Uganda has remained 72nd in the latest Coca Cola FIFA World rankings and 16th in Africa released on Thursday morning. Uganda total points amassed in the month of May is at 500 with Argentina keeping top position.
Uganda is also the best ranked country in the CECAFA region. Algeria takes top honours in Africa and lie 32nd in the world.
Uganda’s opponents Botswana in the 2017 Nations Cup qualifiers this Saturday are ranked 84th in the world. Burkina Faso is 73rd Comoros 162nd.
Meanwhile Uganda Cranes arrived safely in Bulawayo where they will hold a training session later today before traveling tomorrow by Road to Francistown ahead of Saturday’s crunch clash with Botswana.
Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Denis Onyango was on Monday night rewarded for his diligence in the goal posts as the goal keeper of the season in the South African Premier League.
Onyango, who features for Mamelodi Sundowns beat Moeneeb Josephs (Bidvest Wits) and Shu-aib Walters (MP Black Aces) to the accolade that also comes forth with 50,000 Rands as awards money.
His club teammates Thabo Nthethe and Khama Billiat also won big.
Nthethe won the win the Absa Premiership Defender while Billiat took home two awards midfielder of the season and overall best player of the year Awards.
Onyango is expected to join the Uganda Cranes teammates in Zimbabwe on Tuesday by noon with South African Airlines.
Team manager, Chrispus Muyinda told www.fufa.co.ug that Onyango and Mawejje also arrive at the same time and he will be at the Harare International Airport to recieve them.
“Mawejje comes in first at around 10 a.m with Kenya Airlines and Onyango will follow an hour later with South African Airlines. I will be at the Airport to welcome them” Muyinda stressed.
Meanwhile, the Cranes players had an acclimatization training at the astro turf of Rufaro Stadium on Monday late evening.
Uganda plays Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening at Rufaro Stadium in Harare City.
Saturday 4th June, 2016: Botswana vs Uganda (2017 AFCON Qualifier)
On his first outing on the greens of Namboole stadium, Melvyn Lorenzen couldn’t hide his excitement at touching the ball for the first time with Uganda Cranes players.
‘Though it was a long journey from Germany to Uganda, it seemed tough for me during the training because it was my first time on a Ugandan pitch but I have liked the training and the boys in general’ said Melvyn.
Melvyn who plays for German side Weder Bremen but with his paper work to secure a Ugandan passport in progress, he has promised to give in his best when he gets the chance to play for Cranes.
‘I want to be a role model for the whole country’
He is looking forward to his first cap against Zimbabwe on Tuesday 31st May 2016 in the international friendly to be played in Harare.
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Melvyn with the ball and his teammates at Nambole.L-R: Skipper Geoffrey Massa, Salim Jamal, Denis Iguma, Lorenzen Melvyn, Edrisa Lubega, Murushid Juuko, Emma Okwi and Joseph Ochaya.
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Prayer moment for Uganda Cranes players before Wednesday’s training session
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Faruku Miya with the ball during training
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Time for refreshments – a cold bottle of water being enjoyed by Massa and his teammates.
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Goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba (L) with Salim Jamal during training
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The media interviewing Lorenzen after Wednesday’s training session at Nambole.
MAIN PHOTO: Joseph Ochaya shows off some of the skills he used during the Azam Uganda Premier League for his club KCCA FC who won the title on Tuesday evening. His National team-mates seem to be enjoying the moment.
AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D): Saturday, 4th June 2016
Botswana Vs Uganda – Francistown, Botswana
International Build up (Wednesday 31st May 2016)
Zimbabwe Vs Uganda – Harare
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the full list of 21 players set to play for the country in two important matches.
First will be the international build up against Zimbabwe on Wednesday 31st May 2016 before the group D AFCON 2017 qualifier against Botswana.
Addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference at Mengo on Wednesday, Micho hinted of the overwhelming desire to see Uganda to the best of expectations.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday morning
One of the surprise names called on the team is Werder Bremen striker, Lorenzen Melvyn who was born in London but to a Ugandan father, Drake Mugisha.
“We have summoned 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 7 strikers. Melvyn has been called to add to the competition to the already existing pool of strikers on the team” Micho told the media.
Non-residential training starts on Tuesday with aerobics sessions at Acacia fitness gym.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Ondongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Salim Jamal Magola (El Merriekh, Sudan)
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe, Ahmed Hussein (Communications Manager) and Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media on Wednesday, 18th May 2016 at FUFA House, Mengo
The latest FIFA/Coca Cola rankings were released on Thursday, 7th April 2016 at the home of global football, Zurich in Switzerland.
Uganda Cranes is now ranked 72nd (with 491 points) from the previous ranking of 68th.
Group D 2017 AFCON Countries:
Burkina Faso (469 points) is below Uganda in the 75th, Botswana (91st) and Comoros at 159th.
CECAFA Region:
Uganda maintains the top status quo in the region. Rwanda is 87th, Kenya (112th), Burundi (122nd), Ethiopia ( 123rd) Tanzania (130th) and South Sudan (155th).
Algeria is Africa’s best in the 33rd position as Cote D’Voire is 34th with 738 points.
There is a wave of change at the summit with Argentina now on 1531 points overtaking Belgium at the top.
La Albiceleste’s recent performances in World Cup qualifying have helped them end Belgium’s five-month-long reign at the summit of football’s world ranking which began when the Red Devils snatched pole position from Argentina back in November 2015.
Close behind, Chile move into third (up two places), Colombia fourth (up four) and Uruguay jump to ninth (up two) to strengthen the South American grip on the top ten.
Celebration of firsts A few teams are celebrating having registered their best-ever positions on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
Congratulations go to Chile (3rd, up two), Hungary (18th, up one), Northern Ireland (26th, up two), St Kitts and Nevis (92nd, up 29), Chad (97th, up 30), Kyrgyzstan (100th, up five), Guinea-Bissau (102nd, up 45), Belize (114th, up five), Philippines (116th, up 19) and Comoros (159th, up 14).
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 5th May 2016.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players walk to the field of play in a previous match
The body of late Abel Dhaira has been laid to rest at Buyaga Village in Kigandalo subcounty Mayuge District.
Abel Dhaira who passed on in Iceland on Sunday 27th March after losing the battle of cancer and died in Iceland Hospital where he has been hospitalized since December last year.
Iceland National football team Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson attended the burial ceremony where he extended his sincere sorrowfulness of the loss of such great talented goalkeeper in Abel Dhaira.
“I met Abel in 2008 in CECAFA in Kenya. And I took him to Iceland and like I am the only Whiteman alone amongst hundreds of mourners here, this is what happened to Dhaira when he I took him to Iceland to play professional for the first time. But because he was so humble, he had different character from all African players I have ever met, Abel exceled by the virtue of his talent and above all he has been a God fearing man.”
Iceland National football team Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaking to late Abel Dhaira’s father Bright Dhaira in Mayuge shortly before burial on Wednesday
National Council for Sports was well represented by David Katende who said Sports in general had lost one of the great talents who will never be replaced.”
Olivia who spoke on behalf of the family was thankful for the support rendered to late Abel Dhaira and his family at large.
Hundred of thousands of mourners at Dhaira’s last ceremony on earth
“I have been with Abel since he got back to Iceland for treatment when he was sick.”
“The family of the late Abel Dhaira wishes to sincerely acknowledge the support received from the whole medical team, Government of Uganda, H.E the President if the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), IBV FC, Ambassodor of Uganda to Iceland, Twegaite International, URA FC, walukuba and jinja Community Dhaira Family plus all other football stakeholders who made it possible for AbeL Dhaira’s body to return home. We are greatly appreciative. May Abel Dhaira’s Soul Rest in Eternal peace.” Olivia who has been nursing Dhaira in Iceland said.
Olive Mbakira speaking on behalf of the family
On behalf of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was Mr. Justus Mugisha, the FUFA 1st President who thanked the 5 man funeral emergency committee that he commended for the good work of seeing the burial of late Abel Dhaira ending successfully.
“I want to commend the 5 man committee that I have headed as chairperson fo seeing this ceremony ending successfully. This comprised of Norah Nasimbwa (from State House), Katende Semakula (from National Council of Sports), Arinaitwe Rugyendo, and Faisal Mayemba (Family representative). I thank you so much for the commitment.”
Uganda Cranes midfielder, Tonny Mawejje, former teammate to Dhaira at IBV and the national team attended the burial. Other players were David Obua, Godfrey Wakabu (Dhaira’s former teammate at Express F.C, now at Soana F.C), Simeon Massa among others.Uganda Cranes headcoach, Milutin Sredojevic, FUFA 3rd Vice President, Denis Mbidde, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA Executive Committee member, Sam Lwere and Uganda Cranes team manager, Chrispus Muyinda pay their last respect to Abel Dhaira
“I also want to bring you condolences from the FIFA, CAF and FUFA presidents who not around but with us in sorrow.”
“FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo was unable to attend the burial because of other official engagements but he is with us in spirit.”
State House was notably represented by Norah Nasimbwa (second left). FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha (second from right) represented the FUFA President
The chief mourner, Mrs Lukia Isanga Nakadama also the Minister for Culture, Gender, Labour and Social Development presented her condolence speech on behalf of The President Of the republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The chief mourner, Mrs Lukia Isanga Nakadama, the Minister for Culture, Gender, Labour and Social Development presented a condolence speech on behalf of The President Of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
Part of the condolence message from the President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
“The family of late Abel Dhaira, condolence message, I received with great sadness the news of the untimely death of Abel Dhaira. Please accept on behalf of my family and entire nation my most sincere and heartfelt condolence, the late Abel Dhaira has been an inspiration to the young people. He has succumbed to cancer while the nation still had hopes in him. He is gone too soon, he has been an achiever, in sports and he has been progressive in fostering his talent abroad and represented Uganda well. The late abel dhaira will be remembered for his patriotic spirit and interpersonal fearing skills amongst the sports fraternity.”
Lt. Col Saad Katemba who represented Gen. Katumba Wamala addessing the mourners. On his left is Sam Lwere, FUFA Executive Committee member
Among other notable guests Lt. Col Saad Katemba who represented Gen. Katumba Wamala, Katende David from National Council of Sports, Omara Apita the Commissioner physical Education, Science, Technology and Sports, Norah Nassimbwa from State House all attended the burial ceremony.
Biography
Name: Abel Dhaira
Born: 9th September 1987
Died: 27th March, 2016
Burial: 6th April 2016 at Buyaga Village, Kigandalo Subcounty Mayuge district.
Parents: Mr. Bright Dhaira and Mrs Nakijoba Harriet Dhaira
Uganda Cranes Vs Burkina Faso – Tuesday, 29th March 2016 (7 p.m)
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
[A minute’s silence to be observed for Abel Dhaira before kick-off]
Uganda Cranes take on Burkina Faso in the countries 6th meeting.
The game on Tuesday night will be the return leg of the AFCON Group D qualifier, since the first leg was played three days ago at the Stade De 4-Aout in Ouagadougou.
Uganda lost the first match 1-0 courtesy of Jonathan Pitriopa’s well taken 59th minute penalty.
Burkina Faso arrived first on Sunday morning with a chartered flight before Uganda came later on, Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
There are no injury concerns in the team camp and all the players are willing to give their best.
Team Skipper, Geofrey Massa, who plays professional football with South African Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtics has vowed to give their best.
Head to Head Record:
Uganda Cranes has now played Burkina Faso five times.
There are two draws for either countries. Uganda has won once and Burkina Faso twice.
In 2005, Uganda held Burkina Faso to a 2 all draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium before losing 2-0 and recently 1-0 in Ouagadougou.
The other draw was the 0-0 stalement in an international build up match.
Uganda Cranes only win over the Stallions came at the 2014 CHAN finals when striker Yunus Sentamu scored an incredible brace in South Africa.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Madagascar.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started during the 1-0 away loss to Burkina Faso on 26th March 2016 at the Stade De 4-Aout
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The Uganda Cranes team that traveled to the West Africa nation of Burkina Faso returned home successfully on Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The team reached Entebbe International Airport at 11:45 p.m from where they headed to the Sky Hotel in Naalya.
Left to Right: St George F.C goalkeeper, Robert Odongkara, Colorado Rapids’ midfielder Mike Azira and Uganda Cranes physio, Ivan Ssewanyana at the Entebbe International Airport arrival lounge
They are expected to rest until mid-day and will revisit the postmortem of the Saturday game before resting again until 5 p.m.
The training session will be conducted at 8 p.m at the Nelson Mandela stadium floodlights.
Uganda Cranes Team at Sky Hotel, Naalya :
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), James Alitho (Vipers, Uganda), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars, Uganda)
Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Khalid Aucho (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)
1st Leg Result: Burkina Faso 1-0 Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
A hard fighting Uganda Cranes lost 1-0 to West Africans, Burkina Faso at the Stade De 4-Aout in a group D AFCON 2017 qualifier on Saturday night.
Jonathan Pitriopa converted a 59th minute penalty awarded by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha.
Earlier William Luwagga Kizito had a chance in the 16th minute but slid at a crucial moment for Uganda’s opening corner of the day.
Ochaya then chipped a perfectly weighted ball for team captain, Geofrey Massa but his powerfully headed attempt into the net was denied for an off-side decision.
Midfielder Tonny Mawejje tested goalkeeper Dauda Diakite from distance as the game grew older.
Second half substitute, Emmanuel Okwi was fouled deep in the area as injury time neared a climax but the referee waved play on.
The two countries face off at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday night.
Burkina fly charter to Uganda on Sunday, Uganda Cranes will travel by Ethiopian Airlines and are expected at Entebbe International Airport on Monday by 1 p.m.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burkina Faso:
Denis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde,Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Farouk Miya, Geofrey Massa, Godfrey Walusimbi
Changes:
Godfrey Walusimbi Off, Emmanuel Okwi On
Khalid Aucho Off, Hamis Kizza On
William Luwagga Kizito Off, Moses Oloya On
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Mike Azira, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Timothy Awani
Match Officials:
Match Referee: (Egypt)
Assistant Referee 1: Tahssen Abo El Sadat Bedyer (Egypt)
1st Leg: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016 – Bienvenue Au Stade Du 4 – Aout, Ouagadougou (6:00 p.m Local Time, 9 p.m Ugandan Time)
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
Saturday night provides the crucial plat form that offers a thin wall between character and pedigree when the determined Uganda Cranes plays the Burkina Faso Stallions at the Bienvenue Stade Du 4-Aout arena in the group D AFCON 2017 qualifier.
Just three days later, the two countries will again lock horns at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
From the time Uganda Cranes team was summoned, head coach Milutin Sredojevic and the technical team have always emphasized the significance of the fixture in the road to Gabon 2017.
‘The double header against Burkina Faso is the fulcrum of this qualification campaign. We have prepared well and the players are willing to give 100% percent’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
There are no injury concerns in the team camp and all the players are willing to give their best.
Team Skipper, Geofrey Massa, who plays professional football with South African Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtics believes this is Uganda Cranes’ long awaited moment since 1978.
‘We know the value of these two matches. We shall play one by one but with one heart. This is our time’ Massa notes.
The team started training last Friday and entered residential camp on Monday at Sky Hotel Naalya.
Uganda Cranes captain, Geofrey Massa in a previous game at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole
The final traveling team was named on Wednesday after the session with two Azam Uganda Premier league players, Denis Awanyi and Joseph Ochaya (both KCCA F.C).
The rest of the 16 players on the team are foreign based.
The Cranes left by Ethiopian Airlines early Monday morning, had a brief stop over in Addis Ababa before setting foot in Ouagadougou on Thursday at around 1 p.m.
They then held a last training session conducted at the match day venue at 9 p.m on Friday night.
Burkina Faso head coach Paul Duarte looks to Chelsea young player, Bertrand Traore, Jonathan Pitroipa, Charles Kabore, Abdul Razak Traore and Astride Bance as his key players.
The match will be played at 9 p.m (East African Standard time) at the Bienuvenue Stade Du 4-Aout arena.
Head to Head Record:
Uganda Cranes has played Burkina Faso four times.
There are two draws and each side has won once.
In 2005, Uganda held Burkina Faso to a 2 all draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium before losing 2-0 in 2-2 in Ouagadougou.
The other draw was the 0-0 stalement in an international build up match.
Uganda Cranes only win over the Stallions came at the 2014 CHAN finals when striker Yunus Sentamu scored an incredible brace in South Africa.
The match will be handled by Egyptian match referees headed by Ghead Grisha as the center referee.
Uganda Cranes Team In Burkina Faso:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the Uganda Cranes players have planned something special for Abel Dhaira who is down with cancer.
The world was treated to shocking news when goalkeeper Dhaira, now based in Iceland was diagnosed with abdominal cancer.
FUFA will communicate to the Uganda Cranes players to collectively dedicated the double header against Burkina Faso to the talented goalkeeper who previously played at Express, URA, Simba (Tanzania) and two stints at IBV Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland Premier league.
FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein said;
We are saddened by Dhaira’s current Situation.
We remain hopeful the Lord in Heaven will heal him.
Uganda Cranes players will don special T-shirts before warmup wishing him a quick recovery.
As the Uganda Cranes family, we pray with humbleness that Abel Dhaira gets well soon.
Dhaira hails from a sporting family in Walukuba, Jinja and his father Bright Dhaira is also a former Uganda Cranes international now at BUL FC goal keeping coach.
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The arrival of US based Mike Azira and South African based goalkeeper, Denis Onyango means Uganda Cranes base at Sky Hotel, Naalya is full.
The duo is expected to join the rest of the players in training for the last session on Wednesday evening.
Team departure is early Thursday at mid-night.
FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein told the media during a press conference that the final team will be named by coach Micho after the Wednesday evening session.
‘When the traveling team is released, they are expected to leave Kampala for Entebbe International Airport at around 10 p.m on Wednesday night. They will depart Entebbe minutes after mid-night with Ethiopian Airlines’ Ahmed said.
Ahmed Hussein addressing the media on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala
The Cranes advance team led by Rogers Byamukama is already in Burkina Faso to prepare for team preparations.
Uganda Cranes Team In Camp:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), James Alitho (Vipers, Uganda), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars, Uganda)
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The discounted match tickets of Ug.shs 15,000/= for students. They are on the market effective Wednesday, 23rd March 2016 to 27th March 2016.
The match day tickets for Uganda versus Burkina Faso are already on the market at various selling destinations.
The ticket selling points have been released by the FUFA Marketing department.
‘Fans are advised to buy genuine match tickets early enough to avoid the last minute rash, at only the named official selling points’ Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Manager cautions.
Ordinary tickets go for 20,000/=, VIP tickets cost 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/= each.
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Shell Bugolobi
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Shell Kalerwe
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TOTAL:
Nateete
Arua Park
City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
Kireka
Bweyogerere
Kajjansi
Nakivubo
Bwaise
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Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
Bweyogerere
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Kansanga
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Confirmed Programme: National Prayers for Uganda Cranes
Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm Sunday 20th March 2016 • Rubaga Cathedral 8.3 0 am mass
• Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service
• Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service
Religious leaders in Uganda have responded in affirmative to FUFA’s request for National Prayer weekend dedicated to the Uganda ahead of the two crucial 2017 AFCON Qualifiers against Burkina Faso.
The latest development comes after the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) wrote to the various religious leaders seeking for divine intervention.
The prayer weekend request to the religious groups was Friday 18th -Sunday 20th March, 2016.
FUFA launched the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign geared towards rallying huge support from all Ugandans irrespective of religion, tribe, colour and wealth status, with Cranes set to play the West Africans on 26th and 29th March, 2016.
The Uganda Cranes and other players of the same religion will pray from areas designated to FUFA by the religious groups.
‘We are glad that our requests have been honoured. We are looking forward to making the National prayers a success. We encourage all Ugandans to pray for the National team-Uganda Cranes’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Spokesperson.
The Imaam at the National Mosque-Old Kampala Ali Juma Shiwuyo welcomed the idea.
‘It is important to put God ahead of everything. Even if the results turn out to be good or bad, you will look back to God for His decision’ said Imaam Shiwuyo.
Confirmed Programme: National Prayers for Uganda Cranes
Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
Sunday 20th March 2016
• Rubaga Church 8.3 0 am mass
• Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service
• Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service
Uganda tops group D with 6 points after posting wins over Botswana and Comoros.
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016: Saturday, 12th March 2016
West Nile Vs Uganda Cranes
In Arua
Uganda Cranes team to the West Nile region has departed from Kampala to Arua on Friday morning.
The team of 24 players left FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala at 10:10 a.m aboard Gaagaa coach.
Save for Hassan Wasswa (flight problems from Iraq), the rest of the 22 players earlier named by the Coach Micho on Wednesday have made the team.
There are two new faces added on the team, Ken Saidi (Proline) and Julius Mutyaba (Lweza).
Geofrey Sserunkuma will skipper the side that takes on West Nile region in Arua.
FUFA second Vice President, Darious Mugoye is the head of delegation.
Head coach Micho remains positive that tour will be useful to Uganda Cranes’ AFCON 2017 Qualification campaign;
‘We remain positive that the national team regional tour will be important for our preparations and campaign as we test the local players ahead of the squad naming on Wednesday, 16th March 2016’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
The Cranes remain unbeaten from the previous regional tours having opened with a 1-0 victory over Western Region.
They also defeated North East 2-0. Northern 5-0 and lately Kitara region 6-0 in Masindi.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Brweries Limited jointly run the national team’s regional tours.
Experienced striker, Sserunkuma of Lweza Football Club will captain the team.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has on Wednesday officially launched a national Uganda Cranes’ campaign code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ geared towards rallying support from various stakeholders.
This was during the weekly press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala.
Officiating at the official launch of the campaign, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo flanked by his 3rd Vice President Denis Mbidde and Executive Committee members, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and Hamid Juma said the campaign slogan is to rally support from all corners of the country for the Uganda Cranes.
L-R: Airtel Uganda Media and Marketing Manager, Remmie Kisakye, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein
We call upon the fans from the different parts of the country to rally behind the Uganda Cranes.
This is the most important part of the campaign.
We thank all the sponsors and partners who have been with us over the years.
The away trip requires full Government support and i appeal to the State who have previously supported FUFA and the Uganda Cranes to help meet the financial costs for the planned Chartered flight to Burkina Faso
At the same press conference Uganda Cranes players Mathias Kigonya, Ismail Watenga and Joseph Ochaya attended.
Uganda Cranes and KCCA F.C left back, Joseph Ochaya at the press conference on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016
Ochaya urged the fans to fully support the Uganda Cranes.
I am humbled to request fans to come and support the team. We shall not disappoint you.
We always appreciate your support whenever we are playing home or away. It is only you who will drive us to deliver on the pitch.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic used the platform to further show the willingness and determination towards ensuring qualification.
‘We are doing everything possible to ensure that we attain qualification to the AFCON finals for the first time since 1978’ Micho
Uganda Cranes’ main sponsors, Airtel Uganda was ably represented by Remmie Kisakye (Head of Media and Marketing) and Noel Byuma (Brand, Assets and Properties Manager).
Kisakye said; ‘The dream of Uganda Cranes qualifying for AFCON concerns all Ugandans. As Airtel Uganda, we are willing to finance the Uganda Cranes and offer all support needed. We appeal to all Ugandans to support the campaign as well’
Other Uganda Cranes and FUFA partners in attendance were from National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Nile Breweries, BIDCO and UBC T.V.
Uganda Cranes autographed Jersey with the Mujje Tulumbe caption
At the same event, veteran Sports Journalist, Silvano Kibuuka (working with Vision Group for Bukedde Newspaper) was rewarded with a replica Uganda Cranes’ jersey autographed by FUFA President Moses Magogo, Micho & players – Joseph Ochaya, Mathias Kigonya & Ismail Watenga as well as all the sponsors’ representatives present.
Uganda Cranes will play Burkina Faso away in the AFCON 2017 qualification on 26th March 2016 before the return leg in Kampala three days later at Mandela National stadium.
