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Continental Double Header Fixtures:

On Saturday, 19^th July 2014

CAF Youth Qualifier: Uganda U-17 Vs Rwanda U-17 – At 2 p.m

AFCON 2015 Qualifier: Uganda Vs Mauritania – 5 p.m

Both Matches at Namboole Stadium

Entry Fees: Ordinary – 20,000/=

VIP – 50,000/=

VVIP – 120,000/=

The tickets that will enable football fans watch the Uganda Cubs (national Under 17) and the senior national team, the Cranes in action this Saturday are now officially on sale at various points.

Uganda U-17 team hosts Rwanda U-17 in a 2 p.m kick off fixture before the senior side enters the frey later at 5 p.m.

The tickets are already on sale at various Airtel Uganda, City Oil, Kobil, Total, Shell outlets.

FOOTBALL CRAZY FANS are notified that match double tickets are hereby on sale at various points.

They are also available at the Hardware world in Ntinda and City Shoppers at the Mukono based super market.

The ticket selling outlets:

1 – Airtel Uganda Outlets : Game Lugogo, Shoprite Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bugolobi, Bweyogerere and Jinja Road

2 – City oil branches: Bombo Road, Martin Road, Bakuli, Nakawa and Kamwokya.
3 –  Gapco Ben Kiwanuka
4 –  Total branches: Nakivubo, Bwaise, Kajjansi, Kirekka, 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-NIC Head Offices

 MAIN PHOTO: Cubs’ Charles Ssebutinde closes up on a Seychelles opponent during the return leg of the fisrst round U-17 qualifier at Lugogo.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department.

CRANES XI: [Standing L-R] Geofrey Baba Kizito, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Robert Odongkara (G.K), Joseph Ochaya and Isaac Isinde (Captain).
Front Row (L-R): Godfrey ‘Jaja Walu’ Walusimbi, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza, Farouq Miya,Ivan Ntege and Brian Omony.

International Build up game:

Uganda 0 – 0 Malawi

Uganda Cranes and the Malawi Flames have played to a goal-less draw in the international friendly match played at the Nelson Mandela Stadium today.

Malawi Starting XI against the Cranes at Namboole on Tuesday.

Uganda created the most chances in the last of the two international build up games to the crucial Mauritania game (AFCON 2015 qualifier).

 

Farouq Miya vies for the ball with Malawi’s John Lanjesi at Namboole on Tuesday.

Vice captain, Emma Okwi was rested after a slight knock in the last training while team captain, Andrew Mwesigwa, who only jetted into the country hours to the game replaced Savio Kabugo at half time.

Uganda faces Mauritania this Saturday on a day the national U-17 team will also be in action in an earlier fixture at 2pm against Rwanda wasps.

TEAM LINE-UPS:

How the teams played:

Uganda Cranes:

Robert Odongkara (G.K), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde (captain for 1st 45 Minutes), Savio Kabugo (45′ Andrew Mwesigwa), Ivan  Ntege (45′ Moses Oloya), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Hamis Kizza (’45 Godfrey Massa), Brian Omony (Brian Majwega), Joseph Ochaya (Luwagga Kizito), Farouq Miya (’74 Yunus Sentamu).

Subs Not used:
Subs : Dennis Onyango,Benjamin Ochan, Richard Kassaga and Allan Kyambadde

Malawi Flames:

Mc Donald Harawa (G.K), Lucky Malata (C), John Lanjesi, James Sangala, Sankhani Mkandawire (Joseph Kamwando), Francis Mulimbika, Phillip Masiye, John Banda (Robin Ngalande), Ndaziona Chatsaalira (Frank Banda), Kaira Chimango (87′ Young Chimondzi), Msowoya Chiukepo and Richard Chipuwa

Sub Not used:

Gastin Simkonda.

International friendly: Uganda vs Malawi

Time: 4pm

Venue: Mandela National stadium

Charges: 10,000/- and 20,000/=

Uganda Cranes host The Malawi Flames on Tuesday evening in an international friendly match at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

Both nations are preparing for the upcoming AFCON 2015 Qualifiers.

Uganda will host Mauritania this Saturday at Namboole stadium while Malawi travels to West Africa to play Benin.

Ugandan players have been training as a unit since the Nile Special Na- Mutima regional tours.

Uganda Cranes players train at Namboole Stadium during the last training.

On Monday, they received a boost when they were joined by the foreign based professionals – Godfrey Walusimbi, Geofrey Massa, Moses Oloya, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito and Luwagga Kizito.

Cranes players, Massa, Baba Kizito, Luwagga and Oloya during a water break on Monday.

FIFA referee Denis Batte will be in charge of this international friendly match. He will be assisted by  FIFA assistant referees Sonko Mark and Okello Lee while Muhabi Alex is the fourth official.

Ssendyowa Abasi is the match commissioner.

Tickets are on sale already at Airtel Lugogo, Airtel Ben Kiwanuka, Airtel Bugolobi, Airtel Bweyogerere and Airtel Jinja Road outlets

Main Photo: Malawi Flames players train at Namboole on Monday.

Photo Credits: FUFA Communications Department

International Build Up Game:

Uganda 1 – 0 Seychelles

Uganda Cranes has beaten Seychelles by a slim 1 – 0 score in an International build up game played at the KCCA Stadium in Lugogo today evening.

On form midfielder, Farouq Miya scored the only goal from a header in a match being played in mild drizzles.

Miya connected a well delivered cross from defender Richard Kassaga on the left in the 27th minute.

Miya had missed a penalty moments earlier.

This is one of the two international friendlies lined up for Uganda with the final warm up set for Tuesday against Malawi at Namboole Stadium.

Seychelles too, like Uganda is preparing for an AFCON qualifier away to Sierra leone. Uganda takes on Mauritania at Namboole Stadium on the 19th July 2014.

The winner over the two legs will join Ghana,  Togo and Guinea in the last phase of the qualifiers.

How Uganda Started the game:

Robert Odongkara (Goal keeper), Dennis Iguma, Isaac Isinde, Savio Kabugo, Richard Kassaga, Joseph Ochaya, Ivan Ntege, Farouq Miya, Allan Kyambadde, Brian Majwega and  Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza.

Cranes Second half Changes:

Yunus Sentamu, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Wadri, Nicolas Wadada and Murushid Jjuuko

The Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) has today officially launched the calendar for the 2014 / 15 season.

The launch took place at the Athina Club House, Kololo in Kampala where the Association members, club officials and the media also attended.

“We are committed to running the league and other activities to see that this sport is promoted to other parts of the country”, Deo Mutabazi, president, UBSA told www.fufa.co.ug.

16 teams (8 apiece of the Moonson and Hurriken groups) will participate in the league bank rolled by Crown Beverages under the Pepsi brand.

3 new teams have been promoted- Talented FC, Entebbe United and YMCA replacing the relegated Zai Plaza, Fisheries Training Institute and Kabalagala Rangers.

“There will be a special grace period given to all teams to complete the player recuirtment exercise and registration procedure”, Charles Ssemanda Nandigobe remarked.

The Uganda Beach soccer Association will host a special fitness test for all referees on the 27th July 2014 before the league officially kicks on 24th August 2014.

Defending Champions Kira Young and last season’s runner up Nkumba Select will play the opener.

Series of Activities:

The leagues (men and women), FIFA referees and Coaches courses, Media Seminar and gala, University and Schools’ tournaments, Youth cup, Copa Entebbe, Corporate beach soccer and next year’s CAF African Championships are the events planned.

“Like we have done it perfectly in the previous seasons, this year round will be a special one with world class organization”, FUFA delegate in charge of Beach Soccer, Anthony Tumwesigye told the club officials and the media.

The Calendar:

27th July – Referees Fitness Test

24th August – League Kick off (Men)

7th September – League Kick off (women)

31st August – 4th National Beach Soccer for Schools

4 – 5th October – 5th National University Beach Soccer event

31st August – Youth Beach Soccer

13th December – Corporate Challenge

3rd – 4th January 2015 – Copa Entebbe

14th – 19th April 2015 – CAF Africa Championships in Seychelles.

Main Photo: UBSA president, Deo Mutabaazi (second left) and Charles Ssemanda Competitions secretary (enjoying the sponsor’s drink) at the Association head quarters- Athina House on Friday

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications Department

CAF U-17 qualifier:

Sat, 19th July 2014

Uganda U-17 Vs Rwanda U-17

At Namboole (2 pm)

Ahead of the first leg CAF Under 17 qualifier against Rwanda on Saturday, 19th July 2014, the Ugandan team has today entered the residential camp at Njeru Technical Center, Jinja.

“We have entered camp with 5 new players on the team”, the team manager, Herbert Nsubuga told www.fufa.co.ug.

The players, who had a light training session at Nakivubo Stadium will be having two training sessions per day at Njeru.

Head coach Matia Lule is optimistic his young troops will measure up to the challenge at hand.

“Handling minors has always differed from senior players. However, the teachnical team is preparing them in the best way possible for the best home result”, Matia Lule says.

Saturday 19th July 2014

CAF U-17 Qualifier  – Uganda Vs Rwanda – 2 pm

AFCON 2015 Qualifier – Uganda Vs Mauritania – 5 pm

Both games at Mandela National stdium, Namboole

Entry fees (Both Matches)

20,000/= (open stands)

50,000/= (VIP)

120,000/= (VVIP)

Uganda football fans will enjoy a double header of International matches on the 19th July 2014 at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

Uganda U-17 -the Cubs and National senior side-Cranes will be play on the same day.

The Cubs will enter the fray first at 2 pm against neighbors Rwanda before the Cranes face Mauritania three hours later (5 p.m) in the first leg of the AFCON 2015 Qualifier.

Office of FUFA CEO Communication:

“Following clearance from CAF Competitions directorate of hosting the African Cup of Nations and CAF U-17 qualifiers on the same day, the kick off times are here by fixed as Uganda V Rwanda (2pm) – match number 37 and Uganda Vs Mauritania (5 pm) – match number 35”, Decolas Kizza says in a communique to the CAF deputy Competitions director, Nasser Khaleed, who sits in Egyptian city of El Hay El Motamayez.

Also copied in this letter are the officials of Mauritania and Rwandan football federations plus the management of Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

This implies football fans will have to use one ticket depending on how much they pay to access the stadium for both games.

Photo: Uganda U-17 team that knocked out Seychelles. The fans will have a chance to watch the youthful players in action on the same day Cranes play Mauritania. The Cubs have a fixture against Rwanda on 19th July, 2014 at Namboole stadium. 

Uganda Vs Mauritania

19th July 2014

At Namboole Stadium

4:00 p.m

Charges for tickets: 20,000/-(Ordinary) , 50,000/= (VIP) and 120,000/-

 

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic has named a 31 man squad preparing for the AFCON 2015 qualifier against Mauritania on Saturday, 19th July 2014 at Namboole Stadium. The Serbian announced the squad during today’s weekly FUFA Press conference in Mengo.

Midfielder, Mike Azira is the notable inclusion of the foreign based legion while the squad also has one of the Cranes most senior players Godfrey Walusimbi who missed the qualifiers in the first round against Madagascar due to suspension.

Martin Mutumba Kayongo, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda,  Daniel Sserunkuma, Tonny Mawejje and defender Henry Kalungi who were all part of the team that prepared for Madagascar game miss out.

Tusker based midfielder, Aucho Khalid was omitted because he will be missing the next physically played game having accumulated two yellow cards the games Cranes against Madagascar.

FULL SQUAD:

Goal Keepers:

Robert Odongkara, Denis Onyango, Benjamin Ochan and Ismail Watenga

Defenders:

Nicolas Wadada, Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Saaka Mpima, Okoth Denis, Andrew Mwesigwa, Isaac Muleme, Brian Majwega, Richard Kasagga, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Isinde and Murushid Jjuuko.

Midfielders:

Ivan Ntege, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Moses Oloya, William Luwagga Kizito, Mike Azira, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamil Mutyaba, Farouq Miya, William Wadri and Joseph Ochaya.

Strikers:

Emmanuel Okwi, Yunus Ssentamu, Geoffrey Massa, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza, Brian Umony

Photo: The Uganda Cranes XI that played Madagascar at Namboole stadium. Walusimbi will be happy to play at the same stadium again after serving his two match suspension. 

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has appreciated the players, fans, sponsors, g

government and the major stake holders that work day and night to see the growth of football in the country.

“I thank the fans who have been with us all through supporting Uganda football as they got the result against Madagascar to progress.We organize these games for the fans not our selves”, he said during the weekly press conference held at FUFA house in Mengo today.

 

Collective Responsibility:

Magogo further explained  that the federation is the most interested party that would like to see the national team qualify for the African Nations cup finals since 1978.

“There is a lot done behind the scenes as we prepare the national team for an international engagement ranging from the players’ preparations, administrative work and every other effort to have matches played”, he told the media.

 

Sponsors and Partners:

The Federation is glad about the national team’s sponsors and partners (Airtel Uganda, Nile Breweries, and National Insurance Corporation).

“The sponsors help in getting the players through the first phase, then the second phase where we have planned for six international games in a month” Magogo, who  also hinted about the federation re-branding process highlighted.

FIFA Development Budget Increased:

The president hinted on the increased package from the world’s ruling body as regards the development of the game.

“The federation is happy that the development will continue given the increment in the FIFA development funds. The value, brand and image of the federation will definitely continue to grow at Fufa . The increased budget can help us improve on infrastructure, women, youth and education”, said Magogo

He however explained the development can never be spent on the national senior team-Uganda Cranes

Rallies for Continued Government Support:

Governments world over play crucial roles as regards the development of games and recreational departments of the respective nations.

Similarly, the FUFA president reechoed the need for the substantial support from Government as far as the football development process is concerned.

“We can’t achieve success by expecting the federation to perform miracles. These players on national duty need to be remunerated well”, he urged, as he also rallied support from other stake holders such as the media.

The FUFA president was among the hundreds of football delegates at the 2014 FIFA congress in Brazil.

FIFA has 209 members and Fufa was represented by the President himself, Federation CEO Edgar Watson and Justus Mugisha.

Photo: FUFA President addressing the media today in Mengo

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

Goalie Robert Odongkara trained with the rest of the teammates on Tuesday at Namboole Stadium.

Uganda Cranes Programme:

Wed, 9th – Thurs, 19th July : Daily Double Training Sessions, Micho to address media

Fri, 11th July: Uganda Vs Seychelles – Build up game (At Lugogo)

Mon, 14th July : Uganda Vs Malawi – 2nd Build up game (At Namboole)

Tues, 15th – Fri, 18th July: Daily Training

Sat, 19th July : Uganda Vs Mauritania (AFCON 2015 1st leg qualifier) – At Namboole

St George duo of Goalie Robert Odongkara and defender Isaac Isinde joined the Uganda Cranes Sky Hotel camp today and trained with the rest of the players in the afternoon session at Namboole Stadium.

The two join the other foreign based players already in the camp whose respective domestic leagues came to a close.

They are , the Tanzanian trio of Brian Omony (Azan), Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza,  Emmanuel Okwi (Yanga) and Ghana based Joseph Ochaya , who plies his professional trade with top Ghana Premier league side, Asante Kotoko.

The rest of the players in the camp comprises of the local based group who have been playing in the Uganda Cranes Na – Mutima regional tours across the country.

Team training resumes on Wednesday morning at 7 a.m for a duration of one and a half hours.

Uganda is preparing for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritania on the 19th July 2014 at Namboole Stadium.

Before that crucial fixture, the team will play two international build up games, the first against Seychelles this Friday at Lugogo and the second against Malawi, two days later.

Weekly FUFA Press Conference:

Meanwhile, the FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo will address the media during the Wednesday (July 9th 2014) press conference at FUFA House in Mengo starting at 10:00 a.m.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo will address the media on various issues on Wednesday at FUFA House.

Full Uganda Cranes Programme:

Ahead of the first leg with Mauritania, Uganda Cranes started preparations with Gym work sessions at the state of Art Paradise Fittness City Gym (located at Acacia mall at Kisementi) and are set to enter camp at Sky Hotel on Tuesday morning before a session later in the afternoon at Namboole Stadium.

The rest of the programme is as listed below with a few photographs from the Gym on Monday.

Mon, 7th July 2014 – Gym work at Paradise Fitness City Gym at Acacia Mall (Kisementi) in Kampala.

Striker Yunus Sentamu undergoing power drills at the Paradise Fittness City, Acacia Mall Gym on Monday.

Tues, 8th July 2014 – Team Enters Camp at Sky Hotel in morning and trains afternoon at Namboole Stadium.

Wed, 9th – Thurs, 19th July : Daily Double Training Sessions, Micho to address media

Fri, 11th July: Uganda Vs Seychelles – Build up game (At Lugogo)

Midfielder Allan Kyambadde going through the paces.

Mon, 14th July : Uganda Vs Malawi – 2nd Build up game (At Namboole)

Tues, 15th – Fri, 18th July: Daily Training

Left Full back Joseph Ochaya

Sat, 19th July : Uganda Vs Mauritania (AFCON 2015 1st leg qualifier) – At Namboole

Uganda Cranes head Coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic guides defender Murushid Jjuuko during the gym work sessions.

Players pose with the management of the Paradise Fitness City Gym after the morning work outs.

Photos: FUFA Communication Department