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CAF U -17 QUALIFIERS:

Uganda Cubs resume training
Return Leg:
Sat, 27th September 2014
Uganda Vs Zambia
At Namboole Stadium
(Zambia Leads 2 – 0 from first leg)
The National under 17 team, The Cubs resumes training on Monday ahead of the
“Rest was granted to 3 players who got a few knocks from the Zambian game. These are defenders, Bashir Asiku, Diego Katumba and striker Shaban Mohammed”, Emma Ndugga, the team’s media officer told www.fufa.co.ug
The rest of players trained.

There will be a series of double sessions for the remaining days prior to the main fixture at the end of this month.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cubs players limber around Namboole Stadium on the opening day of training.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communication Department

The FIFA grassroots football programme-popular among youths has finally found its footing in Uganda. The programme targets the youths- girls  and boys from the ages of 8 to 13 .

The programme was launched today at the Ministry of Education and Sports headquarters, Embassy House in Kampala.  The launch was followed by the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding involving the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Ministry of Local Government and Ministry of Education and sports.

FIFA Technical Development Officer Mr. Govinden Thondoo witnessed the ceremony that was attended by FUFA gurus; President Eng Moses Magogo, Vice President Darius Mugoye, Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson and Technical Director Asuman Lubowa. The government was represented by Mr Moses Byanguye  (Local government) and Sammy Odong ( Assistant Commissioner-Sports-Ministry of Education and Sports).

Thondoo used the plat form to praise Uganda upon this momentous opportunity. “It is vital to create partnership with institutions that have control over kids who are the main target. I therefore congratulate you on behalf of  the FIFA president who has put a lot of emphasis in this project to take off in Uganda” he said.

Uganda was  among the three countries  left to launch the project as Kenya and Zambia are yet to land the programme.

Thondoo highlighted how it is everyone’s responsibility to keep the project sustainable .

‘It is easy to launch this project, but how to enroll it remains a bit challenging’ aded Thondoo.

The grassroots project is marking its 6th year running where 77,000 kids have already gone through it.

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president, Eng Moses Magogo, hinting on the 4 different stages of football during the launch ceremony urged all Ugandans to give the project the due blessings and support for its eventual success.
‘By grassroot, we are  introducing the sport to the kids, followed by the age group of 13 -17 years bracket (school football), followed by that stage of preparing the players for the bigger stage and finally the national team’ said Magogo

‘We believe in this project and it is part of our four year development plan’ remarked the FUFA President.

FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo during his brief speech at the launch of the Grass root development project in Kampala on Monday.

Eng Magogo reminded the gathering about the special roles the ministry of education and sports, the fourth estate (media)  has to play to make this project a success.

‘We know without them we can’t achieve.Uganda is endowed with huge talent but we need to discover and develop it’ added Magogo.

Local Government representative, John Genda Walala lauded the project, which he believes will bring a lot of interest among the kids so that they fall in love with the beautiful game and Uganda in general. He however cautioned all the concerned parties to work tooth and nail to see this programme is a success and sustainability.

Sammy Odong who is the assistant commissioner of sports in the ministry of education and sports said ‘95%of the youths are in schools so this project will be welcome in this area as they are disciplined and it is a co curricular activity. This programme will impart skills among kids but they need a follow up’

The FUFA technical director Asuman Lubowa revealed that the programme started today by educating teachers who will help enroll this tp the various schools. It will be a a five day training prgramme at FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.

MAIN PHOTO: L-R: FUFA VP Darius Mugoye, FIFA’s Govinden Thondoo, FUFA president Eng Moses Magogo, Assistant commissioner-Sports Sammy Odong, Local government officials John Genda Walala and Moses Byanguye with the signed documents of the Memorandum of Understanding.

CAF U -17 QUALIFIER:

Full-Time:

Zambia 2 – 0 Uganda

Match played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.

The young Chipolopolo of Zambia have beaten the Uganda Cubs by two goals at the Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka  Zambia in the CAF U-17 qualifiers on Friday .

Zambia got the lead through Nchanga Rangers forward, Patson Daka before  Edwin Chipile doubled the scores on 61 minutes.

Action at the Nkoloma Stadium between hosts, Zambia and Uganda. Zambia won 2 – 0.

Uganda pressed forward for at least an away goal but all efforts were  in vain. Charles Ssebutinde, team captain Emmanuel Olinga and Alex Komakech all had missed what looked like life saving opportunities for the youngsters.

Matia Lule, the team’s head coach promises a highly spirited display in the return leg.

“Zambia is beatable and we shall polish on goal creation and conversion in trainning for a better return leg”, Lule told www.fufa.co.ug.

The team missed their skipper, Andrew Isiagi who is in the United States for his studies at Carlisle academy but he will be available for the return leg in Kampala.

The team returns tomorrow.

Uganda Line up:
Eric Kibowa (GK), Diego Katumba, Alex Komakech, Kato Samuel Nemeyimana, Bashir Asiku, Emmanuel Olinga (Capt), Hassan Senyonjo, Frank Tumwesigye, Shaban Mohammed, Charles Sebutinde and Pius Obuya

Zambia XI:
Danny Sikanyika, Patson Daka (c), Wayne Museba, Prosper Chiluya, Salati Lungu, Edward Chimfwembe, Changwe Kalale, Enock Mwepu, Musonda Siame, Edward Chipile, Pumulo Siawanga

Match referees:

Center Referees: Mehdi Gervais (Rwanda)

1st Assistant: Honore Simba (Rwanda)

2nd Assistant: Raymond Nonati Bwiliza (Rwanda)

4th Official: Abdoul Karim Twagirwamukiza (Rwanda)

Match Commissioner: Kalombo Besta (Malawi)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-17 team, The Cubs  starting line up in Zambia on Friday.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA communications Department

Zambia vs Uganda

Friday 12th September, 2014

Time: 4 pm (Ugandan Time, 3pm in Zambia)

At Nkoloma Stadium

Barely hours to the kick off of the long awaited CAF U-17 qualifier between Uganda and Zambia at the Nkoloma Stadium, Uganda head coach has named the starting 11 players and those the to take to the bench.

There are 2 changes to the team which started in Rwanda. Diego Katumba will play the right back role, in place of team skipper, Andrew Okiring, who misses the match (away for studies in the U.S).

Hassan Ssenyonjo from Qatar earns his maiden start in the Uganda Cubs shirt, at the expense of Juilus Poloto.

Emmanuel Olinga from the Gor Mahia football academy is team skipper.

Uganda U-17 Starting XI

Erick Kibowa (GK), Katumba Diego, Komakech Alex, Kato Samuel Nemeyimana, Asiku Bashir, Olinga Emmanuel ( Capt), Senyonjo Hassan
Tumwesigye  Frank, Mohammed Shaban, Charles Sebutinde and Pius Obuya

Substitutes:
Kasibante Edward, Jangeyambe  Joel, Poloto Julius, Nsubuga Badru, Mugume Ashraf, Willy Peter Ocen and Bida Ezira

PHOTO: Frank Tumwesigye in action with his customary no look passes against Rwanda  as teammates, Bashir Asiku and Emmanuel Oinga close in at Namboole Stadium. Uganda won 4 – 0.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

Pursuant to the earlier communication on the junction  about the kick off of the Uganda Premier league, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) wishes to clarify to the clubs that after the successful meditation, court granted a go – ahead to proceed with the kickoff of the league.

“The league which was scheduled to start Friday, 12th September 2014 will instead commence on Friday, 19th September 2014 with the missed games to be rescheduled later”, Edgar Watson Suubi affirms to www.fufa.co.ug.

The clubs are hereby invited for a meeting with FUFA and other stakeholders involved to streamline the operations of the league.

That meeting will take place on Tuesday, 16th September 2014 at FUFA house starting at 1000 HOURS.

MAIN PHOTO: 2013/14 FUFA Super league champions, Kampala City Council football club celebrates with the league title they won last year. The 2014/15 season kick off has been confirmed for 19th September 2014.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.

CAF 2015 ORANGE U17-AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Friday 12th September 2014

Kick-off Time: 4 pm (EAST)
Venue: Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka
Match officials: Ref: Mehdi Gervais Munyanziza (Rwanda)

Ass Ref 1: Honore Simba (Rwanda)

Ass Ref 2: Raymond Nonati Bwiliza (Rwanda)

Fourth Official: Abdoul Karim Twagiramukiza (Rwanda)

Match Commissioner: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)

By Joseph Mutaka
Team News and analysis
There is still excitement following Uganda Cranes 2-0 victory over Guinea and a 1-1  draw with Ghana in the ongoing qualification campaign of the 2015 African Cup of Nations. Football is a dynamic sport. Both Uganda Cranes and Uganda Cubs know that the competitions they were entered in are ‘missions possible’ putting in mind that the Senior team hasn’t lost a home game since 2005 while the juniors have won all heir four fixtures against Seychelles and Rwanda.
The Uganda U-17 ‘Cubs’ will enter the ray later today against Zambia knowing that they are just 180 minutes away from joining the continent’s top 8 teams in the Africa U-17 finals to be held next year in Niger.

The onus is on the youngsters to play their hearts all out and post good results in Lusaka as the passionate home crowd awaits them for the return leg in a fortnight.

The Uganda U-17 players in drills 

The Uganda U-17 coach Matia Lule traveled with an 18 man contingent. No injury worries have been reported and the coach has kept the starting line up close to his chest.

However the Cubs will miss the services of team captain Andrew Okiring Isiagi who is in the US for studies. That role will now be taken up by his assistant Emmanuel Oringa.

Uganda U-17 head Coach Matia Lule has kept the starting XI close to his chest

The President, Executive Committee, Uganda Cranes players, staff, delegates and members of Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) would like to extend their since appreciation to the football fraternity for turning up to support the Uganda Cranes against Guinea on Wednesday  10^th September, 2014 at Namboole stadium.

FUFA banks on your support whenever the National football teams play at home.

It is this unconditional and wavering support that always creates an electrifying atmosphere inside the stadium hence intimidating our opponents.

‘The support was tremendous. The fans played a key role in the Cranes 2-0 win over Guinea and we are looking forward to your support in the upcoming games when the Uganda U-17 plays Zambia and Cranes against Togo’ said FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo.

However we have received information that some of our fans never had smooth entry to the stadium especially at the Eastern and Southern gates.

The federation would like to apologize for any mishaps that could have happened yesterday as fans tried to enter the stadium.

We have already embarked on improving in that area for the fans to have easy access to the stadium in the next home games.

FUFA will organize a two day practical session for demonstrations purposes involving various stakeholders like security, ushers, traffic police, fans and sponsors on management of a football event on match day. This will be conducted before the home game against Togo next month.

Once again, thank you very much for your tremendous and continuous support towards the Uganda Cranes.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo (In a tie)

AFCON 2015 Group E Qualifier:

FULL-TIME: Uganda 2 – 0 Guinea

Two first half well taken strikes from Geofrey Massa have helped Uganda overcome a hard fighting Guinea side in an AFCON group E fixture played on a slippery Nelson Mandela Stadium turf.

Massa was on target in the 21st and 41st minutes of the game played under floodlights.

Uganda has been the dominate side for long spells of the game in a game well attended by fans from across the entire country including Uganda Cranes ambassador, Bebe Cool.

Fans had a fiesta – like environment at Namboole Stadium.

Cranes head coach, Micho named only one change to the side that started in Ghana last saturday, introducing Massa for Brian Umony.

Umony later replaced midfielder Aucho Khalid as left winger Brian Majwega came in for Moses Oloya before Robert Sentongo replaced two goal hero Massa at the death of the game.

Uganda Cranes Ambassador, Bebe Cool watched the match and participated in penalty shoot out at half time alongside, Gospel Artist,Pastor Wilson Bugembe.

The head coach praised the level of commitment exhibited by the players and hailed the fans.

“We are still left with matches to play. I thank the players for the true spirit of dedication. The road is still on as there are more matches to come by”, Micho told the media at the post match press conference

The other group E fixture ended 3 – 2 in favour of Ghana over Togo in Lome.

Head Coach, Micho on the touch line at Namboole Stadium

Uganda is now joint top with Ghana on 4 points apiece as Guinea lies third while Togo has not yet got a point in the two fixtures played.

Uganda Line Up:

Denis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Savio Kabugo, Andrew Mwesigwa (Captain), Khalid Aucho, Luwagga Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Geofrey Massa,

Subs not Used:

Robert Odongkara (G.K), Yunus Sentamu, Isaac Isinde and Miya Farouk

Guinea Line Up:

Naby Moussa Yattara (G.K), Zayatte Kamil (Captain), Camara Fode, Sankoh Baissama Mohammed, Sory Sankoh, Boubacar Fofana, Naby Keita, Sory Conte Ibrahima, Soumah Idrissa, Soumah Seydouba, Traore Ibrahima

Subs:

Diarra Mohammed Lamine (G.K), Bangoura Alhassane, Keita Abdoul Aziz, Landel Guy Lucien Michel, Cisse Abdoulaye, Camara Aboubacar Demba

Referees:

1st Assistant: Center Ref:Tessema Weyesa Bamdak (Ethiopia)

1st Assistant: Hassan Egueh Yacir (Ethiopia)

2nd Asisstant: Kindie Mussie (Ethiopia)

4th Official: Hailyesus Bazzew Belete (Ethiopia)

Match Commissioner:  Kunda Anthony Kasolo

MAIN PHOTO: Two goal hero, Geofrey Massa is mobbed by fellow players after scoring the second goal on the historic Wednesday night.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.

CAF 2015 ORANGE U17-AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Friday 12 th 09.2014, Kick-off Time: 4:00pm EST
Venue: Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka
Match officials: Ref: Mehdi Gervais Munyanziza (Rwanda), Ass Ref 1: Honore Simba (Rwanda), and Ass Ref 2: Raymond Nonati Bwiliza (Rwanda), Fourth Official: Abdoul Karim Twagiramukiza (Rwanda)
Match commissioner: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)

The Uganda National U-17 team has this morning left the country for Lusaka, Zambia ahead of the CAF U-17 African Youth championship qualifier against the home team on Friday.

The team of 18 player and 6 officials led by FUFA’s head of women affairs, Mariam Kaliga have left Entebbe aboard flight KQ 411 at 10 a.m

They will have an hour’ s stop over at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi, Kenya before embarking on the journey for Lusaka where they are expected by 4 pm.

“The boys have been physically and mentally prepared for this away fixture, we expect a positive result come Friday”, head coach, Matia Lule told www.fufa.co.ug prior to the team’s departure at Entebbe.

After the Zambian game, the return leg will be held in a fortnight’s time at Namboole with the winner on aggregate qualifying for the finals of the African Youth Championships that will take place in Niger in January 2015.

The Uganda Contingent:

Players:
Goalkeepers: Eric Kibowa and Edward Kasibante
Defenders: Diego Katumba, Joel Jangeyambe (Right) and Alex Komakech
Bashir Askiu, Samuel Kato Neyemhimana and Badru Nsubuga
Midfielders: Emmanuel Olinga, Frank ‘Zaga’ Tumwebaze, Ashraf Mugume, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Pius Obuya (left) and Julius Poloto (Right)
Strikers: Shaban Muhammed, Willy Ochieng, Charles Ssebutinde and Ezra Bidda

Officials:
Head of Delegation: Mariam Kaliga

Head Coach: Matia Lule

Assistant Coach: Peter Onen

Team Doctor: Jack Walugembe

Team Manager: Herbert ‘Massanda’ Nsubuga

Media Officer: Emmanuel Ndugga

AFCON 2015 Qualifiers:

Wednesday, 10th September 2014

Uganda Vs Guinea

At Namboole Stadium – 7:30 pm

Tickets already on Sale at all selling points and at FUFA House – Mengo

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with Nile Breweries under the brand Nile Special lager have today launched a reloaded Uganda Cranes Na-Mutima campaign; tagged ‘Cranes Fund’.

Nile Breweries’ Isaac Ssekasi explains how the bottle cap underliner can be sent to 8888 to win an instant prize.

Under this arrangement, the fans will have to buy a Nile Special product, send the code under the bottle cap underliner to 8888 and a Ug.shs 30 levy will be attributed to Uganda Cranes.

For every Nile Special bottle drank and the code sent to 8888, Uganda Cranes instantly gets U.shs 30.

The campaign comes in the wake of Wednesday’s AFCON group E qualifier against West African nation, Guinea.

“This is to mark the second phase of the country wide rallying of fans held earlier this year with the Western and North East tours” Nile Breweries Corporate Affairs Director, Onapito Ekomoloiti said in his opening remarks as he addressed the media at the function held at Nile Special plant in Luzira.

Onapito preached accountability of the highest order in regards to the campaign.
“We promise to account for each and every penny under this the campaign for the Cranes”, he added.

FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha appreciated Nile Breweries initiative towards the prosperity of Uganda Cranes. Also in the photograph are Isaac Ssekasi (extreme left), FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, Onapito Ekomoloit (to Mr Mugisha’s left) and Timothy Kayondo (extreme right).

How to Participate:

During the duration of the group stages – September-November – for every Nile Special bought, fans will be required to check under the crown for a code, SMS it to 8888 and 30/- will automatically go to an established Cranes Fund.

Fans will stand a chance to win instant prizes like tickets to the games, mobile money and airtime just to say thank you.

There are also chances to lucky fans to win home and away match tickets to watch Ghana, Togo and Guinea.

“The reasoning behind the campaign is to rally nation-wide support for the national team as we embark on a grueling Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign” Isaac Ssekasi said.

Cranes Na-Mutima Tours:

The nation-wide tours with the National team where exhibition games with the regional teams are played will once again resume with Gulu at a date yet to be affirmed.

“The massive support the team received in both the Western and Eastern regions was overwhelming. Indeed some of the fans got a chance to see the team in action for the very first time”, Ssekasi added.

The Na-Namutima campaign aims at responding to some of the players’ off-field issues during the entire campaign. The objective is to minimize the players’ off-the-pitch destructions so that they may be fully focused on the task at hand; qualification for the 2015 Africa Nations Cup Finals in Morocco.

Meanwhile, Musician, Jose Chamelone has composed a special Cranes Na -Mutima song for the campaign callled ‘Cranes Tubonge’.

The Cranes Na-Mutima official poster

MAIN PHOTO: Nile Breweries Limited Corporate affairs director, Onapito Ekomoloit (far left) joins FUFA’s Vice President, Justus Mugisha and CEO, Edgar Watson to demonstrate how Fans can drink Nile Special to support the national team.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department.

AFCON 2015 Qualifier – 10th September 2014
Uganda Vs Guinea
At Namboole Stadium – 7:30 pm
Entry Fees: 20,000 (Ordinary)
50,00 (VIP)
120,000 (VVIP)

Ticket Selling Points:

1 – Airtel Uganda Outlets: Game at Lugogo, Bweyogerere, Ben Kiwanuka Street-Shoprite building, Kampala road, Bugolobi

2 –City oil branches: Bombo Road, Martin Road, Bakuli, Nakawa and Kamwokya.
3 – Gapco Ben Kiwanuka
4 – Total branches: Nakivubo, Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kireka, Bweyogerere and City Centre
5 – Kobil branches: Kawempe, Kasubi and Kansanga
6 – Shell branches: Capital, Kibuye and Bugolobi
8 – Hard Ware World-Ntinda
9 – City Shoppers Super Market-Mukono
10 – FUFA House-FUFA Merchandise Store (Only Selling Point for the UGX 120,000 tickets or special delivery if an order is placed in by a fan or institution).

Ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON 2015 group E qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Guinea, the two sides have continued to prepare for the tie.
Guinea trained at Lugogo on Monday evening with the Cranes training later at Namboole under the floodlights.
“We are physiologically and mentallyready for the task at hand. I urge all the sports loving Ugandans to come and support the national team in action”, Cranes head coach, Milutin Sedrojevic tells www.fufa.ug.

Uganda Cranes players stretch at Namboole Stadium during the Monday floodlit training session.

Micho’s counterpart with Guinea, Michel Dussuyer, a French national looks set for his team’s ‘second away game from home’.

“We are playing Uganda, one team with a great home record, we look towards performing well”, Dussuyer said.

Guinea held a conditioning training session at Lugogo Stadium on Monday evening.

Guinea is set to train at Namboole on Tuesday evening as required by the FIFA regulations prior to the match day.

This is the second group E game for either sides. Uganda drew with Ghana 1 all in the opener while Guinea won their supposed home fixture in Morocco against Togo 2 – 1.

Match day tickets are already on sale at all Airtel Outlets, City Shoppers in Mukono, Selected Total, City Oil and Shell petrol stations within town, Hard Ware World in Ntinda and at the Federation offices in Mengo.

MAIN PHOTO: Cranes players trained under floodlights at Namboole on Monday night.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

CAF 2015 ORANGE U17-AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Friday 12 th 09.2014, Kick-off Time: 4:00pm EST
Venue: Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka

Match officials: Ref: Mehdi Gervais Munyanziza (Rwanda), Ass Ref 1: Honore Simba (Rwanda), and Ass Ref 2: Raymond Nonati Bwiliza (Rwanda), Fourth Official: Abdoul Karim Twagiramukiza (Rwanda)
Match commissioner: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)
As preparations go on for U17 African Youth championship qualifiers match against Zambia, the Uganda junior side U17 continued with their goal oozing style of football by beating Jinja based Uganda Cranes Ex Internationals 5-0.

A game that started on a low note with each side showing respect to the other, gained its momentum after Ashraf Mugume opened the scoring in the 8th minute thanks for the assist from new team entrant Peter Lusimbura.
The veterans under the stewardship of the two experienced tacticians, Mathew Lucha and Vincent Luchamuzi could not do enough to help their side pass the ball passed their opponent’s goal net throughout the entire game.
The boys who looked to have mastered their coach’s tactics pretty well, found it easy in the second half to dismantle the veterans defence by scoring another four.

In 50th minute, striker Shaban Muhammed received a brilliant through ball from Hassan Senyonjo and scored the second goal with a lot of ease and then in 53rd minute Hassan senyonjo “Zaga” had to score a long range passed the veterans goalie Abudallah Zein thanks to Senyonjos individual effort.
In the final 15 minutes cubs still dominated the game and managed to score another two goals thanks to long shots from midfield maestro Frank Tumwesigye and forward Polot Julius in 75 and 86th minutes respectively.
Uganda cubs has now won four out of their 5 friendlies played so far since they resumed residential camp here at Njeru Technical turf on 25th of last month.

They have thrashed teams like Tranova Academy 5-0, KAYOFA 4-2, Fields of Dreams 11-1 and Ex-Internationals 5-0. Their only loss was 0-1 which came against Jinja based super league side Bul fc.
The U17 team will be taking on Zambia this Friday 12th September at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka at 15hrs00
The winner of the two legged tie will qualify for the continental finals in Niger in February next year
Ex-Internationals Starting XI: Dhaira Bright-GK, Luchamuzi Vincent [capt], Kimera Richaard, Mathew Lucha, Charles Jalendo, Waiswa Ronald, Dogo Michael, Mugoda Bruno, Zein Abudalah

Match report prepared by Joseph Mutaka (Uganda Cranes Media officer – CHAN)

MAIN PHOTO: The U-17 team that started away against Rwanda last month

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

CAF 2015 ORANGE U17-AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Friday 12 th 09.2014, Kick-off Time: 4:00pm EST
Venue: Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka
Match officials: Ref: Mehdi Gervais Munyanziza (Rwanda), Ass Ref 1: Honore Simba (Rwanda), and Ass Ref 2: Raymond Nonati Bwiliza (Rwanda), Fourth Official: Abdoul Karim Twagiramukiza (Rwanda)
Match commissioner: Kalombo Bester (Malawi)

Uganda National U-17 team will travel to Zambia on Wednesday to play their youngster counterparts on Friday at the Nkoloma stadium in Lusaka.

The team has been in camp for close to a fortnight now and all the members on the squad right from the technical department to the players are ready for the battle ahead.

Find out what some of the players on the team are saying about the Zambia – Uganda Clash.

Hassan Senyonjo (Midfielder):
“Well I want all people out there to have faith in us. We’re doing pretty well in training as we prepare for the away game and always coach gives us confidence in everything we do. We are working on penetrative passing as well as getting behind the ball if we lost it. So it is a factor of self confidence that can lead us to success.”

Pius Obuya (Left winger):
“I have played with various sides but I have never got this unity anywhere before like it is in this team. And also what amuses me most is that if we have a problem we sit as a team right from the technical down to the players and we solve it and this has helped us a lot. I thank the coach so much because he has advised us a lot on what to do when it comes to individual discipline and sports technicalities.”

Mugume Ashiraf (Attacking midfielder):
First of all I love listening to music and reading books that is how I spend my leisure time so there is no way you will find me being taken by peer groups. To me these peer groups has wasted a lot of talents here in Uganda and I hate living the same way.

When asked about difficulties faced so far during their qualifiers between Seychelles and Rwanda, the lad straight away answered that Rwanda’s game away was a tough one though we managed to win but it taught us a lesson on how to handle tough situations when they happen to come.
Also when asked what he says about Zambia’s tie? He said they want to stick to coach’s tactics which has been their major weapon for them to win on their opponents.

Joel Jangeyambe (Right Back):
“I think this is a big opportunity for us, we must all use it to sell our identity out there. I know Zambia is into our way but our mind is beyond that. We have activated our regime and we want to leave a landmark. So it’s now or never because opportunity only comes once so I look forward to maintain my personal standard by listening to what coaches say and I feel that is the only way to go if I want to achieve success.”

Kato Samuel (Central Defender):
We are assured of this win because the coach has prepared us well both mentally and physically. We started this campaign on a winning note so we must end up with victory with that I assure Ugandans. Our dreams as a team is to play in world cup in Chile come next year.

Cubs had a Build Up game last Friday against Tranova Academy of which they won 5 – 1 before  losing to Bul 0 – 1

Additional reporting by: Joseph Mutaka
Uganda Cranes Media Officer/CHAN

AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS: Uganda Cranes Players return home, head straight to Sky Hotel Camp
Uganda Vs Guinea – 7: 30 pm
Wednesday, 10th September 2014
At Namboole Stadium
Tickets-:
Ordinary – 20, 000/=
VIP – 50,000/=
VVIP – 120,000/=
The Uganda Cranes players and officials who had traveled to Ghana are all back safely.
The team arrived at Entebbe International Airport minutes after midnight and was welcomed by FUFA Vice President, Justus Mugisha and the FUFA spokesman.

(L-R): Head Coach, Micho, FUFA Vice Presidents, Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye shortly after the team arrival.

They headed straight to the Sky Hotel in Ntinda where to join the rest of the players already in camp, who have been under the guidance of coach, Frank ‘Video’ Anyau.

Consultations: Coach Micho talks to Frank Video Anyau at the Airport.

The President, Eng Moses Magogo who was also in Ghana, came back safely.

The team will train on Monday at Namboole Stadium at 7 : 30 pm (same match day time).

Dr James Ssekajugo head of FUFA Medical commission was present at the Airport to oversee the health concerns

MAIN PHOTO: Team Captain, Andrew Mwesigwa leads the rest of his teammates at Entebbe Airport on Sunday night.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS: Guinea arrives ahead of Cranes Wednesday clash
Uganda Vs Guinea – 7: 30 pm
Wednesday, 10th September 2014
At Namboole Stadium
Tickets-:
Ordinary – 20, 000/=
VIP – 50,000/=
VVIP – 120,000/=

A 25 man delegation of the Guinea national team is in the country ahead of the AFCON 2015 Qualifier against Uganda at Mandela National stadium, Namboole this Wednesday.

The team of 19 players and 6 officials arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard KLM at 10 pm (Sunday) and were received by FUFA official in head of protocol committee, Boniface Oryema.

Some of the Guinea players on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
All the passengers on board underwent thorough health check ups at the Airport.
Guinea is being accommodated at J – Flight Hotel in Makerere.

Guinea’s Camara Fode with the team’s assistant coach, Soumah Morlaye (right) at Entebbe Airport.

The Guinea Delegation:
Players:
Yattara Naby Moussa, Bangoura Ibrahima Sory, Dabo Amara, Keita Abdoul Aziz, Camara Fode, Cisse Abdoulaye, Diarra Mohammed Lamine, Sankoh Baissama Mohammed, Zayatte Kamil, Conte Ibrahima Sory, Fafana Boubacar, Keita Naby, Laudel Guy Lucien Michel, Bangoura Al Hassane, Camara Aboubacar Demba, Soumah Seydouba, Traore Ibrahima, Bangoura Ismael
Officials:
Dussuyer Michel (Head Coach), Soumah Morlaye, Camara Ousmane Decazi, Iriart Patrick, Soumah Mohammed Tafsir and Sankhon Oumar.

MAIN PHOTO : FUFA official in charge of Protocol, Boniface Oryema welcomes the Guinea team at Entebbe Airport, early Monday morning.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department.