Uganda Women national team head coach Faridah Bulega has confirmed the starting up against Ethiopia during the on-going CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup to be played at the Chamazi Stadium in Tanzania on Tuesday afternoon.
Bulega has maintained the same winning line up that started and won comprehensively 13-0 against Djibouti at Chamazi Stadium on Sunday evening.
Ruth Aturo, the team skipper is maintained in between the goal posts.
The rest of the 10 out field players are also maintained in their respective departments.
Asia Nakibuuka (right) will start the game against Ethiopia
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 Zaina Namuleme.
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 Kenya at the same venue.
Ruth Aturo (second left) will once again lead the Crested Cranes
Uganda Cranes is top of the TOTAL Afcon 2021 qualifiers in group B following a well worked out 2-0 victory against Malawi Flames at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Sunday, 17th November 2019.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Fahad Bayo netted the goals for Uganda, a momentous experience where the Cranes marked 366 days upon return to Namboole, since 17th November 2018 when Uganda Cranes beat Cape Verde 1-0 to seal a slot to the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt.
The magical lenses captured what transpired before, during and after the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ trail.
Faruku Miya leaves Malawi right back Stanley Sanudi on the groundThe joy of scoring: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi celebrates the opening goalThe CAF FlagOkwi dribbles the ballAllan Okello and Faruku Miya applaud the fansEmmanuel Arnold Okwi and Fahad Bayo celebrate the opening goalWilliam Luwagga Kizito in actionL-R: Johnathan McKinstry, Abdallah Mubiru, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Fred Kajoba, Alexander McCarthy and Geofrey MassaUganda Cranes XI Vs Malawi: L-R (Standing) – Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Aucho and Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row: Aziz Fahad Bayo, William Luwagga Kizito, Faruku Miya and Nico Wakiro WadadaUganda Flag
Malawi Flag
Faruku Miya beats Malawi’s Hellings Mhango Gabadinho and Gomezgani ChirwaMalawi technical members
The Lets Celebrate CAF flagUganda Cranes substitute players sing that national anthemUganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango addresses the media after the matchTeam arrive moments before the pre-match customs and kick offUganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango (second left) and the Malawi counterpart John Banda with the match officials before kick offExcited Uganda Cranes fansFaruku Miya and youngster Allan Okello share a light moment during the pitch inspection by the Uganda Cranes playersDefender Murushid Juuko smiles as he disembarks from the team busEmmanuel Arnold Okwi waves to the people who received the protocol team at the stadiumTeam captain alights from the team bus upon arrival at the Stadium from Protea Marriott Hotel, Skyz
Fans carrying the treasured Black – Yello – Red Uganda Flags in the standsA section of fans in the Namboole stands with the 366 Back to Namboole with Cranes placards
The game was organized by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in partnership with the Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda, key partners Nile Breweries Limited (under the Nile Special brand), Eco Bank, Bidco Uganda Limited (under White Star Magic), Bet Lion as well as the the management of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole and Uganda Police.
Uganda Ladies National football team, the Crested Cranes humiliated Djibouti 13-0 in a 2019 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup group B game played at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania on Sunday.
Juliet Nalukenge netted the lion’s share of goals, five goals. The other goals came from Hasifa Nassuna and Fazila Ikwaput (both hat tricks) as well as Fauzia Najjemba and Amina Nababi with one goal each.
www.fufa.co.ugbrings captured the match moments in pictures.
Nalukenge recieves a ball from the match referee after the gameThe Crested Cranes players in a prayer session prior to kick offHasifah Nassuna leaves the Djibouti defenders for dead. She scored a hattrick, like Fazila IkwaputJuliet Nalukenge goes for goal with a left footed shot during the match against DjiboutiDespite being tightly marked, Nalukenge eluded herself to net five times in the matchThe celebrations for one of the 13 goals at Chamazi Stadium on SundayCrested Cranes skipper Ruth Aturo (second right) with the match officials and the Djibouti captain prior to kick offCrested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega (right) with the Djibouti counterpart during the post match press conferenceAisa Nakibuuka in action for Crested CranesCrested Cranes players celebrate one of the 13 goals on the eveningCrested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega has now set focus and attention towards the next game against Ethiopia on Tuesday
Uganda Ladies National football team, the Crested Cranes humbled Djibouti 13-0 during a 2019 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup group B game played at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania on Sunday.
Sharp on form forward Juliet Nalukenge scored five goals, the most goals by a single player at the championship thus far.
Hasifa Nassuna and Fazila Ikwaput each added a hat trick as Uganda extended a comfortable lead.
Fauzia Najjemba and Amina Nababi got the other goals apiece for the massive and comprehensive victory.
Crested Cranes players celebrate one of the 13 goals on the evening
Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega was delighted by the excellent performance on the day, a stepping stone towards the rest of the matches in the championship.
However, Bulega demands more from the players especially great possession of the ball and affluent finishing.
‘We managed to beat Djibouti 13-0 and this is splendid. It is an impressive start to the tournament as we look forward to further improving upon the grey areas. We need to possess the ball more as we plan for penetration of the opposition final third, and we shall work upon more shooting drills in training on Monday’Faridah Bulega attested.
The earlier group B encounter witnessed Kenya defeat Ethiopia 2-0.
Jentrix Shikangwa and Cynthia Shilwatso Musungu scored for Kenya
The Crested Cranes will return to action on Tuesday against Ethiopia.
The team captains’ mandatory photo moment with the match officials before kick off
TOTAL Afcon 2021 Qualifiers (Group B): Uganda Cranes 2-0 Malawi
Uganda Cranes registered a 2-0 home win against visiting Malawi during the TOTAL Afcon 2021 group B qualifier played at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Sunday, 17th November 2019.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Fahad Bayo netted the goals for Uganda.
Bevis Mugabi congratulates Emmanuel OkwiAction between Uganda Cranes and Malawi at Namboole
Okwi’s goal arrived in the 29th minute and Bayo scored the second in the 68th minute.
Uganda Cranes now had four points from two matches as Malawi who beat South Sudan in the opener remains on three points.
William Luwagga Kizito dribbles the ball
The game marked Uganda Cranes’ return to Namboole after 366 days when Uganda hosted Cape Verde in the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
In the other game of the same group, Burkina Faso beat South Sudan 2-0 in Khartoum.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Malawi
Uganda Cranes team is proudly sponsored by Airtel Uganda as main sponsors. The other partners are Nile Special, Eco Bank, Bet Lion, BIDCO Uganda Limited and Uganda Tourism Board.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (GK, Captain), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Juuko (57’ Timothy Denis Awany), Khalid Aucho (81’ Tadeo Lwanga), Mike Azira, Faruku Miya, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Fahad Bayo, William Luwagga Kizito (67’ Allan Okello)
Subs Not Used: Robert Odongkara (GK), Charles Lukwago (GK), Halid Lwaliwa, , William Kizito, Allan Kyambadde, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Henry Patrick Kaddu
Malawi XI: Brighton Munthali (G.K), Stanley Sanudi, Peter Cholopi, Lucky Malata, Idana Chimwemwe (45’ Chimango Kayira), Richard Mbulu, Gerald Phiri Junior (70’ William Kilipota Thole), Hellings Gabadihno Mhango (83’ Hassan Kajoke), John Banda (Captain), Chirwa Gomezgani, Chester Yamikani
Subs Not Used: Trevor Kalema, Chikoti Chirwa, Miciam Mhone, Nickson Nyasulu, Peter Banda
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Mahmood Mahmood Ismail (Sudan)
1st Assistant Referee: Omer Hamid Mohamed Ahmed (Sudan)
There are less than 24 hours before kick-off for the Uganda Cranes home game against Malawi in the TOTAL Afcon 2021 qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium on Sunday.
The two countries will be battling each other in a group B clash, the second respective games for either side in the campaign.
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry, captain Denis Onyango as well as the Malawi head coach and captain addressed the media during a joint press conference held at Protea Marriot Hotel, Naguru on Saturday.
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnthan McKinstry and captain Denis Onyango
Both McKinstry and Onyango expressed the readiness to face Malawi before the home fans and openly expressed the need to pick up maximum points.
Building from the away point earned away against Burkina Faso, Uganda Cranes faces Malawi with the urge to seek maximum points and lead the group.
McKinstry and Onyango have also called upon the fans to be the 12th player in the stands as Uganda Cranes returns to Namboole after 366 days since the 1-0 win over Cape Verde.
L-R: Denis Onyango, Johnthan McKinstry,, Meke Mwase, John Banda
Quotes:
Johnathan McKinstry, Uganda Cranes Head Coach
We shall do what is required to get the points we need. We earned a point against Burkina Faso and playing at home against Malawi will completely be different. We want hungry players. Players who will fight for the shirt. It will be a difficult challenge against Malawi. It will be a tough encounter but we are ready for the best game. I have been looking forward my first game in Uganda. I expect an electric stadium. There is pressure to perform and we like it. We look forward the game. We expect a full backing from the fans. Alexis Bbakka and Abdul Lumala are great players and it is reason that made the squad will be missed but Uganda Cranes has a wide pool of talented and hungry for success players
Johnthan McKinstry, Head Coach Uganda CranesDenis Onyango, Uganda Cranes captain
Denis Onyango, Captain Uganda Cranes
The Uganda Cranes players are hungry for success and to perform. Even Messi and Ronaldo who are the best players are still hungry for more. Even us, the Uganda Cranes players are still yearning for more glory. We managed to get a point away from Burkina Faso which was a great plus. That is now behind us. The focus is now against Malawi. We played against them last year and it was a goalless draw. It is a different game now. We have the fire power now. We need to win our home games. We need more, we are more hungry players.
The shortlist for the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards has been reduced to just 5 nominees both in the male and female categories. This followed a thorough voting process that involved coaches and captains in the Uganda Premier League and coaches in the FUFA Women Super League and the FUFA Women Elite League.
With the top five nominees in the male and female category confirmed, the stage is now set for the fans to getting involved in voting for their best player.
The shortlist for the Airtel FUFA male and female player of the year has been reduced to just five nominees in the two categories following two voting phases that involved coaches and captains in the Uganda Premier League and 16 coaches for teams in the FUFA Women Super League and the FUFA Women Elite League.
It should be noted that there was an initial process that helped in formulating the list that had 16 and 12 nominees for the male and female category respectively.
The second phase of voting saw the coaches and captains selecting the top five nominees in the two categories.
In the male category, the final five nominees include Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Shafic Kagimu(URA FC), Allan Kayiwa(Vipers SC) and Musitafa Kizza (KCCA FC)
Anukani guided Proline FC to winning a double (The StarTimes FUFA Big League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup). He was named the MVP in the StarTimes FUFA Big League last season.
Mustafa Kizza
KCCA FC duo of Kizza and Okello won the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Super Cup, and the CECAFA Kagame Cup and were part of the Cranes team that qualified for the 2020 Championship of African Nations (CHAN).
Allan Okello
Kagimu and Kayiwa had a good run in the league at URA FC and Tooro United FC respectively and the two were part of the Cranes team that qualified for CHAN.
Shafiq Kagimu
As well, Bright Anukani guided Proline FC to the first-ever qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup after putting a good performance that led to the winning of Stanbic Uganda Cup Trophy. He was also named MVP in StarTimes FUFA Big League.
Bright Anukani
The top five nominees in the female category include Shadia Nankya, Hasifah Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba and Daizy Nakaziro who are also part of the Crested Cranes that will compete at the 2019 CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup in Tanzania.
Nalukenge captained Uganda U17 Girls’ national team to winning the COSAFA Championship and she emerged top scorer with 18 goals. She helped Kawempe Muslim to win both the national and East Africa Secondary Schools championship.
Juliet Nalukenge
Najjembe, a student at Mukono High School who moved from Isra Soccer Academy to Kampala Queens recently was part of the Uganda U17 Girls’ national team that won the COSAFA Championship scoring 12 goals.
She was joint to scorer in the FUFA Women Elite League (regular season) scoring 14 goals. Najjemba helped Mukono High School to win the Independence Cup, she finished as a top scorer both in the National Schools Championship and the East Africa Secondary Schools Championship scoring 14 and 10 goals respectively.
Fauzia Najjemba
Nassuna who won the Airtel FUFA Female player of the year accolade in 2016 guided UCU Lady Cardinals to winning the FUFA Women Elite League last season ending the season as the top scorer with 16 goals and was also named the most valuable player.
Hasifah Nassuna
Defender Nankya scored 11 goals in the league and was the top scorer in the FUFA Women’s Cup with seven goals while Lady Doves goalkeeper Daizy Nakaziro was named the best goalkeeper both in the FUFA Women Elite League and the FUFA Women’s Cup.
The coaches’ and captains’ votes contribute 50% and 25% respectively in determining the winner while the fans have a contribution of 25%.
The 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards dinner will be held on 14th December at Speke Resort Munyonoyo where the winners in two categories will drive away in new cars.
Top 5 Nominees
Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year
Allan Okello – KCCA FC
Allan Kayiwa – Vipers SC
Shafic Kagimu – URA FC
Mustafa Kizza – KCCA FC
Bright Anukani – Proline FC
Airtel FUFA Female player of the year
Fauzia Najjemba – Kampala Queens
Shadia Nankya – Uganda Martyrs/ UCU Lady Cardinals
Juliet Nalukenge – Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Hasifah Nassuna – UCU Lady Cardinals
Daizy Nakaziro – Lady Doves
Other categories
Airtel FUFA Male Coach of the Year
Abdallah Mubiru (Police FC)
Mutebi Mike Hillary (KCCA FC)
Bisaso Shafiq (Proline FC)
Airtel FUFA Women’s Football Coach of the Year
Oliver Mbekeka (Lady Doves)
Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies)
Ndaula Fred (Makerere University)
Fair Play Award (based on a number of caution during the period considered)
Police FC
Maroons FC
URA FC
Upcoming Talent Award (FUFA Juniors League)
Mugweri Gavin Kizito (SC Villa)
Anaku Sadat (KCCA SA)
Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC JT)
Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year
Luboyera Herbert (Mutola)
Ochero Sulaiman (St Lawrence)
Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence)
Airtel FUFA Member Associations’ Award
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA)
Buganda region Football Association
KCCA Football Club
Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions)
KCCA FC
Onduparaka FC
SC Villa
Tooro United FC
Acholi Province
West Nile Province
Lango Province
Bunyoro Province
Full List of the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards Categories:
1 – Airtel – FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
2 – Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019
3 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Men)
4 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Women) – New
5 – Airtel – FUFA Coach of the Year 2019
6 – Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year – New
7 – FUFA Presidential Award
8 – Airtel – FUFA Fair Play Award 2019 (UPL)
9 – Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019 (FJL)
10 – Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year
11 – Airtel – FUFA Fans’ Favorite Uganda foreign-based Player
12 – Best Squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year – New
13 – FUFA Member Associations’ Award – New
14 – Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions) – New
Uganda National Women Football team (Crested cranes) technical team released the final list of 20 players for the forthcoming CECAFA SENIOR Women CHALLENGE CUP from 16th to 25th November 2019 in Tanzania.
Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals) is the team captain. She is assisted by Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate) and Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves) as first and second assistants respectively.
The team will travel to Tanzania on Thursday 14th November after completing 10 days camped at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
On Sunday 17 th November 2019, Uganda will play the first group B match against Djibouti at Chamazi Stadium.
The second game will come against Ethiopia on Tuesday 19th November before finalizing the group matches with a hot duel against rivals Kenya on Thursday 21st November at Chamazi Stadium
The top two teams in group A and B will qualify for the semifinals.
Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves), Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardials), Namusisi Joan (Isra soccer Academy)
Defenders: Viola Namuddu (Makerere University), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals), Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate), Eunice Ariokot (Olila High School ) Grace Aluka ( Kawempe Muslim SS Ladies FC), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens).
Uganda Cranes fought gallantly for a precious away point during the goal-less draw with Burkina Faso during the AFCON 2021 group B qualifier at the Stade Du 4 Aout in Ouagadougou on Wednesday night.
It necessitated collective display right from players, the technical department, FUFA administration to the 13th man keenly following the game to earn the point away from home.
Left back Johnson Benson Ochaya had an early goal-line clearance before captain Denis Onyango was called upon to make routine collections and tame goal bound moments.
Abdul Lumala, Farouk Miya, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Patrick Henry Kaddu all troubled the opposition backline which remained solid.
In the second half, Uganda Cranes had the best scoring moment when Okwi headed onto the cross bar a curling corner kick by Miya.
Johnathan McKinstry and the technical team called for all the three mandatory changes as the game progressed.
Nico Wakiro Wadada was introduced for Bevis Mugabi at right back.
Patrick Henry Kaddu was rested for Isaac Muleme and later on Alexis Bbakka got introduced for Miya.
The team is now second in group B with a point, same like Burkina Faso. Malawi leads the standings with three points following their 1-0 victory earlier over South Sudan.
Team captains with the match officials prior to kick off
‘We had the fight and desire in the match against Burkina Faso. It is one pointed and we need to maintain doing this to earn on the road. We are now going back home and look forward that home game against Malawi at Namboole Stadium on Sunday, 17th November 2019. We call upon the fans to come and fill up the stadium’ McKinstry noted after the game.
Focus and action will quickly swing to the next game on Sunday, 17th November 2019 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole against Malawi in a duel that has been dubbed “366 Back To Namboole with Cranes”.
The delegation in Burkina Faso will fly back home on Thursday, 14th November 2019 aboard the chartered flight on Uganda Airlines.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burkina Faso
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK, Captain), Bevis Mugabi (Nico Wakiro Wadada), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awany, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Aucho, Mike Azira, Faruku Miya (Alexis Bbakka),Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Abdul Lumala, Henry Patrick Kaddu (Isaac Muleme)
Subs Not Used: Robert Odongkara (GK),Charles Lukwago (GK), Hassan Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa,Taddeo Lwanga, William Kizito, Allan Kyambadde, Fahad Bayo, Allan Okello
Burkina Faso XI
Burkina Faso XI:
Adama Sawadogo (GK), Steeve Yago, Edmond Tapsoba, Issoufou Dayo, Yacouba Coulibaly, Charles Kabore, Bryan Boulaye Dabo, Jonathan Pitroipa, Eric Traore, Cyrille Bayala, Lassina Traoré
CECAFA Women Challenge Cup (16th-25th November 2019)
Another win for the Uganda Women National team- Crested Cranes in the last practice match against UCU Lady Cardinals played on Wednsday afternoon at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The team that has spent 7 days in residential camp gearing up for preparations played their last practice game ahead of the 2019 CECAFA Women’s Challenge Cup that will take place from 16th to 25th November in Tanzania.
Crested Cranes second Assistant Coach Ayub Khalifah hails a practice match the National team has played against UCU Lady Cardinals today as a platform has exposed what’s done and lucking ahead of the 2019 CECAFA championship.
‘The Practice Match has given us the exact image of the team’ Ayub Kalifah noted.
Action between Crested Cranes and UCU Lady Cardinals in white
Khalifah pointed out strikers’ lack of concentration in the goal mouth as an area to fine tune before the championship and louds the creativity of the team as a big boom.
“We create a lot and that gives hope for goals. We only need to shape our forwards and much concentration is need in front of the goal to convert these chances”, he added.
Juliet Nalukenge scored a hat-trick for the national side during the 5-0 win.
Fazila Ikwaput and Hasifah Nasuuna each netted one goal during the warm up game.
Hasifah Nassuna (center) takes on the oppositionFazila Ikwaput (right) in action
A total of twenty (20) players will leave Uganda to Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania, for a tournament that starts on 16th November 2019.
Uganda will start her group B campaign against Djibouti on 17th, Ethiopia on the 19th and will end with East African giants Kenya on 21st November.
Uganda finished second (2nd ) behind Tanzania on a goal difference goal disadvantage, a tourney held in Kigali-Rwanda.
Wednesday, 13th November 2019 – Burkina Faso Vs Uganda Cranes
At Stade 4 Aout, Ouagadougou (LIVE on 102.1 FUFA f.m) – 10 PM
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has confirmed the starting XI to face Burkina Faso on Wednesday night at the Stade 4 Aout in Ouagadougou City.
Denis Onyango, the team captain starts in goal. Bevis Mugabi at right and Joseph Ochaya at left back.
The pairing of Timothy Awany and Murushid Jjuuko will play in central defence.
The midfield has US based Mike Azira, Khalid Aucho, Abdul Lumala and Faruku Miya.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Patrick Kaddu are the forwards on the team.
On the substitutes’ bench are two goalkeepers in Robert Odongkara and Charles Lukwago.
Other players are; Nico Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa,Taddeo Lwanga, William Luwagga Kizito, Alexis Bakka, Allan Kyambadde, Fahad Bayo and Allan Okello.
Uganda Cranes will play the second game on Sunday, 17th November 2019 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole against Malawi in a duel that has been dubbed “366 Back To Namboole with Cranes”.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK, Captain), Bevis Mugabi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Timothy Denis Awany, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Aucho, Mike Azira, Faruku Miya,Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Abdul Lumala, Henry Patrick Kaddu
Subs: Robert Odongkara (GK),Charles Lukwago (GK), Nico Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa, Halid Lwaliwa,Taddeo Lwanga, William Kizito, Alexis Bakka, Allan Kyambadde, Fahad Bayo, Allan Okello
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials that will take charge of Uganda versus Malawi encounter at Mandela National Stadium on Sunday, 17th November 2019.
The Cranes will take on The Flames of Malawi on Sunday in the matchday two games of the 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
The referees appointed come from Sudan and will arrive in the country on Friday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines – ET 333.
Centre referee is Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismail and will work with Omer Hamid Mohamed Ahmed and Abdelgabar Mohamed Abdelgabar as the first and second assistant referee respectively.
The fourth official is Elsiddig Mohamed Eltreefe who also comes from Sudan.
The referees’ assessor, Yohannes Ghirmai comes from Eritrea while the match commissioner, Aimable Habimana is from Burundi.
Uganda is in group B alongside South Sudan, Malawi, and Burkina Faso.
Match Officials
Centre referee – Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismail
First assistant referee – Omer Hamid Mohamed Ahmed
Second assistant referee – Abdelgabar Mohamed Abdelgabar
Fourth official – Elsiddig Mohamed Eltreefe
Referees’ assessor – Yohannes Ghirmai
Match commissioner – Aimable Habimana
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players lining up during an International Friendly against Ethiopia
Tickets purchased via Airtel Money come at a discounted price of 15,000/=
The build-up to Uganda’s first home game in a space of one year is full of anxiety and eagerness as fans will want to throng Mandela National Stadium on Sunday as the Cranes take on the Malawi Flames.
It will be exactly one year on Sunday since the Cranes last played at home and this is the reason behind the campaign “366 Back to Namboole with the Cranes”
In a bid to have fans come in big numbers of Sunday, FUFA and Cranes’ main sponsors Airtel has come up with an arrangement for fans to purchase matchday tickets online (Airtel Money).
While addressing the media on Wednesday, Rogers Byamukama, the chairman marketing, and communication at FUFA revealed that the tickets purchased on Airtel Money will come at a discounted price of Ush. 15,000.
‘FUFA together with Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors Airtel are fully aware that there are fans who always find it hard to go to ticket selling outlets but they can use mobile money means to buy the tickets. The beauty of this arrangement is the tickets bought online come at a discounted fee of fifteen thousand shillings.’ He said.
Rogers Byamukama FUFA Marketing and Communications Chairman
How to buy a ticket via Airtel Money?
Airtel customers can purchase match day tickets by dialing *185*4#
A message confirming the purchase of ticket(s) will be sent to the customer and it is that message that will be required at the stadium.
Mr. Byamukama explained that there will be a designated point adjacent to the stadium main gate where the verification process will be made and upon confirmation, the fans will be given tickets to access the stadium.
Uganda is in group B alongside Malawi, South Sudan, and Burkina Faso.
Mandela National Stadium management gives assurance on the state of the pitch
Uganda Cranes qualification campaign for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations starts with an away game against Burkina Faso on Wednesday, 13th November 2019 in Ouagadougou and four days later, the team will be back in action at home against Malawi.
Therefore, the preparations for Sunday’s clash against Mandela National Stadium are in high gear and efforts to have a successful game have been beefed up.
FUFA on Wednesday morning gave updates as regards tickets, security and the state of Mandela National stadium in a press briefing held the Federation headquarters.
Chairman, International Matches Organizing Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola revealed that the Malawi Flames will arrive on Friday afternoon.
“The Malawi national team will jet into the country on Friday afternoon and we shall receive them at the airport. The match officials are coming from Sudan and will reach here on Friday evening.”
International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) Chairman Issa Magoola addressing the media at FUFA House Mengo
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, SP Patrick Onyango assured the public that security will be guaranteed before, during and after the game.
“Uganda Police Force together with our sister security agencies would like to give assurance to all football lovers that security will be guaranteed on Sunday. We shall deploy both covert and overt officers in and around the stadium. Our duty role is to keep law and order and that is what we shall do that day. We will not give room to wrongdoers and warn them not to come to Namboole on Sunday.”
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango talking to the media at FUFA House Mengo
Onyango also cautioned the public to desist making political attachments to social events like football games.
“We have not anticipated any political threat and we do not expect any sort of political attachments to this game. It is against CAF and FIFA rules to involve political sentiments to football and thus we call upon the fans that will come to Namboole to desist from such.”
Mr. Rogers Byamukama, the chairman FUFA marketing and communication revealed that the tickets will have gone on sale and the selling points have been released.
“We first released the early bird tickets which have been on the market up to Tuesday. Another bunch that includes ordinary tickets (Ush 20,000), VIP tickets (50,000) and VVIP tickets (120,000) have been released today and the selling points.”
Rogers Byamukama FUFA Marketing and Communications Chairman addressing the media
He also indicated that the arrangement to have students watch the game has been going on and several schools have come on board.
“As FUFA, we took a decision to enable students to watch the national team and several schools have embraced the move. The students’ tickets will come at a cost of Ush 10,000 but only for schools that have made prior arrangements. “
Mandela National Stadium Sports and Recreation Officer, Vivian Tendo gave an update about the state of the stadium indicating it’s in the right conditions to host the game on Sunday.
“We made a deliberate move to put a hold on activities at the stadium in the last two weeks because the playing turf had lost shape. I assure the public that the pitch is now in proper condition to host the game on Sunday.
Uganda is in group B alongside Malawi, Burkina Faso, and South Sudan.
Ticket Prices
Ordinary Tickets – 20,000 /=
VIP Tickets – 50,000/=
VVIP Tickets – 120,000/=
Tickets via Airtel Money – (15,000/=)
Students – (10,000/=). Schools must have made prior arrangement with FUFA
With the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards ceremony drawing closer, the build-up to the coveted ceremony has continued to bring about anxiety.
On Monday, more nominations in other categories have been revealed to add to the three categories (Airtel FUFA Male and Female nominees) and Team Fans of the year that were released during the launch last month at Serena Hotel.
Coach of the year (Men’s Football Competitions)
The Airtel FUFA Coach of the of the year nominees in the men’s competitions includes Mike Hillary Mutebi (KCCA FC), Abdallah Mubiru (Police FC) and Shafik Bisaso (Proline FC).
KCCA FC Head Coach Mike Mutebi receiving the coach of the year accolade from Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi during the 2018 Airtel FUFA Awards
Mutebi who has won the accolade for the last three years, helped KCCA FC to lift the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda and the FUFA Super Cup.
Former head coach Proline Football Club Shafiq Bisaso while addressing the media in a Stanbic Uganda Cup press conference at FUFA House, Mengo
Mubiru guided Uganda Cranes to qualify for the 2020 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) while Bisaso helped Proline FC to win the StarTimes FUFA Big League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup. He also helped his team beat Malawian side Masters Security on their maiden continual bow.
Coach Abdallah Mubiru during a training session at StarTimes Stadium with the Uganda Cranes
Women football coach of the year
For the first time, the coaches in Women’s football will have their own category and the nominees include Ayub Khalifa, Oliver Mbekeka, and Fred Ndaula.
Ayub Khalifa during a training session with the Uganda U17 National team at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Ayub helped Kawempe Muslim Ladies to reach the FUFA Women Elite League playoffs and was also in charge of the Uganda U17 Girls’ national team that won the maiden COSAFA U17 Championship. He also won several other trophies in FUFA sanctioned tournaments with his school.
Mbekeka led Lady Doves to two finals (FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women’s Cup) while Ndaula helped Makerere University to clinch the FUFA Women’s Cup, their first major title in history.
FUFA Member Association Award
Another category introduces this year is the Airtel FUFA Member Associations’ award that is aimed at rewarding excelling FUFA Members. In total, FUFA is composed of 34 members following the admission of the Futsal Association of Uganda.
The nominees include; KCCA FC, Buganda Region Football Association (BRFA) and Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA).
Beach Soccer Player of the year
In beach soccer, St. Lawrence duo of Ronald Mutebi and Suleiman Ochero will contend for the gong alongside Herbert Luboyera of Mutoola Beach Soccer Club/
FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye handing over a trophy to St. Lawrence University Beach Soccer Club captain Ochero Sulaiman. He was also named the league MVP. St Lawrence University Beach Soccer team were champions of the 2018/19 National Beach Soccer League
Mutebi was named the best goalkeeper in the 2018/19 league while Ochero finished as the top scorer with 29 goals in 19 games and was named the Most Valuable Player.
Upcoming Talent of the year (FUFA Juniors League)
In the Airtel FUFA Upcoming talent category, Sadat Anaku who won the accolade last year is nominated alongside Garvin Kizito Mugweri and Davis Sekajja.
Sadat Anaku poses with his FUFA Juniors League 2018/2019 top sorcerer’s accolade. He netted 31 goals in the regular season and currently plays for the senior side
Male and Female player of the year
The nominees in the Male and Female categories were already released but the shortlists will be trimmed and the names will be confirmed on Wednesday.
There are 16 nominees vying for the Male best footballer of the year accolade and 12 female footballers that were generated by the head coaches as well as captains of the Star Times Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women Super League teams respectively.
UCU Lady Cardinals player Hassifa Nassuna with her MVP and Top scorer for 2018/2019 season accolades at Lugogo
Coaches of the FUFA Women Elite League and FUFA Women Super League nominated their top 5 candidates for the FUFA Female player of the year 2019.
There was a second round of voting by the coaches and captains for the Male player of the year and Female Player of the Year to get the top 5 and the list will be released on Wednesday.
Public voting will contribute 25% and will get underway after the release of the top 5 for Male and Female Player of the Year. The Coaches will contribute 50%, Captains 25%, and Fans 25% during the voting.
This is the fifth successive year that the Airtel FUFA Awards are organized running them ‘Celebrating Uganda’s finest footballers’. This year’s awards function will be held on 14th December at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.
Airtel FUFA Male Coach of the Year
Abdallah Mubiru (Police FC)
Mutebi Mike Hillary (KCCA FC)
Bisaso Shafiq (Proline FC)
Airtel FUFA Women’s Football Coach of the Year
Oliver Mbekeka (Lady Doves),
Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies)
Ndaula Fred (Makerere University)
Fair Play Award (based on a number of caution during the period considered during the
section)
Police FC
Maroons FC
URA FC
Upcoming Talent Award (FUFA Juniors League)
Mugweri Gavin Kizito (SC Villa)
Anaku Sadat (KCCA SA)
Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC JT)
Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year
Luboyera Herbert (Mutola)
Ochero Sulaiman (St Lawrence)
Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence)
Airtel FUFA Member Associations’ Award
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA)
Buganda region Football Association
KCCA Football Club
Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions)
KCCA FC
Onduparak FC
SC Villa
Tooro United FC
Acholi Province
West Nile Province
Lango Province
Bunyoro Province
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
Shafiq Kagimu (URA)
Saidi Kyeyune (URA)
Mike Mutyaba (KCCA)
Viane Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants)
Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)
Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa)
Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
Daniel Sserunkuma (Vipers)
Allan Okello (KCCA)
Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City)
Deogratious Ojok (BUL)
Bright Anukani (Proline)
Hillary Mukundane (Mbarara City)
Mustafa Kizza (KCCA)
Allan Kayiwa (Vipers)
Ivan Bogere (Proline)
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Team Fans of the Year 2019
SC Villa Fans
Onduparaka Fans
KCCA Fans
Tooro United Fans
West Nile Province
Acholi Province Fans
Lango Province Fans
Bunyoro Province Fans
Nominees for Airtel – FUFA Female player of the Year, 2019
Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim)
Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy)
Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves)
Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens)
Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Leticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves)
Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim)
Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs)
Amina Nababi (Makerere University)
Shamirah Nalujja (Isra Soccer Academy)
Maureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Full List of the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards Categories:
1 – Airtel – FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
2 – Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019
3 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Men)
4 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Women)
5 – Airtel – FUFA Coach of the Year 2019
6 – Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year
7 – FUFA Presidential Award
8 – Airtel – FUFA Fair Play Award 2019 (UPL)
9 – Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019 (FJL)
10 – Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year
11 – Airtel – FUFA Fans’ Favorite Uganda foreign-based Player
12 – Best Squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year
