The FUFA Electoral Committee has started conducting By-elections to replace the vacant positions of delegates who were voted to the FUFA Executive Committee.
Five positions have been filled so far in Kampala and North Eastern regions.
In the North East Region FA, elections were conducted over the weekend by the member of the FUFA Electoral Committee Okodi James at the Regional offices in Soroti.
Longoli Simon Peter and Odongo John were voted to replace Ms. Agnes Mugena and Richard Ochom respectively. Both Mugena and Ochom are on the FUFA Executive.
FUFA Electoral Committee Member Okodi James (In Glasses) who was the Returning Officer in a photo moment with North East Region FA Officails
The Kampala region elections conducted on Monday at FUFA House by the Electoral Committee Vice Chairman Yusuf Awuye saw FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo replaced by Muwanguzi Willis in Rubaga while and Angelo Lonyesi replaced Hamid Juma from Nakawa with Peter Nkugwa coming in for Darius Mugoye as the a delegate representing 3rd Division clubs (Regional Clubs) in Kampala Region.
The by elections will continue based the road map to be communicated to the other Regional Football Associations.
The 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League officially kicked off on Saturday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Visitors Ajax Queens overcame Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-0 courtesy of Bridget Nabisalu’s goal on 40 minutes.
Nabisalu scored direct from a corner kick beating Muteesa 1 Royal University’s goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro at the near post during the exciting match.
Muteesa 1 University’s Margaret Namirimu (shirt 19) shoots at goal as two Ajax Queens players close her down
It was an interesting game that witnessed either sides create a couple of goal scoring opportunities.
Ajax’s Carol Nakyanzi as well as the Mutesa duo of Betty Namataka and Habibah Nakayobyo were culprits on the sunny evening.
A relatively fair crowd watched the game, the only match played on Saturday.
Ajax Queens; forward Carol Nakyanzi (shirt 10) was a thorn in the flesh of the Mutesa 1 Royal University backline throughout the matchTeams’ inspections prior to kick off
FUFA third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi was chief guest during the match.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Margaret Kubingi (Uganda Women Football Association chairperson), Paul Ssali (Coaches delegate), Hadijah Namuyanja (FUFA Women football development officer), national team head coach Farida Bulega and Crested Cranes Ex-internationals attended.
The league returns on Sunday with four matches.
Team Line Ups:
Mutesa 1 Royal University XI: Daisy Nakaziro (G.K), Immaculate Nanswa, Carol Anyango, Margaret Namirimu, Stellah Namisango, Precious Najjemba, Margaret Birabwa, Habibah Nakayobyo, Betty Namataka, Favour Nambatya, Sharon Namatovu
*Sunday, 15th October 2017 – 1st Kampala Super Cup:
Mutungo Vs Lungujja Galaxy (4 p.m)
Curtain-Raiser-(U-15):
Sparta 09 Vs Jiddah African Child (2 p.m)
At Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:00 p.m)
Entry Fees: 2000/= (Ordinary), 5000/= (VIP)
Gates shall open at 10 a.m
*21st October 2017 – Kick off of Kampala Regional League (Men)
*14th November 2017: Kick off of Kampala Region Women League
*15th November 2017: Kick off of the preliminary round of the 2017/18 FUFA Uganda Cup
Kampala Regional Football Association has officially released the road map for the 2017/18 season.
In a press conference organized at FUFA House on Friday, the region vice chairman Peter Nkugwa who was joined by the CEO Isaac Ssengendo and media committee member Meddie Ssengendo underlined the bold intention of the association to organize all the football activities of the region to perfection.
Chairman Competitions Committee Kampala Region FA-Peter Nkugwa
‘We are glad to officially release our road map to the public. Kampala Region is privileged to announce the first ever super cup that will be like a curtain raiser to the season’ Nkugwa noted.
Mutungo (losing finalists in the regional promotional final to Ntinda United) will play Lungujja Galaxy in the first ever edition of the Kampala region super cup at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium this Sunday.
On the same day, the winning team of the U-15 league (Sparta 09) and the outstanding players will be rewarded.
Sparta 09 will engage Jiddah African Child team in the earlier curtain raiser at 2 p.m.
For the record, Kampala Region started the first ever U-15 football league in the country, a feat that Nkugwa attributed to good planning.
L-R: Isaac Ssengendo, Peter Nkugwa and Meddie Ssengendo
‘As Kampala Region, we have always set the trend. There is good planning. We organized the U-15, now we have the Super Cup and there are lots other things planned in the pipeline’ he added.
He also hinted of the other activities that are run by the region as the women football league (Isra Academy were champions in 2017) and the Uganda Cup.
Registration for the Uganda Cup with the non league teams expected to pay Shs 300,000. The 4th division and regional clubs (3rd division) will pay Shs 200,000 and Shs. 100,000 respectively.
Kampala Region Football Association CEO Isaac Ssengendo (left) consults with the second VP Peter Nkugwa shortly after the press conference on Friday
The CEO, Isaac Ssengendo lauded the club owners, fans and the media for the incredible work undertaken to develop the beautiful game in Kampala region.
Kampala Regional League 2017/18 Clubs:
Groups:
Scorpion: Kyengera, Bweyogerere, Kyambogo, Soana Young, Spartan, St Marys, AK 47, Baza Holdings, Kansanga, Kisugu, Kyebando, Lungujja Galaxy
Cobra: Edgars Football Club, Katwe United, Wembley Boys, Mutungo, Thunder, SC Lamancia, Industrial Area, Kazo United, City Lads, Nansana United, Kabalagala Rangers
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Isaac Ssengendo (Kampala Region CEO), Peter Nkugwa (Vice Chairman) and Meddie Ssengendo (Media committee member) during the press conference at FUFA House on Friday
The official banner promoting the Opening match of the FWEL 2017/18 season.
The stage is set, the individual players are mentally and physical ready, the different clubs have prepared to the brim as the fourth season of the FUFA Women Elite league officially kicks off on Saturday.
It is evident and recognizable that the growth and development of women football in Uganda has tremendously ascended since the introduction of the Elite League in 2015 under the administration of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
From the increased number of passionate players taking part to media attention, women’s football continues to take great strides and precedence.
Now that the league returns on Saturday after a 3 month’s break, the anticipation from teams, fans, media and other associated stakeholders is high.
Muteesa I Royal University entertains Ajax Queens at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium at 4 p.m.
Either club entered the players’ transfer market, signed new players in a bid to bolster their squads.
Muteesa’s Habiba Nakayobyo controls the ball in front of Kawempe’s Sharon Aponye last season.
Muteesa signed lanky forward Favor Nambatya from defending champions Kawempe Muslim and Carol Anyango from She MAK.
On the other hand, Ajax Queens unveiled eight new signings last week including midfielder Phiona Nabumba from Rines Women Football Club.
Ajax Queens new coach Michael Natima will be facing his former employers Muteesa for the first time since leaving at the end of the 2015/16 season.
Ajax Queens Women Football Team squad
Action will continue on Sunday with four games on card across the country.
In Soroti, Olila Women Football Club who had a great campaign last season reaching the playoff stage will host rivals Eastern Heroes in the Soroti derby.
Olila won the inaugural Fufa Women’s Cup and have kept the core of their team with players like Fazilah Ikwaput, Ritah Nabossa and goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi staying at the club.
UCU Lady Cardinals who are expected to make a shift in the balance of power will be away to Uganda Martyrs High School, Rubaga on Sunday.
The Mukono based side signed reigning Fufa Female player of the year, Hasifa Nassuna, Yudaya Nakayenze and goalkeeper Aturo Ruth all coming from Kawempe Muslim.
Moureen Kinavudori attempts to dribble past Bonita Assimwe of Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga during the play-offs at Lugogo last season
On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs despite losing goalkeeper Pamela Kayondo to Ajax Queens also signed crafty midfielder Harriet Nakuba and still have talented winger in Lilian Mutuuzo and Anita Namata.
In the other games, She Corporate will host Gafford Ladies at the Uganda Institute of Communication, Information and Technology (UICT) in Nakawa while newly promoted Isra Academy will be at home in Kawempe to She Makerere.
Kawempe Muslim S.S has lifted the FUFA Elite League for a record three successive times. In this picture, Coach Ayub Khalifan’s Kawempe celebrating their 2nd League title at Nakivubo. stadium.
Since 2015, the league has been won by Kawempe Muslim Secondary School.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S, Express and Maroons won their respective games on Tuesday during the different encounters on match day five of the 2017/18 Azam Uganda Premier League.
Express needed Daniel Sserunkuma’s 44th minute goal on 1-0 against Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium, Wankulukuku.
This was the second victory for Express FC that lifts them to 4th on the league standings with 7 points.
Kirinya-Jinja S.S won away from home 1-0. Faizal Muwawu scored the lone strike in the 4th minute of the game.
Maroons secured their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 at Bright Stars.
Felix Okot got the goal for the Prisons’ funded side on 70 minutes.
The league takes a two day’s break before resuming on Friday when Proline entertains Mbarara City at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo.
Next Fixtures:
Friday, 13th October 2017:
Proline Vs Mbarara City – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Live on Azam T.V (4:00 p.m)
Saturday, 14th October 2017 (At 4:00 p.m)
BUL vs KCCA – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja – Live on Azam TV
Police Vs Vipers – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Onduparaka Vs Soana – Green Light Stadium, Arua
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Bright Stars vs Maroons Match in Mwererwe on Tuesday. Maroons edged Bright Stars 1-0 to record their first win and goal of the season.
Western Region Football Association (WRFA) has cleared the forthcoming FUFA Beginners’ coaching course to be held in Kabale. The course to be catered for by participants will be conducted from 23rd-27th October, 2017.
In a communication to the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, from WRFA, the 5 day course is targeting participants who don’t have coaching badges.
‘We are happy that coaching courses are being organized in the area and this will raise the levels of our coaches when handling young and senior players at various football levels. Our target is to have as many qualified coaches as possible in the next four years. We wnat the region to be strong technically’ said Seka Mutaka- Chairman of the WRFA.
The course is part of the technical programs to spread football to all the 8 FUFA regions so that the game is improved upon at the lower levels.
Each participant is required to pay 100,000/- for the course that will cater for their course manuals from the instructors, use of equipment, branded t-shirts, meals and refreshments for the entire period.
Registration for the course starts on Monday 9th October, 2017.
Western region has already conducted three important coaching courses the Beginners Coaching Course (In Kanungu and Mbarara) and FUFA Level One (Mbarara).
The potential targets for the course are former players, Games Masters handling school teams, persons in charge of clubs at all levels in Western and Kigezi Regions.
Contact person for registration is Andrew Amanya (0775787606).
Levels of coaching in Uganda that lead to certification by either FUFA or CAF.
Beginners’ Course, FUFA Level I, CAF C, CAF B, CAF A and CAF Pro
Districts making up Western Region Football Associations
Bushenyi District Football Association
Kabale District Football Association
Kanungu District Football Association
Kiruhura District Football Association
Kisoro District Football Association
Mbarara District Football Association
Ntungamo District Football Association
Ibanda District Football Association
Rukungiri District Footbal Association
Insingiro, Sheema, Buhweju, Rubirizi and Mitooma applied for District FA status but waiting for approval by the Western Region FA Assembly
Coaching statistics in Uganda
In 2013, Uganda had 28 CAF C Caches who were handling Uganda Premier League club but the Capacity building courses have helped improve on the figures. This is the current status of coaches in Uganda as below;
CAF A- 42 License Holders
CAF B- 99 License Holders
CAF C- 259 License Holders
FUFA Level One- 841 certified coaches
MAIN PHOTO: CAF Instructor Jackson Nyiima during a practical session with participnats of the FUFA Beginners’ coaching course held in Mbarara June 2016.
Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all FUFA official social media plat forms)
Uganda Cranes starting line up to face Ghana Black Stars in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium has two changes from the team that played away in Egypt.
Midfielders Dennis Iguma and Tonny Mawejje are drifted back to the starting line up.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda starts at the backline to replace suspended Murushid Juuko.
Mawanda starts alongside Isaac Isinde at the back. Dennis Onyango commands the team as skipper from the goal posts.
Nico Wakiro Wadada and Godfrey Walusimbi are the team’s right and left back players.
Faruku Miya, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito complete the compacted midfield.
Derrick Nsibambi and Emmanuel Okwi are the two team forwards.
Uganda Cranes XI: Dennis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Isaac Isinde, Denis Iguma, William Luwagga Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Faruk Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Okwi
Subs: Isma Watenga (G.K), Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Isaac Muleme, Muzamir Mutyaba, Milton Karisa, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Sserunkuma
Uganda Cranes team successfully concluded their final training session on Friday ahead of the FIFA 2018 World Cup group E clash with Ghana Black Stars.
The one and half hour session was conducted at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole starting at 2:30 p.m.
Some of the Uganda Cranes players in a ball work session
All the players responded well in the session under the coaches Moses Basena, Mathias Lule and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach).
The brief session majorly centered on efficient use of the ball, solid defending (with or without the ball), creating goal scoring opportunities and finishing.
Head coach Moses Basena issues instructions to the players during the final training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
The head coach Basena promised a good show in the match.
Moses Basena addresses the media on Friday at Namboole
‘We have prepared well for the match and the morale is high ahead of the match. There are no injuries and the players are all set for action’ Basena told the media in a press conference at Namboole stadium.
Defender Savio Kabugo sounded equally braced for the task at hand.
‘We are mentally and physically ready. This is the opportunity we have to prove that we are good enough to make the World Cup grade’ Kabugo who scored against Ghana in 2014 at Namboole noted.
Savio Kabugo addresses the media
Ghana Black Stars also trained for close to hour at Namboole after the Uganda Cranes session
The three goalkeepers Benjamin Ochan, Denis Onyango and Ismael Watenga in training with the goalkeeping coach Fred KajobaDefender Denis Iguma maintains possession during training
The match will take place at 4:00 p.m.
Players who trained with the team on Friday:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya
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As days draw closer to the must win 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier against Ghana, Uganda Cranes players are getting more confident with clear hopes of overpowering the Black Stars this Saturday during the group E clash at Namboole stadium.
Emma Okwi who silenced the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole is also optimistic that the Cranes will register victory against Ghana Black Stars come Saturday.
‘Personally, i am set together with my teammates to encounter Ghana. This is almost a game of our lives we must win to stay in contention for the World Cup slot’ noted Okwi, a forward with Tanzanian giants, Simba Sports Club.
Okwi (left) with the rest of the players in warm up at Buziga Islamic play ground
The silky goal poacher also remarked about his current form with the club and the National team, which gives him confidence that he will see the back of the net, again at the same fortress where Uganda Cranes has flourished over the years.
‘The role of a striker is to score goals. I score at my club and I scored the last goal for the Cranes against Egypt and this gives me confidence about the upcoming game’ Okwi added.
The team trained Buziga Islamic Institute on Thursday evening.
Team captain Dennis Onyango during the Thursday session
The last training session will be held on Friday 6th October 2017 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 2.30 pm before Ghana Black Stars’ final session at 4 p.m.
L-R: Godfrey ‘Jjajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito and Faruku Miya during the warming up session in the Thursday session
Players who trained with the team on Thursday:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango.
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya
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FUFA has this evening received financial support of UGX 1Bn (One Billion Uganda Shillings) from the Government of the Republic of Uganda towards the Uganda Cranes’ 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification campaign.
This follows a meeting chaired by the Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Janet Museveni also attended by Minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, Permanent Secretary Alex Kakooza, other Ministry officials and NCS where FUFA presented a budget of UGX1.3Bn before the Ghana match and UGX 900M for the post match expenses; for the matches against Egypt and Ghana to cover players’ and coaches’ allowances, bonuses, air tickets, accommodation, practice match (Madagascar) and other related costs.
The FUFA delegation to the meeting led by President Eng. Moses Magogo, had 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson and Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.
The First Lady emphasized the importance of Sport, and willingness of Government to finance excelling National teams and Athletes. She further appreciated the success registered by FUFA.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over a Uganda Cranes portrait to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady Janet Museveni at Entebbe State House in 2016.
Mrs. Museveni however called for long term planning from Sports Federations, NCS, the Department of Physical Education and the Ministry of Education and Sports so as to avoid adhoc interventions. She pledged to avail time to meet with sports federations and share experiences for the development of sports in the country.
President Museveni juggles the ball shortly after he hosted the Uganda Cranes and a delegation from FUFA in 2016.
‘I am very excited that the Government has answered our call for the support to the Uganda Cranes and this cash will clear amongst others the bonuses and allowances for the players and coaches. This is the kind of motivation that will influence the sporting results’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
FUFA President added;
‘I take the opportunity to thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the magnanimity towards the Uganda Cranes. I further thank the Hon Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Museveni for the support and procedural guidance, the Hon Minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, the Ministry of Education and Sports staff, the NCS and all other persons their efforts’
I have been assured by the players and coaches that as always they will give their best for their country
The success of the Uganda Cranes in this campaign is a result of the support from Government. With a Chartered plane to Togo in 2016, the team registered double wins 0-1 and 3-0 to progress to the group stages for the first time. Financial assistance of $200,000 enabled the team to pick a point (goalless draw) from Ghana away in Tamale.
Match day one of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league officially kicks off on Thursday, 5th October 2017.
Greater Masaka United (formerly Lweza) shall be at home to Kira United at the Masaka Recreational stadium.
The other matches will see Sun City at home to newly promoted Kabale Sharp in Kasese, Simba shall entertain Nyamityobora in Gayaza, Kitara up with Kireka United in Hoima.
Kansai Plascon Paints encounter with Water will be played at the Naro Ntawo play ground.
New comers Bumate United will host Synergy in Bundibunjo.
In the Elgon group, there will be 5 matches.
Kataka entertains Doves All Stars at the Nabini play ground, Bufumbo in Mbale, Bukedea Town Council against Amuka Bright Stars at the Emokori Ground, -Bukedea
Meanwhile, Vura will play Jinja Municipal Council Hippos in Moyo, Paidha Black Angels will be home to Busia FIsheries at the initimidating Bar Okoro play ground in Zombo.
The last Elgon group on the menu will see Allan Kabonge’s Lira United host Kamuli Park at the Lango Sports Ground in Lira district.
Three clubs will be promoted to the Uganda Premier League at the end of the 2017/18 FUFA Big league season.
FUFA Big League opening day fixtures:
Thursday 5th Octover 2017
Rwenzori Group:
Suncity FC v Kabale Sharp – Nyakasanga play ground, Kasese (4:30 p.m)
Greater Masaka United FC v Kira United – Masaka Recreational Play ground (4:30 p.m)
Simba v Nyamityobora – Gayaza-Kabanyolo University Ground (4:30 p.m)
Kitara v Kireka United – Booma Ground-Hoima (4:30 p.m)
Kansai Plascon Vs Water – Naro Ntawo play ground (2:30 p.m)
Bumate United v Synergy – Bumate play ground – Bundibujjo (4:30 p.m)
Elgon Group:
Kataka FC v Doves All Stars – Nabini play ground, Bufumbo- Mbale (4:30 p.m)
Bukedea Town Council v Amuka Bright Stars FC – Emokori Ground, -Bukedea (4:30 p.m)
Vura FC v Jinja Municipal Council Hippos FC – Vura Town Council Ground, Moyo (4:30 p.m)
Paidha Black Angels v Busia FIsheries – Barokoro-Zombo (4:30 p.m)
Lira United v Kamuli Park – Lango Sports Ground, Lira (4:30 p.m)
MAIN PHOTO: Action between Kira United (in Red) and Synergy (Green) during last year’s FUFA Big league play offs at Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium. Synergy kicks off away to Bumate in Bundibujjo.
Uganda Cranes lost 2-1 in the practice match played against Island nation Madagascar at the StarTimes stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) fc midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba gave Cranes the lead after 28 minutes as Uganda took control of the game into the half time break.
Aerial action during the game. Emmanuel Okwi (7), Derrick Nsibambi (11) and Milton Karisa (23) in a challenge to head the ball fin search for a goalStriker Edrisa Lubega (R) races to the ball during the first half
Rio Carlous Anoriananicinos scored twice in the second half for the maximum points.
Carlous’ goals came in the 49th and 88th minutes to give Madagascar a famous victory.
Uganda Cranes’ technical team used two different teams for either halves.
Team captain and first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango was the only un-used substitute in the match.
Uganda Cranes XI vs Madagascar that started the practice match.Madagascar team
Uganda is preparing for for the up-coming 2018 FIFA World Cup group E qualifier against Ghana Black Stars this Saturday at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (third from right) with the other officials at Lugogo watch the match proceedingsThe technical team and the substitute playersUganda Cranes captain of the day Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (L) with the Madagascar skipper Ina Faneva Andriatasina with the match referees prior to kickoff
The team will regroup for Thursday training at Mandela National Stadium, starting 4 p.m.
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismail Watenga (G.K), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Isinde, Tonny Mawejje, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, William Luwagga Kizito, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Edrisa Lubega, Joseph Ochaya
Uganda Cranes (Second half team):
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Emma Okwi, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Ivan Ntege, Farouk Miya, Timothy Awanyi, Derrick Nsibambi
Sub Not Used: Denis Onyango (GK)
Madagascar XI: Ibrahim Dabo (GK), Ranbelosn Toavina, Pascal Razakanantenaina, Thomas Fontaine, Nonenjana Lalaina (62’ Patrick Herimanjaarivo) , Jean Raherinarimanana, Calsin Dimitry, Randrinbololuna Zotsara, Rio Carlous Anoriananicinos, Ina Faneva Andriatsina, Ferdinard Ramananahera (75’ Hery Randriaitara,)
Subs Not Used: Ramaritany Damien (GK), Michel Randriantenaina
Closed from the public but Only 25,000/- Discount Ticket holders for the Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars match will gain access
The Uganda Cranes camp has been boosted more with the appearance of silky midfielder maestro William Kizito Luwagga.
The 23 year old who trades his talent in Romania with CSM Polithecnica lasi arrived in the country on Monday evening but never hesitated to join fellow teammates at Sky Hotel, Nalya as they prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier match win against Ghana.
While talking to www.fufa.co.ug, Luwagga said that this time he’s happy that he has reported earlier and therefore will have enough time to train with the team thus a better partnership before the WCQ.
‘I’m happy that this time I’ve reported early in camp hot like the previous game where I arrived on the eve of the game against Egypt ‘ Said Luwagga.
The team conducted a single training session on Tuesday morning at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole ahead of the practice match on Wednesday 4/10/17 agaisnt Madagascar.
Players in the Sky Hotel camp, Naalya:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan & Ismail Watenga
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega & Geofrey Serunkuma
MAIN PHOTO: Kizito Luwagga showing Isaac Muleme some skills from Europe during training on Tuesday.
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The Uganda Cranes started day one of residential training at Mandela National Stadium Namboole on Sunday evening.
The team is preparing for the must win 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier match against Ghana.
Fourteen players attended the single evening session inclusive of foreign based Denis Iguma and Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege.
After the training session Ivan Ntege told www.fufa.co.ug that he is set for the challenge and it’s the reason why he arrived earlier than others.
” I personally I’m too set for the encounter and it’s the reason why I’ve arrived earlier for better preparations” Said Ntege.
Kojja added that he anticipates for positive results against the Black Stars on the 7th October thus opening up Uganda’s chances of appearing for the first time to the world’s most precious football tournament.
Players who attended training .
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan & Ismail Watenga
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi and Nelson Senkatuka.
Derrick Nsibambi scored two second half goals as the Uganda Cranes team triumphed 2-0 against Northern Region Select team at the Lango Sports Grounds in Lira on Saturday.
After a goal-less opening 45 minutes, the game was lit up by KCCA forward Derrick Nsibambi who scored in the 55th and 62nd minutes of the well attended match.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Muzamiru Mutyba breaks away from Walter Odongo during one of the attacks at Northern region goal
Nsibambi was among the 10 changes that the national team technical bench headed by Moses Basena had called as the second half re-started.
Earlier Paul Mucureezi had missed giving the national side the lead when his attempt hit the goal post in the 28th minute.
Uganda Cranes XI against Northern Region Select teamNorthern Uganda Region Select Team
Other chances were 50-50 incidents from Moses Waiswa, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Muleme and Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Northern Uganda select team’s goalkeeper Sadam Ogwang was alert to tame any goal bound threats before he paved way for Stephen Okello with 10 minutes to play.
Uganda Cranes’ Fred Okot and Tadeo Lwanga were the two players cautioned by referee Tonny Agir.
Guests during the singing of the National and Lango anthems prior to kick off
This was the second time that Uganda Cranes was playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2015 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
The essence of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and Uganda Breweries Limited jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
Part of the mammoth crowd that graced Northern Region against Uganda Cranes at Lango Sports GroundMoses Waiswa is stopped by Northern Uganda’s Hilary Odonkonyero at Lango Sports Ground
Team Line ups:
Northern Region XI: Sadam Ogwang (G.K), Ivan Okello, John Paul Acire, Ronald Owiny, Alli Muhamed, Hilary Odonkonyero, Walter Odongo, Dickens Diarra Okwir, Ronny Okullo, Richardson Asaba, Moses Aliro
Subs: Stephen Okello (G.K), Joel Akaka, Emmanuel Okwi, Julius Akwata, Denis Omedi, Brian Ocakacon, Mike Denis Ojok
Team Officials:
Head coach: Godfrey Akena
Assistant coach: Bob Obira
Uganda Cranes XI: Tom Ikara (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nelson Senkatuka, David Owori
Second Team: Tom Ikara (60′ Benjamin Ochan), Fred Okot, Dan Birikwaliira, Bernard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Albert Mugisa, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Shafiq Kagimu
At Lango Sports Ground, Lira (4:30 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
After the Uganda Cranes team safe arrival in Lira on Friday afternoon, the team players held a two hour session at the Lango Sports ground.
All the players responded well in training supervised by the head coach Moses Basena, his assistant Mathias Lule and goakeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
One of the new faces on the team, Albert Mugisa, a midfielder with Police F.C expressed his gratitude upon the call up.
In an interview with www.fufa.co.ug after the session, the exciting player disclosed his willingness to learn more and more.
‘I am happy to be here with the national. I will keep composed and it gives me the impetus to work even harder at my club’ Mugisa noted.
Albert Mugisa (right with yellow boots) vies for the ball with the rest of the players during training
A large crowd watched the session whose basis centered around ball possession, hurting the opponents on the quick counter and defending.
This is the second time that Uganda Cranes is playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2017 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
Emmanuel Kalyowa passes the ball during training meanwhile assistant coach Mathias Lule closes down the space as the rest of the players keep a keen eye
The purpose of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Breweries Limited and National Insurance Corporation (NIC) jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
The Goalkeepers in a limbering session on Friday afternoon at Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Uganda Cranes Players in Lira:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga -Vipers SC, Benjamin Ochan-KCCA FC, Tom Ikara-Kirinya Jinja SS
Outfield players: Nico Wadada-Vipers SC, Dan Bilikwalira-Vipers SC , Joshua Awori-Proline FC, Savio Kabugo-Proline FC , Timothy Awanyi-KCCA FC , Bernard Muwanga-SC Villa, Fred Okot-URA FC, Isaac Muleme-KCCA FC , Tadeo Lwanga-Vipers SC, Ibrahim Kayiwa-KJSS FC, Tom Masiko-Vipers SC , Paul Mucureezi-KCCA FC, Moses Waiswa-Vipers SC, Kalyowa Emma-Soana FC, Shafic Kagimu-URA FC, Muzamir Mutyaba-KCCA FC, Milton Karisa – Vipers S.C, Derrick Nsibambi-KCCA FC, Nelson Senkatuka-Bright Stars FC & Albert Mugisa-Police FC
Officials:
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Manager: Chrispus Muyinda
Media: Hamza Nsereko and Meddie Ssengendo
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes assistant coach Mathias Lule leads the warm up session with the players at Lango Sports Ground in Lira
