Tickets purchased via Airtel Money come at a discounted price of 15,000/=
The build-up to Uganda’s first home game in a space of one year is full of anxiety and eagerness as fans will want to throng Mandela National Stadium on Sunday as the Cranes take on the Malawi Flames.
It will be exactly one year on Sunday since the Cranes last played at home and this is the reason behind the campaign “366 Back to Namboole with the Cranes”
In a bid to have fans come in big numbers of Sunday, FUFA and Cranes’ main sponsors Airtel has come up with an arrangement for fans to purchase matchday tickets online (Airtel Money).
While addressing the media on Wednesday, Rogers Byamukama, the chairman marketing, and communication at FUFA revealed that the tickets purchased on Airtel Money will come at a discounted price of Ush. 15,000.
‘FUFA together with Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors Airtel are fully aware that there are fans who always find it hard to go to ticket selling outlets but they can use mobile money means to buy the tickets. The beauty of this arrangement is the tickets bought online come at a discounted fee of fifteen thousand shillings.’ He said.
Rogers Byamukama FUFA Marketing and Communications Chairman
How to buy a ticket via Airtel Money?
Airtel customers can purchase match day tickets by dialing *185*4#
A message confirming the purchase of ticket(s) will be sent to the customer and it is that message that will be required at the stadium.
Mr. Byamukama explained that there will be a designated point adjacent to the stadium main gate where the verification process will be made and upon confirmation, the fans will be given tickets to access the stadium.
Uganda is in group B alongside Malawi, South Sudan, and Burkina Faso.
Mandela National Stadium management gives assurance on the state of the pitch
Uganda Cranes qualification campaign for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations starts with an away game against Burkina Faso on Wednesday, 13th November 2019 in Ouagadougou and four days later, the team will be back in action at home against Malawi.
Therefore, the preparations for Sunday’s clash against Mandela National Stadium are in high gear and efforts to have a successful game have been beefed up.
FUFA on Wednesday morning gave updates as regards tickets, security and the state of Mandela National stadium in a press briefing held the Federation headquarters.
Chairman, International Matches Organizing Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola revealed that the Malawi Flames will arrive on Friday afternoon.
“The Malawi national team will jet into the country on Friday afternoon and we shall receive them at the airport. The match officials are coming from Sudan and will reach here on Friday evening.”
International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) Chairman Issa Magoola addressing the media at FUFA House Mengo
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, SP Patrick Onyango assured the public that security will be guaranteed before, during and after the game.
“Uganda Police Force together with our sister security agencies would like to give assurance to all football lovers that security will be guaranteed on Sunday. We shall deploy both covert and overt officers in and around the stadium. Our duty role is to keep law and order and that is what we shall do that day. We will not give room to wrongdoers and warn them not to come to Namboole on Sunday.”
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango talking to the media at FUFA House Mengo
Onyango also cautioned the public to desist making political attachments to social events like football games.
“We have not anticipated any political threat and we do not expect any sort of political attachments to this game. It is against CAF and FIFA rules to involve political sentiments to football and thus we call upon the fans that will come to Namboole to desist from such.”
Mr. Rogers Byamukama, the chairman FUFA marketing and communication revealed that the tickets will have gone on sale and the selling points have been released.
“We first released the early bird tickets which have been on the market up to Tuesday. Another bunch that includes ordinary tickets (Ush 20,000), VIP tickets (50,000) and VVIP tickets (120,000) have been released today and the selling points.”
Rogers Byamukama FUFA Marketing and Communications Chairman addressing the media
He also indicated that the arrangement to have students watch the game has been going on and several schools have come on board.
“As FUFA, we took a decision to enable students to watch the national team and several schools have embraced the move. The students’ tickets will come at a cost of Ush 10,000 but only for schools that have made prior arrangements. “
Mandela National Stadium Sports and Recreation Officer, Vivian Tendo gave an update about the state of the stadium indicating it’s in the right conditions to host the game on Sunday.
“We made a deliberate move to put a hold on activities at the stadium in the last two weeks because the playing turf had lost shape. I assure the public that the pitch is now in proper condition to host the game on Sunday.
Uganda is in group B alongside Malawi, Burkina Faso, and South Sudan.
Ticket Prices
Ordinary Tickets – 20,000 /=
VIP Tickets – 50,000/=
VVIP Tickets – 120,000/=
Tickets via Airtel Money – (15,000/=)
Students – (10,000/=). Schools must have made prior arrangement with FUFA
With the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards ceremony drawing closer, the build-up to the coveted ceremony has continued to bring about anxiety.
On Monday, more nominations in other categories have been revealed to add to the three categories (Airtel FUFA Male and Female nominees) and Team Fans of the year that were released during the launch last month at Serena Hotel.
Coach of the year (Men’s Football Competitions)
The Airtel FUFA Coach of the of the year nominees in the men’s competitions includes Mike Hillary Mutebi (KCCA FC), Abdallah Mubiru (Police FC) and Shafik Bisaso (Proline FC).
KCCA FC Head Coach Mike Mutebi receiving the coach of the year accolade from Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi during the 2018 Airtel FUFA Awards
Mutebi who has won the accolade for the last three years, helped KCCA FC to lift the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda and the FUFA Super Cup.
Former head coach Proline Football Club Shafiq Bisaso while addressing the media in a Stanbic Uganda Cup press conference at FUFA House, Mengo
Mubiru guided Uganda Cranes to qualify for the 2020 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) while Bisaso helped Proline FC to win the StarTimes FUFA Big League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup. He also helped his team beat Malawian side Masters Security on their maiden continual bow.
Coach Abdallah Mubiru during a training session at StarTimes Stadium with the Uganda Cranes
Women football coach of the year
For the first time, the coaches in Women’s football will have their own category and the nominees include Ayub Khalifa, Oliver Mbekeka, and Fred Ndaula.
Ayub Khalifa during a training session with the Uganda U17 National team at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Ayub helped Kawempe Muslim Ladies to reach the FUFA Women Elite League playoffs and was also in charge of the Uganda U17 Girls’ national team that won the maiden COSAFA U17 Championship. He also won several other trophies in FUFA sanctioned tournaments with his school.
Mbekeka led Lady Doves to two finals (FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup) while Ndaula helped Makerere University to clinch the FUFA Women’s Cup, their first major title in history.
FUFA Member Association Award
Another category introduces this year is the Airtel FUFA Member Associations’ award that is aimed at rewarding excelling FUFA Members. In total, FUFA is composed of 34 members following the admission of the Futsal Association of Uganda.
The nominees include; KCCA FC, Buganda Region Football Association (BRFA) and Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA).
Beach Soccer Player of the year
In beach soccer, St. Lawrence duo of Ronald Mutebi and Suleiman Ochero will contend for the gong alongside Herbert Luboyera of Mutoola Beach Soccer Club/
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye handing over a trophy to St. Lawrence University Beach Soccer Club captain Ochero Sulaiman. He was also named the league MVP. St Lawrence University Beach Soccer team were champions of the 2018/19 National Beach Soccer League
Mutebi was named the best goalkeeper in the 2018/19 league while Ochero finished as the top scorer with 29 goals in 19 games and was named the Most Valuable Player.
Upcoming Talent of the year (FUFA Juniors League)
In the Airtel FUFA Upcoming talent category, Sadat Anaku who won the accolade last year is nominated alongside Garvin Kizito Mugweri and Davis Sekajja.
Sadat Anaku poses with his FUFA Juniors League 2018/2019 top sorcerer’s accolade. He netted 31 goals in the regular season and currently plays for the senior side
Male and Female player of the year
The nominees in the Male and Female categories were already released but the shortlists will be trimmed and the names will be confirmed on Wednesday.
There are 16 nominees vying for the Male best footballer of the year accolade and 12 female footballers that were generated by the head coaches as well as captains of the Star Times Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women Super League teams respectively.
UCU Lady Cardinals player Hassifa Nassuna with her MVP and Top scorer for 2018/2019 season accolades at Lugogo
Coaches of the FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women Super League nominated their top 5 candidates for the FUFA Female player of the year 2019.
There was a second round of voting by the coaches and captains for the Male player of the year and Female Player of the Year to get the top 5 and the list will be released on Wednesday.
Public voting will contribute 25% and will get underway after the release of the top 5 for Male and Female Player of the Year. The Coaches will contribute 50%, Captains 25%, and Fans 25% during the voting.
This is the fifth successive year that the Airtel FUFA Awards are organized running them ‘Celebrating Uganda’s finest footballers’. This year’s awards function will be held on 14th December at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.
Airtel FUFA Male Coach of the Year
Abdallah Mubiru (Police FC)
Mutebi Mike Hillary (KCCA FC)
Bisaso Shafiq (Proline FC)
Airtel FUFA Women’s Football Coach of the Year
Oliver Mbekeka (Lady Doves),
Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies)
Ndaula Fred (Makerere University)
Fair Play Award (based on a number of caution during the period considered during the
section)
Police FC
Maroons FC
URA FC
Upcoming Talent Award (FUFA Juniors League)
Mugweri Gavin Kizito (SC Villa)
Anaku Sadat (KCCA SA)
Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC JT)
Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year
Luboyera Herbert (Mutola)
Ochero Sulaiman (St Lawrence)
Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence)
Airtel FUFA Member Associations’ Award
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA)
Buganda region Football Association
KCCA Football Club
Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions)
KCCA FC
Onduparak FC
SC Villa
Tooro United FC
Acholi Province
West Nile Province
Lango Province
Bunyoro Province
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
Shafiq Kagimu (URA)
Saidi Kyeyune (URA)
Mike Mutyaba (KCCA)
Viane Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants)
Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)
Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa)
Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
Daniel Sserunkuma (Vipers)
Allan Okello (KCCA)
Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City)
Deogratious Ojok (BUL)
Bright Anukani (Proline)
Hillary Mukundane (Mbarara City)
Mustafa Kizza (KCCA)
Allan Kayiwa (Vipers)
Ivan Bogere (Proline)
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Team Fans of the Year 2019
SC Villa Fans
Onduparaka Fans
KCCA Fans
Tooro United Fans
West Nile Province
Acholi Province Fans
Lango Province Fans
Bunyoro Province Fans
Nominees for Airtel – FUFA Female player of the Year, 2019
Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim)
Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy)
Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves)
Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens)
Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Leticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves)
Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim)
Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs)
Amina Nababi (Makerere University)
Shamirah Nalujja (Isra Soccer Academy)
Maureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals)
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)
5 – Airtel – FUFA Coach of the Year 2019
6 – Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year
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
Mutesa I Royal Univ WFC 0-4 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
Uganda Martyrs HS WFC 2-1 Kampala Queens FC
Lady Doves FC 1-0 She Corporate FC
FUFA Women Elite League (2nd Division League)
Saturday 9th November 2019
Isra Soccer Academy 2-0 Tooro Queens
Vision FC 0-2 Town View
Dynamic Jjeza 1-0 Wakiso Hills
Amuria HS WFC 0-4 Makerere Univ WFC
Sunday 10th November 2019
She Maroons FC 0-0 Bunyaruguru Girls FC
Lango Queens 1-0 Town Views SS Bugiri
Rines SS WFC 1-1 Asubo Gafford Ladies
Kampala Queens forward Resty Nanziri (R) trying to take on Uganda Martyr’s defender in FUFA Women Super League match
It was a busy weekend for Women Football in the country as the top and 2nd leagues had games played that entertained the followers of the game in different areas over the weekend.
In the top tier, FUFA Women Super League, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC registered its second win with a convincing 4-0 victory against Mutesa I Royal University WFC 4-0 away from home. Anita Namata, Shamirah Nalujja, Asia Nakibuuka, and Juliet Nalukenge were on target for Kawempe.
Kampala Queens suffered the first loss when they were edged by Uganda Martyrs HS WFC 2-1 in Lubaga. Latifa Nakasi scored the winning goal for Uganda Martyrs 12 minutes to time. Kampala Queens captain Fauzia Najjemba had leveled matters through a spot-kick but wasn’t enough to secure any point for the Queens. Brenda Munyana scored the first goal for the hosts.
Uganda Martyrs WFC Team that started against Kampala Queens in the FUFA Women Super League on Saturday
In Masindi, Fazila Ikwaput’s lone strike in the 78th minute was enough to hand Lady Doves Maximum points against She Corporate FC. It is the second successive win for Lady Doves in the league while She Corporates have suffered a second loss.
Lady Doves FC forward Fazila Ikwaput in action during the match against She Corporate FC
Lady Doves Forward Ikwaput leads the top scorer’s chart with 4 goals followed by Kawempe Muslim striker Juliet Nalukenge with 3 goals as well as Kampala Queens’ Fauzia Najjemba.
She Corporate FC midfielder (White) Phionah Nabbumba surrounded by Lady Doves players
FUFA Women Elite League Season
Meanwhile, in the FUFA Women Elite League (2nd Tier League), Makerere University WFC overcame Amuria HS WFC 4-0 away in Amuria. Crested Cranes and former Women Cup MVP Aminah Nababi hit the back of the net together with Yudaya Nalubega, Jemima Twesigye, and Mayi Nayiga.
In the other games, Isra Soccer Academy started on a high note with a 2-0 win over Tooro Queens at Kawempe Muslim SS Ground. Younger star Hadijah Nandago and Deborah Alworongo scored both goals.
Kitgum based Vision WFC lost 2-0 to Town View SS WFC. Saluwa Nakayima and Esther Nabaigwa made it for the visitors on the scoresheet with a goal each.
Daphine Nalubowa was the hero for Dynamic Jjezza when her magnificent strike hit the target to secure three points against Wakiso Hills.
Wakiso Hills team that lost to Dynamic Jjeza
In Wakiso, Rines SS WFC settled for a 1-1 draw with Asubo Gafford Ladies. Yuster Kayesu scored for Rines before Claire Namatovu’s equaliser in stoppage time.
Lango Queens defeated Town View 1-0 on Sunday evening in Lira. Zam Akullu scored the only goal of the match.
She Maroons and Bunyaruguru Girls game ended in a barren draw at Luzira.
Action for both leagues resumes this Saturday 16th November with 4 fixtures for FUFA Women Super League and 7 games for FUFA Women Elite League.
MAIN PHOTO: Kampala Queens Captain Fauzia Najjemba making her way through Uganda Martyrs defenders
Discounted tickets on market (15,000UGX Only per ticket)
On Market from Friday 8th– Tuesday 12th November 2019
Uganda vs Malawi
Sunday 17th November 2019 –Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Time: 4pm
The build up to the Uganda Cranes match with Malawi on 17th November 2019 has engaged top gear as FUFA today released the discounted tickets of the 15,000/= category on to the market.
With the National senior team playing their first home match in a year, FUFA has given fans an opportunity to watch their stars at discounted tickets.
FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest development
‘In a bid to drive more support and fans to the stadium, FUFA has given a 25% discount on each Early Bird ticket at 15,000/= and will be on market for five days only. With the theme 366 Back to Namboole with Cranes spreading like bush fire, we would like the fans to enjoy this discount’ said Hussein.
The early bird tickets will be withdrawn from the market on Tuesday 12th November 2019.
The tickets will be sold at FUFA House.
However FUFA is also working hand in hand with Airtel so that the fans can be able to purchase these tickets using Airtel Money.
Uganda Cranes won 4-0 in convincing fashion over the North East region at the Katakwi High School play ground during a regional tour match on Saturday.
Mustafa Kizza, Fahad Bayo, Joackim Ojeera and second half substitute Hassan Ssenyonjo got the goals for the national team before a mammoth crowd.
Kizza converted a penalty in the 22nd minute following a foul on Ojeera in the forbidden area.
Bayo doubled the lead following a mistake by goalkeeper Joshua Okwaput following an earlier back pass from Steven Oriokot to take a a 2-0 half time lead.
Two late goals from Ojeera, a headed effort off Kizza’s curling corner kick and Ssenyonjo wrapped up the victory.
Bayo and Kizza bow down in glory to the Almighty to celebrate one of the four goals on the daySkipper Halid Lwaliwa with the ball in the opening stages of the gameHassan Ssenyonjo (shirt 22) is joined by teammates to celebrate the fourth and final goal of the evening
This was the first regional tour match for new coach Johnathan McKinstry.
The match is part of the preparations for the national team as the 2021 AFCON qualifiers come knocking.
Uganda Cranes will travel to Burkina Faso on 12th November 2019 ahead of the opening group B match the following day in Ouagadougou.
Four days later, Uganda Cranes will entertain Malawi on 17th November 2019 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Part of the mammoth crowd that watched the game in KatakwiNorth East XI
Team Line Ups:
North East Region XI:
Joshua Okwaput (G.K), Jonathan Okello, Emmanuel Opolot Tandema, Julius Ocen, Steven Oriokot, Joel Ekadu, Paul Oonyu, Denis Emorut, Emmanuel Lokuuna, Ivan Otude, Simon Odeke
Subs: Gilbert Aikomo (G.K), Abraham Ojale, Julius Isaac Odoa, John Okwatum, Ronald Eletu, Stewart Okiror, John Aleper
Officials:
Head coach: Julius Ogwang
Assistant Coach: Mike Okiror
Official: Simon Onyait
Uganda Cranes XI vs North East Region
Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K, KCCA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), John Revita (KCCA), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers), Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Joachim Ojeera (URA)
Subs: James Alitho (URA FC), Ashraf Mandela (URA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Viane Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants)
Officials:
Head coach: Johnathan McKinstry
1st Assistant coach: Abdallah Mubiru
2nd Assistant coach: Charles Livingstone Mbabazi
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Uganda Cranes captain Halid Lwaliwa (second from left) and the North East counterpart Julius Ocen pose with the match referees prior to kick off
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Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has confirmed the starting eleven players to start the game against the North East region at Katakwi play ground on Saturday afternoon.
Charles Lukwago will start in goal. Paul Willa at right back, Mustafa Kizza on the left back position.
Halid Lwaliwa and John Revita are the two central defenders. Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu are the two holding midfielder as Bright Anukani starts as the offensive midfielder.
Joachim Ojeera and Allan Kayiwa are the two wide-men and Fahad Bayo leads the front line for goals.
The match will relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and across all the FUFA social media platforms.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel and Nile Breweries under the brand Nile Special, as organized by FUFA and Kibo Media.
Uganda Cranes XI:Charles Lukwago (G.K, KCCA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), John Revita (KCCA), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers), Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Joachim Ojeera (URA)
Subs: James Alitho (URA FC), Ashraf Mandela (URA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Viane Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants)
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The Uganda Cranes players have successfully held a recovery training session at Soroti Hotel play ground on Friday evening.
The hour long session was conducted by the head coach Johnathan McKinstry, flanked by the first assistant Abdallah Mubiru and goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba.
This followed close to six hours of travel from FUFA House in Kampala where the delegation departed.
The team has pitched camp at Soroti Hotel from where they will depart to Katakwi (an hour’s drive) on Saturday ahead of the eagerly awaited regional tour match against the North East region.
The Uganda Cranes players in ball work session at Soroti Hotel
McKinstry will be handling his first ever game in the regional tours since he was named head coach six weeks ago.
The Northern Irish national is keen and eager for the game ahead, which will give him further close interaction with the locally based players.
‘I am happy that we managed to travel well from FUFA House in Kampala to Soroti. We have held a light session of one hour to loosen the players’ bodies. We are set for the match against North East on Saturday’ McKinstry told www.fufa.co,ug after the light training session on Friday.
The players during a ball work drill
Team coordinator Geofrey Massa with the head coach Johnathan McKinstry
The team will depart Soroti for Katakwi on Saturday, a few hours to the match.
The tour is jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel and Nile Breweries under the brand Nile Special, as organized by FUFA and Kibo Media.
The players in a warm up drill before ball work
Full Delegation:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC)
Forward Players: Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)
CECAFA Women Challenge Cup (16th-25th November 2019)
Uganda Women National team- Crested Cranes put up a good performance to overcome Mukono High School 8-0 during a practice match played on Thursday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The team that has spent 2 days in residential camp gearing up for preparations played their practice game ahead of the 2019 CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup that will take place from 16th to 25th November in Tanzania.
The spirited display by the team under Head Coach Bulega Faridah and his second assistant Coach Ayub Kalifah saw their goals scored by Nambatya Favour through a penalty in the 5th minute before adding another 15 minutes later.
The battle for the ball during the warm up training game
Fazila Ikwaput, Margaret Kunihira, Asia Nakibuuka, Nassuna Hasifah (brace) and Juliet Nalukenge got their names on the score sheet.
Early in the game, Nambatya converted from the spot kick to hand Crested Cranes the lead following a foul by Mukono High defender Akuku Peninah fouled Zaina Namuleme in the penalty area.
Nambatya’s second of the day was a joy to watch as she beat the entire defence to double her team’s lead.
Zaina Nandede shoots during the friendly game
Nandede Zaina, with her calmness, dribbles and long passes outclassed her opponents in the middle of the park after creating a number assists that eventually turned into goals
There were changes for the National team made before the break as Hasifah Nasun, Asia Nakibuuka, Juliet Nalukenge and Margaret Kunihira came in for Zaina Namuleme, Nandede Zaina, Nambatya fovour and Reticia Nabbosa respectively.
The duration of the game was two hours- with each half lasting 60 minutes.
Ayub Khalifan- the 2nd assistant coach of the Crested Cranes was happy with the match.
‘It was a good performance by the team and we the opponents provided real test. We shall plan for another build up match before departure for Tanzania’ noted Ayub.
Fazila Ikwaput (right) races to the ball during the game
Crested Cranes will face Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the group B during the CECAFA Women tournament whose new dates have been confirmed as 16th-25th November 2019.
Twenty players will make the final trip to Dar es Salaam.
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The Uganda Cranes delegation for the North East region tour in Katakwi has set off from FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Friday morning.
The team had a successful session on Thursday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo, where they were also joined by a couple of foreign based players but have not travelled for the trip and wil instead train at Lugogo.
The Uganda Cranes players board the team bus at FUFA House, Mengo on Friday morning
The tour is in line with the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Cranes participation in the AFCON 2021 qualifiers (away to Burkina Faso on 13th November 2019 and at home against Malawi on 17th November 2019).
Also, the tours are intended towards taking the Uganda Cranes brand to the masses.
Some of the players pose for a group photo moments before departure for Katakwi
McKinstry has already lauded the regional tours project, saluting the Federation for the initiative as an element of preparing the players especially those who play in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the national team duties.
‘This is a unique project (Regional Tours) and I have not seen it anywhere in Africa. We are set for the North East region when we play in Katakwi on Saturday. The local based players had a successful training session joined by some of the foreign based players at Lugogo on Thursday. These are early preparations for the two AFCON 2021 qualifiers away to Burkina Faso and at home against Malawi’ Johnthan McKinstry attested.
Johnathan McKinstry shares a light moment with some of the technical team members moments before departure at FUFA House, Mengo on Friday morningVipers’ captain Halid Lwaliwa and URA goalkeeper James Alitho at FUFA House on Friday morning
The tour is jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel and Nile Breweries under the brand Nile Special, as organized by FUFA and Kibo Media.
Full Delegation:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC)
Forward Players: Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)
L-R: Geofrey Massa, Frank Bumpenje, Emmanuel Nakabago, Fred Kajoba, Abdallah Mubiru and Johnathan McKinstry
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The Uganda Cranes conducted their first training session on Thursday afternoon at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo prior to the North East region due this weekend.
A total of 22 players took part in the hour and a half session under head coach Johnathan McKinstry, first assistant Abdallah Mubiru and goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba.
16 of these players are the local based legion with the others foreign based.
McKinstry expressed delight handling his first session with a combination of local and foreign based players and believes this is a perfect start for the AFCON 2021 qualifiers.
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry talking to players during Thursday Training session
‘We held a very successful training session at Lugogo. All the players responded well to the training and this is a perfect start as well plan for the AFCON 2021 qualifiers’ McKinstry told the media after the training session.
The head coach McKinstry talks to some of the players during the session
The Uganda Cranes will play a regional tour match in Katakwi on Saturday 9th November 2019.
This will be the third time the Uganda Cranes Regional tour heads to the region.
Uganda Cranes foreign based players Aucho Khalid and Hassan Wasswa taking part in the Thursday training session at StarTimes Stadium LugogoTadeo Lwanga in action
The tour is in line with the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Cranes participation in the CHAN Finals and also taking the Uganda Cranes brand to the masses.
The team will depart for Katakwi on Friday morning.
The tour is sponsored by Airtel and Nile Breweries under their brand Nile Special.
The Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry leads in the stretching exercise
Players who trained:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and James Alitho (URA FC)
Others: Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), John Revita (KCCA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)
Foreign based players: Robert Odongkara, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Aucho Khalid, Allan Kyambadde, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi
FUFA has confirmed that Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi will attend the International Beach Soccer 2020 Launch in Dubai on 9th November 2019. The Launch will take place at the Dubai Sports Council Amphitheatre.
During his stay in Dubai, Mutabazi will have the opportunity to attend the International Beach Soccer Cup at the Dubai Beach Soccer Stadium-Kite Beach. He will also take a moment with Beach Soccer Stars at the V-Hotel in Dubai.
‘It’ is a great honor to be given an opportunity to represent my country and FUFA in the forthcoming international Beach Soccer Workshop in Dubai. The Chance is very timely as we prepare to host the AFCON 2020 Beach Soccer Finals. I applaud the FUFA Executive and the CEO for this opportunity’ said Mutabazi
FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein welcomed the latest developments.
‘FUFA is working so hard to have the best preparations for the AFCON 2020 Beach Soccer Finals and the decision to have a representative in Dubai is another vital opportunity for the success of the preparation process. Mr. Deo Mutabazi will come back and share the knowledge with the rest of the beach soccer family in Uganda. We wish him the best of the delibertions while in Dubai’ said Hussein
Mutabazi will fly out of the country this Thursday.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Beach Soccer Chairman Deo Mutabazi
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named 21 players for the Regional Tour Match to be played in Katakwi on Saturday 9th November 2019.
The Squad of local-based players will see Uganda Cranes take on North Eastern Select. It will be the third time the Uganda Cranes Regional tour heads to the region.
The tour is in line with the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Cranes participation in the CHAN Finals and also taking the Uganda Cranes brand to the masses.
The squad summoned:
Goalkeepers:Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and James Alitho (URA FC)
Others are;Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Halid Lwalilwa (Vipers SC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Kato Samuel (KCCA FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Vianne Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC) Ashraf Mandela (URA FC) andEdrisa Lubega (Proline FC)
The team will train on Thursday morning 11:30AM at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo before setting off for Katakwi the following day in the Morning.
The tour is sponsored by Airtel and Nile Breweries under their brand Nile Special.
The first-ever FUFA Women Super League kicked off on a high note with a flurry of goals in the four (4) fixtures played on the opening weekend for match Day 1 action.
Reigning league Champions UCU Lady Cardinals defeated She Corporate 1-0 at UCU Grounds in Mukono on Saturday.
UCU forward Maureen Kinavudori (R) trying to shield the ball during the match against She Corporate
Kenyan born forward Maureen Kinavudori’s header in the 78th minute was enough to secure three points for the home side.
On the same day, Kampala Queens came from a goal down to overcome Olila HS WFC by 2-1 at the IUIU Ground in Kabojja.
Kampala Queens forward Resty Nanziri (R) trying to close in Olila HS WFC defender Maurice Ariokot
Olila got the lead through Sharon Achen in the 34th Minute before Kampala Queens pulled off an equalizer in the 61st minute with a well-taken spot-kick from new signing Fauzia Najjemba.
With only 4 minutes to full time, Amangat Marion brought down Kampala Queens forward Liilian Mutuuzo inside the area. Skipper Fauzia Najjemba was again given the duty to step up and take the penalty which duly converted.
In the other matches, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC managed to beat the visitors Uganda Martyrs HS WFC by 2-0 at Kawempe Muslim SS Ground. Juliet Nalukenge got the lead for the four (4) time league champions in the 23rd minute. Nalukenge completed her double with another strike in the 75th minute.
Kawempe Muslim forward Juliet Nalukenge in action against Uganda Martyrs HS WFC
At IUIU Kabojja, Fazila Ikwaput handed the visitors Lady Doves three points with the first hattrick of the Leauge in the 16th, 78th, 90th minutes.
Lady Doves lead the log with 3 points and 3 goal difference after Match Day 1. Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC in second place, Kampala Queen in Third while UCU Lady Cardinals in the fourth position.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC defender Grace Aluka challenged by Uganda Martyrs forward Catherine Nagadya
Fazila Ikwaput leads the scorers’ chart with 3 goals followed by teenagers Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens) and Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim) on 2 goals each.
The opening fixtures registered nine (9) goals. Six Clubs managed to hit the net. Only two clubs failed to score (Mutesa I Royal University and Uganda Martyrs)
Action will resume next weekend on 9th November 2019 with three fixtures on card. Mutesa I Royal taking on Kawempe Muslim Ladies at IUIU Ground in Kabojja, Uganda Martyrs WFC host Kampala Queens at UMHS Ground in Rubaga, while Lady Doves shall host She Corporate in Masindi at Katusabe Dove Stadium.
The Uganda National Senior Women team (Crested Cranes) is back for duty- with all eyes on representing the country in the highly anticipated CECAFA Championship due 14th to 23rd November in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.
The team started non-residential training at the Luzira Prisons playground and will continue with the same programme on Friday morning at 11 O’clock in Lugogo- StarTime Stadium.
The Crested Cranes players during Thursday’s training session in Luzira
A total of 28 players out of 35 summoned turned up for training.
The head coach Faridah Bulega is hopeful the seven players who missed training on day one will show up in the subsquent days.
some of the players who missed training are Fazila Ikwaput, Esther Beatrice Adokole, Vanessa Karungi, Reticia Nabbosa, Daisy Nakaziro and Zaina Nandede.
Fitness trainer Oliver Mbekeka conducts a session with the players.
Faridag Bulega
‘We are hopeful players will improve and more emphasis is on ball work, combination and fitness levels. Our main aim in this Championship is to shine because we have a good squad’ noted Bulega
Bulega while addressing players at Luzira Prisons Ground
Assistat coach Ayub Khalifan passing on tactics to the players
The team will have a five-day non-residential training before heading to the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for residential camp.Training resumes on Friday morning 11 am StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Girls stretching during training at Luzira
Players who trained:
Goalkeepers:
Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Irene Paska Akiteng (Lady Doves),
Defenders:
Viola Namuddu (Makerere University), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals), Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate), Mercy Nabulobi (UCU Lady Cardinals), Marion Amangat (Olila High School), Brendah Nandagire (Uganda Martyrs), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC ), Eunice Ariokot (Olila High School), Grace Aluka ( Kawemep Muslim SS Ladies FC), Aisha Namukisa (Kawempe Queens).
Midfielders:
Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sarah Nakuya (Nkumba University), Norah Alupo (Saviors), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Harriet Nakuba (Kampala Queens), Phiona Nabumba (She Corporate), Amina Nababi (Makerere University), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)
14th – 23rd November 2019 in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega has named a provisional squad of 35 players to start preparations for the 2019 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Bulega who was joined by the second assistant coach Ayub Khalifa confirmed the provisional squad to the media during a press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday morning.
‘I thank the Executive of FUFA for entrusting me with the team and beefing up the technical side with Ayub Khalifan. Together with him, we are going to achieve as we seek to win the championship’ Bulega noted.
L-R: Ayub Khalifa, Faridah Bulega and FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein
In total, there are 35 players summoned and non residential training will commence on Thursday, 31st October 2019 at Luzira for five days before the team enters residential camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
By 12th November 2019, the final team will be named to travel to Dar es Salaam.
Ruth Aturo will be captain and the assistant captain will be confirmed in due course.
*Early bird tickets for 15,000/= go on market starting 2nd November 2019 for five days.
The Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a 25 man squad to face Burkina Faso (away) and Malawi (home) on 13th November and 17th November 2019 respectively in the AFCON 2021 Qualification campaign.
McKinstry addressed the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday, 30th October 2019.
Flanked by the Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha and the 2nd FUFA Vice president Darius Mugoye, McKinstry also released the training program for the team.
Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha R) addresses the media on Wednesday, 30th November 2019 at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
Mugisha confirmed the entire backroom staff for McKinstry that has Abdallah Mubiru and Livingstone Mbabazi as the first and second assistants respectively.
Fred Kajoba is maintained as goalkeeping coach, Ayub Balyejusa is the equipment manager and Geofrey Massa as the team coordinator.
All the appointments are on interim basis.
The same press conference was also graced by the FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza, Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member) and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa (National Teams Manager).
Kiiza gave an update on the tickets.
The early bird tickets for the home game on 17th November 2019 will go on market starting 2nd November 2019. Uganda Cranes will fly to Burkina Faso on a chartered flight aboard Uganda Airlines- Bombardier). FUFA has also reserved 30 seats on the Bombardier for fans willing to travel for the match in Ouagadougou at a cost of $1500 per ticket.
Uganda Cranes Squad summoned
Goalkeepers:
Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (Horoya AC, Guinea), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda)
Defenders:
Ronald Mukiibi (Ostersunds FK, Sweden), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Murushid Jjuuko (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Timothy Denis Awany (Sport Club Ironi Ashdod, Israel), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, Democratic Republic of Congo)
Midfielders:
Michael Azira (Chicago Fire, USA), Khalid Aucho (Misr Lel Makasa, Egypt), Tadeo Lwanga (Tanta, Egypt), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA, Uganda), Allan Okello (KCCA, Uganda), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt)
Forwards:
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Ittihad Alexandria, Egypt), Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkane, Morocco), Alexis Bbakka (Carlstad United BK, Sweden), Fahad Bayo (Vipers, Uganda), Farouk Miya (Konyaspor, Turkey), Abdu Lumala (Pyramids, Egypt), William Kizito Luwagga (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazahstan)
The fixtures for the first round of the newly created FUFA Women Super League have been released. The eight team league to be played over three rounds kicks off on 2nd November 2019.
Reigning League champions UCU Lady Cardinals will open their campaign with a match against She Corporate in Mukono while Kampala Queens play host to Olila High School at IUIU Kabojja Campus.
No playoffs will be considered this season. The team that accumulated the highest points after the three rounds (21 games per club) will be declared Champion.
The bottom two teams get relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League.
