Uganda Cranes displayed a gallant and resilient fight, falling 1-0 to Egypt at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria City on Tuesday night during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia.
Mohammed Salah scored the solitary goal on 6 minutes.
Head coach Moses Basena had maintained the starting team that edged Egypt 1-0 at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on 31st August, 2017.
Uganda is now second in group E with 7 points, two short of Egypt who are on 9.
Ghana’s 5-1 win over Congo Brazaville lifted them to 5 points and Congo remains with one point.
Team captain Denis Onyango had a master performance that prevented the Egyptians from doubling the goal advantage.
Coach Basena was left impressed by the overall spirited performance.
“We lost gallantly. We put up a spirited performance away from home. I am impressed by the team’s overall display” Basena stated.
Uganda Cranes will return home on Friday morning to plan for the next match against Ghana in October.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Substitutes:
Ismail Watenga (GK), Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma
Time:8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda) Live on 102.1 FUFA fm
Uganda Cranes players held their final training session on Monday night (8pm in Egypt, 9pm in Uganda) with all eyes on Tuesday’s game in Alexandria at the Borg El Arab stadium-the same venue where Goalkeeper Denis Onyango lifted the CAF Champions League with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016.
‘I know the stadium very well. It will be my second time here but I have great memories on this ground. I hope we can enjoy more great memories as Uganda Cranes on Tuesday’ said Onyango.
Onyango attended the pre-match press conference with Head coach Moses Basena.
The players held a tactical session that lasted one hour before they returned to their base at Radisson Blu Hotel.
‘We are not thinking about Egypt. We need to plan for our game. Let each one of us in this group cater for their interests’ said Basena during the press conference.
Here are photos from activities of the Uganda Cranes on Monday evening
Uganda Cranes players all smiles during training on Monday night at the Borg El Arab StadiumTraditional greeting for Uganda Cranes before training startsBenjamin Ochan and Muzamiru Mutyaba in trainingMoses Basena (2nd L) with Onyango and Comunications Manager Ahmed Hussein and an interpreter called Salma during the press Conference.Onyango makes a fine save during training
10am- Light walk-to be joined by Uganda National Basketball Team Silverbacks who are camped in Alexandria for AfroBasket to be hosted by Tunisia and Senegal
7pm-Prematch Meeting at Borg El Arab stadium
7.30pm Uganda Cranes Press conference at Borg El Arab Stadium
8pm-Uganda Cranes training at Borg El Arab Stadium
Note: The first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media.
With the Egypt-Uganda World cup qualifier set for Tuesday at the Borg El Arab Stadium, indications are that Moses Basena’s boys are all looking forward to the match.
‘We are not under any pressure. We did our job back in Uganda and we are on another mission here in Alexandria. We have planned well for these fixtures. Let football do the talking on the pitch’ said Moses Basena told www.fufa.co.ug as he prepared to take his players for a 30 minute light walk around the magnificent Radisson Blu Hotel where the Uganda Cranes contingent is accommodated.
Every member of the contingent including the Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo took part in the walk around the spacious hotel premises as a sign of togetherness and for bonding purposes.
Legends meet in Alexandria-Steve Omony (L) and Ibra Sekagya have both inked their names in the sports history books of Uganda.
‘Sometimes such moments are good to relax. You don’t need to be confined in one place. Let us enjoy every bit while in Egypt with the Uganda Cranes in camp’ added Basena.
Uganda Cranes players led by skipper Denis Onyango enjoying a light walk in Alexandria
During the walk, Egyptian football fans were keenly tracking the team however with no inconveniences caused at all.
At the end of the light walk, Head coach Basena created another moment for further bonding that left every member of the contingent bursting into laughter where those selected would tap another person who would move into the inner part of the circle crated until the end of the exercise.
Team Manager Crispus Muyinda (4th from Left) guarded by Uganda Cranes players after the morning light walk in Alexandria
The FUFA President kicked off the as was handpicked by Basena.
The Uganda Cranes were later joined by the Uganda National Basketball team-Silverbacks who are camped in Alexandria for the Afrobasket to be hosted in Senegal and Tunisia.
FUFA President in the middle trying out a simple game for bonding purposes with the rest of the team
The Minister of State for Sports Hon Charles Bakkabulindi, FUFA President, two captains Steve Omony (Basketball) and Denis Onyango (football) spokes on behalf of their respective teams.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Natinal team players for Basketball and football in a group photo at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Alexandria.
The National football team –Uganda Cranes arrived safely in Alexandria ahead of Tuesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia against Egypt at Borg El Arab Stadium.
Kick off time is 8pm (Egypt Time, 9pm in Uganda) and will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA fm by experienced sports journalist Abu Zikusooka.
The Uganda Cranes arrived in Cairo at 7.35am local time aboard Egypt Air before embarking on a two and half hour journey by road to Alexandria.
Cairo based Ugandan fans were at the Airport to welcome the Uganda Cranes contingent while Leader of Delegation who travelled well ahead of the team Hamid Juma was also at the airport.
‘We plan to have a training session later today at 5.30pm but I need my players to rest. We are in good shape for the stay here as we plan for the game against Egypt’ said Head coach Moses Basena who will miss the services of coach Matia Lule who couldn’t make the trip.
Moment for fun: L-R Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi and Milton Karisa at Cairo International Airport.
‘The Head coach will miss Matia Lule who couldn’t readily avail his passport for the trip. It was a challenge to get his travel document as he had presented it to one of the Embassies for travel and couldn’t be released in time’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
Planning for the downfall of Egypt in Alexandria. Ibra Sekagya, Denis Onyango and Moses Basena at Radisson Blu Hotel.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also traveled with the team to the North African Country for the match.
Ready for duty: L-R Tormentors of the Egyptians at Namboole Denis Onyango, and Emma Okwi, Kizito Luwagga, Murushid Juuko and Ismail Watenga in Cairo on Sunday morningBeach Soccer Delegate and Chairman of Uganda Beach Soccer Association Deo Mutabazi happy to see Leader of Delegation Hamid Juma (R) in AlexandriaDefender Nico Wadada (L) in a deep conversation with FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
Contingent in Alexandria
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (GK), Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK)
Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.
FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo
L.O.D-Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member
Technical: Moses Basena, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya
Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)
Muyinda Cris-Team Coordinator
Ahmed Hussein-Communications Manager
Abu Zikusooka-102.1 FUFA fm
Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP).
A strong 34 man Uganda Cranes delegation departed for Egypt from Entebbe International Airport on Sunday early morning at 4 a.m aboard Egypt Air.
All the players and officials on board have the strong belief of pulling off a great performance away from home.
Uganda Cranes players and officials check in with the immigration at the departures zone of Entebbe International Airport
Head coach Moses Basena disclosed that all the players are physically and psychologically fit enough and expects a brave performance away from home come the return leg.
“We have left for Egypt with very high hopes of a good performance. Playing away from home is completely a different setting but we are ready for the battle” Basena told www.fufa.co.ug at Entebbe International Airport.
Uganda Cranes players walk majestically from the team bus at Entebbe International AirportL-R: Isaac Muleme, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Faruku Miya walk from the team busL-R: Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), Ivan Ssewanyana (physio) and interim head coach Moses Basena wheel their lagagge shortly after arrival at Entebbe International Airport
FUFA Executive committee member Hamid Juma is the head of delegation.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo also traveled with the team to the North African Country for the match that will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
UGANDA CRANES DELEGATION TO EGYPT:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.
FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo
L.O.D: Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member
Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya
Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)
Team Coordinator: Muyinda Cris-
Communications Manager: Ahmed Hussein
102.1 FUFA fm commentator: Abu Zikusooka
Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP).
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players and officials at the departures zone entrance of Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning
Uganda Cranes Interim coach Moses Basena has named his final 20 man squad for the trip to Alexandria where they will play Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia on Tuesday night.
Captain and Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango who made world class saves on Thursday at Namboole as Cranes edged The Pharaohs 1-0 thanks to an Emma Okwi superb goal, will lead his troops.
The squad has three Goalkeepers including Isma Watenga and Benjamin Ochan.
The final squad was released after a training session on Saturday morning at the Mandela National stadium, Namboole
L-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at Namboole. Okwi said Cranes will take each game as it comes.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will also travel with the team to the North African Country for the match.
Final Squad to Egypt that flies out on Sunday morning (4am) aboard Egypt Air;
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (GK), Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK)
Other Squad Members: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Serunkuma.
FUFA President-Eng. Moses Magogo
L.O.D-Hamid Juma-Executive Committee Member
Technical: Moses Basena, Matia Lule, Fred Kajoba, Ibrahim Sekagya
Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)
Muyinda Cris-Team Coordinator
Ahmed Hussein-Communications Manager
Abu Zikusooka-102.1 FUFA fm
Tabu Santos (Northern Region FA Delegate), Deo Mutabazi (Beach Soccer Delegate/Chairman Uganda Beach Soccer Association), Sumaya Kiwanuka (PAP).
MAIN PHOTO: The entire Starting XI for Uganda Cranes against Egypt at Namboole will be travelling to Alexandria on Sunday morning.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee led by the President Eng. Moses Magogo kick started the officially mandated new term in office on Thursday, 31st August 2017 for the period 2017 – 2021.
This follows the successful elections held at the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly held on Saturday, 5th Auguts 2017 at the Kabalega Hotel in Masindi.
According to a circular No. 1061 – FUFA/C/006/17 released by the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson Suubi, it duly confirmed;
This is to inform you that the FUFA Executive Committee as elected in the 93rd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday 5th August 2017 in Masindi, has started its official mandated term of office started on Thursday, 1st 31st August 2017.
Further communication will be forwarded in the due course.
On a vibrant tiding, the new term began with a convincing performance of the national team, Uganda Cranes that overcame the 7 time African champions, Egypt 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia group E qualifier at Mandela Naational Stadium, Namboole.
New FUFA Executive Committee members pose for a group photo alongside the two guests who were part of the 93rd FUFA Ordinary Assembly – Leodgar Tenga and Djibouti FA President, Soulieman Hassan Waberi
FUFA Executive Committee (2017-2021):
1 – Eng. Moses Magogo (President)
2 – Mr. Mugisha Justus (1st Vice President)
3 – Mr Mugoye Darius (2nd Vice President)
4 – Hon Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi (3rd Vice President)
5 – Mr Byamukama Rogers (Kitara Delegat)
6 – Mr. Kalibala John Chrizestom (Western Delegate)
7 – Ms. Mugena Agnes (Woman Delegate)
8 – Hajji Ssekabira Abdul Lukooya (Buganda Delegate)
9 – Mr. Hamid Juma (Kampala Delegate)
10 – Mr. Kalyebara David Mukidi (Northern Delegate)
FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:
UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS
Striker Emmanuel Arnold Okwi who turns out for Tanzania Premier side Simba was the hero for Uganda Cranes during the 1-0 victory against the Egypt Pharaohs in a group E match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Thursday.
Uganda is now top of the group with 7 points off 3 matches. Egypt follows with 6, Ghana (1) and Congo has no point so far (Ghana Black Stars hosts Congo on Friday evening).
www.fufa.co.ug brings you some of the colourful images from the match.
Players joined some officials applaud the fans support after the gameThe two goalkeeping captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El Hadary during the pre match customsUganda Cranes technical team during the singing of the national anthemThe two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick offL-R: Goal hero Emmanuel Okwi, Joseph Benson Ochaya and Khalid Aucho wheel off in celebrations at NambooleKhalid Aucho closes down an Egyptian opponent during the matchEgypt XI vs Uganda CranesUganda Cranes XI Vs. EgyptUganda Cranes substitute players during the singing of the national anthemPainted Uganda Cranes fans in the terracesOfficials during the Uganda Cranes team inspectionOfficials during the singing of the national anthems before kick offThe FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo congratulates Isaac Isinde and the rest of the players in the dressing roomsGoalkeeper Essam El Hadary collects a high ball
FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018 (Qualifiers) – Group E:
UGANDA CRANES 1-0 EGYPT PHARAOHS
Uganda Cranes is now top of group E after overcoming 7 time African champions Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifiers at Mandela National stadium, Namboole on Thursday.
Striker Emmanuel Okwi scored the lone goal of the day in the 51st minute.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi closes down on goalkeeper Essam ElHadary during the game
The 2016 CAF team of the year, captained by the reigning continent’s footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango played gallantly for the famous win.
William Luwagga Kizito, Geofrey Sserunkuma and Isaac Muleme later on replaced the trio of Faruku Miya, Okwi and Ochaya respectively.
A section of delighted Uganda Cranes fans in the terraces
Onyango was the only player booked in the game attended by a good crowd.
Uganda Cranes depart for Egypt on the 2nd September 2017 for the return leg.
The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 5th September 2017 at the Arab El Borg stadium in Alexanderia city.
The two captains Dennis Onyango and Essam El-Hadary with the match officials before kick off
Uganda Cranes is now top of group E with 7 points. Egypt remains on 6.
Ghana and Congo are on 1 and zero point respectively.
Ghana Black Stars host Congo on Friday.
Officials during the singing of the national anthems before kick off
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma
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The starting line up for Uganda Cranes against the Egypt national football team, the Pharaohs is promising.
2016 CAF footballer of the year (based in Africa) is the team, Dennis Onyango is the team captain.
Others on the starting eleven are; Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi and Joseph Benson Ochaya.
The reserve players are Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko and Denis Iguma
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (GK), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda,Khalid Aucho, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Reserves: Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (GK), Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa, Isaac Muleme, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Shafic Kuchi Kagimu, Tom Masiko, Denis Iguma
The Uganda Cranes conducted the last training session on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter against the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium.
Uganda Cranes players Joseph Ochaya and Aucho Khalid during the final session on Thursday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
The morale in camp is far above the ground as the boys have vowed to conquer the Pharaohs to clear their chances of qualifying for the world’s most precious football tournament for the first time.
Team captain Denis Masinde Onyango said that team needs maximum results from the game in a bid to broaden the chances of a place in Russia.
Uganda Cranes players in a prayer session before the training
“We have to give in our best against Egypt because this game determines so match on our chance of qualifying for the World Cup. We need to utilize the home advantage to acquire maximum results before the return leg” observed Onyango.
Onyango also believes that the 12th player (fans) is much needed at the pitch because they play a big role in morale boosting and adding liveliness to the game thus called upon Ugandans to come and support their team.
Uganda Cranes players eye the ball during the last training at Namboole stadium on Wednesday evening
Uganda Cranes players for selection:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada , Isaac Muleme, Timothy Dennis Awany , Murushid Juuko, Bernard Muwanga , Geofrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Dennis Iguma, Paul Musamali, Isaac Isinde
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid, Ivan ‘Kojja’ Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko,Shafiq Kagimu, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Joseph Ochaya, William Luwagga Kizito
The match day tickets for the much awaited FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are officially on sale.
The tickets hit the market on Monday morning and the public has since responded well to the huge demand.
Addressing the media during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala, FUFA Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Humphrey Mandu advised the general public to purchase their tickets early enough and at the designated selling points to avoid the late minute rush.
“We are glad to announce that the match day tickets are already on the market. Our dear fans are advised to buy their tickers early so that to avoid the last minute rush. The fans are also urged to buy the tickets from the right designated places” Mandu stated.
The ordinary tickets cost 30,000/=, 70,000/= is for the VIP whilst the VVIP tickets cost 150,000/= each.
Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road
Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park
Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo
Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building
Hardware World, Ntinda
Capital Shoppers, Mukono
Tangosport Shop, Jinja
Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka
Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise, Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli
City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,
Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the Uganda Cranes vs. Egypt Pharaohs during the press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday mroning
Preparations for the much awaited FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 group D qualifier between Uganda Cranes and the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Uganda are on a high notch.
All the pre-match modalities and the measures to have a successful match were announced during a preparatory press conference held on Monday at FUFA House in Kampala.
The press conference was graced by the FUFA deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, FUFA Executive committee member and chairperson of the FUFA International Match organizing committee Issa Magoola, Namboole stadium manager Jamil Ssewanyana, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Sorowen, match day event organizer Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media and coordinated by media officer Hamza Africana Nsereko.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu and AIGP Andrew Sorowen
Mandu assured the general public of affluent organization for the match with preparations taking the right shape and direction hours to the much awaited match.
“We assure the public that the preparations for the match are in a high gear and everything is progressing in the right direction and tiding” Mandu observed.
In his brief address before the media, AIGP Sorowen assured of maximum security prior to, during and after the match.
“Security operations have been finalized and we assure the public and spectators of maximum security before, during and after the match. Spectators should respect the rules set in order to ensure a smooth transition” Sorowen noted.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Andrew Sorowen assured of maximum security
FUFA International Match organizing committee chairperson Magoola vowed to organize a great match, confirming the full schedule of the visiting team and match officials.
The match officials will set in on Tuesday afternoon.
Match commissioner Michael Wambura from Tanzania will arrive on Tuesday, 29th August 2017 at 12:45 hours aboard Kenya Airways KQ 412.
An hour later, he will be followed by the match referee assessor, Daniel Rene Louzaya from Congo at 01:50 hours aboard Rwandair Express WB 464.
The referees Lemghaifry Bouchaab (Mauritania), Aboubaar Doumbouya (Guinea), Waar Abderahmane (Mauritania) and fourth official Toure Sekou Ahmed (Guinea).
The two officials from Mauritania will travel aboard Turkish Airlines (TK 606) and those from Guinea will travel aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET 336 and ET 337.
The Egyptian delegation is expected to arrive on Tuesday night aboard Nile Air via private flight.
FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu displays a sample of the match day tickets
Meanwhile, the match day tickets are now on sale at the respective ticket selling points across the country.
Jude Colour Solutions, Prime Complex – Kampala road
Katumwa Sports Center, Arua Park
Ham Shopping Grounds, Nakivubo
Dellah Attractions – Kampala Boulevard Building
Hardware World, Ntinda
City Shoppers Super Market, Mukono
Tangosport Shop, Jinja
Shell Petrol Stations: Bugolobi, Shell Capital, Kibuye, Kabalagala, Kalerwe, Kireka
Total Petrol Stations: Arua Park, Nakivubo, City Center, Kajjansi, Bwaise, Natete, Kireka, Bweyogerere, Kibuli
City Oil Petrol Stations: Namirembe, Gapco, Bombo Road, 7th Street, Kamwokya, Nakawa,
Kobil Petrol Stations: Kasubi, Kawempe
MAIN PHOTO (L-R): Media officer Hamza Nsereko Africana, Bobkins Kibirige of Kibo Media, Issa Magoola (FUFA International Match organizing committee chairman and FUFA Executive committee member), FUFA Deputy CEO, Humphrey Mandu and AIGP Andrew Sorowen address the media on Monday morning.
Uganda Cranes has defeated the North East Region Select side 3-1 during the national team regional tour match played at the Emokori play ground in Bukedea district on Saturday.
Derrick Nsibambi gave the national side the lead on 11 minutes.
Forward Derrick Nsibambi attempts to beat the goalkeeper Emmanuel Opio
Michael Baggio headed home with a diving effort 12 minutes later following a corner that was poorly cleared out of danger.
Eight minutes Tom Masiko scored a stunning long range effort to make it 2-1.
Second half substitute Isaac Muleme scored the third from an acute angle in the 72nd minute.
Uganda Cranes XI vs North East Region Select TeamNorth East Region XI
The match comes barely 6 days to the long awaited 2018 FIFA World Cup group D qualifier against Egypt at Mandela National Stadium stadium, Namboole.
The match was attended by a great crowd that included the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, a couple of Members of Parliament Anita Among (Bukedea County), Moses Walyomu (Kagoma County), Solomon Silwanyi (Bukooli Central), Patrick Isiagi Opolot (Kacumbari), FUFA Executive committee members Richard Ochom and Agnes Mugena, North East Region FA Chairman John Odong, Delegates to the FUFA Assembly, sponsors’ representatives, among others.
Team captains Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Godfrey Akol shortly before kick off
Hassan Wasswa Mawanda captained the National side.
Wasswa, alongside goalkeeper Ismael Watenga, Paul Musamali and Ivan Ntege featured for the entire duration of the match.
The technical team made a couple of changes as the second half started to give playing time to gauge several combinations.
Part of the passionate fans in Bukedea
The match was part of the country wide campaign that the national team has undertaken for the past three years as a year of taking the national team brand closer to the fans in their respective localities.
Uganda Cranes main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly fund the national regional tours.
Meanwhile, the team returns on Sunday morning and will train at Namboole later in the evening alongside the other foreign based players who have arrived.
Team line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (Gk), Nico Wakiro Wadada , Paul Musamali, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Paul Mucureezi, Tom Masiko, Derrick Nsibambi, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Yassar Mugerwa
Substitutes: Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Bernard Muwanga, Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Shafik Kagimu, Nelson Senkatuka
North East Region Select XI: Emmanuel Opio (G.K), Jackson Wabuleta, Rafael Komaketch, Robert Elugant, Solomon Opolot, Godfrey Akol (Captain), Siu Saggo, Musa Esenu, Stephano Zengo Logo, Seith Boyee, Micheal Bagio
Substitutes: Joseph Emitu (Gk), Daniel Otim, Paul Oony, Nathan Oloro, Joseph Opolot, Sam Obwana, Stepehen Oryekot
Match Officials:
Center Referee: Daniel Otim
1st Assistant Referee: Joseph Ochom
2nd Assistant Referee: Simon Peter Okello
4th Official: Florence Ayoro
MAIN PICTURE: North East’s Stephano Zengo Logo (based in Karamoja) takes on Nico Wadada and Muzamiru Mutyaba during the match
Saturday, 26th August: North East Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes
At Bukedea play ground, 4 p.m
The North East Football Association select team will play the Uganda Cranes team on Saturday, 26th August 2017.
This will be a continuation of the famous Uganda Cranes regional tours whose key objective among others is to take the national team brand closer to the masses in their respective localities.
Uganda Cranes interim coach Moses Basena leads the players in a stretching exercise at Mbale Cricket ground on Friday evening
Having left Kampala in the afternoon, the team delegation drove successfully and had a stop over at Mbale before conducting a late training session at the Mbale Cricket grounds.
The players and officials are accommodated at Mbale Resort Hotel from where they will connect to Bukedea, where the match will take place.
The team will leave Mbale on Saturday, hours to the match at Bukedea.
Players in a ball work session at Mbale Cricket Ground
The Uganda Cranes regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries under the flagship brand Nile Special.
Traveling team to Bukedea:
Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers) and Benjamin Ochan (KCCA)
Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Isaac Muleme (KCCA), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa Jogoo), Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA), Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Paul Musamali (KCCA)
The Uganda Cranes intensified preparations for the do or die 2018 FIFA World Russia qualifier match against Egypt with a practice match against Azam Uganda Premier League club, SC Villa.
The match ended in a goalless draw at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
This practice match was the first session for Zambian based left back Joseph Ochaya, who turns out for Lusaka Dynamos.
In his interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Ochaya said that he is sent to face the Pharaohs on Thursday 31st August 2017 at Namboole.
Joseph Ochaya in action against SC Villa, shortly after arrival
“When I recall my goal which was canceled at AFCON 2017 in Gabon, I get more motivated to face the Egyptians. Their late winner hurt us like injured lions and therefore it’s our time to roar” vowed Ochaya
Ochaya calls upon Ugandans to come in big numbers to cheer the Cranes on match day against Egypt.
Nelson Senkatuka in action against SC Villa on Thursday evening
Meanwhile, the team travels on Friday morning to the North Eastern Region at Bukedea for the Uganda Cranes Regional tour.
The regional tours are jointly funded by national team main sponsor Airtel Uganda Limited and partners Nile Breweries Limited.
Uganda Cranes XI vs SC Villa
Benjamin Ochan (GK), Iguma Denis ( Nicholas Wadada), Isaac Muleme, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Moses Waiswa (Muzamir Mutyaba), Paul Mucureezi (Tom Masiko), Shafic Kagimu (Joseph Ochaya), Nelson Ssenkatuuka (Derrick Nsibambi) and Milton Kariisa.
FUFA has confirmed that Moses Basena will have two new faces on the Uganda Cranes technical bench for the forthcoming interim period when the National Senior team takes on Egypt on 31st August and 5th September, 2017 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Namboole stadium and in Alexandria.
Express FC Coach Matia Lule and US based former Uganda Cranes captain Ibrahim Sekagya are the two technical people who have been selected by Interim coach Moses Basena.
‘Basena made the request to have both Lule and Sekagya to reinforce the technical team so that Fred Kajoba concentrates on the goalkeeping area. FUFA honoured Basena’s request and we believe the new additions will be of great value to the Cranes’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein
‘With 27 players and just two coaches in camp, Basena requested FUFA to allow him make additions on the technical expertise which request was duly granted’ added Hussein
‘We need to give the coaches the utmost support during this period so that we register good results for the National team during this campaign.
Express FC coach Matia Lule will reinforce the Uganda Cranes technical bench.
Both Lule and Sekagya will be available for the two qualifiers against Egypt an interim period that was given to the technical team that continued with National team duties following the termination of the contract by Milutin Sredojevic as the head coach of the Uganda Cranes.
Lule will start work with immediate effect on Thursday morning while Sekagya will jet in on 27th August, 2017 to join the Uganda Cranes.
The Uganda Cranes conducted day 3 of non residential training on Wednesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
It was the first session following interim coach Moses Basena’s release of of the 27 man squad otoday morning to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier double encounter against Egypt on 31st August, 2017 at the Mandela National Stadium, Nambole.
The training session was full of excitement.
URA FC midfielder Shafic Kagimu who was named in the squad said;
‘It is another milestone in my life and football career. I have been working so hard for this call up’ said teh stylish Kagimu who was part of the Uganda Cranes team that qualified for the Total 2018 CHAN Finals to be hosted by Kenya.
The midfield nugget added that now he has to defend his call up because it has been based on his good performances.
“I need to work harder not to let down those who have put trust in me. They have been impressed by my performance which I need to sustain or even get better so that I am considered for the final team on match day against Egypt’ added Kagimu
On Thursday, training (double sessions at 9am and 4pm) will still be held at in Nambole.
