FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Category: Uganda Cranes

  • CHAN 2018 preparation: Uganda Cranes triumph over KCCA in training test match

    CHAN 2018 preparation: Uganda Cranes triumph over KCCA in training test match

    Training match result: KCCA 1-5 Uganda Cranes

    Uganda Cranes warmed up for the South Sudan tie with an outstanding 5-1 victory over KCCA at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.

    Muzamiru Mutyaba scored a brace in this match.

    Nelson Senkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi and Shafiq Kagimu were also on target for the national team.

    Mansoor Safi got the consolation for Mike Mutebi’s charges.

    Uganda Cranes First half team. They led 1-0 by the half time break

    Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic fielded two different sides for either halves.

    Charles Lukwago (KCCA’s goalkeeper) jumps high to collect a routine high ball as defender Peter Magambo keeps a close eye on striker Nelson Senkatuka (in yellow) during the friendly match

    He was impressed by the physical fitness, mental strength, technical and tactical awareness but bemoaned for the goal conceded.

    “We were better on the offensive but not happy for the good conceded. We have two more training sessions to polish up whatever is not right” Micho told the media after the training match.

    Paul Mucureezi and Brian Majwega congratulate Nelson Senkatuka who opened the scoring with a calm finish

    Meanwhile, South Sudan arrives on Thursday evening.

    Uganda Cranes and KCCA players greet each other before kick off. The match was officiated by Brian Miiro, Dick Okello and Ronald Katenya. The trio will be joined by Ali Sabilla for the CHAN 2018 qualifier between Rwanda and Tanzania in Kigali this Weekend

    The team training returns on Thursday evening starting at 3:30 p.m.

    Before the session, there will be a press conference at Lugogo scheduled for 11 p.m meant for the international match organizing committee, match promoters Kibo Media and security operative.

    Team Line ups:

    KCCA XI:

    Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Habib Kavuma, Mustapha Kizza, Magambo, Isaac Kirabira, Allan Oreyk (Noel Nasasira), Jackson Nunda (Solomon Walusimbi, Mansoor Safi), Lawrence Bukenya, Tito Okello, Abdallah Muhammed

    Uganda Cranes XI:

    Saidi Keni (Tom Ikara), Paul Musamali, John Adriko, Murushid Jjuuko, Tom Masiko, Nicholas Kasozi, Simon Sserunkuma, Moses Waiswa, Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Brian Majwega

    Uganda Cranes Second half team:

    Isma Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awanyi, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Shafiq Kagimu

  • CHAN 2018: Micho planning for downfall of South Sudan, calls on fans’ support

    CHAN 2018: Micho planning for downfall of South Sudan, calls on fans’ support

    Total African Nations Championships 2018 (CHAN) Kenya

    Uganda vs South Sudan

    Time: 4pm

    Venue: Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. 

    Charges:  Ordinary-15,000/-, VIP-25,000/-,  VVIP-50,000/-

    Uganda Cranes tactician Milutin Sredojevic  is confident that his team will triumph over South Sudan on Saturday in the retrun leg first round qualifier of the Total African Nations Championships (CHAN) Kenya at the Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

    Uganda was held to a scoreless draw during the first leg last Friday at the Juba Stadium, Juba.

    According to Micho Uganda was unlucky retrun home without a win.

     

    ‘We failed to convert a penalty, a goal was canceled and the team missed a host of chances but we have an advantage because we never conceded’ said  Micho

    The Serbian tactician is happy that the boys are reacting very during training and he has set them ready to give the best results on.

    ‘Many players save for those who play with KCCA FC and Proline FC, the rest are used to the artificial turf but I am happy that they are adapting to it and have learnt how the ball moves and bounces at the turf’ added teh historic Micho who led Uganda Cranes to their first appearance at AFCON after 39 years of waiting.

    He concluded by calling upon Ugandans to come and cheer the Uganda Cranes on Saturday to give the boys morale to eliminate South Sudan as it will open chances of qualifying for CHAN Kenya 2018.

    If Uganda eliminates South Sudan, there is potential thriller as either Tanzania or Rwanda will have to make teh trip to Kampala for a place to the finals to be hosted by Kenya.

  • Uganda Cranes intensify preparations ahead of South Sudan return leg

    Uganda Cranes intensify preparations ahead of South Sudan return leg

    TOTAL CHAN KENYA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018:

    1ST ROUND, Return Leg: Uganda Cranes Vs South Sudan

    Saturday, 22nd July 2017

    At the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala

    Charges: VVIP-50,000 : VIP-25,000 : Regular-15,000

    The Uganda National team has intensified training ahead of the 1st round return leg of the Total CHAN Kenya 2018 campaign against South Sudan.

    The team has conducted day two of non residential training since return from South Sudan on Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    Defender Savio Kabugo told www.fufa.co.ug that he is confident that Uganda will eliminate South Sudan and get through to the next stage of the qualifiers.

    “I have confidence that we will eliminate South Sudan and get to the next stage of the qualifiers because players are well determined and motivated for the challenge” Kabugo noted.

    Kabugo added that amidst the challenge faced by some players at the artificial turf, the time they have trained at the Star Times Stadium is enough for them to acclimatize to it.

    Team resumes training on Wednesday 18, July 2017 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

    Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Ken Saidi, Tom Ikara

    Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Paul Musamali, Brian Majwega, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Geofrey Sserunkuma (Captain), Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Muleme, John Adriko, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa, Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu

  • Uganda Cranes resume training ahead of South Sudan return leg

    Uganda Cranes resume training ahead of South Sudan return leg

    TOTAL CHAN KENYA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018:
    1ST ROUND, Return Leg: Uganda Cranes Vs South Sudan

    Saturday, 22nd July 2017

    At the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala

    The Uganda Cranes team on Sunday afternoon returned to training at the Star Times stadium in Lugogo.

    This was a day after their successful return from South Sudan where they drew goal-less during the opening leg of the Total CHAN first round qualifier played at the Juba stadium on Friday evening.

    All the players who played in the first match reported for the training session that lasted for 2 hours.

    Those who stayed backed like goalkeeper Tom Ikara, Moses Waiswa, Simon Sserunkuma and Nicholas Kasozi also joined the training session.

    Uganda Cranes training at Lugogo on Sunday evening

    Team captain Geofrey Sserunkuma promised a better display during the return leg having missed many goal scoring opportunities away on Friday.

    “We missed a lot of chances in the first leg. We are focused to better our efforts in the return leg and qualify” Sserunkuma said.

    Uganda Cranes go through the paces at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo

    The return leg will be played on Saturday, 22nd July 2017 at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo.

    On Monday, the training resumes at the same venue starting at 4 p.m.

    Players who took part in the training session on Sunday:

    Goalkeepers: Ismael Watenga, Ken Saidi , Tom Ikara

    Outfield players: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Paul Musamali, Brian Majwega), Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awany, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucureezi, Geofrey Sserunkuma (Captain), Derrick Nsibambi, Isaac Muleme, John Adriko, Deus Bukenya, Moses Waiswa, Nicholas Kasozi and Shafiq Kagimu

  • Uganda Cranes team returns from South Sudan, to resume training on Sunday

    Uganda Cranes team returns from South Sudan, to resume training on Sunday

    The Uganda Cranes team returned home safely from South Sudan on Saturday evening.

    The delegation of 18 players and 6 officials touched down at Entebbe International Airport by 2:30 p.m.

    They were straight away driven to Kampala by the FUFA bus.

    Uganda Cranes drew goalless with South Sudan in a game the visitors created many goal scoring opportunities.

    Head coach Milutin Sredojevic remains optimistic that the return leg will be played gallantly and won at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    “We had an fair game away only that we failed to score. The positive is that we managed to create as many goal scoring opportunities as possible. We missed so many chances including a penalty, had a goal disallowed and we shall polish on the weaknesses in the remaining days” Micho told the media.

    Uganda Cranes players and officials on return at Entebbe International Airport Arrivals lounge

    Training resumes Sunday afternoon (3 p.m) at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.

    The return leg will be played at the same venue on 22nd July 2017.

  • Uganda Cranes, Onyango crowned with USPA top accolades

    Uganda Cranes, Onyango crowned with USPA top accolades

    Uganda Cranes and team captain Dennis Onyango were named the 2016 team of the year and best sports personality respectively by the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) at a glamorous awards and dinner ceremony held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Friday night.

    Onyango, who had earlier received his award for the best footballer of the year, beat athlete David Emong and rugby player Phillip Wokorach to the top gong.

    Uganda Cranes’ return to the AFCON finals after 39 years and the splendid form in the year, 2016 were the reasons fronted for the top team award.

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was accompanied by a strong team that also had the 3rd VP Dennis Mbidde, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, FUFA marketing director Esther Musoke, Communications director Ahmed Hussein, personal assistant to the office of the president Sumaya Kiwanuka.

    The Guest of honor at the ‘Made of Uganda’ theme night was the first son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

    General Muhoozi Kainerugaba hands over the accolade to goalkeeper Dennis Onyango

    General Kainerugaba lauded the national team and Onyango for maintaining the status quo.

    “Our return to the Africa Cup of Nations after like 38 years was a result of unquestionable commitment and hard work. I urge you to maintain” Kainerugaba stated.

    In acknowledgement speech, Onyango hinted on the plat form presented to him by Uganda Cranes and his club Mamelodi Sundowns to play football in good and trying moments.

    He sent a big token of appreciation to all his friends and family who have also uplifted him in low moments.

    “I have not won these awards alone. I thank the Uganda Cranes and Mamelodi Sundowns for the opportunity presented to me. In a special way, i thank my friends and family who have always stood by me in good and bad moments” he said in a brief speech.

    Onyango was accompanied by fellow Uganda Cranes teammate and vice captain of the team, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda alongside retired Ex-international, Simeon Masaba.

    Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango receives his footballer of the year accolade

    The event was also graced by leaders from the other sports federations and associations, National Council of Sports and sponsors’ representatives.

    Other sporting disciplines were also rewarded with beautiful accolades.

    FUFA partners Nile Breweries Limited under the flagship brand, Nile Special were the event main sponsors at the 500 guest list event.

  • Total CHAN 2018-Kenya: Uganda Cranes depart for South Sudan with high expectations

    Total CHAN 2018-Kenya: Uganda Cranes depart for South Sudan with high expectations

    TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF AFRICAN NATIONS QUALIFIERS (1ST ROUND, 1ST LEG):

    14th July 2017 at Juba Stadium, Juba.

    South Sudan Vs Uganda (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)

    A 24 man delegation for Uganda Cranes left Entebbe International Airport on Thursday morning ahead of the Total CHAN first round qualifier against South Sudan in Juba city.

    FUFA Executive Committee member, Chris Kalibala led the delegation that has 18 players and 6 officials.

    FUFA Executive Committee member, Chris Kalibala at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday morning. Kalibala is the Leader of Delegation to South Sudan

    Team captain Geofrey Sserunkuma promised a spirited showing away from home.

    “Having trained as a team for sometime, i am confident we shall play collectively and registered a positive victory” Sserunkuma told www.fufa.co.ug.

    Geofrey Sserunkuma is the team captain

    The match will be broadcast live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.

    The Squad of 18 players to South Sudan

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Ken Saidi

    Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Musamali Paul and Adiriko John

    Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Muleme Isaac, Majwega Brian, Kagimu Shafiq

    Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Paul Mucurezi, Derrick Nsibambi, Kariisa Milton

    Officials:

    Leader of Delegation: Chris Kalibala

    Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic

    Assistant coach: Moses Basena

    Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba

    Medical team: Ronald Kisolo and Ivan Ssewanyana

    Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika

     

  • Total CHAN 2018-Kenya: Uganda Cranes final Squad to South Sudan named

    Total CHAN 2018-Kenya: Uganda Cranes final Squad to South Sudan named

    14th July 2017 at Juba Stadium, Juba.

    South Sudan Vs Uganda (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)

    Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named the final squad to travel to South Sudan on Thursday morning at 11 O’clock. Uganda and South Sudan will face off in Juba on Friday evening with the retrun leg set for 22nd July at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo.

    The traditional football handshake by all players and officials just before training.

    Wadada Nico and Bernard Muwanga showing their defensive mantle during training

    The players will camp at the Africa Bible Univeristy in Lubowa tonight then fly out tomorrow.

    The Squad of 18 players to South Sudan

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Ken Saidi

    Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Musamali Paul and Adiriko John

    Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Muleme Isaac, Majwega Brian, Kagimu Shafiq

    Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Mucurezi Paul, Derrick Nsibambi, Kariisa Milton

    Micho shows his players on what to do during training
    South Sudan will face an array of young but talented Uganda Cranes players who are seen in this picture enjoying their training at Namboole.
    Deus Bukenya with the ball. He was the boss during this particular ball work as the rest of the players were monitoring his next move

     

    MAIN PHOTO: Muzamil Mutyaba shows his skills during training on Thursday at Mandela National Stadium 

  • Total CHAN 2018 Kenya Qualifiers: We are set for South Sudan, says defender Muwanga

    Total CHAN 2018 Kenya Qualifiers: We are set for South Sudan, says defender Muwanga

    Total CHAN 2018 Kenya Qualifiers

    14th July 2017 at Juba Stadium, Juba

    South Sudan Vs Uganda (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)

    On Tuesday, the Uganda Cranes players conducted the second day of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium,Namboole.

    Twenty five players attended the evening training session in company of Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Khalid Aucho who are still on the break from their clubs.

    All players looked fresh and responded well to the training eager to encounter South Sudan on Friday.

    Assistant team captain Bernard Muwaga told www.fufa.co.ug that himself and the entire players are set for the encounter and too eager to eliminate South Sudan thus get to the next level with the ambition of qualifying for CHAN 2018.

    “As an individual I am set for the encounter which is the same case to my fellow players just waiting for the Friday to eliminate South Sudan and advance to the next level of the campaign  “ Said Muwanga

    After Wednesday’s evening training session, team will camp at the Africa Bible University, Lubowa where they will leave to fly to Juba on Thursday.

    Players who attended training:

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara and Ken Saidi.

    Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Toha Rashid, Musamali Paul and Adriko John.

    Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Nicholas Kasozi,  Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Paul Mucureezi, Muleme Isaac, Kizza Martin, Majwega Brian and Kagimu Shafiq.

    Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Sekantuka, Shaban Muhammad and Kariisa Milton.

  • Sserunkuma: I welcome the Captain’s role, I’m not retiring soon

    Sserunkuma: I welcome the Captain’s role, I’m not retiring soon

    Sserunkuma’s Goals for the 2016/17 season

    • AUPL-21 goals (Top scorer) playing for KCCA FC (Champions)
    • CAF Club Competitions- 5 goals 
    • Uganda Cup-4 goals
    • National Team- 1 goal
    • FUFA Super Cup- 1 goal

    He is a reserved player both on and off the pitch. You will hardly hear a word from him even when he scores a goal for his club.

    His trademark goal celebrations in the past decade have seen him spreading his hands at his former clubs and the latest style at KCCA FC with his right hand over his head.

    The magnificent goal poacher has been handed an armband to captain the Uganda Cranes team vying for a position in the 2018 Total Championship of African Nations (CHAN) to be hosted by neighboring Kenya.

    Sserunkuma welcomed the new role handed to him by Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic. He will be deputized by two players Nico Wadada (Vipers SC) and Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo) who are much junior to him in many aspects like age, caps and experience amassed at international level.

    Wadada played his first senior game for Cranes against Comoros in 2016 while Muwanga made his debut during the 2015 CEACAF Senior Challenge cup in Ethiopia.

    ‘I welcome the role given to me by the coach, his technical team and FUFA. I thank God for this because I have been at the team where younger players came and wore the armband. It is my time now to lead the team but the coach knows why he selected’ said Sserunkuma

    ‘I will show my excitement on the pitch by scoring more goals for my country’

    While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug on the selection of Sserunkuma, the head coach said that the KCCA FC Striker deserves respect from everyone because of his performance and discipline. His maturity, superiority and ability to lead others gave him an edge over the rest of the players in the team.

    ‘Sserunkuma is like old wine which gets better by age. He has had a superb season scoring more than thirty goals. I have chosen him as the captain because young players can learn from him and can also act as the coach’s extended arm in the field of play’ added the historic Micho who led Uganda Cranes to their first ever Nations cup appearance in 39 years.

    The tested and proven goal poacher has scored vital goals for both his club and Country, not forgetting the solitary strike against Cape Verde in Praia and the CAF Champions league against Premeiro Du Agosto of Angola, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, Rivers United of Nigeria and also Al Masry of Egypt.

    ‘I have no plans of retiring from active football. I will continue playing until my body gets worn out’ said Sserunkuma who scored 32 goals for his club last season.
    ‘I always make use of my free time to keep fit and relax. Discipline is also key in modern football circles’ added Serunkuma who was named the MVP at his club last season.

    The fruitful forward has featured for several clubs in Uganda; Horizon FC, Police FC, Nalubaale FC, Lweza FC and currently with KCCA FC while across borders he has played for St George of Ethiopia Bloemfontein Celtics, Bidvest Wits and Vasco Da Gama all South African clubs.

    With 32 goals written to his name this season, the proven finisher seems still hungry for more playing time on the pitch until the body demands no more.

     

     

     

  • Total CHAN 2018 Kenya Qualifiers: Full house on Uganda Cranes’ opening day training session

    Total CHAN 2018 Kenya Qualifiers: Full house on Uganda Cranes’ opening day training session

    Total CHAN 2018 Kenya Qualifiers

    14th July 2017 at Juba Stadium, Juba.

    South Sudan Vs Uganda (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)

    Preparations for the Total Africa Nations (CHAN) qualifiers campaign kicked off on a high note with all players summoned reporting on the opening day of non residential training at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Twenty five players were part of the evening two hours training session under the watchful eye of Serbian coach Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin assisted by Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba the Goalkeeping coach.

    Nico Wadada dribbles towards Martin Kiiza

    The coach applauded the responses of the players during first training session after various engagements from the CAF Confederation Cup by the KCCA players and the Western regional tour.

    “I am satisfied by the way players are conducting themselves because it is not easy to come from such a tight competitive season but I need to appreciate them for the hard work commitment and dedication exhibited during today’s session” said Micho.

    Team resumes training on Tuesday evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Players who attended training

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga, Tom Ikara and Ken Saidi.

    Defenders: Wadada Nico Wakiro, Timothy Awanyi, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Toha Rashid, Musamali Paul and Adriko John.

    Midfielders: Deus Bukenya, Nicholas Kasozi,  Muzamil Mutyaba, Tom Masiko, Simon Serunkuma, Paul Mucureezi, Muleme Isaac, Kizza Martin, Majwega Brian and Kagimu Shafiq.

    Strikers: Geofrey Serunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi, Nelson Sekantuka, Shaban Muhammad and Kariisa Milton.

  • CHAN 2018: Serunkuma named Uganda Cranes Captain as players resume training on Monday

    CHAN 2018: Serunkuma named Uganda Cranes Captain as players resume training on Monday

    The Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has confirmed that KCCA FC leading striker Geoffrey Serunkuma will be captain of the National team to feature in the 2018 Total Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign.

    Serunkuma will be deputized by defenders Nico Wadada of Vipers SC and Sc Villa Jogoo’s Bernard Muwanga.

    Uganda Cranes coach Micho has released a 25 man sqaud to resume training today for the CHAN qualifier against South Sudan.

    Micho has also released the squad of 25 players to resume training at Mandela National stadium today ahead of the qualifier against South Sudan on this Friday in Juba.

    Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma, Ikara Tom, Keni Saidi

    Defenders: Wadada Nico, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Kabugo Savio, Toha Rashid, Musamali Paul, Adiriko John

    Midfielders: Bukenya Deus, Kasozi Nicholas, Mutyaba Muzamil, Matsiko Tom, Waiswa Moses , Mucurezi Paul, Muleme Isaac ,Kizza Martin, Majwega Brian, Kagimu Shafiq

    Strikers: Serunkuma Geoffrey, Nsibambi Derrick, Sekantuka Nelson,

    KCCA FC Striker Derrick Nsibambi (M) has been summoned to the Uganda Cranes Squad.

    Shaban Mohamed, Karisa Milton

     

    The team will train at Namboole starting 4pm on Monday afternoon.

    MAIN PHOTO: Geoffrey Serunkuma. The experinced striker has been named captain of the Uganda Cranes CHAN Squad. 

  • Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017: Final teams for the national team, Western Select released

    Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2017: Final teams for the national team, Western Select released

    Uganda Cranes national regional tours 2017

    • Western Select Vs Uganda Cranes (Sat, 8th July 2017)
    • Kabale Municipal Stadium (4 p.m)

    The Uganda Cranes and Western Region Select teams due to lock horns at the Kabale Municipal Stadium, have been released.

    Uganda Cranes’ head  Milutin Sredejovic and his counterpart for the Western region select team, Vialli Bianomugisha have each named formidable teams.

    The match, which is a build up for the up coming CHAN 2018 qualifiers will be officiated by Paul Turyamureeba as center referee.

    The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Nile Breweries and Airtel Uganda Limited.

    A big crowd is expected at Kabale Municipal Stadium.

    Western Region Select XI:

    Sula Matovu (G.K), Zaid Byekwaso, Umar Kato, Bashir Babu, Johnson Turinawe, Cleophus Fiat, Nasir Saddam, Yusuf Abato, Hassan Kakuru, Sadat Nsubuga, Alex Mandela

    Subs:

    Denis Otim (G.K), Bruce Rubanza, Michael Muhangi, Joseph Akandwanaho, Brian Owomugisha, Michael Baseme, Alex Twinamisoko

    Head coach: Vialli Bianomugisha

    Uganda Cranes XI: Ismael Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Brian Majwega, Bernard Muwanga, Rashid Toha,  Nicholas Kasozi, Milton Karisa, Tom Masiko, Nelson Senkatuka, Shaban Muhammad, Erisa Ssekisambu

    Uganda Cranes team 2: Saidi Keni (G.K), Lawrence Bukenya, John Adriko, Savio Kabugo, Bassey Methiodius, Julius Malingumu, Shafik Kagimu, Solomon Okwalinga, Simon Sserunkuma, Deus Bukenya, Martin Kiiza

    Sub: Tom Ikarah

    Head coach: Milutin Sredejovic

    Match Officials:

    Center Referee: Paul Turyamureeba

    1st Assistant Referee: Emmy Kakooza

    2nd Assistant Referee: Gilbert Ngendo

    4th Official: Moses Kanyarutokye

    Match coordinator: Hajji Abbasi Ssendyowa

  • Regional Tours 2017: Uganda Cranes conduct final training session in Kabale, set for action

    Regional Tours 2017: Uganda Cranes conduct final training session in Kabale, set for action

    UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS 2017:

    Saturday, 8th July 2017:

    Western Region Vs Uganda Cranes

    Kabale Municipal Stadium (4 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    The Uganda Cranes players conducted a final training session at the Kabale Municipal Stadium on Friday evening.

    Led by the head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, together with his assistants Moses Basena and Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), all the 23 players trained well during the late evening session well attended by enthusiastic football lovers.

    The team is set to take on the Western region select team this Saturday at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.

    Uganda Cranes goalkeepers with the goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba

    Like earlier communicated,  the two sets of players will wear black armbands in honour of the departed football administrators John Ssebaana Kizito (former FUFA Chairman) and Former Treasurer Michael Okiror.

    Both veteran football administrators passed away on Monday this week.

    Players walk to the field of play

    There will be a moment of silence in honour of the work done by the gallant football administrators in this country.

    The regional tours are jointly sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited under the Nile Special brand.

    A section of fans at the Kabale Municipal stadium watching the Uganda Cranes final training session on Saturday

    The Uganda Cranes team in Kabale:

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers),  Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), John Adriko (SC Villa), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Brian Majwega (KCCA FC)
    Central Midfielders: Bukenya Lawrence (KCCA FC),  Method Bassey (Mbarara), Shafiq Kagimu (URA),  Tom Matisko (KCCA)
    Attacking Midfielders: Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers),
    Strikers:  Nelson Senkatuka (Proline),  Shaban Mohamed (Onduparaka), Julius Malingumu (The Saints), Solomon Okwalinga (Synergy)
  • Uganda Cranes final Squad to Kabale, a moment of silence to be observed for Okiror and Ssebaana

    Uganda Cranes final Squad to Kabale, a moment of silence to be observed for Okiror and Ssebaana

    Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named his final 23 man squad to Kabale for the Western region tour with the match set for this Saturday at the Kabale Municipal Stadium.

    ‘It is a very good squad and i expect them to deliver on Saturday. The players know the value of this match. I will also keep a close eye on the players from the Western region team’ said Micho shortly after training at Mandela National stadium.

    Tough business for Savio Kabugo (L) and Cranes coach Micho during training at Namboole on THursday.

    Former Football leaders Okiror, Ssebaana to be honoured 

    FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein has confirmed that a minute of silence will be observed by the two teams and fans before kick off on Saturday. The two sets of players will also wear black armbands in honour of the departed football administrators John Ssebaana Kizito (former FUFA Chairman) and Former Treasurer Michael Okiror. Both veteran football administrators passed away on Monday this week.

    Okiror was laid to rest on Thursday in Atutur, Kumi District while Ssebaana will be buried on Saturday.

    ‘Ssebaana and Okiror were distinguished football administrators. Football fans in Kabale will pay their last respects in a very honorable manner when the players observe a minute of silence on Saturday’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

    The three goalkeepers in training on Thursday

    Fans excited about Cranes trip to Kabale

    The fans attended in big numbers on Thursday evening when the Western region Select team played a build-up match against Kabale Legends at the Municipal stadium.

    Uganda Cranes players during the final training session at Mandela National stadium, Namboole

    A fan in Kabale Arinaitwe Peter said ‘I have never seen Uganda Cranes in action. This is my only opportunity to get to see these players much closer. I will get to the stadium as early as 9am on Saturday’

    Western Region Select team handled by Vialli Bainomugisha will hold their final training session at Kabale Municipal stadium at 9 O’clock in the morning.

    Players relax before embarking on another session at Namboole

    23 man Squad to Kabale

    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers),  Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), John Adriko (SC Villa), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Majwega Brian (KCCA FC)
    Central Midfielders: Bukenya Lawrence (KCCA FC),  Method Bassey (Mbarara), Shafiq Kagimu (URA),  Tom Matisko (KCCA)
    Attacking Midfielders: Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers),
    Strikers:  Nelson Senkatuka (Proline),  Shaban Mohamed (Onduparaka), Julius Malingumu (The Saints), Solomon Okwalinga (Synergy),

     

  • National regional Tours 2017: Midfielder Kagimu upbeat ahead of Western tour

    National regional Tours 2017: Midfielder Kagimu upbeat ahead of Western tour

    The Uganda Cranes regional Tours 2017:

    Western Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    8th July 2017

    At Kabale Municipal Stadium (3:30 p.m) – Free Entry

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    As days draw closer to the Western region tour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers, the Uganda Cranes coach Sredejovic ‘Micho’ Milutin  has stepped up the team’s training with two sessions on Wednesday both in the morning and evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    Midfielder Shafik Kagimu is among the players summoned and training with the team ahead of the triple engagements on July 8th, 14th and 22nd 2017.

    Uganda Cranes players during the training session at Mandela National Stadium

    In an exclusive interview with www.fufa.co.ug, Kagimu expressed his delight for the call up to the National side and vowed to give in the best of his ability to impress the coach.

    Being part of the National team is a proud moment .Any footballer in the world would always wish to don the National team jersey. This is a great opportunity for my career

    The stylish URA midfielder promised never to give up as he steps up in his efforts for the coach and technical team to keep considering him for the upcoming engagements.

    Players in the vital stretching drills at Namboole on Wednesday afternoon

    Training resumes on Thursday evening at Namboole before the team departs for Kabale on Friday morning.

    The Uganda Cranes Tours are sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special.

    The full squad:
    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers),  John Adriko(SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)
    Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa)
    Forwards: Milton Karisa (Vipers), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa), Method Bassey (Mbarara), Shaban Mohamed (Onduparaka), Julius Malingumu (The Saints), Solomon Okwalinga (Synergy), Brian Majwega (KCCA), Tom Matisko (KCCA)
    Foreign based players:
    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma and Murushid Jjuuko.
  • Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Kajoba delighted with the development of young goalies

    Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Kajoba delighted with the development of young goalies

    The Uganda Cranes regional Tours 2017:

    Western Region Select Vs Uganda Cranes

    8th July 2017

    At Kabale Municipal Stadium (3:30 p.m) – Free Entry

    Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

    On Tuesday evening, the Uganda Cranes covered day four of non residential training ahead the Western Region Ttour and CHAN 2018 Kenya qualifiers.

    The training session was conducted after a heavy downpour at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in Kampala.

    Long serving goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba expressed his delight about the development of young goalkeepers who were summoned for national duty.

    Ismael Watenga, Ikara Tom and Said Keni  are the three goalkeepers in training.

    The 3 goalkeepers in training : Tom Ikara, Saidi Keni and Ismail Watenga

    Whereas Watenga has worked under him for a long time, he also saluted Ikara and Saidi whom he praised for acclimatizing at a high rate .

    “I am happy with the rate at which the young players especially goal keepers are developing. They are always eager to learn and also respond to instructions and anyone can realise the difference from the time we started training” said Kajjoba

    Team resumes training on Wednesday in the morning at 10 am and later in the evening at 4 pm with all the sessions at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    The Uganda Cranes players in training on Tuesday afternoon at Namboole
    The full squad:
    Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers), Saidi Keni (Proline), Tom Ikara (Kirinya/Jinja S.S)
    Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada (Vipers), Deus Bukenya (Vipers),  John Adiriko(SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Savio Kabugo (Proline), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)
    Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi Nicholas (Synergy), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Simon Sserunkuma (SC Villa)
    Forwards: Milton Karisa (Vipers), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Nelson Senkatuka (Proline), Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa), Method Bassey (Mbarara), Shaban Mohamed (Onduparaka), Julius Malingumu (The Saints), Solomon Okwalinga (Synergy), Brian Majwega (KCCA)
    Foreign based players:
    Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dennis Iguma and Murushid Jjuuko
  • FUFA Communications Manager in a successful brain storming session with USPA members

    FUFA Communications Manager in a successful brain storming session with USPA members

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Head of Communications Ahmed Hussein held a successful interactive brain storming session with members of the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) on Monday.

    This was during the Nile Special sponsored monthly assembly which takes place at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala every first Monday of the new month.

    Hussein hailed the role played by the media in the dedicated and spirited coverage of sports (football in particular) in Uganda.

    He thus appreciated the tasks undertaken by the journalists especially those under the USPA umbrella.

    FUFA requires the media for the promotion of the beautiful game in Uganda. We are therefore grateful of the role you are undertaking.

    The Federation’s Communications and Media Manager highlighted to the journalists the change in a global trend as regards with undertaking accreditation prior to local and international events.

    Journalists are required to follow the accreditation guidelines so that they get passes and cards to cover matches without any hustle.

    It is a trend that we have to positively embrace since it also helps in planning and accessing areas which allow media to execute their work.

    FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (left) during his address to the sports journalists at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala. USPA top  bosses Aliguma Ritah (Vice President), Sabiiti Muwanga (President) and Patrick Kanyomozi (General Secretary) at the high table.

    He also highlighted on the do’s and don’ts for the reporters in the coverage of events and football matches in particular before, during and for post match press conferences.

    ‘From the training sessions to matches, the media should give respect to the specific regulations set by event organisers. Sometimes there are special rules that guide on the coverage of closed door training sessions and official trainings as designed by the teams; the former USPA General Secretary, who also remains an active member of the history laden sports journalists body added.

    The media personalities positively interacted with the Communications Manager, many praising the internal order the FUFA Communications Department has set up before international matches, FUFA events and some posing scenarios that could be improved for the better.

    Sports journalists at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Monday. They interacted with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein during his presentation on media related matters.

    ‘FUFA is always willing to create a conducive environment for journalists in their execution of respective tasks in covering football. However it is a choice by any active sports journalist or media house to take on the accreditation process’ Hussein highlighted.

    ‘We know there are some ares where we need improvement. We shall work round the clock to improve especially with our Category A event at FUFA’ noted Hussein.

    ‘With the FUFA General Assembly in Masindi and 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia against Egypt at Namboole stadium coming up in August,  accreditation will be a key element for both high profile events’ added Hussein.

    He also promised further training workshops for USPA members to better football coverage and reporting.

    Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) commended Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club for winning the 2016/17 FUFA Uganda Cup, their first ever trophy in the 54 year history of the club.