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FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group D:

• Match day 3: Thursday, 31st August 2017
• Kick off: 16:00 hours
• At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
• Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 70,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

The Uganda Cranes conducted the last training session on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter against the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium.

The morale in camp is far above the ground as the boys have vowed to conquer the Pharaohs to clear their chances of qualifying for the world’s most precious football tournament for the first time.

Team captain Denis Masinde Onyango said that team needs maximum results from the game in a bid to broaden the chances of a place in Russia.

“We have to give in our best against Egypt because this game determines so match on our chance of qualifying for the World Cup. We need to utilize the home advantage to acquire maximum results before the return leg” observed Onyango.

Onyango also believes that the 12th player (fans) is much needed at the pitch because they play a big role in morale boosting and adding liveliness to the game thus called upon Ugandans to come and support their team.

Uganda Cranes players for selection:

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada , Isaac Muleme, Timothy Dennis Awany , Murushid Juuko, Bernard Muwanga , Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Dennis Iguma, Paul Musamali, Isaac Isinde

Midfielders: Aucho Khalid,  Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko,Shafiq Kagimu, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, William Luwagga Kizito

Strikers: Derrick Nsibambi , Geofrey Sserunkuma, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa, Faruku Miya.

Ticket selling points:

FUFA House shop, Mengo – Kampala

Airtel Uganda shops: Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bweyogerere, Forest Mall, Bugolobi, Kampala Road

Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road

Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park

Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo

Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building

Hardware World, Ntinda

City Shoppers  Super Market, Mukono

Tangosport Shop, Jinja

Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka

Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise,  Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli

City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7^th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,

Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe

FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group D:

• Match day 3: Thursday, 31st August 2017
• Kick off: 16:00 hours
• At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
• Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 70,000/= (VIP) & 150,000/= (VVIP)

 

Preparations for the much awaited FIFA World  Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are on a high notch.

All the pre-match modalities and the measures to have a successful match were announced during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala.

The press conference was graced by the FUFA deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, FUFA Executive committee member and chairperson of the FUFA International Match organizing committee Issa Magoola, Namboole stadium manager Jamil Ssewanyana, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Sorowen, match day event organizer Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media and coordinated by media officer Hamza Africana Nsereko.

Mandu assured the general public of affluent organization for the match with preparations taking the right shape and direction hours to the much awaited match.

“We assure the public that the preparations for the match are in a high gear and everything is progressing in the right direction and tiding” Mandu observed.

In his brief address before the media, AIGP Sorowen assured of maximum security  prior to, during and after the match.

“Security operations have been finalized and we assure the public and spectators of maximum security before, during and after the match. Spectators should respect the rules set in order to ensure a smooth transition” Sorowen noted.

FUFA International Match organizing committee chairperson Magoola vowed to organize a great match, confirming the full schedule of the visiting team and match officials.

The match officials will set in on Tuesday afternoon.

Match commissioner Michael Wambura from Tanzania will arrive on Tuesday, 29th August 2017 at 12:45 hours aboard Kenya Airways KQ 412.

An hour later, he will be followed by the match referee assessor, Daniel Rene Louzaya from Congo at 01:50 hours aboard Rwandair Express WB 464.

The referees Lemghaifry Bouchaab (Mauritania), Aboubaar Doumbouya (Guinea), Waar Abderahmane (Mauritania) and fourth official Toure Sekou Ahmed (Guinea).

The two officials from Mauritania will travel aboard Turkish Airlines (TK 606) and those from Guinea will travel aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET 336 and ET 337.

The Egyptian delegation is expected to arrive on Tuesday night aboard Nile Air via private flight.

Meanwhile, the match day tickets are now on sale at the respective ticket selling points across the country.

Ticket selling points:

FUFA House shop, Mengo – Kampala

Airtel Uganda shops: Ben Kiwanuka Street, Bweyogerere, Forest Mall, Bugolobi, Kampala Road

Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road

Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park

Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo

Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building

Hardware World, Ntinda

City Shoppers  Super Market, Mukono

Tangosport Shop, Jinja

Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka

Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise,  Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli

City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7^th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,

Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe

MAIN PHOTO (L-R): Media officer Hamza Nsereko Africana, Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media, Issa Magoola (FUFA International Match organizing committee chairman and FUFA Executive committee member), FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu and AIGP Andrew Sorowen address the media on Monday morning.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

Uganda Cranes regional tours 2017:

North East Region Select 1-3 Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes has defeated the North East Region Select side 3-1 during the national team regional tour match played at the Emokori play ground in Bukedea district on Saturday.

Derrick Nsibambi gave the national side the lead on 11 minutes.

Michael Baggio headed home with a diving effort 12 minutes later following a corner that was poorly cleared out of danger.

Eight minutes Tom Masiko scored a stunning long range effort to make it 2-1.

Second half substitute Isaac Muleme scored the third from an acute angle in the 72^nd minute.

The match comes barely 6 days to the long awaited 2018 FIFA World Cup group D qualifier against Egypt at Mandela National Stadium stadium, Namboole.

The match was attended by a great crowd that included the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, a couple of Members of Parliament Anita Among (Bukedea County), Moses Walyomu (Kagoma County), Solomon Silwanyi (Bukooli Central), Patrick Isiagi Opolot (Kacumbari), FUFA Executive committee members Richard Ochom and Agnes Mugena, North East Region FA Chairman John Odong, Delegates to the FUFA Assembly, sponsors’ representatives, among others.

Hassan Wasswa Mawanda captained the National side.

Wasswa, alongside goalkeeper Ismael Watenga, Paul Musamali and Ivan Ntege featured for the entire duration of the match.

The technical team made a couple of changes as the second half started to give playing time to gauge several combinations.

The match was part of the country wide campaign that the national team has undertaken for the past three years as a year of taking the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.

Uganda Cranes main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly fund the national regional tours.

Meanwhile, the team returns on Sunday morning and will train at Namboole later in the evening alongside the other foreign based players who have arrived.

Team line ups:

Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga  (Gk), Nico Wakiro Wadada , Paul Musamali, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Paul Mucureezi, Tom  Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru  Mutyaba, Yassar Mugerwa

Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Bernard Muwanga, Denis  Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Shafik Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka

North East Region Select XI: Emmanuel  Opio (G.K), Jackson Wabuleta, Rafael Komaketch, Robert Elugant, Solomon Opolot, Godfrey Akol (Captain), Siu Saggo, Musa Esenu, Stephano Zengo Logo, Seith Boyee, Micheal Bagio

Substitutes: Joseph Emitu (Gk), Daniel Otim, Paul Oony,  Nathan Oloro, Joseph Opolot, Sam Obwana, Stepehen Oryekot

Match Officials:

Center Referee: Daniel Otim

1^st Assistant Referee: Joseph Ochom

2^nd Assistant Referee: Simon Peter Okello

4^th Official: Florence Ayoro

MAIN PICTURE: North East’s Stephano Zengo Logo (based in Karamoja) takes on Nico Wadada and Muzamiru Mutyaba during the match

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier:

Thursday 31^st August 2017: Uganda Cranes Vs Egypt Pharaohs

Mandela National Stadium,Namboole (4pm)

Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP),  150,000/= (VVIP)

Practice Match: Uganda Cranes 0-0 SC Villa

The Uganda Cranes intensified preparations for the do or die 2018 FIFA World Russia qualifier match against Egypt with a practice match against  Azam Uganda Premier League club, SC Villa.

The match ended in a goalless draw at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

This practice match was the first session for Zambian based left back Joseph Ochaya, who turns out for Lusaka Dynamos.

In his interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Ochaya said that he is sent to face the Pharaohs on Thursday 31^st August 2017 at Namboole.

“When I recall my goal which was canceled at AFCON 2017 in Gabon, I get more motivated to face the Egyptians. Their late winner hurt us like injured lions and therefore it’s our time to roar” vowed Ochaya

Ochaya calls upon Ugandans to come in big numbers to cheer the Cranes on match day against Egypt.

Meanwhile, the team travels on Friday morning to the North Eastern Region  at Bukedea for the Uganda Cranes Regional tour.

The regional tours are jointly funded by national team main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.

Uganda Cranes XI vs SC Villa

Benjamin Ochan (GK), Iguma Denis ( Nicholas Wadada), Isaac Muleme, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Moses Waiswa (Muzamir Mutyaba), Paul Mucureezi (Tom Masiko), Shafic Kagimu (Joseph Ochaya), Nelson Ssenkatuuka (Derrick Nsibambi) and Milton Kariisa.

Unused players: Ismael Watenga and Saidi Keni

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

Thursday, 31^st August 2017

• Uganda  Vs Egypt
• Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)

Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary Tickets), 70,000/=  (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP)

The Uganda Cranes interim coach has on Wednesday addressed the media during a press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.

Basena released a 27 man sqaud that will take on Egypt for the double header in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

‘I wish to thank the players, FUFA, media and all the Ugandans for the support during the recently concluded successful CHAN qualification campaign. It is great that we qualified, a process that we shall build on for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt’ Basena said.

During the press conference, Basena was flanked by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Decolas Kiiza (FUFA Finance Director) and Patrick Ntege Kaweesa (The National Teams’ Officer).

The team continues with the non residential training sessions at Mandela national Stadium, Namboole on Wednesday evening.

This weekend, the team will travel for the national team regional tours in North East (Bukedea).

Summoned Team

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA)

Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Isaac Muleme (KCCA), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Paul Musamali (KCCA), Isaac Isinde (Buildcon, Zambia)

Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Unattached), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege (Township Rollers, Botswana), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Moses Waiswa (Vipers), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), William Luwagga Kizito (CSM Politehnica Iași, Romania), Wasswa Hassan Mawanda (Njimeh Lebanon), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia)

Strikers: Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA), Geofrey Sserunkuma (Buildcon, Zambia), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (Qualifiers -Group D):

1^st Leg: Thursday, 31^st August 2017

• Uganda Cranes Vs Egypt Pharaohs
• Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)

Entry Fees: 30,000/= (Ordinary Tickets), 70,000/=  (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP)

Monday evening was business as usual for the Uganda Cranes team just hours after return from a successful CHAN 2018 qualification campaign.

This time round, the team is training in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia double legged group D matches against the Egyptian Pharaohs.

First, Uganda will host the opening leg on 31st August 2017 at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

The return leg will be held a few days later at the Arab El Borg stadium in Alexanderia City.

On Monday, twenty one players took part in the two hour session held at the outside training facility of the stadium.

Still, the diligent interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba were in charge of the training.

Basena disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug that focus for the time being is on players’ physical fitness.

‘Our main focus now is on players’ physical fitness due to the respective league breaks’ Basena remarked.

He expects the foreign legion to reinforce the team as soon as possible.

On Tuesday, it will be a morning session at Mandela National Stadium starting at 9 a.m.

Players who attended the first training session:

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Said Keni

Outfield players: Denis Iguma, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, John Adriko, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Hassan Wasswa, Yasser Mugerwa, Nelson Senkatuka

The Uganda Cranes team successfully returned home on Sunday afternoon after qualifying for the CHAN 2018 final tournament.

The delegation all returned safely aboard Rwandair from Kigali via Nairobi on flight WB 452. They set foot at the lake side Entebbe International Airport by 1 p.m.

The reigning CAF team of the year progressed 3-2 on aggregate following a 2-0 loss in the return leg to Rwanda Amavubi Stars.

Since Uganda Cranes had won the first leg 3-0 at the St Mary’s stadium, the team qualified 3-2 on aggregate.

Focus and attention quickly turns to the back to back 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Egypt.

Interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba are ready to name the team that will start training as soon as possible.

“I thank the players who played in the CHAN 2018 qualifiers. It gives me the pleasure to see that we have qualified. I wish to thank FUFA, our sponsors, media, Government and the fans for the collective effort. We have already started initial plans for the two upcoming matches against Egypt” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.

Uganda will host the first leg on Thursday, 31st August 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
PHOTOS: FUFA Communications Department

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo has lauded the fans who traveled to the Stade De Kigali to cheer and support the Uganda Cranes in the return leg of the Total Africa Nations Championships against Rwanda Amavubi Stars.

Although the Uganda Cranes lost 2-0 on the day, the reigning African Team of the year still qualified 3-2 on aggregate, having out smarted the opponents 3-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende during the first leg.

The FUFA President who is also a CAF Executive Committee is grateful to the players, sponsors, FUFA Executive Committee, staff, delegates, partners, the people of Rwanda as well as the football federation, FERWAFA and in a special way to the fans for the land mark achievement – making it the fourth time in a row that Uganda Cranes shall play at the TOTAL Chan tournament.

FUFA President’s message in full;

We came, we represented, we qualified. Not the best of results but a great fight by the team.
My best appreciation and thanks to the fans who out numbered the hosts. Without you it could have been a different story. Kyazze Khassim you are great.
The Coaches and Players to have put up a spirited fight after the early scare from a very good and fighting Amavubi stars
The hosts thus the People of Rwanda and FERWAFA who have been very hospitable.
The staff and Exco of FUFA for the flawless logistics and everyone who made a contribution.
Now let us focus on Thursday 4:00PM on 31st August 2017 at Namboole for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

The team returns to the country on Sunday afternoon aboard RwandaAir on flight WB 542 from Kigali via Nairobi.

TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):

• Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
• At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
• Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)

The Uganda Cranes squad for the return leg of the Total CHAN 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda has left the country on Thursday afternoon in buoyant mood.

The delegation led by outgoing FUFA Executive Committee Member Sam Lwere left Entebbe International Airport aboard Rwanda Airlines on flight WB 435.

From the players, technical team to the accompanying officials, all looked set and sounded confident to work and earn the desired result with the CHAN 2018 slot at hand.

“We are traveling to Rwanda on a leveled ground. We start the second leg at 0-0. We need to work hard as a unit in the return leg to guarantee qualification” Interim coach Moses Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.

Earlier in the morning, the team conducted the last training session at the Africa Bible University play ground in Lubowa for close to one hour before boarding the team bus and headed to Entebbe International Airport.

In Kigali, the Contingent will be received by team coordinator Joseph Kasana.

Kasana, also the team manager had traveled earlier to ensure a smooth transition and flow of affairs when the team sets foot in Rwanda.

They are expected to rest out for the entire evening before the final training session on Friday evening at the match day venue (Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo).

Uganda Cranes carry a 3-0 goal cushion to Rwanda from the first leg played at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende.

The winner on aggregate will book a berth at the Total CHAN championship in Kenya (2018).

Traveling delegation to Rwanda

Players:

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Sam Lwere

Technical Staff: Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba

Team Medics: Dr Ronald Kisolo & Ivan Sewanyana

Team Coordinator: Joseph Kasana

Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba

102.1 FUFA fm Commentator: Lawrence Bwanika

Total CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):

• Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)
• At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
• Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)

The Uganda Cranes interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba have named the final squad traveling to Kigali for the return leg of the third and final round of the Total CHAN 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars.

The team conducted its last training session at the Africa Bible University play ground in Lubowa on Thursday Morning.

Team captain Bernard Muwanga promised to command his team to victory against the  Rwandese to send Uganda to the CHAN Finals to be hosted by neighbours Kenya.

“The captain is a commander who is rated after the war. I am looking forward to the game. It will not be an easy game but we are ready’ Muwanga told www.fufa.co.ug.

Muwanga added that there is no need to sit back despite of the healthy 3-0 lead from the first leg.

Basena says he will not take the game lightly as there is still alot to play for.

Traveling delegation to Rwanda

Players:

Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan

Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Deus Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Martin Kizza, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awany, Paul Musamali, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserukuma, Moses Waiswa, Erisa Ssekisambu and Derrick Nsibambi

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Sam Lwere

Technical Staff:  Coaches Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba

Team Medics: Dr Ronald Kisolo & Ivan Sewanyana

Team Coordinator: Joseph Kasana

Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba

102.1 FUFA fm Commentator: Lawrence Bwanika

TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship Qualifiers (Return leg, Final Round):

Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Saturday, 19th August 2017)

At Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo

Time: 4pm in Uganda (3pm, Rwanda)

The Uganda Cranes team has on Wednesday evening entered the residential camp at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa along Entebbe road.

After the practice match played at Lugogo in which Uganda Cranes won 3-0 against KCCA FC,  the players and technical staff wnet straight to Lubowa.

The national team won convincingly  with goals coming from Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Martin Kizza.

One of the three goalkeepers on the team, Ismael Watenga has promised to fight for his country and keep a clean sheet like he did during the first leg that Uganda won 3-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

‘Team work will remain key in the second leg against Rwanda in Kigali. We shall work as a unit to maintain a clean sheet’ Watenga spoke to www.fufa.co.ug.

The team will conduct a light session at 8 a.m on Thursday before departure for Kigali through Entebbe International Airport.

Head of the advance party Joseph Kasana departs the country early enough on Thursday to help with the team travel arrangements  before the team leaves later in the afternoon on Thursday.

In Kigali, they will be accomodated at Galaxy Hotel.

The players in camp:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Ismael Watenga (G.K), Saidi Keni (G.K), Deus Bukenya, John Adriko, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Simon Sserunkuma, Martin Kiiza, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu, Derrick Nsibambi, Shafiq Kagimu, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Milton Karisa

Practice Match (Closed door): KCCA FC 0-3 Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes edged Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA FC) 3-0 in a practice match played at the  Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Wednesday evening.

Erisa Ssekisambu, Nelson Senkatuka and Martin Kizza scored for the dominant National side ahead of the final training session on Thursday morning at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa.

The interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba rested some players to accord all the players some playing time.

Goalkeeper Ismail Watenga, Nico Wadada, Milton Karisa and Muzamiru Mutyaba did not play any part in the victory also watched by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

This was the last build for the national team ahead of the final training session on Thursday morning.

Meanwhile, the team has entered the residential camp at Lubowa on Wednesday evening.

The advance party will depart for Kigali on Thursday morning as the team is expected to fly out later in the day.

Line Ups:

KCCA: Jamal Maliyamungu (G.K), Dennis Rukundo, Mustapha Kizza, Filbert Obenchan, Lawrence Bukenya (Hamdan Nsubuga), Abdallah Muhammed (Ronald Kikonyongo), Allan Oryek, Abraham Wamani, Abram Ndugwa (Noel Nasasira), Lincon Mukisa, Ibrahim Kasule, Bernard Wamusi

Subs: Charles Lukwago (G,K), Bosco Kyakuwa, Patrick Sserunjogi

Uganda Cranes XI: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Deus Bukenya, John Adriko (45′ Isaac Muleme), Paul Musamali, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Simon Sserunkuma (45’ Martin Kiiza), Tom Masiko (45’ Hassan Wasswa Mawanda), Paul Mucureezi, Erisa Ssekisambu (70’ Derrick Nsibambi), Shafiq Kagimu (45’ Moses Waiswa)

Subs Not used: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Saidi Keni (G.K), Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Milton Karisa

TOTAL CHAN 2018 Championship qualifiers:

• Rwanda Amavubi Stars Vs Uganda Cranes (Uganda Cranes lead 3-0 from first leg)
• Saturday, 19th August 2017
• Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo

The Uganda Cranes team has intensified training as days for the final round of the TOTAL CHAN 2018 qualifier return leg against Rwanda draw closer. On Tuesday, Interim coaches Moses Basena and his assistant Fred Kajoba stepped up the gear with the sessions by switching the training to morning hours at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

Twenty one players were present and are optimistic of a positive result on Saturday.

Team Captain Bernard Muwanga said;

‘It is not over yet despite carrying a 3-0 lead from the first leg. We won the first battle but the war continues in Kigali on Saturday.We still need to win the return leg to accomplish the job’

Defender Timothy Dennis Awanyi who missed the first round of the qualifier said that he is ready for national team duty.

“I’m ready to join the rest of the sqaud in our bid to play in CHAN as we know the value of featuring at such tournaments. I missed the first leg of the qualifier but i kept following the proceedings about the match. I need to work hard to convince the coach to consider me for selection’

Training continues on Wednesday afternoon behind closed doors at Lugogo.

Players who attended the Tuesday session:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Saidi Keni, Ismael Watenga

Outfield players:  Isaac Muleme, Nicholas Wadada, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Moses Waiswa, Rashid Toha, Paul Musamali, John Adriko,  Martin Kizza, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Ssenkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko,  Simon Serunkuma, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu