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The pre-match meeting for the Africa U-17 championship qualifier between Uganda and Seychelles has been completed without any hitches.

The meeting was held at FUFA house in Mengo.

 

Team jerseys:

Uganda will use the red tops, black shorts and socks

Seychelles have opted for white tops, white shorts and red socks.

The match kicks off at 4 pm at KC Stadium.

 

MAIN PHOTO: Captains’ Moment: Seychelles skipper Abdul Haq Jumaye and Uganda’s Okiring shortly after the pre-match meeting

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department 

 

 

 

 

Saturday 28 June 2014

Venue: KCCA stadium, Lugogo

Uganda U 17 – Seychelles U17

Time: 4pm

Charges: 5,000= and 10,000=

 

Carrying a 2 – 1 lead is every joy to any team tactician.

But again, it presents a slim advantage as this result can be overturned.

As Uganda U-17 national side-The Cubs face their counterparts from Seychelles in a 2015 U-17 Nations cup return leg qualifier, the match presents a plat form for either team to fight a little as they battle for the next stage qualification phase.

Team news:

Uganda Cubs:

Ever since triumphing 1- 2 away in Seychelles, team Uganda has been camping at the Njeru Technical center where they played two build up games.

The team is boosted by the addition of midfielder, Ashraf Mugume, who passed the MRI test on Thursday morning. Mugume joined the rest of the squad in the afternoon during the luncheon hosted by the UFA President Engineer Moses Magogo at Sojovalo Hotel in Rubaga.

They will however miss through injury the services of St Joseph’s College Layibi student Luwalo Kipper, a midfielder, who has been based in Canada where he had gone for professional trials.

Mombasa based Striker, Imran Mpaata will also sit out the match having suffered a sprained ankle in training.

There was a smile on the faces of everyone in the Ugandan camp as team captain, Andrew Isiagi Okiring, based in Carlsie, U.S.A made a remarkable recovery from malaria.

‘Andrew (Okiring) is fit to play and lead team Uganda once again after being passed fit by the medical team’ confirmed head coach, Matia Lule to www.fufa.co.ug

Probable team:

Matia Lule is expected to name a formidable line up that will face the Seychelles side. But he has kept the cards close to his chest.

Buddo s.s goalie, Eric Kibowa is expected to be maintained in the goal posts ahead of Ali Ramadhan Mwirusi and Edward Kasibante.

The defence line that started in Seychelles of Skipper Andrew Okiring (right back), Alex Komakech (left back) and the central defensive pairing of the towering Kato Nemeyimana and Bashir Asiku will be maintained.

If Coach Matia is to opt for a 3 man midfield, then Musa Mukalazi will play the anchoring role as Joel Jangeyambe and Pius Obuya play alongside him. Pius Obuya scored Uganda’s winner away.

The Opening goal scorer in Seychelles, Charles Ssebutinde will lead the quest for Uganda’s goal search  alongside proven and tested goal poacher, Muhammed Shaban as Vice Captain, Emma Olinga feeds them with the passes to kill off the visitors.

 

Team Seychelles:

The team from the Indian Ocean Islands jetted into the country on Thursday evening.

Head coach, Gavin Jeanne already warned the Ugandans against over confidence and going by the appearance of the players, the team is ready for action.

The visitors had a training season this afternoon at the KCC stadium.

‘We know what we want. We shall surprise Uganda at home’ said Gavin shortly after arriving at Grabd global Hotel where they are being accommodated.

 

Match Referees:

The match at the KCCA Stadium in Lugogo will be handled by Sudanese match officials.

El Fatih Wadeed Khaleel will be the center official while Mohammed Abdallah Ibrahim and Mustafa Ibrahim Medany will be the first and second assistant referees respectively.

Mutaz Abdelbasit Abdelbasit Khairalla is the reserve official while Juilus Elly Mukolwe from Kenya is the match commissioner.

The winner of the match plays Rwanda at the next stage of qualification on a date that will chosen from Friday July 18^th to Sunday 20^th 2014.

MAIN PHOTO: The Cubs in training at Lugogo o Thursday

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

 

 

Saturday 28 June 2014

Venue: KCCA stadium, Lugogo

Uganda U 17 – Seychelles U17

Time: 4pm

Charges: 5,000/ and 10,000/=

The Seychelles U-17 team jetted in on Thursday evening for the return leg of the 1^st round Africa Championship with Uganda Cubs due on Saturday at the KCCA stadium in Lugogo.  The visitors were in high spirits and are hopeful of overturning the 2-1 first leg home loss suffered at the Unity stadium in Victoria.

The contingent of 5 officials and 19 players is led by Seychelles Football Federation CEO, Jemmy Adela. They arrived at 7pm aboard Kenya Airways. FUFA booked them in for accommodation at Grand Global hotel in Makerere.

Seychelles head coach Gavin Jeanne said that a 2-1 advantage that the Ugandans are enjoying from the first leg is not a big deal.

‘Just like Uganda won away from home, we can also upset them at home and surely that’s what we are here for. My players are in good shape and all they need now is to rest after very many hours in transit.  I am certain come Saturday we are going to surprise your boys’ boasted Gavin on arrival at the Team’s hotel.

MAIN PHOTO: Seychelles -17 football team members on arrival at Grand Global Hotel in Kampala ahead of their return leg against Uganda Cubs on Saturday

Photo 1: FUFA Executive committee member Mr. Aliga Rasoul receiving the Seychelles U-17 football team at Grand Global Hotel.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

Uganda Cranes Na-Mutima Regional Tours

Western Region Vs Uganda Cranes

Sunday 29th June 2014

At Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara

Time: 3:30 pm

The officials to handle the exhibition match between Uganda Cranes and the Western Region select side have been named by FUFA.

The game at Kakyeka Stadium will be handled by Emmy Kakooza from Mbarara as center referee.

He will be assisted by Ahmed Bazibumbira of Isingiro (1st assistant), Moses Kanyarutokye from Kabale (2nd assistant) and Paul Turyamureba from Rubirizi as the 4th official.

Abbasi Ssendyowa who hails from Mbarara has been assigned as the Referees Assessor and Match commissioner.

FUFA Executive member Nakulima Mariam Kaliga is the head of delegation for the Uganda Cranes while Mutaka Seka (Chairman, Western region District Football Association) will be the head of delegation for the Western region team.

The Cranes depart for Mbarara on Saturday morning.

Photo: Cranes in one of the training sessions this week at KCCA stadium in Lugogo as they tuned up for the Western region tour.

FUFA President enjoys luncheon with National U-17 team

Africa U-17 Championship Qualifiers:

Saturday 28th June 2014

Uganda Vs Seychelles

Time: 4:00 pm

Venue: KCCA Stadium, Lugogo
(Uganda leads 2 -1 from 1st leg)

Ahead of the return leg of the Africa U-17 qualifiers this Saturday at Lugogo, the Cubs team has been treated to a luncheon by the FUFA President Engineer Moses Magogo at Hotel Sojovalo in Rubaga today.

 

Some of the players at the luncheon

The entire team of 22 players and all Cubs officials had lunch with the President, who was flanked by some of the FUFA Executive Committee members  Rasul Aliga, Ahmed Midi Juma, Darius Mugoye (Vice President) and Decolas Kiiza (Finance Director).
“As the Federation, we are glad to share such moments with you. We are delighted for the spirited away display that witnessed our team register a victory. Hopefully this is the new chapter for Uganda’s performance away from home”, the president remarked in his brief speech.

 

Building for the Future Uganda Cranes:

The President acknowledged the role of the team selectors and trainers who ably identified the right players for the campaign.

“Everyone is applauding for the right choice of players who all passed the MRI test. This crop of players is being prepared for the future national team engagements in 5 or so years to come” he added.

The Seychelles team arrives in the country on Thursday aboard Kenya Airways by 7:30 pm.

They will be accommodated at Grand Global Hotel in Makerere before they train at Lugogo on Friday.

MAIN PHOTO: The FUFA President (red Tie) in a photo moment with the National U-17 players and officials shortly after the luncheon at Sojovalo Hotel.

The second session of educational workshop for the coaches organized by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will be concluded today in Mengo. Through the office of the Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and Education Officer Jackson Nyiima, the federation is determined to vibe a helping hand to the coaches who play a key role in handling the players.

Today’s session has attracted well over 70 coaches from the lower division clubs and a few from the top flight-FUFA Super League. The first session was held on Sunday at Community Primary School, Busega in Lubaga Division and the facilitators presented a topic on; A typical Training Session (theoretical and practical) where coaches were taught how to prepare, organize and conduct a training session in relation to the age target group.

In the session at FUFA Huse, one of the facilitators is Mujib Kasule-a holder of CAF C coaching license, FA Level 2 coaching license and E license from USA advised the coaches to get close to the players so that to get the best out of them.

‘The players need every coach’s support. They need guidance both on and off the pitch to produce the best results’ said Kasule.

Today’s workshop centered on; The Annual Training Plan for the Team (Theoretical), which guides coaches on assembling players in preparation for the forthcoming football season.

Main Photo: L-R FUFA Education Officer Jackson Nyiima, U-17 women assistant coach Faridah Bulega and Kiira Young FC coach Harunah Kebba at FUFA House during the recess of the workshop. 

Photo 2: Mujib Kasule with Faridah Bulega, Hussein Mbalangu and Paddy Kintu at FUFA House

Photo 3: Coaches  attending the workshop

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

The Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich has emphasized the need for his players to have top levels stamina and endurance if they are to overcome Equatorial Guinea and advance to the group stages of the 2015 AFCON.

Micho took his players through a gym session today conducted at the Sheraton Hotel Gymnasium before heading out with his team the on field training at KCCA stadium in Lugogo.

At the onset of the Cranes training yesterday, the Serbian pointed out that ahead of the ‘Cranes na Mutima’  campaign tour of the FUFA eight regions that starts with Western this Sunday at Mbarara’s Kakyeka Stadium, his players ought to work on their stamina and endurance.

The players had a two hour session in the gym today and will have another on Thursday.

In the same regard, Nile Special who have partnered with FUFA in the ‘Cranes na Mutima’ campaign, have today through their sister brand, Rwenzori water, delivered 60 boxes of water to for refreshment. The water was handed over by Rwenzori brand manager John Katete.

Meanwhile midfielder Gaddafi Kiwanuka who missed yesterday’s  training joined the group  bringing the number to 21 players with only the pair of Ethiopia based  Isaac Isinde and Robert Odongkara  yet to report.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players in the gym at Sheraton Hotel.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that the National senior team-Uganda Cranes will play a friendly match with Malawi on 14^th July, 2014 at Mandela National Stadium.

The match will be used by both teams as they prepare for their CAN 2015 Nations cup qualifiers.

The FUFA Executive Officer Edgar Watson welcomed the friendly saying that the technical team will make use of the outing.

‘We are glad to land this friendly because it will come at the most appropriate time when the Cranes are tuning up for the game against Equatorial Guinea’ said Watson.

Cranes have a game against Equatorial Guinea on 19^th July, 2014 while Malawi will play Benin in the journey to 2015 Morocco.

 

Photo: Uganda Cranes XI that played against Madagascar on 31st May 2014 at Namboole stadium. The Cranes will play Malawi in a  friendly game on Monday 14th July

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department. 

Africa Youth Championship 2015 in Niger

2^nd leg 1^st round Uganda vs Seychelles 4pm at KCCA Stadium

Date: Saturday 28^th June, 2014

Uganda leads 2-1 from the first leg

Referees: (From Sudan)

El Fatih Wadeed Khaleel-Centre Referee

Mohammed Abdallah Ibrahim-Assistant referee 1

Mustafa Ibrahim Medany-Assistant referee 2

Mutaz Abdelbasit Abdlebasit Khairalla-Reserve referee

Julius Elly Mukolwe- Match Commissioner (Kenya)  

The Uganda U-17 National team head Coach Matia Lule has switched his attention with a lot of emphasis to his players on how to hold on to the ball, concentration and creating scoring opportunities in their build up for the Africa Youth Championship fixture against Seychelles this Saturday at KCCA Stadium, Lugogo.

The Cubs have won two build up matches in the process in the last four days scoring eight goals (beat Mayuge 2-1 and Kawempe Tigers 6-0).

Lule’s boys who will train today at Kimaka Military barracks sports ground will be hoping to keep his boys in fine shape ahead of the return leg of the first round in the qualification process for the continental championship to be hosted by Niger in 2015.

Uganda won the first leg 2-1 at the Unity stadium in Victoria, Seychelles.

Meanwhile one of the players on the team Poloto Julius has cautioned his teammates of complacency. ‘We can’t afford to lose this game. Let’s be smart and alert during the game because our opponents can also win the game on Saturday’ said Poloto-a student at Kasawo Senior secondary school.

Relatedly, Seychelles will jet in on Thursday evening with a 27 man contingent.

 

Photo: Julius Poloto

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department. 

 

 

The ‘Cranes na Mutima’ campaign aimed at garnering support for the national senior side has kicked off today with 19 players out of the 22 turning up for training at KCCA Stadium in Lugogo. The campaign is sponsored by Nile Breweries in partnership with FUFA. Cranes will play their first exhibition game this Sunday at Kakyeka stdium in Mbarara against a western region select side.

The four hour long training session was conducted by Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich.

The Serbian said the training was aimed at building endurance, stamina and testing player partnerships as his troops prepare for the games in Mbrara and Soroti.

Players that turned up for the non- residential training today: Benjamin Ochan, Isma Watenga , Nicholas Wadada, Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Muleme, Richard Kasagga, Savio Kabugo, Murushid Jjuuko, Ivan Ntege, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamir Mutyaba, Brian Majwega, Miya Faruk, Wadri William, Emma Okwi, Hamis Kiiza, Brian Umony and Francis Olaki.  Yunus Sentamu who was not initially included on the 22 man list reported for training making a total of 20 for the day.

Gaddafi  Kiwanuka  miss the training whereas  Isaac Isinde and Robert Odonkara had to attend the crowning ceremony after  their side St. George won the Ethiopian League on Sunday but are expected to report soon.

The Cranes ‘Na Mutima’ campaign will see the National team players tour all FUFA’s eight regions starting with Western between 27th and 29th June. The project will help garner country-wide support for the team in the ongoing Nations Cup qualification encounters. The tour that kicks off in Western region on 29th June at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara was officially launched last week at the headquarters of Moringa Ogilvy in Bugolobi.

MAIN PHOTO: Cranes coach Micho talks to players in training at KCCA  stadium in Lugogo today

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

Programme content in the FUFA Referees’ Manual

-Intended to guide Referees, Match Assessors, Physical Fitness Training Instructors and Technical Instructors Enhancing referees competence in officiating  matches

-Promotion and protection of the laws of the game

-Building the capacity of referees

-Creating an enabling environment for officiating of matches.

-Ensuring good governance in refereeing matters

-Promote and protect the image of FUFA.

 

The FUFA President Engineer Moses Magogo is confident the Referees’ Manual that was approved and passed by the FUFA Executive will live the test of times.

Magogo made the comment during the consultative meeting he called today at FUFA house. It was attended by the FUFA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Edgar Watson, FUFA Referees standing committee and their chairman Samuel Mpiima, Ex-FIFA Referees, Chairman UFRA and staff of the referees’ office.

He reminded the group that attended the meeting about how referees play a key part in the development of the game.

‘Referees need to be part of the developmental stage. Regulations and rules help in guiding people.  Let’s give the manual the test of time’ said Magogo.

Magogo revealed that the Manual has already been approved and passed by the FUFA Executive and will be in use for the start of the new football season in August.

The manual was prepared by the FUFA Referees Committee in consultation with key stakeholders to guide the implementation of the Refereeing programme.

The manual does not replace the existing Laws, Rules and Regulations governing the operations of FIFA/CAF/FUFA. However it complements them and is issued to ensure the Refereeing programmes are successfully implemented to the satisfaction of all FIFA/FUFA members, CAF, Sponsors, Fans and Government of Uganda. Officials who deliberately fail to comply with the requirements of this Manual shall be sanctioned while exemplary performers shall be rewarded.

Main Photo: FUFA President with a group of senior members in the refereeing sector during teh consultative meeting at FUFA House today.

Pix 2: Consultation time: FUFA Referees standing Committee Chairman Sam Mpiima with President Moses Magogo.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

Second round kicks off

Gafford 2-0 Entebbe Ladies

Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 UCU

 

Upcoming fixtures

Sat: 21^st June She Corporates vs Bulenga 4pm, MUBS Nakawa

Sun: 22^nd June Entebbe Ladies vs Muteesa 4pm, Entebbe Police ground

 

First round recap:

She-Corporate XI on top

The She Corporate XI boasting of national team players were unplayable as they won all their games in the first round. With National team stars like Christine Wanyana (Crested Cranes captain), Matovu Fatumah, Naume Nagadya, Dorothy Nakato, Nakitto Gladys and Winnie Babirye, the Corporate XI was a class apart as one of their players Babirye went on to hit a hat-trick in her team’s 8-1 defeat of defending champions Muteesa I Royal University. Babirye leads the top scorers’ chart with 10 goals to her name.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Cardinals are second on the table but have youthful squad of players that have just completed high school and were offered scholarships at the university to further their education careers. Kivumbi Ritah-Crested Crane and a host of Under 20 stars Tracy Akiror and Viola Nambi plus Stella Nassuna Kaliba have kept their team in touching distance of the top placed team.

The 2013 champions, Muteesa I Royal University had an eventful first round. In one of the gams they were shocked by Entebbe Ladies 1-0 as the result dented their hopes of retaining the title.

Newcomers Bulenga Queens and Gafford Ladies are also taking part in the league.

On the left Nambi Viola of UCU takes on Muteesa’s Barbara Nankya (Blue)

FUFA women’s football officer speaks out –Hadijah Namuyanja

Overall, this competition has given a significant boost to women’s football as most teams are showing improvement in a combination of technical brilliance, tactical discipline, attacking power, defensive solidarity and speed of play.

Main Photo: SHE-CORPORATE XI L-R standing: Namulindwa Sarah, Nandawula Shadia, Christine Nakibuuka Wanyana, Fatumah Matovu, Ritah Nakirijja, Joyce Nansumba, Justine Nambafu, Precious Kalemba (Team Manager) .

From L-R bending: Naume Nagadya, Fionah Katiti, Annet Nakimbugwe, Stella Nassuna, Babirye Winnie and Brenda Makanga

Other Photos: In Blue-Gafford Ladies, Green-Bulenga Ladies

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

Programme:

Sunday 22^nd June: Community Primary School, Busega in Lubaga Division

Thursday 26^th June: FUFA House

Time: All workshops start at 9am, end at 11am

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has lined up two educational workshops for the local coaches to be held on Sunday 22^nd June and Thursday 26^th June in Busega and Mengo respectively. It is organized by the FUFA Technical and Education office with the major goal of strengthening the professional standards and expertise in the Uganda Football coaches Association who are also members of FUFA.

According to the FUFA Education Officer Mr. Jackson Nyiima, the workshops will help the participants know that they are accountable for every action taken while on duty at their respective jobs in football.

Sunday’s workshop will be held at Community Primary School, Busega in Lubaga Division and the Topic will be; A typical Training Session (theoretical and practical) where the coaches will be taught how to prepare, organize and conduct a training session in relation to the age target group.

On Thursday, the workshop will be held at FUFA House in Mengo and the Topic will be; The Annual Training Plan for the Team (Theoretical), which guides coaches on assembling players in preparation for the forthcoming 2014/2015 football season in various divisions.

Nyiima confirmed that all sessions will run between 9 O’clock an 11 O’clock in the morning.

Photo: FUFA’s Educational Officer Jackson Nyiima.

Photo credit: FUFA Communications department

 

 

 

The National U-17 football team is set to play a build-up game today against Tawheed Senior Secondary School in Mayuge. With the youngsters preparing for the return leg of the Africa Youth Championship on 28^th Jun against Seychelles, head coach Matia Lule is making use of all opportunities to give his boys playing time.

The Cubs won the first leg 2-1 at the Unity stadium in Seychelles last weekend thanks to goal by Pius Obuya and Charles Ssebutinde.

As of now coach Matia will have to continue with preparations minus two players Emmanuel Olinga and Mpaata Imran who are still in Kenya for studies but will be available for duty next week. There has also been an inclusion to the team as Old Kampala’s Mugume Ashraf arrived today in Njeru and will undergo the mandatory MRI test on Monday.

Photo: L-R: Shaban Muhammad (Player), Peter Onen (assistant coach U-17) and Komakech are in camp preparing for Seychelles on 28th June, 2014

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department

 

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations(FUFA) technical team has released a list of 22 players who will be involved in the Cranes regional tour of the Country.

The same players together with the foreign players will be used in preparation for the forthcoming Nations cup qualifier against Equatorial Guinea on 19th July at Mandela National stadium, in Namboole.

The Cranes ‘Na Mutima” campaign  will see the National team players tour all FUFA’s eight regions starting with Western between 27th and 29th June. The project will help garner country-wide support for the team in the ongoing Nations Cup qualification encounters. The tour that kicks off in Western region on 29^th June at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara was officially launched today at the headquarters of Moringa Ogilvy in Bugolobi.

Mbarara and Soroti are the Towns in the regions that have been selected to host the exhibition matches during the weekend of 27-29 June and 4-6 July respectively. During the tours, the Cranes will play exhibition games against the respective regional select sides.

Players summoned

Goalkeepers: Odonkara Robert, Ochan Benjamin, Watenga Isma

Defenders: Wadada Nicholas, Iguma Denis, Isaac Muleme, Majwega Brian,  Richard Kassaga, Savio Kabugo, Isac Isinde, Jjuko Murushid

Midfielders: Ivan Ntege, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamil Mutyaba, Kiwanuka Gadaffi, Miya Faruk, William Wadri, Joseph Ochaya

Strikers: Okwi Emmanuel, Kiiza Hamis, Brian Umony, Olaki Francis

Photo: The Uganda Cranes will be involved in the Country wide tour of FUFA’s 8 regions starting with Western.

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department/John Batanudde

 

 

 

 

Highlights:

Cranes players to start training on Monday at Namboole stadium

Cranes opponents to be named and handled by FUFA’s respective Regional Football Associations

Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevich has named a 22 man squad for the Tours 

Nile special to cater for all players’ training and match allowances 

Tour starts on the weekend of 27th-29th June 

The Uganda Cranes fans country wide are set to catch their heroes in action when the National team kick off its tour of the FUFA eight regions. Under the codename ‘Cranes Na Mutima’ with the full funding by Nile Special Cranes and spearheaded by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), the project will help garner country-wide support for the team in the ongoing Nations Cup qualification encounters. The tour that kicks off in Western region on 29^th June at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara was officially launched today at the headquarters of Moringa Ogilvy in Bugolobi.

Mbarara and Soroti are the Towns in the regions that have been selected to host the exhibition matches during the weekend of 27-29 June and 4-6 July respectively. During the tours, the Cranes will play exhibition games against the respective regional select sides.

Nile Breweries Sponsorship Manager Isaac Sekasi reechoed the fact the Cranes tour is only part of the larger Cranes na Mutima campaign, launched last month with the aim of rallying support for the national team.

‘We do not only want to rally fans to support the Cranes, we want them to do so with passion; na mutima. We want to reignite the fans’ passion for national team. We believe the tours will go a long way in ensuring this objective is achieved. The players will mingle with the fans while the most upcountry fans will also get a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the Cranes live in action. As the 12th players, we play a big role in the destiny and fortunes of our team,” said Sekasi.

“Our hope is that the tour will bring on board new fans and support the Uganda Cranes. This is the only way we are going to have better experiences of supporting the national and regional teams in future. Our team has always exhibited the true champion spirit by getting up after every fall, and that bodes well with our brand identity” he added.

Hinting on the other positive that may accrue from the tour, the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson commended Nile Special for the support towards the project.

“From this tour we intend to achieve more than one target. We shall be rallying fans but the technical team especially the national team coach will use this opportunity to assess various regional players that he has been informed about by the Fufa regional technical teams,” said Watson.

Photo: L-R NBL’s Sekasi, FUFA’s Watson, Technical Director Asuman Lubowa and Finance Director Asuman Lubowa during the officil launch of the Crns Regional tour today at Moringa in Bugolobi.

Photo credit: John Batanudde