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Nakasongola release squad for charity match against Uganda Cranes

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

Nakasongola Select team has not taken things for granted. A few hours after Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic named his squad for Saturday’s charity match at St Lawrence primary School, Migyera in Nakasongola, the hosts also took little time and responded in style-by naming their starting line up. They have also released their technical team.

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.

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

Uganda Cranes Squad:

Goalkeepers: Odongkara Robert (St George, Ethiopia), Yasin Mugabi (Sc Villa Jogoo)

Other players: Nicholas Wadada (SC Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Martin Kizza (Sc Villa Jogoo), Hassan Wasswa (Al Shorta, Iraq), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Khalid Lwaliwa( SC Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Kezironi Kizito (SC Vipers), Yunus Sibira (BUL FC), James Otim (Kirinya Jinja SS), Erisa Sekisambu (SC Vipers), Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Norman Ojik (Sadolin Paints FC), Musa Esenu (Soana FC), Abdulrahman Rajab (JMC Hippos FC).

MAIN PHOTO: Nakasongola select team in a group photo with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein in a Uganda Cranes replica jersey who had traveled to Migyera for site inspection. He als visited the Nakasongola camp in Kakooge.

July 22, 2016
FUFA names referees for Charity match between Nakasongola and Uganda Cranes on Saturday

Charity Match: Nakasongola Select vs Uganda Cranes

Venue: St Lawrence Primary School, Migyera

Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016

Time: 4pm

Charges: 5,000/-

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

The FUFA referees Standing Committee (FRSC) has released the names of referees to handle the match to be played this Saturday between Nakasongola Select and Uganda Cranes at St Lawrence Primary School in Migyera.

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.

Uganda Cranes Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has already named a strong squad for the charity match.

The team will assemble at FUFA House on Saturday at 7am before leaving for Nakasongola.

The Squad summoned:

Goalkeepers: Odongkara Robert (St George, Ethiopia), Yasin Mugabi (Sc Villa Jogoo)

Other players: Nicholas Wadada (SC Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA FC), Martin Kizza (Sc Villa Jogoo), Hassan Wasswa (Al Shorta, Iraq), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Khalid Lwaliwa( SC Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka FC), Ivan Ntege (KCCA FC), Bernard Muwanga (Sc Villa Jogoo), Kezironi Kizito (SC Vipers), Yunus Sibira (BUL FC), James Otim (Kirinya Jinja SS), Erisa Sekisambu (SC Vipers), Edrisa Lubega (Proline FC), Shaban Muhammad (Onduparaka FC), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Norman Ojik (Sadolin Paints FC), Musa Esenu (Soana FC), Abdulrahman Rajab (JMC Hippos FC).

MAIN PHOTO: Referees Bakasambe on duty in the league three seasons ago. He will be in charge of the charity match between Nakasongola and Uganda Cranes in Migyera on Saturday.

July 21, 2016
FUFA supports Seeta Archdeaconry to complete construction of the Kingdom of the Lord

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues to promote the wing of fulfilling the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through sports.

After the recent charity cause attached to the 2016 Uganda Cup where FUFA partnered with the Missionaries of the Poor organization in Kisenyi, the federation continues to front the CSR programmes with one set for this weekend in Nakasongola and the other for 13th August but aimed at fundraising towards the completion of the Kingdom of the Lord ,Seeta Archdeaconry in Mukono.

The weekly press conference was attended by the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Executive Committee member Samuel Mpiima and the Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry.

The Archdeacon was accompanied by Omutaka Kaddu Namutwe-Head of Laity Mukono Diocese and Moses Kikaawa Tenywa, Mobiliser of the Seeta Archdeaconry.

Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry at the FUFA Press conference on Wednesday 20th July 2016

FUFA on Wednesday during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo officially launched a working relationship with the Seeta Archdeaconry through which they will also help in mobilising the public to come and attend the match against Comoros.

‘We are glad to associate with FUFA. We have organised a marathon on the 13th August 2016 and a prayer day for the Uganda Cranes before the Comoros game. We shall inform and encourage our congregations in Church to come in big numbers for the marathon in Seeta and also urge them to attend the crucial match against Comoros on 3rd September in Namboole’ Kitto noted.

L-R FUFA President shaking hands with Mobiliser of the Seeta Archdeaconry Moses Kikaawa Tenywa. Looking on Ven Enos Kitto and Omutaka Kaddu Namutwe-Head of Laity Mukono Diocese

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who confirmed his participation in the marathon used to the platform to thank Seeta Archdeaconry for the partnership.

‘FUFA wishes to thank Seeta Archdeaconry. We shall continue to associate in CSR activities to involve the football family. FUFA will support the marathon by buying 100 tickets each sold at 10,000/-‘ Eng. Magogo said.

FUFA House in Mengo has also been designated as one of the ticket selling centres for the marathon which has two categories- 5km and 10kms.

The marathon to be graced by the Chief of Defence Forces General Katumba Wamala will take place on 13th August 2016 and the prayer day will be held on Sunday 28th August before the Comoros game.

Chief of Defence Forces General Katumba Wamala will take part in the marathon in Seeta on 13th August and also urge Ugandans to go to Namboole and support Cranes against Comoros on 3rd September

This weekend, FUFA will hold another Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity in Nakasongola where Uganda Cranes will play against Nakasongola select team aimed at fundraising towards the maternity ward at the Nakasongola Health Centre IV.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo handing over the replica Uganda Cranes jersey to Venerable Enos Kitto Kagodo of Seeta Archdeaconry. The Archdeacon urged fans to turn up in big numbers for the marathon and later go to Namboole to support Uganda Cranes.On the left is FUFA Executive Committee member Sam Mpiima.

July 20, 2016
Uganda Cranes to visit Nakasongola for Charity cause

Charity Match: 23rd July 2016

Uganda Cranes Vs Nakasongola Select – St Lawrence play ground, Migyera (3 p.m)

Uganda Cranes continues with the countrywide regional tours in a bid to rally support for the national team when they visit Nakasongola on Saturday, 23rd July 2016.

There is a charity match that has been organized by Radio Simba in conjunction with the Buganda Region Football Association (BRFA).

This fixture will witness the Nakasongola community host the national team at St Lawrence S.S play ground, Migyera with the main intention of raising funds for the Nakasongola Health Center IV.

Radio Simba’s Ivan Kyeyune greets the FUFA President shortly after the press conference at Mengo

The detailed programme was released at a press conference held on Wednesday at FUFA House.

Several Radio Simba officials and staff attended the press conference.

Co-ordinator, Ivan Kyeyune noted that at least U.shs 120M is needed for the Nakasongola Health Center (Ambulance, Scan, Maternity Ward, Beds and Mattresses).

This is a continuation of the Uganda Cranes’ regional tours in a bid to rally for support for the national team from the country-side.

On 31st July 2016, Uganda Cranes will play Buganda Region at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

Buganda CEO, Muzafaru Ssebagala who also attended the press conference thanked the Federation for the initiative.

‘I thank FUFA for observing Article 5 of Buganda Regional Football Associations Statures which states that we shall promote friendly relations between clubs, officials and players and in society for humanitarian objectives’ Ssebagala remarked.

He notified the media that already Buganda’s 25 man squad had been summoned ready to battle the Uganda Cranes.

July 14, 2016
FIFA Rankings: Uganda improves to 69th in the world

Uganda Cranes has improved by three places to 69th in the latest Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA)/ Coca cola rankings released on 14th July 2016 at the home of the global football body in Zurich, Switzerland.

Uganda Cranes now have 522 points and sit 15th on the African continent.

In the last one month, Uganda played two international matches.

The first was the 2-0 loss to Zimbabwe in the international build up played at the Rufaro stadium in Harare City.

Then that historic 2-1 away win to the Botswana Zebras in the June 3rd AFCON 2017 qualifier played at the Francistown Sports Complex.

Still Best in CECAFA Region:

Uganda still maintains the top status quo in the entire CECAFA region,

Kenya moves 43 places to 86th, Rwanda falls by eight places to 111th (334 points), Tanzania improves by 13 places to 123rd (300 points), Burundi goes up by seven places to 125th (297 points) as Ethiopia falls to 132nd (270 points), Sudan falls by 14 places to 142nd (229 points) and South Sudan climbs four places to 153rd on 197 points.

Eritrea, Somalia and Djibouti share the joint 205th spot.

Uganda’s opponents in AFCON 2017 qualifiers:

Burkina Faso remains 73rd with 487 points, Botswana who recently lost 2-1 to South Africa drops two places to 89th on 378 points.

Comoros, Uganda’s opponents in the 3rd September 2016 decider better their performance to 155th with 191 points.

Top Seven in the World:

Argentina (1585 points), Belgium (1401), Colombia (1331), Germany (1319) and Chile (1316) occupy the respective top positions of the world best footballing countries.

Newly crowned European champions of the 2016 edition, Portugal climb two places to sixth while France is seventh.

The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 11th August 2016.

July 14, 2016
Uganda Cranes Vs Comoros: Airtel Uganda launches unprecedented consumer promotion

Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited has on Wednesday launched an unprecedented consumer promotion ahead of Comoros fixture that will be played on 3rd September 2016.

The launch took place at the headquarters of Airtel Uganda Limited (at Clement Hill road in Kampala).

Federation CEO, Edgar Watson shares a light moment with FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo

During the launch, a special promotion of the fixture was unveiled to the general public.

FUFA was heavily represented at the launch code named ‘Mujje Tulumbe Recharged’.

The Federation president, Eng. Moses Magogo, Edgar Watson (Chief Executive Officer), Dennis Mbidde (3rd Vice President) and Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Manager) attended.

The FUFA President appreciated Airtel Uganda Limited for the support since October 2013.

‘We thank Airtel Uganda Limited for the continued support to the national team since October 2013. At all times, Airtel and the Government have been key in helping us run the national team. Players’ bonuses and allowances were increased thanks to Airtel. We are focused towards qualifying to AFCON. Playing in Gabon 2017 will still be preparing for our prime target of Cameroon 2019.’ he stressed.

Airtel Uganda Head Brand and Communications, Remmie Kisakye noted ‘It has been 39 years since Uganda qualified for the AFCON and come 3rd September, we are very optimistic that it the time to make history and qualify’.

The promotion intends to mobilize all Ugandans to come and show support to the national team

Football fans stand a chance to win 100 tickets, U.shs 1,000,000 daily and a brand new car weekly.

The public has been warned of avoiding conmen that could utilise the promotion. Only one number will call to notify the winners – 0752600200

On behalf of the Uganda Cranes playing staff, midfielder cum defender, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda represented at the event.

Wasswa used the platform to re-affirm the passion, readiness and overwhelming desire to play with a great display to qualify.

July 13, 2016
Eastern region select team holds Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:
- Eastern Regional Team 1-1 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes and the Eastern region select team have played to a one all draw at the Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Martin Kizza (22) had a lively opening 45 minutes at Mbale Municipal Stadium

Isaac Muleme scored for the Uganda Cranes team direct from a corner kick.

Second half substitute James Otim got a late equalizer for the Eastern region side that was coached by Abbey Bogere Kikomeko.

Isaac Muleme (not in picture) scored the opening goal for Uganda Cranes directly from a corner kick

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic used two different teams for the match played on a slippery ground.

Eastern Uganda region select team

The Uganda Cranes regional tour is sponsored by Airtel Uganda Limited and Nile Breweries Limited.

Kibo Media is responsible for organizing the national regional tours meant to rally support for the national team from the country side.

Uganda Cranes XI Vs Eastern Region:

James Alitho (Goalkeeper), Joseph Nsubuga, Isaac Muleme (Captain), Shafiq Bakaki, Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Bernard Muwanga, Martin Kizza, Gadafi Wahabu, Muhammed Shaban, Dan Birikwalira

Second Team:

Ismail Watenga (Goalkeeper), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Denis Iguma, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Edrisa Lubega
June 25, 2016
Uganda Cranes Starting XI against Eastern Region released
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:
- Saturday, June 25
- Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes
- At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the starting XI to face Eastern region select team.

The first team will be captained by Sc Villa’s defender Isaac Muleme while Hassan Wasswa Mawanda will lead the second group.

The match will be played at the Mbale Municipal stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Uganda Cranes XI against Eastern Region:

James Alitho (Goalkeeper), Joseph Nsubuga, Isaac Muleme (Captain), Shafiq Bakaki, Rashid Toha, Deus Bukenya, Bernard Muwanga, Martin Kizza, Gadafi Wahabu, Muhammed Shaban, Dan Birikwalira

Second Team:

Ismail Watenga (Goalkeeper), Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Halid Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Denis Iguma, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Erisa Ssekisambu, Edrisa Lubega
June 25, 2016
Uganda Cranes team conduct last training in Mbale on Friday
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:
- Saturday, June 25
- Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes
- At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Ahead of Saturday’s regional tour match, the Uganda Cranes had their last training session at the Mbale Municipal stadium on Friday evening.

The training training was cheered by a large crowd of spectators who were very excited upon seeing their favorite stars.

“I am happy to see Uganda Cranes train on a barren ground. I have never seen any of the players live. I thank FUFA for choosing Mbale of all places to bring the team here. This is the reason i will travel to Namboole to watch our game with Comoros on 3rd September 2016” John Mukwaasi, a businessman based in Mbale town told www.fufa.co.ug as the training progressed.

Ismail Watenga in warm up at Mbale Municipal Stadium

All the 22 players who traveled completed the one hour session.

Dan Birikwalira dribbles the ball in training at Mbale Municipal stadium as head coach, Milutin Sredojevic keeps a keen eye

A large crowd braved the afternoon drizzles to watch the Uganda Cranes train at Mbale Municipal stadium on Friday evening

The match will be played at 4 p.m, hosted by Eastern Region (Mbale Municipal Stadium) with players coming from Bugiri, Jinja, Kamuli, Pallisa and Mbale.

The Eastern region coach is Abbey Bogere Kikomeko, who recently guided Kirinya-Jinja S.S to the top flight league.

The regional tour is exclusively sponsored by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited and the other partners, Nile Breweries Limited.
June 25, 2016
World Cup 2018 Qualifiers: Uganda drawn in group E

Uganda Cranes has been drawn in Group E along with Ghana, Egypt and Congo.

The draws were held on Friday evening in Cairo, Egypt.

The first group matches will be played in October 2016.

The winners of the five groups qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

All Groups:

Group A: Tunisia, Libya,DR Congo, Guinea

Group B: Zambia, Cameroon, Algeria and Nigeria.

Group C: Gabon, Mali, Ivory Coast, Morocco

Group D: Senegal , South Africa, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde

Group E: Ghana, Egypt, Congo, Uganda

June 24, 2016
Eastern Region Vs Uganda Cranes: National team arrives in Mbale town

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours:

Saturday, 25th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium, 4:00 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m)

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes – Mbale Regional Stadium

The delegation of Uganda Cranes that left Kampala on Friday morning has arrived safely in Mbale.

Using the Uganda Cranes bus, the team departed from Sky Hotel Kampala at 10 a.m and arrived at 2 p.m.

Eastern region delegate Latif Mafuko and Mbale District Football Association chairperson Isaac Musiiwa received the delegation that was led by FUFA Executive Committee member, Samuel Mpiima.

The team then had lunch as they checked in at Mbale Resort Hotel.

Mpiima told www.fufa.co.ug that the team traveled well and expect the best in the match against the Eastern region side.

We traveled well with the Police lead car guiding well.

Football fans in the Eastern region should expect the best football from the Uganda Cranes team.

I therefore urge the fans to come in big numbers on Saturday at Mbale Municipal Stadium

Some of the Uganda Cranes players rest shortly after arrival at Mbale Resort Hotel

They conducted a last training session at the Mbale Municipal stadium later in the evening.

Uganda Cranes has previously conducted regional tours in the Western, North East, Northern, Kitara and West Nile regions.

The regional tours are meant to give the football fans an opportunity to watch their favourite Uganda Cranes stars in action in their respective localities.

Mbale Resort Hotel where the Uganda Cranes team is accomodated in Mbale

Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited and the team’s other partner Nile Breweries jointly sponsor the Uganda Cranes’ regional tours.

Uganda Cranes players in Mbale:

Goalkeepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers), James Alitho (Vipers),

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA), Murshid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Shafiq Bakaki (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka)

Midfielders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Deus Bukenya (Vipers), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars), Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Gadafi Wahabu (Onduparaka), Kezironi Kizito (Vipers), Martin Kizza (SC Villa), Dan Birikwalira (Vipers)

Forwards: Edrisa Lubega (Proline), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka)

June 24, 2016
Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016: Team to Mbale named

EASTERN REGIONAL TOURS 2016:

Uganda Cranes Regional Tour: Saturday, 25^th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m)

The Uganda Cranes team heading to the Eastern Uganda regional tour has been named on Thursday.

This was after the last training session held at Nakivubo Stadium on Thursday morning.

“The regional tours are an obligation to our sponsors. They are very helpful in team geling and taking the national team closer to our fans” Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic said of the tour.

Hassan Wasswa Mawanda has been named the captain of the team with Denis Iguma as his vice captain.

The team leaves Kampala by road on Friday morning and will be expected to conduct the final training session later in the evening.

The Cranes has previously toured the Western, North East, Kitara, North and West Nile regions.

Players traveling to Mbale:

Ismail Watenga (GK), James Alitho (GK), Shafiq Bakaki, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Deus Bukenya, Bernard Muwanga, Halid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Gadafi Wahabu, Rashid Toha, Dan Birikwalira, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Martin Kizza, Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya and Muhammed Shaban

June 23, 2016
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd round Draw-Africa Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes in Pot 4

Uganda Cranes will keep their fingers crossed on who to play during the groups stages of the 2018 FIFA Cup Russia qualifiers.

Uganda is is pot 4 alongside Burkina Faso, Zambia, Gabon and Libya.

The draw will be held in Egypt on Friday 24th June, 2016.

The FIFA world rankings as of 7th June 2016 were considered as per the decision of the Emergency Bureau for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

The pots are below;

Pot 1: Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Tunisia
Pot 2: Cape Verde Islands, Egypt, Congo DR, Nigeria, Mali
Pot 3: Cameroon, Morocco, Guinea, South Africa, Congo
Pot 4: Uganda, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Gabon, Libya

The teams in Pot 4 will be drawn first. The team drawn first from Pot 4 will be placed in Group A, and its exact position in the group will be determined by a ball drawn from a second pot that will contain four balls with the position numbers 1-4.

This very same procedure will then be applied for all the pots till groups Pot 2, 3 and 4 to form groups of five teams each.

June 23, 2016
Uganda Cranes Regional Training: Day Three session held at Nakivubo Stadium

EASTERN REGIONAL TOUR 2016:

Uganda Cranes Regional Tour: Saturday, 25^th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m)

The Uganda Cranes team preparing for the Eastern Uganda regional tour has on Wednesday successfully conducted their third day of training at Nakivubo Stadium.

This followed earlier sessions on Monday and Tuesday at the KCCA stadium, Lugogo.

During the Wednesday session, there were joined by the four Onduparaka players (goalkeeper Nafian Alionzi, Muhammed Shaban, Gadaffi Wahabu and Rashid Toha).

National team captain Geofrey Massa also trained with the team. Another new face was the Sports Club Villa midfielder, Abel Eturude.

“To serve the national team is a big honour. We are looking forward a successful regional tour of the Eastern region. We thank our dear sponsors and fans for being with the team throughout” Massa told www.fufa.co.ug

The team training resumes on Wednesday at the same stadium.

Players who trained on Wednesday:

Ismail Watenga (GK), James Alitho (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Shafiq Bakaki, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Deus Bukenya, Bernard Muwanga, Halid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Abel Eturude, Gadafi Wahabu, Rashid Toha, Dan Birikwalira, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Martin Kizza, Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Joseph Ochaya, Geofrey Massa (Captain) Fahad Bayo, Muhammed Shaban

June 22, 2016
More players turn up for Uganda Cranes training ahead of Eastern Regional tour

EASTERN REGIONAL TOUR 2016:

Uganda Cranes Regional Tour: Saturday, 25^th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m)

More players have joined the Uganda Cranes non-residential ahead of the Eastern Regional Tour on Saturday.

The team bus leaves for Mbale on Friday morning.

Eight players joined the Tuesday training session which took place at Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo .

These included James Alitho (GK), Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Joseph Ochaya and Fahad Bayo.

Uganda Cranes’ players during the training session at the Philip Omndi stadium, Lugogo

One of the foreign based players who is training with the team Hassan Wasswa Mawanda has vowed not to give any chance to the Eastern Region team.

‘Any team which gets an opportunity to play the Cranes wants to prove they are better, so we must give our best’ noted the dread locked Wasswa, who plays for Iraq Premier league side, Al Shorta Football Club.

Uganda Cranes players after training on Tuesday morning

The team training resumes on Wednesday at the same stadium.

Players who trained on Tuesday:

Ismail Watenga (GK), James Alitho (GK), Shafiq Bakaki, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Deus Bukenya, Bernard Muwanga, Halid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dan Birikwalira, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Martin Kizza, Denis Iguma, Murshid Juuko, Isaac Muleme, Ibrahim Kayiwa, Joseph Ochaya and Fahad Bayo

June 21, 2016
15 players turn up for Uganda Cranes training ahead of Eastern regional tour

EASTERN REGIONAL TOUR 2016:

Saturday, 25th June 2016

Uganda Cranes Regional Tour: Saturday, 25^th June 2016

Eastern Regional Team Vs Uganda Cranes

At Mbale Regional Stadium (4 p.m)

Uganda Cranes has started early preparations for the Comoros game with team training for the upcoming Eastern Uganda regional tour.

On Monday, 15 players turned up for non residential training at the KCCA stadium in Lugogo.

The few professional players Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates) and Emmanuel Okwi (Sonderjesky, Denmark).

Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addresses the Media after training at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo

Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic is impressed about the early preparations.

“The regional tour programme is an obligation to our national team sponsors. They will have us keep the players in shape ahead of the coming training sessions” Micho noted.

Micho said non residential training drills will continue until Friday before the team departs for Mbale.

The team will train on Tuesday for second day of non-residential training.

Uganda Cranes has previously played in the Western (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi) and the West Nile (Arua) regions.

Players who trained Monday:

Ismail Watenga (Goalkeeper), Shafiq Bakaki, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Nsubuga, Deus Bukenya, Benard Muwanga, Halid Lwaliwa, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Dan Birikwalira, Kezironi Kizito, Yassar Mugerwa, Emmanuel Okwi, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Martin Kizza

June 20, 2016
2017 AFCON BUILD UP: International Friendly; Uganda Cranes to host Kenya

FUFA has confirmed that Uganda Cranes will play a build up match with Kenya Harambe Stars on 30th August, 2016 at Namboole stadium in preparation for the final 2017 AFCON Qualifier against Comoros on the same pitch.

Uganda and Comoros will face off on the weekend of 2-4th September, 2016.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic has welcomed the news about the friendly.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic

‘I am very happy that we have secured an international friendly match against a very good team. It will serve us a general check of players from a whole team shape before the match against Comoros’ said Sredojevic

Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso are tied on 10 points each in a group that also has Botswana and Comoros.

June 17, 2016
FUFA’s position on outstanding remunerations for National team officials

In response to the ongoing reports in the different circles of the media about the pending payments of bonuses to the national team officials, FUFA has clarified on the matter during the weekly press conference on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo. press conference

FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza explained to the media;

Players and officials are entitled to match allowances no matter the results on the pitch.

FUFA offers allowances to the and officials who are with the team before the matches are played.

Neither players nor officials have outstanding arrears in this category.

We have cleared most of the bonuses. However our cash flow could not allow us to make all the payments for bonuses on time. We are working hard to clear the outstanding arrears in the form of bonuses.

The players and the FUFA agreed not to disclose when and how to dispatch their bonuses. FUFA will keep the promise.

MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kiiza addressing the media during the weekly press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, 15th June 2016

PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

June 15, 2016