Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirms changes in the date and kick off time of the crucial 2017 AFCON qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Comoros.
The new date is Sunday 4th September, 2016 with kick off set for 5pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The change is as a result of the decision taken by CAF which is with in their jurisdiction.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the change.
‘We shall continue with our preparations based on the new date. FUFA calls upon all members of the football fraternity to turn up in big numbers for this match on Sunday 4th September, 2016’
‘We urge our fans to purchase the discounted tickets of 20,500/- from the designated areas as they are now limited in numbers and will be withdrawn from the market this Friday’ added Hussein.
Discounted tickets can be bought from FUFA Sports Shop FUFA House in Mengo, Hardware World Ntinda and Della Attractions Boulevard Building, Kampala Road opposite Post Office.
‘Our fans don’t have to worry about the details on the discounted tickets. Apart from the date and time on these tickets, the rest of the details remain unchaged. The fans who have already bought these tickets don’t have to return them to FUFA. They will use the same tickets for the Uganda Cranes matches against Kenya and Comoros’ added Hussein
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes’ Farouk Miya acrobatically scores against Togo at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium.
INTERNATIONAL BUILD UP MATCH: 30TH AUG 2016 – Uganda Cranes Vs Kenya
AFCON GROUP D QUALIFIER: 3RD SEPT 2016 – Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros
Uganda Cranes’ official beverage sponsor Nile Special on Monday launched a fan-rallying campaign, code named “Cranes Na Mutima – Tulumbe” .
This is ahead of the team’s must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Comoros on Saturday, 3 September at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The launch was attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, FUFA 3rd Vice President Dennis Mbidde as well as two players Dennis Okot Oola and Joseph Ochaya.
“As major sponsors of the Cranes, our duty at this moment is to rally nation-wide support for the Cranes. For quite some time we have rallied the nation to support the Cranes with passion through our Cranes Na Mutima campaign, so this game is the crescendo of it all.” said the NBL Marketing Director Daniel Ogong.
Mbidde commended Nile Special for the continued support throughout the Gabon 2017 AFCON qualification campaign stating that, “The fans have been great throughout the campaign partly due to Nile Special’s unrelenting efforts to rally fans behind the team. They have indeed pushed the Cranes thus far. But there’s one more crucial step to go and we request one more strong push to get the team over the line.”
As part of the Cranes Na Mutima – Tulumbe campaign, Ugandans will be required to demonstrate that they are part of the team by donning their national team jerseys every Friday till game-day. This is what has been termed as “#CranesJerseyFridays”
Several fans that adhere to this call will win match tickets and several Nile Special giveaways in country-wide activations.
The other component of the campaign are the upcountry fan-parks at which the game will be screened live.
Nile Special seeks to duplicate the Namboole atmosphere in three upcountry towns that’s; Mbale-Cricket Grounds, Mbarara-Independence Grounds and Lira-Mayor’s Gardens.
Commenting on the two aspects of the campaign Mr. Ogong stated that, “We understand that not all Ugandans can be at Namboole.
But we are saying there’re several ways one can support without stepping in Namboole, from the comfort of your home, at the office or any other work station by pulling on that jersey.
Regarding the fan-parks, the objective is to ensure that the Namboole-like atmosphere is replicated in other parts of the country. In fact we shall do everything possible to ensure the ambiance at the fan parks beats that at Namboole,” promised Mr. Ogong.
Cranes is currently second in Group D and needs to win the last qualification tie against Comoros Island on 3rd September at Namboole Stadium to secure qualification for the Africa Nations Cup for the first time in 39 years.
Planning remains a key pillar for any institution world over.
It plays the crucial foundational role upon which polices, strategies and vital road marks are bent.
It is upon this rich back ground that Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has organized a four year planning and strategic workshop.
The workshop, being coordinated by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson officially got underway on Monday, 15th August 2016 at Kuku Hall, Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala.
FIFA Instructor Edmund Coan during the competitors’ analysis session at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala
FIFA Instructor Edmund Coan and FIFA Development Officer, Patrick Onyango are main workshop facilitators.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo officially opened the four day workshop.
“We are glad for FIFA for fully supporting the federation in the planning exercise of the beautiful game” Eng Magogo told the participants.
Some of the participants in a group exercise. Participants were divided into groups at different intervals
The day one programme included topics as creating team environment, strategic planning processes, introduction of situational analysis and the stake holders’ situation analysis.
“In football planning and development, it is crucial to recognize the different roles played by stakeholders who are FIFA, FUFA, Government, media, sponsors and other commercial partners” Edmund Coan remarked.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo brain storms issues with State House official, Norah Nassimbwa shortly after the close of business on day one at Grand Imperial, Kampala
The workshop attendants are FUFA officials and other key stake holders in the football development cause – club administrators, Government and State House officials.
The workshop will climax on Thursday, August 18th.
Veteran striker Geoffrey Serunkuma made a perfect return to KCCA FC by netting the only goal of the FUFA Super Cup match played this evening at Mutessa II stadium, Wankulukuku.
Serunkuma was signed by KCCA FC from Lweza FC this transfer season.
KCCA FC edged SC Vipers 1-0 with Serunkuma netting the goal off a Joseph Ochaya cross from the left wing.
KCCA FC Head coach Mike Mutebi (L) receives a certificate from FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. The winners also got medals.
The match is played between League champions and Uganda cup winners which acts as a curtain raiser before the start of the league.
The Azam Uganda Premier League kicks off on 19th August. KCCA FC will play JMC Hippos while SC Vipers host Bright stars FC.
KCCA’s Vincent Kayizi gets the better of the ball over talented left full back Dan Bilikwalira
Defender Khalid Lwaliwa missed the match as he was served suspension picked up from last season when Vipers played Sc Villa in the FUFA Super Cup at Nakivubo stadium.
KCCA’s Ivan Ntege was named Most Valuable player of the match.
Joseph Semujju (18) in total control of the ball. He is being closed down by KCCA FC skipper Denis Okot
KCCA XI: Benjamin Ochan, Denis Okot (Capt), Ochaya Joseph, Timothy Awany, Khasadha Lawrence, Ivan Ntege, Paul Mucureezi, Mutyaba Muzamir, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Brian Majwega, Kayizzi Vincent
SUBS: Douglas Kisembo, Habib Kavuma, Sulaiman Akinyemi, Denis Rukundo, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi
VIPERS XI that faced KCCA FC in teh 2016 FUFA Super Cup L-R (back row) Musa Esenu, Shafik Bakaki, Deus Lubega, Aggrey Madoi, Semujju Joseph Front (L-R), Kezironi Kizito, Dan Bilikwalira, Isma Watenga (GK), Duncan Seninde, William Wadri and Nicholas Wadada
Vipers XI: Isma Watenga, Wadada Nicholas (Capt), Dan Birikwalira, Bakaki Shafique, Madoi Aggrey, Joseph Semujju, Kezironi Kizito, William Wadri, Musa Esenu, Duncan Seninde
SUBS: James Alitho, Mandela Ashraf, Malunda Musa, Bashir Mutanda, Brian Nkuubi, Brian Kakaire, Ibrahim
Meanwhile SC Vipers Junior Team won the 2016 FUFA Juniors Super Cup (U-17) beating Super Cubs 3-0 in the match played early Sunday afternoon.
Sc Vipers U-17 Junior team won the 2016 FUFA Juniors Super Cup.
MAIN PHOTO: KCCA FC celebrate winning the 2016 FUFA Super Cup.
Uganda Beach Soccer Association has released the groups of next season’s groups after conducting the exercise today shortly on completion of their Annual general Assembly held at FUFA House in Mengo.
The fixtures will be issued on Monday.
Here are the groups for the 2016/2017 season
Monsoon group: St Lawrence University, Kabalagala Rangers, KIU, Mengo Hospital, Real Galacticals, Kayunga Town Council, Stormers, M.S. Sand Titans
Hurriken group: Talented BSC, YMCA, Ddalumba International, IUEA, MUBS, Buwanika Bulls, Nkumba Select, Mutesa I Royal University
The League will kick off on 28th August, 2016. Two venues will be used next season-Sports Beach and Lido beach all found in Entebbe.
Delegates in a group photo shortly after the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) at FUFA House on Saturday.
MAIN PHOTO: Chairman FUFA Beach Soccer and Futsal Committee Sam Mpiima at FUFA House conducting the draw for the groups in the 2016/2017 League.
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the UPDF General Katumba Wamala has called upon Ugandans to massively rally their support behind the Uganda Cranes in the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier game against Comoros on September 3, at Namboole stadium.
The CDF was speaking to the people who took part in the Seeta Archdeaconry ‘House of the Lord Marathon’ 2016 that took place on Saturday morning shortly after the race that climaxed with awarding the winners.
‘I am calling upon you to turn up in big numbers, carry any vessel that produces sound from Vuvuzelas, drums and anything else such that we make a statement to our opponents that Uganda is a great nation. Mujje Tulumbe, tuwangule’ Katumba re-echoed the popular Uganda Cranes fans mobilizing slogan that urges fans to go to Namboole in big numbers.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greeting Mukono Municipality Mayor George Fred Kagimu. in the middle is gen Katumba Wamala smiling as he takes some notes.
He went ahead and thanked for cheerfully contributing to the work of the Lord instead of waiting on the government. ‘Thank you for starting the effort to see that the house of the Lord is completed.’
I am specially happy with the children who took part in the marathon, this exercise is going to help you alot and please you do it on a regular basis.
FUFA through its Community Social Responsibility partnered with Seeta Archdeaconry as it organized this marathon meant to raise funds to complete the Archdeaconry House contributing Ushs 1,360,000/-to the cause.
FUFA President Contributed One Million shillings.
Ever fit FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) completing the race in Seeta.
In his brief speech the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo praised the healthy relationship the federation enjoys with the Church of Uganda and pledged to work hard to maintain the relations.
The Archdeacon Ven. Enos Kitto Kagodo praised FUFA’s cheerful heart for offering to partner and support them in the noble cause and announced the August 28 as the date Seeta Archdeaconry is going to organize special prayers for the Uganda Cranes as the team prepares to face Comoros.
General Katumba Wamala, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Member Sam Mpiima and CEO Edgar Watson took part in the marathon.
The FUFA Referees Standing Committee has named match officials for the FUFA Super cup between KCCA FC and SC Vipers due this Sunday at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
All referees are at the FIFA level. Alex Muhabi will be the centre referees while Hussein Bugembe (Assistant referee I) and Musa Balikoowa (Assistant referee II).
Mashood Ssali is the 4th official while Catherine Adipo is the referees’ Assessor.
The FUFA Super Cup is contested for by the Azam Uganda Premier League champions and Uganda Cup Winners. KCCA are the reigning league champions while SC Vipers won the Uganda Cup beating Arua based side Onduparaka FC 3-1 in the final at Nakivubo stadium.
MAIN PHOTO: Alex Muhabi will handle the FUFA Super cup match between KCCA and Vipers SC on Sunday at Mutessa II stadium
Della Attractions F18, Boulevard Building, Kampala Road Opposite Post Office
Hardware World, Ntinda
Deadline extended till 19th August, 2016
FUFA has extended the deadline for discounted tickets of the 2017 AFCON Qualifier match between Uganda and Comoros to be played in September, 2016 at Mandela National stadium.
The ‘1 ticket 2 matches’ offer were discounted by 18% (4,500/-) off the original value (25,000/). They have been on market since the start of this month and were due to be withdrawn from market on Wednesday.
However a nine (9) day extension will give the fans a chance to buy the tickets that will allow them watch tow games-Uganda vs Kenya (International friendly) and Uganda vs Comoros (AFCON Qualifier).
‘We have extended the deadline by nine days till 19th August when all discounted tickets will be withdrawn from the market. We have also added a new selling centre-Hardware World in Ntinda’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The discount ticket holders will also use them to watch the international friendly match between Uganda and Kenya at Namboole on 30th August, 2016.
Hussein added;
‘Economically this offer is very good for the fans as 20,500/- gives you the chance to watch two games. On match day of Uganda vs Kenya, fans will only show their tickets to the personnel at the gate to gain access to the stadium. No part of the ticket will be taken off. The tickets will be given back to the fans immediately after verification for use again on 3rd September’
After 19th August, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 25,000/-(Ordinary) , 60,000/-(VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
The other three category tickets will be on market on 24th August, 2016.
The fans will pay 10,000/- for the Uganda vs Kenya international friendly.
Fans with 20,500/- tickets will catch Uganda Cranes in action using the same tickets the games against Kenya on 30th August and Comoros in September at Nambole stadium.
Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov is the country to handle Ugandan coaches at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru for the course designed to help tacticians in the area of how to handle youth footballers.
Over 30 coaches have been camping in Njeru since Monday this week with the closing ceremony slated for this Friday.
The coaches will form a pool from which they will be allocated to the FUFA U-17 Juniors League next season.
Female coach Christine Wanyana has risen in ranks through FUFA’s support towards coaching coaches in the country.
FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyima is optimistic the course will change the face of the game in Uganda.
‘This is an important course because we have been experiencing problems when it comes to developing youth football in Uganda. The future of any professional player is determined at a youthful hence the need for qualified coaches at the tender age. FIFA and FUFA are supporting this area’
Coaches at the Technical centre attending the course. FUFA organises such programmes for coaches.
The course is part of FUFA’s long term project and planning on improving the football technical set up in the country with an eye on Project Cameroon 2019 .
Participants: Mbowa Baker (Proline), Lule Mathias (Forever Academy), Edward Kalungi (Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga), Bogere Abbey (Kirinya-Jinja SS), Mukatabala Paul, Waku Swaibu, Bogere Steven (Artland Katale), Wanyana Christine (U-20 Women, Kibuli SS Women FC), Byaruhanga Peter (Tokarova Academy), Waswa Bbosa (Express FC), Odoch James (JMC Hippos FC), Mutyaba Bashir, Tumusiime Vincent (Kampala University), Serunjogi Robert (St Mary’s), Lutalo Hamza (Super Cubs), Mwera Jimmy Kintu (Uganda Christian University), Magala James, Ssebagala Frank, (Simba), Mugerwa Francis (Bright Stars FC), Bulega Faridah (Crested Cranes Assistant Coach), Daba Musafiri Abdul-Samadu (Sadolin Paints FC), Mbekeka Oliver, Waswa Richard (Vipers), Makanga Peter (Edgars Youth Program), Mawa Haruna, Onen Peter (BUL FC), Kaziba Edward, Lobbo Christopher (Sc Villa), Kaddu Badru Mukasa (KCCA FC), Mark Twinamasiko
Vincent ‘TT’ Tumusiime is also attending the course. He has vast expericne in handling youths.
MAIN PHOTO: Russian FIFA coaching Instructor Sergei Aleinkov (3rd from Left) with Ugandan coaches. FUFA is determined to improve the levels of coaches in the country.
CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye will jet in on Thursday night for high level preliminary talks and preparatory meetings about the forthcoming CECAFA Women Football Chmapionship due in September.
Uganda will host the regional championship.
‘Mr. Nicholas Musonye will hold talks with FUFA on matters regarding the CECAFA Women championship. His stay here in Uganda will give him the opportunity to get more details aaboiut the tournament’ said FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the weekly press conference.
Watson added that there will be a media launch about the tournament after preliminary discussions are held at which the further details will be be revelaed.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA CEO Edar Watson (M) during the weekly press conference on Wednesday.
Seven clubs have received certificates after meeting requirements for the FUFA Club Licensing exercise for the 2016/2017 season.
However seven others were handed provisional licenses up to January while two others Express FC and The Saints still have some requirements to meet before they are issued with licenses.
At the FUFA Weekly press conference attended by the President Eng. Moses Magogo, Chief Execuitve Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson and Club Licensing Committee Chairman Dr. Patrick Bernatrd Ogwel, clubs were handed their certificates.
‘The exercise helps clubs to gauge their status and also meet certain requirements before the new season. We are glad that the exercise went on smoothly’ said Ogwel.
FUFA President handing over the certificate to Sc Villa’s CEO Ivan Kakembo. Looking on is FUFA CEO Edgar Watson at FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘Express FC and The Saints have until 12th August, 2016 to complete the exercise. Our offices are still open to give support and guidance to the two clubs’ added Ogwel
KCCA FC CEO Davis Tamale receives his club’s certificate from FUFA President
The exercise also paves way for the clubs to receive their sponsorship monies from Azam TV.
‘We know the clubs have been inconvenienced but we wanted to release the funds to clubs that had passed the test of the club licensing. The sponsorship funds will be transferred to the clubs’ accounts immediately’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (L) and Dr. Patrick Ogwel during the weekly press conference at FUFA House.
Magogo also highlighted the importance of the licensing exercise.
‘Professionalism starts with clubs. That’s why FUFA has launched the Clubs Pro Agenda in Lira starting with Sporting United and Bright Light before spreading to football hubs in Mbale, Iganga, Masaka, Mbarara, Arua and Masindi’ said FUFA President.
‘The Clubs Pro Agenda will help clubs run football at a professional level. Results will be results in the near future’ further said Magogo.
The clubs that received full license are; KCCA FC who topped followed by BUL FC, Bright Stars, Vipers SC, Sc Villa Jogoo, Kirinya Jinja SS, Soana FC,
The clubs which received provisional licenses are; Jinja Municipal Hippos FC, Lweza FC, Onduparaka, Proline FC, Police FC, Sadolin Paints FC, URA FC.
Yet to complete the exercise: Express FC, The Saints FC
MAIN PHOTO: Clubs with their CEO and representatives during the handover ceremony of the certificates that cleared them to participate in the Azam Uganda Premier League 2016/2017 season.
Over 30 qualified referees from Lango sub region they were taken through the new Laws of the game after some few changes were made into the old laws by the International Football Association Board IFAB.
The program has been going around the different FUFA referees with the main purpose to sensitize all stake holders of the game – referees, club coaches, games teachers, fans and even the players.
Norther region Chief Executive Offiecr (CEO) Francis Omara hinted on the significance of teaching the new laws.
AllReferees must be established by these new laws of the game before the kick off of the FUFA Big League games and Regional League that starts on the 8th and 11th Sept 2016 respectively” warned Vice Chairperson Technical Northern Region Mr Mike Odongo.
Referees attentively in a class room session
Chairperson of the referees in Lira District and FUFA Match Assessor and Match Commissioner John Gena Adupa with the Lira District Sports Office Alani Leo were the facilitator sof the program that took place in Lira Primary School hall in Lira town.
Another Northern Regional referees retreat to be held in Kitgum on 13th and 14th Aug 2016 and handling administrative aspect of referees
Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary tickets) and 10,000/- Pavilion
FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed the change of venue for the 2016 FUFA Super Cup to be played on Sunday 14th August.
Vipers will take on KCCA FC in the FUFA Super Cup on Sunday
The FUFA Super Cup is a football contest between Azam Uganda Premier League Champions and Uganda Cup Winners.
KCCA FC lifted the league while Vipers SC won the Uganda cup played on a knock out basis.Vipers defeated Onduparaka 3-1 in the cup final played at Nakivubo stadium.
The new venue is Mutessa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
FUFA made the change after the management of Nakivubo stadium confirmed the unavailability of the original venue which had been selected for the match.
‘We are glad to inform our stakeholders for this match-Vipers SC and KCCA FC plus the fans that the new venue for the FUFA Super Cup is Mutessa II stadium. We believe the fans will enjoy the atmosphere at the new stadium since it is also a historical ground in the football circles of Uganda’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
FUFA Competitions Director Ali Mwebe also confirmed that the detailed programme of the match will be released midweek.
‘We are making final plans for the match to make it a success to pave way for the kickoff of the Uganda Premier league’ said Mwebe.
MAIN PHOTO: Azam Uganda Premier League Champions KCCA FC
Uganda Cranes defeated Buganda Region 3-0 at the Masaka Regional stadium on Saturday.
Muhammed Shaban (of Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana) and Vipers’ defender Halid Lwaliwa scored the goals that all came in the second half of the game.
Uganda Cranes XI: L-R – Standing – Hassan Wasswa Mawanda Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Vincent Kayizzi, Isaac Isinde, Bernard Muwanga. Front Row: Geofrey Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Benjamin Ochan, Edrisa Lubega and Mike SserumagaBuganda Region XI that took on the Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational StadiumFUFA Executive committee member, Dennis Mbidde (representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo) flanked by the Airtel Official, Noela Byuma, Samuel Mpiima (another FUFA Executive committee member) and other officials during the teams’ inspection.
The team was later hosted to a dinner by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited at Golf Lane Hotel in Masaka town.
Erisa Ssekisambu controls a ball during the first half of the well attended game at Masaka Recreational stadium
The Uganda Cranes has had previous trips in the Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately in the Eastern Region (Mbale).
Through out the tours, the national team won five games 1-0 against Western, 2-0 against North East, 5-0 against Northern, 6-0 against Kitara and 3-0 against Buganda Region.
The regional tour matches have drawn crowds in all the eight FUFA regions. The main purpose of such visits is to sell the national team brand to masses. Locals also, got that rare opportunity to watch and interact with their favourite stars in their own localities.
The Uganda Cranes fell once 1-0 to West Nile (courtesy of Ceasar Olega’s goal) and drew 1-1 in the only all square affair against Eastern region.
Isaac Muleme scored a direct corner against the Eastern region team before a late goal from second half substitute, James Otim leveled the affairs at Mbale Recreational stadium.
Section of fans at the Masaka Recreational Stadium
Focus for the Uganda Cranes now turns to the preparations for the Kenya International friendly game on 31st August 2016 as well as the 3rd September 2016 crucial AFCON 2017 Qualifier against Comoros.
Both the Kenya and Comoros games will be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Uganda Cranes Starting Team:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma
Team Two:
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu
Buganda Team:
Goal Keepers: Abdul Kimera [Bulemezi], Tonny Kyameera [Buddo ss]
Defenders: Latif Kiyemba [Busiro], Samuel Kato [Buddo], Saidon Bogere[Busiro], Mahad Ssemanda [Buluri], Francis Ssemakula [Wakiso Hills], Cyrus Mukalazi [Masaka ss]
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has released the names of the players set to face Buganda region in the national team’s regional tour match at the Masaka recreational stadium on Saturday evening.
There are two teams named for each halves. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda will captain the first team as Ivan Ntege takes responsibility of the second team.
The match will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes main sponsors in conjunction with Nile Breweries Limited finance the national team’s regional tours.
Team One:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma
Team Two:
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes starting team that played in Nakasongola during a charity game at St Lawrence primary school play ground last week
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
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After traveling well to Masaka on Friday, the Uganda Cranes team later held their final training session at the Masaka Recreational stadium.
The training session was well attended by fans who yearned to have a glimpse on their favourite stars.
‘It was a one and half session meant to help the players acclimatize to the Masaka ground ahead of the match’ head coach, Milutin Sredejovic told www.fufa.co.ug.
L-R: Yasin Mugabi, Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and Benjamin Ochan in training at Masaka Recreational stadium
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.
Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).
Isaac Isinde and Brian Majwega go through the paces as coach Micho looks on during the training at Masaka Recreational Stadium on Friday evening
The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.
The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
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The Uganda Cranes contingent to the Buganda regional tour has successfully arrived in Masaka town on Friday afternoon.
After a two and half journey, the team led by the FUFA National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege reached at 2 p.m.
L-R: Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Benjamin Ochan, Yasin Mugabi and Bernard Muwanga
They are checked at Hotel Brovad in Masaka town.
Later on Friday afternoon, the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic together with the rest of his technical team will head to the Masaka Recreational stadium for the final training session.
SC Villa’s Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu and Onduparaka defender Rashid Toha
The Buganda tour is a continuation of the national team’s country side visits from last year.
The Uganda Cranes team has visited Western, North Eastern, Northern, Kitara, West Nile and Eastern regions respectively.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic arriving at Hotel Brovad in MasakaPatrick Ntege Kaweesa, the FUFA National teams’ officerFUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke smiles for the cameras upon arrival with the Uganda Cranes in Masaka
Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly sponsor the national team regional tours.
Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes’ players Halid Lwaliwa and Nicholas Wadada upon arrival in Masaka ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region.
Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)
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The Uganda Cranes headed for the Buganda regional tour in Masaka trained for the first time on Thursday evening at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo, Kampala.
This followed the naming of the team by the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
13 players attended the two hour session whose emphasis was building team coordination, cohesion, inter-play with the final product of scoring a top priority.
The Uganda Cranes players pray before the training session on Thursday evening at Lugogo
“We have started well and i hope the second session in Masaka on Friday evening is better” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
St George football club defender in Ethiopia, Isaac Isinde replaces the injured Timothy Awanyi on the team which departs Friday morning.
Training session at Lugogo on Thursday evening
They will be expected to train in Masaka on Friday evening.
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.
Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).
Micho professionally addresses the media after the training session at Lugogo on Thursday
The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.
The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic in a healthy discussion with his assistant, Moses Basena before the training session commenced at Lugogo on Thursday evening
Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic closely supervises the players as they stretch during a training session on Thursday evening at the Phillip Omondi stadium ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region in Masaka
