The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has released the regulations for the forthcoming CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup that will be hosted in Uganda.
These regulations have been signed by stamped by the CECAFA President Mutasim Gafar and Secretary General Nicholas Musonye.
These have 20 Articles entailing the different parameters of objectives, right to participate, format of competition, qualifications of players and coaches, trophy and medals, registration of players, team colours & match coordination, tournament organization, Doping, Organizing Committee, CECAFA and host member responsibilities, protests & appeals, cheating & fraud, disciplinary, match reports, broadcast & publicity rights as well as CAF & FIFA Regulations.
The Sudan national U20 football team has today afternoon jetted into the country ahead of the kickoff of the CECAFA U20 challenge championship that kicked off this Saturday at the Pece War Memorial stadium in in Gulu.
The 25 man delegation of 17 players and 8 officials arrived in the country at midday and straight away headed to Gulu district where they will play their group A matches.
FUFA Executive member Hamid Juma was among the officials who received the Sudan delegationSome of the Sudan youngsters upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday
Sudan was pitted in group A against Djibouti whom they face in the opening fixture before hosts Uganda start their own title challenge against Eritrea.
Sudan becomes the second team arrived in the country after Djibouti that arrived earlier on Saturday last week to acclimatize to the conditions before the commencement of the tournament.
Burundi and South Sudan teams among others confirmed them arrival for today whereas the Kenyan contingent is expected in the country tomorrow (Thursday).
Sudan delegation upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday
The two-week-long tournament will have games in two venues with the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru being the second venue that will be hosting group B and C matches.
Groups:
A: Uganda (Hosts), Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti (Based in Gulu)
B: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
C: Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia (Based at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru)
The Uganda U17 National team (Hippos) scored goals for fun as they faced Busoga United FC in an entertaining practice match played at the FUFA Technical CentrE in Njeru on Sunday evening.
Charles Lwanga and Najib Yiga scored for the Hippos in the first half of the game while Sadam Masereka had a hattrick written on his name together with Ivan Asaba and Said Mayanja’s goals made it seven for the Hippos.
The team assistant coach Hamzah Lutalo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is amazed by his boys’ performance and seeing a steady process ahead of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup.
Uganda U20 defender heading the ball towards Busoga United goal
‘It was a nice exhibition from the boys. I am delighted that the boys are putting into action what we have been practicing. Scoring goals has been one of our challenges and step by step we are overcoming it therefore if we continue this way, we shall go places’ Said Lutalo
Uganda U20 forward Charles Lwanga challenging Busoga Utd Goalkeeper in the practice match
Uganda is preparing the team for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be played in Gulu and Njeru.
Hippos first half XI
Joseph Kafumbe, Watambala Karim, Ashraf Zizinga, Najib Yiga, Frank Sebuufu and Charle Lwanga.
Second half team
Denis Otim, Kevin Ssekimbega, Aziz Kayondo, Garvin Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Davis Sekajja, Andrew Kawooya, Ismail Mugulusi, Ivan Asaba, Thomas Kakaire and Saddam Masereka.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U20 team that started against Busoga United in practice match
Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup is set to kick off on 21st September when hosts Uganda play Eritrea in the second of the doubleheader at 4 PM.
The first game of the tournament will be an early kick-off when Sudan faces Djibouti at 2 PM.
There are 11 countries confirmed for this championship and these include hosts Uganda, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanziba, Tanzania, Burundi South Sudan and Somalia (Djibouti is already in the country).
Two venues will be used for the tournament; Gulu (Pece War Memorial Stadium) and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
Addressing journalists during a media briefing on Saturday morning at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, the chairman of the tournament Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Darius Mugoye noted that Gulu was chosen after the passion expressed by a mammoth of fans who turn up for FUFA Drum Matches.
Mugoye was flanked by the CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Media Manager and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa and FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of football Decolas Kiiza.
‘We want to thank CAF and FIFA for pledging to support us especially youth and women. Rwanda will miss this tournament due the several engagements hence the budget can’t enable them to participate in the tournament. FIFA referees are set to officiate in this competition.’ Nicholas Musonye stated.
Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Secretary General during the press conference at Imperial Royal Hotel in KampalaDarius Mugoye, Chairperson CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
The opening Match, Semis and Finals are be held from Pece.
‘We want to call upon the fans to come support our boys, we thank CECAFA for giving us the opportunity to host the tournament. Gulu people are very enthusiastic to host this competition.Having been the Champions of the CECAFA U15 and U17, we look forward to wining this tournament as we build a strong national team since our dream is to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022.I want to thank the FUFA President for the efforts put in the development of football in Uganda’ Mugoye noted.
CECAFA Media Manager Rogers Mulindwa
‘We want to thank FUFA and the media in Uganda who are always on top support CECAFA. The media engagement is crucial and important in promoting tournaments in the region. When we this tournament, we are marketing this country, as Government, we have security across all boarders. We want to ensure that all visitors are comfortable while in Uganda. After a tour and inspection, the venues plus accommodation facilities in the two selected areas’ Rogers Mulindwa remarked.
Group A matches will be hosted in Gulu while group B and C are to have their matches played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Fixtures for Group stages
The opening match will be held at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Two teams from group C and three teams from each of groups A and B qualify to the Quarter Finals
The FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye who is the chairman Local Organising Committee of the CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 21st September to 5th October 2019 led a strong delegation to Northern Uganda for another round of inspection of facilities in Gulu- one of the host towns for the regional tourney.
The FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza and Nicholas Musonye the Secretary General of CECAFA together with FUFA Cub Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige made the trip early today.
Pece Stadium in Gulu was zeroed on by the organisers with the help of the local leaders led by Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi as the host venue.
Musonye and his team inspected the stadium, hotels and training grounds that are going to be used by the teams in the group that will play its games in the northern Uganda district.
The officials first went to Gulu district offices where they met and held a brief meeting with the district chairman who later led them to Pece stadium for a guided tour of the facilities as Musonye carefully observed and made recommendations to be worked on before action gets underway next week.
‘We have inspected the stadium’s field of play, training grounds and hotels. I am certain we have all that we need for the tournament to be played here. We have also identified areas that need to be worked on and be improved upon which we have told management to handle. They have promised and committed themselves to do that within the deadlines. We are confident they will keep their word. Otherwise Pece stadium and Gulu will host matches’ Musonye emphasized.
Musonye and team in a moment sharing ideas
St. Joseph’s College Layibi and Gulu High school play grounds will be used as training grounds for the teams that will be based in Gulu.
‘I have been following the FUFA Drum tournament and I am impressed by the crowds that watch this competition. I have seen Gulu is one of those places with amazing crowds and only hope that the fans will come and watch the CECAFA U20 -Uganda 2019. I want to commend FUFA for choosing Gulu as one of the host cities and I am certain the football loving people of this beautiful place will enjoy the action the way they love the FUFA Drum’
Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye and CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye in a deep discussion while pointing at an area that needs attention at one of the selected training grounds.
Action gets underway next week on September 21st as teams start to arrive officially on the September 18th. However Djibouti is already in Kampala for acclimatization of the weather ahead of the tournament.
One of the hotels to be used during the tournamentA group photo of the team from CECAFA, FUFA and Gulu top officialsCECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye during the interview session with local media on Friday in Gulu
Relatedly there will be a press conference at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala at 10am on Saturday 14th September to be addressed by CECAFA Secretary General and Local Organising Committee Chairman in regard to the preparations of the tournament.
MAIN PHOTO: Gulu District chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi (2nd from R) , leads CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye during the inspection of Pece Stadum in Gulu on Friday.
The Uganda National Football Team of U20 players entered day two of residential camp and training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe.
The team is preparing for the forthcoming U20 CECAFA Challenge Cup that commences on 21st of September, 2019 and ends on 5th October.
The team will be stay in camp in Njeru until when they travel to the city allocated to them for the tournament.
The Uganda U20 players during the drills at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The Local Organising Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye has confirmed that CECAFA has been briefed on the possibility of using three of the eight FUFA regions during the tournament but the final decision will be announced at the press conference set for Saturday 14th September 2019 at Imperial Royale.
Assistant coach Hamza Lutalo says they are yet to release any players from the sqaud summoned as some are still with their clubs with engagements.
Training resumes on Saturday morning at 9am FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
The 2019 CECAFA U20 Championship has been confirmed with Uganda hosting the tournament from 21st September to 5th October 2019.
As hosts, Uganda U20 squad has been summoned to start residential training at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
A provisional squad of 30 players has been summoned. The squad has a big bulk of players from the National U17 team that participated in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2019 in Dar es Salaam and players who featured in the previous campaign of the CAF U20 AFCON qualification only to be eliminated by Cameroon U20 on penalties.
Back row L-R; Ssekajja Davis, Komakech Jack, Ssekimbegga Kevin, Yiga Najib, Kasozi Samson and Kizito Garvin Mugweri (C) Front row L-R; Kawooya Andrew, Opiro Justine, Kakaire Thomas, Asaba Ivan and Mugisha Rogers
The squad that featured in the U17 AFCON in Dar es Salaam against hosts Tanzania. Uganda won the match 3-0
FUFA Juniors league record scorer Sadat Anaku is also on the squad.
Sadat Anaku poses with his top scorer’s accolade. He netted 31 goals in the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League regular season
The squad and the officials.
1 GK Komakech Jack Football For Good Academy
2 GK Otim Dennis Mbarara FC
3 GK Magolofa Mutwalib Vipers SC Junior Team
4 DF Ssekimbegga Kevin Express FC Junior Team
5 DF Justine Opiro KCCA FC Soccer Academy
6 DF Kayondo Aziz Abdu Vipers SC
7 DF Kitabalwa Robert St Mary Kitende
8 DF Kizito Gavin Mugweri Sports Club Villa Jogoo
9 DF Kigundu Derrick Buddo SS
10 DF Musa Ramathan KCCA FC
11 DF Ssemakula Keneth Busoga United FC
12 MF Ssekajja Davis Bright Stars FC
13 MF Mayanja Saidi Edgars
Youth Programme
14 MF Sseguya William Kampala
Junior Team
15 MF Kafumbe Joseph KCCA FC
16 MF Kawooya Andrew Vipers SC Junior Team
17 MF Anukani Bright Proline FC
18 MF Kakaire Thomas Alanya Spor-Turkey
19 MF Watambala Karim St Mary’s Kitende
20 MF Ssenyonjo Hassan Wakiso Giants
21 MF Zzizinga Ashiraf Kampala Junior Team
22 MF Sserwadda Steven KCCA FC
23 F Ssebufu Frank Buddo SS
24 F Mugulusi Isma Busoga United FC
25 F Yiga Najib Vipers SC Junior Team
26 F Lwanga Charles SC Villa Jogoo
27 F Asaba Ivan Vipers SC Junior Team
28 F Maseruka Sadam BUL FC
29 F Sadat Anaku KCCA FC
30 F Bogere Ivan Proline FC
OFFICIALS
1 Morley Byekwaso Head Coach
2 Lutalo Hamuza Assistant Coach
3 Stephen Kigundu Goalkeeping Coach
4 Mutyaba Bashir Team Coordinator
5 Team Media Officer Nsereko Hamza Kawuma
6 Kyesimira Arthur Fitness trainer
7 Kabatalindwa Mable Team Doctor
8 Mulondo Sam Kits Manager
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 team that started against Nigeria during the U17 AFCON in Dar es Salaam
