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AFCON 2015 QUALIFIER – Group E:

Uganda Vs Togo

Saturday, October 11, 2014
Mandela stadium, Namboole
Kickoff: [4:00 PM in Uganda, 1:00 PM in Togo]

Entry Fees: 20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) and 120,000/= (VVIP)

Uganda Cranes has met the Togo Sparrow Hawks 4 times in history. The visitors have won 2 (3 – 0 identical victories over the Cranes in 2000 and 2001).

The rest are 1 all draws that date as far back as 1965, one in the African games and the other during an international friendy game.

Cranes Head Coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic and the technical team have prepared the players well ready for the group E fixture that Uganda leads.

“The players are physicologically, physically and mentally prepared Micho” affirms to www.fufa.co.ug.

Micho has a wide pool of players at his disposal who have all been of form right from the Nile Special Cranes Na – Mutima Northern region tour, to the domestic league and those playing in the respective professional leagues in Africa and elsewhere.

University of Pretoria striker, Geofrey Massa is one of the most on form players for the Cranes.

The Uganda Cranes team leads Group E with four points with a better goal difference than Ghana who have equal number of points.

The Sparrow Hawks, who arrived on Friday afternoon, have lost two games in the campaign and remain bottom of Group E.

Togo players (apart from Emmanuel Adebayor) travelled in a special jet to Entebbe International Airport.

They lost 2-1 in their first game away to Guinea and fell 3-2 to Ghana in Lome.  A loss to Uganda cranes in Namboole could be a setback in their attempt to qualify for the 2015 Afcon in Morocco.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and Assistant Inspector General of Police and Director of Operations Andrew Felix Kaweesi

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng Moses Magogo assured the public of  maximum safety during a special press briefing together with Assistant Inspector General of Police and Director of Operations Andrew Felix Kaweesi held at Namboole National Stadium on Friday evening.

FUFA is proudy supported by sponsors; Airtel Uganda, National Insurance Corporation (NIC) and Nile Breweries Limited.

Others are Namboole Stadium management, The government of Uganda, Uganda Police, the match event management partners (KT Promotions and Balaam Management).

Togo team trained at Namboole Stadium on Friday evening as mandated by the FIFA match rules and regulations.

Gates will open as early as 10 a.m to allow the fans have easy access to the stadium.

TICKET SELLING POINTS:

City Oil

Nakawa

Kamwokya

Bombo Road

Namirembe

Martin Road

Gapco

Ben Kiwanuka Road

Total

Bweyogerere

Kireka

City Centre-Opp Uganda House

Nakivubo

Bwaise

Kajjansi

Shell

Kibuye

Capital

Kobil

Kasubi

Kawempe

Namirembe

Ndeeba

FUFA Authorised Shops

City Shoppers Mukono

Hardware World-Ntinda

Makubuya Shop-Jinja

FUFA House

Jude Color Solution -Prime Complex

Quality Garments-Jesco Plaza Wilson

New City Supermarket-Ham Shopping Ground

Airtel Shops

Jinja Road-Global Trust Bank Building

Bugolobi Near Nakumatt

Lugogo-Game Shopping Mall

Ben Kiwanuka Street

Bweyogerere near Total Gas Station

Entebbe-Victoria Mall

AFCON 2015 QUALIFIER:

Uganda VS Togo

Saturday, 12th October 2014

Uganda Vs Togo

Entry Fees: 20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000 (VIP) and 120,000/= (VVIP)

Uganda Cranes fans coming to watch the their team take on Togo in their third Group E encounter have been assured of maximum security both in and outside Namboole stadium and even on their way home after the game.

FUFA President, Eng.Moses Magogo (right) with AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi.

During a Friday morning media press briefing at Namboole stadium addressed by FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo and AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi, director operations the Uganda Police Force in the presence of RPC Eastern Sirajje Bakaleke and  Mugudde, and Namboole stadium board chairman Jamiru Ssewanyana, Afande Kaweesi advised the fans not to be over excited and keep sports discipline.

AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi (center) greets Eng.Moses Magogo as the FUFA Spokesman, Hussein takes a close look.

“I am here to give you assurance that starting from internal public management to external security all will be up to standard as in accordance with FIFA requirements of hosting international games.

There have always been cases of robbers and petty thieves snatching property from fans on their way back from Namboole but this won’t be the case this time round because all roads and highways are going to be heavily manned to ensure maximum security.” Kaweesi assured.

He further advised the fans against moving with heavy and unacceptable sharp objects like knives, bottles big drums that could easily be used to harm others.

Access control check points will be very strict to ensure that they don’t take any security risks inside the stadium.

FUFA president Moses Magogo advised the fans against using the Cranes game tomorrow to promote  Partisan, religious, gender, ethnic interests something that contradicts FIFA statutes No. 3 and FIFA statutes No. 4.

“Everybody is excited about tomorrow’s game and the preparations are going on very well technically.

Everything is going on smoothly in accordance to the planned strategies.

CAF closely monitors all FIFA sanctioned games.

Football is a game meant for entertainment and promotion of unity so our fans should not come not dressed in any form of partisan dressing.

We have sought the government help on this and they are cooperating.” Magogo advised.

It was also revealed that the Cranes after the Saturday game will be flying out on Sunday evening to go to Togo for the return leg fixture on Wednesday.

MAIN PHOTO: (L-R):FUFA Spokesman , Ahmed Hussein, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo and AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

AFCON 2015 Qualifier:
Saturday, 12th October 2014
Uganda Vs Togo
At Namboole Stadium (4:00PM)

Entry Fees: 20,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) and 120,000/= (VVIP)

Ahead of the Group E Orange CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Uganda and Western African opposition, Togo, the latter have finally reached in the country.

They arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard a private jet KT 2040 by 2:45 pm.

The team captain, Emmanuel Adebayor is part of the team to face Uganda, having reached earlier in the day with the Kenyan Airlines flight, KQ 410.

On behalf of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Boniface Oryemu (FUFA Protocol officer) welcomed the team.

The Togolese will be accommodated at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

As mandated by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Togo will conduct the Friday last training session at the match day turf in Namboole.

The Ticket Selling Points
City Oil
Nakawa
Kamwokya
Bombo Road
Namirembe
Martin Road

Gapco
Ben Kiwanuka Road

Total
Bweyogerere
Kireka
City Centre-Opp Uganda House
Nakivubo
Bwaise
Kansanga

Shell
Kibuye
Capital

Kobil
Kasubi
Kawempe
Namirembe
Ndeeba

FUFA Authorised Shops
City Shoppers Mukono
Hardware World-Ntinda
Makubuya Shop-Jinja
FUFA House
Jude Color Solution -Prime Complex
Quality Garments-Jesco Plaza Wilson
New City Supermarket-Ham Shopping Ground

Airtel Shops
Jinja Road-Global Trust Bank Building
Bugolobi Near Nakumatt
Lugogo-Game Shopping Mall
Ben Kiwanuka Street
Bweyogerere near Total Gas Station
Entebbe-Victoria Mall

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Protocol official, Boniface Oreymu (extreme left) welcomed the Togolese team at Entebbe Airport.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

 

FIFA Southern and Eastern Region Development Officer Ashford Mamelodi has today paid a courtesy visit at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

During his visit, Ashford could not hide his excitement with the way FUFA is handling FIFA supported projects in Uganda.

“I am really happy with the work done so far”  Mamelodi noted during his visit of FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Thursday.

Construction on Goal project IV at FUFA Technical Centre that was launched in April this year by FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo is in progress. is in progress is in progress.

“Since the activation of our development projects here in Njeru, everything is on the right path and I commend FUFA for that’ added Mamelodi.

‘I remember sometime back when we secured this land, it was bushy allover but now you can see the development. We are very close to achieving our goals’ said Mamelodi.

 

Accordingly, officials from the Infra-Tech Consult Ltd and Kabbs Technical Services, who are contracted by FIFA for this project, assured Mamelodi that work is nearing completion.

“We have a few months to hand over this project to our client. We are thrilled that both FIFA and FUFA are happy with work done so far’ noted Ibrahim Kabugo-one of the Engineers.

The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Suubi who acted as an inspect-guide for Ashford is optimistic the Centre once completed will play a key role in helping Uganda’s football achieve its success.

‘As FUFA, we shall have offices here for the technical department and we are hopeful of this will activate the exhaustive usage of this place in time to come’ said Watson.

The Goal Project IV has an administration block, completion of the perimeter fence and VIP stand for the stadium.

MAIN PHOTO: Ashford Mamelodi with the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.
Report prepared by Joseph Mutaka (Uganda Cranes Media Attache – CHAN team)

AFCON 2015 Qualifier:
Saturday, 12th October 2014
Uganda Vs Togo
At Namboole Stadium (4:00PM)

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has assured the general football fraternity of the smooth preparations to the AFCON 2015 Qualifier between hosts, Uganda and Togo.

During a special press briefing held at Namboole Stadium with all the key stakeholders available, the Federation assured the fans of maximum preparedness for the crucial fixture.

The briefing was attended by Chairman FUFA International Match Organizing Committee, Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ziraba Muzaale Muzafaru, Namboole Stadium Chairman, Jamil Ssewanyana, FUFA member of protocol, Boniface Oryem, the match Event’s management company owner, Balaam Barugahare.

Zirabamuzaale assured the public of a safe environment before, during and after the match.

“We have put up stringent but simple to follow security measure that fans should adhere to and have a safe match”, the Police Superintendent told the media.

Balamu clarified his role in the match organization. “I was recruited to help in the event organization and i am working just like any other agency. We promise maximum organizational levels ” Balamu said.

Namboole Stadium board chairman, Jamil Ssewanyana assured the best state of the playing turf on the match day.

“Besides the playing area,we are also working within our means to ensure all the other aspects of the stadium are in great shape ahead of the match”, Ssewanyana added.

FUFA encourages the fans to buy genuine match day tickets at the designated ticket selling points.

MAIN PHOTO: [L-R]: Boniface Oryemu (FUFA Protocol officer), Balaam Barugahare (of Balamu Events), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA P.R.O), ZirabaMuzaale Muzafaru (SSP), Dr. Patrick Egwel (Chairman, International Match organizing committee) and Jamil Ssewanyana (Chairman, Namboole Stadium Board).

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.

Buganda Region Women Football:

Finals:

Kakungulu Memorial 0-1 Buikwe She RedStars

Buikwe Red Stars were over the weekend crowned new Buganda Region women soccer league champions after defeating Kakungulu Memorial in the finals played at Kazo grounds.

Left winger Betty Namataka’s 47^th minute strike was enough to seal the championship for the Buikwe side as they overcame the challenge of a star studded Kakungulu Memorial side that among others had Crested Crane U20 skipper Stella Kaliba commandind their defence.

The final phase of the league that started with district play offs attracted 8 eight teams from six districts in Buganda Region that first faced off in two groups in Lugazi a fortnight ago.

Buikwe She Red Stars topped Group A as London College qualified in second place. Kakungulu Memorial and and Wakiso Hill qualified in first and second position respectively from Group B.

On Sunday, London College didn’t show up for their semifinal encounter with Kakungulu Memorial whereas Buikwe had to go to the penalties to see off the challenge mounted by a young but spirited Wakiso Hill side on 5-4.

According to Hamid Kasozi the co’ordinator of the league a group of players was identified and these are going to represent Buganda region in the Inter region championship to be held in Lira later this month.

Individual winners included; Kakungulu’s Naome Nagadya who topped the Scorer’s charts with 4goals, Buikwe’s Agness Nakayima was voted MVP and London College’s Gloria Nakyanzi best goal keeper. They each received a new ball.

FUFA Executive Committee member Mariam Kaliga delivers her speech at the closure.

Chief guest, FUFA Executive Committee member Ms Mariam Kaliga was all praise for the talent exhibited by the young ladies as she hinted of a national women soccer league that FUFA is planning to start next year.

MAIN PHOTO: Action between Buikwe Red Stars and Kakungulu Memorial school at Kazo play grounds during the final match.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

.Course lasted 2 weeks

.Participants were examined by CAF instructor Tanzanian Sunday Kayuni 

.Facilitators were from Uganda 

A number of 70 practicing coaches on Sunday completed a two weeks CAF ‘C’ Coaching Course at Fufa technical Turf in Njeru town.

A course fully funded by local footballing body, the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) and certified by continental body Confederation of African football (CAF) started on Monday 22nd September and it ended today Sunday 05th October.2014.

 

CAF ‘C’ coaches’ course is one of the highly rated course in the country and Fufa is optimistic this will alter the face of football in Uganda if they want to succeed.
While addressing coaches at the closing function, Fufa Executive committee member and chairman Technical Committee Hamid Juma has cautioned coaches to have ambitions in their careers.

“If you’re here but when you don’t have goals to achieve your in wrong place. As you decided to become coaches, you must bebe having targets where you want to be in the next 5-10 years from now. I will be glad if I found some of you coaching Kenya or Brazil national football team” He cautioned.

Mr. Hamid who was also the chief guest at the closure of the course still asked coaches not to sit on the knowledge they have acquired in this course.
‘Most of you’re interested in getting certificates and thereafter you forget to share this beautiful knowledge with relevant people’.

‘As the federation we have embarked on capacity-building because we know it’s the only way we can change the face of football in Uganda’

‘Many people live in football but lack relevant technicalities to manage and run it smoothly. So it’s our task as the federation to change the way how people think about this beautiful game of football and so here we start with you coaches’.

Meanwhile, Ayub Khalifa [coach Kawempe Muslim] who talked on behalf of the coaches was overwhelmed by the level of commitment exhibited by the class but also cautioned his fellow coaches not to sit on the knowledge they have acquired.

 

“I want to thank all of you for having been committed since the beginning up to today when we are closing.’My humble appeal to you all is that let us show people out there that we have been empowered with knowledge both technically and tactically’.

‘Also avoid waiting for big jobs to come before you even exercise to know your abilities. Go and start up your own clubs or academies and put this knowledge into use’.
On the same function a Tanzanian CAF instructor Sunday Kayuni just commended coaches for the high level of discipline exhibited.

‘This class has been committed and above all disciplined so can you also show this to anywhere you will be working as coaches’.