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The Uganda Cranes players conducted a final training session at the Kabale Municipal Stadium on Friday evening.
Led by the head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, together with his assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), all the 23 players trained well during the late evening session well attended by enthusiastic football lovers.
The team is set to take on the Western region select team this Saturday at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Uganda Cranes goalkeepers with the goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba
Like earlier communicated, the two sets of players will wear black armbands in honour of the departed football administrators John Ssebaana Kizito (former FUFA Chairman) and Former Treasurer Michael Okiror.
Both veteran football administrators passed away on Monday this week.
Players walk to the field of play
There will be a moment of silence in honour of the work done by the gallant football administrators in this country.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited under the Nile Special brand.
A section of fans at the Kabale Municipal stadium watching the Uganda Cranes final training session on Saturday
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (8 a.m – 6 p.m)
Theme: ‘Resourcing and Financing Youth Development: Empowering Young People‘
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has once again attained another milestone – thanks to Government’s full trust and confidence.
In the latest partnership with the Central Government through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, FUFA has been tasked to organize a football festival ahead of the 9th Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting.
The festival is confirmed for Mandela National Stadium on Wednesday, 26th July 2017.
It will be one of the activities for the youth in the build up for this high profile Commonwealth Youth meeting where over 500 guests from the 55 Commonwealth countries are to converge at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala between 31st July to 4th August 2017.
This is the first time that Uganda as a country shall be hosting the Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting and as well, the Common Wealth Youth Football Festival.
Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi addressing the media at Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
The development was confirmed by the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, also the chairperson of Express Football Club during a press conference in the Ministry of Gender and Labour development board room.
Flanked by Layne Robinson from the Common Wealth Secretariat, Jaya Murthy (UNICEF Communications Director), Lillian Aber (Uganda Youth Council) and a couple of officials from the Ministry of Gender and Social Development, Nakiwala retaliated about the glorious opportunity to work with FUFA;
We are delighted to have FUFA, the guardians of the biggest sport in the world here on board. My involvement in sport at Express FC and elsewhere has shown me that sport is one of the greatest channels of empowering young people.
The tournament we are organizing as part of the 9th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting will go on annually for four years until Uganda hands over the chairmanship
During the well-attended press conference, FUFA was ably represented by a strong team of four that included the Competitions Director Ali Mwebe, newly elected Uganda Referees’ Association chairman and former FIFA referee Ronnie Kalema and former FIFA referee, Yusuf Awuye.
FUFA pledged to offer all the balls that will be used during the gala, qualified and professional referees as well as ensure smooth organization of the event.
At least 20 youth teams across the country from all the 8 FUFA regions (Buganda, Kampala, Western, Kitara, North East, West Nile, Northern and Eastern) will take part.
There will also be another catergory of excelling secondary schools from each of the 8 FUFA regions.
FUFA Communications Manager, Ahmed Hussein hailed the Government for the partnership and all the efforts to ensure that the youths have better lives and promised to continue engaging the Government on supporting football development and sports as a whole.
FUFA always looks at improving its external relations.
The partnership will definitely open up opportunities for the football family where a big number of those who love football is mainly composed of youths.
It is also an opportunity for FUFA to continue engaging the Government on supporting sports activities especially football in this case.
The theme of the 9th Commonwealth Youth meeting is ‘Resourcing and Financing Youth Development: Empowering Young People’.
Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his final 23 man squad to Kabale for the Western region tour with the match set for this Saturday at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
‘It is a very good squad and i expect them to deliver on Saturday. The players know the value of this match. I will also keep a close eye on the players from the Western region team’ said Micho shortly after training at Mandela National stadium.
Tough business for Savio Kabugo (L) and Cranes coach Micho during training at Namboole on THursday.
Former Football leaders Okiror, Ssebaana to be honoured
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that a minute of silence will be observed by the two teams and fans before kick off on Saturday. The two sets of players will also wear black armbands in honour of the departed football administrators John Ssebaana Kizito (former FUFA Chairman) and Former Treasurer Michael Okiror. Both veteran football administrators passed away on Monday this week.
Okiror was laid to rest on Thursday in Atutur, Kumi District while Ssebaana will be buried on Saturday.
‘Ssebaana and Okiror were distinguished football administrators. Football fans in Kabale will pay their last respects in a very honorable manner when the players observe a minute of silence on Saturday’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The three goalkeepers in training on Thursday
Fans excited about Cranes trip to Kabale
The fans attended in big numbers on Thursday evening when the Western region Select team played a build-up match against Kabale Legends at the Municipal stadium.
Uganda Cranes players during the final training session at Mandela National stadium, Namboole
A fan in Kabale Arinaitwe Peter said ‘I have never seen Uganda Cranes in action. This is my only opportunity to get to see these players much closer. I will get to the stadium as early as 9am on Saturday’
Western Region Select team handled by Vialli Bainomugisha will hold their final training session at Kabale Municipal stadium at 9 O’clock in the morning.
Players relax before embarking on another session at Namboole
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As days draw closer to the Western region tour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers, the Uganda Cranes coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin has stepped up the team’s training with two sessions on Wednesday both in the morning and evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Midfielder Shafik Kagimu is among the players summoned and training with the team ahead of the triple engagements on July 8th, 14th and 22nd 2017.
Uganda Cranes players during the training session at Mandela National Stadium
In an exclusive interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Kagimu expressed his delight for the call up to the National side and vowed to give in the best of his ability to impress the coach.
Being part of the National team is a proud moment .Any footballer in the world would always wish to don the National team jersey. This is a great opportunity for my career
The stylish URA midfielder promised never to give up as he steps up in his efforts for the coach and technical team to keep considering him for the upcoming engagements.
Players in the vital stretching drills at Namboole on Wednesday afternoon
Training resumes on Thursday evening at Namboole before the team departs for Kabale on Friday morning.
The Uganda Cranes Tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.
The Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom Dr. Joseph Muvawala Nsekere is confident the three day Football Administration and Management Course (FAMACO) organised by his Kingdom at the FUFA Technical Centre-Njeru will yield results.
35 participants from 14 Footballing Chiefdoms in Busoga Kindom too part in the FUFA sanctioned course.
‘Under the auspices of His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga, Office of the Prime Minister, I extend sincere appreciation to the Kingdom sports Minister for the outstanding capacity building workshop. Busoga Kingdom will always avail all that is required in developing the game of football in the region’ ‘This sports course is the first of its kind to be staged by a cultural Kingdom in Uganda’
The participants were equipped with relevant football knowledge and skills to lead and foster proper football development with the main aim of scouting and developing talent coupled with promoting the game ahead of the forthcoming 2nd edition of Busoga Masaza cup 2017 whicks off on 22nd July.
FIFA Instructor Justus Mugisha, FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima, FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe and FUFA Excom Member Sam Mpima took the participants through various course modules, dynamics and basics in a number of practical and theory aspects including FIFA Organization, Confederation, Member Association and Competitions.
The course’s official closing ceremony was held on Wednesday and presided over by the Busoga Kingdom Premier. The Sports Minister Owek. Amini Bbosa also attended the entire course.
Busoga Kingdom Premier Dr. Joseph Muvawala Nsekere (R) receives a set of football literature and FIFA pendant from FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe in Njeru.
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Kigulu Chiefdom football Manager Buyinza Elly:
‘I take the opportunity to thank Busoga Kingdom and FUFA for the initiative which has been elaborate in explaining the different football management modules of this amazing game. I can’t for this year’s Masaza Cup’
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe
‘Football Education is a programme run by FIFA and FUFA world-Over geared towards football development in all spheres including coaching, refereeing, management and medicine.
MAIN PHOTO: Participants in a group photo with Busoga Kingdom Premier Dr. Joseph Muvawala Nsekere(carrying the ball).
The list of participants who got certificates;
1.Owek. Nkono Amini Bbosa (Busoga Kingdom Sports Minister).
2.Mbirontono Emmanuel(Bugweri)
3.Hajji Zirabamuzale Muhammed(Bugabula)
4.Kasolo Ali (Bunhole)
5.Buyinza Elly (Kigulu)
6.Mpyangu Shafique.(Kigulu)
7.Bampalana Patrick(Bukono)
8.Kenya Hamuza(Bukono)
9.WAISWA Sinani (Bunhole)
10.Buluba Joseph (Bunha)
11.Kalenzi Kasimu (Luuka).
12.Kisame Minsaki (Luuka).
13.Bidhampola Augustine(Luuka).
14.Were Dauda (Jinja).
15.John Kairu (Principal Permanent Secretary to HRH Kyabazinga of Busoga)
16.Kyangwa Fred (Busoga Kingdom)
17.Wakalali Matia(Busoga Kingdom)
18.Mutaka Joseph (Media Officer 2017 Masaza Cup organizing Committee)
19.Lubanga Musa (Kigulu)
20.Nkono Najibu (Bukono)
21.Muyimbo James (Budiope)
22.Bogere George (Bugabula)
23.Bateeze Patrick (Butembe)
24.Ntende Ivan (Butembe).
25.Isabirye Banuli Kiiza (Bukhooli North).
26.Barasa Josephat Sirudi (Bukhooli South)
27.Namayo Wilber (Bugabula)
28. Ofwono Wycliffee (Butembe).
29. Owek. Baker Mugaino (Busoga Kingdom / TOC chairman).
30. Owek. Daniel Musota (State Min for sports OBB )
31. Alex Luganda
32. Wakinyankali Isaac and
33. Kirya Ivan.
FUFA’s General Assemblies always required top notch organisation to satisfy various stakeholders who are entitled or invited to the Assemblies.
On 5th August, 2017, the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly will be held in Masindi at the Kabalega Resort Hotel starting at 9am.
Accreditation if a key area for the sports media and other invited guests. The FUFA Accreditation Team has released guidelines for the media to follow especially for those with plans to cover the event.
Media Accreditation for the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Masindi
Date: 5th August, 2017
Venue: Kabalega Resort Hotel
The information below is for members of the Sports Media interested and planning to cover the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly in Masindi on 5th August, 2017.
The FUFA Accreditations team for the Assembly in Masindi has opened the process to the media to start applying with effect from Wednesday 5th July to Wednesday 12th July, 2017 at 5pm.
Those interested in getting media accreditation for the coverage of the event will be required to fill in the form provided online before the deadline set.
Please note the following when applying for accreditation:
· No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
· Accreditation per organisation will be limited to provide equal representation from other media houses.
· Media who are approved for credentials should not wear clothes or materials supporting any of the Candidates during the Assembly.
.Application is not automatic approval for Accreditation
.The Accreditation tag is non-transferable
.The Organiser of the event have the right to withdraw the accreditation tag if found out that false information was provided while applying during the exercise.
.The Organiser of the event reserves the right of admission and dismissal.
.Terms and Conditions apply regarding the FUFA Accreditation process.
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On Tuesday evening, the Uganda Cranes covered day four of non residential training ahead the Western Region Ttour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers.
The training session was conducted after a heavy downpour at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Kampala.
Long serving goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba expressed his delight about the development of young goalkeepers who were summoned for national duty.
Ismael Watenga, Ikara Tom and Said Keni are the three goalkeepers in training.
The 3 goalkeepers in training : Tom Ikara, Saidi Keni and Ismail Watenga
Whereas Watenga has worked under him for a long time, he also saluted Ikara and Saidi whom he praised for acclimatizing at a high rate .
“I am happy with the rate at which the young players especially goal keepers are developing. They are always eager to learn and also respond to instructions and anyone can realise the difference from the time we started training” said Kajjoba
Team resumes training on Wednesday in the morning at 10 am and later in the evening at 4 pm with all the sessions at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The Uganda Cranes players in training on Tuesday afternoon at Namboole
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein held a successful interactive brain storming session with members of the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) on Monday.
This was during the Nile Special sponsored monthly assembly which takes place at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala every first Monday of the new month.
Hussein hailed the role played by the media in the dedicated and spirited coverage of sports (football in particular) in Uganda.
He thus appreciated the tasks undertaken by the journalists especially those under the USPA umbrella.
FUFA requires the media for the promotion of the beautiful game in Uganda. We are therefore grateful of the role you are undertaking.
The Federation’s Communications and Media Manager highlighted to the journalists the change in a global trend as regards with undertaking accreditation prior to local and international events.
Journalists are required to follow the accreditation guidelines so that they get passes and cards to cover matches without any hustle.
It is a trend that we have to positively embrace since it also helps in planning and accessing areas which allow media to execute their work.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (left) during his address to the sports journalists at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala. USPA top bosses Aliguma Ritah (Vice President), Sabiiti Muwanga (President) and Patrick Kanyomozi (General Secretary) at the high table.
He also highlighted on the do’s and don’ts for the reporters in the coverage of events and football matches in particular before, during and for post match press conferences.
‘From the training sessions to matches, the media should give respect to the specific regulations set by event organisers. Sometimes there are special rules that guide on the coverage of closed door training sessions and official trainings as designed by the teams; the former USPA General Secretary, who also remains an active member of the history laden sports journalists body added.
The media personalities positively interacted with the Communications Manager, many praising the internal order the FUFA Communications Department has set up before international matches, FUFA events and some posing scenarios that could be improved for the better.
Sports journalists at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Monday. They interacted with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during his presentation on media related matters.
‘FUFA is always willing to create a conducive environment for journalists in their execution of respective tasks in covering football. However it is a choice by any active sports journalist or media house to take on the accreditation process’ Hussein highlighted.
‘We know there are some ares where we need improvement. We shall work round the clock to improve especially with our Category A event at FUFA’ noted Hussein.
‘With the FUFA General Assembly in Masindi and 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia against Egypt at Namboole stadium coming up in August, accreditation will be a key element for both high profile events’ added Hussein.
He also promised further training workshops for USPA members to better football coverage and reporting.
Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) commended Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club for winning the 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup, their first ever trophy in the 54 year history of the club.
The Uganda Cranes players on Monday conducted a double training session.
This was day three of training ahead of the Western Region Tour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers.
Players go through the paces under the keen eye of coach Micho
The team had a first training session at 9 am and later at 5 pm at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole with 24 players in attendance.
Assistant captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda applauded fellow players especially the local based for morale and commitment displayed during the sessions conducted so far.
Uganda Cranes in training on Monday
“I delighted for the hard work, commitment and morale exhibited by young players playing at home.I believe they will give good results during their CHAN 2018 qualifiers against South Sudan” Said Wasswa
Training resumes on Tuesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Final game: Munta Royal College 4-1 Taggy High School
Other results:
Munta Royal College 5-2 Nakatonya Islamic School
Taggy High School 6-3 Nakatonya Islamic School
Individual awards:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Ivan Mulema (Taggy High School)
Top Scorer: Bernard Higenyi (Munta Royal College)
Best Goalkeeper: Silver Lubangakeni (Munta Royal College)
Fair play award: Nakatonya Islamic School
Munta Royal College defeated Taggy High School and Nakatonya Islamic successfully defended the national schools beach soccer title at Lido beach in Entebbe.
Munta Royal college celebrate players celebrates their success
The Bombo based school won all the matches at their disposal to finish with maximum points in a round robin format.
Munta defeated Nakatonya Islamic 5-1 before overcoming Taggy High Schools 4-1 in the second game.
Daniel Higenyi scored a hat-trick and another Higenyi entity Bernard had a brace against Nakatonya.
Amin Chapa and Ibrahim Haidar were on target for Nakatonya Islamic.
Against Taggy High School from Entebbe, Munta’s goals came from Benon Tagyemwa, Bernard Higenyi (2) and an own goal from January Waninga.
Prince Kanda scored the only goal for Taggy High school.
Paul Ssali hands over a certificate to top scorer Higenyi who finished with 5 goals
1978 Uganda Cranes legendary goalkeeper at the AFCON finals in Ghana, Paul Ssali was the chief guest as he handed over the trophy and certificates to the winning team and excelling individual players.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) officials led by delegate Anthony Tumwesigye, Phoebe Kutamba (league manager) and Sarah Birungi (General Secretary) attended the day long event.
Uganda Women Football Association vice chairperson awards a Taggy High School player, Ivan Mulema who was the MVP
FAIR PLAY: Taggy and Munta players in a group photo shortly after the final game at Lido beach in Entebb
A dark day has struck Ugandan football following the death of former FUFA Chairman John Ssebaana Kizito and Former Treasurer Micheal Okiror who passed away on Monday all at Nakasero Hospital. Ssebaana passed on inthe morning hours while Okiror at night.
Ssebaana who served as FUFA Chairman from May-December 1992 suffered a stroke which led to the deterioration of his health until his death.
Okiror is also a former Kumi Delegate to the FUFA Assembly as he served as Treasurer from 1998-2000.
‘We have received the sad news of the demise of our former FUFA Chairman Mr. John Ssebaana Kizito and Former Treasurer Micheal Okiror. Football has already lost elders this year and we feel sad when another set of our former leaders is taken away by the Creator’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
‘Our elder Mr. John Ssebaana Kizito played a key role in football development in 1992 when reorganization of the sport was much needed. He stepped in and did wonderful job’
‘Okiror was a strong figure in the areas of finances for the Federation. He helped develop football in his home towm Kumi especially when he was FUFA Delegate to the Assembly’
Our condolences go out to the families of the departed football administrators, Buganda Kingdom, KCCA FC, people of North East Region-in particular Kumi District and the entire football fraternity.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to spread wings and establish fresh networks in the name of developing the beautiful game across the peripheries of the Uganda boarders.
By further cementing the external relations, FUFA through one of the member associations, Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) has on Monday officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the sister body from Rwanda, the Referees Association of Rwanda (RRA).
This was at a ceremony held at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi in Kampala city.
The delegation from Rwanda was led by the chairman Eric Rwihizimana.
Newly elected URFA’s chairman and delegate, Ronnie Kalema represented the Ugandan side.
The Memorandum is a strong indication and reminder of UFRA’s dedication towards improving on the standards of the Uganda football referees with special focus on four areas.
The areas include; Youth development, increase international exposure, raise and enhance referees profiles through extensive cooperatives, partnerships and CSR activities as well as facilitate cultural understanding between the two countries through exchange and attachment programs.
Kalema noted;
We are very excited to sign a memorandum with the Uganda football Referees Association and hope to work closely in tandem with the strongest refereeing desires whose success is built on the tenets of discipline, diligence, intelligence, humility, creativity and enterprise.
The signing of this MOU is in line with our Strategic Plan, to develop and enhance the capacities and capabilities of our referees, among others, basing on the attachments of our programmes and initiatives.
In this regard, we believe we can tap on the expertise of R.R.A to take our association to the next level.”
Rwihizimana was equally upbeat and he concurred in the affirmative;
We hope that the signing of Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with UFRA will lead us to foster a holistic partnership, which will enhance bilateral cooperation in various aspects of football refereeing, including the actual matches, management as well as business.
We strongly aspire to facilitate exchange programs between Uganda and Rwanda that will lead to growth of both associations
This year also, FUFA signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Republic of Morocco.
MAIN PHOTO: Eric Rwihizimana, the chairman of the Rwanda Referees Association with the UFRA Chairperson Ronnie Kalema
Uganda Premier League holders Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club convincingly defeated Morocco’s Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat 3-1 during the CAF Confederation Cup group A match at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Sunday evening.
Striker Geofrey Sserunkuma, also the scorer of the lone goal for Uganda Cranes away to Cape Verde netted the opener after 40 minutes.
Sserunkuma successfully slotted home the home after a kick from the penalty spot following a foul on Julius Poloto by left back Yassir Jarici.
Midfielder Ibrahim Saddam Juma and Isaac Muleme scored the other goals in the 54th and 63rd minutes respectively.
FUS Rabat pulled a goal back through Lamine Diakite in the 85th minute.
The match was attended by a passionate crowd.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was the chief guest at the game.
KCCA now leads group A with 9 points with the other group match between Nigerian side Rivers United and Tunisia’s Club Africain coming later on Sunday.
Team line ups:
KCCA XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Okot Oola (Captain), Paul Musamali, Timothy Dennis Awany, Jackson Nunda (76’ Allan Okello), Julius Poloto (84’ Vincent Kayizzi Walugembe), Ibrahim Saddam Juma, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsabambi (81’ Paul Nsibambi), Geofrey Sserunkuma, Isaac Muleme
Subs Not Used: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Isaac Kirabira, Peter Magambo, Dennis Rukundo
Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat XI: Majid Aymane, Nayef Aguerd (Captain), Yusupha Njie (58’ El Mehdi Bettache), Lamine Diakite, Saad Aithorsa, Yassir Jarici (65’ Youssef El Gnaoui), Mohamed Saoud, Zakaria Benlamachi, Karim Benrif, Hamza Semmoumy, Mehdi Khalis
Subs Not Used:
Abderrahman El Houasli, Ayoub Skouma, Ibourahima Sidibe, Ass Mandawsky, Ahmed Jahouh, Hicam El Aroui, Abdessalam Benjellou, Younes Azziadi, Mamadou Niang, Nahiri Mohammed, Rachid Tiberkanine, El Mehdi El Bassil, Brahim El Bahri, Mohammed Fouzaire
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The Uganda Cranes team has kick started preparations for the Western region tour and the CHAN 2018 qualifiers at the outside training ground of Mandela National Stadium on Saturday morning.
Twenty two (22) players of the summoned 25 showed up for training closely supervised by head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, his assistants Moses Basena and the goalkeeping tactician, Fred Kajoba.
Uganda Cranes players stretch after a session at Namboole on Saturday
Micho hailed the competitive spirit of the players who trained, adding the start has been brilliant with the tasks and expectations ahead.
“I am very impressed by the commitment and character of the players in attendence. This is a great start to cement our preparations first when we play on the regional tour, CHAN 2018 qualifiers as a bridge for 2018 World Cup qualifiers” Micho addressed the media after the two hour session.
Uganda Cranes will play the Western region select team on 8th July 2017 at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.
Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.
Players in action during training: Martin Kiiza (with the ball) attempts to pass the ball during training as Shafiq Kagimu closes the gap
These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.
The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.
The regional tour matches are free of charge.
Meanwhile, day two of non residential training will resume on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
Players who attended day one of training:
Goalkeepers: Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), John Adiriko (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)
Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa),
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Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic has released a team of 25 players for the Western region tour.
Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.
‘Training commences on Saturday 9 am at Mandela National Stadium. KCCA FC players have been left out because of their Confederation Cup engagement with their Club until the 7th July after the game against Club Africain. Some foreign based players have been summoned yo train with the team to prepare them for the World Cup qualifiers against Egypt in August’ Micho disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug
The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.
The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.
A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.
These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.
The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.
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The Western region Football Association named 28 players to start preparations for the Uganda Cranes regional tour.
Six more players were added on the earlier list released last week.
The summoned players shall start training on Monday, 3rd July 2017 under head coach Vialli Bainomugisha.
According to the Western Region FA General Secretary, Olivia Mugisha, the final team will be named on 6th July 2017.
Western region hosted the first ever tour under the brand ‘Cranes Na Mutima‘ in 2014 at the Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.
‘The Western Region Football Association is excited and ready to host the national team, Uganda Cranes. We have already started initial preparations to make the tour a complete success’ Mugisha remarked.
Uganda Cranes’ Martin Kizza (left) takes on Kitara region’s Vicent Kasonki during the last match on the national tours held at Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal
The last time the Uganda Cranes traveled on the regional tour was away to Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal.
The national team won comfortably 3-1 with the goals coming from Emmanuel Okwi (2) and Nelson Senkatuka.
The consolation for the home side was scored by Beckam Musoki in the second half.
A record mammoth crowd watched the game also graced by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and many delegates.
Some of the passionate football fans who attended the last regional tour in Fort Portal
These tours were initiated three years ago with great ambitions as bringing close the national team brand to the fans in the respective localities than at the usually know Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Also, such tours help to rally special support for the Uganda Cranes, help to prepare the team ahead of the up coming matches and in a way, they are a special plat form to show case talent that has not been known.
The tours are jointly sponsored by Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and partners, Nile Breweries Limited under their brand Nile Special while Kibo Media are the event managers.
The regional tour matches are free of charge.
LIST OF PLAYERS:
Goal Keepers: Sula Kibalama (Sharp), Dennis Otim (Mbarara)
Defenders: Johnson Turinawe (Sharp), Zaid Byekwaso (Nyamityobora), Umar Kato (Rushere), Bruce Rubanja (Creamland), Bashir Babu (Mbarara). Cleophas Fiat (Sharp), Winston Bamwesigye (Ryakasinga)
Midfielders: Mohammed Matovu (Welden), Micheal Muhangi (Mbarara), Tor Kondok (Red Army), Alex Mandela (Sharp), Alex Twinamatsiko (Rukungiri United), Sadam Juma (Creamland), Dennis Agoa (Ntoda), Brian Owomugisha (Ntoda), Anatoli Irumba (Ryakasinga)
Strikers: Solomon Isaya (Kabwohe Town Council), Joseph Akandwanaho (Bushenyi United), Peter Asiimire (Ibanda United), Ismail Luyombya (Rushere), Sadam Nasir (Mbarara), Hassan Kakuru (Amama), Micheal Baseme (Rukungiri United), Dickens Ainebyoona (Sharp), Sadat Nsubuga (Club-less), Brian Kanyesigye (Ryakasinga)
The FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige has revealed that the federation has extended a helping hand to the clubs financially that will send their officials to take part in the much sought after FUFA Club Management Course to run from 10th-14th July, 2017 at FUFA House.
Bayige believes that this course will add a lot value to the newly promoted clubs both to the Azam Uganda Premier League and the FUFA Big League.
‘The course costs 1,000,000/- but FUFA contributed 700,000/- to the newly promoted Clubs to the FUFA Big League while those that have joined the Premier league will see FUFA make a contribution of 500,000-‘ revealed Bayige during the Press Conference at FUFA House.
‘This is a very important exercise which must be met by all clubs through the club licensing system. We shall kick off our exercise of inspecting the teams’ facilities on 30th July, 2017’ added Bayige.
Registration for applicants to attend the course is 7th July, 2017.
The newly promoted clubs to the FUFA Big League are; Sharp FC (Western Region), Agape FC (Eastern region), Lira United (Northern Region), Bukedea Town Council (North East Region), Kyetume FC (Buganda Region), Ntinda United (Kampala region), Bumate FC (Kitara Region) and Vura FC (West Nile region).
The newly promoted teams to the Azam Uganda Premier League are; Maroons FC, Mbarara City and Masavu FC.
MAIN PHOTO: Ivan Kintu Bayige (R) stressing a point during the press conference. On his right is FUFA Legal Officer Denis Lukambi.
Eight Uganda International Referees have been appointed by CAF to take charge of two continental engagements.
Four Ugandans are to take charge of the CAF Confederation Cup where Tunisia’s Club Sportif Sfaxien will play host to Moulonda Club D’Alder of Algeria on the weekend of 7th,8th or 9th July 2017 at Sfax-Taleb Mhiri. The referees are;
Denis Batte –Center Referee
Mark Sonko –Assistant Referee 1
Lee Okello- Assistant Referee 2
Brian Nsubuga Miiro- Fourth Official
Four ladies will officiate at the FIFA U-20 Women World Cup Qualifier when Kenya hosts Botswana on the weekend of 4th, 5th, 6th August 2017.
The referees are;
Anna Akoyi- Center Referee
Dorcus Atuhaire-Assistant Referee 1
Jane Mutonyi-Assistant Referee 2
Habiba Naigaga –Fourth Official
MAIN PHOTO: L-R (3rd and 6th) Anna Akoyi and Docus Atuhaire have bene appointed to officiate Kenya vs Botswana U-20 Women World cup qualifier.
