The Communications department of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the attendance of its President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic at Wednesday’s press conference at FUFA House.
The Press conference will start at 10.45 am.
It will be the first press conference to be held this month by FUFA.
The Uganda Cup round of 64 stage continued on Sunday afternoon with defeats to three premier league clubs -Uganda Revenue Authority F.C, army side Simba Sports Club and Jinja Municipal Council football club.
Simba lost 5-4 to Kira Young, Kampala University disappointed Jinja Municipal Council Hippos and Sun City from Kasese shocked Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club.
However there were victories for Bright Stars F.C and Sadolin Paints F.C.
Sadolin Paints humiliated St Marys 5-1 at Nabweru play ground while Bright Stars destroyed Kireka United at their own home yard, at the Nelson Mandela national stadium outer ground.
Bright Stars’ goals came from skipper Bernard Muwanga, Joshua Kawadwa and Baker Lukooya.
Richard Mugalu scored the consolation for the home side which was an equaliser at 1-1 before Bright stars netted two more goals.
Next Fixture:
KCCA F.C plays Western region side, Mbarara Soccer Academy at the Kakyeeka stadium this Tuesday, 9th February 2016
The winner of the Uganda Cup represents the country at the CAF Confederation cup.
Meanwhile match No.46 Sc.Villa Jogoo vs Onduparaka earlier scheduled for Sunday 14-February 2016 will be played at a later date to be communicated due to the Holders’ involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Uganda Cup 2015/16 Round of 64 Results-matches played on Sunday:
The 2015/16 Uganda Cup resumed on Saturday with eight round of 64 matches at the various play grounds.
Express F.C won 2-0 away to Keolu Super Boys, Soana F.C earned a victory over regional side Free Stars, BUL F.C were 1-0 winners over Artland-Katale and Police F.C picked a crucial 2-0 away win at the against Paidha Black Angels in Zombo.
Maroons played 2 all with Lira United . Maroons won the resultant penalty shoot out 4-1 to book a berth against Amuria Crane City F.C on Valentines’ day.
Victoria University failed to travel to Runkungiri where they were supposed to play Nyambura Rastors.
The Saints F.C won 4-0 to book a round of 32 berth against BUL F.C on the 14th February 2016.
The round of 64 matches continue on Sunday, 7th February 2016 with five matches on the menu.
The Mbarara Soccer Academy versus KCCA F.C match will be played on Tuesday, 7th February 2016 at the Kakyeeka stadium.
Sports Club Villa Jogoo is the tournament defending champion.
Saturday, 6th February 2016 Results:
Kasese New Villa F.C 2-0 Water F.C – Buhinga, Fort Portal
Nyakisenyi F.C 0-4 The Saints F.C – Nyakisenyi, Runkungiri
Paidha Black Angels 0-2 Police F.C – Bar Okoro Zombo
Myda F.C 1 (3) – 1(4) Lweza F.C – Teens Ground, Malaba
Keolu Super Boys F.C 0-2 Express F.C – Oyama Primary School Lira
Free Stars F.C 0 (1) – 0(3) Soana F.C – UCU, Mukono
Artland – Katale 0-1 BUL F.C – Mashariki High School
Lira United 2 (1) – 2 (4) Maroons F.C – Lango Sports Ground, Lira
Kyambura Rastors Walk Over SC Victoria University – (Victoria University failed to travel to Kyambura, Rubirizi)
Sunday, 7th February 2016 Fixtures:
St Mary’s F.C Vs Sadolin Paints – Nabweru Play ground
Kira Young Vs Simba – Kira Town Council Ground
Kampala University Vs JMC Hippos – KU Ground, Luweero
Sun City Vs URA F.C – Nyakasinga,Kasese
Kireka United Vs Bright Stars – Namboole training ground
Tuesday, 9th February 2016:
Mbarara Soccer Academy Vs KCCA F.C – Kakyeeka, Mbarara
MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Lira F.C versus Maroons F.C game in Lira district on Saturday. Maroons qualified after winning the penalty shoot out 4-2.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
When the 2016 Uganda Muslim solidarity games take center stage in Masaka come the month of March, there will surely be excitement about the addition of women football on the games list.
Masaka Secondary School will host this year’s games as confirmed by the Chairman of the Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Hajj Twahil Kiteezaala who also revealed that the games will run from 24th to 28th March.
The road to UMEA Solidarity Games 2016 started at the closing ceremony of the 3rd edition in Kasawo where Masaka Secondary School was awarded the hosting rights. We are now deep into activities leading to 2016 climax
Only Muslim founded Secondary Schools under their umbrella association UMEA take part in these Solidarity Games.
More than 30 schools are expected to take part in this year’s edition and will tussle it out in a variety of games which include Football (boys & girls, netball (Girls) among other sporting disciplines like handball (Boys & Girls) plus Volleyball (Boys & Girls).
For the first time in the history of the games, women football will be played.
Last year, the games were held by Kasawo S.S.
Whereas Masaka S.S won the football title, Kibuli S.S were the overall champions when all the disciplines were combined.
During the previous edition, FUFA’s generous hands witnessed the official handing over of over 30 footballs used at the tournament.
City Tyres Limited bought all the trophies and awards given to the exceling individuals as the refreshments were well catered for by Crown Beverages Limited under the Pepsi and Mirinda brands.
The other partner was Rwenzori mineral water.
The UMEA Games is yet another fertile ground that FUFA eagerly looks to as far as unearthing new talents is concerned.
Uganda Cranes is now ranked 70th out of the 208 Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) member nations according to the latest rankings released on Thursday, 4th February 2016 at Zurich, the main head quarters of FIFA in Switzerland.
Uganda has accumulated 503 points with five matches played in the January month.
Two of the matches were hosted at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru (international build ups against Cameroon and Gabon) and three at the fourth African Nations Championships in Rwanda.
In Rwanda, Uganda drew 2 all against Mali, lost 1-0 to Zambia and shared the spoils in the final game against Zimbabwe after a hard fought one all draw.
CECAFA Region:
Uganda is still top in the CECAFA region. They are followed by Rwanda (85th), Kenya (99th), Burundi (119th), Ethiopia (124th), Tanzania (125th), Sudan (136th) and South Sudan (140th).
Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia are joint 204th on the log.
According to www.fifa.com, the three most impressive teams for February’s ranking all come from Asia:
Palestine (110, plus 21), Saudi Arabia (55, plus 20) and Korea DPR (95, plus 18) enjoyed the biggest advances since the last world ranking.
Teams from Asia, Africa and Central American dominated the list of teams that improved by more than five positions for February, namely: Cape Verde Islands (33, plus 6), Costa Rica (31, plus 6) , Qatar (78, plus 6), Honduras (91, plus 7), Mozambique (102, plus 7), Belize (120, plus 8), Swaziland (127, plus 6), Kuwait (133, plus 8), and Nepal (188, plus 8).
A special mention goes to Rwanda (85, plus 6) in the latest ranking.
The Wasps won three for their six matches played since early January, while also closing out 2015 with a shock-upset over African heavyweights Côte d’Ivoire in an international friendly played on 16 December 2015.
The next ranking will be released on the 3rd March 2016.
| Leader | Belgium (unchanged) |
| Moves into top ten | none |
| Moves out of top ten | none |
| Matches played in total | 44 (1 of which in 2015) |
| Most matches played | Rwanda (6 matches) |
| Biggest move by points | Saudi Arabia (up 97 points) |
| Biggest move by ranks | Palestine (up 21 ranks) |
| Biggest drop by points | Côte d’Ivoire (down 122 points) |
| Biggest drop by ranks | Libya (down 24 ranks) |
International Club Build-Up:
Saturday, 30th January 2016:
Vipers Sports Club (Uganda) Vs Tusker (Kenya)
At St Mary’s Kitende (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m) – 4 p.m
As they prepare for the forth coming CAF Champions league engagement against Nigerian club, Ennyimba Football Club, Uganda’s representatives, Sports Club Vipers are set to play a high profile build up match with Kenyan club, Tuskers Football Club.
The match will take place on Saturday, 30th January 2016 at the club’s training facility located at St Mary’s Play ground, Kitende, off Entebbe road.
The visitors arrived in the country on Friday and will stay at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru.
Tusker will also play against JMC Hippos at Kakindu Stadium and Sadolin Paints in Bugembe on Sunday and Tuesday respectively.
FUFA referees’ office has already allocated the match day referees for the Vipers and Tusker international build up game.
The football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m will rely the game live to millions of football fans across the country.
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Dennis Batte
1st Assistant Referee: Hussein Bugembe
2nd Assistant Referee: Okello Lee
Reserve Referee: Ali Sabira
Match Commissioner / Referees Assessor: Aisha Nalule
A head of the start of the various second round for the Azam Uganda Premier league, FUFA Second Division (FUFA Big league), regional leagues and all the lower division leagues, the referees are getting prepared with the mandatory medical and physical fitness tests.
A total of over 130 referees (FIFA, national and beach soccer referees) have undertaken the medical tests on Friday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
All the FIFA referees (apart from Mark Ssonko), who is still at the Orange CHAN championships are part of the tests.
The rest are national and beach soccer referees.
According to the FUFA referees’ manager, Samuel Wesonga Egesa, all the referees will be required to undertake the physical fitness tests at Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Saturday, 30th January 2016, starting at 7 a.m.
The beach soccer referees will conduct their physical drills early in the morning at Lido, moments before the start of the second round of the Pepsi national beach soccer league.
It is a requirement for all referees who handle FUFA sanctioned matches to have undertaken these mandatory tests to access the level of fitness, health status before embarking on refereeing any fixture.
The Uganda Cranes contingent that played at the 2016 Orange African Nations Championships has returned home on Friday morning.
The players and officials jetted back by Air Rwanda at around 8:45 a.m.
They were received by the FUFA Second Vice President, Darious Mugoye.
Uganda drew two games against Mali (2-2) and Zimbabwe (1-1); losing to Zambia 1-0.
The head coach, Milutin Sredojevic has picked positives from the tournament that is still going on in Rwanda.
“I give the players credit for the display even when the results did not go the way we expected. The team had fresh blood with a few experienced players. There are some players who have the potential to graduate to the senior team as we now switch focus to AFCON 2017 qualifiers and the World Cup 2018 QUALIFIERS in June 2016”
In the 2 all draw against Mali, team captain, Faruku Miya and Erisa Ssekisambu scored the goals.
Experienced striker, Geofrey Sserukuma had the goal in the one all draw with Zimbabwe.
The FUFA technical team will review the overall performance of the Cranes and make recommendations.
In the meantime, the Azam Uganda Premier League, Uganda Cup and other local competitions will continue to be played as the national team’s detailed programme awaits to be released.
ORANGE AFRICA NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, RWANDA, 2016
Group D Closing Games:
Uganda 1-1 Zimbabwe
Zambia 0-0 Mali
Uganda Cranes shared the spoils with Zimbabwe in a one all draw of the Orange 2016 African Nations Championships (CHAN) group D match played on Wednesday, 27th January, at the Umuganda stadium in Rubavu.
Lweza F.C striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma scored late in the game to equaliz William Manondo’s opener in the 48th minute.
The game witnessed the Uganda Cranes’ skipper, Faruku Miya return to action after that shoulder injury against Mali.
Miya had a chance at goal with a greatly curled a free kick saved by goal keeper, Tatenda Marshal in the first half.
The technical bench replaced central defender, Richard Kasagga Jjuuk for striker Samson Ceasar Okhuti.
By the change, Timothy Awany pulled back to play alongside Bernard Muwanga meanwhile Ivan Ntege remained the only defensive midfielder on the field of play.
Later, goal hero Geofrey Sserunkuma and Edrisa Lubega came in for Muleme and Ssekisambu respectively.
The draw is not enough for Uganda to progress to the knock out stages.
However, Zambia and Tunisia progress to the last eight stage after finishing with 7 and 5 points respectively.
Meanwhile Uganda Cranes contingent will return home on Friday morning (10 O’clock) aboard RwandAir.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda XI:
James Alitho (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Isaac Muleme, Bernard Muwanga, Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Ivan Ntege, Kezironi Kizito, Timothy Dennis Awany, Erisa Ssekisambu, Faruku Miya, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Changes:
58’ Richard Jjuuko Kasaga – Out, Samson Ceasar Okhuti – In
70’ Isaac Muleme – Out, Geofrey Sserunkuma – In
78’ Erisa Ssekisambu – Out, Edrisa Lubega – In
Subs Not Used:
Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Denis Okot Oola, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Robert Sentongo, Ambrose Kirya, Martin Kizza, Frank Kalanda
Zimbabwe XI:
Marshal Tatenda Mkuruva (G.K), Lawrence Mhlanga, Joel Ngodzo, Hardlife Zvirekwi (C), Rodreck Mutuma, Bruce Kangwa, Stephen Mukatuka, Raphael Manuvire, Nqobizitha Masuku, William Manondo, Edmore Chirambadare
Changes:
55’ Rodreck Mutuma – Out, Moses Demera – In
59’ Edmore Chirambadare – Out, Ronald Chitiyo – In
68’ Raphael Manuvire – Out, Farai Edwin Madhanaga – In
Subs Not Used:
Bernard Donovan (G.K),John Gerald Tungamirai Takwara, Francisco Zekumbawira
When Muhammed Sibomana was informed he was to be the official driver for the Uganda Cranes at the Orange African Nations Championship 2016, in Rwanda, he chest thumped in celebration.
The Ugandan born driver whose experience behind the wheels dates as far back as the last 20 years had a reason to smile.
In an exclusive interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Sibomana said it was his wish to be given Uganda among the 16 countries at the tournament.
“I prayed that they give me Uganda Cranes and my wish was granted. I love Uganda because it is my country of birth.”
Sibomana was born in Kisoro, a place he left in the year 2005 for greener pastures in Rwanda.
“My family still lives in Kisoro. I work in Rwanda and visit them often. I have had a great chance to see the players and coaches of Uganda I normally listen to during matches. My team at the CHAN Tournament is Uganda and I love watching them play”
The father of one daughter and four sons praises his boss, Olivier Nizeyimana, the owner of the Volcano buses, that were hired to offer transport to all the teams and the CHAN 2016 local organizing committee.
“He (Nizeyimana) loves football and owns a team, Rayon Sports. He has been supportive to me ever since I came to Rwanda”
The Uganda Cranes players and the officials all like the driver because he is time cautious, social and hard working. He has always been picking players from Le Belvedere Hotel to training sessions and back on time.
ORANGE AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, RWANDA 2016
Group D: Wednesday, 27th January 2016
Uganda Vs Zimbabwe – Umuganda Stadium, Rubavu (4pm Local time, 5 p.m in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Zambia Vs Mali – Kigali Recreational Stadium, Nyamirambo (4pm Local time, 5 p.m in Uganda)
The Uganda Cranes team successfully conducted their Tuesday training session at the Umuganda stadium training facility in the morning.
The players went through the paces under the watchful eyes of coaches, Milutin Sredojevic, Fred Kajoba (goal keeping trainer), the assistant coach, Moses Basena as the medical team together with the rest of the team members kept a keen eye on the training procedure.
Twenty two players (with goal keeper, Isma Watenga still injured) looked lively and ready for the action against Zimbabwe on Wednesday evening.
Watenga watched the training from the sidelines with the team’s head of delegation at the tournament, Hamid Juma.
The players under-took a one and half hour’s session that included ball work, attack and defence.
Uganda plays Zimbabwe at the same time Mali will be taking on Zambia in the last group games at the CHAN 2016 finals.
A victory for Uganda with a two goal margin and a loss for Mali will see the Cranes book a berth to the last 8 stage.
4th Orange African Nations Championship, Rwanda
Group D
Wednesday, 27th January 2016
Uganda Vs Zimbabwe – At Umuganda Stadium (4 p.m local time, 5pm in Uganda)
Ahead of the Uganda Cranes versus Zimbabwe clash on Wednesday, 27th January 2016, the post match press conference has been held on Monday afternoon at the Umuganda stadium media center.
The well attended press conference had the head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and the team captain Faruku Miya vow to play their role – win and will eagerly await for the result from the Zambia and Mali match.
Miya who has made a remarkable recovery from his shoulder injury said;
‘I am not different from the rest of my teammates. We are a unit in camp. We shall work together. We played well against Zambia. I still believe in the squad. Let’s see what we offer on Wednesday against Zimbabwe’
On his part, Micho promised a great game;
‘We shall play to the best of our ability against Zimbabwe on Wednesday. We shall play our part as we wait for the results from the other match. Zambians are led by a honorable football icon- Kalusha. We expect them to play to the best of their ability and respect the game’
Journalists from Uganda and Zimbabwe attended the media briefing.
Photo: Miya and Micho at the Monday press conference with a CAF Media Officer and interpreter
The Uganda national team composed of home based home based players is having final training rounds at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru before traveling to Rwanda for the CHAN Tournament .
The team had a morning training session where the head coach Sredojevic Milutin together with his technical team composed of the Assistant coach Moses Basena ,goal keeper trainer Fred Kajoba were handling specific departments of the field.
They first handled the defensive department composed of all defenders and defensive midfielders and later attacking midfielders together with strikers took it on.
After the morning training session new recruit, Edrisa Lubega who replaced injured Francis Olaki vowed to give in all his best to prove his ability to those who trusted and added him to the team.
“Am so excited that my first call up at the national team is at such a big occasion ,It’s been my dream and I have to prove to the nation that I deserve to be part of the team.I have to utilize this lifetime opportunity in case the coach gives me playing time .I want to add to what Yunus Sentamu did in South Africa because this may be the turning point in my career “ vowed Lubega.
Training resumes today evening 4.30 pm at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru
The team is traveling on Saturday 16 aboard Rwanda air at 5pm.
Crown Beverages Limited under the flagship brand Pepsi have on Thursday revealed their sponsorship package of Ug.shs 100M and jerseys for all the 16 clubs in the national league.
The sponsorship comes at such an opportune time when the league the second round of the National Beach Soccer League is set to start on 31st January 2016 at Lido beach.
The sponsorship will cater for players’ refreshments, publicity, team transport, prize money, among other logistics.
Pepsi Brand Manager Berna Kizza remarked;
We value our partnership with the Uganda Beach Soccer Association and we believe beach soccer will continue to provide the Brand Pepsi a unique opportunity to engage with our target consumers. Beach soccer has become one of the most competitive sports in Uganda to-date and as Pepsi we will continue to support the development of the sport because we see it has a great potential of turning into the one most loved sports in this country
Deo Mutabazi the president of UBSA welcomed the sponsorship citing the timeliness of Pepsi’s involvement and the association’s appreciation of the brand’s continued commitment to the sport.
“We are grateful for the longstanding partnership that we have enjoyed with Pepsi and we pray that it continues. It is due to the continued commitment from Pepsi that we hope to see beach soccer turn into a professional sport,” Mutabazi said.
UBSA was admitted to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) over a year ago and it is now part of the worldwide beach soccer associations recognized and supported by FIFA.
Pepsi also handed over the jerseys to the respective participating teams.
About UBSA/Beach Soccer League:
The Association started as Uganda Beach Football Clubs Association where a total of 9 clubs started playing the game of football “on the Sand”.
The Beach soccer Association then sought affiliation where FUFA was officially contacted.
The lime light of the game came in 2010 March when FUFA and UBFCA officially launched the game in the presence of FIFA Officials.
From that inauguration, FIFA (Sonny Bouy) and FUFA President Moses Magogo pledged full commitment to supporting this game through intensive capacity building via training coaches and referees under technical development strategy, FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson later after this launch handed UBFCA Chairman the first Book of FIFA Laws of the Game to be used as reference for 2010 league edition.
Uganda CHAN Cranes leaders:
Team Captain: Faruku Miya
Deputy Captains: Joseph Ochaya and Robert Sentongo
International Build-up: Sunday, 10th January 2016 – Uganda Vs Gabon (Closed Door Match)
At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Kick-off: 3 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and Azam T.V)
Match Officials:
Alex Muhabi (Match Referee), Mark Ssonko (1st Assistant Referee), Okello Lee (2nd Assistant Referee), Dennis Batte (Reserve Referee), Catherine Adipo (Match Commissioner/ Assessor)
Experienced striker, Robert Sentongo is among the three Uganda Cranes team leaders named ahead of the Orange 2016 CHAN championship in Rwanda.
Whereas Faruku Miya is maintained as the team captain, two other players – Joseph Ochaya and Robert Sentongo will be the deputies.
Miya was the team captain in the 2016 CHAN qualifiers against Tanzania and Sudan.
The Vipers Sports Club play maker has also previously captained the Uganda national U-23 side (Kobs) and was the winning captain at the CECAFA 2015 championships in Ethiopia.
‘I am ready to play my role as the team captain. We are one family ready to die a little for the team at the 2016 CHAN finals’ the soft spoken player told www.fufa.co.ug.
Meanwhile, the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic released the three Jinja players – Richard Wandyaka (JMC Hippos), Andrew Basooma (Sadolin Paints) and Milton Karisa (BUL F.C).
The camp at Njeru now has 23 players, who will play in the two friendly matches against Gabon and Cameroon.
The match against Gabon will be played on Sunday, 10th January 2016 as the one against Cameroon comes three days later.
Both matches will be played at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.
This is the final squad that will be used in Rwanda.
The 23 players in camp at Njeru:
Goalkeepers: James Alitho (Vipers S.C), Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars F.C), Watenga Ismail (Vipers FC)
Defenders: OKot Denis (KCCA FC), Kasagga Richard (URA FC), Nsubuga Joseph (Bright Stars), Muleme Isaac (SC Villa Jogoo), Hassan Wasswa Dazzo
International Build ups:
Uganda Vs Gabon – Sunday, 10th January 2016 [4:00 p.m]
Uganda Vs Cameroon – Wednesday, 13th January 2016 [4:00 p.m]
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & AZAM T.V
Both Matches at FUFA Technical Center (4:00 p.m Kick off)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) International Match Organizing Committee [IMOC] has released the detailed programme of the two Uganda Cranes international build ups against Gabon and Cameroon at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The committee chairman, Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel released the programme to the FUFA Communications Department.
The Gabon match comes first on Sunday, 10th January 2016 with the subsequent match against Cameroon to be played three days later on Wednesday, 13th January 2016.
Uganda is using the two build up matches as a preparatory mechanism ahead of the country’s third CHAN competition.
Ogwel confirmed to www.fufa.co.ug that;
Both games will be played behind closed doors with no access to any fans. However, the public is assured of live feeds courtesy of FUFA’s partners – Azam TV.
Only the media with CAF accreditation for the Orange 2016 CHAN tournament will be the only ones to access Njeru.
FUFA is already in receipt of all the names of the Ugandan journalists that CAF accredited.
The TV and Radio journalists still pending will be sorted in the due course.
Both build up matches will be televised live on Azam T.V and relied live as well on the only football radio in the country, 102.1 FUFA f.m.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players juggle the ball collectively in one of the training sessions
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Media
2016 MAPINDUZI cup:
Opening Game:
Sunday, 3rd January 2016 Yanga Vs Mafunzo – 4: 00 p.m (Live on Azam T.V)
JKU F.C Vs URA F.C – Monday, 4th January 2016 (4:15 p.m)
All Matches at Amman Stadium – Live on Azam T.V
Uganda’s ambassadors at the 2016 Mapinduzi peace cup in Zanzibar, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) football club are in bouyout moods ahead of their opening match against Tanzania’s JKU F.C on Monday.
The match will take place at the Amman stadium in Zanzibar, the same venue that will host all the matches of the tournament.
According to the team media officer, Edward Kulubya,the team players and officials are all in fine health having traveled and settled in well.
He told www.fufa.co.ug that;
We traveled safely from Kampala and we look set for the games. We had a training session at the synthetic turf of Amman Stadium. There are no injury concerns in the camp. We expect Derrick Tekkwo on Sunday evening who traveled by himself because we left him in Kampala as he was attending to domestic tasks
Some of the club players like Robert Sentongo, Frank Kalanda and Richard Kasagga Jjuuko remained in Kampala to train with the Uganda Cranes CHAN team which will play at the CHAN finals in Rwanda.
Other players who did not travel were Ali Feni, Patrick Ochan and goal keeper Cleo.
Uganda’s other club, KCCA F.C are the defending champions but did not travel for this year’s edition.
Remaining URA group Matches:
06th Jan 2016 – URA FC Vs Simba SC-08:15Pm
08th Jan 2016 – Jamhuri FC Vs URA FC-04;15Pm
URA FC Traveling Team:
Goalkeepers: Brian Bwete (Vice Captain) & Sulait Luyima
Defenders: Simeon Masaba (Team captain), Jimmy Kulaba, Julius Ntambi, Allan Munaaba, Sam Sekitto, Deo Otieno, Sam Senkoomi and Bob Kasozi.
Midfielders: Shafik Kagimu, Oscar Agaba, Elkanah Nkugwa, Noah Ssemakula
Forwards: Villa Oromchan, Peter Lwasa and Ronald Kigongo.
Officials: Kefa Kisala (Head Coach), Godfrey Ndugga (Assistant Team Manager), Joseph Lubega (Team Doctors), Geofrey Masozi (Team Manager), Fred Mwajuzi (Head of Security), Edward Kulubya (Media Officer) and Henry Mayeku (Leader of Delegation)
2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:
Match Day 15 Results:
Soana F.C 0-0 KCCA F.C
SC Villa 0-0 Police F.C
BUL F.C 0-1 Bright Stars F.C
URA F.C 4-0 Lweza F.C
Express F.C 1-0 JMC Hippos F.C
SC Victoria University 1-1 Maroons F.C
Simba S.C 1-3 Vipers S.C
Sadolin Paints F.C 1-0 The Saints F.C
The 2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier league first round successfully climaxed on Tuesday, 29th December 2015 with match day 15.
All the teams were in action as a total of 13 goals were scored in eight matches.
URA F.C were the biggest victors on the day, overcoming Lweza F.C 4-0 at the Mehta stadium in Lugazi.
Saidi Kyeyune, Frank Kalanda, Robert Sentongo and an own goal propelled the tax collectors’ side to the victory much desired.
Bright Stars F.C won away from home, thanks to Anthony Bongole’s goal on 78 minutes at Bul F.C in Jinja.
KCCA F.C picked a vital point away from home in the goal-less draw with Soana at Kavumba recreational stadium.
At the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Express Football Club continued with their road to recovery after that four match losing streak with a hard fought 1-0 victory over debutants, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos football Club.
At the Bombo Military stadium, Vipers Sports Club earned a 3-1 away victory at the army side Simba Sports Club.
Faruku Miya, Patrick Sembuya and Erisa Ssekisambu scored the goals for Vipers as Simba right back, Aggrey Kirya pulled one back for the home side.
Vipers narrowed the KCCA F.C lead to one point as the first round climaxed.
In the heart of the Kampala Capital city, at Nakivubo stadium, Sports Club Villa and Police F.C shared the spoils in a non scoring affair.
Tony Odur scored the lone goal through a well converted penalty.
The FUFA Technical center ground hosted the first top flight match when Sadolin Paints hosted The Saints Football club.
Sadolin Paints were hosting the game at Njeru because their home ground at Bugembe had been booked.
Sadolin Paints won the game 1-0 courtesy of Andrew Basooma’s strike.