Uganda Cranes bowed out of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup championship in Kenya on Friday evening.
The CECAFA record winners (with 14 titles) lost in the semi finals to Zanzibar 2-1 at the Moi Sports Complex in Kisumu.
Uganda Cranes players celebrate the equalizer from Joseph Nsubuga
Derrick Nsibambi’s 28th minute had cancelled Abdul-Azizi Makame’s opener on 22 minutes before the Islanders restored their lead through Juma Mohammed Issa’s well struck kick from the penalty mark.
Uganda finished the game with 10 men following a sending off for substitute Joseph Nsubuga who had committed a professional foul.
Nsubuga had replaced defender Shafik Bakaki in the first half.
Milton Karisa with a drive to the Zanzibar goal area.
Uganda Cranes will now switch attention to the third place against Burundi as Kenya takes on Zanzibar in final.
The final will be held at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday, 17th December 2017.
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan, Tom Ikara, Daniel Isiagi, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Joseph Nsubuga, Allan Kateregga
Suspended: Denis Timothy Awany and Isaac Muleme (Were red carded against Ethiopia)
Uganda Cranes humiliated South Sudan 5-1 during group B of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup tournament at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Friday afternoon.
Derrick Nsibambi scored twice as Milton Karisa, Hood Kaweesa and Nico Wakiro Wadada were all on the score sheet for Uganda Cranes.
Karisa got the first as early as the 7th minute when he controlled Muzamiru Mutyaba’s high ball from the left before he rocketed the ball at the near post of the goalkeeper.
Midfield general Sadam Ibrahim Juma passes the ball during the match
Kaweesa’s goal arrived on 10 minutes with Isaac Muleme providing the assist from the left side of the field.
The first of Nsibambi’s two goals came on the half hour mark with a stunning long range effort way outside the box.
Nsibambi also scored again five minutes after the second half kicked off and Wadada got his late in the game with 5 minutes to go.
South Sudan’s consolation came from Luak Wol in the 25th minute.
Tom Masiko in action during the game
Tom Masiko was the only Uganda Cranes player booked.
For the victory, Uganda ascend aloft group B with 4 points, same as Burundi (Uganda has better goal difference).
Ethiopia has three points and South Sudan is bottom with one point.
Last Group Games:
Uganda will play Ethiopia in Kakamega as Burundi takes on already eliminated South Sudan.
Painted fan Khassim Kyazze doing what he does bestUganda Cranes XI vs South Sudan: Standing (L-R) – Nico Wakiro Wadada, Hood Kaweesa, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Allan Kyambadde, Timothy Denis Awany and team captain Bernard Muwanga. Front Row (L-R) – Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Benjamin Ochan, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme
Head coach Moses Basena congratulates the players after the final whistle for the job well done
Uganda Cranes XI Vs South Sudan: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (Captain), Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Allan Kyambadde (75′ Daniel Isiagi), Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba (45′ Tom Masiko), Hood Kaweesa and Milton Karisa (67′ Paul Mucureezi)
Subs Not Used: Tom Ikaara (GK), Ismail Watenga (GK), Aggrey Madoi, Joseph Nsubuga, Shafik Bakaki, Tadeo Lwanga, Nelson Senkatuka, Allan Kateregga
Uganda Cranes played to a goal-less stalemate with Burundi during the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup group B match played at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega on Monday.
It was a game of missed opportunities from either countries as the respective backlines rose to the occasion to tame and thwart any danger where it mattered.
Head Coach Moses Basena handed KCCA midfielder Allan Kateregga his much awaited debut in national team colours before he was later replaced by Hood Kaweesa after 55 minutes.
Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Most Valuable Player, Muzamiru Mutyaba teased and tested his opponents.
In fact, Mutyaba had one of the best chances at goal with a long range effort easily saved by the Burundi goalkeeper.
Allan Kateregga earned his much awaited debut for Uganda CranesMidfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba shoots at goal. He got close to opening the scoring with a trademark 30 yarder saved by the goalkeeper
The Ugandan backline was also at its best, blocking attempts at goal from the Burundi forwards.
Right from the goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan, right back Nico Wakiro Wadada, left back Isaac Muleme to the two central defenders Timothy Awanyi and captain Bernard Muwanga, the defence was alert to tame any danger and risk of conceding.
Wadada at one moment was perfectly positioned to clear off the line a goal bound shot at goal in the dying minutes of the game.
Timothy Awany during one of Uganda Cranes attacks at the Burundian goal. Awany had a header disallowed by the day’s referee
The match was broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.
Uganda Cranes captain Bernard Muwanga with his counterpart from BurundiUganda Cranes Technical team during the singing of the national anthem
Uganda Cranes next match will be played on Friday, 8th December 2017 against South Sudan.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI:
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.
Changes:
55′ Tadeo Lwanga Out, Nelson Senkatuka In
58′ Allan Kateregga Out, Hood Kaweesa In
66′ Milton Karisa Out, Paul Mucureezi In
Un-used Substitutes:
Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Masiko Tom
Uganda Cranes held their final training session on Sunday evening at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega ahead of the first CECAFA game against Burundi on Monday.
All players are fit and ready for action as the tournament record winners (with 14 titles) look forward to claiming another title.
Head coach Moses Basena supervises the players through the paces during the final training session on Sunday evening
“Everything is moving on as planned. My only worry is for some of the youngsters on the team who may get stage fright. We are ready for the successful CECAFA defence” Basena noted.
Uganda is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The players in ball work session
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
L-R: Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Chris Kalibala, Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor) and Joseph Kasana (Team manager) during the final training session
The Uganda Cranes safely arrived in Kenya (Kakamega) on Saturday evening ahead of the kick off of the 2017 CECAFA Senior challenge cup which officially kicks off on Sunday.
The 30 man Uganda Cranes delegation led by FUFA Executive committee member Chris Kalibbala arrived before 5 pm.
They were checked at the Golf Hotel, same with the Harambe Stars of Kenya as the hosts prepare for their opening fixture against Rwanda on day one of the 2 weeks tournament.
Players stretch during a recovery sessionThe players were engaged in lots of stretching drills
After a brief rest the team headed to the Kakamega Secondary school play ground for a brief training session.
Defending and record CECAFA champions Uganda will begin their title defence on Monday against Group B opponents Burundi in Kakamega in the only fixture of the day.
South Sudan and Ethipia are the other teams in the Group.
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Tom Ikara (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
Coach Moses Basena arrives at the team hotel in KakamegaCoach Wasswa Bbosa (left) and Fred Kajoba (right) upon arrival at the team Hotel
Uganda Cranes opening Match: Monday, 3rd December 2017
Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega
The final team for Uganda Cranes travelling to Kenya for the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup is out.
There 22 players named by head coach Moses Basena, who will be assisted by Wasswa Bbosa.
Bbosa, also assistant to Basena at the U-23 team takes over Mathias Lule’s slot since Lule will be traveling for the COSAFA U-20 championship.
The team leaves by road on Saturday morning ahead of Monday’s opening match with Burundi in Kakamega.
Uganda Cranes, the record winners of this championship (with 14 titles), is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).
The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)
The Uganda Cranes team started training on Wednesday ahead of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Championship in Kenya.
16 players attended the session conducted by head coach Moses Basena for about two hours.
Basena has lauded the players for the level of fitness and competitive spirit shown.
Team warm up at the start of the training
“We have started well and the response from all the players is overwhelming. We need to keep focused because defending the CECAFA trophy is our main target as we also plan ahead for the CHAN 2018 tournament” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.
The KCCA football club players summoned did not attend the training because they traveled from Mbarara to Kampala on Wednesday.
Coach Moses Basena issues instructions at the session
“We expect all the KCCA players on Thursday morning when we resume training” Basena added.
All the players in attendence looked fresh, aggressive and physically well.
Players in a ball work session
On Thursday, the team will conduct a double session in the morning and evening.
The final team will be named on Friday before departure on Saturday.
Players who attended the Training session on Wednesday:
Goalkeepers: Nicholas Ssebwato (Onduparaka), Tom Ikara (Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and Isma Watenga (Vipers)
Other Players:
Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Aggrey Madoi (Police), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Albert Mugisa (Police), Juma Balinya (Police), Method Bassey (Mbarara City), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Daniel Isiagi Opolot (Proline) and Seif Batte (Bright Stars)
Hundreds of football lovers attended a Church funeral service at Namirembe Cathedral on Tuesday morning to pay their final respects to fallen Uganda Cranes Legend Timothy Ayiekoh.
The Church service led by the Namirembe Vicar General Rev Festo Kalungi was attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CEO Edgar Watson, NCS represented by Dr Patrick Bernard Ogwel, Ex Internationals, Football Coaches, Players, Administrators, family and football fans.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson laying a wreath on the casket of departed Timothy Ayiekoh.
In his message to the mourners, the FUFA President thanked the late for his contribution to the game of football in Uganda as a player and coach.
Ex-Internationals laying a wreath on the casket of departed Timothy Ayiekoh
‘Amidst the fact that he had Kenya Origins, Ayiekoh decided to play for Uganda and he was part of the Uganda Cranes team which featured at the 1978 AFCON final in Ghana’said Eng. Magogo
The Vicar called upon the football fraternity to work together to develop the game of football in Uganda.
Uganda Football Coaches’ Association Chairman Stone Kyambadde delivering the Condolence message on behalf of their members
‘We all need to come together to develop the game of football in Uganda. You should join Eng. Moses Magogo to enhance on what he has contributed to move the game to another level’ said Rev Kalungi
The family of Timothy Ayiekoh’s lays a wreath on the casket
He also urged the football family to turn to God in their deeds by finding time to go to the Holy places like Churches and Mosques.
In addition, he also argued active football players to use and save their money wisely so that they avoid the humiliation later on when time gets them in the dark corner.
The Children of late Timothy Ayiekoh at the church
The former FUFA General Secretary Godfrey Kisekka represented retired football administrator Bidandi Ssali while Paul Ssali and Tom Lwanga who played with Ayiekoh also made moving eulogies about the departed hero.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu sharing notes with Daphne Ayiekoh-one of the daughters of departed Cranes legend at the ChurchUganda Cranes coach Moses Basena (L) with kCC FC and Uganda Cranes legend Peter Mazinga
Stone Kyambadde who is the Chairman of the Uganda Football Coaches Association delivered the condolence message on behalf of their members at the service organized by FUFA in memory of Ayiekoh.
FUFA Secretariat staff attended the Funeral service and helped with operational roles at the church
The body was later transported to Kakira for public viewing but burial arrangements are yet to be released by the family.
L-R FUFA Competitions Head Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Uganda Cranes Team Physician Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Dr. James Sekajugo and former FUFA Spokesperson Rogers Mulindwa
The final group E games for the FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA qualification were played on Sunday evening.
Uganda Cranes and Congo Red Devils ended one goal apiece at the Stade De L’Unite, Kintele in Brazzaville.
The home side took the lead through defender Marvin Baudry in the 10th minute.
There was a quick response by Uganda Cranes when Vipers Sports Club forward Milton Karisa scored the equalizer in the 11th minute.
Defender Murushid Jjuuko chipped a high ball for Geofrey Sserunkuma who back heeled to Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Mutyaba laid the ball in the path of Karisa on the far right whose cross at goal kissed the post and sailed into the net for the equalizer.
Both sides had opportunities to bury off the game not utilized to perfection.
In the second half, Uganda Cranes made all the three substitutions count.
First, it was a double change after 55 minutes when KCCA midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba paved way for Sports Club Villa Jogoo midfielder Allan Kyambadde and Derrick Nsibambi replaced Geofrey Sserunkuma.
The final change was conducted 5 minutes to full time. KCCA left winger Isaac Muleme was replaced by Vipers midfielder Tom Masiko.
Uganda’s Murushid Jjuuko and Nico Wakiro Wadada were both cautioned by the day’s referee.
Romaric Etou Thomaso was also booked for the home side.
With Egypt already through to the final tournament in Russia next year, the match between Uganda and Congo was just mandatory.
The Cranes finish the campaign with 9 points and Congo with just two points.
Focus and attention immediately turns to the preparations for CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2017, COSAFA U-20 in Zambia, the CHAN 2019 tournament in Morocco and the qualifiers for AFCON 2019.
The Uganda delegation will return home on Monday, 13th November 2017 at 9pm.
Uganda Cranes players prior to the match against Congo on Sunday
Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (G.K and Captain), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Muzamiru Mutyaba (55′ Allan Kyambadde), Milton Karisa, Geofrey Sserunkuma (Derrick Nsibambi), Isaac Muleme (86′ Tom Masiko)
Subs Not Used: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Benard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi
Match officials:
Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil – Sudan
Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah – Sudan
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA (Group E):
Congo Red Devils Vs Uganda Cranes
Stade Municipal De Kintele in Brazzaville (capacity: 60,000).
Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
*Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
*Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Instagram Twitter)
Uganda Cranes head coach Moses Basena has named the starting XI to face Congo in the final group E FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Dennis Onyango will start in goal and also maintain his role as Captain of the the team.
Experienced players Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Denis Iguma, Isaac Isinde, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Murushid Jjuuko have been named in the starting team to give guidance to new kids on the block who are being prepared for the future of the team and other forthcoming competitions like CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CHAN Finals.
The center referee is Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil from Sudan.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Milton Karisa, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Isaac Muleme
Subs: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Allan Kyambadde, Benard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi
Match officials:
Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan
Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA (Group E):
Congo Red Devils Vs Uganda Cranes
Stade Municipal De Kintele in Brazzaville (capacity: 60,000).
Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
*Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
*Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Instagram Twitter)
Uganda Cranes head to the last Group E World cup qualifier away to Congo Brazzaville on Sunday 12th November, 2017 with big ambitions.
With Egypt already through out of the group to the prestigious FIFA World Cup in Russia, Uganda will use the game as a preparatory game for the future (with CECAFA 2017, CHAN 2018 and AFCON 2019 fast approaching).
Better still, the game will be used to better the world FIFA ranking and maintain the status quo for the country among fast rising African footballing countries.
The players are in the right moods to register a dominant and memorable performance away from home on Sunday at the 60,000 seater Stade Municipal De Kintele against Congo Brazzaville kicking off at 5:30 pm East African Standard time.
“The weather here in Brazzaville is favourable, we go into this game to purposely earn that much required exposure and experience playing away from home, boastfully end the campaign in high gear so we better our rankings and hopefully reclaim our best team in Africa accolade” Uganda cranes left back Godfrey Walusimbi remarked ahead of today’s Congo Brazzaville tie.
Team captain Dennis Onyango
Everyone is set and ready for today’s game, a win today will boost confidence and motivate us (especially the home based players) ahead of the forthcoming CECAFA tourney and African cup Qualifiers early next year” National team goalkeeper Ismail Watenga also noted.
The cranes who had an impressive campaign registering one loss (1-0) against Africa’s record 7 time AFCON winner, Egypt, away from home in Alexandria, drawing twice with two wins in 5 qualifier ties held ahead of today’s game.
Africa’s number one shot stopper and Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Masinde Onyango who has conceded only one goal all campaign through so far, is looking forward to leading the cranes to another win that will see Uganda register their 3rd win of the Russia 2018 World cup Qualifiers campaign.
Uganda Cranes who will get to Stade Municipal De Kintele from Hotel Sapphire in a 20 minute drive, will don their away white jersey and black shorts with the goalkeeper designed in an all blue kit. Their counterparts and hosts Congo Brazzaville will wear red all through.
Uganda Cranes’ FIFA 2018 World Cup Matches so far:
The Uganda Cranes edged Uganda Premier League reigning champions KCCA FC 2-0 in a practice match played at Mandela National Stadium Namboole on Wednesday evening.
Habib Kavuma scored in his own net in the 29th minute to give the Cranes a lead and second half substitute Derrick Nsibambi doubled the lead in the 81st minute of the game.
The Uganda Cranes Coach Moses Basena said after the game that practice match has helped him asses the ability of his players ahead of the last group E qualifier match against Congo Brazzaville on Sunday 12th November 2017 in Brazzaville.
Godfrey Walusimbi dribbles during the practice game at Namboole stadium
“One practice match is equal to five training sessions , so this practice match has helped me at my technical team to as the players physically, mentally and psychologically ahead of our game against Congo” Said Basena
Team will conduct last training session on Thursday morning at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 9 am before traveling to Brazzaville on Friday morning.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI
Ismail Watenga (GK), Nico Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa, Milto Karisa,Muzamir Mutyaba,Geofrey Serukuma and Isaac Muleme.
Used Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Tom Masiko, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Timothy Awany, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Senkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi and Nelson Senkatuka.
Unused Substitutes: Denis Onyango (GK), Tom Ikara (GK), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Shafic Kagimu, Albert Mugisa & Hood Kaweesa.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in conjunction with their official banking partner Ecobank Uganda have presented the contribution realized from the deposit mobilization campaign for the AFCON 2017 tournament which took place in December 2016 and January 2017.
The report was released on Thursday at the head offices of Ecobank Uganda found at Ecobank Plaza, along parliamentary avenue in Kampala.
The campaign dubbed “Tulumbe Gabon Na kajja” fetched Shs.27,861, 952 million from a total of 926 contributors.
Of these contributors, 7 were corporate companies.
L-R: BDO Auditor firm Manager Moses Tibamwenda, Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda during the press conference
FUFA was ably represented by the Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama and Esther Musoke (Marketing Director).
Addressing journalists during the release of the report, Byamukama, who is also the chairperson of the Federation marketing committee lauded the individuals and corporate world that generously contributed towards this noble cause.
FUFA is greatly indebted towards the contribution made for the ‘Tulumbe Gabon Na Kajja’ campaign.
It was a short notice arrangement that also had the festive season but you still contributed handsomely.
We thank the media of the members of the media for pushing the campaign.
I am certain that when we call upon Ugandans again for the next AFCON, they will once again respond positively.
Byamukama represented the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo at the well attended event.
He also hailed the campaign as successful for the awareness raised for the Uganda Cranes before the team left for Gabon.
The campaign was beneficial because it enlightened the need to help the Uganda Cranes and FUFA.
Government and parliament came on board to assist in the campaign as Uganda returned to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 39 years.
Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda thanked in a special way all the people who participated in this campaign.
Ecobank is entirely grateful to all the Ugandans who participated in this campaign.
The exercise was transparent and closely monitored by an independent audit firm, BDO.
We would like to thank the press who followed the campaign hence giving it the much needed publicity
FUFA Executive Committee member and chairperson of marketing committee Rogers Byamukama with Mrs. Annette Kihuguru, the Executive Director of Ecobank Uganda
The independent audit firm, BDO was represented by Moses Tibamwenda (Audit manager) and Cohen Kabirabiro (Auditor).
The firm audited the contributions, expenditure and winners in three different reports, also shared with Ecobank.
Ecobank’s Communications manager Primrose Kobusingye also added to the loud voice of appreciation message.
”Eco Bank Uganda is glad the campaign ended with a success, well audited. We thank those people and companies that ran to the cause” Kobusingye conveyed in a brief speech.
Uganda Cranes played at the 2017 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Kick off Time: 4:00 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all FUFA official social media plat forms)
Uganda Cranes starting line up to face Ghana Black Stars in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium has two changes from the team that played away in Egypt.
Midfielders Dennis Iguma and Tonny Mawejje are drifted back to the starting line up.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda starts at the backline to replace suspended Murushid Juuko.
Mawanda starts alongside Isaac Isinde at the back. Dennis Onyango commands the team as skipper from the goal posts.
Nico Wakiro Wadada and Godfrey Walusimbi are the team’s right and left back players.
Faruku Miya, Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito complete the compacted midfield.
Derrick Nsibambi and Emmanuel Okwi are the two team forwards.
Uganda Cranes XI: Dennis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Isaac Isinde, Denis Iguma, William Luwagga Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Faruk Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Okwi
Subs: Isma Watenga (G.K), Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Isaac Muleme, Muzamir Mutyaba, Milton Karisa, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Sserunkuma
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo has assured the Uganda Cranes players of a winning bonus worth $3000 for a win against Ghana in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier on Saturday 7th October at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The President made the promise as he was addressing the players on the eve of the eve at Sky Hotel in Naalya.
Accompanied by his 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Eng. Magogo made the pledge during his routine visit to the Uganda Cranes Camp ahead of any international encounter.
‘This is a very important match which should be treated as a Cup final for that matter, we have increased the winning bonus from $2500 to $3000’ noted the FUFA President.
L-R: Uganda Cranes team manager Chrispus Muyinda, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha
Along with him, he also delivered the message from the President of Uganda H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who wishes the team the best of luck to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
‘The President of Uganda asked me to deliver his message that he wants you to qualify to the World Cup’ added Eng. Magogo.
Eng. Magogo appreciated everyone on the team for the enormous input especially the technical team comprised of Moses Basena, Mathias Lule, Fred Kajoba and Ibrahim Ssekajja (who couldn’t make it for the Ghana match), players and all support staff.
The Historic FUFA President also reminded the players that over 36M people are following them and they need to make them happy.
He also tasked them not to forget themselves because the better they perform the more chances of getting better opportunities.
Though you need to make people happy, don’t forget yourself and you should know that football your business
He further the players not to undermine Ghana but play with commitment and thus utilizing the available chance because they may not be retrieved.
The FUFA President also delivered President Yoweri Museveni’s special message to the Uganda Cranes players
Eng. Magogo said that Uganda still has bigger chances of qualifying to the World Cup if the they wins the two remaining matches starting with that against Ghana.
The Uganda Cranes Current Squad:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya
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Uganda Cranes team successfully concluded their final training session on Friday ahead of the FIFA 2018 World Cup group E clash with Ghana Black Stars.
The one and half hour session was conducted at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole starting at 2:30 p.m.
Some of the Uganda Cranes players in a ball work session
All the players responded well in the session under the coaches Moses Basena, Mathias Lule and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach).
The brief session majorly centered on efficient use of the ball, solid defending (with or without the ball), creating goal scoring opportunities and finishing.
Head coach Moses Basena issues instructions to the players during the final training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
The head coach Basena promised a good show in the match.
Moses Basena addresses the media on Friday at Namboole
‘We have prepared well for the match and the morale is high ahead of the match. There are no injuries and the players are all set for action’ Basena told the media in a press conference at Namboole stadium.
Defender Savio Kabugo sounded equally braced for the task at hand.
‘We are mentally and physically ready. This is the opportunity we have to prove that we are good enough to make the World Cup grade’ Kabugo who scored against Ghana in 2014 at Namboole noted.
Savio Kabugo addresses the media
Ghana Black Stars also trained for close to hour at Namboole after the Uganda Cranes session
The three goalkeepers Benjamin Ochan, Denis Onyango and Ismael Watenga in training with the goalkeeping coach Fred KajobaDefender Denis Iguma maintains possession during training
The match will take place at 4:00 p.m.
Players who trained with the team on Friday:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan ,Ismail Watenga & Denis Onyango
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Geofrey Serunkuma & Faruku Miya
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Ghana delegation of 30 people (21 players and 9 officials) arrived in Uganda on Thursday night at Entebbe International Airport.
The team is in the country ahead of the group E World Cup 2018 World Cup qualifier with Uganda Cranes this Saturday at Mandela National Stadium (kick off at 4 p.m).
The Ghana delegation traveled aboard Kenya Airways on flight KQ 416 from Nairobi where they had camped since Monday.
‘We are happy to have traveled well. We had a good training camp in Kenya and we are here to play well against Uganda.’ the team head coach, Kwesi Appiah told www.fufa.co.ug upon arrival.
Ghana Head coach Kwesi Appiah at Entebbe International Airport shortly after arrival in Uganda
The team was warmly received by the FUFA officials Richard Ssemanda Nandigobe and Lawrence Kizito.
They were driven directly to Serena Hotel in the heart of Kampala.
Ghana is expected to conduct their final session on Friday evening at Mandela National Stadium, 4 p.m shortly after the hosts Uganda at 2:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes head coach Moses Basena will address the media on Friday at 2 p.m.
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