CECAFA Women Challenge Cup (16th-25th November 2019)
Uganda Women National team- Crested Cranes put up a good performance to overcome Mukono High School 8-0 during a practice match played on Thursday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The team that has spent 2 days in residential camp gearing up for preparations played their practice game ahead of the 2019 CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup that will take place from 16th to 25th November in Tanzania.
The spirited display by the team under Head Coach Bulega Faridah and his second assistant Coach Ayub Kalifah saw their goals scored by Nambatya Favour through a penalty in the 5th minute before adding another 15 minutes later.
The battle for the ball during the warm up training game
Fazila Ikwaput, Margaret Kunihira, Asia Nakibuuka, Nassuna Hasifah (brace) and Juliet Nalukenge got their names on the score sheet.
Early in the game, Nambatya converted from the spot kick to hand Crested Cranes the lead following a foul by Mukono High defender Akuku Peninah fouled Zaina Namuleme in the penalty area.
Nambatya’s second of the day was a joy to watch as she beat the entire defence to double her team’s lead.
Zaina Nandede shoots during the friendly game
Nandede Zaina, with her calmness, dribbles and long passes outclassed her opponents in the middle of the park after creating a number assists that eventually turned into goals
There were changes for the National team made before the break as Hasifah Nasun, Asia Nakibuuka, Juliet Nalukenge and Margaret Kunihira came in for Zaina Namuleme, Nandede Zaina, Nambatya fovour and Reticia Nabbosa respectively.
The duration of the game was two hours- with each half lasting 60 minutes.
Ayub Khalifan- the 2nd assistant coach of the Crested Cranes was happy with the match.
‘It was a good performance by the team and we the opponents provided real test. We shall plan for another build up match before departure for Tanzania’ noted Ayub.
Fazila Ikwaput (right) races to the ball during the game
Crested Cranes will face Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the group B during the CECAFA Women tournament whose new dates have been confirmed as 16th-25th November 2019.
Twenty players will make the final trip to Dar es Salaam.
It has come to our notice that false information about positions of administration at FUFA is being generated and circulated to football stakeholders to mislead the public.
The unfounded rumours are aimed at apparently swaying football stakeholders into unsuspecting situations about the institution.
This is therefore to inform the stakeholders that FUFA is operating normally.
Stakeholders are advised to consider only information shared on FUFA official communication platforms.
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
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
They meet every quarter to come up with key policy matters. On Wednesday 21st August 2019, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 21st FUFA Excom Meeting at FUFA House-Mengo and key decisions were taken;
Change of names by clubs
In a bid to keep promoting football at the grass roots and encourage identity of clubs with the local communities, the FUFA Executive received proposals from the Competitions Committee on change of clubs’ names;
Kabale Sharp FC (Western region FA, Kabale) has been granted permission to change name to Kigezi Home Boys FC
Nkambi Coffee FC (Buganda Region FA, Masaka) has been granted permission to change name to Masaka City Sports Club
Three Clubs Kagadi Eagles FC, Kahunde FC and Digital FC (Kitara Region FA) have been granted permission to play under one name Kagadi United FC.
Mukura Town Council (North East Region FA, Ngora) was granted permission to change name to Basere FC
However a request by Eastland FC (North East Region FA, in Bukedea) to change name to Lifeline FC was rejected by the FUFA Executive.
FUFA grants Provisional Licenses to CAF C Coaches
The FUFA Executive noted that there has been a genuine delay by authorities concerned to release results of the coaches who attended the CAF C coaching course three years ago but have not been able to enroll for the CAF B course for reasons beyond their control.
With this deficiency, FUFA has granted provisional Licenses to coaches who fall in this category as they wait for full release of results by CAF.
However upon release of results, the successful CAF C coaches will be required to apply to undertake immediately a CAF B course to attain the minimum requirements for any coach to sit on the technical bench in the Uganda Premier League this season.
Uganda FIFA Referees Proposed list
The FUFA Executive approved a list of 26 referees to be forwarded to FIFA for consideration of the 2020 FIFA badges. The list has;
Referees (Men): Ssali Mashood, Muhabi Alex, Sabilla Ali Chelangat, Oloya William and Madanda Ronald
Assistant referees (Men);Okello Dick, Katenya Ronald, Okello Lee, Masembe Issa, Mulindwa Hakim and Okudra Emmanuel
Referees (Women): Nabadda Shamirah, Murungi Diana and Tiwuwe Eunice
Assistant referees (Women); Nantabo Lydia Wanyama, Nakitto Marex Nkumbi, Mutonyi Jane and Docus Atuhaire
Beach Soccer: Kintu Ivan Bayige, Mugerwa Shafic, Ssenteza Muhammad and Kawagga Bazirio Keneddy
Futsal Referees: Nsubuga Brian Emmy, Sengendo Isaac and Kamala Benon
Sc Villa update
FUFA applauded the efforts and great strides made in the process of the normalisation of the club. FUFA has written to SC Villa to attend an urgent meeting on Thursday 29th August 2019 to conclude on the matters of; Statutes, structure and schedules of activities.
The National U-15 football team held their final training on Wednesday at the FUFA technical centre Njeru before they flew out on Thursday morning ahead of the CECAFA tournament in Asmara, Eritrea. The tournament that has attracted Eleven (11) National junior teams is designed for players under the age of 15 kicks off on Saturday 17th August and ends on 1st September.
The contingent has 20 players.
After Wednesday’s session team head coach Jackson Magera said his team is ready to face the opponents in the tournament.
‘We have had a good period of training with no injuries and we are now ready to face off with the rest of the teams from the region. It is a great tournament for the young players to know the kind of stages to go through when playing football’ said Magera.
While sharing words of wisdom with the youngsters on Tuesday in Njeru, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo urged the players to know the value of being selected to represent the country.
‘You are lucky to be here to represent the Nation. When you put on the National team shirt that means you are representing over 34 million Ugandans. Play your part and do the best. In this region, we are the best team and so, whenever there is a tournament, everyone looks at us and every team comes ready to challenge Uganda. So, let us fight for our young careers, our families, our schools, our coaches, FUFA and above all our country’ said the FUFA President as he advised the National team players.
Uganda is placed in group B alongside Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Sudan. The opening match for Uganda is against Ethiopia on Saturday.
The Contingent to Eritrea
Mugena Agnes-Leader of Delegation
Magera Jackson Kaddu-Head Coach
Lutalo Hamuza- Assistant coach
Kiberu Mubarak-Goalkeeping coach
Mutyaba Bashir-Team coordinator
Nakabago Emmanuel-Team Doctor
Byamukama Aloysius-Team Media Officer
Kyesimira Arthur-Fitness trainer
Makumbi Sulait- FUFA Delegate
Ndibassa Kyambadde Livingstone- FUFA Delegate
Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman
Squad: Goalkeepers: Mukisa Daniel (Kawempe Muslim SS), Taremwa Elisa (Light Africa SS), Gubya Rickson Peter (Juventus-Namasuba)
Other players: Mutyaba Travis (Kawempe Royal College), Kalisa Shugai (Kawempe Muslim SS), Magogo Shafiq (Kibuli SS), Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Waswanga Shafik (Football for Good Academy), Kaddu Caros (Kabowa Youth), Mutebi Samuel (Bishops SS Mukono), Peter Gava (Buddo SS), Mulema Vincent (Bishops SS-Mukono), Kigozi Najib (St. Mary’s Kitende), Ssekibengo Godfrey (St Henry’s College-Kitovu), Muliika Patrick (Kako SS), Ouke Patrick (Sparta 09), Ogwalo Devis (Buddo SS), Nsereko Abdu (Super Heroes), Kasanya Leonard (Rays of Grace), Kyeyune Abbas (Kampala Junior Team)
The local football governing body FUFA has in partnership with the European Football Associations (UEFA), in a bid to equip the children living on the streets in Uganda, with football skills.
The project named Football in Community is supported by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Affairs.
In a bid to get the necessary personnel to impart the skills into this vulnerable group, FUFA and UEFA have organised a trainers’ training course, which started on Tuesday at FUFA Technical centre, Njeru.
The course that attracted 22 coaches from across the country is conducted by UEFA coach instructors Hesterine De Reus assisted by Liebeth Migchelsen both from Netherlands.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducting a course for coaches who will handle street children through the Rehabilitation exercise whose project will be launched on Saturday in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, who is coordinating the project on behalf of FUFA, said the course is aimed at straining those who will handle the children.
‘The UEFA instructors are here to train a group of trainers and these will acquire the skills on how to handle kids from the streets in matters to do with football skills’ said Kalema.
UEFA’S Hesterine De Reus conducts a practical session with the coaches taking part in the Rehabilitation of street children thruogh football course at Njeru
Kalema said the Government of Uganda through the ministry of Gender, labour and social affairs, has already availed 100 street kids, who are being well handled in other rehabilitation aspects at a centre in Mutundwe.
The week long course will climax on Saturday with the official launch of the project still in Njeru.
Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the female participants
MAIN PHOTO: Ronnie Kalema, Hesterine De Reus and Liebeth Migchelsen with the paricipants in a group photo
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter is out. The latest edition covers highlights of two months-June and July 2019.
There are a couple of moments that definitely needed attention like the Uganda Cranes show at the AFCON 2019 in Egypt, FUFA President elected on to the CAF Executive, capacity building and the dinner at State House when President Museveni hosted the National team players.
The 20th FUFA Executive Committee that sat on Saturday 25th May 2019 at Brovad Hotel in Masaka received a full report of the FUFA Referees Assessors Course conducted from 17th – 20th March 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in collaboration with CAF. The course was conducted by CAF Instructor – Mr. Celestine Ntagungira (Rwanda) and the report revealed the following:-
A total of 57 Referees Assessors attended the 3 day examinable course and results of all the assessments released as follows;
30 participants passed in Category A (passed all the exams and were recommended fit to assess matches)
16 participants passed in Category B (passed two crucial exams written and report writing only).
11 participants in Category C (did not pass written and report writing).
Decisions of FUFA Executive Committee
The report was adopted by the 20th FUFA Executive Committee and passed the following decisions on Licensing of the Referees Assessors in Uganda:-
All CAF and FIFA accredited Assessors together with those who passed in Category A of the Referees Assessors course, shall be licensed as Grade A Referees Assessors for a period of two (2) seasons and shall be the only ones to be appointed for 1st Division League and all other FUFA Competitions that fall in top classification.
Referees Assessors who passed in Category B in the Referees Assessors course shall be licensed as Grade B Referees Assessors for a period of two (2) seasons to be appointed to assess 2nd Division League and other FUFA Competitions as assigned by FRSC for matches that are classified as appropriate.
Participants who did not pass (Category C) shall not be appointed to any FUFA Competition Matches, unless after undergoing another course and obtain the pass mark.
FUFA may organise a course for promotion from one Grade to another, as shall be deemed appropriate.
The Assessors shall collect the Licenses from FUFA Competitions Department and the License shall apply for two FUFA Football seasons expiring 30th June 2021.
FUFA may organise a course for category C, any new applicants or promotional courses that may enable them to be promoted to another category. The FRSC shall determine the appropriate period and conditions to do so.
National Finals-FUFA Primary Schools Championship (ODILO)
Draws for the National Finals conducted atFUFA House on Wednesday 31st July 2019
National Finals to be played between 4th -7th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Arrival of teams: 3rd August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
National Finals to be played between 4th -7th August 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
Finalists will represent Uganda in FEASSA games in Tanzania
FUFA to facilitate all teams (Transport, Accomdation, meals, Team jerseys and balls)
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Match Day One (Sunday, 4th August 2019)
Match 1: Green Valley Primary School Vs Bright Valley Primary School
Match 2: Citizen Parents Primary School Vs Rays of Grace Primary School
Match 3: God’s Grace Primary School Vs Busumbu Primary School
Match 4: Oasis Annex Primary School Vs Tooro Boarding Primary School
L-R FUFA top brass 1st VP Justus Mugisha, President Eng. Moses Magogo, 2nd VP Darius Mugoye and Competitions Director Aisha Nalule during the press conference in Mengo.
The inaugural edition of the FUFA Primary Schools championship (ODILO) has reached the closing stages with the draws for the final held on Wednesday.
With the different regional winners already known, the stage is set as eight teams will compete for the ultimate prize between 4th – 7thAugust 2019 at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Buikwe District.
Each of the eight FUFA regions will have a representative in the final as seen below;
Name of School District Region
Green Valley Primary School Mbarara Western
Citizen Parents Primary School Makindye Kampala
Bright Valley Primary School Gulu Northern
Oasis Annex Primary School Arua West Nile
Busumbu Primary School Manafwa Eastern
Rays of Grace Primary School Buikwe Buganda
Tooro Boarding Primary School Kabarole Kitara
God’s Grace Primary School Serere North East
FUFA President, Moses Magogo who graced the draw function believes this is a tournament that will help in the growth and development of players at a tender age.
‘It is one thing to dream of an idea but another to fulfill that dream. As FUFA, we are proud of what the Uganda Sports Secondary Schools Associations (USSSA) are doing at that level but we thought it was important to have a competition for the primary schools’ said Magogo.
The President stressed that Odilo will help in the multiplier effect because more people will get involved.
‘It is important to cultivate interest for young people at this level. Besides, there will be more involvement of coaches, players and parents through this tournament. It is a beginning but we are excited about the first edition’
The first edition has only catered for boys’ football but the FUFA President confirmed that girl’s football will be included starting next year.
FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is the chairman of the Odilo championship believes this is a good step to help FUFA realize its mission of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the field.
‘As FUFA, we seek to become the best footballing country in Africa and this is an input in realizing that target. This is a tournament that is played countrywide and will help to identify talent at a tender age’ stated Mugisha
FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is also the chairman of the Odilo championship addressing the media on Wednesday at FUFA House, MengoMedia personality Grace Mbabazi of NBS TV picked Rays of Grace Junior School from the pot
FUFA Competitions Director, Aisha Nalule confirmed the federation will cater for meals, accommodation, and transport (to and fro) for all the eight teams. In addition, all the teams will be provided with fully branded jerseys and five balls to each team to be used during the championship playoffs.
The coveted title will be taken for keeps by the school/ team that will emerge the champion.
It should be noted that at this stage, a team (school) that represents a given region is allowed to add players from other schools but from the same region.
Some of the jerseys to be used by the teams during the National Finals being displayed by the FUFA top leaders
About the inaugural edition
The championship started with competitions at the district level with 62 of the 95 District Football Associations taking part.
From the district level, the winners at the respective districts qualified for the regional championship. Eastern region had the biggest participation with 14 districts taking part.
A total of 375 schools from 62 districts featured in the inaugural edition with about 12,000 pupils taking part as players in 740 matches.
In addition, the tournament has had 500 referees officiating games from the district to the regional level.
Fixtures
Match Day Two (Monday, 5th August 2019)
Match 5: Loser of Match 1 Vs Loser of Match 2
Match 6: Loser of Match 3 Vs Loser of Match 4
Match 7: Winner of match 1 Vs Winner of Match 2
Match 8: Winner of Match 3 Vs Winner of Match 4
Rest Day (Tuesday, 6th August 2019) – Workshop for all the 8 Teams
Match Day Three (Wednesday, 7th August 2019)
Match 9: Loser of Match 5 Vs Loser of Match 6 (7th and 8th place)
Match 10: Winner of Match 5 Vs Winner of Match 6 (5th and 6th place)
Match 11: Loser of Match 7 Vs Loser of Match 8 (3rd and 4th place)
Match 12: Winner of Match 7 Vs Winner of Match 8 (Final)
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA team led by President Eng. Moses Magogo (2nd from Left) carrying the balls and jersesy to be used during the tourney. The trophy to be taken by the Odilo Winners is on to the table.
The residents of Kagulu in Irundu, Buyende district warmly welcomed the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo on Monday back from Cairo, Egypt where he was voted as CAF Executive Committee member during the 41st CAF Ordinary General Assembly.
A mammoth crowd gathered as early as 9am to receive one of their own and celebrate with him for the recent achievements in football administration.
A procession that included various district football officials and political family matched from Kamuli town to Irundu.
How residents of Buyende welcomed FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to celebrate with him his recent position at CAF
FUFA top brass led by 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Committee Members Ronnie Kalema, Chris Kalibbala and Hamid Juma were also in attendance to enjoy the fruits of hard work and a great moment organised by Buyende District Football Association.
The FUFA President passed by his home where he served his football family lunch just after he had addressed another gathering.
L-R Hamid Juma, Darius Mugoye, Bilibasaga Robert, FUFA President ( holding decorated spear for defence given to him locals) and Justus Mugisha.
Locals enjoy a memorable moment with former Uganda Cranes stars
Eng. Magogo and Uganda Cranes brands are very famous countrywide. However the past stars of the Uganda Cranes got the limelight in equal measure when the locals in Buyende got to know that players like Hakim Magumba, Hassan Mubiru, Fred Tamale, Sam Kawalya and Alex Isabirye were part of the entourage that travelled with FUFA President.
FUFA President’s XI that played against Iguru Select in Buyende.
Irundu Select faced off with the FUFA President’s XI in a ceremonial match organised to climax the day’s activities at Irundu Township Primary school.
However the locals ‘denied’ their own son to end the day on a high. Like fate may have it, the home boys’ team- Irundu Select Side defeated President’s XI led by Magogo and other Cranes stars in a football match. Irundu won the match 2-0 thanks to an own goal by Andy Lule and Dickens Adams.
Tossing the coin just before the match.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘I am very excited to meet the people of this place where I was born, raised and did my exams from particularly at Kagulu Primary school from P.1 to P.7. I am one of the products of this place but it’s a moment of congratulations and happiness for the people of Buyende that their own son is leading Uganda particularly in the game of football and has been able to achieve a lot like qualifying the Uganda Cranes twice to AFCON after 39 years of awaiting. I have also been voted as one of the people to lead African football-the first Ugandan to achieve this milestone. I was born and bred from this village where I am standing. So you have every reason to celebrate. For the youths in Buyende expect more sports items because this is what I understand best.
FUFA President was escorted to the function by among others FUFA delegates, Regional and district football administrators.
CHAN 2020 Qualifier:
27th July 2019 (1st leg)
Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
3rd August 2019 (2nd leg)
Uganda Vs. Somalia at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo 4pm.
Uganda Cranes Head coach of the local based team Abdallah Mubiru has named the 18 man Squad that will travel on Thursday morning for the trip to Djibouti ahead of the CHAN 2020 Qualifier against Somalia due this Saturday 27th July 2019 at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
The Squad was trimmed to 18 players after today’s practice match with Proline FC which ended goalless at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
The 31 man contingent will have FUFA Executive Committee Member Kalyebara David Mukidi as the Leader of Delegation while National teams’ Officer Paul Mukatabala travelled in advance on Wednesday morning to plan for the team’s arrival.
Allan Okello with the ball in action today against Proline FC
The Contingent
Kalyebara David Mukidi –Leader of Delegation
Mubiru Abdallah-Head coach
Mbabazi Charles Livingstone (Assistant Coach)
Massa Geofrey –Team Manager
Wassa Sadiq –Gaolkeeper coach
Nakabago Emannuel-Team Doctor
Mayamba Stephen-Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman
Ndawula Muhamamd Shaban- FUFA Delegate
Donney Robert- FUFA Delegate
Mulekezi Reagan –102.1 FUFA fm
Nsubuga Brian Emmy –FUFA Secretariat staff
Paul Mukatabala Nantulya -National Teams’ Officer
Players:
James Alitho (URA FC), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrcik Henry (KCCA FC) and Allan Okello (KCCA FC).
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes XI that payed against Proline FC in a practice match on Wednesday morning
African Stars (Namibia) vs KCCA FC- (1st Leg 9th-11th Aug)
KCCA FC vs African Stars -(2nd leg 23rd-25th Aug)
CAF Confederation Cup 2019/20
Preliminary 1st round:
Proline vs Masters Security Services (Malawi)- (1st Leg 9th-11th Aug,
Masters Security Services vs Proline FC-2nd leg 23rd-25th Aug)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee has approved funding for CAF Club Competitions representatives.
KCCA FC and Proline FC have been entered to represent Uganda in the CAF Club tournaments this season. KCCA FC won the StarTimes Uganda Premier League title and will thus feature in the CAF Champions League while Proline FC lifted the Stanbic Uganda Cup to take the berth in the CAF Confederation cup.
The latest development has been confirmed by FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza who says guidelines will be followed to benefit from the decision taken by the FUFA Executive.
‘FUFA has made strides as a result of increased Government funding for the Uganda Cranes activities. We now have resources for other football activities and stakeholders to develop the game of football in Uganda’ said Kiiza
The following guidelines will be followed by the two clubs:-
FUFA shall assume the expenses of travel by plane and allowances for the Leader of Delegation.
FUFA shall assume the expenses of travel by plane in economy class of the participating team for a maximum of 25 persons (18 players and 7 officials) from Entebbe to the Airport of the host Country within the provisions of the relevant Competition regulations.
The participating club shall provide in writing to FUFA CEO the list of the travelling contingent 14 days to the intended date of departure.
FUFA shall not assume the expenses arising out of any changes (for whatever reason) to the air tickets originally issued.
Friday 12th July- Uganda Squad of local based players named
Sunday and Monday 14th-15th July 2019: Training sessions at 10am in Lugogo
Tuesday and Wednesday- 16th-17th July-Double training sessions (10am/4pm) at Lugogo
Thursday 18th July-Training 10am at Lugogo, enter residential camp in the evening
Friday 19th July-Travel to Kitara, train in Hoima for the Regional tour match
Saturday 20th July-Uganda Cranes vs Kitara Region Select
Sunday 21st July travel back to Kampala
The technical team of the Uganda Cranes (Local based players )
Head coach-Abdallah Mubiru
Assistant coach- Livingstone Mbabazi
Goalkeeping coach- Sadiq Wassa
Team Coordinator- Geoffrey Massa
Revita John encounters a Western region opponent when the Uganda Cranes toured Sheema in May
Abdallah Mubiru has kicked off his national team duties on an interim basis as Uganda Cranes coach by naming a 30 man Squad for the first round of the CHAN Qualifiers 2020 against Somalia over two legs to be played on 27th July and 3rd August 2019.
The non residential training session will start this Sunday at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo at 10am.
The Uganda Cranes team will play a regional tour match against Kitara Region Select on Saturday 20th July in Hoima.
The Squad named has 5 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 12 midfielders and 4 strikers.
Uganda Cranes brand attracts fans of all magnitudes. This photo was taken in Sheema when the Cranes played Western region Select in May. Fans are expected to turn up in big numbers when the National team plays in Hoima on Saturday 20th July 2019.
Players Summoned
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Alitho James (URA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), Keni Saidi ( Sc Villa), Mutakubya Joel ( Kyetume FC)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Police FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Dissan (Express FC), Obenchan Filbert (KCCA FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).
Midfielders: Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Masiko Tom (Vipers SC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC), Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Paidha Black Angels), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Kakiri Town Council FC).
Strikers: Kaddu Patrick (KCCA FC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Senkatuka Nelson (Bright Stars FC) and Odong Johnson ( Police FC).
Uganda Cranes XI that played against Western Region select in May at Sheema Ground
MAIN PHOTO: Head coach Abdallah Mubiru (R) and Team coordinator Geoffrey Massa (L)
Northern Region districts of Gulu and Lira have been chosen to host the next phase of the FUFA Drum 2019 from the Quarterfinals to the Final of the tournament.
Acholi fans will continue to witness the FUFA Drum in their Province as FUFA confirmed Gulu and Lira as hosts of the next phase of the tournament.
The latest development was announced by the Chairman of the FUFA Drum Organising Committee Rogers Byamukama during the FUFA weekly Press Conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo.
‘Like we communicated at start of this year’s edition, the format of the FUFA Drum after the group stages was changed. We have selected Gulu and Lira to host the quarterfinals. The two districts have been chosen to ease accessibility of the fans and the media during the tournament’ said Byamukama
He added that the federation is working so hard to make sure the host venues meet the required standards.
The eight (8) Provinces through to the Quarter Finals will be pooled into two groups-one based in Gulu and the other in Lira and will be played in October but dates are yet to be confirmed.
The teams in the Quarterfinals are; Cup holders Buganda, 2018 runners Up West Nile, Lango, Acholi, Busoga, Bukedi, Bugisu and Tooro.
A Langi Province fan during the opening match between Buganda and Lango in Mukono. He will be able to watch many more matches in his backyard as Lira will host the latter stages of the tournament.
MAIN PHOTO: The Chairman FUFA Drum Organising Committee Rogers Byamukama announcing Gulu and Lira as hosts of the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final phases of the tournament.
Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has confirmed that Uganda Cranes will now play Somalia in the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 qualifiers.
Originally, Uganda had been scheduled to play South Sudan.
But, upon new changes (due to the withdraw of Ethiopia as hosts), Uganda Cranes will now face Somalia.
The first leg will be held between 26th to 28th July 2019 with the second leg happening between 2nd-4th August 2019.
Somalia will host the first leg in Mogadishu and Uganda Cranes will play the second leg in Kampala.
The winner between Uganda and Somalia over the two legs will face the victorious side between Burundi and South Sudan in the second round.
CHAN is a tournament exclusively played by locally based players plying their trade in the domestic leagues of the respective countries.
Uganda Vs Egypt (At the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo)
Kick off Time: 9 PM Local Time (10 PM in Uganda)
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In preparation for the final one of the two final group A match, the Uganda Cranes and Egypt head coaches as well as the player leaders have addressed the media at the Cairo International Stadium during the official pre-match press conferences.
Uganda was ably represented by a three man delegation – Head coach Sebastien Desabre, vice captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein.
Desabre and Mawanda addressed the keen media and expressed their readiness for the game that will be staged at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night, kicking off at 10 PM, East African time.
The head coach looked relaxed and disclosed to the media that his charges are ready to face Egypt.
In particular, he cited Uganda Cranes’ gradual improvement over the years as a basis of hope for a better performance against the hosts who will play behind a very big crowd.
In his submission, Mawanda promised to share with the teammates the experience of playing in Egypt and the determination that the players have to seal a round of 16 berth.
The hosts Egypt have already qualified to the round of 16 have secured 6 points from their two victories (2-0 apiece against Zimbabwe and DR Congo).
Uganda Cranes has four points, Zimbabwe (one) and none for DR Congo.
Meanwhile, DR Congo will take on Zimbabwe at the 30th June Stadium, Cairo during the same time as the Uganda – Egypt game.
Sebastien Desabre, Uganda Cranes head coach
Quotes:
‘This will be like another game. It is a good chance to be here. This is a good opportunity to continue with the work that we started with against DR Congo and Zimbabwe. I know it will be a difficult game for us but we ready to face the challenge. We shall play to win. We love challenges. The first game with DR Congo was physical. In the second game, it remained as open as possible just like Kenya versus Tanzania which was a typical true African game full of attacking. I am confident about my players tomorrow against Egypt. They are very motivated. It is possible to beat them. We shall give the maximum against Egypt. The team has kept improving step by step’ said Sebastien Desabre.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Vice Captain Uganda Cranes
‘We are not focusing on individual players. We are focused to take on the Egypt team, not individuals. They can also make mistakes. We are concentrating on our last game to qualify to the round of 16. My experience of playing in Egypt will also count for something. I have told my fellow players on how to approach them. We are taking one game at a time and now eyeing the Egypt game. We have had no problems with the weather conditions in Egypt because the team had a training camp in Abu Dhabi. It is a good challenge for us coming to this particular game and we shall give our best’ noted Hassan Wasswa Mawanda.
L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Vice Captain Uganda Cranes) and Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre pose for a group photo after the pre-match press conference at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday
Katwe United Football overcame Kajjansi United 4-3 over two legs to qualify for the Star Times FUFA Big League.
Having lost the first leg 2-1 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, Katwe United reacted swiftly and won the second leg 3-1 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Alex Katumba, Allan Bukenya (penalty) and Denis Lwetute’s deflected shot won the game for Katwe United F.C.
Second half substitute Isaac Balyejusa got the consolation for Kajjansi United.
Katwe United XI
Katwe United Contingent:
Players: Rayan Mulindwa (G.K), Moses Bukenya, Twaha Lubega, Abdu Ssemwogerere Wassina, Bashir Muweesi, Saulo Ssemwanga, Moses Shafic, Denis Lwetute, Reagan Mukwaya, Michael Lubowa, Charles Kiwanuka, Alex Katumba, Allan Bukenya, Adam Mugerwa (G.K), Musa Adama, Nicholas Ssendisa, Sharif Kakembo, Benjamin Muwanguzi
Katwe United Chairman Hon Allan Ssewanyana (Third from left) seated in the VIP section with other officials
Officials:
Chairman: Hon. Allan Ssewanyana Vice Chairman: Allan Luyimbazi Secretary: Siraje Kabuye Finance: Mohammed Mutyaba Security: Ali Ssemakade Women Affairs: Aidah Nasoolo
Some of the members on the Katwe United FC Technical team. Hassan Mubiru (seated on the extreme left) is head coach
Technical Committee:
Head Coach: Hassan Mubiru Assistant Coach: Isma Kintu Goalkeeper: Robert Mukasa Manager: Isma Kabanda Doctor: Isma Ssembugu
Matchday 4 of the 2019 FUFA Drum competition was successfully held over Saturday and Sunday.
A total of 16 goals were scored in the 8 matches played, an average of two goals per game.
On Saturday, there were two matches played and the rest played on a subsequent day.
Traveling Lango picked maximum points over Sebei with a convincing 2-o result after both goals were scored in the first half in a space of three minutes after the half-hour mark.
Allan Okello encounters two Sebei players at Kiprotich Stadium, Kapchorwa
Moses Okabo gave the visitors the lead on 30 minutes before the man of the match, Allan Okello doubled the scores three minutes later.
The second game held on Saturday witnessed Kampala earn their first victory of the campaign with a 1-0 slim win over Busoga at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Tom Masiko was the hero with a 55th-minute strike.
Rwenzori and Tooro played to the only stalemate on matchday 4, each finding the back of the net once.
Yubu Bogere scored for Rwenzori and Kizito got Tooro’s goal.
Bright Stars’ midfielder, Kacancu Augustine (Rwenzori) was the man of the match.
At the Mbale SS playground, Bugisu fell 3-2 at home to visiting Bukedi in the Eastern affair.
An acton at Mbale SS. Bugisu fell 3-2 to Bukedi
Fredson Gwoto, Ronald Musana and Isaac Kisujju were all on target for Bukedi.
Mawejje Muwada and Ibrahim Massa were on the score sheet for Bugisu.
Bukedi’s John Revita, also the captain at Star Times Uganda Premier League club, Express FC was man of the match.
James Alitho (White) challenged by John Levita at Mbale SS Grounds
Away at the Kabale Municipal Stadium, Kigezi optimally utilized the home advantage winning 2-0 against Teso.
Clifford Rukanga powered the home side in a 26th-minute lead and Nickson Niwamanya added the second a minute inside the second half.
Kigezi’s Sulaiman Kibalama was the man of the match.
A mammoth crowd watched Acholi – West Nile clash in Gulu
In arguably the best-attended match of the weekend, Acholi lost 1-0 to rivals West Nile at the Pece Stadium in Gulu.
Maroons’ forward Rashid Agau scored the priceless goal. KCCA’s left back, Mustafa Kizza was named man of the match.
West Nile players join Richard Agau to celebrate their lone goal at Pece Stadium, Gulu
Karamoja earned a morale boosting 1-0 victory over Bunyoro in Moroto.
Juma Epuri scored lone strike in the historic win that left smiles flashing across the faces of many fans in the North East region.
Karamoja’s Raphael Komakech was named man of the match.
Ankole Province XI that fell at home to the defending champions Buganda
Defending champions Buganda worked for a 2-0 win on the road away to Ankole.
Paul Ssekulima and Robert Ssentongo (penalty) gave maximum points to Buganda.
GuluSsekulima receives the man of the match accolade from Chris Kalibala as Lajan Livingstone looks onEvery man of the match is entitled to a plaque and a cash reward of Shs 100,000.
The tournament has attained cult status for its unquestionable ability to lure the populous and instant attention across the country.
It is run along the theme “Celebrating our Ancestry”.
Buganda Province is the reigning champion.
Main Photo: A mammoth crowd that attended the Acholi vs West Nile game in Gulu
