Uganda Hippos’ head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the final 20 man squad travelling to Arusha city ahead of the U20 Total CAF African Cup of Nations Zonal qualifiers in Tanzania.
The team departs for Tanzania on Friday morning aboard Uganda Airlines via Kenya.
FUFA Executive Committee member Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim is the leader of delegation.
There are three groups with hosts and defending champions Tanzania in group A alongside Somalia and Djibouti.
Group B has Uganda, Eritrea, Burundi and South Sudan whilst group C has Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan.
Nile Special Male Footballer of the year: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi
Rwenzori Female Footballer of the year: Juliet Nalukenge
Team of the year: Uganda U-17 Girls Football Team
The national U17 Women football team has been honoured for its outstanding performance in 2019.
Sports scribes under their umbrella body-USPA (Uganda Sports Press Association) honoured the the U17 National side as the team of the year 2019.
The Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi coached team had a memorable year to remember as they swept aside opponents to win the inaugural Council for South African Football Associations (COSAFA) U17 Women championship held in Mauritius before adding the CECAFA U17 Women Championship on home soil at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. Kiyingi picked the award on behalf of the team.
The team was set to play Cameroon in the final round of the FIFA U17 Women World qualifiers before the tournament was cancelled by the world soccer governing body due to India’s innability to host the event under the prevailing covid 19 situation.
The awards ceremony was at glamorous annual USPA gala held on November 18, 2020 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Victoria Ball room under strict Covid-19 guidelines.
The gala also marked the 50th anniversary for the sports scribes body and a cake was cut to commemorate the special day.
Okwi wins Footballer of the year Award
Uganda Cranes star player Emmanuel Arnold Okwi was also among the sports stars recognized during the Nile Special sponsored event. He was voted best player of the year 2019 by the sports media. He later finished 2nd runner up in the Main Award (Sports Personality of the year 2019) won by World 10,000M champion Joshua Cheptegei. Reigning World 800M champion Halima Nakayi was 1st runner up. Okwi was also 2nd runner up in a vote that had fans vote the best sports person of the year 2019.
The FUFA CEO Edgar Watson picked the award on behalf of Okwi.
Edgar Watson with Okwi’s accolade
Juliet Nalukenge voted best female footballer 2019
On the other hand, striker Juliet Nalukenge will be crowned among the Rwenzori winners as best female footballer at a later date.
Ayub Khalifan with the U-17 girls team accolade
At the same event the FUFA Drum football competition was also recognised as the 2nd best organised event after the Uganda Open Golf championship while FUFA was 2nd best well ran sports association after Uganda Athletics Federation.
U-17 Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers
13 – 28, December 2020 (To be Hosted by Rwanda)
Group A: Rwanda, Eritrea and South Sudan
Group B: Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya
Group C: Sudan, Djibouti and Tanzania.
The Uganda U-17 youngsters who have been in a training camp for a fortnight now at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru under the stewardship of head coach Hamza Lutalo, among other coaches.
They were edged 5-2 by their counterparts of Uganda Hippos team in their last friendly match on Sunday in Njeru.
The team reported to camp on Friday November 6, will spend at least a month in Njeru before heading to Rwanda on in early December, for the U17 Total CAF AFCON CECAFA Zonal qualifiers.
The U-17 players during stretching drills
The tournament will be held in Rwanda from 13 – 28, December 2020.
Uganda is in group B with finalists Ethiopia and arch rivals Kenya.
This year’s edition will have 9 countries taking part namely host Rwanda, reigning champion Uganda, Eritrea, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Djibouti and Tanzania
The top two finalists will get rights to play in the 2021 U17 AFCON in Morocco as CECAFA representatives.
Tanzania hosted the last edition of the championship in 2019 that was won by Uganda who beat Ethiopia 3-1 in the final.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Football Club played against Uganda U-20 (The Hippos) for the second time in a week at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
The Uganda Hippos team took the lead through an own goal by Herbert Achai, who diverted Raymond Derrick Onyai’s cross from the left.
The juniors played the entire game with a man less after a red card to left back Azizi Kayondo as early as the third half.
Julius Poloto (left) takes on Joseph Kafumbe
Julius Poloto, the KCCA captain missed the opportunity to bring the game level when he missed a penalty as goalkeeper Jack Komakech was equal to the task.
KCCA reacted strongly in the second half, scoring through second half substitute Dennis Iguma and Samson Andrew Kigozi.
Denis Iguma races to the ball ahead of Joseph Kizza BukenyaSadat Anaku shields the ball
Both teams made a couple of changes to grant game time to the various people at their disposal.
The Uganda U-20 team is preparing for the CECAFA U-20 championship that will be staged in Arusha, Tanzania (23rd November to 6th December 2020).
The Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso is expected to name the final traveling team on Wednesday, 18th November 2020 before the team departs the following day.
Morley Byekwaso on the touchline
Team Line Ups:
KCCA XI: Ali Mwirusi (G.K), Samuel Kato, Peter Magambo, Herbert Achai, Ashraf Mugume, Samson Andrew Kigozi, Julius Poloto, Dominic Ayella, Kezironi Kizito, Sadat Anaku, Moses Aliro
Subs: Dennis Iguma, Fillbert Obenchan, Moses Kalanzi, Jerome Otim
Uganda U-20 XI
Uganda U20: Jack Komakech (G.K), Steven Sserwadda, Aziz Kayondo, Joseph Kafumbe, Kenneth Ssemakula, Musa Ramathan, Richard Basangwa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Derrick Raymond Onyai, Najib Yiga, Derrick Kakooza
Uganda U-20 substitutes
Subs: Dennis Ssenyondwa (G.K), Wilber Wamala, Robert Kitabalwa, Richard Bbosa, Ivan Eyam, Ashraf Mulinde, Faisal Wabyona, Andrew Kawooya, Ivan Bogere, Alpha Ssali
Uganda Cranes suffered a set-back in the current TOTAL Afcon 2021 qualification campaign, losing 1-0 to South Sudan during a group B duel at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Monday.
Tito Okello Odong scored in the 35th minute, a successful kick from the penalty spot.
Two minutes before the goal came, Uganda Cranes has lost midfielder Khalid Aucho after red card offence.
Gallant efforts by Faruku Miya, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and the entire team in typical fighting spirit to find the equalizer and possible winning goal were frustrated by the mean South Sudan defence.
Nicholas Wadada in actionWilliam Luwagga Kizito in action
South Sudan were also reduced to 10 men with 10 minutes to play through Abdallah Musa for a second booking.
Uganda Cranes remains on 7 points from 4 matches, South Sudan earned their first victory of the campaign and has 3 points.
Group B is led by Burkina Faso who picked an away point off Malawi in Blantyre during the goal-less draw.
Burkina Faso has 8 points ahead of the next qualification rounds in March 2021.
Substitutes: Jamal Salim (19), Charles Lukwago (01), Paul Patrick Mbowa (24), Shafiq Kagimu (13), Edrisa Lubega (22), Brian Aheebwa (16), Mike Azira (23), Emmanuel Okwi (07), Derrick Paul Nsibambi (11), David Owori, Elvis Bwomono (06), Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu (12)
South Sudan XI: Majak Maling Mawith (23 – Goalkeeper), Abdulkarim Yom Mutwakil (29), Peter Maker Manyang (4), Rehan Angier Malong (14), Manyumom Achol (8), Jackson Morgan Odebe (16), David Sebit Omot (17), Daniel Chok Dau (Jihluva, Czech Republic), Chok Tito Okello Odong (10), Makueth Wol Akeen Nguet (22), Stephen Pawaar Lony (25)
Substitutes: Godfrey Nyeko Okello (3), Abdalla Asad Musa (24), John Kuol Chol (15), Kenjok Wal Athiu (9), Dominic Abul Pretino (11), Joseph Kuch Nyuar Atak (12), Dominic Angelo Kornelio Aroma (6), Bak Majok Nyang (2), Denis Yongure Daluri (20), Aluck Akech Mabior (19), Ramadan John Mayik Diing (1 – Goalkeeper), Ivan Wani Adebo (7)
South Sudan XI
Match Officials:
Centre Referee: Djindo Louis Houngnandande (Benin)
Uganda Hippos (U-20) overcame the Cubs (U-17) 5-2 during a practice match played at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru, Buikwe on Sunday.
The Hippos recovered from a goal down to win in style ahead of the Total CAF U-20 Zonal Qualification tourney that is set to kick off on 23rd November – 06th December 2020 in Arusha, Tanzania.
Attacking midfielder Travis Mutyaba gave the Cubs the lead on 22 minutes to boss the half time 1-0.
The second stanza of the game witnessed the U-20 head coach Morley Byekwaso introduce a fresh team that injected life back to normal to their side.
Uganda Cubs’ Allan Odongo passes the ball as Hippos midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga closes down at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Sunday
Richard Basangwa opened up the scoring touch for the Hippos in the 66th minute.
Four minutes later, he had his second goal as the Hippos took the lead.
Having picked the scoring momentum in the course of the game, Derrick Kakooza scored the third one from the left flank .
Meanwhile, Derrick Raymond Onyai and Yiga Nagib netted the other two goals in quick succession coming in the 84th and 86th minutes respectively to give Morley’s side a 5-1 comfortable lead.
Uganda Cubs’ player Alex Opio controls the ball
Abasi Kyeyune scored a long range propeller outside box to try to narrow the gap but their effort was not enough to get them back in the game before match day center referee blew the final whistle.
The U-20 qualifiers will see 11 countries competing.
Hosts Tanzania has been placed in group A with Somalia, Rwanda and Djibouti, while Burundi, Eritrea, South Sudan and Uganda are in group B. Ethiopia plays in group C with Kenya and Sudan.
Another COVID-19 Testing moment for Hippos:
Prior to the departure to Tanzania for the tournament, the team will once again go for a mandatory Covid 19 test on November 17 in the morning hours.
This will guarantee that some of the tournament’s and travel Covid 19 regulations and standard operating procedures are met.
Uganda U-20 head coach Morley Byekwaso
U20 Starting XI:
Jack Komakech (Gk), Kenneth Ssemakula, Sunday Ohio, Richard Boss, Andrew Kawoya, Ivan Eyamu, Joseph Bukenya, Ashiraf Mulindi, Faisal Wabyona, Alpha Ssali Thierry, Ivan Bogere.
U17 Starting XI:
Abdul Magada (gk), Vincent Milena, Juma Ibrahim, Peter Gover, Pius Sebulime, Yasin Mukiibi, David Bawunda, Issa Bugembe, Travis Mutyaba, Moses Mawa, Edwin Opaala Mukasa.
U20 Substitutes
Dennis Sendyowa, Musa Ramathan, Joseph Kafumbe, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Aziz Kayondo, Nagib Yiga, Babosi Byaruhanga, Raymond Onyayi, Robert Kitabalwa, Steven Sserwada, Derrick Kakooza, Umar Lutalo, Ivan Asaba, Jamal Masiko, Richard Basangwa, Wilber Wamala.
U17 Substitutes
Henry Mwebe (Gk), Humphrey Oyirwoth, Enoch Luyima, Fahad Jumbo, Samir Mudiba, Basil Tenywa Tamu, Ronald Madoi, Damon Mukisa, Shafik Waswanga, Faisal Kifumba, Godfrey Sekobengo, Christopher Nyongesa, Shafik Magogo, Allan Odongo, Ivan Ainimbabazi, Abasi Kyeyune, Opio Otim.
Match Day 4: South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Monday, 16th November 2020 (4 PM)
*Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
When Uganda Cranes take on South Sudan during the return leg of the TOTAL AFCON 2021 qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Monday, Allan Okello expects a far much improved performance thaN during the first leg at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The 20 year old left footed attacker who currently plays at Algerian club Paradou AC asserts that they have revisited the first match and ready to clean up the grey areas.
‘We have seen many of the mistakes done during the first leg and hope that we shall have a far much better game on Monday’ Okello disclosed as the team trained at Kasarani in Nairobi on Saturday.
Uganda Cranes’ Allan Okello in training at Kasarani training facility
Okello was among the players introduced in the second half in the game Uganda Cranes won 1-0 over South Sudan at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende courtesy of super substitute Halid Lwaliwa’s header from Faruku Miya’s inviting free-kick.
The Airtel – FUFA reigning footballer of the year replaced Emmanuel Arnold Okwi after 58 minutes and instantly delivered his trade-mark long shot after breaking from the right flank.
‘All the players are in good shape ahead of the match. We had a good first training on Saturday and we are ready for action’ Okello added.
Allan Okello going through the paces at Kasarani training center
Uganda Cranes delegation is accommodated at Tamarin Tree Hotel, Langata in Nairobi.
The team is expected to conduct the final training on the match eve (Sunday evening) at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.
The match commentary will be live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the Football Radio courtesy of Shafik Mutebi.
Uganda Cranes has fetched 7 points from 3 matches and only require a victory on Monday to secure a slot at the TOTAL 2021 AFCON finals in Cameroon
Allan Okello at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport moments after checking in
Match Day 4: South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Monday, 16th November 2020 (4 PM)
*Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes delegation to Nairobi, Kenya safely arrived on Saturday afternoon.
The contingent was welcomed by the advance party head Paul Mukatabala at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after a successful flight aboard Uganda Airlines (UR202) from Entebbe International Airport.
The players and officials then checked in at Tamarin Tree Hotel, Langata – Nairobi.
Uganda Cranes players alight from the team bus at Tamarin Tree Hotel, Langata – Nairobi.
On Sunday, the team will conduct the final training at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi well in time of the Monday clash at 4 PM.
The match commentary will be live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the Football Radio courtesy of Shafik Mutebi.
With 7 points collected over 3 matches, Uganda Cranes need maximum points from the match to secure a slot at the TOTAL 2021 AFCON finals in Cameroon.
Some of the Uganda Cranes players at Jomo Kenyatta International Hotel, Nairobi
The team later executed a recovery session at the Kasarani training ground.
The Uganda Cranes players through the paces at Kasarani training groundA ball work session
U-20 Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers
23 – 06, December 2020
*To be hosted by Tanzania
As the trip to Tanzania for CAF U20 zonal Cecafa Qualifiers nears, Uganda Hippos are in final stages of preparation ahead of the tournament commencement in Arusha, Tanzania.
Two lined up practice matches:
Head coach Morley Byekwaso has lined-up two practice matches that will be used to assess the readiness and fitness levels of players before leaving for the tournament.
Morley Byekwaso, head coach of Uganda U-20
On Sunday November 15, they will be playing against the U17 Uganda Cubs in Njeru at Fufa Technical Centre at 9am under closed doors and on Tuesday November 17, they will travel to KCCA FC away at Lugogo, Kampala at 3pm.
Team Departure to Tanzania:
Prior to the departure to Tanzania for the tournament, the team will once again go for a mandatory COVID-19 test on November 17 in the morning hours.
This will guarantee that some of the tournament’s and travel Covid 19 regulations and standard operating procedures are met.
Coach Byekwaso talks to some of the playersSome of the Uganda U-20 players
Meanwhile, the Hippos had a practice match on Friday against Kampala City Council Authority Football Club that ended in a 3 all draw in Lugogo, Kampala at the newly rebranded MTN Omondi Stadium.
KCCA’s Kigozi opened the first stanza by registering his name on the score board when he notched a brace to put the host in a comfortable lead.
At the start of the second stanza, substitute Juma Balinya also scored the third to keep the host in the lead of the game by 3 goals to nil.
However, minutes after Balinya’s third goal of the game, one should say Morley Byekwaso’s guards picked the tactics pretty well during the half-time break when they bounced back to score three to finish it in style.
Uganda Hippos’ forward Najib Iga pulled one back to restore hope before midfield general Derrick Kakooza scored the second one to make it 3-2. It’s from there then that Bogere Ivan scored the third goal off the Kick from the penalty mark to make it end in a 3 all draw in the dying minutes of the game.
U-17 Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers
13 – 28, December 2020
To be Hosted by Rwanda
All the thirty-five players on the U17 Uganda National Football Team (The Cubs) passed the Magnetic Resignation Imaging (MRI) tests.
The good news was revealed by the team coordinator and FUFA Youth Football Development Manager Bashir Mutyaba upon release of results in Mengo, Kampala on Friday, 13th November 2020.
The U-17 players during stretching drills under fitness coach Arthur Kyesmira
‘They underwent the MRI test in Kampala at Mengo Hospital on Tuesday this week and the good news is that all the boys passed the test.’ Bashir Mutyaba disclosed.
Mutyaba tagged the feat as a “positive development” for the head coach Hamza Lutalo and the rest of the technical team.
‘This is a positive development for the head coach and his entire working team as all the players passed the tests. The technical team will pick the final 20man squad that will be used in the forthcoming tournament.’ Mutyaba added.
Some of the Uganda U-17 players pose for a group photo after trainingThe players stretch as assistant coach Brian Ssenyondo and goalkeeping coach Mubarak Kiberu keep a keen eye
Meanwhile, on Saturday afternoon, the players had the first session before going for one-hour long theory class that was conducted by the Vincent “Titi Camara” Tumusiime.
Vincent “Titi Camara” Tumusiime with his lectureVincent “Titi Camara” Tumusiime takes the players through a talk session
In the theory session, the players were taken through different aspects in life-style with much emphasis being put on moral and discipline.
The U-17 qualifiers will take place in Rwanda from 13 – 28 December 2020.
A total of 9 countries will take part; divided into three groups.
Hosts Rwanda are grouped with Eritrea and South Sudan in group A.
The reigning champions Uganda are in group B with Ethiopia and Kenya as group C has Sudan, Djibouti and Tanzania.
Match Day 4: South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Monday, 16th November 2020 (4 PM)
*Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes contingent to Nairobi, Kenya has set off from Entebbe International Airport aboard Uganda Airlines, Flight UR202 on Saturday morning.
Midfielder David Owori replaces the suspended Joseph Ochaya who picked a second caution in the qualifiers during the Thursday clash.
The rest of the players who made the match day squad during the 1-0 home win at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende are maintained.
The Uganda Cranes players and officials checking in at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday morning
The delegation will be received by the head of advance party Paul Mukatabala upon arrival in Nairobi.
FUFA Executive Committee member Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira is the Leader of Delegation.
Hajji Abdul Lukooya Sekabira
The match commentary will be live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the Football Radio courtesy of Shafik Mutebi.
Uganda Cranes need maximum points from the match to secure a slot at the TOTAL 2021 AFCON finals in Cameroon.
Uganda Cranes overcame a hard fighting South Sudan side1-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Thursday,12th November 2020 under closed doors.
Halid Lwaliwa, a substitute for Ronald Mukiibi scored the only goal of the day coming in the 85th minute.
www.fufa.co.ug captured the key moments prior to, during and after this physical duel that also witnessed rain drizzles in the first half.
Halid Lwaliwa (right) is congratulated by teammates after scoring Faruku Miya flies high to control the ballTeenager Karim Watambala replaced Khalid Aucho late in the gameL-R: Shafik Kagimu, Brian Aheebwa, William Luwagga Kizito and Fahad Bayo in warm-upsSanitizing points were many around the St Mary’s Stadium, KitendeThe sanitizing point at the entry point to the stadium dressing roomsInside the home team dressing roomsGoalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango warming up
The players’ alight from the Uganda Cranes bus
L-R: Emmanuel Okwi, Aucho Khalid and Denis Onyango arriving at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry arrives at the StadiumSouth Sudan’s Tito Okello closes down Joseph Benson OchayaFaruku Miya and Khalid Aucho close down South Sudan’s Jackson Morgan OdebeEdisa Lubega and Nicolas Wadada in warm up drills
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry on duty
The stands were empty since it was a closed door match because of CAF, FUFA and Government regulations in the mitigation of COVID-19FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo takes his seat in the VIP LoungeFaruku Miya gets to the ball ahead of Ivan WaniStanding – L-R: Joseph Ochaya, Elvis Bwomono, Ronald Mukiibi, Timothy Awany, Khalid Aucho, Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row – Emmanuel Okwi, Mike Azira, William Luwagga Kizito, Faruku Miya and Derrick NsibambiSouth Sudan XI vs Uganda Cranes The Uganda Cranes players during warm upUganda Cranes players during the pitch inspectionL-R: Johnathan McKinstry, Abdallah Mubiru and Charles Livingstone MbabaziThe pitch inspection by the Uganda Cranes players upon arrivalThe warm up for the playersThe team captains with the match officials before kick offMatch officials in warm up drillsUganda Cranes players celebrate the goalFUFA Competitions Director Hajjati Aisha Nalule sanitizing The goalkeepers’ warm upThe main sanitizing point at the St Mary’s StadiumWarm ups for South SudanTeam arrival for South Sudan at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
U-17 Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal Qualifiers
13 – 28, December 2020
To be Hosted byRwanda
It is exactly a month to the kick-off of the U-17 Total CAF Africa Cup of Nations Zonal CECAFA Qualifiers in Rwanda.
The Uganda Cubs will be looking at securing a ticket to the finals of 2021 U17 AFCON in Morocco.
The feat will be determined by their success at the CECAFA Zonal Championship in Rwanda this December will determine their destiny.
Uganda is looking at securing a ticket to the second successive finals running.
In their last attempt, Uganda qualified for the finals that were held in Tanzania last year after beating Ethiopia 3-1 in the Zonal qualifiers final.
Hamza Lutalo the head coach is confident Uganda has what it takes to put up a decent display.
U-17 head coach Hamza Lutalo prior to a training session at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
‘We are preparing pretty well at Fufa Technical Centre in Njeru and the team is in good shape. Am so positive we have the right players with exceptional talent around us whom we shall select from the final 20 who will travel to Rwanda for the competition. My confidence is high according to how players are responding to the training. All the 35 players were taken through the MRI and we hope to get all their results by close of business today before reducing the number further to twenty five.’ Lutalo disclosed.
Winger Edwin Opala Mukisa jumps during a training sessionFitness coach Arthur Kyesmira during the work-outs with the players
According to the regional football governing body CECAFA, the U-17 qualifiers will take place in Rwanda from 13 – 28 December 2020.
The U-17 qualifiers will attract 9 countries divided into three groups.
Hosts Rwanda are pitted with Eritrea and South Sudan in group A.
The reigning champions Uganda are in group B with Ethiopia and Kenya dubbed to be group of death.
Group C has of Sudan, Djibouti and Tanzania.
Right back Vincent MulemaShafik MagogoPlayers quench their thirst during a water break in between a training session
Uganda Cranes over came a hard fighting South Sudan team 1-0 during the TOTAL AFCON 2021 group B qualifier played at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Thursday.
Defender Halid Lwaliwa headed home Faruku Miya’s free-kick in the 85th minute of the game played under closed doors.
Lwaliwa was a substitute, replacing the injured Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu in the 68th minute after pulling a ham-string.
Miya had earlier hit the post with different attempts.
Faruku Miye beats Ivan Wani to the ballStriker Derrick Paul Nsibambi dribbles the ball
Uganda Cranes’ technical team made a couple of changes in the game.
First, Emmanuel Okwi was replaced by Allan Okello in the 58th minute before Lwaliwa’s forced change 10 minutes later.
Karim Watambala and Edrisa Lubega were also introduced for Khalid Aucho and Paul Derrick Nsibambi respectively.
Watambala earned his first senior debut, same like Bwomono.
Karim Watambala in action
Left back Joseph Ochaya got cautioned in the final stages of the game, a decision that automatically rules him out of the return leg on Monday, 16th November 2020.
‘I am happy for the victory. We really worked hard to break down their resilience which was anticipated because they are a hard nut to break. We look forward the return leg on Monday’ Head coach Johnathan McKinstry remarked after the game.
L-R: Johnathan McKinstry, Abdallah Mubiru and Livingstone Mbaabazi
The win takes Uganda Cranes to 7 points from 3 matches.
Burkina Faso beat Malawi 3-1 in the other match day three duel in Ouagadougou as the West Africans also have the same number of points.
Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will depart for Nairobi on Saturday, 14th November 2020.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs South Sudan
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (18), Elvis Bwomono (06), Joseph Ochaya (02), Ronald Mukiibi (12), Timothy Denis Awany (03), Mike Azira (23), Khalid Aucho (08), Faruku Miya (17), William Kizito Luwagga (10), Derrick Nsibambi (11), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (07)
Substitutes: Jamal Salim (19), Charles Lukwago (01), Nicholas Wadada (14), Disan Galiwango, Patrick Mbowa (24), Halid Lwaliwa (15), Shafiq Kagimu (13), Karim Watambala (25), Allan Okello (20), Edrisa Lubega (22), Brian Ahebwa (16), Fahad Bayo (09)
South Sudan XI vs Uganda Cranes
South Sudan XI:
Ramadan John Mayik Diing (G.K – 1), Abdulkarim Yom Mutwakil -29, Peter Maker Manyang – 4, Rehan Angier Malong (14), Manyumom Achol (8), Jackson Morgan Odebe (16), Ivan Wani Adebo (7), David Sebit Omot (17), Tito Okello Odong (10), Makueth Wol Akeen Nguet (22), Stephen Pawaar Lony (25)
Subs: Godfrey Nyeko Okello (3), Abdalla Asad Musa (24), John Kuol Chol (15), Kenjok Wal Athiu (9), Dominic Abul Pretino (11), Joseph Kuch Nyuar Atak (12), Dominic Angelo Kornelio Aroma (6), Bak Majok Nyang (2), Majak Maling Mawith (23 – Goalkeeper), Denis Yongure Daluri (20), Aluck Akech Mabior (19)
Team captains with the match officialsNo fans were allowed in the stadium because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Match Day 3: Thursday 12th November 2020 – Uganda Vs South Sudan – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 pm)
*Live on FUFA Facebook page, 102.1 FUFA f.m and BBS Telefaina
The Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has named the starting eleven to face South Sudan in the group B AFCON 2021 qualifier at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Right back, Elvis Bwomono will earn his maiden international cap.
Denis Onyango is the team captain of the side that also has Joseph Ochaya, Ronald Mukiibi, Timothy Awany, Mike Azira, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, William Kizito Luwaga, Derrick Nsibambi Emmanuel Arnold Okwi.
The substitutes are; Jamal Salim, Charles Lukwago, Nicholas Wadada, Disan Galiwango, Patrick Mbowa, Halid Lwaliwa, Shafiq Kagimu, Karim Watambala, Allan Okello, Edrisa Lubega, Brian Ahebwa and Fahad Bayo.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs South Sudan:
Denis Onyango (18), Elvis Bwomono (06), Joseph Ochaya (02), Ronald Mukiibi (12), Timothy Denis Awany (03), Mike Azira (23), Khalid Aucho (08), Faruku Miya (17), William Kizito Luwagga (10), Derrick Nsibambi (11), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (07)
*Shirt Numbers in brackets
Substitutes
Jamal Salim (19), Charles Lukwago (01), Nicholas Wadada (14), Disan Galiwango (04), Patrick Mbowa (24), Halid Lwaliwa (15), Shafiq Kagimu (13), Karim Watambala (25), Allan Okello (20), Edrisa Lubega (22), Brian Ahebwa (16), Fahad Bayo (09)
Match Day 3: Thursday 12th November 2020 – Uganda Vs South Sudan – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 pm)
*Live on FUFA Facebook page, 102.1 FUFA f.m and BBS Telefaina
Match Day 4:Monday 16 November 2020 – South Sudan Vs Uganda – Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi (4 pm)
Uganda Cranes take on South Sudan in the AFCON 2021 group B qualifiers.
The first game of the double header comes on Thursday, 12th November 2020 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 pm).
The return leg will be played on Monday, 16th November 2020 at the Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi.
The Uganda Cranes team has been engaged in training sessions for the past 10 days at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo and St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende in preparation for this game.
Uganda Cranes players pass the ball at St Marys Stadium Kitende
The players (StarTimes Uganda Premier League and those who are foreign based) camped at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
Israel based William Kizito Luwagga, Sweden based Ronald Mukiibi and Joseph Benson Ochaya who features for TP Mazembe of DR Congo were the final arrivals on Tuesday afternoon.
Both the head coach Johnathan McKinstry and captain Denis Onyango expressed the readiness to take on the opponents.
Full Team Available for selection:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (Al Hilal, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda)
Defenders: Ronald Mukiibi (Ostersunds FK, Sweden), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Timothy Denis Awany (Sport Club Ironi Ashdod, Israel), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, Democratic Republic of Congo), Elvis Bwomono (Southend, England), Disan Galiwango (Vipers, Uganda), Patrick Paul Mbowa (URA, Uganda), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC, Uganda)
Thursday, 12th November 2020 – Uganda Vs Sudan – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 PM)
*Live on FUFA Facebook page, 102.1 FUFA f.m and BBS TV
As per the Circular No.1125 under the subject; ‘CLOSED DOOR MATCH – AFCON 2021 QUALIFIER-UGANDA VS SOUTH SUDAN‘ addressed to the FUFA Executive Committee members, Delegates and stakeholders;
‘FUFA will host the 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match no. 60 between Uganda Cranes and South Sudan National ‘A’ Men’s team at St. Mary’s Stadium – Kitende on Thursday 12th November 2020, 16hours (E.A.T).
The match will be played under special arrangements as directed by the Government of Uganda, CAF Guidelines and FIFA recommendations on the fight against the spread of Covid-19.
Under the above guidelines, this will be a Closed Door Match and no fans will be allowed inside the stadium.
Based on the above henceforth, you are informed that no stakeholders will be allowed entrance to the Stadium unless accredited and permitted by the CAF Match Commissioner in compliance with the special CAF Safety and Security Regulations.
Stakeholders are advised not to travel to the Stadium but to support the Uganda Cranes through the FUFA Facebook page Live Coverage and local television (BBS TV) that FUFA and Airtel (U) limited have improvised for the stakeholders and fans to be able to watch the match within Uganda territory.
Let us keep safe and support the Uganda Cranes from Home.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country‘
This match will be broadcast live on FUFA Facebook page, 102.1 FUFA f.m, local television (BBS TV) after the federation and Airtel (U) limited have improvised for the stakeholders and fans to be able to watch the match within Uganda territory.
