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  • Strong start for McKinstry as Uganda Cranes beats Ethiopia

    Strong start for McKinstry as Uganda Cranes beats Ethiopia

    International Friendly Match: Ethiopia 0-1 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes registered a 1-0 victory over Ethiopia during the international build up match played at the Bahir Dar Stadium on Sunday.

    Emmanuel Arnold Okwi headed home the game’s lone strike  that kicked off the first of the many international matches lined up for newly appointed Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry.

    Okwi nodded the goal following a well delivered cross by left winger Joseph Benson Ochaya in the 20th minute of the well attended game in the horn of Africa country.

    There was no further goal from either side after that as Uganda Cranes defence held it tight and efforts by the forwards to double the lead were frustrated by the solid Ethiopian back line.

    Abdul Lumala (middle) dribbles during the game. McKinstry had the opportunity to see his players for the first time in action. 

    The build up was of significance to the Uganda Cranes ahead of the two AFCON 2021 Qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Malawi to be played between 11th and 19th of November 2019.

    Majority of the many foreign based players will return to the respective clubs by Monday.

    The two home based players and the technical team are expected to reach Entebbe International Airport on Monday evening and later join the Uganda Cranes Squad preparing for the final round of the of the CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi.

    Also straight away, McKinstry will join the CHAN team that kicked off preparations on Sunday at Lugogo for the return leg of the TOTAL CHAN 2020 match against Burundi this coming Saturday.

    L-R (Standing back row): Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bevis Mugabi, Ronald Brian Mukiibi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row: Abdu Lumala, Allan Kyambadde, Tadeo Lwanga, William Luwagga Kizito and Henry Patrick Kaddu
    The substitutes and members of the technical team. 3rd Left is Head coach Johnathan McKinstry

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (GK, Captain), Ronald Brian Ddungu Mukiibi (Nico Wakiro Wadada), Joseph Benson Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Bevis Mugabi Kristoper Kizito, Tadeo Lwanga, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Allan Kyambadde (Kirizestom Ntambi), Abdu Lumala, Henry Patrick Kaddu (Isaac Muleme), William Kizito Luwagga (Moses Opondo)
    Substitutes Not Used:
    Robert Odongkara (G.K), Timothy Denis Awany, Milton Karisa, Derrick Paul Nsibambi, Allan Kayiwa
    Left full back Joseph Benson Ochaya races to the ball during the game. He made the delivery to Okwi  who netted the game’s only goal. 
    A section of fans who watched Uganda Cranes’ 1-0 victory over Ethiopia on Sunday in Bahir Dar 
  • CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes provisional team summoned

    CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes provisional team summoned

    Total CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (19th October 2019):

    Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi

    The Uganda Cranes provisional team for the return leg of the TOTAL CHAN 2020 qualifiers has been summoned.

    The team started non-residential training on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

    Summoned Team:

    Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), James Alitho (URA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)

    Defenders: Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Arafat Galiwango (Police), John Revita (KCCA), Mustapha Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Paul Mbowa (URA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline)

    Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Said Kyeyune (URA), Yusuf Ssozi (Police), David Owori (SC Villa), Kirizestom Ntambi (Wakiso Giants),  Allan Okello (KCCA), Shafique Kagimu (URA), Vianne Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants), Karim Watambala (Vipers), Bright Anukani (Proline), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City)

    Strikers: Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Dan Sserunkuma (Vipers),  Mike Mutyaba (KCCA)

  • Uganda Cranes Starting XI to face Ethiopia named

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI to face Ethiopia named

    Ethiopia vs Uganda Cranes  at Bahir Dar Stadium

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm 

    Kick off time: 4pm 

     Date: Sunday 13th Oct 2019

     

    The Uganda Cranes Head coach Johnathan McKinstry has named his starting XI to take on Ethiopia today at 4pm in the International friendly match at Bahir Dar Stadium.

    The coach will use the players and the match as he plans for the two AFCON 2021 Qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Malawi to be played between 11th and 19th of November 2019.

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI  against Ethiopia

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    1.Denis Onyango (GK, Capt)
    2.Ronald Brian Ddungu Mukiibi
    3.Joseph Benson Ochaya
    4.Hassan Wasswa Mawanda
    5.Bevis Mugabi Kristoper Kizito
    6.Tadeo Lwanga
    7.Emmanuel Arnold Okwi
    8.Allan Kyambadde
    9.Abdu Lumala
    10.Henry Patrick Kaddu
    11.William Kizito Luwagga
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    Substitutes
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    12.Robert Odongkara
    13.Timothy Denis Awany
    14.Nico Wakiro Wadada
    15.Isaac Muleme
    16. Kirizestom Ntambi
    17.Milton Karisa
    18.Moses Opondo
    19.Derrick Paul Nsibambi
    20.Allan Kayiwa
  • Uganda Cranes ready for international build up against Ethiopia

    Uganda Cranes ready for international build up against Ethiopia

    International Friendly Match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes

    Sunday, 13th October 2019

    Bahir Dar Town (4 PM, Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)

    *At Bahir Dar Stadium, Ethiopia.

    The Uganda Cranes team is set to take on Ethiopia in an international friendly match at the Bahir Dar Stadium on Sunday, 13th October 2019.

    Cranew held their last training session on Saturday with head coach Johnathan  McKinstry in charge.

    According to the coach, he will use this build up to assess the foreign based players ahead of the AFCON 2021 qualifiers due in November.

    Uganda Cranes head coach McKinstry demonstrates

    ‘We have held a couple of good sessions in Ethiopia since Friday. The players are in the best shape and ready for great display’ McKinstry noted.

    Milton Karisa (R) and Abdu Lumala vie for possession during training in Ethiopia
    Goalkeepers Robert Odongkara (L) and Denis Onyango are part of the 21 man Squad set for the international build up against Ethiopia. 

    Only two players in the Squad are local based;  Vipers’ Allan Kayiwa and Wakiso Giants’ Kirizestom Ntambi.

    The match will kick off at 4 PM.

    The Uganda Cranes go through their paces during the last training session

    The Uganda Cranes  Delegation in Ethiopia:

    Leade r of Delegation: Juma Marjan Abdul Hamid

    Head coach: McKinstry Jonathan Brian

    Assistant Coach: Charles Livingstone Mbabazi

    Team doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago

    Kits manager: Frank Bumpenje

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Media Officer: Farid Mpagi

    Fitness coach: McCarthy Alexander Michael

    Official: Paul Mukatabala Nantulya

    Players:

    Denis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Timothy Denis Awany, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Ronald Brian Ddungu Mukiibi, Isaac Muleme, Allan Kyambadde, Kirizestom Ntambi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Tadeo Lwanga,  William Kizito Luwagga,  Murushid Juuko, Bevis Mugabi Kristoper Kizito, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Abdu Lumala, Henry Patrick Kaddu, Milton Karisa, Moses Opondo, Derrick Paul Nsibambi, Allan Kayiwa

  • FUFA proud of Godfrey Walusimbi’s immense contribution to football

    FUFA proud of Godfrey Walusimbi’s immense contribution to football

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is greatly indebted to the wonderful service for Godfrey “Jajja Walu” Walusimbi that he has offered to football in general and the national team (Uganda Cranes).

    Having officially announced his retirement from international football on 5th October 2019, the federation is humbled for great part he has had in football over the years in club football and the national team.

    FUFA shall forever remember the fond and great memories especially when you ruled the left back role of Uganda for a decade ably controlling the world’s finest players as Muhammed Salah and the like. FUFA is proud of your services and commitment to this great Nation Uganda whenever you played and we wish you fruitful deliberations in future

    Walusimbi earned 105 caps for Uganda Cranes since 2009 and had his name inked for the right reasons as part of the team that played two back to back Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Championships in 2017 and 2019 hosted by Gabon and Egypt respectively.

    Godfrey Walusimbi skips a tackle from Zimbabwe Captain during the TOTAL AFCON finals in Egypt
  • International Friendly Match: Uganda Cranes’ head coach McKinstry summons 21 players for Ethiopia clash

    International Friendly Match: Uganda Cranes’ head coach McKinstry summons 21 players for Ethiopia clash

    International Friendly Match: Ethiopia Vs Uganda Cranes

    Sunday, 13th October 2019

    Bahrdar Town

    Newly named Uganda Cranes head coach will handle his first official assignment away from home during an international friendly match away against Ethiopia in Bahrdar town.

    All the players on the team are foreign based and will re-group in Ethiopia.

    The match will be played on 13th October 2019 in Bahrdar town.

    Johnathan McKinstry will handle his first international game for Uganda Cranes away against Ethiopia

    ‘The squad that has been summoned  is largely reflective of the team that was selected for Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The primary reason is to allow myself to get to know the players, start building relationships with them and assess their qualities in a training environment. We have not included any of the home based players because the following week after the match in Ethiopia there will be a second CHAN qualifier at home against Burundi but will be considered for AFCON Qualifiers in November. Over the next two weeks, it will give me a good opportunity to work with around 45 – 47 of our top players -both local and foreign based’ Uganda Cranes Head coach Johnathan McKinstry disclosed to www.fufa.co.ug.

    The essence of this international friendly match is to help preparations for the two AFCON 2021 qualifiers coming up in November 2019.

    Full Squad:

    Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (Horoya AC, Guinea)

    Defenders: Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu (FK Ostesunds, Sweden), Murushid Jjuuko (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Jeddah FC, Saudi Arabia), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam, Tanzania)

    Midfielders: Michael Azira (Chicago Fire, USA), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Tadeo Lwanga (Tanta, Egypt), Khalid Aucho (El Meskir, Egypt), Abdu Lumala (Pyramids, Egypt), William Luwagga Kizito (Shakhter Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Milton Karisa (Oujda, Egypt), Moses Opondo (FC Odense, Denmark)

    Strikers: Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkhane, Egypt), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Al Ittihad, Egypt)

  • FUFA names Johnathan McKinstry New Uganda Cranes Head Coach

    FUFA names Johnathan McKinstry New Uganda Cranes Head Coach

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the appointment of Johnathan McKinstry as the Uganda National Team A (Uganda Cranes) head coach for a period of three years, effective 1st October 2019.

    The appointment was confirmed to the media on Monday, 30th September 2019 during a special press conference held at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala.

    Acting FUFA President Justus Mugisha, CEO Edgar Watson, Executive Committee members Ronnie Kalema and Rogers Byamukama and the Communications Director Ahmed Hussein graced this special press conference.

    Watson took the media through the entire procedure of recruiting the coach and wished him fruitful deliberations.

    ‘As you may be aware, the entire technical team for Uganda Cranes was disbanded after the TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals in Egypt and a new process to recruit new members was put in place. We appointed a panel to recruit the new head coach and this had a Government official, Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel, coaches’ representative Stone Kyambadde, FUFA CEO and African football expert, Kalusha Bwalya. FUFA received a total 137 applicants between the period (27th July to 17th August 2019). The panel selected the final three man short list and the FUFA Executive Meeting that convened on 27th September 2019 confirmed Jonathan McKinstry as the coach.’ Edgar Watson, CEO of FUFA.

    Johnathan McKinstry during the official unveiling ceremony at FUFA House, Mengo
    L-R: Ronnie Kalema, Rogers Byamukama, Johnathan McKinstry, Justus Mugisha and Edgar Watson during the coach’s unveiling ceremony

    ‘In line with FUFA’s mission of being the number one football nation in Africa on and off the field,  we thought of McKinstry. We also looked at the potential of the coach, one who could fit in the Ugandan style of play. And we needed a resident coach’ Watson on coach McKinstry.

    Johnathan McKinstry with Justus Mugisha

    Acting FUFA President Justus Mugisha hailed the panel of experts who helped in the selection procedure of the new coach.

    ‘As the FUFA Executive, it was easy for us to make a final decision on the choice of coach needed after the panel did a commendable job to sieve the 137 applications received. I therefore thank the committee set up to select the coach’ Mugisha lauded.

    Johnathan McKinstry addressing the media at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    ‘There is no doubt that the Uganda Cranes job is one of the best jobs in international football across all over Africa. I am excited to be here. The players here are the group I believe we can achieve a lot with. They are full of positive energy and burning passion. We shall work towards qualification to the FIFA World Cup’ Coach McKinstry stated as he freely interacted with the media

    L-R: FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Johnathan McKinstry, Justus Mugisha and Ahmed Hussein during the press conference at FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala

    In the meantime, the backroom staff will constitute of all the coaches that have been on the interim technical team currently handling the national team.

    Moments after McKinstry was officially unveiled and handed a branded Uganda Cranes jersey and ball, he was introduced to the members of the National Council of Sports (NCS).

    McKinstry meets with the National Council of Sports (NCS) officials at Lugogo, Kampala
    FUFA and National Council of Sports Officials with the new Uganda Cranes Head coach Johnathan McKinstry
    Johnathan McKinstry is welcomed by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson
  • Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2019: 22 man squad to face West Nile region confirmed

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2019: 22 man squad to face West Nile region confirmed

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2019:

    Saturday, 28th September: West Nile Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes 

    At Adjumani Stadium (4:00 PM)

    The Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has named the 22 players who will travel to the West Nile region for highly billed clash with the select team at the Adjumani stadium on Saturday, 28th September 2019.

    Majority of the players who featured in the Uganda Cranes CHAN team that won 3-0 in convincing fashion away to Burundi have been summoned as the team prepares for the return leg later in October at Lugogo.

    To that effect, the tentative program has been released to ensure the team travels smoothly from Kampala to Adjumani.

    The team will depart Kampala from FUFA House on Friday, 27th November 2019 at  7 AM for Gulu. They will check in at Boma Hotel and conduct a training session at Pece War Memorial Stadium in the evening. On the morning of Saturday, 28th September 2019, the team will depart for Adjumani where the match will take place later in the day at 4:00 PM.

    The regional tours were initiated with clear cut objectives as bringing the national team brand closer to the populous, continuous monitoring and progress of the national team pool of players as well as a platform to expose raw talents from the respective eight regions of FUFA (Kampala, Buganda, West Nile, North, Kitara, Western, North East and Northern).

    Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and the other partners Nile Special are the joint key sponsors of the regional tours.

    Uganda Cranes Interim Head Coach Abdallah Mubiru during a training session at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    The team(22 players):

    The Full 22 Man Squad:

    Goalkeepers:

    1. James Alitho (URA FC)
    2. Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume FC)

    Defenders:

    3. Paul Willa (Vipers SC)
    4. Rashid Okocha (Onduparaka FC)
    5. Ashraf Mandela (URA FC)
    6. Araft Galiwango (Police FC)
    7. John Revita (KCCA FC)
    8. Benson Tahomela (Kyetume FC)
    9. Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC)
    10. Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA FC)

    Midfielders:

    11.  Said Kyeyune ( URA FC)
    12. Gaddafi Wahab (Onduparaka FC)
    13. Yusuf Ssozi (Police FC)
    14. David Owori (SC Villa)
    15. Viane Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC)
    16. Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City FC)
    17. Allan Kayiwa (Vipers SC)
    18. Andrew Kigozi (Police FC)
    19. Shafik Kagimu (URA FC)
    20. Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City FC)

    Strikers:

    21. Fahad Bayo (Vipers SC)
    22. Joel Madondo (Busoga United FC)

  • Total CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes thump Burundi away in Bujumbura

    Total CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes thump Burundi away in Bujumbura

    TOTAL Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 Qualifier:

    2nd Round, 1st Leg:

    • Burundi 0-3 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes produced one of their biggest and smartest victories away from home, winning in convincing fashion 3-0 against Burundi at the Intwari Stadium in Bujumbura on Saturday.

    This was during the first away leg of the Total Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 second round qualifier.

    Viane Sekajugo, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza netted the goals for the triumphant side on the colourful evening.

    Sekajugo, a player at Wakiso Giants scored the opener in the 12th minute for the slim 1-0 lead.

    The players celebrate one of the goals

    Two late strikes from Mutyaba and Kizza, both KCCA players crowned the evening for the team coached by interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate one of their three goals on the day
    Action during the game in Bujumbura

    As the match progressed, the technical team called for all the three mandatory changes.

    Teenager Bright Anukani came on for Allan Okello, Yusuf Ssozi replaced Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu paved way for Mike Mutyaba.

    The return leg will be played on 18th October 2019 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo with the overall winner on aggregate making it to the final tournament that will be stage in Cameroon next year.

    The celebration continued from the field of play to the dressing rooms
    Uganda Cranes fans cheered the team from start to finish

    The delegation will return home on Sunday.

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burundi

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza, John Revita, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Nicholas Kasozi (Yusuf Ssozi), Muzamir Mutyaba, Allan Okello (Bright Anukani), Shafiq Kagimu (Mike Mutyaba), Fahad Bayo, Vianney Ssekajjugo

    Unused Subs:

    James Alitho (GK), Paul Patrick Mbowa, Mustafa Mujuzi and Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma

    Interim Head Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

  • CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes XI vs Burundi

    CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes XI vs Burundi

    CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (Second Round, 1st Leg):  Saturday, 21st September 2019

    Burundi Vs Uganda Cranes

    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.

    Coach: Abdallah Mubiru

  • CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes focused ahead of Burundi duel

    CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes focused ahead of Burundi duel

    CHAN 2020 Qualifiers (Second Round, 1st Leg):  Saturday, 21st September 2019

    Burundi Vs Uganda Cranes

    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

    Officials:

    Head of Delegation: Rogers Mulindwa

    Head coach – Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach – Livingstone Mbabazi

    Advance party head: Paul Mukatabala

    Goalkeeping coach – Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator– Geoffrey Massa

    Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph

    Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

    Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

    Delegates: John Odongo and Rosebell Rwamuyamba

  • CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes final Squad to Burundi

    CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes final Squad to Burundi

    TOTAL CHAN 2020 Qualifiers:

    2nd Round, 1st Leg: Saturday, 21st September 2019

    Burundi Vs Uganda Cranes

    In Bujumbura

    Live on 102.1 FUFA fm

    Uganda Cranes interim head coach Abdallah Mubiru has on Wednesday evening confirmed the traveling 18 players to Burundi for the first leg of the 2020 CHAN second round qualifier away in Bujumbura.

    ‘The team is ready everyone in the team is prepared, determined and committed to giving positive results and performance when we meet Burundi over the weekend that gives me courage as a coach because the best you can get from the players is the situation whereby their ready to give whatever they can for the success of the team’ Abdallah Mubiru, Uganda Cranes interim head coach.

    Abdallah Mubiru smiles during one of the many talk sessions prior to, during and after training

    The final traveling team was named on Wednesday afternoon after the final training session at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    This followed days of intense training that culminated into a friendly match with the Hippos on Tuesday.

    The team will be travel aboard Kenya Airways at 3 AM in the wee hours of Thursday morning.

    The game will be played on Saturday, 21st September 2019. FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa is the head of delegation.

    James Alitho is part of the 18 players to Burundi
    Lethal striker Dan Sserunkuma is on the traveling team

    Traveling Delegation:

    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

    Officials:

    Head of Delegation: Rogers Mulindwa

    Head coach – Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach – Livingstone Mbabazi

    Advance party head: Paul Mukatabala

    Goalkeeping coach – Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator– Geoffrey Massa

    Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph

    Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

    Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

    Delegates: John Odongo and Rosebell Rwamuyamba

    Players in training
  • Mubiru impressed by players’ response in training ahead of Burundi vs Uganda clash

    Mubiru impressed by players’ response in training ahead of Burundi vs Uganda clash

    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 away
    L-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)

    The technical team:

    Head coach – Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach – Livingstone Mbabazi

    Goalkeeping coach – Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator– Geoffrey Massa

    Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph

    Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

    Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel

  • CHAN 2020: Uganda Cranes prepare for Qualifiers against Burundi

    CHAN 2020: Uganda Cranes prepare for Qualifiers against Burundi

    Details of the Uganda Cranes training programme

    • Trained on Wednesday (2pm), Thursday (9am)
    • Training on  Friday 13th Sept at 9am at Lugogo

    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)

    Strikers: Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC), Sserunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Lubega Edrisa (Proline FC)

    The technical team of the Uganda Cranes

    Head coach-Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach- Livingstone Mbabazi

    Goalkeeping coach- Sadiq Wassa

    Team Coordinator- Geoffrey Massa

    Media Officer: Mutaka Joseph 

    Kitsman: Frank Bumpenje

    Doctor: Nakabago Emmanuel 

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Abdallah Mubiru talking to the media 

  • Uganda Cranes, Kenya share spoils during international friendly match in Nairobi

    Uganda Cranes, Kenya share spoils during international friendly match in Nairobi

    • International Friendly Match
    • Kenya Harambee Stars 1-1 Uganda Cranes

    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 off
    Part of the crowd at the Moi International Stadium in Kasarani
  • FUFA confirms Uganda Cranes contingent to Kenya

    FUFA confirms Uganda Cranes contingent to Kenya

    International Friendly Match:

    Sunday, 8th September 2019

    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

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Rasoul Ariga

    FUFA Delegates: Joseph Mwanje & Julius Byamukama

    FUFA Staff: Sadam Bulega

    Advance party head: Paul Mukatabala

    Interim Head coach: Abdallah Mubiru

    Assistant coach: Livingstone Mbabazi

    Team Coordinator : Geoffrey Massa

    Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago

    Equipment  officer : Frank Bumpenjje

    Goalkeeping coach: Sadiq Wassa

    Media: Abu Zikusoka

  • Uganda Cranes Squad for International friendly match with Kenya named

    Uganda Cranes Squad for International friendly match with Kenya named

    The interim Head coach of the Uganda Cranes Abdallah Mubiru has named a 25 man squad for the international friendly math with Kenya to be played on 8th September 2019 in Nairobi.

    Mubiru has included in the squad some of the players who featured in the 2019 AFCON Finals in Egypt. The local based players will train on Thursday morning at the StarTimes Stadium (9am) before flying out the same day later in the evening while the foreign based stars will connect from their clubs direct to Kenya.

    The Squad

    Onyango Denis (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Odongkara Robert (Horoya AC, Guinea), Mutakubwa Joel (Kyetume FC), Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Ochaya Joseph (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Awany Timothy ( FC Ashdod, Israel), Juuko Murushid (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Revita John  (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC), Kasozi Nicholas ( KCCA FC), Lwanga Tadeo ( Tanta FC, Egypt), Lumala Abdu (Pyramids FC, Egypt), Kizito Luwagga ( (Shaktar Karagandy, Kazakhstan), Miya Faruku ( Konyaspor, Turkey), Kyambadde Allan ( El Gouna FC, Egypt), Kayiwa Allan ( Vipers SC), Aucho Khalid (El Miskir FC, Egypt), Okello Alan (KCCA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir ( KCCA FC), Okwi Emmanuel (Al Ittihad, Egypt), Kaddu Patrick (KCCA FC) and Bayo Fahad (Vipers SC).

    FUFA is using the FIFA intentional break to prepare some of the players for the two legged 2020 CHAN Qualifiers against Burundi and the 2021 AFCON Campaign that starts in November when Uganda Cranes plays Burkina Faso and Malawi.

    MAIN PHOTO: Allan Okello (L) takes on a Somali opponent during the CHAN Qualifiers. The KCCA FC  stylish player has been named in the Ugand Cranes Squad to face Kenya this weekend. 

  • FUFA Monthly Newsletter June/July is out

    FUFA Monthly Newsletter June/July is out

    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.

    Enjoy the FUFA Monthly Newsletter.