FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • Uganda Cranes Vs. Comoros: FUFA President appreciates positive energy, rallies for continued support

    Uganda Cranes Vs. Comoros: FUFA President appreciates positive energy, rallies for continued support

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has appreciated all the positive energies being generated in the build up to the Uganda Cranes versus Comoros game.

    In the same vein, he has called upon for continued support from all spheres ahead of the international build up with Kenya next Tuesday and that AFCON 2017 Group D qualifier against Comoros on 4th September 2016.

    Eng. Magogo was addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House in Kampala.

    In a special way, he categorically lauded for support from the various stake holders who have contributed to the development of Ugandan football.

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    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media during the weekly press conference

    Key on the FUFA’s president appreciation list is the Government of Uganda, football players, FUFA Executive and staff as well as delegates, fans, sponsors and partners.

    Eng Magogo thanked the football clubs for the wonderful preparations towards the development of Ugandan football.

    As one of the eight key pillars of football development worldwide, club football is pertinent in the struggle.

    Clubs play a big role to the national team; they are part of the eight pillars that build a strong national team.

    Eng. Magogo appreciated the fans who have stood with the Uganda Cranes  through thick and thin.

    Fans have been with us in all situations, even when results have not been our way.

    I thank you so much for being with us especially during low moments.

    In his address the FUFA President also highlighted the contribution by the fourth estate (media) who do a great job in mobilizing and informing the public about various football issues.

    He further confirmed the Uganda versus Comoros match day date as Sunday 4th September 2016 with kick off at 5 p.m

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    L-R: FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic at the weekly press conference on Wednesday

    On a special note, Eng. Moses Magogo mentioned the immense contribution of the the national team sponsors and partners.

    We are very grateful to our sponsors Airtel Uganda partners Nile Special, BIDCo Uganda and NIC Holdings

    We could not be where we are now because of them

    In his conclusive remarks, the FUFA President encouraged football fans to buy tickets from genuine sales points and to hurry for them because almost a half of them were bought by the sponsors and only 20,000 available on market.

    MAIN PHOTO:  Fred Kateregga-Official Spokesperson (L) of the Minister of State for Sports Hon Chrles Bakkabulindi  paid a courtesy visit to the FUFA President at his office in Mengo before the weekly press conference started.

  • 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day two returns on Tuesday

    2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day two returns on Tuesday

    2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day 2 fixtures: Tuesday 23rd August 2016

    • Bright stars vs Onduparaka – Champions stadium, Mwererwe 4pm live on Azam TV
    • JMC Hippos vs Kirinya Jinja SS -Kakindu stadium -4:30pm
    • Lweza vs KCCA -Muteesa II stadium -4:30pm
    • Proline vs Express – Phillip Omondi stadium 4:30pm
    • Sadolin Paints vs. SC Villa -Kyabazinga stadium -4:30pm
    • Vipers vs. Police -Nakivubo stadium -4:30pm
    • Soana vs. The Saints – Kavumba Recreation centre – 4:30pm
    • URA vs. BUL -Mehta stadium, Lugazi – 4:30pm

     

    Following a successful start of the Azam Uganda Premier League last Friday with eight match day fixtures, action continues once again on Tuesday with round two.

    On Friday, there were eight goals scored in eight outings with just two victories registered.

    The menu of Tuesday looks enticing more especially that clubs have had a feel of the action already.

    Defending champions, KCCA makes the short trip to Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku for a date against Lweza.

    KCCA’s prime target is to make it two out of two having defeated Jinja Municipal Council Hippos 2-1 on match day one.

    Lweza on the other hand wants to make quick amends having fallen to the Red Eagles – Express 2-1 in the Wankulukuku derby.

    The onus and goal scoring expectations for team KCCA will once against be on veteran center forward Geofrey Sserunkuma accompanied by youngsters Derrick Nsibambi and Paul Mucureezi.

    Lweza looks forward to the goal scoring form of Karim Ndugwa, who managed to score the first goal of the new season.

    Elsewhere, Vipers host Police at Nakivubo stadium. Both clubs drew in the last game.

    Vipers recovered to score against Bright Stars as Police held 16 time record league winners, Sports Club Villa Jogoo at Kavumba stadium.

    Striker Tonny Odur, fresh from Lebanon is expected to partner Musa Esenu for the much needed goals.

    Meanwhile, Police will hope that veterans Peter Senyonjo and Anthony Bongole rediscover their potent weapons of old – running over the opposition and scoring.

    In Jinja, the first set of derbies gets underway when Jinja Municipal Council Hippos entertains new entrants Kirinya-Jinja S.S.

    The two clubs are handled by great friends – Alex Isabirye (at Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and James Odoch (JMC), both former Uganda Cranes internationals who understand each other well.

    James Otim, new signing Ibrahim Kazindula and Mark Bamukyaaye are Kirinya-Jinja S.S’ sure cards.

    JMC will look to the sharpness of striker Ajab Rajab Abdulrahaman, winger Viane Ssekajugo, a new signing and last season’s best defender Musa Walangalira for inspiration in the striking, midfield and defense departments respectively.

    Uganda Revenue Authority hosts Bul at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi whilst Express under Alex Gitta as head coach travels to the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo to play Proline.

    Gitta targets another win after defeating Lweza 2-1 in the opener.

    “I want maximum points over Proline” Gitta, whose club is captained by Mike Mutyaba revealed his target ahead of the Tuesday affair.

    In the live game on Azam T.V, Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored Bright Stars host crowd pullers, Betway funded Onduparaka FC at the Champions stadium.

    Bright Stars is coached by Fred Kajoba, Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach and Onduparaka is coached by Leo Adraa.

    The Arua club has two Uganda U-20 stars Emmanuel Olinga (midfielder) and Muhammed Shaban (striker) whose presence always dictates the terms in the teams they play for.

    Bright Stars looks forward to the oozing experience of Fred Segujja, Baker Lukooya and goalkeeper Nicholas Ssebwato for magic at home.

     

    May the best clubs win.

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from the KCCA vs JMC Hippos game at the Phillip Omondi stadium on the opening day of the  AUPL 2016/17 season. KCCA won the well attended fixture 2-1 that was also shown live on Azam T.V

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Pictorial: FUFA President Eng. Magogo attends Masaza football final

    Pictorial: FUFA President Eng. Magogo attends Masaza football final

    The 2016 Buganda Masaza Football tournament final was held at the Mandela National Stadium on Saturday.

    Buddu Ssaza overcame Gomba 5-4 on  penalties after a one all draw in normal time to win their maiden title since the inception of the tournament in 2005.

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo joined the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi Buganda Kingdom Premier Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom Sports Minister, Owek. Henry Ssekabembe and many other dignitaries among the high profile guest list for the well attended final.

    ‘It was a great final and both teams had fantastic players. We hope to see the same fans back for the game between Uganda Cranes and Comoros on 4th Sept’  said FUFA President.

    ‘Ugandan football is incomplete without Buganda Kingdom who produced the first Chairman of FUFA. Sir Daudi Chwa II did a great job in supporting football in Uganda’ added Eng. Magogo.

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    His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and other officials walk to inspect the teams before kick off

    FUFA supported the tournament right from the initial stages with a donation of 100 balls, provision of qualified referees and advisory services.

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    Gomba’s Mikidadi Ssenyonga beats three Buddu players to the ball during the final of the 2016 Buganda Masaza football tournament. The skilled midfielder staged a a great performance in normal time but missed the last penalty which gave Buddu the smiles and their first ever title.

    Lawrence Ssonko, a former student at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono headed home Mikidadi Ssenyonga’s curling corner kick in the 20th minute to give Gomba, who has won this event a record three times in the lead.

    Blessed Sacrament Kimanya secondary school student, Robert Mukongonttya equalized ten minutes later.

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    The day’s referees with the two team captains, Disty Edward Mubiru (second from left) and Shakidu Mbaziira (second right)

    There were no further goals from either sides and the day’s referee, Brian Miiro Nsubuga, a FIFA referee called for penalties straight away to determine the winner.

    In the tense but interesting shoot out, Buddu who lost 5-0 to Singo in the 2015 edition, this time round won 5-4 in penalties.

    Arnold Sembuya, Geliga Atendele, captain Shakidu Mbaziira, Steven Muwawo and Robert Mukongottya all scored Buddu.

    However, Marida Kuteesa had missed his kick from the penalty spot.

    On the other hand, enterprising midfielder Ivan Sserubiri, Nicholas Kabonge, Edward Satro Mayanja, Joshua Kalisa and Ali Hassan Luboyera successfully converted for Gomba.

    Unfortunately, Ponsiano Segonja and Mikadadi Ssenyonga watched on in disbelief as they blasted wide their kicks.

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    Buddu and Gomba Ssaza teams’ inspections shortly before the national and Buganda anthems were played

    “FUFA remains committed to support football from the grassroot level with tournaments such as the Masaza cup in all Kingdoms of the country” Eng. Magogo stated in an earlier interview.

    Grassroot tournaments are famous for breeding raw talents that are later assimilated into the normal football system from the 5th division through to the FUFA Big league and the Azam Uganda Premier League and finally to the national teams (Junior teams and the senior national side – Uganda Cranes).

    All Buganda Masaza Football Winners:

    2004 – Gomba

    2005 – Mawokota

    2006- Kooki

    2007 – Mawokota

    2008 –  Kyadondo

    2009 – Gomba

    2010 – Not Held

    2011 – Buluri

    2012 – Buleemezi

    2013 – Mawokota

    2014 – Gomba

    2015 –  Ssingo

    2016 – Buddu

     

  • 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC, Express win opening fixtures

    2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA FC, Express win opening fixtures

    The 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League kicked off on Friday 19th August 2016 with 8 match day 1 fixtures.

    It was a bright start for the defending champions, Kampala Capital City Authority FC and last season’s third palced Express FC .

    KCCA FC registered a 2-1 victory over visiting Jinja Municipal Council Hippos with the newly crowned UPL Most Valuable Player (MVP), Joseph Ochaya leading the way with the opening goal at the newly laid astro turf of the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala

    Viane Sekajugo, formerly at The Saints equalized with a wonderful strike lobbing effort past goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan.

    Veteran striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma nodded home the winner to justify age is just a number and old is gold.

    At the Mutesa II stadium, Express FC defeated JMC Hippos 2-1 to triumph in the Wankulukuku derby.

    Karim Ndugwa scored the opening goal for Lweza FC before a brace from Herman Wasswa won the day for the Red Eagles.

    In the city center at Nakivubo stadium, Vipers SC shared the spoils with Lato Milk and Fero Mobile sponsored Bright Stars FC in a 1 all draw encounter.

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    Bright Stars XI against Vipers at Nakivubo Stadium on Friday. 

    New signing Fred Ssegujja from Sadolin FC opened Bright Stars’ lead in the 40th minute of the game but Ibrahim Kayiwa slotted home the equalizer for Vipers SC.

    The rest of the games ended in goalless draws.

    Police football club held Sports Club Villa at Kavumba Stadium on a well attended evening.

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    Police XI against SC Villa at Kavumba

    Onduparaka, Kirinya-Jinja S.S and Proline, all promoted last season from the FUFA Big league forced goal-less results against Soana, Uganda Revenue Authority and BUL football clubs respectively.

    The league resumes on Tuesday, 23rd August 2016 with all the 16 clubs in action.

    All Results on the opening day:

    KCCA FC 2-1 JMC Hippos

    Express FC 2-1 Lweza FC

    SC Vipers 1-1 Bright Stars FC

    Police Fc 0-0- Sc Villa Jogoo

    The Saints FC 0-0 Sadolin

    BUL FC 0-0 Proline FC

    Kirinya Jinja SS 0-0 URA FC

    Onduparaka FC 0-0 Soana FC

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    Onduparaka FC XI that played Soana FC in Arua.

    MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC’s Joseph Ochaya scores his side’s opening goal in the 20th minute in their season opening encounter against JMC Hippos at Lugogo on Friday evening. 

     

     

  • FIFA-FUFA Planning & Strategic workshop successfully concludes

    FIFA-FUFA Planning & Strategic workshop successfully concludes

    The FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop successfully concluded at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala on Thursday.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated world’s football body for facilitating the four day workshop that is intended to plan for the future of Uganda’s football in the next four years.

    “I am grateful to FIFA for all the support. Our sincere appreciation goes to the FIFA president, Giovanni Infantino for all the endeavors undertaken to see the future of Uganda’s football bright” Eng. Moses Magogo said at the closing ceremony.

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    FUFA President with a contribution during the workshop at Grand Imperial Hotel

    Participants who attended the workshop were FUFA Executive committee members, FUFA Heads of Department, players and referee representatives, State House, Government officials, Uganda Premier league officials, club officials and other stake holders.

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    Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan, from the United Kingdom was joined by two other FIFA officials (Patrick Onyango and Govinden Thondoo) in facilitating the four day’s workshop.

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    The workshop centered on key areas of development of strategic goals,  creating that vital team environment, situation analysis, creation of strategic goals, group sessions (discussing strategic goals) and introduction of objectives vis-a-vis goals.

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    NCS assistant general secretary, David Semakula Katende, Patrick Onyango with Norah Nassimbwa (head of sports in State House)

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    Before the start of business on day three, there was a minute of silence for Former Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) President Joao Havelange who died on Tuesday at the age of 100 years in Rio De Janiero.

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    FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Suubi Watson was the main workshop coordinator.

    MAIN PHOTO:  FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by head of sports in State Norah Nassimbwa hand over the treasured Uganda Cranes jersey to the workshop instructors after the closing ceremony on Thursday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17 season gets underway on Friday

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17 season gets underway on Friday

    Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/17 Season: Match-Day 1 (Friday 19th August 2016 Fixtures)

    .KCCA FC Vs JMC Hippos FC , P.Omondi Stadium-Lugogo (4:00 pm) live on Azam TV

    Bul FC Vs Proline FC , Kakindu Stadium-Jinja (4:30pm)

    Express FC Vs Lweza FC, Wankulukuku Sadium (4:30pm )

    .Kirinya Jinja SS Vs URA FC , Bugembe Stadium-Jinja (4:30pm)

    .Police FC Vs SC Villa, Kavumba R.Grounds (4:30pm)

    ·Vipers SC Vs Bright Stars FC,Nakivubo Stadium (4:30pm)

    ·Onduparaka FC Vs Soana FC ,Green Light Stadium-Arua (4:30pm)

    ·The Saints FC Vs Sadolin Paints FC, Bombo Barracks Grounds (4:30pm)

    After close to two months of the off season, all the 16 clubs have adequately prepared and the plat form to exhibit what has been prepared is Friday, 19th August 2016 with the opening match day one.

    There are eight games to be played across the country.

    Newly promoted crowd pullers, Onduparaka is at home to Soana at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.

    Onduparaka also has a new coach, Leo Adraa who replaced Allan Kabonge whilst Soana traveled with a care taker coach Katono Mutono.

    Another newly promoted club, Kirinya-Jinja S.S will host Uganda Revenue Authority at Bugembe stadium in Jinja.

    Champions KCCA host Jinja Municipal Council Hippos at their newly laid Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.

    This will be the only live game on Azam TV and it will start at 4:00 p.m unlike the rest of the games that kick off thirty minutes later.

    Vipers, last year’s runners up under a new coach, Abudallah Mubiru entertains Lato Milk and Fero Media sponsored Bright Stars whose coach Fred Kajoba is also Uganda Cranes’ goalkeeping coach.

    16 time record league winners, SC Villa visits Kavumba stadium for a date against stubborn opposition, Police.

    At Kakindu stadium in Jinja, Bul is at home to newcomers Proline.

  • FIFA-FUFA Planning & Strategic workshop continues with day 3 deliberations

    FIFA-FUFA Planning & Strategic workshop continues with day 3 deliberations

    The on-going FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala continued successfully on the third day.

    Participants attending the workshop are FUFA Executive committee members, FUFA Heads of Department, players and referee representatives, Government officials, Uganda Premier league officials, club officials and other stake holders.

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    Group 1: ‘Strikers’ led by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson in a deep discussion before their presentation during the workshop that closes tomorrow.

    Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan, from the United Kingdom is joined by two other FIFA officials (Patrick Onyango and Govinden Thondoo) in facilitating the four day’s workshop.

    Day three centered on areas of development of strategic goals, creation of strategic goals, group sessions (discussing strategic goals) and introduction of objectives vis-a-vis goals.

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    Group 2 ‘Intellectuals’ led by 2nd FUFA VP Darius Mugoye (L) planning the next move on development of football in Uganda.

    The final day’s work will be wrapped up on Thursday.

    The media has been therefore invited to cover the closing ceremony at 10 a.m on Thursday – KUKU Hall, Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala.

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    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo with Executive Committee member Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel (L)
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    FIFA officials Deputy Development Officer Eastern and Southern Africa Patrick Onyango(L) and Technical Development officer Govinden Thondoo share ideas during the workshop at Grand Imperial
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    Day three kicked off with a minute of silence for Former Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) President Joao Havelange who died on Tuesday at the age of 100 years in Rio De Janiero
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    The FIFA -FUFA Planning and Strategic Workshop Coordinator, Edgar Suubi Watson smiles during presentation while stressing a point.

    MAIN PHOTO: Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) instructor Edmund Coan illustrates during one of the sessions on day four of the FIFA-FUFA planning and strategic workshop.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Club Football: FUFA President, Eng. Magogo lauds clubs towards road to professionalization

    Club Football: FUFA President, Eng. Magogo lauds clubs towards road to professionalization

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president, Eng. Moses Magogo has hailed the clubs towards the initiatives and all strategies being undertaken towards attaining full professionalization.

    I am very impressed that clubs are religiously following the FIFA club pro agenda that FUFA recently launched in Lira District.

    Clubs have endeavored  to meet all the club licensing requirements ahead of the league kick off and moved an extra mile to lobby for sponsorship which is a big bonus”

    Eng. Magogo made the remarks during the official launch of two sponsors for Bright Stars football on Wednesday at Midcom offices in Kampala.

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    Onduparaka football club shirt sponsors’ unveiling ceremony at Tropical Restaurant near Arua Park in Kampala on 16th August 2016

    Bright Stars officially unveiled Lato Milk and Fero Mobile who take the front and back parts of the club shirt respectively.

    The development follows similar successful sponsorship pacts to other clubs  as Onduparaka (Betway), KCCA (Star Times, Prime Media and Britam Insurance Limited), SC Villa (Star Times and Villa Water), BUL (Fortune Butto), among others.

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    KCCA Executive Director, Jenifer Semakula Musisi with a Star Times official during KCCA F.C shirt sponsors’ unveiling ceremony

    The FUFA President also hinted on the stability of club football as one of the eight pillars of successful football development.

    MAIN PHOTO: Bright Stars chairman Ronald Mutebi, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and Lato Milk Director Shyam ‘SK’ Kotecha during the press conference that took place at Midcom offices, along Acacia Avenue in Kampala on Wednesday morning.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • FIFA-FUFA planning & Strategic workshop rolls off in Kampala

    FIFA-FUFA planning & Strategic workshop rolls off in Kampala

    Planning remains a key pillar for any institution world over.

    It plays the crucial foundational role upon which polices, strategies and vital road marks are bent.

    It is upon this rich back ground that Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has organized a four year planning and strategic workshop.

    The workshop, being coordinated by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson officially got underway on Monday, 15th August 2016 at Kuku Hall, Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala.

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    FIFA Instructor Edmund Coan during the competitors’ analysis session at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala

    FIFA Instructor Edmund Coan and FIFA Development Officer, Patrick Onyango are main workshop facilitators.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo officially opened the four day workshop.

    “We are glad for FIFA for fully supporting the federation in the planning exercise of the beautiful game” Eng Magogo told the participants.

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    Some of the participants in a group exercise. Participants were divided into groups at different intervals

    The day one programme included topics as creating team environment, strategic planning processes, introduction of situational analysis and the stake holders’ situation analysis.

    “In football planning and development, it is crucial to recognize the different roles played by stakeholders who are FIFA, FUFA, Government, media, sponsors and other commercial partners” Edmund Coan remarked.

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    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo brain storms issues with State House official, Norah Nassimbwa shortly after the close of business on day one at Grand Imperial, Kampala

    The workshop attendants are FUFA officials and other key stake holders in the football development cause – club administrators, Government and State House officials.

    The workshop will climax on Thursday, August 18th.

     

  • General Katumba Wamala urges fans to turn up in big numbers at Nambole for Cranes vs Comoros

    General Katumba Wamala urges fans to turn up in big numbers at Nambole for Cranes vs Comoros

    The Chief of Defence Forces  (CDF) in the UPDF General Katumba Wamala has called upon Ugandans to massively rally their support behind the Uganda Cranes in the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier game against Comoros on September 3,  at Namboole stadium.

    The CDF was speaking to the people who took part in the Seeta Archdeaconry ‘House of the Lord Marathon’ 2016 that took place on Saturday morning shortly after the race that climaxed with awarding the winners.

    ‘I am calling upon you to turn up in big numbers, carry any vessel  that produces sound from Vuvuzelas, drums and anything else such that we make a statement to our opponents that Uganda is a great nation. Mujje Tulumbe, tuwangule’ Katumba re-echoed the popular Uganda Cranes fans mobilizing slogan that urges fans to go to Namboole in big numbers.

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    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greeting Mukono Municipality Mayor George Fred Kagimu. in the middle is gen Katumba Wamala smiling as he takes some notes.

    He went ahead and thanked for cheerfully contributing to the work of the Lord instead of waiting on the government. ‘Thank you for starting the effort to see that the house of the Lord is completed.’

    I am specially happy with the children who took part in the marathon, this exercise is going to help you alot and please you do it on a regular basis.

    FUFA through its Community Social Responsibility partnered with Seeta Archdeaconry as it organized this marathon meant to raise funds to complete the Archdeaconry House contributing Ushs 1,360,000/-to the cause.

    FUFA President Contributed One Million shillings.

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    Ever fit FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) completing the race in Seeta.

    In his brief speech the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo praised the healthy relationship the federation enjoys with the Church of Uganda and pledged to work hard to maintain the relations.

    The Archdeacon Ven. Enos Kitto Kagodo praised FUFA’s cheerful heart for offering to partner and support them in the noble cause and announced the August 28 as the date Seeta Archdeaconry is going to organize special prayers for the Uganda Cranes as the team prepares to face Comoros.

    General Katumba Wamala, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Member Sam Mpiima and CEO Edgar Watson took part in the marathon.

     

  • Ugandan Coaches undergo specialised training on handling young footballers

    Ugandan Coaches undergo specialised training on handling young footballers

    Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov is the country to handle Ugandan coaches at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru for the course designed to help tacticians in the area of how to handle youth footballers.

    Over 30 coaches have been camping in Njeru since Monday this week with the closing ceremony slated for this Friday.

    The coaches will form a pool from which they will be allocated to the FUFA U-17 Juniors League next season.

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    Female coach Christine Wanyana has risen in ranks through FUFA’s support towards coaching coaches in the country.

    FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima is optimistic the course will change the face of the game in Uganda.

    ‘This is an important course because we have been experiencing problems when it comes to developing youth football in Uganda. The future of any professional player is determined at a youthful hence the need  for qualified coaches at the tender age. FIFA and FUFA are supporting this area’

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    Coaches at the Technical centre attending the course. FUFA organises such programmes for coaches.

    The course is part of FUFA’s long term project and planning on improving the football technical set up in the country with an eye on  Project Cameroon 2019 .

    Participants:  Mbowa Baker (Proline), Lule Mathias (Forever Academy), Edward Kalungi (Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga), Bogere Abbey (Kirinya-Jinja SS), Mukatabala Paul, Waku Swaibu, Bogere Steven (Artland Katale), Wanyana Christine (U-20 Women, Kibuli SS Women FC), Byaruhanga Peter (Tokarova Academy), Waswa Bbosa (Express FC), Odoch James (JMC Hippos FC), Mutyaba Bashir, Tumusiime Vincent (Kampala University), Serunjogi Robert (St Mary’s), Lutalo Hamza (Super Cubs), Mwera Jimmy Kintu (Uganda Christian University), Magala James, Ssebagala Frank, (Simba), Mugerwa Francis (Bright Stars FC), Bulega Faridah (Crested Cranes Assistant Coach), Daba Musafiri Abdul-Samadu (Sadolin Paints FC), Mbekeka Oliver, Waswa Richard (Vipers), Makanga Peter (Edgars Youth Program), Mawa Haruna, Onen Peter (BUL FC), Kaziba Edward, Lobbo Christopher (Sc Villa), Kaddu Badru Mukasa (KCCA FC), Mark Twinamasiko

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    Vincent ‘TT’ Tumusiime is also attending the course. He has vast expericne in handling youths.

    MAIN PHOTO: Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov (3rd from Left) with Ugandan coaches. FUFA is determined to improve the levels of coaches in the country.

  • Refereeing: Referees in Lango Sub Region revise the new football laws

    Refereeing: Referees in Lango Sub Region revise the new football laws

    Over 30 qualified referees from Lango sub region they were taken through the new Laws of the game after some few changes were made into the old laws by the International Football Association Board IFAB.

    The program has been going around the different FUFA referees with the main purpose to sensitize all stake holders of the game – referees, club coaches, games teachers, fans and even the players.

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    Norther region Chief Executive Offiecr (CEO) Francis Omara hinted on the significance of teaching the new laws.

    AllReferees must be established by these new laws of the game before the kick off of the FUFA Big League games and Regional League that starts on the 8th and 11th Sept 2016 respectively” warned Vice Chairperson Technical Northern Region Mr Mike Odongo.

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    Referees attentively in a class room session

    Chairperson of the referees in Lira District and FUFA Match Assessor and Match Commissioner John Gena Adupa with the Lira District Sports Office Alani Leo were the facilitator sof the program that took place in Lira Primary School hall in Lira town.

    Another Northern Regional referees retreat to be held in Kitgum on 13th and 14th Aug 2016 and handling administrative aspect of referees

  • New venue for 2016 FUFA Super Cup

    New venue for 2016 FUFA Super Cup

    FUFA Super Cup

    Venue: Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

    Sunday 14th August, 2016

    Time: 4pm

    Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary tickets) and 10,000/- Pavilion

     

    FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed the change of venue for the 2016 FUFA Super Cup to be played on Sunday 14th August.

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    Vipers will take on KCCA FC in the FUFA Super Cup on Sunday

    The FUFA Super Cup is a football contest between Azam Uganda Premier League Champions and Uganda Cup Winners.

    KCCA FC lifted the league while Vipers SC won the Uganda cup played on a knock out basis.Vipers defeated Onduparaka 3-1 in the cup final played at Nakivubo stadium.

    The new venue is Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
    FUFA made the change after the management of Nakivubo stadium confirmed the unavailability of the original venue which had been selected for the match.

    ‘We are glad to inform our stakeholders for this match-Vipers SC and KCCA FC plus the fans that the new venue for the FUFA Super Cup is Mutessa II stadium. We believe the fans will enjoy the atmosphere at the new stadium since it is also a historical ground in the football circles of Uganda’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

    FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe also confirmed that the detailed programme of the match will be released midweek.

    ‘We are making final plans for the match to make it a success to pave way for the kickoff of the Uganda Premier league’ said Mwebe.

    MAIN PHOTO: Azam Uganda Premier League Champions KCCA FC

     

     

     

  • National regional tours: The Uganda Cranes humble Buganda Region

    National regional tours: The Uganda Cranes humble Buganda Region

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:

    Buganda Region 0-3 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes defeated Buganda Region 3-0 at the Masaka Regional stadium on Saturday.

    Muhammed Shaban (of Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana) and Vipers’ defender Halid Lwaliwa scored the goals that all came in the second half of the game.

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    Uganda Cranes XI: L-R – Standing – Hassan Wasswa Mawanda Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Vincent Kayizzi, Isaac Isinde, Bernard Muwanga. Front Row: Geofrey Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Benjamin Ochan, Edrisa Lubega and Mike Sserumaga
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    Buganda Region XI that took on the Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium
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    FUFA Executive committee member, Dennis Mbidde (representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo) flanked by the Airtel Official, Noela Byuma, Samuel Mpiima (another FUFA Executive committee member) and other officials during the teams’ inspection.

    The team was later hosted to a dinner by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited at Golf Lane Hotel in Masaka town.

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    Erisa Ssekisambu controls a ball during the first half of the well attended game at Masaka Recreational stadium

    The Uganda Cranes has had previous trips in the Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately in the Eastern Region (Mbale).

    Through out the tours, the national team won five games 1-0 against Western, 2-0 against North East, 5-0 against Northern, 6-0 against Kitara and 3-0 against Buganda Region.

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    The regional tour matches have drawn crowds in all the eight FUFA regions. The main purpose of such visits is to sell the national team brand to masses. Locals also, got that rare opportunity to watch and interact with their favourite stars in their own localities.

    The Uganda Cranes fell once 1-0 to West Nile (courtesy of Ceasar Olega’s goal) and drew 1-1 in the only all square affair against Eastern region.

    Isaac Muleme scored a direct corner against the Eastern region team before a late goal from second half substitute, James Otim leveled the affairs at Mbale Recreational stadium.

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    Section of fans at the Masaka Recreational Stadium

    Focus for the Uganda Cranes now turns to the preparations for the Kenya International friendly game on 31st August 2016 as well as the 3rd September 2016 crucial AFCON 2017 Qualifier against Comoros.

    Both the Kenya and Comoros games will be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Uganda Cranes Starting Team:

    Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma

    Team Two:

    Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu

    Buganda Team:

    Goal Keepers: Abdul Kimera [Bulemezi], Tonny Kyameera [Buddo ss]

    Defenders: Latif Kiyemba [Busiro], Samuel Kato [Buddo], Saidon Bogere[Busiro], Mahad Ssemanda [Buluri], Francis Ssemakula [Wakiso Hills], Cyrus Mukalazi [Masaka ss]

    Midifielders: Hamis Semugeera [Buluri], Joshua Kigozi Josua [Bulemezi], Joshua Lubwama [Bulemezi], Moses Seruyiga [Kira United]

    Strikers: Baker Buyaala[ Bugerere], Isaac Balyejusa [ Bulemezi], Godfrey Waswa [ Buluri]

  • Uganda Cranes XI against Buganda Region

    Uganda Cranes XI against Buganda Region

    MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

    Saturday, 6th August 2016

    Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has released the names of the players set to face Buganda region in the national team’s regional tour match at the Masaka recreational stadium on Saturday evening.

    There are two teams named for each halves. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda will captain the first team as Ivan Ntege takes responsibility of the second team.

    The match will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes main sponsors in conjunction with Nile Breweries Limited finance the national team’s regional tours.

    Team One:

    Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma

    Team Two:

    Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes starting team that played in Nakasongola during a charity game at St Lawrence primary school play ground last week

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda Cranes team train in Masaka, set for regional match against Buganda

    Uganda Cranes team train in Masaka, set for regional match against Buganda

    MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

    Saturday, 6th August 2016

    Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    After traveling well to Masaka on Friday, the Uganda Cranes team later held their final training session at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

    The training session was well attended by fans who yearned to have a glimpse on their favourite stars.

    ‘It was a one and half session meant to help the players acclimatize to the Masaka ground ahead of the match’ head coach, Milutin Sredejovic told www.fufa.co.ug.

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    L-R: Yasin Mugabi, Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and Benjamin Ochan in training at Masaka Recreational stadium

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    The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.

    Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).

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    Isaac Isinde and Brian Majwega go through the paces as coach Micho looks on during the training at Masaka Recreational Stadium on Friday evening

    The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.

    The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.

    Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:

    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

    Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

    Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

  • Uganda Cranes arrive safely in Masaka ahead of Buganda Regional tour

    Uganda Cranes arrive safely in Masaka ahead of Buganda Regional tour

    MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

    Saturday, 6th August 2016

    Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    The Uganda Cranes contingent to the Buganda regional tour has successfully arrived in Masaka town on Friday afternoon.

    After a two and half journey, the team led by the FUFA National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege reached at 2 p.m.

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    L-R: Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Benjamin Ochan, Yasin Mugabi and Bernard Muwanga

    They are checked at Hotel Brovad in Masaka town.

    Later on Friday afternoon, the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic together with the rest of his technical team will head to the Masaka Recreational stadium for the final training session.

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    SC Villa’s Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu and Onduparaka defender Rashid Toha

    The Buganda tour is a continuation of the national team’s country side visits from last year.

    The Uganda Cranes team has visited Western, North Eastern, Northern, Kitara, West Nile and Eastern regions respectively.

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    Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic arriving at Hotel Brovad in Masaka
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    Patrick Ntege Kaweesa, the FUFA National teams’ officer
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    FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke smiles for the cameras upon arrival with the Uganda Cranes in Masaka

    Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly sponsor the national team regional tours.

    Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:

    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

    Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

    Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

    MAIN PHOTO:  Uganda Cranes’ players  Halid Lwaliwa and Nicholas Wadada upon arrival in Masaka ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016: National team holds first training session at Lugogo

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016: National team holds first training session at Lugogo

    MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

    Saturday, 6th August 2016

    Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    The Uganda Cranes headed for the Buganda regional tour in Masaka trained for the first time on Thursday evening at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo, Kampala.

    This followed the naming of  the team by the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.

    13 players attended the two hour session whose emphasis was building team coordination, cohesion, inter-play with the final product of scoring a top priority.

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    The Uganda Cranes players pray before the training session on Thursday evening at Lugogo

    “We have started well and i hope the second session in Masaka on Friday evening is better” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

    St George football club defender in Ethiopia, Isaac Isinde replaces the injured Timothy Awanyi on the team which departs Friday morning.

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    Training session at Lugogo on Thursday evening

    They will be expected to train in Masaka on Friday evening.

    The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.

    Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).

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    Micho professionally addresses the media after the training session at Lugogo on Thursday

    The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.

    The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.

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    Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic in a healthy discussion with his assistant, Moses Basena before the training session commenced at Lugogo on Thursday evening

    Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:

    Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

    Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

    Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

    Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

    MAIN PHOTO:  Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic closely supervises the players as they stretch during a training session on Thursday evening  at the Phillip Omondi stadium ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region in Masaka

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department