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Results: Sudan 3 Eritrea 0, Uganda 1 Rwanda 0

Today: Ethiopia Vs Zanzibar (2:00pm-Nyayo)

S.Sudan Vs Kenya (4:00pm-Nyayo)

Gor-Mahia FC striker Dan Sserunkuma netted in the 88^th minute to earn Uganda a crucial win against Rwanda in the sixth fixture of this year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup going on in Kenya.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and former Vice President in charge of technical matters Livingstone Kyambadde were in Nyayo stadium to cheer up the Cranes.

Elsewhere in Machakos, Sudan walloped Eritrea 3-0 in a one-sided game played on a slippery ground due to heavy rains. Sudan now tops group ‘C’, with three points beating Uganda on goal difference. Coach Sredejovic Milutin Micho said he had identified the key areas that needed improvement and promised a better game against Eritrea on Monday.

Machakos goes muddy

The Cranes match had also earlier been scheduled for Jomo Kenyatta stadium in Machakos but the technical committee later pushed it to Nyayo stadium in Nairobi to give the ground more time to rest.

Machakos fans will now have to pray that rain reduces to enable more games played in their 10,000 capacity stadium constructed within a period of less than two months.

Okwi to return against Eritrea

Cranes team Doctor Ronald Kisolo has sounded optimistic that Emmanuel Okwi would return to action next Monday against lowly ranked Eritrea. The striker is recovering from malaria and missed their opening match against Rwanda this Friday. Speaking about his health Okwi said he was feeling better though still on treatment.

Ochan classic in goal

Goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan made several saves that would have cost Uganda a loss as Amavubi players pressurized the defending champions. Rwanda head coach Eric Nshimiyimana described Ochan’s performance as being ‘classic’ and warned that as much as Uganda had weaknesses in scoring they had much strength in goalkeeping.

Hamis Kiiza and Nicholas Wadada were the two Ugandan players that received cautions from a Somali referee Wiish Yabarow.

Kenya faces physical Sudanese

Hosting Harambee stars return to action this Saturday against South Sudan in a search for their first win of the tournament. Kenya and Ethiopia played to a goalless draw in an official opening match on Wednesday.

The team will still play without their Belgian head coach Adel Amrouche who is still on a prolonged strike over failure by Federation Kenya Football (FKF) to pay his salary for four months now. Although the hosts look favourites to win this game, it will not be an easy task against the physical South Sudanese. The Sudanese are making their second appearance in this lucrative regional tournament.

Uganda Cranes striker and team captain Emmanuel Okwi will watch today’s Cecafa senior challenge Cup match against Rwanda from the terraces following a malaria attack. Cranes team Doctor Ronald Kisolo is however optimistic that the player will recover soon and play the next game.

Walusimbi Godffrey has been named team captain according to the official starting  list released by the head coach Sredejovic Milutin Micho this afternoon.

Starters: Benjamin Ochan, Kizito Geoffrey, Nicholas Wadada, Walusimbi Godffrey (C), Kabugo Savio, Kasaga Richard, Aucho Khalid, Kizza Hamis, Sserunkuuma Daniel, Mpande Joseph, and Majwega Brian.

Substitutes: Watega Isma, Kyeyune Said, Ntambi Julius, Mpuga Martin, Kizza Ibrahim, Kayizzi Vincent, Muleme Isaac and Oringa Franco.

Rwanda  starters: Ndayishimiye Jean (1), Niyonzima Haruna (8), Nshutiyamagara Ismael (13), Bayisenga Emery (15), Ngirinshuti Mwembere (3), Omborenga Fitina (18), Mugiraneza Jean (7), Kagere Meddie (5), Mushimiyimana Mohamed (10), Tuyisenge Jacque (11) and`Iranzi Jean Claude (16).

Substitutes: Ndori Jean Claude (12), Tubane James (19), Sibomana Abouha (4), Twagizimana Fabrice (6), Ndahin

Results:

Burundi 2, Somalia 0

Tanzania 1, Zambia 1

Today (Friday):

Sudan Vs Eritrea (2:00 pm)

Uganda Vs Rwanda (4:00pm)

The CECAFA 2012 Senior Challenge Cup defending champions-Uganda Cranes launch their campaign to defend this year’s championship this Friday afternoon against rivals Amavubi of Rwanda.

The two teams have settled for a draw in their last two friendly matches but today’s action is highly expected to have a winner. The match will be played at Machakos, a newly constructed stadium 60Kms east of Nairobi City.

In yesterday’s (Thursday) fixture, Burundi beat Somalia 2-0 to write history as the first team to win an international match in Machakos stadium. Abdoul Fiston and Christopher Nduwarugira scored for Burundi in a game watched by a big audience led by the area county Governor Dr. James Mukuwa. Tanzania and visiting Zambia shared points after settling for a 1-all draw in the day’s last fixture.

Meanwhile Uganda will have no opportunity playing in Nairobi during group stage matches after the tournament organizing committee resolved to shift their last group stage engagement against Sudan to Nakuru on December 5. Uganda’s second game after Rwanda will be on December 2 against Eritrea still in Machakos.

Results:

Zanzibar 2 Vs South Sudan 1

Kenya 0 Vs Ethiopia 0

Today:

Burundi Vs Somalia (2:00 pm)

Tanzania Vs Zambia (4:00 pm)

Kenya and Ethiopia played to a goalless draw during an official opening match played here at Nyayo stadium Wednesday evening.

Former Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga was the chief guest at a match watched by relatively few fans. Kenya’s Harambee stars however played without their Belgian head coach Adel Amrouche who is reported to have gone on a strike over pay.

Available information alleges that Amrouche has not been paid by the Federation Kenya Football (FKF) for four months now. AFC Leopards Coach James Nandwa who deputizes him was in charge of the team’s technical bench. Nandwa said his boys had performed above average.

Earlier in the day, South Sudan put up a great fight against Zanzibar but still lost the field battle 2-0 to the islanders.

Action resumes on Thursday with Burundi hosting Somalia and Tanzania main land taking on Zambia at Machakos.  Uganda will play Rwanda on Friday.

Former FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa has this Tuesday afternoon been voted a member of the CECAFA Executive Committee in an election conducted here at Hill Park Hotel in Nairobi City.

CECAFA was conducting elections for four Executive committee members. A total of seven candidates presented interests in the four positions but Eritrea opted out of the race. Tanzania’s Eng. Leodgar Tenga will still have two more years as a regional chairperson untill 2015.

Mulindwa, a Honorary FUFA President polled maximum votes in an exercise presided over by Mr. Emmanuel Maradas from FIFA and witnessed by Magdi Shams Eldin and Kalusha Bwalya from CAF. Magdi is an Executive Member of CAF.

A total of twelve member countries took part in the elections with each country voting once. Mulindwa polled twelve votes followed by Tariq Atta (Sudan) 10, Abdigani Said Arab (Somalia) 9 and Raoul Gisanura (Rwanda) polled 8 votes.

Host President, Samuel Nyamweya and South Sudan FA President Chabur Alei were the two losers in the race.

Full election Results:

1. Lawrence Mulindwa – 12 Votes (Uganda)

2. Tariq Atta – 10 Votes (Sudan)

3. Abdiqaan Said – 9 Votes (Somalia)

4. Raoul Gisanura – 8 Votes (Rwanda)

5. Chabur Alei -5 Votes (South Sudan)

6. Samuel Nyamweya – 4 Votes (Kenya).

The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) President Eng. Leodgar Tenga has urged the region’s representatives in the forthcoming CHAN competitions due in South Africa early next year to put up a good show during the tournaments.

Uganda, Burundi and Ethiopia are the three CECAFA members who qualified for the CHAN finals. “Carry our CECAFA flag up while in South Africa”, Tenga said while addressing an annual CECAFA congress at Hill Park Hotel in Nairobi City Tuesday morning.

Tenga however decried the continued poor show in major competitions naming the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations as one of the areas where members still needed to double efforts. Dwelling much on this point, Tenga said, “Lets re-examine and make fresh strategies for better results in future competitions”.

Ethiopia was singled out and hailed for getting closer to qualification for World Cup Brazil 2014 despite clashing out to Nigeria. Tenga further said CECAFA region was the most active zone in the whole Africa and therefore had the potential perform better in continental competitions.

“As a region we need to improve our performance in FIFA and CAF competitions” Tenga insisted.

Women and Youth competitions set for 2014

Tenga further echoed the need to have both youth and women competitions held starting next year. “We have long talked about this and we must see it starting and it’s our prime target next year”, said the CECAFA President. He was however quick to add that all these programs needed funds.

The President revealed that the executive committee was in final negotiations with Super Sport Company on TV rights but most importantly CECAFA targets having a joint marketing strategy with Super Sport once the contract is signed.

Tenga commended Go-TV, UAP and Coca Cola for emerging sponsors of this year’s tournament. Rwanda head of State Gen. Paul Kagame was also hailed for the continued support towards regional competitions.

CAF considers 3^rd slot for CECAFA

The Confederation of Africa Football Associations (CAF) is considering creating a third slot in CAF for CECAFA region. The revelations were made by Mr. Magdi Shams Eldin who represented the continental body in the congress. Magdi said the proposal to amend the statutes in order to accommodate the targeted changes were in the final stages.

“We have already discussed this matter with the CAF President Dr. Issa Hayatou and he is very positive”, Magdi told a visibly excited congress. He commended CECAFA for holding regular tournaments and urged the regional leadership to maintain the spirit.

The withdraw has been confirmed to CAF and subsequently communicated to all the concerned parties including Ghana and the match officials. Uganda was slated to host Ghana on the weekend of 6-8 December 2013 before the return leg a fortnight later.

Having assessed that the new trend required to have substantial funds to prepare and organize for both the home and away matches against Ghana (and Equatorial Guinea or Zambia in case of qualification to the next round within a period of only seven weeks), FUFA could not commit the funds at the expense of other women football activities scheduled on the football calendar year.

The focus henceforth is drawn towards using the available resources to get involved in activities that would engage more girls’ participation in women football within the country. The Federation Technical Director and the line standing committee are in charge of the priorities in this regard.

FUFA further draws everybody’s kind attention that the withdraw from the competition has been done with the spirit of having more girls/women activities done in the country within the available resources.

The Uganda Cranes safely touched Kenyatta International Airport Monday afternoon ready to take up the task of defending this year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.

The team will be playing Rwanda in their first fixture on Friday at Machakos stadium about 60Kms East of Nairobi city. Uganda is accommodated at Milele Hotel just a few meters away from Nyayo Stadium, the main ground for this year’s tournament.

Gor Mahia FC striker Dan Serunkuuma joined the Cranes Camp here in Nairobi and he was part of the training this afternoon. Emmanuel Okwi will captain the team against Rwanda in the second match of group ‘C’. The two teams played to a goalless draw in their last international friendly match held in Kampala two weeks ago.

Ten out of the twelve teams had already reached Nairobi by press time. Tanzania and Ethiopia are expected this Tuesday. The tournament will officially be flagged off on Wednesday with an expected thriller between hosts Kenya and Ethiopia at Nyayo stadium. Earlier in the day, Zanzibar will have played South Sudan in the first game of this year’ edition at the same ground.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is already in Nairobi while Chris Kalibbala led the Ugandan delegation.

The Uganda Cranes Coach on Saturaday afternoon released a 20 man squad that will travel to Nairobi to defend the CECAFA Challenge Cup 2013.

Gor Mahia striker Dan Sserunkuuma is one of the only four professional players on the list. Others are Diego Kiiza (Young Sports Club, Tanzania), Aucho Khalid (Tusker FC, Kenya) and Geoffrey Kizito (Vietnam).

The Uganda Cranes edged Kenya 1-0 in the finals to lift the 2012 challenge Cup in Kampala.

The team is expected to leave Kampala on Monday aboard Kenya Airways.    Emmanuel Okwi will captain the team.

OFFICIALS: Chris Kalibbala (Leader of delegation), Sredojevic Milutin ‘Micho’ (Head Coach), Muyinda Crispus (Team Manager), Fred Kajoba (Assistant Coach), Kefa Kisala (Assistant Coach), Kisolo Ronald (Team Doctor) and Kenneth Muwanga (Media officer).

PLAYERS: Ochan Benjamin (SCVU), Watega Ismail (Vipers SC) and Oringa Franco-BUL FC,  (Goal Keepers).

DEFENDERS: Ntambi Julius (KIRA), Wadada Nicholas (VIPERS), Muleme Isaac (SCVU), Walusimbi Godfrey (SC VILLA), Kasagga Richard (KIRA), Kabugo Savio (SCVU), Kizza Ibrahim (KCCA) and Mpuga Martin (SCVU).
MIDFIELDERS: Aucho Khalid (Tusker), Geoffrey Kizito ‘Baba’ (Vietnum), Kyeyune Said (URA), Mpande Joseph (Vipers SC), Majwega Brian (KCCA) and Kayizzi Vincent (Vipers SC).

STRIKERS: Kiiza Hamis (Young SC), Okwi Emmanuel (SC Villa) and Dan Sserunkuuma Gor Mahia)

The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has released a list rules and regulations that will govern this year’s edition of the Challenge Cup due to kick off in Nairobi on November 27. CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye says the rules are intended to have a peaceful and orderly tournament.

• All member associations MUST pay an annual subscription fee of U$ 1500 before kickoff.
• Team lists must have only 20 players and cannot be altered.
• Shirt numbers will range between 1 and 20.
• No player shall be allowed to use more than one shirt number during the tournament.
• Teams eliminated in the preliminary stages will be required to leave within the next 24 hours unless there are absolutely no flight connections.
• Pre-match meetings will be held at 10:00am one day before the match.
• Starting line-ups must be confirmed to the CECAFA secretariat at least two hours before kickoff time.
• Teams must be at the stadium at least one hour before kickoff time.
• Each team is allowed a total of 25 people inclusive of players and officials.
• U$ 50 for any appeal complaint lodged.
• Such protests must be submitted to CECAFA at least three hours after the game.

Fines:

• U$ 200 for every team failing to register its players on time.
• U $ 100 for teams failing to honour the pre/post-match interviews.
• U$ 50 for lateness to pre-match meetings.
• U$ 50 will be a fine for teams reporting late to stadium.
• U$ 50 for teams reporting to pre-match meetings without captains.
• U$ 50 for teams reporting for pre match meetings without uniforms.
• U$ 50 for a player who fails to produce a passport.

The Uganda U23 (The Kobs) National team lost their first international friendly match 3-0 to hosts Thailand on November 16 away in Chiangmai about 1100Km out of Bangkok City.

The Kobs Coach George Ssemwogerere has however promised to have a better game when the two sides meet in their second and last international friendly match on Tuesday evening.

Hamid Juma who led the Ugandan 25-man delegation blamed the team’s loss on fatigue saying that they had to cover an estimated 1100km distance from Bangkok to Chiangmai by road on the eve of the match. This took them over eleven hours to reach the venue.

Despite the fatigue, the Kobs tried to push for the results and played to a goalless first half with many chances getting either saved by the goalkeeper or going wild.  Wadri William laid a brilliant cross in the 23^rd minute but Oguti Henry failed to tap it into a goal. Twelve minutes later Ntege Ivan’s hard shot hit the woodworks while Captain Mukisa Yusuf scored a free header from Lukoya Baker’s corner but was disallowed by the Center Referee Chaiya Mahaprab. Thailand scored in the 51^st, 69^th and 88^th minutes. Team Doctor Yahaya Katumba said all players are still in good shape a head of the next tie. The Ugandan delegation in Thailand comprises 17 players and 6 officials.

PLAYERS: NDUGA LAWRENCE, OGUTI HENRY, KWIZERA HAMIDU,NKUUBI BRIAN, KALULE FAHAD, AGANDU FRED, WADIRI WILLIAM, NTEGE IVAN,KYAMBADDE ALLAN,LUKOYA BAKER, MUKISA YUSUF, NAMWANJA SIMON, MAKOBA DENNIS, JUUKO MULSHID, WASSWA HASSAN, LUKWAGO CHARLES and MAGOOLA SALIM,

OFFICIALS: JUMA HAMID, NKONO AMIN, SEMWOGERE GEORGE, MUBIRU ABDALLAH, YAHAYA KATUMBA and NYIIMA JACKSON.

MATCH OFFICIALS: CHAIYA MAHAPRAB- (Referee), THONOM BORIKUT 1^st Asst), AMNARD PONGMANEE (2^nd Asst), SUPREM NONTHAWONG (4th official) and AKEKACHAI THANADDERKWAO was the Match commissioner.

Results: Uganda (0) Vs Rwanda (0)

Uganda and Rwanda have played to a goalless draw in an international friendly match at Mandela National stadium-Namboole this Saturday evening.

Both teams will have their strikers to blame for failing to convert several chances that would have earned them goals. The match officiated by a set of referees from Tanzania had only one yellow card awarded to Amavubi’s Tuyisenga Jacques. Rwanda coach Eric Nsimiyimana had earlier threatened to upset the hosts by taking them into their first home loss in the normal time, a record all visiting nations have failed to break for eight years now.

This was the Cranes’ first game under Airtel as their new sponsors. The two nations will meet again before the end of this month in the CECAFA challenge cup tournament due in Nairobi. Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan and Eritrea were placed in Group ‘C’ during the draws held at Nairobi Serena Hotel on Friday.

Rwanda starters: Ndayishimiye Luc 1, Bayisenga Emmery 15, Omburenga Fitina 4, Nirisarike Solomon 6, Mugiraneza J. Baptiste 7, Iranzi Jean Claude 12, Niyonzima Harouna 8 (Captain), Mushimiyimana Mohammed 16, Ngirishuti Mwemere 3, Kagere Meddie 5 and Tuyisenge Jacques 11.

Substitutes: Ndoli Jean Claude 18, Twagizimana Fabrice 14, Ngabo albert 2, Mbaraga  Jimmy 9, Nsutiyamagara Ismael 13, Mugabu Hussein 17 and Buteera Andrew 10.

Uganda Cranes starters: Benjamin ochan 18, Wadada Nicholas 14, Walusimbi Godfrey 15, Kabugo Savio 3, Kasagga Richard 22, Agaba Oscar 6, Kisalita Ayub 8, Kayizzi Vincent 2, Majwega Brian 11, Mpande Joseph 10 and Okwi Emmanuel 7.

Substitutes: Watenga Ismael 19, Oringa Francis 1, Nsubuga Daniel 12, Muleme Isaac 20, Kalanda Frank 21, Mugerwa Yasser 16, Muwadda Mawejje 4, Mpuuga Martin 5  and Matsiko Tom 13.

Uganda Vs Rwanda

Result: 0-0 (90 min)

Uganda Cranes team captain Emmanuel Okwi has been substituted by Yasser Mugerwa with only three minutes left to the end of the normal time. On the other side Andrew Butera  comes in for Mushimiyimana Mohammed.

Defender Savio Kabugo had earlier been substituted by Mastiko Tom while the striking line got reinforced with URA striker Frank Kalanda. Substitute Kalanda landed an open chance three minutes after the kick off of the second half but took a weak shot which goalkeeper Ndayishimiye Luc received as a gift.

Fifteen minutes later, Micho substituted Walusimbi Godfrey with Muwadda Mawejje. Muleme Isaac went in for Vincent Kayizzi.

Namboole stadium has today been turned red with the National team sponsors Airtel branding both the interior and the exterior of the stadium.

In the fifth substitution for Uganda Cranes, Dan Nsubuga came in for Brian Majwega.

Uganda Vs Rwanda

Result: 0-0 (69 min)

Uganda Cranes head coach Micho Sredojevic has started off the second round with two major changes.

Defender Savio Kabugo has been substituted by Mastiko Tom while the striking line is reinforced with URA striker Frank Kalanda. Substitute Kalanda landed an open chance three minutes after the kick off of the second half but took a weak shot which goalkeeper Ndayishimiye Luc received as a gift.

Fifteen minutes later, Micho substituted Walusimbi Godfrey with Muwadda Mawejje. Muleme Isaac went in for Vincent Kayizzi.

Namboole stadium has today been turned red with the National team sponsors Airtel branding both the interior and the exterior of the stadium.

The Uganda Cranes sponsors Airtel have painted Namboole red this afternoon as the home National ‘A’ team takes over Amavubi of Rwanda in an International friendly match.

For the first time in a stretch of over 8 years, the Uganda Cranes have also donned the red jerseys against their usual yellow colours. Airtel recently signed a four year sponsorship deal with FUFA that will see the telecom company extending UGX 950m to the federation annually.

The match officially kicked off at 4:00pm Local time and still goalless. The two teams will still face off in Nairobi during this year’s Senior Challenge Cup scheduled to kick off on November 27. Kenya will host Ethiopia in the official opening game.

The sponsors have branded the whole stadium red with music playing inside the stadium.

The first half has ended goalless with Uganda failing to convert any of its five corner kicks. Rwanda had two corner kicks in the first half. Tanzanian referees are in charge of the game.

Amavubi head coach Eric Nsimiyimana has sounded optimistic of writing history by beating the Uganda Cranes in Namboole stadium this afternoon.

“I am aware of Uganda’s unbeaten record of 8 years but my boys are more than determined to write history this afternoon”, said Nsimiyimana shortly after arriving at Namboole.

Rwanda will start without their favourite goal keeper Ndori Jean Claude. The APR FC custodian developed a waist pain according to the team’s goal keeper coach Mugisha Ibrahim. He is however on the list of substitutes.

Rwanda starters: Ndayishimiye Luc 1, Bayisenga Emmery 15, Omburenga Fitina 4, Nirisarike Solomon 6, Mugiraneza J. Baptiste 7, Iranzi Jean Claude 12, Niyonzima Harouna 8 (Captain), Mushimiyimana Mohammed 16, Ngirishuti Mwemere 3, Kagere Meddie 5 and Tuyisenge Jacques 11.

Substitutes: Ndoli Jean Claude 18, Twagizimana Fabrice 14, Ngabo albert 2, Mbaraga  Jimmy 9, Nsutiyamagara Ismael 13, Mugabu Hussein 17 and Buteera Andrew 10.

Uganda Cranes starters:

Benjamin ochan 18, Wadada Nicholas 14, Walusimbi Godfrey 15, Kabugo Savio 3, Kasagga Richard 22, Agaba Oscar 6, Kisalita Ayub 8, Kayizzi Vincent 2, Majwega Brian 11, Mpande Joseph 10 and Okwi Emmanuel 7.

Substitutes: Watenga Ismael 19, Oringa Francis 1, Nsubuga Daniel 12, Muleme Isaac 20, Kalanda Frank 21, Mugerwa Yasser 16, Muwadda Mawejje 4, Mpuuga Martin 5  and Matsiko Tom 13.

Nov 27

Kenya Vs Ethiopia

Kenya, the hosts of this year’s CECAFA Challenge Cup will play Ethiopia in an official opening match of the two weeks tournament in Nairobi on November 27.

CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye confirmed this shortly after the breakfast launch of the event at Nairobi Serena Hotel, Friday afternoon.

The rest of the fixtures will be released later as consultations on the venues were still on going. Nairobi and Machakos County are still the only confirmed venues to host the group stage matches. Machakos County is about 60Kms out of Nairobi City.

In similar developments, the Kenyan government has finally agreed to extend some financial contributions towards the event but challenged the local football federation (FKF) to exercise transparency. The revelation was made by the Minister of Sports Dr. Hassan Wario who represented the government at the same function.

Wario warned that the government would not hesitate taking acation if the Harambee stars fail to lift the championship this year.

Group A: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar and South Sudan.

Group B: Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and Somalia.

Group C: Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan and Eritrea.

 The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has this afternoon released the official challenge Cup tournament playing groups with Uganda and Rwanda meeting again as key contenders of Group ‘C’.

Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan and Eritrea are in the same group where two nations will automatically have to qualify into the quarter finals as others compete for the two overall slots for best losers. Cecafa Secretary General Nicholas Musonye released the groups during a breakfast launch of the region’s most lucrative tournament at Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Hosts Kenya will tussle it out against World Cup contenders Ethiopia in an official opening match of the tournament in Nairobi on November 27. Other members of Group ‘A’ are Zanzibar and South Sudan. Neighbours Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and Somalia constitute group ‘B’.

Zambia will be the only guest team in the tournament this year replacing Djibouti who miss out at this year’s edition. CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye urged the Kenyan government to consider extending some financial support towards the tournament and asked the local organizing committee to exercise transparency.

Uganda that plays Rwanda in an international friendly match this Saturday in Namboole stadium will have to face each other again in a stretch of about two weeks in Nairobi.

The Groups are as below:

Group A: Kenya, Ethiopia, Zanzibar and South Sudan.

Group B: Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and Somalia.

Group C: Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan and Eritrea.