Uganda Cranes and Tanzania Taifa Stars played to a non scoring stalemate at the Mandela National Stadium in the Total AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
The well attended match played on a slippery surface witnessed the Cranes create a few goal scoring moments but the visitors lived to the billing.
Midfielder Moses Waiswa (left) had colourful moments on his senior national team debut
Joseph Ochaya, Emmanuel Okwi and second half substitute Edrisa Lubega all had opportunities not optimally utilized.
The visitors took had some close chances with the best goal scoring opportunity falling to the team captain Mbwana Samatta failing to beat goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango in a one man against one incident.
Uganda Cranes technical team called for all the three changes.
Patrick Henry Kaddu replaced Joseph Ochaya after 67 minutes, William Luwagga Kizito came of for Emmanuel Arnold Okwi 10 minutes later and Edrisa Lubega took over Faruku Miya’s place with the last five minutes.
Utility player Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (right) partnered with Murushid Jjuuko in central defence
A point earned still maintains Uganda Cranes on top of the group L with four points, off two matches played.
The two other group countries (Lesotho and Cape Verde) face off in Maseru on Sunday.
The match at Namboole was graced by the speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga as chief guest, State Minister of sports Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Delegates and over 35,000 spectators.
Airtel Managing Director V.G Somaeskar led the inspection of playersFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the team captain Denis Onyango prior to the game kick offA section of fans at Namboole stadium
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK, Captain), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Denis Iguma, Moses Waiswa, Faruku Miya (86′ Edrisa Lubega), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (77′ William Luwagga Kizito), Joseph Ochaya (67′ Patrick Henry Kaddu)
Subs Not Used:
Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K), Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Derrick Nsibambi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Denis Awany, Moses Opondo, Allan Kateregga, Ibrahim Sadam Juma
Tanzania XI
Tanzania Taifa Stars XI:
Aishi Salum Manula (G.K), Gadiel Michael Kamagi, Hassan Banda Abdi, Agrey Moris Ambros, David John Mwantika, Mbwana Samatta (Captain), Thomas Ulimwengu, Simon Msuva, Hassan Khamis Ramadhan, Frank Domayo, Abbas Mudathir
Subs:
Benno David Kakolanya (G.K), Kelvin Sabato Kongwe, Hamid Mao Mkami, Farid Mussa Shah, Shaban Iddi Chilunda, Ally Mtoni, Rashid Mandawa, Salum Kimenya, Yahya Omari, Vicent Andrew Chikupe, Salum Kihimbwa, Mohamed Mohamed
The Uganda Cranes team is face Tanzania Taifa Stars as released by head coach Sebastien Desabre and his technical team has one locally based players in Vipers’ Moses Waiswa.
Denis Onyango is the team captain with Nico Wadada at right back as Godfrey Walusimbi takes the left back role.
Murushid Juuko and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda start as the two central midfielders.
Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K), Ibrahim Sadam Juma, William Luwagga Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Denis Awany, Moses Opondo, Allan Kateregga, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Edrisa Lubega
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and team captain Denis Onyango have addressed the media during the pre-match press conference at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Friday morning ahead of the TOTA 2019 AFCON qualifier match against Tanzania on Saturday.
Desabre noted that his players are well prepared and motivated.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre at the pre-match press conference on Friday morning at Namboole.
He asserted that his players are well focused and ready for the game.
‘It is going to be a crucial game but our players are prepared and focused. My assistants and me have tested the abilities of our players since January and we have made our strategy to win the game. I want to put up some thing different with my philosophy. I respect our opponents but i promise we shall play to get the best results on Saturday. My players are well motivated and ready for the game’ said the Uganda Cranes Hhead coach Desabre.
Denis Onyango the captain of Cranes admitted that winning at Namboole is a routine and he is looking forward to the match.
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango talking to the media during the pre-match press conference on Friday morning at Namboole
‘Tomorrow’s match is vital to us. We know what to do. We are playing against our neighbours. It will not be an easy game against Tanzania. They are not weak and we shall put up our best performance to win. It is a routine to have wins at Namboole and I assure Ugandans that we shall play to win the match. Our opponents have some individuals who are good but football is about teamwork. Our players know how to handle special players like Samata. We have met special players before on the continent and we are a strong team. We managed to get a good result away in Cape Verde and we should be able to build on that away three points when we played Cape Verde. We shall fight for the three points tomorrow’ said Uganda Cranes Captain Onyango.
After the Pre-match Press conference the Cranes had their last training session in Namboole at 10:00am.
Uganda Cranes is leading Group L with 3 points ahead of Lesotho, Tanzania and Cape Verde.
In the same group, Lesotho will host Cape Verde in Maseru this weekend.
L-R FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and captain Denis Onyango at the pre-match press conference on Friday morning
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre , captain Denis Onyango during the pre-match press conference on Friday morning
The Uganda Women football Team-Crested Cranes has entered camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru to start preparations for the 2018 COSAFA Women Championship to be hosted by South Africa from 12th-22nd September.
Crested Cranes head coach named a squad of 23 players that will be reduced to 20 for the tournament.
The team travelled on Thursday to Njeru and will hold double training sessions today.
The players in camp: 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 Academy), Nassuuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Akiror Tracy Jones (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Mutiibwa Shakira (Gafford Ladies), Nakacwa Spencer (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Alupo Norah (Olila Women FC), Mutuuzo Lillian (Tagy High), Nabbumba Phiona (Ajax Queens), Nabbosa Riticia (Lady Doves), Namuleme Zainah (Kampala Queens), Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nanziri Resty (Tagy High), Nakabugo Mariam (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Najjemba Fauzia (Israh Academy) and Favor Nambatya (Muteesa I Royal University).
Team Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibbala
Head coach: Faridah Bulega
Assistant head coach: Edward Kaziba
Team Manager: Paul Ssali Mukisa
Medical Officer: Kabatalindwa Mable
Goalkeepers’ trainer: James Magala
Team Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba
Fitness trainer: Oliver Mbekeka
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes during the CECAFA Women Championship inRwanda.
Sand Cranes vs League Select at Spena Beach, Entebbe 4pm
Sunday: AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifier Egypt 2018: Uganda vs Ivory Coast – Spena Beach, Entebbe 4pm
Special Image promoting the Sunday fixture
Special Image promoting the Sunday fixture Uganda vs Ivory Coast
As the Uganda National Beach Soccer team Sand Cranes prepare to take on Ivory Coast in the AFCON 2018 Egypt 1st leg Qualifier match, a buildup game has been organised.
This will be the first test for Head Coach Muwonge Salim Jamal since he was confirmed in this position
The Sand Cranes will face a select side of players featuring in the National Beach Soccer League to be handled by Coach of the year Issa Asiimwe- (Head Coach of Isabet Beach soccer club-reigning League Champions 2017/18).
Sand Cranes star player Lwesibawa Godfrey (with the ball) and Katwe Allan in action during training
Ahead of the buildup match Muwonge noted that this game will be used to evaluate the team’s progress in terms of preparations.
‘We are having this match to assess how far we have reached in terms of preparations ahead of our AFCON Campaign Qualifier match against Ivory Coast. The game will help us identify points of weakness and see how we can improve plus perfecting on our strong areas especially in the goal scoring setup’ said Muwonge.
Sand Cranes Technical team in a game planning during training
Sand Cranes team Captain Somoka Roch confirmed that all the players are ready for any encounter and this is a good match for self-evaluation.
‘This match will see players’ performance improve and increase competition since each player is given an opportunity to showcase what he does best in buildup matches. We are not afraid of any challenges. We are eying for the final tourney’ noted Somoka.
Somoka Roch (eyeing for the ball) and Kimuli Tom during training
Players 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)
Technical Team
Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach
Sseguya Peter – Assistant Coach
Ssebaggala Tonny – Team Coordinator)
Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man)
Ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).
Mutyaba Bashir – Technical Director
Omaria Bosco – Media Officer
MAIN PHOTO: Katwe Allen and Kakwaya Swaibu strive for the ball as Magwari Ronald looks on during training
Pre-match Press Conference: Friday 7th September 2018 at 9.30am
Training 10 am ( Opening 15 minutes only for Media)
Access to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole for the Total 2019 AFCON qualifier match between Uganda Cranes and Tanzania has been released by the Chairman of FUFA International Match Organisation Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola during the Weekly Press conference at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday morning.
Magoola together with Kampala Metropolitan Police officials addressed the media and gave a brief about the Saturday 8th September match on entrance procedures for the fans, invited Guests, media, sponsors and vehicles.
Chairman FUFA International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola (R) and Kampala Metropolitan PRO C/ASP Oweyesigyire Luke (L) addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday morning
In his statement, Magoola confirmed that all vehicles with stickers driving from the fly at the Northern by pass and Bweyogerere will be diverted to Nassanga road in Kireka before accessing the Stadium Outer Parking. Only match officials, the two teams and Invited guests will use the Main gate. The 150,000/- and 40,000/- ticket holders will also use the main gate.
‘We are inviting all fans to come and attend the match at Namboole on Saturday. We are in partnership with Uganda Police to see that we have a secure event. The match will kickoff at 4:00 pm’ said Magoola.
RPC Kampala Metropolitan Police Musani Michael Sabila (R) addressing the media during the press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
The Regional Police Commander Kampala Metropolitan Police SSP Michael Musani Sabila informed the media that that all routes heading to Namboole will be secured and cautioned all service providers during the event to follow security guidelines.
‘I want to inform the public that all routes to Namboole will be secure and i call upon all the service providers during the match day to abide with our security guidelines.’ Said Kampala Metropolitan Police RPC Sabira Micheal
Kampala Metropolitan Police PRO C/ASP Owoyesigyire declared that the Uganda Police will ensure all fans in and outside the Stadium are secure.
Owoyesigyire also advised fans to stick strictly to the match. We shall not accept any groups of fans or individuals who have plans for activities not related to football.
Kampala Metropolitan Police PRO Luke Owoyesigyire, talking to media during the press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
‘We shall ensure that all fans are safe inside and outside the pitch. Bottles or any other sharp objects will not be accepted except for drinks in the disposables’ said KMP Public Relations Officer Oyowesigyire.
During the press conference, FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza announced that the tickets for the match are now on market going for 15, 000/= (Ordinary tickets), 40,000/= (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP).
‘No tickets will be sold at the Stadium on Match day. I call upon all fans to buy their tickets from our selling outlets. We thank the Government for supporting us with a budget for the National team. It is the reason why we decided to reduce the ticket prices of Ordinary and VIP’ said FUFA Finance Kiiza
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) Kampala Metropolitan Police PRO Luke Owoyesigyire addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
The outlets-Ticket selling centres
Airtel Shops; Jinja Rd-Shop Plaza, Lugogo Forest Mall, Ben Kiwanuka Street, Airtel New Park Kyagwe road.
City Oil; Nakawa, Kamwokya, Bombo Rd, Namirembe Rd, Martin Rd.
Match Commissioner: Sebit Librato Bagirasas (South Sudan)
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, C/ASP Owoyesigirye Luke PRO Kampala Metro Politan, Chairman FUFA International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola and RPK Kampala Metro Politan/Extra SSP Musani Micheal Sabila
As the Sand Cranes prepare to take on Ivory Coast in the upcoming Beach Soccer AFCON 2018 Egypt Qualifiers for the 1st leg match on Sunday, the team has started residential training.
Players and officials in the residential Camp. They are seen here after training.
A total of 16 players and 7 officials are accommodated at Hibis Hotel Entebbe.
Goalkeeper Kibirge Medi
Head Coach Muwonge Salim Jamal says his side is focused and the preparations are so far so good.
‘The boys are responding to the training very well. We have put alot of emphasis on the tactical set up. We need to score many goals since it is key for the home and away fixture’ noted Muwonge.
Coach Muwonge Salim Jamal giving instructions during training on Tuesday.
Team captain Somoka Roch highly praised the mood in the camp after the 9 days of training.
‘The mood is so good. We have trained for nine days with two days in residential camp. We are looking forward to the match. The attitude towards the game is very good. Everything will be superb and I am sure we are going to put Ivory Coast down on Sunday’ said Somoka.
L-R; Kimuli Tom, Ochen Ben and Somoka Roch during training at Spena beach on Tuesday.
Sand Cranes Training schedule
Training Schedule
Players 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)
Technical Team
Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach
Sseguya Peter – Assistant Coach
Ssebaggala Tonny – Team Coordinator)
Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man)
Ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).
Mutyaba Bashir – Technical Director
Omaria Bosco – Media Officer
MAIN PHOTO: Goalie Lwamunda Nasser makes a save during training
Three more Uganda Cranes players joined the national team training at Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday morning.
Team captain Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Afria), midfielder Allan Kateregga (Ajax Cape Town City, South Africa) and striker Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt) trained with the team for the first time.
Onyango joined the other two goalkeepers in camp; Charles Lukwago and Salim Jamal for the work outs with goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
The rest of the players were engaged in several work-outs.
The session was under the guidance of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the team physical trainer Gerome D’Antonio.
After the session, three players Murushid Jjuuko, Ibrahim Sadam Juma and Taddeo Lwanga engaged the media in a post-training interview.
‘The training is so far so good. We are set to face Tanzania and I know most Tanzanians on the team. I promise the Ugandans a win on Saturday’ remarked Jjuuko.
Egyptian based striker Derrick Nsibambi trained for first time with the Uganda Cranes ahead of the Tanzania gameIsaac Muleme and Emmanuel Okwi in action during training at Tuesday at Namboole stadium
Sadam also hinted on the readiness of the team prior to the East African derby.
‘The morale of players is high in camp and everyone is ready for the game once given the opportunity’ Sadam noted.
Lwanga talked about the healthy competition within the team which is a big boost to the team and the technical team.
Uganda Cranes players during the warm-up session at Namboole stadium on TuesdayMidfielder Hassan Wasswa Mawanda prepares to cross the ball during the Tuesday morning training session
‘There is healthy competition for slots on the team. This is good for the team because the technical team wants the very best out of us’ Taddeo, who plies his trade at the reigning Uganda Premier League champions, Vipers SC disclosed to the media.
The team is camped at the nearby Jokas Hotel in Bweyogerere, a stone throw away from the stadium.
The team training resumes on Wednesday morning under closed doors (at Namboole).
Meanwhile Miya Faruku, Moses Opondo, Yunius Sentamu and Kizito Luwagga arrived last night but were given time off from the morning session by the Head coach.
Uganda Cranes players who trained on Tuesday morning:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Midfielders: Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo, Zambia), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Khalid Aucho (Un-attached), Moses Waiswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba SC, Tanzania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named the final 24 players who will enter residential camp at Jokas Hotel, Bweyogerere on Monday evening for Saturday’s Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier against Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The National team trained at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on Monday for close to two hours as three more players Goalkeeper Salim Jamal, Godfrey Walusimbi and Edrisa Lubega joined the camp.
Goalkeeper Salim Jamal (L) and striker Edrisa Lubega joined the Uganda Cranes camp today
‘We are all set for the match against Tanzania. Since we qualified and played at the last AFCON, all our focus is on making it again. We call upon the fans to rally behind the team’ goalie Jamal noted.
Addressing the media after the training session, Zambian based left winger Joseph Ochaya expressed the need to win the home game against Tanzania;
Cranes striker Edrisa Lubega (Red) controlling the ball during training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
‘We have played with our neighbours Tanzania in many games and such matches are close. We are set this time round to win this match because it is crucial for us in this campaign’ Ochaya told the media.
Meanwhile, more foreign based players are expected in the country and shall attend the training on Tuesday morning (10am) at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Captain Denis Onyango, Derrick Nsibambi, William Luwagga Kizito, Allan Kateregga, Yunus Sentamu, Moses Opondo and Faruku Miya will join camp later today.
L-R Patrick Kaddu and Isaac Muleme during Uganda Cranes training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
Uganda Cranes squad for residential camp:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
FUFA Beginners’ Coaching Course 9th-14th September in Kabale
The FUFA Level One coaching course in Kabale has entered its third day on Monday with participants enrolling for technical expertise.
The course that started on Saturday 1st September 2018 with 23 participants is supported by US based organisation Soccer2Unite and HAM Sports Marketing Agency. The participants also contributed to the course by meeting the registration fees.
Modules of the course include components of Coaching and Training, Conditioning and Tactics, Match Analysis, Small sized games, Youth Development Coaching, refresher on Laws of the Game, written Exams and Practicals for the 8-days.
FUFA Level 1 participants going through practical sessions in Kabale
FUFA Instructor Peter Makanga heads the tutorial team in Kabale.
Makanga is also a CAF A Licenced coach, FA 1st Sport 4 Level2 Coach, Technical Director at Edgars Youth Program, Former SC Villa, Bunamwaya/Vipers SC and Uganda Cranes player.
FUFA Instructor Peter Makanga during the FUFA Level 1 coaching course in Kabale
Kabale Central Division Chairman Simon Arineitwe was the Guest of Honor during the opening ceremony. He admired FUFA for extending coaching courses to Kabale. He thanked Soccer2Unite for supporting coaches.
‘I thank FUFA for extending coaching coruses to the Western region. It is a symbol of developing football here. I emphasise the participants to promote discipline and endeavour to continue studying to attain the highest ranks in coaching’ said Arineitwe
Participants attending lessons during the ongoing FUFA Level 1 coaching course in Kabale at Victoria Inn.
‘ I want to thank FUFA for always extending these courses to Kabale. They have helped our coaches so much, Central division has a team and I will pay for our coach to come for FUFA Beginners’ course’ added the Central Division Chairman Arineitwe.
‘I think these courses will help you learn a lot and I am waiting to see disciplined coaches on the touchline. I am also a football supporter, I appreciate Soccer2Unite for helping the coaches and even where there is no help, stay committed on attending these courses’ Arineitwe concluded.
Sports journalist Andrew Amanya and referee Gilbert Ngyendo are the coordinators of the two courses.
The coaches attending the course finished beginners’ coaching course a year ago.
Kabale will host another coaching course for Beginners from 9th-14th September 2018.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Level 1 course participants in a group photo at Victoria Inn Kabale
L-R Taddeo Lwanga, Isaac Muleme and Denis Iguma stretching during training at StarTimes Stadium on Sunday
Uganda Cranes continued with training on Sunday morning as three more players joined the non residential camp at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo ahead of the Total 2019 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania on 8th September 2018.
Hassan Wasswa (El Gaish) Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood) and Denis Iguma (Kazman FC) joined the team and attended the morning session. The trio flew into the country last night.
Wasswa is one of the senior players in the the squad and has promised Ugandans the players know what is at stake.
L-R Hassan Wasswa and Joseph Ochaya on Sunday Morning at the StarTimes Stadium as they prepared to walk on to the turf for training.
‘ We have not come here for holidays but to win against Tanzania. It is all about staying focused and working hard. This is the right time for our team to go back to AFCON. This is a game of a lifetime. We will only play for a win. We are well motivated and all players are ready to give in their best. We respect Tanzania but we are sorry for them we have to fight and get three points off them’ said Uganda Cranes assistant captain Hassan Wasswa.
The Cranes assistant Coach Mathias Lule affirmed that they are set for the match and believes the five days with the players will be enough to have the best preparations.
L-R Striker Emma Okwi, Patrick Kaddu, Nicholas Wadada, Murushid Juuko and Martin Kizza during training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
‘We are set for our next game against Tanzania. We are expecting more players from Europe and South Africa to join us by end of tomorrow’ noted Lule
Uganda Cranes fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio (Red) taking players through drills on Sunday
Twenty (20) players took part in Sunday’s training that was conducted by head Coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistants.
Moses Opondo (Vendsyssel FF), Kizito Luwagga (Bate Bolisov) Edrisa Lubega (Reid), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Godfrey Walusimbi (Keiser Chiefs) and Miya Farouk (HNK Gorica) are expected in camp by end of Monday.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
Uganda Cranes is leading the 2019 AFCON qualifier Group L with 3 points from the only game played so far in the campaign away in Carpe Verde.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
Players that attended training on Sunday;
Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC) and Sebwato Nicholas (Onduparaka FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Isinde Isaac (K JSS FC), Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC) Kizza Martin (SC Villa), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC).
L-R Nicholas Sebwato and Charles Lukwago during the Cranes training at StarTimes Stadium on Sunday morning
Other players are; Hassan Wasswa (El Gaish), Isaac Muleme( Haras El Hodood), Denis Iguma (Kazman FC), Murushid Juuko (Simba FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos), Yassar Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema), Aucho Khalid (unattached) and Emmanuel Okwi (Simba FC).
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes assistant captain Hassan Wasswa (front) during training on Sunday
Uganda Cranes players (L-R Front) Sadam Juma, Martin Kizza, (L-R Behind) Yassar Mugerwa and Timothy Awany in training on Saturday at Lugogo
Uganda Cranes Team has officially kicked off training ahead of Total 2019 AFCON qualifier match against Tanzania on 8th September 2018. The morning session was held at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Matthias Lule, goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio were in attendance taking the players through drills.
L-R Midfield battle-Tadeo Lwanga and Sadam Juma in Cranes training on Saturday
Seventeen (17) players were in training today. The local based stars kist had; Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC) and Sebwato Nicholas (Onduparaka FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Isinde Isaac (Kirinya JSS FC), Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC) Kizza Martin (SC Villa), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC).
The foreign-based players had Murushid Juuko (Simba FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos), Yassar Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema), Aucho Khalid (unattached) and Emmanuel Okwi (Simba FC).
Attack vs Defence-Uganda Cranes striker Emmanuel Okwi (L) in action during the Cranes training on Saturday. He is seen here taking on Awany Timothy
‘We have started our preparation for our next game against Tanzania. All my teammates are responding well and I believe we shall put up a good performance.
It’ is a challenge to play against opponents who understand your playing style but we are going to fight and make sure we get three points at Namboole’ Uganda Cranes striker Emmanuel Okwi
Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre smiles during training on Saturday.
The head coach Desabre confirmed that getting three points from Tanzania is what he is planning for and trying to work on the intensity of his players during training.
‘We hope to be joined by other foreign players tomorrow and on Monday. Three points against Tanzania are so important to us and we shall fight for the win’ Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre
L-R Martin Kizza and Aucho Khalid in training on Saturday at StarTimes Stadium
Training will resume on Sunday at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo at 10 am.
Isaac Isinde (L) defends well against Patrick Kaddu during training on Saturday
Uganda Cranes is leading 2019 AFCON qualifier Group L with 3 points from the only game played so far in the campaign away in Carpe Verde.
Fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio and Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre monitoring Wadada and Juuko’s drills during training.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Nicholas Wadada, Moses Waiswa, Yassar Mugerwa and Sadam Juma in Cranes Training on Saturday at Lugogo
L-R; Ochero Sulaiman, Magwari Ronald and Kimuli Thomas in one of the training Sessions
Moments after taking on the position of Uganda Sand Cranes head coach, Salim Muwonge released a squad of 20 players who started training ahead of AFCON Beach Soccer qualifier match against Ivory Coast on 9th September 2018.
L-R; Lule Paul, Mugerwa Shafic (FIFA Beach soccer Referee), Kimuli Thomas and Katwe Allan taking the players through the game’s rules during training at Lido beach, Entebbe.
The training started on Thursday 23rd August and has so far been conducted for six days.
While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug, Muwonge shared the efforts so far endeavored towards the big task ahead for his side.
‘We summoned 20 players and 15 have attended so far. Most of the summoned players are midfielders because we want to create more scoring opportunities against our opponents.
Our main emphasis at the moment is set on endurance and tactical setup as we prepare for the game’ said Muwonge.
Sand Cranes Head Coach Salim Muwonge
Team Captain Katwe Allan commended the work done by the coaches in the six days of non residential training so far.
‘We have so far trained for six days. It has been good,we have been working on our endurance since it has a huge baring on the results. All of us as players are in good condition. We are only looking forward to putting into practice the skills we are learning’ said Katwe
Team Captain Katwe Allan passes the ball during training at Lido Beach
Players who attended training on Thursday
Goalkeepers
Kibirge Med (Isabet), Lwamunda Nasser (Buganda Royal Institute) and Kalule Micheal (Nkumba University)
Defenders
Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute), Katwe Allan (C) (Nkumba University), Ochero Sulaiman (St. Lawrence University), Byaruhanga Rica (Isabet), Kimuli Thomas
Midfielders
Kiggundu Swalley (St. Lawrence University), Magwari Ronald (Stomers), Kakwaya Swaibu (Isabet)
Forwards
Lwesibawa Godfrey (Stomers), Wasswa Peter (Buganda Royal Institute)
The team will conduct two other non-residential training sesssions before entering residential camp on Saturday 1st September 2018.
Technical Team
Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach
Sseguya Peter – Assistant Coach
Ssebaggala Tonny – Team Coordinator) – Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man)
Ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).
MAIN PHOTO: Sand Cranes players warm up at Lido Beach Entebbe
26th -31st August 2018 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Member Association Referees’ course has successfully ended at the FUFA Technical CCentre, Njeru.
The five day residential course commenced on Sunday 26th- Thursday 30th August 2018 conducted by FIFA Referees’ instructor and FUFA Referees’ Manager Samuel Egesa and Rahman Kizito Nsubuga who is a FIFA physical fitness instructor taking the budding referees through various course units.
The course saw FUFA 3rd Vice President and the State Minister for Youth and children Affairs Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi presiding over the closing ceremony as the Guest of Honour.
FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Nakiwala Kiyingi handing over a certificate to one of the participants at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru
While addressing the youthful class of referees, Hon. Nakiwala commended FIFA and FUFA for this brilliant initiative of empowering and teaching youths as they are the ones to take charge of the game in the future .
‘It is such a great initiative by the world football governing body together with the local football governing body to consider people of your age and start training you for the future. Therefore you should not misuse such an opportunity because you are amongst the chosen few who have studied at zero cost ‘said Nakiwala.
‘This has come at the right moment when youth football is given much attention by the FUFA with the introduction of the FUFA Juniors league in 2015 and the success of the Uganda Cubs who qualified for AFCON U17’ added the FUFA Vice President.
Nakiwala later cautioned the participants from involving in unlawful acts which may cost their lives and careers thus asked them to be active in football especially refereeing since they have acquired the required knowledge.
Yusuf Awuye who represented the Chairman UFRA Ronnie Kalema envied the young referees for the great opportunity because he had to pay Shs 1000 in 1987 to attend his first refereeing course.
‘You are such lucky that you have acquired such knowledge at no cost which was not the case during our generation. There fore I ask you to make proper use of the knowledge you have acquired so that you get to international levels’ said Awuye.
He also told them that they are members of FUFA because their body (UFRA) is amongst the special interest groups represented in the FUFA assembly but cautioned them not to keep dormant because they will not be considered for appointments.
The referees during the closing ceremony at Njeru Technical Centre.
Samuel Egesa the FUFA Referees’ Manager was quick to thank the federation and FIFA for the initiative.
He also commended the referees for total discipline during the course.
‘I am delighted with FIFA and FUFA for this move of starting with Junior referees because refereeing is about acquiring experience’said Egesa
