Category: Cranes History

TOTAL AFCON CAMEROON 2019 QUALIFIERS:

• Tuesday, 16th October 2018
• Lesotho Likuena Vs Uganda Cranes
• At Setsoto Stadium, Maseru

*Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and all official FUFA Social media platforms

Uganda Cranes has a chance to seal the 2019 AFCON slot on Tuesday, 16th October 2018 with a victory away to Lesotho (provided Tanzania fails to beat Cape Verde in Dar es salaam).

Currently, the Cranes have 7 points from three matches (two wins and one draw) as they seek maximum points over the Southern Africa country.

Last Saturday, Uganda Cranes beat Lesotho 3-0 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

A chartered flight facilitated by the Government of Uganda enabled the team reach Maseru on Sunday well in time of the Tuesday game.

They were checked in at the Avani Hotel in Maseru, a 5 minute drive from the Setsoto Stadium.

On Sunday evening, the team held a one hour recovery session meant to help the players stretch the muscles after 90 minutes of action on Saturday and a six hour flight from Entebbe International Airport with a stop over in Lusaka, Zambia.

The final session was held on Monday evening (same time of the match) for one hour with emphasis stressed on prolific finishing in the final third of the field.

“We have had two good training sessions in Lesotho at the Setsoto stadium. The players are all in shape and focused for the game. We have the quality and happy for their response” Head coach, Sebastien Desabre disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug after the Monday session.

Defender Murushid Jjuuko, suspended during the first leg because of accumulated cautions is available for selection alongside the other 23 players.

The coach has kept the starting eleven closer to his chest.

“We know the reason why we traveled to Lesotho. The morale is high in the camp and this is good motivation for us as players.” vice captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda disclosed.

The match will be officiated by FIFA referees from Comoros.

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Ali Mohammed Adelaid

1st Assistant Referee: Soulaimane Amaldine

2nd Assistant Referee: Said Omar Chebli.

Uganda Cranes Players Available for Selection:

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Defenders: Murushid Juuko (Simba SC, Tanzania), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam FC, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El Geish, Egypt), Dennis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait),  Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS, Uganda), FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Moses Waiswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda), Joseph Benson Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Milton Karisa (MC Oujda, Morocco), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA, Uganda),

Forwards: Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda), Faruku Miya (Gorica, Croatia), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba Sports Club, Tanzania), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt)

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has saluted the Government of Uganda for the timely financial and logistical support over time for the Federation and Uganda Cranes in particular.

Speaking from Avani Maseru Hotel in Maseru city, Lesotho where the Uganda Cranes team is currently camped prior to the Total AFCON 2019 qualifier against the home country on Tuesday, Eng. Magogo specifically thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni-Minister of Education and Sports for the timely support of Shs 200M and a chartered flight to Lesotho, where commercial flights are a menace.

Eng. Moses Magogo’s full interview:

We would like to thank the Government for the support they have given us. Traveling in Africa is not an everyday thing especially the level of infrastructure of our Continent.

There are some countries which are very difficult to reach to especially by public transport. The countries that are well off have been doing this very perfectly.

I would love to inform the public that our plea to the head of state was answered by a chartered flight. We left on Sunday morning  with about 99 people on board including players, officials, fans and the media.We had a stop over in Zambia until we reached well in Maseru.

Surely, we can not ask for more and the players understand this, they appreciate. Gone are the days when some people were pulling and others pushing. Now, we all seem to be pushing together.

This is just the beginning of very many things to come. In 2014, we had an ambition of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.

The target seemed to be far initially. Of course, there was the 2017 AFCON campaign. This was merely a learning curve for us. There are targets we set alongside accomplishing the 8 pillars of football development that we had to address and i am sure that some of these have been addressed especially educating club coaches which train the players from where the head coach selects.

We wanted qualification to AFCON to become an everyday routine but rather not as a benchmark to weigh the successes of FUFA. Let us wait for the positive results and we believe we shall achieve them like anticipated, then we step up the next gear. There is the the element of heading to AFCON to compete and qualifying for Qatar World  Cup 2022 among other targets.

The most important thing has been our will  to thank Allah for the guidance, wisdom and health for what we have achieved and not achieved. Most importantly, has been the new aspect of planning. There is a total plan and this is being executed to the dot.

Uganda Cranes face Lesotho Likuena (Crocodiles) at the Setsoto Stadium on Tuesday night in a match where maximum points for the Cranes will further enlighten the chances of a return to AFCON, following the 2017 success script to the finals hosted in Gabon. when Uganda appeared the continental show piece for the first time since 1978.

FUFA Executive Committee member Richard Ochom is the Head of Delegation for the Ugandan contingent in Lesotho.

TOTAL 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers (Group L)

• Uganda Cranes 3-0 Lesotho Likuena

Uganda Cranes was unstoppable on Saturday, defeating Lesotho 3-0 during the  Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations group L qualifier at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Emmanuel Arnold Okwi scored twice and Faruku Miya got the other from  rhe penalty spot.

Okwi’s opener arrived as early as the 10^th minute with a well drilled left footed shot.

Miya added the second with a successful kick from the penalty spot after a foul on the impressive Okwi in the 36^th minute.

In the second half, Okwi headed home the third goal after a decent cross from the left by Edrisa Lubega.

Uganda Cranes technical team made all the three changes in the game.

Ibrahim Sadam Juma replaced Joseph Ochaya after 58 minutes, Lubega was taken off for Patrick Henry Kaddu in the 70^th minute and Isaac Muleme came on for Moses Waiswa with four minutes to the final whistle.

Uganda Cranes returns to the summit of group L with 7 points off three matches.

Cape Verde who defeated Tanzania 3-0 in Praia on Friday drop back ro second position with four points.

Tanzania and Lesotho both have two points each.

Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will on Sunday morning (7am) fly out of the country for the completion of the back ro back fixture.

The return match will be played on Tuesday, 16^th October 2018 in Maseru.

Uganda Cranes XI:

Denis Onyango, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Moses Waiswa (84’ Isaac Muleme), Faruku Miya, Edrisa Lubega (70’ Henry Patrick Kaddu), Joseph Benson Ochaya (58’ Ibrahim Sadam Juma)

Substitutes Not Used:

Jamal Salim, Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kateregga, Milton Karisa, Allan Kyambadde, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Derrick Nsibambi

Suspended: Murushid Juuko

Lesotho XI:

Mohau Kuenane (G.K), Mafa Moremoholo (Captain), Basia Makepe, Tsoarelo Bereng, Neris Hlompho Kalake, Tsepo Toloane, Sera Motebang, Jane Thaba Ntso, Tumelo Khutlang, Nkau Lerotholi, Mabuti Potloane

Substitutes:

Likano Mputhi (G.K), Samuel Khetsekile (G.K), Kapano Tseka, Tsotleho Paul Jane, Setho Moshoeshoe, Thabo Seakhoa, Masoabi Synous  Nkoto

Suspended: Bokang Sello

Match Officials:

• Center Referee: Ali Mohammed Adelaid
• First Assistant Referee: Samir Gamal Saad
• Second Assistant Referee: Mahmoud El Regal

Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 Qualifiers:

Uganda Cranes Vs Lesotho

This game against Lesotho is an important one for qualification for Uganda Cranes to the Africa Cup of Nations.  The team is in good spirits. I have spoken to players and they understand the importance of this game. We have improved upon the level of confidence for the players. The three points will be crucial for the home fans and country as well. It is important to play good football as well. I am happy with the camp. We are ready. The win against Lesotho will be important to give confidence to the team in the ten months I have been in charge. We shall give 200 percent to the team. I urge the fans to support the team like they did against Tanzania. We need to qualify for AFCON as a unit.

Denis Onyango (Team captain, Uganda Cranes):

We are ready to try our best in the game. Lesotho is not a small team. In football there is no small team.  They have not lost any game in the campaign.We want to go to Maseru with positive results. Everyone is ready. With the support of the nation (fans and media), we need to lift the team. There are no injuries at the moment in the camp. Everyone is in shape and we shall give our best. The advantage is that we are at home, we have to play our hearts out during the first leg. It is one game at a time. We believe we shall it to the next stage.

Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 Qualifiers:

Uganda Cranes Vs Lesotho

Total AFCON 2019 Qualifiers:

Uganda Cranes Vs Lesotho

TOTAL AFCON 2019 QUALIFERS (Group L):

• Uganda Cranes 0-0 Tanzania Taifa Stars

Uganda Cranes and Tanzania Taifa Stars played to a non scoring stalemate at the Mandela National Stadium in the Total AFCON 2019 qualifiers.

The well attended match played on a slippery surface witnessed the Cranes create a few goal scoring moments but the visitors lived to the billing.

Joseph Ochaya, Emmanuel Okwi and second half substitute Edrisa Lubega all had opportunities not optimally utilized.

The visitors took had some close chances with the best goal scoring opportunity falling to the team captain Mbwana Samatta failing to beat goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango in a one man against one incident.

Uganda Cranes technical team called for all the three changes.

Patrick Henry Kaddu replaced Joseph Ochaya after 67 minutes, William Luwagga Kizito came of for Emmanuel Arnold Okwi 10 minutes later and Edrisa Lubega took over Faruku Miya’s place with the last five minutes.

A point earned still maintains Uganda Cranes on top of the group L with four points, off two matches played.

The two other group countries (Lesotho and Cape Verde) face off in Maseru on Sunday.

The match at Namboole was graced by the speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga as chief guest,  State Minister of sports Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Delegates and over 35,000 spectators.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Cranes XI:

Denis Onyango (GK, Captain), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Denis Iguma, Moses Waiswa, Faruku Miya (86′ Edrisa Lubega), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (77′ William Luwagga Kizito), Joseph Ochaya (67′ Patrick Henry Kaddu)

Subs Not Used:

Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K), Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Derrick Nsibambi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Denis Awany, Moses Opondo, Allan Kateregga, Ibrahim Sadam Juma

Tanzania Taifa Stars XI:

Aishi Salum Manula (G.K), Gadiel Michael Kamagi, Hassan Banda Abdi, Agrey Moris Ambros, David John Mwantika, Mbwana Samatta (Captain), Thomas Ulimwengu, Simon Msuva, Hassan Khamis Ramadhan, Frank Domayo, Abbas Mudathir

Subs:

Benno David Kakolanya (G.K), Kelvin Sabato Kongwe, Hamid Mao Mkami, Farid Mussa Shah, Shaban Iddi Chilunda, Ally Mtoni, Rashid Mandawa, Salum Kimenya, Yahya Omari, Vicent Andrew Chikupe, Salum Kihimbwa, Mohamed Mohamed

TOTAL AFCON 2019 Qualifier (Group L):

Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars

Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00PM)

Entry Fees: 15,000/= (Ordinary), 40,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

Pre-match Press Conference: Friday 7th September 2018 at 9.30am

Training 10 am ( Opening 15 minutes only for Media) 

Tanzania Taifa Stars delegation has arrived in Uganda on Thursday afternoon.

The visiting group was warmly welcomed at Entebbe International Airport by the FUFA protocol team.

The team is accomodated at Kampala Serena Hotel.

They will train at Namboole Stadium on Friday at 4 PM.

Visiting Delegation:

Goalkeepers: Aishi Manula (Simba SC), Benno Kakolanya (Yanga SC) and Mohammed Abdulrahman Wawesha (JKU).

Defenders: Hassan Kessy (Nkana FC, Zambia), Abdi Banda (Baroka FC, RSA), David Mwantika (Azam FC), Ally Sonso (Lipuli FC), Paul Ngalema (Lipuli FC), Gardiel Michael (Yanga SC), Kelvin Yondan (Yanga SC), Andrew Vincent ‘Dante’ (Yanga SC) and Aggrey Morris (Azam FC).

Midfielders: Himid Mao (Petrojet, Egypt), Salum Kimenya (Tanzania Prisons), Frank Raymond Domayo (Azam FC), Salum Kihimbwa (Mtibwa Sugar), Mudathir Yahya (Azam FC), Farid Mussa (CD Tenerife, Spain) and Simon Msuva (Difaa Hassan El-Jadidi, Morocco).

Forwards: Yahya Zayed (Azam FC), Kelvin Sabato (Mtibwa Sugar), Shaaban Iddi Chilunda (CD Tenerife, Spain), Rashid Mandawa (BDF XI, Botswana), Thomas Ulimwengu (El Hilal Omdurman, Sudan) and Mbwana Ally Samatta (KRC Genk, Belgium)

Match Officials

Referee-Otogocastane Eric Arnaud (Gabon)

Assistant Referee 1-Mousounda Montel (Gabon)

Assistant Referee 2: Issa Yaya Mahamat Moussa (Chad)

4th Official: Mihindou Mbina Gauthier (Morocco) 

Referees’ Assessor: GamaL Mahmoud Elghandour (Egypt)

Match Commissioner: Sebit Librato Bagirasas (South Sudan)

TOTAL AFCON 2019 Qualifier (Group L):

Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars

Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00PM)

Entry Fees: 15,000/= (Ordinary), 40,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

Three more Uganda Cranes players joined the national team training at Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday morning.

Team captain Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Afria), midfielder Allan Kateregga (Ajax Cape Town City, South Africa) and striker Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt) trained with the team for the first time.

Onyango joined the other two goalkeepers in camp; Charles Lukwago and Salim Jamal for the work outs with goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.

The rest of the players were engaged in several work-outs.

The session was under the guidance of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the team physical trainer Gerome D’Antonio.

After the session, three players Murushid Jjuuko, Ibrahim Sadam Juma and Taddeo Lwanga engaged the media in a post-training interview.

‘The training is so far so good. We are set to face Tanzania and I know most Tanzanians on the team. I promise the Ugandans a win on Saturday’ remarked Jjuuko.

Sadam also hinted on the readiness of the team prior to the East African derby.

‘The morale of players is high in camp and everyone is ready for the game once given the opportunity’ Sadam noted.

Lwanga talked about the healthy competition within the team which is a big boost to the team and the technical team.

‘There is healthy competition for slots on the team. This is good for the team because the technical team wants the very best out of us’ Taddeo, who plies his trade at the reigning Uganda Premier League champions, Vipers SC disclosed to the media.

The team is camped at the nearby Jokas Hotel in Bweyogerere, a stone throw away from the stadium.

The team training resumes on Wednesday morning under closed doors (at Namboole).

Meanwhile Miya Faruku, Moses Opondo, Yunius Sentamu and Kizito Luwagga arrived last night but were given time off from the morning session by the Head coach.

Uganda Cranes players who trained on Tuesday morning:

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Defenders: Denis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Murushid Juuko (Simba Sports Club, Tanzania), Denis Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El Geish, Egypt)

Midfielders: Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo, Zambia), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Khalid Aucho (Un-attached), Moses Waiswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda)

Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba SC, Tanzania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)

AFCON Qualifier 2019 Group L

8th September 2018

Uganda Vs Tanzania 4pm

Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 

Charges: 15,000/- (Ordinary), 40,000/- (VIP), 150,000/- (VVIP)

Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named  the final 24 players who will enter residential camp at Jokas Hotel, Bweyogerere on Monday evening for Saturday’s Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier against Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The National team trained at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on Monday for close to two hours as  three more players Goalkeeper Salim Jamal, Godfrey Walusimbi and Edrisa Lubega joined the camp.

‘We are all set for the match against Tanzania. Since we qualified and played at the last AFCON, all our focus is on making it again. We call upon the fans to rally behind the team’ goalie Jamal noted.

Addressing the media after the training session, Zambian based left winger Joseph Ochaya expressed the need to win the home game against Tanzania;

‘We have played with our neighbours Tanzania in many games and such matches are close. We are set this time round to win this match because it is crucial for us in this campaign’ Ochaya told the media.

Meanwhile, more foreign based players are expected in the country and shall attend the training on Tuesday morning (10am) at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Captain Denis Onyango, Derrick Nsibambi, William Luwagga Kizito, Allan Kateregga, Yunus Sentamu, Moses Opondo and Faruku Miya will join camp later today.

Uganda Cranes squad for residential camp:

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Defenders: Denis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Murushid Juuko (Simba Sports Club, Tanzania), Denis Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt)

Midfielders: Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Bate Borisov, Belarus), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo, Zambia), Moses Opondo ( Vendsyssel, Denmark), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Khalid Aucho (Un-attached), Faruku Miya (Gorica, Croatia), Moses Waiswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda)

Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba SC, Tanzania), Yunus Sentamu (FK Tirana, Albania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)

MAIN PHOTO: L-R Ochaya Joseph and Martin Kizza in Cranes training on Monday Morning.

TOTAL AFCON 2019 Qualifiers (Group L):

Saturday, 8th September 2018

• Uganda Cranes Vs Tanzania Taifa Stars

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The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) hereby notifies the members of the media that the accreditation process for the AFCON 2019 qualification match when Uganda Cranes hosts Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium is now open.

The process kicked off on Tuesday, 1st August 2018 and will go through to the 16th August 2018 at 5 PM.

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The Uganda Cranes team on Wednesday morning resumed non-residential training in preparation for the Niger camp which is coming up on 27th May to 3rd June 2018.

Eight players turned up at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo under the close supervision of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the goalkeeping care taker Sadiq Wassa, who is standing in for Fred Kajoba for the time being.

Two more players (KCCA goalkeeper Charles Lukwago and William Luwagga Kizito) joined the team from Tuesday’s initial six.

The basis of this one hour session was on fitness, ball work and lots of shooting.

Head coach Desabre is impressed by the response of the players in training ahead of the camp that he believes will help prepare Uganda Cranes for the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.

At the moment, I am monitoring the fitness levels of the players after they have just completed their respective seasons with clubs. We shall continue with the workouts as more players join the team before flying out.

Training resumes on Thursday 24th May 2018 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, starting at 11 am.

Players who attended the Tuesday session:

Salim Jamal Magoola, Charles Lukwago, William Luwagga Kizito Murushid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho and Allan Kateregga.

International Friendly Match:

• Uganda Cranes 0-0 Malawi

Uganda Cranes have played to a non scoring draw against Malawi during an international build up match played on Tuesday at Mandela National Stadium.

This was the second international build up match played in three days following Saturday’s emphatic 3-1 victory against Sao Tome and Principe at the same venue.

Yunus Sentamu had a chance in the first half to give Uganda Cranes the lead but his left footed shot after dribbling past two defender hit the side netting.

Goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango made two world class saves to help the Uganda Cranes at least earn a point from the game.

Abraham Ndugwa was the first player to be introduced in the 52nd minute when came on for Milton Karisa.

William Kizito Luwagga replaced Emmanuel Arnold Okwi after an hour of action before Sentamu paved way for Derrick Nsibambi.

Striker Fahad was the final substitution, replacing Joseph Ochaya, deep in added time.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile guests who watched the game.

The two matches (against Sao Tome and Principe as well as that of Malawi) were meant to prepare the Uganda Cranes in the upcoming matches of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers against Tanzania and Lesotho.

Uganda Cranes XI:

Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa (52’ Abraham Ndugwa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (60’ William Kizito Luwagga), Yunus Sentamu (62’ Derrick Nsibambi), Joseph Benson Ochaya (94’ Fahad Bayo)

Subs Not Used:

Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa

Head coach: Sebastien Desabre (France)

Malawi Flames XI:

Charles Swini (G.K), Precious Sambani, Denis Chembezi, Limbikani Mzava, Gombezeani Chirwa, John Banda, Rafik Namwera (46’ Frank Banda), Chawanangwa Kaonga, Dalisto Sailesi (71’ Patrick Phiri), Roben Nealande, Richard Mbulu (46’ Cheiukepo Musowoya)

Subs Not Used:

Brighton Muntari (G.K), John Lanjesi, Stanley Sanodi, Yamikani Fodya, Alfred Manyozo, Felix Zulu, Righteous Banda

Head coach: Ronny Van Geneugeden (Belgium)

Match Officials:

• Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)
• 1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)
• 2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)
• 4th Official: Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)
• Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

International Build Up Match:

Tuesday, 27th March 2018

Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames

Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 pm)

Entry Fees: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)

* Live on all FUFA Social Media platforms (Facebook and Twitter)

The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Malawi Flames has three changes to the one that played against Sao Tome and Principe.

Denis Iguma, Tadeo Lwanga and Yunus Sentamu replace Nico Wakiro Wadada, Geofrey Kizito and William Luwagga Kizito respectively.

The other players who started against Sao Tome and Principe have been retained.

The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Rwanda.

Uganda Cranes XI:

Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa, Emmanuel Okwi, Yunus Sentamu, Joseph Benson Ochaya

Subs:

Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Abraham Ndugwa, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi

Match Referees:

Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)

1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)

2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)

4th Official: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)

Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)