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Uganda vs Burkina Faso: Prayers held for Cranes at National Mosque

The National prayer weekend organised by various religious denominations and FUFA for Uganda Cranes rolled off on Friday afternoon at the National Mosque, Old Kampala.

The service is one of the four organised this weekend aimed at seeking divine intervention from the Almighty as Uganda Cranes prepare to play double header fixtures against Burkina Faso on 26th in Ouagadougou and 29th March at Mandela National Stadium.

FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo (R) talking to Sheikh Hussein Rajab Kakooza at Old Kampala.

The sermon at the National Mosque was led by one of the Imams Sheikh Ali Juma Shiwuyo while Sheikh Rajab Hussein Kakooza led the prayers.

The Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib Mukuluwakika represented His Eminence Mufti Sheikh Shaban Mubajje who is away in Morocco on official duties.

‘Islam has promoted sports in this country. We are behind this cause and the Almighty will answer our prayers. Let us all be patriotic while handling matters of National concern especially the Uganda Cranes’ said the Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib.

Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib (L) with FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo

‘Sport brings joy and sadness but we are here to pray for the National team as they prepare to play Burkina Faso. We need to support our players’ said the Imam of the day Sheikh Shiwuyo during prayers.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo talked to the attendants of the Friday prayers that seeking the Almighty’s support is a sign that Ugandans are God fearing people.

‘Our team has not qualified for the AFCON finals since 1978. We have never stopped seeking guidance from God. We are in a good position after winning two games’ said FUFA President.

He added ‘Your support is crucial to the success of the team in the next 11 days and let us all urn up in big numbers at Namboole on 29th March’

The FUFA President also visited Bilal FM where he given time to talk to the listeners of the radio.

FUFA launched the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign geared towards rallying huge support from all Ugandans irrespective of religion, tribe, colour and wealth status, with Cranes set to play the West Africans on 26th and 29th March, 2016.

FUFA President and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein(3rd L) with staff of Radio Bilal at Old Kampala.

The prayer weekend will continue on Sunday with services at Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Cathedral and Victory Church, Ndeeba.

Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
Sunday 20th March 2016

• Rubaga Cathedral 8.3 0 am mass

• Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service

• Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service

March 18, 2016
FUFA Big League: Artland-Katale, Proline post heavy victories

FUFA Big League results :

Elgon Group :

Ndejje University F.C 3 -2 Paidha Black Angels F.C

Artland – Katale F.C 6-0 Bukedea Town Council F.C

Sporting United F.C 2 – 0 Water F.C

Rwenzori Group:

Sun City F.C 2 – 1 Entebbe F.C

Wandegeya F.C 1 -4 Proline F.C

Wakiso United F.C 2 -1 Citizens F.C

Synergy F.C 0-1 Kirinya – Jinja S.S

Saturday, 19th March 2016:

Lira United F.C Vs Water F.C – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

Citizens F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara

March 17, 2016
Uganda U-20 Squad named

Uganda U-20 National team coach Kefa Kisala has released the initial squad for the Africa U-20 qualifier against Rwanda in April.
Kisala’s youngsters will start training with one group working out on Friday with the Uganda Cranes players at Namboole stadium while another set of 18 on Saturday at the same venue.
Kisala will be helped by other coaches on the U-20 set up who are; Richard Wasswa, Arthur Kyesimira and goalkeeping coach Daniel Kiwanuka

Training on Friday: Goal Keepers: Keni Saidi (Proline FC), Ahebwa James (Vipers)
Other players: Wasswa Geoffrey (Kibuli SS), Mukobe Umaru (BUL FC) , Onzima Peter (Jinja SS), Poloto Julius (KCCA FC),Kasozi Juma (Jinja SS), Oringa Emma (Water FC), Okello Allan (Kibuli SS/KCCA FC), Kikonyogo Allan (KCCA FC), Mugulusi Ibrahim (Kawempe Muslim SS), Okot Stephen (Masaka SS), Kaweke Sophas (Edgars Youth Programme), Lubega Edrisa (Proline FC), Luboyera Azake (Edgars Youth Programme), Janjali Joseph (Masaka SS), Nkonge Ronald (Masaka SS), Tumwesigye Frank (SC Vipers)

Training on Saturday
Goalkeepers: Alimanzi Nafiani (Onduparaka FC), Eric Kibowa (SC Vipers)
Other players: Lwalirwa Halid (Sc Vipers), Asiku Bashir (SC Vipers), Okot Fred (Lweza FC), Kizito Keziron (SC Vipers), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Basani Shafi (Sadolin FC), Mugume Yasin (The Saints), Kalega Hassan (Sc Vipers), Shabena Daniel (JMC Hippos), Lekku Alfred (SC Vipers), Wangi Pius (SC Vipers), Mubiru Yafesi (Express FC), Esenu Musa (Soana FC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Bunjo Noordin (Proline FC), Nicholas Kanyankole (Busia Fisheries FC)

MAIN PHOTO: One of Uganda’s most exciting players at youth level-Frank Tumwesigye. He was named the best U-17 player during the Airtel FUFA Awards 2015.

March 17, 2016
Uganda vs Burkina Faso: National Prayers organised for Cranes this weekend

Confirmed Programme: National Prayers for Uganda Cranes

Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
Sunday 20th March 2016
• Rubaga Cathedral 8.3 0 am mass

• Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service

• Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service

Religious leaders in Uganda have responded in affirmative to FUFA’s request for National Prayer weekend dedicated to the Uganda ahead of the two crucial 2017 AFCON Qualifiers against Burkina Faso.

The latest development comes after the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) wrote to the various religious leaders seeking for divine intervention.
The prayer weekend request to the religious groups was Friday 18th -Sunday 20th March, 2016.

FUFA launched the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign geared towards rallying huge support from all Ugandans irrespective of religion, tribe, colour and wealth status, with Cranes set to play the West Africans on 26th and 29th March, 2016.

The Uganda Cranes and other players of the same religion will pray from areas designated to FUFA by the religious groups.

‘We are glad that our requests have been honoured. We are looking forward to making the National prayers a success. We encourage all Ugandans to pray for the National team-Uganda Cranes’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Spokesperson.

The Imaam at the National Mosque-Old Kampala Ali Juma Shiwuyo welcomed the idea.

‘It is important to put God ahead of everything. Even if the results turn out to be good or bad, you will look back to God for His decision’ said Imaam Shiwuyo.

Confirmed Programme: National Prayers for Uganda Cranes
Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
Sunday 20th March 2016
• Rubaga Church 8.3 0 am mass

• Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service

• Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service

Uganda tops group D with 6 points after posting wins over Botswana and Comoros.

March 17, 2016
FUFA Big League (Second Division): Eight fixtures to grace Thursday, 17th March 2016

The FUFA Big League returns to action on Thursday, 17th March 2016 with eight fixtures on Card.

Four shall be played in the Elgon group and the other set in Rwenzori.

Zombo based Paidha Black Angels who overcame Kira Young 4-1 at the Kira Town Council play ground stayed within Kampala and travel to Luwero on Thursday to play Ndejje University football club.

Kira Young themselves embark on the journey to Hoima district where they take on Boma Young at the Boma play ground.

Artland Katale hosts Bukedea Town Council at the Mashariki High School, off Entebbe road.

The other Elgon group game is at the Lango sports ground when Sporting United hosts Water F.C.

In a key Rwenzori group game, Wandegeya is at home to table leaders Proline F.C at Kanyanya play ground.

Entebbe F.C is away to Nyakasanga where they will play Sun City meanwhile, Kirinya – Jinja S.S has traveled to Masaka where they will play the home side, Synergy at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

Three clubs shall be promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League.

The best clubs per group at the end of the season will qualify directly to the top league with the third club determined via a promotional play off.

Tuesday Result: Kira Young F.C 1-4 Paidha Black Angels F.C

Week 18 Fixtures:

Thursday, 17^th March 2016:

Elgon Group:

Ndejje University F.C Vs Paidha Black Angels F.C – Ndejje, Luwero

Boma Youngs F.C Vs Kira Young F.C – Boma Play Ground, Hoima

Artland – Katale F.C Vs Bukedea Town Council F.C – Mashariki High School, Entebbe Road

Sporting United F.C Vs Water F.C – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

Rwenzori Group:

Sun City F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Nyakasanga, Kasese

Wandegeya F.C Vs Proline F.C – Kanyanya Play Ground

Wakiso United F.C Vs Citizens F.C – Wakiso District Play Ground

Synergy F.CVs Kirinya – Jinja S.S – Masaka Recreational Stadium

Saturday, 19^th March 2016:

Lira United F.C Vs Water F.C – Lango Sports Ground, Lira

Citizens F.C Vs Entebbe F.C – Kakyeeka Stadium, Mbarara

Sunday, 20^th March 2016:

Masavu F.C Vs Kasese New Villa – Katabi Gombolola Ground, Entebbe

March 17, 2016
AFCON 2016 Qualifiers: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda match Referees

AFCON 2016 QUALIFIERS:

Match No. 60: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda Cranes

Ouagadougou 4 Aout (6:00 p.m Local Time, 9 p.m in Kampala)

Saturday 26th March, 2016

Match Officials:

Match Referee: Ghead Grisha (Egypt)

Assistant Referee 1: Tahssen Abo El Sadat Bedyer (Egypt)

Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Taha Hossam (Egypt)

Reserve Referee: Mahmoud Zakria El Banna (Egypt)

Commissioner: Jammeh E.K Bojang (Gambia)

March 16, 2016
Women Football: Mama Becca Cup district qualifiers on

MAMA BECCA CUP 2016:

DISTRICT QUALIFIERS: Friday, 18th March 2016

TOURNAMENT DATES: Friday, 25th and Saturday, 26th March 2016

The preparations for a successful Mama Becca women’s football tournament are in a high gear.

FUFA Women football officer, Hadijah ‘Lady Mouriouh’ Namuyanja told the media during the Wednesday Press conference that FUFA has already planned for the district qualifiers.

One of the trophies that will be given out to the winners

‘The district qualifiers will be played on Friday, 18th March 2016. The top three teams will qualify to play at the 2016 Mama Becca Cup. FUFA has already bought all the trophies that will be awarded to the various winners. Each region will get 20 footballs’ Namuyanja said.

District qualifiers will be held in Entebbe, Jinja, Iganga, Kawempe, Kampala, Rubaga, Makindye and Nakawa.

The tournament finals will be played on Saturday, 27th March 2016.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Women Football officer, Hadijah Namuyanja addressing the media on Wednesday at Mengo in Kampala

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

March 16, 2016
AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Micho releases 30 man squad

#MUJJETULUMBE

AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS

Saturday: 26th March 2016 – BURKINA FASO Vs UGANDA CRANES (6pm in Burkina Faso, 9pm in Uganda)

Tuesday: 29th March 2016 – UGANDA CRANES Vs BURKINA FASO , 7pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic has released the names of players for the national team set to play against Burkina Faso in the upcoming AFCON 2017 group D matches.

Team training starts with non-residential drills on Friday 18th March 2016 at the Nelson Mandela National stadium(outer pitch).

The Squad was announced during the FUFA weekly Press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House.

Proline teenager Edrisa Lubega was also named in the squad.

The referees to handle the first leg will come from Egypt.

Uganda Cranes full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), James Alitho (Vipers, Uganda), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)

Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars, Uganda)

Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Aucho Khalid (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya (Becamex Binh Duong), Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)

Forwards: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Emmanuel Okwi (Sonderjsyke, Denmark), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda), Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza (Simba, Tanzania), Ceasar Okhuti (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda)

March 16, 2016
AUPL: KCCA consolidates lead, JMC shock Express in Jinja

AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE:

Tuesday, 15th March 2016 Results:

KCCA F.C 2-0 Soana F.C

JMC Hippos F.C 2-0 Express F.C

Lweza F.C 1-1 URA F.C

Bright Stars F.C 0-0 BUL F.C

The Saints F.C 0-1 Sadolin Paints F.C

Maroons 0-1 SC Victoria University

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club earned a 2-0 victory at the hands of Soana F.C in the Azam Uganda Premier League on Tuesday at Nakivubo stadium. (more…)

March 15, 2016
Uganda Vs Burkina Faso: FUFA releases details on discounted tickets, great offers

Mujje Tulumbe

2017 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

Date: 29th March, 2016

Venue: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Time: 7pm

Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/- and 120,000/-

With the Uganda National football team-The Uganda Cranes set to play host to Burkina Faso, FUFA has embarked on a detailed campaign to drive fans to Mandela National stadium come 29th Match, 2016.

The 2017 AFCON qualifier will come three days after Cranes have played the same team in Ouagadougou.

‘Fans attendance is important to drive the players’ adrenaline on the pitch. We love seeing them in the stands cheering on us while playing. Come in big numbers to support u’ said left fullback Joseph Ochaya at the launch of the 2017 AFCON double header a fortnight ago.

FUFA is now targeting an all expansive fans attendance from sectors.

‘Football is the number one sport in Uganda. The offers on the market for this match will be enticing for all the fans who will head to Namboole on 29th March’ said FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.

‘The fans will feel our presence as we shall be taking our ticket sales services closer to them’ added Musoke.
The new strategy will see FUFA break further into the high density areas, corporate world, women, and students.

The offers released by FUFA on market are;
• 5,000 discounted tickets each to students sold at UG 15,000 shs for limited days

• Students discounted tickets with a pilot project at Makerere University and MUBS-Nakawa.

• Discounted UG 50,000shs tickets for Corporate Companies purchasing in bulk. A group of 10 people can purchase the above category at UG 400,000/.

• For every purchase of the 120,000/- VIP ticket, comes along with an original Uganda Cranes home replica red jersey.

• Direct delivery of tickets at an extra charge of UG 5,000/- on top of the ticket price to the purchasing individual and groups whose work schedules or for any other reason can’t get to the selling points. A dedicated line has been created for this exercise.

• Prizes; MBS, airtime, Uganda Cranes branded materials will also be won by those purchasing tickets for the match.

March 15, 2016
M.A FIFA Elite Referees course continues with physical drills

The FIFA Member Association (M.A) Referees and Assessors’ Elite course has continued with the physical drills in Jinja.

The course is set to run for six successive days between Sunday, 13th up to 18th March 2016.

Samuel Egesa, the FUFA Referees Manager says the course started on Sunday with medical tests.

On Monday morning at 7am, physical fitness tests and sprints rolled off.

FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa, Ronnie Kalema-Head of FUFA Referees Assessment Committee and National Referees Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango are the FUFA officials that supervised the exercise with a keen eye from three FIFA referees instructors; Carlos Henriques (Regional Development Officer from Gaborone), Felix Tangawarina (Technical Instructor from Zimbabwe) and Mark Mzengo (Fitness Instructor from Malawi).

Referees in a work out

FUFA Referees Chairman, Chris Kalibala addresses the media in Jinja

Full Programme:

Saturday 12th March, 2016: Arrival of participants and FIFA Instructors

Sunday 13th March, 2016: Medicals at 11am

Monday 14th March,2016 : Physical fitness for Referees 7am

Tuesday 15th March,2016: Classes/Practical sessions/Tests

Wednesday 16th March,2016: Classes/Practical sessions/Tests

Thursday 17th March,2016: Classes/Practical sessions/Tests

Friday18th March,2016 : Classes/Practical Sessions/Tests, Closing Ceremony is at 2pm.

March 14, 2016
AUPL: Six games lined up for Tuesday, 15th March 2016

Azam Uganda Premier League:

Tuesday, 15th March 2016

The Saints F.C Vs Sadolin Paints – At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (Live on Azam TV -4 p.m)

Other Games start at 4: 30 p.m

Lweza Vs URA – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Maroons F.C Vs SCVU – Luzira Stadium

Bright Stars Vs BUL – CS Stadium

KCCA Vs Soana – Nakivubo Stadium

JMC Hippos Vs Express – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja

Following last Friday’s league games (3), the top flight division in the country, Azam Uganda Premier League returns on Tuesday with six games on the menu.

The Saints F.C host Sadolin Paints at Namboole with yet another target at hand, to seek maximum points as they continue with the desperate fight against relegation.

This match will be live on Azam TV. Patrick Senfuka is subject to a late fitness test as two of The Saints players – Yasin Mugume and Hassan Musana recover from the long Arua trip when they traveled with the national team to the West Nile regional tour on Friday and Saturday.

Lweza plays host to URA at Wankulukuku in the other game hardly 48 hours after winning 4-1 in the Uganda Cup against Kamuli Park.

Current league champions, KCCA F.C is at their Nakivubo stadium home to Stubborn Soana.

JMC Hippos hosts Express at the intimidating Bugembe stadium in Jinja.

At the Champions Stadium in Mwerewe, Bright Stars is at home to Jinja side, BUL F.C in what proves to be an epic battle.

Bright Stars has had an impressive start to the second round winning two and drawing once.

They are expected to welcome back three of their key players – team captain Bernard Muwanga, goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya and Joseph Nsubuga who were with the national team at the Uganda Cranes regional tour of West Nile.

BUL had two players – Milton Karisa and Yunus Sibira on the national team.

March 14, 2016
Uganda Cup: Lweza F.C wins round of 16 tie against Kamuli Park

UGANDA CUP 2015/16:

ROUND OF 16: Lweza 4-1 Kamuli Park

Lweza Football club became the fourth club (after Hope Doves, Soana and Bright Stars) to progress to the quarter finals of the Uganda Cup.

Lweza won 4-1 over visiting Kamuli Park at the Mutesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku on Sunday.

Rajab Kakooza scored in the 7th minute to see Lweza, who are coached by former Uganda Cranes midfielder Joseph Mutyaba take the lead.

Hassan Kikoyo got the second after 18 minutes before Mustafa Kiragga registered a personal double on the day scoring in the 70th and 90th minutes of the game.

Ibrahim Kazinda pulled a goal back for the visitors deep inside injury time.

The FUFA Competitions department will communicate when the remaining games will be played.

March 14, 2016
Refereeing: M.A Elite Referees & Assessors’ course starts with Medicals in Njeru

FIFA Member Associations (M.A) Referees & Assessors’ Course has rolled off at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Sunday.International Football Governing body FIFA together with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) are holding a week long Member Associations (M.A) Elite Referees and Assessors’ course in Njeru at the FUFA Technical center.The course is set to run for six successive days between Sunday, 13th up to 18th March 2016.Samuel Egesa, the FUFA Referees Manager says the course started on Sunday with medical tests.On Monday morning at 7am, physical fitness tests and sprints will roll off.

‘We have conducted medical tests today as we prepare for physical fitness on Monday morning’ Egesa stated

L-R: FUFA Referees Manager Samuel Egesa, Ronnie Kalema-Head of FUFA Referees Assessment Committee and National Referees Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyanao in Njeru on Sunday.

‘There after the Assessors and Referees will be taken through various class lectures that will comprise of theory and practical sessions’

Two experienced doctors Ahmed Ddungu and Robert Opika-Opoka handled the referees’ medical test exercise.

The course will climax on Friday 18th March 2016 with Fufa President Engineer Moses Magogo expected to preside over for the closing ceremony.

The course is handled by three FIFA referees instructors; Carlos Henriques (Regional Development Officer from Gaborone), Felix Tangawarina (Technical Instructor from Zimbabwe) and Mark Mzengo (Fitness Instructor from Malawi)

Sight Check for FIFA Referee Mashood Ssali in Njeru.

Programme:

12th -18th March,2016

Venue: FUFA Technical Centre , Njeru

Saturday 12th March, 2016: Arrival of participants and FIFA Instructors

Sunday 13th March, 2016: Medicals at 11am

Monday 14th March,2016 : Physical fitness for Referees 7am

Tuesday 15th March,2016: Classes/Practical sessions/Tests

Wednesday 16th March,2016: Classes/Practical sessions/Tests

Thursday 17th March,2016: Classes/Practical sessions/Tests

Friday18th March,2016 : Classes/Practical Sessions/Tests, Closing Ceremony is at 2pm.

Participants check in at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

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MAIN PHOTO: FIFA Referee Aisha Semambo undergoing mandatory medical tests ahead of the course in Njeru. In the picture, Ahmed Ddungu is the doctor conducting the test. Opika Opoka is the other doctor.

March 13, 2016
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours: West Nile team registers historical win

MUJJE TULUMBE:

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:

West Nile 1-0 Uganda Cranes

The Uganda Cranes four match unbeaten run came to a halt when a determined West Nile side won 1-0. The home side had promised to give the national team a run for their money and they indeed gave their fans great memories to cherish forever.

Second half substitute Sizza Olega who had replaced former U-17 National team striker Muhammed Shaban scored the only goal of the game in the 70th minute.

Earlier striker Rashid Agawu had a goal bound shot hit the cross bar.

James Alitho started in goal for Uganda Cranes Regional team before he was replaced by Mathias Kigonya in the 30th minute.

Kigonya later paved way for Proline young goalie, Keni Saidi in the 60th minute.

Fans at the Green Light play ground in Arua for Uganda Cranes regional tour against West Nile

Uganda Cranes created a series of chances through out the game but the defence of the home side and goalie Nisar Kasim remained solid.

The Cranes technical department used two different sides for either halves of the game.

The national team regional tours are exclusively sponsored by Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

West Nile XI

Team Line Ups: Uganda Cranes XI:

James Alitho (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Musana, Sadat Kyambadde, Timothy Denis Awani, Ivan Ntege, Milton Karisa, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Yasin Mugume, Rahamat Senfuka, Emmanuel Kalyowa

Uganda Cranes Team II:

Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Denis Okot, Allan Munaaba, Bernard Muwanga, Sam Kintu, Yunus Sibira, Kezironi Kizito,Erisa Ssekisambu, Julius Mutyaba, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Edrisa Lubega

Sub:

Keni Saidi (G.K)

West Nile XI:

Kasim Nisar (Onduparaka FC), Alex Gasper Adriko (Onduparaka FC), Sabir Nesta Rajab (Paidha Black Angels FC), Toha Rashid (Onduparaka F.C), Khalid Odagui (Paidha Black Angels), Ibrahim Faisal (Onduparaka FC), Gadhino Gadafi (Onduparaka FC), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka F.C), Rashid Agau (Onduparaka F.C), Gadafi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Vitalis Adulmalek Tabu (Paidha Black Angels F.C)

Subs: Oyrwoth Jonathan (Hot Springs FC), Simba Sabir (Onduparaka FC), Henry Madrama (Comboni), Gadafi Alcantra Wahabu (Onduparaka FC), Mohamad Rashid Captain, (Paidha Black Angels FC), Victor Aweko Victor(Paidha Black Angels), Saviour Anzovuku (Paidha Black Angels FC), Solomon Ovoyo (Doves All Stars FC), Akbar Khemis (Hot Springs FC), Kabon Living (Bugoigo F.C, Bulisa)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes starting XI against West Nile at the Green light play ground on Saturday, 12th March 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

March 12, 2016
CAF Confederation Cup: SC Villa 4-0 JKU

Sc Villa 4-0 JKU

Goals: Mike Ndera, Mike Serumaga, Umar Kasumba and Godfrey Lwesibawa

Sc Villa Jogoo were back to Mandela National stadium for the first time in over 10 years for a continental fixture. This time, the Jogoos-winners of the Uganda Cup 2014/2015 were playing Zanzibar’s JKU on Saturday afternoon in the first round preliminary round, 1st leg.

The Jogoos never disappointed their fans as they put up a gallant show to win 4-0 against JKU.

Villa’s goals were scored by Mike Ndera, Mike Serumaga, Umar Kasumba and Godfrey Lwesibawa.

March 12, 2016
West Nile Vs Uganda Cranes: Micho releases starting line up

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:

West Nile Vs Uganda Cranes – Saturday, 13^th March 2016

Kick-off: 4 p.m – Green Light Play Ground, Arua

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the two teams set to play the West Nile region at the Green light play green on Saturday.

Micho has planned to use two different line ups for the game intended to rally support for the national team and also help in the preparations ahead of the up-coming AFCON double header against Burkina Faso.

Uganda Cranes XI:

Alitho James (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Musana, Sadat Kyambadde, Timothy Awani, Hassan Musana, Milton Karisa, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Yasin Mugume, Rahamat Senfuka, Emmanuel Kalyowa

Uganda Cranes Team II:

Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Denis Okot, Allan Munaaba, Bernard Muwanga, Sam Kintu, Yunus Sibira, Kezironi Kizito,Erisa Ssekisambu, Julius Mutyaba, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Edrisa Lubega

Sub:

Keni Saidi (G.K)

West Nile XI:

Nisar Kassim(Onduparaka FC), Adriko Alex Gasper (Onduparaka FC), Sabir Nesta Rajab (Paidha Black Angels FC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka F.C), Khalid Odagui (Paidha Black Angels), Ibrahim Faisal (Onduparaka FC), Gadhino Gadafi (Onduparaka FC), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka F.C), Rashid Agau (Onduparaka F.C), Gadafi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Vitalis Adulmalek Tabu (Paidha Black Angels F.C)

Subs:

Oyrwoth Jonathan (Hot Springs FC), Simba Sabir (Onduparaka FC), Henry Madrama (Comboni), Gadafi Alcantra Wahabu (Onduparaka FC), Mohamad Rashid Captain, (Paidha Black Angels FC), Victor Aweko Victor(Paidha Black Angels), Saviour Anzovuku (Paidha Black Angels FC), Solomon Ovoyo (Doves All Stars FC), Akbar Khemis (Hot Springs FC), Kabon Living (Bugoigo F.C, Bulisa)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players pray before the start of their training session in Arua on Friday

March 12, 2016
Regional Tours: We are ready for the Uganda Cranes, says West Nile

Uganda Cranes regional tour 11th -13th March,2016

Sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special

West Nile vs Uganda Cranes

Date: 12th March, 2016

Venue: Green Light Stadium, Arua

Time: 4pm, live on 102.1 FUFA fm.

The West Nile Region team is confident of ending the Uganda Cranes’ unbeaten run, says the their two coaches Bosco Dudu and Allan Kabonge.

‘We have talented players who are committed to play with one heart’ Kabonge, who is also head coach at FUFA Big league side, Onduparaka says.

Uganda Cranes reached on Friday evening and held a light recovery session at the Green light play ground, the same venue that will be used for the match.

The match will start at 4 p.m on Saturday.

Their Squad has;

Goal keepers
1-Nisar Kassim(Onduparaka FC)-Arua
2-Oyrwoth Jonathan (Hot Springs FC)-Nebbi

Defenders
3-Adriko Alex Gasper (Onduparaka FC) -Arua
4-Toha Rashid (Onduparaka FC)-Arua
5-Simba Sabir (Onduparaka FC)-Arua
6-Sabir Nesta Rajab (Paidha Black Angels FC)-Zombo District
7-Odagui Khalid (Paidha Black Angels) -Zombo
8-Madrama Henry (Comboni)-Adjumani

Midfielders
9-Ibrahim Faisal(Onduparaka FC)-Arua
10-Gadhino Gadafi (Onduparaka FC)-Arua
11-Gadafi Alcantra Wahabu (Onduparaka FC)-Arua
12-Mohamad Rashid Captain, (Paidha Black Angels FC)-Zombo
13-Aweko Victor(Paidha Black Angels)-Zombo
14-Anzovuku Saviour (Paidha Black Angels FC)-Zombo
15-Tabu Adulmalek Vitalis (Paidha Black Angels FC)-Zombo
16-Ovoyo Solomon (Doves All Stars FC)-Arua
17-Akbar Khemis (Hot Springs FC)-Nebbi
18-Kabon Living (Bogoigo FC from Buliisa District-is member of Kitara region but player is from West Nile region)

Strikers
19-Agau Rashid (Onduparaka FC)-Arua
20-Ceasar Olega (Onduparaka FC)-Arua
21-Miraji Killa Ayiki (Paidha Black Angels FC)-Zombo
22-Oting Francis (Paidha Black Angels FC)-Zombo

Coach: Dudu Bosco (Paidha Black Angels), Allan Kabonge (Onduparaka FC)

MAIN PHOTO: West Nile Region players with their officials after training on Friday evening

March 12, 2016