in Uganda, 1:00 PM in Togo]

Entry Fees: 20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) and 120,000/= (VVIP)

Uganda Cranes has met the Togo Sparrow Hawks 4 times in history. The visitors have won 2 (3 – 0 identical victories over the Cranes in 2000 and 2001).

The rest are 1 all draws that date as far back as 1965, one in the African games and the other during an international friendy game.

Cranes Head Coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic and the technical team have prepared the players well ready for the group E fixture that Uganda leads.

“The players are physicologically, physically and mentally prepared Micho” affirms to www.fufa.co.ug.

Micho has a wide pool of players at his disposal who have all been of form right from the Nile Special Cranes Na – Mutima Northern region tour, to the domestic league and those playing in the respective professional leagues in Africa and elsewhere.

University of Pretoria striker, Geofrey Massa is one of the most on form players for the Cranes.

The Uganda Cranes team leads Group E with four points with a better goal difference than Ghana who have equal number of points.

The Sparrow Hawks, who arrived on Friday afternoon, have lost two games in the campaign and remain bottom of Group E.

Togo players (apart from Emmanuel Adebayor) travelled in a special jet to Entebbe International Airport.

They lost 2-1 in their first game away to Guinea and fell 3-2 to Ghana in Lome. A loss to Uganda cranes in Namboole could be a setback in their attempt to qualify for the 2015 Afcon in Morocco.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and Assistant Inspector General of Police and Director of Operations Andrew Felix Kaweesi

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng Moses Magogo assured the public of maximum safety during a special press briefing together with Assistant Inspector General of Police and Director of Operations Andrew Felix Kaweesi held at Namboole National Stadium on Friday evening.

FUFA is proudy supported by sponsors; Airtel Uganda, National Insurance Corporation (NIC) and Nile Breweries Limited.

Others are Namboole Stadium management, The government of Uganda, Uganda Police, the match event management partners (KT Promotions and Balaam Management).

Togo team trained at Namboole Stadium on Friday evening as mandated by the FIFA match rules and regulations.

Gates will open as early as 10 a.m to allow the fans have easy access to the stadium.

TICKET SELLING POINTS:

City Oil

Nakawa

Kamwokya

Bombo Road

Namirembe

Martin Road

Gapco

Ben Kiwanuka Road

Total

Bweyogerere

Kireka

City Centre-Opp Uganda House

Nakivubo

Bwaise

Kajjansi

Shell

Kibuye

Capital

Kobil

Kasubi

Kawempe

Namirembe

Ndeeba

FUFA Authorised Shops

City Shoppers Mukono

Hardware World-Ntinda

Makubuya Shop-Jinja

FUFA House

Jude Color Solution -Prime Complex

Quality Garments-Jesco Plaza Wilson

New City Supermarket-Ham Shopping Ground

Airtel Shops

Jinja Road-Global Trust Bank Building

Bugolobi Near Nakumatt

Lugogo-Game Shopping Mall

Ben Kiwanuka Street

Bweyogerere near Total Gas Station

Entebbe-Victoria Mall

October 10, 2014

UGANDA VS TOGO: FUFA, Police assure fans of maximum security

AFCON 2015 QUALIFIER:

Uganda VS Togo

Saturday, 12th October 2014

Uganda Vs Togo

Entry Fees: 20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000 (VIP) and 120,000/= (VVIP)

Uganda Cranes fans coming to watch the their team take on Togo in their third Group E encounter have been assured of maximum security both in and outside Namboole stadium and even on their way home after the game.

FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo (right) with AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi.

During a Friday morning media press briefing at Namboole stadium addressed by FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo and AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi, director operations the Uganda Police Force in the presence of RPC Eastern Sirajje Bakaleke and Mugudde, and Namboole stadium board chairman Jamiru Ssewanyana, Afande Kaweesi advised the fans not to be over excited and keep sports discipline.

AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi (center) greets Eng.Moses Magogo as the FUFA Spokesman, Hussein takes a close look.

“I am here to give you assurance that starting from internal public management to external security all will be up to standard as in accordance with FIFA requirements of hosting international games.

There have always been cases of robbers and petty thieves snatching property from fans on their way back from Namboole but this won’t be the case this time round because all roads and highways are going to be heavily manned to ensure maximum security.” Kaweesi assured.

He further advised the fans against moving with heavy and unacceptable sharp objects like knives, bottles big drums that could easily be used to harm others.

Access control check points will be very strict to ensure that they don’t take any security risks inside the stadium.

FUFA president Moses Magogo advised the fans against using the Cranes game tomorrow to promote Partisan, religious, gender, ethnic interests something that contradicts FIFA statutes No. 3 and FIFA statutes No. 4.

“Everybody is excited about tomorrow’s game and the preparations are going on very well technically.

Everything is going on smoothly in accordance to the planned strategies.

CAF closely monitors all FIFA sanctioned games.

Football is a game meant for entertainment and promotion of unity so our fans should not come not dressed in any form of partisan dressing.

We have sought the government help on this and they are cooperating.” Magogo advised.

It was also revealed that the Cranes after the Saturday game will be flying out on Sunday evening to go to Togo for the return leg fixture on Wednesday.

MAIN PHOTO: (L-R):FUFA Spokesman , Ahmed Hussein, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo and AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

October 10, 2014
AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS: Togo arrives, to train at Namboole on Friday evening

AFCON 2015 Qualifier:
Saturday, 12th October 2014
Uganda Vs Togo
At Namboole Stadium (4:00PM)

Entry Fees: 20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) and 120,000/= (VVIP)

Ahead of the Group E Orange CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Uganda and Western African opposition, Togo, the latter have finally reached in the country.

They arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard a private jet KT 2040 by 2:45 pm.

The team captain, Emmanuel Adebayor is part of the team to face Uganda, having reached earlier in the day with the Kenyan Airlines flight, KQ 410.

On behalf of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Boniface Oryemu (FUFA Protocol officer) welcomed the team.

The Togolese will be accommodated at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

As mandated by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Togo will conduct the Friday last training session at the match day turf in Namboole.

The Ticket Selling Points
City Oil
Nakawa
Kamwokya
Bombo Road
Namirembe
Martin Road

Gapco
Ben Kiwanuka Road

Total
Bweyogerere
Kireka
City Centre-Opp Uganda House
Nakivubo
Bwaise
Kansanga

Shell
Kibuye
Capital

Kobil
Kasubi
Kawempe
Namirembe
Ndeeba

FUFA Authorised Shops
City Shoppers Mukono
Hardware World-Ntinda
Makubuya Shop-Jinja
FUFA House
Jude Color Solution -Prime Complex
Quality Garments-Jesco Plaza Wilson
New City Supermarket-Ham Shopping Ground

Airtel Shops
Jinja Road-Global Trust Bank Building
Bugolobi Near Nakumatt
Lugogo-Game Shopping Mall
Ben Kiwanuka Street
Bweyogerere near Total Gas Station
Entebbe-Victoria Mall

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Protocol official, Boniface Oreymu (extreme left) welcomed the Togolese team at Entebbe Airport.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

October 10, 2014
FUFA BIG LEAGUE: Busia United marks first win

9th October 2014 FUFA Big League Results
Elgon Group:
Busia United 1 – 0 Artland K
Rwenzori Group:
Water 0 – 0 Ndejje University
Ngora Freda Carr 1 – 0 Kumi United
Sporting United 3 – 0 Hope Doves
Jinja Municipal 3 – 1 Paidha Black Angels

Busia United earned their first season victory of the FUFA Big league after registering that hard fought 1 – 0 win over Kampala side, Artland K at the Busia Municipal play grounds on independence day.

There were victories for Rwenzori group teams; Ngora Freda Carr over Kumi (1- 0) and home victories for Baza Holdings and Jinja Municipal Council over CRO and Paidah Balck Angels respectively.

The FUFA Big league resumes on Sunday, 12th October 2014 with 6 games, 2 in the Rwenzori group and 4 in the Elgon group.
Sunday, 12th October 2014:
Rwenzori Group:
Namasagali F.C Vs Paidha Black Angels – Namasagali Grounds, Kamuli
The Saints F.C Vs Soroti Garage – Namboole Stadium
Elgon Group:
Mutundwe Lions Vs Synergy – Lubiri S.S Play grounds
Proline Vs Maroons – Lugogo KCCA grounds
Creamland Vs Kireka United – Kabale Stadium
VCC Vs Kirinya Jinja S.S – Namboole Stadium

October 10, 2014
FIFA Goal Project IV in Njeru excites Ashford Mamelodi

FIFA Southern and Eastern Region Development Officer Ashford Mamelodi has today paid a courtesy visit at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

During his visit, Ashford could not hide his excitement with the way FUFA is handling FIFA supported projects in Uganda.

“I am really happy with the work done so far” Mamelodi noted during his visit of FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Thursday.

The FUFA Technical CEntre in Njeru

Construction on Goal project IV at FUFA Technical Centre that was launched in April this year by FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo is in progress. is in progress is in progress.

“Since the activation of our development projects here in Njeru, everything is on the right path and I commend FUFA for that’ added Mamelodi.

‘I remember sometime back when we secured this land, it was bushy allover but now you can see the development. We are very close to achieving our goals’ said Mamelodi.

Mamelodi with FUFA CEO Edgar Watson

Accordingly, officials from the Infra-Tech Consult Ltd and Kabbs Technical Services, who are contracted by FIFA for this project, assured Mamelodi that work is nearing completion.

“We have a few months to hand over this project to our client. We are thrilled that both FIFA and FUFA are happy with work done so far’ noted Ibrahim Kabugo-one of the Engineers.

The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Suubi who acted as an inspect-guide for Ashford is optimistic the Centre once completed will play a key role in helping Uganda’s football achieve its success.

‘As FUFA, we shall have offices here for the technical department and we are hopeful of this will activate the exhaustive usage of this place in time to come’ said Watson.

The Goal Project IV has an administration block, completion of the perimeter fence and VIP stand for the stadium.

MAIN PHOTO: Ashford Mamelodi with the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.
Report prepared by Joseph Mutaka (Uganda Cranes Media Attache – CHAN team)

October 9, 2014