The Uganda Cranes team preparing for the Championship of African Nations resumed training on Monday morning at Mandela National stadium.
This team held a two hour training session earlier together with team A as named by coach Micho and have been recalled back after a selection of the team to face Botswana .
14 players reported for training under the guardianship of Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic assisted by Frank Video Anyau .
Martin Mpuga missed this training session because of a slight injury he received in training late last week.
Uganda will play Tanzania in the first leg of the CHAN 2016 Qualifier in Zanzibar before the return leg at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole.
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The Uganda National team alias the Cranes is set to have a build up match with the Gambia’s Scorpions .
The Uganda Cranes comprising of 24 players today trained at Mandela National stadium Namboole at mid day in preparations for the friendly encounter.
Later on their counterparts the scorpions had a taste of the turf also preparing for the encounter .
Gambia is a good team with many professional players based in Europe, these exposed players will give a good test for the Cranes as we prepare for Botswana on Saturday
Said Micho
The Gambian Scorpions are preparing for their AFCON 2017 qualifiers game against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Saturday.
In a related development, Khalid Aucho, after joining the rest of the players at Sky Hotel Naalya ,the Kenyan based Ugandan international who features for Gor Mahia vowed to fight up to the last man to see that the Uganda Cranes team wins.
Talking to www.fufa.co.ug, Aucho related playing for a national team to a war where a soldier either surrenders and enemies take over or fights to save the nation.
Being at a national team means you are representing all Ugandans , so you need to give in all because every one in Uganda is looking on to you .This time our aim is too win and qualify for AFCON 2017
Said Aucho.
The Uganda Cranes players’ list for Gambia friendly match
AFCON 2017 qualifier against Botswana :
Goalkeepers:
1/ Denis ONYANGO
2/ Robert ODONKARA
3/James ALITHO
(Note: 120,000/- ticket comes with a free Uganda Cranes jersey, parking sticker and are sold at FUFA House and Airtel shops ONLY)
FUFA marketing department has confirmed that tickets for the 2017 AFCON match between Uganda Cranes and Botswana due this Saturday are on market.
‘We have distributed the tickets to the selling points and our fan can now buy them from the authorised outlets’ said the Ag. FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) won their second national beach soccer league title after beat Real Galaticals in the final of the 2014/15 edition held at Lido Beach, Entebbe on Sunday, 7th June 2015.
In the closing day matches which included a curtain raising match between the media and the Gagamael Crew members, two semi finals, a third place play off and an exciting final, the league season officially closed.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Edgar Watson was the chief guest as he watched all the 5 games at the Lido beach in Entebbe.
MUBS ended the entire season unbeaten after topping the Monsoon group in the regular season and winning all their play offs including the finals.
In the semi finals, MUBS easily defeated Nkumba Select 12-7 with Brian Nkuubi scoring 6 goals.
Sulaiman Ochero scored the other goal for the student side.
Stormers rallied from 4 goals down to win 7-4 in the other semi finals over Galaticals.
MUBS’ head coach, Charles Ayiekoh who was also voted beat tactician attributed team work for his side’s victory.
Stormers’ Mathias Kigonya finished the league’s top scorer with 38 goals and was also voted the Most Valuable player of the league.
Action between MUBS (Orange) and Stormers (Black). at Lido Beach on 7th June 2015. MUBS won 7-5
In the third place play off, Nkumba Select overcame a hard fighting Real Galaticals’ outfit 5-3 in another nail biting match.
Roch Somoka, Faizal Muwawu, Douglas Muganga and two own goals from Denis Sserukawaya gave Nkumba Select, the previous season’s first runners up, the victory to finish third this year round.
Denis Sserukwaya meanwhile scored a hat-trick for his own Galaticals’ side.
Rewards:
Dalumba Richmonds beach soccer club won the fair play award.
Uganda Sand Cranes and MUBS’ goal keeper, Michael Kalule took home the pepsi golden gloves award whilst his club tactician, Charles Ayiekoh won the best coach’s accolade.
MUBS dethroned last season’s winners, Kira Young to win the overall crown for the second time in history after their 2012 heroics.
(Note: 120,000/- ticket comes with a free Uganda Cranes jersey)
Gor Mahia midfielder Khalid Aucho has joined the Uganda Cranes camp at Sky Hotel, Nalya. Aucho arrived last night from Kenya. He joins 23 other players who were in camp last night bringing the total to 24.
Godfrey Walusimbi and Luwagga Kizito are the other players on the 26 man list released by Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic but are yet to arrive though expected to join the camp.
The Cranes will train at midday today in Namboole while Gambia who face Uganda in an international friendly tomorrow will use the same stadium later today at 4pm.
Gambia is accommodated at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
The Uganda Cranes players’ list for Gambia friendly match and Afcon 2017 qualifier against Botswana :
Goalkeepers:
1/ Denis ONYANGO
2/ Robert ODONKARA
3/James ALITHO
The Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) held their annual general assembly at the FUFA Technical center in Njeru over the weekend.
At a glamorous event attended by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, Women football delegate and FUFA Executive committee member, Mariam Kalega, UWFA chairperson, Efrance Nanjengo and other FUFA Women football leaders, the assembly progressed with success.
The Chairperson of UWFA, Ms. Nanjengo Efrance called upon unity and focus among football stake holders in order to uplift women football in Uganda at large.
Nanjengo stressed that the women football leaders ought to be role models to display the high standard of behaviour by having discipline, learning each ones personality and character, having love and respect for each other, be good consultants and follow procedures in order to achieve.
FUFA CEO, Mr. Edgar Watson at the Women Football Annual General Assembly
CEO Edgar Watson, representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo lauded the organizers of the AGM, the delegates and the entire organization of the ongoing FUFA Women Elite league.
He said that the FUFA President is in full support of women football and will continue supporting women football.
FUFA is fully committed to support the women regional leagues, so representatives should get ready to start in their respective regions.
The Federation CEO assured the delegates.
The CEO appealed to UWFA lobby for resource as FUFA come in handly to support.
Lobby for sponsors as FUFA will also support appropriately. Engage in activities that do not endanger women football, in order to attract other sponsors to the game.
He encouraged UWFA to share their work plans with the FUFA Technical department.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH: UGANDA Cranes Vs Gambia (Tuesday, 9th June 2015)
AFCON 2017 QUALIFIER (GROUP D): UGANDA Cranes Vs Botswana (Sat, 13th June 2015)
Uganda Cranes team of 26 players enters residential training on Sunday, 7th June 2015.
The team shall train on Sunday starting 5p.m at Namboole stadium and will resume on Monday (Midday).
Gambia, who arrived in Uganda on Sunday morning will then train at 4pm in preparation for the international friendly match on Tuesday, 9th June 2015 at Namboole.
The Uganda Cranes players’ list for Gambia friendly match and Afcon 2017 qualifier against Botswana :
Goalkeepers:
1/ Denis ONYANGO
2/ Robert ODONKARA
3/James ALITHO
Note: A ticket for 120,000/- comes along with a free Uganda Cranes red jersey
Uganda Cranes international goalie Robert Odongkara joined the rest the rest of his other national teammates during training at the Phillip Omondi Stadium Lugogo on Saturday .
Odongkara features for Ethiopian league champions St George with fellow Ugandans Isaac Isinde, Brian Umony who are all part of the Uganda Cranes team under going training in preparations for Botswana on 13th June 2015 at Mandela National stadium Namboole.
In the other developments, Boban Zirintusa the Uganda International who features for South Africa,s Premier Soccer League side Polokwane City is so happy to be part of the Uganda Cranes team after a long period of time .
I am feeling happy to be part of the team , being here means that the coach trusts me and I’ll give in all my best to be part of the final team which will face Botswana .Our aim is to qualify for AFCON 2017 and our role is to help achieve that objective
Said Boban.
Saturday’s training marked the 6th of the non residential session for the team set for the Gambia international game (on June 9th 2015) and the AFCON 2017 Group D qualifier, against Botswana (on June 13th 2015).
The team starts residential training tomorrow at Sky Hotel and training will be held at Mandela National Stadium.
The final list for residential training will be named Sunday, a day after the Uganda Cup final match between Villa and Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club.
The Current Team:
Goal Keepers:
Dennis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, James Alitho, Brian Bwete and Mathias Kigonya
Defenders:
Ntambi Julius, Denis Okot, Deus Bukenya, Farouk Musisi, Alex Kakuba, Brian Ochwo, Martin Mpuuga, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Katongole Henry, Okello Sylvester, Bakaki Shafik, Richard Kasagga, Isaac Isinde
Midfielders:
Boban Zirintusa, Muzamil Mutyaba, Mugerwa Yasser, Patrick Mbowa,Tadeo Lwanga, Said Kyeyune, Denis Iguma, Brian Majwega, Derick Tekkwo, Keziron Kizito
Strikers:
Brian Umony, Robert Sentongo, Geoffrey Massa, Alex Kitatta, Farouk Miya, Fahad Muhammed Toko,Yunus Sentamu John Ssemazzi, Frank Kalanda
Officials:
Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, Moses Basena , Fred Kajoba and Frank Anyau, Doctor Ronald Kisolo, Chrispus Muyinda (Coordinator), Hamzah ‘Afriqana’ Nsereko (Media Officer)
SC Villa 1-0 KCC (Game Stopped After Fans Entered the Pitch)
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive emergency committee has communicated the replay of the abandoned Uganda Cup match between Sports Club Villa and Kampala City.
The Communication was delivered by the FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo at a special press conference held at Quid Pro Scurry Inn in Ntungamo on Saturday evening.
We regret the incident that has happened. The FUFA Executive has the powers to meet in incidences of emergency. The match shall be replayed on Tuesday, 16th June 2015 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Eng. Moses Magogo told the media.
FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo and some of the FUFA Executive Committee members addressing the media at Quid Proquo Scurry Inn in Ntungamo
The communication followed a FUFA Emergency committee meeting after the abandonment of the game involving SC Villa and KCC at Kyamate play ground.
The replay will see the full 90 minutes played .
The FUFA President added.
Sports Club Villa was leading 1-0 (through Erisa Ssekisambu’s goal) by the time the game was abandoned in the 70th minute.
FUFA will also take action on parties that could have contravened the regulations governing football and thee FUFA Competitions.
MAIN PHOTO:FUFA PRESIDENT DELIVERING THE MESSAGE IN NTUNGAMO
KCC Vs Sports Club Villa – Kyamate Sports Ground, Ntungamo
Saturday, 6th June 2015 (3:30 p.m)
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‘A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step’ goes an old school adage.
Likewise, the Uganda Cup 41st edition started way back in December 2014 with a single bold step of the preliminary stage matches.
To this end, all the five rounds have been successfully completed and what the 35 plus millions of soccer mad Ugandans await is the final.
The Uganda Cup fiesta, which has been held since 1971 is set at Kyamate sports ground in Ntungamo play ground on Saturday, 6th June 2015 as two traditionally known foes, Sports Club Villa plays Kampala City Council Football club.
What will make this fixture as one of the most awaited games in Uganda’s history is that both sides have won the tournament an equal number of times (8).
FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein (second left) with Airtel Uganda’s Noela Byuma during the draws of the Uganda Cup at FUFA House. Airtel Uganda bank rolls the tournament
In a bid to close down on run away winners, Express Sports Club, both clubs (SC Villa and KCC) will have to fight gallantly.
The atmosphere in Ntungamo is tuned up for the final match. Residents are ready
Ali Mwebe, FUFA Competitions Director told www.fufa.co.ug.
The two teams have already settled in Ntungamo days ahead of the much anticipated final that will be relied live on Uganda’s fast rising F.M radio station, 102.1 FUFA f.m, one of the rare stations owned by a football federation in the world.
KCC F.C recovered from an accident scare when part of the traveling contingent was involved in a nasty road accident on the way to Ntungamo.
Road Map To Finals:
Over 160 teams were engaged in the tournament and the two last standing sides are ready to rumble.
Survival By A Whisker:
SC Villa survived the jaws of elimination at the round of 64 after Buganda regional side, Azam F.C forced a penalty shoot out that the Bweyogerere based outfit eventually lost 1-4.
Express F.C, the record holders (10 titles under their belt) were shocked 2-1 at the round of 64 by Kitara based Airtel F.C in Hoima.
The same team (Airtel F.C) held Police F.C to a non scoring draw after normal time before bowing out to the Cops’ team 0-3 in FIFA Post match penalties.
Kampala regional side, Kyambogo Football club was possibly the biggest revelation of the campaign, eliminating Azam Uganda Premier League table leaders, Vipers at the round of 64, Rwenzori Big league favorites, The Saints F.C (Round of 32) and elite side, Sadolin Paints F.C (round of 16) before bowing to KCC at the quarter finals.
Biggest Score-line:
Former FUFA Big league side, The Saints F.C (have been now promoted to the Azam Uganda Premier League) hold the record of this year’s biggest score line 1-12 away in Masindi against regional side, Steel F.C.
In the other impressive score line recorded, Umar Kasumba and Umar Bulega each scored a hat trick to combine 6 goals for Police F.C against Big league side, Baza Holdings at Kawanda in the round of 16 engagement.
2014/15 Favorites:
SC Villa and KCC have both won the cup 8 times and will be aiming for the unprecedented 9th title.
Previous winner, Sports Club Victoria University (winners in 2013/14 edition) boast of the second joint top scorer, Fahad Tokko (6 goals), with Fred Kyambadde (of The Saints F.C).
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), winners of the 2013/14 edition was eliminated by Kampala City Council at the round of 16.
KCC’s Herman Wasswa has five to his name and in case he scores more than once on Saturday, he stands to walk home with the top scorers’ award.
SC Villa Path:
SC Villa kick started the campaign when they eliminated Kampala regional side, Azam F.C 4-1 in FIFA Post match penalties after a 0-0 draw at Nakivubo stadium in the round of 64.
Sports Club Villa star player, Steven Bengo dribbles the ball as the team trained at the match venue – Kyamate Sports Ground
Busia Fisheries skipped the trip to Nakivubo stadium at the round of 32 before getting the better of Proline in the last 16 teams battle with a 4-1 result.
Isaac Muleme scored a late goal in extra time to help SC Villa eliminate the 2013 winners, Sports Club Victoria University in the quarter finals before eliminating BUL in the semi finals 2-0 on aggregate.
Denis Kamanzi scored at Kakindu before Augustine Nsumba netted at Nakivubo in the return leg.
KCC Path:
KCC overcame Corporate XI 4-0 at the round of 64. Ejected at the Ndejje University away 3-0 in Luwerro at the 32 stage.
At the last 16 stage, KCC perfectly avenged to URA with a 2-1 result at the Mehta Stadium.
The then high flying Kyambogo F.C were stopped by KCC F.C at the quarter stage 4-1 in penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time.
At the semi finals, KCC defeated Lweza F.C 2-0 on aggregate over the two legs.
KCC F.C left winger (right) recovered well in time to feature in the club’s friendly match against Mbarara Soccer Academy on Wednesday. KCC won 3-1 in the test match
Prize For Winners:
Besides the glittering trophy, the winner of the Uganda Cup gets U.shs 7M cash prize with a privilege to represent the country at the CAF Confederations Cup.
The runners up will take a cash prize of U.shs 2M.
There are several cash rewards set for the top performers (top scorer, MVP and the different media personnel).
Top Scorers:
Fahad Muhammed Hassan Tokko – 6 Goals (SC Victoria University)
Fred Kyambadde – 6 Goals (The Saints F.C)
Herman Wasswa – 5 Goals (KCC F.C)
The Uganda Cup Trophy that awaits the winner
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) football club, who beat KCC at last year’s finals is the tourney defending champion.
In a bid to streamline the FUFA Secretariat activities and moves in enhancing technical football acitivities, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has transferred the Technical Director’s office and the entire Technical Department from FUFA House (Mengo) to the FUFA Technical Center at Njeru.
According to a Circular No. FUFA/C/006/15, the change was effected on 1st June 2015 and it takes immediate effect.
The staff under the Technical Office are; Mr. Asuman Lubowa (Technical Director), Mr. Jackson Nyiima (Education Officer) and M/sHadijah Namuyanja (Women Football Officer).
FUFA Education Officer, Mr. Jackson Nyiima
The personnel hereby aforementioned will hence be operating from Nejru at the FUFA Technical Center.
The Federation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Edgar Watson confirmed to www.fufa.co.ug.
FUFA therefore informs all stakeholders to take note of this accordingly and to support the effort to develop the Technical Development of football in the country.
Mr Jackson Nyiima (Education Officer) – 0752-477953 – jnyiima@fufauganda.com
M/s Hadijah Namuyanja (Women Football Officer) – 0752 292421 – hnamuyanja@fufauganda.com
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Technical Director, Asuman Lubowa (left) flanked by the Federation spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein and Finance Director, Decolas Kizza during a previous press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala. Mr Lubowa and the technical department will now work from Njeru at the FUFA Technical Center.
Note: A ticket for 120,000/- comes along with a free Uganda Cranes red jersey
The Uganda Cranes training continued for the fourth day running on Thursday at the Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Despite the rains that partly disrupted the sessions, the team players are ready to fight for the playing slots available.
Defender, Shafiq Bakaki who had his debut match against Nigeria Eagles has vowed to fight for a place on the team.
Though the number of players at training is big, I am doing whatever is necessary to be considered by the coach
Said Bakaki, who has been featuring for Express Football Club in the domestic season.
He added that Uganda has many talented players and all eying the national team and it’s such a great opportunity to be part of those training with the national team.
Whoever the coach chooses is the best ,am contented that even if am not part of the final list , I have trust in those selected to give the nation the best display
He narrated
Bakaki was part of the Uganda U-23 team that eliminated the Rwanda counterparts 4-1 aggregates to progress to the next round of the Africa U-23 championship qualifiers.
In a related development, the national team coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic is expected to give the final list of Cranes team A as he termed it,( the Cranes team A is the one to play Botswana at the 2017 Gabon AFCON qualifiers) Friday after the training session.
The Team in camp:
Goal Keepers:
James Alitho, Brian Bwete and Mathias Kigonya
Defenders:
Ntambi Julius, Okot Denis, Bukenya Deus, Musisi Farouk, Kakuba Alex, Ochwo Brain, Martin Mpuuga, Kiyemba Ibrahim, Katongole Henry, Okello Sylvester, Bakaki Shafik, Richard Kasagga, Isaac Isinde
Midfielders:
Boban Zirintusa, Muzamil Mutyaba, Mugerwa Yasser, Patrick Mbowa,Tadeo Lwanga, Said Kyeyune, Denis Iguma, Brian Majwega, Derick Tekkwo, Keziron Kizito
Strikers:
Robert Sentongo, Geoffrey Massa, Alex Kitatta, Farouk Miya, Fahad Muhammed Toko,Yunus Sentamu John Ssemazzi, Frank Kalanda
Officials:
Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, Moses Basena , Fred Kajoba and Frank Anyau, Doctor Ronald Kisolo, Chrispus Muyinda (Coordinator), Hamzah ‘Afriqana’ Nsereko (Media Officer)
The Uganda National team, The Cranes has remained in the 71st position of the 209 FIFA Member nations in the world.
The latest rankings were released at the world’s football body headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday, 4th June 2015.
For that achievement, Uganda garnered 19 points to leap from 485 points to 504 points.
Best in the Region:
Uganda remains the best ranked in the entire CECAFA region.
Rwanda comes second in the region on 94th, Ethiopia (99th), Sudan (108th),Kenya (123rd ), Tanzania (127th ), Burundi (134th), South Sudan (197th), Eritrea (204th), Somalia (206th) and Djibouti (207th).
Uganda’s AFCON 2017 Group D opponents:
Uganda’s opponents in the upcoming 2017 AFCON qualifiers are in different rankings.
Burkina Faso is the only nation above Uganda in the 66th place.
Botswana is ranked at 111th while Comoros is 190th in the world.
Uganda’s 9th June 2015 international build up opponent, Gambia drops 3 places to 160th with 124 points.
World’s Best:
Germany is top of the 209 countries in the first place with 1775.04 points and they are followed by Belgium and Argentina in second and third places respectively.
The next rankings will be released on 4th July 2015.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players prior to the start of the competitive fixture at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole in Kampala. The Cranes return to Namboole on June 9th and 13th to host Gambia in international build up game and Botswana in a group D AFCON qualifier.
The FUFA Monthly newsletter for May has been released online. It covers all FUFA’s activities in the month of May.
Also in the latest issue, the FUFA Monthly finally got a winner for the original Uganda Cranes jersey. A female teacher by profession is the proud winner of the jersey. It will be handed over to her when she comes to FUFA House for present.
In the May edition, we captured captivating moments of the Azam Uganda Premier League, 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich, FUFA Regional leagues, FUFA Women elite League, Uganda cup final, FUFA Big League, FUFA Juniors League, Uganda Kobs victory over Rwanda and many other items.
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