The Uganda Cranes returned to training on Monday 14th August 2017 at the Star Times Stadium Lugogo ahead of the CHAN 2018 qualifiers final round return leg against Rwanda on Saturday in Kigali.
Fourteen players reported for the evening training session under the watchful eyes of interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba.
The players were taken through recovery drills composed of light trots, ball work and shooting from close range.
Coach Moses Basena (in a white top) passing on instructions to the players during training on Monday at Lugogo
After the training, the team tactician Moses Basena was impressed by the players’ response during the impulse check training and said that they need not to relax because ahed of the retrun of the return leg. Uganda Cranes silenced Rwanda 3-0 on Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
‘We still have much to do for the game against Rwanda. We won the first half which our opponents can reverse the result’ noted Basena
He added that the Vipers SC players missed the session because of club engagements which was communicated earlier.
Players in training at Lugogo on Monday evening
The team was joined by players Martin Kizza and Timothy Awanyi who missed the match against Rwanda.
Goalkeepers Saidi Keni and Benjamin Ochan pray with coach Fred Kajoba before trainingL-R: Uganda Cranes Youth Brigade in training: Derrick Nsibambi, John Adriko and Shafiq Kagimu sprint during the drills at Lugogo
Team training resumes on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Players who attended the Monday session:
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Said Keni (GK), Isaac Muleme, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Savio Kabugo,Paul Musamali, John Adriko, Martin Kizza, Muzamir Mutyaba, Shafic Kagimu, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Senkatuka and Derrick Nsibambi.
Uganda Cranes convincingly overcame Rwanda Amavubi Stars 3-0 during the 2018 Total CHAN first leg qualifier at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday
Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba scored a brace in the 14th and 25th minutes before Derrick Nsibambi’s second half goal to give the interim coaches Fred Kajoba and Moses Basena a great start to the job.
Uganda Cranes Starting XI against Rwanda on Saturday
Mutyaba’s first goal was a well converted kick from the penalty mark after a foul on Derrick Nsibambi by defender Aimable Nsabimana
Midfielder Tom Masiko replaced captain Bernard Muwanga as the second half kicked off.
Hard working right back Nico Wakiro Wadada took over the captaincy when Muwanga was replaced.
The other changes for the Uganda Cranes witnessed the two goal hero Mutyaba pave way for Paul Mucureezi and Muhammed Shaban replaced Moses Waiswa.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the officials who led the inspections prior to the match
It is advantage the Uganda Cranes ahead of the return leg at Kigali regional stadium on 19th August 2017.
The overall winner on aggregate will book a berth to the final tournament in Kenya, in January 2018.
TEAM LINE UPS:
UGANDA CRANES XI: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga (45’ Tom Masiko), Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa (80’ Muhammed Shaban), Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba (60’ Paul Mucureezi), Shafiq Kagimu
Subs Not Used: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu
Interim Coaches: Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Uganda)
The Uganda Cranes XI against Rwanda in the Total CHAN 2018 Qualifier at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende is promising.
Ismael Watenga starts in goal with Nico Wakiro Wadada at right back.
Isaac Muleme is the left back player as Paul Musamali and Savio Kabugo will start in central defence.
Bernard Muwanga once again takes the anchorman’s role like he diligently did against South Sudan in the earlier round.
Bernard Muwanga will once again wear the arm band and lead the rest of the teammates
The offensive task is bestowed upon Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Shafiq Kagimu.
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko and Muhammed Shaban are all substitute players ready to impact to the game at any stage of the game when introduced.
The return leg will take place next weekend.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga (Captain), Milton Karisa, Moses Waiswa, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu
Subs: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Muhammed Shaban
Referees:
Center Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)
1st Assistant Referee: Gustave Baguma (Burundi)
2nd Assistant Referee: Willy Habimana (Burundi)
4th Official: Georges Gatogato (Burundi)
Match Commissioner: Mohamed Omar Abubaker Yusuf (Kenya)
TOTAL CHAN 2018 Qualifiers (Final Round, 1st Leg):
Uganda Cranes Vs Rwanda – Saturday, 12th August 2017
At St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
ENTRY FEES: 15,000/=, 25,000/= & 50,000/=
The Uganda Cranes technical team and players remain confident of a convincing home performance ahead of the TOTAL CHAN 2018 two legged qualifiers against neighbours, Rwanda.
Interim coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba are confident of a great home performance when the team faces Rwanda at the St Mary’s Stadium in the first leg on Saturday.
Coach Moses Basena supervises the stretching exercise at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
“We have done the preparations right from Namboole last week todate. All the players are mentally and physically prepared” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.
Kajoba, equally added to the voice and rallied the fans to come in big numbers and cheer the team unstop on Saturday.
“We are at home and i call upon the fans to come in big numbers and give the due support to the team and players” Kajoba added.
Senior players on the team as Savio Kabugo, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Benjamin Ochan and Bernard Muwanga are also upbeat ahead of the match.
“This is the match we have at stake to perform well and get a good goal margin before the return leg next week.We shall give our best” team captain Wadada assured.
Uganda Cranes CHAN team captain, Nico Wakiro Wadada confidently addresses the media after training on Thursday
Kabugo called upon the 12th man (fans) to come in big numbers to give them the due support.
“The fact that we shall be at home gives us an edge over our opponents. I also call upon the fans to come and support us, encourage the players from start to finish” Kabugo noted.
Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes will train at 2 p.m on Friday at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende before paving way for the visitors to feel the field of play as mandated by the CAF match competition rules and regulations.
There are no injury concerns to the team as the players are fully fit and ready for the task before them.
Final Round – 1st Leg: Uganda Cranes Vs Rwanda Amavubi Stars
Saturday, 12th August 2017
St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Entry Fees: 15,000/=, 25,000/= & 50,000/=
The Uganda Cranes CHAN team continued with the sessions at St Mary’s Kitende stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
A total of 23 players turned up for training (inclusive of 3 goalkeepers) under the coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba.
All the players responded well to the drills conducted which included among others playing under limited spaces, creating goal scoring opportunities and the finishing as well.
“We have had a good training session and feel ready for the match on Saturday. We call upon the fans to come and support us on the day” team captain Nico Wakiro Wadada.
The players stretch under the keen watchful eyes of coach Fred Kajoba at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Meanwhile, the team entered camp at the African Bible University on Wednesday morning.
Relatedly, the Rwanda national team is expected to arrive in the country on Thursday morning aboard Rwanda Airlines.
Rwanda will also be accomodated in Entebbe.
Some of the Uganda Cranes players sprint during the Wednesday session at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
The Uganda Cranes players in Training:
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Benjamin Ochan and Saidi Keni
Outfield players: Nico Wadada Wakiro (C), John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Deus Bukenya, Erisa Ssekisambu, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye, Paul Mucureezi, Milton Karisa, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Paul Musamali, Rashid Toha, Bernard Muwanga,Tom Masiko, Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Simon Sserunkuma, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Shafiq Kagimu, Shaban Muhammed
Newly elected FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo has officially revealed the 4 year master plan (2017-2021).
This happened on Wednesday during his first official address to the media at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Eng. Magogo was flanked by the three Vice Presidents on the previous executive; Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye and Dennis Mbidde as well as the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein who coordinated the press conference.
Here is the full FUFA President’s speech.
Dear Fellow Countrymen,
I am here to present Our Plan for the Next 4 Years as FUFA but before I do that, Allow me thank;
The Almighty Allah
HE the President of the republic of Uganda
The Minister of Education and Sports
The entire government apparatus
The Sponsors-Airtel, Nile, Bidco, Eco Bank, Azam and other football sponsors
The Executive Committee, Secretariat, Committees
The Players of the National Teams, and clubs
The Coaches, Referees,
The FUFA Members
The FUFA Electoral Committee
The FUFA Legal Team (Full time lawyer)
The Media
The Fans
FIFA and CAF (President and Organisation)
The Honourable Delegates who have recognized myself and team delivery
Whatever we have achieved, the curtain comes down on 31st August 2017.
It is History, We need to look at the future
The Institution
The rate of growth of the game and the industry demands an institution that is modern and able to serve.
Governance; FUFA being a self-governing body, we shall continue to improve our internal governance systems. We shall;
Ensure, empower and enforce the independence and functioning of the
Legislature (General Assembly),
Executive (Executive Committee supported by the committees and the Secretariat) and
Judiciary (Judicial Bodies),
Improve and enforce the Statutes, regulations and policies.
Generally develop and implement good corporate governance practices at FUFA
The FUFA Human Resource; We shall recruit, train, equip, maintain, motivate and retain quality and in quantity personnel for FUFA. We shall also continue to undertake annual performance appraisals and realign the FUFA organogram in accordance with the tasks at hand
Innovations; We have resolved to start a FUFA Sacco for the persons of football to save, lend and borrow money from. It will be managed by independent professionals and we believe as FUFA we will contribute and ask Government to contribute to the same. This revolving fund will be used to improve on the lives of the people of football
FUFA Symposiums; Instead of the statutory meetings such as for the Executive Committee, Standing Committees and the General Assembly, FUFA will organise Football Symposiums throughout the country and year involving internal and external stakeholders to generate ideas and debate on topical issues that will compose the discussion of the statutory meetings
Facilities; We shall continue to acquire and improve the facilities of FUFA such as Transport, ICT, Security, office space, furniture, systems automatizations.
Nation-wide coverage; The creation and empowering of Regional Football Associations is intended to improve on service delivery to the grassroots and masses country wide. FUFA will finance at least 2 fulltime staff in the Regional Offices
Stakeholders Confidence; The Football internal stakeholders include the following categories of people;
Players,
Coaches,
Referees,
Clubs Managers and owners,
Administrators and Employees of FUFA and its Members
Members of FUFA Bodies
The Football external stakeholders include the following;
Government
FIFA, CAF, UOC and CECAFA
Sponsors
Media
Service Providers
Fans
There is need for the internal and external stakeholders to build confidence in FUFA and its officials
We will undertake to provide as much information as possible in a simplified manner of the activities and programmes of FUFA
We shall also undertake an outreach programme to the various targeted audiences in a scientific manner
Eng Moses Hassim Magogo addressing the media
The Industry
Whereas the game of football worldwide is growing very fast technically and commercially, the industry in Uganda is still largely amateur and unregulated. The China Government as a strategy has unveiled to create a football economy of 850Billion USD by 2025 inclusive of hosting and winning the FIFA World Cup while the UK authorities collect billions of pounds in taxes from the English Premier League alone. In addition, football is a huge source of employment to the youth. We shall therefore take lead to advocate for creation of an industry.
The Government is a key player in realizing the dream of a fully-fledged professional sports industry in Uganda. We shall engage government in the following areas;
The Law; Creation of a modern sports law which answers questions of stadium safety, Match fixing, Betting, Doping, protection of sports brands’ commercial rights, the autonomy of sport and creation of the court of arbitration of Sport.
Infrastructure; provision sports facilities by acquiring, rehabilitating and maintaining of international, national and regional standard sports facilities. We will advocate to centralization of ownership of sports facilities in the entire country.
Funding; provision of funding for the national teams expenses of fulltime staff salaries, travel expenses, Accommodation, Bonuses and Allowances for the Official contingent and provision of air tickets for international competitions representative clubs.
Sports Industry Human Resource; creating proper curriculum in the education system to develop the competent Human Resource in Administration, Marketing, Legal and technical areas of Sport. Sport is a very specialized industry that general training may not provide such human resource
National Sports Federations (NSF); As a regulatory mechanism, ensure NSFs fulfil their own statutory requirements
Strategic agencies of government; integral planning to integrate sports into other government programmes in the areas of health, wealth creation, tourism, patriotism, gender, youth, crime prevention etc
Football
With a better Institution of FUFA and Sports Industry, we shall be equipped to undertake the football development itself
Club Football; The development of footballers is an everyday activity. Without proper club football, the national team will not get the right players and consequently the right results.
FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda; We shall undertake the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda a programme that will help clubs reengineer their technical and business processes and also focus on long term development
Club Licensing; We will also continue to undertake club licensing for both the professional and amateur clubs football
Competitions; Football competitions are the face of a football organisation like FUFA. More particularly, we shall;
Stamp our authority on the organisation and integrity of match results of competitions that FUFA authorizes
Adhere to improving our organizational abilities of football competitions managed by FUFA.
ensure that the 3rd, 4th and 5th Division Leagues are played in accordance with the FUFA Rules and in as many DFAs as possible
Introduce the following competitions;
i) Inter provinces Challenge,
ii) FUFA Elite Schools Competition
iii) FUFA Primary Schools Competition
iv) FUFA S1/S2 Competition
Introduce the FUFA Registration Bureau where all documents to be legally accepted in accordance with the FUFA Regulations will have to be registered. Persons, Associations and Clubs will also be registered under the FIFA Connect under this Bureau.
Undertake Player Registration by inputting information at RFA Offices and electronically transmitting the data to the Headquarters for authenticating and Returning to the RFA to print
License all service providers in the competitions thus;
i) Coaches
ii) Assessors
iii) Instructors
iv) Intermediaries
Eng. Moses Magogo (center) with the 1st and 2nd Vice presidents during the Press conference
Technical Development
Beach Soccer; We shall undertake to create a CECAFA Competition and also to compete in CAF Competitions. We plan to have a Beach Soccer Facility at Namboole
Futsal; We will integrate the Uganda Futsal Association Activities into FUFA Activities
Education; More Education for Coaches, Administrators, Referees and Sports Medicine Practitioners. This will be done under the Education Strategy. It is our strategy to fast track a group of coaches through international training and exchange programmes
Women; To engage CECAFA to introduce the CECAFA Women Club Competition and also to organise the Women Championship. We shall also return to CAF Competitions
Youth; The U17 league shall continue with the FUFA Support. We shall also explore to undertake the U15 Competition. Will we compete in CECAFA and CAF Competitions
Sports Medicine; We shall engage to introduce Medical Insurance for the players particularly at the Professional League level. More First Aid Practitioners will be trained
Statistics; We will institute the tools and persons to capture technical data about the players
National Teams
Staff; We intend to have fulltime staff for the National Team on a payroll if the government plans come through. We shall also name Personnel behind the National teams on Merit
Competitions; we shall register for the CECAFA and CAF competitions for the
Women (Crested Cranes)
Beach (Sand Cranes)
U17 (Boys)
U20 (Boys)
U23 (Boys)
Membership
We will continue to mentor and provide Financial and Facilities Support to the RFA and SIG
Referees
The Young Referees Programme will continue with the U18 Referees. We will study and adjust the FUFA Referees Manual
Players
We will set a policy to help long serving national team players to prepare for the life after football. We will explore the issue of pension for the players in the Elite League. The Legends will be more utilized to promote football. The players association should be strengthened to help in players’ contracts stability
Programme + Projects
Njeru
Parking Yard
Kadiba
Lugazi
Equipment
Education
Commercialization
Modern Day football requires lots of monies. We have proven that we know what to do but without resources nothing can be implemented. There a wrong misconception that football has lots of monies already. We ignore the huge expenses.
The only solution to lack of funds is to commercialise football.
Rich individuals and government organisation funding football budgets is not sustainable and has its limitations in professionalization.
Let us invest in making more money. It may not be instant but we have to get there. We need to target the audiences at home that don’t come to the stadium. We have to put our events, competitions and programmes on TV and Digital Media.
If it requires FUFA to produce its commercial properties into electronic signal, we will do. We will reinvest the revenues generated to make better products for the markets by paying those creating the product.
Marketing & Communications:
FUFA Foundation for CSR
FUFA Anthem, Flag
New Uganda Cranes Jersey
Brand Protection
Brand Guidelines
Brand Registration
Brand Growth
Radio
TV
Digital Media
Revenue Generation
35 billion UGX by 2021
L-R: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, 2nd VP Darius Mugoye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st VP Justus Mugisha during the press conference on Wednesday in Kampala
Chasing the Dream
Stop uncalled for battles
We should discuss football not persons
Football requires my brains.
There are not many Ugandans if not Africans who conceptualize football the way I do in addition to investing the hours I do
I have provided my time, person and brains to improve football. Everyone agrees there is a huge change, why should some few self-seeking individuals seek to destroy the person instead. Why should people work day and night to confuse and compromise state agents to arrest me for no crime?
We have accounted for all the funds received from government with certificates of accountability issued. FUFA is one of the few FAs in Africa eligible to receive FIFA Forward Funding. There is even a central audit by FIFA on FAs
Since I came I have improved on accounting of this institution;
Clubs, Staffs, Players, Referees were all being paid in cash, it is now bank accounts
FUFA does not collect cash anymore but paid into bank account
Delegates used to get books of accounts 3-5 days to assembly. It is a month now as provided for without any questions
FUFA used to have a part-time VP-Finance now we have 4 fulltime finance employees with CPA certified Finance Director
FUFA prepares accounts and external auditors audit unlike before when auditors prepared the accounts
Accounts are discussed at Finance Committee and Exco before General Assembly which was not the case before
We even publish the accounts in the Print media, all these are new corporate governance practices that we introduced but none of you will write about such changes instead will ask for accountability. How was FUFA accounting 4-years ago?
Elections and Politics period is finished
Let us push in one direction
Those fighting the persons are fighting the game and sowing seeds instability for long periods
Let us not take for granted what we have achieved and don’t want to talk about
Leadership comes from God.
I am the President because God has allowed
Those who have gone to courts, we remind you that our statutes and those FIFA do not allow that and you are advised to withdraw and come back to the FUFA Structures
Work for Football by adding value and get paid
No industry carries unnecessary baggage. Tourism, insurance etc do not have hang-ons
This is what Professionalism is all about
Let us be ethical and professional (Media)
We strongly encourage Positive Criticism
Let us together create a professional sports industry
Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2018 – Kenya
Final qualifying Round 1st leg
Saturday August 12, 2017
Uganda Vs Rwanda
At St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4:00 p.m)
Entry Fees: Ordinary 15,000/=, VIP 25,000/= and VVIP 50,000/=
Uganda Cranes interim coach Moses Basena is happy with the way players have responded to training coming from a one day weekend break to continue preparations for the game against neighbours Rwanda.
The Uganda Cranes play host to the Amavubi Stars of Rwanda in the first leg of final qualifying round of the Total CHAN 2018 with the winner over two fixture heading to Kenya. After a week’s training, Bsena chose to give the players a one day rest on Sunday and were able to report back on Monday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Monday
‘The break seems to have worked to my expectations because in today’s training session I observed the players in great shape looking re-energised and seemingly enjoying every bit of it. This kind of response and attitude is going to be crucial in the days leading to the game against Rwanda.’ Basena stated after training.
Coach Moses Basena demostrates during the drills. Basena was a defender during his playing days. He is seen here sharing skills with Wadada Nicholas.
‘Our full focus today has basically been working on combinations such as two players per ball, three per ball especially in counter attack situations. We also worked on the endurance part of it because it being the off season our players are not entirely active like we would want them to. But all in all we are now fully focusing on the Saturday game which we want to win to give us an advantage going into the return leg.’ Basena continued.
Goalkeeper Tom Ikara stretches to parry away the ball during training on Monday.
The team will shift its training to St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Tuesday until the match day on Saturday 12th August, 2017.
Uganda Vs Rwanda – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 p.m)
Entry Fees: 15,000/=, 25,000/= and 50,000/=
The Uganda Cranes team preparing for the TOTAL CHAN 2018 championship qualifiers wraps up the first phase of non residential training sessions on Saturday.
These sessions have been on since Wednesday at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole stadium under the coaches Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba.
The 4 goalkeepers in training at the Namboole outside play ground on Friday
The team will take a break on Sunday and resume with sessions on Monday at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende where the match will be held.
Uganda Cranes is preparing for the second round of the 2018 TOTAL CHAN Championship qualifier against Rwanda.
Uganda Cranes players in training at Namboole on Friday
Uganda will host the first leg on 12th August 2017 at St Mary’s Kitende before Rwanda will entertain Uganda in the return leg
Players in training:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga, Tom Ikara and Keni Saidi
Defenders: John Adriko, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Savio Kabugo, Paul Musamali, Isaac Muleme, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Rashid Toha
Midfielders: Nicolas Kasozi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Simon Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Deus Bukenya, Tom Masiko, Frank ‘Zagga’ Tumwesigye, Moses Waiswa
Strikers: Nelson Sentakuka, Paul Mucureezi, Derrick Nsibambi, Muhammed Shaban
Training Programme:
2nd-5th August 2017 – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Mandela National Stadium, Namboole was the place to on Wednesday evening when Uganda Cranes interim coached Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba officially started work with the national team.
From the media to ordinary fans, everyone was eager to attend this session that followed slight rains.
The training session kicked off a few minutes after 4 p.m with 16 players reporting for duty.
Two of these were foreign based players Khalid Aucho and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (training with the locally based players).
Some of the players in training on day one
“It has been a great session. I have liked the players’ response. As a team, we are more than ready to play Rwanda whom we acknowledge is a competitive side. We shall continue to train for the rest of the days for team bonding” Moses Basena, who was flanked by his co-coach Fred Kajoba told the media.
Coach Moses Basena confidently addressed the media after training on Wednesday
After close to two hours of training that included use of the ball under minimal spaces, shooting, small sided games and ball maintenance, the players retired home.
Day two of the non-residential training continues on Thursday evening at Namboole, still.
Uganda Cranes is preparing for the second round of the 2018 TOTAL CHAN Championship qualifier against Rwanda.
Players who attended the first training session:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan and Keni Saidi
Defenders: John Adriko, Bernard Muwanga, Timothy Denis Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Savio Kabugo, Paul Musamali
Midfielders: Nicolas Kasozi, Aucho Khalid, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu, Simon Sserunkuma
Strikers: Nelson Sentakuka, Paul Mucureezi, Derrick Nsibambi
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Eng. Moses Magogo has officially announced the appointment of Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba as interim coaches for the national team, the Uganda Cranes.
The two coaches have been assistants to former head coach Mr Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic.
Eng. Magogo was addressing the media on Monday at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala days after receipt of the termination notice on Saturday.
Accompanied by the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Communications manager Ahmed Hussein and national teams’ manager Patrick Ntege Kaweesa, Eng. Magogo saluted the service from coach Micho.
In the address which was also live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m, Eng Magogo outlined to the media the history of coach Micho’s recruitment process, remuneration procedure, challenges and current situation.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing the media during the press conference
“We convened as a family including immediate former players and made a decision to hand the national team to Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba as interim coaches until the CHAN 2018 and FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Rwanda and Egypt respectively. We shall give them (Basena and Kajoba) all the necessary support” Eng. Magogo remarked.
Eng. Magogo appreciated the timely support from the sponsors, partners and the Government of Uganda every time the national team and FUFA has required the services.
He also hinted on the constructive procedure currently being undertaken by FUFA with Government towards the facilitation of the national team just like it is done elsewhere on the African continent.
“As the federation, we have engaged the Government and the discussions for funding of the national team are positive and promising.” Eng. Magogo noted.
Some of the journalists who attended the press conference on Monday
“After AFCON 2017, we sat down with the coach and agreed on the payment plan. We cleared the $50,000 qualification bonus. The arrears are cumulative and we had a plan to pay because even in June 2017, we paid the coach $20,000. As a federation, we have never faulted on the payment plan agreed upon. We also pledge to clear the outstanding arrears for the coach” Eng Magogo added.
Basena and Kajoba will resume official duties starting with the 2018 TOTAL CHAN qualifiers against Rwanda.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club striker, Geofrey Sserunkuma smiled home with the most awards at the 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League awards held at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday night.
Sserunkuma was the Most Valuable Player, top scorer, fans’ player of the year and was also named on the team of the year, taking home four different awards.
“I am very honoured to win such awards. It is good to be recognized for the work done” Sserunkuma said in a brief speech.
The FUFA President handshakes some of the players named on the Best XI
The FUFA President, Eng, Moses Magogo was among the high profile guest list that included Members of parliament, National Council of sports, Government officials, representatives from sponsors, fans, active and retired players as well as referees.
“We are here to celebrate another successful footballing season. I appreciate all the stake holders of the game of football in this country right from the players, administrators, media, sponsors to the Government” Eng. Magogo noted.
Sserunkuma was also rewarded with a car.
The main league sponsors Azam Television were joined by the other partners Nile Breweries Limited, Bidco Uganda Limited to make the event a complete success.
Awards:
MVP: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football club)
Top Scorer: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club) – 21 Goals
Fans’ player of the Year: Geoffrey Sserunkuma (KCCA Football Club)
Life time achievers’ award: Patrick Kawooya (RIP) – Former SC Villa President
Young player of the year: Allan Okello (KCCA FC)
Midfielder of the year: Saddam Juma (Express)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Ismail Watenga (Vipers)
Defender of the Year: Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers)
Goalkeeping coach of the Year: Stephen Billy Kiggundu (Vipers)
Coach of the year: Mike Mutebi (KCCA Football Club)
Referee of the year: Alex Munabi
Club Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the year award: David Tamale (KCCA football club)
Fair Play Individual of the year – Fredrick Senoga
Fair play team award – KCCA football club
Media (On line): David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports)
Media (Print): John Viannie Nsiimbe (The Observer)
Media (TV): Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo (NTV)
Media (Radio): Phiona Namiiro (Star F.M)
Special Recognition award: Bukedde TV
Media (Photography): John Batanudde (Red Pepper and Kawowo Sports)
Rwanda 0-0 Tanzania (Agg: 1-1) *Rwanda advances on away goal rule
www.fufa.co.ugbrings to you the colourful pictorial from the match held at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Robert Wulube in an aerial battle with Uganda Cranes captain on the day, Bernard Muwanga
Uganda Cranes humiliated neighbors South Sudan 5-1 during the return leg of the Total CHAN championship qualifiers at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Kampala on Saturday.
Uganda Cranes starting eleven against South SudanSouth Sudan XI
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) striker Paul Mucureezi starred with four individual goals moments after replacing Derrick Nsibambi who suffered a head injury after opening the scoring charts in the 33rd minute.
A section of fans watching the Uganda Cranes – South Sudan match at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in KampalaFans loved every move executed and cheered every goal scored on the eveningUganda Cranes head coach Micho with the 4 goal hero Paul Mucureezi with his match day ballBetty Olive Kamya inspects the teamsHard working right back Nico Wakiro Wadada had a field day at office. He created the opening goal on the dayOfficials from Uganda and South Sudan sung the three stanzas of the Uganda National Anthem with passion prior to kick off at Lugogo
Uganda Cranes thus progress to the second round of the qualifiers.
Uganda will play Rwanda who advanced on away goal’s rule after a goal-less draw in the second leg in Kigali.
Uganda Cranes head coach Micho being greeted by Minister in charge of Kampala alongside the other members of the technical staffThe Uganda and South Sudan team players majestically march to the field of play at LugogoMidfielder Milton Karisa races to the ballCaptain Muwanga Bernard with Leon Khamis. Khamis scored the consolation for South Sudan
Uganda has previously played at the CHAN Tournament on three occasions in 2012 (Sudan), 2014 (South Africa) and lately 2016 in Rwanda.
Uganda will play Rwanda on 12th August 2017 in Kampala during the first leg.
The return leg will come a week later.
The eventual winner of the second round tie will qualify for the final tournament in Kenya come 2018.
The man of the match Paul Mucureezi kisses the match day ball after the official press conference
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awanyi, Benard Muwanga, Milton Kariisa, Moses Waiswa (77’ Tom Masiko), Derrick Nsibambi (36’ Paul Mucureezi), Muzamiru Mutyaba (61’ Simon Sserunkuma), Shafiq Kagimu
Subs not used: Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Musamali, Nicholas Kasozi, Geoffrey Sserunkuma
South Sudan XI: Khamis Daniel Dak (G.K), Yassir Khemis Cellestin, Abdu Awad Lemi, Salah Abubakar, David Omot Sebit, Peter Chol Bentiu, Robert Wurube Lopidia, Sebit Ajak Bol (60′ Farouq Tajedin), Daniel Oliver Boki (Joseph Celestino Oyuru), Leon Khamis Uso, James Joseph Saeed (71′ Stephen John Samson)
Subs Not used: Joseph Robert Adu (G.K), James Anei Mateil, Emmanuel Thomas Lumari, John Albino
FIFA Referees from Tanzania handled Uganda Cranes versus South Sudan CHAN 2018 qualifier
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Elly Ally Sasii (Tanzania)
1st Assistant Referee: Josephat Deu Bulali (Tanzania)
2nd Assistant Referee: John Longino Kanyenye (Tanzania)
Reserve Referee: Israel Omusingi Njunwa Mujuni (Tanzania)
Rwanda 0-0Tanzania (Agg: 1-1) *Rwanda advances on away goal rule
Uganda Cranes humiliated neighbors South Sudan 5-1 during the return leg of the Total CHAN championship qualifiers at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Kampala on Saturday.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) striker Paul Mucureezi single handedly led the assault with 4 goals.
Derrick Nsibambi headed home the first goal of the day after 33 minutes after a great cross from the right by Nico Wakiro Wadada.
Uganda Cranes players sing the national anthem prior to kick off
Nsibambi suffered a head injury after he was hit by the goalkeeper Khamis Daniel Dak.
Moments later, Nsibambi paved way for the four goal hero, Mucureezi.
Mucureezi scored in the 43rd, 49th, 53rd and 59th minutes.
“I am very happy to have scored on my debut. I dedicate these goals to my parents in Ntungamo. I was inspired by coach Micho who told me to play well for the people of Kabale who expressed love for Uganda Cranes during the regional tours” Mucureezi said in the post match press conference.
Uganda Cranes head coach Micho with the 4 goal hero Paul Mucureezi with his match day ballA section of fans watching the Uganda Cranes – South Sudan match at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo in Kampala
Uganda has previously played at the CHAN Tournament on three occasions in 2012 (Sudan), 2014 (South Africa) and lately 2016 in Rwanda.
Goalkeeper Ismael Watenga being closed down by striker James Joseph Saeed during the game
The Championship of African Nations (CHAN) football tournament is only reserved for the locally based players who ply their trade in domestic leagues of the respective countries.
Betty Olive Kamya inspects the teams
The match in Kampala was watched by the FUFA Executive committee member Rogers Byamukama, 3rd FUFA VP Dennis Mbidde, delegates and a mammoth crowd.
The Government was represented by the State Minister for Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, Minister in charge of Kampala, Betty Kamya.
A number of parliamentarians graced the match.
South Sudan XI
Uganda Cranes thus progress to the second round of the qualifiers.
Uganda will play Rwanda who advanced on away goal’s rule after a goal-less draw in the second leg in Kigali.
The eventual winner of the second round tie will qualify for the final tournament in Kenya come 2018.
Uganda Cranes starting eleven against South Sudan
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awanyi, Benard Muwanga, Milton Kariisa, Moses Waiswa (77’ Tom Masiko), Derrick Nsibambi (36’ Paul Mucureezi), Muzamiru Mutyaba (61’ Simon Sserunkuma), Shafiq Kagimu
Subs not used: Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Musamali, Nicholas Kasozi, Geoffrey Sserunkuma
South Sudan XI: Khamis Daniel Dak (G.K), Yassir Khemis Cellestin, Abdu Awad Lemi, Salah Abubakar, David Omot Sebit, Peter Chol Bentiu, Robert Wurube Lopidia, Sebit Ajak Bol (60′ Farouq Tajedin), Daniel Oliver Boki (Joseph Celestino Oyuru), Leon Khamis Uso, James Joseph Saeed (71′ Stephen John Samson)
Subs Not used: Joseph Robert Adu (G.K), James Anei Mateil, Emmanuel Thomas Lumari, John Albino
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Elly Ally Sasii (Tanzania)
1st Assistant Referee: Josephat Deu Bulali (Tanzania)
2nd Assistant Referee: John Longino Kanyenye (Tanzania)
Reserve Referee: Israel Omusingi Njunwa Mujuni (Tanzania)
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevich is confident the national side is in the best shape ahead of their CHAN 2018 second round return leg qualifier game against South Sudan.
The Cranes had their last training session at Philip Omondi stadium on Friday afternoon before checking into camp at the African Bible University in Lubowa.
“With due respect to our opponents and the game of football I have asked my players to relax and enjoy their game tomorrow. We have worked so hard to correct the few mistakes that I and my technical team noticed last weekend and also tried to resolve our biggest weakness last weekend of lacking efficiency at converting the chances we got.” Micho stated after the training at Lugogo.
Micho supervises the work outs
‘I trust and believe in the abilities of the players we have and don’t want them to put any kind of pressure on themselves. if anyone should be under pressure it should be me and not them. I want them to be at ease, play and enjoy the game I know we shall get the result we want; a result that is going to make all Ugandans happy and proud but at the same time entertain.’ Micho added.
After a goalless draw in the opposite fixture, Micho’s charges needs to win to qualify for the 3rd and last round of the qualifiers set to meet the winner between Rwanda and Tanzania who face of in another fixture of the qualifiers.
Meanwhile, the South Sudanese team trained at Lugogo on Friday evening.
Players in camp
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga, Saidi Keni
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Paul Musamali, Savio Kabugo, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Bernard Muwanga
Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi, Shafiq Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Muzamil Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Moses Waiswa
Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi and Kariisa Milton
Uganda Cranes warmed up for the South Sudan tie with an outstanding 5-1 victory over KCCA at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.
Muzamiru Mutyaba scored a brace in this match.
Nelson Senkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi and Shafiq Kagimu were also on target for the national team.
Mansoor Safi got the consolation for Mike Mutebi’s charges.
Uganda Cranes First half team. They led 1-0 by the half time break
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic fielded two different sides for either halves.
Charles Lukwago (KCCA’s goalkeeper) jumps high to collect a routine high ball as defender Peter Magambo keeps a close eye on striker Nelson Senkatuka (in yellow) during the friendly match
He was impressed by the physical fitness, mental strength, technical and tactical awareness but bemoaned for the goal conceded.
“We were better on the offensive but not happy for the good conceded. We have two more training sessions to polish up whatever is not right” Micho told the media after the training match.
Paul Mucureezi and Brian Majwega congratulate Nelson Senkatuka who opened the scoring with a calm finish
Meanwhile, South Sudan arrives on Thursday evening.
Uganda Cranes and KCCA players greet each other before kick off. The match was officiated by Brian Miiro, Dick Okello and Ronald Katenya. The trio will be joined by Ali Sabilla for the CHAN 2018 qualifier between Rwanda and Tanzania in Kigali this Weekend
The team training returns on Thursday evening starting at 3:30 p.m.
Before the session, there will be a press conference at Lugogo scheduled for 11 p.m meant for the international match organizing committee, match promoters Kibo Media and security operative.
Team Line ups:
KCCA XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Habib Kavuma, Mustapha Kizza, Magambo, Isaac Kirabira, Allan Oreyk (Noel Nasasira), Jackson Nunda (Solomon Walusimbi, Mansoor Safi), Lawrence Bukenya, Tito Okello, Abdallah Muhammed
Uganda Cranes XI:
Saidi Keni (Tom Ikara), Paul Musamali, John Adriko, Murushid Jjuuko, Tom Masiko, Nicholas Kasozi, Simon Sserunkuma, Moses Waiswa, Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Brian Majwega
