St. Henry’s College Kitovu head teacher Brother Augustine Mugabo saluted the current administration at the helm of FUFA leadership led by Eng. Moses Magogo for restoring tranquility and sanity back to the beautiful game in the country.
Bro. Mugabo confessed that because of FUFA’s sound administration, Uganda Cranes qualification to AFCON was not a gamble, but rather a straight path of plan, efficiency and transparency.
He made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the football governing body in Mengo, Kampala on Monday Morning.
Brother Augustine Mugabo interacting with FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu at FUFA House, Mengo
‘I have truly understood why Uganda Cranes returned to AFCON. It’s not a gamble, it was something planned. Whatever I have found here is professional. I found a big system with every department active. It is a big institution full of professional employees and technical people. FUFA asked me to pass around after visiting my school in Masaka and I am also grateful for receiving balls from FUFA.’ noted Br. Mugabo
L-R: FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Bro. Augustine Mugabo and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey ManduBrother Augustine Mugabo while speaking to the media at FUFA House, Mengo
St Henry’s College Kitovu hosted President’s XI team game against Masaka Select on the eve of Stanbic Uganda Cup on Friday 24th May. The School further hosted the FUFA executives and invited both teams for a dinner.
During the meeting, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated the School’s support towards football and involvement in footballing activities.
Father Augustine Mugabo hosted the FUFA officials at St Henry’s Kitovu
The executive agreed on the donating balls to the School.
At the just concluded copa Coca-Cola tournament, St Henry’s Kitovu was ejected at the quarter-final stage by eventual winners St Mary’s Kitende
Main Photo: L-R; Augustine Mugabo while speaking to the media
Uganda Cranes contingent headed to Abu Dhabi from Kabira Country Club for a three-week residential camp ahead of the AFCON Finals due in Egypt.
The team departed International Airport in the early morning hours of Monday, 27th May 2019 with a brief stopover in Cairo city, Egypt.
Vice captain Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and captain Denis Onyango
The 14 players who left the country on Monday morning are captain; Denis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Mugabi Bevis, Muleme Isaac, Aucho Khalid, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waisswa, and Murushid Jjuuko.
Team captain Onyango has praised the spirit of diligence and commitment exhibited by the technical team and the players for the two weeks that they had camped at Kabira Country club, Bukoto.
‘I am very impressed that the players showed a high spirit of character and dedication through the two weeks in camp at Kabira. I also thank the technical team and the Federation for preparing the team. I am indebted to the Government for the financial support and logistical support offered to the team over the years. The morale is high‘ Onyango stated.
L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, trainer Antonio D’Jerome and assistant coach Mathias LuleJoseph Ochaya (Left) smiles for the cameras with Ibrahim Sadam Juma moments before departure at Entebbe International Airport on Monday morning
There are 15 more players who will fly to Abu Dhabi to join the group that started its journey from Kampala with a stopover in Cairo, Egypt.
The team departed Cairo by 11:25 AM (East Africana Standard Time) for the final destination.
While in Abu Dhabi, the team will polish up their training regime and play two international build-up matches.
Ayub Balyejusa with the leader of delegation Issa Magoola (right)Defenders Bevis Mugabi and Timothy Denis Awanyi (right)
FUFA Executive committee member Issa Magoola is the leader of the delegation.
Delegation:
Players:
Denis Onyango, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Kaddu, Bevis Mugabi, Isaac Muleme, Khalid Aucho, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waisswa, Sadam Juma and Murushid Jjuuko
FUFA has received from Government of Uganda the 4th and final installment of UGX 4.7Bn bringing the total of funds provided to the local soccer governing body to UGX 9,466,875,379 for the Financial Year 2018/19.
These funds among others will be used for the preparation of the Uganda Cranes and settlement of arrears attached to the National Senior team engagements.
‘ I thank HE President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni, Ministry of Finance, Minister of State for Sports Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi, National Council of Sports and various Government organs for playing a key role in the release of the funds’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo hands over Uganda Cranes portrait to the President General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the 1st lady Janet Kataha Museveni at Entebbe State House
‘We are glad to receive this timely support from Government as two National teams are already in camp preparing for international tournaments due next month’ added Magogo.
Two Uganda Cranes Squads are in camp preparing for the AFCON Finals in Egypt and COSAFA Tournament in South Africa.
Uganda Cranes towering defender Bevis Mugabi Kristofer Kizito, 21, remains optimistic about delivering to the expected standards ahead of the upcoming 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt (June 21st – 19th July).
Mugabi is among the 28 players named by head coach Sebastien Desabre, preparing for the special training camp in Abu Dhabi where they will also play two international friendly matches.
Born in the United Kingdom to Ugandan parents, Mugabi earned his first cap last year during the March 2018 international break against West African opposition Sao Tome and Principe at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
He is currently plying his trade with English League two side Yoevil town.
Bevis Mugabi in work outs during training as the Uganda Cranes assistant coach Mathias Lule and head coach Sebastien Desabre keep a keen eye
In an exclusive interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Mugabi notes that this call up is a lifetime opportunity as it makes a big impact in one’s football career.
I never expected this and I was very surprised though had a good season amidst my club being relegated. I was communicating to the coach (Sebastien Desabre) because he followed me as he watched my games online. I am excited for this opportunity to be part of the Uganda National team AFCON squad. At my first call up in March 2018, I enjoyed a lot because it was my first time to play international football and want a more test of it by featuring in a competitive match like a qualifier and a competition like AFCON because that’s when you can actually say you are an international player. I am still waiting for that moment to come thus patiently waiting and training hard. I am not under any pressure amidst the tight competition for a place in the twenty three man final AFCON squad. The competition is healthy because everyone is at his best which is good for the team
Mugabi remains confident alongside the rest of his teammates and many teams will be surprised because Uganda has plenty of talent and the preparations are superb ahead of the competition.
I pity those who underrate Uganda because we shall surprise many, the team has talented and hardworking players, the coach and his entire technical team are awesome together with the wonderful preparations
He also believes that his featuring at AFCON is a door opener to better opportunities.
Mugabi during the stretching drills at Lugogo
Mugabi marked a colourful international debut for Uganda Cranes on 24th March 2018 in the 3-1 friendly victory over Sao Tome and Principe before featuring in the goal-less draw against Malawi.
He was invited for the training camp in Niger but did not feature in any game
Bevis Mugabi (R) during the Cranes training session in NigerL-R: Godfrey Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi and Allan Kyambadde going through the paces at LugogoMugabi is congratulated by Desabre after earning his first cap
The final squad that will travel to Durban South Africa for the COSAFA Tournament has been released on Tuesday Morning.
20 players are named in the list involving 2 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 7 midfielders and 4 strikers.
Six players Charles Lukwago, James Alitho, Allan Okello, Daniel Serunkuma, Mustafa Mujuzi and Uganda Premier League top scorer Juma Balinya who were training with the preliminary squad for the AFCON Finals are part of the Squad that flies out on Thursday 23rd May 2019.
Tactician Abdallah Mubiru is in charge of the team as Head coach assisted by Livingstone Mbabazi.
The Tournament begins on Saturday 25th May with group stages games, however, Uganda Cranes will start at the quarterfinal level on Saturday 1st June 2019 against Lesotho.
The Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC),
Defenders:
Willa Paul (Police FC), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Isinde Isaac (Kirinya Jinja), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC),
Midfielders:
Kasozi Nicholas (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik (URA FC), Mutyaba Muzamir (KCCA FC), Okello Allan (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Tooro Utd), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Mucuurezi Paul (Mbarara City),
Strikers:
Senkatuka Nelson (Brights Stars FC), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa), Serenkuma Dan (Vipers SC)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes (COSAFA Bound team) that played a practice match against Western Region select team on Saturday 18th May in Bushenyi
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has released a list of players for the camp in Abu Dhabi in preparation for the forthcoming AFCON Finals in Egypt.
The squad has both local and foreign-based players. The entire Uganda Cranes contingent will fly out on 27th May 2019 to the Arab world where they will camp and play two friendly matches.
The goalkeeping department has four players including KCCA FC’s Charles Lukwago who will join the team after the COSFA tournament in South Africa.
The Squad to Abu Dhabi:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns-South Africa), Jamal Salim (Al Hilal-Sudan), Robert Odongkara (Adama City FC-Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC-Uganda).
Defenders: Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town- England), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC-Tanzania), Awanyi Timothy (KCCA FC-Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Unattached), Ronald Mukiibi (Ostersunds-Sweden), Murushid Juuko (Simba-Tanzania), Godfrey Walsumbi (Unattached), Muleme Isaac ( FK Viktoria Zizkov- Czech Republic), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe-DR Congo)
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has named Eleven (11) players from the ongoing residential camp at Kabira Country club and will be part of the 26 man Squad to be announced on Tuesday 21st May 2019 ahead of the trip to Abu Dhabi in preparation for the Total AFCON Finals in Egypt.
The 11 players are; Bevis Mugabi, Awanyi Timothy, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Godfrey Walusimbi, Muleme Isaac, Khalid Aucho, Tadeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Waisswa Moses, Sadam Juma, and Kaddu Henry
Meanwhile, Sebastien also named six (6) players from the squad he has been handling to join the COSAFA bound contingent.
The players are; Charles Lukwago, James Alitho, Okello Allan, Balinya Juma, Mujuzi Musitafa and Dan Serunkuma.
The 6 players will resume training today under the watchful eye of coach Abdallah Mubiru who is handling the Uganda Cranes squad to COSAFA as head coach Sebastien Desabre is with the National senior team preparing for the AFCON Finals.
Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground on Saturday 18th May 2019
Stand in coach Abdallah Mubiru is impressed by the spirit that has been exhibited so far by his boys in the Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team implying the readiness of each of the players to deliver.
The Cranes were 1-0 winners over the Western region select in the regional tour game played at the Bushenyi Main ground in front of a mammoth crowd that thronged the venue to catch a glimpse of the their National team stars who will be representing the country in the COSAFA championship 2019 that kicks off on 25th May in the South African city of Durban.
Fans’ darling Paul Mucuurezi (17) taking care of the ball during the regional tour match in Bushenyi.
Uganda Cranes all important goal was scored by Bashir Mutanda who had shortly replaced Nelson Senkatuuka midway into the second. in a match that saw Mutyaba Bashr Captain the National team. The delivery into the area was by Mustafa Kizza from the left wing on a wet ground.
Musitafa Kizza (L) with the deliveryMicheal Birungi (L) and goal scorer Bashir Mutanda (R) celebrate after giving Uganda Cranes the lead in Bushenyi
Despite the heavy downpour prior to the match, the turn up was very impressive.
Part of the crowd that turned at Bushenyi Main ground to catch Uganda Cranes take on Western region Select team in the regional tour matches sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.Business on a standstill as fans devised differrent means to catch a glimpse of the Uganda Cranes vs Western Regional Select team match in Bushenyi on Saturday.
‘It has been a good game in a wonderful environment with a very impressive turn up. We tried to have control of the ball but it took us long to really settle in. We struggled almost the entire first half trying to get used to the field conditions and get our rhythm which we eventually did in the second half creating many chances which unfortunately were not efficient enough to turn them into goals’ stated Mubiru to the media shortly after the game.
Standin Uganda Cranes coach Abdallah Mubiru was impressed by his team’s display against Western region Select Team. Uganda Cranes won the match 1-0.John Revita (L) tries to take the better of the ball against a Western regional select player during the match
‘The most important thing we finally got that goal which handed us the victory. It was very important for us to win as it boosts the players’ morale and confidence as we get closer to the kick-off of the championship added Mubiru who is standing in for Head coach Sebastien Desabre now another Uganda Cranes Senior Preliminary Squad preparing for the 2019 AFCON Finals.
Mubiru continued to say that the regional tour game organised by the national team official sponsors Airtel Uganda and the official beer partners Nile Special was very important as it availed him with another opportunity to assess his players’ potential and understanding who plays better where, with whom and when.
Uganda Cranes starting XI that faced Western region Select team in Bushenyi.Western Region Select Team that played against Uganda Cranes in BushenyiInspection of teams led by FUFA Executive Member Chris Kalibbala (suit)
Uganda Cranes Regional Tour, Western Region – Bushenyi
Uganda Cranes Vs Western Region Select
Bushenyi Main Ground (4 PM)
Free Entrance
Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team will have a trial match this Saturday against a select side from Western region at the Bushenyi main ground.
The team head coach Abdallah Mubiru has named the starting line up to feature in this much anticipated regional tour game.
Mubiru believes that the team is good enough to help him assess the players’ preparedness ahead of the COSAFA Championship where Uganda will take part as a guest nation.
The boys have done incredibly well since the first day of training and I am happy they are grasping the principles. I am as well pleased that we are slowly getting to the desired fitness levels and for that matter the regional tour game is going to be a good test. The western team will come out very strong and hungry for victory to prove a point and that’s the level I expect my players to play at, push them for the entire 90 minutes and most importantly give the fans a good show by playing an entertaining game.’Mubiru noted.
The Cranes had their acclimatization training on Friday evening in front of a sizable crowd that came out to and watched in admiration as their national team stars went about business.
Regional tours are organized by national team official sponsors Airtel Uganda and official beer partners Nile Special.
Uganda Cranes’ starting team that will be captained by KCCA FC midfielder Mutyaba Muzamir.
Uganda Cranes COSAFA Bound team goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa in the training drills with goalkeeper Saidi Keni
Uganda Cranes XI vs Western Region Select:
Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Mustafa Kiiza, Hassan Musana, John Revita, Nicholas Kasozi, Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Senkatuuka, Shafik Kagimu, Allan Kayiwa
Substitutes:
Komakech Jack, Isaac Isinde, David Owori, Micheal Birungi Komunda, Bashir Mutanda, Paul Patrick Mbowa, Ivan Eyam, Filbert Obenchan
The two Uganda National teams preparing for AFCON and COSAFA tournaments had a practice match on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole and it ended all square.
Allan Kayiwa was on target in the 25th minute as he headed in a well curled Mustafa Kizza corner to give the COSAFA bound Uganda Cranes team the ead. It was in the 72nd minute that Patrick Kaddu restored parity for the other Cranes Squad.
The entertaining match was watched by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and it was also open to the public which never disappointed but cheered up the boys as everyone got a side to support.
The Uganda Cranes team camped at Sky Hotel will leave on Friday morning to Western Uganda for a regional tour match due on Saturday at Bushenyi Main Ground.
Allan Kyambadde (21) in control of the ball amidst opponents. He played for the Uganda Cranes preiminary Squad preparing for AFCON Finals
At the end of the match, the Uganda Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre expressed his delight by display from both the teams and said that Uganda is such a country gifted with plenty of talent.
‘I am happy for both teams,. They have all had a wonderful display for the day. Today’s game showed that Uganda has a lot of football talent which reflects a bright future. We now have a total of thirty-five players in camp and easy for us to choose from’ said Desabre
Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre with his technical team on the bench
Abdallah Mubiru the coach in charge of the Uganda Cranes COSAFA bound team appreciated his boy for the wonderful free flowing football and the challenge put up against their opponents.
‘It was such a wonderful display from my boys. It wa a great show against the experienced players and I like the challenge because the AFCON bound team is far much experienced than the COSAFA team. There is a lot we have learned as the technical team and the players’ said Mubiru
COSAFA cranes technical bench
How the teams lined up
AFCON Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Hassan Wasswa, Bevis Mugabi, Timothy Awany, Godfrey Walusimbi, Sadam Juma (Moses Waiswa), Tadeo Lwanga, Juma Balinya (Khalid Aucho), Allan Okello (Daniel Isiagi), Patrick Kaddu (Disan Galiwango) & Allan Okello, (Dan Sserunkuma)
Unused: James Alitho (GK) AND Mustafa Mujuzi
Standing (L-R); Brevis Mugabi, Timothy Awanyi, Juma Balinya, Sadam Juma, Tadeo Lwanga and Hassan Wasswa(C) Front row (L-R); Godfrey Walusimbi, Patrick Kaddu, Charles Lukwago, Allan Okello and Allan Kyambadde
COSAFA Cranes XI
Saidi Keni (GK) ((Jack Komakech GK) , Paul Willa, Mustafa Kizza (Hassan Musana) ,Isaac Isinde (Patrick Mbowa) ,John Revita,Muzamir Mutyaba(Ivan Eyam) , Nicholas Kasozi (David Owori) , Allan Kayiwa (Bright Anukani) , Shafik Kagimu (Bashir Mutanda) , Paul Mucureezi & Michael Birungi
Standing (L-R); Micheal Birungi, Kasozi Nicholas, John Levita, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Saidi Keni, and Isaac Isinde. Front row (L-R); Allan Kayiwa, Mustapha Kizza, Willa Paul, Paul Mucureezi and Shafiq Kagimu
MAIN PHOTO: John Revita goes ahead of Patrick Kaddu with the ball in Namboole
17th May 2019-Uganda Cranes arrives in Western Uganda
Saturday: 18th May 2019
Match: Western Region Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground
Time: 4pm
Entrance: FREE
The Uganda Cranes team that is preparing to take part in the 2019 COSAFA Championship in South Africa embarked on training today at the Star Times stadium Lugogo ahead of a Regional tour match against Western region on Saturday in Bushenyi.
The side under coach Abdallah Mubiru deputised by Morley Byekwaso and having former Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa later on checked into Sky Hotel Nalya where it is accommodated.
L-R Geoffrey Massa, Abdallah Mubiru and kitsman Frank Bumpenje
The team will depart for Bushenyi on Friday morning ahead of the Regional Tour game organized by the national team sponsors Airtel and Nile Special. According to Mubiru, the game will help him assess the areas he must put more emphasis before the team flies out a few days later to South Africa for the COSAFA tournament.
“I am happy with the morale and the response of the players I have worked with today,” Mubiru stated. “However, the fitness levels are a bit below the required standards but it is understandable because they are coming from a break after the league ended a fortnight back.”
Mubiru also expressed his pleasure in having Massa, who captained the team to its first AFCON qualification in 2017 after a period of 38 years, saying that his wealth of experience will go a long way in motivating and inspiring the predominantly young side.
“Massa is one of the greatest players in Uganda’s history when you consider his achievements. His presence in the team is a very great factor that is going to immensely build these players. I feel very pleased to be working with him,” added Mubiru.
KCCA FC players were not part of the first training session after being given permission to take part in their club’s league title parade around the capital city in Kampala.
Democratic Republic of Congo Vs Uganda 26/6/2019: Uganda Vs Zimbabwe 30/6/2019: Uganda Vs Egypt
The Uganda Cranes’ preparations for the Total AFCON Finals 2019 got underway on Monday with a preliminary squad of 19 players entering residential camp at Kabira Country Club, Bukoto.
Brief address by the Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre
While attending the first ever Media session (Question and Answer), Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre told the press that he started with locally based players who are not in action since them have completed their fixtures.
The residential camp will take a fortnight in which period two practice games will be played on Thursday 23rd May (against the COSAFA bound Cranes) and the second one on the 25th May 2019 with a team yet to be known, both games at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
“I will name the list of 26 players on 21st May 2019 (including foreign-based players) for the Abu Dhabi camp from which 23 players will make the final Squad to Egypt for the AFCON Finals.
Uganda Cranes coach during the Q&A media session at Kabira Country club
“We shall play two friendly matches against an unnamed opponent on 9th June 2019 and then with Ivory Coast on 15th June 2019, before flying to Cairo,” Desabre told the media.
Selected Questions
Media:Can you brief us on players like Hassan Wasswa and Godfrey Walusimbi who currently aren’t engaged with any clubs? Are you not concerned about their fitness or you have a special programme for them?
Sebastien Desabre: After the (final qualifier) Tanzania game, we put in place a methodology to monitor all players like Hassan Wasswa and Walusimbi Godfrey where we get routine feedback about their progress on fitness levels. We have also been monitoring players who were recovering from injury like Sadam Juma and Moses Waiswa.
Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
Media:Don’t you have some other options than considering players who haven’t been active?
Sebastien Desabre: For me, the most important issue is preparing the boys to get ready for the game. Our job is to prepare players for the official date which is 22nd June 2019. Many players had their seasons end early and I’m sure they don’t share the same fitness levels but then we shall prepare them for the six weeks we are to spend with them and by the time of the first game, they will all be on the same level.
Media: You have named two squads-AFCON and COSAFA. Will you take charge of all the two teams?
Sebastien Desabre: I can’t take charge of both teams. We have coaches who were appointed to take charge of the COSAFA team and those are Abdallah Mubiru as head coach assisted by Morley Byekwaso, Sadiq Wassa as the goalkeeping coach while Geoffrey Massa will be Team Coordinator.
FULL Media Session (Q & A)
Players who have reported to Camp at Kabira Country club and later trained at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC),
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Churchill Brothers), Hassan Wasswa (unattached), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Moses Waiswa (Vipers SC)
Forwards: Daniel Isiagi (Al Nassr FC- Egypt), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Juma Balinya (Police FC), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Dan Mzee Sserunkuma (Vipers)
Sports Media (Q&A) session with Uganda Cranes coach
Venue: Jacaranda Hall, Kabira Country Club
Time: 8.55 am
Date: Monday 13th May 2019
FUFA Communications Office has finalised plans to conduct the first ever session on Monday 13th May 2019 at Kabira Country Club in which the sports media will ask the Uganda Cranes coach Sebatsien Desabre questions on matters related to the Uganda National senior team.
In the past, press conferences have been organised where the media is addressed by selected FUFA persons for onward commuication about the federation’s activities or any news.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the latest development.
‘It will be the first of its kind in Uganda sports media where a Uganda Cranes coach will answer questions about the National team and preparations for the team ahead of the 2019 AFCON Finals. It will not be a press conference. We want the session to be interactive. We want the media to get answers to the questions they ask the coach. The Q& A Media session will be streamed live on FUFA communication platforms for the general public to follow’ said Hussein.
The session will start at 8.55am in Jacaranda Hall –Kabira Country Club.
Uganda Cranes to feature in COSAFA Tournament in South Africa 25th May-8th June
Uganda Cranes COSAFA Squad starts training on 15th May at Lugogo
Uganda to start at Quarterfinals stage in the COSAFA Tournament
Uganda Cranes AFCON Preliminary Squad to enter camp on Monday 13th May at Kabira Country Club, starts training on same day in the afternoon at Lugogo
AFCON Finals 21st June-19th July 2019 in Egypt
Uganda Cranes Squad to United Arab Emirates for training camp will be named on 20th May
Uganda Cranes in Group A with Egypt, DR Congo and Zimbabwe at AFCON Finals
Uganda Cranes head Coach Sebastien Desabre has named two separate Squads of local based players to start preparations for the forthcoming 2019 COSAFA and Total AFCON Finals tournaments in South Africa and Egypt respectively.
On National team duty: KCCA FC skipper Timothy Awany (M) with Vipers’ Taddeo Lwanga (R) have been named in the Uganda Cranes preliminary AFCON Squad of local based players. On the exreme left is Emma Okwi who plays for Simba in Tanzania.
Training details
AFCON Finals-Preliminary Squad of local based players
The AFCON Preliminary Squad will camp at Kabira Country Club for residential training starting Monday 13th May 2019. From this Squad, the Head coach will select some players for the 26 man Squad for further training in the United Arab Emirates to join the foreign-based players from which a 23 man squad to feature in the Total AFCON Finals in Egypt will be named.
Uganda Cranes players warm up during training at the Star Times stadium Lugogo.
AFCON Preliminary Squad of 19 local based players unless stated (in italics-players who have completed their seasons in foreign leagues)
Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC), James Alitho (URA FC), Majwega Brian (Maroons FC), Godfrey Walusimbi, Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Mujuzi Mustafa (Proline FC), Hassan Wasswa , Sadam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Al Nassr FC- Egyp)t, Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Okelo Allan (KCCA FC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Balinya Juma (Police FC), Kaddu Henry (KCCA FC), Madondo Joel (KJSSS FC), Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town FC– England), Khalid Aucho (Churchill Brothers- India)
COSAFA Squad –20 Local based players
The Squad for COSAFA Tournament will hold non-residential training that starts on Wednesday 15th May 2019 at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo. The COSAFA tournament will be played from 25th May-8th June 2019. However, some players from the initial preliminary AFCON Squad will be considered for COSAFA tournament if they don’t travel to the United Arab Emirates.
Squad
Said Keni (Sc Villa), Willa Paul (Police), Kizza Mustafa (KCCA FC), Revita John (Express FC), Eyam Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Serunkuma Daniel (Vipers SC), Owori David (SC Villa), Bright Anukani (Proline FC), Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa), Mucuurezi Paul (Mbarara City FC), Mbowa Paul Baker (URA FC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Isinde Isaac (KJSSS FC), Senkatuka Nelson (Brights Stars FC), Kagimu Shafik (URA FC), Kasozi Nicolas (KCCA FC), Kayiwa Allan (Tooro United FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Obenchan Filibert (KCCA FC), Birungi Michael (Express FC)
Uganda Cranes XI that played against Kampala Regional select in the Regional tour at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Total AFCON 2019 Finals
Groups:
A: Egypt, DR Congo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
B: Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi
C: Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania
D: Morocco, Cote D’Voire, South Africa, Namibia
E: Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola
F: Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea Bissau
MAIN PHOTO: Head coach Sebastien Desabre with Uganda Cranes players during one of the National team’s training sessions.
The month of April had a series of events and number of stories about football in Uganda.
In this issue of the FUFA Monthly Newsletter we highlight the major headlines.
We have hinted on a number of issues which include; The FUFA Drum, CAF Club licensing regional workshop, the Uganda U17 National Teas maiden appearance in AFCON among others.
Uganda will play at the TOTAL AFCON 2019 finals, for the 7th title since the tournament inception in 1957.
The CECAFA giants were grouped in group A along with the hosts Egypt, neighbors DR Congo and Zimbabwe.
The draw was held in Giza, Egypt on Friday night, attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Third Vice president Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and national teams’ officer Patrick Ntege.
L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, Hon. Florence Nakiwala and National teams’ officer Patrick Ntege during the drawsFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre in Cairo moments before the draws
The other groups are; Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi (group B), Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania (group C), Morocco, Cote D’Voire, South Africa, Namibia (group D), Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola (group E) and Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea Bissau (group F).
The tournament kicks off on 19th June and wind up a month later, on 19th July 2019.
The CAF Executive Committee at its meeting on Thursday, 11 April 2019, in Cairo, Egypt approved the draw procedure for the final tournament of the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019. The procedure was proposed by the Organising Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations at its meeting 24-hours earlier.
Draw Procedure finalised, Pots revealed
The pots and seedings of the 24 qualified teams were decided based on the latest FIFA World rankings (released 4th April 2019), which is globally accepted and portrays a true reflection of the state of the qualified teams.
According to the Article 73.1 of the regulations of the competition; – The organizing country (Egypt) shall be the head of group A. – The holder of the trophy (Cameroon) will be the head of one of the five other groups in addition to 4 other head of groups determined in accordance to the ranking.
Procedures of the draw:
The following 4 pots will be on stage:
Pot 4: Containing the 6 teams of level IV
Pot 3: Containing the 6 teams of level III
Pot 2: Containing the 6 teams of level II
Pot 1: Containing the 5 teams of level I (Host country is in position A1)
Step 1:
Pot 4: The 6 less seeded teams of level IV will be in pot 4
The first ball drawn will go directly to group A; in position A4.
The second ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B4
The third ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C4
The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D4
The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E4
The sixth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F4
Step 2:
Pot 3: The 6 teams of level III will be in pot 3
The first ball drawn will go directly to group A; in position A3.
The second ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B3
The third ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C3
The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D3
The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E3
The sixth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F3
Step 3:
Pot 2: The 6 teams of level II will be in pot 2
The first ball drawn will go directly to group A; in position A2.
The second ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B2
The third ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C2
The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D2
The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E2
The sixth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F2
Step 4:
Pot 1: The Host team is already in position A1; the holder of the title and the other 4 teams of level I will be in pot 1
The first ball drawn will go directly to group B; in position B1.
The second ball drawn will go directly to group C; in position C1 o
The third ball drawn will go directly to group D; in position D1
The fourth ball drawn will go directly to group E; in position E1
The fifth ball drawn will go directly to group F; in position F1
Source: www.cafonline.com
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that played against Cape Verde in 2019 Group L AFCON Qualifiers at Namboole on 17th November 2018
We are back with the FUFA Monthly Newsletter- March 2019
It was an action-packed month that also saw the Uganda National Junior team (Under 17-The Cubs ) travel to Europe for a training camp before they returned home for yet another camp in Nairobi, Kenya all with the aim of preparing for the Total AFCON U-17 Finals.
The FUFA Newsletter brings you highlights of events held in March as per the FUFA calendar.
