Closed from the public but Only 25,000/- Discount Ticket holders for the Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars match will gain access
The Uganda Cranes camp has been boosted more with the appearance of silky midfielder maestro William Kizito Luwagga.
The 23 year old who trades his talent in Romania with CSM Polithecnica lasi arrived in the country on Monday evening but never hesitated to join fellow teammates at Sky Hotel, Nalya as they prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier match win against Ghana.
While talking to www.fufa.co.ug, Luwagga said that this time he’s happy that he has reported earlier and therefore will have enough time to train with the team thus a better partnership before the WCQ.
‘I’m happy that this time I’ve reported early in camp hot like the previous game where I arrived on the eve of the game against Egypt ‘ Said Luwagga.
The team conducted a single training session on Tuesday morning at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole ahead of the practice match on Wednesday 4/10/17 agaisnt Madagascar.
Players in the Sky Hotel camp, Naalya:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan & Ismail Watenga
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, William Kizito Luwagga, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega & Geofrey Serunkuma
MAIN PHOTO: Kizito Luwagga showing Isaac Muleme some skills from Europe during training on Tuesday.
TICKET SELLING POINTS:
1. Total Nakivubo 2. Shell Capital 3. Total City Centre 4. Total Arua Park 5. Total Kireka 6. Total Bweyogerere 7. Shell Kireka 8. Mukono City Shoppers 9. Tango Sport 10. FUFA Shop 11. Della Attractions 12. City Oil
Closed from the public but Only 25,000/- Discount Ticket holders for the Uganda Cranes vs Ghana Black Stars match will gain access
More players have joined the Uganda Cranes ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ghana on Saturday at Mandela National Stadium. Seven players joined and were part of the Monday training sessions; they are Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje, Edrisa Lubega & Goefrey Serunkuma.
On arrival experienced midfielder Tonny Mawejje who features for Albanian side FKF Tirana said that he is ready to give the best of his ability for Uganda to get positive results.
‘I know how to beat Ghana because I have played more than 4 games against them. I am now rejuvenated and ready to give in all what I have to help Uganda get good results’ said Mawejje.
Training resumes on Tuesday morning before the team engages in a practice match against Madagascar on Wednesday at Lugogo.
Players who attended training on Monday
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan & Ismail Watenga
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Shafik Kagimu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi and Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Tonny Mawejje,Edrisa Lubega & Geofrey Serunkuma
Note: All Photos taken from Monday’s training at Nambole stadium
The practice match Uganda Cranes vs Madagascar has been organized by FUFA
Closed from the public but ONLY fans who have purchased the discounted tickets (each sold at 25,000/-) for Ghana match will access the match on Wednesday
Discounted tickets on market till Monday 5pm.
Madagscar to train at Lugogo on Monday and Tuesday at 4pm
Head coach Moses Basena will have one final test for his team against Madagascar when the two teams play in a practice match on Wednesday 4th October, 2017 ahead of the 2018 FIFA World cup qualifier with Ghana.
Uganda Cranes will face the National football A-Team of Madagascar who flew in their foreign based players for the fixture. The team jetted in last night.
‘The match will help Uganda Cranes coach test the technical ability and mental strength of his players ahead of a crucial fixture against Ghana on Saturday. We believe Madagascar have the quality to give our team good preparations’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (Extreme R) with his Deputy Humphrey Mandu (5th L) in a group photo moment with the entire Madagascan contingent at Land Star Hotel in Makindye.
In relation to the match, FUFA has confirmed that this match is closed from the public but ONLY fans who have purchased the discounted tickets (each sold at 25,000/-) will be able to access the stadium on Wednesday to watch the practice match between Uganda Cranes and Madagascar at Lugogo.
Planning for the match on Wednesday. FUFA CEO (M) and his Deputy with a Madagascan team official (L) at Land Star Hotel in Makindye.
FUFA has extended the grace period of discounted tickets by two days (Sunday and Monday). They will now be withdrawn from the market at 5pm on Monday 2nd October. The other ticket categories of 30,000/-, 70, 0000/- and 150,000/- will be brought on market on Tuesday.
TICKET SELLING POINTS FOR UGANDA CRANES VS GHANA BLACK STARS
Total Nakivubo
2. Shell Capital
3. Total City Centre
4. Total Arua Park
5. Total Kireka
6. Total Bweyogerere
7. Shell Kireka
8. Mukono City Shoppers
9. Tango Sport
10. FUFA Shop
11. Della Attractions
12. City Oil
The Uganda Cranes started day one of residential training at Mandela National Stadium Namboole on Sunday evening.
The team is preparing for the must win 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier match against Ghana.
Fourteen players attended the single evening session inclusive of foreign based Denis Iguma and Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege.
After the training session Ivan Ntege told www.fufa.co.ug that he is set for the challenge and it’s the reason why he arrived earlier than others.
” I personally I’m too set for the encounter and it’s the reason why I’ve arrived earlier for better preparations” Said Ntege.
Kojja added that he anticipates for positive results against the Black Stars on the 7th October thus opening up Uganda’s chances of appearing for the first time to the world’s most precious football tournament.
Players who attended training .
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan & Ismail Watenga
Outfield players: Nico Wadada, Denis Iguma, Savio Kabugo, Bernard Muwanga, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awanyi, Ivan Ntege, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi and Nelson Senkatuka.
Derrick Nsibambi scored two second half goals as the Uganda Cranes team triumphed 2-0 against Northern Region Select team at the Lango Sports Grounds in Lira on Saturday.
After a goal-less opening 45 minutes, the game was lit up by KCCA forward Derrick Nsibambi who scored in the 55th and 62nd minutes of the well attended match.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Muzamiru Mutyba breaks away from Walter Odongo during one of the attacks at Northern region goal
Nsibambi was among the 10 changes that the national team technical bench headed by Moses Basena had called as the second half re-started.
Earlier Paul Mucureezi had missed giving the national side the lead when his attempt hit the goal post in the 28th minute.
Uganda Cranes XI against Northern Region Select teamNorthern Uganda Region Select Team
Other chances were 50-50 incidents from Moses Waiswa, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Isaac Muleme and Muzamiru Mutyaba.
Northern Uganda select team’s goalkeeper Sadam Ogwang was alert to tame any goal bound threats before he paved way for Stephen Okello with 10 minutes to play.
Uganda Cranes’ Fred Okot and Tadeo Lwanga were the two players cautioned by referee Tonny Agir.
Guests during the singing of the National and Lango anthems prior to kick off
This was the second time that Uganda Cranes was playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2015 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
The essence of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and Uganda Breweries Limited jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
Part of the mammoth crowd that graced Northern Region against Uganda Cranes at Lango Sports GroundMoses Waiswa is stopped by Northern Uganda’s Hilary Odonkonyero at Lango Sports Ground
Team Line ups:
Northern Region XI: Sadam Ogwang (G.K), Ivan Okello, John Paul Acire, Ronald Owiny, Alli Muhamed, Hilary Odonkonyero, Walter Odongo, Dickens Diarra Okwir, Ronny Okullo, Richardson Asaba, Moses Aliro
Subs: Stephen Okello (G.K), Joel Akaka, Emmanuel Okwi, Julius Akwata, Denis Omedi, Brian Ocakacon, Mike Denis Ojok
Team Officials:
Head coach: Godfrey Akena
Assistant coach: Bob Obira
Uganda Cranes XI: Tom Ikara (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany, Savio Kabugo, Tom Masiko, Paul Mucureezi, Moses Waiswa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Nelson Senkatuka, David Owori
Second Team: Tom Ikara (60′ Benjamin Ochan), Fred Okot, Dan Birikwaliira, Bernard Muwanga, Tadeo Lwanga, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Albert Mugisa, Derrick Nsibambi, Milton Karisa, Shafiq Kagimu
At Lango Sports Ground, Lira (4:30 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
After the Uganda Cranes team safe arrival in Lira on Friday afternoon, the team players held a two hour session at the Lango Sports ground.
All the players responded well in training supervised by the head coach Moses Basena, his assistant Mathias Lule and goakeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
One of the new faces on the team, Albert Mugisa, a midfielder with Police F.C expressed his gratitude upon the call up.
In an interview with www.fufa.co.ug after the session, the exciting player disclosed his willingness to learn more and more.
‘I am happy to be here with the national. I will keep composed and it gives me the impetus to work even harder at my club’ Mugisa noted.
Albert Mugisa (right with yellow boots) vies for the ball with the rest of the players during training
A large crowd watched the session whose basis centered around ball possession, hurting the opponents on the quick counter and defending.
This is the second time that Uganda Cranes is playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2017 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
Emmanuel Kalyowa passes the ball during training meanwhile assistant coach Mathias Lule closes down the space as the rest of the players keep a keen eye
The purpose of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Breweries Limited and National Insurance Corporation (NIC) jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
The Goalkeepers in a limbering session on Friday afternoon at Lango Sports Ground in Lira
Uganda Cranes Players in Lira:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga -Vipers SC, Benjamin Ochan-KCCA FC, Tom Ikara-Kirinya Jinja SS
Outfield players: Nico Wadada-Vipers SC, Dan Bilikwalira-Vipers SC , Joshua Awori-Proline FC, Savio Kabugo-Proline FC , Timothy Awanyi-KCCA FC , Bernard Muwanga-SC Villa, Fred Okot-URA FC, Isaac Muleme-KCCA FC , Tadeo Lwanga-Vipers SC, Ibrahim Kayiwa-KJSS FC, Tom Masiko-Vipers SC , Paul Mucureezi-KCCA FC, Moses Waiswa-Vipers SC, Kalyowa Emma-Soana FC, Shafic Kagimu-URA FC, Muzamir Mutyaba-KCCA FC, Milton Karisa – Vipers S.C, Derrick Nsibambi-KCCA FC, Nelson Senkatuka-Bright Stars FC & Albert Mugisa-Police FC
Officials:
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Doctor: Ronald Kisolo
Team Manager: Chrispus Muyinda
Media: Hamza Nsereko and Meddie Ssengendo
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes assistant coach Mathias Lule leads the warm up session with the players at Lango Sports Ground in Lira
The Uganda Cranes team has safely arrived in Northern Uganda town of Lira on Friday afternoon.
This follow a successful four hours journey from FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala.
The national team set from Kampala at 9:10 a.m and reached Lira at about 1:30 p.m before checking in at Pauline Hotels Limited in Lira town.
‘We traveled well and every body on the team is ready for the match on Saturday’ Hamza Nsereko, the media personnel attached to the team told www.fufa.co.ug.
Nico Wakiro Wadada (left), Isaac Muleme, team manager Chrispus Muyinda and assistant coach Mathias Lule with the rest of the players arrive at Pauline Hotel in Lira
All the players on the team are set to conduct the final training session on Friday evening at Lango Sports Ground, the venue of the match on Saturday.
This is the second time that Uganda Cranes is playing against Northern Region select in two years after winning 5-0 in 2017 at Pece Stadium in Gulu district.
The essence of such tours among others is to take the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
National team main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited, National Insurance Corporation (NIC) and Uganda Breweries Limited jointly bankroll the national regional tours.
L-R: Albert Mugisa, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Joshua Awori and Moses Waiswa upon arrival at Pauline Hotels Limited in Lira
Uganda Cranes Players in Lira:
Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga -Vipers SC, Benjamin Ochan-KCCA FC, Tom Ikara-Kirinya Jinja SS
Outfield players: Nico Wadada-Vipers SC, Dan Bilikwalira-Vipers SC , Joshua Awori-Proline FC, Savio Kabugo-Proline FC , Timothy Awanyi-KCCA FC , Bernard Muwanga-SC Villa, Fred Okot-URA FC, Isaac Muleme-KCCA FC , Tadeo Lwanga-Vipers SC, Ibrahim Kayiwa-KJSS FC, Tom Masiko-Vipers SC , Paul Mucureezi-KCCA FC, Moses Waiswa-Vipers SC, Kalyowa Emma-Soana FC, Shafic Kagimu-URA FC, Muzamir Mutyaba-KCCA FC, Milton Karisa – Vipers S.C, Derrick Nsibambi-KCCA FC, Nelson Senkatuka-Bright Stars FC & Albert Mugisa-Police FC
The Uganda Cranes conducted a training session on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole ahead of the trip to Lira on Friday morning.
Twenty three players were part of the session under the watchful eye of Coach Moses Basena, Mathias Lule and goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba.
Moses Basena after the training told www.fufa.co.ug that he is happy for the regional tour project because it will be used as a baseline to test players especially those playing at home on who will make the final squad to face Ghana in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier on 7th October at Namboole.
‘I am happy for the regional tour project because it gives a clear picture of players who are ready for the senior team’ said Basena
Players who trained on Thursday
Uganda Cranes Team travelling to Lira: Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga -Vipers SC, Benjamin Ochan-KCCA FC, Tom Ikara-Kirinya Jinja SS.
Nico Wadada-Vipers SC, Dan Bilikwalira-Vipers SC , Joshua Awori-Proline FC, Savio Kabugo-Proline FC , Timothy Awanyi-KCCA FC , Bernard Muwanga-SC Villa, Fred Okot-URA FC, Isaac Muleme-KCCA FC , Tadeo Lwanga-Vipers SC, Ibrahim Kayiwa-KJSS FC, Tom Masiko-Vipers SC , Paul Mucureezi-KCCA FC, Moses Waiswa-Vipers SC, Kalyowa Emma-Soana FC, Shafic Kagimu-URA FC, Muzamir Mutyaba-KCCA FC, Milton Karisa – Vipers S.C, Derrick Nsibambi-KCCA FC, Nelson Senkatuka-Bright Stars FC & Albert Mugisa-Police FC
All photos from Thurday training at Namboole stadium
Match officials of the Uganda vs Ghana 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier
7th October 2017: Uganda Vs Ghana – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
6th November 2017: Congo Vs Uganda – Congo
Uganda Cranes has a realistic dream of qualifying for their first ever FIFA World Cup tournament.
With two matches left in group E, Uganda is currently second with 7 points while leaders Egypt have 9 points.
It is upon this back ground that Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) calls for the continued support from Government for the remaining campaign to realize the dream.
‘The Dream is Alive. We have demonstrated that we have the ability to win our remaining matches and consequently the biggest opportunity ever to play at the World Cup‘ Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President told the media in his address.
L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, fresh from the CAF Executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana has addressed the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday flanked by the Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha (1st VP) and Darius Mugoye (2nd) as well as the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo.e Azam Uganda Premier League.
In a special way, he lauded all the stake holders of the game from the players, administrators, sponsors, fans to the Government and President Yoweri Museveni.
FUFA, the Coaches and Players have worked against all odds to get to a situation many African Countries that have invested a lot would envy
I take the opportunity to thank those fans who have been with us in the thin and thick.
The Sponsors (Airtel, Nile Breweries, BIDCO, NIC and Ecobank) and other football Sponsors who indirectly have helped to build to the current Status.
I would also like to specifically thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire Government apparatus for the support they have given this campaign. The only time we did not get the support while playing away was against Egypt and no wonder it was the first time we conceded and lost the match.
Had it not been the paying fans, the Sponsors and the support earlier gotten from Government, we would not be in this position.
In the same vein, Eng. Magogo also appealed to the Government to come in and facilitate the Uganda Cranes for the rest of the games to realize the long time dream of Uganda playing at the FIFA World Cup.
Despite the financial support from Government and the Sponsors, competing to play at the World Cup is such an expensive venture yet considering the exponential effect of the qualification, this is the moment every Ugandan would throw their weight behind the team.
We call upon the Government to financially support the Uganda Cranes in such a historic goal for our Country. This final bend that has not been supported is the ultimate.
The earlier support will all go to waste if this final bend is not supported.
Uganda Cranes host Ghana on Saturday, 7th October 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, fresh from the CAF Executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana has addressed the media during a press conference at Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday.
Flanked by the FUFA first Vice President Justus Mugisha, the second VP Darius Mugoye and the federation communications manager, Ahmed Hussein, Eng Magogo hinted about three aspects – CAF resolutions from the recent executive committee meeting, the national team (Uganda Cranes) and the current state of the Azam Uganda Premier League.
L-R: Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein and the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
The full speech – (Verbatim)
CAF Executive Committee Decisions:
I was part of the CAF Executive meeting that took key decisions on African football last week in Accra. Among key decisions was the CHAN Finals 2018 that Kenya lost the hosting rights because the country was not ready.
It was not good news for the region and we hoped that Uganda would be playing next to our neighbors and also with belief that we would have given a helping hand.
A bidding process has already been opened and CAF will receive proposals for the next 10-15 days from the FA Member Associations ready to host the 2018 CHAN finals.
However, FUFA will not make any submissions for the CHAN finals 2018 because we are not in position and ready to host such a football tournament due to lack of facilities.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs. Egypt at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Uganda vs. Ghana-2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier:
FUFA, the Coaches and Players have worked against all odds to get to a situation many African Countries that have invested a lot would envy
I take the opportunity to thank those fans who have been with us in the thin and thick.
The Sponsors (Airtel, Nile Breweries, BIDCO, NIC and Ecobank) and other football Sponsors who indirectly have helped to build to the current Status.
I would also like to specifically thank HE the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the entire Government apparatus for the support they have given this campaign. The only time we did not get the support while playing away was against Egypt and no wonder it was the first time we conceded and lost the match.
Had it not been the paying fans, the Sponsors and the support earlier gotten from Government, we would not be in this position.
The Dream is Alive. We have demonstrated that we have the ability to win our remaining matches and consequently the biggest opportunity ever to play at the World Cup.
I have been given the best assurances as late as yesterday by the National Team Captain Dennis Onyango and a host of other players on the Uganda Cranes team that they will give their best like they have always given.
Despite the financial support from Government and the Sponsors, competing to play at the World Cup is such an expensive venture yet considering the exponential effect of the qualification, this is the moment every Ugandan would throw their weight behind the team.
We call upon the Government to financially support the Uganda Cranes in such a historic goal for our Country. This final bend that has not been supported is the ultimate. The earlier support will all go to waste if this final bend is not supported.
The Technocrats at the Ministry of Education and Sports are not doing this country a favour by failure to plan and advise the Government of the magnitude of qualifying to final tournaments. Let them benchmark with countries that are even poorer than us.
In the circumstances, FUFA has the option of getting to the fans to finance the team through ticket sales.
Let us show the team as Ugandans that we can stand with them and love them by paying to watch the matches.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on Egypt goalkeeper Essam ElHadary. The FUFA President thanked the players, fans, sponsors and Government for the journey moved so far
We have had comments that the stadium which is full is good enough for the team to pick results but it is even better when we have a stadium which is full of fans who have paid.
The team needs the moral support and chants but it equally needs the money for the air tickets, bonuses, allowances and logistics to deliver the results.
The countries that have tasted the effect of qualifying to the World Cup, such a situation would be a matter of National Concern not just the Federation. We saw this in Egypt and have seen it in Ghana. Despite such position, we have kept the Dream Alive.
It is illogical for Ugandans who want the team to qualify for the tournament as big as the World Cup but also not want to contribute to the cost of qualification especially when there seems to be no other sources of revenue to finance the team costs.
Those sounding the drums of fans not to pay to watch the Uganda Cranes are intentionally or unintentionally sabotaging our Nation from the Sporting, Economic and Social multiplier effect of a Nation qualifying to the World Cup.
In response to the presumed high entrance fees, FUFA has put on market discounted tickets each going for 25,000/- and we call upon our dear fans to take advantage of the offer.
Let us buy the tickets from ONLY the gazetted places.
Let me take the opportunity once again to assure the fans that FUFA, the Coaches and the Players shall work within the available means to give the best and we hope and pray that the best is good enough to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Discounted Tickets for Uganda Vs Ghana go for Shs. 25,000
The League
FUFA, the Clubs, the Coaches, the Referees, and the Players have worked tirelessly to create the product of the Uganda Premier League and we have seen the effect of the fans and Sponsors getting back to buy this product.
The Clubs and the League make the foundation for our National teams.
I take the opportunity to thank every individual who has made an effort to make our League better.
However, the Shadow of Success is a new Challenge.
With the returning passion, FUFA as the regulator will have to raise the bar.
We have noticed with concern unacceptable incidents that will derail all the efforts of rebuilding the league.
In the latest communication from FIFA about our Statutes, it has been clearly stated that the functions of Anti-Doping, Club Licensing, Refereeing and Disciplinary Measures are an exclusive obligation of the Federation.
We will therefore undertake our roles without fear or favour.
Actions of Violence and Hooliganism, Inciting Violence by Officials and Players, Poor Performance of the Referees and Doping cases have already been observed in the League.
The Rules are very clear on all these cases and we will implement the rules to the dot.
SC Villa Jogoo fans at St Mary’s stadium, Kitende. FUFA strongly condemns all acts of violence
In the recent FUFA Executive Committee meeting, the Competitions Disciplinary Panel was created with the mandate to expedite the judicial decisions arising from Competitions rules and regulations.
FUFA will not tolerate any form of Violence and Hooliganism at Matches. The parties that are guilty will face the full consequences of the regulations.
Where actions are criminal in nature, FUFA will follow up the matter with the Uganda Police to bring the culprits to book.
FUFA condemns in the strongest terms the actions of violence at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende during the match of Vipers SC vs. SC Villa Jogoo. We do not only condemn but bring to book all errant parties in accordance with the rules.
Those barbaric acts of destroying property and insulting dignitaries and innocent fans who have come to support their own sides are things of the past. We need sanity to keep the fans and sponsors we are bringing back to the game.
We are a country lacking sports facilities and we can’t destroy the few little facilities being erected. I do not know Muslims who break mosques or Christians who break Churches.
Clubs should work to strengthen their teams. Winning matches by compromising or intimidating referees is being primitive.
Football has moved on. There are no longer internal perimeter fences at matches. We need to enjoy the game.
On the other hand, it is time-up for the Referees who have interpreted and applied the Laws of the Game contrary to the 17 FIFA Laws of the game. We will put them out of the game.
I have asked the FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) and Uganda Premier League (UPL) to compile the incidents for the matches so far played in the 2017/18 league where decisions have been made contrary to the Laws of the Game in Match Assessor reports and Video evidence.
I have further asked the Technical and Assessor Panels of the FRSC to technically assess and should it be established that errors have been committed, the respective referees are going to be sanctioned accordingly.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
MAIN PHOTO: L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday
1st Training:Thursday, 28th September 2017 – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 p.m)
Departure from Kampala: Friday, 29th September 2017 (9 a.m)
Last Training: Friday, 29th September 2017 (4:30 p.m)
Match Day: Saturday, 30th September 2017 (4:30 p.m)
Northern Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
In Lira (4:00 p.m)
The Uganda Cranes team will conduct one session on Thursday at Mandela National stadium in preparation for the away trip to Northern Uganda in Lira.
The team shall depart to Lira on Friday morning and will be expected to conduct the final training at the actual match day venue in Lira town.
The programme was communicated by the FUFA Communications manager, Ahmed Hussein during the weekly press conference also attended by the FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, first Vice President Justus Mugisha and the second VP Darius Mugoye.
L-R: FUFA Second Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ahmed Hussein (FUFA Communications manager), FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and 1st FUFA VP Justus Mugisha
‘The Uganda Cranes will conduct a training session on Thursday at Mandela National Stadium at 4 p.m. The team is expected to depart on Friday morning’ Ahmed told the media.
The regional tours were started three years ago with the main purpose of taking the national team brand closer to the football fans in their respective localities.
For this particular tour, the Uganda Cranes will use the game as a preparatory measure for the up-coming FIFA World Cup 2018 group E qualifier against Ghana Black Stars on 7th October 2017 at Namboole stadium.
Head coach Moses Basena already named the provisional team set for the tour and Ghana matches.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Breweries Limited jointly sponsor the regional tours.
Uganda Cranes players before a training session
The Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Benjamin Ochan, Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara
Other players: Denis Iguma, Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Muleme, Isaac Isinde, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Timothy Awany, Tony Mawejje, Geoffrey Kizito, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Masiko Tom, Ivan Ntege, Luwagga Kizito, Karisa Milton, Ochaya Joseph, Okwi Emmanuel, Miya Faruku, Idrisa Lubega, Derick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Kagimu Shafiq Paul Mucureezi, Gadaffi Gardinho, John Adriko, Okot Fred, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Tadeo Lwanga.
1. Total Nakivubo 2. Shell Capital 3. Total City Centre 4. Total Arua Park 5. Total Kireka 6. Total Bweyogerere 7. Shell Kireka 8. Mukono City Shoppers 9. Tango Sport 10. FUFA Shop 11. Della Attractions 12. City Oil
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the official selling points for the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia match between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October, 2017 at Mandela National Stadium.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans on market for 6 days only starting Monday 25th to Saturday 30th September, 2017.
There is a 16.6% discount (5,000/-) off an ordinary ticket of 30,000/- to the first 10,000 fans who will purchase tickets.
The discounted ticket will be sold at 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).
Only 10,000 tickets will be on market at a discount.
A special image produced to promote the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October at Namboole.
After 30th September, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 30,000/-(Ordinary), 70,000/- (VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
Sports Club Vipers and Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) won their respective games by an identical 1-0 score line against SC Villa Jogoo and Express respectively during match day three on Saturday.
Tom Masiko scored the winning goal for Vipers after 30 minutes at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
UPDF needed Ezikiel Katende’s 48th minute goal to carry the day against Express at the Bombo Military stadium.
In Jinja during the epic derby, BUL scored late to deny nemesis side Kirinya-Jinja S.S.
Ibrahim Kayiwa’s 84th minute equalizer cancelled out Patrick ‘Crespo’ Asiku’s opener after 38 minutes as the two sides shared the spoils.
BUL ended the game with 10 men following a red card to Patrick Ssembuya in the 90th minute of the game.
Match day 4 of the league continues next Tuesday and Wednesday at various venues.
Next Matches:
Tuesday, 26th September 2017
Proline Vs Soana – Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4:00 p.m) – Live on Azam TV
Masavu Vs Vipers – Fisheries Training Institute, Bugonga (4:30 p.m)
Bright Stars Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Champions Stadium, Mwererwe (4:30 p.m)
Wednesday, 27th September 2017
URA Vs KCCA – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:00 p.m) – Live on Azam TV
Onduparaka Vs Police – Betway Green Light Stadium, Arua (4:30 p.m)
SC Villa Vs Mbarara City – Masaka Recreational Stadium (4:30 p.m)
BUL Vs UPDF – Kakindu Stadium, Jinja (4:30 p.m)
Express Vs Maroons – Mutesa II Wankulukuku Stadium (4:30 p.m)
Interim coach Moses Basena has named a squad of 35 players to start preparations for the Uganda Cranes Regional tour of Northern Uganda and the 2018 FUFA World Cup Qualifier against Ghana.
The Cranes will play in Lira, Northern Uganda on 30th September and 7th October against Ghana at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
‘The training will start on Wednesday 27th September, 2017 at 4pm at Namboole stadium under the guidance of Basena and his technical team. The coach will reduce his squad based on the arrival of foreign based players in camp’ said FUFA Communication Manager Ahmed Hussein
‘The players named will also get involved in the Uganda Cranes regional tour of Northern Uganda which will be the final tour of the year’ added Hussein.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Benjamin Ochan, Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara
Denis Iguma, Nicholas Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Muleme, Isaac Isinde, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Timothy Awany, Tony Mawejje, Geoffrey Kizito, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Masiko Tom, Ivan Ntege, Luwagga Kizito, Karisa Milton, Ochaya Joseph, Okwi Emmanuel, Miya Faruku, Idrisa Lubega, Derick Nsibambi, Nelson Senkatuka, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Kagimu Shafiq Paul Mucureezi, Gadaffi Gardinho, John Adriko, Okot Fred, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Tadeo Lwanga.
FUFA announces Discounted Tickets for Uganda vs Ghana World Cup Qualifier at Namboole
FUFA has offered a 16.6% discount (5,000/-) off an ordinary ticket of 30,000/- to the first 10,000 fans who will purchase tickets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia match between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October, 2017 at Mandela National Stadium.
The discounted ticket will be sold at 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).
Only 10,000 tickets will be on market at a discount.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans on market for 6 days only starting Monday 25th to Saturday 30th September, 2017 at FUFA House.
‘The offer from the FUFA Marketing Department will give the fans an opportunity to purchase tickets early enough as they prepare to support their heroes against Ghana. We would like to see the fans cheer on the Uganda Cranes like they always do when the National team plays at home’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
A special image produced to promote the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October at Namboole.
After 30th September, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 30,000/-(Ordinary), 70,000/- (VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
MAIN PHOTO: Midfield maestro Tonny Mawejje with the ball during AFCON 2017 Finals in Gabon against Egypy is back in the Uganda Cranes Squad. He has beeen summoned by Cranes coach Moses Basena.
FUFA has offered a 16.6% discount (5,000/-) off an ordinary ticket of 30,000/- to the first 10,000 fans who will purchase tickets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia match between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October, 2017 at Mandela National Stadium.
The discounted ticket will be sold at 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Uganda Shillings Only).
Only 10,000 tickets will be on market at a discount.
The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans on market for 6 days only starting Monday 25th to Saturday 30th September, 2017 at FUFA House.
‘The offer from the FUFA Marketing Department will give the fans an opportunity to purchase tickets early enough as they prepare to support their heroes against Ghana. We would like to see the fans cheer on the Uganda Cranes like they always do when the National team plays at home’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
A special image produced to promote the discounted tickets of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia between Uganda Cranes and Ghana Black Stars on 7th October at Namboole.
After 30th September, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 30,000/-(Ordinary), 70,000/- (VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.
The 15th FUFA Executive Committee meeting that convened at FUFA House on Tuesday 19th September 2017 passed key decisions following the Ordinary Assembly in Masindi that ushered in a new FUFA Executive headed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
While addressing the media on Wednesday during a press conference at FUFA House, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson and Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein Communicated these key decisions.
The press conference at FUFA House, Mengo was well attended by sports journalists from the different media houses
1 – Representation of Uganda in CAF competitions (2018):
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC will represent the country in the CAF Champions league in 2018. In case KCCA FC fails, then the runners up in the league 2016/17 season (SC Villa Jogoo) will take over the chance.
Paidha Black Angels FC shall represent Uganda in the CAF Confederation Cup. In case of failure for Paidha Black Angels to take up the opportunity, either Express and Sadolin Paints who reached the semi-finals of the FUFA Uganda Cup shall be on stand by.
2 – Start of the FUFA SACCO-It brings together all football people to join this group in a bid to improve the livelihood and welfare of the former players, delegates etc. Membership will be by financial subscription with more details to be communicated soon.
3 – The FUFA Executive Committee Meeting passed the implementation of football stake holders retreats (summits) starting 2018 to discuss with media, fans and other key stake holders of the game.
4 – Ten (10) Football Intermediaries confirmed. These are Musa ‘Atagenda’ Sebulime, Gibby Kalule, Geofrey ‘Solo’ Kayemba, Chadi Ezzeddine, Isaac Mwesigwa, Mike Mutyaba, Tushar Ruparelia, Daniel Kisseka Ntale, Fred Ronald Niwagira Mwine and Luzzi Abraham, Muwonge Lawrence. Hon Alintuma Nsambu is in the process of renewing his licence.
5 – FUFA Support to the regional clubs based on the activities of the regions and the District Football Associations (DFA’s).
6 – Clubs’ requests to change their names:
Bright Light to Amuka Bright Stars Football Club – Approved
Nsaagu F.C to Busiro United F.C – Approved
Artland Katale F.C to Kamuli Park F.C – Approved
Lweza United to Greater Masaka FC – Approved
Sadolin Paints Football Club to Plascon F.C – Approved
Airtel Kitara to Kitara Football Club – Approved
Baza Holdings F.C to Stegotta F.C – Rejected
7 – FUFA Big League-Only 22 clubs will play in the 2018/19 Season. 8 will be relegated at the end of the 2017/18 season which currently has 26 teams pooled into two groups but 4 will be promoted to the 2018/19 season after the 8 Regional Champions have featured in the play off tournament to determine the new comers.
8 – Restructuring of the FUFA Competitions department:
The FUFA Competitions Department will have Competitions Director, Competitions Manager and 4 Competitions Officers.
The Competitions Officers shall handle the clubs licensing, regulations and players’ documentations, Development leagues, Elite competitions (Uganda Cup, CAF, UPL) and Monitoring lower divisions
FUFA Competitions Manager Ali Mwebe will be away for close to 4 months for a course in Germany. In his absence, Hajjati Aisha Nalule will assume the roles of the Competitions Manager in Acting capacity.
9 – FUFA Executive Committee also confirmed the new FUFA Standing committees for the period 2017/2021.
The 15th FUFA Executive committee co-opted Ronnie Kalema on the FUFA Executive committee following a resolution by the FUFA Ordinary Assembly in Masindi on 5th August, 2017.
Competitions Disciplinary Panel (A new Panel to handle immediate cases for All FUFA Competitions): The Panel has Deo Mutabazi (Chairman), Robert Sserunjogi, George Kabwemukya
FUFA Diversity and Anti-Discrimination (FUFA DAD)- Manager: Samuel Mpiima
Other committees:
COMPETITIONS Hamid Juma- Chairman
Mafuko Latif- V/Chairman
Kavuma Hassan – Member
Brian Ssengendo- Member
Tabu Santos- Member
LEGAL COMMITTEE Ojok Odur- Chairman
Edgar Agaba- V/chairman
INTERNATIONAL MATCH ORGANIZATION Magoola Issa- Chairman
Mike Letti- V/Chairman
Donney Robert- Member
Kamulegeya Yusuf- Member
Mwanje Joseph S- Member
Okello Walter-Member
Sendyowa Abass-Member
NATIONAL TEAMS’ COORDINATORS
Makumbi Sulait
Joseph Kasana
Taban Asega Kamara
Muyinda Crispus
9 – National teams’ technical staff and coordinators:
UGANDA SENIOR WOMEN NATIONAL TEAM (Crested Cranes):
Head coach: Faridah Bulega
Assistant Coach: Edward Kaziba
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
UGANDA U-20 (Women):
Head coach: Edward Kaziba
Assistant Coach: Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
Men’s teams:
UGANDA U 17 (Uganda Cubs)
Head coach: U-17: Peter Onen
Assistant coach: Hamza Lutalo
Goalkeeper Trainer: Mubarak Kiberu
UGANDA U-20 (Uganda Hippos)
Head coach: Mathias Lule
Assistant coach: James Odoch
Goalkeeping coach: Samuel Kawalya
UGANDA U-23 (Uganda Kobs):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant coach: Wasswa Bbosa
Goalkeeping coach: Sadiq Wassa
UGANDA SENIOR TEAM (Uganda Cranes):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant Coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
*Ibrahim Ssekajja to join panel of coaches
Uganda National teams’ coordinators (to be appointed on rotational basis – case by case)
Chris Muyinda
Joseph Kasana
Kamala Taban
Sulait Makumbi
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson during the press conference on Wednesday, 20th September 2017 at FUFA House.
The 15th FUFA Executive committee meeting that convened on Tuesday, 19th September 2017 at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala confirmed the appointment of several coaches to the different positions for the national teams.
UGANDA SENIOR WOMEN NATIONAL (Uganda Crested Cranes):
Head coach: Faridah Bulega
Assistant Coach: Edward Kaziba
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
UGANDA U-20:
Head coach: Edward Kaziba
Assistant Coach: Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Daniel Kiwanuka
Men teams:
UGANDA U 17 (Uganda Cubs)
Head coach: U-17: Peter Onen
Assistant coach: George Lutalo
Goalkeeper Trainer: Mubarak Kiberu
UGANDA U-20 (Uganda Hippos)
Head coach: Mathias Lule
Assistant coach: James Odoch
Goalkeeping coach: Samuel Kawalya
UGANDA U-23 (Uganda Kobs):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant coach: Wasswa Bbosa
Goalkeeping coach: Sadiq Wassa
The FUFA President Eng Moses greets the Uganda Cranes coaches Fred Kajoba (L) and Moses Basena (M) prior to kick off of the return leg in the 2018 CHAN Qualifier
UGANDA SENIOR TEAM (Uganda Cranes):
Head coach: Moses Basena
Assistant Coach: Mathias Lule
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba
*Ibrahim Ssekagya to join panel of coaches
Uganda National teams’ Coordinators (to be appointed on rotational basis – case by case)
Chris Muyinda
Joseph Kasana
Kamala Taban
Sulait Makumbi
MAIN PHOTO: Faridah Bulega is now the Uganda Crested Cranes head coach. She is deputized by Edward Kaziba
Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) rankings indicate an improvement for Uganda from 73rd to 71st.
This is also reflected in the rise on the African continent from 15th to 14th.
Uganda now has 486 points from 464 points.
During the August month, Uganda Cranes played three matches (two in the 2018 CHAN qualifiers and one under 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualification campaign).
Uganda Cranes players and officials acknowledge the fans’ support after the game in Rwanda. The Cranes qualified for CHAN 2018 following a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Under the CHAN 2018 qualifiers, the Cranes overcame Rwanda 3-0 in the first leg and fell 2-0 during th subsequent return leg.
On 31st August 2017, Uganda Cranes overcame Egypt Pharaohs 1-0 during a group E FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala.
FIFA 2018 World Cup Russia opponents:
Egypt (30th) is the best in Africa. Ghana is 52nd and Congo lies 95th.
Performance of CECAFA member nations:
Uganda remains the best in the CECAFA region. Kenya follows on 88th. Rwanda is 118th, Tanzania (125), Burundi (129), Sudan (134), Ethiopia (144), South Sudan (150), Djibouti (185th), Eritrea and Somalia are jointly tied at 206th.
Germany replaced Brazil at the summit as the best footballing country in the world.
The FIFA Rankings are out every month and the next release shall be on 16th October 2017.
