Uganda Cranes and Senegal played to a goalles draw during the international friendly match played at the Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar city on Tuesday morning.
Before the game, there was a moment of silence for the late Ivory Coast midfielder Chieck Ismael Tiote, who collapsed during a training session and was declared dead moments later in a Chinese hospital.
There were lots of positives picked from the game, the second international friendly match after yet another goalless draw with Ethiopia on Saturday in Hawassa.
Senegal XI that started against Uganda Cranes on TuesdayHassan Wasswa Mawanda captained the Uganda Cranes teamUganda Cranes team officials and substitutes singing the national anthem prior to kick-off
Uganda Cranes will remain camped in Senegal for acclimatization and training until when the team flies out to the Cape Verde Islands.
Uganda will open its campaign for the 2019 Nations cup qualifiers against Cape Verde on Saturday.
Senegal is ranked 27th while Uganda is 71st in the latest FIFA rankings released on 1st June 2017.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Benard Muwanga, Khalid Aucho, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (C), Faruku Miya, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Muleme
Monday, 5th June 2017 (9 p.m in Senegal), 6th June 2017 (Midnight in Uganda)
Dakar City
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The 19 man Uganda Cranes team to Senegal has three goalkeepers, six defenders, four midfielders and six strikers.
Six KCCA players flew out of the country on Saturday night immediately after guiding their side to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
These included goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan, Timothy Denis Awany, Denis Okot Oola, Isaac Muleme, Derrick Nsibambi and Geofrey Sserunkuma.
The six players trained with the rest on Sunday night.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday night
Speaking on the call up veteran striker Geoffrey Serunkuma said that though he had been involved with his team, he has to give in his best to the National team.
‘Though I have been too involved with the my club (KCCA FC ), It won’t be an excuse for my failure to deliver to the National team. Wearing a National team is any footballers dream therefore I have to deliver for my nation” noted Serunkuma.
Benjamin Ochan (right) joined Isma Watenga in training
Team captain Dennis Onyango is expected to join the rest of the teammates late on Monday.
Uganda Cranes take on Senegal in the second international friendly match in Dakar on Monday night (in Uganda, the game kicks off at mid-night – Tuesday, 6th June 2017).
This will be the second international match for the Uganda Cranes after Saturday’s goal-less draw with Ethiopia in Hawassa city.
All these build ups and camps are intended to fine tune the squad ahead of the group L match against Cape Verde Islands on Saturday 10th June 2017 in Praia City.
The team will fly to Praia on Thursday 8th June 2017.
Uganda Cranes 19 man Squad to Senegal and Cape Verde:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA)
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark)
Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (SC Villa Jogoo), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka), Derrick Paul Nsibambi (KCCA), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Royal Excel Mouscron on loan from Standard Liege, Belgium)
The international friendly match between Ethiopia and Uganda played on Saturday at the Hawassa International stadium ended in a score-less draw.
In the second half, head coach Milutin Sredejovic made a couple of changes.
Martin Kizza replaced Ntambi, Milton Karisa came on for Robert Kakeeto, Muhammed Shaban replaced Emma Okwi, Nelson Senkatuka was Faruku Miya’s replacement, Bukenya for Khalid Aucho and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda paved way for Savio Kabugo.
Uganda Cranes striker Emma Okwi featured in the friendly match which ended goalless
Up next is the second international friendly match on 5th June 2017 (9 p.m in Dakar, Kampala time will be midnight) away to Senegal in Dakar City.
The build ups are beimng used to prepare the national side for the opening group L match against Cape Verde Islands on 10th June 2017 in Praia City.
Changes: Martin Kizza for ChrizsetomNtambi, Milton Karisa for Robert Kakeeto, Muhammed Shaban for Emma Okwi, Nelson Senkatuka for Faruku Miya, Bukenya for Khalid Aucho, Savio Kabugo for Hassan Wasswa Mawanda
Un-used sub: Saidi Keni
Six players Keni Saidi, Martin Kizza, Savio Kabugo, Nelson Senkatuka, Deus Bukenya and Ntambi Kirizestom didn’t travel, Senegal.
Uganda Cranes 19 man Squad to Senegal: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Walusimbi Godfrey, Karisa Milton, Muhammad Shaban, Wakiro Nicolas Wadada, Juuko Murushid, Aucho Khalid, Okwi Emmanuel Arnold, Miya Faruku, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Muwanga Bernard, Kakeeto Robert, Mulema Isaac, Awanyi Dennis Timothy, Okot Denis Oola, Nsibambi Derrick Paul and Serunkuma Geofrey.
Leader of Delegation: Mbidde Dennis Ssebugwawo
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeepers’ trainer: Kajoba Fred Kisitu
Team Physician: Dr. Kisolo Muwanga Ronald Herbert
Team Physiotherapist: Ssewanyana Ivan
Team Coordinator: Muyinda Crispus
FUFA Official: Makumbi Sulait
Media: Kenyi Swalley
Media: Nsereko Hamza Kawuma
MAIN PHOTO: Left full back Godfrey Walusimbo controlling the ball during the friendly match between Ethiopia and Uganda which edned 0-0 on Saturday.
3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium
6th June 2017: International Friendly– Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar
10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City
A contingent of 23 Uganda Cranes players and officials left for Ethiopia on Thursday afternoon.
L-R: Bernard Muwanga, Faruku Miya, Robert Kakeeto and Martin Kiiza at the departure lounge of Entebbe International Airport
The team shall have an international friendly match this Saturday at the Hawassa International stadium.
There are 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders and 5 strikers that left Entebbe International Airport.
Midfielder Crizestom Ntambi will join he team in Addis Ababa.
Martn Kiiza, Milton Karisa and Aucho Khalid at Entebbe International Airport
Uganda Cranes will play Ethiopia this Saturday in Hawassa City, then play Senegal on Tuesday before next Saturday’s group L encounter against Cape Verde Islands.
Traveling players to Ethiopia:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Said Keni (Proline)
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark),Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)
To join the team in Addis Ababa: Crizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna, Ethiopia),
Tentative Programme:
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid (Red Star, Serbia), Crizestom Ntambi (Jimma Aba Buna, Ethiopia), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark),Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)
Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)
Tentative Programme:
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
The Uganda Cranes had a trial match against Kampala Capital City Authority on Wednesday afternoon at Mandela National Stadium outside play ground.
Belgium based forward Faruku Miya converted from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute of the game which kept the Cranes on top till the final whistle.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda dribbles during the test match as KCCA players Derrick Nsibambi and Tom Masiko close gapFarouk Miya and Timothy Awany fight for possession as the other players (Emmanuel Okwi and Isaac Muleme) keep a keen eye
After the game, the national team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin addressed the KCCA FC players and wished them fruitful deliberations ahead of the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup encounter on Saturday against Rivers United of
Nigeria.
Micho addresses the KCCA players after the test matchUganda Cranes head coach Micho, KCCA F.C manager Mike Mutebi (center) and Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena in a healthy chat after the training match
“You only need to believe in yourself, you are not different from the Rivers United players thus better than them in several aspects. You can do it like you did against Club Africain” Micho told the KCCA players thereafter.
Defender Murushid Jjuuko out jumps Allan Okello during the training matchNewly elected Eastern region delegate Chrispus Muyinda joined the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (center) for the game on Wednesday
The game was watched by the Historic FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium
6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar
10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City
The Uganda Cranes have started training ahead of the tight schedule involving international trial games and AFCON 2019 qualifier encounter against Cape Verde.
Twenty four players including Seven foreign based have attended the first training session held at Kabira Country club on Tuesday morning with the watchful eye of team coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin assisted by Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba the goalkeeping coach.
Team coach was excited with the attendance of the the players save for Denis Onyango and Khalid Aucho as well as KCCA players who will join the team later after their CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup engagements.
Coach Micho shows how it is done in the warm up session.
“I’m happy that many players have reported to camp and this will help us prepare properly for our upcoming encounters ” Said Micho.
Micho added that players have undergone a light training because they need to recover from the fatigue acquired during the Kitara Regional Tour.
The team is residing at Sky Hotel Naalya.
Godfrey ‘Jjajja Walu’ Walusimbi dribbles past Tadeo Lwanga during the session at Kabira in the morning
Players who attended the first training session:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Tom Ikara (Kirinya Jinja S.S), Said Keni (Proline), Emmanuel Rubangkene (Paidha Black Angels)
Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Nijemh, Lebanon), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Shafiq Batambuze (Singida United, Tanzania), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Douglas Odagui (Paidha Black Angels)
Midfielders: Tadeo Lwanga (SC Villa), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Kasozi Nicholas (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Robert Kakeeto (Aalborg, Denmark)
Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (SC Villa), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline),Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka), Milton Kariisa (Vipers), Faruku Miya (Standard Leige, on loan to Royal Excel Mouscron)
Tentative Programme:
Tuesday, 30th May 2017: Players report to Sky Hotel, Naalya (Kampala) at 8 a.m. Training at Kabira, Bukoto (10 a.m), Test match at Lugogo against Copa Select team (4 p.m)
Wednesday 31st May 2017: Double session
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
3rd June 2017: International Friendly – Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium
6th June 2017: International Friendly – Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar
10th June 2017: AFCON 2019 qualifier (Group L): Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia City
The road for Uganda Cranes to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, otherwise code named ‘Project Cameroon 2019’ continues with the residential training programme on Tuesday.
This follows the national team successful return from Fort Portal where they played a build up in the famous ‘Uganda Cranes regional tours campaign’ against Kitara select at the Buhinga stadium before a fully packed house.
Uganda Cranes won 3-1 with strikers Emmanuel Okwi and Nelson Senkatuka scoring the three goals in the opening 45 minutes of the game.
The team has since returned to Kampala on Monday afternoon and will re-group on Tuesday at Sky Hotel, Naalya at 8 a.m.
According to the head coach Milutin Sredejovic, there are players from the local based sides that made the trip to Fort Portal who will be joined by the foreign based crop as the training kicks-off at 10 a.m – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
“The entire programme is well set and we are ready to implement it to perfection so that we achieve our set and desired goals” Micho disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug.
Micho demonstrates a warm up session to the players last week
The Wednesday session will be double – morning and afternoon before the team flies out Thursday for the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
In Ethiopia, the team will play an international build up against the Walia Stars on Saturday, 3rd June 2017 at the Hawassa International stadium in Hawassa City.
Departure from Ethiopia to Dakar, Senegal for the second international friendly match will be on Sunday joined by the KCCA players who will fly directly from Kampala and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Dennis Onyango.
The international build up against Senegal shall take place on 6th June 2017 in Dakar City.
After the build up, the team will leave for Praia, Cape Verde ready for the opening group L of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
Tentative Programme:
Tuesday, 30th May 2017: Players report to Sky Hotel, Naalya (Kampala) at 8 a.m
Thursday, 1st June 2017: Departure to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (By Ethiopian Airlines, Flight ET 333)
Friday, 2nd June 2017: Domestic flight to Hawassa City and last training session at Hawassa International stadium
Saturday, 3rd June 2017: International friendly match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes – Hawassa International stadium (4 p.m)
Sunday, 4th June 2017: Departure to Dakar, Senegal
Tuesday, 6th June 2017: International friendly match: Senegal Vs Uganda Cranes – Dakar (6 p.m)
Wednesday, 7th June 2017: Departure to Praia City
Saturday, 10th June 2017: Cape Verde Vs Uganda Cranes – Praia
The Uganda Cranes has successfully concluded the Kitara Region tour with a re-sounding performance and 3-1 victory at a fully packed Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal on Sunday.
Emmanuel Okwi scored a brace in the game with the other strike coming from Nelson Senkatuka.
Uganda Cranes players celebrate the first goal by Emmanuel Okwi
The national team led 3-0 by the half time mark with Okwi scoring the first in the 24th minute.
Senkatuka powerfully nodded home the second off Shafiq Kagimu’s cross and Okwi popped home the third in the first added minute of the first half when he followed up a Hassan Wasswa Mawanda dipping header that had already beaten goalkeeper Isaac Kwizera and looked destined to cross the goal-line.
Second half substitute Beckam Musoki pulled one for the home team after he connected a re-bound when his first attempt from a penalty kick had kissed the cross bar.
FUFA President Moses Magogo greets the team captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during the team inspecion at Buhinga stadium.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic fielded two different teams for the game with defender Halid Lwaliwa replaced early in the first half after a leg injury.
His place was taken by Savio Kabugo in the 17th minute.
A section of fans at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal. Hundreds of fans graced the match
Micho appreciated the players’ effort, the opponents, fans and the sponsors for making the match a reality.
“We had a great match with good opponents. I thank everyone including the fans, players and sponsors who made the game happen” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
Uganda Cranes team officials and players sing the national anthem prior to kick off
The game was attended by a capacity crowd that cheered every move of the game. The FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo was accompanied by the 2nd VP Darius Mugoye, delegates and other FUFA officials.
The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Martin Kiiza (left) takes on Vincent Kasonki in the game
These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo inspects the Kitara region players before kick offUganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes Team 1: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Martin Kiiza, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Robert Kakeeto, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa
Team 2: Saidi Keni (replaced by Tom Ikara mid second half), Allan Drajua, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Benard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Francis Olaki, Ali Gift, Erisa Ssekisambu, Isaac Jjunju, Nicholas Kasozi
Kitara region team that started against Uganda Cranes
Kitara Region XI: Isaac Kwizera, Denis Alion, Timothy Kato, Gerrald Bairenzi, Maxwello Owarinzingui, Augustine Kacancu, Godfrey Kasingo, Ronald Kyamanywa, Patrick Kusemerererwa, Silvester Mumber, Vincent Kasonki
Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Buhinga Stadium, 4:00 p.m
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Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic has named two teams that will play in either halves against the Select side from Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium in Fort Portal during the regional tour match on Sunday.
The first team shall be captained by Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and the second side by Savio Kabugo.
In the same vein, the Kitara region starting team is out with experienced players as Kasese based Sun City’s Patrick Kusemerererwa.
The previous tour in the same region had been at the Boma Stadium in Masindi two years ago, with the national team winning 5-0 on the day.
The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes Team 1: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Martin Kiiza, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Halid Lwaliwa, Deus Bukenya, Robert Kakeeto, Shafiq Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka, Emmanuel Okwi, Milton Karisa
Team 2: Saidi Keni (G.K), Allan Drajua, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Benard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Francis Olaki, Ali Gift, Erisa Ssekisambu, Isaac Jjunju, Nicholas Kasozi
Sub: Tom Ikara (G.K)
Kitara Region XI: Isaac Kwizera, Denis Alion, Timothy Kato, Gerrald Bairenzi, Maxwello Owarinzingui, Augustine Kacancu, Godfrey Kasingo, Ronald Kyamanywa, Patrick Kusemerererwa, Silvester Mumber, Vincent Kasonki
Kitara Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Buhinga Stadium, 4:00 p.m
Hundreds of passionate football fans graced the Uganda Cranes last training session ahead of the much anticipated match against a select team from the Kitara region on Sunday afternoon.
After arriving in Fort Portal on Saturday afternoon, the team was warmly welcomed as they were ushered in at Kalya Courts hotel.
Fans from all walks of life attended the training session for the Uganda Cranes at Buhinga stadium, Fort Portal
The players and accompanying officials checked in at hotel, had lunch and rested for some hours before they headed to the training session that lasted for close to one and a half hours.
At the Buhinga stadium (the same facility that will host the match), the team was treated to thunderous welcome by the enthusiastic supporters who were excited to see some of the players and officials they normally see and read about in the media.
“This is my chance of a life time to see the Uganda Crane live in Buhinga, Fort Portal. It had always been my dream to see Hassan Wasswa, Emma Okwi and Coach Micho with the other players also. This is really good. I thank FUFA and the sponsors for making this a reality? Is Onyango also coming?” Esther Rwabogo, said with an ear to ear smile.
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda sprints during the session
Coach Micho with the assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach) took the players through the paces with ball work sessions meant to acclimatize them to the green though bumpy surface.
All the players responded well in the session and are fit for the big match day on Sunday evening.
The goalkeepers in training with coach Fred Kajoba
The Uganda Cranes team will face a select side of the Kitara region at the Buhinga stadium.
The previous tour in the same region had been at the Boma Stadium in Masindi two years ago, with the national team winning 5-0 on the day.
The tours are meant to take the national team brand closer to the people in their respective localities other than at the home of the Uganda Cranes – Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
Fans line up to watch the training session at Buhinga stadium.The group photo of the team players and officials at Sky Hotel in Ntinda before departing for Fort Portal
These regional tours are jointly sponsored by the Uganda Cranes official sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has named the final team set to travel for the Kitara regional tour this weekend at the Buhinga play ground in Fort Portal.
This was after the Friday session which followed three days of non residential training at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole. Micho has named a very strong squad for the job.
The Uganda Cranes players in the morning session on Friday at Namboole
Micho lauded the efforts of the players who turned up for the training in the earlier days as the team heads to Fort Portal.
‘This has been amazing work during the training sessions. This is the start for the preparations of AFCON 2019 qualifiers and the CHAN team. I am impressed by the endurance and overall performance of the players’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
The regional tours are jointly fueled by Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
The main objective of the tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the populous.
The team departs for Fort Portal on Saturday morning.
Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session prior to the Friday training
Uganda Cranes kicked off preparations on Wedensday morning at Mandela National stadium, Namboole for their upcoming tight schedules at both local and international level.
Head coach Milutin Sredejovic and his technical team of assistant Moses Basena and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba took players through the drills at the National stadium.
The team coach expressed his delight about the players response ahead of the Uganda Cranes Regional tour of Kitara on Sunday in Fort Portal.
‘I’m excited about the players response but unfortunately I cant consider them all for the match. On Friday I will name the final 22 players for the match’ said Micho.
After the training the coach named 12 players on the standby list in case of any eventualities but will be reconsidered for training when preparations for the 2018 CHAN qualifiers resume.
The 12 players are; Ibrahim Kibumba, Ssenfuka Rahmat, Oromchan Villa, Banga Fraouk, Mubitu Yisa, Kapampa Eddy, Kagwa Pius, Wafula
Solomon, Balinya Juma, Yiga Muhammad, Sebudde Timothy and Okello Maxwell.
Training resumes on Thursday morning at Mandela National Stadium starting 9 O’clock.
The Uganda Cranes Regional tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.
Below is the list of players who attended training on Wednesday.
Kitara Region Vs Uganda Cranes – 28th May in Fort Portal
The Kitara Region Football Association Technical committee has summoned a strong 20 man squad ready to face the national team, Uganda Cranes on 28th May 2017 in Fort Portal.
The players summoned are expected to report in Fort Portal by Wednesday 24th May 2017 (latest 1pm) for training.
Uganda Cranes has this year toured the Eastern region in Kamuli and West Nile (Paidha) where they won 3-1 and lost 1-0 respectively.
The essence of such tours which were started two years ago is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
Also, it is another plat form to show case talent that has not yet been exposed.
Uganda Cranes’ last visit of the Kitara region dates as far back as 19th September 2015 when the national side won convincingly 6-0 at the Boma stadium in Masindi before a record crowd that included the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, delegates among other dignitaries.
Uganda Cranes XI against Kitara region in Masindi: Standing L-R: Julius Ntambi, Ambrose Kirya, Henry Katongole, Tadeo Lwanga, Martin Mpuuga. Front Row: Ceasar Okhuti, Robert Sentongo, Isaac Muleme, Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Feni Moses Ali and Hassan Dazo Wasswa.
Back then, Julius Ntambi opened the floodlights in the very first minute with a venomous shot from 18 yards to give the national team the lead.
Team skipper, Robert Sentongo led by example with the second goal on six minutes.
S.C Villa’s midfielder, Ambrose Kirya scored the third after goal keeper, Christopher Kusima spilled a hard effort from Ceaser Okhuti to make it three on ten minutes.
The day’s hero, Sentongo got the fourth. Muzamiru Mutyaba and striker Frank Kalanda scored the other two goals for the national team to register the biggest victory since the regional tours’ inception.
R-L: FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Vice Presidnet Dennis Mbidde and Airtel Uganda’s Noela Byuma in the pavilion wing of Boma stadium
Telecommunication giants, Airtel Uganda, also the main Uganda Cranes sponsors and partners Nile Breweries Limited run the national team’s regional tours.
The Kitara region team summoned:
Goalkeepers: Isaac Kwizera (New Villa), Jamil Kiyimba (Booma Young)
Defenders: Anderson Mugalu (Kasokwa), Patrick Kusemererwa (Suncity), Dennis Alioni (New Villa), Timothy Kato (Kitara), Gerald Bailensi (New Villa), Ramathan Karim(New Villa), Maxwell Owarizigui (Booma Young), Emma Amanyirebyoba (New Villa)
Midfielders: Ronald Kyamanywa (Kasokwa), Godfrey Kasingo (Suncity), Hope Balaza (Eagles), Vincent Kasoki (Bumate), Eziekel Agaba (Bumate), Augustine Kacancu (Katwe)
Strikers: Beckham Musoke (Bumate), Ronald Okello (Kasokwa), Job Talemwa (Create Peace Academy), Sylvester Mumbere (New Villa)
MAIN PHOTO: Kirata Region select team that played Uganda Cranes in 2015.
West Nile Select vs. Uganda Cranes: Starting teams released
Uganda Cranes Regional tours 2017:
West Nile Select Vs Uganda Cranes – Barokoro stadium – Paidha, Zombo
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named the team that will face the West Nile select team at the Barokoro stadium in Paidha sub country ,Zombo district
Express captain Ibrahim Saddam Juma is the team captain.
The regional tours are co-sponsored by Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited with the main aim among others of taking the team closer to the local fans.
The FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is part of the record crowd at the stadium watching the game alongside the area MP and Minister of State for Energy, Hon. Eng. Simon Du’janga.
West Nile XI:
Saidi Data (G.K), Erick Oyirwoth, Abdul Rahman Andima, Khalid Odagiu, Sabir Nesta, Joel Jagyembe, Creamio Abang, Oso Aniku, Fred Amaku, Solomon Ovoyo, Rashid Ococha
Subs:
Saidi Siraji (G.K), Jerry Jakisa, Saviour Anzuvuku, Mahad Swaibu, Akbar Khamis, Ibrahim Dada, Brian Olega
Head coach: Swaibu Waku
Uganda Cranes XI:
Tom Ikara (G.K), Allan Drajua, Yayo Kato Lutimba, Rashid Toha, Julius Mutyaba, Victor Aweko, Rahmat Senfuka, Shafik Kagimu, Muhammed Shaban, Ibrahim Saddam Juma (Captain), Steven Mukwala
Subs:
Muhammad Ssekeba (G.K), Fred Okot, Hassan Musana, Ibrahim Kibumba, Brian Nsubuga, Nicholas Kasozi, Hudu Mulikyi, Joseph Ssemujju, Anwar Ntege, Brian Aheebwa, Patrick Kaddu, Brian Lubega, Pius Obuya
6th May 2017 – At Kampala International School of Uganda KISU), Bukoto
The third edition of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Corporate tournament is steadily garnering steam.
A total of 22 teams have confirmed to take part of 19th April 2017 according to the FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke.
So far, we have 22 teams from the corporate world confirming.
This tournament is a signature brand aimed to draw the corporate world for networking opportunities and also encourage them to make an impact in Ugandan football.
The theme for this year’s tournament is “Football for Health”.
Partners:
The tournament has a wide range of partners on board; AAR (will provide health team to manage all medical services, counseling, screening and testing), coca cola, Pan African Pyramid and 102.1 FUFA f.m.
There will be a curtain raiser match between Pan African Pyramid and FUFA President’s XI.
National Water and Sewage Corporation is the 2 time winning champion.
The confirmed 22 Teams so far:
Airtel Uganda, KISU, Nile Breweries Limited, Diamond Trust Bank, BIDCO Uganda Limited, NIC Holdings, Red Pepper, Galz Sports Betting, Uganda Batteries Limited, NTV, Hema Water, National Water and Sewage Corporation, Civil Aviation Authority, Uganda Premier League Secretariat, SSL Logistics, Lebanese Community in Uganda, LATO Milk, KCCA FC Club Secretariat, FUFA President’s XI (Curtain Raisers), AAR Insurance and 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda has climbed two places to 72nd in the latest Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) rankings for the month of March.
The CECAFA reigning champions ascended from 74th in the last month with 462 points and are now 15th in Africa.
On 23rd March 2017, Uganda Cranes played to a one all draw with Kenya Harambee Stars in an international friendly played at the Kenyatta stadium, Machakos.
Moses Waiswa celebrates his strike at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos
Moses Waiswa scored on his Uganda Cranes debut with a wonder strike that cancelled Michael Olunga’s opener.
Uganda also remains the best in the CECAFA region.
AFRICA TOP 20 World Position
1 Egypt 19
2 Senegal 30
3 Cameroon 33
4 Burkina Faso 35
5 Nigeria 40
6 Congo DR 41
7 Tunisia 42
8 Ghana 45
9 Ivory Coast 48
10 Morocco 53
11 Algeria 54
12 South Africa 64
13 Mali 69
14 Guinea 71
15 Uganda 72
16 Kenya 78
17 Cape Verde Islands 82
18 Benin 83
19 Gabon 84
20 Congo 84
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes XI against Kenya prior to the International friendly match against Kenya on 23rd March 2017
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially launched the campaign to usher in a new design for the national teams’ jerseys.
The jerseys to be designed will be nine (9) in total.
Click here for details on how to enter the competition Cranes designs jerseys. Send designs to jerseys@fufauganda.com
The banner promoting the campaign to design Uganda National team’s jerseys
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo launched the campaign during the weekly press conference held on Wednesday 17thMarch, 2017 morning at the Federation’s headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.
‘Like we communicated earlier, today is the occasion where the historic jersey that the Cranes used in the AFCON qualification campaign of 2015 and 2017 and in AFCON finals in Gabon will be retired as as away of honour’ said the FUFA President.
The campaign will be open to the general public to summit their entries for a month starting today (22nd March 2017) to 22nd April.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presented the Uganda Cranes historic jerseys to H.E Stephanie Rivoal Ambassador of France to Uganda with captain Geoffrey Massa’s jersey. Yunus Sentamu and Hassan Wasswa jerseys were also given to the France Military team officials who visited FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘We open a campaign whereby for one month starting today will be running for any Ugandan, or group of Ugandans or organisation that is interested in coming up with the new design’ he indicated.
The entries will be open in three categories including the Uganda Cranes (men), Crested Cranes (women) and the other subsequent national teams that will be worn by the Sand Cranes (national beach soccer team), Futsal, National junior teams for mena nd women (Kobs (U23), Hippos (U20) and Cubs (U17)).
Designs needed;
3 Sets for Uganda Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
3 Sets for Crested Cranes
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit).
3 sets for Other National teams
Set 1: Predominantly Red (Home kit)
Set 2: Predominantly Yellow (Home kit)
Set 3: Predominantly White (Away kit)
Note: Black, Yellow, Red and White-only colour shades allowed to be used
‘Unlike previously where all the national teams have been using the same design, this time round the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes jerseys will be different in design while the other subsequent teams will also have another design but differnet shades’ added Magogo.
The overall winner with all the nine (9) designs will be announced by a panel set up by FUFA and will walk away with a cash prize of UGX 5 million shillings following the terms and conditions in place. The winner will also watch Uganda Cranes games at home free for one year.
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes jersey used at the 2017 AFCON Finals in Gabon that has been retired.
