Thursday, September 2, 2021: Kenya Harambee Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (4 PM)
At Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The starting line-up for Uganda Cranes against Kenya in the group E FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier has been confirmed by the head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic.
Charles Lukwago is in goal with Denis Iguma and Isaac Muleme at right and left full back roles respectively.
Halid Lwaliwa and Murushid Juuko are the two central defenders.
Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga and Moses Waiswa Ndhondhi play as the three central midfielders.
Team captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Milton Karisa and Joseph Benson Ochaya are at the fore-front on the attack force.
The other twelve players are on the bench and will be introduced according to demand as deemed by the technical team.
Uganda Cranes XI (Shirt Numbers in Brackets):
Charles Lukwago (18), Denis Iguma (12), Isaac Muleme (20), Halid Lwaliwa (15), Murushid Juuko (4), Khalid Aucho (8), Bobosi Byaruhanga (6), Moses Waiswa Ndohondi (23), Milton Karisa (13), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi – Captain, 7), Joseph Benson Ochaya (2)
Subs:
Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (19), Joel Mutakubwa (1), Innocent Wafula Esimu (14), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (5), Abdul Aziizi Kayondo (3), Ibrahim Orit (11), Richard Basangwa (22), Steven Desse Mukwala (10), Derrick Nsibambi (9), Yunus Sentamu (17), Mustapha Kizza (21), Enock Walusimbi (16)
Match officials:
Center Referee: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood (Sudan)
1st Assistant Referee: Ibrahim Abdallah Mohammed (Sudan)
2nd Assistant Referee: Abdel Gabar Muhammed (Sudan)
Fourth Official: Fadul Sabri Muhammad (Sudan)
Referee Assessor: Labrosse Jean Claude (Seychelles)
Match Commissioner: Solomon Gebre Selassie (Ethiopia)
Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Kenya Harambee Stars Vs Uganda Cranes
At Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (4 PM)
Kenya Harambee Stars entertain Uganda Cranes in the group E of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers.
This match will be played at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Thursday, 2nd September 2021.
Uganda eyes for a victory and close up Mali who won their opening game against Rwanda on 1st September 2021 in Morocco.
Head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic and team captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi expressed their readiness to face Kenya and come top with maximum points.
Uganda Cranes captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and head coach Micho at Nyayo National Stadium, NairobiThe last training session for Uganda Cranes at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
‘We have assembled a team that will compete. Derbies are always determined by the slightest details. We want to pay keen attention to such details and win the game’ Micho noted.
Team captain Okwi maintained that football is a game of collective responsibility and thus preached teamwork.
‘As we face Kenya, I am captain and only wear the arm. But, the rest of my teammates are all captains as we fight for our country. We seek a good start as we face Kenya on Thursday’ Okwi observed.
The Uganda Cranes players stretch during the last training session at Nyayo National Stadium
Uganda Cranes had pitched camp in Ethiopia for acclimatization and held an international build up against the hosts staged at the Bahir Dar International Stadium.
Yunus Sentamu scored Uganda Cranes’ consolation during the match that ended 2-1; from which Micho picked key learning points.
‘A football game is far better than 30 training sessions. We have seen where we need to improve coming to the Kenya and Mali games’ Micho observed.
The match will be officiated by FIFA Referees from Sudan.
The official pre-match meeting at Nyayo National Stadium, NairobiThe show off of both team jerseys during the official pre-match meeting at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on the match eve
Uganda Cranes:
Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Express, Uganda)
Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Kenya Harambee Stars Vs Uganda Cranes
*At Nyayo International Stadium, Nairobi (4 PM)
Uganda Cranes arrived in Kenya on Tuesday morning from Ethiopia where the team had pitched camp for acclimatization and an international build up match at the Bahir Dar Stadium.
The team arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, received by the advance party head Paul Mukatabala before they checked in at the Tamarind Tree Hotel.
Hours later, the players were subjected to activation training at the team hotel (in the playground and gym) for stretching the bodies before they trained for about two hours at the Utalii College Sports Ground.
Here are some of the picture moments from the sessions.
Midfielder Khalid Aucho jumps during the training sessionCoach Micho at the training sessionFitness trainer Felix Ayobo monitors Moses Waiswa jumpingFred Kajoba Kisitu briefs the goalkeepers before start of the training session. Isima Watenga, Joel Mutakubwa and Charles Lukwago are the three goalkeepers in campAssistant coach Moses Basena in trainingIssa Magoola Kakaire (Leader of Delegation), Paul Mukatabala (National teams’ officer and advance party head to Kenya) with the team manager Geofrey Massa watching the the training session at Utalii College Sports GroundFitness and Performance director Franck demonstrates to Abdu Azizi Kayondo and Ibrahim OritIsima Watenga and Richard Basangwa in the Tamarind Tree Hotel gymHead coach Micho with the players during a theory session at Tamarind Tree HotelSome of the players stretch their bodies at the Tamarind Tree Hotel
Uganda Cranes Delegation in Nairobi, Kenya:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa (Express, Uganda)
International Build Up: Ethiopia 2-1 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes picked up important lessons from the 2-1 defeat at the hands of Ethiopia during the international build up match played at the Bahir Dar Stadium on Sunday.
A goal in each half from Nasir Abubeker and Abel Yelew inspired the Walia Stars to victory.
Second half substitute Yunus Sentamu pulled back a consolation for the visitors.
Sentamu was one of the six players introduced in the second half.
Yunus Sentamu during the game
At the kick off of the final stanza, Sentamu replaced Abdu Lumala, goalkeeper Charles Lukwago took over Isima Watenga’s slot and Enock Walusimbi was rested for Ibrahim Orit.
Midfielder Khalid Aucho later paved way for youngster Bobosi Byaruhanga in the 63rd minute.
Six minutes later, captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi was withdrawn and Richard Basangwa took over before the final change was made as Moses Waiswa got displaced by Shafik Kuchi Kagimu.
Six players were unused substitutes; goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Abdul Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Ssemakula, Steven Desse Mukwala and Innocent Wafula.
Two others; Tadeo Lwanga and Martin Kizza were not considered for the match due to injury and mere rest respectively.
Fitness coach Franck Plaine leads the warm up session at Bahir Dar International StadiumMicho being interviewed by the media at Bahir Dar International Stadium after the build up game
Head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic acknowledged the value of this match that painted the real picture of the expectations from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Mali.
‘The match was very important as it pointed out to the test of the players. We got the answers because in football you either win or learn the lesson. We saw shortcomings of the players and what they are capable of and how best to improve before the FIFA World Cup qualifiers’ Micho stated.
The head coach’s message was re-echoed aloud by the captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi.
‘The game against Ethiopia exposed us and it has given us the due challenge on how to improve amicably before the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Kenya and Mali are not exactly like Ethiopia but we shall further check ourselves’ Okwi disclosed moments after the match.
Milton Karisa, one of the few players who lasted for the entire duration of the match was humbled for the challenge faced in thy midst.
‘Fine, we took a long time without playing competitively because of the national lockdown back home, but, we need to stand up and rise highest’ Karisa stated.
Uganda Cranes delegation sets off for Nairobi on Monday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
Advance party head Paul Mukatabala is already in Nairobi ready to receive the team.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Ethiopia: [L-R Standing] – Khalid Aucho, Halid Lwaliwa, Denis Iguma, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Isima Watenga and Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain). Front Row – Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Abdu Lumala and Enock Walusimbi
Uganda Cranes XI: Isima Watenga (46’ Charles Lukwago), Enock Walusimbi (’46 Ibrahim Orit), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Denis Iguma, Khalid Aucho (63’ Bobosi Byaruhanga), Moses Waiswa (84’ Shafik Kuchi Kagimu), Abdu Lumala (46’ Yunus Sentamu), Milton Karisa, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi – Captain (69’ Richard Basangwa)
Subs Not Used: Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Abdul Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Ssemakula, Steven Desse Mukwala, Innocent Wafula
International Build up match: Sunday, 29th August 2021
Ethiopia Vs Uganda – Bahir Dar International Stadium (2 PM)
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All is set for the international build up between hosts Ethiopia and Uganda Cranes at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Sunday, 29th August 2021 at 2 PM.
This match comes at an opportune time when the two countries are preparing for their respective FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifiers.
Uganda Cranes delegation arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday morning and held training at the Bahir Dar International stadium to acclimatize to the cold weather conditions like the present situation in Nairobi.
Abdul Aziizi Kayondo taps the ball during a ball work session on Saturday afternoon
Head coach Milutin Sredojevic believes that build up will help the team prepare for the Kenya and Mali clashes in Nairobi and St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende respectively.
‘The players are physically and mentally prepared for the international build up. This will be a perfect build up for us as we go to the Kenya and Mali clashes’ Micho stated.
There are 25 players in camp at the Olive Hotel and Spa base will be considered as deemed by the technical team.
The team will depart for Nairobi, Kenya on Monday evening and shall be expected to start training on Tuesday.
The game against Kenya shall be played on Thursday, 2nd September 2021 at the Nyayo National Stadium whilst the Mali clash comes four days later at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Uganda Cranes team trained for the first time in Ethiopia at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Friday evening under chilly weather conditions.
Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and his assistants took the players through the paces for one and a half hours of the session that had lots of ball work.
The five added players; Waisswa Moses, Taddeo Lwanga , Aucho Khalid, goalkeeper Isima Watenga and left back Joseph Ochaya all trained with the rest of the 20 players who traveled from Uganda.
L-R: Khalid Aucho, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Tadeo Lwanga at the team hotel in the morningSouth Africa based Moses Waiswa and Isima Watenga before the session at Bahir Dar Stadium
Before the afternoon training, the team was engaged in theory-demonstration sessions conducted at the team hotel in the morning.
The coach was impressed by the response of all players in the training session.
‘The response for each of the players on the players is good. You have showed patriotism, character and the fighting spirit.’ Micho spoke as he commended the players.
Uganda Cranes training at Bahir Dar International Stadium on Friday evening
The team is accommodated at Olive Hotel and Spa in Bahir Dar city.
Training resumes on Saturday at the same venue before Sunday’s international build up match with Ethiopia.
Uganda Cranes players group up before start of the training sesion at Bahir Dar StadiumL-R Team Physiotherapist Ivan Ssewanyana, Leader of Delegation Issa Magoola Kakaire with Fred Kajoba Kisitu (goalkeeping coach)
Traveling Delegation:
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Isa Magoola
Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba Kisitu
Performance Coach: Franck Plaine
Fitness Coach: Felix Ayobo
Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa
National Teams’ Officer: Paul Mukatabala
Team Physician: Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana
Kit Manager 1: Ayub Balyejusa
Kit Manager 2: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: David Isabirye
Players: Charles Lukwago, Joel Mutakubwa, Enock Walusimbi, Innocent Esimu Wafula, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Halidi Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Denis Iguma, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Ibrahim Orit, Milton Karisa, Steven Dese Mukwala, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), Richard Basangwa, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Abdu Lumala, Martin Kizza, Aucho Khalid, Moses Waiswa, Tadeo Lwanga, Ochaya Joseph, Isima Watenga
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named five more players who will join the 20 already in Ethiopia for the preparations and kick off of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers.
Midfielders Waisswa Moses, Taddeo Lwanga , Aucho Khalid, goalkeeper Isima Watenga and left back Joseph Ochaya, will join the players already at Olive Hotel and Spa in Bahir Dar city.
‘Those are the players who will join us in Ethiopia. We want to make use of the camp in Bahir Dar as we continue with the preparations’ Micho confirmed.
The foreign based players are expected to start arriving on Thursday and will be considered for the international friendly match against Ethiopia on Sunday.
The team rested on Thursday after arriving early in the day from Uganda but a light recovery session has been lined up to restore the bodies from the fatigue.
Traveling Delegation:
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Isa Magoola
Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba Kisitu
Performance Coach: Franck Plaine
Fitness Coach: Felix Ayobo
Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa
National Teams’ Officer: Paul Mukatabala
Team Physician: Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana
Kit Manager 1: Ayub Balyejusa
Kit Manager 2: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: David Isabirye
Players: Charles Lukwago, Joel Mutakubwa, Enock Walusimbi, Innocent Esimu Wafula, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Halidi Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Denis Iguma, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Ibrahim Orit, Milton Karisa, Steven Dese Mukwala, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), Richard Basangwa, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Abdu Lumala, Martin Kizza, Aucho Khalid, Moses Waiswa, Tadeo Lwanga, Ochaya Joseph, Isima Watenga
Early Thursday, 26th August 2021, Uganda Cranes embarked on the journey from the team camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi to Entebbe International Airport with the final destination to Bahar Dar city.
Traveling aboard Ethiopian Airlines on flight ET 339, the 33 man delegation arrived at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 5:00 AM with an hour stop over before connecting to Bahar Dar via another Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 126.
The team checked in at Olive Hotel and Spa Hotel in Bahar Dar and will have a light recover session (with a lot of body massaging and stretching) later in the afternoon in preparation for the upcoming international friendly match against hosts Ethiopia on Sunday, 29th August 2021.
Uganda Cranes is preparing for two FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Kenya (2nd September 2021) away at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi with another duel against Mali on 6th September 2021 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Here are some of the picture moments:
Issa Magoola Kakaire, a FUFA Executive Committee member is leader of delegation of the team in EthiopiaRichard Basangwa wheels off his luggageExperienced defender Murushid Juuko enjoys the moment on the escalatorLoading of the team equipmentShafik Kuchi KagimuPlayers getting abreast of global issues via their cell phones at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport terminalThe players as they left Entebbe International AirportHead coach Milutin Sredojevic with the General Secretary of the Ethiopian Football AssociationTeam manager Geofrey Massa being subjected to the temperature testThe Ugandan delegation was warmly welcomed in Bahar DarExpress goalkeeper Joel MutakubwaUganda Cranes players at the reception of Olive Hotel and Spa in Bahar Dar CityL-R: Moses Basena (assistant coach), Issa Magoola Kakaire (FUFA Executive Committee member) and Paul Mukatabala (National Teams’ officer) discuss about somethingFitness coach Felix Ayobo being testedFranck Plaine (Performance coach) wheels his luggage upon arrival in Bahar Dar
Traveling Delegation:
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Isa Magoola
Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba Kisitu
Performance Coach: Franck Plaine
Fitness Coach: Felix Ayobo
Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa
National Teams’ Officer: Paul Mukatabala
Team Physician: Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana
Kit Manager 1: Ayub Balyejusa
Kit Manager 2: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: David Isabirye
Players: Charles Lukwago, Joel Mutakubwa, Enock Walusimbi, Innocent Esimu Wafula, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Halidi Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Denis Iguma, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Ibrahim Orit, Milton Karisa, Steven Dese Mukwala, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), Richard Basangwa, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Abdu Lumala, Martin Kizza
The president of Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino has congratulated Hon. Moses Hassim Magogo upon re-election as President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FIFA).
In a detailed letter, Infantino lauds Hon. Magogo for the special deeds and important contribution to the development of the football sport and the promotion of its values in Uganda.
Here is the detailed letter (Verbatim):
Please accept my warmest greetings and sincerest congratulations for your re-election as President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for a four-year term, at the FUFA Ordinary General Assembly 2021 held on Saturday, 21 August 2021 in Mbale City. I would be grateful if you could please convey my felicitations to the Vice-Presidents and the Members of the Executive Committee elected with you, while I seize the opportunity to thank you for all your efforts, your work and your important contribution to the development of our sport and the promotion of its values in Uganda. Sending you and your team my best wishes for this new mandate and every success for all the challenges that lie ahead, I look forward, dear President, to continuing to work with you.
Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Kenya Harambee Stars Vs Uganda Cranes – Nairobi
The Uganda Cranes team currently stationed at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi has marked their 7th day in camp.
On Sunday, 22nd August 2021, this team of 30 players concluded the 9th training session at the Kabira Country Hotel, in Bukoto, Kampala.
These sessions have been comprised of gym work-outs and on-field training sessions at three various grounds; Lugogo, African Bible University and Kabira Country Resort Hotel in Bukoto.
Ball work session at Kabira Country Club Hotel playground on SundayFitness and Performance director Franck Plaine engages Paul Willa during a gym session
The technical team has been largely impressed by the stead-fast progress of the players whose fitness levels have improved for the better.
Assistant coach Moses Basena revealed that the first week of training has helped the technical team assess every player on the team and going forward, they will intensify the training as a way of fine-tuning the team.
Head coach Micho and his assistant Basena with some of the players
‘We have had these players for now a week and a lot has improved. As we get closer to the international build up matches and the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, we shall handle the details’ Basena noted after the training session at Kabira on Sunday.
Head coach Milutin Sredojevic held a theory session on Sunday morning with various demonstrations to the players at the team hotel.
Coach Micho with the practical demonstration with the players at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi
On Monday, 23rd August 2021, the training programme continues as the team gets set to depart the country for the build up ahead of the Kenya clash.
Uganda Cranes players stretch
Players in Camp:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express),Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Nafian Alionzi (URA)
Midfielders: Muzamiru Mutyaba (Express), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Nicholas Kasozi (Kyetume), Abubakar Gift Ali (KCCA)
Forwards: Yunus Sentamu (Vipers), Martin Kizza (Express), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Unattached), Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkene), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City), Richard Basangwa (Vipers), Steven Dese Mukwala (URA FC)
Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Kenya Vs Uganda – Nairobi
Uganda Cranes has intensified their preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers ahead of the Kenya (away) and Mali (home) games.
With a full house at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi, the technical team is spoilt for choice as the players are aggressively fighting for the available slots.
On Saturday, the team conducted a recovery session in the morning before a very detailed session at the African Bible University playground in Lubowa, off Entebbe road.
Head coach Micho demonstrates a drill at the Africa Bible University playground on Saturday evening
The afternoon session involved the thorough tactical thesis, varying match situations and physical drills both for the outfield as well as the goalkeepers.
Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, the performance and fitness director Franck Plaine, goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba Kisitu and the other members of the technical team all had a busy evening at office.
Micho tested the players’ physic and tactical awareness throughout the interesting session before the team will be trimmed.
Fred Kajoba Kisitu (Goalkeeping coach) takes the goalkeepers through their drills at the Africa Bible University, Lubowa
‘We have had a great week of training with sessions in the gym and on the field. The players have showed intent to deliver and this is good. We shall continue to monitor the performance for everyone on the team’ Micho disclosed.
Sunday is complete recovery for the players after a full week of non-stop training.
Uganda Cranes face Kenya Harambee Stars away on 2nd September 2021 in Nairobi.
Four days later, Uganda Cranes will host Mali on 6th September 2021 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. Rwanda is the other country in group E.
Vipers’ right back Paul Willa crosses the ball during training at the African Bible University playground, Lubowa
Players in Camp:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express),Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Nafian Alionzi (URA)
Midfielders: Muzamiru Mutyaba (Express), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Nicholas Kasozi (Kyetume), Abubakar Gift Ali (KCCA)
Forwards: Yunus Sentamu (Vipers), Martin Kizza (Express), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Unattached), Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkene), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City), Richard Basangwa (Vipers), Steven Dese Mukwala (URA FC)
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers (Group E): 2nd September 2021 – Kenya Vs Uganda – Nairobi
There is full life and anxiety in the Uganda Cranes camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
As the head coach Milutin Sredojevic continues to monitor the players, the training regime has intensified with on field training drills at Lugogo as well as gym sessions in the afternoon.
Micho and the rest of the technical staff are working to fine tune the players in preparation for the upcoming international matches (build ups and the big game against Kenya in Nairobi).
He therefore seeks urgent improvements for each of the 30 players in came individually, departmentally and generally as a team with the right desired partnerships (combinations).
Micho monitors players on the spinning machines
‘If you want to write, you have to know the Alphabet and you want to play, there is a combination needed. There is a certain aspect of movements that have been a problem with us. We need to provide variety in offense to be much more dangerous before the goal.We need to have a good balance in attack and defence as the players improve individually, in departments and as a team’ Micho states.
Defender Murushid Juuko was the last of the locally based players to arrive in camp and boosted the team morale upon arrival.
‘I call upon all the fans and stakeholders to support us in the dream to play at the FIFA World Cup’ Juuko said in his first interview upon arrival.
Murushid Juuko on the wheels
Training continued on Friday morning at Lugogo (9 AM) and the gym session will be held at 4 PM.
FUFA plans to hold a couple of international friendly matches for the Uganda Cranes, all in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group E match against Kenya in Nairobi.
Uganda plays Kenya away on 2nd September 2021 and will host Mali on 6th September 2021 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Rwanda is the other country in group E.
Training for Uganda Cranes at Lugogo
Players in Camp:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express),Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Nafian Alionzi (URA)
Midfielders: Muzamiru Mutyaba (Express), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Nicholas Kasozi (Kyetume), Abubakar Gift Ali (KCCA)
Forwards: Martin Kizza (Express), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Unattached), Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkene), Yunus Junior Sentamu (Vipers), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City), Richard Basangwa (Vipers), Steven Dese Mukwala (URA FC)
FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers (Group E): 2nd September 2021
Kenya Harambee Stars Vs Uganda Cranes – Nairobi
Preparations (International Friendly matches):
23rd August 2021: Syria Vs Uganda – Jordan
26th August 2021: Syria Vs Uganda – Jordan
29th August 2021: Ethiopia Vs Uganda – Ethiopia
Wednesday, 18th August 2021 witnessed five of the six summoned Express Football Club players join the Uganda Cranes camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
Fresh from winning the 2021 CECAFA Kagame Cup in Dar es salaam, Express FC captain Enock Walusimbi, left back Arthur Kiggundu, forward Martin Kizza, midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba and goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa joined the rest of the teammates in the camp and were engaged in the Wednesday morning training session that involved gym work-outs.
Performance and Fitness director Franck Plaine handled the outfield goalkeepers and Fred Kajoba Kisitu was with the four goalkeepers under close supervision of Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic.
Franck Plaine supervises defender Halid Lwaliwa during the work-outsThe goalkeepers during the work-outs with Fred Kajoba Kisitu
For about one and a half hours, the players were taken through the work-outs targeted for stamina, resilience, endurance, power and general fitness.
New call up Kiggundu was humbled for the summon and believes he will come good in the national team set up.
‘It is very humbling that I have been summoned to the Uganda Cranes. I want to thank coach Micho and the technical team for this. Also, credit goes to my club Express FC that gave me the platform to showcase my talent. I want to give 100 percent while on the team’ Kiggundu told www.fufa.co.ug.
Other Express players Kizza and Walusimbi were also equally ecstatic about the summons.
The technical team planned a theory session for Wednesday evening ahead of the early morning training at Lugogo (9 AM) on Thursday.
The players on the wheeling spinners during the Wednesday morning work-outs
Uganda is preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers where Uganda is pooled in group E alongside neighbours Kenya and Rwanda as well as Mali.
Uganda Cranes opens up with Kenya on 2nd September 2021 in Nairobi.
Before the contest, FUFA has organized a training camp in Jordan where two international friendlies against Syria will be played on 23rd and 26th August 2021 as well as
Players in Camp:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Nafian Alionzi (URA)
Midfielders: Muzamiru Mutyaba (Express), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Nicholas Kasozi (Kyetume), Abubakar Gift Ali (KCCA)
Forwards: Martin Kizza (Express), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Unattached), Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkene), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City), Richard Basangwa (Vipers), Steven Dese Mukwala (URA FC)
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic and the members of the technical team met the players for the first time at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi on Sunday, 15th August 2021.
Micho has urged the players to respect the football brand to the brim, front loyalty at all times (patriotism) and believe in themselves.
‘I am happy to meet you. Please respect the football brand, be patriotic at all times. No one should love Uganda more than you. Believe in yourself as well as build the mental and spiritual strength’ Micho revealed to the players.
He lauded the coach-ability nature of Ugandan players, a key attribute to developing players.
‘Ugandan players are coachable. This is very important for us members of the technical team as we teach you how to get the best result. We believe in quality, the right mentality and spirituality’ Micho who was joined by assistant coach Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach) and Geofrey Massa (team manager) stated.
L-R: Geofrey Massa (Team manager), Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Milutin Sredejovic (head coach) and Moses Basena (Assistant coach) in a prayer session
Meanwhile, Fitness and Performance director Franck Plaine arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
Plaine joins the technical team immediately for work as the team embarks on the first training session on Monday at Kabira Country Club, Bukoto in Kampala (9 AM).
It will be a double session with the afternoon session at the MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo (5 PM).
Uganda Cranes will have a training camp in Jordan with two international build up matches against Syria before another international warm up against Ethiopia.
The preparation road map is geared towards the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kenya on 2nd September 2021 in Nairobi.
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Preparations
Programme
Friday, 13th August 2021 – Preliminary squad of local based players plus foreign-based players currently in Uganda summoned.
Saturday, 14th August 2021 – Team enters residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel after undergoing COVID-19 tests.
Monday, 16th August 2021 – Team starts training (Kabira Country Club – 9 AM & MTN Omondi Stadium – 4:30 PM)
Tuesday, 17th August 2021 – Training (MTN Omondi Stadium – 9 AM & City Gym – 5 PM)
Wednesday, 18th – Friday, 20th August 2021 – Training sessions (Venues to be confirmed)
Saturday, 21st August 2021 – Team departs for foreign training camp in Jordan (2 build-up games against Syria will be played here on 23rd and 26th August).
Friday, 27th August 2021 – Team departs for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Majority of the foreign based players will join the team there
Sunday, 29th August 2021 – Friendly game against Ethiopia
Tuesday, 31st August 2021 – Team arrives in Nairobi for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kenya.
Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Kenya Vs Uganda at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi
Friday, 13th August 2021 – Preliminary squad of local based players plus foreign-based players currently in Uganda summoned.
Saturday, 14th August 2021 – Team enters residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel after undergoing COVID-19 tests.
Monday, 16th August 2021 – Team starts training (Venue will be communicated).
Saturday, 21st August 2021 – Team departs for foreign training camp in Jordan (2 build-up games against Syria will be played here on 23rd and 26th August).
Friday, 27th August 2021 – Team departs for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Majority of the foreign based players will join the team there
Sunday, 29th August 2021 – Friendly game against Ethiopia
Tuesday, 31st August 2021 – Team arrives in Nairobi for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kenya.
Thursday, 2nd September 2021 – Kenya Vs Uganda at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi
Some of the Uganda Cranes players on the preliminary squad in preparation for the training camp in Jordan and Ethiopia ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kenya have entered residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
With the exception of KCCA and Express players currently in Dar es salaam, the rest of the players turned up.
As a routine to safe guard against the Coronavirus, all the players and officials were subjected to the COVID-19 test and each isolated ahead of Monday’s training session at a venue yet to be confirmed.
Vipers’ midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga expressed delight to work under the new coach Milutin Sredojevic and envisages the national team opportunity as a bold step in his career.
‘Once again, I am very humbled to be summoned for the national team. This is a great opportunity to learn from my seniors and excited to work under coach Micho’ Byaruhanga disclosed.
Soltilo Bright Stars goalkeeper Simon Tamale, one of the four goalkeepers on the team alongside Joel Mutakubwa, Charles Lukwago and Nafian Alionzi confessed that his second summon to the national team gives him the confidence ahead of the future.
‘I am humbled to be called to the Uganda Cranes for the second time. This is a blessing and the chance gives me the confidence to even work hard for a bright future. I thank my teammates, coaches, management at Soltilo Bright Stars for standing with me all the time’ Tamale expressed.
The results from the COVID-19 tests by due by Sunday, 15th August 2021 ahead of the first training session on the subsequent day.
Preliminary summoned Team:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Nafian Alionzi (URA), Joel Mutakubwa (Express)
Midfielders: Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Abdu Lumala (Pyramids FC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Muzamiru Mutyaba (Express), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Nicholas Kasozi (Kyetume), Ali Abubaker Gift (KCCA)
Forwards: Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkene), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Unattached), Yunus Ssentamu (Vipers SC), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City FC), Richard Basangwa (Vipers SC), Steven Dese Mukwala (URA FC), Martin Kizza (Express FC)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has held a day long orientation program for the second division clubs (StarTimes FUFA Big League) at Jevine Hotel in Rubaga, Kampala on Friday, August 13, 2021.
Officials from all the clubs were represented in the actively interactive session meant to help clubs prepare ahead of the 2021-2022 season.
The orientation programme was presided over by FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Football Decolas Kiiza Hantali, FUFA club licensing manager Ivan Kintu Bayige, Samuel Mpiima (Vice chairman FUFA Club licensing committee), FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule, FUFA Deputy CEO (Services) Humphrey Mandu Watenga, FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma, Uganda Premier League (UPL) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bernard Bainamani and Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director).
Others in attendance included officials from the FUFA competitions department and Andrew Lule (Uganda Football Players’ Association).
FUFA Executive Committee member Hamid Juma and UPL Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani
Kiiza retaliated the essence of club licensing which is envisaged to professionalize the clubs, enable proper planning administratively, technically and financially.
‘Club licensing was initiated by FUFA as one of the means to create a professional environment for the operation of clubs as we achieve the target of professionalizing the game in Uganda in rhyme with FUFA’s vision of being the best footballing country in Africa on and off the field of game’ Kiiza disclosed.
Bayige further reaffirmed that the FUFA Club licensing tool is a living process that should be respected to the dot.
‘FUFA Club Licensing is a living process. This is a well curtailed process to help the clubs plan appropriately. For instance, clubs can prepare their own players than buying players.’ Bayige said.
Ivan Kintu Bayige, the FUFA Club Licensing Manager
FUFA communications director Hussein taught about branding, communications and marketing.
Hussein remarked the modes of communications for clubs (internal and external) as regards strict given timelines in respect for the club code of conduct.
‘We communicate about the game to give its positive image in a bid to lure potential sponsors and preach the solidarity of the sport. Clubs should communicate in line with the FUFA Communications Code (available on the FUFA Website)’ Hussein remarked.
FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein with his presentationAhmed Hussein with a demonstration about communication
Samuel Mpiima took the club representatives through the entire tedious process of going through the club licensing process with all the club must have’s before been licensed as updated books of accounts, sporting requirements (coaches, players, contracts and the like).
Mpiima also tasked the club representatives to engage their respective club executives.
Samuel Mpiima, FUFA Club Licensing committee vice chairman with his presentation
‘You have acquired the knowledge about club licensing. Please go back and engage your club executives before the club licensing process is executed’ Mpiima noted.
FUFA Deputy CEO – Football Mandu presented about the security and safety prior to, during and after football competitions.
Humphrey Mandu Watenga, FUFA Deputy CEO – Football and a CAF Security officer presented about security and safety
‘Clubs are encouraged to have safety and safety officers. As FUFA, we are tasked to train such officers and football stewards that are very pertinent in ensuring order’ Mandu remarked.
Paul Mukembo, Busoga United Chief Executive Officer appealed for the inclusion of the clubs in the lower divisions below the FUFA Big League.
‘I humbly request FUFA that clubs in the lower division should also be included in the entire club licensing process’ Mukembo stated.
‘Things have changed like times back when I had just joined football. All this is attributed to the club licensing process. Continue engaging the clubs where problems arise.’ Fred Saddam Mugaru, Nyamityobora FC CEO remarked.
‘Professional coaches, players and administrators. Periodic reports from club officials about the finances’ Shila Nakaggwa.
Hajjati Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions DirectorSarah Birungi, a member of FUFA Competitions Department
Some of the key concerns deliberated upon entailed the recovery process from the COVID-19 pandemic, issue of settlement fees (sign-on for players and officials), communication and marketing, among others.
The 2021 StarTimes FUFA Big League will officially wind down in the coming five days at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (without fans).
These will have the promotional play offs involving Nyamityobora, Blacks Power, Gaddafi and Proline to determine the third club that will get promoted to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League alongside Arua Hill and Tooro United.
The championship final will be played between Tooro United (Rwenzori group) and Arua Hill (Elgon Group).
L-R: Ivan Kintu Bayige, David Nyonyintono and Shilla NakaggwaGaddafi FC Chairperson Edrine Ochieng and club officer Emmanuel Ndugga during the workshop
Attendance List
Tony Anthony Afeti (Arua Hill), Edrine Ochieng (Gaddafi), Paul Mukembo (Gaddafi), Owek. Enganjani Michael Wandera (Tooro United), Immaculate Ahimisibwe (Nyamityobora), Emmanuel Ndugga (Gaddafi), Andrew Lule (Uganda Football Players’ Association), Hasheemu Mwesige (FUFA Club licensing committee member), Rayyan Sayyd (Tooro United), Hajjati Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director), Samuel Mpiima (Vice Chairman FUFA Club Licensing), Corneiisu Okiror (Head of finance, Blacks Power)
L-R: Immaculate Ahimisibwe (Nyamityobora) and Rayyan Sayyd (Tooro United)
The third Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) – Uganda Premier League (UPL) breakfast meeting was convened at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala on Tuesday, 8th August 2021.
The well attended meeting was graced by FUFA top brass led by the FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim, FUFA Executive Committee Members, Club Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers, UPL Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo and his board members, Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredejovic, FUFA Secretariat staff, special guest Timothy Batabaire (former Uganda Cranes and SC Villa defender) as well as the media.
The 3rd FUFA – UPL Meeting at Imperial Royal Hotel, Kampala
The FUFA President fronted the element of protection of the football brand by all means in a bid to lure partners and sponsors who would finance the game on television.
‘FUFA has an agenda of protecting the interests of all the members. Football is a game of stakeholders (internal and external). Everybody has a role and our roles are different. Let us have the fans registered however little they may be for all the clubs (institutional and community) noted Hon. Magogo.
The Future:
The FUFA President elucidated about the future of the game in Uganda with a strategy to score a hattrick through professionalization of the league, mass football promotion and earning from the game.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘As we look at the future; we want to score a hattrick – Making a professional league, every child born in the country must have a chance to kick a ball (mass football) and seeing success for Ugandan players in their respective clubs and on the national team. We must package well our football because football money comes from television since the money from rich men and FUFA is limited. We are at our strongest as football in terms of the people, technology and the conducive environment. It is not the time for fighting because UPL needs very strong clubs’ he added.
Rugyendo lauded the FUFA leadership for acceptance to organize such forums as he called upon the football fraternity to forge measures of living with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uganda Premier League Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo
‘I recognize the efforts of the FUFA President and team in organizing this meeting. Such discussions are intended to see the game move forward as they see football development and reforms in laws of football that govern the game. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the way of running the game with stadiums closed without fans. The economy is limping. We lack ambiance, thrill, home advantage and the costs of implementing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are too high.’ Rugyendo stated.
He also hinted about several issues affecting the 16 members of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League;
‘There are some issues from members concerning compliance of COVID-19 SOPs, FIFA COVID-19 relief fund, biased officiation and negative energy from members’ he added.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
The 3rd FUFA Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi reiterated upon the background of these meetings dating as far back as 2020.
She called for more cooperation and teamwork effort as means of taking the beautiful game miles ahead.
‘Football is now more of cooperation, consultation and building teamwork. Clubs have concentrated on inner capacity. There are a couple of proposals as completion of FUFA clubs’ SACCO initiative, joint media visits, and inclusion of the FUFA Big League clubs in such forums’ she stated.
Timothy Batabaire, former Uganda Cranes international also attended the FUFA-UPL breakfast meeting at the invitation of FUFA President Hon. Magogo Mosses Hassim.
Former Uganda Cranes and SC Villa defender Timothy Batabaire was guest speaker calling for infrastructural development.
‘This is a room of wisdom. Uganda has rich talent but we miss the greatest ingredient of infrastructure. Also, football clubs should have more fans than supporters as it is the case in South Africa. Let us protect what we have. We can disagree along the way but at the end of the day, we shall all celebrate. Let us share the gold medal (football) and we shall reap’ Batabaire remarked.
Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football)Humphrey Mandu Watenga, FUFA Deputy CEO – Services and UPL Board member
Uganda Cranes head coach Micho asked for open cooperation amongst all the clubs as the country plots for qualification to the FIFA World Cup finals.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredejovic
‘I am a member of this football institution of UPL. Let us all have open cooperation. The technical part will follow all your work. The FIFA World Cup dream is a realistic journey’ Micho stated.
FUFA Executive Committee member and Chairman Competitions Committee Hamid “Midi” JumaChris Kalibala, FUFA Executive Committee member and Chairman Football Development Committee. UPL Board Vice Chairman David SerebeUPL Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani
UPL Chief Executive Officer Bernard Bainamani, club officials all had rich discussions that were documentated and will be reviewed from time to time for the right implementation.
Newly promoted clubs, Arua Hill SC and Tooro United FC were also represented.
Joe Aita Jaffar, Arua Hill SC ChairmanSuubi Kiwanuka, Express FC RepresentativeHassan Takoowa Mugerwa, Chairman Busoga United FC
Clubs attendance:
Hassan Lule (Wakiso Giants Chairman), Suubi Kiwanuka (Express Board Secretary), Hassan Takoowa Mugerwa (Busoga United Chairman), Joel Aita (Arua Hill), Shawn Mubiru (SC Villa CEO), Ashiraf Miiro (UPDF CEO), Musa Ssebulime, Patron Wakiso Giants), Sabasaba (Onduparaka CEO), Mathias Mugwanya (Soltilo Bright Stars CEO), Michael Wandera (Tooro United Chairman), Simon Peter Njuba (Vipers Sports Club CEO), Henry Mayeku (URA Football Club CEO), Asan Kasingye (Police Chairman), Martin Ssekajja (KCCA FC Chairman), Ahmed Kongola (BUL Football CEO)
The third FUFA-UPL breakfast meeting was well attended with great deliberations discussed
Match No.57: Police Vs Vipers – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Match No.58: BUL Vs Express – Kyabazinga Stadium – Bugembe, Jinja
*To be played between 19th – 31st August 2021 (Home and Away)
The semi-final draw for the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup tournament has been held at FUFA House on Monday morning.
Former Uganda Cranes and Express legend Fred Tamale, winner of the cup on three occassions in 1994, 1995 and 1997 was chief guest.
Decolas Kiiza Hantali (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football) and Aisha Nalule (FUFA Competitions Director) also attended the draw.
L-R: Decolas Kiiza, Fred Tamale (Holding the Stanbic Uganda Cup trophy) and Aish Nalule
Express Football Club takes on BUL and Police shall battle Vipers over the two legs.
“This stage will be played over two legs. In case of a tie, the away goal’s rule will be used to determine the winner. Cautions only serve in the Stanbic Uganda Cup. 2020-21 season licenses will be used. There will be mandatory testing for the COVID-19 of all players.” Nalule told the media.
Police will tussle out Vipers in one semi-final
Kiiza represented the FUFA President Moses Magogo and thanked the sponsors (Stanbic Bank and Kansai Plascon).
‘I thank the sponsors (Stanbic Bank and Kansai Plascon). We express gratitude for those who have been affected by the pandemic of COVID-19. FUFA made the decision to name URA as the CAF representative to beat the deadline and the only criteria we had was to go with the second placed team in the league. We shall name a new venue for the finals. We thank the President H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for lifting the lockdown to have Football played again after the lockdown.’ Kiizza disclosed.
Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director
‘It is good that the game has sponsors now. We did not have sponsors in our time. I recall in 1994, we were playing Posta. We had a low first half and returned to score two second half goals. The Uganda Cup is a do or die competition where every game is a cup finale’ Tamale stated.
Stanbic Bank is the main sponsor of this annual tournament, joined by paints gurus; Kansai Plascon.
Aisha Nalule shares something with Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director)
National broadcaster UBC TV and the sister channel, Star Television came on board to televise at least a match per match day.
A new venue for the final will be named in the due course.
Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Deputy CEO – Football)
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971
1971 – Coffee F.C
1972-1975 – Not Held
1976 – Gangama F.C
1977– Simba F.C
1978 – Nsambya F.C
1979 – KCC F.C
1980 – KCC F.C
1981 – Coffee F.C
1982 – KCC F.C
1983 – SC Villa
1984 – KCC F.C
1985 – Express F.C
1986 – SC Villa
1987 – KCC F.C
1988 – SC Villa
1989 – SC Villa
1990 – KCC F.C
1991 – Express F.C
1992 – Express F.C
1993 – KCC F.C
1994 – Express F.C
1995 – Express F.C
1996 – UEB S.C
1997 – Express F.C
1998 – SC Villa
1999 – Mbale Heroes S.C
2000 – SC Villa
2001 – Express F.C
2002 – SC Villa
2003 – Express F.C
2004 – KCC F.C
2005 – URA F.C
2006 – Express F.C
2007 – Express F.C
2007/8 – Victors S.C
2008/9 – SC Villa
2009/10 – Victors S.C
2010/11 – Simba S.C
2011/12 – URA F.C
2013/2013 – Sports Club Victoria University
2013/2014 – URA F.C
2014/15 – SC Villa
2015/16 – Vipers Sports Club
2016/17 – KCCA
2017/18 – KCCA
2018/19 – Proline
2019/20 – Cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic
