FUFA Big League results-Games played on Thursday 30th March, 2017
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
Historic Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa gracefully retires
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has acknowledged receipt of the official letter from the historic Uganda Cranes’ captain, Geofrey Massa.
‘Massa handed the letter to the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday. FUFA highly values the service Massa has offered for the national team over the years and will officially organize a testimonial match for him at a venue and date yet to be confirmed’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
FUFA will also help him develop a career of his choice in football which could be administration, management, technical or media.
‘He was a great servant. He was such a highly respected player in Uganda Cranes’ FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo said of him.
The letter reads in full:
27th March 2017
Retirement from the national football team (Cranes):
It is with immense pride that I announce my retirement from the national football team after representing the country for 12 years.
I have had an incredible career and I am thankful for each and every moment for my time with the Uganda Cranes.
As a teenager, I fulfilled my childhood dream after making my debut against Ghana on September 4th, 2005.
I feel very fortunate in that my career thereafter took me on a journey I could only have dreamed of.
Although I experienced a couple of low moments during my time with the Cranes, I feel very lucky to have experienced so many wonderful highlights over the course of my international football career.
I am proud to have played over 80 games for the Cranes, scored over 30 goals for the team but most important of all, to have captained the team to its first ever Africa Nations Cup appearance since 1978.
I will always look back with great pride at every time I represented my country from the LG Cup, through the CECAFA Challenge Cup tournaments, international friendly matches and several Nations / World Cup Qualifiers.
The experience of representing my country at the 2017 Nations Cup finals in Gabon was truly memorable, while the feeling after winning three CECAFA Challenge Cup titles and becoming the all-time Nations / World Cup qualifying top scorer with 14 goals, was quite satisfying.
I feel very fortunate to have had the career I have had with the Cranes, but one that would not have been entirely possible without the support of so many people.
Firstly and foremost, I would like to thank my parents, my beautiful wife and three children for all the support and guidance they offered me over the years.
Secondly, I would want to thank coaches Muhammed Abbas, Laszlo Csaba, Bobby Williamson and Micho Sredojevic, who believed in me and offered me the platform to reach my full potential.
I would also like to thank former FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa, current President Eng. Moses Magogo and coach Asuman Lubowa for the huge role they played in guiding me throughout my career.
When I look back over the years, I feel fortunate to have played alongside some outstanding players (past and present).
I would want to particularly thank the former Uganda captains Ibrahim Sekagya and David Obua for helping me develop into the player I became.
For my current Cranes teammates, thank you for accepting me as your leader.
I would also like to say a special thank you to the fans – those that supported and motivated me and even those that didn’t believe in me.
You all motivated me to improve every other year.
I intend to continue with my football playing career at club level.
I wish the national football team all the best in future.
I will always remain close to the team in any other capacity because football is my life.
For God and My Country
Yours in Sports,
Uganda Cranes Captain, Geofrey Massa
C.C FUFA President
C.C FUFA CEO
C.C FUFA Communications Department
C.C National Football Team Head Coach
43rd Uganda Cup:
Quarter finals:
The draws for the 43rd Uganda Cup quarter finals have been held at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday.
FUFA Competitions director, Ali Mwebe conducted the draws flanked by the FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein, club officials and a fully packed media personnel.
Mwebe reminded the clubs and media of the fourth round (quarter final) stage rules as he also communicated the likely dates that the games will be held.
Ali stated;
No team has been seeded at this stage. If the teams are still tying by goals at the end of the match, extra time of not more than 15 minutes shall played to determine the winner and the team with more goals after extra time will be the winner.
If the teams remain level, spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner.
The quarter finals shall be played starting on the 9th April 2017
Fixtures:
Sadolin Paints will play host to Onduparaka at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in match 57.
Match 58 will see URA entertain Express at the Mehta Stadium, Lugazi
Reigning champions Vipers play Paidha Black Angels in match 59 at he St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende as Police shall await the winner between Kataka and Kampala Capital City Authority.
This year’s final shall be played in West Nile region.
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier league (Match day 23):
Vipers Sports Club returned to domestic action in the national league with a 3-0 victory against Proline at their new St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Midfielder Brian Nkuubi scored a double with the other goal coming off Mike Sserumaga’s wonder chip over goalie Keni Saidi.
Express won away from home, overcoming Bright Stars 2-0 at the Champions stadium, Mwererwe.
Joseph Ssemujju was on target before skipper Ibrahim Saddam Juma added the second before the end of the first half.
Reigning Champions, KCCA were held to a one all draw by Soana at the Kavumba Recreational Stadium.
Geofrey Sserunkuma’s opener was cancelled by former URA midfielder Farouk Osama Wejuli.
The league resumes on Friday with a couple of games at different venues.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has hailed club officials of the teams playing in the FUFA Women Elite League.
Magogo met the officials of the clubs in the top flight at FUFA House where they shared ideas on the administration and development of the game.
‘I know how much sacrifice, passion and commitment you have towards women football. FUFA appreciates your efforts and we shall continue to give a helping hand to take the game to another level’ said the FUFA President.
‘There are areas that need improvement in the women’s game. We are working with FIFA to work on professionalizing women’s football in Uganda. We have been at amateur level but next season you will all notice a big difference’ added Magogo.
The Women’s league is categorized as a development project and FUFA has taken precautionary steps to develop the game.
The FUFA President discussed on pertinent issues like development of the game, transfer of players, club licensing, funding, administration, refereeing, National team, Mama Becca cup, FUFA Women’s Cup, Markerting and Communications of the game.
He also took time to explain to the club officials the issue of Wakiso Hills who are no longer taking part in the Women’s league but will be allowed to take part next season.
‘Wakiso Hills are still part of the league. The FUFA Executive took a decision based on the circumstances under which Wakiso Hills found it difficult to raise a team. It was an unfortunate incident as they were going to play two games in North East’ said FUFA President.
‘No preferential hand was extended to Wakiso Hills but we listened to the club officials and parents of the young players for this team and took a decision’ added Magogo.
On the issue of the National Women’s team the FUFA President cautioned officials on assembling players who have not been summoned by the technical team and end up playing unsanctioned games. He also talked about the National team’s future participation on the continent.
‘Our National team has been recomposed due to the developments in the women’s game. We want to get back to Africa. We need to do a lot of homework before getting back to the continent. Such developments for women football will make the Crested Cranes strong’ stressed the FUFA President.
‘Let us desist from assembling players and referring to them as National team without FUFA’s consent. In Kabale, a team purported to be Crested Cranes was assembled by individuals who used it to play a game on Women’s Day. This is a disciplinary matter that will be handled by our judicial bodies. We want to grow the Crested Cranes brand so that it starts attracting sponsors’ added Magogo.
About the FUFA Mama Becca Women’s Day cup and Women representation in the Assembly;
‘We shall meet and review the tournament. We can make it better than it is now. Mama Becca did a lot for women’s football’ said Magogo.
He also highlited that the FUFA Women’s cup final will be played in Busia.
‘We introduced the FUFA Women’s Cup to give players more games to play. Let us all go to Busia and support the two teams that will have made the final’ rallied the FUFA President.
‘FUFA has increased Women’s representation in the Assembly. FWEL will have a representative and referees have had their delegates increased but one of them must be a woman’ noted the FUFA President.
FUFA President concluded by notifying the clubs that there will be club licensing for all the clubs next season in the FUFA Women Elite League.
MAIN PHOTO: FWEL Club members during the meeting with FUFA President in Mengo on Monday morning
Assessors: Ronnie Kalema, Kabali Grace, Kisubi Zephas, Kalyango Ali, Basiisa Hussein, Ndaula M.S, Ssendyowa Abbasi, Asua Luke, Alani Leo, Wagana Jimmy, Edrungi Alfred, Nattabi Harriet, Kimumwe Mansoor, Nelson Nsubuga, David D.Katabira, Kimbugwe Hilary, Hajj Kamulegeya Yusuf, Matovu Suleiman, Kiwanuka Edirisa, Isabirye Michael, Waiswa Ajab, Nkono Amin Bbosa, Ayub Khamisi, Hajj Siraji Katono, Mwanje Joseph, Kizito Rahma, Katumba Wamala George, Masiko John Bosco, Mike Letti, Egesa Samuel, and Wanyama Freddie
MAIN PHOTO: The Assessors during training at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.
Uganda – France Friendship Week: Uganda Cranes Vs France Military Team
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official FUFA Social media plat forms
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has named the starting eleven that will face the French Military team in the friendly match at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
Emmanuel Okwi is the team captain.
The game will mark the climax of the Uganda – France week celebrations.
Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Brian Majwega, Deus Bukenya, Halid Lwaliwa, Muzamil Mutyaba, Erisa Ssekisambu, Moses Waiswa, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Ambrose Kirya, Emmanuel Okwi
Subs: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Keni Saidi (G.K), Habib Kavuma, Savio Kabugo, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kiiza, AbdulMalick Vitalis Tabu, Karisa Milton, Nelson Senkatuka
Friendly Match: Saturday, 25th March 2017
Uganda Cranes Vs French Military Team
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has named a team of 23 players who will face the French Military team in a friendly match on Saturday at Nelson Mandela National Stadium.
All the players are locally based with no foreign based player on the team.
Locally based players who traveled to Machakos for the 1 all draw against Kenya in the international friendly match on Thursday have been all maintained.
The addition of players from the other local sides is a clear indication that the coach and the technical team are planning early for the up coming CHAN 2018 qualifiers.
The team regroups on Friday at noon (Sky Hotel in Ntinda) before having lunch together and thereafter train as a unit later on Friday at Namboole.
The match against the French Military team will mark the climax of the Uganda – France friendship week.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers) and Saidi Keni (Proline)
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers) and Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Aggrey Madoi (Vipers) and Brian Majwega (KCCA), Habibu Kavuma (KCCA), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers) and Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)
Midfielders: Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Ambrose Kirya (SC Villa), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Martin Kiiza (SC Villa), AbdulMalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (SC Villa), Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers) Milton Karisa (Vipers) and Nelson Senkatuka (Proline)
International Build Up: Kenya 1-1 Uganda
Moses Waiswa scored on his debut as Uganda Cranes played to a one all draw with Kenya Harambee Stars during the international friendly match played at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on Thursday.
The Vipers’ player cancelled a first half goal from Michael Olunga as the two traditional rivals shared the spoils.
The match was watched by a good number of Ugandans including the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo and some FUFA delegates.
Uganda Cranes will return later on Thursday night ahead of a charity match with the France Military team at Namboole stadium.
This was the 77th meeting between the two sister countries. There are now 23 draws, 22 wins for Kenya and Uganda remains ahead with 32.
Team Line ups:
Kenya XI: Patrick Matasi, Musa Mohammed (Simon Mbugua 55’), Robinson Kamura, Brian Mandela, Aoud Omar, Anthony Akumu, Johanna Omollo (Osborne Monday 81’), Samuel Onyango (Bernard Mangoli 77’), Noah Wafula (John Makwatta 59’), Michael Olunga (Paul Were 60’), Jesse Were
Unused Subs: David Okello, Kenneth Muguna
Uganda Cranes XI: Benjamin Ochan (GK) Nico Wakiro Wadada (Martin Kizza 75’), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kirizestom Ntambi 65’), Murshid Jjuuko, Timothy Awany, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Emmanuel Okwi (Milton Karisa 70’), Muzamiru Mutyaba (Waiswa Moses 79’), Geofrey Serunkuma, Shafik Batambuze (Brian Majwega), Habib Kavuma(Yassar Mugerwa)
Unused sub: Isma Watenga (GK)
International Friendly Match: Thursday, 23rd March 2017
Kenya Vs Uganda
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos
Time: 3pm
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has described the international friendly match against Kenya as a new dawn for the team.
Micho told www.fufa.co.ug that the international friendly which will be played in Machakos is indeed a new beginning for the national team ahead of the future engagements.
This international match against Kenya and the others in March are the only games where we can test, try and experiment players with the intention to widen the pool of players ahead of the June AFCON qualifier against Cape Verde in Praia, the July/August CHAN 2018 qualifiers and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers of August/ September
Since arriving in Kenya on Tuesday morning, the Uganda Cranes checked in at Gelian Hotel.
They had two training sessions with one change of Sc Villa Jogoo’s Martin Kizza replacing Joseph Ochaya of KCCA FC.
The two CECAFA rivals will face off in a friendly match on Thursday at Machakos stadium in Nairobi. Cranes will retrun home to play a charity match against Frane Military team on Saturday at Namboole stadium.
Squad in Machakos.
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers)
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadad (Vipers), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA), Habib Kavuma (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)
Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijmeh, Lebanon), Kirizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna), Yassar Mugerwa (Saint George, Ethiopia), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA), Martin Kizza (SC Villa),Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi Arnold (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers)
Leader of Delegation: Richard Ochom (FUFA Executive Member)
Team Coordinator: Faisal Muhammad
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams including the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17).
The jersey colours for Uganda Cranes will be 3 sets;
Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),
Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)
Set 3: Predominantly white for away games.
The jersey colours for Uganda National women team-Crested Cranes will be 3 sets ;
Set 1 Predominantly red (home kit),
Set 2: Predominantly yellow (home Kit)
Set 3: Predominantly white (away kit)
The other categories (below)will have same design but different shades with red, yellow, black and white colours maintained;
Set 1: NAtional Junior teams-Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17) -Men and Women
Set 2: Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team) -Men and Women
Set 3: Futsal (Men)
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
The Embassy of France in Uganda took a decision to celebrate the long-term friendship that unites both countries by a special week with a series of activities and particular moments.
The celebrations dubbed the Uganda-France friendship week to mark the Francophone Day started on 18th March and will end on 25th March with a football match.
The event that will climax the celebrations will be the game between Uganda Cranes and the France Military team on Saturday at Mandela National stadium.
Her Excellency, Stephanie Rivoal, the Ambassador of France to Uganda believes football is one of the ways that can be used to bolster the bilateral relations between the two countries.
‘It is my first time to visist FUFA houseand I am impressed with what i have seen. Mr. President thank you for the good work and image I am seeing here. Uganda is coming to the face of world football after the participation at AFCON in Gabon and we thought the friendly game will be able to bolster the relations between Uganda and France’ she said in a press briefing held at FUFA house on Wednesday morning.
‘The game between Uganda Cranes and the France Military team could be the foundation of very many things that may come in future and therefore I call upon the public to embrace this chance’ she added.
‘The France military team is very good and expect a tough game. We know Uganda Cranes is equally a good side fresh from Gabon but the visitors will put up a good show on Saturday’ added the Ambassador.
The Leader of Delegation-France Military team Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot sent out a diplomatic warning to Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and his players.
‘We are not here to relax. We are playing for a charity but expect a competitive match on saturday. I hope the game ends 2-1 and not by a big score’ said Ponsot.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo thanked the Ambassador for the great initiative and indicated this is a great opportunity for Ugandan football.
‘It is an honour for us to have such a great delegation of this magnitude partnering with FUFA. We are aware of the fact that France has been a platform for many African footballers to showcase their talent including our very own, the late Majid Musisi who played at Rennes in the 1990s; stated FUFA President.
‘So as FUFA, we are not taking this partnership lightly because we believe it can be important in the years to come’ added added Magogo.
Fans will pay UGX 5,000 and 20,000 as entrance fee and all the proceeds will be used to buy sports equipment for 5 schools that include Kibuli SS, Lubiri SS, Kisasi Primary school.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson indicated that the French Embassy’s programme of giving back to the community coincides with the Federation’s strategy to engage the public through football.
‘As FUFA, we have 6 Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) programmes this year and we have already had one in Luzira Upper Prisons where former Uganda Cranes players visisted the inmates. So we believe this is a good campaign that we decided to support’ said Edgar Watson.
The Ambassador was also taken on a guided tour of 102.1 FUFA fm before taking group photos with the secretariat staff.
The game is sanctioned by CAF and FIFA and will be handled by FIFA referees Ali Sabila(centre referee), Hussein Bugembe (1st Assistant referee), Ronald Katenya(2nd Assistant referee), Brian Miiro Nsubuga(4th official), Abbas Ssendyowa(match commissioner).
MAIN PHOTO: L-R France Military Team Manager Christophe Horta, FUFA CEO Watson, FUFA President, France Ambassador to UG Stephanie Rivoal, France Militray Leader of delegation Lt. Col. Eric Ponsot
Uganda – France Friendship Week Celebrations:
Football match: Saturday, 25th March 2017
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium
Preparations to have successful Uganda – France week celebrations have yielded fruitful dividends.
Already, a couple of activities are underway that will climax with a football match between the Uganda Cranes and the French Military team at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
The French team arrived in the country on Monday night and will conduct the first session on Tuesday at Namboole starting 4pm.
International Friendly Match: Thursday, 23rd March 2017
Kenya Vs Uganda
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos
Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has released the traveling 18 players for the upcoming international friendly match set for Kenyatta stadium in Machakos on Thursday.
Players will link up on Monday evening and spend a night together at Sky Hotel, Nalya for bonding at technical purposes before flying out on Tuesday morning at 9 O’clock aboard Kenya Airways.
The foreign based players will link up in Nairobi from their respective clubs and join the contingent that will have flown from Entebbe International Airport.
The two CECAFA rivals will face off in a friendly match on Thursday at Machakos stadium in Nairobi.
Team Squad:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Isma Watenga (Vipers)
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadad (Vipers), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA), Habib Kavuma (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)
Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijmeh, Lebanon), Kirizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna), Yassar Mugerwa (Saint George, Ethiopia), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi Arnold (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers)
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017:
Since the AFCON 2017 tournament in Gabon, the Uganda Cranes has resumed action with a domestic tour of Eastern Uganda code named ‘Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017’.
It was a convincing 3-0 result for the national side past a select side from Eastern Uganda at the Kamuli Park Municipal Stadium on Sunday evening.
Proline striker Nelson Senkatuka volleyed home the opener after 11 minutes.
SC Villa’s winger Martin Kiiza doubled the advantage with a well struck free-kick past goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo before team captain Emmanuel Okwi grabbed the third on the day.
Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic was impressed by the overall performance on the day particularly from the first half.
Such matches have always helped us to prepare for future engagements and as well, bring the stars to the fans in their own localities.
The performance on the day is good and promising. We have key important matches next week (against Kenya and the French Military team) that we are building for”
Micho fielded two different line ups for either halves.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among the hundreds who braved the scorching sun to catch the game live.
Eng. Magogo was flanked by many of the Eastern region delegates and other accompanying FUFA officials.
Representatives from the tour sponsors, Nile Breweries Limited (under the brand Nile Special and Airtel Uganda Limited) also graced the well attended match.
The regional tours started three years ago with the main intention of taking the Uganda Cranes closely to local communities and fans in particular.
Uganda Cranes ambassador, Bebe Cool performed for the hundreds of fans during the half time of the match.
Team line ups:
Eastern Region Select XI: Hannington Ssebwalunyo (G.K), Faruoq Mudoola, Joshua Nkabi, Peter Musoke, Yusuf Najib, Amos Etoju, Rajab Abdul Rahman, Deo Esejje, David Bagoole, Juubu Malangu, Ibrahim Kazindula
Subs: Aziz Omonyi (G.K), Sande Olobo, Faisal Najib, Isma Benson, Abbas Michael, Jackson Ziraba Mukama, Ben Musana, Vicent Lukwago, Rajab Waiswa, Fahad Badiro
Head coach: Abbey Bogere ‘Capello’ Kikomeko
Uganda Cranes XI: Nicholas Ssebwato (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Musana, Savio Kabugo, Allan Anguyo, Abel Eturude, Shafik Kagimu, Emmanuel Okwi (Captain), Nelson Senkatuka, Martin Kiiza
Uganda Cranes team for the second half: Keni Saidi (G.K), Allan Drajua, Arafat Galiwango, Rashid Toha, Brian Nsubuga, Juma Ibrahim Saddam, Hood Mulikyi, Vitalis Tabu, Living Kabong, Hood Kawesa, Villa Oromchan
Unused sub: Muhammed Ssekebba (Goalkeeper)
Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic
Match Officials:
Referee: George Oryem
Assistant Referee 1: Ronald Mwesigwa
Assistant Referee 2: Muzamil Wasiwa
4th Official: Kenneth Kimaliya
Commissioner: Hajji Siraji Katono
Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka
Security Officer: Sam Lwere
Platinum Stars 3-1 Vipers (Platinum Stars progress 3-2 on aggregate)
South African side Platinum Stars required two penalties, both converted by goalie Mzimela Mbogeni as the home side overcame Uganda’s Vipers 3-1 at the Royal Bafokeng stadium on Saturday night in the CAF Confederation cup.
Ndumiso Mabena scored the other goal as striker Milton Karisa got one back for the visitors.
Karisa had also scored in the first leg played at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende last week.
Platinum Stars’ Robert N’gambi was red carded for two bookable offences.
Vipers technical department called for the only change to the starting eleven that had started the game a week ago in Uganda.
Left back Aggrey Madoi who had missed the first leg replaced Dan Birikwalira in the starting line up for the reigning FUFA Uganda Cup champions.
The South Africans thus qualify 3-2 on aggregate having lost the first leg in Uganda.
How Vipers assembled:
XI: Ismail Watenga, Nico Wadada, Aggrey Madoi, Shafik Bakaki, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Sekisambu, Moses Waiswa, Brian Nkuubi, Mike Sserumaga, Milton Karisa
Subs:James Alitho, Bashir Asiku, Dan Birikwalira, Siraje Sentamu, Francis Onekalit, Keziron Kizito, Brian Kakaire