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PEPSI NATIONAL BEACH SOCCER LEAGUE:

Match Day 5 Results:

Hurriken Group:

Stormers 3 – 8 Real Galacticals

Kabalagala Rangers 1 – 4 YMCA

KIU 7 – 5 Uhuru Titans

Monsoon Group

Dalumba International 4 – 5 Muteesa 1 Royal University

Nkumba Select 5 – 2 Talented

Kampala All City Stars 3 – 2 Miami Kops

The ever interesting Pepsi national beach soccer league resumed with six matches played on match day five at Lido beach in Entebbe on Sunday, 25th October 2015.

A total of 49 beautiful strikes were registered by the close of business on Sunday.

Muteesa I Royal University caused the biggest shock on the day, defeating  Dalumba Interantional beach soccer club in a nail biting match.

Dalumba dearly missed the services of last season’s MVP, Mathias Kigonya, who had traveled with the national football team, The Cranes for the CHAN return leg against Sudan in Khartoum.

Muteesa 1 Royal University scored through a double set of braces from Julius Rulinda Julius and Crispus Kusiima before Primo Kimera Primo got the other goal.

Dalumba’s Hamis Katende scored a hat-trick  John Kokas Opejo Kokas and Hamis Katende

The loss for Dalumba means they who are currently off form also lost to Real Galacticals (8-3) and St. Lawrence (3-2) in the last previous matches. Dalumba Coach Kyabagu Billy is confident his side will bounce back in their next encounter against Kabalagala Rangers.

“The team isn’t performing well because the players are lacking a winning mentality but I’m confident we can bounce back. All we need is to learn from our mistakes to avoid to losing any more matches” Dalumba Coach Billy Kyabagu

Elsewhere,  in the monsoon group Nkumba select beat Talented 5-2. Douglas Muganga scored a hat trick while Allan Zirimenya and Daniel Nsubuga netted a goal apiece. Kampala City All stars edged Miami Kops 3-2 to grab their first win of the season.

Mean while in the Hurriken group Real Galacticals walloped Stormers 8-3.

Abdul Karim notched two braces while Kafero Hamis scored a hat trick. Denis Serukwaya scored the lone goal.

Swaibu Kakwaya, Johnson Akileng and George Okecho scored the consolation goals for stormers.

YMCA beat Kabalagala Rangers 4-1 while Kampala International University (KIU) edged Uhuru Titans 7-5. League resumes on November 1

MAIN PHOTO: Mutesa 1 Royal University’s Julius Rulinda (second right) battles for possession with Dalumba International’s John Kokas Opejo at Lido beach on Sunday, 25th October 2015. Mutesa won the game 5-4.

PHOTO CREDITS: Isaac Ayinebyona

The Azam Uganda Premier League returns to action on Tuesday, 27th October 2015 with five fixtures that will be played across the country.

The matches follow a three week break that was planned to enable the national team prepare for the CHAN qualification home and away matches against Sudan.

Five matches have been lined up with the other three fixtures earlier scheduled postponed.

Simba football club, under the stewardship of Morley Byekwaso host URA F.C with a target of picking their first league season in as many games.

Express F.C hosts giant killers, BUL F.C at the Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku.

There is a big possibility that Express will miss the services of three of their star players in strikers Tony Odur, Casear Okhuti and defender Ayub Kizza who had traveled with the Uganda Cranes to Sudan.

Soana F.C, coached by Charles Ayiekho host Sports Club Villa Jogoo at the Kavumba recreational stadium.

Isaac Muleme of SC Villa is in doubt for the game since he was part of the Cranes contingent to Sudan.

In Yesseri Waibi, SC Villa has a competent replacement for Muleme.

The league sponsors have already communicated the would be screened live game between JMC Hippos and Maroons F.C will not be possibility but the cameras will keep rolling on Friday when SC Villa Jogoo hosts Express F.C in the Kampala derby.

Match Day 8 (All Matches start at 4:30 p.m):

JMC Hippos F.C Vs Maroons F.C – Kakindu Stadium

Sadolin Paints F.C Vs SC Victoria University – Bugembe Stadium

Simba F.C Vs URA F.C- Bombo Military Barracks Stadium

Express F.CVs BUL F.C – Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku

Soana F.C Vs SC Villa Jogoo – Kavumba Recreational Stadium, Wakiso

 CHAN 2016 Qualifier (Third Round) – Return Leg

Sudan Falcons 0-2 Uganda Cranes

(Uganda wins 4-0 on aggregate)

Uganda Cranes has sealed a slot to the finals of the Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) Rwanda 2016 after overcoming the Sudan Falcons 2-0 on Sunday at the Khartoum International stadium.

Uganda’s goals on the day were scored by Caeser Okhuti and team captain, Faruku Miya towards the end of the first half.

The Cranes thus qualify on a 4-0 aggregate victory.

Head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic speaking to 102.1 FUFA f.m after the game said;

We are grateful for this victory. We have now made it three in a row. Our focus remains on the CHAN finals in Rwanda in January 2016

Sudan’s best chance fell to Seif Ali who hit the post during the start of the second half.

Midfielder, Ivan Ntege was the only Uganda Cranes player booked in the game.

“We followed the instructions according to the plans set by the technical team. Team work helped us win” Ceaser Okhuti said in an interview on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

Each of the triumphant team members was promised a winning bonus of $1000 per player by the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo.

The team was also promised $1000 by goal keeper, Salim Jamal, who plays professional football in Sudan with El Merriekh football club

The team returns on Monday at 1 p.m.

Line Up:

Uganda Cranes XI:

James Alitho (GK), Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya , Shafiq Bakaki, Ayub Kiiza, Ivan Ntege, Bernard Muwanga, Erisa Sekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Ceasar Okhuti and Faruku Miya (Captain)

Substitutes made:

Ayub Kizza was replaced by Isaac Muleme, Muzamir Mutyaba was replaced by Kezironi Kizito and Erisa Ssekisambu was replaced by Frank Kalanda

Subs Not Used:

Mathias Kigonya (GK), Ibrahim Kiyemba, John Semazzi, Tony Odur

CHAN 2016 QUALIFIER (THIRD ROUND)- RETURN LEG: SUDAN VS UGANDA

SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER, 2015

TIME: 8 P.M (EAST)

VENUE: Khartoum International Stadium

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his starting XI to face Sudan in the 2nd leg third round of the African Nations Championships (CHAN).

At stake is a ticket to the CHAN finals 2016 to be hosted by Rwanda.

Micho has made four changes from the line up that beat Sudan 2-0 in the first leg seven days ago at Nakivubo stadium handing starting berths to Okot Denis, Ibrahim Kiiza, Bernard Muwanga  and Erisa Sekisambu. Kiiza and Muwanga are making their maiden appearances for the national team.

Cranes XI:

James Alitho (GK), Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya ,  Shafiq Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiiza, Ivan Ntege, Bernad Muwanga, Erisa Sekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba,  Ceasar Okhuti and Faruku Miya (Capt)

Substitutes:

Mathias Kigonya (GK), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Isaac Muleme, Kizito Keziron, John Semazzi, Tony Odur, Frank Kalanda

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started the game in Kampala.

Frank Kalanda and Faruku Miya scored in the first leg.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

The game is at 8pm Ugandan time at Khartoum International Stadium. It will be broadcast live on 1012.1 FUFA fm.

CHAN 2016 Qualifier (Second Leg – Third Round)

Sunday, 25th October 2015 – Sudan Vs Uganda

(Uganda won the first leg 2-0)

8 :00 p.m

Match Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m [Commentary by Siraje Ddumba]

The Uganda Cranes conducted their last training on Saturday at the Khartoum stadium.

Ugandan international goalie Salim Jamal Magoola officially welcomed the team comprised of only home based players to Sudan .

Jamal paid a courtesy visit to the players at Grand Holiday Villa Hotel where the team is residing.

‘As a Ugandan football ambassador to Sudan, I had to meet the boys to give them courage that they can make it.’ narrated Salim

He added that though he features for a Sudanese club, he’s a Ugandan who has his country at heart.

He  promised boys $1000 for the team in case they eliminate Sudan.

Salim features for Sudanese giants El Merikh which was eliminated at the Semi final stages of the African Champions league.

Report compiled by Hamza Nsereko AfriqanaKawuma

The Uganda Cranes media coordinator

CHAN 2016 QUALIFIER (Second Leg – Round 3):

Sudan Vs Uganda – (Uganda leads on aggregate 2-0)

Sunday 25th October 2015

8:00 p.m – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

Uganda’s delegation has on Friday evening left Entebbe for Khartoum for the return leg encounter third round of the African Nations Championships (CHAN) against Sudan this Sunday.

The Uganda Cranes team composed of home based players won the first leg 2-0 at Nakivubo stadium with goals by Frank Kalanda and skipper Faruku Miya .

The overall winner qualifies for CHAN finals due in Rwanda 2016.

The Full Traveling Squad:

Goalkeepers:

James Alitho (Vipers SC), Mathias Kigonya (Bright Stars FC)

Fullbacks:

Denis Okot (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Kiyemba (LwezaFC), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Muleme Isaac (SC Villa Jogoo)

Central defenders:

Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Ayub Kizza (Express FC), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars FC),

Midfielders:

Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Muzamil Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Keziron Kizito (Vipers SC), Faruku Miya (Vipers SC)

Strikers:

Tony Odur (Express FC), Caesar Okhuti (Express FC), Frank Kalanda (URA FC), Erisa Sekisambu (Vipers SC) and John Ssemazi (Vipers SC)

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Richard Ochom

Team Coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic

Assistant Coach: Moses Basena

Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

National Teams Officer: Patrick Ntege

Team Coordinator: Taban Kamala

Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Sewanyana

Media Officer: Hamza ‘Afriqana ‘ Nsereko Kawuma

102.1 FUFA fm Commentator: Siraje Ddumba