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  • CECAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s provisional squad to start preparations for inaugural tourney named

    CECAFA Girls U17: Uganda’s provisional squad to start preparations for inaugural tourney named

    CECAFA Girls’ U17 Championship

    9th – 18th December 2019

    FUFA Technical Centre – Njeru

    Uganda U17 Girls’ National Team Head coach Ayub Khalifa has released a provisional squad of 30 players that will begin preparations for the inaugural CECAFA U17  Championship slated for December 2019 in Uganda.

    COSAFA Girls U17 top scorer Juliet Nalukenge returns to the squad alongside Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba and Kawempe Muslim’s Margret Kunihira.

    The trio was also part of the Crested Cranes team that took part in the recently concluded CECAFA Women Challenge Cup in Dar es Salaam.

    The other players who have made their way back to the squad that lifted COSAFA U17 Girls trophy in Mauritius ar2; Goalkeepers Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Joan Namusisi (Mukono HS) and Nasasira Gift (Gadafi Integrated HS).

    Uganda Girls U17 National Team that played against Comoros in COSAFA Girls U17 Championship

    Others are, Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim), Precious Atwiine (Upper Hill Col), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs HS), Zaitun Namaganda (Tagy HS), Moureen Nangozi (Mukono HS), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), Summaya Komuntale (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS), and Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs). Esther Adokole (Amus College), and Zaina Nadede (Amus College) are also part of the team.

    However, Ayub Khalifa has summoned some new faces that were not part of the COSAFA team and these include Uganda Martyrs HS skipper Gloria Namugerwa and teammate Brenda Munyana, Mukono Bishops forward Mercy Amoding and Mukono HS midfielder Immaculate Odalu.

    Nasabu Nakate from Rines HS is another additional player together with Gombe SS players Lydia Mirembe and Zulaika Ngamita (GK).

    The players will officially begin residential training on Monday 2nd December at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Team Officials:

    Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa

    Assistant Head Coach – Hadijah Namuyanja

    Fitness Coach – Olive Mbekeka

    Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala

    Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi

    Team Media Officer- Aloy Byamukama

    Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba

    Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team Players celebrating a goal during COSAFA U17 Girls Championship in Mauritius.

  • Sand Cranes squad for COPA Dar es Salam Beach Soccer Tournament Named

    Sand Cranes squad for COPA Dar es Salam Beach Soccer Tournament Named

    COPA Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Tournament 2019

    20th – 26th December 2019

    Uganda Sand Cranes Head Coach Salim Jamal Muwonge has named the squad to begin preparations for COPA Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Tournament in Tanzania from 20th – 26th December 2019.

    The list has reigning Airtel FUFA Awards Beach Soccer player of the year Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence University), Sulaiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University) and Luboyera Herbert.

    Other players in the 20-man squad are; Meddie Kibirige (GK) (Isabeti), Nasser Lwamunda (GK) (Mutoola) Micheal Kalule (GK) (St. Lawrence University).

    Paul Lule (Buganda Royal), Davis Kasujja (MUBS), Rica Byaruhanga (ISABETI), Douglas Muganga (MUBS), Peter Mukwata (Mutoola), Swaib Kakwaya (Buganda Royal) Emmanuel Wasswa (St. Lawrence univ), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal), Roch Somoka (Isabeti) Benson Ocen (MUBS), Swalleh Ssimbwa (St Lawrence Univ), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal), and Faisal Sekiti (Wolves).

    ‘We have selected 20 players that we believe are the best and have been playing together on the National team. Our hopes are high and we shall compete for silverware’ said Head Coach Muwonge

    The team will start training on 3rd December at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

    Sand Cranes finished runners-up in the previous COPA Dar es Salaam after losing to the hosts Tanzania in the final.

    Team Officials:

    Head Coach – Salim Jamal Muwonge

    Physician – Adnny Bithum Codian

    Team Manager – Tonny Sebaggala

    Equipment Manager – Julius Sekasanvu

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Uganda Cranes Begins preparations for CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup

    Uganda Cranes Begins preparations for CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup

    7th -19th December 2019

    Kampala – Uganda

    Uganda Cranes preparations for the forthcoming CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup has kicked off with a single training session at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo on Wednesday Morning.

    Eighteen (18)  players turned up for the training that was conducted by head Coach Johnathan McKinstry and his assistants Abdallah Mubiru and Livingstone Mbabazi.

    URA’s Uganda Cranes forward Joachim Ojera during training

    KCCA FC and Proline FC players who still have league games did not take part in the training session as the decision was taken by the coach to excuse them from the session. They will report for training on 3rd December 2019.

    Abdu Karim Watambala was also not part of the team that trained on Wednesday because he is finalising with his examinations at St. Mary’s Kitende.

    ‘We have started our process of preparing for CECAFA tournament.  It is a tournament that we want to do well but it is part of our overall plan to develop a strong team for future tournaments. I have been with most of these players mainly during the previous regional tour and it is a great start’ said  Uganda Cranes Head Coach McKinstry

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry

    Training will resume on Thursday with one training session (9am) at StarTimes stadium, Lugogo.

    The team is preparing for the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup to be hosted in Kampala from 7th– 19th December 2019.

    Maroons’ Uganda Cranes forward Steven Mukwala during training

    Players in training:

    Goalkeepers; James Alitho (URA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume), Jack Komakeck (Football For Good) and Said Keni (SC Villa)

    Other players;

    Ashraf Mandela (URA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Disan Galiwango (Express FC), Paul Mbowa (URA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Ben Ocen (Police FC), Joachim Ojera (URA FC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC), Shafiq Kagimu (URA FC), Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC), Steven Mukwala (Maroons FC), Vianny Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants)

  • Uganda Premier League Coaches to share technical sessions during Cranes Training

    Uganda Premier League Coaches to share technical sessions during Cranes Training

    • 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Uganda 7th-19th December
    • Uganda Cranes training  starts at 10am on Wednesday 27th November 2019 -Lugogo.
    • Uganda Premier League Coaches to share technical sessions during Cranes Training
    • 30man Squad summoned by Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry

    The journey to create a legacy for highly qualitative coaches in the Country will continue when the Uganda Cranes training sessions resume on Wednesday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    FUFA,  through the Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has made an arrangement for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League Coaches to attend the National Team’s training sessions ahead of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup as a step forward in sharing coaching skills with UEFA Pro Licensed McKinstry.

    The basic aim is for the local coaches to acquire collective tactical knowledge regarding football tactics at the pitch mainly during training.

    ‘One of the things that I spoke with members of the Association when I joined FUFA was creating a successful Uganda Cranes Team and also help to develop a legacy  for high-quality football coaching and development’ said McKinstry.

    ‘We have been looking for opportunities to engage with the local coaches in Uganda both in the Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League to help them take the next step in their careers’ added McKinstry

    ‘The CECAFA training sessions will be open to all UPL Coaches.  We shall provide them with our training plans that will show details of how to  structure the training sessions’  noted the Cranes tactician.

    Coaches that will attend Cranes training sessions will have the chance to discuss with the National team technical staff on how training sessions are planned. The group sessions that will involve Questions and answers, will be held at the end of the training session.

    This opportunity lands at a time when most of the UPL Clubs have covered all their first-round games exclusive of KCCAFC and Proline FC who had Continental Clubs Competition engagements.

    The training will start on Wednesday 27th November 2019  10am at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry

  • McKinstry names preliminary Cranes squad for CECAFA Challenge Cup

    McKinstry names preliminary Cranes squad for CECAFA Challenge Cup

    2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Uganda 

    7th – 19th December

    Kampala

    Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a 30 man preliminary squad for the forthcoming 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup to be hosted by Uganda from 7th to 19th December.

    This provisional squad is composed of only home based players. Training starts on Wednesday, 27th November 2019 but KCCA FC, Proline FC and SC Villa players in the Squad will report after the completion of their clubs’ first round StarTimes Uganda Premier League matches on 3rd December 2019.

    The full provisional Squad

    FAMILY NAME

    Lukwago

    		 GIVEN NAME

    Charles

    		 CLUB

    KCCA FC
    Alitho James URA FC
    Mutakubwa Joel Kyetume FC
    Komakech Jack Football for Good
    Keni Saidi SC Villa
    Willa Paul Vipers SC
    Mandela Ashraf URA FC
    Kizza Mustafa KCCA FC
    Galiwango Disan Express FC
    Revita John KCCA FC
    Kato Samuel KCCA FC
    Lwaliwa Halid Vipers SC
    Mujuzi Musitafa Proline FC
    Mbowa Paul URA FC
    Kasozi Nicholas KCCA FC
    Kagimu Shafiq URA FC
    Ssenyonjo Hassan Wakiso Giants FC
    Mutyaba Muzamiru KCCA FC
    Watambala Karim Vipers FC
    Ntambi Kirizestom Wakiso Giants FC
    Okello Allan KCCA FC
    Anukani Bright Proline FC
    Ojera Joachim URA FC
    Ocen Ben Police FC
    Ssekajugo Viane Wakiso Giants FC
    Kayiwa Allan Vipers SC
    Madondo Joel Busoga United FC
    Bayo Fahad Vipers SC
    Mukwala Steven Maroons FC
    Lubega Edris Proline FC
  • Uganda finishes third to take bronze at the 2019 Cecafa Women Senior Challenge Cup

    Uganda finishes third to take bronze at the 2019 Cecafa Women Senior Challenge Cup

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019-Tanzania:

    Third Place Play off: 

    • Uganda 2-0 Burundi 

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) finished third at the 2019 Cecafa senior women challenge cup.

    Crested Cranes players celebrate one of their two goals on the evening

    This followed a 2-0 victory in the third place play off match over Burundi on Monday at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania.

    Two second half substitutes Shamira Nalugya and Amina Nababi scored the two goals on the evening.

    Meanwhile, Kenya won the championship, after overcoming host Tanzania 2-0 in the final.

    Hasifah Nassuna in action against Burundi
    Uganda Crested Cranes Vs Burundi

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3), Eunice Ariokot (17), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19), Shadia Nankya (5), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

    Crested Cranes players singing the national anthem
    Team captains of Uganda and Burundi with the match officials prior  to kick off
    Uganda Flag with the ball boys prior to kick off
    Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha with other CECAFA officials in the stands

    Team and Individual Awards

    Champions: Kenya

    Runners up: Tanzania

    3rd place: Uganda

    Golden boot: Jentrix Shikangwa (Kenya) 10 goals

    Golden Gloves: Annedy Kundu (Kenya)

    Most Valuable Player: Mwana Hamisi Omary (Tanzania)

    Fair Play Award: Tanzania

  • Copa Africa U-16: FUFA confirms Uganda’s traveling delegation

    Copa Africa U-16: FUFA confirms Uganda’s traveling delegation

    Copa Africa U-16 Tournament:

    • 2nd – 5th December 2019
    • At Mpesa Academy Foundation, Thika – Kenya

    The second edition of the under 16 Africa Copa Coca Cola Cup of Nation tournament will be held at Mpesa Academy foundation in Thika from December 2nd to 5th  2019.

    12 countries including Uganda will feature at the annual youth fiesta.

    The president of Kenya H.E Uhuru Kenyatta will grace the opening ceremony of the three day event.

    The Uganda select team that has been selected by the FUFA U-17 Technical team and has been camping at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru for a week prior to the tournament.

    Team photo for some of the U-15 players who have graduated to the U-16 team

    This is largely the same team that won the CECAFA U-15 Championship in Eritrea this year with 16 players who played.

    The other 4 players trained with the team but did not make the final 20 man team that traveled to Asmara (Mubiru Hassan, Akampa Chriswill, Issa Abdul and Kyazze Frank).

    Team Uganda will travel in two batches; first on Friday, 29th November 2019 and on the subsequent day.

    This year’s event is for boys only.

    Groups:

    • A: Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
    • B: South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania
    • C: Ethiopia, Namibia, Uganda
    • D: Burkina Faso, Angola, Botswana

    Team Uganda Players:

    • Goalkeepers: Daniel Mukisa, Elisa Talemwa
    • Defenders: Carols Kaddu, Frank Kyazze, Hafidu Ssonko, Vicent Mulema, Peter Gava, Abdul Isaa
    • Midfielders: Patrick Muliika, Shugai Kalisa, Patrick Ouke, Chriswill Akampa
    • Forwards: Davis Ogwal, Abasi Kyeyune, Travis Mutyaba, Hassan Mubiru
  • CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Burundi – Third Place play off

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Burundi – Third Place play off

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    Monday, 25th November

    Third Place Play off: Uganda Vs Burundi  – 1.30 pm

     Final: Tanzania vs Kenya – 4:00 pm

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting eleven against Burundi for the third place play off match of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup on Monday at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania.

    There is one one change from the team that fell 1-0 to Tanzania during the semi-final on Saturday.

    Eunice Ariokot replaces Shadia Nankya who is unwell. The other 10 players are maintained in their respective positions.

    Team captain and first choice goalkeeper Ruth Aturo starts in goal. Viola Namuddu and Asia Nakibuuka shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

    The duo of Aisha Namukisa and Eunice Ariokot is the central defence pairing.

    Riticia Nabossa, Hasifa Nassuna and Bridget Nabisaalu are in midfield.

    The trio of Juliet Nalukenge, Fazila Ikwaput  and Fauzia Najjemba lead the quest for goals.

    The third place play off match between Uganda and Burundi will be an early kick off before the final between hosts Tanzania and Kenya.

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3), Eunice Ariokot (17), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19), Shadia Nankya (5), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

  • Draws for Cecafa U-17 Girls Challenge Cup 2019 held

    Draws for Cecafa U-17 Girls Challenge Cup 2019 held

    CECAFA U17 GIRLS CHALLENGE CUP 2019:

    Date: 9th – 18th Dec 2019

    Venue: FUFA Technical Center, Njeru

    The draws for the CECAFA U17 Girls Challenge Cup were held on Sunday, 24th November 2019 in Dar es salaam.

    This was on the eve of the 2019 Cecafa women senior challenge cup which climaxes on Monday, 25th November 2019.

    Hosts Uganda is in group A with Ethiopia, Eritrea and South Sudan.

    Group B has Tanzania, Burundi and Djibouti.

    The tournament will be held between 9th to 18th December 2019 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    Groups:

    Group A: Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan

    Group B: Tanzania, Burundi, Djibouti

    MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-17 girls celebrate at the COSAFA U-17 championships where they emerged as champions.

  • Uganda Cranes in group A at 2019 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup

    Uganda Cranes in group A at 2019 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup

    • Cecafa senior challenge Cup 2019
    • December 7-19, 
    • To be Hosted in Uganda

    Uganda Cranes will play in Group A at the 2019 Cecafa men senior challenge cup tournament alongside Burundi, Ethiopia, and Eritrea in the group stages.

    Group B has DR Congo (guest country), South Sudan, Somalia and Sudan.

    In group C  is Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti and Zanzibar.

    The tournament will run from 7th – 19th December 2019 in Uganda (Kampala).

    Group A

    • Uganda
    • Burundi
    • Ethiopia
    • Eritrea

    Group B

    • DRC Congo
    • Sudan
    • South Sudan
    • Somalia

    Group C

    • Kenya
    • Tanzania
    • Djibouti
    • Zanzibar
  • CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Plenty of lessons attained as Crested Cranes fall to Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Plenty of lessons attained as Crested Cranes fall to Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    Semifinals Results:

     Burundi 0-5 Kenya

     Tanzania 1-0 Uganda

    The Crested Cranes painfully bowed out of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup after losing to the hosts Tanzania 1-0 during the semi-final clash at Chamazi Stadium on Saturday  afternoon.

    Asha Rashid scored on the stroke of full time for the match winner before a fully packed crowd.

    Tanzania will now play Kenya in Monday’s finale at the same venue.

    Kenya overcame and Burundi 5-0 in the first semi-final contest.

    Uganda will now face Burundi in the race for third place on Monday, 25th November 2019.

    The Ugandan Flag and fans flying at Chamazi Stadium
    Crested Cranes Vs Tanzania

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3)Shadia Nankya (5), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18), Namusisi Joan (19), Eunice Ariokot (17), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8), Shamirah Nalugya (11,) Harriet Nakuba

    Tanzania XI Vs Crested Cranes
  • CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: Uganda XI Vs Tanzania

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019:

    Semifinals –Saturday 23rd November

     Burundi vs Kenya – 1.45 pm

     Tanzania vs Uganda – 4:00 pm

    Uganda Women national football team (Crested Cranes) head coach Faridah Bulega has confirmed the starting line up against the defending champions Tanzania for the semi-final clash at the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup to be played at the Chamazi Stadium in Tanzania on Saturday  afternoon.

    Bulega has introduced Aisha Namukisa in the central defence.

    Ruth Aturo, the team skipper is maintained in between the goal posts.

     Viola Namuddu and Asia Nakibuuka shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

    The central defense pairing has Aisha Namukisa and Shadia Nankya.

    The midfield zone has Riticia Nabossa, Hasifa Nassuna and Bridget Nabisaalu

    The attacking trio has sharp shooter Juliet Nalukenge, Fazila Ikwaput  and Fauzia Najjemba.

    This will be the second semi final game on the day following an earlier opener between Kenya and Burindi at the same venue.

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3)Shadia Nankya (5), Aisha Namukisa (2)  Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18) Namusisi Joan (19) Eunice Ariokot (17), Grace Aluka (16), Amina Nababi (15), Zainah Namuleme (14),  Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11) Harriet Nakuba (7)

  • CECAFA News: FUFA top brass to attend Senior Challenge Cup draw

    CECAFA News: FUFA top brass to attend Senior Challenge Cup draw

    CECAFA Women Challenge Cup 

    Semifinals –Saturday 23rd November 2019

     Burundi vs Kenya – 1.45 pm

     Tanzania vs Uganda – 4:00 pm

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CECAFA U17 Girls Tournament in Uganda 7th-19th December 2019

    The Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha and Vice President Darius Mugoye will fly to Tanzania on Sunday morning at the invitation of CECAFA when the draws of the Senior Challenge cup is conducted.

    The two top figures in Ugandan football will be in Tanzania on Sunday for official duty. The duo will be part of the ceremony to conduct the draws of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CECAFA U17 Girls Tournament to be hosted by Uganda from 7th to 19th December 2019.

    ‘Uganda will host the two CECAFA tournaments concurrently next month in Kampala and at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru. The full details of the two tourneys will be released during a special press conference to be conducted next week’ noted Hussein.

    Local football fans will be looking forward to the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup which Uganda last hosted and won in 2012.

    The girls will be eager to show class above the rest in the region after listing the COSAFA U-17 title in Mauritius two months ago.

    MAIN PHOTO: AG FUFA President Justus Mugisha (R) and FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye in a previous press Conference 

  • Crested Cranes focused ahead of semi-final duel with hosts Tanzania despite slip against Kenya

    Crested Cranes focused ahead of semi-final duel with hosts Tanzania despite slip against Kenya

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019 | Group B

    • Ethiopia 2-0 Djibouti
    • Uganda 0-3 Kenya

     

    It is confirmed that Crested Cranes will play against hosts Tanzania in the semi-final of the 2019 CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup on Saturday, 23rd November at Chamazi stadium.

    This followed a 3-0 loss to Kenya on Thursday during a group B contest.

    Mercy Airo, Jereko Mwanalima and substitute Jentrix Shikangwa (penalty) scored a goal for each to guide Kenya to victory and finish top in group B on 9 points.

    An aerial contest between Crested Cranes and Kenya

    Both Uganda and Kenya came into Thursday’s encounter with semi-finals berths already confirmed.

    Uganda will now face hosts and defending champions Tanzania in the semi-finals while Kenya will take on Burundi.

    Crested Cranes XI Vs Kenya

    Crested Cranes XI: Ruth Aturo, Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Bridget Nabisaalu, Shadia Nankya, Reticia Nabossa, Asia Nakibuuka, Hasifa Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge, Fazila Ikwaput, Fauzia Najjemba

    Harambe Starlets XI: Annedy Andey, Jereko Mwanalima, Nelly Sawe, Janet Bundi, Merci Airo, Dorcus Nixon, Sleril Andiba, Cynthia Mukungu, Vivian Makoha, Aquino Corazone

  • Cecafa Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: One change for Uganda XI vs Kenya

    Cecafa Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019: One change for Uganda XI vs Kenya

    CECAFA Senior Women  Challenge Cup 2019:

    Match Day 3 Game (Thursday, 21st November):

    • Ethiopia VsDjibouti (Group B) – Chamazi – 2:00 PM
    •  Kenya  Vs  Uganda (Group B) –Chamazi  – 4:30 PM

    Uganda Women national team head coach Faridah Bulega has confirmed the starting up against Kenya during the on-going CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup to be played as the last group B game  at the Chamazi Stadium in Tanzania on Thursday afternoon.

    Bulega has made one change from the team that started and won 1-0 against Ethiopia at Chamazi Stadium on Tuesday evening.

    Grace Aluka starts ahead of Zaina Namuleme. First choice goalkeeper Ruth Aturo, the team skipper is maintained in between the goal posts.

     Viola Namuddu and Asia Nakibuuka shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.

    The central defense pairing has Bridget Nabisaalu and Shadia Nankya.

    The midfield zone has Riticia Nabossa, Hasifa Nassuna and Aluka.

    The attacking trio has sharp shooter Juliet Nalukenge, Fazila Ikwaput  and Fauzia Najjemba.

    This will be the second group B game on the day following an earlier opener between Ethiopia and Djibouti at the same venue.

    Crested Cranes  XI (Shirt Numbers in Bracket): Ruth Aturo  – Captain ( 1) ,Viola Namuddu (6), Asia Nakibuuka (3), Shadia Nankya (5), Bridget Nabisaalu (4), Riticia Nabbosa (20), Grace Aluka, Hasifa Nassuna (10) Fazila Ikwaput (12), Juliet Nalukenge (9), Fauzia Najjemba (13)

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (18), Namusisi Joan (19), Eunice Ariokot (17), Aisha Namukisa (2), Harriet Nakuba (7), Amina Nababi (15), Margret Kunihira (8) Shamirah Nalugya (11), Zaina Namuleme (14)

  • Ugandan trio to attend the 1st CAF Safety and Security officers Training Workshop in Egypt

    Ugandan trio to attend the 1st CAF Safety and Security officers Training Workshop in Egypt

    First CAF Safety and Security officers Training Workshop

    Cairo, 3 – 5 December 2019

    At Hilton Pyramids Golf, Dreamland El Wahat Road – 6th October, Cairo – Egypt

    Three Ugandans will attend the first CAF safety and security officers’ training workshop in Egypt between 3rd and 5th December 2019.

    These are; Humphrey Watenga Mandu, Jamil Bawalaggana Mpagi Sewanyana and Abdul Lukooya Sekabira.

    FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu Watenga
    Hajji Abdul Lukooya Sekabira
    Jamil Sewayana (left) shares some ideas during a FUFA organized workshop in Kampala.

    The workshop is also supported by FIFA as part of the FIFA Forward Program.

    It will be officiated by Dr Christian Emeruwa, Michael Kuchenbecker as well as the CAF IT and marketing teams.

    This is a follow up session after CAF had also recently organized a CAF National Safety and Security Officers’ workshop.

    There will be a practice session with a visit to a stadium to further reinforce the various learning outcomes that would have been delivered during the course of the workshop.

    The venue for the session shall be at the Hilton Pyramids Golf, Dreamland El Wahat Road – 6th October, Cairo – Egypt

     

  • Total CAN U-23: Two Ugandans to officiate final in Egypt

    Total CAN U-23: Two Ugandans to officiate final in Egypt

    Total CAN U-23 Final (Match No. 16): Egypt Vs Cote D’Ivoire

    Friday, 22nd November 2019

    *At Cairo International Stadium (Natural Grass)

    Two Ugandans have been confirmed to officiate the final of the 2019 Total Cup of Africa Nations U-23 between Egypt and Cote D’ Ivoire at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday, 22nd November 2019.

    Dick Okello shall be the first assistant referee and Edgar Watson Suubi is the head of technical study group.

    Edgar Watson
    Dick Okello receiving his gadgets from the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday, 28th December 2016

    Match Officials:

    • Referee: Andofetra Avombitana Rivolala Manda Aroniaina Rakotojaona (Madagascar)
    • Assistant Referee 1: Dick Okello (Uganda)
    • Assistant Referee 2: James Fredrick Emile (Seychelles)
    • Fourth Official: Ahmed Souleiman Djama (Djibouti)
    • Commissioner: Jean Guy Blaise Mayolas (Congo)
    • Referee Assessor: Sidi Bekaye Magassa (Mali)
    • General Coordinator: Mustapha Slaoui (Morocco)
    • Technical Study Group: Edgar Watson Suubi Nigel (Uganda)
    • Marketing Officer: Amira Mohamed Amin (Egypt)
    • Media Officer: Inas Mazhar (Egypt)
    • Security Officer: Rufin Tolojara Lebiria (Madagascar)
    • Security Officer: Isaac Adulcinio S. Sandolina Lutucuta (Angola)
    • Doping Officer: Zakia Bartegi (Tunisia)
    • Assistant General Coordinator: Ernest Ntadissi Koussangata (Congo)
  • Crested Cranes edge Ethiopia for second win at 2019 Cecafa Senior Women Challenge Cup

    Crested Cranes edge Ethiopia for second win at 2019 Cecafa Senior Women Challenge Cup

    CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019 (Group B):

    • Uganda 1-0 Ethiopia

    Uganda Women’s national football team (Crested Cranes) beat Ethiopia 1-0 during a group B match of the 2019 CECAFA Women Challenge cup at the Chamazi Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Tuesday.

    Fauzia Najjemba was the heroine on the evening, scoring in the 73rd minute of the well contested duel.

    Najjemba shot off her lethal left foot inside the goal area in an acute angle for the lone strike.

    She raced onto the ball following a poorly headed clearence by a Ethiopian defender after failure to deal with Shadia Nankya’s initial long ball from the back.

    Action between Crested Cranes and Ethiopia at Chamazi Stadium, Dar es Salaam

    Then, it necessitated solid defending and team work to hold onto the lead for the rest of the remaining time

    Uganda seals a slot to the semi-finals with a game to play against Kenya on Thursday, 21st November 2019.

    Meanwhile, Kenya humbled Djibouti 12-0, coming one goal shy of Uganda’s 13-0 over the same opponents on Sunday.

    Crested Players during the singing of the national anthem
    Fair Play spirit: The Uganda and Ethiopia players during the mandatory handshaking moment before action unfolded
    Crested Cranes XI Vs Ethiopia

    Crested Cranes  XI:

     Ruth Aturo  (C), Viola Namuddu, Asia Nakibuuka, Shadia Nankya,  Bridget Nabisaalu, Riticia Nabbosa, Zainah Namuleme, Hasifa Nassuna, Fazila Ikwaput, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba

    Crested Cranes subsistute players during the singing of the national anthem prior to kick off

    Substitutes: Nakaziro Daizy (G.K), Namusisi Joan, Eunice Ariokot, Grace Aluka, Aisha Namukisa, Harriet Nakuba, Amina Nababi, Margret Kunihira, Shamirah Nalugya

    The team captains’ moment with the match referees moments before kick off
    L-R: Faridah Bulega, Edward Kaziba, Ayub Khalifa, Oliver Mbekeka and Paul Ssali before kick off
    Joy of a goal: Crested Cranes players celebrate the lone strike against Ethiopia on Tuesday evening

    PHOTOGRAPHY: FUFA Communications Department