Uganda U-20 national team (The Hippos) played to a 2 all draw with Swaziland in a group A COSAFA U-20 Touth Championship at the Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, Zambia on Friday.
Tsabedze Muzi scored in the 23rd minute for the lead well cancelled out by Uganda’s captain Muhammed Shaban on 29 minutes.
Right back Fred Okot had two minutes earlier before the equalizer limped out with an injury.
His place was taken over by Andrew Isiagi Okiring.
KCCA forward Allan Okello scored after 50 minutes to give Uganda the lead before a late – late equalizer from Order Mamba in the 89th minute.
Shaban Muhammed celebrates
Uganda was also reduced to 10 men when Shaban got a second booking from Zambian referee Stlaney Hachiwa.
The team will now take a two day’s resting period for recovery before the final group game on Monday against Malawi.
Uganda U-20 XI: Saidi Keni (G.K), Fred Okot (27′ Andrew Isiagi Okiring), Mustapha Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Abubakar Kasule, Julius Poloto (86′ David Owori), Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Muhammed Shaban, Steven Mukwala, Allan Okello (Frank ‘Zaga’ Tumwesigye)
Subs Not Used: Ali Mwerusi (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), Mujahid Ogama, Hamisi Tibita, Pius ‘TZ Iniesta’Obuya, Victor Matovu
Uganda Cranes humiliated South Sudan 5-1 during group B of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup tournament at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Friday afternoon.
Derrick Nsibambi scored twice as Milton Karisa, Hood Kaweesa and Nico Wakiro Wadada were all on the score sheet for Uganda Cranes.
Karisa got the first as early as the 7th minute when he controlled Muzamiru Mutyaba’s high ball from the left before he rocketed the ball at the near post of the goalkeeper.
Midfield general Sadam Ibrahim Juma passes the ball during the match
Kaweesa’s goal arrived on 10 minutes with Isaac Muleme providing the assist from the left side of the field.
The first of Nsibambi’s two goals came on the half hour mark with a stunning long range effort way outside the box.
Nsibambi also scored again five minutes after the second half kicked off and Wadada got his late in the game with 5 minutes to go.
South Sudan’s consolation came from Luak Wol in the 25th minute.
Tom Masiko in action during the game
Tom Masiko was the only Uganda Cranes player booked.
For the victory, Uganda ascend aloft group B with 4 points, same as Burundi (Uganda has better goal difference).
Ethiopia has three points and South Sudan is bottom with one point.
Last Group Games:
Uganda will play Ethiopia in Kakamega as Burundi takes on already eliminated South Sudan.
Painted fan Khassim Kyazze doing what he does bestUganda Cranes XI vs South Sudan: Standing (L-R) – Nico Wakiro Wadada, Hood Kaweesa, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Allan Kyambadde, Timothy Denis Awany and team captain Bernard Muwanga. Front Row (L-R) – Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Benjamin Ochan, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme
Head coach Moses Basena congratulates the players after the final whistle for the job well done
Uganda Cranes XI Vs South Sudan: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (Captain), Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Allan Kyambadde (75′ Daniel Isiagi), Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba (45′ Tom Masiko), Hood Kaweesa and Milton Karisa (67′ Paul Mucureezi)
Subs Not Used: Tom Ikaara (GK), Ismail Watenga (GK), Aggrey Madoi, Joseph Nsubuga, Shafik Bakaki, Tadeo Lwanga, Nelson Senkatuka, Allan Kateregga
FUFA has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities this year to the people of Busoga by coming out to be part of the ‘Ekigunga Kya Busoga’ to run from 9th-17th December at Emirates Secondary School, in Kamuli District.
FUFA offered 5M shillings (Five Million Shillings) and 20 footballs to the organisers of the event aimed at using culture to end early marriages amongst the youths and keep girls in schools.
Owek. Joyce Abaliwano Mulebeke -Minister of State Gender and Children Affairs in the Busoga Kingdom
‘We are glad to receive this contribution from FUFA which was pledged by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo to support 100 vulnerable children to attend the retreat. The balls will help the youths enjoy football during their play time’
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House.
‘We believe that our support will play a key role towards attaining the objective of the retreat which aims at reducing early marriages amongst youths in the Busoga Kingdom. FUFA highly prides in guiding society through such activities which can easily end up producing future leaders and footballers’
MAIN PHOTO: Owek. Joyce Abaliwano Mulebeke (L)-Minister of State Gender and Children Affairs in the Busoga Kingdom received the balls from the FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House.
FUFA has confirmed a course for the football journalists to be conducted from 12th-15th December, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
The latest development has been confirmed by FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘FUFA considers education in all sectors of football as a key component in our strategic plan for the period 2017-2021. We are very much aware of the role played by the media in the dissemination of information about football to the public’
‘We have informed Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) about the course and they are already receiving applicants’ added Hussein.
The attached media officers to the 8 FUFA Regional Football Associations will also attend the course.
FUFA will meet all the costs of the course but participants are requested to carry sports kits (soccer boots or canvas shoes, shorts and shirts), gadgets like laptops, voice recorders, video and photo cameras as the course will have practical sessions’
Deadline for registration is Sunday 10th December, 2017.
2017 COSAFA U-20 Youth Championship (Match Day 1 results):
Zambia 0-2 Uganda (Group A)
Mozambique 0-1 Egypt (Group B)
Swaziland 2-3 Malawi (Group A)
Uganda National U-20 team edged Zambia 2-0 in the second group A match of the 2017 Mopani Copper Mines COSAFA Under-20 Championships in Kitwe on Wednesday.
Team captain Muhammed Shaban scored a brace in the match.
Shaban got the first off Steven Mukwala’s assist from an acute angle after 52 minutes.
He then got the second on 56 minutes when goalkeeper Saidi Keni played a long ball that Shaban utilized to score the second.
Zambia came close to the opener when Captain Prince Mumba saw his shot cannon back off the woodwork, before Lameck Banda was denied by a fine stop from Uganda goalie Saidi Keni.
Lameck Banda of Zambia battles for the ball with Abubakaer Kasule of Uganda during the 2017 COSAFA U20 football match between Zambia and Uganda at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe on 6 December 2017
Mathias Lule, the head coach for Uganda called for all the changes.
Pius Obuya was the first substitution when his place was taken over by Allan Okello.
Frank Tumwesigye was replaced by Kagimu Shafik and Victor Matovu came in for Mustafa Kiiza who had earlier being booked.
Uganda is now top of group A with a better goal difference over Malawi who defeated Swaziland 3-2 in the opener.
North African guests Egypt got their tournament off to a winning start in a hard-fought 1-0 success over Mozambique.
Hussein Abdelkader grabbed the only goal of the game four minutes from time for what turned out to be a deserved victory for the Young Pharaohs.
The second match in Group B will be played on Thursday when South Africa take on Mauritius at the Nkana Stadium (kick-off: 15h00 local; 13h00 GMT).
Uganda U-20 XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Fred Okot, Mustapha Kizza (Victor Matovu), Geofrey Wasswa, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Abubakar Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank Tumwesigye (Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu), Muhammed Shaban, Steven Mukwala, Pius Obuya (Allan Okello)
Subs Not Used:
Ali Mwerusi (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), Andrew Isiagi Okiring, Mujahid Ogama, Hamisi Tibita, David Owori
Group B: Uganda vs South Sudan on Friday 8th December, 2017 at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega, Kenya.
Spirits are high in the Uganda Cranes camp with a day left to their second group B fixture against South Sudan in the CECAFA Senior challenge cup 2017 in Kenya.
Cranes kicked off their title defence on low note with a goalless draw against a resilient Burundi side at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Monday afternoon.
Warm up time for the Uganda Cranes players on Wednesday
However the Cranes have since had a two day rest which coach Moses Basena feels is more than enough for his players to recover and re-energize before taking on neighbors South Sudan who were 3-0 losers against Ethiopia in the second fixture of the group.
Hood Kawesa (L) with Tom Masiko during training on Wednesday
Talking about the other opponents after watching Ethiopia take maximum points from South Sudan on Tuesday, Basena said that he is confident the Cranes can get maximum points from the remaining two fixtures and consequently qualify for the semifinals.
Time for serious drills as Head coach Moses Basena monitors his players
‘By failing to win our first match we invited pressure onto ourselves and that means we must win our remaining fixtures to be able to qualify to the next round and with due respect to our opponents we need maximum points from both games’ stated Basena
Smiles during training as (L-R) Wadada Nicholas, Airtel FUFA Player of the Year Muzamiru Mutyaba and Allan Kyambadde enjoy a joke
‘We are the defending champions and we cannot afford any more slip up because it will put us in a more dire state of regret. My players are not ready to be in that kind of situation. In the game against Burundi we fielded all our strikers and that shows how much we needed goals and the win but the Burundians were strong defensively but we have worked on attack formations and execution in training and hope my strikers twill be more clinical in the next games.’ Basena added.
Prayer moment for the entire team after training
The Cranes will have their last training tomorrow evening at the Bukhungu Stadium.
‘The FUFA Drum’ Launch set for 20th December, 2017 in Njeru
USPA, FUFA President’s XI to face off in a match
Orientaion course to be conducted for the Team officials of the 16 Provinces on 19th and 20th December
The Organising Committee of ‘The FUFA Drum’ has released a programme for the official launch of the newly created football tournament to be played among the 16 provinces in Uganda.
The tournament that kicks off in January, 2018 will see selected officials of each Province attend an Orientation course at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru on 19th and 20th December.
‘Plans have been finalized for the highly anticipated launch of our newest Competitions. We know the value attached to this tournament and we have given it enough planning before it kicks off’ said FUFA Ahmed Hussein Communications Manager.
An official image designed to promote the match between FUFA President’s XI and USPA at the launch of ‘The FUFA Drum’ on 20th December in Njeru
‘The tournament also brings out moments when we see players celebrate their ancestry by featuring for their respective provinces
At the launch date, a football match will be played between FUFA President’s XI and the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and his counterpart at USPA are yet to reveal their squads. However The President’s XI comprises of former Uganda Cranes players who retired from the active football.
‘We have invited the media under their body-USPA to come and join us in Njeru on the day of the launch. We believe they are wonderful partners who disseminate information to the public through their various media houses’ added Hussein
The match will be one of the highlights of the day’s events at the end of the two day course that will climax with the launch.
USPA President Sabiiti Muwanga (L) shows his skills in one of the several matches USPA has played this year. USPA has been invited to play FUFA President’s XI at the launch of the newly created football tournament called ‘The FUFA Drum’ on 20th December in Njeru.FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo leaves his opponent pondering the next move after winning the ball with ease during the FUFA Corporate tournament in Njeru . Next on duty is the President’s team against USPA at the launch of ‘The FUFA Drum’
About FUFA ‘The Drum’
The Competition will be played between 16 provinces of Uganda and it is called ‘The Drum’. It will be run and managed by official FUFA regulations. Slogan of the ‘The Drum’ tournament’: ‘Our Pride is the Strength from Our Diversity’ THE 16 PROVINCES:
a) West Nile: Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Pakwach, Yumbe and Zombo.
b) Acholi: Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Pader
c) Lango: Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Otuke and Oyam
d) Karamoja: Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak
e) Teso: Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti
f) Sebei: Bukwa, Kapchorwa and Kween
g) Bugisu: Bududa, Bulambuli, Manafwa, Mbale, Namisindwa and Sironko
h) Bukedi: Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Pallisa and Tororo
i) Busoga: Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba
j) Kampala: This province will be composed of the District Football Associations of Central, Kawempe Nakawa, Makindye and Rubaga
k) Buganda: Buikwe, Bukomansimbi, Butambala, Buvuma, Gomba, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kayunga, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Rakai, Sembabule, and Wakiso
l) Bunyoro: Buliisa, Hoima, Kagadi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, and Masindi
m) Tooro: Bunyangabo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo
n) Rwenzori: Bundibugyo, Kasese and Ntoroko
o) Ankole: Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mitooma, Ntungamo, Rubirizi and Sheema,
P) Kigezi; Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro and Rukungiri
Kick off: 6:30 p.m (In Uganda, 5:30 p.m in Zambia)
Mathias Lule, the Uganda U-20 head coach has named the starting XI against Zambia in the COSAFA U-20 youth championship.
The match is slated for today (Wednesday), 6th December 2017 at the Arthur Davies Stadium, starting at 6:30 p.m (Ugandan time).
Muhammed Shaban is the team captain, assisted by Julius Poloto.
Uganda will don the traditional red shirts, black shorts and red stockings.
Zambia, on the other hand will dress in an all green attire.
Uganda U-20 XI:
Saidi Keni (G.K), Fred Okot, Mustapha Kizza, Geofrey Wasswa, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Abubakar Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank Tumwesigye, Muhammed Shaban, Steven Mukwala, Pius Obuya
Subs:
Ali Mwerusi (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Andrew Isiagi Okiring, Victor Matovu, Mujahid Ogama, Allan Okello, Hamisi Tibita, David Owori
The Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) contingent arrived safely in Mwanawasa international Airport, Ndola in Zambia on Monday ahead of COSAFA U-20 Tournament.
The Contingent then checked in at the Nobutula Lodge in Kitwe Zambia 60 km away from the Airport.
Moments after arrival, the players held a light training sessionHead coach Mathias Lule with talks to the players before a light recovery training session at the Chipolopolo training facility
The Hippos who started their journey from Entebbe Airport went through Addis Ababa Ethiopia and Lubumbasha Congo before their final destination in Zambia at the Mwanawasa international Airport Ndola .
‘The players are in good shape and ready to play the hosts Zambia’ noted the Team Captain Muhammed Shaban.
Uganda is one of the invited countries for the COSAFA U-20 tournament. The other is Egypt.
Team manager Sulait Makumbi, head of delegation Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira and captain Muhammed Shaban
The head of delegation Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira expressed delight upon the successful journey right from Entebbe through Ethiopia, Congo to Zambia finally.
“First of all, I would love to thank the Almighty Allah for the successful journey mercies he gave us. The players and the rest of the officials are in sound health. We are ready for the tournament which kicks off on Wednesday.” Hajji Ssekabira said.
Uganda Hippos’ opening match is on Wednesday against hosts and defending champions, the Young Chipolopolo Stars.
Contingent in Zambia Players:
Goalkeepers: Eric Kibowa, Keni Saidi, Ali Mwerusi
Outfield players: Fred Okot, Andrew Okiringi, Mustapha Kizza, Victor Matovu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Muhammed Kasule, Julius Poloto, David Owori, Pius Obuya, Frank Tumwesigye, Shafiq Kagimu, Allan Okello, Muhammed Shaban, Mujahid Baden, Steven Mukwala, Hamis Tibita
The Uganda U-20 delegation traveled on the same flight with Egypt from Addis Ababa to Ndola
Uganda Cranes played to a goal-less stalemate with Burundi during the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup group B match played at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega on Monday.
It was a game of missed opportunities from either countries as the respective backlines rose to the occasion to tame and thwart any danger where it mattered.
Head Coach Moses Basena handed KCCA midfielder Allan Kateregga his much awaited debut in national team colours before he was later replaced by Hood Kaweesa after 55 minutes.
Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Most Valuable Player, Muzamiru Mutyaba teased and tested his opponents.
In fact, Mutyaba had one of the best chances at goal with a long range effort easily saved by the Burundi goalkeeper.
Allan Kateregga earned his much awaited debut for Uganda CranesMidfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba shoots at goal. He got close to opening the scoring with a trademark 30 yarder saved by the goalkeeper
The Ugandan backline was also at its best, blocking attempts at goal from the Burundi forwards.
Right from the goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan, right back Nico Wakiro Wadada, left back Isaac Muleme to the two central defenders Timothy Awanyi and captain Bernard Muwanga, the defence was alert to tame any danger and risk of conceding.
Wadada at one moment was perfectly positioned to clear off the line a goal bound shot at goal in the dying minutes of the game.
Timothy Awany during one of Uganda Cranes attacks at the Burundian goal. Awany had a header disallowed by the day’s referee
The match was broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.
Uganda Cranes captain Bernard Muwanga with his counterpart from BurundiUganda Cranes Technical team during the singing of the national anthem
Uganda Cranes next match will be played on Friday, 8th December 2017 against South Sudan.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI:
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.
Changes:
55′ Tadeo Lwanga Out, Nelson Senkatuka In
58′ Allan Kateregga Out, Hood Kaweesa In
66′ Milton Karisa Out, Paul Mucureezi In
Un-used Substitutes:
Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Masiko Tom
Head Coach Moses Basena has named the starting XI of Uganda Cranes to play Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup on Monday at 3pm in Kakamega, Kenya.
The line-up has Benjamin Ochan between the posts while Bernard Muwanga is the Captain. Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Player of the year Muzamiru Mutyaba is also on the starting team.
The match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.
Substitutes: Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Mucurezi Paul, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Kaweesa Hood, Senkatuka Nelson, Masiko Tom
Uganda Cranes held their final training session on Sunday evening at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega ahead of the first CECAFA game against Burundi on Monday.
All players are fit and ready for action as the tournament record winners (with 14 titles) look forward to claiming another title.
Head coach Moses Basena supervises the players through the paces during the final training session on Sunday evening
“Everything is moving on as planned. My only worry is for some of the youngsters on the team who may get stage fright. We are ready for the successful CECAFA defence” Basena noted.
Uganda is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The players in ball work session
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
L-R: Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Chris Kalibala, Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor) and Joseph Kasana (Team manager) during the final training session
The final travelling team for the Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) has been named by head coach Mathias Lule on Sunday after the last training at African Bible University in Lubowa where they had camped.
The team is comprised of 20 players (with three goalkeepers).
KCCA sharp striker Muhammed Shaban is the team captain and he will be assisted by fellow club-mate Julius Poloto.
“We are ready to represent our country with pride. It is a pleasure that FUFA honored the invitation from COSAFA organizers. We have tried well and shall strive for the best” Shaban told www.fufa.co.ug.
The head coach expressed confidence with the final team named.
“I have confidence in the final team named. They are a talented crop and willing to play with diligence” Lule said.
The team departs on Monday morning (at 3 a.m) aboard Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa.
FUFA Delegate Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya is the Leader of Delegation.
Players:
Goalkeepers: Eric Kibowa, Keni Saidi, Ali Mwerusi
Outfield players: Fred Okot, Andrew Okiringi, Mustapha Kizza, Victor Matovu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Muhammed Kasule, Julius Poloto, David Owori, Pius Obuya, Frank Tumwesigye, Shafiq Kagimu, Allan Okello, Muhammed Shaban, Mujahid Baden, Steven Mukwala, Hamis Tibita
Officials: Head of Delegation: Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya
Moments after being crowned as the Most Valuable Player at the prestigious Airtel FUFA Awards 2017, Olila Women Club forward Fazila Ikwaput had some playing time as her club defeated Kampala Queens 2-1 at Villa Park play ground on Saturday.
Olila scored through Sharon Achen and Norah Alupo as Kampala Queens’ consolation came from Hadijah Nampijja.
Ikwaput was introduced in the second stanza of the game.
In the other matches played, Moureen Kinavodori master minded the 7-0 victory of UCU Lady Cardinal against Wakiso Hills at the UCU main campus play ground in Mukono.
Kinavodori scored four times. Hasifa Nassuuna grabbed a brace and Yudaya Nakayenze got the other strike.
Meanwhile, Ajax Queens smiled to a 2-1 home win against Rines S.S.
Carol Nakyanzi and Moureen Afoyo were on target for Ajax Queens and Jackie Nassali’s goal for Rines painted the scoreline a worthy respectable second look.
The Uganda Cranes safely arrived in Kenya (Kakamega) on Saturday evening ahead of the kick off of the 2017 CECAFA Senior challenge cup which officially kicks off on Sunday.
The 30 man Uganda Cranes delegation led by FUFA Executive committee member Chris Kalibbala arrived before 5 pm.
They were checked at the Golf Hotel, same with the Harambe Stars of Kenya as the hosts prepare for their opening fixture against Rwanda on day one of the 2 weeks tournament.
Players stretch during a recovery sessionThe players were engaged in lots of stretching drills
After a brief rest the team headed to the Kakamega Secondary school play ground for a brief training session.
Defending and record CECAFA champions Uganda will begin their title defence on Monday against Group B opponents Burundi in Kakamega in the only fixture of the day.
South Sudan and Ethipia are the other teams in the Group.
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Tom Ikara (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
Coach Moses Basena arrives at the team hotel in KakamegaCoach Wasswa Bbosa (left) and Fred Kajoba (right) upon arrival at the team Hotel
Uganda Cranes opening Match: Monday, 3rd December 2017
Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega
The final team for Uganda Cranes travelling to Kenya for the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup is out.
There 22 players named by head coach Moses Basena, who will be assisted by Wasswa Bbosa.
Bbosa, also assistant to Basena at the U-23 team takes over Mathias Lule’s slot since Lule will be traveling for the COSAFA U-20 championship.
The team leaves by road on Saturday morning ahead of Monday’s opening match with Burundi in Kakamega.
Uganda Cranes, the record winners of this championship (with 14 titles), is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
9:08 p.m – First Award was given out by Aggrey Ashaba, the chairperson of KCCA F.C
Dennis Onyango – Fans Favourite player of the year, outside Uganda
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba hands over the award to Dennis Onyango
9:11 p.m – Second award given out by Darius Mugoye, second Vice President of FUFA
Emmanuel Okwi – Fans Favourite player of the year, based in Uganda
Emmmanuel Arnold Okwi with his award
9:15 p.m – Pamela Abonyo, from National Insurance Corporation (NIC) hands over the Beach Soccer Player of the Year Award to Nasser Lwamunda (Muteesa 1 Royal University)
Pamela Abonyo hands over a trophy to Nasser Lwamunda, the Beach soccer player of the year
9:22 p.m: Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel hands over the FUFA Young Referee of the Year
Keneddy Kasadha – FUFA Young Referee of the year
Kennedy Kasadha receives the award of the Best Young Referee from Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel
9:30 p.m – Former Uganda Cranes international Andy Lule hands over the fair play award to KCCA Football Club
9:35 p.m – Former FIFA Referee Catherine Adipo hands over the Referee of the Year Award to FIFA Referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga (FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein recieved the award on behalf of Miiro)
9:41 p.m – Hon. Minister Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi hands over the FUFA Coach of the Year to Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)
Mike Mutebi (right) receives the award as best coach of the season
9:50 p.m – Team of the Year is Announced:
Team of the Year: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), John Adriko (SC Villa Jogoo), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa/Vipers), Gadafi Gadihno (Onduparaka), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa Jogoo/ Simba,Tz), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka/KCCA)
Coach: Mike Mutebi (KCCA)
Team of the year posing for the group photo
10 p.m – Entertainment
10:20 p.m – Speeches
Dennis Mbidde, Chairperson of the Awards Organizing committee
Remmie Kisakye, Head of Brand and Communications at Aitrtel Uganda Limited
10:30 p.m – Entertainment by Irene Ntale
Irene Ntale entertains the guests at the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards
10:50 p.m – Announcement of the fan who sent in the most messages – Harunah Swalleh (He earned 500,000/- and wins a trip with the Uganda Cranes)
10:57 p.m – Speech by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
11:00 p.m: FUFA Presidential Award – Muhammod ‘Blatter’ Kalema
Fazila Ikwaput with her female MVP award
11:40 p.m: Airtel FUFA Female Most Valuable Player – Fazilah Ikwaput
11:47 p.m: Airtel FUFA Male Most Valuable Player – Muzamiru Mutyaba
The Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) have continued with preparations for the COSAFA U-20 championships with a double session on Thursday.
Both sessions were held at the outside facility of Mandela National Stadium training ground.
The group that had trained a day earlier were joined by the KCCA duo of Mustapha Kizza and sharp striker Muhammed Shaban who had missed the opening day training since they had traveled with their club for the Azam Uganda Premier league engagement in Mbarara.
Hippos players stretching after the evening training session
Most players responded well to the double session apart from Dickens Kilama, Raymond Onyai and goalkeeper Saidi Keni who picked injuries.
Head coach Mathias Lule was once again overwhelmed by the attitude of the youngsters.
‘The double sessions have been good and the players are adjusting well. By the time we travel next week, every player will be in shape’ Lule said.
Lule is deputized by James Odoch and the goalkeeping coach Samuel Kawalya.
Team training returns on Friday morning.
Players who attended training on Thursday:
Goalkeepers: Keni Saidi (Proline), Eric Kibowa (Vipers/ St Mary’s Kitende), Ali Mwerusi (St Mary’s Kitende S.S)
Defenders: Fred Okot (URA), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Bashir Askiu (Vipers / St Mary’s Kitende), Victor Matovu (Aspire Football Academy), Mustapha Kizza (KCCA), Mustapha Mujjuzi (Proline), Clinton Kamugisha (Mbarara City FC)
Midfielders: Azake Luboyera (Ottawa Fury, USL), Kasule Abubaker Muhammad (Express FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Pius Obuya (Maroons), Gadaffi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Muhammed Ochaya Sharif (Express), Nicholas Kagaba (URA)
Strikers: Muhammed Shaban (KCCA), Steven Mukwala (URA), Pius ‘Muzeei’ Wangi (Vipers), Hamis Tibita (BUL), Raymond Onyai (Kataka)
