Intwari Stadium (Artificial Surface) – 3 PM (4 PM in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has confirmed the starting XI against Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifiers.
Charles Lukwago starts in the goal posts.
Paul Willa and Mustafa Kizza start at the right and left back respective roles.
John Revita and team captain Halid Lwaliwa are the two central defenders.
Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba and Shafiq Kagimu are the central midfielders.
Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo and Vianney Ssekajjugo are the front runners.
The match will be played at Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura, live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi:
Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Shafiq Kagimu, Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo
Subs:
James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Mustafa Mujuzi, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma, Mike Mutyaba.
Intwari Stadium (Artificial Surface) – 3 PM (4 PM in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
The Uganda Cranes of local based players held their final training session ahead of Burundi National Football Team Chan match on Saturday 21st of September at 3 PM local time (4pm EST) in Intwari stadium in the heart of Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura.
Their last workout started 3 PM the match time and lasted for approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Interim head coach Abdullah Mubiru and the team have been training back home close to two weeks.
Mubiru gives it a go get away if Uganda is to progress to the finals of the 2020 African Nations Championship.
Striker Mike Mutyaba is in contention to make a return for the Cranes on Saturday after almost five years absence.
The Burundian have met East and Central African giants opposition Uganda on numerous occasions in the past, with the latest being in 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup the game Uganda won comfortably 2-1.
Saturday’s meeting between Burundi and Uganda will take place at the Intwari stadium starting from 15 Hours local time.
The team’s last training on Friday
Quotes:
‘We thank God for the gift of life as everyone is in good health conditions. Players are ready to give in their best so that they get the results we want to get, an advantage before we engage our opponents in the return leg in Kampala next month. We are ready and committed to giving a good performance that will earn us respect’ Abdallah Mubiru, Uganda Cranes Interim Head Coach
‘I promise our fellow Ugandans and our fans back home that tomorrow we are going to come back with a win that I know what the coaches have trained us we are to put them in use in order to get the positive results. The attitude is good with players and we know each so I promise the best out of the game on Saturday’ John Revita, Uganda Cranes Defender
The 18 Man Squad available for Selection:
Goalkeepers: Alitho James, Charles Lukwago
Other players: Halid Lwaliwa, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Willa, John Revita, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Bright Anukani, Nicholas Kasozi, Musitafa Mujuzi, Shafiq Kagimu Kuchi, Allan Okello, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Yusuf Ssozi, Dan Muzeyi Serunkuma, Mike Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo Aziz, Viane Ssekajjugo
In preparation for the upcoming assignments lined up for the Uganda Cranes (CHAN) and Uganda Hippos (U-20) the two sides were engaged in a practice match at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in Buikwe on Tuesday evening.
The interesting game although failed to produce any goal, it lived up to the expected billing.
Striker Frank Ssebufu and Abdul Karim Watambala got close to breaking the deadlock for the junior side but goalkeeper Yasin Mugabi was equally ready to tame the opportunities during the opening half.
Defender Benon Tahomera missed with a header at the start of the second half as the Uganda Cranes pushed for that break through goal that never arrived.
Either technical wings called for changes in a bid to test out the players at their disposal in varying formations of play.
Nonetheless, there was no breakthrough for either sides.
It was an interesting contest between Uganda Hippos (red) and Uganda Cranes (all white) at Njeru
Uganda Cranes is preparing for the first leg away to Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifier in Bujumbura this coming Saturday.
The Hippos will be hosting 10 other countries for the CECAFA U-20 Championship that will be staged at the Pece Stadium in Gulu and FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Uganda is in group A alongside Eritrea, Djibouti and Sudan. This group will be based in Gulu.
Uganda Cranes XI
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes (CHAN team) XI:
Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Paul Willa, Arafat Galiwango, Halid Lwaliwa, John Revita, Saidi Kyeyune, Yusuf Ssozi, Allan Kayiwa, Shafiq Kagimu, Vianney Ssekajjugo, Fahad Bayo
Subs: Charles Lukwago (GK), James Alitho (GK), Mustafa Mujuzi, Mustafa Kizza, Paul Mbowa, Benson Tahomera, Paul Mucureezi, Ssozi Nicholas, Muzamir Mutyaba, Bright Anukani, Mike Mutyaba, Allan Okello, Owori David, Sserunkuma Daniel, Joel Madondo.
Uganda Hippos XI
Uganda Hippos XI:
Mutwalibi Mugolofa (GK), Justine Opiro, Robert Kitabalwa, Gavin Kizito, Derrick Kigunddu, Joseph Kafumbe, Frank Ssebuufu, Najib Iga, Sadat Anaku, Karim Watambala, Ashraf Zizinga
Second half team: Denis Otim (GK), Kevin Ssekimbegga, Aziz Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Musa Ramadan, Steven Sserwadda, Joseph Kafumbe, Sadam Masereka, Ivan Bogere, Isma Mugulusi, Davis Ssekajja
Team captains’ moment with the match officials. Halid Lwaliwa (shirt 20) skippered the Uganda Cranes team and Gavin Kizito Mugweri was Hippos’ captain
The Uganda Cranes of local based players continued with their regime in residential training in Naalya at Sky Hotel.
The team entered camp on Saturday afternoon and they have been training since then at KCCA stadium in Lugogo.
Interim head coach Abdullah Mubiru is thrilled with the players response to the training ahead of their 2020 African Nations Championship qualifiers match against Burundi in Bujumbura Burundi on Saturday 21st of September. 2019.
Abdallah Mubiru smiles
‘At first place I am happy with the turn up, almost everyone we summoned apart from KCCA FC players who are yet to join us but everyone is in camp. The players are very positive in training and everyone is giving his best to win himself a place in the team and that is very encouraging and everyone is committed towards doing that.’ Mubiru noted.
Players in stretching drills
Build Up match with U-20:
The team will play one practice match against the Uganda National Football Team of Under 20 in Njeru on Tuesday 17th September at FUFA Technical Centre at 4:00 pm
Thereafter coaches will assess the players basing on the game to come up with the final traveling squad.
Midfielder GadafI Wahabu dribbles the ball during a training session
Shafiq Kagimu drives the ball awayL-R: Yasin Mugabi, James Alitho and Joel Mutakubwa
The Team:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), James Alitho (URA)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kapampa Eddy (Maroons FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Arafat (Police FC), Benson Tahomera (Kyetume FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).
Midfielders: Wahab Ghadafi (Onduparaka FC), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Vianney Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC), Sulaiman Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Sam Kintu (Proline FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Police FC), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Police FC)
Strikers: Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
Uganda Cranes Squad for the CHAN 2020 Qualifiers will continue with their training on Thursday morning 9am at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo. Having conducted their first session on Wednesday afternoon, the head coach Abdallah Mubiru will be hoping to get the best from his squad when all report for duty.
Uganda will play Burundi over two legs on 21st September in Bujumbura and 18th October 2019 in Kamapla.
Allan Okello (25) is one of the 32 players summoned to the Uganda Cranes Squad for CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi
The 32 Players Summoned
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Mugabi Yasin (Wakiso Giants Fc), Keni Saidi ( Sc Villa), Mutakubya Joel ( Kyetume FC)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kapampa Eddy (Maroons FC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (KCCA FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Galiwango Arafat (Police FC), Benson Tahomera (Kyetume FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC).
Midfielders: Wahab Ghadafi (Onduparaka FC), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Vianney Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC), Sulaiman Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafiq (URA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Sam Kintu (Proline FC), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC), Owor David ( SC Villa ), Ssozi Yusuf ( Police FC), Kigozi Samson Andrew (Police FC)
Uganda Cranes and Kenya Harambee Stars played to a one-all draw during an electrifying international friendly played at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday.
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, the team skipper on the day scored the first goal of the evening after 22 minutes, with William Luwagga Kizito providing the assist.
The hosts brought the game level through Kenneth Muguna moments after the second half kicked off.
There were no further goals registered for either sides despite attempts to create and score.
Okwi, Tadeo Lwanga (header) and William Luwagga Kizito all had different attempts towards Patrick Matasi in Kenya’s goal posts.
Muzamiru Mutyaba replaced the injured Khalid Aucho mid-way the second and Bright Anukani was a late replacement for Allan Okello.
John Revita drives the ball away from Kenya’s Michael Olunga
The interim Uganda Cranes head coach Abdallah Mubiru, while being interviewed by 102.1 FUFA f.m saluted the fighting spirit and great confidence exhibited by the players in that particular match.
“The players gave their best effort during the game with Kenya. It was also interesting how confident they were in the game with the ball. We continue to build a good team for the CHAN 2020 qualifiers against Burundi” Mubiru noted.
The team returns on Monday morning aboard the Bombardier, Uganda Airlines.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, Timothy Awanyi, John Revita, Khalid Aucho (72’ Muzamiru Mutyaba), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Allan Okello (83’ Bright Anukani), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), William Luwagga Kizito
Subs Not Used:
Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Halid Lwaliwa, Allan Kayiwa, Mustafa Mujjuzi
The captains’ moment with the match officials moments before kick offPart of the crowd at the Moi International Stadium in Kasarani
Kenya Vs Uganda Cranes (4 PM) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
*Moi International Stadium, Kasarani
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the 30 man team to Kenya for Sunday’s international build up.
There are 19 players and 12 officials who will travel for the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Friday morning (6 AM) aboard the bombardier Uganda Airlines.
Experienced attacker Emmanuel Okwi will captain the team and deputised by Timothy Awany. The other foreign based players on the team are Khalid Aucho, Allan Kyambadde, Tadeo Lwanga and Kizito Luwagga.
The rest of the players on the team are from the clubs in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
The local based players trained on Thursday morning at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in preparation for the game.
The match will be played at the Moi International Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday, 8th September 2019 at 4 PM (live on the football radio, 102.1 FUFA f.m).
FUFA Executive committee member Rasoul Ariga is the Leader of Delegation.
Uganda Cranes Traveling Delegation:
Players:
Joel Mutakubwa, Charles Lukwago (Goalkeepers), Emmanuel Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Tadeo Lwanga, Kizito Luwagga, Timothy Awanyi,Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Allan Kayiwa, Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo, Allan Kyambadde, Muzamir Mutyaba, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Halid Lwaliwa, Bright Anukani
The FUFA Monthly Newsletter is out. The latest edition covers highlights of two months-June and July 2019.
There are a couple of moments that definitely needed attention like the Uganda Cranes show at the AFCON 2019 in Egypt, FUFA President elected on to the CAF Executive, capacity building and the dinner at State House when President Museveni hosted the National team players.
The Uganda Cranes is set to take on Somalia and not just to win but to do so with flair and glamour to the appeasement of their dear fans.
According to interim Uganda Cranes coach Abdallah Mubiru his charges are in the best possible shape ahead of the return leg of the first round of the CHAN 2020 qualifiers. The Cranes take on Somalia on Saturday at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo beaming with confidence after a 3-1 win in the first leg fixture played last weekend in Djibouti when Somalia played hosts.
Graphic Promoting the match
‘I like the attitude of my players. We have a two-goal cushion but we are not getting carried away. We are going to play to win and hope to do so in style. We tried the same away though our opponents tried as much to make it difficult for us but now we shall be in front of our fans with the home advantage and crowd behind us. It will be a different story’ stated Mubiru
‘In our training the whole of this week we have mainly focused on efficiency and finishing off our chances because we got many in Djibouti but couldn’t utilize them. The score could have been six or more goals. We will also endeavor to be extra careful at the back because we conceded a late goal in the game that was easily avoidable simply because we were pressing so high and everybody was lost in the moment hence laxity’ noted Mubiru.
Abdallah Mubiru giving instructions during training
Two faces that featured in the first leg will not be part of the team on Saturday as team captain Timothy Awany and Tadeo Lwanga have since been released from camp to allow them finalise personal career matters.
Proline FC solid defender and Stanbic Uganda Cup 2019 MVP Mustafa Mujuzi will step in for Awany to skipper the team against Somalia. He will be deputised by Muzamir Mutyaba.
‘Mujuzi is naturally a leader with such great attributes. He is very co-operative, friendly and listens to everybody and I trust he will steer this team very well’ Mubiru commented on Mujuzi’s appointment.
The winner of this fixture will play either South Sudan or Burundi who face off on the same pitch on Sunday 4th August 2019.
Graphics image promoting South Sudan vs Burundi game
Main Photo: Nicholas Kasozi with the ball challenged by Allan Okello during training at Lugogo
Uganda Cranes take a 3-1 lead ahead of the return leg for the CHAN 2020 Qualifiers next weekend in Kampala.
During the first leg played at the Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium in Djibouti, Uganda Cranes carried the day 3-1.
Striker Patrick Henry Kaddu, left back Mustafa Kizza and holding midfielder Taddeo Lwanga scored the goals for the visiting team.
Farhan Mohamed Ahmed got the consolation for Somalia who travel to Uganda for the return leg next week.
Patrick Henry Kaddu strikes the ball to score from the penalty spotAllan Okello dribbles the ball
Kaddu scored the opener via a well taken kick from the penalty mark on the stroke of half time for a 1-0 lead.
Kizza added the second in the 64th minute and Lwanga capped the icing on the cake with three minutes to play.
Farhan got a late consolation for the home side with about four minutes to play.
The game was relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m, the Football radio and across all official social media plat forms.
Uganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Somalia:
Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrick Henry (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC)
Subs:
James Alitho (URA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)
CHAN 2020 Qualifier:
27th July 2019 (1st leg)
Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
*Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Plat forms
Uganda Cranes Head coach of the local based team Abdallah Mubiru has confirmed the starting eleven for the CHAN 2020 qualifier against Somalia.
KCCA’s first choice goalkeeper Charles Lukwago starts in the goal posts ahead of URA’s James Alitho.
The other ten players who start the match are; Paul Willa (right back), Kizza Mustafa (left back), John Revita (center half), Awany Dennis Timothy (center half), Lwanga Tadeo (holding midfielder), Mutyaba Muzamiru (attacking midfielder), Allan Kyambadde (forward), Kaddu Patrick Henry (forward), Allan Okello (left winger attacker) and Allan Kayiwa (right wing attacker).
The match will take place on Saturday 27th July 2019 at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6 PM.
This game will be relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and all official social media plat forms.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Somalia:
Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrick Henry (KCCA FC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC)
Subs:
James Alitho (URA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)
CHAN 2020 Qualifier:
27th July 2019 (1st leg)
Somalia Vs Uganda in Djibouti at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
3rd August 2019 (2nd leg)
Uganda Vs. Somalia at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo 4pm.
Uganda Cranes Head coach of the local based team Abdallah Mubiru has named the 18 man Squad that will travel on Thursday morning for the trip to Djibouti ahead of the CHAN 2020 Qualifier against Somalia due this Saturday 27th July 2019 at Al Haji Hussein Guled Stadium, 6pm
The Squad was trimmed to 18 players after today’s practice match with Proline FC which ended goalless at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
The 31 man contingent will have FUFA Executive Committee Member Kalyebara David Mukidi as the Leader of Delegation while National teams’ Officer Paul Mukatabala travelled in advance on Wednesday morning to plan for the team’s arrival.
Allan Okello with the ball in action today against Proline FC
The Contingent
Kalyebara David Mukidi –Leader of Delegation
Mubiru Abdallah-Head coach
Mbabazi Charles Livingstone (Assistant Coach)
Massa Geofrey –Team Manager
Wassa Sadiq –Gaolkeeper coach
Nakabago Emannuel-Team Doctor
Mayamba Stephen-Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank-Kitsman
Ndawula Muhamamd Shaban- FUFA Delegate
Donney Robert- FUFA Delegate
Mulekezi Reagan –102.1 FUFA fm
Nsubuga Brian Emmy –FUFA Secretariat staff
Paul Mukatabala Nantulya -National Teams’ Officer
Players:
James Alitho (URA FC), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mustafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma Sadam (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Vipers SC), Lwanga Tadeo (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), John Revita (Express FC), Awany Dennis Timothy (KCCA FC), Serunkuma Dan Muzeyi (Vipers SC), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC), Kaddu Patrcik Henry (KCCA FC) and Allan Okello (KCCA FC).
MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes XI that payed against Proline FC in a practice match on Wednesday morning
Uganda Cranes will kickoff the Total AFCON 2021 qualification campaign away against Burkina Faso and a home fixture with Malawi on dates to be decided between 11-19 November 2019.
However, the National team will have to wait for nine (9) months after two Match Days to play their next fixtures.
Uganda Cranes will play a doubleheader with either Seychelles or South Sudan between 31st August and 8th September 2020. Both teams will face off in the preliminary round before the winner joins group B.
On Match Day 5 Uganda Cranes play at home against Burkina Faso between 5th- 13h October 2020. Both teams met each other during the 2017 AFCON qualifier with the Burkinabes winning 1-0 at home and the fixture in Nambole ended goalless.
The last group fixture will be against the Flames of Malawi who last played in AFCON Finals in 2010.
The match is scheduled to be played between 9th -17th November 2020.
Former Uganda Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa 92nd left) and Burkina Faso Captain Charles Kabore (2nd Right) during the 2017 AFCON qualifier match between Uganda and Burkina Faso on 29th March 2016 in Mandela Stadium Namboole
AFCON 2021 Group B Fixture
Match Day 1
11-19 November 2019
Burkina Faso vs Uganda
Matchday 2
11-19 November 2019
Uganda vs Malawi
Match Day 3
31 August – 8 Sept 2020
Uganda vs Seychelles/S.Sudan
Match Day 4
31 August – 8 Sept 2020
Seychelles/S.Sudan vs Uganda
Group B: Burkina Faso, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan/Seychelles
The two legged four preliminary ties will be played in October
Group stage matches kickoff in November with two Match Days
The winners and runners-up will qualify from each group except in Group F where Cameroon automatically qualify as hosts with the highest placed of the other three teams.
Uganda Cranes has been drawn in Group B for the qualification stages of the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2021 to be hosted by Cameroon.
Familiar foes Burkina Faso and Malawi are Uganda’s opponents, They will also be joined by either South Sudan or Seychelles who have to negotiate their way to the group stages by featuring in a two legged affair in the preliminary round.
The draw was conducted at Mariott Hotel in Zamalek, Cairo Egypt on Thursday evening, a few hours after FUFA President had been elected on to the CAF Executive to represent Central East Zone (CECAFA). He beat Tanzania’s Leodegar Tenga by 33-19 votes during the poll.
The Starting line up for Uganda Cranes against Burkina Faso in the away fixture of the 2017 Qualification Campaign. Both teams have been drawn again in the same group for another campaign
The four preliminary ties will be played in October and the group phase kicks off the following month with two rounds.
The winners and runners-up will qualify from each group except in Group F where Cameroon automatically qualify as hosts with the highest placed of the other three teams.
Abdu Lumala (L) will be looking forward to the AFCON 2021 Qualification Campaign
African soccer legends Nkwankwo Kanu (Nigeria), Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal), Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon), Mohamud El Khaleb (Egypt) and Rabah “Mustapha” Madjer (Algeria) helped conduct the exercise for the draws witnessed by CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.
According to the qualification process, four matches will kick off the preliminary round with the winners joining groups A, B, C and D.
Preliminary Round:
Liberia Vs Chad – Winner will remain in A4
South Sudan Vs Seychelles – Winner will remain in B4
Mauritius Vs Sao Tome e Principe – Winner will remain in C4
Djibouti Vs The Gambia – Winner will remain in D4
THE GROUPS FOR 2021 AFCON QUALIFICATION-CAMEROON
A: Mali, Guinea, Namibia, Liberia or Chad
B: Burkina Faso, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan or Seychelles
C: Ghana, South Africa, Sudan, Mauritius or Sao Tome and Principe
D: Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Angola, Djibouti or The Gambia
E: Morocco, Mauritania, Central African Republic, Burundi
1st Leg: Somalia Vs Uganda – 26th – 29th July 2019 (Mogadishu)
2nd Leg: Uganda Cranes Vs Somali – 1st – 2nd August 2019 (Kampala)
The FUFA Emergency Executive Committee has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes CHAN team will be handled by Abdallah Mubiru (head coach), Livingstone Mbabazi (assistant coach), goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa and team coordinator Geofrey Massa.
The development was confirmed by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo as he addressed the media at FUFA House on Wednesday.
‘At the end of this month (July 2019), Uganda Cranes will be play the first round of the CHAN 2020 qualifiers away and home against Somalia. Abdallah Mubiru (head coach), Livingstone Mbabazi (assistant), Sadiq Wassa (goalkeeping coach) and team coordinator Geofrey Massa will handle the team’ confirmed FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Somalia will host the first leg of the Total 2020 CHAN qualifiers against Uganda Cranes in Mogadishu before the return leg will be played in Kampala.
For the main stream National Senior team, and the rest of the junior sides (U-23, U-20 and U-17) the positions have fallen vacant.
Upon this background, the vacancies are open and FUFA is receiving applications.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo announced the latest changes in the various National male teams
The President of the Republic of Uganda HE General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will host the Uganda Cranes contingent that returns home tomorrow from the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt.
The function organised to congratulate the team for its great performance that saw Uganda Cranes make it to the knock out phase of the AFCON tournament for the first time since 1978 will be held on Monday 8th July 2019 at State House, Entebbe starting 4pm.
The contingent will leave Cairo at 10.50pm EAST on Sunday night and arrive in Entebbe on Monday morning aboard Egypt Air.
Uganda Cranes XI that played against Senegal in the round of 16 at the AFCON Finals in Egypt.
MAIN PHOTO:The President of the Republic of Uganda HE General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni showing his football skills . He is an ardent fan of Ugandan football and in particular the Uganda Cranes.
On the 6th of July 2019, both FUFA and National Team Head coach of the Uganda Cranes Mr. Desabre Sebastien Serge Louis mutually agreed to terminate the contract between the two parties.
The reasons for termination of the employment contract are for the benefit and growth of both parties.
FUFA recognises the contribution by Mr. Desabre for the improvement of the sporting and professional organisation of the Uganda Cranes inclusive of qualification to the AFCON 2019 Finals and also to the Round of 16.
Mr. Desabre is grateful to the people and the Government of Uganda, FUFA, Sponsors, Staff and the players that have provided him a good environment to fulfill his obligations in his first time role as a National Team Coach.
FUFA will communicate any further development about the Uganda Cranes technical staff and future programmes of the National senior team in the nearest future.
Uganda Cranes ended the TOTAL Afcon Egypt 2019 championship on a rather sad note after falling 1-0 to West Africans, Senegal during the round of 16 at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday night.
Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the match in the 15th minute.
It was a brave showing by the Uganda Cranes who created a couple of chances by Bevis Mugabi, Emmanuel Okwi and several set pieces by Faruku Miya were all missed.
Uganda Cranes suffered an injury set back when defender Hassan Wasswa Mawanda pulled a ham-string and was replaced by Timothy Denis Awany in the 17th minute.
There were a couple of cautions for Ugandan players; Dennis Onyango, Khalid Aucho and Okwi, all in the first half.
Onyango was at his best in the second half, pushing away Mane’s kick from the penalty spot with 15 minutes to play.
Besides Awany’s change in the first half, Allan Kyambadde and Allan Kateregga were also introduced during the subsequent half.
Kyambadde came on for Patrick Henry Kaddu after 15 minutes into the second half and Kateregga replaced Aucho in the final 10 minutes.
Uganda bows out as Senegal progressed to the quarter finals to join Benin who ejected Morocco.
‘There are lots of learning points from the AFCON 2019 finals. Uganda Cranes picked lots of positives from the teams in Egypt and the tournament itself. We shall continue to grow as a team from the experience gained’ Head Coach Sebastien Desabre told the post match press conference
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Mike Azira, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Abdu Lumala
Subs: Robert Odongkara (G.K), Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Timothy Denis Awany, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Tadeo Lwanga, William Luwaga Kizito, Paul Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu, Isaac Muleme, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Allan Kyambadde
