Uganda Cranes players in the afternoon session on Wednesday
The Uganda Cranes camp at the Kabira Country Club, Bukoto is full board with all the players reported.
Goalkeeper Salim Jamal was the last player to report for duty and trained with the rest of the players on Wednesday, the same day that the national team had the launch of a new kit.
There were double sessions for the team in the morning and afternoon.
In the morning, the session lasted for close to two hours and was trimmed down in the afternoon to one hour.
For either sessions, the players expressed ultimate commitment, passion and the desire to give their all as the team prepares for the double header against Lesotho.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Wednesday afternoon
South African based winger Allan “Dancing Rasta” Kateregga, who plays for Cape Town City Football Club told the media after the morning training that they are focused for the game at hand against Lesotho.
“Our strategy is to play football. We are targeting victories from these two matches. We are yearning to win and everyone is focused. We are taking this chance with both our hands” Kateregga disclosed.
In the same spirit, midfielder Ibrahim Sadam Juma, who plays at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC expresses the urge to improve on the weak departments where the team needs to polish up coming to the double header;
“We need six points. We are aware of the threat posed by Lesotho and that is why we are not underrating them. We need to improve on the mistakes done from the previous game against Tanzania. We need to create, score and defend well. The mood in the camp is right and best” Sadam noted.
The Thursday session will be held behind closed doors as the team continues to prepare for the Saturday and Tuesday matches.
Full Board Uganda Cranes Team:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundown, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Defenders: Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS, Uganda), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC, Tanzania), Timothy Denis Awanyi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC, Kuwait), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC, Tanzania), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood, Egypt), Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Faruku Miya (Gorica, Croatia ), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda), Milton Karisa (MC Oujda, Morocco), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA, Uganda)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Uganda Cranes and FUFA top brass were hosted by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe at a function he organized to celebrate the 56th Independence Day with the team and football fraternity ahead of Saturday’s AFCON Qualifier with Lesotho at Namboole stadium.
In a jovial mood, the President discussed football matters with the contingent before he announced his offer of a chartered flight to fly the Cranes to Maseru for the reverse fixture against Lesotho to be played on Tuesday 16th October, 2018.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango and Head coach Sebastien Desabre
President Museveni also offered the Uganda Cranes contingent to State House a financial boost of UGX 200M (Two Hundred Million Shillings).
President Museveni congratulated the team for posting results that have kept the Cranes on top of the group in the campaign but urged them to work harder against Lesotho on Saturday.
‘I have been following you of recent and I thank you for the performance but we need to work harder for better results. I have offered you a chartered plane to Lesotho and UGX 200M to help you get good results’ said President Museveni
Speaking on behalf of the players, team captain Denis Onyango appreciated the President and the First Lady Janet Museveni (Minister of Education and Sports) for the recent support towards the Cranes and football.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in a deep discussion with the Uganda Cranes and FUFA Contingent to State House on Tuesday in Entebbe.
‘The support from the President is a sign that he follows and loves sports. Football has been picking good results partly because of such support from the fountain of honour and office of Education and Sports. This offer will help the team fly in time to Maseru for the game’ said Mugisha.
The Uganda Cranes Technical team led by head coach Sebastien Desabre was also in attendance.
The delegation to State House was led by FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha, accompanied by 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.
MAIN PHOTO: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Uganda Cranes players, team officials and FUFA top brass in Entebbe.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre closely monitors the players getting through their paces on Monday at Namboole
There are barely four days to the Uganda Cranes home group L duel of the Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 2019 at Mandela National Stadium.
On Monday evening, as the team marked their first training session under residential camp arrangement, the 16 players in attendance along with the coaches all looked focused and determined for the job at hand.
From the players’ facial expression and their diligent display throughout the warm up drills to the ball work sessions, it was clearly evident, Uganda Cranes is a team on a mission come Saturday.
Dennis Iguma in training on Monday
‘When we come out for training, we always give more than 100% . It is this same spirit that we want to display in the matches. We shall go for the all attack strategy against Lesotho and personally I am ready to utilise the chances once granted the opportunity’ striker Edirisa Lubega confessed before the media after the one and half hour training session at Namboole stadium.
Lubega was among the new faces that joined the rest of the players, majority consisting of the local based legion.
Others included Emmanuel Okwi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Murushid Jjuuko, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Joseph Ochaya and Allan Kateregga who attended the evening session.
Charles Lukwago with the goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba
The eight local based players who trained are; Goalkeeper Charles Lukwago, Sadam Ibrahim Juma, Timothy Awanyi, Patrick Kaddu, Isaac Isinde, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waiswa and Tadeo Lwanga.
More players are expected to join the camp at Kabira Country Club on Monday evening ahead of Tuesday’s programme.
Uganda Cranes face Lesotho in a crucial double header duel at Namboole and in Maseru on 13th and 16th October 2018 respectively.
The training sessions continue on Tuesday-morning (8.30am Gym session at Kabira Country Club ) and afternoon (1.30 pm) at Namboole stadium.
Players who trained on Monday.
Goalkeeper: Charles Lukwago
Outfield players: Murushid Jjuuko, Joseph Ochaya, Emmanuel Okwi, Godfrey Walusimbi, Edirisa Lubega, Allan Kateregga, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Dennis Iguma, Sadam Ibrahim Juma, Timothy Awanyi, Patrick Kaddu, Isaac Isinde, Allan Kyambadde, Moses Waiswa, Tadeo Lwanga
Goals; Patrick Kaddu (2), Allan Kyambadde Ibrahim Saddam Juma. David Owori scored for the select side.
The Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named a 24 man Squad to enter residential camp at Kabira Country club starting Monday 8th October 2018.
The final squad was named after three days of rigorous training that included a trial match between the Uganda Cranes local based players and a select team of U17, U20 and U23 players at Lugogo.
Uganda Cranes will play Lesotho on Saturday 13th October at Namboole and three days later in Maseru on 16th October.
The players will have an afternoon training session at Namboole Stadium starting at 4pm.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastian Desabre talking to media after the training on Monday
The 24 man Squad named by Desabre;
Denis Onyango, Jamal Salim, Charles Lukwago, Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Awanyi, Denis Iguma, Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa, Ibrahim Sadaam, Taddeo Lwanga, Moses Waisswa, Khalid Aucho, Allan Kateregga, Faruku Miya, Emma Okwi, Edris Lubega, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kyambadde and Patrick Kaddu.
MAIN PHOTO: Moses Waisswa is one of the 24 players who will enter residential camp on Monday at Kabira Country club in Bukoto as Uganda Cranes continue with preparations for the AFCON Qualifier against Lesotho on Saturday at Namboole stadium.
The official image promoting the Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier between Uganda and Lesotho on 13th October 2018 at Namboole stadium.
The training programme for the Uganda National team-Uganda Cranes and U20/U23 starts this Friday at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
With the Uganda Cranes set to take on Lesotho in the back to back AFCON 2019 Qualifiers, the head coach Sebastien Desabre is not leaving any stone unturned.
Desabre has already summoned a 33 man squad for the Cranes while a 20 man squad comprising two U-17 players and a selection from the U-20/U-23 category will also have sessions before climaxing with a match between the two Squads on Sunday.
The training will start on Friday morning with the local based players from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League forming the Uganda Cranes.
Training programme-Friday to Sunday
Friday 5th October: Morning Uganda Cranes (Local based players) 8am, 3pm (Select Squad U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Saturday 6th October: Morning Uganda Cranes (Local based players) 8am, 3pm (Select Squad U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
Sunday 7th October: Uganda Cranes (Local based players) vs Select Squad (U-17/U-20/U-23 players) at 10 am StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo
The final Squad of 24 players will be named on Monday to enter residential camp for the tie against Lesotho on 13th October, 2018 at Mandela National stadium.
Uganda Cranes Squad: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC), Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Musitafah Kizza (KCCA FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (KCCA FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish), Khalid Aucho(Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (Gorica ), Ambrose Kirya (Sc Villa), Allan Okello (KCA FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc), Milton Karisa( MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC)
Selected U17/U20 and U-23 Squad
Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Tom Ikara (KCCA FC) (Goalkeepers), Paul Wila (Police FC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora Fc), Ivan Eyam (Mbarara City FC), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Frank Tumwesigye (Vipers SC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), David Owori (Sc Villa), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Stephen Desse Mukwala (Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Sadat Anaku (KCAC FC), Kakaire Tomas ( Bright Stars Junior Team/ Royal Giant High Sch. Mityana), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka Junior Team) and Ashraf Mugume (Police FC)
MAIN PHOTO:L-R Taddeo Lwanga, Isaac Muleme and Denis Guma stretching during training at StarTimes Stadium while on National team duty. The trio has been summoned by head coach Sebastien Desabre to the Cranes Squad for the AFCON Qualifier against Lesotho.
The Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has summoned a 33 man Squad for the AFCON Qualifier match between Uganda and Lesotho to be played on 13th October, 2018 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The Squad has 16 foreign based players and the rest are stars from the Uganda Premier League with some coming from the National U-20 team.
Local based players will start training on 5th October before the rest of the squad joins three days later for the residential camp ahead of the back to back ties against Lesotho to be played in a space of four days.
The final squad of 24 players for the residential camp will be named by the head coach on 7th October, 2018.
L-R: Charles Lukwago, Jamal Salim and Denis Onyango have all been summoned. Nicholas Sebwato of Onduparaka is the 4th kepeer.
Players summoned
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC) and Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC).
Rest of the Squad: Isaac Isinde (Kirinya Jinja SS), Murushid Juuko (Simba SC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Denis Iguma (Kazma FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Bashir Asiku (Vipers SC), Musitafah Kizza (KCCA FC), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (KCCA FC), Godfrey Walusimbi (Kaizer Chiefs) FC, Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo), Hassan Wasswa (El Geish), Khalid Aucho(Church Hill Brothers, India), Ibrahim Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City), Faruku Miya (Gorica ), Ambrose Kirya (Sc Villa), Allan Okello (KCA FC), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Moses Waisswa (Vipers Sc), Milton Karisa( MC Oujda), Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC), Emma Okwi (Simba SC), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC)
Midfielder Allan Okello (Red) in action against Cameroon U-20
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre with Allan Kateregga (L) and Murushid Juuko (R) in training
The dates for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double header between Uganda and Lesotho have been confirmed.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein revealed the dates during the FUFA weekly press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House, Mengo.
FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during the press conference held at FUFA House, Mengo
‘We would like to confirm the date for the AFCON 2019 Qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Lesotho. The date that has been confirmed is Saturday 13th October at Namboole with Kickoff set for 4pm. The charges will remain UgX 15,000 Ordinary , UgX 40,000 VIP and UgX 150,000 VVIP. We believe that the fans will come to support the national team beacause the back to back matches are very important for the Uganda Cranes’ said Hussein
‘Like the captain of the Uganda Cranes Denis Onyango appealed to the fans that they will keep improving on their performance from the game against Tanzania, the players believe that they have the courage and trust amongst themselevs to pick up good results against Lesotho on 13th and 16th October in Namboole and Maseru respectively’ he added
Uganda still leads group L on four points after picking up a 1-0 away win over Cape Verde and a goalless draw against Tanzania.
MAIN PHOTO: Fans who turned up cheering Uganda Cranes during the game against Tanzania
Uganda Cranes and Tanzania Taifa Stars played to a non scoring stalemate at the Mandela National Stadium in the Total AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
The well attended match played on a slippery surface witnessed the Cranes create a few goal scoring moments but the visitors lived to the billing.
Midfielder Moses Waiswa (left) had colourful moments on his senior national team debut
Joseph Ochaya, Emmanuel Okwi and second half substitute Edrisa Lubega all had opportunities not optimally utilized.
The visitors took had some close chances with the best goal scoring opportunity falling to the team captain Mbwana Samatta failing to beat goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango in a one man against one incident.
Uganda Cranes technical team called for all the three changes.
Patrick Henry Kaddu replaced Joseph Ochaya after 67 minutes, William Luwagga Kizito came of for Emmanuel Arnold Okwi 10 minutes later and Edrisa Lubega took over Faruku Miya’s place with the last five minutes.
Utility player Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (right) partnered with Murushid Jjuuko in central defence
A point earned still maintains Uganda Cranes on top of the group L with four points, off two matches played.
The two other group countries (Lesotho and Cape Verde) face off in Maseru on Sunday.
The match at Namboole was graced by the speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga as chief guest, State Minister of sports Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Delegates and over 35,000 spectators.
Airtel Managing Director V.G Somaeskar led the inspection of playersFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the team captain Denis Onyango prior to the game kick offA section of fans at Namboole stadium
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK, Captain), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Denis Iguma, Moses Waiswa, Faruku Miya (86′ Edrisa Lubega), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (77′ William Luwagga Kizito), Joseph Ochaya (67′ Patrick Henry Kaddu)
Subs Not Used:
Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K), Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Derrick Nsibambi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Denis Awany, Moses Opondo, Allan Kateregga, Ibrahim Sadam Juma
Tanzania XI
Tanzania Taifa Stars XI:
Aishi Salum Manula (G.K), Gadiel Michael Kamagi, Hassan Banda Abdi, Agrey Moris Ambros, David John Mwantika, Mbwana Samatta (Captain), Thomas Ulimwengu, Simon Msuva, Hassan Khamis Ramadhan, Frank Domayo, Abbas Mudathir
Subs:
Benno David Kakolanya (G.K), Kelvin Sabato Kongwe, Hamid Mao Mkami, Farid Mussa Shah, Shaban Iddi Chilunda, Ally Mtoni, Rashid Mandawa, Salum Kimenya, Yahya Omari, Vicent Andrew Chikupe, Salum Kihimbwa, Mohamed Mohamed
The Uganda Cranes team is face Tanzania Taifa Stars as released by head coach Sebastien Desabre and his technical team has one locally based players in Vipers’ Moses Waiswa.
Denis Onyango is the team captain with Nico Wadada at right back as Godfrey Walusimbi takes the left back role.
Murushid Juuko and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda start as the two central midfielders.
Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K), Ibrahim Sadam Juma, William Luwagga Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Patrick Henry Kaddu, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Denis Awany, Moses Opondo, Allan Kateregga, Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Edrisa Lubega
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and team captain Denis Onyango have addressed the media during the pre-match press conference at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Friday morning ahead of the TOTA 2019 AFCON qualifier match against Tanzania on Saturday.
Desabre noted that his players are well prepared and motivated.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre at the pre-match press conference on Friday morning at Namboole.
He asserted that his players are well focused and ready for the game.
‘It is going to be a crucial game but our players are prepared and focused. My assistants and me have tested the abilities of our players since January and we have made our strategy to win the game. I want to put up some thing different with my philosophy. I respect our opponents but i promise we shall play to get the best results on Saturday. My players are well motivated and ready for the game’ said the Uganda Cranes Hhead coach Desabre.
Denis Onyango the captain of Cranes admitted that winning at Namboole is a routine and he is looking forward to the match.
Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango talking to the media during the pre-match press conference on Friday morning at Namboole
‘Tomorrow’s match is vital to us. We know what to do. We are playing against our neighbours. It will not be an easy game against Tanzania. They are not weak and we shall put up our best performance to win. It is a routine to have wins at Namboole and I assure Ugandans that we shall play to win the match. Our opponents have some individuals who are good but football is about teamwork. Our players know how to handle special players like Samata. We have met special players before on the continent and we are a strong team. We managed to get a good result away in Cape Verde and we should be able to build on that away three points when we played Cape Verde. We shall fight for the three points tomorrow’ said Uganda Cranes Captain Onyango.
After the Pre-match Press conference the Cranes had their last training session in Namboole at 10:00am.
Uganda Cranes is leading Group L with 3 points ahead of Lesotho, Tanzania and Cape Verde.
In the same group, Lesotho will host Cape Verde in Maseru this weekend.
L-R FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and captain Denis Onyango at the pre-match press conference on Friday morning
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre , captain Denis Onyango during the pre-match press conference on Friday morning
Pre-match Press Conference: Friday 7th September 2018 at 9.30am
Training 10 am ( Opening 15 minutes only for Media)
Access to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole for the Total 2019 AFCON qualifier match between Uganda Cranes and Tanzania has been released by the Chairman of FUFA International Match Organisation Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola during the Weekly Press conference at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday morning.
Magoola together with Kampala Metropolitan Police officials addressed the media and gave a brief about the Saturday 8th September match on entrance procedures for the fans, invited Guests, media, sponsors and vehicles.
Chairman FUFA International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola (R) and Kampala Metropolitan PRO C/ASP Oweyesigyire Luke (L) addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House Mengo on Wednesday morning
In his statement, Magoola confirmed that all vehicles with stickers driving from the fly at the Northern by pass and Bweyogerere will be diverted to Nassanga road in Kireka before accessing the Stadium Outer Parking. Only match officials, the two teams and Invited guests will use the Main gate. The 150,000/- and 40,000/- ticket holders will also use the main gate.
‘We are inviting all fans to come and attend the match at Namboole on Saturday. We are in partnership with Uganda Police to see that we have a secure event. The match will kickoff at 4:00 pm’ said Magoola.
RPC Kampala Metropolitan Police Musani Michael Sabila (R) addressing the media during the press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
The Regional Police Commander Kampala Metropolitan Police SSP Michael Musani Sabila informed the media that that all routes heading to Namboole will be secured and cautioned all service providers during the event to follow security guidelines.
‘I want to inform the public that all routes to Namboole will be secure and i call upon all the service providers during the match day to abide with our security guidelines.’ Said Kampala Metropolitan Police RPC Sabira Micheal
Kampala Metropolitan Police PRO C/ASP Owoyesigyire declared that the Uganda Police will ensure all fans in and outside the Stadium are secure.
Owoyesigyire also advised fans to stick strictly to the match. We shall not accept any groups of fans or individuals who have plans for activities not related to football.
Kampala Metropolitan Police PRO Luke Owoyesigyire, talking to media during the press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
‘We shall ensure that all fans are safe inside and outside the pitch. Bottles or any other sharp objects will not be accepted except for drinks in the disposables’ said KMP Public Relations Officer Oyowesigyire.
During the press conference, FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza announced that the tickets for the match are now on market going for 15, 000/= (Ordinary tickets), 40,000/= (VIP), 150,000/= (VVIP).
‘No tickets will be sold at the Stadium on Match day. I call upon all fans to buy their tickets from our selling outlets. We thank the Government for supporting us with a budget for the National team. It is the reason why we decided to reduce the ticket prices of Ordinary and VIP’ said FUFA Finance Kiiza
FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza (L) Kampala Metropolitan Police PRO Luke Owoyesigyire addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House on Wednesday morning
The outlets-Ticket selling centres
Airtel Shops; Jinja Rd-Shop Plaza, Lugogo Forest Mall, Ben Kiwanuka Street, Airtel New Park Kyagwe road.
City Oil; Nakawa, Kamwokya, Bombo Rd, Namirembe Rd, Martin Rd.
Match Commissioner: Sebit Librato Bagirasas (South Sudan)
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, C/ASP Owoyesigirye Luke PRO Kampala Metro Politan, Chairman FUFA International Match Organising Committee (IMOC) Issa Magoola and RPK Kampala Metro Politan/Extra SSP Musani Micheal Sabila
Three more Uganda Cranes players joined the national team training at Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday morning.
Team captain Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Afria), midfielder Allan Kateregga (Ajax Cape Town City, South Africa) and striker Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt) trained with the team for the first time.
Onyango joined the other two goalkeepers in camp; Charles Lukwago and Salim Jamal for the work outs with goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
The rest of the players were engaged in several work-outs.
The session was under the guidance of head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Mathias Lule and the team physical trainer Gerome D’Antonio.
After the session, three players Murushid Jjuuko, Ibrahim Sadam Juma and Taddeo Lwanga engaged the media in a post-training interview.
‘The training is so far so good. We are set to face Tanzania and I know most Tanzanians on the team. I promise the Ugandans a win on Saturday’ remarked Jjuuko.
Egyptian based striker Derrick Nsibambi trained for first time with the Uganda Cranes ahead of the Tanzania gameIsaac Muleme and Emmanuel Okwi in action during training at Tuesday at Namboole stadium
Sadam also hinted on the readiness of the team prior to the East African derby.
‘The morale of players is high in camp and everyone is ready for the game once given the opportunity’ Sadam noted.
Lwanga talked about the healthy competition within the team which is a big boost to the team and the technical team.
Uganda Cranes players during the warm-up session at Namboole stadium on TuesdayMidfielder Hassan Wasswa Mawanda prepares to cross the ball during the Tuesday morning training session
‘There is healthy competition for slots on the team. This is good for the team because the technical team wants the very best out of us’ Taddeo, who plies his trade at the reigning Uganda Premier League champions, Vipers SC disclosed to the media.
The team is camped at the nearby Jokas Hotel in Bweyogerere, a stone throw away from the stadium.
The team training resumes on Wednesday morning under closed doors (at Namboole).
Meanwhile Miya Faruku, Moses Opondo, Yunius Sentamu and Kizito Luwagga arrived last night but were given time off from the morning session by the Head coach.
Uganda Cranes players who trained on Tuesday morning:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Midfielders: Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC, Uganda), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamo, Zambia), Allan Kateregga (Cape Town City, South Africa), Khalid Aucho (Un-attached), Moses Waiswa (Vipers Sc, Uganda)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Simba SC, Tanzania), Edrisa Lubega (SV Ried, Austria), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha, Egypt), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named the final 24 players who will enter residential camp at Jokas Hotel, Bweyogerere on Monday evening for Saturday’s Total AFCON 2019 Qualifier against Tanzania at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The National team trained at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo on Monday for close to two hours as three more players Goalkeeper Salim Jamal, Godfrey Walusimbi and Edrisa Lubega joined the camp.
Goalkeeper Salim Jamal (L) and striker Edrisa Lubega joined the Uganda Cranes camp today
‘We are all set for the match against Tanzania. Since we qualified and played at the last AFCON, all our focus is on making it again. We call upon the fans to rally behind the team’ goalie Jamal noted.
Addressing the media after the training session, Zambian based left winger Joseph Ochaya expressed the need to win the home game against Tanzania;
Cranes striker Edrisa Lubega (Red) controlling the ball during training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
‘We have played with our neighbours Tanzania in many games and such matches are close. We are set this time round to win this match because it is crucial for us in this campaign’ Ochaya told the media.
Meanwhile, more foreign based players are expected in the country and shall attend the training on Tuesday morning (10am) at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Captain Denis Onyango, Derrick Nsibambi, William Luwagga Kizito, Allan Kateregga, Yunus Sentamu, Moses Opondo and Faruku Miya will join camp later today.
L-R Patrick Kaddu and Isaac Muleme during Uganda Cranes training on Monday morning at StarTimes Stadium Lugogo
Uganda Cranes squad for residential camp:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Jamal Salim (El Meriekh, Sudan), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda)
L-R Taddeo Lwanga, Isaac Muleme and Denis Iguma stretching during training at StarTimes Stadium on Sunday
Uganda Cranes continued with training on Sunday morning as three more players joined the non residential camp at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo ahead of the Total 2019 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania on 8th September 2018.
Hassan Wasswa (El Gaish) Isaac Muleme (Haras El Hodood) and Denis Iguma (Kazman FC) joined the team and attended the morning session. The trio flew into the country last night.
Wasswa is one of the senior players in the the squad and has promised Ugandans the players know what is at stake.
L-R Hassan Wasswa and Joseph Ochaya on Sunday Morning at the StarTimes Stadium as they prepared to walk on to the turf for training.
‘ We have not come here for holidays but to win against Tanzania. It is all about staying focused and working hard. This is the right time for our team to go back to AFCON. This is a game of a lifetime. We will only play for a win. We are well motivated and all players are ready to give in their best. We respect Tanzania but we are sorry for them we have to fight and get three points off them’ said Uganda Cranes assistant captain Hassan Wasswa.
The Cranes assistant Coach Mathias Lule affirmed that they are set for the match and believes the five days with the players will be enough to have the best preparations.
L-R Striker Emma Okwi, Patrick Kaddu, Nicholas Wadada, Murushid Juuko and Martin Kizza during training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
‘We are set for our next game against Tanzania. We are expecting more players from Europe and South Africa to join us by end of tomorrow’ noted Lule
Uganda Cranes fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio (Red) taking players through drills on Sunday
Twenty (20) players took part in Sunday’s training that was conducted by head Coach Sebastien Desabre and his assistants.
Moses Opondo (Vendsyssel FF), Kizito Luwagga (Bate Bolisov) Edrisa Lubega (Reid), Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha), Godfrey Walusimbi (Keiser Chiefs) and Miya Farouk (HNK Gorica) are expected in camp by end of Monday.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
Uganda Cranes is leading the 2019 AFCON qualifier Group L with 3 points from the only game played so far in the campaign away in Carpe Verde.
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
Players that attended training on Sunday;
Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC) and Sebwato Nicholas (Onduparaka FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Isinde Isaac (K JSS FC), Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC) Kizza Martin (SC Villa), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC).
L-R Nicholas Sebwato and Charles Lukwago during the Cranes training at StarTimes Stadium on Sunday morning
Other players are; Hassan Wasswa (El Gaish), Isaac Muleme( Haras El Hodood), Denis Iguma (Kazman FC), Murushid Juuko (Simba FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos), Yassar Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema), Aucho Khalid (unattached) and Emmanuel Okwi (Simba FC).
Uganda Cranes players in training on Sunday morning at StarTimes Stadium
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes assistant captain Hassan Wasswa (front) during training on Sunday
Uganda Cranes players (L-R Front) Sadam Juma, Martin Kizza, (L-R Behind) Yassar Mugerwa and Timothy Awany in training on Saturday at Lugogo
Uganda Cranes Team has officially kicked off training ahead of Total 2019 AFCON qualifier match against Tanzania on 8th September 2018. The morning session was held at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre, his assistant Matthias Lule, goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio were in attendance taking the players through drills.
L-R Midfield battle-Tadeo Lwanga and Sadam Juma in Cranes training on Saturday
Seventeen (17) players were in training today. The local based stars kist had; Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC) and Sebwato Nicholas (Onduparaka FC), Awany Timothy (KCCA FC), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Isinde Isaac (Kirinya JSS FC), Taddeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Waiswa Moses (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Sadam Juma (KCCA FC) Kizza Martin (SC Villa), Kyambadde Allan (KCCA FC) and Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC).
The foreign-based players had Murushid Juuko (Simba FC), Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos), Yassar Mugerwa (Fasil Kenema), Aucho Khalid (unattached) and Emmanuel Okwi (Simba FC).
Attack vs Defence-Uganda Cranes striker Emmanuel Okwi (L) in action during the Cranes training on Saturday. He is seen here taking on Awany Timothy
‘We have started our preparation for our next game against Tanzania. All my teammates are responding well and I believe we shall put up a good performance.
It’ is a challenge to play against opponents who understand your playing style but we are going to fight and make sure we get three points at Namboole’ Uganda Cranes striker Emmanuel Okwi
Uganda Cranes Coach Sebastien Desabre smiles during training on Saturday.
The head coach Desabre confirmed that getting three points from Tanzania is what he is planning for and trying to work on the intensity of his players during training.
‘We hope to be joined by other foreign players tomorrow and on Monday. Three points against Tanzania are so important to us and we shall fight for the win’ Cranes Head Coach Sebastien Desabre
L-R Martin Kizza and Aucho Khalid in training on Saturday at StarTimes Stadium
Training will resume on Sunday at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo at 10 am.
Isaac Isinde (L) defends well against Patrick Kaddu during training on Saturday
Uganda Cranes is leading 2019 AFCON qualifier Group L with 3 points from the only game played so far in the campaign away in Carpe Verde.
Fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio and Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre monitoring Wadada and Juuko’s drills during training.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R Nicholas Wadada, Moses Waiswa, Yassar Mugerwa and Sadam Juma in Cranes Training on Saturday at Lugogo
