FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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Pictorial: FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday, 24th August 2016

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) held the weekly press conference on Wednesday, 24th August 2016.

During the well attended event, the national football team head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic named the Uganda Cranes’ team of 32 players who will play against Kenya (international build up) and Comoros (AFCON 2017 qualifier).

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo thanked all the stake holders who have been helpful in assisting the national team’s preparations

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza addressed the media about the match day tickets. Tickets hit the market on Wednesday, 24th August 2016

The press conference was attended by the FUFA president, Eng. Moses Magogo, Hamid Juma (head of technical at FUFA), FUFA finance director, Decolas Kizza and the FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein.

National teams’ coordinator, Patrick Ntege Kaweesa with 1978 Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Paul Ssali attended the press conference

Uganda Cranes start training on Thursday afternoon with gym sessions at Paradise Fitness Gym located at Acacia Mall in Kampala according to the detailed programme released.

Uganda will play Kenya in the build up on Tuesday, 30th August 2016 in a high profile build up match before taking on Comoros in the AFCON 2017 group D qualifier.

Both matches are at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

August 24, 2016
FUFA President meets Speaker of Parliament

As the countdown to the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier match between The Uganda Cranes and Comoros continues, Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda has called upon Ugandans to come out in large numbers to support the team on September 4th.

This was after a brief meeting in which the Speaker hosted and interacted with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo and Mr. Justus Mugisha the 1st FIFA Vice President in her offices at the Parliament.

Uganda hosts Comoros at Mandela National stadium Namboole a tie that Cranes needs to win to break a 38 year old jinx of not featuring at Africa’s biggest footballing show piece.

‘I call upon all Ugandans to join in the campaign and support our national team ‘The Cranes’ as they have always done. We have a very important game against Comoros on September 4 and this is like last passport to the finals of Africa. Mujje Tulumbe.” The Speaker asserted.

After the meeting FUFA President was full of praise for the Speaker whom she thanked for the opportunity to host them and listen to their views.

“We are so grateful to the Rt Honourable Speaker for accepting to meet us. We have talked to her about the upcoming AFCON qualifier game and its great importance to Uganda as a country but most importantly she has offered to talk about the general situation of sports in the country as a whole and what the parliament can do about it. We are going to use the opportunity to talk about the old and archaic sports law and improved government funding of sports’

The FUFA President commented about their meeting.

Hon Denis Obua who is the captain of the Uganda Parliamentary football team also attended the meeting.

August 18, 2016
Uganda vs Comoros: Discounted tickets still valid despite change of date

FUFA has assured fans that discounted tickets on market being sold at 20,500/- with initial dates of 3rd September, 2016 for the 2017 AFCON qualifier between Ugand and Comoros but now changed to 4th September, 2016 will still be used to access Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

The discounted tickets went on market on 1st August and will be withdrawn on Friday 19th August though had Saturday 3rd September, 2016 as the date and 4pm as kick off time for the crucial fixture.

The new date is now 4th September with kick off set for 5pm at the same stadium.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein told fufa.co.ug that;

‘Our fans do not have to worry about the details on the discounted tickets. Apart from the date and time on these tickets, the rest of the details remain unchanged.

The fans who have already bought these tickets don’t have to return them to FUFA.

They will use the same tickets for the Uganda Cranes matches against Kenya and Comoros’ added Hussein

Discounted tickets can be bought from FUFA Sports at Shop at FUFA House in Mengo, Hardware World Ntinda and Delah Attractions Boulevard Building, Kampala Road opposite Post Office.

August 16, 2016
Uganda vs Comoros kick off time changed

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirms changes in the date and kick off time of the crucial 2017 AFCON qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Comoros.

The new date is Sunday 4th September, 2016 with kick off set for 5pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The change is as a result of the decision taken by CAF which is with in their jurisdiction.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein confirmed the change.

‘We shall continue with our preparations based on the new date. FUFA calls upon all members of the football fraternity to turn up in big numbers for this match on Sunday 4th September, 2016’

‘We urge our fans to purchase the discounted tickets of 20,500/- from the designated areas as they are now limited in numbers and will be withdrawn from the market this Friday’ added Hussein.

Discounted tickets can be bought from FUFA Sports Shop FUFA House in Mengo, Hardware World Ntinda and Della Attractions Boulevard Building, Kampala Road opposite Post Office.

‘Our fans don’t have to worry about the details on the discounted tickets. Apart from the date and time on these tickets, the rest of the details remain unchaged. The fans who have already bought these tickets don’t have to return them to FUFA. They will use the same tickets for the Uganda Cranes matches against Kenya and Comoros’ added Hussein

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes’ Farouk Miya acrobatically scores against Togo at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 16, 2016
Nile Special launches fans campaign in support of Uganda Cranes

INTERNATIONAL BUILD UP MATCH: 30TH AUG 2016 – Uganda Cranes Vs Kenya

AFCON GROUP D QUALIFIER: 3RD SEPT 2016 – Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros

Uganda Cranes’ official beverage sponsor Nile Special on Monday launched a fan-rallying campaign, code named “Cranes Na Mutima – Tulumbe” .

This is ahead of the team’s must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Comoros on Saturday, 3 September at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The launch was attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic, FUFA 3rd Vice President Dennis Mbidde as well as two players Dennis Okot Oola and Joseph Ochaya.

“As major sponsors of the Cranes, our duty at this moment is to rally nation-wide support for the Cranes. For quite some time we have rallied the nation to support the Cranes with passion through our Cranes Na Mutima campaign, so this game is the crescendo of it all.” said the NBL Marketing Director Daniel Ogong.

Mbidde commended Nile Special for the continued support throughout the Gabon 2017 AFCON qualification campaign stating that, “The fans have been great throughout the campaign partly due to Nile Special’s unrelenting efforts to rally fans behind the team. They have indeed pushed the Cranes thus far. But there’s one more crucial step to go and we request one more strong push to get the team over the line.”

As part of the Cranes Na Mutima – Tulumbe campaign, Ugandans will be required to demonstrate that they are part of the team by donning their national team jerseys every Friday till game-day. This is what has been termed as “#CranesJerseyFridays”

Several fans that adhere to this call will win match tickets and several Nile Special giveaways in country-wide activations.

The other component of the campaign are the upcountry fan-parks at which the game will be screened live.

Nile Special seeks to duplicate the Namboole atmosphere in three upcountry towns that’s; Mbale-Cricket Grounds, Mbarara-Independence Grounds and Lira-Mayor’s Gardens.

Commenting on the two aspects of the campaign Mr. Ogong stated that, “We understand that not all Ugandans can be at Namboole.

But we are saying there’re several ways one can support without stepping in Namboole, from the comfort of your home, at the office or any other work station by pulling on that jersey.

Regarding the fan-parks, the objective is to ensure that the Namboole-like atmosphere is replicated in other parts of the country. In fact we shall do everything possible to ensure the ambiance at the fan parks beats that at Namboole,” promised Mr. Ogong.

Cranes is currently second in Group D and needs to win the last qualification tie against Comoros Island on 3rd September at Namboole Stadium to secure qualification for the Africa Nations Cup for the first time in 39 years.

August 16, 2016
FIFA-FUFA planning & Strategic workshop rolls off in Kampala

Planning remains a key pillar for any institution world over.

It plays the crucial foundational role upon which polices, strategies and vital road marks are bent.

It is upon this rich back ground that Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has organized a four year planning and strategic workshop.

The workshop, being coordinated by the FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson officially got underway on Monday, 15th August 2016 at Kuku Hall, Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala.

FIFA Instructor Edmund Coan during the competitors’ analysis session at Kuku Hall of Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala

FIFA Instructor Edmund Coan and FIFA Development Officer, Patrick Onyango are main workshop facilitators.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo officially opened the four day workshop.

“We are glad for FIFA for fully supporting the federation in the planning exercise of the beautiful game” Eng Magogo told the participants.

Some of the participants in a group exercise. Participants were divided into groups at different intervals

The day one programme included topics as creating team environment, strategic planning processes, introduction of situational analysis and the stake holders’ situation analysis.

“In football planning and development, it is crucial to recognize the different roles played by stakeholders who are FIFA, FUFA, Government, media, sponsors and other commercial partners” Edmund Coan remarked.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo brain storms issues with State House official, Norah Nassimbwa shortly after the close of business on day one at Grand Imperial, Kampala

The workshop attendants are FUFA officials and other key stake holders in the football development cause – club administrators, Government and State House officials.

The workshop will climax on Thursday, August 18th.

August 15, 2016
General Katumba Wamala urges fans to turn up in big numbers at Nambole for Cranes vs Comoros

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the UPDF General Katumba Wamala has called upon Ugandans to massively rally their support behind the Uganda Cranes in the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier game against Comoros on September 3, at Namboole stadium.

The CDF was speaking to the people who took part in the Seeta Archdeaconry ‘House of the Lord Marathon’ 2016 that took place on Saturday morning shortly after the race that climaxed with awarding the winners.

‘I am calling upon you to turn up in big numbers, carry any vessel that produces sound from Vuvuzelas, drums and anything else such that we make a statement to our opponents that Uganda is a great nation. Mujje Tulumbe, tuwangule’ Katumba re-echoed the popular Uganda Cranes fans mobilizing slogan that urges fans to go to Namboole in big numbers.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greeting Mukono Municipality Mayor George Fred Kagimu. in the middle is gen Katumba Wamala smiling as he takes some notes.

He went ahead and thanked for cheerfully contributing to the work of the Lord instead of waiting on the government. ‘Thank you for starting the effort to see that the house of the Lord is completed.’

I am specially happy with the children who took part in the marathon, this exercise is going to help you alot and please you do it on a regular basis.

FUFA through its Community Social Responsibility partnered with Seeta Archdeaconry as it organized this marathon meant to raise funds to complete the Archdeaconry House contributing Ushs 1,360,000/-to the cause.

FUFA President Contributed One Million shillings.

Ever fit FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (L) completing the race in Seeta.

In his brief speech the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo praised the healthy relationship the federation enjoys with the Church of Uganda and pledged to work hard to maintain the relations.

The Archdeacon Ven. Enos Kitto Kagodo praised FUFA’s cheerful heart for offering to partner and support them in the noble cause and announced the August 28 as the date Seeta Archdeaconry is going to organize special prayers for the Uganda Cranes as the team prepares to face Comoros.

General Katumba Wamala, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Member Sam Mpiima and CEO Edgar Watson took part in the marathon.

August 13, 2016
National regional tours: The Uganda Cranes humble Buganda Region

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:

Buganda Region 0-3 Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes defeated Buganda Region 3-0 at the Masaka Regional stadium on Saturday.

Muhammed Shaban (of Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana) and Vipers’ defender Halid Lwaliwa scored the goals that all came in the second half of the game.

Uganda Cranes XI: L-R – Standing – Hassan Wasswa Mawanda Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Vincent Kayizzi, Isaac Isinde, Bernard Muwanga. Front Row: Geofrey Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Benjamin Ochan, Edrisa Lubega and Mike Sserumaga

Buganda Region XI that took on the Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium

FUFA Executive committee member, Dennis Mbidde (representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo) flanked by the Airtel Official, Noela Byuma, Samuel Mpiima (another FUFA Executive committee member) and other officials during the teams’ inspection.

The team was later hosted to a dinner by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited at Golf Lane Hotel in Masaka town.

Erisa Ssekisambu controls a ball during the first half of the well attended game at Masaka Recreational stadium

The Uganda Cranes has had previous trips in the Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately in the Eastern Region (Mbale).

Through out the tours, the national team won five games 1-0 against Western, 2-0 against North East, 5-0 against Northern, 6-0 against Kitara and 3-0 against Buganda Region.

The regional tour matches have drawn crowds in all the eight FUFA regions. The main purpose of such visits is to sell the national team brand to masses. Locals also, got that rare opportunity to watch and interact with their favourite stars in their own localities.

The Uganda Cranes fell once 1-0 to West Nile (courtesy of Ceasar Olega’s goal) and drew 1-1 in the only all square affair against Eastern region.

Isaac Muleme scored a direct corner against the Eastern region team before a late goal from second half substitute, James Otim leveled the affairs at Mbale Recreational stadium.

Section of fans at the Masaka Recreational Stadium

Focus for the Uganda Cranes now turns to the preparations for the Kenya International friendly game on 31st August 2016 as well as the 3rd September 2016 crucial AFCON 2017 Qualifier against Comoros.

Both the Kenya and Comoros games will be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Uganda Cranes Starting Team:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma

Team Two:

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu

Buganda Team:

Goal Keepers: Abdul Kimera [Bulemezi], Tonny Kyameera [Buddo ss]

Defenders: Latif Kiyemba [Busiro], Samuel Kato [Buddo], Saidon Bogere[Busiro], Mahad Ssemanda [Buluri], Francis Ssemakula [Wakiso Hills], Cyrus Mukalazi [Masaka ss]

Midifielders: Hamis Semugeera [Buluri], Joshua Kigozi Josua [Bulemezi], Joshua Lubwama [Bulemezi], Moses Seruyiga [Kira United]

Strikers: Baker Buyaala[ Bugerere], Isaac Balyejusa [ Bulemezi], Godfrey Waswa [ Buluri]

August 6, 2016
Uganda Cranes XI against Buganda Region

MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

Saturday, 6th August 2016

Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has released the names of the players set to face Buganda region in the national team’s regional tour match at the Masaka recreational stadium on Saturday evening.

There are two teams named for each halves. Hassan Wasswa Mawanda will captain the first team as Ivan Ntege takes responsibility of the second team.

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

Airtel Uganda Limited, Uganda Cranes main sponsors in conjunction with Nile Breweries Limited finance the national team’s regional tours.

Team One:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma

Team Two:

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu

MAIN PHOTO: The Uganda Cranes starting team that played in Nakasongola during a charity game at St Lawrence primary school play ground last week

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 6, 2016
Uganda Cranes team train in Masaka, set for regional match against Buganda

MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

Saturday, 6th August 2016

Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

After traveling well to Masaka on Friday, the Uganda Cranes team later held their final training session at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

The training session was well attended by fans who yearned to have a glimpse on their favourite stars.

‘It was a one and half session meant to help the players acclimatize to the Masaka ground ahead of the match’ head coach, Milutin Sredejovic told www.fufa.co.ug.

L-R: Yasin Mugabi, Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba and Benjamin Ochan in training at Masaka Recreational stadium

The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.

Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).

Isaac Isinde and Brian Majwega go through the paces as coach Micho looks on during the training at Masaka Recreational Stadium on Friday evening

The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.

The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.

Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

August 6, 2016
Uganda Cranes arrive safely in Masaka ahead of Buganda Regional tour

MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

Saturday, 6th August 2016

Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The Uganda Cranes contingent to the Buganda regional tour has successfully arrived in Masaka town on Friday afternoon.

After a two and half journey, the team led by the FUFA National Teams’ Officer Patrick Ntege reached at 2 p.m.

L-R: Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu, Benjamin Ochan, Yasin Mugabi and Bernard Muwanga

They are checked at Hotel Brovad in Masaka town.

Later on Friday afternoon, the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic together with the rest of his technical team will head to the Masaka Recreational stadium for the final training session.

SC Villa’s Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu and Onduparaka defender Rashid Toha

The Buganda tour is a continuation of the national team’s country side visits from last year.

The Uganda Cranes team has visited Western, North Eastern, Northern, Kitara, West Nile and Eastern regions respectively.

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic arriving at Hotel Brovad in Masaka

Patrick Ntege Kaweesa, the FUFA National teams’ officer

FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke smiles for the cameras upon arrival with the Uganda Cranes in Masaka

Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited jointly sponsor the national team regional tours.

Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes’ players Halid Lwaliwa and Nicholas Wadada upon arrival in Masaka ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region.

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 5, 2016
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016: National team holds first training session at Lugogo

MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

Saturday, 6th August 2016

Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The Uganda Cranes headed for the Buganda regional tour in Masaka trained for the first time on Thursday evening at the Phillip Omondi stadium in Lugogo, Kampala.

This followed the naming of the team by the head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo.

13 players attended the two hour session whose emphasis was building team coordination, cohesion, inter-play with the final product of scoring a top priority.

The Uganda Cranes players pray before the training session on Thursday evening at Lugogo

“We have started well and i hope the second session in Masaka on Friday evening is better” Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.

St George football club defender in Ethiopia, Isaac Isinde replaces the injured Timothy Awanyi on the team which departs Friday morning.

Training session at Lugogo on Thursday evening

They will be expected to train in Masaka on Friday evening.

The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.

Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).

Micho professionally addresses the media after the training session at Lugogo on Thursday

The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.

The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic in a healthy discussion with his assistant, Moses Basena before the training session commenced at Lugogo on Thursday evening

Uganda Cranes Full Squad to Masaka:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredejovic closely supervises the players as they stretch during a training session on Thursday evening at the Phillip Omondi stadium ahead of the national team regional tour of Buganda region in Masaka

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 5, 2016
Micho announces Uganda Cranes team for Buganda regional tour

MUJJE TULUMBE: UGANDA CRANES REGIONAL TOURS

Saturday, 6th August 2016

Buganda Region Vs Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium (4 p.m)

Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m

The head coach of the Uganda national football team, the Uganda Cranes Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the provisional team of 23 players with one guest player inclusive.

Micho named the team during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo Kampala on Wednesday.

The press conference was also graced by the FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza and FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke.

“We shall have one training session on Thursday evening at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. There is one player from Sweden who is here on Holiday. Hassan Mawanda Wasswa is the team captain.” Micho stated.

The team leaves on Friday morning and shall be expected to train the at the match day venue, Masaka Recreational Stadium later in the evening.

The Uganda Cranes regional tours are intended to rally support for the national team from the countryside and give the passionate Uganda Cranes supporters an opportunity to watch their favorite stars at their venues than at Namboole stadium.

Already, Uganda Cranes has visited Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately Eastern Region (Mbale).

The national team also visited Nakasongola last week as part of the FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility.

The national regional tours are financed by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited.

Uganda Cranes Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan (KCCA) and Yasin Mugabi (SC Villa)

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Hassan Musana (Bul), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain) – Al Shorta, Iraq, Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa)

Midfielders: Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa), Vincent Kayizzi (KCCA), Abdumalik Tabu (SC Villa), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCCA)

Strikers: Geofrey Sserunkuma (KCCA), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Shaban Muhammed (Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana), Edrisa Lubega (Proline)

Guest Player: Sulaiman Luzige (Vaxjo, Sweden)

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza and Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic at the FUFA Weekly press conference on Wednesday, 3rd August 2016. At the same press conference, Micho announced the team set to tour Masaka

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

August 3, 2016
Beach Soccer: Sand Cranes to miss tie against Egypt

Uganda National Beach soccer team-Sand Cranes will miss their second opportunity to play a high profile team on the Continent after financial constraints led to the withdrawal of the team from the Africa Championship qualifiers.

Uganda was due to play Egypt on the weekend of 26th-28th in Entebbe.

‘FUFA confirms that the Sand Cranes will not feature in the Africa Beach soccer championship this year due to a congested CAF/FIFA Calendar in the next three months. However resources will be mobilised to support other Beach Soccer activities in the country’

Uganda played its first official continental fixture against Ghana in 2015.

PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes lining up against Ghana at Sports Beach, Entebbe in 2015

August 1, 2016
Uganda vs Comoros: Limited Discounted Tickets on Market for fans

Uganda vs Comoros

3rd Sept, 2016

Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

FUFA has offered an 18% discount (4500/-) off an ordinary ticket of 25,000/- to the first 2,600 fans who will purchase the ticket for the 2017 AFCON Qualifier match between Uganda Cranes and Comoros due on 3rd September at Mandela National Stadium.

The tickets that are on a limited offer will be available to the fans starting Monday 1st to Wednesday 10th August, 2016 at FUFA House only between 9am and 5pm.

‘The offer will give the fans an opportunity to purchase the tickets early. The same ticket will be used by fans to watch International friendly match between Uganda Cranes and Kenya’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein

The discount ticket holders will also use them to watch the international friendly match between Uganda and Kenya at Namboole on 30th August, 2016.

Hussein added;

‘On match day of Uganda vs Kenya, fans will only show their tickets to the personnel at the gate to gain access to the stadium. No part of the ticket will be taken off. The tickets will be given back to the fans immediately after verification for use again on 3rd September’

After 10th August, depending on the availability, tickets will be withdrawn from the market for the release and distribution of other categories of 25,000/-(Ordinary) , 60,000/-(VIP Blue seats) and 150,000/- (VVIP) to the designated selling points.

July 29, 2016
Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros: Match day ticket prices released

AFCON 2017 Qualifier (Group D): 3^rd September 2016

Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros

At Nelson Mandela National Stadium (4 p.m)

Match Ticket Prices

Ordinary: 25,000/=

VIP (Blue seats): 60,000/=

Gold (VVIP): 150.000/=

The ticket prices for the crucial Uganda Cranes versus Comoroa AFCON 2017 group D qualifiers have been officially released by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on Wednesday, 27th July 2016.

The FUFA International Match organizing committee chairman, Dr. Benard Patrick Ogwel released the prices for all the ticket catergories during the weekly press conference at Mengo in Kampala.

‘We have released the match ticket prices early to enable our beloved supporters plan and prepare for the historic match’ Dr. Ogwel, who was flanked by the FUFA Comunications Director, Ahmed Hussein stated during the well attended press conference.

Uganda Cranes versus Comoros AFCON 2017 group D qualifier slated for the 3^rd September 2016 at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Ticket Price Catergories:

The gold tickets (VVIP) will cost Ug.shs 150,000, fans in the blue seats (VIP) will pay Ug.shs 60,000 and the general wing (ordinary tickets) will cost Ug.shs 25,000.

‘We encourage as many fans to get their tickets early as soon as they are officially released on sale’ Dr. Ogwel, also the Chairperson of the FUFA Club licensing committee added.

Complimentary match day tickets will be processed for the media and other stake holders including sponsors and other FUFA partners through accreditation process.

July 27, 2016
FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility Activity: Uganda Cranes win charity match in Nakasongola, raise funds towards maternity ward

FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility:

Nakasongola United 1-4 Uganda Cranes

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the national football team, Uganda Cranes have achieved several goals set during the visit to Nakasongola on Saturday, 23rd July 2016.

The national team players and officials conducted a guided tour around the Nakasongola Health Center IV, part of the main reason for the visit.

Later, the Uganda Cranes defeated Nakasongola United team 4-1 in the charity match played at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola.

KCCA striker Derrick Nsibambi opened with a great header just after five minutes following a decent cross from club-mate Joseph Ochaya.

Proline forward Edrisa Lubega then scored a brace as the first half ended 3-0.

Edrisa Lubega (22) at work during the match

The home team pulled a goal back through Stephen Wokoroach’s penalty after Halid Lwaliwa fouled Emma Mutebi in the area.

Onduparaka striker Shaban Muhammed sealed the victory with a well finished effort.

The charity match was aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.

Players led by Hassan Wasswa Mawanda visited patients at Nakasongola Health Center IV before the match

The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.

Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.

The Uganda Cranes technical team and the substitutes. Two different teams were used for either halves.

Nakasongola United hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka, assisted by Muteesi Mustafa.

Uganda Cranes Teams:

Team One:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega

Team Two :

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Martin Kizza, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Bernard Muwanga, James Otim, Yunus Sibira, Norman Ojik, Rajab Abdulrahman, Shaban Muhammed

Nakasongola’s squad:

Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)

Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge)

Referees:

Rajab Bakasambe (Kiboga), Issa Masembe (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Stephen Odoi (Luwero).

July 23, 2016
Micho names strong Uganda Cranes XI versus Nakasongola Select

Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes

Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera

Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016

Time: 4pm

Charges: 5,000/-

Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and Radio Simba 97.3 fm

The Uganda Cranes starting team to Nakasongola has been named by the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic.

It is a strong starting line up with KCCA goalkeeper, Benjamin Ochan starting ahead of Yasin Mugabi.

The rest of the players on the starting team are; Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega.

Hassan Wasswa Mawanda is the team captain.

The players and team officials visited the Nakasongola Health Center IV upon arrival.

Saturday’s charity match will be played at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola.

The Uganda Cranes vs Nakasongola Select is a charity match aimed at improving the maternity ward at Nakasongola Health Centre IV.

The match will kick off at 4pm.

The charity match is an initiative of 97.3 fm Simba Radio, Nakasongola District Football Association, Buganda region Football Association and FUFA getting back to the communities through football.

Recently FUFA conducted a CSR activity where the public donated clothes and other items through the 2016 Uganda Cup which were handed over to the Missionaries of the poor in Kisenyi.

Nakasongola have hired the services of Bright Stars FC assistant coach Paul Kiwanuka and will be assisted by Muteesi Mustafa.

The goalkeepers’ coach is Mustafa Galimaka, Alori is the fitness coach while Turyatunga Moses is the team Manager.

Uganda Cranes Teams:

Team One:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Timothy Awanyi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Kezironi Kizito, Derrick Nsibambi, Musa Esenu, Edrisa Lubega

Team Two :

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Martin Kizza, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Bernard Muwanga, James Otim, Yunus Sibira, Norman Ojik, Rajab Abdulrahman, Shaban Muhammed

Nakasongola’s squad

Starting XI: Nsumba Keefa-GK (Kakooge), Mutebi Julius (Zengebe), Bastos Isma (Zengebe), Axam Swaibu Mutyaba (Migyera), Kiganda Lawrence (Kakooge), Kyooto Ibra (Zengebe), Kawooya Midu (Kakooge), Muwonge Amis (Zengebe), Brian Muruli (Kibuye), Mutebi Emma (Kakooge), Kasozi Kasim (Kakooge)

Subs: Kavuma ali (Nakitoma), Yunus Amis (Zengebe), Kyambadde Frank (Katuugo), Abdul Aziz (Zengebe), Kisekka Mahad Messi (Kakooge), Yunusu Muzei (kakooge), Wokorach Steven (Luwero) Katende (Umar Kakooge), Hasib

Referees:

Rajab Bakasambe (Kiboga), Issa Masembe (Wobulenzi), Kamba Moses (Wobulenzi), Kibuule Paul (Wobulenzi) and referees’ Assessor/Commissioner Yusuf Kamulegeya (Luwero).

July 23, 2016