The CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course officially ended at Sheraton hotel, Kampala with remarks from the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
The course, the first of its kind in Uganda attratced well over 40 referees.
Young Talent Referees’ Course participants during a fitness test at Namboole
At the closing ceremony , Mugisha appealed to participants to work hard and promote their talents for the betterment of the game since they still enjoying the early stages of professional refereeing.
Integrity is key if you are to go higher as young referees. Our mission as FUFA is to make Uganda the number one nation in Africa on and off the pitch by developing, promoting and protecting the game of football. When it comes to protecting, it is mainly referees that we look forward to’ said Mugisha
He further appealed to CAF to give more opportunities to Uganda to host such courses in the future because they have the capacity.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha addressing the participants at the closing ceremony
CAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui also emphasised to the refereees that practice will keep them in the know of what they have learnt from the course.
‘You still have space to attain more success. You just need to work hard. It is easy to reach the top but maintaining that status’ noted Mounguengui.
Pierre-Alain Mounguengui (R) awarding Bilal Abdallah Ismael of Djibouti at the closing ceremony
CAF Instructor Felix Tangawarima from Zimbabwe hands over participation certificate to Shamirah NabaddaCAF Young Talent Referees’ Course Participants during the opening ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala last Friday
MAIN PHOTO: Group photo at the end of the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course in Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National beach soccer team will travel on Wednesday morning (2am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines for the return leg of the AFCON Beach soccer qualifier against Ivory Coast on Friday afternoon in Abidjan. However team skipper Somach Roch misses the trip due to an injury he picked up during training on Tuesday morning.
Lwesibawa Godfrey aiming at kicking the ball (C) and Katwe Allan (R) during training. On the left is Simbwa Swalleh
The 17 man contingent has FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama as Leader of Delegation.
FUFA Football Managers Course for CAF A Licenced coaches in Uganda has rolled off at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga in Kampala.
The course is aiming at facilitating the coaches with knowledge that will qualify them to become accomplished managers for clubs and players.
The new course consists of 4 modules in the areas of leadership and Management, coaches and their performance, professional communications, Business Marketing and Finance Management.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the CAF Coaches during the FUFA Managers’ course at Jevine Hotel on Monday
However, the modules are to be taught in three different demacated periods with in three months. The first one kicked off on Monday 17th and will run till 21st September 2018 at Jevine Hotel.
The second enrollment is set for January 10th to 15th 2019 at FUFA Technical Center and the last will be attended from 10th -15th February 2019 at Jevine Hotel.
While facilitating the coaches, FIFA Instructor Eng. Magogo urged coaches to improve on their computer skills in acquiring statistical information for players and the team.
He cautioned coaches not to engage in doping activities and advised them to always be in position to have an idea of the latest status of their club players.
L-R Jackson Mayanja and Sam Simbwa attending the FUFA managers Course at Jevine Hotel
Furthermore, Eng Magogo emphasized coaches to understand the contracts and agreements of their players.
‘As we plan to have the best coaches on the continent, we must educate you to become Club Managers. You should improve on your computer skills that are vital in acquiring statistical information for your players and the team’ said Eng Magogo.
‘You should not engage yourselves in doping activities and always monitor the status of your players. You should also follow the contracts of your players so that you can understand when and how to renew them’ added Eng Magogo added.
KCCA FC Coach Mike Mutebi during the FUFA Managers’ Course at Jevine Hotel on Monday
FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building Manager Jackson Nyiima confirmed the course will cover 400 hours.
‘We are here to conduct a new Club Managers course for CAF A licensed coaches. The course will be spread into three sections ‘ said Nyiima
‘The objectivie is to prepare the coaches and become qualified Club Managers. We need people who can manage the Club and at the same time players’ added Nyiima.
Uganda Cranes assistant coach Mathias Lule during the course
15 coaches are taking part in the course that is facilitated by FIFA Instructor Eng. Moses Magogo, CAF Instructors Jackson Nyiima, Ali Mwebe, Mujib Kasule and Kyambadde Stone.
L-R Shafiq Bisaso and Namuyanja Hadija during the FUFA Managers’ Course at Jevine Hotel
The Participants
Mike Mutebi, Sam Simbwa, Moses Basena, Frank Anyau, Jackson Mayanja, Mubiru Abdallah, Bamweyana Douglas, Namuyanja Hadija, Shafiq Bisaso, Charles Ayeko, Onen Peter, Lutalo George, Peter Makanga, Mathias Lule and Morley Byekwaso
Uganda Cubs Coach Peter Onen at the FUFA Managers course on Monday
MAIN PHOTO:Uganda CAF A Licenced Coaches and Instructors in a group photo on day One of the FUFA Managers’ course at Jevine Hotel on Monday (more…)
Uganda breezed through to the semifinals of this year’s COSAFA Women’s Championship after a blistering performance against Zimbabwe on Monday.
The Crested Cranes registered a 2-1 win to finish top in group C on seven points and advance to the last four stage.
Crested Cranes players in cerebration after wining Zimbabwe 1-2 in COSAFA Championship
Second half substitute Juliet Nalukenge and captain Tracy Jones Akiror-both players from FUFA Women Elite League Champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC scored a goal each in the second half to edge past the 2011 champions.
Crested Cranes players cerebrating during the match against Zimbabwe
Faridah Bulega, the Crested Cranes head coach made only one change from the team that started against Namibia on Saturday with Phiona Nabbumba replacing Hasifa Nassuuna.
Crested Cranes defender Shadia Nankya displaying her Player Of the Match accolade after the match against Zimbabwe
Despite starting on a slow note, Uganda put up a resuscitated performance in the second half to garner maximum points.
Upon restart, Bulega called for the first substitution with Shamira Nalujja paving way for the 2016 FUFA Woman Player of the year Nassuna.
Crested Cranes Shamirah Nalugya (R) chasing the the ball during the match against Zimbabwe in COSAFA Women Championship
Nalukenge who came on for Resty Nanziri in the 55th minute broke the deadlock with 17 minutes on the clock after all the donkey work from youngster Lilian Mutuuzo. The latter got injured in the process and was replaced by Norah Alupo.
Crested Cranes striker Nanziri Resty (R) taking on Zimbabwe player in COSAFA Women Championship. Left fullback Grace Aluka (L) looks on.
Akiror doubled Uganda’s lead in the 78th minute heading home from Nassuuna’s delivery from a corner kick.
Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror (L) enjoying control of the ball in the match against Zimbabwe in the COSAFA Women Championship.
Zimbabwe got their consolation in the 90th minute but the Crested Cranes remained composed to get all three points as 6 minutes of added time were played.
Crested Cranes striker Nalukenge Juliet cerebrating her goal against Zimbabwe inCOSAFA Women Championship
Uganda finished top in group C on seven points ahead of Zimbabwe(six), Namibia(four) and Swaziland with no point.
The Uganda National Women footbaal team-Crested Cranes settled for a goalless draw against Namibia in their second group game at the ongoing COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa.
After winning 4-3 against Swaziland in the opening game, the team coached by Faridah Bulega remained unbeaten picking a point off Namibia in the second game played at Wolfson stadium on Saturday in Port Elizabeth.
Crested Cranes Starting XI against Namibia
Bulega made five changes from the team that started against Swaziland including handing defender Aisha Namukisa and midfielder Shamira Nalujja their national team debuts.
Namukisa started in place of Bridget Nabisaalu while Nalujja replaced Riticia Nabbosa who started on the bench.
The other changes in the team saw Grace Aluka start at left back with Viola Namuddu who played in that position against Swaziland moving to her usual right back and team captain Tracy Jones Akiror returning to the midfied.
Grace Aluko (L) and Zaina Namuleme (with the ball) during the match against Namibia.
16 year old Mutuuzo who had a scintillating performance at the just concluded CECAFA Women’s Championship in Rwanda also returned to the starting lineup replacing Norah Alupo. The other change saw Phiona Nabbumba pave way for towering Shadia Nankya in defence.
Crested Cranes star player Hasifah Nassuuna shows her skills on the ball in the game against Namibia.
During the course of the game, Bulega called for changes introducing Juliet Nalukenge for Hasifa Nassuna while Phiona Nabbumba and Norah Alupo replaced Resty Nanziri and Lilian Mutuuzo respectively.
Lillian Mutuuzo (in white) beats her opponents to the ball
Despite efforts to secure maximum points, Namibia were resilient enough to deny the Crested Cranes while on the other hand, shot stopper Ruth Aturo made fine saves to register a clean sheet.
Crested Cranes skipper (in white) Tracy Jones Akiror taking charge of the midfield in the game against Namibia
A point off Namibia meant Uganda moved to four points in two games with the final group game slated for Monday 17th September 2018.
Towering left full-back Grace Aluka fending off a challenge froma Namibian player on Saturday
Kampala Uganda at Sheraton Hotel, StarTimes Stadium and Namboole Stadium
The Physical fitness test of partcipants under the ‘CAF Young Talent Referees course’ ended successfully on Saturday morning at Mandela National Stadium.
Close to 41 participants including 6 from Uganda were taken through the routine tests. All Ugandan referees passed with flying colours. Shamirah Nabadda, Nantabo Lydia, Dick Okello, William Oloya, Ronald Katenya and Issa Masembe are representing Uganda at the course.
Some of the participants after the fitness test of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course NambooleFemale participants Shamirah Nabadda (L) and Madu Ndidi Patience with CAF Instructor Eddy Maillet after the fitness test of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course NambooleInstructors in a group photo
The course is facilitated by CAF Instructors, An Yan Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius), Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe), Constance Catherine Adipo (Uganda), Cherifi Nasradine (Algeria), Pierre Alain Mounguengui (Gabon) and Eddy Maillet (Seychelles).
CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course Participants in a group photo during the opening ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday
Opening cermeony held on Meanwhile on Friday afternoon the CAF Young Referees’ Course has officially got underway at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.
CAF Executive Committee Member and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CAF Referees’ Committee Vice Chairman An Yan Lim Kee Chong, CAF Referees’ Committee members Pierre-Alain Mounguengui and Instructor Felix Tangawarima, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the Chairman Uganda Football Referees’ Association Ronnie Kalema attended the opening ceremony.
Participants of the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course during the opening ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on FridayCAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui urged the referees to take the advantage of the course and improve on their skills
CAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui addressing the referees during the opening ceremony of the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. On the Left is CAF Referees’ Committee Vice Chairman An Yan Lim Kee Chong.
‘CAF decided to prepare such courses to improve on your skills. You should take advantage of attending this course with the best referees on the continent. Endeavor to put into practice what the instructors are training you’ aid CAF Referees’ CAF Referees’ Committee member Pierre-Alain Mounguengui .
However, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo in his address, urged the young referees to promote fairness when officiating.
CAF Executive Committee Member and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the referees during the opening ceremony of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala
‘I’m very delighted to be here as the President of football in Uganda. We need to plan in whatever we are doing to take African Football to the next level. Refereeing is a key component in developing the game of football. The best players, the best coaches and the best teams can only be determined using the 17 Laws of football. We need to have the people to interpret, apply the laws correctly and fairly to all. I urge the young referees to promote fairness when officiating the game and let the best team win’ noted the FUFA President Magogo
Meanwhile, Kalema praised CAF for giving Uganda the opportunity to host the course and stated that it will enhance the development of the game in Uganda.
‘As a country we shall benefit from hosting such an event. It is the first of its kind here in Uganda. We have the highest number of participants in the course. It will help us to achieve our Vision of being the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the pitch’ said Uganda Football Referees Association Chairman Kalema.
CAF Instructor Eddy Maillet talking to the participants during the opening ceremony of CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel
On Friday Morning, the referees went through medical tests at Case Hospital.
Referees waiting for the turn to undergo the medical tests at Case Hospital in Kampala on Friday Morning
Participants:Referees; Nabil Boukhalfa (Algeria), Ligali Adissa Abdoul Raphiou (Benin), Tirelo Mositwane (Botswana), Georges Gatogato (Burundi), Daurte Fabricio (Cape Verde), Bilal Abdallah Ismael (Djibouti), Mahrous Mahmoud A. H. Ahmed (Egypt), Mogos Teklu Tsegay (Eritrea), Atcho Pierre (Gabon), Huraywidah Abdulwahid (Libya), Dahane Beida (Mauritania), Ali Moussa Mohamed (Niger), Artan Omar Abdulkadir (Somalia), Christopher Harrison (South Africa), Haythem Guirat (Tunisia) Oloya William (Uganda)
Assistant Referees:
Eric Aymavo Ayamr (Benin), Kitso Sibanda Madondo (Botswana), Habib Sanou Judicael Oumar (Burkina Faso), Herve Kakunze (Burundi), Brahim Ahmat Adam (Chad), Martin Mukala (DR Congo), Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Gabon), Babajee Ram (Mauritius), Akerkad Mustapha (Morocco), Mutuyimana Dieudonne (Rwanda), Dos Reis Montenegero Miro (Sao Tome and Prinicipe), Van Wyk Mervin John (South Africa), Soud Iddi Lila (Tanzania), Hassan Khalil (Tunisia), Isa Masembe (Uganda), Okello Dick (Uganda), Katenya Ronald (Uganda)
Ugandan Referee Shamirah Nabadda (3rd from L) attending the CAF Young Talent Referees’ Course at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday.
Namibia vs Uganda (2pm EAST, 1pm SA Time) live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Venue: Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth
Uganda Women National team Crested Cranes will take on Namibia this afternoon in Port Eilzabeth, South Africa in their second fixture of the COSAFA Women Championship.
Head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting XI with 5 changes made to the one which featured in the first match against Swaziland
Starting XI for Uganda Women National football team (Crested Cranes) vs Namibia
Nabisaalu Bridget, Nabbosa Riticia, Nabbumba Phiona, Mutiibwa Shakira, Alupo Norah started against Swaziland but will come off the bench this afternoon if called upon by the head coach Faridah Bulega to make any contribution against Namibia. The changes were made following the arrival of 6 more players in camp onWednesday from Kampala who never travelled with the initial squad.
Experienced security expert Dixon Okello and match Commissioner Mike Letti have been appointed by CAF for the Champions League Quarterfinal fixtures to be played later this month.
Okello who has been at various sporting events as security officer including the FIFA World Cup (2010 South Africa) and Olympic Games in London (2012) will make his debut on the continent for CAF duties in the game between Al Ahly of Egypt and Horoya AC of Guinea.
The match will be played in Alexandria on 22nd September, 2018. Okello will work alongside with Mohamed Dellagi of Tunisia who will be the other security officer.
Dixon Okello
Letti-a former player now match Commissioner will be in charge of another highly anticipated Quarterfinal clash between Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and ES Setifienne of Algeria on 21st September 2018.
Both are Quarterfinal first leg fixtures of the CAF Champions League.
MAIN PHOTO: Mike Letti has been appointed match commissioner for the CAF Champions League Quarterfinal match between Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and ES Setifienne of Algeria on 21st September 2018.
Uganda National beach Soccer team has beaten Buganda Royal Institute 5-3 in a buildup match at Spenah beach on Thursday evening. It is the first practice match for the team in preparation for the return leg against Ivory Coast in AFCON Qualifier.
Davis Kasujja scored a brace while Ronald Magwari, Kakwaya Swaib and Somoka Roch also got their names on the scoresheet.
Sand Cranes player Kakwaya Swaib (Red) in action during the buildup match against Buganda Royal Institute on Thursday at Spenah Beach
Sabega Joel, Ssali Musa and Kimera Primo scored for Buganda Royal Institute.
Head Coach of the Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge stated that the build up match was a tactical step to practice the attacking formations that could yield more goal opportunities.
‘We are trying to test our attacking formations that can produce more goals. It has worked for us in the build up. It is what we are opting for since we have to change the score away in Abidjan next week’ said Muwonge.
Assistant team captain Somoka Roch admitted that the practice match enabled them to test their scoring abilities and confirmed the players will get used to the scoring tactics that will are vital to turn the scores in Abidjan.
‘We have tested our scoring abilities during the buildup. We hope by next week we will be ready to turn the score’ said Somoka
Sand Cranes Defender Rica Byaruhanga aiming to shoot during the buildup match against Buganda Royal Institute on Thursday
Twelve (12) players were used in the buildup. Goalkeeper Lwamunda Nasser started the game alongside Somoka Roch, Wasswa Alex Emma, Lule Paul and Kasujja Davis.
Ochero Sulaiman, Ssimbwa Swalleh, Rica Byaruhanga, Kakwaya Swaib, Ochen Ben and Kibirige Med were the substitutes.
Sand Cranes goalkeeper Kibirige Med (Yellow) making a save during the buildup match against Buganda Royal Institute on Thursday
Buganda Royal squad;
Buganda Royal Institute team (L-R) Katumba Godfrey, Kimera Primo, Mutebi Ronald, Isenge Paul, Bishirurwa Didas, Sabega Joel and Ssali Musa
Uganda’s senior ladies national football team, the Crested Cranes got off to a perfect start at the 2018 COSAFA Women’s Championship with victory over Swaziland.
The team coached by Faridah Bulega and playing at the tournament for the first time as a guest nation registered a 3-4 win to move top of group C.
Zaina Namuleme beats Swaziland defender Sindiswa during the match. The gifted striker was a joy to watch durig the match.
Hasifa Nassuuna struck a brace while Norah Alupo and Resty Nanziri scored a goal each to guide Uganda past Swaziland in the game played at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Ugandan Fans who cheered the Crested Cranes in Swaziland
Swaziland got their goals through Celiwe Thandazile Nkambule, Tenanile Sandiswa Mgcamphalala and Cebile Shongwe.
Nassuuna opened the scores just two minutes after kickoff capitalising on a mistake by a defender to slot home and give Uganda a good start.
Uganda kept surging forward and at the half hour mark, Alupo doubled the lead tapping home from close range.
Uganda players celebrate a goal scored by Norah Alupo of Uganda during the 2018 Cosafa Womens Championship game between Swaziland and Uganda at Wolfson Stadium
Namuleme made the donkey work on the left flank, dribbling past Mgcamphalala before laying up a well weighed cross and Alupo was quick to tap home.
With the game destined for the mandatory break, Nanziri who had hit the woodwork earlier in the game stretched Uganda’s lead scoring the third and her first goal in national team colors on her debut.
Nanziri Resty celebrates after scoring against Swaziland
Despite efforts by Swaziland to stage a comeback back in the second half, the Crested Cranes were able to fend off the pressure and secure maximum points.
Nassuuna converted from the spot after a foul on captain Tracy Jones Akiror with two minutes on the clock to deflate Swaziland’s hopes after Mgcamphalala and Nkambule had scored midway in the second half.
Nabbosa Riticia encounters Swaziland Defenders
Shongwe scored the third for Swaziland deep into stoppage time but it was Uganda that emerged victors on the day.
Nassuuuna received the accolade of Player of the match from Timothy Shongwe
Nassuuna receives the Player of the match accolade from Timothy Shongwe
Victory meant Uganda leads group C on three points ahead of Namibia and Zimbabwe who face off on Thursday. Uganda’s next fixture will be against Namibia on Saturday 15 September
Uganda Women National team Crested Cranes will take on Swaziland this afternoon in Port Eilzabeth, Saouth Africa in their opening match of the COSAFA Women Championship.
Head coach Faridah Bulega has named the starting XI that sees Shakirah Mutiibwa and Hasifah Nassuuna return to the fold after missing the CECAFA Women Championship in Rwanda.
Starting XI for Uganda Women National football team (Crested Cranes) vs Swaziland
Uganda is set to host the CAF Young Talent Referees course.
This is the first time that such a course will be hosted by Uganda where a total of 34 referees from across the continent have been confirmed.
Two Ugandans Isa Masembe and Shamirah Nabadda are part of the group.
Referees are expected to have arrived by 13th September 2018 ahead of the planned opening ceremony the following day.
“All the referees will undergo medical, physical, theoretical and technical tests during the course.” Anthony Baffoe, the CAF Deputy Secreatary General in charge of football and development.
Cathrine Adipo is among the five instructors and RTC officials.
The other four are; An Yan Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius), Felix Tanagwarima (Zimbabwe), Cherifi Nasradine (Algeria), Pierre Alain Mounguengui (Gabon).
Male Referees:
Nabil Boukhalfa (Algeria), Ligali Adissa Abdoul Raphiou (Benin), Tirelo Mositwane (Botswana), Georges Gatogato (Burundi), Daurte Fabricio (Cape Verde), Bilal Abdallah Ismael (Djibouti), Mahrous Mahmoud A. H. Ahmed (Egypt), Mogos Teklu Tsegay (Eritrea), Atcho Pierre (Gabon), Huraywidah Abdulwahid (Libya), Dahane Beida (Mauritania), Ali Moussa Mohamed (Niger), Artan Omar Abdulkadir (Somalia), Christopher Harrison (South Africa), Haythem Guirat (Tunisia)
Assistant Referees:
Eric Aymavo Ayamr (Benin), Kitso Sibanda Madondo (Botswana), Habib Sanou Judicael Oumar (Burkina Faso), Herve Kakunze (Burundi), Brahim Ahmat Adam (Chad), Martin Mukala (DR Congo), Ditsoga Boris Marlaise (Gabon), Babajee Ram (Mauritius), Akerkad Mustapha (Morocco), Mutuyimana Dieudonne (Rwanda), Dos Reis Montenegero Miro (Sao Tome and Prinicipe), Van Wyk Mervin John (South Africa), Soud Iddi Lila (Tanzania), Hassan Khalil (Tunisia), Isa Masembe (Uganda)
An Yan Lim Kee Chong (Mauritius), Felix Tanagwarima (Zimbabwe), Constance Catherine Adipo (Uganda), Cherifi Nasradine (Algeria), Pierre Alain Mounguengui (Gabon)
MAIN PHOTO: FIFA female referee Shamirah Nabadda is one of the Ugandans confirmed to be part of the four day’s CAF Young talent referees’ course
Uganda National Women football team ‘Crested Cranes’ departed for the COSAFA Women Championship on Monday afternoon.
Nabbumba Phionah (L) and Nabissaalu Bridget
The contingent of 20 left Entebbe International Airport at 15:00hrs aboard South African Airlines and landed safely at OR Tambo International airport. Accommodated at Hotel near Airport but will connect tomorrow to Port Elizabeth.
Before departure head coach Faridah Bulega assured Ugandans that the team is ready for the tournament and they are going to compete not to participate.
‘We are going to compete but not to participate. My players will gain confidence, experience and exposure.
It is a great opportunity to be invited to this great tournament. We shall not disappoint our fans’ said Crested Cranes Head Coach Bulega.
Bulega also listed exposure and experience as some of the privileges her players will gain during the tournament.
Zaina Namuleme and Head Coach Faridah Bulega inside the plane.
Crested Cranes captain Tracy Jones Akiror promised Ugandans they will deliver and put up a fight.
‘We are well motivated. We are going to fight for good results. We urge all Ugandans to be behind us. Give us the support. We will not disappoint you’ said Crested Cranes captain Akiror
Akiror (L) and Goalkeeper Adeke Juliet on board
Uganda is in group C with Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Crested Cranes will play Swaziland in the opening fixture on 12th September before taking Namibia and Zimbabwe on 15th and 17th respectively.
The fixtures for Uganda;
12th Swaziland vs Uganda
15th September Namibia vs Uganda
17th September Zimbabwe vs Uganda
The full Contingent
Goalkeepers-Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nakaziro Daisy (Muteesa I Royal University), Adeke Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Namuddu Viola (She MAK), Nankya Shadia (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Nabisaalu Bridget(Ajax Queens), Namukisa Aisha (Kampala Queens), Aluka Grace (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nalugya Shamirah (Israh Soccer Academy), Nassuuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Akiror Tracy Jones (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Mutiibwa Shakira (Gafford Ladies), Nakacwa Spencer (Uganda Martyrs), Alupo Norah (Saviours Women FC), Mutuuzo Lillian (Kampala Queens), Nabbumba Phiona (Ajax Queens), Nabbosa Riticia (Lady Doves), Namuleme Zainah (Kampala Queens), Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nanziri Resty (Kampala Queens).
Fitness trainer Oliver Mbekeka (L) and Nabbosa Riticia
Head coach of the Uganda Women National team Faridah Bulega has named the final squad of 20 players travelling to South Africa for the COSAFA Women Championship due 12th-22nd Septmber, 2018. The Crested Cranes contingent will fly out this afternoon (3.15pm) aboard South African Airways.
Uganda is in Group C with Swaziland, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
The fixtures for Uganda;
12th Swaziland vs Uganda
15th September Namibia vs Uganda
17th September Zimbabwe vs Uganda
The full Contingent
Goalkeepers-Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nakaziro Daisy (Muteesa I Royal University), Adeke Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Namuddu Viola (She MAK), Nankya Shadia (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Nabisaalu Bridget(Ajax Queens), Namukisa Aisha (Kampala Queens), Aluka Grace (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nalugya Shamirah (Israh Soccer Academy), Nassuuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Akiror Tracy Jones (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Mutiibwa Shakira (Gafford Ladies), Nakacwa Spencer (Uganda Martyrs), Alupo Norah (Saviours Women FC), Mutuuzo Lillian (Kampala Queens), Nabbumba Phiona (Ajax Queens), Nabbosa Riticia (Lady Doves), Namuleme Zainah (Kampala Queens), Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nanziri Resty (Kampala Queens).
Bridget Nabisaalu, Shakira Mutiibwa, Mariam Nakabugo and Resty Nanziri during training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega has in a special way lauded the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for giving the team various opportunities, a feat, that has precipitated the natural growth and stability of the players.
A former national team player herself, Bulega remarked;
I want to commend FUFA for the outstanding interest, passion and commitment by giving us these many opportunities this year to engage in as many international competitions this year. This has helped us improve mentally and physically while at the same time gain experience. With this trend, I promise you this team is going to challenge even the so called ‘giants’ of women football on the continent and the world in not so many years from now. The clubs in Ugandan have alos played a key role in taking care of the players. The players are always with the coaches at their clubs and help alot in handling them on a daily basis during the training sessions.
The remarks are appropriate at a time Bulega will clock one year in service at the helm of the national women football team, since taking over from Majida Nantanda in September 2017.
Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega passing on tactics to left full back Grace Aluka during training in Njeru. Bulega is grateful to FUFA for providing platforms for young players to express themselves. with their talent and skills which has raised their confidence
The Crested Cranes have been camping at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru since Thursday last week preparing for the 2018 COSAFA Women Championship that kicks off on Wednesday September 12th 2018 in South Africa.
Commenting about the upcoming COSAFA Women championship where Uganda is among the invited guest teams, Bulega will openly grab the opportunity with both hands to weigh the relatively young squad against strong and experienced teams on the continent like hosts South Africa, Cameroon and Zimbabwe that are AWCON 2018 bound among others.
Time Check: L-R Faridah Bulega with her technical team James Magala (Goalkeeping coach) and Edward Kaziba (Assistant coach) at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The team is set to fly out on Monday afternoon (3.15pm). to South Africa. Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Namibia are the teams in the same group with Uganda.
Lillian Mutuuzo(in red for Uganda) is revelation of the chances that have been created for women football players by FUFA and the clubs in Uganda. In this photo, MUtuuzo is seen controlling the ball from going out during the match between Uganda and Tanzania at the 2018 CECAFA Women championship in Rwanda.Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega instructs Jackie Nassali in one of the National team’s camps
The team in camp;
Goal Keepers: Ruth Aturo, Daisy Nakaziro and Juliet Adeke.
No hope is lost for the Uganda Sand Cranes prior to the return leg of the CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Egypt 2018 final tournament.
Uganda Sand Cranes fell short 3-1 to Cote D’Voire in the first leg of the two legged qualifiers played at Spennah beach, Entebbe on Sunday.
The West Africans scored through Eric Bile Sidonne Kablan Assouan, Daniel N’guessan Kouassitchi and Frederic Aka Kablan.
Uganda’s team captain Douglas Muganga scored the consolation for the hosts in a physical well contested duel that was watched by a fair crowd.
Uganda Sand Cranes’ Douglas Muganga and Cote D’IVoire’s Sola Fabien Djere fight for ball possession
Either Uganda or Cote D’ Voire will make the grade for the final tournament that will be hosted latter this year in Egypt.
The two countries will lock horns in the return leg that comes on 21st September 2018 in Abidjan.
L-R: Match Commissioner Cyrille Mahaforona Reboza, Darius Mugoye, Deo Mutabazi, Edgar Watson, Chris Kalibala and Hamid Juma
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo attended the match, also watched by the State minister for Sports Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Uganda Beach Soccer Chairman Deo Mutabazi, FUFA Executive Committee members, delegates, FUFA Staff, Uganda Cranes players (team captain Denis Onyango and Nico Wadada) and a couple of enthusiastic football lovers.
Uganda Sand Cranes team before kick off
Team Line ups:
Uganda Sand Cranes V:
Meddie Kibirige (G.K), Allan Katwe, Douglas Muganga (Captain), Ronald Magwari, Ben Ocen
Subs:
Nasser Lwamunda (G.K), Paul Lule, Sulaiman Ochero, Roch Peter Somoka, Rica Byaruhanga, Tom Kimuli, Swalleh Ssimbwa
Cote D’Voire Team players singing their national anthem
Ivory Coast V:
Fiacre Kongoza (G.K), Guy Nahounoud Hans Donald Djedjed (Captain), Fabien Sola Djere, Moustapha Sakanoko, Frederic Aka Kablan
Subs:
Franck Hyacinthe Papet, N’gnamke Ehanlimbie Didier Kabletchi, Fabrice Gbagra, Daniel N’gusessan Kouassitchi, Eric Assouan Bile Sidoine Kablan
Salim Jamal Muwonge (Uganda Sand Cranes Head coach)
We have created a couple of goal scoring chances although we did not utilize them. We played against a side that has played at the CAF final championship a number of times. We have learnt from the mistakes done and vow to improve before the return leg. The 1-3 margin can be easily overturned during the return leg.
Solo Jean (Cote D’Voire Head coach)
The match was good for the two countries. We played well and i liked the match. It is not yet over, we played the first leg and there is a lot to play for in the second leg.
Head coach Salim Jamal Muwonge of the Uganda National beach soccer team Sand Cranes has named his starting team of 5 players to take on Ivory coast in the 2018 AFCON Qualifier.
The match will be played at Spena beach Entebbe on Sunday 9th September 2018. Kick off is at 4pm.
Sand Cranes Starting team against Ivory Coast
First five
Kibirige Medi (GK)
Katwe Allan (C)
Muganga Douglass
Magwari Ronald
Ochen Ben
On bench
Lwamunda Nasser
Lule Paul
Ochero Sulaiman
Somoka Rocha
Byarunga Rica
Kimuli Tom
Simbwa Swalleh
Uganda vs Ivory Coast at Spena Beach, Entebbe starting 4pm
2nd Leg 21st-23nd September 2018 in Ivory Coast
Special Image promoting the Sunday fixture
Uganda National Beach soccer team “The Sand Cranes” is optimistic of acquiring a historic win over Ivory Coast in the Beach Soccer AFCON 2019 qualifier 1st leg clash at Spena Beach, Entebbe on Sunday.
Ochero Sulaiman takes on Muganga Douglas (with Bib) during training
The head coach of Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge assured beach soccer fans that his team will play for a win against Ivory Coast because they have had enough time to prepare for the encounter.
Muwonge admitted that all the players in camp are focused and ready for the game.
‘We are only looking forward for positive results against Ivory Coast. The boys are focused and the time we have had to prepare is enough to yield positive results’ said Muwonge
The soft-spoken beach soccer tactician added by calling upon fans to turn up in big numbers at Spena Beach and rally behind the team as they vie to make history of qualifying for the first ever AFCON Beach Soccer competition.
Coach Muwonge Salim Jamal giving instructions during training earlier this week
Team forward Ben Ocen said that the players are set to give their best because they are united and have been working closely together for a while.
‘We are working as a team and the time we have been together for both residential and non residential training have been utilised to bond us together thus a motivation for positive results’ said Ocen
L-R; Kimuli Tom, Ochen Ben and Team Captain Somoka Roch during training at spena earlier this week
The pacy forward also said the visit by the FUFA President to the camp was another motivation to the team.
Team in camp
Goalkeepers
Kibirge Medi (Isabet), Lwamunda Nasser (Buganda Royal Institute) and Kalule Micheal (Nkumba University)
Defenders
Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute), Katwe Allan (Nkumba University), Ochero Sulaiman (St. Lawrence University), Byaruhanga Rica (Isabet), Kimuli Thomas (Mutoola Beach Soccer Club), Muganga Douglas (MUBS)
Midfielders
Kiggundu Swalley (St. Lawrence University), Magwari Ronald (Stomers), Kakwaya Swaibu (Isabet)
Forwards
Lwesibawa Godfrey (Stomers), Wasswa Peter (Buganda Royal Institute), Ochen Ben (MUBS), Somoka Roch (C) (Isabet)
