CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2019 – Final Group A Games
Eritrea 0-0 Somalia
Uganda 4-1 Djibouti
Uganda Cranes completed the CECAFA 2019 Senior Challenge Cup group stages unbeaten following a comprehensive 4-1 victory against Djibouti on Sunday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
KCCA midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba opened the scoring with a well taken kick from the penalty spot in the 14th minute.
Three second half goals from winger Joackim Ojera as well as two second half substitutes Ben Ocen and Bright Anukani crowned the day for the tournament hosts.
Haroun Mohamed scored the consolation for Djibouti.
Mutyaba’s penalty arrived after a handball in the forbidden area by the Djibouti defender after Paul Mbowa’s cross from the left on 13 minutes.
Ojera doubled the lead after 65 minutes when he finished Abdul Watambala’s through ball.
Abdul Karim Watambala passes the ball. He assisted the second goal for Uganda with a great pass to Ojera.
Haroun gave Djibouti some hope with a goal pulled back in the 69 minutes.
Ocen, who had replaced Ojera converted substitute Allan Okello’s assist in the 75th minute.
Another substitute, Anukani put the game beyond Djibouti’s reach with the fourth goal via his first touch on the ball moments after replacing Nicholas Kasozi.
Newly crowned Airtel – FUFA Footballer of the year Allan Okello takes on the oppositionBright Anukani joined by teammates to celebrate Uganda Cranes goalRight back Paul Willa in action against Djibouti. He had a decent evening at office
Uganda Cranes registered their fourth successive victory at the annual championship following three earlier wins against Burundi (3-1), Somalia (2-0) and Eritrea (2-0).
This implies that Uganda Cranes top group A with 12 points and will face the group B second placed team (Tanzania).
The earlier result on Sunday witnessed a goal-less draw between Somalia and Eritrea. Eritrea finished second in group A and will battle group B leaders, Kenya during Tuesday’s semi-final.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Djibouti
Uganda Cranes XI: Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Paul Willa, Musitafa Mujuzi, John Revita, Paul Mbowa, Nicolas Kasozi (79′ Bright Aukani), Muzamiru Mutyaba, Karim Watambala, Joachim Ojera (66′ Ben Ocen), Joel Madondo, Viane Sekajugo (75′ Allan Okello)
Subs Not Used: Charles Lukwago (GK), Halid Lwaliwa, Mustafa Kizza, Shafiq Kagimu, Bright Anukani, Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala
Johnathan McKinstry, Uganda Cranes head coach
Head Coach: Johnathan McKinstry (Northern Ireland)
Assistant Coach 1: Abdalah Mubiru
Assistant Coach 2: Livingstone Mbabazi
Goalkeepers’ Coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Djibouti XI
Djibouti XI: Innocent Mbonihaukoye (G.K), Haroun Mohamed, Hassan Moussa, Fouad Moussa, Abdoulkader Djama, Mohamed Bourhan (Captain), Ali Youssouf, Mahdi Houssein, Hamza Abdi, Siad Yabe, Hassan Warsama
Subs: Mohamed Fouad, Kassim Abdourahman, Abdi Nasradin (G.K), Ahmed Youssouf, Ali Adeleh (G.K), Fahmo Moussa, Mohamed Salem, Saleh Bourhan
Head coach: Efrem Haile Alemseghed (Eritrea)
Assistant coach: Elias Ali Abubeker
Goalkeepers’ coach: Zewengel Embaye Haile
Team physio: Teklu Tsegai Bahlibi
Official: Mussa Salih
L-R: Shaffi Abokar, Johnthan McKinstry (middle) and Efrem Haile Alemseghedm during the post match press conference
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has released his starting XI that will play the last Group A match against Djibouti in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo this Sunday at 4:00pm.
Defenders John Revita and Paul Willa returned to the starting list after being rested in the previous game against Eritrea. Paul Mbowa is placed in the left-back to replace Mustafa Kizza who is rested for this match while Musitafa Mujuzi joins the central defense to partner with Revita.
Youngster Karim Watambala makes a come back in the first eleven together with Nicolas Kasozi and Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Busoga United forward Joel Madondo will lead the striking line alongside Viane Sekaajugo and Joachim Ojera on the left and right flanks respectively.
Midfielders Allan Okello, Bright Anukani, Shafiq Kagimu and striker Fahad Bayo who started in the first two games are rested plus KCCA FC goalkeeper Charles Lukwago.
The game will start at exactly 4:00pm EAT at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
Joel Mutakubwa (GK, Kyetume FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants),
Subs;
Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC)
Allan Okello and Juliet Nalukenge were crowned as the best Airtel Male and Female respective most valuable players of the year, 2019 during a glamorous awards night held at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
Both players were rewarded by Shs 1M, trophy, medal and drove home with a car each.
Okello, a KCCA FC and Uganda Cranes player was recognized for the outstanding performance during the year that witnessed his club win the 13th StarTimes Uganda Premier League title, beating teammate Mustafa Kizza and Proline’s Bright Anukani.
Allan Okello poses infront of his car at Speke Resort Munyonyo
Okello was also part of the Uganda Cranes team that qualified for the 2020 CHAN finals in Cameroon, scoring crucial goals and making odd assists.
Nalukenge, a forward at Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club was rewarded for the great display in the year where she was top scorer at the 2019 COSAFA U-17 championship in Mauritius, also guiding Uganda to the trophy in the aforementioned tournament.
Juliet Nalukenge smiles besides her car
She was also the top scorer at the 2019 CECAFA Women Senior Challenge Cup in Tanzania where Uganda finished third for the second successive year.
The guest of honour, Janet Kataha Museveni was represented by Prof. Mondo Kagonyera who handled the top performers their rewards, flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry, Airtel Uganda MD VG Somasekhar among others.
‘We are pleased to have partnered with FUFA. Tonight we shall recognize personalities who play a core role in the game of football. Airtel will continue to support football in Uganda for the years to come’ Airtel Uganda Managing Director VG Somasekhar said.
A section of Acholi Province fans at the Pece War Memorial Stadium during the 2019 FUFA Drum semi-finals against Bugisu
Other winners:
Acholi Province fans were recognized as the the best fans’ group.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha hands over an accolade to beach soccer player Sulaiman Ochero
The Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) took home the Airtel – FUFA Member Association of the Year.
Egyptian based Uganda Cranes striker Abdul Lumala was named the Airtel – FUFA Fans Favourite Foreign based player of the Year.
Abdul Lumala (middle) was named the fans favorite foreign based player of the yearGavin Kizito Mugweri gets his award as best up-coming talent
Uganda U-20 captain and SC Villa defender Gavin Kizito Mugeri was the best Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent of the Year.
The FUFA Presidential Award went to former Uganda Cranes captain Magid Musisi (Rest in Peace).
Some of the Uganda Cranes 1978 Legends with their award. On the right is FUFA President, Eng. Moses MagogoKCCA CEO Anisha Muhoozi hands over the accolade to Kawempe Muslim women club head coach Ayub Khalifa. Khalifa is also the Uganda U-17 Girls team head coach and second assistant coach of the Uganda Crested Cranes team
Airtel – FUFA Best Squad (Team) Award was won by the indomitable Team of 1978, the losing finalists at the AFCON that year in Ghana.
The Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year was Ayub Khalifa as Shafiq Bisaso took the Airtel – FUFA Male Football Coach of the Year.
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club took the fair-play award, received by the club chairman James Kizza.
Some of the female players on the women team best XI. Each was rewarded with a medal and Shs 1MBest Male XI
The Airtel Male Best XI had Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa, Allan Kayiwa, Allan Okello, Shafiq Kagimu, Viane Ssekajugo, Mike Mutyaba and Bright Anukani.
Meanwhile, the Airtel Female best XI had Daisy Nakazkiro (GK) Naziz Florence, Nankya Shadia, Marion Amangat, Viola Namuddu, Rita Nabbosa, Phiona Nabbumba, Fauzia Najjemba, Mauren Kinavudori, Juliet Nalukenge and Hasifa Nassuna.
The FUFA Nantameggwa Winner for the Quiz on 102.1 FUFA f.m was Henry Lubulwa.
‘We are celebrating excellence of the football players. The Airtel – FUFA awards date as far back as 2013 when I had just become FUFA President. That time, the whole country was lost of hope, we had tried so many times to qualify for AFCON and failed. We thank Airtel and other sponsors with whom we have come a long way. We thank the Government of Uganda for the financial support. This success you are seeing today is not accidental. This year 2019, we have entered all competitions available. Today, FUFA runs 600 concurrent activities. It is very important we celebrate the footballers. It is also important that we provide the conducive environment to work in. We need good facilities. Government should address the issue of facilities and the out-dated sports law as old as 1964‘ Said FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘Awards celebrate talents and achievements. Football is perhaps the most important sport in the world. To the footballer, the Airtel FUFA Awards should encourage you and you do even better. The various winners should be role models. Avoid distractive behaviors. I thank FUFA for the idea of awards and I thank the sponsors led by Airtel Uganda for considering to support the awards. I salute players and coaches‘ noted the First Lady and Minister of Education & Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni, the chief guest whose speech was read by Prof. Mondo Kagonyera.
‘We are here to recognize the main actors of the game; players, coaches, administrators and fans. In a special way, we appreciate Airtel Uganda and all the other partners who have sponsored these awards’ Rogers Byamukama, chairman awards local organizing committee.
The awards theme was “Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers”.
All Winners:
Airtel Male Footballer of the Year: Allan Okello
Airtel Female Footballer of the Year: Juliet Nalukenge
Airtel – FUFA Fans Team of the year: Acholi Province
Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year: Sulaiman Ochero
Airtel – FUFA Member Association of the Year: Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA)
Airtel – FUFA Fans Favourite Foreign based player of the Year: Abdul Lumala
Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent of the Year: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa & Uganda U-20)
Airtel – FUFA Best Squad (Team): Team of 1978
Airtel – FUFA Fair Play Award: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Football Club
Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year: Ayub Khalifa
Airtel – FUFA Male Football Coach of the Year: Shafiq Bisaso (Former Proline Head Coach)
Airtel – Male Best XI: Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa, Allan Kayiwa, Allan Okello, Shafiq Kagimu, Viane Ssekajugo, Mike Mutyaba, Bright Anukani
At Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala (Live on 102.1 FUFA fm, BBS Telefaina and All Official FUFA social media platforms)
The long awaited moment for the 2019 Airtel – FUFA Awards is here as football personalities (footballers, coaches, administrators and fans) will be rewarded during a glamorous event at Speke Resort in Munyonyo.
Unlike the other years, this time round, 14 categories of awards that will be recognized, an increment from last year’s 9.
The five new categories Airtel – FUFA Best XI for female, Airtel – FUFA Women football coach of the year, best squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year, FUFA Member Associations’ Award and the Team Fans of the Year (for all FUFA Competitions like the Star Times Uganda Premier League, Star Times FUFA Big League, FUFA Women Elite League, FUFA Drum and the like).
Since the launch of the fifth edition of these awards on 16th October 2019, the build up has been promising.
For the fifth year in a row, Airtel Uganda are the main sponsors of the awards with a financial kitty of Shs 100M.
Other partners include; Ecobank Uganda Limited, NIC Holdings Limited, Nile Breweries Limited, Pepsi and BIDCO Uganda Limited.
Full List of the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards Categories:
1 – Airtel – FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
2 – Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019
3 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Men)
4 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Women) – New
5 – Airtel – FUFA Coach of the Year 2019
6 – Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year – New
7 – FUFA Presidential Award
8 – Airtel – FUFA Fair Play Award 2019 (UPL)
9 – Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019 (FJL)
10 – Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year
11 – Airtel – FUFA Fans’ Favorite Uganda foreign based Player
12 – Best Squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year – New
13 – FUFA Member Associations’ Award – New
14 – Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions) – New
Nominees:
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
Allan Okello (KCCA)
Bright Anukani (Proline)
Mustafa Kizza (KCCA)
Nominees for Airtel – FUFA Female player of the Year, 2019
Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim)
Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves)
Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Team Fans of the Year 2019
Uganda Girls U-17 girls football team produced arguably one of their best football displays so far at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 girls tournament, with a 10-0 demolition of stubborn Eritrea side in the third game of the match day three on Friday evening.
Eritrea, who had resisted favorites Tanzania serge only to lose 5-0 in their opening game and stepped their game against Kenya whom they held 1-1, had come into the Uganda game with high spirits to keep their passing and pressing game.
However, smart Uganda went all out on the first whistle with lively runs and attacks from wingers Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya, which left the Eritrean full back on a very busy work to contain them in vein.
Uganda U17 girls celebrate one of their 10 goals
And it took only five minutes for Fauzia Najjemba to put Uganda ahead with a well taken chipped ball off a Nagadya cross that gave the Eritrean goalie Rim Redje no chance.
That was the beginning of the route to the wallop, that by half time, the Eritreans were nothing but down by 5-0, with a Juliet Nalukenge double, Margret Kunihira and Catherine Nagadya all on the score sheet.
The Ugandan side got good balance in the midfield, commanded by Kevin Nakacwa and attacking midfielder Shakira Nyinagahirwa, with Sumaya Komuntale and Samalie Nakacwa, who was later stretchered off, manning well the left and right flanks, while Stella Musibika and Bira Nadunga were un breakable in the heart of defence.
Its no wonder the fine passing and movement enabled Kevin Nakacwa to register herself on the scoring sheet with Musibika and Komuntale also scoring, before Nalukenge completed her hat trick with a penalty after she was fouled in the area.
“Our main target in this championship is to win the title, that’s why we come prepared in every game. We watched Eritrea give hard time to favourites Kenya and we planned to play better than them and that’s what we did,” Said Uganda Coach Ayub Khalifa.
His Eritrean counterpart Mekonnen Zewde accepted defeat though he said they have not given up on doing better in the remaining games.
“Uganda was better physically, mentally and technically than us, we couldn’t match them, this was too much for us. But we are going to prepare for the next games,” Zewde said.
Uganda stands out as the highest scoring team in the six team championship, having scored 25 goals and yet to concede in three outings.
Team Uganda remained top of the table with maximum points from three games, followed by Tanzania, who today moved to 7 points after a 3-1 win over Kenya, while Kenya remains in third on 4 points, but with a better goal difference over Burundi, who also moved to 4 points following their 8-0 win over Djibouti.
Uganda will get closer to smelling the title, if they beat Tanzania in the second last match on Sunday, where Kenya will take on Eritrea and Burundi faces Djibouti.
Eritrea and Somalia both won their respective games in group A to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Uganda.
Eritrea easily out-muscled Djobuti 3-0 in the first game that kicked off at 1:30 PM at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on Friday.
Ali Suleman Ibrahim netted two goals for Eritrea before Isayas Abreham Goytom found the other.
Omar Abdulahi scored the only goal in Somalia’s 1-0 win against Burundi in the subsequent game at the same venue.
Now, Eritrea has six points, three short of the hosts Uganda. Somalia registered their first win, that takes them to four points.
Burundi suffered their fourth defeat of the campaign.
Either of Eritrea or Somalia can qualify for the semi-final to join already qualified Uganda Cranes.
On Sunday, Eritrea will face off against Somalia with the day’s winner joining Uganda to the semi-finals.
Uganda seeks to top group A with a only a draw or an outright victory against already eliminated Djibouti.
CECAFA U17 Girls Championship: Friday, 13th December 2019
Uganda U-17 Vs Eritrea
At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (4 PM)
Uganda national Girls U-17 football team head coach Ayub Khalifa has made no changes in his side’s starting lineup against Eritrea in the team’s third CECAFA U-17 game at FUFA TC Njeru on Friday evening.
Khalifa has instead maintained the starting 11 players that saw off Djibouti 11-0 in second game of the ongoing event on Wednesday.
Uganda Martyrs goal keeper Daphine Nyayenga retains her position with Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim) and Sumaya Komuntale (King of Kings) also remaining on the right and left full back positions respectively while Kawempe Moslem’s Stella Musibika and Olira Girls Bira Nadunga also start in the center of defense.
Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa and Kawempe Moslme’s Shakira Nyinagahirwa retain their positions in the holding and attaching midfield respectively, while another pair of Uganda Martyrs Catherin Nagadya and Kawempe’s Margret Kunihira are on the right and left wings respectively.
Captain Juliet Nalukenge and her assistant and Hat Trick heroine against Djibouti, Fauzia Najjemba will pair upfront.
Today’s fixture has Djibouti and Burundi having faced off in the first game, with Kenya and Tanzania battling each other in the second game while the Uganda Vs Eritrea game is on at 4 pm.
Uganda leads the six team table with maximum points from two games, followed by Kenya who have a better goal difference over third placed Tanzania but both have 4 points, while Burundi and Eritrea are fourth and fifth with 1 point each with Djibouti, who have lost both their opening matches and conceded 25 goals, coming last with no points.
Uganda starting line up against Djibouti. Uganda won 11-0 in the game. It is the same line up that will face Eritrea.
Uganda’s Line up against Eritrea: Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musibika, Bira Namaganda, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba
Subs:Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Gillian Akadinda, Moureen Nangozi, Hadijah Nandago, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda.
Uganda national U-17 girls football team went top of the CECAFA U17 Girls table after beating Djibouti 11-0 in the third game of matchday 2 at FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Wednesday evening.
Uganda Girls U17 forward Margret Kunihira races past Djibouti opponents
Fausia Najjemba won herself the match ball, after scoring a hat-trick 2nd, 29th, and 31st minutes. Skipper Juliet Nalukenge scored a brace in the 9th and 45th minutes, defender Stella Musibika also pulled off a double in the 4th and 85th minutes.
Uganda Girls U17 player Zainah Nandede in action against Djibouti
Second-half substitute Hadijah Nandago register a third brace of the day in the 55th and 69th minutes while Margret Kunihira and Samalie Nakacwa scored one each.
“We had a mission of scoring goals, but we could not accomplish it because of the technical approach of our opponents. The other title hopefuls Tanzania and Kenya have dropped points, but that does not mean we should relax in the next games,” Uganda head coach Ayub Khalifa said after the match.
Djibouti head coach Moussa Fatouma, said her team has improved since they are here for learning not winning.
“We conceded 14 goals in the first game, we have conceded 11 in the second, this shows we have improved and we can improve the more in the next games. Our major purpose here is to learn not to win the title,” Moussa said.
Uganda takes on Eritrea in the matchday 3 on Friday, while Kenya and Tanzania face off in a mouthwatering encounter, with Djibouti and Eritrea each wanting to register their first win each in the tournament when they face off.
Uganda’s Line up against Djibouti
Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Stella Musibika, Bira Namaganda, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Kevin Nakacwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Margret Kunihira, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba
Subs-Joan Namusisi, Gift Nasasira, Patricia Akiror, Gillian Akadinda, Moureen Nangozi, Hadijah Nandago, Zainah Nandede and Zaitun Namaganda
Djibouti line up
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 forward Fauzia Najjemba controlling the ball during the match against Djibouti
Uganda Cranes qualified for the semifinals of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after successfully winning a third Group A match against Eritrea at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Wednesday evening.
Midfielder Nicolas Kasozi got the lead for Uganda Cranes in the 58th minute with a long shot that beaten Eritrea goalkeeper Kibrom Solomun from 30 yards.
Cranes midfielder Nicolas Kasozi and Muzamiru Mutyaba challenging Eritrea player Robel Teklemicheal
Mustafa Kizza doubled the lead 10 minutes to time from the spot-kick after Micheal Habte intercepted Kizza’s freekick with his arm inside the area.
Second-half substitute Joachim Ojera who came in for Viane Sekajugo increased the momentum of the game through the right side. He created several chances at goal but final efforts from Joel Madondo failed to hit the target.
Uganda Cranes defender Musitafa Mujuzi driving the ball into Eritrea’s half
In the 86th minute, Kizza was released by youngster Karim Watambala with a beautiful through pass. The former made an accurate minus that found Ojera unmarked on the far right but the touch from the pacey winger went over the bar.
‘Our opponents had a smooth passing of the ball. But Football is about winning games. We did better in the second half but we seriously need to be better than today. When we made changes like we did today we expected tactically some things not to be perfect. One of our objectives was to rest a few players who did and got the results.’ Said Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry during the post-match press conference.
The Cranes will return to action with the last Group A match on Sunday 15th December against Djibouti
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC), ), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), and Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants)
Subs;
Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes striker Steven Mukwala aiming to shoot at Eritrea goal
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has announced the eleven players that will start the third Group A match against Eritrea in the ongoing CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo this Wednesday at 4:00pm.
McKinstry has made a decision to introduced seven new faces in the starting list that will play against Eritrea.
URA FC defender Paul Mbowa makes it to the lineup and will pattern skipper Halid Lwaliwa in the central defense.
The other new players are, Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba who makes his first start in the Team together with Nicolas Kasozi, Karim Watambala, Steven Mukwala, Mustafa Mujuzi, and goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa.
Meanwhile, the Irish born tactician rested goalkeeper Charles Lukwago, defender John Revita, Paul Willa, Shafiq Kagimu, Bright Anukani, Allan Okello and Fahad Bayo who have been part of the first eleven since the tournament kicked off.
KCCA FC duo of Nicolas Kasozi and Muzamiru Mutyaba will linkup in the center of the park together with youngster Karim Watambala.
Steven Mukwala will play as a lead forward with Ben Ocen and Viane Sekajugo on the left and right flanks respectively.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Ben Ocen (Police FC), ), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), and Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants)
Subs;
Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
MIAN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started against Somalia
Defending Champions Kenya marched to the semifinals of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after a successful 2-1 win over Sudan in the second match of group B at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Tuesday.
Kenya’s playmaker Kenneth Muguna in action against Sudan
Muhamed Abbas got the lead for Sudan in the 30th minute But Kenyan midfielder Hassan Abdallah who came from the bench pulled back an equalizer in the 65th minute.
Oscar Wamalwa doubled the lead for the Harambe Stars a few minutes later to hand them a place in the semis.
Sudanese goal scorer Muhamed Abbas Namir challenged by Kenya skipper Joash Onyango
In the last match of the day, Tanzania received the first maximum points in Group B after edging rivals Zanzibar in a closer match that had several opportunities on both sides.
Ditram Nchimbi Adgan scored the only goal of the game from a tap in that ended Kilimanjaro Stars’ winless drought in the 38th minute.
Tanzania’s goal scorer Ditram Nchimbi Adgan challenged by Zanzibar skipper Abbas Mudathiri
Both teams returned in the second half with abundant hopes of having the ball in the back of the net however, the last 45 minutes ended in a barren score.
Kenya now leads Group A with 6 points followed by Tanzania with 4 points. Sudan has 1 point while Zanzibar Comes last with 1 point and negative one goal difference.
Tanzania’s midfielder Bakari Mwamnyeto (blue) winning a ball from a Zanzibar player.
Action resumes today (Wednesday) with Burundi playing against Djibouti.
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Bronson Nsubuga (Lango)
Best Goalkeeper: Derrick Emukule (Bukedi Province)
Top Scorer: Tito Okello (Acholi Province) – 8 Goals
FUFA DRUM Best XI: Derrick Emukule (G.K, Bukedi), Denis Okota Oola (Bukedi), Rashid Okocha (West Nile), Benjamin Nyakoojo (Tooro), Slyvester Okello (Acholi), Hudu Mulikyi (Acholi), Bronson Nsubuga (Lango), Fredson Gwot (Bukedi), Tito Okello (Acholi), Ibra Nsimbe (Bukedi), Felix Okot (Acholi)
Best Coach: Geofrey Akena (Acholi)
Acholi Province Team players with the FUFA DRUM Trophy
Acholi Province are the champions of the 2019 FUFA Drum Tournament (powered by Eagle Poa).
The land mark feat was achieved on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the new Akii Bua Stadium in Lira before hundreds of fans.
Acholi won the game 5-3 in the post match penalty shoot out following a goal-less draw in normal time.
Tito Okello, Alfred Onek, Richardson Asaba, Moses Okot and skipper Oola all scored the kicks from the penalty spot for Acholi.
Disan Galiwango, Frank Kalanda and David “Colgate” Owori netted for Bukedi but Aaron Okoth was denied by Acholi goalkeeper Derrick Ochan.
Tito Okello was named the man of the match, taking home Shs 100,000 and a plaque.
Acholi took home Shs 32M as the total prize money. Bukedi took Shs 15M.
Tito Okello with the Man of the Match AwardSome of the players on the FUFA DRUM XI
Individual winners:
Lango’s Bronson Nsubuga was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
Tito Okello of Acholi finished with 8 goals to take the top scorers’ accolade.
Bukedi’s goalkeeper Derrick Emukule was named best goalkeeper of the tournament that kicked off on 30th March 2019.
Isaac Otto battles Benon Tahomera
FUFA DRUM Best XI:
The FUFA DRUM best eleven had goalkeeper Derrick Emukule (G.K, Bukedi), Denis Okota Oola (Bukedi), Rashid Okocha (West Nile), Benjamin Nyakoojo (Tooro), Slyvester Okello (Acholi), Hudu Mulikyi (Acholi), Bronson Nsubuga (Lango), Fredson Gwot (Bukedi), Tito Okello (Acholi), Ibra Nsimbe (Bukedi) and Felix Okot (Acholi).
The best coach is Geofrey Akena of champions Acholi Province.
Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha, flanked by other FUFA officials officially handed over the medals, prizes and trophies to the outstanding players and officials.
The theme of the tournament “Celebrating our Ancestry”.
Acholi Province Team sing the national anthem prior to kick off
Team Line Ups:
Acholi XI: Derrick Ochan (G), Denis Okot Oola, Silvester Okello, Walter Ochora, Ronald Owing Ogenga, Felix Okot, Moses Okot (55’ Alfred Onek), Fred Agandu (Richardson Asaba), Hudu Mulikyi (85’ Norman Ojik), Isaac Otto, Tito Okello
Subs Not Used: Emmanuel Rubangakene (G.K), Stephen Junior Akena, Francis Onekalit, Andrew Kidega, Derrick Ocen, James Otim
Team Officials:
Coach: Geofrey Akena
Assistant Coach: Walter Ocaga
Assistant Coach: Raymond Komakech
Team Manager: Ceaser Otto
Goalkeeping Coach: Moses “Ugoboss” Oloya
Team Doctor: Robert Onekalit
Bukedi XI
Bukedi XI:Derrick Emukule (G.K), Joseph Othieno, Yeseri Waibi, Benon Tahomera, Edward Kabona, Ibrahim Pengere, Paul Dumba, David Owori, Ibra Nsimbe (80’Frank Kalanda), Fredson Gwoto (85’ Stephen Okello), Iddi Babu (40’ Disan Galiwango)
Subs Not Used: Patrick Wafula (G.K), Cosia Waiswa, Isaac Kisujju, Andrew Kiwanuka
Head Coach: Abbey Bogere Kikomeko
Match officials with the Acholi and Bukedi captains prior to kick off of the final
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Rajab Bakasambe (Buganda Region)
Assistant Referee 1: Hakim Mulindwa (Kampala Region)
A total of 23 goals were scored on match day one of the 2019 CECAFA U17 Girls championship at the FUFA Technical Centre in Uganda on Monday.
Tanzania overcame Eritrea 5-0 during the first game, Kenya humbled Somalia 14-0 in the subsequent match and hosts Uganda beat Burundi 4-0 in the final game on the busy day.
Uganda’s captain and leading forward Juliet Nalukenge scored a hat-trick and Samalie Nakachwa scored the other.
Juliet Nalukenge (right) in celebration
Hat-trick Heroine Juliet Nalukenge gets her ball from the match referee
Team Uganda U17 girls in celebration
The first game had witnessed Tanzania humble Eritrea 5-0 under sunny conditions.
Aisha Hamis Masaka (brace) and Joyce Meshack (hat trick) were on target for Tanzania.
Tanzania against Eritrea
The lunch time kick off saw Kenya humiliate Djibouti 14-0.
Eritrea Girls U17 TeamAction between Kenya and Djibouti Girls U17 teams
Viola Khalai scored five goals, Fasila Adhiambo (four), Anna Arusi (hat trick) and while Doreen Achieng scored once.
Match day two will be played on Wednesday with another round of three matches at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The tournament is played in a round robin format and the team with the highest number of points will be declared the champion.
Match officials with the two team captains prior to kick off
Uganda U17 girls XI
Uganda U-17 Starting XI: Daphine Nyayenga, Samalie Nakachwa, Stella Musubika, Bira Naddunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Margaret Kunihira, Sumaya Komuntale, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Juliet Nalukenge(Captain), Catherine Nagadya, Fauzia Najjemba
Uganda Cranes received a second successive win in the ongoing CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after a 2-0 defeat over Somalia at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Monday evening.
KCCA FC midfielder Allan Okello was on his peak when he sliced home with a brace that sunk a had fighting Somalia side before a cheering crowd.
Allan Okello celebrating his first goal against Somalia
Okello got the lead in the 28th minute with a hard shot that left goalkeeper Said Aweys Ali beaten on the left corner of his goal post.
With a few minutes to the break Bright Anukani controlled the ball within the six-yard box and intelligently faked two defenders who gave way for him to have a scoring opportunity, however, his effort was saved by the goalkeeper off the line.
Uganda Cranes winger Joachim Ojera taking on a defender
Into the second half, Uganda Cranes Coach brought on Nicolas Kasozi for Joel Madondo who was playing on the right flank.
The tactical change saw Okello switching to the right were he dribbled passed Liban Abdiaziz before curving the ball into the right corner of the Somalis goal to double the lead for Cranes in the 67th minute.
Joachim Ojera challenged by Somalia defender
‘The schedule for matches is very difficult for our players. Playing two games in three days is a little bit difficult. Our players had tired legs and tired minds that affected quite a number of opportunities which came our way but on any other day we would have scored more than today. We largely dominated the game and we deserved the win. Two in two games gives us a good foundation to move on in the tournament.‘ said McKinstry
Fahad Bayo making a move in the match against Somalia
During the 75th minute, Joachim Ojera was substituted for Viane Sekajugo who also has chances at goal but the goalkeeper made brilliant saves to keep Somalia only 2 goals down.
Teenager Karim Watambala was also given the opportunity to play part in the game during the 86th minute.
Somalia goalkeeper Said Aweys Ali forces a save from Ojera’s powerful shot
Uganda Cranes Starting XI:
Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC) (Karim Watambala 86‘), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC) (Viane Sekajugo 75′), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United) (Nicolas Kasozi 63‘)
Subs Not Used: Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Ben Ocen (Police FC)
MAIN PHOTO: Allan Okello celebrates his second goal
2019 FUFA DRUM Tournament (*Powered by Eagle Poa):
Final: Tuesday, 10th December
Acholi Vs Bukedi
*At Akii Bua Stadium, Lira (Kick-off:4 PM)
There match officials for the 2019 FUFA Drum final between Acholi and Bukedi provinces have been confirmed by the FUFA Referees department.
Rajab Bakasambe is the center referee. He will be assisted by Hakim Mulindwa and Emmanuel Okudra as the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Deogratious Opio is the fourth official. Newly promoted FIFA Assistant Referee Docus Athuhaire shall be the reserve assistant referee.
Amin Bbosa Nkono is the match commissioner.
FUFA Drum local organizing committee chairman Rogers Byamukama and FUFA Competitions Director Hajjat Aisha Nalule are the two match commissioners.
The final will take place at the new Akii Bua Stadium in Lira with the winner bagging Shs 32M. The losing finalists shall take home Shs 15M.
The FUFA Drum theme is “Celebrating Our Ancestry”.
The tournament is proudly sponsored by Eagle Poa beer, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and National Insurance Corporation (NIC).
Buganda is the reigning champion.
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Rajab Bakasambe (Buganda Region)
Assistant Referee 1: Hakim Mulindwa (Kampala Region)
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has confirmed the starting XI for the second Group A match against Somalia in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Monday at 4:00pm.
The Irish born tactician has made two tactical changes from the lineup that started against Burundi in the first game. Busoga United’s Joel Madondo makes his first start together with URA FC forward Joachim Ojera.
KCCA goalkeeper Charles Lukwago maintained in the goalkeeping role.
Vipers SC Paul Willa on the right-back, Mustafa Kizza on the left, John Revita and skipper Halid Lwaliwa in the central defense.
URA FC Midfielder Shafiq Kagimu returns to his central midfield role.
Proline FC player Bright Anukani and KCCA FC playmaker Allan Okello are the other offensive midfielders at the center of the park.
Vipers SC striker Fahad Bayo will continue to lead the attacking force upfront alongside Joel Madondo of Busoga United.
Five Uganda Cranes players Charles Lukwago, Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, and Allan Okello were part of the team that won Somalia in the previous match against Somalia at Lugogo.
The match was a CHAN 2020 Qualifier which ended 4-1 in favor of Uganda Cranes.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI: Charles Lukwago (GK) (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
Subs: Joel Mutakubwa (GK) (Kyetume FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Ben Ocen (Police FC)
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup defending Champions Kenya began their title defense with a vital 1-0 victory over rivals Tanzania in the second game of match day 2 at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in Kampala on Sunday.
Hassan Abdallah’s lone strike in the first half was enough to hand the Harambe Stars three points in Group B.
Kenya’s Hassan Abdallah celebrating his goal against Tanzania
The Kilimanjaro Stars of Tanzania tried their way through the Kenyan defense in the second half but all efforts made failed to make a positive impact on the defense manned by veteran skipper Joash Onyango.
In the first game of the day, Sudan came from a goal down to level matters with 10-man Zanzibar who had earlier on got the lead from Makame Musa Hamis. Montasir Osman Yahya scored the equalizer for Sudan in the closing stages of the game.
Sudanese defense (red) battling with Zanzibar players inside the goal area
Action resumes Monday afternoon with Eritrea playing against Burundi at 1:30pm while Somalia battles the hosts Uganda at 4:00pm
Zanzibar goalkeeper makes a save during the match against Sudan
MAIN PHOTO: Kenya players celebrating their goal against Tanzania
The second semi-final of the Eagle Poa sponsored FUFA Drum tournament was successfully played at the Akii Bua Stadium in Lira on Sunday.
Bukedi surprised the hosts Lango 1-0 to storm the final that will be played on Tuesday, 10th December 2019 in Lira.
Forward Ibra Nsimbe, who plays at FUFA Big League club MYDA scored in the third minute of the game much to the agony of the home crowd.
Bukedi’s Benon Tahomera races to the ball with Lango’s Herbert Achai
For the second time in the knock out stages, Bukedi goalkeeper Derrick Emukule was named man of the match.
The Wakiso Giants goalkeeper was also man of the match in Bukedi’s 4-2 victory over Buganda in Gulu.
MP Jimmy Akena hands over the man of the match plaque and cash (Shs 100,000) to goalkeeper Derrick Emukule of Bukedi Province
“We deserve to be in the finals. It has been because of team work as we started from the group stages to this far. The players are ready to lift the title come Tuesday”stated the Bukedi head coach Abbey Kikomeko Bogere.
Bukedi Head Coach Abbey Bogere KikomekoLango XI
Bukedi will now face Acholi who overcame Bugisu 1-0 in the semi-finals played at Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu.
Tito Okello scored an 8th minute goal for the lone strike.
Chairperson of the local organizing committee for the FUFA Drum tournament, Rogers Byamukama has hailed the spirit of the teams, fans, media, Government, local leaders, sponsors and other partners.
A total of 32 goals were scored in 12 matches of the quarter finals played over 6 match days.
Bukedi players celebrate their lone strike against Lango
Prize Money & Accolades:
The winner of the final that will be played on Tuesday, 10th December 2019 will take home Shs 32M, gold medals and a glittering trophy.
The losing finalist will pocket Shs 15M and each of the losing quarter finalists taking Shs 5M.
The third and fourth in group provinces shall part with Shs 1.5M and Shs 1M respectively.
Fans section at Akii Bua Stadium in Lira
Individual prize monies:
The most valuable player of the tournament will bag Shs 1M, Top scorer (Shs 1M), best goalkeeper (1M) and Shs 1M for each player on the tournament best XI.
The theme of the tournament is “Celebrating Our Ancestry”.
The sponsors Eagle Poa beer joined Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and National Insurance Corporation (NIC).
Buganda is the reigning champion.
All Knock Out Results:
Semi-finals:
1st Match: Acholi 1-0 Bugisu (Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu)
