The FUFA Licensing Committee has confirmed that three clubs are struggling to meet the requirements to get the green light for inspection of infrastructure hence issuance of a License to play in the 2017/2018 Azam Uganda Premier League season.
Sc Villa Jogoo, Police FC and newcomers Masavu have failed to meet the requirements which wil come with a fine of 500,000/- per club.
The initial stages needed clubs to present documents to update their files with Mandatory submission of documents as per the FUFA Club Licensing regulations.
In a communication to all the clubs that passed and failed the first stage;
Sc Villa failed to present the Club CEO’s Contract and Budget for next season.
Police FC-yet to pay the club and players license fees, present the contract of the head coach and his coaching certificate, Club CEO’s FUFA Certificate and contract
Masavu FC-Yet to present form F202 and the registration fees, Players’ contracts, Club and player licensing fees
Failure for the above clubs to meet the deadline shall mean no participation in the Azam Uganda Premier League next season.
Deadline has been extended to 18th August, 2017 for the three clubs.
The communication also indicates that the 13 clubs Soana FC, BUL FC, Maroons FC, Express FC, KCCA FC, URA FC, Onduparaka FC, Bright Stars FC, Mbarara City FC, Vipers SC, Proline, Kirinya Jinja SS, and UPDF FC will be inspected between 18th and 20th August, 2017 by the FUFA Licensing Committee.
Total CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):
Rwanda Amavubi Stars vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
Venue: Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)
Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
The Uganda Cranes safely arrived in the Rwandese capital Kigali ahead of their Total CHAN 2018 final qualifying round return leg against the Amavubi stars.
Speaking to the local media in Kigali on arrival, interim coach Moses Basena promised the Rwandese good football on Saturday when the two teams take to the pitch for a berth to next year’s CHAN finals in Kenya.
‘We are happy to come to a country where the people are very enthusiastic about football. We promise to give them good football. We may have a three goal advantage coming into this fixture but this game is 180 minutes and only half of that was played’ Basena commented.
Hello Uganda-This is Coach Moses Basena. We have arrived safely in Kigali. The Uganda Cranes coach on phone shortly on arrival in Rwanda.
‘We are keeping our feet on the ground coming into the return leg very much aware that the Amavubi Stars are going to be tough playing at home. Rwanda is a strong physical side that is going to throw everything at us but we are set to put up a very spirited fight like we did in the first leg and God willing we will get a favorable result; added Basena
L-R: Leader of Delegation Sam Lwere, Ivan Sewanyana (Team Physio) and Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga at Kigali Airport
The Cranes are carrying a 3-nil goal advantage from last weekend’s fixture played at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The coach has decided to allow the players rest and relax since the team had a morning training session at the Africa Bible Univeristy shortly before departing Kampala. The team will have its last training session in Kigali Regional stadium, Nyamirambo tomorrow.
Scheduled Media interviews
Amavubi head coach
Friday, August 18, 10:45am at Stade de Kigali
Uganda Cranes Coach Friday, August 18, 2017, 5pm at Stade de Kigali
The team is accommodated at Galaxy Hotel in Kigali
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Contingent on arrival in Kigali.
The Uganda National Women senior football team has been registered by FUFA for the 2018 Total Women Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana.
The latest development is good news for women football in Uganda after FUFA took a decision in 2014 to re-organise women football in the country so as to create a pool of players to form various national teams for future international engagements.
The news was confirmed by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘We believe the stage is set for our women football players to play against the best on the continent. The Crested Cranes have been entered into the 2018 Total Women Africa Cup of Nations. Full details of the qualification process will be confirmed by CAF’ said Hussein.
The FUFA Women Elite League that started three years ago will provide the bulk of players to feature in the National team.
‘We are glad that the Women Elite League and other football competitions organized and sanctioned by FUFA will be the basis of selecting players for the National team’ added Hussein
He added;
‘We also have young, skillful and talented players playing abroad but all these will be considered as per technical demands of the team’
The 13th edition of the Africa Women cup of Nations is a biennial international football championship organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the women’s national teams of Africa. The tournament will be held in Ghana from 17 November to 1 December 2018.
Ghana qualified automatically as hosts, while the remaining 7 slots will be determined by the qualifying rounds, which will begin in February 2018.
The tournament also doubles as the African qualifiers to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France with the top three teams from Africa qualifying.
USA is the defending Champion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):
Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)
The Uganda Cranes squad for the return leg of the Total CHAN 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda has left the country on Thursday afternoon in buoyant mood.
The delegation led by outgoing FUFA Executive Committee Member Sam Lwere left Entebbe International Airport aboard Rwanda Airlines on flight WB 435.
From the players, technical team to the accompanying officials, all looked set and sounded confident to work and earn the desired result with the CHAN 2018 slot at hand.
“We are traveling to Rwanda on a leveled ground. We start the second leg at 0-0. We need to work hard as a unit in the return leg to guarantee qualification” Interim coach Moses Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.
Players Erisa Ssekisambu and goalkeeper Benjamin at Entebbe International AirportUganda Cranes players at Entebbe International Airport
Earlier in the morning, the team conducted the last training session at the Africa Bible University play ground in Lubowa for close to one hour before boarding the team bus and headed to Entebbe International Airport.
In Kigali, the Contingent will be received by team coordinator Joseph Kasana.
Kasana, also the team manager had traveled earlier to ensure a smooth transition and flow of affairs when the team sets foot in Rwanda.
Some of the players heading to the Departures Lounge at Entebbe International AirportMidfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba at Entebbe International Airport
They are expected to rest out for the entire evening before the final training session on Friday evening at the match day venue (Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo).
Uganda Cranes carry a 3-0 goal cushion to Rwanda from the first leg played at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende.
The winner on aggregate will book a berth at the Total CHAN championship in Kenya (2018).
Traveling delegation to Rwanda
Players:
Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi
Total CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):
Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)
The Uganda Cranes interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba have named the final squad traveling to Kigali for the return leg of the third and final round of the Total CHAN 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars.
The team conducted its last training session at the Africa Bible University play ground in Lubowa on Thursday Morning.
Team captain Bernard Muwanga promised to command his team to victory against the Rwandese to send Uganda to the CHAN Finals to be hosted by neighbours Kenya.
Goalkeepers Ismael L-R Watenga, Saidi Keni and Benjamin Ochan during the last training session at the African Bible University in Lubowa
“The captain is a commander who is rated after the war. I am looking forward to the game. It will not be an easy game but we are ready’ Muwanga told www.fufa.co.ug.
Muwanga added that there is no need to sit back despite of the healthy 3-0 lead from the first leg.
Basena says he will not take the game lightly as there is still alot to play for.
Traveling delegation to Rwanda
Players:
Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Sam Lwere
Technical Staff: Coaches Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):
Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)
The Uganda Cranes team has on Wednesday evening entered the residential camp at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa along Entebbe road.
After the practice match played at Lugogo in which Uganda Cranes won 3-0 against KCCA FC, the players and technical staff wnet straight to Lubowa.
The national team won convincingly with goals coming from Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Martin Kizza.
Uganda Cranes greet the KCCA FC players prior to a practice match at Lugogo on Wednesday evening
One of the three goalkeepers on the team, Ismael Watenga has promised to fight for his country and keep a clean sheet like he did during the first leg that Uganda won 3-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
‘Team work will remain key in the second leg against Rwanda in Kigali. We shall work as a unit to maintain a clean sheet’ Watenga spoke to www.fufa.co.ug.
The team will conduct a light session at 8 a.m on Thursday before departure for Kigali through Entebbe International Airport.
Head of the advance party Joseph Kasana departs the country early enough on Thursday to help with the team travel arrangements before the team leaves later in the afternoon on Thursday.
In Kigali, they will be accomodated at Galaxy Hotel.
The players in camp:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Ismael Watenga (G.K), Saidi Keni (G.K), Deus Bukenya, John Adriko, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Simon Sserunkuma, Martin Kiiza, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu, Derrick Nsibambi, Shafiq Kagimu, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Milton Karisa
Practice Match (Closed door): KCCA FC 0-3 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes edged Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA FC) 3-0 in a practice match played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday evening.
Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Martin Kizza scored for the dominant National side ahead of the final training session on Thursday morning at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa.
Team captains, Mustapha Kizza (KCCA) and Bernard Muwanga with the match referees prior to kick off
The interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba rested some players to accord all the players some playing time.
Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga, Nico Wadada, Milton Karisa and Muzamiru Mutyaba did not play any part in the victory also watched by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
L-R: Uganda Cranes interim coach Moses Basena, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive committee member Chris Kalibala and the national teams manager, Patrick Ntege Kaweesa at Lugogo on Wednesday
This was the last build for the national team ahead of the final training session on Thursday morning.
Erisa Ssekisambu and KCCA’s Dennis Rukundo (right) fight for the ball. Ssekisambu scored the opening goal in the first half
Meanwhile, the team has entered the residential camp at Lubowa on Wednesday evening.
The advance party will depart for Kigali on Thursday morning as the team is expected to fly out later in the day.
The players during the pre match customs
Line Ups:
KCCA: Jamal Maliyamungu (G.K), Dennis Rukundo, Mustapha Kizza, Filbert Obenchan, Lawrence Bukenya (Hamdan Nsubuga), Abdallah Muhammed (Ronald Kikonyongo), Allan Oryek, Abraham Wamani, Abram Ndugwa (Noel Nasasira), Lincon Mukisa, Ibrahim Kasule, Bernard Wamusi
Subs: Charles Lukwago (G,K), Bosco Kyakuwa, Patrick Sserunjogi
Uganda Cranes XI: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Deus Bukenya, John Adriko (45′ Isaac Muleme), Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Simon Sserunkuma (45’ Martin Kiiza), Tom Masiko (45’ Hassan Wasswa Mawanda), Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu (70’ Derrick Nsibambi), Shafiq Kagimu (45’ Moses Waiswa)
Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Uganda Cranes lead 3-0 from first leg)
Saturday, 19th August 2017
Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
The Uganda Cranes team has intensified training as days for the final round of the TOTAL CHAN 2018 qualifier return leg against Rwanda draw closer. On Tuesday, Interim coaches Moses Basena and his assistant Fred Kajoba stepped up the gear with the sessions by switching the training to morning hours at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Twenty one players were present and are optimistic of a positive result on Saturday.
Team Captain Bernard Muwanga said;
‘It is not over yet despite carrying a 3-0 lead from the first leg. We won the first battle but the war continues in Kigali on Saturday.We still need to win the return leg to accomplish the job’
Coach Moses Basena demonstrates to the players during the drills
Defender Timothy Dennis Awanyi who missed the first round of the qualifier said that he is ready for national team duty.
“I’m ready to join the rest of the sqaud in our bid to play in CHAN as we know the value of featuring at such tournaments. I missed the first leg of the qualifier but i kept following the proceedings about the match. I need to work hard to convince the coach to consider me for selection’
Uganda Cranes players during the warm up at Lugogo
Training continues on Wednesday afternoon behind closed doors at Lugogo.
Players who attended the Tuesday session:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Saidi Keni, Ismael Watenga
Outfield players: Isaac Muleme, Nicholas Wadada, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Moses Waiswa, Rashid Toha, Paul Musamali, John Adriko, Martin Kizza, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Ssenkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu
A big turn up has been recorded as 43 coaches enrolled for the CAF C Football Coaching course on Monday 14th August, 2017 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru (Buikwe).
Some of the aspects to be covered during the two week course are; football administration ethics and modules, Sports science, Sports psychology, football refereeing dynamics, goalkeeping ethics, physiotherapy and the cordial football relationship between the coach and the media.
Tangosport Uganda’s Managing Director Joseph Mutaka applauded CAF for giving tem the opportunity to organise the course.
“I take the opportunity to thank CAF for entrusting and endorsing us with the rights to organise this course. I can’t forget to applaud our esteemed sponsors for the continued financial and material support, the coaches for responding to our call and turned-up in huge numbers. It is our belief at Tangosport, these courses will not only help capacity building but also brigde the huge and sensitive football coaching gap that has in the past denied our local coaches opportunities at the helm in Uganda and abroad ‘ Mutaka remarked.
FUFA Technical Director Asuma Lubowa
CAF Instructor, FUFA Technical Director and Chief Guest Asuman Lubowa credited FUFA and CAF for their tireless endeavours to foster football development through Capacity building in Uganda.
‘I thank CAF for their tireless endeavours taunted to football development and professionalism in Uganda. Capacity building has been prioritized to bolster football development across Africa that will empower the coaches with the technical ability to sustain and handle crucial football coaching challenges streamlined to football professionalism’ Lubowa said.
“An assessor from the Continental Football Governing body CAF will assess these coaches next week to ascertain and establish their oral and practical ability to execute and showcase the Football coaching basics and modules’ added Lubowa who is also a CAf Instructor.
The course will climax on Sunday 27th August,2017.
The list of coaches taking part;
Swalleh Kamya, Robert Kabuye, Geofrey Ngalire, Yolamu Kasiiti, Michael Dogu, Imam Shafic, Saleh Muwayi, Elisha Madanda, Abbey Kakumirizi, Salimu Lubowa, Simon Peter Mugerwa, Michael Ssebagala, Martin Wabwire, Kalyesubula Hannington, Daniel Kiwanuka, Bright Dhaira, Albert Bwire, Andrew Wanyama, Sharifu Kassimu, Diedone Matumo, Henry Kasadha, Luzinda Muwada, John Ongadia, Patrick Muhangi, Joseph Muluya, Meddy Nyanzi, Noah Mugerwa, Hamidu Kakaire, Upson Marck Wasajja, Robert Kenneth Kaluuba, George Mawa, Kenneth Magada, Ali Kiregeya, Moses Ogiling, Tifu Kyaterekera, Yusufu Bagalaliwo, Peter Lwanga Kiyiira, Bateze Patrick, Kasadha Aballah, Muhammad Ishaq Ntege, Gibugonyi Muhammad, Bageya Edwin
The Uganda Cranes returned to training on Monday 14th August 2017 at the Star Times Stadium Lugogo ahead of the CHAN 2018 qualifiers final round return leg against Rwanda on Saturday in Kigali.
Fourteen players reported for the evening training session under the watchful eyes of interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba.
The players were taken through recovery drills composed of light trots, ball work and shooting from close range.
Coach Moses Basena (in a white top) passing on instructions to the players during training on Monday at Lugogo
After the training, the team tactician Moses Basena was impressed by the players’ response during the impulse check training and said that they need not to relax because ahed of the retrun of the return leg. Uganda Cranes silenced Rwanda 3-0 on Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
‘We still have much to do for the game against Rwanda. We won the first half which our opponents can reverse the result’ noted Basena
He added that the Vipers SC players missed the session because of club engagements which was communicated earlier.
Players in training at Lugogo on Monday evening
The team was joined by players Martin Kizza and Timothy Awanyi who missed the match against Rwanda.
Goalkeepers Saidi Keni and Benjamin Ochan pray with coach Fred Kajoba before trainingL-R: Uganda Cranes Youth Brigade in training: Derrick Nsibambi, John Adriko and Shafiq Kagimu sprint during the drills at Lugogo
Team training resumes on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Players who attended the Monday session:
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Said Keni (GK), Isaac Muleme, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Savio Kabugo,Paul Musamali, John Adriko, Martin Kizza, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Senkatuka and Derrick Nsibambi.
Uganda Cranes convincingly overcame Rwanda Amavubi Stars 3-0 during the 2018 Total CHAN first leg qualifier at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday
Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba scored a brace in the 14th and 25th minutes before Derrick Nsibambi’s second half goal to give the interim coaches Fred Kajoba and Moses Basena a great start to the job.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI against Rwanda on Saturday
Mutyaba’s first goal was a well converted kick from the penalty mark after a foul on Derrick Nsibambi by defender Aimable Nsabimana
Midfielder Tom Masiko replaced captain Bernard Muwanga as the second half kicked off.
Hard working right back Nico Wakiro Wadada took over the captaincy when Muwanga was replaced.
The other changes for the Uganda Cranes witnessed the two goal hero Mutyaba pave way for Paul Mucureezi and Muhammed Shaban replaced Moses Waiswa.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the officials who led the inspections prior to the match
It is advantage the Uganda Cranes ahead of the return leg at Kigali regional stadium on 19th August 2017.
The overall winner on aggregate will book a berth to the final tournament in Kenya, in January 2018.
TEAM LINE UPS:
UGANDA CRANES XI: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga (45’ Tom Masiko), Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa (80’ Muhammed Shaban), Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba (60’ Paul Mucureezi), Shafiq Kagimu
Subs Not Used: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu
Interim Coaches: Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Uganda)
The Uganda Cranes XI against Rwanda in the Total CHAN 2018 Qualifier at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende is promising.
Ismael Watenga starts in goal with Nico Wakiro Wadada at right back.
Isaac Muleme is the left back player as Paul Musamali and Savio Kabugo will start in central defence.
Bernard Muwanga once again takes the anchorman’s role like he diligently did against South Sudan in the earlier round.
Bernard Muwanga will once again wear the arm band and lead the rest of the teammates
The offensive task is bestowed upon Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Shafiq Kagimu.
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko and Muhammed Shaban are all substitute players ready to impact to the game at any stage of the game when introduced.
The return leg will take place next weekend.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga (Captain), Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu
Subs: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Muhammed Shaban
Referees:
Center Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)
1st Assistant Referee: Gustave Baguma (Burundi)
2nd Assistant Referee: Willy Habimana (Burundi)
4th Official: Georges Gatogato (Burundi)
Match Commissioner: Mohamed Omar Abubaker Yusuf (Kenya)
The office of FUFA President continues to receive more and more Congratulatory messages following the re-election of Eng. Moses Magogo as the head of football in Uganda.
The latest message has come from CAF President Mr. Ahmad Ahmad. The letter addressed to the FUFA President, dated 10th August 2017, reads;
‘On behalf of the African Confederation of Football, I would like to offer you our warmest congratulations for your re-election as President of the Uganda Football Association on the 5th of August 2017 in the occasion of the presidential elections of the Uganda FA. CAF is confident that your experience, know-how, and leadership will benefit football in Uganda and allow its continuous development. We wish you a very successful tenure in your new positions and rest assured that you can count on the support of the Confederation to develop football within your region. Please accept, dear Mr. Magogo, my most sincere regards’
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. He has continued to receive Congrtaulatory messages from around the globe after his re-election as FUFA President in Masindi.
The letter was signed by CAF President.
FUFA President has already received congratulatory messages from the AIPS President Gianni Merlo and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Eng. Magogo will serve another term in office of four years after the General Assembly in Masinid re-elected him to lead the beautiful game in Uganda as the FUFA President.
FERWAFA President Nzamwita Vincent knows what good neighborhood calls for. After Eng. Moses Magogo was re-elected as FUFA President on 5th August, 2017 in Masindi, Mr. Nzamwita has since sent in a congratulatory message to his brother in football. Here is the message from the FERWAFA President;
‘Allow me, on behalf of the Executive Board, Staff and Management of the Rwanda football Federation and indeed all Rwandans, to join the rest of the Continental and the world at large in congratulating you upon being re-elected as the President of the Federation of Uganda Football Federations (FUFA).
Special hugs are reserved for special moments. Nzamwita (R) with FUFA President
Your new Portfolio is worthy celebrating and we are confident in your ability to deliver on the expectations of Ugandans and African football as whole.
Be rest assured that Rwanda is behind you and we all look forward to working with you for a bright future in African football.
We wish you the very best in your new mandate and pray for your good health and strength to execute this great mandate for the good of the game’
FUFA has learnt of the death of Mzee Nikaroni Apitta, founder of Boroboro Tigers FC. The Public servant who was the father of Commissioner for Sports Mr. Lamex Omara Apitta passed away on Tuesday 8th August, 2017 at his home in Boroboro, Lira District.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was shocked upon receiving the sad news.
‘We all know the value of the old man towards the development of football in Northern region. The country has lost a dedicated servant of the beautiful game’ said FUFA President.
‘Our Condolences go out to the Commissioner of Sports in the Ministry of Education and Sports Mr. Lamex Omara Apitta on the loss of his father Mzee Nikaroni Apitta’ added Magogo.
‘We pray that the Almighty keeps your family, relatives and friends strong during these trying times’
Burial will be held on Saturday 19th August, 2017 in Amoro Sub Country, Lira.
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers (Final Round, 1st Leg):
Uganda Cranes Vs Rwanda – Saturday, 12th August 2017
At St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
ENTRY FEES: 15,000/=, 25,000/= & 50,000/=
The Uganda Cranes technical team and players remain confident of a convincing home performance ahead of the TOTAL CHAN 2018 two legged qualifiers against neighbours, Rwanda.
Interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba are confident of a great home performance when the team faces Rwanda at the St Mary’s Stadium in the first leg on Saturday.
Coach Moses Basena supervises the stretching exercise at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
“We have done the preparations right from Namboole last week todate. All the players are mentally and physically prepared” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.
Kajoba, equally added to the voice and rallied the fans to come in big numbers and cheer the team unstop on Saturday.
“We are at home and i call upon the fans to come in big numbers and give the due support to the team and players” Kajoba added.
Senior players on the team as Savio Kabugo, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Benjamin Ochan and Bernard Muwanga are also upbeat ahead of the match.
“This is the match we have at stake to perform well and get a good goal margin before the return leg next week.We shall give our best” team captain Wadada assured.
Uganda Cranes CHAN team captain, Nico Wakiro Wadada confidently addresses the media after training on Thursday
Kabugo called upon the 12th man (fans) to come in big numbers to give them the due support.
“The fact that we shall be at home gives us an edge over our opponents. I also call upon the fans to come and support us, encourage the players from start to finish” Kabugo noted.
Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will train at 2 p.m on Friday at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende before paving way for the visitors to feel the field of play as mandated by the CAF match competition rules and regulations.
There are no injury concerns to the team as the players are fully fit and ready for the task before them.
