The Federation of Uganda Football Associations expresses deep shock at the death of former Uganda Cricket officials Mr Azuba Chris, Mr Justine Ligyalingi and his wife-both parents of the current Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Cricket Association Mr. Justine Ligyalingi.
Mr. and Mrs. Ligyalingi died following a car accident on Monday 17thOctober, 2016 while Azuba also died on the same day.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo mourned the depatrted officials.
‘It is very sad for the entire sports fraternity in Uganda and especially those in the cricket circles to lose such important people who have groomed very many talents’.
Ligyalingi’s contribution in sports disciplines like Netball, football (where he was a referee), Athletics and cricket left an indelible mark on many young talents. Our beloved mother who also passed away gave birth to the Current CEO of Uganda Cricket Association. We shall dearly miss them’
The FUFA President also eulogised the departed Azuba.
‘His services as the former General Secretary of Uganda Cricket Association and Umpire of the gentleman’s game shows the class he brought in administration and on the crease’
Our prayers are with the family of Ligyalingi, UCA and the rest of the sports fraternity in Uganda.
Dennis Onyango’s Mamelodi Sundowns have a 3 goal cushion ahead of the finals for CAF Champions league return leg.
During the first leg played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa on Saturday, they comfortably won 3-0.
Anthony Laffor, Tebogo Langerman and Percy Tau scored for the Brazilians.
As usual, goalkeeper Onyango staged a solid performance throughout the match ahead of the return leg in Egypt at the Borg El Arab Stadium next Sunday in Egypt.
Sundowns will however miss Wayne Arendse who was cautioned.
Team Line Ups:
Sundowns XI: Dennis Onyango, Langerman, Nthethe, Arendse (Soumahoro 70′), Mbekile, Kekana (T. Zwane 86′), Mabunda, Billiat (Modise 65′), Tau, Dolly, Laffor.
Zamalek XI: Ahmed El-Shennawy (Elrehim 63′); Moruf Yusuf, Islam Gamal, Ali Gabr, Ahmed Tawfik ; Tarek Hamed, Ibrahim Salah, Ayman Hefny, Shikabala (Ramzy Khaled 56′), Stanley Ohawuchi; Bassem Morsi (Ahmed Fathi 75′).
Uganda Cranes first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango will on Saturday evening play in the CAF Champions league final when his club Mamelodi Sundowns take on Zamalek from Egypt in the first leg at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Being the only ambassador from Uganda in the match, FUFA and the rest of the country wish Onyango the very best in the game.
A win for Onyango’s team over two legs will give Sundowns and the Ugandan keeper an opportunity to face players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos of Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World cup later this year.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, like the rest summarises Onyango’s historic moment;
We called 2015 Golden year of Ugandan football as we won unprecedented 6 away matches in all competitions, leading in AFCON qualifiying group,convincingly qualifying for CHAN, returning CECAFA trophy back home for 14th record time.
Overall making perfect platform for arrival of 2016 Diamond year of Ugandan football with qualifiying after 39 years to the biggest showpiece of our football African cup of Nations since 1978 when we last played there.
Inside all above there is a main ingredient of success arguably at present the best goalkeeper in African football Denis Onyango-Golden boy with Diamond hands of Ugandan football that today has special test of character and new measurement of goalkeeping values against mighty Zamalek> We wish him all the best in his last hurdle to put childhood dreams of winning African champions league into reality.
Good luck serious guy from Nsambya. You can do it 30 plus milions of Ugandans, one Serbian, 1 Croatian are keeping you in prayers just give today reason God as usual to be on your side.
Respectfully, Trustfully and Faithfully.
MAIN PHOTO: Onyango credits Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (in picture as well-Red) as oen of the people to have helped him improve his game.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the media fraternity at the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 12th October 2016 at the FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
‘The weekly press conference will be graced by the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo and the Uganda Cranes head coach, Micho’ FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein said.
The press conference will start at 10 a.m.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R – Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director), Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President) and Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic
2016 FUFA Women Football Independence Day Championship:
Final (Clubs): Kawempe Muslim FC 1 – 0 Ajax FC coming
Final (Secondary): Kawempe Muslim FC 1 – 0 Town View S.S
Final (Primary): Kakira P/S 0 – 1 Mwanda P/S
Mwanda Primary School and Kawemple Muslim Secondary School excelled at the fourth edition of FUFA Women Independence Day Football Championship held at Namalemba in Iganga District.
The fully funded tournament by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) comprised of teams from FUFA Women Elite League, Secondary and Primary schools from different parts of Uganda.
Three secondary schools namely Kawempe Muslim S.S, Busembatia S.S and Town View Secondary School all competed in this year’s edition while the four primary schools which participated comprised of Kakira , Mwanda, Namalemba and Busembatia Primary School from different FUFA regions.
Only two clubs from the FUFA Elite Women League took part (Kawempe Muslim FC and Ajax FC ).
They were joined by another independent team, Kyambogo University women football club.
For the second successive year running, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Women Football team exhibited class in defending this year’s FUFA Women Independence Day Football Championship having outclassed Town View S.S in heated final after sole effort from Stella Musubika separated the both sides.
Kawempe Muslim Football Club player celebrate a goal
In the club’s final, Kawempe Muslim Football Club edged Ajax 1-0 to defend the title for the second successive year running, a feat that delighted the head coach Moses Nkata.
“I am thrilled that we defended this trophy now let’s fight to take it for keeps next when we won it for the 3rd time.” noted Nkata.
Positive trend of development:
The seeds of women football sown over the years have indeed cast women football in Uganda into the limelight.
As attested by the Chairperson of the Uganda Women Football Associations (UWFA) Efrance Nanjego, she is glad with the trend of women football in the country;
First of all, I want to thank FUFA majorly for their unconditional support towards women football in Uganda and without FUFA I know we would be not having such activities like this in the country.
Also, let me thank those teams which came from far as Kampala to participate in this years edition.
Nanjengo’s voice was equally well re-echoed by Haruna Wanume the chairman L.C III of Namalemba Sub County.
Wanume graced the tournament as the chief guest and he lauded FUFA for the initiative as he also appealed to the feminine gender to take upon the beautiful game;
I thank FUFA for having chosen Namalemba to host this women tournament as I couldn’t imagine women playing football like men but am surprised.
Let’s emulate from these established teams to start up ours too. Let’s also have one club in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Kawempe Women Football Team is the most successful team having won it now on two respective occasions.
Some of the trophies, balls and other prizes that were given out to the outstanding players and teams at the 2016 FUFA Women Football tournament
Awards:
Most Valuable Player:
Secondary school category: Brenda Nakayenga (Kawempe Muslim S.S)
Fair-play:
Club Category: Kakira
GROUPS:
CLUB GROUP: Ajax Ladies, Kawempe Muslim FC, Kyambogo University
SECONDARY SCHOOL GROUP: Kawempe Muslim S.S, Busembatia S. S, Town View S. S
The FUFA Big League matches played on Thursday recorded 14 goals scored from six matches.
There were two draws and four victories. Three of the victories were recorded by the home teams and one away win by Maroons in Moroto against Moroto United.
International Friendly match in Lome at Kegue stadium
Togo 1-0 Uganda
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic tested his players against a very good team ahead of Friday’s opening Group E match with Ghana in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia ion Tamale.
The Uganda Cranes who are returning to the AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978, played an international friendly match with Togo at the Kegue stadium in Lome.
The Cranes conceded a first half goal but still pushed on gallantly with hope of levelling the score.
Togo who edged Uganda 1-0 in 2014 at the same stadium during the 2015 AFCON Campaign, emerged winners again with the same score line.
Uganda Cranes will remain in ome until Thursday morning when they travel to Tamale ahead of Friday match with Ghana.
Starting XI for Uganda Cranes
Salim Jamal (GK), Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murshid Juuko, Isaac Isinde, Denis Iguma, Hassan Wasswa, Khalid Aucho, Kizito Luwagga, Faruku Miya, Geoffrey Massa (Capt).
Subs: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Kizito Geoffrey, Kiiza Hamis, Santamun Yunus, Joseph Ochaya, Mawejje Tony, Oloya Moses.
Uganda Cranes star player Faruku Miya being brought down after beating his opponentKizito Luwagga in control of the right flank with defender Nicholas Wadada following closely during the game in Lome on Tuesday
Coaches’ handshake -Micho (L) and Claude Leroy (R)
Togo Sparrow Hawks vs Uganda Cranes (International Friendly match)
Tuesday 4th October at stade De Kegue, Lome
KO: 8 pm (EAST), 5 p.m in Togo
Timely updates on 102.1 FUFA f.m and official social media plat forms (Facebook and Twitter)
The Uganda Cranes players held a successful training session under floodlights at the Kegue stadium in Lome on Monday evening in preparation for the international friendly match with Togo.
The one and a half hour session was meant for acclimatisation and team building purposes after hours of traveling from Kampala via Ethiopia and Ghana before finally reaching Lome.
The Uganda Cranes players in stretching exercises at the Stade De Kegue in Lome on Tuesday night.
Only Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Dennis Onyango missed the session since he was still in transit.
Onyango is expected in Lome on Tuesday morning.
The rest of the players are in camp.
Tonny Mawejje (left) and Faruku Miya as they walk to the team hotel in Lome.
According to the Leader of Delegation, Darius Mugoye who also watched the training session, all the players looked lively and are ready for the task at hand.
L-R: Leader of Delegation, FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Team Doctor Ronald Kisolo and the Team Manager Chrispus Muyinda watched the Uganda Cranes training in Lome under floodlights.
Mugoye shared an emotional statement and sincere appreciation to the H.E. President of the Republic of Uganda with www.fufa.co.ug;
The players are all focused and ready for the task at hand – to represent their country with one heart.
We continue to thank the players, members of the technical committee, our dear fans, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his entire FUFA Executive committee members and the other staff, the supportive media and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for standing with the Uganda Cranes in every thick and thin moments.
The players are ready for the best display in the international friendly match and the up-coming FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ghana
The pre-match meeting will be held on Tuesday morning (1 p.m Ugandan time) where the match modalities will be agreed upon and referees communicated.
El Merriekh goalkeeper Salim Jamal and KCCA’s Benjamin Ochana joined by the Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba in a prayer before the work-out
Uganda Cranes take on Togo at the Kegue Stadium on Tuesday evening (8 p.m Ugandan time).
The match is being targeted as a preparatory mechanism for the national team ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group E qualifier on Friday, 7th October 2016 against Ghana in Tamale City.
The full Squad expected for the match:
Goalkeepers: Onyango Denis, Jamal Salim, Ochan Benjamin
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic has named his final 19 that will play Togo in an international friendly on Tuesday 4th October in Lome and Ghana on Friday 7th October (2018 FIFA World Cup Russia) in Tamale.
The team flies out tonight at midnight aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The Squad had two training sessions at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Saturday and Sunday.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye who will travel with the team as Leader of Delegation watched the morning session on Sunday.
The team leaves in a buoyant mood after FUFA received UGX 660M from H.E. The President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni towards preparations of the game against Ghana.
President Museveni made a personal call to FUFA boss Eng. Moses Magogo on Saturday to deliver a message through him to the players ahead of the game.
‘The President has required me to deliver a message to the Team and the Coaches that they should represent their country to the pride of Ugandans and he is fully behind us’ said FUFA boss Eng. Moses Magogo
Travel plans: Players from Kampala; Ochan, Wadada, Kizito Geoffrey, Ochaya, Wasswa, Aucho and (Tony Mawejje flies in tonight) to travel with team for flight to Ethiopia.
Denis Onyango jets in tomorrow at Entebbe Airport before connecting to Lome, Togo.
Sentamu and Luwagga will connect with the team in Lome while the rest of the players will link up with the team in Adis Ababa tonight and tomorrow morning before flying out at 8.30am (Monday) to Lome.
Seeking divine intervention after Cranes training at Namboole on Sunday morning
The Squad:
Goal Keepers: Onyango Denis, Jamal Salim, Ochan Benjamin
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Vice President who has been named Leader of Delegation to Ghana at Namboole on Sunday morning with historical skipper Geoffrey MAssa who led Uganda Cranes to 2017 AFCON Finals.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has submitted 29 names of referees to Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) for consideration of the FIFA Badge for the year 2017.
There are seven center referees, eight men assistant referees, four women center referees, six women assistant referees and four beach soccer referees.
Men – Referees:
Brian Miiro Nsubuga, Dennis Batte, Alex Muhabi, Mashood Ssali, Ali Chelangat Sabilla, Ali Bakisula, William Oloya
Men – Assistant Referees:
Mark Ssonko, Lee Okello, Ronald Katenya, Hussein Bugembe, Musa Balikoowa Ngobi. Dick Okello, Samuel Turyomuriwe, Samuel Kakembo
Women – Referees:
Aisah Ssemmambo Nabikko, Anna Akoyi, Habiba Naigaga, Shamirah Nabadda
Women – Assistant Referees:
Catherine Cynthia Nagaddya. Marex Nakitto Nkumbi, Docus Atuhaire, Jane Mutonyi. Lydia Wanyama Nantabo, Diana Murungi
Beach Soccer Referees:
Ivan Kintu Bayige, Shafic Mugerwa, Muhammad Ssenteza, Moses Ssebuliba Ssekamatte
Azam Uganda Premier League – Saturday results (10th September 2016):
Proline 2-2 Bright Stars
The Saints 1-2 Express
Vipers 1-0 BUL
JMC Hippos 1-3 URA
Sadolin Paints 0-1 Police
Lweza 0-0 SC Villa
Soana 1-0 Kirinya-Jinja S.S
Uganda Revenue Authority football club earned their first victory of the current Azam Uganda Premier League premier league with a 3-1 away win against Jinja Municipal Council at the Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.
After falling to Walter Bankene’s goal in the 7th minute, the tax collectors’ side regrouped for the better in the second half.
Goals from Ronald Kigongo, new boy Robert Mukongottya and Samuel Ssekitto’s stunning free-kick give Kefa Kisala and James Odoch some smiles after three opening draws to the season.
Police also won away from home 1-0 at Sadolin Paints – thanks to Anthony Bongole’s goal in the second half.
The goal came moments after the home side had missed a penalty through team captain Ronald Lukungu.
Elsewhere, Erisa Ssekisambu scored at Nakivubo stadium in Vipers’ 1-0 triumph against visiting BUL from Jinja.
Express won 2-1 over The Saints at Bombo Army Military stadium. Herman Nteza Wasswa and John Ssemazzi scored for Express as Ivan Kiweewa got The Saints’ consolation.
16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa Jogoo were held to a goal-less draw against the fast improving Lweza at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The league takes a 10 day’s break as Uganda plays host to the CECAFA Women championship that kicks off this Sunday at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
2016 CECAFA Women Championship: 11th – 20th September (All Matches at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru)
GROUP A: Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar
GROUP B: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) women football championship will kick off at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
FUFA has confirmed there is free entrance for all the football fans willing to watch the games that return after a 30 year absence.
“All football fans willing to watch the CECAFA Women championship at the FUFA Technical Center will enter free of charge for all the games” FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein notes.
Arrival of Countries:
Zanzibar and Kenya were the first countries to arrive in the country on Thursday and Friday respectively.
They will be followed by Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Ethiopia in that order.
The 11 days’ tournament gets underway on Sunday, 11th September 2016 with a double header between Burundi and Zanzibar (2 p.m) before the mouth-watering Uganda versus Kenya clash at 4 p.m.
The tournament was launched at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala over two weeks ago by the CECAFA Seceretary General, Nicholas Musonye flanked by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, the tournament Local Organizing Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama and other members of the LOC.
A seven man Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is chaired by Rogers Byamukama. Others members are Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, Agnes Mugena, Chris Kalibala,Samuel Mpiima, Efrance Nanjego and Ahmed Hussein.
2016 CECAFA Women Football Championship, Rogers Byamukama addresses the media during the tournament launch in Kampala on Monday, 29th August 2016. He assured good preparations in terms of preparations (main playing ground, training grounds, secretariat and hotel facilities)
The tournament gets underway on the 11th September 2016 with Burundi taking on Zanzibar at 2 p.m.
Hosts Uganda will play Kenya in the next fixture on match day one.
I thank Uganda for taking the initiative and being bold enough to bring CECAFA women’s tournament here in Kampala. This is the golden opportunity to revamp women’s football in the CECAFA region.
All the matches will be played at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru with two games running per day.
The last CECAFA women football championship was held in Zanzibar and won by the hosts in 1986.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Crested Cranes team that played against Kenya in the International build up in Kisumu
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has planned for thanksgiving prayers across the country after the successful qualification to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals since 1978.
The prayers according to the FUFA spokesman, Ahmed Hussein will start this Friday through to Saturday and end on Sunday cross all the religious denominations – Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Muslims, Born Agains and the Orthodox families.
We are thanking the Lord for granting our heartfelt prayers after holding prayers throughout the campaign.
FUFA remains a God fearing institution and we dedicate all our tasks into hands of the most merciful, most graceful
In Kampala, prayers start this Friday (9th September 2016) at the Wandegeya Mosque, National Mosque – Old Kampala, Ahmadiya Mosque in Wandegeya, Kibuli and many other Houses of worship for the muslim fraternity in Kampala and across the country.
FUFA president addresses the worshipers after prayers on Friday, 2nd September 2016 at Gadafi Mosque in Old KampalaUganda Cranes players led by Nicholas Wadada, Kezironi Kizito, Ivan Ntege and officials were part of the worshipers at St Luke Seeta Church of Uganda on 28th August 2016L-R: 102.1 FUFA f.m staff Hassan Kirunda Kakaire, Saidi Lugolobi, Ivan Ntege, Joseph Nsubuga, Geofrey Sserunkuma and team manager Chrispus Muyinda in earlier prayers
On Saturday (10th September 2016), prayers will continue to the Orthodox family with thanksgiving services at the Kasubi Orthodox Church, Center Church in Makerere and Najjanankumbi.
The following day on Sunday (11th September 2016), there will be prayers at Ndeeba Victory Church, Namirembe Cathedral, St Luke Church of Uganda, Seeta, Rubaga Cathedral,House of Prayer Ministries as well as many other churches in Kampala and across the country.
Uganda Cranes player, Farouk Miya addresses the worshipers last Friday after the prayers. He scored the only goal that broke the jinx that had lasted for over 38 yearsFUFA Executive Committee member, Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel hands a Uganda Cranes jersey to Bishop Herbert Salongo Buyondo of Victory Church in Ndeeba during a prayer session on 20th March 2016
Uganda Cranes overcame Comoros 1-0 to finish among the second best countries (alongside Togo) in the qualifiers and qualify for the AFCON finals that will be hosted in Gabon come the year 2017.
The Uganda Cranes victory over Comoros in the final Group D of the 2017 AFCON qualifiers due many fans and high profile dignitaries.
One of the invited guests was the Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV who witnessed the memorable 1-o win for Cranes that handed Uganda its first ever ticket to the Finals since 1978.
Here is the congratulatory message from the Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV to FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
September 06, 2016
Eng. Moses Hassim Magogo President, The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Dear Eng. Magogo,
Congratulations
On September 04, 2016, I joined the footballing fraternity at the Mandela National Stadium, Nambole, to support the Uganda Cranes in their successful pursuit of the AFCON 2017 Qualification.
I salute our gallant sons, the entire FUFA Executive, the Government of the Republic of Uganda and all stakeholders of Football in Uganda upon this historic milestone that we should all savor. I particularly commend you for leading the Federation in revamping our football and specifically the success of the Cranes. This achievement is merited given your long and dedicated service to sports in Busoga and Uganda as a whole.
Obwakyabazinga Bwa Busoga commits to providing the necessary institutional support, to identify and develop the vast available sports talent that is required by our various National Teams, to ensure that our Country regularly excels at the continental and global sporting showpieces. I urge you to work with all stakeholders to provide the necessary environment and resource support such as the prioritization of sports within the school curriculum, establishment of robust sports’ development processes and programs, and the availability of the requisite infrastructure including maintaining public play grounds in our communities.
The success of the Uganda Cranes should inspire all of us, especially the youth. It is a clear manifestation that what appears to be a “glass ceiling” can be easily broken if we institute the necessary processes, and are purposeful and united. The triumph of the Cranes should therefore reinvigorate our dedication to the pursuit of excellence not just in sports but in all our life’s aspirations.
I will be pleased to host the Uganda Cranes at an opportune moment with a match against a select team from the ongoing Busoga Kingdom Masaza competition and a dinner thereafter.
I wish the Uganda Cranes success at the AFCON finals in Gabon. ‘Okwisania Namanhi’
For God and My Country,
William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV ISEBANTU KYABAZINGA OF BUSOGA.
Uganda Cranes qualified to the 2017 Total African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals on Sunday, 4th September 2016 after overcoming a resilient Comoros side 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Uganda Cranes players smartly clad in the national flag colours passionately sing the Uganda anthem at Namboole
Standard Liege midfielder Farouk Miya fired into the roof of the net after 36 minutes to drive crazy the already charged over 40,000 spectators in the stands and those watching on Television.
www.fufa.co.ug captured the colourful pictures from the spectacular game that brings to an end the 38 years wait of playing at the biggest platform of African football
Farouk Miya with a decent drive to the Comoros goal area. He was a complete thorn to the opposition on an evening blessed by earlier rains
First lady, Janet Kataha Museveni was the chief guest on the well attended evening. She was accompanied by the State Minister of Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Honanary FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa among other dignitaries from Central Government, Kingdoms, FUFA Delegates, current and former players and the fans at large.
Buganda Kingdom prime minister Owk. Charles Peter Mayiga flanked by the Busoga Kingdom Kyabazinga Isebantu Wilberforce Nadiope IVPassionate football fans enjoyed every passing minute from as early as 8 a.m till late in the night. FUFA throws a special token of appreciation to all our dear fans across the countryUganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic in celebrations with the players and fansFUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo congratulated by his 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA Delegates and other peopleUganda Cranes players led by defender Isaac Isinde celebrate with fans after the final whistle
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), Farouk Miya and William Luwagga Kizito
Uganda Cranes XI: L-R – Back row: Joseph Ochaya, Dennis Onyango, Murushid Jjuuko, Isaac Isinde, Moses Oloya, Geofrey Massa (Captain). Front Row: William Luwagga Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Tonny Mawejje, Farouk Miya and Aucho KhalidL-R: Technical bench respecting the national anthems. Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic, Moses Basena (Assistant coach), Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Chrispus Muyinda (Team manager), Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor), Ivan Ssewanyana (physician) joined by the substitute players
L-R: Retired former FIFA referee Ronnie Kalema, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Director) and Decolas Kizza (FUFA finance manager) celebrate after the final whistle at Namboole on Sunday, 4th September 2016
Uganda Cranes made history by qualifying to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) come the year 2017 that will be hosted by Gabon.
This was the first qualification achieved since 1978 in Ghana.
In the final group D match played at the fully packed Mandela National Stadium, the Uganda Cranes won 1-0 thanks to Farouk Miya’s 36th minute goal set up by Moses Oloya.
In fact, the home side would have scored more than the successful goal had Joseph Benson Ochaya’s attempt not kissed the woodwork.
Team captain Geofrey Massa also had two missed chances with the on colour right back, Nicholas Wadada missing narrowly from close range.
Airtel Uganda Cheer leaders at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole
First lady, Janet Kataha Museveni was the chief guest on the well attended evening. She was accompanied by the State Minister of Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Honanary FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa among other dignitaries from Central Government, Kingdoms, FUFA Delegates, current and former players and the fans at large.
In the other group D match, Burkina Faso scored a late goal at home against visiting Botswana to qualify alongside Uganda.
Prejuce Nakoulma put Burkina Faso ahead with an 18th minute strike.
Lesego Galenamothale converted a penalty nine minutes from full time but Banou Diawara won it late in stoppage time for the Stallions.
There was a post match press conference attended by the two countries captains and the coach Milutin Sredejovic.
Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa appreciated everyone whose effort can not go unnoticed throughout the qualification campaigns.
Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa (second left) joined by the Comoros skipper Abdou Nadjim with the Senegalese match referees
Massa thanked the current and former players, media, sponsors, partners, FUFA administration and Government.
On the other hand, Micho lauded the effort of players and all stake holders in the football struggle.
The much publicized and well intentioned Project Cameroon 2019 is much alive and qualifying to Gabon 2017 is part of the agenda.
Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), Farouk Miya and William Luwagga Kizito
SC Villa Jogoo Vs Jinja Municipal Council Hippos – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:30 p.m)
Police Vs Proline – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso (4:30 p.m)
Football fans across the country will switch focus to the domestic scene when the top flight Azam Uganda Premier League returns this Tuesday with match day three fixtures.
Eight games will be played in Kampala, Mukono (Lugazi), Wakiso and Jinja districts on Tuesday, 6th September 2016.
The live game on Television (Azam T.V) is that clash involving Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) playing host to Vipers at the Mehta Stadium in Lugazi.
This is one fixture that URA is targeting to turn around their fortunes having drawn the first two games of the season.
Vipers on the other side of the cylinder have earned a draw (1 all against Bright Stars on match day one) and a resounding 4-0 victory against Police in the subsequent match day two.
With the timely return of team Skipper Nicholas Wadada, fresh from the Uganda Cranes successful AFCON fixture against Comoros, Vipers have the ammunition, team leader and one passionate player ready to drive the rest.
Other Vipers players who were on the Uganda Cranes team; Kezironi Kizito and goalkeeper Isma Watenga are two other inspirational players for team Vipers.
The primary task to look for goals for team Vipers will definitely be bestowed upon the lead forwards Tonny Odur and Musa Esenu.
On the hand, URA used the international break optimally as they played and a won two friendly matches against Entebbe and Mulago 4-2 and 6-0 respectively.
Midfielder Feni Ali, Ronald Kigongo, Villa Oromchan and recently cleared Bogota are the sure cards for tax collectors.
Reigning league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) host Soana at the Phillip Omondi Stadium.
Former KCCA assistant coach Sam Ssimbwa faces his previous pay masters after he secured the head coaching job last month.
KCCA’s Ivan Ntege, Timothy Awany and Geofrey Sserunkuma are back to the club after serving the national team with diligence and the deserved commitment in the Kenya International build up as well as the AFCON group D qualifier against Comoros on Sunday.
Elsewhere, Fred Kajoba returns to the Fero Mobile and Lato Milk sponsored Bright Stars team bench as they entertain Lweza.
The main man for team Bright Stars is Fred Ssegujja who has so far scored in the club’s previous two games – against Vipers and Onduparaka.
The Red Eagles – Express is at home to Arua club Onduparaka at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku in a game the latter’s two coaching staff Moses Oloya (goalkeeping coach) and former Uganda Cranes midfielder Livingstone Mbabazi (assistant coach) are expected to officially start work.
Sports Club Villa Jogoo plays at the new home of the season, Mandela National stadium against Jinja Municipal Council Hippos.
SC Villa won their two build up matches in the break against Natete Select (1-0) and Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Nkozi 6-2.
Deo Sserwadda’s coached team has crafty left winger Vitalis Abdulmalick Tabu, team captain Mike Sserumaga, Yesseri Waibi with an option of a dice throw between Ashadu Bugembe and Yasin Mugabi to pick who starts in the goal posts.
JMC Hippos looks forward the effective magic left foot of Viane Ssekajugo to torment the Jogoo backline that has Joseph Nsubuga, Ibrahim Kiyembi, Bernard Muwanga and Yesseri Waibi at left back.
Away in Jinja, football fans will be spoilt for choice on whether to follow proceedings at Kakindu where BUL hosts Moses Basena’s The Saints or to make the short journey across of two to the hilly suburb of Bugembe – a venue confirmed to host the derby match between league debutants Kirinya – Jinja S.S and Sadolin Paints.
Both K-Jinja S.S and Sadolin Paints host their matches at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe town.
Meanwhile, Police in a bid to recover fully from the 4-0 humiliating loss to Vipers on match day two will play Proline at the Kavumba Recreational stadium.
Police looks to the industrious play from Sadat Kyambadde, Paul Hasule’s son Edwin Hasule in the middle of the pack, forwards Anthony ‘Cassano’ Bongole and the ever fresh human sky scrapper Peter ‘Crounch’ Ssenyonjo for inspiration.
Proline, fresh from a camp at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru hope Edrisa ‘Torres’ Lubega, one of the Uganda Cranes players used for the Kenya international build up finally finds his right scoring boots of old.
