Uganda’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club have recorded their second victory of the group stages on Saturday.
KCCA XIRivers United XI
A 2-0 victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United give the Ugandans 6 points out of the possible 9.
Derrick Nsibambi scored a well taken double, with a goal coming in each half.
KCCA’s goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan jumps high to collect a high ball during the game
Nsibambi got his first 13 minutes into the game with the assist coming from Vincent Kayizzi.
Bolaji Sakin scored the equalizer three minutes after the half hour mark as the two sides returned for the mandatory half time rest at one goal apiece.
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the home team players
Nsibambi was the hero with yet another strike, 20 minutes from full time to give the Ugandan side their second victory at home after overcoming Tunisia’s Club Africain last month.
A section of fans at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo. A mammoth gathering watched KCCA’s 2-1 home win against Rivers UnitedThe FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo celebrates KCCA’s victory
KCCA is now second in group A as they have 6 points, the same as Morocco’s FUS Rabat who are better on goal difference.
The next assignment for KCCA on the continent is their away tie to Rivers United on 20th June 2017 in Port Harcourt City.
Match 65: Paidha Black Angels Vs Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
Thursday, 15th June 2017
At Betway Green Light Stadium
Entry Fees: 5000 (Ordinary) & 15,000 (VIP)
The FUFA Competitions Department confirms the date (adjusted) for the final of FUFA Uganda Cup 2016/17 in Green Light Stadium Arua (FUFA West Nile Region).
The final shall be played on Thursday, 15th June 2017
“The date was changed from 10th June 2017 because the national team would be playing on the same day away to the Cape Verde Islands. So to accommodate the interests of key stake holders, Thursday, 15th June 2017 was confirmed since KCCA shall be also playing away to Nigeria’s Rivers United on 20th June 2017” Ali Mwebe, the FUFA Competitions director noted.
On Tuesday, KCCA played to a goal-less draw away to Express’ home ground in Wankulukuku and thus advanced 3-2 on aggregate.
KCCA will now play Paidha Black Angels who eliminated Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate after two legs.
Paidha Black Angels won the first leg 2-0 away in Zombo before fighting hard to score a precious away goal in the 2-1 defeat during the return leg at Namboole.
This year’s final will be played at the Betway Green Light stadium in Arua, the home of Onduparaka Football club as hosted by West Nile region.
Vipers are the holders of this historic trophy whose competition has been played since 1971.
Like last year, a charity cause has been also attached to the FUFA Uganda Cup.
Members of the public are called upon to donate clothes and other usable items in support of the Arua Regional Remand Home.
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:
3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium
6th June 2017: International Friendly– Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar
10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City
A contingent of 23 Uganda Cranes players and officials left for Ethiopia on Thursday afternoon.
L-R: Bernard Muwanga, Faruku Miya, Robert Kakeeto and Martin Kiiza at the departure lounge of Entebbe International Airport
The team shall have an international friendly match this Saturday at the Hawassa International stadium.
There are 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders and 5 strikers that left Entebbe International Airport.
Midfielder Crizestom Ntambi will join he team in Addis Ababa.
Martn Kiiza, Milton Karisa and Aucho Khalid at Entebbe International Airport
Uganda Cranes will play Ethiopia this Saturday in Hawassa City, then play Senegal on Tuesday before next Saturday’s group L encounter against Cape Verde Islands.
Traveling players to Ethiopia:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Said Keni (Proline)
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark),Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)
To join the team in Addis Ababa: Crizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna, Ethiopia),
Tentative Programme:
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League first set of play offs were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals coming this Sunday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.
www.fufa.co.ugbrings you what transpired at Lugogo in a colourful pictorial set up.
The Football radio 102.1 FUFA f.m was alert to relay live all the match proceedings to the masses.
Hasifa Nassuna dribbles past Olila’s Grace Aluka at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on WednesdayUCU’s Moureen Kinavudori controls a high ball as Uganda Martyrs High School’s Sarah Mbikirize and the other player close gap.
The first game on the day witnessed UCU Lady Cardinals out muscle the Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1.
Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga got their consolation through Resty Nanziri in the 53rd minute.
Kawempe Muslim captain and the league top scorer shoots at goal as Olila defender led by Imran Magadelene and Eunice Akiror close the gap.
Team captain for Kawempe Muslim Hasifa Nassuna was the heroine with a well taken double coming in the 47th and 91st minutes over a hard fighting Olila side that had held the holders to a goal-less draw in the first half.
Moureen Kinavudori attempts to dribble past Bonita Assimwe of Uganda Martyrs High School, LubagaOlila’s Specioza Amoding (11) in action against Kawempe Muslim. Olila lost 2-0
The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.
Referees who handled the Kawempe Muslim and Olila game. L-R: Lydia Nantabo, Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim captain), Anna Akoyi, Aisha Ssemambo, Marion Amangat (Olila captain) and Docus Atuhaire
PLAY OFF REFEREES:
Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs UCU Lady Cardinals:
Center Referee: Anna Akoyi
First Assistant Referee: Marex Nakitto
Second Assistant Referee: Jane Mutonyi
4th Official: Hajjat Aisha Ssemmambo
Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi
Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila:
Center Referee: Aisha Ssemmambo
First Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
Second Assistant Referee: Docus Atuhaire
4th Official: Anna Akoyi
Match Assessor / Match Commissioner: Margaret Kubingi
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Crizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna, Ethiopia), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark),Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)
Tentative Programme:
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
The Uganda Cranes had a trial match against Kampala Capital City Authority on Wednesday afternoon at Mandela National Stadium outside play ground.
Belgium based forward Faruku Miya converted from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute of the game which kept the Cranes on top till the final whistle.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda dribbles during the test match as KCCA players Derrick Nsibambi and Tom Masiko close gapFarouk Miya and Timothy Awany fight for possession as the other players (Emmanuel Okwi and Isaac Muleme) keep a keen eye
After the game, the national team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin addressed the KCCA FC players and wished them fruitful deliberations ahead of the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup encounter on Saturday against Rivers United of
Nigeria.
Micho addresses the KCCA players after the test matchUganda Cranes head coach Micho, KCCA F.C manager Mike Mutebi (center) and Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena in a healthy chat after the training match
“You only need to believe in yourself, you are not different from the Rivers United players thus better than them in several aspects. You can do it like you did against Club Africain” Micho told the KCCA players thereafter.
Defender Murushid Jjuuko out jumps Allan Okello during the training matchNewly elected Eastern region delegate Chrispus Muyinda joined the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (center) for the game on Wednesday
The game was watched by the Historic FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 1-2 UCU Lady Cardinals
No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim 2-0 Olila
FINALS: Sunday, 4th June 2017 – Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium
Third Place play off: Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga vs Olila – 1:30 p.m
Finals: UCU Lady Cardinals vs Kawempe Muslim – 4:00 p.m
Defending champions of the FUFA Women Elite League, Kawempe Muslim Women Football club will face UCU Lady Cardinals in the finals of the 2016/17 edition.
This was after the first set of the play-offs held on Wednesday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
Moureen Kinavudori in action against Uganda Martyrs’ players in the first match on Tuesday
UCU Lady Cardinals defeated Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga 2-1 in the first game of the day.
Moureen Kinavudori and Millicent Mwanzi scored the goals for UCU in the 21st and 25th minutes respectively.
Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga got their consolation through Resty Nanziri in the 53rd minute.
Hasifa Nassuna dribbles during Kawempe Muslim’s match against Olila
During the second game, defending champions Kawempe Muslim progressed to the final for the third successive year after Hasifa Nassuna scored a double past Olila.
The third place play off and final will be held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Sunday.
Kawempe Muslim captain and the league top scorer shoots at goal
Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
No. 113 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Vs UCU Lady Cardinals – 1:30 p.m
No. 114 – Kawempe Muslim Vs Olila – 4:00 p.m
Sunday, 4th June 2017
Third Place play off: Loser match No.113 vs Loser match No.114 – 1:30 p.m
Finals: Winner Match no.113 vs Winner match No. 114 – 4:0o p.m
The 2016/17 FUFA Women Elite League playoffs will kick off on Wednesday at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Uganda Martyr’s Lubaga will host UCU Lady Cardinals in the early game at 1:30 p.m before the defending champions Kawempe Muslim enter the frey against Olila at 4 p.m.
The two finalists and losers will be engaged in the final and third place match respectively on Sunday, 4th June 2017.
The FUFA Women Elite League has been played since 2015 with Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club winning two titles so far.
Will they have the pedigree and character to claim their third?
Leading scorers in the FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17 season
Hasifa Nassuna (Kawempe Muslim) – 24 goals
Moureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals) – 14 goals
Second Semi-final: Express 0-0 KCCA (KCCA advance to final on 3-2 aggregate score)
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club has progressed to play in the final of this year’s FUFA Uganda Cup after a goal-less draw with Express at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Tuesday.
KCCA thus advanced with a 3-2 aggregate score line.
The game on Tuesday was well balanced with either sides getting closer.
KCCA will now play Paidha Black Angels who eliminated Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate.
This year’s final will be played at the Betway Green Light stadium in Arua, the home of Onduparaka Football club as hosted by West Nile region.
Uganda Cup (formerly Kakungulu cup) Winners since 1971:
3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium
6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar
10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City
The Uganda Cranes have started training ahead of the tight schedule involving international trial games and AFCON 2019 qualifier encounter against Cape Verde.
Twenty four players including Seven foreign based have attended the first training session held at Kabira Country club on Tuesday morning with the watchful eye of team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin assisted by Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba the goalkeeping coach.
Team coach was excited with the attendance of the the players save for Denis Onyango and Khalid Aucho as well as KCCA players who will join the team later after their CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup engagements.
Coach Micho shows how it is done in the warm up session.
“I’m happy that many players have reported to camp and this will help us prepare properly for our upcoming encounters ” Said Micho.
Micho added that players have undergone a light training because they need to recover from the fatigue acquired during the Kitara Regional Tour.
The team is residing at Sky Hotel Naalya.
Godfrey ‘Jjajja Walu’ Walusimbi dribbles past Tadeo Lwanga during the session at Kabira in the morning
Players who attended the first training session:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Tom Ikara (Kirinya Jinja S.S), Said Keni (Proline), Emmanuel Rubangkene (Paidha Black Angels)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Shafiq Batambuze (Singida United, Tanzania), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Douglas Odagui (Paidha Black Angels)
Midfielders: Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Kasozi Nicholas (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark)
Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline),Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)
Tentative Programme:
Tuesday, 30th May 2017: Players report to Sky Hotel, Naalya (Kampala) at 8 a.m. Training at Kabira, Bukoto (10 a.m), Test match at Lugogo against Copa Select team (4 p.m)
Wednesday 31st May 2017: Double session
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium
6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar
10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City
The road for Uganda Cranes to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, otherwise code named ‘Project Cameroon 2019’ continues with the residential training programme on Tuesday.
This follows the national team successful return from Fort Portal where they played a build up in the famous ‘Uganda Cranes regional tours campaign’ against Kitara select at the Buhinga stadium before a fully packed house.
Uganda Cranes won 3-1 with strikers Emmanuel Okwi and Nelson Senkatuka scoring the three goals in the opening 45 minutes of the game.
The team has since returned to Kampala on Monday afternoon and will re-group on Tuesday at Sky Hotel, Naalya at 8 a.m.
According to the head coach Milutin Sredejovic, there are players from the local based sides that made the trip to Fort Portal who will be joined by the foreign based crop as the training kicks-off at 10 a.m – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
“The entire programme is well set and we are ready to implement it to perfection so that we achieve our set and desired goals” Micho disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug.
Micho demonstrates a warm up session to the players last week
The Wednesday session will be double – morning and afternoon before the team flies out Thursday for the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
In Ethiopia, the team will play an international build up against the Walia Stars on Saturday, 3rd June 2017 at the Hawassa International stadium in Hawassa City.
Departure from Ethiopia to Dakar, Senegal for the second international friendly match will be on Sunday joined by the KCCA players who will fly directly from Kampala and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Dennis Onyango.
The international build up against Senegal shall take place on 6th June 2017 in Dakar City.
After the build up, the team will leave for Praia, Cape Verde ready for the opening group L of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
Tentative Programme:
Tuesday, 30th May 2017: Players report to Sky Hotel, Naalya (Kampala) at 8 a.m
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
The Uganda Cranes has successfully concluded the Kitara Region tour with a re-sounding performance and 3-1 victory at a fully packed Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal on Sunday.
Emmanuel Okwi scored a brace in the game with the other strike coming from Nelson Senkatuka.
Uganda Cranes players celebrate the first goal by Emmanuel Okwi
The national team led 3-0 by the half time mark with Okwi scoring the first in the 24th minute.
Senkatuka powerfully nodded home the second off Shafiq Kagimu’s cross and Okwi popped home the third in the first added minute of the first half when he followed up a Hassan Wasswa Mawanda dipping header that had already beaten goalkeeper Isaac Kwizera and looked destined to cross the goal-line.
Second half substitute Beckam Musoki pulled one for the home team after he connected a re-bound when his first attempt from a penalty kick had kissed the cross bar.
FUFA President Moses Magogo greets the team captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the team inspecion at Buhinga stadium.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic fielded two different teams for the game with defender Halid Lwaliwa replaced early in the first half after a leg injury.
His place was taken by Savio Kabugo in the 17th minute.
A section of fans at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal. Hundreds of fans graced the match
Micho appreciated the players’ effort, the opponents, fans and the sponsors for making the match a reality.
“We had a great match with good opponents. I thank everyone including the fans, players and sponsors who made the game happen” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
Uganda Cranes team officials and players sing the national anthem prior to kick off
The game was attended by a capacity crowd that cheered every move of the game. The FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo was accompanied by the 2nd VP Darius Mugoye, delegates and other FUFA officials.
The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Martin Kiiza (left) takes on Vincent Kasonki in the game
These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the Kitara region players before kick offUganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes Team 1: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Martin Kiiza, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Robert Kakeeto, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa
Team 2: Saidi Keni (replaced by Tom Ikara mid second half), Allan Drajua, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Benard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Francis Olaki, Ali Gift, Erisa Ssekisambu, Isaac Jjunju, Nicholas Kasozi
Kitara region team that started against Uganda Cranes
Kitara Region XI: Isaac Kwizera, Denis Alion, Timothy Kato, Gerrald Bairenzi, Maxwello Owarinzingui, Augustine Kacancu, Godfrey Kasingo, Ronald Kyamanywa, Patrick Kusemerererwa, Silvester Mumber, Vincent Kasonki
Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Buhinga Stadium, 4:00 p.m
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Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic has named two teams that will play in either halves against the Select side from Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal during the regional tour match on Sunday.
The first team shall be captained by Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and the second side by Savio Kabugo.
In the same vein, the Kitara region starting team is out with experienced players as Kasese based Sun City’s Patrick Kusemerererwa.
The previous tour in the same region had been at the Boma Stadium in Masindi two years ago, with the national team winning 5-0 on the day.
The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes Team 1: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Martin Kiiza, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Robert Kakeeto, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa
Team 2: Saidi Keni (G.K), Allan Drajua, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Benard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Francis Olaki, Ali Gift, Erisa Ssekisambu, Isaac Jjunju, Nicholas Kasozi
Sub: Tom Ikara (G.K)
Kitara Region XI: Isaac Kwizera, Denis Alion, Timothy Kato, Gerrald Bairenzi, Maxwello Owarinzingui, Augustine Kacancu, Godfrey Kasingo, Ronald Kyamanywa, Patrick Kusemerererwa, Silvester Mumber, Vincent Kasonki
Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Buhinga Stadium, 4:00 p.m
Hundreds of passionate football fans graced the Uganda Cranes last training session ahead of the much anticipated match against a select team from the Kitara region on Sunday afternoon.
After arriving in Fort Portal on Saturday afternoon, the team was warmly welcomed as they were ushered in at Kalya Courts hotel.
Fans from all walks of life attended the training session for the Uganda Cranes at Buhinga stadium, Fort Portal
The players and accompanying officials checked in at hotel, had lunch and rested for some hours before they headed to the training session that lasted for close to one and a half hours.
At the Buhinga stadium (the same facility that will host the match), the team was treated to thunderous welcome by the enthusiastic supporters who were excited to see some of the players and officials they normally see and read about in the media.
“This is my chance of a life time to see the Uganda Crane live in Buhinga, Fort Portal. It had always been my dream to see Hassan Wasswa, Emma Okwi and Coach Micho with the other players also. This is really good. I thank FUFA and the sponsors for making this a reality? Is Onyango also coming?” Esther Rwabogo, said with an ear to ear smile.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda sprints during the session
Coach Micho with the assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach) took the players through the paces with ball work sessions meant to acclimatize them to the green though bumpy surface.
All the players responded well in the session and are fit for the big match day on Sunday evening.
The goalkeepers in training with coach Fred Kajoba
The Uganda Cranes team will face a select side of the Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium.
The previous tour in the same region had been at the Boma Stadium in Masindi two years ago, with the national team winning 5-0 on the day.
The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Fans line up to watch the training session at Buhinga stadium.The group photo of the team players and officials at Sky Hotel in Ntinda before departing for Fort Portal
These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
Sadolin Paints 2-1 Paidha Black Angels (Paidha Black Angels progress on 3-2 aggregate)
West Nile based football club, Paidha Black Angels has progressed to the finals of the 2016/17 Uganda Cup after eliminating Sadolin Paints 3-2 on aggregate.
This followed a 2-1 victory for Sadolin Paints during the return leg played at the Mandela National stadium on Saturday.
Karim Ndugwa scored a brace for the Painters inside the opening 20 minutes of the game.
Fred Amaku had the consolation for the visitors in the 60th minute.
Paidha Black Angels who had won the opening leg 2-0 in Zombo thus become the second FUFA Big league club to play the final in two successive seasons following Onduparaka’s heroics last year.
The return leg of the second semi-final between KCCA and Express shall be played on Tuesday at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium.
KCCA has a slim advantage having won the first leg 3-2 at their Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
This year’s final shall be held at the Bet way Green Light stadium in Arua, hosted by West Nile Region.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club carries a 3-2 lead over Express heading to the second leg of the semi-finals for the FUFA Uganda Cup.
Geofrey Sserunkuma scored a brace in the game with Tom Masiko the other scorer for KCCA FC at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo during the first leg semifinal played on Friday afternoon.
KCCA FC Starting XI against Express FC on Friday
Express’ goals were scored by Simon Sserunkuma and Allan Kyambadde.
The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 30th May 2017 at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Express FC that started against KCCA FC. The red eagles were beaten 3-2 at Lugogo.
Meanwhile, the second leg of the other semi-final between Sadolin Paints and Paidha Black Angels shall be played at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Paidha Black Angels have a 2-0 advantage following the first leg win at Bar Okoro Zombo stadium.
The final shall be played on 10th June 2017 at the Betway Green Light Stadium in Arua.
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has named the final team set to travel for the Kitara regional tour this weekend at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.
This was after the Friday session which followed three days of non residential training at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole. Micho has named a very strong squad for the job.
The Uganda Cranes players in the morning session on Friday at Namboole
Micho lauded the efforts of the players who turned up for the training in the earlier days as the team heads to Fort Portal.
‘This has been amazing work during the training sessions. This is the start for the preparations of AFCON 2019 qualifiers and the CHAN team. I am impressed by the endurance and overall performance of the players’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
The regional tours are jointly fueled by Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
The main objective of the tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the populous.
The team departs for Fort Portal on Saturday morning.
Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session prior to the Friday training
On Thursday, the Uganda Cranes conducted day two of non residential training ahead of the upcoming regional tour to Kitara Region in Fort Portal slated for this coming Sunday.
Thirty one players reported for the Thursday morning training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
After the training, defender Savio Kabugo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is thrilled for the regional tour arrangement because it opens up for the young players and those rejuvenating an opportunity to the National Team .
“I am happy for the regional tour arrangement because its where I’ve been granted an opportunity to resurface at the National Team. So I have to use this opportunity to impress the coach that he reconsiders me for the senior side as I as a key player before the deadly injury” Said the excited Kabugo
He added that after returning from injury he had to work hard that he regains his form and it can be realized from his team Proline which he saved from relegation.
Players take a mandatory rest before resuming the paces at Namboole on Thursday
The gigantic defender featured for the Cranes at CHAN 2014 and he is remembered for that building header at Namboole against Ghana during the AFCON 2015 qualifiers.
The team resumes training on Friday 26th May 2017 at Mandela National Stadium 9 am where the coach will read his final 22 players who will travel to Kitara region to face the regional select on Sunday.
The regional tours are jointly fueled by Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
The main objective of the tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the populous.
Uganda Cranes Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba engages the goalkeepers in a talk session before the start of training on Thursday
