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  • CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda 0-0 Burundi | Match Report

    CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda 0-0 Burundi | Match Report

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2017 (Match Day 2):

    • Uganda Cranes 0-0  Burundi 

    Uganda Cranes played to a goal-less stalemate with Burundi during the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup group B match played at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega on Monday.

    It was a game of missed opportunities from either countries as the respective backlines rose to the occasion to tame and thwart any danger where it mattered.

    Head Coach Moses Basena handed KCCA midfielder Allan Kateregga his much awaited debut in national team colours before he was later replaced by Hood Kaweesa after 55 minutes.

    Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Most Valuable Player, Muzamiru Mutyaba teased and tested his opponents.

    In fact, Mutyaba had one of the best chances at goal with a long range effort easily saved by the Burundi goalkeeper.

    Allan Kateregga earned his much awaited debut for Uganda Cranes
    Midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba shoots at goal. He got close to opening the scoring with a trademark 30 yarder saved by the goalkeeper

    The Ugandan backline was also at its best, blocking attempts at goal from the Burundi forwards.

    Right from the goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan, right back Nico Wakiro Wadada, left back Isaac Muleme to the two central defenders Timothy Awanyi and captain Bernard Muwanga, the defence was alert to tame any danger and risk of conceding.

    Wadada at one moment was perfectly positioned to clear off the line a goal bound shot at goal in the dying minutes of the game.

    Timothy Awany during one of Uganda Cranes attacks at the Burundian goal. Awany had a header disallowed by the day’s referee

    The match was broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.

    Uganda Cranes captain Bernard Muwanga with his counterpart from Burundi
    Uganda Cranes Technical team during the singing of the national anthem

    Uganda Cranes next match will be played on Friday, 8th December 2017 against South Sudan.

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI:

    Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde,  Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.

    Changes:

    55′ Tadeo Lwanga Out, Nelson Senkatuka In

    58′ Allan Kateregga Out, Hood Kaweesa In

    66′ Milton Karisa Out, Paul Mucureezi In

    Un-used Substitutes:

    Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Masiko Tom

  • CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda Cranes Starting XI to face Burundi named

    CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2017, Kenya

    Monday: 4th December, 2019 at 3pm in Kakamega

    Uganda vs Burundi 

    Head Coach Moses Basena has named the starting XI of Uganda Cranes to play Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup on Monday at 3pm in Kakamega, Kenya.

    The line-up has Benjamin Ochan between the posts while Bernard Muwanga is the Captain. Newly crowned Airtel FUFA Player of the year Muzamiru Mutyaba is also on the starting team.

    The match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Azam TV.

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI

    Benjamin Ochan (GK), Wadada Nicholas, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga (C), Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kyambadde,  Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Allan Kateregga and Mutyaba Muzamiru.

    Substitutes: Watenga Ismail, Ikara Tom, Isiagi Opolot Daniel, Bakaki Shafiq, Nsubuga Joseph, Madoi Aggrey, Mucurezi Paul, Saddam Juma Ibrahim, Kaweesa Hood, Senkatuka Nelson, Masiko Tom

  • CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda Cranes embark on title defence mission

    CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda Cranes embark on title defence mission

    2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup:

    Uganda Cranes opening Match: Monday, 4th December

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega (3 p.m)

    Uganda Cranes held their final training session on Sunday evening at  Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega ahead of the first CECAFA game against Burundi on Monday.

    All players are fit and ready for action as the tournament record winners (with 14 titles) look forward to claiming another title.

    Head coach Moses Basena supervises the players through the paces during the final training session on Sunday evening

    “Everything is moving on as planned. My only worry is for some of the youngsters on the team who may get stage fright. We are ready for the successful CECAFA defence” Basena noted.

    Uganda is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).

    The players in ball work session

    The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)

    Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)

    L-R: Fred Kajoba (Goalkeeping coach), Chris Kalibala, Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor) and Joseph Kasana (Team manager) during the final training session

    Officials:

    • Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibala
    • Head coach: Moses Basena
    • Assistant Coach: Wasswa Bbosa
    • Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba
    • Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
    • Team Coordinator: Jospeh Kasana
    • Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika
    • Kits Manager: Saidi Lugolobi
  • CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda Cranes arrive in Kakamega, ready for title defence

    CECAFA 2017 Update: Uganda Cranes arrive in Kakamega, ready for title defence

    2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup:

    ·         3rd – 17th December

    Monday, 4th December 2017

    ·         Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega

    The Uganda Cranes safely arrived  in Kenya (Kakamega) on Saturday evening ahead of the kick off of the 2017 CECAFA Senior challenge cup which officially kicks off on Sunday.

    The 30 man Uganda Cranes delegation led by FUFA Executive committee member Chris Kalibbala arrived before 5 pm.

    They were checked at the Golf Hotel, same with the Harambe Stars of Kenya as the hosts prepare for their opening fixture against Rwanda on day one of the 2 weeks tournament.

    Players stretch during a recovery session
    The players were engaged in lots of stretching drills

    After a brief rest the team headed to the Kakamega Secondary  school play ground for a brief training session.

    Defending and record CECAFA champions Uganda will begin their title defence on Monday against Group B opponents Burundi in Kakamega in the only fixture of the day.

    South Sudan and Ethipia are the other teams in the Group.

    The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Tom Ikara (Kirinya Jinja SS)

    Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)

    Coach Moses Basena arrives at the team hotel in Kakamega
    Coach Wasswa Bbosa (left) and Fred Kajoba (right) upon arrival at the team Hotel

    Officials:

    ·         Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibala

    ·         Head coach: Moses Basena

    ·         Assistant Coach: Wasswa Bbosa

    ·         Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba

    ·         Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo

    ·         Team Coordinator: Jospeh Kasana

    ·         Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika

    ·         Kits Manager: Saidi Lugolobi

  • Uganda Cranes travelling team for the CECAFA 2017 Senior Challenge Championship

    Uganda Cranes travelling team for the CECAFA 2017 Senior Challenge Championship

    2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup:

    • 3rd – 17th December

    Uganda Cranes opening Match: Monday, 3rd December 2017

    • Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – Kakamega

    The final team for Uganda Cranes travelling to Kenya for the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup is out.

    There 22 players named by head coach Moses Basena, who will be assisted by Wasswa Bbosa.

    Bbosa, also assistant to Basena at the U-23 team takes over Mathias Lule’s slot since Lule will be traveling for the COSAFA U-20 championship.

    The team leaves by road on Saturday morning ahead of Monday’s opening match with Burundi in Kakamega.

    Uganda Cranes, the record winners of this championship (with 14 titles), is also the tournament defending champion from the last edition played in Ethiopia (2015).

    The Uganda Cranes Final Contingent to Kenya for the CECAFA 2017.

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)

    Others: Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers SC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC)

    Officials:

    • Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibala
    • Head coach: Moses Basena
    • Assistant Coach: Wasswa Bbosa
    • Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba
    • Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
    • Team Coordinator: Jospeh Kasana
    • Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika
    • Kits Manager: Saidi Lugolobi
  • Uganda Cranes begin non residential sessions ahead of 2017 CECAFA Championship

    Uganda Cranes begin non residential sessions ahead of 2017 CECAFA Championship

    2017 CECAFA Senior Cup:

    • 3rd to 17th December

     

    • To be hosted in Kenya

     

    The Uganda Cranes team started training on Wednesday ahead of the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge Championship in Kenya.

    16 players attended the session conducted by head coach Moses Basena for about two hours.

    Basena has lauded the players for the level of fitness and competitive spirit shown.

    Team warm up at the start of the training

    “We have started well and the response from all the players is overwhelming. We need to keep focused because defending the CECAFA trophy is our main target as we also plan ahead for the CHAN 2018 tournament” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug.

    The KCCA football club players summoned did not attend the training because they traveled from Mbarara to Kampala on Wednesday.

    Coach Moses Basena issues instructions at the session

    “We expect all the KCCA players on Thursday morning when we resume training” Basena added.

    All the players in attendence looked fresh, aggressive and physically well.

    Players in a ball work session

    On Thursday, the team will conduct a double session in the morning and evening.

    The final team will be named on Friday before departure on Saturday.

    Players who attended the Training session on Wednesday:

    Goalkeepers: Nicholas Ssebwato (Onduparaka), Tom Ikara (Kirinya-Jinja S.S) and Isma Watenga (Vipers)

    Other Players: 

    Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Aggrey Madoi (Police), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa Jogoo), Albert Mugisa (Police), Juma Balinya (Police), Method Bassey (Mbarara City), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Daniel Isiagi Opolot (Proline) and Seif Batte (Bright Stars)

  • CECAFA 2017: Uganda Cranes Squad named to start training

    CECAFA 2017: Uganda Cranes Squad named to start training

    Uganda Cranes Head coach Moses Basena has named a 26 man squad to start training on Wednesday ahead of the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup in Kenya.
    The regional tourney kicks off on 3rd and ends on 17th December, 2017. Uganda is the defending champion.

    The squad has:
    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Nicholas Sebwato (Onduparaka FC) Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS)
    Wadada Nicholas (Vipers SC), Kiyemba Ibrahim (Sc Villa Jogoo), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Juuko Murushid Simba-Tanzania), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Savio Kabugo (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Mutyaba Muzamiru (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Albert Mugisa (Police FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mucureezi Paul (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (Sc Villa Jogoo), Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Batte Seif (Bright Stars FC), Saddam Juma (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC), Basse Methodious (Mbarara City FC).

    MAIN PHOTO: Ugand Cranes victorious side during the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. 

  • Football Fraternity Bids Farewell to Cranes Legend Timothy Ayiekoh

    Football Fraternity Bids Farewell to Cranes Legend Timothy Ayiekoh

    Hundreds of football lovers attended a Church funeral service at Namirembe Cathedral on Tuesday morning to pay their final respects to fallen Uganda Cranes Legend Timothy Ayiekoh.

    The Church service led by the Namirembe Vicar General Rev Festo Kalungi was attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, CEO Edgar Watson, NCS represented by Dr Patrick Bernard Ogwel, Ex Internationals, Football Coaches, Players, Administrators, family and football fans.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson laying a wreath on the casket of departed Timothy Ayiekoh.

    In his message to the mourners, the FUFA President thanked the late for his contribution to the game of football in Uganda as a player and coach.

    Ex-Internationals laying a wreath on the casket of departed Timothy Ayiekoh

    ‘Amidst the fact that he had Kenya Origins, Ayiekoh decided to play for Uganda and he was part of the Uganda Cranes team which featured at the 1978 AFCON final in Ghana’said Eng. Magogo

    The Vicar called upon the football fraternity to work together to develop the game of football in Uganda.

    Uganda Football Coaches’ Association Chairman Stone Kyambadde delivering the Condolence message on behalf of their members

    ‘We all need to come together to develop the game of football in Uganda. You should join Eng. Moses Magogo to enhance on what he has contributed to move the game to another level’ said Rev Kalungi

    The family of Timothy Ayiekoh’s lays a wreath on the casket

    He also urged the football family to turn to God in their deeds by finding time to go to the Holy places like Churches and Mosques.

    In addition, he also argued active football players to use and save their money wisely so that they avoid the humiliation later on when time gets them in the dark corner.

    The Children of late Timothy Ayiekoh at the church

    The former FUFA General Secretary Godfrey Kisekka represented retired football administrator Bidandi Ssali while Paul Ssali and Tom Lwanga who played with Ayiekoh also made moving eulogies about the departed hero.

    FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu sharing notes with Daphne Ayiekoh-one of the daughters of departed Cranes legend at the Church
    Uganda Cranes coach Moses Basena (L) with kCC FC and Uganda Cranes legend Peter Mazinga

    Stone Kyambadde who is the Chairman of the Uganda Football Coaches Association delivered the condolence message on behalf of their members at the service organized by FUFA in memory of Ayiekoh.

    FUFA Secretariat staff attended the Funeral service and helped with operational roles at the church

    The body was later transported to Kakira for public viewing but burial arrangements are yet to be released by the family.

    L-R FUFA Competitions Head Hajjati Aisha Nalule, Uganda Cranes Team Physician Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Dr. James Sekajugo and former FUFA Spokesperson Rogers Mulindwa
  • TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018: Uganda in group B with Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia, Namibia

    TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018: Uganda in group B with Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia, Namibia

    TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018:

    Uganda’s matches:

    14.01.2018: Zambia vs. Uganda in Marakech – 7.30pm (10.30pm EAT)

    18.01.2018: Uganda vs. Namibia in Marakech – 7.30pm (10.30pm EAT)

    22.01.2018: Uganda vs. Cote d’Ivoire in Marakech – 7.30pm (10.30pm EAT)

    Uganda is in group B alongside Cote D’Ivoire, Zambia and Namibia at the TOTAL CHAN Morocco 2018 championship.

    Group B will be staged in Marakech City.

    This was confirmed on Friday, 17 November 2017 during the draws held at the Sofitel Hotel in Rabat city.

    Uganda opens up the tournament on 14th January 2018, against Zambia in Marakech.

    The second match will come on 18th January 2018 with Namibia before winding up the group stages against Cote D’Ivoire on the 22nd January 2018.

    During the draws, Uganda was represented by Cranes CHAN Team Manager Joseph Kasana Joseph.

    Group A (Casablanca)

    • Morocco (Hosts)
    • Guinea
    • Sudan
    • Mauritania

    Group B (Marrakech)

    • Cote d’Ivoire
    • Zambia
    • Uganda
    • Namibia

    Group C (Tangier)

    • Libya
    • Nigeria
    • Rwanda
    • Equatorial Guinea

    Group D (Agadir)

    • Angola
    • Cameroon
    • Congo
    • Burkina Faso

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes team that faced Rwanda in the final round of the CHAN 2018 Morocco qualifiers

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • CHAN 2018 Finals Update: Uganda in Pot 3, draws set for Friday

    CHAN 2018 Finals Update: Uganda in Pot 3, draws set for Friday

    UPDATE:Total African Nations Championship Morocco 2018.

    • Uganda in Pot 3  with Congo, Rwanda and Sudan

    • Cranes will know their group stage opponents on Friday during the draw in  Morocco

    •  Cranes CHAN Team Manager Kasana Joseph will attend the draw.

     

    Uganda has been placed in Pot 3 with Congo, Rwanda and Sudan for the Total African Nations Championship Morocco 2018.

    The latest development means that CECAFA teams can’t face each other in the group stages of the competition.

    At its meeting on Wednesday, 15 November 2017, in Rabat, Morocco, the Organising Committee for CHAN approved the procedure for the draw of the final tournament.

    The draw will be held on Friday, 17 November 2017 at Sofitel Rabat.

    Uganda will be represented by Cranes CHAN Team Manager Kasana Joseph who will also get the chance for a guided tour of the stadiums to be used during the tournament.

    The four Pots consisting of the 16 qualified teams were decided on the basis of a ranking established taking into account the performances at the past editions of the final tournament designed exclusively for footballers playing in their domestic leagues.

    Pot 1: Morocco (host), Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Libya
    Pot 2: Cameroon, Guinea, Nigeria, Zambia
    Pot 3: Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan
    Pot 4: Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Namibia

    CHAN finals in Morocco will run from 13th January to 4th February 2018 in the following cities: Casablanca (Group A), Marrakech (Group B), Tangier (Group C) and Agadir (Group D).

    The opening match and the final will be played at the newly refurbished Mohamed V Complex in Casablanca, which also hosted the second leg final of the Total CAF Champions League 2017.

    Source: Cafonline.com 

    MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes team that started against Rwanda in the return leg of the CHAN match at Stade De Kigali. Cranes advanced to the CHAN Finals 3-2 on aggregate. 

     

  • 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup dates changed

    2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup dates changed

    The Secretary General of CECAFA Nicholas Musonye has confirmed change of dates for the regional tournament will now kick off on 3rd December in Kenya. The final will be played on 17th December, 2017.

    The initial dates communicated to the CECAFA Members would have seen the tournament start on 25th November and end on 9th December.

    Ten countries will take part in the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup. These are; Hosts Kenya, Holders Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burundi, South Sudan, Zanzibar plus guest teams Libya and Zimbabwe.

    Musonye also confirmed that the CECAFA General Assembly will now take place on December 2nd 2017.

    Meanwhile FUFA has already notified the Uganda Premier League Secretariat and Competitions Department of the new dates of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup to make adjustments on the fixtures for the period the regional tournament will be played.

    MAIN PHOTO: CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye 

     

     

  • 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes end campaign with a point off Congo

    2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes end campaign with a point off Congo

    FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA Qualifiers (Group E)
    • Congo  1-1 Uganda

     

    The final group E games for the FIFA 2018 World Cup RUSSIA qualification were played on Sunday evening.

    Uganda Cranes and Congo Red Devils ended one goal apiece at the Stade De L’Unite, Kintele in Brazzaville.

    The home side took the lead through defender Marvin Baudry in the 10th minute.

    There was a quick response by Uganda Cranes when Vipers Sports Club forward Milton Karisa scored the equalizer in the 11th minute.

    Defender Murushid Jjuuko chipped a high ball for Geofrey Sserunkuma who back heeled to Muzamiru Mutyaba.

     

    Mutyaba laid the ball in the path of Karisa on the far right whose cross at goal kissed the post and sailed into the net for the equalizer.

    Both sides had opportunities to bury off the game not utilized to perfection.

    In the second half, Uganda Cranes made all the three substitutions count.

    First, it was a double change after 55 minutes when KCCA midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba paved way for  Sports Club Villa Jogoo midfielder  Allan Kyambadde and Derrick Nsibambi replaced Geofrey Sserunkuma.

    The final change was conducted 5 minutes to full time. KCCA left winger Isaac Muleme was replaced by Vipers midfielder Tom Masiko.

    Uganda’s Murushid Jjuuko and Nico Wakiro Wadada were both cautioned by the day’s referee.

    Romaric Etou Thomaso was also booked for the home side.

    With Egypt already through to the final tournament in Russia next year, the match between Uganda and Congo was just mandatory.

    The Cranes finish the campaign with 9 points and Congo with just two points.

    Focus and attention immediately turns to the preparations for CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup 2017, COSAFA U-20 in Zambia, the CHAN 2019 tournament in Morocco and the qualifiers for AFCON 2019.

     

    The Uganda delegation will return home on Monday, 13th November 2017 at 9pm.

    Uganda Cranes players prior to the match against Congo on Sunday

    Uganda Cranes XI: Denis Onyango (G.K and Captain), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Muzamiru Mutyaba (55′ Allan Kyambadde), Milton Karisa, Geofrey Sserunkuma (Derrick Nsibambi), Isaac Muleme (86′ Tom Masiko)

    Subs Not Used: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi,  Benard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi

    Match officials:
    • Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil – Sudan
    • Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah – Sudan
    • Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan – Djibouti
    • 4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood – Sudan
    • Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard – Burundi
    • Match Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne – Gabon
    Uganda Cranes’ FIFA 2018 World Cup Matches:
    1. 12th.November 2015: Togo 0-1 Uganda
    2. 15th.November 2015 :Uganda 3-0 Togo
    3. 7th October 16: Ghana 0- 0 Uganda
    4. 12th November 16: Uganda 1 -0 Congo
    5. 31st August. 2017: Uganda 1-0 Egypt
    6. 5th September 2017: Egypt 1-0 Uganda
    7. 7th October 2017: Uganda 0-0 Ghana
    8. 12th.November 2017: Congo 1-1  Uganda
  • Uganda Cranes starting team to play Congo in Brazzaville named

    Uganda Cranes starting team to play Congo in Brazzaville named

    2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA  (Group E):
    Congo Red Devils Vs Uganda Cranes
    Stade Municipal De Kintele in Brazzaville (capacity: 60,000).
    Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
     *Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
     *Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Instagram Twitter)
    Uganda Cranes head coach Moses Basena has named the starting XI to face Congo in the final group E FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier.
    Dennis Onyango will start in goal and also maintain his role as Captain of the the team.
    Experienced players Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Denis Iguma, Isaac Isinde, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Murushid Jjuuko have been named in the starting team to give guidance to new kids on the block who are being prepared for the future of the team and other forthcoming competitions like CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CHAN Finals.
     The center referee is Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil from Sudan.
    Uganda Cranes XI:
    Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Jjuuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Milton Karisa, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Isaac Muleme
    Subs: Ismael Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Allan Kyambadde, Benard Muwanga, Timothy Awanyi, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi
    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

  • 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA: Uganda Cranes eye victory against Congo to better World rankings

    2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA: Uganda Cranes eye victory against Congo to better World rankings

    2018 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – RUSSIA  (Group E):
    Congo Red Devils Vs Uganda Cranes
    Stade Municipal De Kintele in Brazzaville (capacity: 60,000).
    Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
    *Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
    *Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Instagram Twitter)
    Uganda Cranes head to the last Group E World cup qualifier away to Congo Brazzaville on Sunday 12th November, 2017 with big ambitions.
    With Egypt already through out of the group to the prestigious FIFA World Cup in Russia, Uganda will use the game as a preparatory game for the future (with CECAFA 2017, CHAN 2018 and AFCON 2019 fast approaching).
    Better still, the game will be used to better the world FIFA ranking and maintain the status quo for the country among fast rising African footballing countries.
    The players are in the right moods to register a dominant and memorable performance away from home on Sunday at the 60,000 seater Stade Municipal De Kintele against Congo Brazzaville kicking off at 5:30 pm East African Standard time.
    “The weather here in Brazzaville is favourable, we go into this game to purposely earn that much required exposure and experience playing away from home, boastfully end the campaign in high gear so we better our rankings and hopefully reclaim our best team in Africa accolade” Uganda cranes left back Godfrey Walusimbi remarked ahead of today’s Congo Brazzaville tie.
    Team captain Dennis Onyango
    Everyone is set and ready for today’s game, a win today will boost confidence and motivate us (especially the home based players) ahead of the forthcoming CECAFA tourney and African cup Qualifiers early next year” National team goalkeeper Ismail Watenga also noted.
    The cranes who had an impressive campaign registering one loss (1-0) against Africa’s record 7 time AFCON winner, Egypt, away from home in Alexandria, drawing twice with two wins in 5 qualifier ties held ahead of today’s game.
    Africa’s number one shot stopper and Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Masinde Onyango who has conceded only one goal all campaign through so far, is looking forward to leading the cranes to another win that will see Uganda register their 3rd win of the Russia 2018 World cup Qualifiers campaign.
    Uganda Cranes who will get to Stade Municipal De Kintele from Hotel Sapphire in a 20 minute drive, will don their away white jersey and black shorts with the goalkeeper designed in an all blue kit. Their counterparts and hosts Congo Brazzaville will wear red all through.
     
    Uganda Cranes’ FIFA 2018 World Cup Matches so far:
    1. 12th.Nov.16 Togo 0-1 Uganda
    2. 15th.Nov.16 Uganda 3-0 Togo.
    3. 7th Oct. 16. Ghana 0- 0 Uganda
    4. 12th Nov 16. Uganda 1 -0 Congo
    5. 31st Aug. 17. Uganda 1-0 Egypt
    6. 5th Sep.17. Egypt 1-0 Uganda
    7. 7th Oct 17. Uganda 0-0 Ghana
    8. 12th.Nov.17 Congo Brazzaville Vs  Uganda
  • Uganda Cranes conduct light training session in Congo on Friday

    Uganda Cranes conduct light training session in Congo on Friday

    2018 FIFA World Cup RUSSIA Group E qualifier:
    On Sunday, 12th November 2017
    Congo Vs Uganda Cranes
    Unite De Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville.
    • Kick off : 5:30 p.m (In Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo)
    *Live commentary on 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm
    * Live on all official FUFA and Uganda Cranes social media plat forms (Facebook, Twitter)
    Moments after their safe landing at the Maya Maya international Airport in Brazzaville on Friday morning, the Uganda Cranes team checked in at Hotel Saphir.
    Later in the day, they held a light training session at Stade Alphonse Massamba Debat.
    According to the media officer in charge of the team in Brazzaville, Joseph Mutaka, all the players are in good shape, mentally and physically.
    Uganda Cranes face Congo Brazzaville in a dead rubber contest of the final Group E in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
    qualifier (Egypt already sealed their slot at next year’s World Cup in Russia).
    The three goalkeepers in Congo, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan and team captain Dennis Onyango stretch before some work outs on Friday
    Team captain Denis Onyango, who has been recently voted the best goalkeeper in the on-going qualifiers is optimistic the team will fight for the desired result.
    We are all set to represent our mother country Uganda, it’s always a privilege to play for a national cause.
    This game is as rather vital as the rest of the other games  previously held, it’s one that can hugely help us ascend our world ranking spot to a respectable seeding
    All Ugandans should expect a descent display come Sunday and, a win a way from home is everyone’s aim
    Uganda Cranes players converge in a talk and prayer session after the light training on Friday evening
    The final session will be conducted on Saturday evening at the exact match venue.
    The match on Sunday will be played at the Unite De Kintele Stadium in Brazzaville.
    Kick off time is already confirmed for 5:30pm East African standard time (3.30pm in Congo).
    Football fans are informed that 102.1 FUFA FM and 87.7 Baba Fm will rely the match proceedings live by Joseph Mutaka.
    FUFA Executive Committee member Rasoul Ariga (left) with Delegate Edward Kalungi in Congo Brazzaville
    FUFA Executive Committee member, Rasoul Aliga is the head of delegation for the team in Brazzaville.
    The Squad: Denis Onyango (Captain), Watenga Isma, Ochan Benjamin (Goalkeepers), Wadada Nico, Iguma Denis, Walusimbi Godfrey, Muleme Isaac, Isinde Isaac, Juuko Murushidi, Awanyi Timothy, Senkatuka Nelson, Wasswa Hassan, Masiko Tom, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucurezi Paul, Nsibambi Derrick, Karisa Milton, Serunkuma Geofrey, Kyambadde Allan and Muwanga Bernard.
    Team Officials:

    Leader Of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul

    Head coach: Moses Basena

    Assistant coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Physician: Dr. Ronald Kisolo

    Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana

    Team Coordinator: Crispus Muyinda

    Team Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka

    Others:

    Edward Kalungi-Delegate

    Mwanje Joseph-Delegate

    Cecilia Anyakoit -Government Official

    Nannozi Anita Seruwagi-Government Official

    Bakiwanya George-FUFA Secretariat Staff

    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

  • Uganda Cranes Squad to Congo named

    Uganda Cranes Squad to Congo named

    Head coach Moses Basena has named a 20 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World cup qualifier to be played in Brazzaville on Sunday.

    The names were released after the morning training session at Mandela National stadium.

    The match will be played on Sunday 12th November, 2017 and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.

    The match kicks off at (5.50pm EAST) while 3.30pm in Congo).

    The Squad: Denis Onyango, Watenga Isma, Ochan Benjamin (Goalkeepers), Wadada Nico, Iguma Denis, Walusimbi Godfrey, Muleme Isaac, Isinde Isaac, Juuko Murushidi, Awanyi Timothy, Senkatuka Nelson, Wasswa Hassan, Masiko Tom, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucurezi Paul, Nsibambi Derrick, Karisa Milton, Serunkuma Geofrey, Kyambadde Allan and Muwanga Bernard.

    Leader Of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul

    Head coach: Moses Basena

    Assistant coach: Mathias Lule

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Physician: Dr. Ronald Kisolo

    Team Physiotherapist: Ssewanyana Ivan

    Team Coordinator: Muyinda Crispus

    Team Media Officer: Joseph Mutaka

    Edward Kalungi-Delegate

    Mwanje Joseph-Delegate

    Anyakoit Cecilia-Government Official

    Nannozi Anita Seruwagi-Government Official

    Bakiwanya George-FUFA Secretariat Staff

    The team flies out on Friday morning (3am aboard Kenya Airways)

    Details of the match: Congo vs Uganda

    Stadium: Unite de Kintele in Brazzaville.

    Date: 12th November, 2017

    Time: 5.30pm in Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo

    Broadcast: Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Baba FM by Joseph Mutaka.

    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

    MAIN PHOTO: Onyango will captain the team in Congo on Sunday.

     

     

  • Unite de Kintele stadium to host Congo vs Uganda world cup qualifier match

    Unite de Kintele stadium to host Congo vs Uganda world cup qualifier match

    FIFA has confirmed the stadium and match officials of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier between Congo and Uganda Cranes.

    The match will be played on Sunday 12th November, 2017 and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm.

    The match kicks off at (5.50pm EAST) while 3.30pm in Congo).

    Uganda Cranes will fly out on Friday morning (3 am) aboard Kenya Airways.

    Details of the match: Congo vs Uganda

    Stadium: Unite de Kintele in Brazzaville.

    Date: 12th November, 2017

    Time: 5.30pm in Uganda, 3.30pm in Congo

    Broadcast: Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Baba FM by Joseph Mutaka.

    Match officials:

    Referee: Mohammed Hussein El Fadhil-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 1: Ibrahim Mohammed Abdallah-Sudan

    Assistant Referee 2: Egueh Yacin Hassan-Djibouti

    4th Official: Ismail Mahmood Ali Mahmood-Sudan

    Referee Assessor: Mfubusa Bernard-Burundi

    Commissioner: Ndoumbou Likouni Dieudonne-Gabon.

    MAIN PHOTO: Unite de Kintele Stadium in Brazzville that will host the Congo vs Uganda Cranes match 

  • Uganda Cranes edge KCCA F.C in practice match

    Uganda Cranes edge KCCA F.C in practice match

    Training Match:

    • Uganda Cranes 2-0 KCCA FC

    The Uganda Cranes edged Uganda Premier League reigning champions KCCA FC 2-0 in a practice match played at Mandela National Stadium Namboole on Wednesday evening.

    Habib Kavuma scored in his own net in the 29th minute to give the Cranes a lead and second half substitute Derrick Nsibambi doubled the lead in the 81st minute of the game.

    The Uganda Cranes Coach Moses Basena said after the game that practice match has helped him asses the ability of his players ahead of the last group E qualifier match against Congo Brazzaville on Sunday  12th November 2017 in Brazzaville.

    Godfrey Walusimbi dribbles during the practice game at Namboole stadium

    “One practice match is equal to five training sessions , so this practice match has helped me at my technical team to as the players physically, mentally and psychologically ahead of our game against Congo” Said Basena

    Team will conduct last training session on Thursday morning at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 9 am before traveling to Brazzaville on Friday morning.

    Uganda Cranes Starting XI

    Ismail Watenga (GK), Nico Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa, Milto Karisa,Muzamir Mutyaba,Geofrey Serukuma and Isaac Muleme.

    Used Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Tom Masiko, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Allan Kyambadde, Timothy Awany, Paul Mucureezi, Nelson Senkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi and Nelson Senkatuka.

    Unused Substitutes: Denis Onyango (GK), Tom Ikara (GK), Ibrahim Kiyemba, Shafic Kagimu, Albert Mugisa & Hood Kaweesa.