In the only Azam Uganda premier league match to be played on the opening day of April 2016, Sports Club Villa travels to Buikwe to play the reigning champions, Vipers S.C.
The Jogoos have not played so many fixtures of the league in the second round because of their active engagement in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Against Vipers, the match looks as epic on paper as the reality as the two clubs have a rich background and healthy rivalry.
Key actors:
Vipers will look to the solid performances of either James Alitho or Ismail Watenge in goal, Deus Bukenya, Nicholas Wadada, the returning Dan Bilikwarila, Pius Wanji, Mike Mutyaba and Uganda Cranes’ striker, Erisa Ssekisambu for inspiration.
Coach George Nsiimbe will miss two players, defender Halid Lwaliirwa and striker Alfred Leku who left with the Uganda U-17 team on Thursday night.
SC Villa on the other hand will miss only Martin Kizza but they have a wide range of selection from a pool of players available.
Goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato has been on form since returning from a brief stint with Tanzanian club, Coastal Union.
In Isaac Muleme, Misi Katende and skipper Jonathan Mugabi, the Jogoos are assured of an experienced backline ready to thwart Vipers’ usually deadly attacking strategy.
Tadeo Lwanga, Ambrose Kirya and Able Eturide are crucial players in the middle of the pack for SC Villa while goal scoring responsibilities are embedded on the shoulders of Umar Kasumba, Mike Sserumaga (if available) and Karim Ndugwa.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees with Mashood Ssali in the center.
Uganda National U-20 team, the Hippos have continued to intensify their preparations ahead of the CAF U-20 first leg qualifier against Rwanda this Saturday.
According to the team head coach, Kefa Kisala, the players have responded well in training with non residential drills conducted at Nakivubo and Lugogo stadia.
‘Training has been good and i am happy for the response in training from all the players’ Kisala who is assisted by Richard Wasswa, Arthur Kyesmiira and Daniel Kiwanuka (Goalkeeping coach) told www.fufa.co.ug.
Uganda national U-20 team player, Emmanuel ‘Song’ Olinga (right) one of the five graduates of the U-17 team (Uganda Cubs) during the team’s friendly match against URA F.C on Wednesday. The Hippos won 3-1 courtesy of goals from Daniel Shabena (penalty), Martin Kizza and Yafeesi Mubiru
The Hippos have so far played three build up games as a preparatory mechanism before traveling to Rwanda.
They have won 2-1 and 3-1 against Express and URA football clubs respectively and lost 4-2 to KCCA F.C.
Against Express, Hassan Musana and Martin Kizza scored for the Hippos while Daniel Shabena (penalty), Kizza and Yafessi Mubiru were on target for the youngsters against URA F.C on Wednesday morning.
In the build up with KCCA F.C, Yafessi Mubiru and Joseph Ssemujju had given the Hippos a 2-0 lead before KCCA rallied back to score 4 goals through Joseph Ochaya, Akimenyi, Nonda and Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Uganda Hippos players in a warm up drill at Lugogo
The final team is expected to be named on Thursday before departure to Rwanda on Thursday night.
The return leg will be played on the 23rd April 2016 in Kampala at a venue yet to be confirmed by FUFA.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Hippos players stretch under the watchful eyes of Richard Wasswa at the KCCA Stadium in Lugogo on Wednesday.
Uganda Cranes Vs Burkina Faso – Tuesday, 29th March 2016 (7 p.m)
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
[A minute’s silence to be observed for Abel Dhaira before kick-off]
Uganda Cranes take on Burkina Faso in the countries 6th meeting.
The game on Tuesday night will be the return leg of the AFCON Group D qualifier, since the first leg was played three days ago at the Stade De 4-Aout in Ouagadougou.
Uganda lost the first match 1-0 courtesy of Jonathan Pitriopa’s well taken 59th minute penalty.
Burkina Faso arrived first on Sunday morning with a chartered flight before Uganda came later on, Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
There are no injury concerns in the team camp and all the players are willing to give their best.
Team Skipper, Geofrey Massa, who plays professional football with South African Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtics has vowed to give their best.
Head to Head Record:
Uganda Cranes has now played Burkina Faso five times.
There are two draws for either countries. Uganda has won once and Burkina Faso twice.
In 2005, Uganda held Burkina Faso to a 2 all draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium before losing 2-0 and recently 1-0 in Ouagadougou.
The other draw was the 0-0 stalement in an international build up match.
Uganda Cranes only win over the Stallions came at the 2014 CHAN finals when striker Yunus Sentamu scored an incredible brace in South Africa.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Madagascar.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started during the 1-0 away loss to Burkina Faso on 26th March 2016 at the Stade De 4-Aout
Finals (Girls): Masaka S.S 1-0 Kakungulu Memorial School
MVP’s: Joseph Malish (Welden) & Jacky Nassali (Kakungulu Memorial)
Top Scorers: Joseph Jjanjali – 10 goals (Masaka S.S) & Juliet Nalukenge – 4 goals (Kawempe Muslim)
Hosts, Masaka secondary school won two football titles as the 2016 Uganda Muslim Solidarity Association (UMEA) games ended on Easter Sunday at Masaka recreational stadium.
Masaka S.S retained the boys’ title and won the inaugural edition of girls’ football.
In the boy’s final, Masaka defeated Welden School from Mbarara with winger Abdulnoor Lukwata scoring five minutes to the game death.
Action in the Boys’ final between Welden School, Mbarara (red) and Masaka S.S (White with green stripes) at a fully packed Masaka Recreational stadium
For the first time, girls’ football was played at the UMEA games.
Masaka S.S edged Kakungulu Memorial school 1-0 with midfielder, Catherine Nakiridde scoring a wonder goal with the left foot from over 45 yards.
‘It is good that we have started girls’ football. The UMEA games are an avenue of spotting talent from the grassroots’ Chairman of the local organizing committee, Hajji Twahil Kitezeela noted.
Best Performers:
Goalkeeper, Joseph Malish (Welden) & Jacky Nassali (Kakungulu Memorial) were the most valuable players in the male and female genders respectively.
Chief Guest, Vincent Ssempijja hands over a football to tournament top scorer, Joseph Jjanjali of Masaka S.S who finished with 10 goals
Masaka’s Joseph Jjanjali , who was recently summoned to the U-20 team finished with 10 goals to take the top scorers’ accolade.
Girl’s football MVP, Jackline Nassali recieves her prizes from Hon. Vincent Ssempijja, the Minister of State for Agriculture, also M.P for Kalungu East
Juliet Nalukenge of Kawempe Muslim finished with 10 goals to take the top scorers’ gong.
Kibuli S.S were the overall champions, defending their title won at the 2015 games hosted by Kasawo S.S.
Masaka S.S finished second with two gold medals whilst Kakungulu Memorial was the third best.
The chief Guest was Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, state minister of agriculture who is also the MP Elect for Kalungu West.
Ssempijja was the long serving chairman of Masaka Local Council Football club.
He handed over the prizes to the different winners.
Ssempijja used the plat form to appreciate the organizers of this tournament and assured Government will assist in the development of sports at grassroot levels.
A record 1500 students participated in the four day’s event.
FUFA donated 10 playing footballs, NIC provided the medical insurance cover and Pepsi quenched the thirst of all the participants as well as providing tents and plastic chairs used.
FUFA also provided the match referees for all the boys and girls’ football matched.
15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
50,000/-ticket category;Buy 8 and get 2 extra tickets of this category at 400,000/-
SHELL:
Shell Kabalagala
Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
Shell Bugolobi
Shell Kireka
Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
Shell Lugogo By -pass
Shell Kalerwe
Shell Jinja Road (Kitgum House)
TOTAL:
Nateete
Arua Park
City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
Kireka
Bweyogerere
Kajjansi
Nakivubo
Bwaise
AIRTEL SHOPS:
Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
Bweyogerere
Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)
KOBIL:
Kobil Kawempe
Kobil Kasubi
Kobil Jinja Town
Kansanga
GAPCO:
Ben Kiwanuka Street
CITY OIL:
Namirembe Road
Martin Road
Bombo Road
Kamwokya
Nakawa
City Tyres 6th Street
OTHER OUTLETS:
Hard Ware World Ntinda
In Jinja Town- (Makubuya Enterprises Shop)
Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
FUFA Sports Shop at FUFA House
NIC Head Office, Kampala
Eco Petrol Bweyogerere
The Uganda Cranes team that traveled to the West Africa nation of Burkina Faso returned home successfully on Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The team reached Entebbe International Airport at 11:45 p.m from where they headed to the Sky Hotel in Naalya.
Left to Right: St George F.C goalkeeper, Robert Odongkara, Colorado Rapids’ midfielder Mike Azira and Uganda Cranes physio, Ivan Ssewanyana at the Entebbe International Airport arrival lounge
They are expected to rest until mid-day and will revisit the postmortem of the Saturday game before resting again until 5 p.m.
The training session will be conducted at 8 p.m at the Nelson Mandela stadium floodlights.
Uganda Cranes Team at Sky Hotel, Naalya :
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), James Alitho (Vipers, Uganda), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars, Uganda)
Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Khalid Aucho (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)
1st Leg Result: Burkina Faso 1-0 Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
A hard fighting Uganda Cranes lost 1-0 to West Africans, Burkina Faso at the Stade De 4-Aout in a group D AFCON 2017 qualifier on Saturday night.
Jonathan Pitriopa converted a 59th minute penalty awarded by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha.
Earlier William Luwagga Kizito had a chance in the 16th minute but slid at a crucial moment for Uganda’s opening corner of the day.
Ochaya then chipped a perfectly weighted ball for team captain, Geofrey Massa but his powerfully headed attempt into the net was denied for an off-side decision.
Midfielder Tonny Mawejje tested goalkeeper Dauda Diakite from distance as the game grew older.
Second half substitute, Emmanuel Okwi was fouled deep in the area as injury time neared a climax but the referee waved play on.
The two countries face off at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday night.
Burkina fly charter to Uganda on Sunday, Uganda Cranes will travel by Ethiopian Airlines and are expected at Entebbe International Airport on Monday by 1 p.m.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burkina Faso:
Denis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde,Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Farouk Miya, Geofrey Massa, Godfrey Walusimbi
Changes:
Godfrey Walusimbi Off, Emmanuel Okwi On
Khalid Aucho Off, Hamis Kizza On
William Luwagga Kizito Off, Moses Oloya On
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Mike Azira, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Timothy Awani
Match Officials:
Match Referee: (Egypt)
Assistant Referee 1: Tahssen Abo El Sadat Bedyer (Egypt)
The 2016 Uganda Muslim Schools’ solidarity games successfully kicked off at Masaka secondary school on Good Friday.
The official opening ceremony was held at Masaka Recreational stadium where a record over 2000 participating students gathered to grace the start of the five day tournament whose main aims among others is to foster unity, offer a talent identification ground for raw talent and promote Muslim solidarity among the islamic founded schools in Uganda.
Chief guest at the opening ceremony, Al Hajji Dr. Twaha Kawaase Kigongo, the second Deputy Katikiro of the Buganda Kingdom hailed the organizers of the this tournament with a call to parents to encourage their sons and daughters take upon sports.
‘Sports is key for healthy living, socializing and improvement of welfare. I urge parents to encourage their children play football and other sporting disciplines’ Kawaase called.
Host Head teacher, Hajji Musa Mpungu of Masaka S.S lauded the 88 participating schools for the great response and wished all the participants a fruitful deliberation.
Al Hajji Dr. Twaha Kawaase Kigongo, the second Deputy Katikiro of the Buganda Kingdom greets members of the UMEA 2016 local organizing committee
In the official opening football match played at Masaka Recreational stadium, Masaka S.S won the day 3-1 over Wagwa High School from Lukaya.
Isaac Ogwang tapped home right back Geziga Atendele’s cross inside the opening 30 seconds of the thriller.
Atendele then scored through a penalty when Michael Miiro handled the ball in the forbidden area.
Second half substitute, Badru Kyazze gave Wagwa High a lifeline with a 70th minute goal with a wonder finish off Nicholas Midu’s assist.
Another substitute, Abdulnoor Lukwata buried the game in Masaka’s favour with a solo effort finishing calmly past Wagwa’s goalie Deogratius Nabangi with 13 minutes left on the clock.
Wagwa’s Nicolas Onega (left) tackles Masaka’s midfielder, Kippa Luwalo. Luwalo was voted MVP at the 2015 Copa Coca Cola national schools’ games in Hoima when he was still a student at St Joseph College, Layibi
The other boys’ results had Kibuli Juventus win 3-1 over Mbogo Mixed and Kasawo S.S drawing with Mbarara’s Welden High School.
Women football is a new ‘delicious meal’ on the 2016 UMEA Games menu.
Reigning FUFA Women Elite league champions, Kawempe Muslim stamped early authority with a hard fought 2-1 result at the hands of Kakungulu Memorial.
Hasifa Nassuna and Amina Nababi scored for Kawempe Muslim.
The other girls’ football fixture swung in favour of Masaka S.S. The host school defeated Kibuli 1-0.
Besides boys’ and girls football there a couple of other games (handball, netball and volleyball) being played.
Masaka S.S is the defending champion in football event but Kibuli S.S took the overall title at the games last held at Kasawo S.S in 2015.
Masaka S.S students entertain the guests during the official opening ceremony at Masaka Recreational stadium
The 2016 UMEA Games climax on Easter Monday.
This year’s edition of the UMEA Games has been supported by National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Crown Beverages Limited (under Pepsi Brand) and FUFA, who donated 10 footballs.
Welden High School’s Badru Kyazze dribbles past Masaka S.S’ Kippa Luwalo during the official opening match of the 2016 UMEA Games at Masaka Recreational Stadium on Good Friday
MAIN PHOTO: Wagwa High’s Moses Bwete (with the ball) is attacked by Masaka S.S’ Frank ‘Walcot’ Iga. Iga replaced a limping Ibrahim Magandaazi in the first half. Iga played for Bulo Parents S.S at last year’s UMEA Games hosted by Kasawo before Masaka S.S recruited him.
1st Leg: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016 – Bienvenue Au Stade Du 4 – Aout, Ouagadougou (6:00 p.m Local Time, 9 p.m Ugandan Time)
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
Saturday night provides the crucial plat form that offers a thin wall between character and pedigree when the determined Uganda Cranes plays the Burkina Faso Stallions at the Bienvenue Stade Du 4-Aout arena in the group D AFCON 2017 qualifier.
Just three days later, the two countries will again lock horns at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
From the time Uganda Cranes team was summoned, head coach Milutin Sredojevic and the technical team have always emphasized the significance of the fixture in the road to Gabon 2017.
‘The double header against Burkina Faso is the fulcrum of this qualification campaign. We have prepared well and the players are willing to give 100% percent’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
There are no injury concerns in the team camp and all the players are willing to give their best.
Team Skipper, Geofrey Massa, who plays professional football with South African Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtics believes this is Uganda Cranes’ long awaited moment since 1978.
‘We know the value of these two matches. We shall play one by one but with one heart. This is our time’ Massa notes.
The team started training last Friday and entered residential camp on Monday at Sky Hotel Naalya.
Uganda Cranes captain, Geofrey Massa in a previous game at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole
The final traveling team was named on Wednesday after the session with two Azam Uganda Premier league players, Denis Awanyi and Joseph Ochaya (both KCCA F.C).
The rest of the 16 players on the team are foreign based.
The Cranes left by Ethiopian Airlines early Monday morning, had a brief stop over in Addis Ababa before setting foot in Ouagadougou on Thursday at around 1 p.m.
They then held a last training session conducted at the match day venue at 9 p.m on Friday night.
Burkina Faso head coach Paul Duarte looks to Chelsea young player, Bertrand Traore, Jonathan Pitroipa, Charles Kabore, Abdul Razak Traore and Astride Bance as his key players.
The match will be played at 9 p.m (East African Standard time) at the Bienuvenue Stade Du 4-Aout arena.
Head to Head Record:
Uganda Cranes has played Burkina Faso four times.
There are two draws and each side has won once.
In 2005, Uganda held Burkina Faso to a 2 all draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium before losing 2-0 in 2-2 in Ouagadougou.
The other draw was the 0-0 stalement in an international build up match.
Uganda Cranes only win over the Stallions came at the 2014 CHAN finals when striker Yunus Sentamu scored an incredible brace in South Africa.
The match will be handled by Egyptian match referees headed by Ghead Grisha as the center referee.
Uganda Cranes Team In Burkina Faso:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) joined hundreds of football fans from around Busoga region and all over the country at the residence of Bright Dhaira, father of Abel Dhaira who is battling cancer in Iceland for a prayer moment in Walukuba, Jinja.
FUFA was ably represented Execuitve Committee members 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Head of Security Sam Lwere and Jinja Municipal Council Football club Director Muhammed Faiza.
The afternoon prayers were also accompanied by cancer awareness campign supporting the family financially and a proposal to initiate an Abel Dhaira cancer foundation which was blessed by FUFA.
Mr. Mugoye, representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is with the Uganda Cranes in Burkina Faso thanked Walukuba for producing footballers to the various National teams.
The FUFA President is with the family spiritually though he is in Burkina Faso. He will visit the family upon return. FUFA has pledged $1000 to the family because Abel Dhaira has been a gallant servant to the team over the years.
Hajji Siraji Nkendembi pledged 600.000/- to the fundraising drive and proposed to organise an Abel Dhaira football tournament.
Muhammed Faizal of JMC Hippos pledged 1,000,000/- (One Million Shillings). Member of Parliament Hon. Paul Mwiru, also pledged 1 million shillings to the family.
Some of the people who attended the special prayers for Abel Dhaira on Good Friday at Walukuba, Jinja Town
Mugoye told the gathering that FUFA is making all endeavors to professionalize the league and improve on the welfare of the players.
He also revealed that FUFA is looking forward to improve on Walukuba football field, a home that has baby seated millions of Uganda’s unquestionable talents.
FUFA has prepared special T-shirts for players to wear before warm up of the AFCON qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday night at Namboole stadium as a way of gratitude and togetherness with the ailing footballer.
Other prominent personalities who attended the prayers included coaches Sam Simbwa, George Nsimbe, retired and active players and famous preacher Pastor Moses Ssemambo.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye addressing the congregation in Walukuba during a special day of prayers for Aebl Dhaira on Good Friday.
1st Leg: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016 – Bienvenue Au Stade Du 4 – Aout, Ouagadougou (9 p.m Ugandan Time)
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
The Uganda Cranes conducted their final training session on Friday night at the Bienvenue Au Stade Du 4 – Aout in Ouagadougou.
During the training head coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic tried out his tactical plans for the game.
Bienavenue Au Stade Du 4 Aout that will host the match on Saturday night
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Head of Delegation Rogers Byamukama, KCCA FC Julius Kabugo and Yazid Mugaga, the lucky fan who sent most messages at the Airtel FUFA Awards also watched the Uganda Cranes last training.
Team captain, Geofrey Massa as hassured millions of Uganda Cranes fans backhome and all over the world of a spirited display.
Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena, with two players Tonny Mawejje (middle) and Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ WalusimbiMidfielder Khalid Aucho who plays professional football with Kenyan giants, Gor Mahia football clubTeam captain, Geofrey Massa in the night training session with the rest of the teammates. Looking on is KCCA F.C’s youngster, Timothy AwanyiMidfielder cum defender Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during training
‘We shall work out as a unit. We have the belief this is our time’ Massa assured www.fufa.co.ug.
L-R: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama, KCCA F.C Chairman Julius Kabugo and Yazid Mugagga, the lucky fan watch the Uganda Cranes train at the Bienavenue Stade Du 4- Aout in the Burkina Faso capital, Ouagadougou
The match starts at 9 p.m, East African standard time.
The Cranes will play Burkina Faso in the group AFCON 2017 qualifiers on Saturday and then on Tuesday at Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
The team is accommodated at Palace Hotels.
Uganda Cranes Team in Burkina Faso:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)
The match between Zombo’s Paidha Black Angels and Arua’s Onduparaka football clubs had been the talk of the town for days until the former won 1-0 in an exciting Elgon group FUFA Big league game played on Thursday.
Experienced striker Abram Ogussi who had fruitful stints at Police F.C and Mbale Heores football club scored the lone strike on the day after 23 minutes in a well cheered match.
The match was played at the Bar Okoro play ground amidst a mammoth gathering that had spectators from near and as far as the neighboring countries – DR Congo and South Sudan.
In the other matches, Kireka United held Proline to non-scoring draw at the Namboole outside play ground.
Ndejje University and CRO played to a goal-less draw at the Namanyoni play ground in Mbale.
Hope Doves defeated Masaka based Synergy 1-0 at the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
The FUFA Big league returns on Friday with one game when Baza Holdings plays host to Water F.C at the Kawempe Muslim Secondary school play ground.
24th March 2016 Results:
Kireka United F.C 0-0 Proline F.C – Namboole Outside Ground
Kirinya – Jinja S.S Vs Entebbe F.C – Jinja S.S Play Ground (Aborted in the 79th minute due to crowd interference with Jinja S.S lead) – FUFA Competitions committee will pronounce itself on the matter after studying the referees’ report
1st Leg: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016 – Ouagadougou
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Kampala
After leaving the team base at Sky Hotel, Naalya to Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday night, the Uganda Cranes team contingent arrived safely in Burkina Faso on Thursday afternoon.
The team was received by Rogers Byamukama who headed the FUFA advance party to help make thorough preparations for the Cranes team.
Farid Mpagi, the team’s media officer confirmed the team arrival;
“We traveled safely at 1 p.m (local time) with the Ethiopian Airlines from Entebbe Airport, had a stop over in Addis Ababa before connecting to Ouagadougou” Mpagi noted.
The Uganda Cranes left Entebbe International Airport on Thursday early morning aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The Cranes will play Burkina Faso in the group AFCON 2017 qualifiers on Saturday and then on Tuesday at Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
The team is accommodated at Palace Hotels.
Uganda Cranes Team in Burkina Faso:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)
The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended financial assistance of UGX 300M as partial contribution towards Uganda Cranes for the two matches against Burkina Faso in the 2017 AFCON Qualifying campaign.
The support comes in as a timely boost to the National team which flew out of the country last night to Ouagadougou for Saturday’s qualifier before they return home for another fixture to complete the double header action against the same opponent.
Although there still a financial deficit of the budget for the two matches, the funds received will ease financial pressure but Government has promised to give more support to FUFA towards the two fixtures.
‘HE The President has keen interest and is a number one supporter of the Uganda Cranes. FUFA is extremely delighted for the timely support’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
‘The financial support will galvanise our preparations.’ added Magogo.
Uganda Cranes tops Group D with six points. Government support towards the Uganda Cranes in the last two years has seen the team post very good results including back to back wins against Togo in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers.
Discounted Tickets:
15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has introduced two hot lines upon which fans seeking ticket delivery at their different locations will be handled with utmost customer care.
The initiative which starts with the AFCON 2017 qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso is aimed at taking services closer to the fans whose work schedules can not allow them to go and purchase tickets during the international matches.
Fans will be at liberty to make calls for inquiries of the new ticket sales services.
This initiative also takes care of the money transfer services (Airtel Money & Mobile Money).
The numbers are;
Airtel Money: 0758-824209
Mobile Money: 0787-608104
FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein says; ‘We believe the fans will enjoy the service as this helps us get more closer to the fans’.
The services take immediate effect as tickets are already on the market.
Ordinary tickets go for 20,000/=, VIP tickets cost 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/= each.
TICKET SELLING POINTS:
SHELL:
Shell Kabalagala
Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
Shell Bugolobi
Shell Kireka
Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
Shell Lugogo By -pass
Shell Kalerwe
Shell Jinja Road (Kitgum House)
TOTAL:
Nateete
Arua Park
City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
Kireka
Bweyogerere
Kajjansi
Nakivubo
Bwaise
AIRTEL SHOPS:
Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
Bweyogerere
Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)
KOBIL:
Kobil Kawempe
Kobil Kasubi
Kobil Jinja Town
Kansanga
GAPCO:
Ben Kiwanuka Street
CITY OIL:
Namirembe Road
Martin Road
Bombo Road
Kamwokya
Nakawa
City Tyres 6th Street
OTHER OUTLETS:
Hard Ware World Ntinda
Deco Deliveries (0706 210 845)
In Jinja Town- (Makubuya Enterprises Shop)
Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has introduced two hot lines upon which fans seeking ticket delivery at their different locations will be handled with utmost customer care.
The initiative which starts with the AFCON 2017 qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso is aimed at taking services closer to the fans whose work schedules can not allow them to go and purchase tickets during the international matches.
Fans will be at liberty to make calls for inquiries of the new ticket sales services.
This initiative also takes care of the money transfer services (Airtel Money & Mobile Money).
The numbers are;
Airtel Money: 0758-824209
Mobile Money: 0787-608104
FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein says; ‘We believe the fans will enjoy the service as this helps us get more closer to the fans’.
The services take immediate effect as tickets are already on the market.
Ordinary tickets go for 20,000/=, VIP tickets cost 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/= each.
TICKET SELLING POINTS:
SHELL:
Shell Kabalagala
Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
Shell Bugolobi
Shell Kireka
Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
Shell Lugogo By -pass
Shell Kalerwe
Shell Jinja Road (Kitgum House)
TOTAL:
Nateete
Arua Park
City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
Kireka
Bweyogerere
Kajjansi
Nakivubo
Bwaise
AIRTEL SHOPS:
Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
Bweyogerere
Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)
KOBIL:
Kobil Kawempe
Kobil Kasubi
Kobil Jinja Town
Kansanga
GAPCO:
Ben Kiwanuka Street
CITY OIL:
Namirembe Road
Martin Road
Bombo Road
Kamwokya
Nakawa
City Tyres 6th Street
OTHER OUTLETS:
Hard Ware World Ntinda
In Jinja Town- (Makubuya Enterprises Shop)
Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
1ST LEG: BURKINA FASO VS UGANDA – Saturday, 26th March 2016 (9 p.m in Uganda, 7 p.m in Burkina Faso)
RETURN LEG: UGANDA Vs BURKINA FASO – Tuesday, 29th March 2016 (Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole) – 7 p.m
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets Farouk Miya before the training session at Namboole Stadium
The final traveling Uganda Cranes team to Burkina Faso has been named on Wednesday afternoon after training at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Left to Right: Aucho Khalid, Moses Oloya and goalkeeper Denis Onyango
They will leave Entebbe International Airport at Midnight aboard Ethiopian Airlines with a stop over at Addis Ababa Airport.
Traveling Team:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the Uganda Cranes players have planned something special for Abel Dhaira who is down with cancer.
The world was treated to shocking news when goalkeeper Dhaira, now based in Iceland was diagnosed with abdominal cancer.
FUFA will communicate to the Uganda Cranes players to collectively dedicated the double header against Burkina Faso to the talented goalkeeper who previously played at Express, URA, Simba (Tanzania) and two stints at IBV Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland Premier league.
FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein said;
We are saddened by Dhaira’s current Situation.
We remain hopeful the Lord in Heaven will heal him.
Uganda Cranes players will don special T-shirts before warmup wishing him a quick recovery.
As the Uganda Cranes family, we pray with humbleness that Abel Dhaira gets well soon.
Dhaira hails from a sporting family in Walukuba, Jinja and his father Bright Dhaira is also a former Uganda Cranes international now at BUL FC goal keeping coach.
