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Crested Cranes upbeat after 2 foreign based players join team ahead of CECAFA

Crested Cranes coach Majida Nantanda is upbeat that her team will make the nation proud in the upcoming CECAFA Women championship that kicks-off next weekend at FUFA technical Njeru.

After CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo launched the tournaments and released the two groups of seven teams on Monday 29^th at FUFA house, Majida kick started the team’s training with 50 players the following day with the training at KCCA FC’s Philip Omondi stadium mainly focused on raising the fitness levels of the players and putting them in proper shape mentally and physically since the FUFA Women Elite League is the break.

American based Crested Cranes forward Laki Otandeka (left) shielding the ball from fellow forward Winnie Babirye in training on Saturday.

These have since been reduced to only 25 who trained on Saturday. 5 other players who were summoned have been representing their school in the Federation of East African Secondary School Sports Association (FEASSSA) games in Eldoret Kenya. These include Kawempe’s Hasifa Nassuuna, Yudaya Nakayenze, Joan Nakirya, Tracy Akiror and Masaka SS’ Catherine Nakiridde.

The team’s preparation ahead of the regional championship that was last held in Zanzibar in 1986 were boosted by the arrival of two foreign based players QPR Ladies FC defender Jean Peace Sseninde and American based Laki Otandeka.

Coach Majida is so far impressed with the pair that started training on Thursday and is very positive they are going to have a great impact on the Crested Cranes efforts to win silverware on home soil.

“I am so far pleased with Jean and Laki’s performance and believe they are going to be very vital for us. Their colleagues have received them well and can see they are easily adapting and getting on well.” Majida stated.

The Crested Cranes will face Kenya on September 11^th in their opening fixture in group A that also has Burundi and Zanzibar. Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania are in group B.

QPR Ladies FC and Crested Cranes defender Jean Peace Sseninde battles for the ball with Margret Namirimu during training on Saturday.

The 25 who attended Saturday traning:

Goal Keepers; Fatuma Matovu, Ruth Aturo and Cissy Nakuguba.

Outfield players:

Defenders – Jean Peace Sseninde, Gladyc Nakitto, Christine Wanyana, Stella Kariba, Tina Nambirigge, Margaret Namirimu, Viola Namuddu, Florence Nakalule, Farida Kisitu.

Midfielders – Naome Nagadya, Rita Nabbosa, Halima Kembabazi, Betty Namataka, Babra Nakyanzi, Shakira Nalwoga, Babra Nakyanzi, Norah Alupo and Fazirah Ikwaput.

Attackers; Laki Otandeka, Asia Nakibuuka, Zaina Namuleme and Winnie Babirye.

September 3, 2016
Uganda Cranes’ coach calls for calmness ahead of Comoros clash, players geared up

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AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (GROUP D) – Sunday, 4th September 2016

UGANDA CRANES Vs. Comoros – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – Kampala (5 p.m Kick off)

CHARGES: 25,000/= (General Stands), 60,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

Barely 24 hours the historic Uganda Cranes match against Comoros of the AFCON 2017 qualifier at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, the head coach for Uganda Milutin Sredejovic has called for calmness from players, called for continued support from fans and a spirited display from players as well.

This is one game like many others we have played.

We shall need calm heads but with the value attached to it, we need to finish every move and chance created. I also call upon the fans to cheer up the team at all times.

The team trained at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Friday evening in a session attended by some fans, media and FUFA officials.

Uganda Cranes players greet each other before the start of the second last training session leading to the Comoros game

FUFA Technical Committee chairman Hamid Juma was among the FUFA officials at Namboole.

Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango trained for the second time since resting out the international build up against Kenya.

Emphasis on Friday evening was how to optimally utilize the set piece opportunities and gallant defending.

Uganda Cranes team perfected set pieces on Friday

Team captain Geofrey Massa who turns out for newly promoted Baroka Football Club in South Africa, like the coach notes that only a gallant performance will see the team make history.

This is a game of the life time. The ball lies in our court and we shall go for it.

I thank the Federation, sponsors, media and our dear fans for believing in us.

We have to work hard for the desired result come Sunday.

Head coach Milutin Sredejovic takes the players through the paces at Namboole on Friday evening

On Saturday, the Uganda Cranes team will train at the IUIU Kabojja campus for the last training session.

Uganda Cranes players and officials pray before the start of the training session at Mandela National Stadium on Friday evening

Meanwhile, the second batch of the Comoros national team players and officials arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Friday afternoon.

The visitors shall train at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Saturday evening (starting at 5 p.m) for the first time since arriving in the country on Thursday.

They held their earlier sessions (Thursday and Friday evening) at the astro turf of the Phillip Omondi Stadium.

September 3, 2016
SAD NEWS: Uganda Cranes Manager’s wife passes on

FUFA and the Uganda Cranes team are saddened about the news of Team Manager Chrispus Muyinda losing his wife Sophie Mbabazi today at Mulago Hospital.

Mbabazi has been down with health problems on her kidneys.

‘Muyinda is a pivotal part of the Uganda Cranes. The players have received the sad news but remain focused ahead of Sunday’s match against Comoros’

‘It is tough times for the football fraternity. We know Muyinda as a strong man but let us to keep close to him at this time as he needs our prayers’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

Burial arrangements will be communicated later.

September 2, 2016
FUFA President leads Cranes players to Mosque for prayers in Wandegeya, fans get excited

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes players were part of the Friday prayers held in two different mosques-at Ahmadhiya and Wandegeya as the Nation sought divine intervention ahead of the crucial 2017 AFCON qualifier on Sunday at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The players Yunus Sentamu, Farouk Miya, Ismail Watenga, Salim Jamal and Idris Lubega had their prayers at Ahmadhiya Mosque. They were joined by the Uganda Cranes bus driver Ahmed Kabali and kits manager Saidi Lugolobi.

The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, former FIFA referee Yusuf Awuye and FUFA staff Meddie Matovu observed their prayers at Wandegeya Mosque.

The day’s sermons were conducted by Sheikh Fauzi Kiiza Kalule at Wandegeya Mosque.’We are happy to receive here. We believe that Allah’s might will guide the team on Sunday against Comoros’ said Sheikh Fauzi.

‘We are overwhelmed by the love and passion of fans shown to us here. The players want to make history come Sunday. Let us give them the support they need.’ said FUFA President.

‘We know the entire country is praying for the team to get the best results. We have prepared the team to the best of our ability and within our means’ added FUFA President who told the congregation that the players have been promised 35M shillings each if they beat Comoros on Sunday.

Farouk Miya who spoke on behalf of the players promised the best on Sunday.

‘We need your support on Sunday. With Allah, everything is possible’ said the soft spoken player who plies his trade in Belgium with Standard Liege.

Miya and the rest of the players got the fans excited as they took photos together.

FUFA President offered 10 Uganda Cranes replica jerseys, Invitation cards to the religious leaders and 50 Ordinary tickets to the fans at Wandegeya Mosque.

Tickets for the Uganda Cranes vs Comoros match go for 25,000/-, 60,000/- and 150,000/-

September 2, 2016
FUFA settles players’ arrears, promises over Ug.shs 1 billion in bonuses for qualification

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AFCON 2017 GROUP D QUALIFIER: UGANDA CRANES VS COMOROS

Sunday, 4th September 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium

Charges: 25,000/= (Ordinary Stands), 60,000/= (VIP) & 150,000 (VVIP)

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has promised each of the Uganda Cranes players and members of the technical bench a cash reward of $ 10,000 if qualification to the 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon is sealed this Sunday against Comoros at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

At the same time, all the outstanding arrears owed to players and officials in this current campaign have been settled.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo confirmed the development at a dinner organized for the players and technical committee members held at Serene Suites, Mutundwe on Thursday evening.

‘You have been gallant excellent throughout the campaign. Now, we are remaining with only match. Let us use the teamwork and commitment to ensure qualification. We have settled all the outstanding arrears throughout this campaign and an additional $ 10,000 has been promised to each of the players and members of the technical team if we qualify to Gabon 2017’ Eng. Moses Magogo said in his speech.

The FUFA President in a special way thanked the players for the journey moved so far. He lauded the national team sponsors and other partners, media, Government and everybody whose contribution to the success of the team can never go unnoticed.

Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, General Edward Katumba Wamala was the chief guest.

General Edward Katumba Wamala greets coach Micho as the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo looks on at the dinner

General Katumba thanked the players for effort to reach thus far and encouraged them to attack the opponent without any fear or favour.

Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda, joined by the other partners Nile Special and National Insurance Corporation (NIC) organized this dinner that also corresponded with head coach Milutin Sredejovic’s 46th Birthday.

L-R: FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, Hamid Juma, Coach Micho, Bebe Cool and General Edward Katumba Wamala joined the national team head coach to cut the cake in celebrating his 46th birthday

Former Uganda Cranes legends were well represented by the 1978 cream de-la-cream Jimmy Kirunda, Paul Ssali and Abbey Nasur.

Kirunda wished the team players the best with a special call to die alittle for the country against Comoros.

L-R: Some of the 1978 Uganda Cranes players; Abbey Nasur, Jimmy Kirunda and Paul Ssali sowed seeds of encouragement to the Uganda Cranes players and wished them fruitful deliberations in the match against Comoros this Sunday

The dinner was also attended by renown motivational speaker Allan Katwalo Mulengani who encouraged the players to finish the journey first started with at home with a 2-0 victory over Botswana at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Uganda Cranes’ ambassador Bebe Cool offered words of encouragement and entertained the players and guest as well

Motivational speaker Allan Mulengani Katwalo with an amazing presentation during the Uganda Cranes dinner held at Serene Suits, Mutundwe

Uganda Cranes’ ambassador Bebe Cool too had encouraging words for the players, sponsors, FUFA and members of the technical team.

Bebe Cool, along with another musician Daxx Kartel entertained the guests with lively gigs.

Daxx Kartel entertained the guests and offered the food of the soul to the Uganda Cranes players who laughed heartily at the dinner

Airtel Uganda Brand and Communications manager Remmy Kisakye thanked the players for the effort since match day one and encouraged them to stamp ticket to Gabon 2017 with a great performance on Sunday.

Airtel Uganda Brand and Communications Manager Remmy Kisakye at the dinner

National Insurance Corporation (NIC) Company Secretary, Elias Edu greets Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba at the dinner. NIC catered for the full medical expenses of the coach when he was ill from the Burkina Faso trip in the current AFCON qualification campaign

Uganda Cranes needs three points from the game against Comoros this Sunday to ensure qualification to the African Cup of Nations finals that will be hosted by Gabon in 2017.

Main photo: Uganda Cranes captain with a brief speech during a dinner organized by all the Uganda Cranes sponsors at Serene Suits in Mutundwe. The two other senior players Dennis Onyango and Tonny Mawejje as made brief presentations.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department

September 2, 2016
Uganda Cranes captain, Massa vows to stage spirited display

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AFCON 2017 GROUP D QUALIFIER: UGANDA CRANES VS COMOROS

Sunday, 15th September 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium (5 p.m)

Entry Charges: 25,000/= (General Wing), 60,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

Uganda Cranes skipper Geofrey Massa remains optimistic for a brave home performance in Sunday’s AFCON 2017 final group D against Comoros at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala.

After a long wait of 38 years, I believe that we shall write the history on 4th September 2016.

Everyone has played their respective roles. Right from the Federation, technical team and now it’s the fans and players to partake their share of responsibility against Comoros.

Massa, now playing professional football at Baroka football club with compatriot Aucho Khalid calls for total focus;

Let us focus on this current game against Comoros where we have a slight advantage compared to the past games

Having fetched maximum points in Moroni, add to the early preparations, commitment by the players and support from the Government and Federation, sponsors and all Ugandans, Massa believes these are great impetus to drive the Cranes to the AFCON finals that will be hosted by Gabon in 2017.

Massa (second from left) and Kenya’s captain Victor Wanyama before the international build up match that ended 0-0 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Massa hereby humbly calls upon all Ugandans to be the 12th player on September 4th at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Players in camp:

Ismail Watega,Benjamin Ochan, Salim Jamal,Denis Onyango (Goalkeepers)

Out field players: Geoffrey Massa,Khalid Aucho, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya, , Kezironi Kizito, Edrisa Lubega Torres, Ivan Ntege,Timothy Awanyi, Vincent Kayizzi, Goeffrey Serumkuma ,Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda ,Yunus Sentamu ,Juuko Murshid, Erisa Sekisambu ,Godfrey Walusimbi ,Tonny Mawejje ,Moses Oloya,Emmanuel Okwi ,William Kizito Luwaga and Farouk Miya.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa prepares himself to take a set piece during the international build up match against Kenya on Tuesday, 30th August 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 31, 2016
Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros: The visitors arrival confirmed, security tightened

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2016 AFCON GROUP D QUALIFIERS

Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros – Sunday, 4th September 2016

At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (5 p.m)

Charges: 25,000/= (General Wing), 60,000/= (VIP) and 150,000/= (VVIP)

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the arrival of Comoros national football team.

Chairman FUFA International Match Organizing Committee, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel confirmed the opponents’ arrival programme to the media on Wednesday during the FUFA weekly press conference at Mengo in Kampala.

The first batch of Comoros team comes on Thursday at 1 p.m. The second batch will come on Friday at 1 p.m.

Dr Ogwel assured the football fans of maximum security to ensure smooth transition of all the day’s activities with safety as top priority.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Emirian Kayima

Senior Superintendent of Police, Emirian Kayima also attended the press conference and elaborated that stringent measures have been put in place.

We have planned heavy and enough deployment for the game at Namboole. Right from Electoral Commission, there will be deployment and on the Northern By-pass

Uganda Cranes take on Comoros in a must win situation to book a berth to the African Cup of Nations finals that will be hosted in Gabon in 2017.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R – FUFA Spokesman, Ahmed Hussein, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and SSP Emirian Kayima at FUFA House in Kampala on Wednesday.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 31, 2016
Uganda Cranes and Kenya Harambee Stars play to a goal-less draw| International Build Up

International build up: Tuesday, 30th August 2016

Uganda Cranes 0-0 Kenya Harambee Stars

The international build up match between Uganda Cranes and Kenya Harambee Stars at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday has ended goal-less on Tuesday afternoon.

It was a game of limited goal scoring opportunities that either sides managed to create.

Uganda Cranes captain, Geofrey Massa now playing for newly promoted South African premier league side Baroka had an attempt from a free-kick in the first half missing target by inches.

Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa prepares himself to take a freekick in the international build up against Kenya on 30th August 2016 at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole

Earlier, roving left back Godfrey Walusimbi laid a great ball across of goal that defender Brian Mandela reacted to faster than Yunus Sentamu for a corner.

Kenya themselves had two one-against one incidents through Eric Johanna later in the second half with Aucho Khalid clearing off the line on one attempt after goalie Salim Jamal Magoola had down well to close on the center forward.

Uganda Cranes technical bench introduced Farouk Miya, Joseph Ochaya, William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Tonny Mawejje and Edrisa Lubega all in the second half.

Kenya Harambee Stars starting eleven against Uganda Cranes

The game according to the head coach, Milutin Sredejovic gives the technical team a clear picture of how the current players stand at the moment in terms of mental, physical and tactical preparation.

“The friendly match with our neighbours Kenya was very good and it gives us what we need on work on in the remaining four training sessions in preparation for the most important game against Comoros. I call upon the fans to remain positive and the players to be more focused. We shall qualify for AFCON 2017 finals” Micho told the media at the post match press conference held at the Namboole board room shortly after the game.

Aucho Khalid dribbles past Victor Wanyama as Emmanuel Arnold Okwi closes in during the international build up between Uganda Cranes and Kenya Harambee Stars

His Kenyan counterpart, Stanley Okumbi wished Uganda Cranes the best against Comoros.

“We are brothers and i believe Uganda Cranes will qualify to make the East African region proud” Okumbi added.

Uganda Cranes midfielder Tonny Mawejje who was the captain in the second half hailed his teammates for the performance but called for more efforts especially in the creating and scoring departments.

Mawejje too attended the post match press conference;

When you are to win a football match, you have to score and defend well too. First of all, i thank the presence of this match. We shall polish our mistakes in the remaining days to the match against Comoros.

Meanwhile, the team resumes training sessions with a recovery session on Wednesday at Namboole stadium (4 p.m).

Rested first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango is expected to start light training too on Wednesday.

Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa (second from left) and Kenyan Captain Victor Wanyama (second from right) with the match officials from Rwanda

Uganda Cranes player Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (jersey 7) dribbles past three Kenya Harambee Stars in the international build up played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday, 30th August 2016

Uganda Cranes striker Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (jersey 7) dribbles past three Kenya Harambee Stars during the international build up at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Tuesday, 30th August 2016

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Cranes XI:

Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Moses Oloya, Aucho Khalid, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Yunus Sentamu, Geofrey Massa (Captain)

Changes: Farouk Miya, Joseph Benson Ochaya, William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Tonny Mawejje, Edrisa Lubega

Subs Not Used:

Isma Watenga (G.K), Vincent Kayizzi Walugembe, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Timothy Dennis Awany, Benjamin Ochan (G.K)

Kenya Harambee Stars XI:

Bonifance Olouch (G.K), David Owino, Brian Mandela, David Ochieng, Eric Ouma, Victor Wanyama, Anthony Akumu, Eric Johana, Francis Kahata, Ayub Timbe, Jesse Were

Subs:

David Okello, Abdul Omar, John Kipkemboi, Ismail Gonza, Michael Olunga, Mark Maxwatta, John Ayunga

August 30, 2016
FUFA President Eng. Magogo and Honorary President watch Uganda Cranes training, 5 players boost camp
Uganda Cranes upcoming matches:
- International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30^thAugust 2016 (4 p.m)
- AFCON 2017 Qualifier:Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4^th September 2016 (5 p.m)
- Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

The FUFA President together with Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa watched the Monday evening training at Islamic University In Uganda Female Campus in Kabojja.

The Presidents were in company of several FUFA Officials – Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson Suubi, Executive Members Samuel Mpiima and Rogers Byamukama , Chairman Technical Committee Hamid Juma and the FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein together with Joseph Mwanje.

L-R: FUFA Executive committee member Samuel Mpiima, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo smile with FUFA Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa after watching the Uganda Cranes training on Monday evening at Kabojja

The FUFA President couldn’t hide his excitement for spirit exhibited by the Honorary President while paying a courtesy to the team.

“This mission was started ten years ago while Lawrence Mulindwa was the president” Said Eng. Magogo.

Milutin Sredejovic demonstrates during the Uganda Cranes training session at Kabojja

Later the Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa was granted an opportunity to speak to the players and thanked the current federation for the wonderful efforts towards this campaign .

“It is not easy to assemble and prepare a team therefore I thank the federation for the wonderful job done.” Said Mulindwa.

He also asked the players to utilize this opportunity because qualifying for AFCON means a lot to them and Uganda at large.

Uganda Cranes players and officials in a prayer session before the start of training on Monday evening

Onduparaka captain Muhammed Shaban (with the ball) is one of the locally based players in the Uganda Cranes.

Onduparaka captain Muhammed Shaban (with the ball) is one of the locally based players on the team that is camping at Serene Suits, Mutundwe

At the same session, four foreign based players joined the rest for the first time in training.

These included Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Yunus Sentamu, Murushid Juuko, Erisa Sekisambu and Godfrey Walusimbi.

Uganda Cranes players greeting each other before the start of training on Monday

Uganda Cranes plays Kenya Harambee Stars on Tuesday at Nelson Mandela National Stadium in an international build up match preparing for the players ahead of the Comoros game on Sunday, 4th September 2016.

Uganda Cranes Players in camp:

Ismail Watega, Benjamin Ochan, Salim Jamal (Goalkeepers), Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho, Muhammed Shaban, Rashid Toha, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya,Halid Lwaliwa, Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Kezironi Kizito, Edrisa Lubega Torres, Ivan Ntege,Timothy Awanyi, Vincent Kayizzi, Goeffrey Serumkuma, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Yunus Sentamu, Juuko Murushid, Erisa Sekisambu and Godfrey Walusimbi
August 30, 2016
Refereeing: FIFA Member Association Youth Referees course climaxes

The future of football in Uganda and the entire world is bright.

Truely bright that the world’s parent body, Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) is day and night planning for fresh strategies to keep the game much alive.

From administration to technical departments, FIFA has always planned afresh.

In Uganda, a five-day FIFA MA Youth Referees Course organized by Federation of international Football Associations (FIFA) in conjunction with Federation of Uganda football Associations (FUFA) ended successfully on Friday at FUFA Technical center in Njeru, Jinja.

The course started on 25th and climaxed today 29^th of August. 2016. FIFA Referees’ local Instructors Sam Egesa and Ali Tomusange from Uganda were the Course instructors.

Egesa attested to www.fufa.co.ug that;

This was the topmost Course for youthful Referees. The same instructions and guidelines taught to Referees Officiating in the FIFA World Cup or CAF African Cup of nations were taught to 31 Committed Ugandan youth Referees.

We want the participants to test their knowledge as we try to deliver the latest guidelines and teaching materials from FIFA.

We were not here to teach but share our knowledge which we gained both from FIFA and the FUFA.

We stressed on the off-side rule, handball situations and severity of incidents along with the Referee’s technique and management of the game.

I am very much overwhelmed with the response of the participants. They were active and disciplined all throughout and their commitment was seen to be believed.

The enthusiasm in their eyes said about it all. Usually you don’t get such Courses through any other source as only a FIFA Instructor can conduct such a Course.

He added;

FIFA usually organizes one Course per Member Association in one Calendar Year. But we consider Uganda to be a big nation when it comes to capacity building and this was prioritized by FUFA president in his manifesto. Hence, there have been many FIFA Courses in Uganda in the recent past

Chief Guest Chris Kalibala, also the chairman FUFA referees’ committee at Fufa on behalf of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo thanked Fifa’s Egesa and Tomusange for their support and “down to Earth attitude.”

I need to thank them for going all out to educate our young Referees.

They are the future of our game in uganda and we want them to start with our junior football leagues at respective levels

This will help these referees mature faster and reach their goal of supervising matches at the highest level possible,” he pronounced.

The Course comprised of both theory and practical sessions. The 31 participants also had to appear in fitness tests.

Mr Tomusange conducted the practical sessions and implemented the FIFA 11 plus Programme which would help the Referees stay away from injuries.

The participants were demonstrated all the latest exercises for injury prevention. We even had match situations – for example, on Saturday, we enacted penalty area incidents. It was all about integrated training.”

Kalibala also had a special word of praise the manner FIFA and FUFA organised the Course. “Over the last eight months this year we have had upto over 20 Courses and I need to mention that this was the first time I saw young Referees being looked after at by Fufa and Fifa in Uganda. I need to congratulate Fufa for that. Egesa and his colleague Tomusange have been of immense help,” he concluded.

The list of 31 participants:

Farooq Muwonge, Pius Bezireki , Mayanja Haruna, Misaya Oliver, Nassozi Jackline, Nalukwwago Shakira, Nakitto Oliver. Mutesi Asha, Nansubuga Haula, Mwesigwa Emanuel Akwanga Brian, Mulindwa Rafah, Beine Bernard, Kigundu Arafa, Serunjogi David, Bbosa Joseph, Lumala Fahad, Muksa Abubaker, Opiyo Emanuel, Twinamastiko Ronald, Kasadha Kennedy, Bwiire Herbert, Omolo Erick Solomon, Mukisa Grace Kelvin, Kayiwa Rogers, Enon Samuel Justus, Epira Brian, Namukobe Haura, Adia Erick.

August 29, 2016
2016 CECAFA Women Football championship launched in Uganda, Kampala

2016 CECAFA Women Championship: 11th – 20th September (All Matches at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru)

GROUP A: Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar

GROUP B: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda

The long awaited Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) women football championship returns after over a period of 30 years without being played.

The tournament has been launched at the home of football in Uganda, FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala during a well attended press conference on Monday.

CECAFA Seceretary General, Nicholas Musonye graced the launched together with the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, the tournament Local Organizing Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama and other members of the LOC.

Addressing the media, the FUFA President expressed the gratitude for the federation to host the tournament of CECAFA’s magnitude;

We are excited to hosting the Championship. This is an extended programme to the strategy we took to develop women football in the country and across the region.

This tournament will also give the girls more playing time internationally.

Eng. Magogo officially announced the full members of the Local Organizing Committee.

The seven man committee has Rogers Byamukama, the chairperson.

Others are Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, Agnes Mugena, Chris Kalibala,Samuel Mpiima, Efrance Nanjego and Ahmed Hussein.

2016 CECAFA Women Football Championship, Rogers Byamukama addresses the media during the tournament launch in Kampala on Monday, 29th August 2016. He assured good preparations in terms of preparations (main playing ground, training grounds, secretariat and hotel facilities)

The tournament gets underway on the 11th September 2016 with Burundi taking on Zanzibar at 2 p.m.

Hosts Uganda will play Kenya in the next fixture on match day one.

Byamukama, also a FUFA Executive committee member asserted that there are seven countries that have duly confirmed to take part in the tournament.

CECAFA Secretary General, Musonye appreciated FUFA for taking the bold decision to host the women tournament at a time no other country was willing to take up the opportunity.

I thank Uganda for taking the initiative and being bold enough to bring CECAFA women’s tournament here in Kampala. This is the golden opportunity to revamp women’s football in the CECAFA region.

All the matches will be played at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru with two games running per day.

The last CECAFA women football championship was held in Zanzibar and won by the hosts in 1986.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye and the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 29, 2016
Uganda Cranes triumph in closed door test and training match against KCCA
Uganda Cranes upcoming matches:
- International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30^thAugust 2016 (4 p.m)
- AFCON 2017 Qualifier:Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4^th September 2016 (5 p.m)
- Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

The Uganda Cranes held a closed door trial match against the reigning Azam Uganda Premier league champions, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) on Sunday at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Young striker Muhammed Shaban who plays at Onduparaka football club scored the lone strike on the day.

Head coach, Milutin Sredejevoic used two teams where each featured for a half apiece.

The team resumes training on Monday evening at Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU) Kabojja Girls Campus starting at 5 p.m.

A couple of more players are expected to join the team on Monday.

Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Yunus Sentamu (FC Ilves in Finnland), Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Erisa Sekisambu (has been on trials in Lebanon), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Ave), Moses Oloya (Kuban Krasnodor), Tonny Mawejje (Throttur) and Geofrey Baba Kizito (Than Quang) are the players expected ahead of Tuesday’s international build up with Kenya at Namboole.

Team 1:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Richard Kassaga, Timothy Awanyi, Isaac Isinde, Savio Kabugo,Bernard Muwanga ,Ibrahim Kiyemba,Muhammad Shaban, AbdulMalick Vitalis Abdul Tabu, Farouk Musisi.

Team 2:

Ismail Watenga (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Rashid Toha, Ivan Ntege,Keziron Kizto,Khalid Aucho,Geoffrey Massa,Edrisa Lubega ,Geoffrey Serunkuma.
August 29, 2016
Uganda Cranes players & officials worship, dedicate up coming fixtures to the Almighty Lord

The Uganda national football team, Uganda Cranes dedicated the Sunday of 28th August 2016 to the Lord Almighty with players and FUFA officials praying for special blessings from the different churches within and around Kampala.

Several Cranes players and officials were part of the Sunday worshipers at St Luke Seeta Church of Uganda and House of Prayer Ministries.

The Seeta delegation was led by FUFA executive member Sam Mpiima and Team Manager Chris Muyinda while the House of Prayer Ministries delegation was led by National Teams’ Coordinator Patrick Ntege .

Prayers at St Luke’s Church of Uganda, Seeta were led by Acheahdecon Innocent Kitto and Pastor Douglas Bujingo led at the House of Prayer Ministries.

Some of the Uganda Cranes players and officials at Seeta Church of Uganda on Sunday

While preaching in Seeta Archdeaconary Innocent Kityo asked all believers and Ugandans to rally behind the National team.

“The team is for all Ugandans not the football governing body. The team belongs to all Ugandans of all sects “Said Archeadecon Kitto.

He later prayed for the team, the football leaders in the country and all Ugandans.

Mr Sam Mpiima, a FUFA Executive Committee member who led the delegation thanked the Archdeacon and the Seeta Archeadeconry in general for the warm reception at the fundraising marathon and the prayer day.

He handed over the Uganda National Team’s shirt to the clergy of the church and asked them to be smart on the match day.

Mpiima upon all Ugandans to be part of history on the 4^th of September 2016 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (5 p.m).

August 29, 2016
Uganda Cranes enter residential camp, Massa and Aucho train for first time

#MUJJETULUMBE:

Uganda Cranes upcoming matches:

International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30th August 2016 (4 p.m)

AFCON 2017 Qualifier: Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4th September 2016 (5 p.m)

Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)

*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

As days clock closer for the must win encounter against Comoros the team has finalized non residential training Saturday evening at Mandela National Stadium ,Namboole.

The same training session was joined by South African based team captian Geoffrey Massa together with his new Baroka football club teammate Khalid Aucho.

The two Baroka football club players Aucho Khalid and Geofrey Massa arrive for training at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

After the evening training, the team headed for residential camp at Serene Suits in Mutundwe where players will reside till match day.

Team resumes training on Sunday 27 August 2016 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 4 pm.

Players in a ball work session at Namboole on Friday

Players in camp:

Ismail Watega, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Geoffrey Massa, Khalid Aucho, Muhammed Shaban, Rashid Toha, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Kezironi Kizito, Edrisa Lubega Torres, Ivan Ntege,Timothy Awanyi, Vincent Kayizzi, Goeffrey Serumkuma and Isaac Isinde

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players pray before start of the session on Friday evening at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 28, 2016
PRESS CONFERENCE: Important communication on 2016 CECAFA Women football championship

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) will host a joint press conference on Monday 29th August, 2016.

‘We expect the CECAFA General Secretary Mr. Nicholas Musonye to address the media. He will jet in on Sunday. He will release more details about the regional championship’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

Members of the media are kindly invited to attend and cover this important event.
Time: 11.30 am

Venue: FUFA House

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda National Women football team, Crested Cranes team that recently played against Kenya in the international build up at the Moi International Sports Complex, Kisumu

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 27, 2016
Beach Soccer: 2016/17 National league gets underway on Sunday

2016/17 Pepsi Beach Soccer League:

Opening day fixtures (Sunday, 28th August 2016) – At Lido Beach, Entebbe

Moonson Group:

KIU Vs Stormers

Mengo Hospital Vs Kayunga Town Council

St Lawrence Vs Real Galacticos

MS Sand Lions Vs Kabalagala Rangers

Hurriken Group:
Talented Vs YMCA

IUEA Vs MUBS

Dalumba International Vs Nkumba Select

Buwanki Bulls Vs Mutesa Royal University

The 2016/17 Pepsi Beach Soccer league returns to the frey with match day one fixtures on Sunday, 28th August 2016 at Lido Beach in Entebbbe.

Last season’s defending champions, Nkumba Select takes on Dalumba International in one of the Hurriken group games lined up.

Others are Buwanika Bulls against Mutesa Royal University, International University of East Africa (IUEA) with MUBS and Talented lined up for a date against YMCA.

In the Moonson group, debutants Mengo Hospital will play Kayunga Town Council, MS Sand Lions face Kabalagala Rangers, KIU will play Stormers.

The epic fixture of the day will witness St Lawrence playing Real Galaticos.

“We expect an interesting season ahead. Clubs have prepared well and beefed up their respective squads ahead of the new season” Anthony Tumwesigye, a Beach Soccer Delegate assures www.fufa.co.ug.

The new season will be expected to climax in May 2017.

Nkumba Select are the reigning champions.

MAIN PHOTO: Action between International University of East Africa (IUEA) and Buwanika Bulls at Lido Beach in Entebbe. IUEA will be taking on MUBS on match day one.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 27, 2016
Uganda Cranes non residential training continues at KISU, Bukoto
#MUJJETULUMBE:

Uganda Cranes upcoming matches:
- International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30^th August 2016 (4 p.m)
- AFCON 2017 Qualifier: Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4^th September 2016 (5 p.m)
- Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Day two of Uganda Cranes non residential training continued on Friday afternoon at the Kampala International School, Uganda (KISU) play ground in Bukoto, Kampala.

This followed Thursday’s training which also had a gym session and later ball work at KISU.

The two Onduparaka football club players Muhammed Shaban and Rashid Toha joined the rest of the players who had attended day one.

“Training progressed well and hope day three on Saturday afternoon is much better” Hamza Nsereko, the team’s media officer told www.fufa.co.ug.

Uganda Cranes will play an international match against Kenya this coming Tuesday at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (kick off has been confirmed for 4 p.m).

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic gives instructions to the players ahead of the start of training on Friday evening at Kampala International School Uganda (KISU)

The Kenyan build up is a bridge to the AFCON 2017 group D qualifier game against Comoros on 4th September 2016.

Day three of non residential training will continue on Saturday evening but the session is closed from members of the public and the media.

Uganda Cranes players joined by the assistant coach Moses Basena and head coach, Milutin Sredejovic in the mandatory pre-training customs at KISU

Summoned players who turned up: Ismail Watega, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers)

Others: Muhammed Shaban, Rashid Toha, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya,Halid Lwaliwa,Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Kezironi Kizito, Edrisa Lubega Torres, Ivan Ntege,Timothy Awanyi, Vincent Kayizzi, Goeffrey Serumkuma and Isaac Isinde

Guest players: Ibrahim Kiyemba, Richard Kasagga, Savio Kabugo, Nelson Senkatuka, Gift Ali, Bernard Muwanga ,Joseph Mandela and Farouk Musisi

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
- SHELL-Capital Kampala road, Kalerwe, Bugolobi, Kibuye, Kabalagala
- KOBIL-Kawempe
- CITY OIL– Namirembe, Bombo Road, 7th Street (Mandela Auto Zone), Nakawa, Kamwokya
- GAPCO– Ben Kiwanuka street
- Capital Shoppers- Mukono
- Hardware World Ntinda
- Dellah Attractions F18-Kampala Road Boulevard Building
- Tango Sport- Jinja
- Makubuya’s shop- Jinja
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players during the ball work session at the Kampala International School Uganda on Friday

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
August 27, 2016
UGANDA VS COMOROS: Fans need not worry about details on tickets, they will give them access to the stadium on match day
#MUJJETULUMBE#

Uganda Cranes upcoming matches
- International friendly: Uganda Vs Kenya – Tuesday 30^th August 2016 (4 p.m)
- AFCON 2017 Qualifier: Uganda Vs Comoros – Sunday 4^th September 2016 (5 p.m)
- Charges: 25,000/- (Ordinary), VIP (60,000/- Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP- Orange seats)
*Both Matches at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

FUFA would like to clarify to the general public and football fraternity that tickets on market being sold for the 2017 AFCON Qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Comoros due on Sunday 4th September, 2016 will give them access to Namboole stadium come match day.

Some fans who have already secured themselves tickets for the match have raised concerns about details on the much sought after item in this period.

The tickets have a date of 3rd September 2016 indicated on them instead of 4th September 2016 with kick off of 5pm.

However the change of date and time by CAF for the final Group D qualifier could not allow FUFA to take back the tickets as they had already been printed.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein told fufa.co.ug that;

‘There is no cause for alarm. Our fans need to be calm. Do not worry about the details on the tickets especially with the date and time indicated on. The match will be played on Sunday 4th September, 2016 at 5pm. Please buy the tickets from the designated areas and come in big numbers to Namboole stadium’

The tickets were distributed to the selling points on Wednesday.

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
- SHELL-Capital Kampala road, Kalerwe, Bugolobi, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kireka
- KOBIL-Kawempe, Kasubi
- CITY OIL– Namirembe, Bombo Road, City Tyres 6th Street Industrial Area (Mandela Auto Zone), Nakawa, Kamwokya
- GAPCO– Ben Kiwanuka street
- Capital Shoppers- Mukono
- Hardware World Ntinda
- Dellah Attractions F18-Kampala Road Boulevard Building
- Tango Sport- Jinja
- Makubuya’s shop- Jinja
August 26, 2016