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Coach Micho wants better Uganda Cranes in Lome

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA QUALIFIERS (Second Round)

Date: Thursday, 12th November 2015

Match: Togo Vs Uganda –

Venue: Kegue Stadium, Lome

Return Leg

Date: Sunday, 15th November 2015

Match: Uganda Vs Togo

Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 4pm

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

Uganda Cranes tactician, Sredejovich Milutin ‘Micho’ has challenged the players to “fight in Lome” ahead of Thursdays’ 2018 FIFA Russia World Cup qualifier against Togo.

Togo boasts a reputable record over Uganda in all competitions and Micho thinks otherwise that during Thursday’s game the results will reflect Cranes chances of going past Togo.

Micho is however not letting his charges gain complacence over Togo but to respect them instead.

I’m really impressed with player’s dedication and commitment they have exhibited since we started training on Friday. I beg my players not fear Togo but respect them! These are human beings like anyone else.
We know them and we know they will want to attack more in order to finish the game there.
I just hope we rise up to the challenge on Thursday

Meanwhile the training was conducted at Vienna College Namugongo after a heavy downpour.
Monday morning training had gym training at Planet Fitness Gym Namugongo before feeling the ball in the afternoon.

November 9, 2015

FUFA Big League / Second Division: 25 goals in 12 matches on match day 7

The FUFA Big league match day seven was played on Saturday and Sunday at various playing grounds across the country.

A total of 25 goals were registered in the 12 games played over the two days.

Four of the matches ended goal-less including the Lira derby between Lira United and Sporting United football clubs.

Kireka United registered the biggest score line over the two day, humiliating the new comers, Kasese New Villa 5-1 on Saturday.

James Otim’s lone goal at Kirinya-Jinja S.S helped the home team win 1-0 over visiting Proline Soccer Academy in Jinja.

In the fierce Masaka derby, Synergy beat Masaka Local Council 2-0 to own the town’s bragging rights in a match played at Masaka Recreational stadium.

Full Results:

Sat, Nov-7-2015	R	Kireka United	5	v	1	Kasese New Villa	Nambole OUT
Sat, Nov-7-2015	R	Kirinya JJA SS	1	v	0	Proline FC	Jinja sss
Sat, Nov-7-2015	R	Hope Doves	1	v	2	Entebbe FC	Wankulukuku
Sat, Nov-7-2015	R	Synergy FC	2	v	0	Masaka LC	Masaka Recrtn
Sat, Nov-7-2015	R	Citzen FC	3	v	2	Wandegeya FC	Kakyeka Stadium
Sat, Nov-7-2015	R	Sun City FC	0	v	0	Masavu FC	Nyakasanga- Kasese
Sat, Nov-7-2015	E	Lira United	0	v	0	Sporting United	Green light stadium
Sat, Nov-7-2015	E	Kira Young	1	v	0	Bukedea TC FC	Kira Grd
Sat, Nov-7-2015	E	Boma Young	0	v	0	Paidha B. Angels	Hoima- Booma
Sun, Nov-8-2015	E	Busia Fisheries	0	v	0	Onduparaka FC	Busia Inter.Pri. Sch
Sat, Nov-7-2015	E	CRO FC	1	v	3	Artland K FC	Namanyonyi-CRO Grd
Sun, Nov-8-2015	E	Ndejje Univ FC	2	V	3	Water FC	Ndejje-Luwero

November 8, 2015

Day 2: Uganda Cranes continue with Preparations in Gym, train at Vienna College

2018FIFA World Cu Russia Qualifiers
2ndround, 1st leg
Date: Thursday, 12th November 2015
Match: Togo Vs Uganda
Venue: Kegue Stadium, Lome

Return Leg
Date: Sunday, 15th November 2015
Match: Uganda Vs Togo
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 4pm
Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/-, 120,000/-

Uganda Cranes continued with preparations for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers 2nd round first leg preliminary tie against Togo with another session at Planet Fitness Gym in Namugongo Kampala.

Tonny Mawejje and Hamis Kiiza at the gym

Later in the day, the team proceeded to Vienna college Namugongo playground for ball work training session.

Up to 19 players of the summoned 27 are in camp with the rest expected to join before close of business on Monday to make it full house.

Ivan Bukenya and Yasser Mugerwa were expected on Sunday night while Denis Onyango, William Luwagga Kizito, and Khalid Aucho arrive Monday.

The players at the gym

Players in Camp:
Alitho James, Robert Odongkara, Okot Denis Oola, Isaac Isinde, Isaac Muleme, Murushid Juuko, Shafik Bakaki, Geoffrey Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Joseph Ochaya, Caesar Okhuti, Hamis Kiiza, Brian Umony, Miya Farouk, Ntege Ivan, Keziron Kizito, Geofrey Massa, Mutyaba Muzamiru

November 8, 2015
Uganda Cranes enter residential camp, train at New Dheli International Public School

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS RUSSIA:

Second Round (First Leg):

Date: Thursday, 12th November 2015
Match: Togo Vs Uganda
Venue: Kegue Stadium, Lome

Return Leg:

Date: Sunday, 15th November 2015
Match: Uganda Vs Togo
Venue: Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 4pm
Charges: 20,000/-, 50,000/-, 120,000/-

Prior to the 2018 World Cup qualifiers first leg match between Togo and Uganda scheduled for this Thursday, the team has resumed with residential training at New Dheli International Public School Playground in Kampala on Saturday.

A pool of 26 local (CECAFA bound team) and foreign based players on Saturday afternoon trained ahead of first leg against Togo on Thursday 12th November 2015 at Kegue stadium in Togolese capital, Lome.

During the training, head coach Sredejovich ‘Micho’ Milutin’s emphasis was on how to create scoring opportunities in the entire session that lasted for over 2 hours and 25 minutes.

The team started with non-residential Gym training on Friday at Acacia Mall in Paradise fitness Center and now they are into camp at Sky Hotel-Nalya until Wednesday when they will be traveling to Togo.

Team captain Geoffrey Massa was part of the squad that trained on Saturday while Denis Onyango, Iguma Dennis, Salim Jamal, William Luwaga Kizito, Yasser Mugerwa, Ivan Bukenya, Aucho Khalid and Godfrey Walusimbi are expected to join the team before Monday.

The last time Uganda faced Togo was in 2015 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier when the East African giants Uganda lost on a 2-0 goal aggregate.

Players in Camp:
Alitho James, Robert Odongkara, Okot Denis Oola, Isaac Isinde, Isaac Muleme, Murushid Juuko, Shafik Bakaki, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Joseph Ochaya, Ceaser Okhuti, Hamis Diego Kiiza, Brian Umony, Miya Farouk, Ntege Ivan, Keziron Kizito, Geofrey Massa, Mutyaba Muzamiru,

November 7, 2015
2nd FUFA Women Elite kicks off with London College victory
2015/16 FUFA WOMEN ELITE LEAGUE:

Opening Match:

Wakiso Hill Women Football Club 0-2 London College Women Football Club

Sunday, 8th November 2015 Results:
- Olira 0-6 Gafford Girls Soccer Academy
- Ajax Queens 0-1 Mutesa 1 Royal University
- She Mak 1-0 Gaddafi Intergrated Academy
The second edition of the FUFA Women Elite League successfully kicked off with the official opening fixture between hosts, Wakiso Hill and London College Nansana at the Wakiso District Head-quarter play ground on Saturday, 7th November 2015.

Visitors, London College, Nansana got off to a winning start, triumphing 2-0 on the day.

Aisha Nantongo and Phiona Nabumba scored for the league debutants in a well attended game.

Match day one continues on Sunday, 8th November 2015 with three games.

Sunday 8th November 2015 matches

Olira WFC 0 6 Gafford ladies Olira SS-Soroti 4:00PM

Ajax Queens 0 1 Mutesa univ Buloba 4:00PM

She Mak. ST 1 v 0 Gadaff Int. Academy Makerere 4:00PM
November 7, 2015
FSLL and AUPL Club Chairmen football Management course begins in Njeru

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has organized Football club management course for FUFA Super League Limited Board and the 16 club chairmen in Azam Uganda Premier League.
The course is ongoing at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru.

FIFA Instructor and FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha stressing a point during his presentation on FIFA and its Development Programmes

The three day residential course rolled off on Friday 6th November with the arrival of participants and will conludes on Sunday 8th November 2015.

Participants at the FUFA Technical Centre for the football administration course

The course is being handled by FIFA instructors Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President) and Justus Mugisha (FUFA 1st Vice President), Samuel Mpima (FUFA Executive Member), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communication manager), Decolas Kizza (Finance Director), Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Alex Luganda (Former FUFA legal head).

FUFA President and FIFA Instructor Eng.Moses Magogo presenting on Football and its Trends plus club Management.

Azam Uganda Premier League CEO Bainemani Bampaire Bernard the course coordinator says as AUPL and FUFA they are committed to developing club structures as the only way they can have stead football development in the country.

(L-R) FUFA VP Denis Mbidde, Humphrey Mandu (FSLL Board Member) and FSLL Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo

“FUFA and AUPL we are committed to the progressive support of strengthening the club structures of football administration and management. We hope that capacity building will lead us there’ said Bianamani.

Participants

The participants will be taken through course modules like Football and its trend, Fufa and Its development programmes, General management, planning, club management among others

List of participants and Instructors:
Aliasi Silver (Chairman BUL FC), Kifampa Mubiru Muhammad (Assistant Chairman Lweza FC), Nkugwa Peter (Vice Chairman Express), Faisal Mohamed (Chairman JMC Hippos), Bugingo Nalis (Assistant Chairman Maroons FC), Peter Emojong (Chairman Soana FC), Arinaitwe Rugyendo (Chairman FSLL), Mandu Humphrey (Board Member FSLL), Kalitwe Hamdan (AUPL Finance), Kiiza Decolas (Finance Director FUFA), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), Mbidde Dennis (FUFA 3rd Vice President), Opio Joseph (C/Man Sadolin Paints), Ojok Geofrey Oduk (FUFA Chairman Legal Committee), Fred ‘Guy’ Kawuma (FSLL Board Member)

November 7, 2015
Azam Uganda Premier League: KCCA F.C on top, Vipers lose first game

2015/16 Azam Uganda Premier League:

KCCA F.C 1-0 Bright Stars F.C

Vipers S.C 1-3 Police F.C

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club jumped to the summit of the Azam Uganda Premier league table standing following a narrow 1-0 victory over Bright Stars at Luzira play ground on Friday.

Striker Nelson Senkatuka headed home past goal keeper Mathias Kigonya the only goal on the day with Denis Okot’s assist from the right.

KCCA F.C’s routine marauding runs down the right flank, one of which resulted into the cross that caused the goal.

The match was played at Luzira because of the unavailability of Nakivubo stadium.

KCCA F.C now has 21 points from 8 fixtures, a point better of second placed Vipers sports club.

The other game was held at Buikwe stadium, the home of the reigning champions.

Visitors Police F.C caused a stun, winning 3-1 on the day to subject the champions to their first defeat of the season.

Police F.C scored through Sadat Kyambadde, Peter Ssenyonjo and Hood Kaweesa.

Vipers Sports club scored the consolation through William Wadri.

November 7, 2015
2015/16 FUFA Women Elite League: Wakiso Hill F.C hosts London College in epic opener

2015/16 FUFA Women Elite League: Opening Match

Sat, 7th November 2015 – Wakiso Hill Women Football Club Vs London College Nansana

At Wakiso Headquarters Play ground

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

UCU Lady Cardinals’ goal scorer Vicky Nakibuuka (2nd right) attempts to score agains Wakiso Hill School’s Penianah Adwono (right) in a Women Elite league game last season

The 2015/16 FUFA Women Elite league gets underway officially with one match on Saturday, 7th November 2015 at Wakiso Headquarters play ground.

Wakiso Hills women football club plays hosts to arch-rivals London College, the league debutants.

For the four times that the two clubs have faced each other, there has not been any clear cut winner in normal as all the affairs have ended all square.

Wakiso Hill is handled by Hamid Kasozi and London College by Fahad Rashid, both coaches were at the victorious Buganda region women team that won the national Airtel Rising Stars tournament.

FUFA President shall grace the opening match as the chief guest.

Sunday 8th November 2015 matches

3 V Olira WFC v Gafford ladies Olira SS-Soroti 4:00PM

4 V Ajax Queens v Mutesa univ Buloba 4:00PM

5 V She Mak. ST v Gadaff Int. Academy Makerere 4:00PM

Programme:

9:00 – 11:00 a.m: Pitch Preparation

11:00 – 02:00 p.m: Entertainment and Teams preparations

2:30 – 3:00 p.m: Arrival of Guests

3:00 – 3:20 p.m: Speech from Chairperson, FUFA Women EliteLeague Organizing Committee

3:20 – 3:25 p.m: Speech from Pepsi Representative

3:25 – 3:40 p.m: Speech from Chief Guest and Distribution of balls

3:40 – 3:55 p.m: Teams line up for inspection and sing national anthem thereafter

4:00 p.m: Kick -off

4:00 – 4:45 p.m: Duration of first half

4:45 – 5:00 p.m: Half time break

5:00 – 5:45 p.m: Duration of second half

6:00 p.m: Departure

Match Officials:

Match Assessor: Margret Kubingi

Referee: Zubeda Sinamakosa

Assistant Referee 1: Jane Mutonyi

Assistant Referee 2: Dorcus Athuhairwe

Reserve Referee: Amina Kayinza

November 6, 2015
Pictorial: Uganda Cranes training on Friday ahead Togo matches

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Africa Zone (Round 2, 1st and 2nd Leg):

Thursday, 12th November 2015: Togo Vs Uganda – Kegue Stadium, Lome

Sunday, 15th November 2015: Uganda Vs Togo – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala

Charges: 20,000/=, 50,000/=, 120,000/=

The Uganda Cranes players on Friday started the official training session with Gym drills and work outs at the Kololo Air Stripe grounds.

Uganda Cranes players in Airtel Uganda branded bids in training at Kololo independence grounds in Kampala. Airtel Uganda Limited is the national team main sponsor

www.fufa.co.ug captured the moments in pictures;

Geofrey Kizito fights for possession as Okhuti and Umony keep a close eye

Isaac Muleme passes the ball in training at Kololo Independence ground. Meanwhile, head coach, Micho (in glasses) closely monitors the whole situation

Ceaser Okhuti dribbles the ball in training

Geofrey Kizito and goal keeper, Robert Odongkara in training at Kololo Independence grounds on Friday, 6th November 2015

Players in ball Chesting drills

Uganda Cranes players in the gym at Paradise, Acccia Mall

A lot stretching was emphasized through out the drills

November 6, 2015
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Africa Zone: Uganda Cranes Team starts training

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Africa Zone (Round 2, 1st and 2nd Leg):

Thursday, 12th November 2015: Togo Vs Uganda – Kegue Stadium, Lome

Sunday, 15th November 2015: Uganda Vs Togo – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala

Charges: 20,000/=, 50,000/=, 120,000/=

The Uganda national team the Cranes has started training ahead of the double encounter against Togo .

The team started with gym work at Paradise Fitness center at Acacia Mall building, Kamwokya.

Later, the team shifted to Kololo Air Strip for some ball work drills.

Ten players reported for training with 8 foreign based at 2 local based players.

Other players are expected to report soon and by Monday every summoned player will be available.

The National teams coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic said that he has been in contact with all the players and confident with all those summoned to face Togo.

We have also been have been having a special programme for the last 15 days with the players whose teams are in off season to keep them ready and fit so that they are at the same fitness level with the players having competitive games .I expected the whole group of players by Monday before we travel to Lome on Wednesday

The coach still added that he will travel with 18 players and 9 will stay in camp under close supervision of Frank Video Anyau .

The team is to start residential training tomorrow and camp at Sky Hotel Nalya .

Brian Umony who features for Ethiopian giants St George said that him with fellow players are aiming at leading the team to the next level of the qualifiers .

‘Any player would like to feature at the world’s biggest football show piece .So we have to fight tooth and nail to see that we get through the qualifier stages‘ Said Umony.

Team is to resume training tomorrow evening ta Kampala Parents School .

Players who trained:

Robert Odongkara ,Isaac Muleme,Isaac Isinde ,Murshid Juuko,Geofrey ‘Baba’Kizito,Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Ceasar Okhuti ,Brian Umonyi and Hamis ‘Diego’Kiiza.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic in the Gym with the players at Paradise Gym, Accacia Mall

November 6, 2015
FUFA Big League: Thursday Results; Wakiso gets another win

Wakiso 2-0 Sun City

Proline 2-1 Kireka United

Entebbe FC 2-1 Kirinya Jinja SS

Synergy 1-0 Hope Doves

Wandegeya FC 2-2 Kasese NewVilla

Masavu 2-0 Citizen

Boma Young 3-0 Busia Fisheries

Artland K 2-1 Sporting United

Water FC 0-0 Baza Holdings

Bukedea 0-0 Lira United

November 5, 2015
Airtel – FUFA Awards: New voting code 6669 released

2015 Airtel FUFA Awards: 11th December, 2015

Venue: Speke Resort Munyonyo

A new voting criteria for the Airtel – FUFA Awards has been released. This was confirmed by FUFA spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference in Mengo.

‘We have changed the new code to 6669 thus dropping the initial 8888’ said Hussein

The change in code doesn’t affect the individual codes designated to the nominees.

Voting Criteria:

Category 1: Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year:

Keziron Kizito: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 20 Send to 6669” for Keziron Kizito

Faruku Miya: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 10 Send to 6669” for Farouk Miya

Yasser Mugerwa: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 30 Send to 6669” for Yasser Mugerwa

Category 2: FUFA Female player of the year:

Nabweteme Sandra: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 50 Send to 6669” for Nabweteme Sandra

Nasuuna Hasifah: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 60 Send to 6669” for Nasuuna Hasifah

Babirye Winnie: Fans will send SMS by typing “FUFA 70 Send to 6669” for Babirye Winnie

Category 3: Fans’ Favourite player (Ugandan player)

Fans will send SMS by typing “FANUG PlayerName Send to 6669” Where player shall be the name of the player

Category 4: Fans Favourite player in European Leagues

This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans meaning any player in any club in Europe may be voted

Voting Criteria: Fans will send SMS by typing “FANS ClubName PlayerName Send to 6669” Where player shall be the name of the player

Insterted photo: The FUFA Awards logo

November 5, 2015
FIFA Rankings: Uganda climbs seven places to 68th, remains CECAFA’s best

Uganda has climbed by seven places in the latest FIFA/Coca Cola rankings released from the home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday.

Uganda has risen to 68th in the latest rankings, a jump from the previous position of 75 when the rankings had last been released at the onset of October 2015.

The Cranes improved ranking is attributed to the awesome performance when they eliminated Sudan out in the Championship of African Nations tournament (CHAN).

Uganda remains the top ranked country in the CECAFA region.

The rest are; Rwanda (96th), Burundi (107th), Ethiopia (114th), Kenya (125th), Sudan (128th), South Sudan (134th), Eritrea (202nd), Somalia (203th) and Djibouti (207th).

Ivory Coast is the best ranked African country in the 22nd position.

Belgium is the world’s best footballing country taking over from World champions Germany.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players being inspected by the Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon Ruhakana Rugunda before the match against Sudan at Nakivubo.Cranes beat Sudan 2-0.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

November 5, 2015
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers; Togo Vs Uganda: 27 players summoned for Cranes duty

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Africa Zone (Round 2, 1st and 2nd Leg)):

Thursday, 12th November 2015: Togo Vs Uganda – Kegue Stadium, Lome

Sunday, 15th November 2015: Uganda Vs Togo – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala

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

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has announced the 27 players set to play for Uganda in the up-coming Cranes 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers against Togo.

The coach released the sqaud on Thursday morning at FUFA House during the weekly press conference in Mengo, Kampala.

Micho said;

FIFA requires a list of 50 players. We submitted that pool but i will summon 27 that we shall pick for the away game in Lome and the return leg in Kampala. Training starts immediately. We are focused and committed towards accomplishing the job

Three of the Uganda Cranes players summoned; Tonny Mawejje, Geofrey Kizito and Moses Oloya attended the press conference.

L-R Uganda Cranes players Kizito ‘Baba’ Geoffrey, Moses Oloya and Tonny Mawejje during the weekly press conference on Thursday.

Mawejje assured the public about the commitment they (the players) have towards the team.

“First, i thank you for the confidence you have in us. We are ready to give the best service” Mawejje told the media.

Team training has officially started on Thursday with aerobics at Paradise Gym on Acacia Mall in Kampala.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin releasing his squad today

The Full Uganda Cranes Squad:

Goal Keepers:

Denis Onyango, Salim Jamal, Robert Odongkara, James Alitho

Defenders:

Dennis Iguma, Dennis Okot, Godfrey Walusimbi, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Muleme, Shafiki Bakaki, Isaac Isinde, Ivan Bukenya, Murushid Jjuuko

Midfielders:

Tonny Mawejje, Aucho Khalid, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Ivan Ntege, Yasser Mugerwa, Faruku Miya, William Luwaga Kizito, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Moses Oloya, Kezironi Kizito

Strikers:

Geofrey Massa, Brian Umony, Hamis Kizza, Caesar Okhuti Ceaser

Meanwhile Joseph Mutaka has been appointed to handle all media related activities for the two matches between Uganda Cranes and Togo. Mutaka has already performed the same roles with the Cranes when they beat Tanzania in the 2016 African Nations Championship qualifiers.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Cranes coach Micho, Technical Personnel and Uganda Cranes players at the end of today’s press conference at FUFA House.

November 5, 2015
Pictorial: Lebanese community teach FAU Futsal lessons

Tuesday Fustal Nite Results:

Match 1: USPA 3-5 Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU)

Match 2: Futsal Association of Uganda 1-4 Lebanon Community in Uganda

Two interesting matches lit up the Tuesday Futsal night at Lugogo indoor stadium.

Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) won and lost one game apiece.

FAU won 5-3 over Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) before losing 4-1 to the Lebanese community in Uganda team.

Isaac Mwesigwa scored a hat-trick for FAU in the victory over USPA. The other two goals came from Sam Mukalazi and Pius Sserugo.

USPA scored through David Isabirye (brace) and Stephen Mayamba.

USPA’s Leon Ssenyange (right) in action against Futsal Association of Uganda

The Lebanese community scored through Muhammed Hassan, Saidi Ali (2 apiece) before Mwesigwa had the FAU’s consolation.

www.fufa.co.ug captured the colorful action in pictures from the opening match to the second fixture.

Lebanese community in Uganda teammates in a talk session before the game.

Sam Mukalazi with a drive to the opposition goal

Lebanese community in Uganda team before kick off

Action between the Lebanese Community in Uganda and FAU

Futsal Association of Uganda (FAU) starting team in a group photo

Sam Mukalazi expertly executes a pass to a teammate

FAU team players discusses before their opening match

November 4, 2015
Azam Uganda Premier League: Victories for Vipers, Villa, URA, BUL

The Azam Uganda Premier League returned with several games played across the country.

Vipers Sports Club stretched the lead at the table summit with a 1-0 home victory over visiting Bright Stars football club.

URA football club returned to winning ways, clinching a 2-1 away victory at Kakindu Stadium over Jinja Municipal Council Hippos.

Sports Club Villa also won away from home, registering a hard fought 1-0 victory at Bugembe stadium over Sadolin Paints Football Club.

In the battle of forces, Police F.C and Maroons played to a 2 all draw at Kavumba Recreational stadium.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) F.C and Lweza F.C played to a one all draw at Maroons stadium, Luzira.

At Mutesa II Stadium, Express and Soana also played to a 1-1 draw game.

Fans at the Express FC vs Soana match

At the Bombo military stadium, BUL football club registered a 1-0 away over the home club, Simba.

Blaise Nkolo scored a second minute brushed effort to give BUL F.C a much desired three points in the bag.

Match Day 10 Results:

Police F.C 2-2 Maroons F.C

Express F.C 1-1 Soana F.C

Sadolin Paints F.C 0-1 SC Villa

Simba F.C 0-1 Bul F.C

JMC Hippos F.C 1-2 URA F.C

KCCA F.C 1-1 Lweza F.C

Vipers S.C 1-0 Bright Stars F.C

PHOTO: Tony Odour in action today for Express FC vs Soana FC at Mutessa II stadium.

November 3, 2015
National Council of Sports congratulates FUFA upon Cranes qualification for CHAN finals

The Sports governing body in Uganda-National Council for Sports- has congratulated the Uganda National team composed of home based players upon their triumphant march to the the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) finals.

In a letter signed by theAg. General Secretary Mr. Nicholas Muramagi , he expressed his delight upon the Uganda Cranes victory during the CHAN qualifiers against Sudan.

‘We wish to note that this magnificent achievement was attained as a result of your meticulous planning and team work ‘ noted Muramagi

He still extended many happy returns to the Uganda Cranes team and the entire FUFA for making it to the prestigious continental show piece for the third consecutive time in a row.

‘Indeed the team has made the entire sports fraternity proud and we look forward to a better performance during the finals in Kigali. Bravo to the Uganda Cranes’ and a big thank to FUFA’ added Muramagi.

Uganda Cranes will be among the 16 teams to play in the CHAN finals due in Rwanda in 2016.

MAIN PHOTO: Ag. General Secretary Nicholas Muramagi (R) greeting the FIFA Team that paid him a visit last month.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications Department

November 2, 2015
President Museveni to Charter plane for Uganda Cranes to Togo

The President of the Republic of Uganda HE General Yoweri Museveni has fulfilled his pledge that he made when he made a phone call to the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo following Uganda Cranes victory over Comoros and Sudan.

The President’s support will meet the cost of air tickets for the foreign based players who have been invited for the double header 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Togo on 12th and 15th November, 2015 in Lome and Namboole respectively.

HE will also cater for the costs of the National team’s preparations amounting to USD 44,000 and UGX 70M.
The Uganda Cranes will travel to Lome on a chartered flight whose costs will be met by the Government of Uganda.

The Communication further confirmed that dependent on the results, the team allowances and bonuses of USD 3,000 per player for eliminating Togo will also be met by the Government of Uganda after the two matches have been played.

The latest development is a result of a phone call FUFA President received from HE President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 21st October, 2015.

A call from the highest political office in the country came along with words of inspiration.
Prior to the Uganda Cranes two matches against Comoros in the 2017 AFCON and return leg of the African Nations Championship against Sudan, President Museveni made the phone call to FUFA boss Eng. Moses Magogo to deliver a message of encouragement and appreciation to the players for the two wins.

The FUFA President delivered the message during the official visit of the Uganda Cranes team while camped at the FUFA Technical centre while preparing for return leg of the African Nations championship against Sudan.

Uganda beat Sudan 2-0 in Khartoum to qualify 4-0 on aggregate for the CHAN Finals to be hosted by Rwanda in 2016.

‘I received a call from HE President of the Republic of Uganda congratulating you and the Senior team Uganda Cranes for posting wins against Comoros and Sudan recently. He wished you well in the upcoming game against Sudan and promised more support to the national team and football in general’ revealed a jovial FUFA President Magogo while delivering the message to the players last week.

President Museveni has been a strong supporter of Ugandan sports especially football where he funded the Uganda Cranes in the last campaign to a tune of over One Billion shillings.

‘We are glad for the President’s support because this is a timely intervention. We have been struggling a lot for finances on how to fund these two trips as the National team still has many more matches to play before the end of the year’ said FUFA President Magogo

The Uganda Cranes squad will be named by head coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic on Wednesday.

November 2, 2015