FUFA has made a financial contribution of Two (2) Million shillings for the purchase of tickets to participate in the Kabaka’s Birthday run due this Sunday 8th April in Lubiri.
A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity aimed at fundraising to save thousands of lives of people who are affected with sickle cell has been attached to the run.
The contribution was handed over to the Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga today at Bulange by the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu who was accompanied by FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein and Events Manager Leilah Nankya.
L-R Esther Musoke, Leilah Nankya, Katikkiro of Buganda, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphey Mandu and Ahmed Hussein
‘We have supported the event because FUFA and Buganda Kingdom care a lot about the health of the citizens. Sickle cells is very dangerous and has claimed many lives. We are hopeful our humble contribution will help in the campaign’ said Mandu.
One million will be spent on purchasing tickets while the other amount for the Sickle Cells Association in Uganda.
The Katikkiro receives FUFA’s contribution from the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu.
The Katikkiro was grateful of FUFA’s support;
‘Football in Uganda is incomplete without talking about FUFA and Buganda Kingdom. We are glad that football people are supporting this cause. I thank FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, his Executive and staff for this contribution’
L-R Katikkiro, MAndu and Hussein is a deep discussion about the Airtel Sponsored Kabaka’s Birthday Run
FUFA has confirmed to send participants for the Airtel Sponsored Kabaka’s Birthday run.
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
The opening leg of the Total African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) first round encounter between Uganda and Kenya will be handled by referees from Swaziland.
Leticia Antonella Viana is the center referee.
She will be assisted by Siphiwayikhosi Cosma Nxumal and Patricia Buyile Mkhaliphi as 1st and 2nd assistants respectively.
Khadmallah Elsayed Angato Koko from Sudan is the fourth official.
Rwandese Liliane Uwimpuhwe is the match Commissioner.
Meanwhile, the kick off time of the game has been brought down from 4:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
Moments after arrival in Machakos city and checking in at the Garden Hotel, the Uganda Crested Cranes team trained for the first time at the match day venue, Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Monday evening.
Uganda Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega demonstrates to the players during the first training at the Kenyatta stadium in Machakos
The training lasted for one and a half hour with a talk session, warm ups and ball work sessions.
The team shall conduct their final training on Tuesday at 4 pm in preparation for Wednesday’s D-Day.
The Uganda Crested Cranes players emerge from the dressing rooms
The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018 and the return leg is set for Sunday, 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
The Uganda Crested Cranes goalkeepers’ coach James Magala demonstrated to Ruth Aturo in training
The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.
The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.
Uganda Crested players at Kenyatta stadium before start of the training session
Top Scorer: Valentino Opendi (Kasawo S.S) – 7 Goals
Finals (Girls’ Football):
Kawempe Muslim 1-0 Masaka S.S
MVP: Mariam Nakabugo (Kawempe Muslim S.S)
Top Scorer: Sharon Nadunga (Kibuli S.S) – 7 Goals
The 2018 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games successfully climaxed at the Mbale Municipal Stadium on Easter Monday.
Bulo Parents and Kawempe Muslim Secondary Schools successfully won the boys and girls football trophies at the 2018 UMEA games hosted by Nkoma S.S and assisted by Mbale S.S.
Kawempe Muslim (Green) against Masaka S.S in girls football final at Mbale Municipal Stadium on Monday evening
Kawempe Muslim, despite missing three of their star players (with the Uganda Crested Cranes team in Machakos) over came Masaka S.S 1-0 in the girl’s final with Stellah Musibika scoring the lone strike on the day, a free-kick from about 25 yards.
In the boys final, Bulo Parents won 5-4 in post match penalties after the 90 minutes of normal time had failed to produce any goals.
Bulo Parents captain Faluku Ssemukutu recieves the trophy from the commissioner of secondary schools, Sam Kuloba
Derrick Menya, Hussein Makanga, Joseph Dhata, Akibaru Ssentongo and Shafiq Kibirige scored their kicks from the penalty mark.
Adinan Ondoga had earlier missed his kick from the penalty spot.
Herbert Achayi, Moses Aliro, Sadad Anaku and Joel Jangeyambe for Kibuli as Solomon Okello was denied by goalkeeper Abdallah Kisitu and Ismail Mukalazi hit the cross bar.
Kibuli, however won the overall title.
Next year’s games will be co-hosted by Kasawo Islamic and Kasawo S.S.
MAIN PHOTO: Kawempe Muslim S.S students with their medals and girls football trophy
TOTAL African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (4 pm) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all FUFA Social Media plat forms
The Uganda Crested Cranes team safely arrived in Machakos ahead of the first leg of the Total Africa Women cup of nations tournament slated for this Wednesday at the Kenyatta stadium.
The team is accommodated at Garden Hotel in Machakos.
Uganda Crested Cranes players and officials at the Garden hotel reception zoneUganda Crested Cranes goalkeeping coach James Magala during the check in procedure at Garden Hotel in Machakos
The first leg will take place on Wednesday, 4th April 2018 and the return leg is set for 8th April 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
The winner on aggregate will qualify to the next round of the qualifiers to play West Africans, Cameroon.
The eventual successful country will thus play among the finalists at the final tournament in Ghana.
2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers:
First Leg: Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Kenya Haraambe Starlets Vs Uganda Crested Cranes
Machakos Stadium (4 pm)
The Uganda national women football team, the Crested Cranes on Sunday to Kenya, where they will take on their counterparts the Kenya Haraambe Starlets in the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) 2018 first leg match slated for Wednesday in Machakos.
The team of 20 players and 9 officials left Kampala by road in high spirit after having spent two weeks of training under head coach Faridah Bulega.
Bulega, who was named head coach replacing long serving Majidah Nantanda in September, said her side is well prepared for the battle.
She is assisted by Edward Kaziba, Oliver Mbekeka for fitness and James Magala as the goal keeping tactician.
Bulega said they technical team has helped the players in all the basics that are vital in putting up up a good show in Kenya.
‘We have been doing well together with my staff and I hope the players will put to action whatever we have given them. A point wouldn’t be bad away,” Bulega said.
Uganda Crested Cranes players in training led by Hasifa Nassuna
A team of 27 players have been undergoing intensive training at IUIU females campus Kabojja in Wakiso, where they also played and won two build up matches against Kampala select (2-1) and UCU Lady Cardinals (2-0)
The two wins and the four goals scored were enough to convince Bulega that her players are well shaped to face the fancied Kenyans.
“We have played two matches and won and scored four goals, we can as well score the same or more in Kenya,” Bulega said.
Among Bulega’s selection is defender Yudaya Nakayenze, who shook of an injury she sustained against Kamapala select in a friendly, and last inclusion Shamilah Nalujja, while Damali Matama, Shakilah Mutibwa, Norah Alupo, Daisy Nakaziro and goal machine Juliet Nalukenge make the national team debuts.
The game in Machakos is the first leg of the encounter before the second leg on Sunday April 8 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo.
Some of the players in a light mood prior to departure
Kenya, who played at last year’s edition of the AWCON finals in Cameroon, have beaten Uganda twice, in a friendly in Kisumu and in the 2016 CECAFA group game at Njeru Uganda, with both games ending 4-0.
However, team captain Hasifa Nasuna believes Kenya’s record is a past memory and that this is a new Crested Cranes team with a different ambition.
“They have beaten us twice but that is past. Our present ambition is also to challenge them that we are also good and can also beat them,” Nasuna said.
The 2016 FUFA female player of the year Nasuna, will lead the team, assisted by goal keeper Ruth Aturo and Shakilah Mutibwa, in Bulega’s new player administration strategy.
The Uganda Hippos humiliated South Sudan 5-1 during the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifiers played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
Mustapha Kizza (penalty), Steven Mukwala, Sadam Masereka, Hamis Tibita and a beautiful Allan Okello goal were the strikes for Uganda.
Uganda Hippos XI
Kizza scored the opening goal on 25 minutes after a foul on Steven Mukwala. Defender Musitafa Mujjuzi had moments later scored an own goal that at some stage made the game tied one all.
Second half goals from Mukwala, Masereka, Tibita and Okello wrapped the victory.
Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the players prior to kick offFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the head coach Mathias Lule
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest during the game.
The head coach for the team is Mathias Lule, assisted by James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach).
Captain Julius Poloto in action against South Sudan
The return leg will be played on 22nd April 2018 in Juba.
Team Line ups:
Uganda XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Allan Okello (90’ Faizal Ssekyanzi), Steven Mukwala (85’ Hamis Tibita), Frank Tumwesigye, Joshua Okiror (47’ Sadam Masereka)
Subs Not Used:
Denis Otim (G.K), Bashir Asiku, Fred Okot, Solomon Ovoyo
Head coach: Mathias Lule
South Sudan XI:
Ramadan Ding (G.K), Ally Henery, Kuwer Omot, Kuwer Tutu, Rafael Elhag, Dominic Aroma, Samuel Andrea, Jonson Yang, Peter Okech, Dani Thon, Chol Magol
Subs Not Used: Simon Alberto (G.K), Elia Gale, Juma Yusuf, James Lam, Ebin Rakhisa Awe, Toni Tombe, Daniel Peter
Head coach: Ait Abdelmalek (Algeria)
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala – Kick off is 4 pm
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
Gates open at Midday
The Uganda Hippos team to face South Sudan in the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifiers has a bulk of players who featured at the 2017 COSAFA U-20 championship in Zambia
Goalkeeper Keni Saidi, Mustapha Kizza, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubakar Kasule, Julius Poloto (captain), Frank Zaga Tumwesigye, Allan Okello and Steven Mukwala are on the team.
Only right back Paul Willa and Joshua Okiror are the players on the team and were not part of the COSAFA U-20 squad.
The first leg will be played at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo on Saturday as the return leg will be played after a fortnight in Juba.
The head coach is Mathias Lule, assisted by James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach).
Uganda Hippos XI Vs South Sudan:
Keni Saidi, Paul Willa, Mustapha Kizza, Musitafa Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank “Zaga” Tumwesigye, Joshua Okiror, Steven Dese Mukwala, Allan Okello (KCCA)
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
Crested Cranes vs Kenya Sunday 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
Crested Cranes picked up yet another win by defeating UCU Lady Cardinals 2-0 in a build-up match played at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Campus in Kabojja on Good Friday.
Crested Cranes Startimg XI against UCU LAdy Cardinals L-R (Back Row) Gladsy Nakitto, Tracy Akiror, Joyce , Viola Namuddu, Tinah Nambirigge, Shadia Nankya Front Row (L-R) Grace Aluka, Zainah Namuleme, Aturo Ruth (GK), Hasifah Nassuuna, Shakira Mutiibwa
Hasifah Nassuuna opened the scoring on six minutes before substitute Spencer Nakachwa doubled her team’s lead in the 75th minute.
Zainah Namuleme (yellow top) getting the better of her opponents during the Crested Cranes vs UCU Lady Cardinals match
‘We are getting stronger each passing day. The fitness levels of the team are not top notch. The spirits are high and all players are learning a lot of new things during this camp. We shall give our best. I am happy the balls are crossing the goal line’ said Head coach Faridah Bulega.
Spencer Nakachwa entertained the fans with skill and pace. Her efforts were paid off with a fine goal.
Crested Cranes who edged Kampala Select 2-1 on Wednesday are using these practice games to fine tune the players ahead of the Total AFCON Women 2018 Qualifiers.
UCU Lady Cardinals Starting XI against Crested Cranes
The build-up match was handled by Elizabeth Nasolo (Centre Referee), Kayinza Aminah 1st Assistant Referee and Mariam Kebba 2nd Assistant Referees.
MAIN PHOTO: Hasifah Nasuuna (yellow top) gets her team’s opening goal.
First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala – Kick off is 4 pm
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
Gates open at Midday
Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the five match officials who will handle the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifier between Uganda and South Sudan this Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
All the referees are from Sudan with the match commissioner Gaspard Kayijuka coming from Rwanda.
Meanwhile, the Uganda Hippos team will continue with training on Friday at 2 p.m for the last session.
The visitors, whose first batch arrived on Thursday evening will train at 4 pm at Lugogo for one hour as mandated by the CAF competitions rules and regulations.
The South Sudan delegation is accomodated at Mount Zion Hotel in the heart of Kampala city.
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Adel Adam Mukhtar (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Elnour Haitham (Sudan)
Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Mohamed Omer Hamid (Sudan)
FUFA has released a list of licensed Intermediaries and businesses conducted over the last one year period 2017/18. As stipulated by FIFA, the local soccer governing body is mandated to comply with the laid down process regarding the Transfer Matching system.
Intermediary Report – Transactions: Publication Period: 01 April 2017 – 31 March 2018
This report gives a projection into activities of registered Intermediaries by FUFA in Uganda and the information given is based on submission by individual Intermediary. FUFA has no formal or attachment on amount of money involved in transfers.
The Uganda U-17 team continued with its preparations for the forthcoming CECAFA Challenge cup in Burundi by winning yet another build up match convincingly at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
CECAFA Secretariat has communicated the new dates for the tournament from 14th-29th April, 2018. Three venues have been confirmed as; Ngozi, Muyinga and Gitega.
Initially the tournament was to start on 1st and end 15th April, 2018.
Uganda U-17 team won 12-0 against Football for Good. The Gulu based side was playing at the artificial turf for the first time.
Peter One’s team has now won three build up matches. The Cubs defeated Namutumba District school champions Agape SS 5-0 and saw off Kirinya Jinja Ss Junior team 3-2.
Goals:
Kent Anthony 1 goal (7th Minute)
Sula Mpanga 4 goals (15th, 45th and 49th and 51st minutes)
First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
Gates open at 1 pm
With less than two days to the first leg of the TOTAL AFCON U-20 qualifier between Uganda Hippos and opponents from South Sudan, the home side has intensified training.
On Wednesday, the team had a double session with the morning session at the Africa Bible University for one hour before the afternoon session which took place at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Head coach Mathias Lule was joined by his assistants James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya as well as the the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and trainer Gerome D’Antonio who shared their ideas with the youngsters.
Uganda Cranes’ Gerome D’Antonio helps the Uganda U-20 players in stretching drills
‘Training has been good and the response of the players superb. We call upon the fans to come in large numbers and support the team at Lugogo this Saturday’ Lule told www.fufa.co.ug.
The team captain is Julius Poloto and his assistant is Musitafa Mujjuzi.
‘We shall give our best during the match because qualification is the prime objective. We have so far had the best training in the last week’ Poloto, a two time Azam Uganda Premier league winner with KCCA FC assures.
Ball work sessions
Meanwhile, the team training continues on Thursday starting at 4 pm (Star Times Stadium, Lugogo).
The Hippos are currently camped at African Bible University in Lubowa with 25 players in camp.
The full list of players in camp at African Bible University, Lubowa:
Goalkeepers: Tonny Kyamera (Buddo S.S and Express), Saidi Keni (Proline)
Defenders: Salim Kyobe (Spartan 05), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Bashir Asiku (Vipers), Fred Okot (URA), Hebert Ochayo (Kibuli S.S), Paul Willa (Police)
Midfielders: Abubaker Kasule (Express), Allan Okello (KCCA), Frank ”Zaga” Tumwesigye (Vipers), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Ezra Bida (Onduparaka), Solomon Ovoyo (West Nile Province), Ivan Eyamu (Kataka), Faisal Sekyanzi (St Mary’s Nabweru), Joshua Okiror Ocen (Proline)
Strikers: Sadam Masereka (Buddo S.S) Steven Desi Mukwala (Vipers), Hamisi Tibita (BUL), Ibrahim Thembo (Kansai Plascon), Denis Otim (Mbarara City), Joel Jangeyambe (West Nile Province), Joshua Wandera (Eastern), Sadat Anaku (KCCA Junior Team)
Crested Cranes vs Kenya Sunday 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
The National Women team-Crested Cranes got the better of a Kampala Select team by winning the build-up match organized by the technical team to assess the fitness of players.
The Crested Cranes won the match 2-1 played at the Islamic University of Uganda (IUIU) Campus in Kabojja.
2016 FUFA player of the year Hasifah Nassuuna and Juliet Nalukenge netted for Crested Cranes while Uganda Martyr’s Gloria Namugerwa converted a penalty late in the game for Kampala Select.
The skillful Nassuuna capitalized on a defensive mix up to give Crested Cranes the lead early in the first half before substitute Nalukenge used her goal poaching instincts to double her team’s lead in the second half.
Nassuuna was in total control of the game. She netted one of her team’s two goals.
The Kampala Select team had a bigger presence of players from the FUFA Women Elite League reigning champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School who gave the Crested Cranes a run for their money.
Shadia Nankya (R) with a perfect check on a Kampala select opponent.
Head coach for the Crested Cranes Faridah Bulega was impressed by her team’s performance.
‘I liked the test given to us by our opponents. The players enjoyed the match. We shall keep pushing to get the best out the team in the remaining days before we travel to Kenya’ said Bulega.
Aturo Ruth was called into action during the game to take care of the aerial balls.
Ayub Khalifan and Nkata Moses were in charge of the Kampala Select team.
Crested Cranes used the match as a build up to the two legged qualifiers against Kenya, with the first leg due next week on 4th April in Machakos. The return leg is set for Sunday 8th April at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Juliet Nalukenge (L) and Mukia Aisha racing for the ball. Nalukenge – one of the most exciting players in the National Women team scored the other goal for Crested Cranes.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes XI hat started against Kampala Select Team L-R: Back row-Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Viola Namuddu, Tracy Akiror, Asia Nakibuka,, Hasifah Nasuuna. Front row L-R: Aluka Grace, Zainah Namuleme, Damalie Matama, Aturo Ruth (GK) and Jackie Nassali
Crested Cranes vs Kenya 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
Uganda Crested Cranes players have expressed their satisfaction over the way they are being handled in residential camp at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) female campus Kabojja.
A total of 26 players have today entered day four of their residential training at the University grounds, ahead of their encounter with Kenya Harambe Starlets on Wednesday next week.
Midfielder Tracy Jonnes Akiror, who has been part of the team since 2016, said they are going through the best basics in training and that there is good feeding.
The three goalkeepers in Camp Cissy Nakiguba, Ruth Aturo and Daisy Nakaziro after the session
‘We are feeling fine and our coaches are doing the needful of guiding the entire team. We are getting set for the final input to be replicated on to the pitch into action with all the basics the coaches have given to the team. We shall deliver’ said Akiror
Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega instructs Jackie Nassali
Striker Zainah Namuleme who is also among the younger crop on the team said the changes in the team will help get a descent result.
‘We have lost to Kenya twice, but this time around, players and coaches on both teams have changed and from the training we have received, we are not scared about our opponents’ noted Namuleme.
The mood in camp tells a bigger story. The Crested Cranes players after training on Wednesday morning in Kabojja.
The Crested Cranes travel by road to Kenya on Saturday ahead of the first leg game that will be played on Wednesday in Machakos, Kenya before the second leg at StarTimes Lugogo on April 8.
Goalkeeper Ruth Aturo getting a firm grip of the ball during training on Wednesday
This evening the Crested Cranes will play a build-up match against a Kampala Select team at UIU, Kabojja.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes Assistant Coach Edward Kaziba gives instructions as Head coach Faridah Bulega and Olive Mbekeka look on
Uganda Cranes have played to a non scoring draw against Malawi during an international build up match played on Tuesday at Mandela National Stadium.
This was the second international build up match played in three days following Saturday’s emphatic 3-1 victory against Sao Tome and Principe at the same venue.
Yunus Sentamu had a chance in the first half to give Uganda Cranes the lead but his left footed shot after dribbling past two defender hit the side netting.
Yunus Sentamu during one against one incident against Precious SambaniStriker Emmanuel Okwi dribbles past Precious Sambani (12) during the game at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango made two world class saves to help the Uganda Cranes at least earn a point from the game.
Abraham Ndugwa was the first player to be introduced in the 52nd minute when came on for Milton Karisa.
William Kizito Luwagga replaced Emmanuel Arnold Okwi after an hour of action before Sentamu paved way for Derrick Nsibambi.
Striker Fahad was the final substitution, replacing Joseph Ochaya, deep in added time.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets Sebastien Desabre during the pre-match customs
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile guests who watched the game.
The two matches (against Sao Tome and Principe as well as that of Malawi) were meant to prepare the Uganda Cranes in the upcoming matches of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers against Tanzania and Lesotho.
Uganda Cranes XI vs Malawi: L-R (Standing) – Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Bevis Mugabi, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row (L-R) – Denis Iguma, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Milton Karisa, Godfrey Walusimbi, Yunus Sentamu
Uganda Cranes XI:
Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa (52’ Abraham Ndugwa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (60’ William Kizito Luwagga), Yunus Sentamu (62’ Derrick Nsibambi), Joseph Benson Ochaya (94’ Fahad Bayo)
Subs Not Used:
Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre (France)
Malawi XI
Malawi Flames XI:
Charles Swini (G.K), Precious Sambani, Denis Chembezi, Limbikani Mzava, Gombezeani Chirwa, John Banda, Rafik Namwera (46’ Frank Banda), Chawanangwa Kaonga, Dalisto Sailesi (71’ Patrick Phiri), Roben Nealande, Richard Mbulu (46’ Cheiukepo Musowoya)
Subs Not Used:
Brighton Muntari (G.K), John Lanjesi, Stanley Sanodi, Yamikani Fodya, Alfred Manyozo, Felix Zulu, Righteous Banda
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The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Malawi Flames has three changes to the one that played against Sao Tome and Principe.
Denis Iguma, Tadeo Lwanga and Yunus Sentamu replace Nico Wakiro Wadada, Geofrey Kizito and William Luwagga Kizito respectively.
The other players who started against Sao Tome and Principe have been retained.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Rwanda.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa, Emmanuel Okwi, Yunus Sentamu, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Subs:
Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Abraham Ndugwa, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi
