Uganda U23 Men’s National Team, the Kobs have learnt their qualification path to next year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations.
The draw for the qualification phase was conducted on Thursday.
The Kobs who got a bye at the first round will face Guinea at the second qualifying round.
Guinea will host the first leg between 21st -23rd October in Conakry with the return leg coming a week later.
If Uganda progresses to third round, they will face either Nigeria or the winner between South Sudan and Tanzania.
South Sudan meet Tanzania at the first round, with the winner meeting Nigeria in the subsequent round.
The third round ties will be played in March next year, with the winners of the seven fixtures joining hosts Morocco to make a total of eight teams at the final tournament.
It should be noted that the tournament also serves as Qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games that will be held in Paris, France.
The top three teams (Champions, Runners-up and bronze medlaists) will represent Africa at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Uganda U-23 national football team (Kobs) finished fifth at the 2021 CECAFA U-23 Challenge Cup tournament in Ethiopia.
Uganda beat Eritrea 2-1 in the second classification match played at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Wednesday, 28th July.
Najib Yiga and Ivan Bogere celebrate the opening goal
Najib Yiga and Steven Mukwala scored a goal apiece in each half for Uganda in the 39th and 71st minutes respectively.
Yonatan Teketse found the consolation for Eritrea in the 89th minute.
Yiga beats an Eritrean opponent
Uganda thus ended the tournament unbeaten and in 5th position out of 9 teams that took part.
Uganda Kobs national team head coach Morley Byekwaso lauded the players for the effort and pointed to the key positives from the tournament.
‘We have learnt a lot from the tournament. Many players have been exposed and going forward garnered experience. We need to push away the chances created. For the KCCA and Express players going to the CECAFA Kagame cup, it has been extra preparations’ Byekwaso stated.
Meanwhile, the final will be between Tanzania and Burundi on Friday, 30th July 2021.
Burundi defeated Kenya 4-2 in post match penalties after a goal-less draw in normal time.
Eritrea and Uganda captains with referees prior to kick off
Uganda Kobs XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), George Kaddu, Musa Ramathan, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Karim Watambala, Najib Yiga, Ivan Bogere, Steven Mukwala
The Kobs recorded their first victory in the 2021 CECAFA U-23 Challenge Cup tournament in Ethiopia.
A 1-0 win against guest country Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Monday, 26th July 2021 was the difference in the well contested duel.
Vipers’ Najib Yiga scored the priceless goal in the added minute of the opening half.
Najib Yiga joins Steven Mukwala in celebrations
There were no further goals in the game as Uganda’s defence remained solid.
Uganda will now face Eritrea in the second classification match to determine the 5th or 6th placed countries at this championship.
Head coach Morley Byekwaso was delighted by the victory and now set eyes to the next classification match.
‘I thank God for this victory. We improved a lot in most aspects and departments. I am happy for the boys. I look forward the next match against Eritrea’ Byekwaso told the press match conference.
Uganda Kobs Vs DR Congo
Uganda Kobs XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Azizi Kayondo, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Musa Ramathan, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Karim Watambala, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Steven Mukwala, Najib Yiga
In a show of resilience and fighting spirit, Uganda U-23 (Kobs) failed to skip the group stage hurdle at the CECAFA U-23 Challenge Cup in Ethiopia.
The Kobs drew 1-all with Tanzania during a group A match at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Saturday, 24th July.
Najib Yiga takes on Tanzanian opponentSteven Mukwala in action
Tanzania took the lead through Raphael Brynson in the 31st minute (penalty) and Steven Mukwala equalized with 5 minutes to end the first half.
Earlier, Mukwala was unfortunate to miss a penalty in the 16th minute.
Uganda’s technical team introduced Julius Poloto and Bright Anukani for Abdallah Salim and Ivan Bogere respectively in the 71st minute.
Uganda Kobs now look forward to two more classification games.
Young boys display the Uganda National flag
‘We showed determination and fought gallantly including creating a couple of chances where we hit the cross bar in the second half. It was never an easy game especially after going a goal down. It was what God planned for us because we also missed a penalty. We shall plan for the ranking games for a respectable position.’ Head coach Morley Byekwaso told the post match press conference.
Head coach Morley Byekwaso (right) with the assistant, Simeon Massa
Officials:
Head coach: Morley Byekwaso
Assistant coach: Simoen Massa
Goalkeeper Trainer: Steven Billy Kiggundu
Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Kits-manager: Samuel Mulondo
Team manager: Bashir Mutyaba
Goalkeeping coach Steven Billy Kiggundu (left) and team manager Bashir Mutyaba during the singing of the national anthemTanzania XI
Tanzania XI: Boniface Mnata Metacha (G.K), Israel Patrick Mwenda (Captain), Nickson Clement Kibarage, Lusajo Elukaga Mwakenda, Israel Bajana Sospeter, Abraham Meshack Mwamita, Reliant Llusajo Mwakasagule, Kelvin Nashon Naftal, Hamza Mohammed Abdulrazak, Yusuph Valentine Mhilu, Lucas Kikoti
Subs: Joseph Mkele (G.K), Pascal Gaudence Msindo (G.K), Erick Edson Mwijage, Daniel Johannes Ngore, Haji Mubaraka Amani, Wilbol Changarawe Maseke, Oscar Godfrey Masai, Rajab Hassan Athuman, Andrew Sinchimba, Abdulmajid Yahaya Mangalo
Sunday, 24th July 2021: Uganda Vs Tanzania (2 PM) – Bahir Dar International Stadium – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Sunday, 18th July 2021: Uganda 0-0 Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Uganda Line Up Vs Tanzania
Uganda U-23 (Kobs) head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the starting line up against Tanzania in the group A of the 2021 CECAFA Challenge Cup at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Uganda U-23 head coach Morley Byekwaso
There are two changes from the team that earned a valuable point during the goal-less group A contest with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last Sunday.
Midfielder Steven Sserwadda is introduced for Steven Sserwadda who pulled a muscle during the first half against DRC.
Najib Yiga replaces Derrick Kakooza on the front line for the goals.
Uganda’s players quench their thirst after a training session at the Bahir Dar University play ground
The rest of the players are maintained in a game that Uganda needs to win so as to qualify for the semi-finals.
Byekwaso expects a hard contest and believes they will break down the Tanzanian team.
‘We saw how Tanzania plays. We shall break them down though it will be a do or die game. My players are ready to give 100 percent in the match’ Byekwaso told www.fufa.co.ug.
The match shall be live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Julius Poloto and Abdallah Salim vie for possession during a training session at the Bahir Dar stadium
Uganda XI Vs Tanzania: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Peter Magambo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Bright Anukani, Karim Watambala, Julius Poloto, Najib Yiga, Steven Mukwala
Subs: Denis Otim (G.K),Sadam Masereka, Derrick Kakooza, Gavin Kizito,Abdallah Salim, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Ivan Bogere, Steven Sserwadda, Saidi Keni (G.K), George Kaddu, Hakim Kiwanuka
Team officials:
Leader of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama
Head Coach: Morley Byekwaso
Assistant Coach: Simeon Massa
Goalkeeping coach: Steven Billy Kiggundu
Team Manager: Bashir mutyaba
Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Kitsman: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika
FUFA Delegate: Isa Musiiwa
FUFA Staff: Edward Kalungi
Group A: Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Sunday, 18th July 2021: Uganda Vs DR Congo (1 PM EAT) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda U-23 head coach Morley Byekwaso has named the starting eleven to face Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Bahir Dar International Stadium in the CECAFA U-23 Cup group A match.
The match kicks off at 1 PM and will be live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the football radio.
DR Congo is a guest country invited by CECAFA.
Uganda XI (Shirt numbers in brackets):
Charles Lukwago (1 – G.K), Enock Walusimbi (15 – Captain), Azizi Kayondo (3), Musa Ramathan (4), Peter Magambo (13), Bobosi Byaruhanga (17), Steven Sserwadda (8), Karim Watambala (10), Julius Poloto (7), Derrick Kakooza (20), Steven Mukwala (9)
Subs: Dennis Otim (19 – G.K), Saidi Keni (18 – G.K), Sadam Masereka (12), Najib Yiga (14), Gavin Kizito (5), Abdallah Salim (23), Samuel Ssenyonjo (21), Ivan Bogere (11), Bright Anukani (16), George Kaddu (2), Hakim Kiwanuka (22), Kenneth Ssemakula (6)
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama
Head Coach: Morley Byekwaso
Assistant Coach: Simeon Massa
Goalkeeping coach: Steven Billy Kiggundu
Team Manager: Bashir mutyaba
Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Kitsman: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika
FUFA Delegate: Isa Musiiwa
FUFA Staff: Edward Kalungi
Group A: Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
International Build Up: Saudi Arabia 2-0 Uganda U-23
Saudi Arabia overcame Uganda U-23 team 2-0 during an international build up duel played at the Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Stadium, Riyadh city on Monday, 5th July 2021.
Abdullah Abdrahman and Hashim Alyami scored the two goals for Saudi Arabia, each coming in either half.
Abdrahman got the opener in the 40th minute before Alyami’s second in the third minute of added time.
‘We have learnt a lot from the two games played against Saudi Arabia. During the second game, we improved a lot offensively as we created a lot of chances. Finishing disappointed us and we have to work on that. We need to rectify the defense as well because we conceded two goals. We have learnt a lot from the two matches as we prepare for the CECAFA tournament’ Morley Byekwaso, head coach stated.
This was the final build up on the training tour in Saudi Arabia as the team prepares for the upcoming CECAFA senior challenge cup.
Uganda line up Vs Saudi Arabia:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Abdul Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Peter Magambo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Saidi Kyeyune, Richard Basangwa, Isma Mugulusi, Steven Mukwala
Substitutes: Hassan Matovu (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), George Kaddu, Najib Yiga, Bright Anukani, Karim Watambala, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Derrick Kakooza, Salim Abdallah, Julius Poloto, Kenneth Ssemakula, Saddam Masereka
International Build up (Monday, 5th July 2021): Saudi Arabia Vs Uganda
At Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Stadium, Riyadh (7 PM)
Listen to live commentary on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda U-23 national team (The Kobs) head coach Morley Byekwaso has maintained the same side that started against Saudi Arabia last Friday for today’s second international build up.
Charles Lukwago starts in goal once again as the others are; captain Enock Walusimbi, Abdul Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Peter Magambo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Saidi Kyeyune, Richard Basangwa, Isma Mugulusi and Steven Mukwala.
It remains a rich bench at the disposal having two goalkeepers Hassan Matovu and Eric Kibowa.
Uganda team go through the paces on Sunday evening
The others are George Kaddu, Najib Yiga, Bright Anukani, Karim Watambala, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Derrick Kakooza, Salim Abdallah, Julius Poloto, Kenneth Ssemakula and Saddam Masereka.
The game will be live on 102.1 FUFA f.m with updates across all the FUFA social media platforms.
This will be the final build up on the training tour in Saudi Arabia as the team prepares for the upcoming CECAFA senior challenge cup.
Uganda line up Vs Saudi Arabia:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Abdul Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Peter Magambo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Saidi Kyeyune, Richard Basangwa, Isma Mugulusi, Steven Mukwala
Substitutes: Hassan Matovu (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), George Kaddu, Najib Yiga, Bright Anukani, Karim Watambala, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Derrick Kakooza, Salim Abdallah, Julius Poloto, Kenneth Ssemakula, Saddam Masereka
At Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Stadium, Riyadh (7 PM)
Uganda is geared up to face Saudi Arabia in the second international build up against Saudi Arabia at the Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz stadium in Riyadh city on Monday, 5th July 2021.
This comes after a successful first game played on Friday between the two countries at the same venue (game ended goal-less).
The team held recovery sessions on Saturday and Sunday with the hope by the technical team and players that there will be improvements in the second build up.
Uganda team go through the paces on Sunday evening
‘We have had good recovery sessions and everyone is fit for the game on Monday. We expect a better game because we have got used to the hot weather and planned well for this match. We want to go to the CECAFA tournament with pride and confidence’ head coach Morley Byekwaso stated.
Midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga, like the head coach also anticipates a far much improved game than the first one.
Isma Mugulusi takes on Samuel Ssenyonjo during a training session
‘We face the same opponent that we played on Friday. We have done the home work and planning. I believe we shall have a better game since we have also acclimatized to the hot weather conditions’ Byaruhanga who plays at Star Times Uganda Premier League club, Vipers disclosed.
The match will be played at 7 PM.
Goalkeepers Hassan Matovu and Eric Kibowa stretch during a training session on Sunday
How Uganda lined up in first game against Saudi Arabia:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Abdul Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Peter Magambo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Saidi Kyeyune, Richard Basangwa, Isma Mugulusi, Steven Mukwala
Substitutes: Hassan Matovu (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), George Kaddu, Najib Yiga, Bright Anukani, Karim Watambala, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Derrick Kakooza, Salim Abdallah, Julius Poloto, Kenneth Ssemakula, Saddam Masereka
Uganda (majorly of U-23 players) played to a non scoring draw with Saudi Arabia at the Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Riyadh city on Friday evening.
It was a game where both teams exhibited quality defensively in the tactical organization as many scoring opportunities were foiled.
Uganda’s defenders close down on the Saudi Arabia opponent
Bobosi Byaruhanga closes down opponent
Uganda’s head coach Morley Byekwaso granted playing time for many of the youngsters as he tried out the different playing formations with several players.
Byekwaso was full of praise for the team as he emphasized the tactical discipline with the need to seek for goals going forward.
‘We thank God that the match was well played and no injuries got. I thank the players who endured the high temperatures to soldier on. We are now heading for the second build up as we continue to prepare for the CECAFA senior challenge cup. We shall put several grey areas right’ Byekwaso disclosed.
The second build up match will be played on 5th July 2021 at the same venue.
Substitutes Hassan Matovu (G.K) Eric Kibowa (G.K) George Kaddu Najib Yiga Bright Anukani Karim Watambala Samuel Ssenyonjo Derrick Kakooza Abdallah Salim Julius Poloto Kenneth Semakula Sadam Masereka
Head coach Morley Byekwaso has named a 40 man squad for the 2021 CECAFA Senor Challenge Cup to be hosted by Ethiopia.
The tournament is for players below 23 years of age but tournament rules allow three players above that category to feature for any teams.
Uganda will take advantage of this rule and name three senior players for experience and guidance to the youngsters. The senior players named are; Goalkeepers Watenga Ismail (Chippa United FC) and Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Striker Yunus Ssentamu (Vipers SC), defender Murushid Juuko (Express FC) and midfielder Saidi Kyeyune (unattached).
It is form this list that three players will be named in the final squad of 23 players for the tournament.
The players will meet at FUFA House in Mengo on Friday 18th June 2021 at 8am and then head to Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi for residential camp.
The Squad Summoned
Goalkeepers: Watenga Ismail (Chippa United FC), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Otim Dennis (Express FC), Keni Saidi (SC Villa), Kibowa Eric (UPDF FC), Matovu Hassan Muyomba (KCCA FC)
Defenders: Kizito Mugweri Gavin (SC Villa), Begisa James Penz (UPDF FC), Walusimbi Enock (Express FC), Kayondo Abdu Aziizi (Vipers SC), Ndahiro Derrick (SC Villa), Kaddu George (Wakiso Giants FC), Juuko Murushid (Express FC), Musa Ramathan (KCCA FC), Ssemakula Kenneth (BUL FC), Magambo Peter (KCCA FC), Mukundane Hillary (Mbarara City FC)
Key decisions from the 24th FUFA Exco Meeting held on 30th April, 2021
The FUFA Executive is a policy making organ that takes key decisions on football matters in Uganda on a quarterly basis.
On Friday 30th April 2021, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo chaired the 24th FUFA Executive Meeting in the board room of the Executive House-FUFA Complex in Mengo and key decisions were taken; Here is summary account of what was discussed.
1-COMPETITIONS
FUFA Women Super League
The Champions of the 2021 FUFA Women Super League will represent Uganda in the inaugural CAF Women Club Champions League. The Zonal qualifiers will run from July 17th to 1st August hosted by Kenya to determine the CECAFA representative to the inaugural CAF Women Club League Finals due in November this year.
Promotion and relegation in the Women football Competitions
Promotion: Two teams will be promoted from the FUFA Women Elite League 2020/21 season to the FUFA Women Super League.
Relegation: The bottom team in each group of the FUFA Women Super League 2020/21 season will be relegated to the FUFA Women Elite League.
Stanbic Uganda Cup
The Executive Committee confirmed Masindi Stadium, Kitara Region as the venue for the Uganda Cup Finals 47th Edition of Stanbic Uganda cup Final of the 2020/21 season.
The FUFA Drum 3rd Edition
The FUFA Drum 3rd edition (2021) shall be played at the FUFA Technical Centre (FTC). Dates will be communicated.
2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship
FUFA confirmed that it will host the CECAFA U-20 Women Championship that will be hosted at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The tentative date for kick off is 22nd August 2021.
The Executive also appointed FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi as the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee 2021 CECAFA U-20 Women Championship.
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
The FUFA Executive approved Uganda will take part in the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. This year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup will be for players falling in the U-23 Category. Uganda will field predominantly the U-20 team that reached the Final of the Total Africa Cup U-20 Tournament in Mauritania. The decision to have the U-23 players for this tournament was reached on during the CECAFA Exco meeting held on 11th March 2021 at Sofitel Hotel, Morocco.
3rd Division (Regional) Leagues
FUFA Executive approved that the 3rd Division Leagues to be played across all the 8 FUFA Regions (West Nile, Northern, North East, Eastern, Buganda, Western, Kitara and Kampala). The Competitions Department has been tasked to come up with the appropriate format of play.
The 2020/21 Women regional League season has been nullified.
District Leagues
The 4th and 5th Division Leagues will not be organised this season.
FUFA Juniors League
The FUFA U-17 Juniors League 2020/21 season has been nullified.
The ODILO 3rd Edition
The ODILO (FUFA Primary Schools Football Competition) 3rd edition (2021) is annulled.
2nd Division League (FUFA Big League) 2020/2021
The group leaders in each of the groups and the best team after play offs involving the Runners up and 1st Runners up in each group, be promoted to the 1st Division League 2021/2022 season.
The last 2 clubs in each group shall be relegated to the third division while the winners of the 3rd division play offs shall be promoted from the 3rd Division.
Play off pairings:
Kampala/Buganda
Western/Kitara
Northern/West Nile
Eastern/North East
2-NATIONAL TEAMS’ TECHNICAL SET UP
National A Men’s Team (Uganda Cranes)
The Executive will continue to review the process and criteria for selecting the technical set up of the National Senior team -Uganda Cranes before any decision is made.
Uganda U-23 (Kobs)
Morley Byekwaso will be the Head coach of the Uganda U-23 team during the 2021 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. Simeon Masaba (Assistant Coach), Stephen Kigundu (Goalkeepers’ Coach) and Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist) are also part of the technical team.
3 AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2021
The FUFA Exco approved the Airtel FUFA Awards to be organised in December this year since there have been a good number of competitions played in the season.
4-PRIZE MONEY
FUFA Executive approved to extend prize monies to Futsal Super League starting with the FUFA Financial Year 2022.
5- GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2021
FUFA Executive approved the Eastern Region Football Association to host the 97th FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on 21st August 2021 in Mbale City. The same Assembly will elect the new FUFA President and Executive into office for a four year term.
6-REGULATIONS
Club Licensing
The FUFA Executive approved a handbook of sanctions that will be reference for disciplinary measures for clubs that breach the Club Licensing regulations when the season is in-progress. The handbook also incorporates the CAF Requirements for the representative teams in CAF Competitions. The handbook will be released by the FUFA Competitions Department through Club Licensing Office.
Capacity Building
The FUFA Executive approved a new set of regulations to be followed by various stakeholders who are planning to organise capacity building courses during the ‘New Normal’ era of the Covid-19. Regulations will be released by the FUFA Football Development Department through Human Resource-Capacity Building office.
7-CHANGE OF CLUB NAMES
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were approved:
Busitema University FC to Ateker FC (Soroti, North East Region)
Bumadu United FC to Bundibugyo United FC (Bundibugyo, Kitara Region)
Volcop Lion’s FC to Fort City FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
Kiryandongo TC FC to Kiryandongo United FC (Kiryandongo, Kitara Region)
Pepsi FC to Uganda Pentecostal University FC (Kabarole, Kitara Region)
The following Clubs’ requests to change names were rejected:
Asingya FC to Rufura Proline Bwara FC (Kasese, Kitara Region)
Lugazi Municipal FC to Lugazi Sports Club (Buikwe, Buganda Region)
Kampala University FC to Lugazi FC (Buikwe, Buganda)
8- NATIONAL TEAMS’ REGIONAL TOURS 2021
The National Teams Regional Tours 2021 shall involve the U20 Boys and U20 Girls National Teams.
The FUFA Emergency Executive Committee has made changes aimed at re-organising the management and technical set up of the Uganda National teams with immediate effect.
The latest development sees FUFA divide the National teams into two categories; Junior teams and the National Senior sides all with different personnel.
‘FUFA would like to thank the coaches who have played a key role for the Senior and Junior teams during the period they were on duty with the players. The changes will help for continuity purposes, growth and development of players in the categorised National teams. Further reviews on the technical personnel of the Uganda Cranes and other National teams will be made and communicated in due course’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
The changes are effected are follows;
The National Senior teams-Uganda Cranes and U-23-Kobs will be headed by Sebastien Desabre.
Matia Lule will remain the Ag. Assistant Uganda Cranes coach.
The National Junior teams (U-17 and U-20) will also be under one management whose head coach is yet to be named.
However KCCA FC Soccer Academy coach Jackson Magera will be the 1st Assistant coach while Hamza Lutalo is the 2nd Assistant coach. Kiberu Mubarak is the goalkeepers’ coach, Emma Nakabago (Head of Medical) while Frank Bumpenjje is the kitsman.
CECAFA U-20 Tournament 2019-Uganda
14th – 27th January 2019
FUFA has released a 31 man provisional squad for the CECAFA U-20 tournament that kicks off on 14th January 2019.
Eighteen of the Uganda U-17 national team (Cubs) players who won the 2018 CAF region U-17 qualifiers in Tanzania for the AFCON 2019 U-17 finals are part of the 31 man team.
The others are from the junior sides of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and schools.
The team starts residential training at the FUFA Technical centre, Njeru on Friday, 4th January 2019
The Cubs Captain Kizito Mugweri Gavin takes charge of the ball during training at Boko Beach Veterans Ground Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in 2018. He is part of the 31 man Squad summoned for CECAFA Tournament
Uganda Squad:
Goalkeepers: Delton Oyo (Kirinya-Jinja S.S Junior Team), Jack Komakech (Ndejje University Junior Team), Daniel Ssemwogerere (Bright Stars Junior Team), Eric Kaweesi (URA FC Junior Team)
Right Backs: John Rogers (Onduparaka Junior Team), Kevin Ssekimbega (Express Junior Team), Jonathan Gift Odong (Kakungulu Memorial)
Left Backs: Innocent Opiro (Ndejje University Junior Team), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA Soccer Academy)
Holding Midfielders: Ronnie Ziraba (Express Junior Team), Shafik Waswanga (Ndejje University Junior Team), Ibrahim Ekellot (KCCA Soccer Academy)
Attacking Midfielders: John Kokas Alou (URA Junior Team), Thomas Kakaire (Bright Stars Junior Team), Polycarp Mwaka (Ndejje University Junior Team), Andrew Kawooya (Vipers Junior Team)
Forwards: Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka Junior Team), Sekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC JT) Najib Yiga (Vipers Junior Team), George Opio (Luzira FC), Rogers Mugisha (Mbarara City Junior Team), James Jarieko (Paidha Black Angels Junior Team)
Uganda U17 players celebrating a goal during the CAF U17 final match against Ethiopia in Tanzania. The whole team that played in Tanzania makes the U-20 team
Three hundred and sixty five days is no mean feat in any ordinary life. A lot happens in between that period with broad smiles, grey areas and challenges as well.
For Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, he is celebrating a year in office today for such a demanding albeit prestigious job in Ugandan football.
The highlight of his tenure thus far as Uganda Cranes head coach is securing the slot to the Total AFCON 2019 tournament, unbeaten with a mean defence (no goal conceded in five games) and Uganda Cranes making the final three team short list for the CAF National team of the year 2018 alongside Mauritania and Madagascar.
www.fufa.co.ug congratulates the Frenchman currently on holiday in France as well as tracks back his entire journey from 28th December 2017 thus far in a captivating colourful pictorial:
Sebastien Desabre is greeted by the Minister of Sports and Education Hon. Janet Museveni at Rwakitura
First radio Interview in Uganda: Coach Desabre in the studios of 102.1 FUFA fm after he was unveiled on 28th December 2017
First ever Press conference to unveil his plans: L-R: Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Sebastien Desabre and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during a press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.
Desabre meets his assistant Mathias Lule on the day he was unveiled as head coach at Namboole stadium outer pitch.
The unveiling of the new coach drew a mammoth crowd of journalists from the different media houses
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre at the country home of President Museveni in Rwakitura
Sebastien Desabre with his luggage at Entebbe International Airport prior an international duel as the Cranea flew out to Morocco for CHAN Finals
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre during the post match press conference at the CHAN 2018 tournament in Morocco
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre in Morocco during CHAN Finals in the team’s dressing room. Smartness is part of his menu.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebestien Desabre talks to former Vipers SC head coach Miguel Da Costa during the FUFA UPL Symposium at Serene Suites
Desabre during a training session in Morocco
Sebastien Desabre smiles during the press conference held at the 2018 TOTAL CHAN Tournament in Morocco
L-R: Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule, stand-in goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa and trainer Gerome D’Antonio prior to the match against Malawi during an international friendly match at Namboole.
Sebastien Desabre gives instructions to the players during training at Namboole Stadium
L-R: Former KCCA Chairperson Julius Kabugo, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre celebrate KCCA FC’s CAF Champions League victory at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo
Uganda Cranes captain on the day Hassan Wasswa Mawanda with the head coach Sebestien Desabre during the post match press conference after an international build up match in Niger
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets Sebastien Desabre during the pre-match
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre addresses the media at the FUFA UPL Symposium
Do it this way: Desabre with Emmanuel Okwi
Desabre is always involved during the drills
Sebastien Desabre (M) with his assistant Matia Lule and support staff Saidi Lugolobi before the training session in Niger on Tuesday 29th May 2018.
Uganda Cranes with Desabre as Head coach since December 2017
17th November 2018: Uganda Cranes 1-0 Cape Verde (Group L AFCON 2019 Qualifier)
16th October 2018: Lesotho Likuena 0-2 Uganda Cranes (Group L AFCON 2019 qualifier)
13th October 2018: Uganda Cranes 3-0 Lesotho Likuena (Group L AFCON 2019 Qualifier)
8th September 2018: Uganda Cranes 0-0 Tanzania Taifa Stars (Group L AFCON 2019 Qualifier)
2nd June 2018: Niger 2-1 Uganda Cranes (International Friendly)
30th May 2018: Central African Republic 1-0 Uganda (International Friendly)
27th March 2018: Uganda Cranes 0-0 Malawi (International Friendly)
24th March 2018: Uganda Cranes 3-1 Sao Tome and Principe (International Friendly)
22nd January 2018: Uganda Cranes 0-0 Ivory Coast (CHAN 2018)
18th January 2018: Uganda Cranes 0-1 Namibia (CHAN 2018)
14th January 2018: Zambia 3-1 Uganda (CHAN 2018)
10th January 2018: Uganda Cranes 0-1 Congo (International Friendly)
6th January 2018: Uganda Cranes 1-1 Guinea (International Friendly)
Striker Nelson Senkatuka attempts to dribble past head coach Sebastien Desabre in training while in Morocco
Desabre talks to Allan Kateregga and defender Murushid Jjuuko
Noel Nasasira (left) recieves his FUFA Big League accolade from Desabre at the Airtel FUFA Awards 2018
Always keen: Coach Desabre watches over training
Head coach Sebastien Desabre in the new team officials’ attire
Head coach Sebastien Desabre (in black holding the ball) issues instructions during the team’s training at Namboole Stadium
Head coach Desabre poses for a group photo with aspiring young players during Uganda Cranes national regional tours in Bugiri Eastern Uganda
Desabre keenly looks on as Faruku Miya dribbles during the Cape Verde match at Namboole
Memorable Moment: Uganda Cranes players carry aloft the coach after sealing the Total AFCON 2019 slot at Namboole Stadium
The coach enjoys a light moment with school children during a Uganda Cranes regional tour
Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre issuing instructions during training at Lugogo
The coach is joined by the Uganda Cranes players to applaud the fans after sealing the ticket to the 2019 AFCON Finals.
South Sudan vs Uganda Kobs – Uganda leads 1-0 from the first leg
Tuesday 20th November 2018
South Sudan vs Uganda U23
At Juba Stadium
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda U-23 head coach Wasswa Bossa named the 18 man team set to face South Sudan in Juba on Tuesday.
Majority of the players who made the match day squad last week as Uganda won 1-0 during the first make the day to South Sudan.
There are only two additions on the team in Alex Komakech, a left back player and Ashraf Mugume, a creative midfielder.
A 27 man delegation departs for Juba from Entebbe International Airport on Monday morning at 11 AM aboard Rwandair on flight WP 0434.
FUFA Executive committee member Hajji Abdul Lukooya Ssekabira is the leader of delegation. The Qualifiers will also help CAF to determine the final teams to play at the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.
Uganda Kobs XI during the Uganda national anthem at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala
Uganda Kobs technical team members during the singing of the national anthem
Head coach Bbosa is assisted by Charles Ayiekoh Lukula with former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Sadiq Wassa the goalkeeping coach.
Uganda Kobs won 1-0 in the first leg played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo courtesy of a penalty well taken by Mustafa Kizza in the 90th minute.
The winner on aggregate will face Tunisia at the next stage of the qualifiers.
Some of the Uganda U-23 players at FUFA House on Monday morning before heading to Entebbe International Airport. L-R: Geofrey Wasswa, Lawrence Bukenya, Rashid Toha, Steven Dese Mukwala and goalkeeper Tom Ikara
Traveling squad to South Sudan:
Goalkeepers: Tom Ikara, Saidi Keni
Other players:
Musitafa Mujuzi, Musitafa Kizza, Ashiraf Mugume,Geoffrey Wasswa, Lawrence Bukenya, Bashir Asiku, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Allan Okello, Joel Madondo, Steven Desse Mukwala, Rashid Toha, Julius Poloto, Joseph Junior Semujju, Alex Komakech, Ezekiel Duncan Sseninde, Trevor Ssemakula
Officials:
Leader of delegation: Abdul Lukooya Sekabira
Head coach: Charles Wasswa Bbosa
Assistant coach: Charles Ayiekoh Lukula
Goalkeeper Trainer: Wassa Sadiq
Team Physician: Yahaya Katumba
Team coordinator: Joseph Kasana
Media officer: Farid Mpagi
Delegates: Farouk Kigongo Semakula and John Bosco Masiko
L-R: Goalkeeping trainer Sadiq Wassa, Charles Ayiekoh Lukula and Charles Wasswa Bbosa at FUFA House on Monday
