As celebrations for Uganda Cranes’ back to back qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations continue across the country, congratulatory messages, praises and honors continue to flood through.
On Thursday afternoon, Parliament of the Republic of Uganda passed a motion to honor the Uganda Cranes team.
The plenary session chaired by the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga, saw Hon. Hamson Denis Obua MP Ajuri Constituency table the motion on the floor.
The motion was seconded by Hon. Allan Sewanyana (Makindye West) and Hon. Nalule Safia Jjuuko (PWDs-NRM).
FUFA strong delegation to Parliament that witnessed the moment when Uganda Cranes was honored on Thursday. L-R Rogers Byamukama, Darius Mugoye, Justus Mugisha, Bernard Muwanga, Chris Kalibbala and Hamid Juma
The Uganda Cranes triumphed over Cape Verde in their Group L fixture on Saturday at Namboole to qualify for the continental showpiece slated for May 2019 in Cameroon.
The Head of State Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady- also Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni were among the very first people to send through their congratulatory messages to the team and FUFA for the team’s successful AFCON 2019 qualification campaign.
A 9 man strong delegation from FUFA led by the 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha was in attendance and followed the afternoon session from the Parliament’s public gallery. CHAN team captain Bernard Muwanga represented the players.
Other members of the delegation; FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Executive Committee members; Chris Kalibbala, Hamid Juma, Rogers Byamukama; staff members; Humphrey Mandu (Deputy CEO), Ahmed Hussein (Communications Manager) and Patrick Ntege (National Teams Officer).
MAIN PHOTO: Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga chairing the afternoon session that honored Uganda Cranes.
South Sudan vs Uganda Kobs – Uganda leads 1-0 from the first leg
Tuesday 20th November 2018
South Sudan vs Uganda U23
At Juba Stadium
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda U-23 head coach Wasswa Bossa named the 18 man team set to face South Sudan in Juba on Tuesday.
Majority of the players who made the match day squad last week as Uganda won 1-0 during the first make the day to South Sudan.
There are only two additions on the team in Alex Komakech, a left back player and Ashraf Mugume, a creative midfielder.
A 27 man delegation departs for Juba from Entebbe International Airport on Monday morning at 11 AM aboard Rwandair on flight WP 0434.
FUFA Executive committee member Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira is the leader of delegation. The Qualifiers will also help CAF to determine the final teams to play at the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.
Uganda Kobs XI during the Uganda national anthem at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in KampalaUganda Kobs technical team members during the singing of the national anthem
Head coach Bbosa is assisted by Charles Ayiekoh Lukula with former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Sadiq Wassa the goalkeeping coach.
Uganda Kobs won 1-0 in the first leg played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo courtesy of a penalty well taken by Mustafa Kizza in the 90th minute.
The winner on aggregate will face Tunisia at the next stage of the qualifiers.
Some of the Uganda U-23 players at FUFA House on Monday morning before heading to Entebbe International Airport. L-R: Geofrey Wasswa, Lawrence Bukenya, Rashid Toha, Steven Dese Mukwala and goalkeeper Tom Ikara
Traveling squad to South Sudan:
Goalkeepers: Tom Ikara, Saidi Keni
Other players:
Musitafa Mujuzi, Musitafa Kizza, Ashiraf Mugume,Geoffrey Wasswa, Lawrence Bukenya, Bashir Asiku, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Allan Okello, Joel Madondo, Steven Desse Mukwala, Rashid Toha, Julius Poloto, Joseph Junior Semujju, Alex Komakech, Ezekiel Duncan Sseninde, Trevor Ssemakula
Officials:
Leader of delegation: Abdul Lukooya Sekabira
Head coach: Charles Wasswa Bbosa
Assistant coach: Charles Ayiekoh Lukula
Goalkeeper Trainer: Wassa Sadiq
Team Physician: Yahaya Katumba
Team coordinator: Joseph Kasana
Media officer: Farid Mpagi
Delegates: Farouk Kigongo Semakula and John Bosco Masiko
L-R: Goalkeeping trainer Sadiq Wassa, Charles Ayiekoh Lukula and Charles Wasswa Bbosa at FUFA House on Monday
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre named the 18 man team set to face Nigeria Super Eagles on Tuesday.
The two goalkeepers who traveled with the team were Salim Jamal and Charles Lukwago.
The team departed on Sunday morning at 9am after the flight was delayed by six hours ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly match.
Traveling squad to Nigeria:
Goalkeepers: Salim Jamal, Charles Lukwago
Other players: Nico Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Denis Iguma, Moses Waiswa, Patrick Kaddu, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Denis Awany, Isaac Isinde, Allan Kyambadde, Taddeo Lwanga, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga, Derrick Nsibambi
Uganda Cranes qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament with a 1-0 victory over Cape Verde at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
KCCA FC striker Henry Patrick Kaddu headed home the priceless goal in the 78th minute off Godfrey “Jajja Walu” Walusimbi’s delivery on the left flank.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Thiery Graca who plays at Estoril Praia in Portugal is closed down by Patrick Henry Kaddu during the game
The different Government and cultural leaders leaders have since come out to officially congratulate the national team, the players, technical staff as well as the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni:
Congratulations to Uganda Cranes for not only defeating Cape Verde this evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole but also qualifying for the Africa Nations Cup 2019 in Cameroon. Thanks to the coach, football management and the fans for rallying behind the team
Janet Kataha Museveni – First Lady & Minister of Educations and Sports
Congratulations Uganda Cranes for qualifying to AFCON 2019. The country is proud of this achievement. May God grant the Cranes success at every step during AFCON 2019.
Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga
I congratulate the Uganda Cranes upon their victory and our qualification for AFCON 2019. I commend Captain Onyango and all players; Manager Desabre and entire technical team; FUFA President Magogo and his team; and more importantly, all supporters. We go to Cameroon to make a mark. Cranes TULUMBE.
Justine Kasule Lumumba, NRM Secretary General:
I am delighted to learn that our National “A” Football Team – The Uganda Cranes has this Saturday qualified for the AFCON Finals slated for next year in Cameroon after its brilliant performance against visiting Cape Verde.
I want to pay special tribute to the gallant players, the technical bench, the sponsors and the Federation administration for the job well accomplished. NRM treasures your commitment that has earned us a second consecutive qualification into such a prestigious sporting category on the continent.
To all the loyal and passionate fans who sacrificed their time and money to express their patriotic support to the team, I salute them for being part of such a historical moment. The NRM Government will continue playing its role in ensuring the team’s thorough preparations ahead of the finals next year.
#TuddeyoMuAFCON
Hon. Peter Ogwang – Member of Parliament, Usuk County, Katakwi District
Congratulations Uganda Cranes for making it to the AFCON 2019 finals in Cameroon for the second time in a row. We are proud of you.
Hon. Moses Grace Balyeku, Member of Parliament, Jinja West:
I congratulate Uganda Cranes and the relentless supporters upon this historic 1-0 Win over Cape Verde. AFCON 2019 Cameroon calls, Godspeed boys!
Uganda Cranes XI vs Cape Verde: L-R [Standing] Denis Iguma, Khalid Aucho, Murushid Jjuuko, Moses Waiswa, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row: Patrick Henry Kaddu, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Faruku Miya, Godfrey Walusimbi and Isaac Muleme
The Uganda Cranes team is set to face Cape Verde in a crucial group L qualifier for the Total AFCON Cameroon 2019 championship.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre supervises the team in training
They held their final training session on Friday morning at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole before the opponents (Cape Verde team) trained in the evening hours.
Denis Onyango, team captain for the Cranes disclosed to the media during a press conference at the Namboole board room about the willingness;
“The team is 100 percent focused on the task ahead. We know the kind of game we are going to face. There are no easy games in Africa of late. We therefore expect a tough challenge from Cape Verde but were determined. We have got no chance but to win the match and qualify for the AFCON once again” Onyango stated.
Uganda Cranes players in the last training at Namboole Stadium on Saturday
‘All the players are motivated. They know what they want and we have prepared well. They are ready to deliver beyond 100 percent because we all know the weight and significance of the match against Cape Verde. We are ready to die alittle for the country and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament again‘ Mathias Lule, assistant coach told the media.
Meanwhile, the official pre-match meeting involving the match officials (referees and commissioner) with the Uganda and Cape Verde team officials took place at the Namboole board room starting at 6 PM.
The match referees are from Tunisia.
Entrance for the match is 15,000/= (ordinary), 40,000/= (VIP) and 150,000/= (VVIP).
The entire Uganda Cranes team in a limbering sessionAssistant coach Mathias Lule supervises the players in a warm up session at Namboole Stadium on Friday
The Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (Al Hilal), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC)
Defenders: Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (HNK Gorica), Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)
Forwards: Milton Karisa (MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC)
As the Uganda Cranes get closer to Saturday’s Total AFCON Cameroon 2019 qualifier against Cape Verde, the mood in the camp at Kabira Country Club, Bukoto is impressive and promising.
All the players are fully fit (physically and mentally) for the game that Uganda requires to win or pick at least a point to seal the AFCON slot, for the second time in a row.
Captain Denis Onyango leads by example with instructions to the teammates during training
From the basis of Thursday’s training session, all the players expressed their readiness to take on the opponents with spirited display in training whose focus included pressing, playing under minimal spaces, inter-play, shooting and lots of stretching.
There is one last training session on Friday morning before the visitors who arrived on Thursday afternoon also take to the field later in the evening.
Uganda Cranes leads group L with 10 points and a point would be good enough to seal qualification.
Tickets go for 15,000/=, 40,000/= and 150,000/= in the ordinary, VIP and VVIP categories.
The players in stretching exercise under the watchful eyes of the trainer Jerome D’AntonioHead coach Sebastien Desabre (in black holding the ball) issues instructions during the team’s training on Thursday at Namboole Stadium
Meanwhile, the management of Mandela National Stadium has also indicated their readiness to host the big game come Saturday.
“We are ready to host Uganda Cranes play Cape Verde. It is an important game for the country. From the playing surface to other facilities at the stadium, everything is in order. I urge fans to come in early and avoid the last minute rush” Namboole Stadium manager Jamil Ssewanyana noted.
The joy and bond as exhibited by the Uganda Cranes in training is another testament of the team work component
The Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (Al Hilal), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC)
Defenders: Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (HNK Gorica), Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)
Forwards: Milton Karisa (MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC)
The Uganda Cranes opponents (Cape Verde) for the penultimate AFCON 2019 group L qualifier this Saturday at Mandela National Stadium have safely arrived on Thursday afternoon.
The delegation of 35 people with 24 players and 11 officials was received by the FUFA Protocol team that had Richard Nandigobe and delegate Sande Moni.
They were driven to Sheraton Kampala Hotel in Kampala where they are to be accommodated for the duration of their stay in the country.
“We are happy to be in Uganda. We shall play our best against Uganda which I am aware are a good side” Cape Verde head coach Rui Aguas disclosed to the media in an interview held at Entebbe International Airport.
Cape Verde players and officials at Entebbe International Airport
The team is expected to conduct their last training on Friday (starting at 4 PM) at Namboole.
Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes team trained on Thursday afternoon at Namboole and will engage the media during the press conference before their Friday morning training.
Team captain Denis Onyango and head coach Sebastien Desabre are expected to address the media at the Namboole board room before the team will perfect their last training.
In a bid to ensure order before, during and after the Total AFCON Cameroon 2019 qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Cape Verde at Mandela National Stadium, fans have been urged to follow the set guidelines by the security agencies, the stadium management as well as the FUFA International Match organizing committee.
Addressing the media during a special press conference held at Lugogo on Wednesday, the Deputy RPC Kampala East Asp. Bashir Ssempala urged the fans to come on time and avoid the last minute rush.
Deputy RPC Kampala East Asp. Bashir Ssempala
In the same vein, Asp. Ssempala advised fans to avoid wearing linen with political messages as well as avoid carrying eats and drinks in bottles to the stadium.
“We expect a very big number of fans who are willing to come to cheer the Uganda Cranes. I advise the fans to come on time and avoid the last minute rush. Each fan will be screened outside the entrance of the stadium. We urge fans to comply with the set regulations. Fans will not be allowed to jump to the stadium playing surface due to excitement” Ssempala advised.
Kampala Metropolitan Traffic Police Commander, Norman Musinga address the media as the FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein looks on
Meanwhile, to ensure easy traffic flow, the different catergories of fans were also given different directives as delivered by the Kampala Metropolitan Traffic Police Commander, Norman Musinga;
There are cut off points at Jokas and Kireka to ensure easy movement and flow of traffic to the stadium. Jinja road to Kampala main route will be normal. From Wampewo round about to Kireka will be normal traffic flow. The Northern by-pass, Kinawata – Jinja Highway will also be normal traffic flow. The road will be blocked at Kireka and Jokas to make sure that the fans access the stadium with ease. VVIP’s will use the main gate with their stickers and park inside the stadium as directed by the traffic police officers on duty. The VIPS will access the stadium via the Namboole round about and park at the Namboole stadium lower parking. Emergency vehicles that include ambulances, fire brigade and medical team will access the venue through the exit route. The general public is encouraged to use public transport (taxis, buses and the train) to avoid traffic congestion. Every one is encourage to adhere to the set guidelines.
No Tickets will be sold at the stadium
Issa Magoola, the chairperson of the FUFA International Match Organizing committee
Chairperson of the FUFA International Match Organizing Committee, Issa Magoola issued the travel itinerary for the match officials and the visiting delegation from Cape Verde.
The Cape Verde delegation has already confirmed to arrive in the country on Thursday, 15th November 2018 at 2 PM aboard Emirates Airlines. They will be accommodated at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The match officials from Tunisia also arrive on Thursday at 3 PM.
In the same vein, the FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Humphrey Mandu rallied upon all fans to come and cheer up the Uganda Cranes in action against Cape Verde;
Uganda Cranes will be in action against Caper Verde in one of the most important games for the country. The players need the full backing of the fans at all times. I therefore call upon the Ugandans to come up in big numbers and support the team.
FUFA Communications manager Ahmed Hussein confirms some details with the Traffic and Police chiefsWell attended press conference at Lugogo in Kampala
MAIN PHOTO: L-R; SSP Norman Musinga, SP Bashir Sempala, Issa Magoola and Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu pose for a group photo moments after the press conference at Lugogo on Wednesday.
TOTAL AFCON U-23 Olympics Qualifiers (First Round, First Leg):
Uganda Kobs (U23) 1-0 South Sudan U-23
Uganda Kobs beat South Sudan 1-0 in the first leg of the preliminary round for the Total AFCON U-23 qualifiers played at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala. The Qualifiers will also help CAF to determine the final teams to play at the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.
KCCA FC left back Mustapha Kizza scored the lone goal in the well contested match.
Mustapha Kizza (shirt 12) joined by teammates in celebration for the goal from the penalty mark
Kizza scored a last minute penalty after South Sudan goalkeeper Ramadan John Mayik Diing brought down Steven Mukwala in the penalty area.
In either halves, the Ugandan youngsters expressed the urge to break the deadlock although the visitors remained intact at the back line with solid display.
Allan Okello in action during the game
Julius Poloto, Allan Okello, Joel Madondo and Steven Mukwala all got close but could not succeed.
In the second half, Joel Madondo and Musitafa Mujuzi paved way for Duncan Sseninde and Joseph Ssemujju respectively to add more impact up front.
The game was well attended by fans who cheered the teams from start to finish.
Dignitaries with the Uganda Kobs players in pre-match customady handshakes as they are led by the captain Musitafa MujjuziChief Guest Minister of State for East African Affairs Hon. Julius Wandera Maganda greets the Uganda Kobs substitutes.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo graced the game also watched by the Executive Committee members, FUFA delegates and staff.
Julius Wandera Maganda, State Minister for the East African Affairs was Guest of Honour.
Julius Poloto was closely marked throughout the game
The Kobs players return to training on Friday in preparation for the return leg that will be played on 20th November 2018 at the Juba Stadium.
Uganda Kobs players singing the National anthem
The winner over two legs on aggregate will face Tunisia during the next stage of the qualifiers in March 2019.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Kobs XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Geofrey Wasswa, Mustafa Kizza, Bashir Asiku, Musitafa Mujjuzi (55’ Joseph Junior Ssemujju), Lawrence Bukenya, Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Allan Okello, Joel Madondo (Ezekiel Duncan Sseninde), Steven Dese Mukwala
Subs Not Used:
Tom Ikara (G.K), Trevor Mugabi Ssemakula, Ronald Kigongo, Rashid Toha, David Owori
South Sudan XI:
Ramadan John Mayik Diing (G.K), Tutu Awach Tong Kuwer, Samuel Lukudu Edward (62’ Peter Antony Okech Out), Dominic Angilo Kornelio Aroma, Daniel Samuel Solong Peter, Makueth Wol Akeen Nguet, John Koul Chol (Captain), Paul Pal Puk, Nelson Mandela John, Lam Chan Buay, Emmanuel Ladu Lakudu (75’ Petee Michael Taku)
Subs Not Used:
James Stephen (G.K), Emmanuel Langbell, Obane Along Achiwil, Joseph Kuch Nyuar Atak, Morris Paul Akok
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named his 25 man final Squad to enter residential camp on Monday at Kabira Country Club in Bukoto ahead of the Total AFCON Qualifier with Cape Verde due on Saturday 17th November 2018.
The Squad will hold their first session at Namboole starting Monday evening at 4pm.
Meanwhile Uganda Cranes defeated their junior counterparts Uganda U23 (Kobs) today in a practice match played at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo. The Kobs team is preparing for the AFCON U23 Qualifiers against South Sudan to be played on 14th November (Lugogo) and 20th November (away in Juba). Emma Okwi and Vianne Sekajugo netted the goals.
Uganda Cranes XI that took on the National U23 side (Kobs) at Lugogo on Sunday
The final squad of the U23 players has also been named. The team travelled to Njeru on Sunday evening.
Technical talk: Head coach Sebastien Desabre passing on tactics to the Uganda U23 players on Sunday at Lugogo
The final 25 (Uganda Cranes) for residential camp at Kabira Country Club in Bukoto.
Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC), Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish), Khalid Aucho(Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (Gorica ), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc), Milton Karisa (MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC)
Emma Okwi being checked by Abel Eturude as Geoffrey Wasswa monitors the situation during Sunday’s practice match at Lugogo
Final 23 for (Uganda U23) to enter residential camp in Njeru
Tom Ikara (KCCA FC), Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Mathias Muwanga (Express FC)-(Goalkeepers), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline Fc), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Ronald Kigongo (URA FC), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Geofrey Wasswa(Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Abel Michael Eturude (Onduparaka FC), Julius Poloto (KCCAFC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), David Owori (S C Villa), Joel Madondo ( K-Jinja SS), Steven Desi Mukwala (Vipers SC), Joseph Junior Ssemujju (Sc Villa ), Ezekiel Duncan Sseninde (Vipers SC), Trevor Semakula (Weerebie City Stars FC, Australia) and Yaya Mahad Kakooza (Tooro United FC).
Uganda U23 XI that played against Uganda Cranes on Sunday. The youngsters have entered residential camp in NjeruThis is my ball at all costs: Allan Okello sandwiched by Sadam Juma and Taddeo Lwanga as he closes in to get the better of the ball.
MAIN PHOTO: Group photo of Uganda Cranes, National U23 players together with the technical team after today’s practice match at Lugogo
Uganda U23 National team (Kobs) has continued with intensive training at the StarTimes Stadium on Friday morning in preparation for the AFCON U23 qualifier match against South Sudan on November 14th 2018.
36 players attended the training that began at 9am with ball work drills.
Uganda U23 players in a warm up during Friday morning training at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
Coach Sebastien Desabre, Charles Ayiekoh and Wasswa Bossa were in charge of the training session that lasted two hours.
Kobs assistant tactician Ayiekoh believes they quality and admits to have a strong team that will represent Uganda.
‘We know the ability of most of these players. The very big task is to select the final squad because all the boys are good. We are remaining with one day to select a team of 23 players to represent our country. We have quality and I believe we shall have a strong team’ said Ayiekoh.
Uganda U23 player Shafik Kagimu (R) during training at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Friday morning.
‘We have been playing in the league and some of us are confident. Every one is aggressive and competing for a place in the final squad. The performance is good in training’ said Uganda U23 midfielder Julius Poloto
The winner after the two matches (home and away) will play Tunisia.
Uganda U23 player Trevor Semakula in training at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Friday morning.
Players in Training:
Tom Ikara (GK) Saudi Keni (GK) Edward Kasibante (GK) and Mathias Muwanga (GK)
Others, Musitafa Mujuzi, Hassan Musana, Mustafa Kizza, Ronald Kigongo, Paul Mbowa, Geoffrey Wasswa, Laurence Bukenya, Bashir Asiku, Abel Eturude, Shafik Kagimu, Allan Okello, Pius Obuya, David Owori, Joel Madondo, Steven Mukwala, Vincent Zziwa, Derrick Ngobi, Alex Komaketch, Rashid Toha, Mosses Seruyidde, Julius Poloto, Ivan Wani, Richard Matovu, Joseph Semujju, Nicholas Kagaba, Brain Kalumba, Duncun Sseninde, Allan Kayiwa, Trevor Ssemakula, Ashraf Mugume, Mahad Kakooza, Imran Mpaata.
Uganda U23 goalkeepers in a warmup during training on Friday morning at StarTime Stadium Lugogo.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U23 players in training on Friday morning at StarTime Stadium Lugogo
This is to notify all stakeholders that, upon the advice of the Referees Disciplinary Panel and the FUFA Referees Standing Committee, FUFA has banned three officials of match number 54 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League played on Wednesday 7th November 2018 at Muteesa II Stadium – Wankulukuku for poor officiation.
Decisions:-
The 2nd Assistant Referee Mr. Kakembo Samuel is banned from performing refereeing services of all FUFA organised and sanctioned Competitions for a period of 5 years.
The Centre Referee Mr. Kirangwa Ronald is banned from performing refereeing services of all FUFA organised and sanctioned Competitions for a period of 3 years.
The 1st Assistant Referee Ms. Nantabo Lydia Wanyama is banned from performing refereeing services of all FUFA organised and sanctioned Competitions for a period of 60 days.
The 3 match officials (Centre Referee, 1st Assistant and 2nd Assistant) have been forwarded to FUFA Committee for Match Integrity for further investigation and decision.
The 4th edition of the Airtel FUFA Awards have been officially launched at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Rwenzori ball room on Wednesday, 7th November 2018.
In attendance at the launch was the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, chairman of the Airtel FUFA Awards organizing committee Rogers Byamukama, Uganda Premier League’s Board member David Serebe, sponsors and partners’ representatives, event organisers Kibo Media as well as the media.
Airtel Uganda’s Head Brand and Communications Remmie Kisakye (L) flanked by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo as she delivered her speech
During the same event, the Awards main sponsors (Airtel Uganda) handed over a dummy cheque of Shs 100M. Other partners NIC Holdings Limited also announced support of 10M towards the event.
This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 7th December 2018 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
NIC Holdings Head Corporate Communications Pamela Abonyo hands (2nd L) over the dummy cheque to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by the chairman of the Airtel FUFA Awards organising committee Rogers Byamukama. On the extrem left is FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke
‘The Federation continues to recognise individual and team excellence. The FUFA Awards are aimed at honoring excellence for Ugandan footballers annually that help in raising the bar. Some of the gallant past winners are now plying their trade outside Uganda like Fazila Ikwaput, Faruku Miya and Muhammed Shaban while Muzamiru Mutyaba is playing in the CAF Champions League with KCCA Football Club. I will end by urging all Ugandans to turn up in huge numbers on the 17th November 2018 at Mandela National Stadium when Uganda Cranes plays Cape Verde in the AFCON 2019 qualifiers. History awaits us as we fight to qualify for AFCON back to back’ Eng. Moses Magogo told the media.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media at Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday morning
The Awards will once again be sponsored by Airtel for the 4th year running hence acquiring the naming rights of the Airtel FUFA Awards 2018.
‘We are happy to partner with FUFA for the fourth year running to sponsor the Airtel FUFA Awards. Airtel Uganda is committed to supporting football right from the grass-root to the national team and our support of these awards, re-affirms total commitment for developing football at all levels. We thank FUFA for continually recognizing talent and pledge as a brand to continue supporting this cause as we strive to see Ugandan football players become highly regarded in Africa and across the world. As a brand, we have been associated with promotion of football at all levels from the Airtel Rising Stars, Masaza, awards to the national team (Uganda Cranes). I also urge Ugandans to turn up at Namboole Stadium on 17th November 2018 when we play Cape Verde. Uganda is a blessed nation with abundant talent and we shall make it’ Airtel Uganda Head Brand and Communications Remmie Kisakye remarked.
The final list of nominees for the Male and Female Most Valuable players (MVP’s) has been generated by a panel of experts – the 16 coaches in the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Women Elite league.
There are 16 catergories for the awards in total, four of which will involve the general public through SMS to choose their best.
David Serebe, Uganda Premier League (UPL) Board Member
What they said at the launch:
David Serebe, Uganda Premier League Board:
We are very proud as the Uganda Premier league to be associated with the FUFA Awards. Previously, we held our own awards but reasoned it otherwise to join hands with the mother body, FUFA for the common goal of rewarding talent and excellence.
I will begin by giving a vote of thanks to the Almighty Lord. I thank the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo for this initiative of rewarding excellence. I thank the title sponsors Airtel Uganda for believing in the Federation since the Awards’ inception. I thank the other partners on board NIC Holdings, EcoBank, BUL, SMS One, Nile Breweries Limited, Post Bank and Kibo Media, the captains of these brands, the media for promoting the talents. We want to make every edition better and better
Jackie Tahakanizibwa, Senior Manager Marketing and Communications Post Bank
Jackie Tahakanizibwa, Senior Manager marketing and communications Post Bank:
As a banking institution, we are privileged to be part of the Airtel FUFA awards. We are here to inspire and empower masses of which football is part. This takes discipline and teamwork.
Pamela Abonyo addressing the guests and media during the 2018 Airtel FUFA Awards launch at Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Pamela Abonyo, Head Corporate Communications at NIC Holdings Limited:
NIC Holdings Limited has been part of the football sponsorship for the last 12 years. We are delighted to see other partners on board. We are humbled to be part of the FUFA awards where excellence is rewarded.
Primerose from Ecobank UgandaSMS One Business Development Manager Tony Mutengu explaining how fans can vote for the MVP’s and their favourite players.
Categories of the Awards:
1 – Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year 2018:
Allan Okello (KCCA FC)
Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)
Vianne Sekajugo (Onduparaka FC)
2- Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year:
Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC)
Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga)
3 – FUFA Upcoming Talent (FUFA Juniors League U-19)
4 – FUFA Most Promising Player Award
5 – FUFA Coach of the Year
6 – FUFA Best XI
7 – FUFA Presidential Award
8 – FUFA Fair-play Award
9 – FUFA Individual Fair-play Award
10 – FUFA Referee of the Year
11 – FUFA Upcoming Referee of the year
12 – FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year
13 – Fans’ Favourite Ugandan player of the year
14 – Fans’ Favourite Ugandan player (Foreign based)
The Buganda Region select team overcame the Uganda Cranes mainly of local based players under the age of 23. Buganda won 2-1 during the 2018 regional tour engagement played at the Bukalasa Agricultural College play ground on Sunday before a capacity crowd.
Buganda Region Select XI
Ben Tahomera gave Buganda the lead on 12 minutes through a well struck free-kick.
The Cranes side equalized through Musitafa Kizza’ s penalty in the second half but Tazan Kambugu got the winner for the select team.
Alex Isabirye and Katono Mutono led the technical team for Buganda select team.
Sebastien Desabre was the head coach for the Uganda Cranes team, assisted by Wasswa Bbosa, Alex Isabirye and Sadiq Wassa who are the main tacticians for the National U23 players.
The youthful U23 team that played against Buganda Region Select team
The game is part of Uganda’s initial preparations for the up-coming two legged AFCON U23 qualifiers against South Sudan on 14th and 20th November 2018.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda and Nile Special.
Team Line Ups:
Buganda Region XI:
Farouq Yawe (G.K), Frank Ssenabulya, Steven Sande, Vicent Kibuuka, Ben Tohomera, Moses Magulu, Michael Male, Bernardo Katerega, Emmanuel Rubankene, Tazan Kambugu, Sam Galiwango (Captain)
Subs:
Daniel Kigambo (G.K), Henry Musisi, Edrisa Walusimbi, Herbert Luganda, Paul Ssekulima, Alex Kisejja, Swamadu Mawejje
Head coach: Alex Isabirye
Uganda Kobs XI:
Tom Ikara (G.K), Musitafa Mujjuzi, Mustafa Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Hassan Musana, Lawrence Bukenya, Abel Eturude, Allan Okello, David Owori, Joel Madondo, Steve Desse Mukwala
Subs:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Edward Kasibante (G.K), Vicent Zziwa, Nicolas Kagaba, Joseph Ssemujju, Allan Kayiwa
The 2018/19 FUFA Big League season kicked off in style with nine games across the different corners of the country on Thursday, 1st November 2018.
A total of 12 goals were scored with a lion’s share coming up in the Rwenzori group (7) and the five in the Elgon group
Kireka United were the biggest winners on the day,, crushing Ntinda United 3-0 away at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium.
Derrick Jurua, Job Owori opened the goal scoring chapter in the first half before Reagan Male wrapped up the business in the second half.
Peter Lumolo was the hero as Kiboga Young outwitted Water 1-0 in Kiboga.
Kansai Plascon defeated Kira United 1-0 with Henry Kitegenyi on target.
Away in Kabale, Fred Kalanzi’s second half penalty for Kabale Sharp canceled out Ronald Kyamanya’s opener as debutants Dove earned a crucial away point in the one all draw.
Meanwhile, Kitara and Proline worked for a non scoring draw in Hoima.
In the Elgon group, Jinja Municipal Council Hippos overcame Bukedea Town Council at the Emokori play ground .
Crespo Asiku scored the precious goal on the evening.
Wakiso Giants earned a point in Lira during their 2 all draw with the home side Amuka Bright Stars at the Lira P7 play ground.
James Baker and Bronson Nsubuga scored for Amuka Bright Stars as Abdul Karim Kasule and Clinton Kamugisha got Wakiso Giants’ two goals on the road.
Meanwhile, at the Green Light Stadium in Arua, Doves All Stars and Kataka failed to find the back of the net.
The UPDF – Entebbe duel at the Bombo Army military stadium was also score-less.
The league returns on Saturday with one game when Kataka visits Nebbi Central at the Nebbi play ground.
Three clubs are sportingly promoted from the FUFA Big League to the Star Times Uganda Premier League.
The top club per group (Elgon and Rwenzori) earns direct promotion while the third one is determined via a four team promotional play off that involves the second and third placed clubs per group.
Total 2019 AFCON Qualifiers: 17th November 2018: Uganda vs Cape Verde at Namboole stadium
Friendly match: 20th November 2018 Nigeria vs Uganda at Asaba Stadium
Training Programme for Uganda Cranes: Starts 9th November 2018 with local based players at Luogo
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named his squad for the 2nd last Group L 2019 AFCON Qualifier with Cape Verde on 17th November 2018 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
‘The non residential training programme will start on 9th November with 14 local based players at Lugogo. The 16 foreign based players summoned will join camp as per FIFA stipulated international break rules’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
Cranes have two matches lined up starting with the 2019 AFCON Qualifier against Cape Verde then face Nigeria on 20th November in a friendly game away at Asaba Stadium.
Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre during the team’s training. He is on the brink of taking the team to AFCON Finals.
Uganda Cranes top Group L with ten points and need just one point from the remaining two fixtures to make back to back appearance at the AFCON Finals under the administration of historical FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
Uganda Cranes Squad
Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC), Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Bernard Muwanga (KCCA FC), Yayo Kato Lutimba (Vipers SC), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish), Khalid Aucho(Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (Gorica ), Ambrose Kirya (Sc Villa), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc), Milton Karisa (MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Dan Serunkuma (Vipers SC), Vianne Sekajugo (Onduparaka FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC)
MAIN PHOTO: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Faruku Miya celebrate one of the three goals against Lesotho.
Sunday 4th November 2018: Regional Tour match at Bukalasa Agricultural Institute ground in Luweero weero-Buganda Select vs Uganda U23
Monday 5th November 2018: Uganda U23 (entire Squad of 34 players for double training sessions at Lugogo starting 9am)
Uganda Cranes Head coach has released a squad of 18 players to take on Buganda Select in the Regional Tour match on Sunday 4th November 2018 at Bukalasa Agricultural Institute ground in Luweero. The Squad has players featuring in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
According to the programme, the 18 man Squad will join another set of players to start training on Monday 5th November in preparation for the AFCON U23 Qualifiers.
The Squad for Regional Tour to Luweero on Sunday 4th November 2018:
Tom Ikara (KCCA FC), Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline Fc), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Ronald Kigongo (URA FC), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Geofrey Wasswa(Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Abel Michael Eturude (Onduparaka FC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Obuya Pius (Maroons FC), David Owori (S C Villa), Joel Madondo ( K-Jinja SS), Steven Desi Mukwala (Vipers SC), Vicent Zziwa (K-Jinja SS)
U-23 Squad players for double training sessions on Monday 5th November 2018 at Lugogo: This group will be joined by the 18 players.
Edward Kasibante (Kataka FC), Mathias Muwanga (Express FC), Derrick Ngobi (Bright Sars FC), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora FC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Moses Sseruyidde (URA FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Wani Ivan (Maroons FC), Richard Matovu (BUL FC), Joseph Junior Ssemujju (Sc Villa ), Nichoals Kagaba (Onduparaka FC), Brian Kalumba (Vipers Sc), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Ezekiel Duncan Seninde (Vipers SC), Allan Kayiwa (Tooro United FC), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Trevor Semakula (Weerebie City Stars FC, Australia).
Meanwhile Kirinya Jinja SS head coach Charles Ayiekoh has been added on the Uganda U-23 technical side to volunteer in a period that will see Uganda Cranes coach with a busy schedule ahead of two matches against Cape Verde and Nigeria.
‘FUFA confirms Ayiekoh’s appointment on the technical team of the Uganda U-23 side to support Wasswa Bossa. Sadiq Wassa is the goalkeeping coach while Yahaya Katumba is the Medical Officer. Ayub Balyejusa is the team Coordinator’ confimred FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
MAIN PHOTO: Steven Mukwala and Allan Okello have been named in the Squad to take on Buganda Select in the Uganda Cranes Regional tour on Sunday.
FUFA Women Elite League Match Day Two Results Muteesa I Royal University 2-0 Ajax Queens UCU Lady Cardinals 1-1 Kampala Queens She Corporate 0-0 Dynamic Jjeza SS Uganda Martyrs High School 1-1 Lango Queens Isra Soccer Academy 3-1 Bugiri Town View Olila High School 2-0 She Makerere Asubo Gafford Ladies 1-1 Lady Doves FC Rines WFC 0-2 Kawempe Muslim
The 2018/19 FUFA Women Elite League entered match day two over the weekend with eight games played across the country.
Muteesa I Royal University who struggled to fend off relegation last season have had a turn around of fortunes this time having a dream start in their opening two games.
After registering a 3-1 win away to new comers Dynamic Jjeza on match day one, the University side made sure they extended their perfect start by stunning Ajax Queens.
Favour Nambatya and Immaculate Torach scored a goal each to help Muteesa secure a 2-0 win against Ajax Queens in the game played at IUIU Kabojja Campus on Saturday.
The win meant Muteesa moved top of the table in Victoria group on six points in two games.
In the same group, defending champions Kawempe Muslim who had drawn one all against Lady Doves in their first game were 2-0 winners against Rines Women Football Club.
Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror and winger Anita Namata scored for the four time league winners to win at Wakisha grounds.
Asubo Gafford Ladies needed a late equaliser from midfielder Joanita Nabirye to get a point against Lady Doves who had taken the lead through Kenyan forward Zeddy Lilian Verona.
A former player with Gafford, Zeddy gave Masindi based Lady Doves the lead midway through the second half but Nabirye levelled matters at the death of the clock for the game to end in a one all draw.
The other game in Victoria group saw newly promoted Dynamic Jjeza hold She Corporate to a goalless draw in the game played at MUBS Arena on Saturday.
In Elizabeth group, last season’s runners up Olila High School began their campaign with a 2-0 convincing win against She Makerere in Soroti.Sharon Achieng and Sheila Gallendo scored for Olila.
Kampala Queens under the tutorship of Faridah Bulega who also doubles as the Crested Cranes coach came from behind to salvage a point against UCU Lady Cardinals in the game that ended in a one all draw.
Jackie Nakasi put UCU Lady Cardinals in the lead but Kampala Queens rallied back to level matters through new recruit Resty Nanziri who was making her debut.
Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya continued with her scoring spree firing Uganda Martyrs High School in the lead but a resilient Lango Queens equalized through Irene Alum to pick their first point.
Nankya who is currently the joint top with three goals scored a brace in their 4-1 win against Bugiri Town View SS on match day one.
Isra Soccer Academy had to come from a goal down to survive an early scare from visiting Bugiri Town View SS.
Aquino Auma gave Bugiri an early lead in the game played at Valley grounds, Kawempe but Isra rallied back through captain Fauzia Najjemba who scored twice and set up Shamira Nalujja for the third goal.
