The Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso has confirmed the starting line up that will face Djibouti in the second game of the team at the on-going CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup.
There are two changes to the team that drew one all with Eritrea on match day one.
Ivan Asaba and Steven Sserwadda are named on the starting team as Bright Anukani, fresh from the Uganda Cranes duty (away at CHAN 2020 qualifier against Burundi) makes the 18 man match day team.
The game will kick off at 4 PM at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Hippos Starting XI Vs Djibouti (Shirt Numbers in Bracket):
Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Kayondo Aziz Abdul(3), Derrick Kigundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Senyonjo (12), Najib Yiga (7), Ivan Asaba (11), Ivan Bogere (9), Steven Sserwadda (8)
Subs: Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Isma Mugulusi (15), Sadat Anaku Happy (10), Joseph Kafumbe (14)Sadam Masereka (20), Bright Anukani (6)
Uganda U17 Women’s national football team put up a dominant at the ongoing COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship to dispatch hosts Mauritius 11-0 on Sunday.
Right from the onset, Uganda proved the better side and eventually went ahead to win their second group game 11-0.
Captain Juliet Nalukenge orchestrated the damage scoring a double hat trick (six goals) in the game played at St. Francois Xavier stadium.
Juliet Nalukenge challenging Mauritius defender Marie Verlope
Fauza Najjemba scored a brace while goalkeeper Daphine Nanyenga converted from the spot before Stella Musubika and Margaret Kunihira scored a goal each.
As early as the second minute, Uganda had taken the lead through Kunihira before Nalukenge doubled the lead three minutes later in what turned out to be a field day.
Defender Musubika got Uganda’s third goal before Nalukenge added two more goals to complete her hat trick before the break.
Margret Kunihira taking on Mauritius defender Marie Velorpe
Despite scoring many goals in the first stanza, Uganda kept surging forward with Nalukenge scoring three more goals in the 49th, 51st, 61st and 74th minutes.
Najjemba added one more in the 66th minute after goalkeeper Daphine Nanyenga had converted from the spot when Nalukenge was fouled inside the area in the 54th minute.
Nakacwa Kevin (White) in action during the match against Mauritius
‘We came for a win and we have achieved it. We have missed a couple of chances at goal but 11 goals will push us further in the tournament’ Said Uganda Girls U17 head coach Ayub Khalifa.
Uganda Girls U17 head coach Ayub Khalifa (L) during the post-match press Conference
Team captain Juliet Nalukenge was named player of the match she received the accolade and a ball after scoring a hattrick
Nalukenge was named player of the game and also walked away with the match ball.
Juliet Nalukenge receiving her ball after scoring a hat-trick. She was also player of the match
The victory elevates Uganda to four points in two games but still second in group A behind Zambia who defeated Comoros 15-0.
Uganda will return to action on Tuesday against Comoros in the final group game.
Uganda’s Nalukenge is the leading goal scorer with 7 goals.
The South African duo of Tiffany Kortjie and Oyisa Marhasi have scored 6 goals apiece.
Florence Kasonde and Shelly Masumo, both of Zambia have 4 goals.
Uganda U17 Starting XI
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)
Substitutes
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda players celebrating Juliet Nalukenge’s goal
Uganda Girls U17 National team head coach Ayub Khalifa has released the starting list for the COSAFA Girls U17 the match against the hosts Mauritius in the COSAFA Girls U17 Championship at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis Mauritius this afternoon.
This is the second game for Uganda in Group A after a 1-1 draw with Zambia in the opening match.
Uganda Martyrs High School Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga retained her number 1 position, Gillian Akadinda (Olila High School) on the right, Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS) on the left while Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS) and Bira Nadunga are to take over the central defence role.
Patricia Akiror of Uganda during the 2019 Cosafa Girls Under-17 Championship game between Uganda and Zambia at St Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Louis
In the midfield, Uganda Martyrs midfield Keven Nakacwa starts with Shakira Nyinagahirwa from Kawempe Muslim SS, Margret Kunihira joins the offensive positions at the flanks together with Taggy High School’s Zaitun Namaganda.
Team captain Juliet Nalukenge is remains in her natural position as the leading forward together with assistant Captain Fauzia Najjemba.
‘We have made a strong review of our last game. This match is so important to us. We only need victory from the game’ Said Ayub during the pre match press conference on Saturday.
The match kicks off at 3:30 pm Mauritius time.
Uganda Girls Starting list:
Daphine Nyayenga (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)
Subs:
Joan Namusisi (GK) (Mukono HS), Gift Nasasira (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Catherine Nagadya (Katuuso Community SS), Sumayah Komuntale (King of Kings), Precious Atwiine (Up Hill College), Cissy Kabarwani (King of Kings), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim SS)
TOTAL Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 Qualifier:
2nd Round, 1st Leg:
Burundi 0-3 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes produced one of their biggest and smartest victories away from home, winning in convincing fashion 3-0 against Burundi at the Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura on Saturday.
This was during the first away leg of the Total Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 second round qualifier.
Viane Sekajugo, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza netted the goals for the triumphant side on the colourful evening.
Sekajugo, a player at Wakiso Giants scored the opener in the 12th minute for the slim 1-0 lead.
The players celebrate one of the goals
Two late strikes from Mutyaba and Kizza, both KCCA players crowned the evening for the team coached by interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru.
Uganda Cranes players celebrate one of their three goals on the dayAction during the game in Bujumbura
As the match progressed, the technical team called for all the three mandatory changes.
Teenager Bright Anukani came on for Allan Okello, Yusuf Ssozi replaced Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu paved way for Mike Mutyaba.
The return leg will be played on 18th October 2019 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo with the overall winner on aggregate making it to the final tournament that will be stage in Cameroon next year.
The celebration continued from the field of play to the dressing roomsUganda Cranes fans cheered the team from start to finish
The delegation will return home on Sunday.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi
Uganda Cranes XI:
Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi (Yusuf Ssozi), Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello (Bright Anukani), Shafiq Kagimu (Mike Mutyaba), Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo
Unused Subs:
James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Mustafa Mujuzi and Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma
Uganda and Eritrea U-20 national teams settled for a one all draw at the 2019 CECAFA U-20 group A Championship duel played at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Ivan Bogere scored for the home team in the 37th minute before the equalizer came from Yosief Tesfai Mewael in the 57th minute.
Second half substitute Isma Mugulusi who had come on for Najib Yiga hit the post as Uganda rallied for the winner that never arrived.
Striker Sadat Anaku passes the ball
In the other changes, Sadat Anaku was replaced for Ivan Asaba as Steven Sserwadda was introduced for Joseph Kafumbe.
During the earlier group A match played, Sudan humbled Djibouti and thus lead group A with three points.
Both Uganda and Eritrea have a point apiece as Djibouti lies bottom.
At the FUFA Technical center in Njeru, Burundi and South Sudan played to a three all draw.
Uganda Hippos players sing the national anthem before kick off
Next Matches in group A:
Eritrea shall face Sudan in the early kick off at 1:30 PM on Monday, 23rd September 2019 at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu.
Uganda will then battle Djibouti in the latter game at 4 PM on the same day and venue.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is greeted before the team inspectionsFans revel in the moment at Pece Stadium
Uganda U-20 XI (Shirt Numbers in bracket):
Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Aziz Abdul Kayondo (3), Derrick Kiggundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Najib Yiga (7), Sadat Happy Anaku (10), Ivan Bogere (9)
Subs:
Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Steven Sserwadda (8), Isma Mugulusi (15), Ivan Asaba (11), Sadam Masereka (20)
Intwari Stadium (Artificial Surface) – 3 PM (4 PM in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has confirmed the starting XI against Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifiers.
Charles Lukwago starts in the goal posts.
Paul Willa and Mustafa Kizza start at the right and left back respective roles.
John Revita and team captain Halid Lwaliwa are the two central defenders.
Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba and Shafiq Kagimu are the central midfielders.
Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo and Vianney Ssekajjugo are the front runners.
The match will be played at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura, live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi:
Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Shafiq Kagimu, Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo
Subs:
James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Mustafa Mujuzi, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma, Mike Mutyaba.
Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM
Uganda U-20 national team head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the starting eleven to face Eritrea at Pece War Memorial Stadium.
Denis Otim starts in goal. Justine Opiro and Aziz Abdul Kayondo shall play in the right and left back positions respectively.
The central defense pairing has Derrick Kiggundu and team skipper Gavin Kizito.
Kenneth Semakula, Hassan Ssenyonjo and Joseph Kafumbe are part of the midfield.
The attacking trio has Najib Yiga, Sadat Happy Anaku and Ivan Bogere.
The match will be the second for group A following an early kick off between Sudan and Djibouti at the same venue.
Uganda U-20 XI:
Denis Otim (1), Justine Opiro (17), Aziz Abdul Kayondo (3), Derrick Kiggundu (13), Gavin Kizito (5), Kenneth Semakula (4), Hassan Ssenyonjo (12), Joseph Kafumbe (14), Najib Yiga (7), Sadat Happy Anaku (10), Ivan Bogere (9)
Subs:
Jack Komakech (18), Patrick Mubiru (19), Kevin Ssekimbegge (2), Robert Kitabalwa (16), Steven Sserwadda (8), Isma Mugulusi (15), Ivan Asaba (11), Sadam Masereka (20)
Intwari Stadium (Artificial Surface) – 3 PM (4 PM in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes of local based players held their final training session ahead of Burundi National Football Team Chan match on Saturday 21st of September at 3 PM local time (4pm EST) in Intwari stadium in the heart of Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura.
Their last workout started 3 PM the match time and lasted for approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Interim head coach Abdullah Mubiru and the team have been training back home close to two weeks.
Mubiru gives it a go get away if Uganda is to progress to the finals of the 2020 African Nations Championship.
Striker Mike Mutyaba is in contention to make a return for the Cranes on Saturday after almost five years absence.
The Burundian have met East and Central African giants opposition Uganda on numerous occasions in the past, with the latest being in 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup the game Uganda won comfortably 2-1.
Saturday’s meeting between Burundi and Uganda will take place at the Intwari stadium starting from 15 Hours local time.
The team’s last training on Friday
Quotes:
‘We thank God for the gift of life as everyone is in good health conditions. Players are ready to give in their best so that they get the results we want to get, an advantage before we engage our opponents in the return leg in Kampala next month. We are ready and committed to giving a good performance that will earn us respect’ Abdallah Mubiru, Uganda Cranes Interim Head Coach
‘I promise our fellow Ugandans and our fans back home that tomorrow we are going to come back with a win that I know what the coaches have trained us we are to put them in use in order to get the positive results. The attitude is good with players and we know each so I promise the best out of the game on Saturday’ John Revita, Uganda Cranes Defender
The 18 Man Squad available for Selection:
Goalkeepers: Alitho James, Charles Lukwago
Other players: Halid Lwaliwa, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Willa, John Revita, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Nicholas Kasozi, Musitafa Mujuzi, Shafiq Kagimu Kuchi, Allan Okello, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Serunkuma, Mike Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo Aziz, Viane Ssekajjugo
Uganda began her expedition at the 2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship with a one-all draw against Zambia on Friday.
The team coached by Ayub Kalifa faced Zambia in the first game at the tournament played at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Mauritius.
Captain Juliet Nalukenge gave Uganda the lead converting from the spot when midfielder Kevin Nakachwa was brought down in the area midway through the second stanza.
Juliet Nalukenge celebrating her goal together with Catherine Nagadya
Zambia, however, equalized towards the end of the game for the game to end in a one-all stalemate.
Uganda made several inroads in the first half especially through Fauzia Najjemba and Nalukenge but failed to find the cutting edge.
On the other end, the defence line that had Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Gillian Akadinda, and Patricia Akiror worked hard to tame Zambia.
Fauzia Najjemba of Uganda takes ob Martha Banda of Zambia during the 2019 Cosafa Girls Under-17 Championship game between Uganda and Zambia at St Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Louis
At the start of the second stanza, coach Khalifa called for the first change introducing Catherine Nagadya for Zaitun Namaganda. Later on Margaret Kunihira paved way for Hadijah Nandago.
Midfielder Nakachwa made a sole run through the middle towards goal but was brought down inside the area as she attempted to shoot and the referee pointed to the spot.
Captain Nalukenge calmed her nerves to slot home the resultant penalty to give Uganda the lead.
She nearly doubled the lead when a fine cross from left-back Akiror met her unmarked inside the area but her volley went a few inches off target.
With seven minutes left on the clock, Zambia leveled matter when Shelly Masomo’s strike went past goalkeeper Nanyenga’s hands.
Mukono High School forward Fauzia Najjemba was named player of the match.
Fauzia Najjemba receiving her accolade for the player of the match
‘ We have created so many chances in the game but things did not work out as we had planned. We came for a win but a point is also vital for us. We shall work on a few mistakes before the next game.’ Said Uganda Girls U17 head Coach Ayub Khalifa during the post match interview
Uganda Girls U17 head Coach Ayub Khalifa during the post-match press conference
Uganda will return to action on Sunday against hosts Mauritius before winding up group games against Comoros on Tuesday next week.
Uganda U17 Starting XI
Daphine Nanyenga, Gillian Akadinda, Patricia Akiror, Stella Musubika, Bira Nadunga, Kevin Nakachwa, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Zaitun Namaganda, Juliet Nalukenge, Margaret Kunihira, Fauzia Najjemba
Tournament Venues: Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu & FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Match Day 1 Games (Saturday, 21st September):
Sudan Vs Djibouti (Group A) – Gulu – 1:30 PM
Uganda Vs Eritrea (Group A) – Gulu – 4:00 PM
Burundi Vs South Sudan (Group C) – Njeru – 4:00 PM
The due excitement and vibe prior to the official kick off for the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Championship in Uganda is eminent.
This tournament for the U-20 players kicks off on Saturday, 21st September 2019 with three matches.
Two of these games will be hosted at the Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu, both in group A and one game shall be played in group C at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Addressing the media at Pece on the tournament eve, the vastly experienced CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye assured the football fraternity that all is well and set ahead of the championship.
Flanked by the Gulu district chairman Martin Ojara and the CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee Chairman Darius Mugoye, Musonye thanked CECAFA, CAF, FIFA as well as FUFA for the collective responsibility to have the tournament.
In a special way, he lauded the people of Gulu for the warm hospitality and preparations as well as the media who have pushed the project an extra mile.
‘Thank the people of Gulu for every positive effort to host the CECAFA U-20 Championship. Thank the media for the great work done. I want to extend my appreciation to FUFA for the facilitation. Commitment and being dedicated’ – CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye
Nicholas Musonye, CECAFA Secretary GeneralMartin Ojara, Chairman Gulu District
‘On behalf of Gulu District Council and the region at large, I welcome you. As a district, we have put in place all the necessary requirements. We are ready to host the games. We thank CECAFA management for having granted us this opportunity. Gulu is known for offering the best hospitality’ – Martin Ojara (Chairman of Gulu District):
Darius Mugoye, CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee Chairman
‘We welcome everyone here in a special way. I thank FUFA, CECAFA, CAF and FIFA for the efforts undertaken to develop football at all levels. In a special way, we thank CECAFA for giving us the opportunity to host this tournament. I thank the Northern region and in particular, Gulu. As FUFA, we chose because the people in Gulu are the most passionate in supporting football as seen from the FUFA Drum Tournament. This was one way of paying back for this passion. We shall have over 10 games played in Gulu alone including the official opening and closing matches. A lot of business will be brought to the people of Gulu. Gulu and Northern region is a hub of talent and as FUFA our vision to be the number one footballing country in Africa’ – Chairman of the CECAFA U-20 Local Organizing Committee, Darius Mugoye:
The tournament officially kicks off on Saturday, 21st September 2019 with the Paramount Chief of Acholi David Onen Rwot Achana II confirmed as the guest of honour.
Other dignitaries will include Members of Parliament, football and district leaders among others.
L-R: Nicholas Musonye (CECAFA Secretary General), Martin Ojara (Gulu District Chairman) and Darius Mugoye (Chairman CECAFA U-20 Organizing Committee)
At Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu – Uganda – 4 PM
PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES:
Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach addresses the media during the pre-match press conference at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu
Morley Byekwaso, Uganda U-20 Head Coach:
‘Our team is prepared well and focused that we take on the opponents. We are injury free. We have six hurdles to jump in this championship. We know every team will fight on the day’
Garvin Kizito Mugweri (right) with the Eritrea captain
Gavin Kizito, Uganda U-20 Captain:
‘Most of us are from the youth set up having played in the FUFA Juniors League U-17 and for the national U-17 team. We expect to play well throughout the tournament and with one heart to win the trophy at home. We have prepared well and shall follow the coaches’ instructions’
Saturday, 21st September – Djibouti Vs Sudan (At Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu – Uganda) – 1 PM
PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES:
Muhammed Musa (Sudan U-20 Head Coach)
Muhammed Musa – Sudan U-20 Head Coach
‘We thank Uganda FA. We hope to show good football. Bigger ambitions. We shall speak on the field than do the talking off. We shall take one game at a time’
Muhammad Osama Ali (Sudan U-20 Captain)
Muhammad Osama Ali – Sudan U-20 Captain
‘I am happy to have come to this country (Uganda). It is yet another big opportunity for another CECAFA Competition. We shall show good football for the national team. We hope that the two teams play good football’
Jonas Komla from Mali is Djibouti U-20 Head Coach
Jonas Komla, Djibouti U-20 Head coach:
‘I am happy for the warm welcome in Uganda. We have been here for one week for acclimatization. In Djibouti, we do not have many natural grass fields back in our home country’
Moge Idriss Omar (Djibouti U-20 captain)
Moge Idriss Omar, Djibouti U-20 Captain:
This is our moment to play and shine. We shall give 100 percent in this tournament, starting with the game against Sudan
Group Photo: L-R – Moge Idriss Omar (Djibouti U-20 Captain), Jonas Komla (Djibouti U-20 Head Coach), Muhammed Musa (Sudan U-20 Head coach) and Muhammad Osama Ali (Sudan U-20 Captain) addressing the media at Pece War Memorial Stadium during a pre-match Press Conference on Friday, 20th September 2019
Uganda Vs Eritrea – Pece War Memorial Stadium, Gulu (4 P.M)
The Uganda National U-20 National Football Team (Hippos) arrived in Gulu town on Thursday afternoon in Gulu, one of the two host towns for the CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup 2019.
While arriving in Gulu town, the lad received a red-carpet treatment from the residents of the time who had long awaited for them who danced, sang and cheered loudly as they saw the new Uganda Cranes bus carrying the lads entered Gulu town.
The team is booked at Global Friendship Hotel, a walk-able distance from Gulu town.
In the evening at 4 PM, the team conducted a serious training session at the Daniel Comboni Vocational Institute in Gulu where the emphasis was on ball passing, transition and movement.
After the training team coach, Morley Byekwaso said that all his boys are in the best of the condition physically, mentally psychologically giving them an edge to compete favorably.
‘My players are in the best of condition which will help them compete favorably. We had a good team starting from the provisional squad to the current final team we traveled with here. Our are focusing to only winning and it is the mentality I ma trying to inculcate into the boys’ noted Byekwaso.
The team will have a last training session on Friday evening at Pece War Memorial Stadium in preparation for the first group game on Saturday.
Uganda U20 Hippos Squad:
Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Football for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (Bright stars)
Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),
Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)
Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga United), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Sadam Maseruka (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers Junior Team)
Uganda Girls U17 National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa has released the starting list for the COSAFA Girls U17 group A opening match against Zambia at St. Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis Mauritius this afternoon.
Uganda Martyrs High School Goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga secured the number 1 place for the team, Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS) and Bira Nadunga are the defenders Ayub opted for in the backline.
In the midfield, 14 years old Shakira Nyinagahirwa from Kawempe Muslim SS takes over the creative position alongside Margret Kunihira. Uganda Martyrs Kevin Nakacwa also joins the duo in the center of the park.
Skipper Juliet Nalukenge is upfront together with Mukono High School forward and assistant Captain Fauzia Najjemba.
Taggy High School Zaitun Namaganga is also among the starters in the creative positions.
“We are ready for this game. There is nothing that can stop us from winning this game. We want to have a good start. Said Ayub during the pre-match press conference.
The match kicks off at 12:30 noon Mauritius time.
Uganda Girls Starting IX:
Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs HS), Gillian Akadinda (Olila HS), Patricia Akiror (Masaka SS), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim SS), Bira Nadunga (Olila HS), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim SS), Juliet Nalukenge (Captain – Kawempe MuslimSS), Fauzia Najjemba (Mukono HS), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School)
Subs:
Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Kabarwani Cissy (King of Kings), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS) Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Girls U17 National Team in a group photo during the previous practice match
Head coach Morley Byekwaso has named his final 20 man squad for the CECAFA U20 tournament to be hosted in Gulu and FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
The team had light drills on Wednesday morning in Njeru in preparation for their trip to Gulu on Thursday morning.
They are expected to arrive in the Northern town of Uganda at 10am. Uganda is in Group A with Eritrea, Djibouti and Burundi.
Uganda’s opening match is on Saturday 21st September at Pece Stadium against Eritrea at 4pm.
The Uganda U20 Hippos Squad to Gulu
Goal Keepers: Jack Komakech (Soccer for Good), Dennis Otim (Mbarara FC) & Patrick Mubiru (B stars)
Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Justine Opiro(KCCA JT), Aziz Kayondo (Vipers SC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Semakula (Busoga United), Derrick Kigundu (Buddo SS),
Midfielders: Joseph Kafumbe (KCCA FC), Davis Ssekajja (B Stars), Hassan Senyonjo (Wakiso Giants), Bright Anukani (Proline FC(, Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC)
Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (Busoga Utd), Ivan Bogere (Proline FC), Ivan Asaba (St Mary’s Kitende), Maseruka Sadam (Bul FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers JT)
The team leaves for Gulu on Thursday morning.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda U20 Hippos players during training at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has on Wednesday evening confirmed the traveling 18 players to Burundi for the first leg of the 2020 CHAN second round qualifier away in Bujumbura.
‘The team is ready everyone in the team is prepared, determined and committed to giving positive results and performance when we meet Burundi over the weekend that gives me courage as a coach because the best you can get from the players is the situation whereby their ready to give whatever they can for the success of the team’ Abdallah Mubiru, Uganda Cranes interim head coach.
Abdallah Mubiru smiles during one of the many talk sessions prior to, during and after training
The final traveling team was named on Wednesday afternoon after the final training session at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
This followed days of intense training that culminated into a friendly match with the Hippos on Tuesday.
The team will be travel aboard Kenya Airways at 3 AM in the wee hours of Thursday morning.
The game will be played on Saturday, 21st September 2019. FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa is the head of delegation.
James Alitho is part of the 18 players to BurundiLethal striker Dan Sserunkuma is on the traveling team
Traveling Delegation:
Goalkeepers: Alitho James, Charles Lukwago
Other players: Halid Lwaliwa, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Willa, John Revita, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Nicholas Kasozi, Musitafa Mujuzi, Shafiq Kagimu Kuchi, Allan Okello, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Serunkuma, Mike Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo Aziz, Viane Ssekajjugo
