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  • CECAFA U-20: Kenya, Tanzania derby in four goal stalemate, Zanzibar pips Ethiopia

    CECAFA U-20: Kenya, Tanzania derby in four goal stalemate, Zanzibar pips Ethiopia

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

    Tuesday Results

    • Ethiopia 1-2 Zanzibar
    • Kenya 2-2 Tanzania

     

    The on-going CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda entered day four with two thrilling encounters in group B played at FUFA Technical Centre on Tuesday.

    Two traditional arch-rivals Kenya and Tanzania faced off in the early kick off at 1:30 PM.

    The game lived to its anticipated billing, producing four goals as the two countries settled for a two all draw to qualify for the quarter finals.

    On two occasions, Tanzania rallied from a goal down to pick a point in this closely contested duel.

    Action between Tanzania and Kenya at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    Austin Otieno Odhiambo fired Kenya in the lead in the 26th minute.

    Ten minutes later, Andrew Albert Simchimba found the equalizer as the first half ended 1 all.

    Patrick Otieno restored Kenya’s lead in the 53rd minute but Abdul Suleiman replied for Tanzania three minutes later.

    Tanzania celebrate their equalizer

    The result means Kenya and Tanzania are level on points (4) but the former have a better goal difference.

    Kenya won their first game 5-0 against Zanzibar while Tanzania defeated Ethiopia 4-0.

    Zanzibar in action against Ethiopia at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Tuesday

    The second game on the day witnessed Zanzibar win 2-1 over Ethiopia.

    Zanzibar required a stoppage time goal from midfielder Hassan Abubakar Said to edge past Ethiopia.

    Sadaam Makame Mohamed put Zanzibar ahead in the first half but Hajiso Abebayehu scored for Ethiopia midway through the second half to have a tense closing moment.

    Deep in added time, Said got the match winner and help Zanzibar register their first win.

    Group B final games will be played on Thursday with Tanzania playing neighbours Zanzibar while Kenya will face Ethiopia.

    Ethiopia U-20 National Team
    Zanzibar U-20 National Team
    Match officials with the Ethiopia and Zanzibar captains

    Next Matches:

    On Wednesday, Somalia will play South Sudan in the final game of group C at the FUFA Technical Centre.

    Hosts Uganda will face Sudan at Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu in the game that will determine who tops group A.

    At the same venue, Eritrea will play Djibouti during the early kick off on Wednesday.

  • CECAFA U20: Burundi Edge Past Somalia To Qualify For Quarterfinals

    CECAFA U20: Burundi Edge Past Somalia To Qualify For Quarterfinals

    2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup

    Group C

    Somalia 1-2 Burundi

    Burundi sealed a berth into the knockout phase of the 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup after picking a hard-fought win against Somalia.

    A closely contested encounter played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Monday saw Burundi win 2-1 and make it to the quarterfinal stage.

    Burundi had earned a point in their opening game against South Sudan and a 2-1 victory against Somalia meant they advanced to the next stage.

    Players of Burundi celebrate one of their goals at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    It should be noted that group C has only three teams and the top two qualify to the quarterfinals.

    Captain Hamimu Hakizimana and Louis Romeo Ndunimana scored a goal apiece for Burundi while second-half substitute Ahmed Abdullahi Abdi got the consolation for Somalia.

    Hakizimina opened the scores in the 40th minute with his low strike just outside the area going past goalkeeper Said Aweys Ali.

    In the 56th minute, Ndunimana doubled the lead for Burundi capitalizing poor marking by Somalia’s defence.

    With the game destined for the end, Abdi pulled one back for Somalia who now has to win against South Sudan on Wednesday to stand any chance of qualifying to the next stage.

    Action between Somalia and Burundi at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    In group A, hosts Uganda outwitted Djibouti 5-1 to go top on four points while Sudan and Eritrea settled for a three all draw in a thrilling encounter played at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

    Action will resume on Tuesday with group B fixture at the FUFA Technical Centre. Kenya will face Tanzania while Zanzibar will play Ethiopia.

    Somalia Starting XI

    Said Aweys Ali, Ali Adde Ahmed, Adiwali Abdirahman Mohamed, Ayman Mohamed Hussein, Suleiman Sidail Abdi, Ali Omor Ali, Mahad Hussein Basey, Feisal Ahmed Hassan (C), Nor Omar Haydar, Farhan Mohamed Hassan, Masiah Hassan Sabrie

    Somalia XI that started against Burundion Monday at the FUFA Technical Centre.
    Burundi XI against Somalia

    Burundi Starting XI

    Karim Munezero, Amissi Ntunzwenimana, Japhet Niyera, Giggs Ishimwe, Musore Prince Michel, Medel Akbar, Hamimu Hakizimana, Christian Kanyamuneza, Louis Romeo Ndunimana, Karim Niyonkuru, Yassin Dushime

    It was a tough game although they won. I’m happy that we collected maximum points and we are through to the next stage.

    MAIN PHOTO: Burundian players celebrating one of their goals against Somalia on Monday 

  • Djibouti 1-5 Uganda: Massive victory for the Hippos | CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup

    Djibouti 1-5 Uganda: Massive victory for the Hippos | CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

    Monday Results:

    Group A

    • Djibouti 1-5 Uganda Hippos
    • Eritrea 3-3 Sudan

    Group C:

    • Somalia 1-2 Burundi

     

    It was a goal galore at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu as the Uganda U-20 national team (Uganda Hippos) humiliated Djibouti 5-1 during a group A contest at the 2019 CECAFA Challenge Cup on Monday.

    Steven Sserwadda (brace), Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi and Justine Opiro were on target for Uganda.

    Kalid Osman Elmi netted the consolation for Djibouti.

    Uganda’s goalkeeper Denis Otim was at his best thwarting a kick from the penalty spot by Djibouti team captain Idriss Mogueh Omar.

    Sserwadda returned with the third seven minutes into the second half before Djibouti pulled a goal back through Kalid Osman Elmi for an ordinary mistake by goalkeeper Denis Otim.

    Ivan Bogere dribbles the ball away from Djibouti defenders
    Djibouti captain Idriss Omar Mohueh with Uganda’s Gavin Kizito alongside the referees prior to kick off

    Uganda Hippos’ technical team headed by Morley Byekwaso called for all the three mandatory changes.

    Isma Mugulusi, Bright Anukani and Sadat Anaku replaced Ivan Asaba, Najib Yiga and the two goal hero Steven Sserwadda respectively.

    Mugulusi hit the post from the right wing as minutes trickled down the clock and Hassan Ssenyonjo missed from close range after being set up superbly by Anaku.

    Two goal hero Steven Sserwadda

    Other results:

    In the other matches played on Monday, Sudan and Eritrea shared the spoils after a 3 goal stalemate during the early kick off match at Pece Stadium.

    Mewael Tesfai Yosief, captain Robel Teklem Michael (penalty), and Ali Suleiman Ibrahim were on target for Eritrea.

    Mohamed Abbas Namir, Shihab Eldeen Siddiq Abdalrahman and Musab Kurdman Elfaki replied for Sudan.

    At the FUFA Technical Center, Burundi advanced for the quarter finals following a 2-1 win over Somalia.

    Hamimu Hakizimana and Louis Romeo Ndunimana scored in either halves for Burundi for the 2-0 lead at some stage of the game.

    Ahmed Abdullah Abdi pulled a late goal for Somalia to give the score line a worthy respectable second look.

    Uganda Hippos XI
    Eritrea XI

    Next Games in Group A:

    Eritrea takes on Djibouti on Wednesday, 25th September 2019 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium (1:30 PM).

    On the same day, Uganda will play Sudan. Both Uganda and Sudan are on four points apiece.

    Uganda’s head coach Morley Byekwaso hailed the players for the spirited and improved display in the 5-1 win over Djibouti.

    He thereafter promised a better showing on Wednesday against Sudan.

    ‘We have improved a great deal than our first game. I know with time, we shall continue to gel with as I also get more acquitted to the team’ Byekwaso noted during the post match press conference.

    The members of the technical team and the substitutes during the national anthem
    Some of the fans at Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu
  • CECAFA U20: Eritrea VS Sudan

    CECAFA U20: Eritrea VS Sudan

    https://youtu.be/1RCgUzf-_Y0

  • CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos XI Vs Djibouti

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos XI Vs Djibouti

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

    Uganda Hippos Vs Djibouti

    Pece Stadium, Gulu (4:00 PM)

    The Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso has confirmed the starting line up that will face Djibouti in the second game of the team at the on-going CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup.

    There are two changes to the team that drew one all with Eritrea on match day one.

    Ivan Asaba and Steven Sserwadda are named on the starting team as Bright Anukani, fresh from the Uganda Cranes duty (away at CHAN 2020 qualifier against Burundi) makes the 18 man match day team.

    The game will kick off at 4 PM at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

    Hippos Starting XI Vs Djibouti  (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):

    Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Kayondo Aziz Abdul(3), Derrick Kigundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Senyonjo (12), Najib Yiga (7), Ivan Asaba (11),  Ivan Bogere (9), Steven Sserwadda (8)

    Subs: Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Isma Mugulusi (15), Sadat Anaku Happy (10), Joseph Kafumbe (14)Sadam Masereka (20), Bright Anukani (6)

     

  • New gate charges for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda

    New gate charges for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda

    Matches in Gulu at Pece War Memorial Stadium

    General Tickets 3000/=

    Sitting 5000/= (Plastic Chairs)

    VIP 20,000/=

    *For two games on each match day

    • At FUFA Technical Center, Njeru (3000/= *Two games per day)

    The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda has communicated changes for the gate.

    The changes take immediate effect (as from Sunday 22nd Sept 2019) as communicated

    Sunday, 22nd September 2019 Fixtures:

     Kenya       Vs  Zanzibar B NJERU  4:00 PM
     Ethiopia    Vs  Tanzania B NJERU  1:00 PM

     

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  • CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup: Burundi, South Sudan settle for thrilling stalemate

    2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup

    Burundi 3-3 South Sudan

    The 2019 Council of East and Central Africa Football Association(CECAFA) U20 Challenge Cup got underway in Uganda with thrilling action in the three games played.

    In group C, Burundi fought hard to salvage a point against South Sudan in a three all draw needing to come from down on three occasions in the game played at the FUFA Technical Centre.

    Dan Lual Gumnok scored a hat trick for South Sudan but goals from Yassin Dushime, Karim Niyonkuru and captain Hamimu Hakizimana ensured Burundi secured at least a point.

    Arthur Nibikora tested the back of the net in the 10th minute but his goal was ruled for offside by centre referee Ali Mfaume from Zanzibar.

    Two minutes later, South Sudan got the lead through lanky forward Gumnok who dribbled past Burundi defenders before firing home.

    In the 23rd minute, winger Dushime’s low drive outside the area beat goalkeeper Simon Pitia Justin at the far post for Burundi to equalise.

    South Sudan were forced into making a change in the 33rd minute when Tony Francis Clement sustained an injury and was replaced by Steven Duol Doyak.

    Gumnok helped South Sudan to regain their lead in the 39th minute when he ran through on goal to lobe the ball past onrushing goalkeeper.

    Burundi were the better side in the second stanza and took only four minutes to once again level matters this time from the spot.

    Nibikora was brought down inside the area and Nyinonkuru did no mistake to convert the resultant penalty sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.

    Gumnok pounced onto a loose ball following a goal melee to complete his hat trick in the 58th minute as South Sudan yet again went into the lead.

    However, with the game destined to end, Burundi who kept surging forward got the equaliser through captain Hakizimana whose low drive found the back of the net to help his team salvage a point.

    The two teams are in group C alongside Somalia.

    In group A, hosts Uganda were held to a one all draw by Eritrea while Sudan outwitted Djibouti 4-0 in the games played at Pece stadium, Gulu district.

    Action will continue on Sunday with Kenya playing Zanzibar while Tanzania will face Ethiopia in group B games that will be played at the FUFA Technical Centre.

    Burundi  XI

    Juma Nijimbere, Amissi Ntunzwenimana, Ally Ndikumana, Michel Prince Musore, Akbar Muderi, Hamimu Hakizimana©, Nasri Samir, Arthur Nibikora, Karim Niyonkuru, Yassin Dushime

    South Sudan  XI

    Dominic James Arkanelo, Geofrey Akol Tobs, Chan Lam Buay, Stephen Data Joseph, Emmanuel Gama William, Tony Francis Clement, Samuel Solong Daniel (C), Daniel Lual Gumnok, Emmanuel Peter Loki, Taban Angero Phillip

  • CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos 1-1 Eritrea – Group A

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Hippos 1-1 Eritrea – Group A

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

    Group A:

    • Sudan 4-0 Djibouti
    • Uganda Hippos 1-1 Eritrea

    Group C:

    • Burundi 3-3 South Sudan

    Uganda and Eritrea U-20 national teams settled for a one all draw at the 2019 CECAFA U-20 group A Championship duel played at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

    Ivan Bogere scored for the home team in the 37th minute before the equalizer came from Yosief Tesfai Mewael in the 57th minute.

    Second half substitute Isma Mugulusi who had come on for Najib Yiga hit the post as Uganda rallied for the winner that never arrived.

    Striker Sadat Anaku passes the ball

    In the other changes, Sadat Anaku was replaced for Ivan Asaba as Steven Sserwadda was introduced for Joseph Kafumbe.

    During the earlier group A match played, Sudan humbled Djibouti and thus lead group A with three points.

    Both Uganda and Eritrea have a point apiece as Djibouti lies bottom.

    At the FUFA Technical center in Njeru, Burundi and South Sudan played to a three all draw.

    Uganda Hippos players sing the national anthem before kick off

    Next Matches in group A:

    Eritrea shall face Sudan in the early kick off at 1:30 PM on Monday, 23rd September 2019 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.

    Uganda will then battle Djibouti in the latter game at 4 PM on the same day and venue.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is greeted before the team inspections
    Fans revel in the moment at Pece Stadium

    Uganda U-20 XI (Shirt Numbers in bracket):

    Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Aziz Abdul Kayondo (3), Derrick Kiggundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Najib Yiga (7), Sadat Happy Anaku (10), Ivan Bogere (9)

    Subs:

    Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Steven Sserwadda (8), Isma Mugulusi (15), Ivan Asaba (11), Sadam Masereka (20)

    Eritrea XI
  • CECAFA U20: Live – Uganda vs Eritrea

    CECAFA U20: Live – Uganda vs Eritrea

    https://youtu.be/wQ8nP3ntlaE

     

  • CECAFA U-20: Byekwaso names Uganda Hippos’ starting XI Vs Eritrea

    CECAFA U-20: Byekwaso names Uganda Hippos’ starting XI Vs Eritrea

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup Uganda 2019:

    Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):

    • Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
    • Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
    • Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM

    Uganda U-20 national team head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the starting eleven to face Eritrea at Pece War Memorial Stadium.

    Denis Otim starts in goal.  Justine Opiro and Aziz Abdul Kayondo shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

    The central defense pairing has Derrick Kiggundu and team skipper Gavin Kizito.

    Kenneth Semakula, Hassan Ssenyonjo and Joseph Kafumbe are part of the midfield.

    The attacking trio has Najib Yiga, Sadat Happy Anaku and Ivan Bogere.

    The match will be the second for group A following an early kick off between Sudan and Djibouti at the same venue.

    Uganda U-20 XI:

    Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Aziz Abdul Kayondo (3), Derrick Kiggundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Najib Yiga (7), Sadat Happy Anaku (10), Ivan Bogere (9)

    Subs:

    Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Steven Sserwadda (8), Isma Mugulusi (15), Ivan Asaba (11), Sadam Masereka (20)

  • Uganda Cranes legends handed special CECAFA U-20 assignments

    Uganda Cranes legends handed special CECAFA U-20 assignments

    2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament:

    21st September – 5th October

    Tournament Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):

    • Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
    • Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
    • Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM

    Several Uganda Cranes legends have been given special assignments at the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Championship that kicks off at Pece Stadium in Gulu and FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    These legends are 12 in number and include; Fred Habineza Nkuuda, Samuel Kawalya, Andy Lule, Robert Tumusiime, Ali Kayongo, Fred Tamale, Edward Kalungi, Dan Obote, Lawrence Kizito, Robert Sserungoji and Steven Bengo.

    These will serve as team guides for each of the 11 countries in the championship.

    Bengo who announced his official retirement from football on Thursday during a special press conference at Tavern Woods has been included among the technical team for the tournament.

    Technical (Based in Gulu) – Steven Bengo

    Team Guides

    Habineza Fred Nkuuda – 0705687597
    Guide – Sudan

    Ndiwalana Alex Robert – 0755482223
    Guide – Zanzibar

    Kawalya Samuel – 0754292022
    Guide – Tanzania

    Lule Andy – 0752404870
    Guide – Eritrea

    Tumusiime Robert – 0750243619
    Guide – Burundi

    Kayongo Ali – 0701661392
    Guide – Djibouti

    Tamale Fred – 0776207413
    Guide – Kenya

    Edward Kalungi – 0705781090
    Guide – Somalia

    Kizito Lawerence – 0705355942
    Guide South Sudan

    Serunjoji Robert – 0702695632
    Guide – Ethiopia

    Dan Obote – 0705516722
    Guide – Uganda

  • Uganda is ready and eager to host the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    Uganda is ready and eager to host the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament:

    21st September – 5th October

    Tournament Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):

    • Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
    • Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
    • Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM

    The due excitement and vibe prior to the official kick off for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Championship in Uganda is eminent.

    This tournament for the U-20 players kicks off on Saturday, 21st September 2019 with three matches.

    Two of these games will be hosted at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu, both in group A and one game shall be played in group C at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

    Addressing the media at Pece on the tournament eve, the vastly experienced CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye assured the football fraternity that all is well and set ahead of the championship.

    Flanked by the Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara and the CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye, Musonye thanked CECAFA, CAF, FIFA as well as FUFA for the collective responsibility to have the tournament.

    In a special way, he lauded the people of Gulu for the warm hospitality and preparations as well as the media who have pushed the project an extra mile.

    ‘Thank the people of Gulu for every positive effort to host the CECAFA U-20 Championship. Thank the media for the great work done. I want to extend my appreciation to FUFA for the facilitation. Commitment and being dedicated’ – CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye

    Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Secretary General
    Martin Ojara, Chairman Gulu District

    ‘On behalf of Gulu District Council and the region at large, I welcome you. As a district, we have put in place all the necessary requirements. We are ready to host the games. We thank CECAFA management for having granted us this opportunity. Gulu is known for offering the best hospitality’ –  Martin Ojara (Chairman of Gulu District):

    Darius Mugoye, CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee Chairman

    ‘We welcome everyone here in a special way. I thank FUFA, CECAFA, CAF and FIFA for the efforts undertaken to develop football at all levels. In a special way, we thank CECAFA for giving us the opportunity to host this tournament. I thank the Northern region and in particular, Gulu. As FUFA, we chose because the people in Gulu are the most passionate in supporting football as seen from the FUFA Drum Tournament. This was one way of paying back for this passion. We shall have over 10 games played in Gulu alone including the official opening and closing matches. A lot of business will be brought to the people of Gulu.  Gulu and Northern region is a hub of talent and as FUFA our vision to be the number one footballing country in Africa’ – Chairman of the CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee, Darius Mugoye:

    The tournament officially kicks off on Saturday, 21st September 2019 with the Paramount Chief of Acholi David Onen Rwot Achana II confirmed as the guest of honour.

    Other dignitaries will include Members of Parliament, football and district leaders among others.

    L-R: Nicholas Musonye (CECAFA Secretary General), Martin Ojara (Gulu District Chairman) and Darius Mugoye (Chairman CECAFA U-20 Organizing Committee)
  • 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Vs Eritrea press conference quotes

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Uganda Vs Eritrea press conference quotes

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

    Saturday, 21st September

    Uganda Hippos Vs Eritrea U-17

    At Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu – Uganda – 4 PM

    PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES:

    Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach addresses the media during the pre-match press conference at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu

    Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach:

    ‘Our team is prepared well and focused that we take on the opponents. We are injury free. We have six hurdles to jump in this championship. We know every team will fight on the day’

    Garvin Kizito Mugweri (right) with the Eritrea captain

    Gavin Kizito, Uganda U-20 Captain:

    ‘Most of us are from the youth set up having played in the FUFA Juniors League U-17 and for the national U-17 team. We expect to play well throughout the tournament and with one heart to win the trophy at home. We have prepared well and shall follow the coaches’ instructions’

  • 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Djibouti Vs Sudan pre-match press conference quotes

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: Djibouti Vs Sudan pre-match press conference quotes

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

    Saturday, 21st September – Djibouti Vs Sudan (At Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu – Uganda) – 1 PM

    PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES:

    Muhammed Musa (Sudan U-20 Head Coach)

    Muhammed Musa – Sudan U-20 Head Coach

    ‘We thank Uganda FA. We hope to show good football. Bigger ambitions. We shall speak on the field than do the talking off. We shall take one game at a time’

    Muhammad Osama Ali (Sudan U-20 Captain)

    Muhammad Osama Ali  – Sudan U-20 Captain

     ‘I am happy to have come to this country (Uganda). It is yet another big opportunity for another CECAFA Competition. We shall show good football for the national team. We hope that the two teams play good football’

    Jonas Komla from Mali is Djibouti U-20 Head Coach

    Jonas Komla, Djibouti U-20 Head coach:

    ‘I am happy for the warm welcome in Uganda. We have been here for one week for acclimatization. In Djibouti, we do not have many natural grass fields back in our home country’

    Moge Idriss Omar (Djibouti U-20 captain)

    Moge Idriss Omar, Djibouti U-20 Captain:

    This is our moment to play and shine. We shall give 100 percent in this tournament, starting with the game against Sudan

    Group Photo: L-R – Moge Idriss Omar (Djibouti U-20 Captain), Jonas Komla (Djibouti U-20 Head Coach), Muhammed Musa (Sudan U-20 Head coach) and Muhammad Osama Ali (Sudan U-20 Captain) addressing the media at Pece War Memorial Stadium during a pre-match Press Conference on Friday, 20th September 2019
  • Uganda Hippos team granted heroes’ welcome in Gulu, conduct first training session

    Uganda Hippos team granted heroes’ welcome in Gulu, conduct first training session

    CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    • Saturday 21st September 2019
    • Uganda Vs Eritrea – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu (4 P.M)

    The Uganda National U-20 National Football Team (Hippos) arrived in Gulu town on Thursday afternoon in Gulu, one of the two host towns for the CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup 2019.

    While arriving in Gulu town, the lad received a red-carpet treatment from the residents of the time who had long awaited for them who danced, sang and cheered loudly  as they saw the new Uganda Cranes bus carrying the lads entered Gulu town.

    The team is booked at Global Friendship Hotel, a walk-able distance from Gulu town.

    In the evening at 4 PM, the team conducted a serious training session at the Daniel Comboni Vocational Institute in Gulu where the emphasis was on ball passing, transition and movement.

    After the training team coach, Morley Byekwaso said that all his boys are in the best of the condition physically, mentally psychologically giving them an edge to compete favorably.

    ‘My players are in the best of condition which will help them compete favorably. We had a good team starting from the provisional squad to the current final team we traveled with here. Our are focusing to only winning and it is the mentality I ma trying to inculcate into the boys’ noted Byekwaso.

    The team will have a last training session on Friday evening at Pece War Memorial Stadium in preparation for the first group game on Saturday.

    Uganda U20 Hippos Squad:

    Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Football for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (Bright stars)

    Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),

    Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)

    Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga United), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Sadam Maseruka (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers Junior Team)

  • The Final Squad: Uganda U20 Hippos raid Gulu for CECAFA tourney

    The Final Squad: Uganda U20 Hippos raid Gulu for CECAFA tourney

    Head coach Morley Byekwaso has named his final 20 man squad for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be hosted in Gulu and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
    The team had light drills on Wednesday morning in Njeru in preparation for their trip to Gulu on Thursday morning.

    They are expected to arrive in the Northern town of Uganda at 10am. Uganda is in Group A with Eritrea, Djibouti and Burundi.
    Uganda’s opening match is on Saturday 21st September at Pece Stadium against Eritrea at 4pm.

    The Uganda U20 Hippos Squad to Gulu
    Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Soccer for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (B stars)

    Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),

    Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC(, Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)

    Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga Utd), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Maseruka Sadam (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers JT)

    The team leaves for Gulu on Thursday morning.

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda U20 Hippos players during training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

  • 2019 CECAFA U-20: Three Ugandans on referees’ final list

    2019 CECAFA U-20: Three Ugandans on referees’ final list

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Tournament:

    21st September – 5th October (Venues – Njeru & Gulu)

    Three Ugandan referees have been confirmed for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 tournament.

    These are Alex Muhabi (center referee) and two assistant referees – Ronald Katenya and Musa Balikoowa.

    FIFA Referee Alex Muhabi is among the Ugandans shortlisted.

    By and large, there are 20 referees who will handle this two week’s tournament that shall be played over in two venues – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru and Pece Stadium, Gulu.

    Others are from Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Zanzibar , South Sudan and Somalia.

    Two of these are females – Jonesia Kabakama from Tanzania and Kenya’s Jane Cherono.

    Match officials:

    Center Referees:

    • Eric Manirakiza (Burundi)
    • Dinareh Mohamed (Djibouti)
    • Israel Mpaima (Kenya)
    • Lemma Neguisse (Ethiopia)
    • Yohanned Zakaria (Eritrea)
    • Jonesia Kabakama (ms) – Tanzania
    • Martin Sanya (Tanzania)
    • Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismael (Sudan)
    • Alex Muhabi (Uganda)
    • Ali Mfaume (Zanzibar)

    Assistant Referees:

    • Oliver Odhiambo (Kenya)
    • Ali Mahad (Somalia)
    • Yetayew Belachew (Ethiopia)
    • Mikiele Bereket (Eritrea)
    • Jane Cherono (ms) – Kenya
    • Frank Komba (Tanzania)
    • Nour Abdi (Somalia)
    • Ronald Katenya (Uganda)
    • Robert Duwuki (South Sudan)
    • Musa Balikowa (Uganda)

    Fixtures for Group stages
  • Organizing Committee for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    Organizing Committee for CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup

    2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup:

    Saturday, 21st September – 5th October

    Venues:

    • Pece Stadium, Gulu (Group A)
    • FUFA Technical Centre (Groups B & C)

    To ensure the smooth running of the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup in Uganda, a strong team of competent and vastly experienced personnel is in place as part of the organizing team.

    These officials will run the two week’s championship both in Njeru and Gulu, the two venues for this tournament.

    The organizing committee has general match coordinators, referees committee, media committee, Technical committee, protocol as well as the FUFA – CECAFA Liaison officials.

    Decentralization of CECAFA Officials for U-20 Championship in Uganda:

    ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

    JINJA TEAM:

    1.Aimable Habimana –Burundi

    2.Jacob Odundo – Kenya

    3.Negash Teklit – Eritrea

    Ali Mwebe is among the CECAFA U-20 Tournament General Coordinators

    GENERAL COORDINATORS

    4.Ali Mwebe-Uganda

    5.Amir Hassan- Somalia

    6.Makur Majok –South Sudan

    REFEREES COMMITTEE:

    7.Bernard Mfubusa –Burundi

    CECAFA Media Manager Rogers Mulindwa is the overall head of CECAFA U-20 Media department both in Njeru and Gulu

    MEDIA COMMITTEE:

    8.Rogers Mulindwa-(Overall Media Coordinator both Njeru and Gulu) – Uganda

    9.Shaffi Abokar- Somalia

    10.Andrew Oryada- Uganda

    11.Ramadhan Kibuga- Burundi

    Andrew Jackson Oryada is part of the media committee

    TECHNICAL COMMITTEE:

    12.Albert Okech-Kenya

    PROTOCOL:

    13.Veronica Lusichi-Kenya

    Jean Sseninde is the FUFA – CECAFA Liaison Officer

    FUFA-CECAFA LIAISON OFFICER:

    14.Jean Sseninde –Uganda

    GULU TEAM

    ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND GENERAL COORDINATORS

    1. Mossi Yusuf-Burundi

    2. Otham Suleiman- Zanzibar

    3.Isam Shaban-Sudan

    REFEREES COMMITTEE

    4.Ghirmay Johannes-Eritrea

    TECHNICAL

    5.Sunday Kayuni –Tanzania – Will arrive Kampala 19th September

    6.Nicholas Yakhama-Kenya

    PROTOCOL

    7. Carolyne Webuye – Kenya

    8.Jacqueline Kamwamu – Tanzania

    FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein is the FUFA – CECAFA Liaison officer (partially for media)

    FUFA –CECAFA LIAISON OFFICER (PARTIALLY Media)

    9.Hussein Marsha – Uganda

    MEDIA:

    10. Badri Barkheit – Sudan

    11. Nicholas Musonye- Secretary General

    Fixtures for Group stages