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  • Sponsorship and Marketing: FUFA signs pact with BetLion Uganda

    Sponsorship and Marketing: FUFA signs pact with BetLion Uganda

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to spread wings with a vibrant marketing strategy to fuel the respective programmes and activities.

    On Thursday, 17th May 2018, another milestone has been attained with a multi billion sponsorship deal from online betting platform, BetLion Uganda specifically for the Uganda Cranes.

    The five year partnership was revealed during a ceremony held at Protea Hotel in Kampala.

    A strong delegation from FUFA Led by the first Vice President Justus Mugisha (represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo), Executive Committee member, also head of marketing and sponsorship committee Rogers Byamukama, Hamid Juma (FUFA Executive Committee member), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, marketing director Esther Musoke, FUFA staff represented the federation.

    Bet Lion has announced the Cranes Jackpot that has Ug.shs 150M prize that someone just needs Ug.shs 3000 to enter.

    The Cranes Jackpot will run weekly and is a 13 selection jack pot.

    Press conference announcing the arrival of Bet Lion Uganda at Protea Hotel, Kampala

    What they said:

    Eng. Moses Magogo (FUFA President, represented by Justus Mugisha):

    We are excited to welcome BetLione to our family of sponsors. It is further proof of our stewardship of football in this country based on our concrete pillars of governance, accountability, transparency and excellence as envisaged in our vision – To be the number one football country in Africa on and off the field

    Edgar Watson, FUFA CEO:

    This is yet another landmark feat for Uganda’s Football. As a federation, we are honoured to have Bet Lion Uganda on board among the many of our sponsors.

    Oliver Bates group CEO of Bet Lions Uganda:

    Bet Lion Uganda is an online betting platform. Consideration for feature phone (non smartphone) owners like USSD and SMS have also been factored in Our ambition is to support sports in Uganda. This long term partnership with the Uganda Cranes is to support local sport with the aim of reaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup. We have partnered with a well run organization and look forward to supporting their vision

    Lionel Kabenge, Managing Director, BetLion Uganda

    BetLion is about sport and we want to help the Uganda Cranes continue to score. We are proud to announce our long-term partnership with the Uganda Cranes. This is a multi-billion shilling partnership with an innovative and unprecedented revenue share revenue agreement with the aim of supporting the Cranes in reaching the 2022 World Cup

    Michael Carlton, Director BetLion:

    The combination of the Uganda Cranes and BetLion will prove to be a winning combination for the national team, BetLion and all our supporters. In this World Cup year, BetLion will be offering amazing bets and jackpots to make the tournament and forthcoming sports seasons more exciting. By playing the Cranes jackpot with BetLion, our customers will be showing their support for the Cranes and directly contributing towards the development of Ugandan football.

    CEO Bet Lion Uganda, Oliver Bates during his presentation at Protea Hotel in Kampala
  • Total CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos outmuscles Cameroon in first leg at Lugogo

    Total CAF U-20 Qualifiers: Uganda Hippos outmuscles Cameroon in first leg at Lugogo

    CAF U-20 Qualifiers (1st Leg, 1st Round):

    • Uganda Hippos 1-0 Cameroon

    Uganda National U-20 team, the Hippos overcame Cameroon in the opening leg of the first leg of the Total CAF U-20 qualifier played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala on Saturday.

    Vipers Sports Club forward Steven Mukwala scored the decisive goal of the day.

    Mukwala scored in the 44th minute of the game after an assist by left back Robert Kitabalwa.

    The goal margin would have widened had Mukwala, Allan Okello and defender Geofrey Wasswa converted their respective chances created.

    Ibrahim Abba closes down Allan Okello during the game
    Cameroon goalkeeper Christopher Atangana Assimba reacts faster to foil a Uganda Hippos attack

    Uganda’s Abubaker Kasule and Kitabalwa were cautioned by Kenyan referee Peter Waweru.

    The match was also watched by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, members of the Executive Committee, delegates, FUFA staff and a size number of fans.

    The return leg will be played this coming weekend in Yaoundé.

    Team Line Ups:

    Uganda Hippos XI:

    Saidi Keni (GK), Paul Willa, Robert Kitabalwa, Mustafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto (Captain), Ivan Eyam, Steven Mukwala, Frank Tumwesigye, Allan Okello

    Subs:

    Denis Otim (G.K), Fred Okot, Bashir Asiku, Faisal Ssekyanzi, Raymond Onyai, Herbert Achai, Hamisi Tibita

    Cameroon XI:

    Christopher Atangana Assimba (G.K), Ignatius Kpene Ganago, Karl Ndendi Kegne, Sob Franck Fomeyem, Felix Kamdem Arnold, Ibrahim Abba, Noise Sakava Sangaola, Sali Boubakary, Martin Ako Assomo

    Subs:

    Nathan Yontsi Iyenngue (G.K), Grace Abel Makani, Hassana Abbo Mamoudou, Enow Takane Boris, Steve Bonny Elame, Landry Abessolo, Taddeus Nkeng

    Head coach: Christophe Ousmanou

    Match Officials:

    • Referee: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
    • Assistant Referee 1: Joshua Ochieng Achila (Kenya)
    • Assistant Referee 2: Stephen Eleazar Onyangowembe (Kenya)
    • Fourth Official: Israel Lemiyian Mpaima (Kenya)
    • Match Commissioner: Desire Gahungu (Burundi)
    • Media Official: Bosco Omaria (Uganda)
  • Football Infrastructure: Buganda Kingdom officially hands over land to FUFA for stadium construction

    Football Infrastructure: Buganda Kingdom officially hands over land to FUFA for stadium construction

    The Kingdom of Buganda has officially handed over 10 acres  of land to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) at Kawolo, Lugazi on Tuesday, 10th April 2018.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo received the land title from the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at the Kawolo Division headquarters during a well-attended ceremony also graced by the Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine.

    The land measuring 10 Acres is situated on Plot No. 262, Block 179 in Kawolo, Lugazi adjacent  Kawolo Division Head Quarters in Buikwe District.

    Part of the land at Kawolo, Lugazi which Buganda Kingdom donated to FUFA

    Eng. Magogo led a strong team from FUFA with 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha and Darius Mugoye respectively in attendance.

    This is a great moment for our football in Uganda. Time immemorial, Buganda Kingdom has had a healthy relationship with FUFA since the days of Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa who was the first FUFA President in 1924. I am glad to be the president of the federation at a time such developments are taking place. I thank the Buganda Kingdom for the support by providing the land where the FUFA Stadium will be constructed. The project will last for five years and will be executed in phases. The project source of funding shall be majorly from FIFA as well as other partners and stake holders

    Other FUFA officials in attendance were Edgar Watson (CEO) as well as his Deputy Humphrey Mandu, Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Esther Musoke (Marketing Director), Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications Manager) and Delegates.

    Buganda Kingdom sports officials Sam Mpiima, Sulaiman Sejjengo and  Adam Sematiko were also in attendance.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo addressing invited guests

    The Chief Guest at the ceremony, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom while addressing the guests wholesomely embraced the project.

    ‘When we presented this project to the Kabaka about construction of a football stadium at Kawolo, Lugazi, he blessed the request. We shall offer the necessary support to this project and make it reality’ Mayiga noted.

    He hinted on the long list of opportunities that come along with sports and football in particular.

    ‘Football is a rich opportunity to make a living. I also urge the  footballers to make good use of their money earned while still in active service’ Mayiga added.

    Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga was hapy with the project

    Speaking at the same function, the Buganda Kingdom Minister of sports, Youth and Recreation saluted the efforts of FUFA in line with achieving the five year strategic plan of the Kingdom.

    ‘The construction of this football stadium in Buikwe, Kyaggwe Ssaza is one of the lined up plans of uplifting sports in Buganda in line with our 5 year strategic plan recently launched by the Kingdom’  Ssekabembe remarked.

    A foundation stone was later laid at the site where the stadium will be constructed.

    The project will be completed with in five years.

    Foundation stone being laid at the Lugazi Kawolo area where FUFA Stadium will be constructed

    The ceremony was also graced by the LC V Chairman Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege, LC 3 Chairman – Emmanuel Kivumbi Bongole  Ssejjinja, Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius  Tumwesigye Mbabazi, Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine, Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee, Buganda Region Football Association Chairman Andrew Kaweesa, Ssekiboobo Benjamin Kigongo, Buganda sports officials Sulaiman Ssejjengo, Adam Ssematiko, Samuel Mpiima (also a delegate at the FUFA Assembly) among others.

    Little Angels Primary School pupils from Lugazi entertained the guests

    Pupils from Little Angels and God’s Angels Primary schools entertained the guests during the event, also well covered by the media fraternity.

    Pupils from God’s Angels of Najjembe also entertained the guests
    Rev. Fr. Ssempijja of Lugazi Cathedral blessed the function with a prayer

    REACTIONS: What the area leaders said:

    LC V Buikwe District Mathias Kigongo Ssendege:

    We are excited that such a developmental project has come to Buikwe District.

    LC 3 Chairman – Emmanuel Kivumbi Bongole  Ssejjinja:

    Let all the people of Buikwe District and Lugazi support this worthwhile project.

    Mayor Lugazi Municipality, Deogratius  Tumwesigye Mbabazi:

    When we heard that the project of constructing a modern stadium is coming to Lugazi, we were excited. This is a great opportunity for the people of Lugazi to reap directly from the project through

    Buikwe Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fred Bamwine:

    Government is primed towards continued support of such projects that develop sport. We are happy for this great initiative

    Chairman Buikwe Football Association, Steven Mpiima Muzee:

    Football in Buikwe, Buganda and Uganda at large has benefited from this great develeopment. Let us all wholesomely give it the due support

    Buganda Region Football Association chairman Andrew Kaweesa:

    We thank the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the entire FUFA Executive for granting Buganda Region to have such a project. I also take this opportunity to thank the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and the Buganda Sports development for all the necessary support granted to run this project

    Ssekiboobo Alex Benjamin Kigongo:

    Development of a sports stadium in our locality does not leave surrounding areas the same. We shall definitely benefit alot from such a project

  • Uganda Cranes play to non scoring draw with Malawi in international friendly match

    Uganda Cranes play to non scoring draw with Malawi in international friendly match

    International Friendly Match:

    • Uganda Cranes 0-0 Malawi

     

    Uganda Cranes have played to a non scoring draw against Malawi during an international build up match played on Tuesday at Mandela National Stadium.

    This was the second international build up match played in three days following Saturday’s emphatic 3-1 victory against Sao Tome and Principe at the same venue.

    Yunus Sentamu had a chance in the first half to give Uganda Cranes the lead but his left footed shot after dribbling past two defender hit the side netting.

    Yunus Sentamu during one against one incident against Precious Sambani
    Striker Emmanuel Okwi dribbles past Precious Sambani (12) during the game at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango made two world class saves to help the Uganda Cranes at least earn a point from the game.

    Abraham Ndugwa was the first player to be introduced in the 52nd minute when came on for Milton Karisa.

    William Kizito Luwagga replaced Emmanuel Arnold Okwi after an hour of action before Sentamu paved way for Derrick Nsibambi.

    Striker Fahad was the final substitution, replacing Joseph Ochaya, deep in added time.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets Sebastien Desabre during the pre-match customs

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile guests who watched the game.

    The two matches (against Sao Tome and Principe as well as that of Malawi) were meant to prepare the Uganda Cranes in the upcoming matches of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers against Tanzania and Lesotho.

    Uganda Cranes XI vs Malawi: L-R (Standing) – Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Bevis Mugabi, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row (L-R) – Denis Iguma, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Milton Karisa, Godfrey Walusimbi, Yunus Sentamu

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa (52’ Abraham Ndugwa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (60’ William Kizito Luwagga), Yunus Sentamu (62’ Derrick Nsibambi), Joseph Benson Ochaya (94’ Fahad Bayo)

    Subs Not Used:

    Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa

    Head coach: Sebastien Desabre (France)

    Malawi XI

    Malawi Flames XI:

    Charles Swini (G.K), Precious Sambani, Denis Chembezi, Limbikani Mzava, Gombezeani Chirwa, John Banda, Rafik Namwera (46’ Frank Banda), Chawanangwa Kaonga, Dalisto Sailesi (71’ Patrick Phiri), Roben Nealande, Richard Mbulu (46’ Cheiukepo Musowoya)

    Subs Not Used:

    Brighton Muntari (G.K), John Lanjesi, Stanley Sanodi, Yamikani Fodya, Alfred Manyozo, Felix Zulu, Righteous Banda

    Head coach: Ronny Van Geneugeden (Belgium)

    Match Officials:

    • Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)
    • 4th Official: Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)
    • Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)
  • Uganda Cranes XI Vs Malawi | International Friendly match

    Uganda Cranes XI Vs Malawi | International Friendly match

    International Build Up Match:

    Tuesday, 27th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames

    Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 pm)

    Entry Fees: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)

    * Live on all FUFA Social Media platforms (Facebook and Twitter)

    The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Malawi Flames has three changes to the one that played against Sao Tome and Principe.

    Denis Iguma, Tadeo Lwanga and Yunus Sentamu replace Nico Wakiro Wadada, Geofrey Kizito and William Luwagga Kizito respectively.

    The other players who started against Sao Tome and Principe have been retained.

    The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Rwanda.

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa, Emmanuel Okwi, Yunus Sentamu, Joseph Benson Ochaya

    Subs:

    Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Abraham Ndugwa, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)

    1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)

    4th Official: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)

    Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • Uganda Cranes ready for Malawi test | International Build up match

    Uganda Cranes ready for Malawi test | International Build up match

    International Build Up Match:

    Tuesday, 27th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames

    Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 pm)

    Entry Fees: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)

    All is set for the second International friendly home game slated for Tuesday March 28th between Uganda and Malawi at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
    Uganda Cranes overcame Sao Tome & Principe 3-1 last Saturday with Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Jjuuko and debutant Abraham Ndugwa on target.
    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre gives instructions to the players during training on Monday at Namboole stadium
    The match against Malawi comes another day for Sebastian Desabre’s battalion to showcase  talent and readiness for competition of places in the starting lineup ahead of African Cup of Nations qualifiers in September 2018 against Tanzania and Lesotho.
    During Monday’s training session, Desabre centered most on players agility, players urgency with and without ball, defending and attacking in numbers, diagonal play, creating scoring opportunities and goal scoring techniques amongst other football aspects.
    Head coach Sebastien Desabre with Simba Sports Club forward Emmanuel Okwi during the last training on Monday
    This is the second national team encounter for the Senior Team A, The Cranes Coach Sebastian Desabre is taking charge at home and he is looking at these matches to assess the players ability and potential.
    The game kicks off at exactly 4pm.
    PLAYERS IN CAMP:
    DENIS ONYANGO, NICO WAKIRO WADADA, GODFREY WALUSIMBI, MURUSHID JUUKO, BEVIS MUGABI
    HASSAN WASSWA MAWANDA, MILTON KARISA, GEOFFREY KIZITO, EMMANUEL OKWI, WILLIAM LUWAGA KIZITO, JOSEPH OCHAYA, SALIM JAMAL MAGOOLA, CHARLES LUKWAGO, ISAAC ISINDE
    TIMOTHY AWANYI, IGUMA DENIS, ALEX KAKUBA, ABRAHAM NDUGWA, TADEO LWANGA, FAHAD BAYO
    HOOD KAWESA, YUNUS SENTAMU, DERRICK NSIBAMBI
    TECHNICAL TEAM
    SEBASTIAN DESABRE (HEAD COACH)
    MATIA LULE (ASSISTANT HEAD COACH)
    GEROME D’ANTONIO (FITNESS TRAINER)
    SADIQ WASSA (GOALKEEPER COACH)
    MEDIA: JOSEPH MUTAKA
    TEAM MANAGER: CHRISPUS MUYINDA

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)

    1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)

    4th Official: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)

    Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • Uganda Hippos head coach Lule trims squad to 25 players, other national teams in camp

    Uganda Hippos head coach Lule trims squad to 25 players, other national teams in camp

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues with yet another busy week of multi-tasking.

    At present, the Federation is logistically handling four national teams at one go as they all prepare for different competitions and tasks put forward for them to accomplish.
    Uganda Cranes, the senior men’s football team remains in camp at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga for the second build up match against Malawi on Tuesday following Saturday’s comprehensive 3-1 victory over West Africans, Sao Tome and Prinicipe.
    The Crested Cranes (Women Football Team) entered residential camp at the IUIU Kabojja campus preparing for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations double legged qualifier against Kenya.
    In the same vein, the national U-17 team (Cubs) is camped at the FUFA Technical Center in preparation for the U17 CECAFA tourney in Burundi (1st -14th April 2018)
    Uganda Hippos (U-20 national team) will this coming Saturday face CECAFA arch-rival South Sudan in the  first of the two legs this Saturday at Lugogo during the U-20 African Nations Championship qualifiers.
    U-20 players stretch at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo
    Head Coach Mathias Lule who doubles as an assistant coach to Sebastian Desabre on the senior team on Sunday named the 25 squad that entered the residential camp in Lubowa at African Bible University.
    All the team training sessions resume on Monday, 26th March 2018.
    The 25 players in camp:
    GOAL KEEPERS:
    Saidi Keni, Tonny Kyamera
    DEFENDERS:
    Fred Okot, Kyobe Salim, Mustafa Kizza, Hebert Ochayo, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Paul Willa, Bashir Asiku.
     MIDFIELDERS:
    Allan Okello, Frank Tumwesigye, Solomon Ovoyo, Ivan Eyamu, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto, Ezra Bida, Faisal Sekyanzi, Joshua Okiror Ocen,
    STRIKERS:
    Sadam Masereka,  Steven Desi Mukwala, Hamisi Tibita, Ibrahim Thembo, Denis Otim, Joel Jangeyambe, Josua Wandera, Sadat Anaku
  • Pictorial: Uganda Cranes outwit Sao Tome And Principe at Mandela National stadium

    Pictorial: Uganda Cranes outwit Sao Tome And Principe at Mandela National stadium

    On Saturday, 24th March 2018, the Uganda Cranes convincingly won 3-1 against West Africans Sao Tome and Principe in the first of the two international build up matches planned for the international break.

    Goals from Joseph Benson Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Murusid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania) and Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu, Uganda) won the day.

    Jose Varelea scored the consolation for the visiting team.

    Here is the full pictorial:

    Sao Tome and Principe team players inspection before kick off
    L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule, stand in goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa and Fitness trainer Gerome D’Antonio
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo embraces Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango during inspection time
    Uganda Cranes XI vs Sao Tome and Principe: [L-R – Front Row]: Milton Karisa, William Luwagga Kizito, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi. Standing back row [L-R]: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Bevis Kizito Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Joseph Ochaya and Denis Onyango (Goalkeeper and Captain)
    Sao Tome and Principe XI
    Emmanuel Okwi (right) takes on Dasneves Enilson during the game
    L-R: Ferdinand Chacha (First Assistant Referee), Denis Onyango (Uganda Cranes captain), William Oloya (Fourth Official), Elly Sasil (Center Referee), Sousa Pontes (Sao Tome and Principe captain) and Ally Kinduli (Second Assistant Referee)
    Vipers’ winger Milton Karisa in action for Uganda Cranes against Sao Tome and Principe
    L-R: Uganda flag, FIFA Flag, CAF flag and the Sao Tome and Principe flag
    Uganda Cranes winger Milton Karisa (23) shields the ball away from Sao Tome and Principe’s Dilson Quaresma
    Uganda Cranes substitutes passionately sing the national anthem
    Officials greet the match referees prior to kick off of the game at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    A section of fans graced the match at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
    William Luwagga Kizito jumps high to head the ball
    Uganda Cranes players celebrate a goal at Namboole stadium
  • Uganda Cranes 3-1 Sao Tome and Prinicipe | International Build Up

    Uganda Cranes 3-1 Sao Tome and Prinicipe | International Build Up

    International Build Up:

    • Uganda Cranes 3-1 Sao Tome and Principe

    Uganda Cranes has whipped visiting Sao Tome and Principe 3-1 during an international build up match at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.

    Left winger Joseph Ochaya opened the scoring with a 20th minute goal after a great assist by Nico Wakiro Wadada on the right flank.

    Uganda Cranes players celebrate the opening goal at Mandela National Namboole stadium against Sao Tome and Principe

    Defender Murushid Jjuuko headed home the second goal on the stroke of half time after a curling corner kick from Ochaya.

    Second half substitute Abraham Ndugwa scored Uganda Cranes third goal on the day on 82 minutes.

    Ndugwa had come on for William Luwagga Kizito after 57 minutes.

    Vipers’ winger Milton Karisa in action for Uganda Cranes against Sao Tome and Principe

    The visitors pulled a goal in the dying minutes from Jose Varelea following a good counter attack.

    Head coach Sebastien Desabre and the rest of his technical team made a couple of changes in the second half.

    Sentamu replaced Emmanuel Okwi, Ndugwa came on for Luwagga Kizito, Tadeo Lwanga was Baba Kizito’s replacement and Alex Kakuba replaced Godfrey Walusimbi.

    Meanwhile, Fahad Bayo took Milton Karisa’s place and Timothy Awany took over debutant Bevis Mugabi’s center back slot.

    Mugabi, Bayo and Ndugwa earned their first caps with the Uganda Cranes.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the Uganda Cranes players prior to the game at Namboole stadi

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile guests during the match. Others were Kalungu East Member of Parliament (MP), Joseph Ssewungu

    Uganda Cranes will play in the second international build up this Tuesday against Malawi at Namboole.

    The game against Malawi will kick off at 4 pm.

    Uganda Cranes XI vs Sao Tome and Principe

    Team Line ups:

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Denis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi (68′ Alex Kakuba) Murushid Juuko, Bevis Mugabi (88’ Timothy Dennis Awanyi), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa (80’ Fahad Bayo),  Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (67’ Tadeo Lwanga), William Kizito Luwagga (57’ Abraham Ndugwa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (56’ Yunus Sentamu), Joseph Benson Ochaya

    Uganda Cranes substitutes passionately sing the national anthem

    Subs Not Used:

    Hood Kawesa, Fahad Bayo, Derrick Nsibambi, Salim Jamal (G.K), Charles Lukwago (G.K)

    Head coach: Sebastien Desabre

    L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule, goalkeeping coach Sadic Wassa and trainer Gerome D’Antonio
    Sao Tome and Principe XI

    São Tomé and Príncipe XI:

    Al Migida Aldair (68’ Vaz Nilson), Santos Gilson (62’ Tavares Janota), Dasneves Enilson, Dilson Quaresma, Mendes Ivonalodo, Diogo, Francisco (62’ Damara Aderito), Sousa Pontes (Captain), Varalela Eduardo, Carvalho Jockeleny (66’ Santos Adroir), Varela Jose, Baraganga Maquiadei (80’ Costa Neto Vando)

    Subs Not Used:

    Pondes Waidimir, Fernandes Edilson, Eusebio Danilson, Santos Damilson, Martins Traure

    Head coach: Gustavi Clemente

    A section of fans graced the match
    L-R: Ferdinand Chacha (First Assistant Referee), Denis Onyango (Uganda Cranes captain), William Oloya (Fourth Official), Elly Sasil (Center Referee), Sousa Pontes (Sao Tome and Principe captain) and Ally Kinduli (Second Assistant Referee)

    Match Referees:

    • Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)
    • 1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)
    • 2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)
    • 4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)
    • Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

  • São Tomé And Príncipe, Malawi delegations arrive ahead of international build ups with the Uganda Cranes

    The team delegations from São Tomé And Príncipe as well as Malawi are already in the country ahead of two high profile international build up matches with Uganda Cranes.

    Both delegations are accommodated at Hotel Africana in the heart of Kampala city.

    The West African island nation (São Tomé And Príncipe) takes on Uganda Cranes this Saturday, 24th March 2018 (kick off is at 4:45 pm).

    Meanwhile, Uganda will face Malawi on Tuesday in yet another international friendly match (kick off is at 4 pm).

    Both matches are at Mandela National Stadium and will cost 5000/= each in the general stands. VIP fees are at 10,000/=.

    INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCHES 

    [Entry Fees for fans for each match is 5000/= (general stands) and 10,000/- (VIP)]:

    Saturday, 24th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs São Tomé And Príncipe

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)

    1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)

    4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)

    Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

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    Tuesday, 27th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 pm)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)

    1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)

    4th Official: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)

    Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • Referees for upcoming Uganda Cranes international matches

    Referees for upcoming Uganda Cranes international matches

    INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCHES (Entry Fees for fans for each match is 5000/=):

    Saturday, 24th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome & Principe

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)

    1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)

    4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)

    Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)

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    Tuesday, 27th March 2018

    Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames

    At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 pm)

    Match Referees:

    Center Referee: Louis Hakizimana (Rwanda)

    1st Assistant Referee: Theogene Ndagijimana (Rwanda)

    2nd Assistant Referee: Justin Karangwa (Rwanda)

    4th Official: Ruzindana Nsoro (Rwanda)

    Match Commissioner: Ronnie Kalema (Uganda)

  • FUFA confirms Players start receiving monthly stipends, arrears of former coach cleared

    FUFA confirms Players start receiving monthly stipends, arrears of former coach cleared

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Eng. Moses Magogo on Wednesday addressed members of the media about some of the salient issues at hand in the game of football.

    Below are some of the issues that the President addressed on;

    Government support

    The FUFA President took time to laud the Government of the Republic of Uganda for the continued financial support towards the Federation. This includes funding of the Uganda Cranes, payment of the Head coach’s remuneration and new initiative of paying 50 national team players and 6 members of the Technical team monthly.

    “We thank the Government, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni and Minister of State for Sports Charles Bakkabulindi plus the National Council of Sports (NCS) for the continued support towards the Federation. It is the first time we are having four National teams playing but without making an outcry for support,” said the President.

    The FUFA President also confirmed that the arrears of the fomer National team coach Milultin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic had been cleared as well.

    Sebastien Desabre’s salary is being paid by The Government of Uganda.

    KCCA FC writing history

    The President lauded Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) for making it to the group stages of this year’s CAF Champions League becoming the first Ugandan club to attain the feat.

    “As FUFA, we congratulate KCCA FC, Executive Director of KCCA, Chairman, Players, sponsors of the club, coach, fans, Team captain for the achievement because we believe this is not only for them as a club but the entire nation. Playing at such a stage helps the players get exposed. Besides, the club and Ugandan football benefits in various ways. The qualification comes with more slots for Uganda at the Continental club football level, experience of Human resource, financial gains and professionalism.

    KCCA Football Club players applaud their fans after ejecting Sta Geerge of ethiopia to qualify for the CAF Champions League Group stages

    National team engagements

    The FUFA President indicated that it is not easy to have four national teams playing at the same time. This was in regard to the Uganda Cranes, Crested Cranes (Women’s team), Uganda Cubs (U17) and Uganda Hippos (U2O).

    “It is a privilege that all four National teams will be in action at the same time and this is happening for the first team. It requires a lot of funds, commitment and resources to make sure this is covered but as FUFA, we are proud that we have the capacity to have this happen’ said FUFA President.

    Uganda Cranes will play two international friendlies against Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi on 24th and 27th March 2018 respectively. The Crested Cranes are in preparations to face Kenya in the 2019 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

    The Hippos will play South Sudan in the 2019 CAF U20 qualifiers whilst the Cubs will play at the 2018 U17 CECAFA championship in Burundi next month.

    Uganda Cranes training on Wednesday morning at Namboole stadium. Fans will pay 5,000/- for each game to watch Cranes take on Sao Tome and Principe, Malawi.

    The FUFA Drum

    Eng. Moses Magogo indicated that the FUFA Drum has received overwhelming support and reception from the public in the two match days that have been played so far and believes this will even be bigger in the games to come.

    “The support is evident and for some of us who were at Pece stadium in Gulu on Sunday saw the love that people of Acholi have towards football. We believe this tournament will help to extend the game of football to all parts of the country.”

    The President also indicated that as FUFA they have objectives they want to achieve in this tournament that include; repackaging of Ugandan football, capacity building, infrastructure development, talent identification and Development plus Celebrating Our Ancestry.

    A multitude of people who graced at Pece stadium

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (l) and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson during the Press conference on Wednesday 

  • Fans to pay 5000/- for Uganda National team home matches between 24th March-22nd April 2018.

    Fans to pay 5000/- for Uganda National team home matches between 24th March-22nd April 2018.

    • A minimum of Nine (9) International matches will be played between 24th March-22nd April, 2018.
    • Four National teams (Uganda Cranes-Men, Crested Cranes-Women, U-20 and U-17 have fixtures lined up.
    • Uganda Cranes and Crested Cranes have started training
    • U-17 and U20Teams to enter residential camp on Friday
    • Fans to pay 5,000/- for all home matches involving Uganda National teams

    FIXTURES:

    International Friendlies

    Uganda Cranes vs Sao Tome and Principe -24th March, 2018

    Uganda Cranes vs Malawi-27th March, 2018

    CAF Africa Women Championship 2018

    Kenya vs Crested Cranes 4th April, in Machakos

    Crested Cranes vs Kenya 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo

    Total CAF U-20 Africa Championship

    Uganda vs South Sudan 31st March, 2018

    South Sudan vs Uganda 20th-22nd April, 2o18

    CECAFA U-17 Challenge Cup inBurundi 1st April-15th April, 2018 

    Uganda U-17 (Cubs) to take part

     

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) On Wednesday held a press conference with key information passed on to the sports media.

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson addressed the media about several aspects including the forthcoming activities of the various National teams and the forth coming meeting of the CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach.

    FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (R) withFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo (M) together with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (L) during the press conferene at FUFA House.

    Watson communicated on;

    Charges for the home games during this period

    Fans will pay 5,000/- for the home international matches to be played between 24th March and 22nd April, 2018 involving the National teams.

    The National team A-Uganda Cranes

    The team commenced residential training on Tuesday evening ahead of the two international friendlies against Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi.

    Watson confirmed that the two games will be played at Mandela National stadium. The game against Sao Tome and Principe will be played on Saturday, 24th March 2018 at 4:45pm.

    The visiting team has confirmed a contingent of 30 people and is expected to arrive in the country on Friday night.

    Watson also confirmed that the match officials are from Tanzania.

    In the same breath, the CEO confirmed that Malawi will arrive in Uganda on Sunday morning ahead of the game on Tuesday. Referees from Rwanda will handle this game.

     

    Uganda U-20 National team (Hippos)

    The Uganda U20 National team will be summoned on Friday ahead of the Total CAF U20 qualifier game against South Sudan.

    Uganda will host the first the first leg on 31st March 2018 with the return leg slated for 21st April 2018.  Niger will host the Total CAF U20 Championship early next year with the top two teams representing Africa at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Poland.

     

    Uganda U-17 National team (Cubs)

    The U17 team that was summoned on Tuesday will enter residential camp on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    The team coached by Peter Onen is preparing for the U-17 CECAFA Challenge cup to take place 1st – 15TH April in Burundi.

     

    Crested Cranes-(National Women Senior Team) 

    The CEO confirmed that the Crested Cranes will play Kenya in the 2018 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with the latter hosting the first leg on 4th April in Machakos and the return leg four days later at Startimes stadium, Lugogo.

    Fully focussed for National team duty against Kenya.

    MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes players in training on Wedensday morning at Namboole stadium 

     

  • Uganda Cranes embarks on training ahead of planned international friendly matches

    Uganda Cranes embarks on training ahead of planned international friendly matches

    International Friendly Matches:

    Saturday, 24th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome and Principe (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

    Tuesday, 27th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

     

    The Uganda Cranes team has commenced the training drills at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Monday in preparation for two upcoming build up matches against Sao Tome and Prinicpe as well as Malawi.

    Not even the afternoon heavy pour could deter the determined crop of players majority foreign based.

    Players in stretching drills

    Twenty (20) players turned up for the one hour session that included limbering drills, short sprints and a lot of stretching as the goalkeepers Dennis Onyango and Salim Jamal were taken through the goalkeeping routines by stand-in coach Sadic Wassa who is deputizing Fred Kajoba (Kajoba is away in the US for further training).

    Head coach Sebastien Desabre hailed the commitment of the players and vowed to fine tune the team in preparation for the two build ups.

    ‘I am very happy for the commitment that the players have shown in training’ Desabre noted.

    Team captain Dennis Onyango jumps high to collect a high ball in training during the work outs with Sadic Wassa

    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, while addressing the media after the training expressed his overwhelming joy working under the new coach for the first time and he expects to learn a lot from him.

    ‘Training has been good. We have been in body conditioning for this first session. It is good to work under the coach for the very first time. He has already briefed us of his philosophy and approach for the game. We shall continue to work with him and understand him better’ Wasswa noted.

    The prayers and officials humble themselves in prayer prior to the session on Tuesday evening at Namboole

    More foreign based players (Alex Kakuba, Geofrey Kizito and William Luwagga Kizito) are expected to join the team camp at Ivy’s Hotel, Wakaliga as soon as possible.

    Uganda Cranes will take on Sao Tome and Principe this Saturday (24th March 2018) before hosting Malawi on Tuesday, 27th March 2018.

    Both matches are at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Players greet and hug before the start of training

    Team training resumes on Wednesday with a double session at Namboole.

    The players in attendance.

    Goalkeepers:
    Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)

    Out Field players: 

    Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed SC, Lebanon), Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi (Yeovil Town, England), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Isaac Isinde (Unattached), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El-Geish, Egypt), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers, Uganda), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Yunus  Sentamu (Tirana, Albania), Hood Kawesa (Buildcon, Zambia), Fahad Bayo (Buildcon, Zambia), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda)

  • International Friendly Matches: Uganda Cranes to host Sao Tome and Principe, Malawi

    International Friendly Matches: Uganda Cranes to host Sao Tome and Principe, Malawi

    International Friendly Matches:

    Saturday, 24th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Sao Tome and Principe (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

    Tuesday, 27th March 2018:

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi (At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 pm)

    Uganda Cranes will optimally utilize the forth coming international break with two high profile build up matches lined up.

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has secured two international build ups against West Africans Sao Tome and Principe on Saturday, 24th March 2018 at Mandela National Stadium and against Malawi on Tuesday, 27th March 2018 at the same venue.

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre

    ‘These matches will further help me take a critical look at many players i have not yet got the chance to look especially those foreign based players. These matches will help prepare the team ahead of the next round of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers which will both be at home. I am very glad for the great effort of the federation (FUFA) and our sister countries whom we shall play’ Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre said.

    Most summoned players led by the team captain Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns for the two international friendly matches are already in the country.

    The team which is camped at Ivy’s Hotel in Wakaliga starts training at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Tuesday afternoon.

    Full Uganda Cranes Team Summoned:

    Goalkeepers:

    • Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)

    Out Field players: 

    • Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers, Uganda), Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed SC, Lebanon), Alex Kakuba (C.D. Feirense on loan from Estoril Praia, Portugal), Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Bevis Kristofer Kizito Mugabi (Yeovil Town, England), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Isaac Isinde (Unattached), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (El-Geish, Egypt), Khalid Aucho (East Bengal, India), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (CSM Politehnica Lași, Romania) Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania), Yunus ‘Manucho’ Sentamu (Tirana, Albania), Hood Kawesa (Buildcon, Zambia), Fahad Bayo (Buildcon, Zambia), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA, Uganda)
  • Bayo, Nsibambi, Lwanga called up for Uganda Cranes duty

    Bayo, Nsibambi, Lwanga called up for Uganda Cranes duty

    Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has confirmed that three new faces have been called up to the National team ahead of international fixtures due this later this month.

    Derrick Nsibambi who plays for Ugandan champions KCCA FC and Fahad Bayo with Buildcon FC in Zambia have replaced Faruk Miya and Edrisa Lubega in the squad.

    Vipers’ Taddeo Lwanga has also been added on to the initial list summoned a week ago bringing the total number of players in the squad to 24.

    ‘Miya and Lubega will not be available for duty as they need to finalise with documentation of their work permits where they are playing from. However the coach will continue monitoring the progress of these players at their respective clubs’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    Uganda Cranes will enter camp on Monday 19th March 2018 for two friendlies to be played on 24th and 27th March.

    MAIN PHOTO: Derrick Nsibambi has been called up by Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien 

     

  • Pictorial: FUFA Summit at Serene Suites, Mutundwe

    Pictorial: FUFA Summit at Serene Suites, Mutundwe

    The first ever Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) summit was held on Monday, 12th March 2018 at Serene Suites in Mutundwe.

    The Summit is part of the FUFA 5 year strategic plan that was passed by the Assembly in 2016 in Luweero.

    Here is the pictorial from the summit:

    Participants in a group session
    Rogers Byamukama
    Group recommendations
    Dr Yahaya Katumba with a presentation of Sports Science and medicine
    FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson shares a light moment with the participants
    Sports Performance Analysis by Marvin Clive Katondwaci
    Hamid Juma with some of the Ex-Internationals who attended the FUFA Summit
    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebestien Desabre talks to Vipers Sports Club head coach Miguel Da Costa
    Dr. Ronald Kisolo (left) talks to KCCA Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba
    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presents during the FUFA Football Summit
    L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Mandela National stadium manager, Jamil Ssewanyana
    Stone Kyambadde

  • Sebastien names 23 man squad for forthcoming friendly matches

    Sebastien names 23 man squad for forthcoming friendly matches

    Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named a team composed of 23 players in preparation for the upcoming international friendlies.

    The coach revealed the team during the FUFA weekly press conference that took place at the Federation’s headquarters on Wednesday.

    The team summoned will feature in the two games that FUFA has confirmed including one against Malawi on 27th March at Mandela National stadium while the other will come earlier on 24th March against an opponent that is yet to be confirmed.

    The squad has three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and four forwards with four of the 23 being locally based players.

    4 local based players The four locally based players include; Nico Wakiro Wadada(Vipers SC), Timothy Awany(KCCA FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC) and Abraham Ndugwa(Masavu FC), 14 players are based in Africa but play outside of Uganda while the rest feature for clubs around the globe.

    Desabre explained that he needed to evaluate the foreign based players whom he has not worked with since taking charge late last year and it is the reason why he summoned a few local based players.

    ‘I have not neglected the local based players because I have watched the league and I’m impressed with the level of competition. I saw many during the CHAN tournament in Morocco so I wanted to use these upcoming friendlies to look at the foreign based players’ noted Sebastien.

    In addition, the French tactician stated he has been in touch with most of the foreign based players and thus he believes the two friendly games will help the technical team to assess them.

    ‘I have been in contact with most of them (players) on phone and we discussed a lot but I believe the two games will help us to make a good evaluation’ stated Sebastien.

     

    The head coach also revealed new faces on his technical bench including Sadiq Wassa as the goalkeeping coach in the absence of Fred Kajjoba who is undergoing a coaching in the USA.

    The others include fitness coach D’Antonio Gerome (UEFA A Licensed Fitness coach) who will be available for only up to the end of the two games and another physiotherapist to join Ivan Ssewanyana.

    The other nine play elsewhere on the African continent while the rest are either in Europe or Asia.

     

    The players are expected to enter camp on 19th March with training commencing the following day.

     

    The two friendly games are used as precursors for Cranes upcoming engagements that include 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania, Lesotho and Cape Verde.

    Uganda currently leads group L with three points after one round ahead of the aforementioned teams.

    Full squad

    Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa, Salim Jamal (El Meriekh, Sudan), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia).

     

    Defenders: Dennis Iguma (Al Nabi Shayth-Lebanon), Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers SC, Uganda), Isaac Isinde Not attached), Brevis Mugabi Yeovil Town, England) Murushid Jjuko (Simba, Tanzania), Timothy Awany (KCCA FC, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia-Kenya), Alex Kakuba (Feirense-Portugal).

    Midfielders: Joseph Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia),Farouk Miya Sebai FK, Azerbaijan) , Hassan Wasswa (El Geish, Egypt), Khalid Aucho (East Bengal, India), Geoffrey Kizito Baba (Than Quang Ninh-Vietnam), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (CSMA Iasi, Romania), Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu FC, Uganda)

    Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi (Simba, Tanzania),Yunus Ssentamu (FK Tirana), Edrisa Lubega (Floridsdorfer AC, Austria),Hood Kaweesa (Buildcon FC, Zambia).