FIFA 2018 WORLD CUP RUSSIA (Group E) – African Zone
Uganda Cranes Vs Congo Brazzaville
Saturday, 12th November 2016
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
The match tickets for the Uganda Cranes versus Congo Brazzaville match hit the market officially on Wednesday at various selling points.
The development was communicated by the FUFA International Match Organizing Committee chairman, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel on Wednesday morning during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Soccer fans have been urged to purchase the match tickets at the official released selling points to avoid buying fake tickets.
Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel
Flanked by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Dr Ogwel also released the detailed programme the arrival of Congo Brazzaville team and match officials.
We expect the match officials by Thursday evening and Congo Brazzaville arrives Wednesday
Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes team continues to train on Wednesday afternoon at Namboole.
Swedish based defender Ronald Mukiibi will be part of the training for the first time after arriving into the country on Tuesday night.
The Ticket selling points:
FUFA Shop at FUFA House in Mengo
TOTAL: Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Arua Park, Bweyogerere, Natete, Kibuli, City Centre (Opposite Uganda House), Nakivubo
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP) (Tickets go on market today-same centres as used in the game Uganda vs Comoros will be used)
Venue: Mandela National stadium, Namboole
Algerian referees to handle Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville
Referee: Abid Charef Mehdi
Assistant Referee 1: Etchiali Abdelhak
Assistant Referee 2: Gourari Mokrane
Fourth Official: Necib Redouane
Referee Assessor: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)
Commissioner: Habimana Aimable (Burundi)
Defender Ronald Mukiibi who plays for Swedish topflight side Östersunds FK has jetted into the country ahead of Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World cup qualifier at Namboole stadium. Mukiibi will join the rest of the squad at today’s open training session at the same stadium that will hot the match this weekend.
‘Mukiibi has arrived and he will take a rest at the team hotel in Naalya and later have a meeting with the Technical team headed by Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic. he will be provided with the day’s programme as released by the Cranes coach’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
‘One player Mike Azira who plays for Colorado Rapids in the MAjot Legaue Soccer-US will join the camp tonight. we are looking forward to receiving him in camp’ added Hussein
14 Players reduced from camp
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for Saturday’s tie against Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium.
Micho has now reduced his squad by 14 players and these are; Derrick Nsibambi, Yunus Sentamu, Joseph Nsubuga, Vitalis Tabu Abdul MAlik, Idris Lubega, Saddam Juma, Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the 2017 AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
Players in camp
Robert Odongkara, Benjamin Ochan, Salim Jamal, Dennis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, Faruku Miya, William Luwagga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho, Awanyi Timothy , Muhammad Shaban, Muzamil Mutyaba and Ronald Mukiibi.
Uganda Cranes fell 1-0 to Zambia Chipolopolo Stars on Tuesday during the international build up match at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
Chisamba Lungu scored the lone goal on the day in the first half of the well balanced game handed by FIFA Referee Dennis Batte.
Uganda Cranes created several goal scoring opportunities with great positional awareness at the back line, two signs that spell hope of an improved performance come Saturday.
An aerial contest for the ball during the Uganda Cranes versus Zambia international friendly build up at Namboole on Tuesday
The home side missed taking the lead when the Zambian goalkeeper stretched to parry out a header from Joseph Ochaya after a cross by Nicholas Wadada from the right wing.
Godfrey Walusimbi was also denied by also a similar effort when his shot at goal was pushed out by the goalie for a corner.
Zambia XI
There were debuts to Shafiq Batambuze and Shaban Muhammed, marking a start of a long trek in their otherwise promising careers.
Shaban is a product of all the youth football structures from the City Tyres U-14, U-17 and lately the U-20 national teams.
The match was watched by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, State minister of sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, Zambian delegation, FUFA secretariat staff and a few passionate fans.
L-R: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, State Minister of Sports, Hon Charles Bakabulindi chat with the Zambian officials
Focus will immediately now turn to the World Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on Saturday in Kampala.
Training resumes on Wednesday evening at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Team Line ups
Uganda Cranes XI:
Robert Odongkara, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya , Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde, Khalid Aucho, Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje, Geoffrey Massa (Captain), William Luwagga Kizito, Godfrey Walusimbi
Changes:
Muhammed Shaban – On, William Luwagga Kizito – Out
THE COIN TOSS: FIFA Referee Denis Batte with the two team’s captains during the toss of the coin to determine sides’ selection and who kicks off the game
Zambia Chipolopolo Stars XI:
Jacob Banda, Simon Silwimba, Fackson Kapumbu, Stophila Sunzu (Captain), Tembo Ziyo, Mtonga Kondwane, Chaila Misheck, Tembo Fwayo, Chisamba Lungu, Evans Kangwa, Rogers Kola
Changes:
Reinford Kalaba On, Tembo Fwayo Out
Chongo Kabaso – On, Simon Silwimba Out
Rodric Kambwa – On, Lungu Chisamba Out
Collins Mbesuma – On, Rogers Kola – Out
Isaac Chansa – On, Mtonga Kondwane Out
Kennedy Mwene – On, Jacob Banda Out
Subs Not Used:
Allan Chigwe, George Chilufya, Adrian Chamba, Nathan Sinkala, Charles Zulu, Rodric Kambwa, Ronald Kampamba
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH: Uganda Vs Zambia Chipolopolo Stars – 4 P.M
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Entry Fees: 10,000 (Ordinary) and 20,000 (VIP)
Uganda Cranes head coach Micho has named the starting eleveen against Zambia in the international friendly match at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
It is an all attack minded side that will be captained by Geofrey Massa.
The game starts at 4 p.m and will be officiated by FIFA Referee Dennis Batte
The Uganda Cranes team:
XI: Robert Odongkara (GK),Nicholas Wadada, JosePH Ochaya, Murshid juuko, Isaac Isinde ,Khalid Aucho, Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje, Geoffrey Massa, William Kizito Luwagga ,Godfrey Walusimbi.
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
International referee Denis Batte and three other FIFA referees Hussein Bugembe, Okello Lee and Alex Muhabi have been appointed to handle the International friendly match between Uganda Cranes and Zambia on Tuesday afternoon (4pm) at Mandela National stadium.
The match will be used by Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic as a build up to Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville while Zambia play Cameroon in western Africa.
It will be the first time Uganda Cranes play in-front of their home fans at Namboole since qualification to the 2017 AFCON finals for the first time in 38 years.
Faruku Miya, Juuko, Onyango join camp
Miya who scored a memrobale goal on 4th September 2016 at Namboole to take Uganda back to the table of men at the AFCON finals arrived at 11pm on Monday and went straight to camp at Sky Hotel in Nalya.
Denis Onyango who plays his club football in South Africa with Mamelodi Sundowns and became the first Ugandan to win the CAF Champions League medal joined also the camp after jetting in last night. Onyango will be a beneficiary of a land title from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) for his exemplary performance during the CAF Champions League.
Murushid Juuko who plays with Simba in Tanzania arrived last night as well and is in camp.
Onyango (R) jetted in last night.
Uganda Cranes train at Namboole on Monday
Fresh from winning the Kenya Premier League title, Shafik Batambuze wasted little time as he joined the camp on Monday morning and was part of the training session at Namboole stadium. he was joined by historic captain Geoffrey Massa as well as Aucho Khalid, William Luwagga Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Isaac Isinde and Robert Odongkara.
Mike Azira will jet in tomorrow night while Ronald Mukiibi on Tuesday at 10pm.
There was a moment of brotherhood as both sets of players (Uganda and Zambia) gathered in the middle of the Namboole turf for a group photo. Zambia has just completed their traning session to pave way for Uganda Cranes.
Follow these directions -Micho showing his players to set themselves up during training on Monday.
List of Uganda Cranes players at Namboole on Monday
Ismail Watenga, Robert Odongkara, Benjamin Ochan, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi,Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa and Khalid Aucho, Awanyi Timothy , Muzamil Mutyaba, Saddam Juma and Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik
Players reduced from camp
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for two international fixtures starting with Tuesday’s friendly against Zambia before taking on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium on Saturday.
As Micho welcomes more players in camp, he has had to reduce the numbers in camp to accommodate the 19 foreign based stars he summoned last week.
On Monday afternoon, Micho reduced his squad by 8 players and these are; Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
MAIN PHOTO: Miya controlling the ball in one of the Cranes international fixtures. He scored the goal on 4th Sept 2016 at Namboole that brought joy to many Ugandans after 38 years of waiting for qualification to the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon.
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
It was nearly a full house as the Uganda Cranes team trained on Monday evening ahead of Zambia’s international friendly match at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Eight professionals joined the team training under the coaches, Moses Basena (assistant coach), goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and head tactician Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic.
These were Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Massa, Khalid Aucho, Dennis Iguma, Isaac Isinde and Robert Odongkara all reported on Monday evening and trained as well.
Micho instructs the players during training on Monday evening
All the players were lively and fit for the game.
The Uganda Cranes training on Monday followed that of Zambia earlier after the afternoon down pour.
Ronald Mukiibi, Murushid Jjuuko and Mike Azira are expected in camp by Tuesday morning.
List of Uganda Cranes players who trained on Monday
Ismail Watenga, Robert Odongkara, Benjamin Ochan, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi,Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa and Khalid Aucho, Awanyi Timothy , Muzamil Mutyaba, Saddam Juma and Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic says that the players reduced from the camp are still part of future plans laid out for Uganda Cranes. The Serbian coach is busy planning for two international fixtures starting with Tuesday’s friendly with Zambia before taking on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium on Saturday.
As Micho welcomes more players in camp, he has had to reduce the numbers in camp to accommodate the 19 foreign based stars he summoned last week.
On Monday afternoon, Micho reduced his squad by 8 players and these are; Okoth Denis, Kassaga Richard, Lwaliwa Khalid, Kizito Keziron, Erisa Sekisambu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Kagimu Shafik.
‘The players reduced from camp are still part of the future plans with Uganda Cranes. We have the CECAFA tournament coming up and other international engagements for the National team before the close of the year’ Micho told fufa.co.ug
‘I will engage these players after the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville’ added Micho who led Uganda Cranes to the AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978.
The rest of the players who have been in camp since Friday will continue with training on Monday evening at 5pm at Namboole stadium.
Micho led Uganda Cranes to AFCON Finals for the first time since 1978. He is on a different mission-the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers
Players expected in training today:
Salim Jamal, Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa , Joseph Ochaya, Awanyi Timothy, Muzamil Mutyaba, Saddam Juma, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik, Murshid Juuko, Muhammad Shaban, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara, Yassar Mugerwa, Shafiq Batambuze, William Luwagga Kizito
Flying this evening; Geoffrey Massa, Dennis Onyango, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya
Mike Azira will be in the country by Tuesday morning while Ronald Mukiibi arrives tomorrow.
Zambia is already in the country having arrived on Sunday afternoon. They are accommodated at Hotel Africana in Kampala but will train at Namboole this afternoon.
Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), 60,000/- (VIP) and 150,000/- (VVIP)
Note: All matches at Nambole stadium
Kenya based International Godfrey Walusimbi joined the rest of players for training at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
He promised to give the best display for upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville.
“We were motivated by qualifying for AFCON 2017 and a draw against Ghana in our first World Cup qualifier game was such a driving factor” said Walusimbi.
Twenty seven players were part of the Sunday evening training which lasted for two hours with the coach emphasizing on ball possession and shooting from various angles.
More foreign based players including Team Captain Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho (Baroka FC, South Africa),Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara ,Yassar Mugerwa (St George,Ethiopia), William Kizto Luwagga (Rio Ave,Portugal) and Murshid Juuko (Simba ,Tanzania) are expected to join and train with the team on Monday .
Training resumes on Monday at 5pm in Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
In Camp already:
Salim Jamal, Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga , Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot , Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa , Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard , Awanyi Timothy , Halid Lwaliwa ,Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Lwesibawa Godffrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik,Geoffrey Serunkuma, Erisa Sekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi and Godfrey Walusimbi
FUFA Women Elite League 2016/17: Match day 1 Results
Friday: Ajax Queens 1-0 Eastern Heroes
Saturday:
Kawempe Muslim Ladies 7-0 London Stallions
Ajax Queens 3-1 Olila
Wakiso Hills 1-1 Gafford Ladies
Sunday:
Kampala Queens 1-2 Mutesa
Rinnes 0-0 Western United
The long awaited FUFA Women Elite league for the 2016/17 season started on Friday.
The new season started on Friday with Ajax Queens’ 1-0 win against Eastern Heroes courtesy of Maureen Afoyo’s lone strike on the day.
Ajax Queens won their second game 24 hours later, triumphing 3-1 against Olila Ladies.
Still on Saturday, the defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football club started the season on a bright note winning 7-0 against London Stallions in Kawempe.
Hasifah Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge and Favour Nambatya each scored a brace apiece for the game.
Viola Namuddu netted the other goal on the day.
Gafford Ladies and Wakiso Hills played to a one all draw.
On Sunday, Kampala Queens lost 1-2 to Mutesa Royal University.
The Rinnes and Western United affair ended goal-less.
This is the third season that the FUFA Women Elite League is being played with a total of 16 clubs taking part.
MAIN PHOTO: Action between Ajax Queens and Eastern Heroes at Bulenga play ground on Saturday
Following their 6-1 victory against Kampala region select team in the national regional tour match, the Uganda Cranes will resume training on Sunday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
All the players who featured in the match against Kampala region will continue to train with the addition of those who were rested (goalie Salim Jamal, Moses Oloya and Yunus Sentamu).
Meanwhile, the professionals are expected on Sunday night and Monday ahead of the Zambia international build up on Tuesday.
Ronald Mukiibi, Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Robert Odongkara, Yassar Mugerwa, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Geofrey Massa, Dennis Onyango, Khalid Aucho, Shafiq Batambuze and team captain Geofrey Massa are all expected by Monday.
Mike Azira will be in the country by Tuesday morning.
Zambia is already in the country having arrived on Sunday afternoon. They are accommodated at Hotel Africana in Kampala.
The FUFA Women Elite league 2016/17 defending champions, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School women football club started the season on a bright note winning 7-0 against London Stallions on Saturday.
Hasifah Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge and Favour Nambatya each scored a brace apiece.
Viola Namuddu netted the other goal on the day.
The other match on Saturday ended in a one all stalemate between Wakiso Hills and Gafford Ladies.
Ajax Queens were 3-1 victors against visiting Olila Ladies.
Uganda Cranes Regional tours (2016): Saturday, 5th October 2016
Kampala Regional Select 1-6 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes whipped Kampala region select team 6-1 during a national regional tour match played at the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku on Saturday.
Saddam Ibrahim Juma, Muhammed Shaban and Joseph Ochaya scored the first three goals in the opening 45 minutes of the game watched by a relatively big crowd that included FUFA top brass officials among others.
Kampala Regional select side
In the second half, the Uganda Cranes side continued with the dominance with three more goals coming from Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Tonny Mawejje.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda in action during the first half
The Kampala regional side had pulled a goal back after an own goal in the first half.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda captained the first half side whilst Tonny Mawejje was skipper for the second half team.
FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha was the chief guest.
Darius Mugoye (FUFA second Vice President), FUFA Head of Technical affairs Hamid Juma, FUFA secretariat staff, football coaches, administrators and Kampala Regional Football Association officials were some of the personalities who graced the match.
Uganda Cranes ambassador Bebe Cool entertained the enthusiatic crowds after the match.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes official sponsors and Nile Breweries Limited.
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Saddam Ibrahim Juma, Erias Ssekisambu, Muhammed Shaban, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu
Uganda Cranes Regional tours (2016): Saturday, 5th October 2016
Kampala Regional Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku (4:30 p.m)
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda will captain the Uganda Cranes select side set take on Kampala region at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Saturday.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes official sponsors and Nile Breweries Limited.
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Saddam Ibrahim Juma, Erias Ssekisambu, Muhammed Shaban, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu
KAMPALA REGION VS UGANDA CRANES – MUTESA II Stadium, Wankulukuku
Saturday, 5th November 2016 (Starting at 4 p.m)
All is set for the last Uganda Cranes regional tour match of the year.
The national team will play a select side from Kampala region on Saturday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
The Kampala regional team is coached by former Express head coach Wasswa Bbosa and have been training at Wankulukuku for the past two days.
Head coach Micho and his technical team will critically assess the players shape before considering who is fit enough to join the mainstream side ahead of Tuesday’s international build up with Zambia.
The purpose of such tours is to take the national team brand across all the regions of the country so that the fans interact with their favourite stars.
The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited under the flag-ship brand, Nile Special.
The Squads
UGANDA CRANES:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga
Out field players: Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot , Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa , Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard, Timothy Dennis Awanyi, Halid Lwaliwa ,Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Shafic Kajimu,Lwesibawa Godffrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik,Geoffrey Serunkuma, Erisa Sekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi
KAMPALA REGION SELECT: Goalkeepers: LWANYAGA FRED (ST MARY’S FC NABWERU), KIRABIRA JUMA (FUTURE STARS FC)
Defenders: BUKENYA ALLAN (KATWE UNITED), SSALI GODFREY (MUTUNGO), MUWONGE AMOS (KYEBANDO), MUWESI BASHIR (KISUGU), YAKOBO AZIZA (THUNDER), SSENTAMU IVAN (NANSANA), MUTESA JONATHAN (INDUSTRIAL AREA-BWAISE), BUGEMBE ISMA (ST.MARY;S FC NABWERU), AYIKOBA EMMA (WEMBLEY), KIYINGI DERRICK(CITY LADS), SSEGONJJA POSIANO (FUTURE STARS).
Midfielders: KABONGE NICHOLAS (LUNGUJJA GALAXY), MBAZIRA MAHAD (SOANA), OSCAR OGWAL (KYEBANDO), KABUYE MUSA (MBOGO UNITED), SSERUBIRI IVAN (SPARTAN), KASIBANTE WYCLIF (NTINDA), JACKSH WILLIAM (CITY LADS), EGESA DAVID (CITY LADS), KIYINGI DAVID (CITY LADS)
Strikers: OYAM TIMOTHY (NSAMBYA), BABJO SULAIMAN (LIFE ETERNAL), KISULE UMAR (KABALAGALA RANGERS), OWAR GERALD (INDUSTRIAL AREA), MUZARE HAMZA (INDUSTRIAL AREA), SSEKYANZI FAISAL (ST.MARY’S FC NABWERU), NSUBUGA MUBARAK (WEMBLEY), KALUMBE DERRICK (WEMBLEY), SSEMPA CHARLES (FUTURE STARS).
The Uganda Cranes conducted day two of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole outer pitch.
Twenty five players consisting of 5 foreign based and 20 local based players reported for training amidst the heavy evening down pour.
Cranes head coach Micho preparing his players
Next training is on Friday 4th November 2016 at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku at 4pm ahead of the Cranes Kampala regional tour on Saturday 5th November 2016.
After Friday’s training the local based players will camp at Sky Hotel in Naalya.
Yunus Sentamu striking during training
Players who attended Thursday training at Namboole:
Salim Jamal, Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yunus Sentamu, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot, Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa, Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard, Awanyi Timothy, Halid Lwaliwa, Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Shafic Kagimu, Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Erisa Sekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi
Two time FUFA Women Elite League top scorer Sandra Nabweteme continued with her rich goal scoring form, guiding her South Western Oklahoma State University to US Conference 2016 Championship.
The Uganda Crested Cranes sharp shooter was rewarded with two awards -Freshman player of the year and First Team All Conference forward at the Great American Conference Awards in USA. She was also second best top scorer (19 goals, 8 assists) in the Great American Conference League.
She dedicated the two awards to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, her mother Nabukera, coaches, media houses and Ahmed Marsha the FUFA Head of Communications, among others.
I am grateful of my football journey in the U.S.A. Life is good but i can not forget all who have encouraged me like the FUFA President, my mother, FUFA Communications Manager, people in the media and my fans across the world.
Nabweteme won the car at the 2015 FUFA Awards after guiding Kawempe Muslim SS Women FC to two consecutive championships in 2015 and 2016.
Nabweteme smiles with her car at FUFA House in Kampala. She won the award as the best female player in 2015.
Nabweteme is among the excelling female footballers for the country who feature in the foreign leagues.
