FIFA under the Qualifiers and International matches Division has named 6 officials for the highly anticipated 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda and Ghana on 7th October 2017 at Namboole Stadium.
The Uganda Cranes is a huge brand run by FUFA. Its commercial value is depicted by the number of Corporate companies that inject money in the team. Airtel are the officials Sponsors of the Uganda Cranes while Nile Special, NIC, BIDCO and Ecobank are the official partners.
Whenever the Uganda Cranes is action, droves of fans will follow up their beloved National team home or away.
Ugandan fans who followed the team in Alexandria to support their beloved Cranes.
It was the same story on Tuesday 5th Sept, 2017 at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria when Uganda Cranes took on Egypt. Barring the results in which the home side won 1-0, Ugandan fans who travelled long distances to cheer the team made a huge difference.
‘We felt at home when we saw our fans in the stands. They were cheering on the team and it was a nice feeling seeing tem support the team till the end of the game’ said FUFA Communication Manager Ahmed Hussein.
Onyango’s great show during the game couldn’t stop fans seeking for photo moments. He gladly welcomed his adoring fans.
‘Our players know how much the fans go through in terms of mobilizing resources to follow the Uganda Cranes while on international engagements’ added Hussein.
Despite the loss, Uganda Cranes players and officials went close to the stand where Ugandan fans watched the match from and waved to them to acknowledge their support.
‘It was unbelievable to see huge number of fans. It is a pity that we didn’t win to make them happy but we shall not give up on the dream. It is always our wish to see our fans happy’ said Denis Onyango Uganda Cranes Captain.
MAIN PHOTO: The stand where Uganda fans supported the Cranes from. They turned up in big numbers.
Uganda Cranes displayed a gallant and resilient fight, falling 1-0 to Egypt at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria City on Tuesday night during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia.
Mohammed Salah scored the solitary goal on 6 minutes.
Head coach Moses Basena had maintained the starting team that edged Egypt 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on 31st August, 2017.
Uganda is now second in group E with 7 points, two short of Egypt who are on 9.
Ghana’s 5-1 win over Congo Brazaville lifted them to 5 points and Congo remains with one point.
Team captain Denis Onyango had a master performance that prevented the Egyptians from doubling the goal advantage.
Coach Basena was left impressed by the overall spirited performance.
“We lost gallantly. We put up a spirited performance away from home. I am impressed by the team’s overall display” Basena stated.
Uganda Cranes will return home on Friday morning to plan for the next match against Ghana in October.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Substitutes:
Ismail Watenga (GK), Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma
Head Coach Moses Basena has named his starting line-up for Uganda Cranes to face Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia. The match to be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm will be played at the Borg El Arab Stadium.
Basena maintained the starting team that edged Egypt 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on 31st August, 2017
Denis Onyango will captain the Cranes.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
L-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at Namboole
Substitutes:
Ismail Watenga (GK), Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma
Time:8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda) Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Uganda Cranes players held their final training session on Monday night (8pm in Egypt, 9pm in Uganda) with all eyes on Tuesday’s game in Alexandria at the Borg El Arab stadium-the same venue where Goalkeeper Denis Onyango lifted the CAF Champions League with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016.
‘I know the stadium very well. It will be my second time here but I have great memories on this ground. I hope we can enjoy more great memories as Uganda Cranes on Tuesday’ said Onyango.
Onyango attended the pre-match press conference with Head coach Moses Basena.
The players held a tactical session that lasted one hour before they returned to their base at Radisson Blu Hotel.
‘We are not thinking about Egypt. We need to plan for our game. Let each one of us in this group cater for their interests’ said Basena during the press conference.
Here are photos from activities of the Uganda Cranes on Monday evening
Uganda Cranes players all smiles during training on Monday night at the Borg El Arab StadiumTraditional greeting for Uganda Cranes before training startsBenjamin Ochan and Muzamiru Mutyaba in trainingMoses Basena (2nd L) with Onyango and Comunications Manager Ahmed Hussein and an interpreter called Salma during the press Conference.Onyango makes a fine save during training
10am- Light walk-to be joined by Uganda National Basketball Team Silverbacks who are camped in Alexandria for AfroBasket to be hosted by Tunisia and Senegal
7pm-Prematch Meeting at Borg El Arab stadium
7.30pm Uganda Cranes Press conference at Borg El Arab Stadium
8pm-Uganda Cranes training at Borg El Arab Stadium
Note: The first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media.
With the Egypt-Uganda World cup qualifier set for Tuesday at the Borg El Arab Stadium, indications are that Moses Basena’s boys are all looking forward to the match.
‘We are not under any pressure. We did our job back in Uganda and we are on another mission here in Alexandria. We have planned well for these fixtures. Let football do the talking on the pitch’ said Moses Basena told www.fufa.co.ug as he prepared to take his players for a 30 minute light walk around the magnificent Radisson Blu Hotel where the Uganda Cranes contingent is accommodated.
Every member of the contingent including the Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo took part in the walk around the spacious hotel premises as a sign of togetherness and for bonding purposes.
Legends meet in Alexandria-Steve Omony (L) and Ibra Sekagya have both inked their names in the sports history books of Uganda.
‘Sometimes such moments are good to relax. You don’t need to be confined in one place. Let us enjoy every bit while in Egypt with the Uganda Cranes in camp’ added Basena.
Uganda Cranes players led by skipper Denis Onyango enjoying a light walk in Alexandria
During the walk, Egyptian football fans were keenly tracking the team however with no inconveniences caused at all.
At the end of the light walk, Head coach Basena created another moment for further bonding that left every member of the contingent bursting into laughter where those selected would tap another person who would move into the inner part of the circle crated until the end of the exercise.
Team Manager Crispus Muyinda (4th from Left) guarded by Uganda Cranes players after the morning light walk in Alexandria
The FUFA President kicked off the as was handpicked by Basena.
The Uganda Cranes were later joined by the Uganda National Basketball team-Silverbacks who are camped in Alexandria for the Afrobasket to be hosted in Senegal and Tunisia.
FUFA President in the middle trying out a simple game for bonding purposes with the rest of the team
The Minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, FUFA President, two captains Steve Omony (Basketball) and Denis Onyango (football) spokes on behalf of their respective teams.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Natinal team players for Basketball and football in a group photo at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Alexandria.
Uganda Cranes coach Moses Basena briefed his players before training kicked off on Sunday evening about the importance of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia against Egypt on Tuesday in Alexandria.
‘We picked up a good result against Egypt. We need to build on that on Tuesday. It is this group that will do the job and i believe you know the reasons why we are here’ said Basena who was flanked by Ibra Sekagya and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
The players trained for one and half hours at the football pitch owned by the Radisson Blue Hotel Management.
On Monday evening the players will train from the Borg El Arab stadium-the venue for Tuesday’s match.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma and Commissioner for Physical Education and Sports Omara Lamex Apitta all watched the training session.
The players walked to the training ground owned by the Hotel. It was a three minutes walk.Attentive groupMoses Basena talking to his playersIvan Ssewanyana (Phyisio), Stadium Manager, Dr. Ronald Kisolo and Team Manager Crispus Muyinda at the training ground on SundayFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo R), Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma (M) and Commissioner for Physical Education and Sports Omara Lamex Apitta (L) watched the training session.
MAIN PHOTO: Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (2nd L) with his troops Isma Watenga, Denis Onyango and Benjamin Ochan during training on Sunday.
The National football team –Uganda Cranes arrived safely in Alexandria ahead of Tuesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia against Egypt at Borg El Arab Stadium.
Kick off time is 8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda) and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm by experienced sports journalist Abu Zikusooka.
The Uganda Cranes arrived in Cairo at 7.35am local time aboard Egypt Air before embarking on a two and half hour journey by road to Alexandria.
Cairo based Ugandan fans were at the Airport to welcome the Uganda Cranes contingent while Leader of Delegation who travelled well ahead of the team Hamid Juma was also at the airport.
‘We plan to have a training session later today at 5.30pm but I need my players to rest. We are in good shape for the stay here as we plan for the game against Egypt’ said Head coach Moses Basena who will miss the services of coach Matia Lule who couldn’t make the trip.
Moment for fun: L-R Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi and Milton Karisa at Cairo International Airport.
‘The Head coach will miss Matia Lule who couldn’t readily avail his passport for the trip. It was a challenge to get his travel document as he had presented it to one of the Embassies for travel and couldn’t be released in time’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
Planning for the downfall of Egypt in Alexandria. Ibra Sekagya, Denis Onyango and Moses Basena at Radisson Blu Hotel.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also traveled with the team to the North African Country for the match.
Ready for duty: L-R Tormentors of the Egyptians at Namboole Denis Onyango, and Emma Okwi, Kizito Luwagga, Murushid Juuko and Ismail Watenga in Cairo on Sunday morningBeach Soccer Delegate and Chairman of Uganda Beach Soccer Association Deo Mutabazi happy to see Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma (R) in AlexandriaDefender Nico Wadada (L) in a deep conversation with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Contingent in Alexandria
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (GK), Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK)
Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.
FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo
L.O.D-Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member
Technical: Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya
Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)
Muyinda Cris-Team Coordinator
Ahmed Hussein-Communications Manager
Abu Zikusooka-102.1 FUFA fm
Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP).
A strong 34 man Uganda Cranes delegation departed for Egypt from Entebbe International Airport on Sunday early morning at 4 a.m aboard Egypt Air.
All the players and officials on board have the strong belief of pulling off a great performance away from home.
Uganda Cranes players and officials check in with the immigration at the departures zone of Entebbe International Airport
Head coach Moses Basena disclosed that all the players are physically and psychologically fit enough and expects a brave performance away from home come the return leg.
“We have left for Egypt with very high hopes of a good performance. Playing away from home is completely a different setting but we are ready for the battle” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug at Entebbe International Airport.
Uganda Cranes players walk majestically from the team bus at Entebbe International AirportL-R: Isaac Muleme, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Faruku Miya walk from the team busL-R: Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), Ivan Ssewanyana (physio) and interim head coach Moses Basena wheel their lagagge shortly after arrival at Entebbe International Airport
FUFA Executive committee member Hamid Juma is the head of delegation.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also traveled with the team to the North African Country for the match that will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
UGANDA CRANES DELEGATION TO EGYPT:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.
FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo
L.O.D: Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member
Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya
Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)
Team Coordinator: Muyinda Cris-
Communications Manager: Ahmed Hussein
102.1 FUFA fm commentator: Abu Zikusooka
Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players and officials at the departures zone entrance of Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning
Uganda Cranes Interim coach Moses Basena has named his final 20 man squad for the trip to Alexandria where they will play Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia on Tuesday night.
Captain and Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango who made world class saves on Thursday at Namboole as Cranes edged The Pharaohs 1-0 thanks to an Emma Okwi superb goal, will lead his troops.
The squad has three Goalkeepers including Isma Watenga and Benjamin Ochan.
The final squad was released after a training session on Saturday morning at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole
L-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at Namboole. Okwi said Cranes will take each game as it comes.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will also travel with the team to the North African Country for the match.
Final Squad to Egypt that flies out on Sunday morning (4am) aboard Egypt Air;
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (GK), Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK)
Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.
FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo
L.O.D-Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member
Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya
Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)
Muyinda Cris-Team Coordinator
Ahmed Hussein-Communications Manager
Abu Zikusooka-102.1 FUFA fm
Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP).
MAIN PHOTO: The entire Starting XI for Uganda Cranes against Egypt at Namboole will be travelling to Alexandria on Sunday morning.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo kick started the officially mandated new term in office on Thursday, 31st August 2017 for the period 2017 – 2021.
This follows the successful elections held at the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly held on Saturday, 5th Auguts 2017 at the Kabalega Hotel in Masindi.
According to a circular No. 1061 – FUFA/C/006/17 released by the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson Suubi, it duly confirmed;
This is to inform you that the FUFA Executive Committee as elected in the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday 5th August 2017 in Masindi, has started its official mandated term of office started on Thursday, 1st 31st August 2017.
Further communication will be forwarded in the due course.
On a vibrant tiding, the new term began with a convincing performance of the national team, Uganda Cranes that overcame the 7 time African champions, Egypt 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia group E qualifier at Mandela Naational Stadium, Namboole.
New FUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photo alongside the two guests who were part of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly – Leodgar Tenga and Djibouti FA President, Soulieman Hassan Waberi
FUFA Executive Committee (2017-2021):
1 – Eng. Moses Magogo (President)
2 – Mr. Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President)
3 – Mr Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President)
4 – Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd Vice President)
5 – Mr Byamukama Rogers (Kitara Delegat)
6 – Mr. Kalibala John Chrizestom (Western Delegate)
7 – Ms. Mugena Agnes (Woman Delegate)
8 – Hajji Ssekabira Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Delegate)
9 – Mr. Hamid Juma (Kampala Delegate)
10 – Mr. Kalyebara David Mukidi (Northern Delegate)
In preparation for the new season, 128 referees underwent medical tests on Friday in preparation for the fitness exercise the following day.
The medicals were held on Friday 1st September 2017 at FUFA House, Mengo ahead of FIFA and National physical fitness tests.
According to Ali Kalyango, the FIFA physical fitness instructor, the referees are being prepared for the 2017/18 season and those who pass will officiate the Azam Uganda Premier League, the FUFA Big League and other competitions.
“The medical and physical fitness tests are intended to prepare the match FIFA and National match for the 2017/18 season” Kalyango observed.
The exercise will also be used for promotion of referees at different grades that’s 3rd, 2nd, 1st and FIFA.
The fitness exercise will take place at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday, 2nd September 2017.
FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:
UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS
Striker Emmanuel Arnold Okwi who turns out for Tanzania Premier side Simba was the hero for Uganda Cranes during the 1-0 victory against the Egypt Pharaohs in a group E match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Thursday.
Uganda is now top of the group with 7 points off 3 matches. Egypt follows with 6, Ghana (1) and Congo has no point so far (Ghana Black Stars hosts Congo on Friday evening).
www.fufa.co.ug brings you some of the colourful images from the match.
Players joined some officials applaud the fans support after the gameThe two goalkeeping captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El Hadary during the pre match customsUganda Cranes technical team during the singing of the national anthemThe two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick offL-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at NambooleKhalid Aucho closes down an Egyptian opponent during the matchEgypt XI vs Uganda CranesUganda Cranes XI Vs. EgyptUganda Cranes substitute players during the singing of the national anthemPainted Uganda Cranes fans in the terracesOfficials during the Uganda Cranes team inspectionOfficials during the singing of the national anthems before kick offThe FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo congratulates Isaac Isinde and the rest of the players in the dressing roomsGoalkeeper Essam El Hadary collects a high ball
FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:
UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS
Uganda Cranes is now top of group E after overcoming 7 time African champions Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifiers at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Thursday.
Striker Emmanuel Okwi scored the lone goal of the day in the 51st minute.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on goalkeeper Essam ElHadary during the game
The 2016 CAF team of the year, captained by the reigning continent’s footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango played gallantly for the famous win.
William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Isaac Muleme later on replaced the trio of Faruku Miya, Okwi and Ochaya respectively.
A section of delighted Uganda Cranes fans in the terraces
Onyango was the only player booked in the game attended by a good crowd.
Uganda Cranes depart for Egypt on the 2nd September 2017 for the return leg.
The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 5th September 2017 at the Arab El Borg stadium in Alexanderia city.
The two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick off
Uganda Cranes is now top of group E with 7 points. Egypt remains on 6.
Ghana and Congo are on 1 and zero point respectively.
Ghana Black Stars host Congo on Friday.
Officials during the singing of the national anthems before kick off
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma
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The starting line up for Uganda Cranes against the Egypt national football team, the Pharaohs is promising.
2016 CAF footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango is the team captain.
Others on the starting eleven are; Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi and Joseph Benson Ochaya.
The reserve players are Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko and Denis Iguma
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma
At least thirty (30) young referees under 17 years started training at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Technical center in Njeru on Monday, 28th August 2017.
Of these, 7 are female. This capacity building residential course is aimed at revisiting and fine tuning the young referees in the different refereeing dynamics, modules and ethics of the game.
Young referees with equipment
FUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa is at the held of this course (as the main instructor) that will take 5 days.
“I take the opportunity to thank FUFA in its tireless efforts to change the trend of football from amateurism to professionalism and, education of the different football stakeholders is one feasible mechanism that will get us there. To the referees, give this course your very best shot physically and mentally, grasp and glue onto all the modules and dynamics that will be discussed in oral, theoretical and sessions, the rest will be history.” Observed Egesa.
FUFA Referees manager Samuel Egesa in theory session with the young referees
These are the referees that will officiate in the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors league expected to kick off on the 17th September 2017.
Young referees having a meal at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru
The list of U17 referees taking part in this capacity building programme include:
1. Lydia Alinde (Kawempe)
2. Jackline Nassozi (Kampala)
3. Shakira Nalukwago (Lubaga)
4.Pheibe Lunkuse (Kampala)
5. Racheal Nantongo (Makindye)
6.Namukobe Haula (Iganga)
7.Kawala Zamuyati (Iganga)
8.Bbosa Joseph (Luweero)
9.Mukisa Grace Calvin (Wakiso)
10.Magoola Ashiraf (Iganga)
11.Mayanja Haruna (Busia)
12.Kasadha Kennedy (Kawempe)
13.Kamuntu Derrick (Masindi)
14.Awuye Yusuf (Iganga)
15. Eric Adia (Kawempe)
16. John Akomye (Jinja)
17. Mathias Kalungi (Wakiso).
18.Mulindwa Arafah (Kampala)
19.Rashid Haruna (West Nile)
20.Mukasa Abdul Razake (Bugiri)
21. Kiggundu Arafah (Kampala)
22.Kakaire Ashiraf (Kampala).
23.Bugembe Ismael (Kawempe)
24.Enon Samuel Zaza (Buziga)
25. Nelson Nuwamanya (Mbarara)
26.Busulwa Huzaifa (Mbarara)
27. Nesto Onya (Bukedea)
28. Nelson Wamani (Kampala)
29.Happy Badru (Koboko)
30. Herbert Bwiire (Wakiso)
The Uganda Cranes conducted the last training session on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter against the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium.
Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya and Aucho Khalid during the final session on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
The morale in camp is far above the ground as the boys have vowed to conquer the Pharaohs to clear their chances of qualifying for the world’s most precious football tournament for the first time.
Team captain Denis Masinde Onyango said that team needs maximum results from the game in a bid to broaden the chances of a place in Russia.
Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session before the training
“We have to give in our best against Egypt because this game determines so match on our chance of qualifying for the World Cup. We need to utilize the home advantage to acquire maximum results before the return leg” observed Onyango.
Onyango also believes that the 12th player (fans) is much needed at the pitch because they play a big role in morale boosting and adding liveliness to the game thus called upon Ugandans to come and support their team.
Uganda Cranes players eye the ball during the last training at Namboole stadium on Wednesday evening
Uganda Cranes players for selection:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada , Isaac Muleme, Timothy Dennis Awany , Murushid Juuko, Bernard Muwanga , Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Dennis Iguma, Paul Musamali, Isaac Isinde
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid, Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko,Shafiq Kagimu, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, William Luwagga Kizito
The match day tickets for the much awaited FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are officially on sale.
The tickets hit the market on Monday morning and the public has since responded well to the huge demand.
Addressing the media during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala, FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu advised the general public to purchase their tickets early enough and at the designated selling points to avoid the late minute rush.
“We are glad to announce that the match day tickets are already on the market. Our dear fans are advised to buy their tickers early so that to avoid the last minute rush. The fans are also urged to buy the tickets from the right designated places” Mandu stated.
The ordinary tickets cost 30,000/=, 70,000/= is for the VIP whilst the VVIP tickets cost 150,000/= each.
Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road
Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park
Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo
Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building
Hardware World, Ntinda
Capital Shoppers, Mukono
Tangosport Shop, Jinja
Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka
Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise, Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli
City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,
Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs during the press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday mroning
