The media is awash with reports that Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has resigned.
However Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to put forward to the public important information as;
FUFA President, as per his routine sessions after an international match, will hold a technical meeting with the National Team coach of Uganda Cranes Mr. Sredojevic.
that will come after the CHAN 2018 convincing 5-1 victory over South Sudan.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo who is on his way from Morocco after attending a series of CAF organised events has already talked to Mr. Sredojevic.
Mr. Sredojevic hasn’t forwarded any communication to FUFA about rumours that he has resigned his post as National team coach of Uganda Cranes.
However, in the meeting on Monday, FUFA will find out officially from Mr. Sredojevic his position on the rumours and his future as Uganda Cranes Coach. Thereafter FUFA and the Coach will make an official communication on the matter.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (with tie), Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic, FUFA Technical chairman Hamid Juma (extreme right) and the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein (second left) and the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (extreme left) during a previous press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
‘We understand our Coach as a professional who will address any issues with his employers first then a formal communication will be made’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
We request the public to remain calm about this matter.
Rwanda 0-0Tanzania (Agg: 1-1) *Rwanda advances on away goal rule
Uganda Cranes humiliated neighbors South Sudan 5-1 during the return leg of the Total CHAN championship qualifiers at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Kampala on Saturday.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) striker Paul Mucureezi single handedly led the assault with 4 goals.
Derrick Nsibambi headed home the first goal of the day after 33 minutes after a great cross from the right by Nico Wakiro Wadada.
Uganda Cranes players sing the national anthem prior to kick off
Nsibambi suffered a head injury after he was hit by the goalkeeper Khamis Daniel Dak.
Moments later, Nsibambi paved way for the four goal hero, Mucureezi.
Mucureezi scored in the 43rd, 49th, 53rd and 59th minutes.
“I am very happy to have scored on my debut. I dedicate these goals to my parents in Ntungamo. I was inspired by coach Micho who told me to play well for the people of Kabale who expressed love for Uganda Cranes during the regional tours” Mucureezi said in the post match press conference.
Uganda Cranes head coach Micho with the 4 goal hero Paul Mucureezi with his match day ballA section of fans watching the Uganda Cranes – South Sudan match at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala
Uganda has previously played at the CHAN Tournament on three occasions in 2012 (Sudan), 2014 (South Africa) and lately 2016 in Rwanda.
Goalkeeper Ismael Watenga being closed down by striker James Joseph Saeed during the game
The Championship of African Nations (CHAN) football tournament is only reserved for the locally based players who ply their trade in domestic leagues of the respective countries.
Betty Olive Kamya inspects the teams
The match in Kampala was watched by the FUFA Executive committee member Rogers Byamukama, 3rd FUFA VP Dennis Mbidde, delegates and a mammoth crowd.
The Government was represented by the State Minister for Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, Minister in charge of Kampala, Betty Kamya.
A number of parliamentarians graced the match.
South Sudan XI
Uganda Cranes thus progress to the second round of the qualifiers.
Uganda will play Rwanda who advanced on away goal’s rule after a goal-less draw in the second leg in Kigali.
The eventual winner of the second round tie will qualify for the final tournament in Kenya come 2018.
Uganda Cranes starting eleven against South Sudan
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awanyi, Benard Muwanga, Milton Kariisa, Moses Waiswa (77’ Tom Masiko), Derrick Nsibambi (36’ Paul Mucureezi), Muzamiru Mutyaba (61’ Simon Sserunkuma), Shafiq Kagimu
Subs not used: Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Musamali, Nicholas Kasozi, Geoffrey Sserunkuma
South Sudan XI: Khamis Daniel Dak (G.K), Yassir Khemis Cellestin, Abdu Awad Lemi, Salah Abubakar, David Omot Sebit, Peter Chol Bentiu, Robert Wurube Lopidia, Sebit Ajak Bol (60′ Farouq Tajedin), Daniel Oliver Boki (Joseph Celestino Oyuru), Leon Khamis Uso, James Joseph Saeed (71′ Stephen John Samson)
Subs Not used: Joseph Robert Adu (G.K), James Anei Mateil, Emmanuel Thomas Lumari, John Albino
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Elly Ally Sasii (Tanzania)
1st Assistant Referee: Josephat Deu Bulali (Tanzania)
2nd Assistant Referee: John Longino Kanyenye (Tanzania)
Reserve Referee: Israel Omusingi Njunwa Mujuni (Tanzania)
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich is confident the national side is in the best shape ahead of their CHAN 2018 second round return leg qualifier game against South Sudan.
The Cranes had their last training session at Philip Omondi stadium on Friday afternoon before checking into camp at the African Bible University in Lubowa.
“With due respect to our opponents and the game of football I have asked my players to relax and enjoy their game tomorrow. We have worked so hard to correct the few mistakes that I and my technical team noticed last weekend and also tried to resolve our biggest weakness last weekend of lacking efficiency at converting the chances we got.” Micho stated after the training at Lugogo.
Micho supervises the work outs
‘I trust and believe in the abilities of the players we have and don’t want them to put any kind of pressure on themselves. if anyone should be under pressure it should be me and not them. I want them to be at ease, play and enjoy the game I know we shall get the result we want; a result that is going to make all Ugandans happy and proud but at the same time entertain.’ Micho added.
After a goalless draw in the opposite fixture, Micho’s charges needs to win to qualify for the 3rd and last round of the qualifiers set to meet the winner between Rwanda and Tanzania who face of in another fixture of the qualifiers.
Meanwhile, the South Sudanese team trained at Lugogo on Friday evening.
Players in camp
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga, Saidi Keni
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Paul Musamali, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Bernard Muwanga
Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi, Shafiq Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Muzamil Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Moses Waiswa
Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi and Kariisa Milton
The South Sudanese delegation to Uganda for the Total CHAN 2018 Qualifier against Uganda Cranes arrived in the country on Thursday afternoon.
The contingent used two different flights-Ethiopian Airlines and RwandAir. The team is accommodated at Land Mark Hotel in Muyenga.
Some of the South Sudan players alight from the plane at Entebbe International Airport
They will hold the official training session tomorrow (Friday at 4pm) at the Philip Omondi Stadium under the CAF Media and Marketing Regulations for the Total CHAN 2018.
South Sudan Delegation to Uganda for the Total CHAN 2018 Qualifier against Uganda Cranes
Officials
Head of Delegation-Venasio Amum Deng
Protocol Officer-Joseph Deng Chol Kuol
Administrator- Abdalrahman Chol Lual
Administrator-Sami Ezedin Daniel
Head coach-Bilal Felix Komoyangi
General Coach-Hung Se Lim (South Korean)
Assistant coach-James Ezekel Ismail
Fitness Coach-Jacob Monday Juma
Goalkeeper coach-Emmanuel Baya Clement
Team Doctor-Remo Alberto James
Team Manager-Lawrence Drale Eluzai
Kit man-Juma Jenaro Akono
Media-Daniel Arop Yor Gabriel
Media-El Sheikh Chol Ajeing
Players: Khamis Daniel Dak, Robert Joseph Adu Bangu, Yasir Khamis Cellistino, Omot Sebit David, James Anei Mateil, Farouq Tajedin Mohammad, Salah Abubakar Adam Ahmed, Abdu Awad Lemi, Wurube Robert Lopidia, Chol Peter Bentiu, Boki Daniel Oliver, John Albino Majak, Sebit Ajak Bol, Emmanuel Thomas Lumari, Stephen John Samson, Joseph Celestino Oyuru, James Joseph Saeed, Khamis Leon Uso
At Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo Stadium – Kampala
Entry Fees: 15,000/=, 25,000/= & 50,000/= (All tickets are sold at the gates)
Preparations for Uganda Cranes’ return leg of the Total Championship of African Nations tournament are progressing positively.
The development was confirmed during a press conference held on Thursday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
FUFA delegate and Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama, Bobkins Kibirige, Managing Director of Kibo Media, the event company responsible for organizing the match, the national team head coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic and the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein attended the press conference.
Byamukama lauded the supportive role of the media in promoting all the FUFA activities and football projects in Uganda.
It is upon this background that he politely asked the media to rally all the fans come in big numbers and support the national team.
“We thank the media for the good work they are doing. As FUFA, we ask you to continue with this noble cause. Call upon all the fans to turn up and cheer the national team in the return leg” Byamukama stated.
Kibirige in his address assured the public about the efficient access control procedure before, during and after the match.
He hinted on the stringent security measures to ensure safety at all times with the help of the police and a private security group, Hash.
“Security is well in place for all the fans, players and guests. The road from Shoprite to Naguru road will be blocked to ensure order. The tickets shall be sold near the access routes to the main stadium. All the gates to the stadium will be open at noon. All the media will be accredited” Kibirige said.
Head coachSredojevic sounded optimistic and ready for the task at hand.
“We have done the home work right technically and tactically. All the players are physically fit, mentally stable to play in the return leg. We are polishing on the conversion rate so that we score as many goals as possible” Micho remarked.
Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes team will train on Thursday and Friday, the two remaining sessions ahead of the return leg that will be handled by referees from Tanzania.
Uganda Cranes warmed up for the South Sudan tie with an outstanding 5-1 victory over KCCA at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.
Muzamiru Mutyaba scored a brace in this match.
Nelson Senkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi and Shafiq Kagimu were also on target for the national team.
Mansoor Safi got the consolation for Mike Mutebi’s charges.
Uganda Cranes First half team. They led 1-0 by the half time break
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic fielded two different sides for either halves.
Charles Lukwago (KCCA’s goalkeeper) jumps high to collect a routine high ball as defender Peter Magambo keeps a close eye on striker Nelson Senkatuka (in yellow) during the friendly match
He was impressed by the physical fitness, mental strength, technical and tactical awareness but bemoaned for the goal conceded.
“We were better on the offensive but not happy for the good conceded. We have two more training sessions to polish up whatever is not right” Micho told the media after the training match.
Paul Mucureezi and Brian Majwega congratulate Nelson Senkatuka who opened the scoring with a calm finish
Meanwhile, South Sudan arrives on Thursday evening.
Uganda Cranes and KCCA players greet each other before kick off. The match was officiated by Brian Miiro, Dick Okello and Ronald Katenya. The trio will be joined by Ali Sabilla for the CHAN 2018 qualifier between Rwanda and Tanzania in Kigali this Weekend
The team training returns on Thursday evening starting at 3:30 p.m.
Before the session, there will be a press conference at Lugogo scheduled for 11 p.m meant for the international match organizing committee, match promoters Kibo Media and security operative.
Team Line ups:
KCCA XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Habib Kavuma, Mustapha Kizza, Magambo, Isaac Kirabira, Allan Oreyk (Noel Nasasira), Jackson Nunda (Solomon Walusimbi, Mansoor Safi), Lawrence Bukenya, Tito Okello, Abdallah Muhammed
Uganda Cranes XI:
Saidi Keni (Tom Ikara), Paul Musamali, John Adriko, Murushid Jjuuko, Tom Masiko, Nicholas Kasozi, Simon Sserunkuma, Moses Waiswa, Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Brian Majwega
Uganda Cranes tactician Milutin Sredojevic is confident that his team will triumph over South Sudan on Saturday in the retrun leg first round qualifier of the Total African Nations Championships (CHAN) Kenya at the Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Uganda was held to a scoreless draw during the first leg last Friday at the Juba Stadium, Juba.
According to Micho Uganda was unlucky retrun home without a win.
‘We failed to convert a penalty, a goal was canceled and the team missed a host of chances but we have an advantage because we never conceded’ said Micho
The Serbian tactician is happy that the boys are reacting very during training and he has set them ready to give the best results on.
‘Many players save for those who play with KCCA FC and Proline FC, the rest are used to the artificial turf but I am happy that they are adapting to it and have learnt how the ball moves and bounces at the turf’ added teh historic Micho who led Uganda Cranes to their first appearance at AFCON after 39 years of waiting.
He concluded by calling upon Ugandans to come and cheer the Uganda Cranes on Saturday to give the boys morale to eliminate South Sudan as it will open chances of qualifying for CHAN Kenya 2018.
If Uganda eliminates South Sudan, there is potential thriller as either Tanzania or Rwanda will have to make teh trip to Kampala for a place to the finals to be hosted by Kenya.
Eng. Moses Magogo-FUFA President, CAF Executive Committee Member
Justus Mugisha-FUFA 1st Vice President, FIFA Instructor (Administration)
Darius Mugoye-FUFA 2nd Vice President, Chairman FUFA Competitions Committee
Edgar Watson-FUFA CEO, Member of CAF Technical Study Group
A strong four man FUFA Delegation is in Rabat for the CAF Competitions Symposium that runs from Tuesday to Wednesday in Morocco.
The Symposium is a follow up of the CAF Executive Committee Meeting held in Manama-Bahrain on May 8th this year that decided to organize a symposium to develop the new vision of African football for the next ten (10) years.
FUFA is represented by its top brass led by President Eng. Moses Magogo, his 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye and Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson.
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad and FIFA President Gianni Infantino are also in Rabat for the Symposium.
The symposium will highlight all issues related to CAF Competitions including the organization, format and the schedule of CAF Competitions.
‘We are in Morocco to contribute ideas that will help change the face of African football. We have talent in this wonderful continent. However, we need to devise means on how to get the best through proper planning’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
East or West home is best: Celebrated Ugandan SuperSport journalist Usher Komugisha (L) with the FUFA Delegation in Morocco for the CAF Competitions Symposium Edgar Watson, Justus Mugisha, Eng. Moses Magogo, Darius Mugoye
The Symposium has brought together various stakeholders like players, referees, coaches, Media and administrators of African football.
The Moroccan Football Association and CAF have organized the Symposium.
The Symposium Programme will handle the following the topics;
African Cup of Nations-The Competition
African Cup of Nations, the Host Country’s Specifications
Inter Club Competitions
Youth Football
Football and Development
Communication and Media
Market and TV
CAF has also confirmed that working groups will be set up for each topic and their recommendations will be submitted to the plenary session which will include the Presidents and Secretary Generals CEOs) of the National Associations, National coaches and experts invited.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R (FUFA Delegation in Rabat, Morocco for the CAF Competitions Symposium Edgar Watson (CEO, FUFA), Justus Mugisha ( 1st VP FUFA), Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President) and Darius Mugoye (2nd VP FUFA)
The Uganda National team has intensified training ahead of the 1st round return leg of the Total CHAN Kenya 2018 campaign against South Sudan.
The team has conducted day two of non residential training since return from South Sudan on Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Defender Savio Kabugo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is confident that Uganda will eliminate South Sudan and get through to the next stage of the qualifiers.
“I have confidence that we will eliminate South Sudan and get to the next stage of the qualifiers because players are well determined and motivated for the challenge” Kabugo noted.
Kabugo added that amidst the challenge faced by some players at the artificial turf, the time they have trained at the Star Times Stadium is enough for them to acclimatize to it.
Team resumes training on Wednesday 18, July 2017 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Ken Saidi, Tom Ikara
Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Paul Musamali, Brian Majwega, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Geofrey Sserunkuma (Captain), Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Muleme, John Adriko, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa, Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu
TOTAL CHAN KENYA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018: 1ST ROUND, Return Leg: Uganda Cranes Vs South Sudan
Saturday, 22nd July 2017
At the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala
The Uganda Cranes team on Sunday afternoon returned to training at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo.
This was a day after their successful return from South Sudan where they drew goal-less during the opening leg of the Total CHAN first round qualifier played at the Juba stadium on Friday evening.
All the players who played in the first match reported for the training session that lasted for 2 hours.
Those who stayed backed like goalkeeper Tom Ikara, Moses Waiswa, Simon Sserunkuma and Nicholas Kasozi also joined the training session.
Uganda Cranes training at Lugogo on Sunday evening
Team captain Geofrey Sserunkuma promised a better display during the return leg having missed many goal scoring opportunities away on Friday.
“We missed a lot of chances in the first leg. We are focused to better our efforts in the return leg and qualify” Sserunkuma said.
Uganda Cranes go through the paces at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo
The return leg will be played on Saturday, 22nd July 2017 at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo.
On Monday, the training resumes at the same venue starting at 4 p.m.
Players who took part in the training session on Sunday:
Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Ken Saidi , Tom Ikara
Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Paul Musamali, Brian Majwega), Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Geofrey Sserunkuma (Captain), Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Muleme, John Adriko, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa, Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu
The first ever goalkeeping clinic in Uganda was held on Sunday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo .
The FUFA Technical Director Asuman Lubowa officially opened the clinic and told participants that FUFA also caters for specialized training sessions like goalkeeping.
‘FUFA has an initiative for capacity building with specialised training like the goalkeeping department which was started early with a goalkeeping course which was held at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru’ Said Lubowa
Lubowa informed the patrticipants that FUFA also sent Sadiq Wassa to a CAF goalkeepers instructors course.
The clinic was attended by both active and retired goalkeepers who are now coaches.
Dennis Onyango shares tips at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo with fellow goalkeepers and goalkeeping coaches
Twenty seven participants took part in the one day session under the instructorship of newly graduated CAF goalkeeping instructor Sadiq
Wassa with the help of David Kiwanuka, Sam Kawalya and Stephen Billy Kiguddu with special instructor being Uganda Cranes Captain and first choice goalkeeper Denis Masinde Onyango .
Onyango tasked the goalkeeper s and coaches to cope up with the trend of goalkeeping.
“Goalkeeping is no longer about diving only ,coaches and players should keep up dated on the modern tactics and get to know the reasons why prominent goalkeepers perform well and keep on form for a a long period of time” Said Onyango
Some of the attendants at the FUFA goalkeeping clinic
He added by asking coaches and players to keep a good relationship with players not forgetting discipline as a key to the success .
Uganda Cranes and team captain Dennis Onyango were named the 2016 team of the year and best sports personality respectively by the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) at a glamorous awards and dinner ceremony held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Friday night.
Onyango, who had earlier received his award for the best footballer of the year, beat athlete David Emong and rugby player Phillip Wokorach to the top gong.
Uganda Cranes’ return to the AFCON finals after 39 years and the splendid form in the year, 2016 were the reasons fronted for the top team award.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was accompanied by a strong team that also had the 3rd VP Dennis Mbidde, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, FUFA marketing director Esther Musoke, Communications director Ahmed Hussein, personal assistant to the office of the president Sumaya Kiwanuka.
The Guest of honor at the ‘Made of Uganda’ theme night was the first son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba hands over the accolade to goalkeeper Dennis Onyango
General Kainerugaba lauded the national team and Onyango for maintaining the status quo.
“Our return to the Africa Cup of Nations after like 38 years was a result of unquestionable commitment and hard work. I urge you to maintain” Kainerugaba stated.
In acknowledgement speech, Onyango hinted on the plat form presented to him by Uganda Cranes and his club Mamelodi Sundowns to play football in good and trying moments.
He sent a big token of appreciation to all his friends and family who have also uplifted him in low moments.
“I have not won these awards alone. I thank the Uganda Cranes and Mamelodi Sundowns for the opportunity presented to me. In a special way, i thank my friends and family who have always stood by me in good and bad moments” he said in a brief speech.
Onyango was accompanied by fellow Uganda Cranes teammate and vice captain of the team, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda alongside retired Ex-international, Simeon Masaba.
Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango receives his footballer of the year accolade
The event was also graced by leaders from the other sports federations and associations, National Council of Sports and sponsors’ representatives.
Other sporting disciplines were also rewarded with beautiful accolades.
FUFA partners Nile Breweries Limited under the flagship brand, Nile Special were the event main sponsors at the 500 guest list event.
TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF AFRICAN NATIONS QUALIFIERS (1ST ROUND, 1ST LEG):
South Sudan 0-0 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes drew goal-less with the South Sudan Bright Stars in the first round of the Total CHAN 2018 qualifier at the Juba stadium in Juba city on Friday evening.
The Cranes attacked in numbers throughout the game but were unlucky to return home without a goal.
Team captain Geofrey Sserunkuma missed a second half kick from the penalty mark effort.
The two countries’ captains shortly before kick off at the Juba stadium on FridayA section of patriotic Uganda Cranes fans. They cheered on the team from start to finish
The match was broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m (by Lawrence Bwanika).
The return leg will be played on 22nd July 2017 at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo, Kampala.
Uganda Cranes players applaud the fans shortly before the official warm up session
The successful winner on aggregate will face either Tanzania or Rwanda at the second round.
How Uganda Cranes team featured:
Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Paul Musamali (62′ Brian Majwega), Savio Kabugo, Timothy Dennis Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa (52′ Tom Masiko), Muzamir Mutyaba (81′ Paul Mucureezi), Geofrey Sserunkuma (Captain), Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Muleme
Subs Not Used: Ken Saidi, John Adriko, Deus Bukenya and Shafiq Kagimu
FUFA’s plans to improve on the level of goalkeepers’ tactics is taking a clearer path with a special clinic set to be held this Sunday 16th July at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo.
The goalkeeping clinic will start at 9am and run till 1pm.
The inaugural session is for the goalkeeper players and coaches featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League.
In a communication signed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, part of the letter to the clubs reads;
Following the accomplishment of CAF Goalkeeper Instructors Course by Sadiq Wassa in Cameroon from 8th – 10th May 2017, FUFA has introduced a special programme in which the coach will conduct Goalkeeping clinics with club’s Goal keeper trainers and Club Goalkeepers (players) on selected days. During these sessions the panel of trainers will critically study Goal keeping levels and challenges with the aim of providing better solutions’
‘Sam Kawalya, Bale David and Kiwanuka Daniel will be the other trainers’
The FUFA CEO added that;
‘There is hope for a positive response as we all know that game results are largely determined by the Goalkeepers’ quality which FUFA and the panel of trainers intend to address;
Coaching profile: Sam Kawalya (Express FC, Wassa (Uganda U-23 National team and URA FC), Kiwanuka Daniel (KCCA FC and Uganda National U-20 team)
Each participant will be required to make a contribution of 5,000/- for the session.
MAIN PHOTO: National U-23 and URA FC goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa sharing a moment with Hatem Sausa, a FIFA instructor from Tunisia.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named the final squad to travel to South Sudan on Thursday morning at 11 O’clock. Uganda and South Sudan will face off in Juba on Friday evening with the retrun leg set for 22nd July at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.
The traditional football handshake by all players and officials just before training.
Wadada Nico and Bernard Muwanga showing their defensive mantle during training
The players will camp at the Africa Bible Univeristy in Lubowa tonight then fly out tomorrow.
The Squad of 18 players to South Sudan
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Ken Saidi
Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Musamali Paul and Adiriko John
Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Muleme Isaac, Majwega Brian, Kagimu Shafiq
Micho shows his players on what to do during trainingSouth Sudan will face an array of young but talented Uganda Cranes players who are seen in this picture enjoying their training at Namboole.Deus Bukenya with the ball. He was the boss during this particular ball work as the rest of the players were monitoring his next move
MAIN PHOTO: Muzamil Mutyaba shows his skills during training on Thursday at Mandela National Stadium
Stakeholders from African Beach Soccer stronghold nations inclusive of the reigning Continental Champions Senegal have submitted a concept to CAF Chairman Futsal and Beach Committee on the development of the game.
The concept captures details the assessment of the current status and proposed ideas with the main focus on the development of the game.
Receiving the concept on Tuesday afternoon at FUFA House Mengo, Eng. Moses Magogo commended the concerted efforts from stakeholders for coming up with the ideas aimed at taking the sport to another level.
‘I assure the stakeholders that this document will be internalised before it is forwarded to the CAF Executive Committee due in Morocco’ said Magogo who is also the FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee Member.
The collection of ideas in the concept is for stakeholders from Uganda, Nigeria, Senegal, Cote D’Ivoire, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda.
Beach Soccer is on the rise in Uganda and entire African continent
‘I was assigned the responsibility of compiling the concept and handing it over to CAF through the Chairman Beach Soccer and Futsal Committee Eng. Moses Magogo because of the proximity to him. Uganda’s success story with the steps taken in the game also enhanced my duties on the concept’ said Mutabazi
Mutabazi further added that the concept comprises of several aspects on developing the game under limited resources, the simple qualification format and requisition on provision of facilities to the active federations.
The Concept was presented to the CAF Chairman Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee by Uganda Beach Soccer Chairman Deo Mutabazi and Ali Mwebe-CAF Beach soccer Referees Instructor.
The brains behind the concept
Ali Mwebe-Uganda Deo Mutabazi-Uganda Olajide Taye-Nigeria Yaw Ampofo Ankrah- Ghana Mbahia Yves-Ivory Coast Jelili Ogunmuyiwa-Nigeria Ntomozo Bhengu-South Africa Ibrahima Ndiaye Chita- Senegal George Darko-Ghana Ahmed Iddi Mgoyi-Tanzania Ronny Oyando-Kenya Sunday Okayi-Nigeria Ms Fericite Rwemarika-Rwanda
MAIN PHOTO: Deo Mutabazi Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association handing over the document to CAF Chairman Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee. Ali Mwebe- CAF Beach Soccer Referees Instructor and head of technical in Uganda Beach Soccer Association is on the right.
On Tuesday, the Uganda Cranes players conducted the second day of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium,Namboole.
Twenty five players attended the evening training session in company of Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Khalid Aucho who are still on the break from their clubs.
All players looked fresh and responded well to the training eager to encounter South Sudan on Friday.
Assistant team captain Bernard Muwaga told www.fufa.co.ug that himself and the entire players are set for the encounter and too eager to eliminate South Sudan thus get to the next level with the ambition of qualifying for CHAN 2018.
“As an individual I am set for the encounter which is the same case to my fellow players just waiting for the Friday to eliminate South Sudan and advance to the next level of the campaign “ Said Muwanga
After Wednesday’s evening training session, team will camp at the Africa Bible University, Lubowa where they will leave to fly to Juba on Thursday.
Players who attended training:
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara and Ken Saidi.
Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Toha Rashid, Musamali Paul and Adriko John.
Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Paul Mucureezi, Muleme Isaac, Kizza Martin, Majwega Brian and Kagimu Shafiq.
Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Sekantuka, Shaban Muhammad and Kariisa Milton.
