Category: Youth Football

Training Programme for Uganda U23 (Kobs)

• Sunday 4^th November 2018: Regional Tour match at Bukalasa Agricultural Institute ground in Luweero weero-Buganda Select vs Uganda U23
• Monday 5^th November 2018: Uganda U23 (entire Squad of 34 players for double training sessions at Lugogo starting 9am)

Uganda Cranes Head coach has released a squad of 18 players to take on Buganda Select in the Regional Tour match on Sunday 4^th November 2018 at Bukalasa Agricultural Institute ground in Luweero. The Squad has players featuring in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

According to the programme, the 18 man Squad will join another set of players to start training on Monday 5^th November in preparation for the AFCON U23 Qualifiers.

The Squad for Regional Tour to Luweero on Sunday 4^th November 2018:

Tom Ikara (KCCA FC), Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline Fc), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA FC), Ronald Kigongo (URA FC), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Geofrey Wasswa(Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Abel Michael Eturude (Onduparaka FC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Obuya Pius (Maroons FC), David Owori (S C Villa), Joel Madondo ( K-Jinja SS), Steven Desi Mukwala (Vipers SC),  Vicent Zziwa (K-Jinja SS)

U-23 Squad players for double training sessions on Monday 5^th November 2018 at Lugogo: This group will be joined by the 18 players.  

Edward Kasibante (Kataka FC), Mathias Muwanga (Express FC), Derrick Ngobi (Bright Sars FC), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora FC), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Moses Sseruyidde (URA FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Wani Ivan (Maroons FC), Richard Matovu (BUL FC), Joseph Junior Ssemujju (Sc Villa ), Nichoals Kagaba (Onduparaka FC), Brian Kalumba (Vipers Sc), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Ezekiel Duncan Seninde (Vipers SC), Allan Kayiwa (Tooro United FC), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Trevor Semakula  (Weerebie City Stars FC, Australia).

Meanwhile Kirinya Jinja SS head coach Charles Ayiekoh has been added on  the Uganda U-23 technical side to volunteer in a period that will see Uganda Cranes coach with a busy schedule ahead of two matches against Cape Verde and Nigeria.

‘FUFA confirms Ayiekoh’s appointment on the technical team of the Uganda U-23 side to support Wasswa Bossa. Sadiq Wassa is the goalkeeping coach while Yahaya Katumba is the Medical Officer. Ayub Balyejusa is the team Coordinator’ confimred FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

MAIN PHOTO: Steven Mukwala and Allan Okello have been named in the Squad to take on Buganda Select in the Uganda Cranes Regional tour on Sunday.

Key points about the FUFA U-19 Juniors League 

• Players under 19 to feature in the FUFA Juniors League
• The League will be called ‘FUFA U-19 Juniors League’
• 16 teams attached to the  clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League are taking part
• Fixtures have been released as the League starts this weekend

FUFA Competitions Department has released the fixtures for 2018/2019 FUFA U-19 Juniors League. The latest development also comes on the back of confirmation that players under 19 years of age will allowed to take part in the league. The league will revert to the U-17 Category next season to tap another crop of players in that category.

The league kicks off on Sunday 7^th October 2018.

The league involves 16 teams that are divided into two groups codenamed -Treble and Hat-trick-8 teams per group.

The Treble group: KCCA FC SA, Police Armless Brigade, Maroons FC JT, URA FC JT, Vipers SC JT, Paidha Black Angles FC JT, Onduparaka FC JT and Ndejje University FC JT.

The Hat Trick group: Tooro United FC JT, Express FC JT, SC Villa FC JT, Bright Stars FC JT, Nyamityobora FC JT, Mbarara City FC JT, BUL FC JT, and Kirinya Jinja SS FC JT.

The league shall be played over 3 rounds but matches for the third round will be determined by FUFA Competition rules 2018/2019.

Vipers SC JT emerged champions of 2017/2018 season after beating Onduparaka FC JT in the final at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo.

2018/19 Draft Fixtures

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MAIN PHOTO: Vipers SC JT players  lifting the 2017/2018 FUFA  U-18 Juniors League Trophy at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo in June

The Uganda U-23 team (Kobs) has been drawn to play South Sudan in the AFCON Qualifiers with the first round matches taking place between 12thand 20^th November. The overall winner over the two legs, will meet Tunisia in the second round between 18^th and 26^th March 2019. 13 countries have been handed byes into the 2^nd round of the competition that has attracted 43 teams. Egypt will host the finals in 2019.

Meanwhile 20 players have been summoned for a two day non-residential training on Friday and Saturday-with the composition of U20 and U23 players. Two U17 National team players have also been included. The Squad will be handled by Mathias Lule under the supervision of Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre.

The Squad

Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Tom Ikara (KCCA FC) (Goalkeepers), Paul Wila (Police FC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora Fc), Ivan Eyam (Mbarara City FC), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Frank Tumwesigye (Vipers SC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), David Owori (Sc Villa), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Stephen Desse Mukwala (Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Sadat Anaku (KCAC FC), Kakaire Tomas ( Bright Stars Junior Team/ Royal Giant High Sch. Mityana), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka Junior Team) and Ashraf Mugume (Police FC)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 striker Iddi Abdu Wahid in action against Ethiopia  in Tanzania

CAF U17 Qualifier Semifinals 

Ethiopia 2(4)-(2)2 Rwanda

Tanzania 1-3 Uganda

National Stadium, Tanzania

Uganda U17 team has progressed to the final of the CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers following an emphatic 1-3 win over hosts Tanzania at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Friday evening.

Iddi Abudul Wahid opened up the score for Uganda  five minutes into the game with a tap in from Ibrahim Juma’s corner.

Tanzania equalised through Edson Mshirakandi in the 11^th minute.

Iddi Abdu Wahid had a chance to double the lead a minute after  the equaliser by Tanzania but shot wide.

On return from the break, Thomas Kakaire received a beautiful pass from Yiga Najib at the edge of the box but shot over the bar.

In the 60^th minute, Tanzania defender Sulaiman Lupeto pulled Iddi Abdu Wahid and the resultant free kick taken by Juma Ibrahim was superbly saved by Tanzania goalkeeper.

Alou John Kokas was on target in the 77^th minute to put the Cubs ahead 1-2.

Yiga also had an opportunity a minute after with keeper to beat however his final ball was off target.

In the 90^th minute goalkeeper Delton Oyo made a save and denied Tanzania to level matters.

During added time, Tanzania was caught on the break by Iddi Abdu Wahid who picked Alou on the right before defender Amiri Njiri connected the ball in his own net to hand the Cubs the victory and a berth against Ethiopia. Both teams met in the group stages of the this competition and Ethiopia edged Uganda 1-0.

‘After losing to Ehtiopia in the opening game, we have been playing all our matches as finals. We deserved the win and Our Match in the final against Ethiopia will be revenge. We shall be ready for the final’ said Uganda U17 head coach Peter Onen shortly after the match against Tanzania.

Uganda U17 will play Ethiopia in final on Sunday 26^th August 2018.

The winner of the final will qualify for 2019 CAF U17 AFCON finals in Tanzania.

19 – Oyo Delton (GK), 2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 10 – Kakaire Thomas, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 12 – Alou John Kokas,17 – Juma Ibrahim,

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 players lining up during the match against Tanzania in the CAF U17 qualifier semifinal match.

CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA)

Friday 24th August – Semifinals

Ethiopia vs Rwanda, KO-2PM

Tanzania vs Uganda, KO-5PM

National Stadium, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania

After a successfull run in the group stages of the ongoing CAF U17 Zonal AFCON Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Uganda will face another stern test against Tanzania on Friday afternoon.

Despite losing 1-0 in their opener against Ethiopia, the Uganda U17 team regrouped with another set of ideas all aimed at picking maximum points  from their opponents that followed. The Cubs indeed delivered with emphatic wins over  SOuth Sudan (6-1), Kenya (3-1) and Djibouti 8-0 to qualify for the Semifinals.

The match (Tanzania U17 vs Uganda U17) comes barely two weeks before the senior teams of the two Nations face off in the AFCON 2019 Qualifier at Mandela National Stadium on 8th September 2018.

Uganda finished second behind Ethiopia whereas hosts Tanzania beat Rwanda in their final match to take up the first position of group A.

While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug Uganda U-17 Head coach Onen Peter noted how his side is ready for the encounter.

‘Tanzania has already qualified for the final tournament since they are hosts. So it is us to come and do what is required of us to qualify. Since it is a decisive match for us and Tanzania being at home, they come into this game with the mind of making the home crowd proud.  We are here to qualify for the final. We have strategically prepared to overcome the crowd.  As they enjoy the entertainment we shall go for the win’ Onen said during the press conference

Meanwhile Tanzania U17 Head coach Oscar Mirambo says his side comes into the game with players’ and fans’ expectations high.

‘We are not looking for qualification. I am using this chance to assess how far we have gone in terms of preparation. We want to keep the consistency of our good game.  The boys are ready and we know what the country is expecting from us. We are ready to deliver what is expected of us’ Oscar Mirambo noted.

While naming the starting Line up, Onen and his technical team maintained names that featured against Djibouti and only  saw left back John Rogers missing due to accumulated cautions in the group stages. Vipers SC Junior Team midfielder Asaba Ivan will also miss the semis due to suspension (2 yellow cards).

In essence, Onen has only 15 players available for selection.

The starting XI against Tanzania (Shirt numbers attached) – One change made

19 – Oyo Delton (GK), 2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 10 – Kakaire Thomas, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 17 – Juma Ibrahim, 12 – Alou John Kokas,

Subs

1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 8 – Mwaka Polycap, 15 – Mukisa Owen,

Ruled out because of cautions
11 – Asaba Ivan, 20 – John Rogers

CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA)

Wednesday 22nd August

Uganda 8 – 0 Djibouti

Ethiopia 4 – 2 Kenya at National Stadium

Azam Complex Chamani, Tanzania

Uganda U17 team has qualified for the semi finals of the CAF U17 Regional (CECAFA) Qualifiers after beating Djibouti 8-0 at the Azam Complex Chamazi Stadium in Tanzania on Wednesday afternoon.

Uganda will play Tanzania in the last four stage on Friday. The match will come barely two weeks before the senior teams of the two Nations clash in the AFCON 2019 Qualifier at Mandela National Stadium.

Iddi Abdul Wahid opened the scores in the 9th minute, Kisozi Seed High School forward Yiga Najib netted a hat-trick in 22nd, 46th & 65th  minutes.

Bright Stars FC Junior team Davis Ssekajja, SC Vipers midfielder Kakaire Thomas also got their names on the score sheet.

KCCA FC Soccer Academy player Ibrahim Juma had a brace-converting one of his goals from a penalty spot.

Uganda u17 Head coach Peter Onen had a few words after the match.

‘We are playing the hosts. It will be an interesting game. We have improved tactically since our loss to Ethiopia and we expect a vey good game. We know Tanzania has changed alot in terms of man power but my boys will be ready’ said Onen.

Djibout head coach Moussa Mara congratulated his counterpart Peter Onen for making it to the semis but noted that this was the first international engagement and believes his boys will get better in the future.

‘I just want to congratulate my colleague for his team’s qualification. This tournament was for our team to learn and I think we have to do our best to organise a championship for our boys since they have no clubs and competition to raise they level’ said Moussa Mara

In the other group B Match, Ethiopia triumphed 4-2 over Kenya at the National Stadium.

Uganda finishes second from Group B behind Ethiopia and is set to face the hosts Tanzania who lead group A in the semi finals on Friday while Ethiopia will entertain Rwanda who finished second from group A

The starting XI against Djibouti (Shirt numbers attached)

19 – Oyo Delton (GK), 2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 20 – John Rogers, 16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 10 – Kakaire Thomas, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 17 – Juma Ibrahim

Subs

1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 12 – Alou John Kokas, 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 8 – Mwaka Polycap, 15 – Mukisa Owen, 11 – Asaba Ivan

MAIN PHOTO: Action during the Uganda 8-0 Djibouti clash at Azam Sports Complex, Chamazi Stadium

CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA)

Sunday 19^th August

Kenya 1-3 Uganda

Azam Complex Chamanzi, Tanzania

Uganda U17 team has brightened its chances for qualification from the group stages after defeating Kenya 1-3 at Azam Complex Stadium Chamazi in Tanzania on Sunday evening in the ongoing CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers.

Uganda Cubs’ goals were scored by Kisozi Seed High School forward Yiga Najib in the 45^th minute while the other two goals were scored by KCCA FC Soccer Academy player Ibrahim Juma and Vipers SC JT forward Ivan Asaba in the 80^th and 84^th minutes respectively.

Uganda U17 coach Peter Onen made two changes in the lineup that defeated South Sudan. He opted for  Yiga Najib and Iddi Abdul Wahid.

However, the Kenyans had cancelled Yiga’s goal with an equaliser from Ezekiel Nyakundi 16 minutes to the end of the game before Juma and Asaba secured the victory for The Cubs. Kenya missed a penalty in the game but Uganda converted their kick successfully.

‘Our boys are regaining confidence in every game we play. We planned for this game and we achieved the best from it. Kenya wasn’t easy to break but we did it at last. We deserved the victory’ said Uganda Cubs coach Onen

Uganda remains third on the table with 6 points behind Kenya also with 6 points but with goal difference separating the two. Ethiopia leads the group with 9 points while South Sudan is fourth with 3 points, Djibouti comes last without a point.

The Cubs will play Djibouti in the last group fixture on Tuesday 22^nd August 2018.

The best two nations from each group (A&B) will qualify for the semifinal.

Subs

Asaba Ivan, Mwaka Polycap, Ssemwogerere Daniel, John Alou, Mukisa Owen, Owane Yasin

Friday 17^th August 2018

CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

South Sudan 1-6 Uganda

Sekajja Davis 3’ 17’ 44’ & 70′

Kakaire Thomas 23’ & 43’

Other Results

Djibouti 0-9 Kenya 

Uganda U17 team has registered a 1-6 win over South Sudan in the CAF Regional qualifiers at Chamazi, Azam Sports Complex in Tanzania on Friday afternoon.

Bright Stars FC Junior Team midfielder Sekajja Davis scored as early as three minutes into the game to put the Cubs ahead.

Sekajja who was switched by Coach Peter Onen from his common central midfield position to forward netted the second after being released by Mwaka Polycap with a through ball in the center of the park.

Immediately after 6 minutes Vipers SC Junior Team forward Kakaire Thomas dribbled past a South Sudanese defender before laying the ball to the left side of the target with his left foot in the 23^rd minute.

Kakaire later recorded his double with the same style and technic just two minutes before the break to make it 4 goals up for the Uganda U17.

Sekajja a student at Royal Giants High School Mityana grabbed his hat trick to make it 0-5 before halftime.

The intensity of the game declined in the second half, nevertheless it was still Sekajja in a better position to score in an empty net in the 70^th minute.

Cubs coach Onen introduced Rock High School midfielder Owane Yasin Abdul for captain Kizito Gavin Mugweri in the 60^th minute and substituted Kakaire Thomas for URA FC Junior Team player Alou John Kokas in the 77^th minute.

Uganda Cubs have 3 points from two games and will play Kenya on Sunday 19^th before taking on Djibouti in the last group game on Wednesday 22^nd August.

The Champion of the tournament will qualify for the CFA U17 finals and join  Tanzania who received automatic qualification as hosts.

Some highlights of the match

Moments before halftime, a yellow card was shown to Emmanuel Morris of South Sudan who later received marching orders for another bookable offence in the second half.

Uganda made changes as the game demanded for a different approach which saw Mwaka Polycap off for for Mukisa Owen, Kizito Gavin Mugweri making way for Owane Yasin and Thomas Kakaire replaced by John Alou  wholater got booked.

South Sudan’s Joseph Manase converted from the spot to get the lone goal for his Country.

Uganda U17 Starting XI

19 – Oyo Delton (GK) (Kirinya JSSS JT)

Defenders
2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin (Buddo SSS) 4 – Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC JT), 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C) (SC Villa), 20 – John Rogers (Onduparaka FC JT)

Midfielders
16 – Ekellot Ibrahim (Bright Stars FC JT), 8 – Mwaka Polycap, (Football For Good Academy) 10 – Kakaire Thomas (Vipers SC JT).

Forwards
6 – Ssekajja Davis Bright Stars FC JT), 11 – Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC JT), 17 – Juma Ibrahim (KCCA SA),

Friday 17 August

South Sudan vs Uganda (Chamazi Stadium) (Live on 102.1 FUFA fm) -2pm

Results Group B (Sunday match)

South Sudan 2-0 Djibouti

Tuesday, 14^th August

Kenya 4:0 South Sudan

Djibouti 0:4 Ethiopia

Results Group A (Thursday 16 August)

Sudan 0:5 Tanzania

As the Uganda U-17 National Team (Cubs) face South Sudan today in the ongoing CECAFA U17 Zonal AFCON Qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, head coach Onen Peter and his technical team have named their starting team.

Two changes have been made from the team that started against Ehiopia. Iddi Abdul Wahid and Yiga Najib have paved way for Asaba Ivan and John Rogers respectively.

‘This will be the turning point of our tournament. We need to win big and in style after losing to Ethiopia in the opener.  We shall notice great improvement. We have done our homework which gives me confidence that we will make a comeback into this competition’ said Onen.

In group B Uganda has collected no point after playing one game, Kenya has 3 points following a 4-0 win over South Sudan 4-0, Ethiopia is on 6 points having seen off Uganda (1-0) and Djibouti (4-0). Djibouti yet to pick a point.

The starting XI (Shirt numbers attached)

19 – Oyo Delton (GK)

Defenders
2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C), 20 – John Rogers

Midfielders
16 – Ekellot Ibrahim, 8 – Mwaka Polycap, 10 – Kakaire Thomas,

Forwards
 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 11 – Asaba Ivan, 17 – Juma Ibrahim, 

Subs
1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 12 – Alou John Kokas, 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul,  15 – Mukisa Owen, 9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib,

Sunday 12 August

Uganda vs Ethiopia

Chamazi Stadium – KO 5PM

Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

Results (Saturday matches)

Rwanda 3-1 Sudan

Burundi 1-2 Tanzania

Ahead of the opening CECAFA U-17 AFCON Zonal Qualification match between Uganda and Ethiopia in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania, head coach Onen Peter together with his technical team have named their starting lineup.

Onen commended the fitness level of his players and their debutant opener.

‘Our first match of the tournament begins on Sunday.  From the time we started camping in Njeru, the level of fitness, conditioning and mental approach have all been finely tuned. We are all ready waiting for the D-day’ said Onen

Meanwhile team Captain Kizito Mugweri Garvin believes they can collect maximum points of Ethiopia considering all efforts put in by FUFA, players and entire technical team.

 ‘We are playing our first game but i believe we shall post good results’ said Kizito

The starting line up consists of 6 players who were part of the Ugandan side in the CECAFA Championship hosted in Burundi when Uganda finished third.

The starting XI (Shirt numbers attached)

19 – Oyo Delton (GK)

Defenders
2 – Ssekimbegga Kevin 4 – Kasozi Samson, 5 – Kizito Mugweri Gavin (C,), 17 – Juma Ibrahim,

Midfielders
16 – Ekolot Ibrahim, 6 – Ssekajja Davis, 8 – Mwaka Polycap,

Forwards
9 – Iddi Abdul Wahid, 14 – Yiga Najib, 10 – Kakaire Thomas

Subs
1–Semwogerere Daniel (GK), 20 – John Rogers, 12 – Alou John Kokas, 7 – Owane Yasin Abdul, 11 – Asaba Ivan, 15 – Mukisa Owen

Uganda is in Group B alongside Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Kenya. The top two teams from each group proceed to the semi finals.

MAIN PHOTO: Players and officials at Boko Beach Veterans Ground Dar es Salaam

Fixtures

Sunday 12 August

• Uganda vs Ethiopia

Friday 17th August

• South Sudan vs Uganda

Sunday 19th August

• Kenya vs Uganda

Wednesday 22nd August

• Uganda vs Djibouti

After arriving safely in Tanzania on Tuesday evening, the Uganda Under 17 National team underwent the mandatory CAF MRI tests on Wednesday before conducting their first training session later in the evening ahead of their Zonal CAF Qualifiers campaign that kicks off on Saturday 11th August 2018.

The team flew from Entebbe International Airport via Kigali before connecting finally to Julius Nyerere International Airport. The Cubs are accommodated at Seascape Hotel, Dar es Salaam.

The contingent’s Leader of Delegation is FUFA Executive Committee Member Ariga Rasoul. While speaking to https://fufauganda.com/, Ariga revealed FUFA’s dream is to see the team progress to the finals of the Continental soccer show piece in Tanzania next year.

‘Our dream is to be in AFCON. The boys are in shape, team officials are more of parents to the players, so my commitment is that we are planning to comeback with good results’ said Ariga

Ariga also talked about Uganda’s opponents.

‘Djibouti, our neighbors Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan are teams we have played before and with the morale here we are coming with the trophy’ he added

Another training will be conducted on thursday 9th August, Uganda’s first game in Group B is against Ethiopia on Sunday 12th.

MAIN PHOTO: The youngsters after training at Boko Beach Veteran Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Uganda Cubs shared spoils with the Busoga Masaza Cup reigning champions Butembe football club on Saturday  at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in an epic clash. It was the third trial match for the Cubs.

The mouthwatering friendly that saw each side scoring for fun and pride but with purpose, marked the “Eninha Yo’mupiira’s” (literally meaning The source of football) Butembe FC, exhibit tantalising first half football with goals pouring from all angles.

Following a 2-0 win for Uganda Cubs against Bugweri County team on Saturday morning, another valuable well timed testing game came from Butembe in the afternoon.

Ashraf Batambuze and Ronald Obere opened the scoring in 9th and 25th minutes for Butembe though Uganda Cubs’ Ivan Asaba was quick to level and cancel Batambuze’s effort but also new recruit Obere was on target again. Yasin Awanyi got hiss name on the score sheet to make it 2 all for U-17 team before halftime break.

In the second half, Butembe’s Isaac Twaboona got his name among the scorers when he saw his thunderbolt go past Cubs goalie Oluka Goerge William to make it 3-2. However their joy didn’t last long when Thomas Kakaire curled in a nice ball to level matters 3-3 in the 86th minute.

Uganda is preparing for the CAF U17 Qualifiers in Tanzania starting 12th August, 2018.

Oluka George, William, Matovu Geoffrey, Ibrahim Juma, Roggers John, Kizito Gavin, Sekajja Davis, Anthony Kent, Asaba Ivan, Idd Abudallah, John Kokas, Owiny Yasin

Butembe’s XI:

Tamuleke Hassan (GK), Isabirye Bob, Kalyowa Goerge, Taligola Paul, Petrol Tom, Nkamba Pasco, Batambuze Ashiraf, Kirya Amos, Obere Ronald, Muzuni Brain, Mutekanga Adong.

CAF U17 Qualifies Build Up Match

Uganda U-17 Team 5-1 Super Cubs FC

FUFA Technical Center, Njeru played on Wednesday 

Friday 27th July 2018: Players to travel to Mulago Hospital for the Pre-Competition Medical Tests (PCMA). 

Uganda U17 NAtional team got the chance to test themselves in a practice match on Wednesday against Super Cubs featuring in the Rubaga District League, winning comfortably 5-1 at FUFA Technical center, Njeru.

The match is part of the preparations for the CAF U17 AFCON Qualifiers that will start on 11th August 2018 in Tanzania. Super Cubs is a 4th Division League team.

St. Peter’s Primary School youngstar Muber Jimmy got a brace, Mukisa Owen of BUL FC Junior Team, Vipers FC Junior Team midfielder Ivan Asaba and Okum Gilidin of Isoke Memorial College were on target with a goal each. Dungu George got the consolation for Super Cubs.

Uganda Cubs Coach Peter Onen was delighted by the performance of his players.

‘I was looking for a suitable formation for my players. The build up match has given me tactical options and I am impressed by the mobility of my players on the pitch. We shall have more build up games before travelling but we shall stick to our game plan’ noted Onen

Uganda will face Ethiopia in the first game of CAF U17 qualifiers on 12th August in Tanzania.

Uganda Cubs XI

Oyo Delton (GK), Ngonde Elvis, , Kasozi Samson, Igga Najib, Kizito Garvin Mugweri, Kafumbe Joseph, Mukisa Owen, Ssekimbegga Kevin, Kakaire Thomas, Mwaka Polycap, Muber Jimmy

Team officials and players 

CAF U17 Regional Qualifiers

11^th -26^th August 2018

Dar es Salaam Tanzania

The Uganda National U17 Team (The Cubs) has began residential training at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru ahead of the CAF U17 regional qualifiers in Tanzania.

Peter Onen is in charge of the team as the Head Coach assisted by Hamza Lutalo and goalkeeping coach Kiberu Mubarak

The team convened for the preparations on Monday afternoon with 21 players while Rogers John (Onduparaka FC JT), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka FC JT),  Kenty Anthony (Onduparaka FC JT) and Muber Jimmy (St Peters Primary School – Wakiso) will join the team on Tuesday 24th July.

FUFA Youth Football Development Manager Mutyaba Bashir  confirmed the boys in the camp went through a mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test to verify their age.

The competition is set to start on 11^th August and Uganda Cubs will play Ethiopia in their opener on 12^th August.

One country will qualify from the CECAFA Region for AFCON U17 finals to be hosted by Tanzania.

The squad in the camp;

The Media officer on duty for the Uganda U-17 Team is Omaria Bosco.

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cubs Head Coach Peter Onen talking to players before the training session at FUFA Technical Center Njeru on Monday. 

Key Dates and Activities:

CAF U-17 Regional Qualifiers (CECAFA) in Tanzania 11^th-26^th August 2018

Uganda’s opening game is against Ethiopia on 12^th August 2018

MRI tests for players-10^th-15^th July 2018

Non Residential training starts on Monday 16^th July, 2018

AFCON U-17 Finals- Tanzania 12^th -26^th May 2019 (Top 4 Qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru 2019)

The Technical team of the Uganda U-17 National side-Cubs has named 31 players for preparations of the CAF U-17 Central East Regional Qualifiers in Tanzania.

However the players will undergo the mandatory MRI tests before they are considered for training under head coach Peter Onen.

‘The tests will be conducted to ascertain the true age of players because it is one of the many requirements before the final squad is submitted to CAF’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

The FUFA Youth Development officer Bashir Mutyaba confirmed the latest developments.

‘The players to undergo the tests have been identified by the technical team and we believe they will do a good job. Our training programme has been communicated to the key stakeholders. We need to improve on our performance from the one we had in Burundi because only one team will qualify for the AFCON U-17 Finals’

What is MRI? 

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed pictures inside your body.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Bones, Skeletal MRI. Bone MRI uses a strong magnetic field combined with radio frequency waves to create highly detailed, cross-sectional images of selected bones and surrounding tissues.

The Uganda U-17 Squad;

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda National team that featured in the CECAFA U-17 Championship.