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Regional Tour

Kitara Region Select 1-0 Uganda Cranes

After returning from AFCON, Uganda Cranes began preparations for CHAN qualifiers with a regional tour match against Kitara Region Select at Booma Grounds in Hoima on Saturday 20^th July 2019.

Thousands of fans from all over the region stormed the venue to witness and support their team that got the lead from Bumate FC striker Vicent Kasoki in the 43^rd minute.

Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Kyambadde was close to scoring for the Cranes in the 32^nd minute when he brilliantly looped goalkeeper Jamil Kiyimba but the ball hit the goal post.

Goalkeeper Saidi Keni, Daniel Serunkuuma, Nelson Senkatuka, David Owori, Paul Mbowa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Johnson Odong, Yusuf Ssozi, Asraf Mandela and Andrew Kigozi were introduced at the beginning of the second half. Left fullback Disan Galiwango is the only player that was not rested after the break.

Kitara Region coach Henry Gama made three tactical changes when he substituted goal scorer Kasoki for David Obedmoth in the 50^th minutes, Kiryandongo TC player Steven Obbona came on for Roger Miller Ahumuza, Andrew Omego was introduced for Dove FC Ronald Kyamanywa, Kitara FC Joel Oscar Munihizi replaced injured Richard Enjama, Patrick Ongeyumu for Robert Bayuku, Brian Atuhire for Ivan Businge while Goalkeeper Kiyimba paved way for Yasiri Arafat.

Cranes second-half team dominated much of the game but the home side defence worked tirelessly to deny any scoring opportunities created by the visitors.

In the 90^th minute, Uganda Cranes midfielder Yusuf Ssozi’s effort was cleared off the goal line by defender Maxwell Owachgiu.

‘It was a good game for us. We dominated both halves but failed to hit the net. The match has helped us to identify some of the weaknesses in the team that we should work upon before playing Somalia next week‘said Uganda Cranes Coach Abdallah Mubiru

Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel and parterners Nile Breweries under their brand Nile Speical team-up to support the tour.

The Cranes will travel to Djibouti for CHAN qualifier match against Somalia on 27^th July 2019

Kitara Region Select IX

Jamil Kiyimba (GK), Richard Enjama, Rogers Lwebuga, Karim Ramathan, Maxwell Owanchgiu, Ivan Businge, Ramathan Dudu, Ronald Kyamanywa, Vicent Kasoki, Robert Baluku, Roger Miller Ahumuza.

Subs:

Yasiri Arafat (GK), Joel Oscar Munihizi, Brian Atuhaire, David Obedamoth, Patrick Ongeyumu, Andrew Omego, Steven Obbona.

Uganda Cranes IX

Yasin Mugbi (GK), Paul Willa, Disan Galiwango, John Revita, Timothy Awany, Tadeo Lwanga, Tom Masiko, Bright Anukani, Allan Kayiwa, Patrick Kaddu, Allan Kyambadde

Subs:

James Alitho (GK), Saidi Keni (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Paul Mbowa, Daniel Serunkuma, Nelson Senkatuka, Johnson Odong, Yusuf Ssozi, David Owori, Mustafa Mujuzi, Andrew Kigozi

MAIN PHOTO: Kitara Region Select Goalie Jamil Kiyimba making a save in the match against Uganda Cranes

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has successfully wound up the the famous  ‘Project Cameroon 2019’ and ushered another for the FIFA World Cup 2026 during the well tended press conference at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday, 10th July 2019.

This press conference was graced by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, flanked by the second Vice President Darius Mugoye as well as three FUFA Executive Committee members Ronnie Kalema, Rogers Byamukama and Hamid Juma.

Originally set five years ago in 2014, the AFCON 2019 project placed the bar upon which the federation targeted and geared all its energies towards the accomplishment of Project Cameroon 2019.

Fine, FUFA qualified the Uganda Cranes for the AFCON finals hosted by Gabon in 2017, the prime target remained qualification for AFCON 2019 which was eventually achieved.

Now FUFA has set it eyes on the FIFA World Cup 2026 that will jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and USA.

‘Today marks the end of the  Project Cameroon project that we launched on 24th November 2014.  It has been a realistic project with many positives and definitely crucial learning experiences. We are also launching the FIFA World Cup 2026 Project. We shall remain competing in the qualifiers for all the Junior and senior team competitions in between as we prepare the team for the set goal. To be more specific, the were are looking at CHAN 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026, AFCON 2021, 2023 and 2025’

Eng. Magogo in a special way appreciated the different stakeholders who have worked as a unit to help achieve the set targets collectively.

In particular, he lauded  the President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady Mama Janet Museveni, the Government of Uganda for the financial and moral support, FUFA Executive, FUFA Delegates, Clubs, Sponsors and partners, FUFA administration, Media and the gallant fans.

He pointed at the grey areas as indicators for signs of development especially referring to the two campaigns played at AFCON 2017 and 2019.

Like in 2014, FUFA will also hold a Symposium  meant to brain storm ideas on how to reach the set targets, identify challenges and opportunities as well seek a way forward to the barrages that lie underneath to a successful football development.

Technical set up of the  Uganda Male National teams ( Juniors and Seniors)

Meanwhile, the FUFA Emergency Executive Committee confirmed that all the technical positions for the the senior and Junior teams (U-23, U-20 , U-17, U-15) are now vacant and eligible candidates can apply for the jobs. The positions that have become vacant are: Head coach, Assistant coach, Goalkeeping coach, Medical Personnel, Video Analyst, Phyisical Fitness trainer and Kitsmen.

 

Uganda Cranes CHAN Interim technical set up

Relatedly, the interim team of Abdallah Mubiru (Head coach), Livingstone Mbabazi (Assistant Coach), Sadiq Wassa (Goalkeeping coach) and Geofrey Massa (Team coordinator) will handle the Uganda Cranes on interim basis for the CHAN 2020 qualifiers. Ugandawas drawn to play Somalia starting 26th July away with the return leg taking place a week later in Kampala.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R  FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Committee members Rogers Byamukama and Ronnie Kalema.

 

Further to our earlier statement about the Uganda Cranes for the AFCON 2019 remunerations structure, FUFA hereby reaffirms that the Allowances for the Uganda Cranes since 13^th May 2019 to 30^th June 2019 inclusive of the winning bonuses for the DR Congo and Zimbabwe matches have been duly paid and received by the beneficiaries. This amounts to 55m UGX per player who has been with the team from inception.

Despite the above efforts and clarifications, the continued desire by the players to be rewarded beyond the agreed structure for the historic qualification to the Round of 16 continues to be a concern of the playing staff.

The FUFA Emergency Committee at its siting at FUFA House –Mengo on Wednesday 3^rd July 2019 has resolved as follows;

Considering the magnitude and importance of the event of Uganda Cranes match against the Teranga Lions of Senegal, the interests of the Nation, Government, the Sponsors, and the gallant fans, FUFA has agreed to pay 6,000 USD to each player over and above the agreed terms in the Code of Conduct and that matters of Finances will not be discussed until the end of Uganda cranes participation in the Tournament. This position has been duly communicated to the Players.

It is therefore expected that the technical preparation of the Team ahead of the match with Senegal will continue in accordance with the Programme of the Coach.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

On the 2nd July 2019, The Uganda Cranes did not undergo training after players opted not to despite a training programme released by the technical team.

FUFA has since engaged the players and confirmed that a complaint about emoluments as their cause of action.

FUFA wishes to affirm that matters of the rights and obligations of the members of the Uganda Cranes at the AFCON 2019 inclusive of the allowances and bonuses of the team were discussed and agreed upon by the team and were put into a document called the Code of Conduct. Every member of the team signed the Code of Conduct before being allowed into the camp.

The financial structure to be paid to each member of the Uganda Cranes in the Code of Conduct is as follows;

Item		USD
Camp in Uganda per day	14 days	30
Foreign Camp (Abu Dhabi & Cairo) per day	53 days	150
Each Draw in the Group Stages		2,000
Each Win in the Group Stages		4,000
R16 to R8 (Winning @ R16)	1	5,000
R8 to R4 (Winning @ Quarter Final)	1	7,000
R4 to R2 (Winning @ Semi Final)	1	9,000
Winning the Final	1	14,630

FUFA has already paid the following amounts to each member

• 420 USD for the Camp in Uganda (14 days)
• 5,100 USD for the Foreign Camp (34 days ending 30th June 2019)
• 4,000 USD for the Winning Bonus of the DR Congo match
• 2,000 USD for the Draw against Zimbabwe

Far and beyond the Code of Conduct, FUFA has also paid extra 2,780 USD to each player for camp morale and 300 USD for the International friendly match against Ivory Coast.

As of 2nd July 2019, each player has received up to 14,600 USD (App 55m UGX) already with more daily allowances and winning bonuses awaiting to be earned and paid on time.

According to FUFA, there is currently nothing owing to the players as per the signed Code of Conduct and more than 2 Billion UGX has been paid to this item alone.

This matter has been explained to the players and instead they have opted to renegotiate the terms of the Code of Conduct after qualifying to the round of 16 leading to the decision not to undergo training.

FUFA believes the players will respect the signed Code of Conduct and this matter will be resolved like many others before.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

 

Uganda Cranes is through to the round of 16 despite losing 2-0 to hosts Egypt at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night in the ongoing Total Africa Cup of Nations.

The final result didn’t reflect the true picture of what Uganda Cranes displayed on the pitch especially before Mohamed Salah netted from a direct free kick and captain Ahmed Elmohamady Abdelfattah Aly added a second for his team.

Abdu Lumala, Emma Okwi and Allan Kyambadde all came close to handing Uganda Cranes the lead in the first half.

With DR Congo in action against Zimbabwe, it was all about collecting each team fighting for points to keep them in the competition except for Egypt who had already qualified following two wins from their opening two fixtures.

DRC hammered Zimbabwe 4-0 a result that couldn’t take them above Uganda Cranes who had already amassed 4 points from the opening two matches.

Uganda Cranes will wait to know their opponents are in the next round. It is the first time that Uganda has qualified for the knock out phase of the competition since 1978 but are in line to face a team that finishes second in Group C which has Algeria, Senegal, Kenya and Tanzania.

Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre was forced to make a change in the goalkeeping department as Denis Onyango paved way for Robert Odongkara while Taddeo Lwanga came on for Khalid Aucho and Kizito Luwagga for Allan Kyambadde.

Onyango was stretchered off as he felt dizzy due to the bout of flu that attacked him two days before the game on Sunday. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda took over the Captain’s during the absence of Onyango.

Uganda finished 2^nd in Group A while Egypt top with 9 points. DRC is 3^rd with 3 points and Zimbabwe one point.

Post-match Quotes

Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre 

‘The target by the federation was to qualify from the group stages. Now that this has been achieved, we want to stay longer and enjoy the rest of the tournament. I am happy with my players. Ugandan football has changed a lot in the last few years. There has been progress with Ugandan football. Dennis Onyango is doing well. He never got injured. He has been down with flu for the last two days but he is very okay. We don’t know who to play but we are in the path that has teams like Senegal and Kenya. I prefer we face Senegal to give us chance to play another strong team. I trust my players have learnt alot so far and will keep picking points from this tournament. I thank all Ugandan for supporting us’

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo 

‘It was good display by the entire team. We have moved to the nest stage and Ugandan footall will change for the better.  The qualification is a result of efforts from different stakeholders- Government, sponsors, the Uganda Cranes technical staff, players, all organs of FUFA, media and the  wonderful fans. Le us enjoy the moment. Congratulations Uganda Cranes’ 

 

 

Uganda Cranes Starting XI: Denis Onyango, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Timothy Denis Awany, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda,  Mike Azira, Khalid Aucho, Abdu Lumala, Faruku Miya,Emmanuel Arnold Okwi. Allan Kyambadde.

Subs: Robert Odongkara (G.K), Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi, Tado Lwanga, William Luwaga Kizito, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Paul Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu, Isaac Muleme

 

Egypt Starting XI: Mohamed Elshenawy Elsayed (G.K),  Ahmed Elmohamady Abdelfattah Aly Eissa,  Alyman Ashraf Elsyad, Baher Mohamed Moursi, Ahmed Elsayed Elsayed Ali Elsayed Hegazy, Mohamed Elneny, Nabil Amad Aly, Abdallah Mahmoud Said Mohamed Bekhit, Mohemed Salah Mahrous Ghaly, Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan, Ahmed Hassan Mohamed Abdelmonem Mohamed Mahgoub

Subs: Ahmed Nasser Mahmoud Maowad Elshenawi (G.K), Omar Gaber, Aly Mohamed, Hamed Tarek, Marwan Mohsen Fahmy Tharwat, Said Walid Ebeid, Ahmed Ayman Mohamed Mansour, Ahmed Gharib, Mahmoud Hamdy Mohamed Attia, Mahmoud Alaaeldin Mahmoud Ibrahim

All photos taken from the Uganda vs Egypt match