In preparation for the new season, 128 referees underwent medical tests on Friday in preparation for the fitness exercise the following day.
The medicals were held on Friday 1st September 2017 at FUFA House, Mengo ahead of FIFA and National physical fitness tests.
According to Ali Kalyango, the FIFA physical fitness instructor, the referees are being prepared for the 2017/18 season and those who pass will officiate the Azam Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Big League and other competitions.
“The medical and physical fitness tests are intended to prepare the match FIFA and National match for the 2017/18 season” Kalyango observed.
The exercise will also be used for promotion of referees at different grades that’s 3rd, 2nd, 1st and FIFA.
The fitness exercise will take place at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday, 2nd September 2017.
FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:
UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS
Striker Emmanuel Arnold Okwi who turns out for Tanzania Premier side Simba was the hero for Uganda Cranes during the 1-0 victory against the Egypt Pharaohs in a group E match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Thursday.
Uganda is now top of the group with 7 points off 3 matches. Egypt follows with 6, Ghana (1) and Congo has no point so far (Ghana Black Stars hosts Congo on Friday evening).
www.fufa.co.ug brings you some of the colourful images from the match.
Players joined some officials applaud the fans support after the gameThe two goalkeeping captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El Hadary during the pre match customsUganda Cranes technical team during the singing of the national anthemThe two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick offL-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at NambooleKhalid Aucho closes down an Egyptian opponent during the matchEgypt XI vs Uganda CranesUganda Cranes XI Vs. EgyptUganda Cranes substitute players during the singing of the national anthemPainted Uganda Cranes fans in the terracesOfficials during the Uganda Cranes team inspectionOfficials during the singing of the national anthems before kick offThe FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo congratulates Isaac Isinde and the rest of the players in the dressing roomsGoalkeeper Essam El Hadary collects a high ball
FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:
UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS
Uganda Cranes is now top of group E after overcoming 7 time African champions Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifiers at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Thursday.
Striker Emmanuel Okwi scored the lone goal of the day in the 51st minute.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on goalkeeper Essam ElHadary during the game
The 2016 CAF team of the year, captained by the reigning continent’s footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango played gallantly for the famous win.
William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Isaac Muleme later on replaced the trio of Faruku Miya, Okwi and Ochaya respectively.
A section of delighted Uganda Cranes fans in the terraces
Onyango was the only player booked in the game attended by a good crowd.
Uganda Cranes depart for Egypt on the 2nd September 2017 for the return leg.
The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 5th September 2017 at the Arab El Borg stadium in Alexanderia city.
The two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick off
Uganda Cranes is now top of group E with 7 points. Egypt remains on 6.
Ghana and Congo are on 1 and zero point respectively.
Ghana Black Stars host Congo on Friday.
Officials during the singing of the national anthems before kick off
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma
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The starting line up for Uganda Cranes against the Egypt national football team, the Pharaohs is promising.
2016 CAF footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango is the team captain.
Others on the starting eleven are; Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi and Joseph Benson Ochaya.
The reserve players are Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko and Denis Iguma
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma
At least thirty (30) young referees under 17 years started training at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Technical center in Njeru on Monday, 28th August 2017.
Of these, 7 are female. This capacity building residential course is aimed at revisiting and fine tuning the young referees in the different refereeing dynamics, modules and ethics of the game.
Young referees with equipment
FUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa is at the held of this course (as the main instructor) that will take 5 days.
“I take the opportunity to thank FUFA in its tireless efforts to change the trend of football from amateurism to professionalism and, education of the different football stakeholders is one feasible mechanism that will get us there. To the referees, give this course your very best shot physically and mentally, grasp and glue onto all the modules and dynamics that will be discussed in oral, theoretical and sessions, the rest will be history.” Observed Egesa.
FUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa in theory session with the young referees
These are the referees that will officiate in the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors league expected to kick off on the 17th September 2017.
Young referees having a meal at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru
The list of U17 referees taking part in this capacity building programme include:
1. Lydia Alinde (Kawempe)
2. Jackline Nassozi (Kampala)
3. Shakira Nalukwago (Lubaga)
4.Pheibe Lunkuse (Kampala)
5. Racheal Nantongo (Makindye)
6.Namukobe Haula (Iganga)
7.Kawala Zamuyati (Iganga)
8.Bbosa Joseph (Luweero)
9.Mukisa Grace Calvin (Wakiso)
10.Magoola Ashiraf (Iganga)
11.Mayanja Haruna (Busia)
12.Kasadha Kennedy (Kawempe)
13.Kamuntu Derrick (Masindi)
14.Awuye Yusuf (Iganga)
15. Eric Adia (Kawempe)
16. John Akomye (Jinja)
17. Mathias Kalungi (Wakiso).
18.Mulindwa Arafah (Kampala)
19.Rashid Haruna (West Nile)
20.Mukasa Abdul Razake (Bugiri)
21. Kiggundu Arafah (Kampala)
22.Kakaire Ashiraf (Kampala).
23.Bugembe Ismael (Kawempe)
24.Enon Samuel Zaza (Buziga)
25. Nelson Nuwamanya (Mbarara)
26.Busulwa Huzaifa (Mbarara)
27. Nesto Onya (Bukedea)
28. Nelson Wamani (Kampala)
29.Happy Badru (Koboko)
30. Herbert Bwiire (Wakiso)
The Uganda Cranes conducted the last training session on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter against the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium.
Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya and Aucho Khalid during the final session on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
The morale in camp is far above the ground as the boys have vowed to conquer the Pharaohs to clear their chances of qualifying for the world’s most precious football tournament for the first time.
Team captain Denis Masinde Onyango said that team needs maximum results from the game in a bid to broaden the chances of a place in Russia.
Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session before the training
“We have to give in our best against Egypt because this game determines so match on our chance of qualifying for the World Cup. We need to utilize the home advantage to acquire maximum results before the return leg” observed Onyango.
Onyango also believes that the 12th player (fans) is much needed at the pitch because they play a big role in morale boosting and adding liveliness to the game thus called upon Ugandans to come and support their team.
Uganda Cranes players eye the ball during the last training at Namboole stadium on Wednesday evening
Uganda Cranes players for selection:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada , Isaac Muleme, Timothy Dennis Awany , Murushid Juuko, Bernard Muwanga , Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Dennis Iguma, Paul Musamali, Isaac Isinde
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid, Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko,Shafiq Kagimu, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, William Luwagga Kizito
The match day tickets for the much awaited FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are officially on sale.
The tickets hit the market on Monday morning and the public has since responded well to the huge demand.
Addressing the media during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala, FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu advised the general public to purchase their tickets early enough and at the designated selling points to avoid the late minute rush.
“We are glad to announce that the match day tickets are already on the market. Our dear fans are advised to buy their tickers early so that to avoid the last minute rush. The fans are also urged to buy the tickets from the right designated places” Mandu stated.
The ordinary tickets cost 30,000/=, 70,000/= is for the VIP whilst the VVIP tickets cost 150,000/= each.
Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road
Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park
Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo
Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building
Hardware World, Ntinda
Capital Shoppers, Mukono
Tangosport Shop, Jinja
Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka
Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise, Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli
City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,
Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs during the press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday mroning
Preparations for the much awaited FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are on a high notch.
All the pre-match modalities and the measures to have a successful match were announced during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala.
The press conference was graced by the FUFA deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, FUFA Executive committee member and chairperson of the FUFA International Match organizing committee Issa Magoola, Namboole stadium manager Jamil Ssewanyana, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Sorowen, match day event organizer Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media and coordinated by media officer Hamza Africana Nsereko.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and AIGP Andrew Sorowen
Mandu assured the general public of affluent organization for the match with preparations taking the right shape and direction hours to the much awaited match.
“We assure the public that the preparations for the match are in a high gear and everything is progressing in the right direction and tiding” Mandu observed.
In his brief address before the media, AIGP Sorowen assured of maximum security prior to, during and after the match.
“Security operations have been finalized and we assure the public and spectators of maximum security before, during and after the match. Spectators should respect the rules set in order to ensure a smooth transition” Sorowen noted.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Andrew Sorowen assured of maximum security
FUFA International Match organizing committee chairperson Magoola vowed to organize a great match, confirming the full schedule of the visiting team and match officials.
The match officials will set in on Tuesday afternoon.
Match commissioner Michael Wambura from Tanzania will arrive on Tuesday, 29th August 2017 at 12:45 hours aboard Kenya Airways KQ 412.
An hour later, he will be followed by the match referee assessor, Daniel Rene Louzaya from Congo at 01:50 hours aboard Rwandair Express WB 464.
The referees Lemghaifry Bouchaab (Mauritania), Aboubaar Doumbouya (Guinea), Waar Abderahmane (Mauritania) and fourth official Toure Sekou Ahmed (Guinea).
The two officials from Mauritania will travel aboard Turkish Airlines (TK 606) and those from Guinea will travel aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET 336 and ET 337.
The Egyptian delegation is expected to arrive on Tuesday night aboard Nile Air via private flight.
FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the match day tickets
Meanwhile, the match day tickets are now on sale at the respective ticket selling points across the country.
Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road
Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park
Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo
Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building
Hardware World, Ntinda
City Shoppers Super Market, Mukono
Tangosport Shop, Jinja
Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka
Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise, Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli
City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,
Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe
MAIN PHOTO (L-R): Media officer Hamza Nsereko Africana, Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media, Issa Magoola (FUFA International Match organizing committee chairman and FUFA Executive committee member), FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu and AIGP Andrew Sorowen address the media on Monday morning.
Uganda Cranes has defeated the North East Region Select side 3-1 during the national team regional tour match played at the Emokori play ground in Bukedea district on Saturday.
Derrick Nsibambi gave the national side the lead on 11 minutes.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi attempts to beat the goalkeeper Emmanuel Opio
Michael Baggio headed home with a diving effort 12 minutes later following a corner that was poorly cleared out of danger.
Eight minutes Tom Masiko scored a stunning long range effort to make it 2-1.
Second half substitute Isaac Muleme scored the third from an acute angle in the 72nd minute.
Uganda Cranes XI vs North East Region Select TeamNorth East Region XI
The match comes barely 6 days to the long awaited 2018 FIFA World Cup group D qualifier against Egypt at Mandela National Stadium stadium, Namboole.
The match was attended by a great crowd that included the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, a couple of Members of Parliament Anita Among (Bukedea County), Moses Walyomu (Kagoma County), Solomon Silwanyi (Bukooli Central), Patrick Isiagi Opolot (Kacumbari), FUFA Executive committee members Richard Ochom and Agnes Mugena, North East Region FA Chairman John Odong, Delegates to the FUFA Assembly, sponsors’ representatives, among others.
Team captains Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Godfrey Akol shortly before kick off
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda captained the National side.
Wasswa, alongside goalkeeper Ismael Watenga, Paul Musamali and Ivan Ntege featured for the entire duration of the match.
The technical team made a couple of changes as the second half started to give playing time to gauge several combinations.
Part of the passionate fans in Bukedea
The match was part of the country wide campaign that the national team has undertaken for the past three years as a year of taking the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
Uganda Cranes main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly fund the national regional tours.
Meanwhile, the team returns on Sunday morning and will train at Namboole later in the evening alongside the other foreign based players who have arrived.
Team line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (Gk), Nico Wakiro Wadada , Paul Musamali, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Yassar Mugerwa
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Bernard Muwanga, Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Shafik Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka
North East Region Select XI: Emmanuel Opio (G.K), Jackson Wabuleta, Rafael Komaketch, Robert Elugant, Solomon Opolot, Godfrey Akol (Captain), Siu Saggo, Musa Esenu, Stephano Zengo Logo, Seith Boyee, Micheal Bagio
Substitutes: Joseph Emitu (Gk), Daniel Otim, Paul Oony, Nathan Oloro, Joseph Opolot, Sam Obwana, Stepehen Oryekot
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Daniel Otim
1st Assistant Referee: Joseph Ochom
2nd Assistant Referee: Simon Peter Okello
4th Official: Florence Ayoro
MAIN PICTURE: North East’s Stephano Zengo Logo (based in Karamoja) takes on Nico Wadada and Muzamiru Mutyaba during the match
The Uganda Cranes intensified preparations for the do or die 2018 FIFA World Russia qualifier match against Egypt with a practice match against Azam Uganda Premier League club, SC Villa.
The match ended in a goalless draw at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
This practice match was the first session for Zambian based left back Joseph Ochaya, who turns out for Lusaka Dynamos.
In his interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Ochaya said that he is sent to face the Pharaohs on Thursday 31st August 2017 at Namboole.
Joseph Ochaya in action against SC Villa, shortly after arrival
“When I recall my goal which was canceled at AFCON 2017 in Gabon, I get more motivated to face the Egyptians. Their late winner hurt us like injured lions and therefore it’s our time to roar” vowed Ochaya
Ochaya calls upon Ugandans to come in big numbers to cheer the Cranes on match day against Egypt.
Nelson Senkatuka in action against SC Villa on Thursday evening
Meanwhile, the team travels on Friday morning to the North Eastern Region at Bukedea for the Uganda Cranes Regional tour.
The regional tours are jointly funded by national team main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes XI vs SC Villa
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Iguma Denis ( Nicholas Wadada), Isaac Muleme, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Moses Waiswa (Muzamir Mutyaba), Paul Mucureezi (Tom Masiko), Shafic Kagimu (Joseph Ochaya), Nelson Ssenkatuuka (Derrick Nsibambi) and Milton Kariisa.
FUFA has confirmed that Moses Basena will have two new faces on the Uganda Cranes technical bench for the forthcoming interim period when the National Senior team takes on Egypt on 31st August and 5th September, 2017 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Namboole stadium and in Alexandria.
Express FC Coach Matia Lule and US based former Uganda Cranes captain Ibrahim Sekagya are the two technical people who have been selected by Interim coach Moses Basena.
‘Basena made the request to have both Lule and Sekagya to reinforce the technical team so that Fred Kajoba concentrates on the goalkeeping area. FUFA honoured Basena’s request and we believe the new additions will be of great value to the Cranes’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
‘With 27 players and just two coaches in camp, Basena requested FUFA to allow him make additions on the technical expertise which request was duly granted’ added Hussein
‘We need to give the coaches the utmost support during this period so that we register good results for the National team during this campaign.
Express FC coach Matia Lule will reinforce the Uganda Cranes technical bench.
Both Lule and Sekagya will be available for the two qualifiers against Egypt an interim period that was given to the technical team that continued with National team duties following the termination of the contract by Milutin Sredojevic as the head coach of the Uganda Cranes.
Lule will start work with immediate effect on Thursday morning while Sekagya will jet in on 27th August, 2017 to join the Uganda Cranes.
The Uganda Cranes conducted day 3 of non residential training on Wednesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
It was the first session following interim coach Moses Basena’s release of of the 27 man squad otoday morning to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier double encounter against Egypt on 31st August, 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Nambole.
The training session was full of excitement.
URA FC midfielder Shafic Kagimu who was named in the squad said;
‘It is another milestone in my life and football career. I have been working so hard for this call up’ said teh stylish Kagimu who was part of the Uganda Cranes team that qualified for the Total 2018 CHAN Finals to be hosted by Kenya.
The midfield nugget added that now he has to defend his call up because it has been based on his good performances.
“I need to work harder not to let down those who have put trust in me. They have been impressed by my performance which I need to sustain or even get better so that I am considered for the final team on match day against Egypt’ added Kagimu
On Thursday, training (double sessions at 9am and 4pm) will still be held at in Nambole.
The Uganda Cranes interim coach has on Wednesday addressed the media during a press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Basena released a 27 man sqaud that will take on Egypt for the double header in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
‘I wish to thank the players, FUFA, media and all the Ugandans for the support during the recently concluded successful CHAN qualification campaign. It is great that we qualified, a process that we shall build on for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt’ Basena said.
During the press conference, Basena was flanked by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Finance Director) and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa (The National Teams’ Officer).
Moses Basena addressing the media at FUFA House pn Wednesday morning in Mengo, Kampala
The team continues with the non residential training sessions at Mandela national Stadium, Namboole on Wednesday evening.
This weekend, the team will travel for the national team regional tours in North East (Bukedea).
Summoned Team
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA)
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Isaac Muleme (KCCA), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Paul Musamali (KCCA), Isaac Isinde (Buildcon, Zambia)
Administration of FUFA Women Elite (FWEL) League clubs is headed for finer times according to participants of the FUFA Club Management course.
The week long course tailored at polishing and equipping FWEL club CEO’s with modern football administration and management skills started on Monday with representatives from different clubs. It is only FWEL champions Kawempe muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals and Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC that have not had a representative for the course in progress at FUFA House, Mengo.
At the end of the course, successful participants will become FUFA Certified CEOs in Management and Administration of football.
It is a requirement for all clubs in the Azam Uganda Premier League, FUFA Big League and FUFA Women Elite League to have a certified football CEO trained by FUFA.
The course has also attrated representatives from Uganda Sports Press Association, Uganda Football Players’ Association, Nyamityobora, Police FC and Maroons.
The course modules are; Football Administration, Management, Event Planning, Football Marketing, Communications inFootball, Finance, FUFA and FIFA Activities.
Some of the female participants L-R Kampala Queens’ Phoebe Lunkuse, Sarah Birungi (Course Coordinator), Western United’s Nabyonga Rosemary and Olila Women H/S WFC’s Apunyo Sarah Olila are part of the FWEL club management course going on at FUFA House.
Participants applaud FUFA for the course;
Bogere Mesach, She Mak St;
It is very advantageous for us to be having this course and we are going to put into practice everything that we have learnt. I thank FUFA so much for organizing this course because it is going to improve women football management and administration in the country.’
Kimera Ibrahim, She Corporates;
The course is so wonderful. We are enjoying and grasping each and detail being taught to us and feel my team is going to benefit a lot. This course has made me realize that we have been running a team (without proper structures) not a club.’
Apunyo Sarah Olila, CEO- Olila H/S WFC;
I am excited about this course FUFA has organized. It’s going to equip us with better managerial skills that are going to transform management of our clubs to a certain level of professionalism
Masembe Daniel Nteyaffe, Rines SS WFC;
I am so glad that we are having this course and truly appreciate FUFA for caring about the development of women football by finding it necessary to train and equip club CEO’s with skills that are going to help us improve on the way we manage the clubs.
Kayemba Charles Lwanga, Ajax Queens Bulenga;
I feel so much delighted about this course because it has taught us better ways of managing our clubs. It has taught us that with even meager resources we can still be professional. If each of the clubs implements what we have learnt here we are surely graced for a better league because teams are going to benefit from this.
Nabyonga Rosemary, CEO-Western United;
This course will enlighten us so much aspects of club management that are going to help us streamline every detail to the benefit of clubs and women football in the country at large. It is such an honor for women football managers to be having this course, a big thank you to FUFA.
Ojuk Nasur, CEO-Eastern Heroes:
I am very happy about the course. I have learnt a lot of things that I am going to use to improve our club. I thank FUFA especially the president for caring about the development of women football
MAIN PHOTO: Group photo of the Participants of the ongoing FAMACO at FUFA House.
PICTORIAL of the Course
L-R Lawrence Kizito, Ali Mwebe (Course Instructor) and Edward Kalungi
The Uganda Cranes conducted a double session in the morning and evening on day two of non residential training at Mandela national Stadium, Namboole ahead of the double header 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt.
Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda told www.fufa.co.ug after the training that they are set to conquer Egypt and ready to give in all their energies for the encounter.
‘We are more than ready for the game and only waiting for the day at Namboole. We have unfinished business after the 1-0 slender loss at AFCON in Gabon. We have to pay back. We were just unlucky that day but with the trust in our Lord, luck is on our side and we have also worked hard. We believe in our fans when we play at Namboole. We love them. They know what to do and disorganise the opponents’ said Wasswa
Wasswa added that after testing AFCON recently in Gabon, it is World cup next in line.
‘We have the trust in ourselves and believe me, we shall do it come 31st August against Egypt’ added Wasswa.
The Uganda Cranes will resume training on Wednesday 23rd August 2017 at 4pm Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
However in the morning on Wednesday, Head coach Moses Basena will name the full squad that will continue with training until the foreign based players join camp.
Players who attended the Tuesday double session.
Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan & Said Keni
Outfield Players : Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Paul Musamali, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Yassar Mugerwa, Paul Mucureezi, Shafic Kagimu, Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Derrick Nsibambi
Monday evening was business as usual for the Uganda Cranes team just hours after return from a successful CHAN 2018 qualification campaign.
This time round, the team is training in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia double legged group D matches against the Egyptian Pharaohs.
Some of the players (Dennis Iguma, Paul Mucureezi, Shafiq Kagimu and Nelson Senkatuka) enjoy the ball work session
First, Uganda will host the opening leg on 31st August 2017 at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
The return leg will be held a few days later at the Arab El Borg stadium in Alexanderia City.
On Monday, twenty one players took part in the two hour session held at the outside training facility of the stadium.
Still, the diligent interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba were in charge of the training.
Coach Moses Basena keeps a keen eye during one of the drills
Basena disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug that focus for the time being is on players’ physical fitness.
‘Our main focus now is on players’ physical fitness due to the respective league breaks’ Basena remarked.
He expects the foreign legion to reinforce the team as soon as possible.
On Tuesday, it will be a morning session at Mandela National Stadium starting at 9 a.m.
Players who attended the first training session:
Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Said Keni
Outfield players: Denis Iguma, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, John Adriko, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Hassan Wasswa, Yasser Mugerwa, Nelson Senkatuka
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the group D 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Thursday, 31st August 2017.
It is upon this back ground that members of the media, invited guests, sponsors, partners and other stake holders of the game will be accredited to ensure a smooth transition of business prior to, during and after this crucial match.
The media fraternity is therefore humbly reminded to follow the link below that will guide you on the accreditation process for the afore said match.
