FUFA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity; Collection of clothes and other items
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba Fm in Jinja (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo-KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
Members of the public and football lovers have started delivering clothes and other items towards FUFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity. Attached to the 2015/2016 Uganda cup as communicated at its launch last year, FUFA will be giving back to the communities through football to put smiles on their faces.
‘We have identified a charity organization called Missionaries of the Poor based in Mutundwe that will be the beneficiaries of this year’s project’ said Ahmed Hussein
On Wednesday FUFA continued to receive the items and later placed in the big container reserved for this project.
‘We shall attach a CSR activity by collecting clothes and other items that we shall give back to a selected charity organisation within the region that hosts the Uganda cup final. FUFA has also asked its 32 Members to join the cause’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein during the launch of the 2015/2016 Uganda Cup.
‘We shall also receive donations from individuals who might not be able to make it to these selected centres. FUFA has plans of picking these donations from them’ added Ahmed
The items will be handed over a week after the Cup final. A team that wins the Uganda Cup will accompany FUFA officials to deliver the items.
102.1 FUFA fm presenter Becky Yananura delivering her donation. Football can make communities smile.
Collection centres;
FUFA House in Mengo (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
Baba FM (Exercise started on 23rd May, 2016)
1st Leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 8th June, 2016 Nakivubo- KCCA FC vs Vipers, In Entebbe-Bugonga grounds; Entebbe FC vs Onduparaka
2nd leg semifinals Uganda Cup; 12th June 2016 Buikwe Vipers vs KCCA FC, Green Light play ground Onduparaka vs Entebbe FC
Uganda Cup final at Nakivubo on 18th June, 2016
MAIN PHOTO: Vincent ‘TT’ Tumusiime making his donations count. Tumusiime is Executive Director of Confederation of Youth Soccer Programme and Football Manager Kampala University Original-Ggaba Campus
Werder Bremen forward, Melvyn Lorenzen arrived in the country on Tuesday afternoon to join fellow Uganda Cranes players who officially kicked off preparations for two important matches coming up against Zimbabwe and Botswana.
However he will be required to go through the necessary processes to get the go ahead on the acquisition of the Uganda passport as per the Uganda laws.
FUFA, the player’s relatives and Immigration officials are handling the process well so far in a bid to secure passport for Lorenzen.
Lorenzen arrived aboard Emirates Airlines. His family members-Uncle Alex Musiime and Grandfather Joseph Musaalo were also at the airport to receive him.
Five players who were being monitored by coaches Milutin Sredojevic, Fred Kajoba (goalkeeping coach), team doctor Ronald Kisolo and team manager, Crispus Muyinda, trained for 45 minutes in the City Paradise gym at Acacia Mall and later another 45 minutes at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo.
The training started with gym drills where the players underway several aerobics and body conditioning.
Five players only attended the team training and these were; Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Faruku Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta F.C, Iraq) and goalkeeper Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan).
31st May, 2016 Zimbabwe vs Uganda (International friendly)
4th June, 2016 Botswana vs Uganda (AFCON 2017 Qualifier)
Uganda Cranes technical and medical team will continue monitoring the physical fitness levels of three of its players Mike Azira, Denis Onyango and Moses Oloya summoned to the squad to face Botswana in the AFCON qualifier to be played on 4th June.
The trio was named in the 21 man squad by head coach Milutin Sredojevic last Wednesday.
The grueling demands of professional football come with many eventualities including injuries and players expected to keep fit for matches. Onyango at Mamelodi Sundowns and Oloya with Binh Duong picked up minor injuries last week and will be assessed for national duty.
Azira who has had a tough pile up of fixtures at Colorado Rapids traversing long distances over the United States in the US Major Soccer League is feeling the pinch and his current physical condition can’t allow him to give his best to the team.
He has communicated to FUFA and will now be replaced by Orlando Pirates midfielder Yassar Mugerwa.
‘Football needs honest and professional people. Azira follows in the footsteps of National team players like Tony Mawejje who honestly informed FUFA that he was not fit to play for the team when he was summoned for duty in 2014’.
Assessment and monitoring of physical fitness of the rest of the players summoned to squad will also continue under the watch full eye of the FUFA medical team.
Meanwhile Salim Jamal, Faruku Miya and Murushidi Juuko are already in the country while Emma Okwi and Kizito Luwagga will fly in tomorrow.
Team captain Geoffrey Massa arrives later today from South Africa
Uganda Cranes starts training on Tuesday at Acacia Mall with a gym session lined up for the players under the watchful eye of head coach Micho and his entire team.
AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D): Saturday, 4th June 2016
Botswana Vs Uganda – Francistown, Botswana
International Build up (Wednesday 31st May 2016)
Zimbabwe Vs Uganda – Harare
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has released the full list of 21 players set to play for the country in two important matches.
First will be the international build up against Zimbabwe on Wednesday 31st May 2016 before the group D AFCON 2017 qualifier against Botswana.
Addressing the media during the FUFA weekly press conference at Mengo on Wednesday, Micho hinted of the overwhelming desire to see Uganda to the best of expectations.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday morning
One of the surprise names called on the team is Werder Bremen striker, Lorenzen Melvyn who was born in London but to a Ugandan father, Drake Mugisha.
“We have summoned 3 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 6 midfielders and 7 strikers. Melvyn has been called to add to the competition to the already existing pool of strikers on the team” Micho told the media.
Non-residential training starts on Tuesday with aerobics sessions at Acacia fitness gym.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Ondongkara (St George, Ethiopia), Salim Jamal Magola (El Merriekh, Sudan)
MAIN PHOTO: L-R FUFA Competitions Director, Ali Mwebe, Ahmed Hussein (Communications Manager) and Head coach, Milutin Sredojevic addressing the media on Wednesday, 18th May 2016 at FUFA House, Mengo
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will announce his squad for the 2017 AFCON qualifier against Botswana during the FUFA weekly press conference on Wednesday 18th May, 2016 at FUFA House in Mengo.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho (R) with FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein (L) during one of the FUFA weekly press conferences
During the press Conference that starts at 10am, the Serbian coach will also release full details of the team’s preparations for the fixture due on 4th June, 2016.
‘A meeting was held this morning at FUFA House in regard to the technical part of the Uganda Cranes preparations. The Head coach will unveil the necessary details during the press conference for public consumption’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Communications Manager.
Uganda Cranes has two games left against Botswana and Comoros in the current campaign.
The Uganda Cranes medical team has confirmed that goalkeeping coach Fred Kajoba has been discharged from Nakasero Hospital. Kajoba was admitted on arrival after the Uganda Cranes team returned home from Burkina Faso on 27th March, 2016 on national team duty.
Kajoba suffered difficulty with his respiratory system while still in Ouagadougou but got medical attention and was cleared to continue with the journey.
Fred Kajoba (R) in training with Ismail Watenga during the 2016 CHAN finals in Rwanda. Kajoba will be back on duty at at Bright Stars and country in a fortnight.
On his return home, he was advised to seek immediate medical attention which sought at Nakasero Hospital.
He was admitted on that very day until he got better when he was discharged on Wednesday evening.
‘I feel much better now. I have been advised to rest enough for about two weeks before i resume my work with Uganda Cranes and Bright Stars FC’ said Kajoba.
He added ‘I would like to express my sincere gratitude to FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo and his entire Executive for looking after me and meeting all the medical bills while in Hospital’
‘The people who visited me in hospital, i do appreciate your support. May God reward you abundantly’ said Kajoba.
‘My Bright Stars FC family and top management has been close to me as well. They are a special family’ further said Kajoba
The news was received with delight at Bright stars FC as posted on www.brightstarsfc.com
‘We thank every one who included our coach in their prayers. He is fine now and we are looking forward to seeing him back on the pitch but he needs to follow the advice given to him by the doctors’ said Bright Stars FC chairman Ronald Mutebi.
‘We wish him a quick recovery’ added Mutebi.
FUFA will make use of the partnership signed in 2015 with National Insurance Corporation to submit claims for the medical bills already cleared by the federation.
The latest FIFA/Coca Cola rankings were released on Thursday, 7th April 2016 at the home of global football, Zurich in Switzerland.
Uganda Cranes is now ranked 72nd (with 491 points) from the previous ranking of 68th.
Group D 2017 AFCON Countries:
Burkina Faso (469 points) is below Uganda in the 75th, Botswana (91st) and Comoros at 159th.
CECAFA Region:
Uganda maintains the top status quo in the region. Rwanda is 87th, Kenya (112th), Burundi (122nd), Ethiopia ( 123rd) Tanzania (130th) and South Sudan (155th).
Algeria is Africa’s best in the 33rd position as Cote D’Voire is 34th with 738 points.
There is a wave of change at the summit with Argentina now on 1531 points overtaking Belgium at the top.
La Albiceleste’s recent performances in World Cup qualifying have helped them end Belgium’s five-month-long reign at the summit of football’s world ranking which began when the Red Devils snatched pole position from Argentina back in November 2015.
Close behind, Chile move into third (up two places), Colombia fourth (up four) and Uruguay jump to ninth (up two) to strengthen the South American grip on the top ten.
Celebration of firsts A few teams are celebrating having registered their best-ever positions on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
Congratulations go to Chile (3rd, up two), Hungary (18th, up one), Northern Ireland (26th, up two), St Kitts and Nevis (92nd, up 29), Chad (97th, up 30), Kyrgyzstan (100th, up five), Guinea-Bissau (102nd, up 45), Belize (114th, up five), Philippines (116th, up 19) and Comoros (159th, up 14).
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 5th May 2016.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players walk to the field of play in a previous match
The body of late Abel Dhaira has been laid to rest at Buyaga Village in Kigandalo subcounty Mayuge District.
Abel Dhaira who passed on in Iceland on Sunday 27th March after losing the battle of cancer and died in Iceland Hospital where he has been hospitalized since December last year.
Iceland National football team Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson attended the burial ceremony where he extended his sincere sorrowfulness of the loss of such great talented goalkeeper in Abel Dhaira.
“I met Abel in 2008 in CECAFA in Kenya. And I took him to Iceland and like I am the only Whiteman alone amongst hundreds of mourners here, this is what happened to Dhaira when he I took him to Iceland to play professional for the first time. But because he was so humble, he had different character from all African players I have ever met, Abel exceled by the virtue of his talent and above all he has been a God fearing man.”
Iceland National football team Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaking to late Abel Dhaira’s father Bright Dhaira in Mayuge shortly before burial on Wednesday
National Council for Sports was well represented by David Katende who said Sports in general had lost one of the great talents who will never be replaced.”
Olivia who spoke on behalf of the family was thankful for the support rendered to late Abel Dhaira and his family at large.
Hundred of thousands of mourners at Dhaira’s last ceremony on earth
“I have been with Abel since he got back to Iceland for treatment when he was sick.”
“The family of the late Abel Dhaira wishes to sincerely acknowledge the support received from the whole medical team, Government of Uganda, H.E the President if the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), IBV FC, Ambassodor of Uganda to Iceland, Twegaite International, URA FC, walukuba and jinja Community Dhaira Family plus all other football stakeholders who made it possible for AbeL Dhaira’s body to return home. We are greatly appreciative. May Abel Dhaira’s Soul Rest in Eternal peace.” Olivia who has been nursing Dhaira in Iceland said.
Olive Mbakira speaking on behalf of the family
On behalf of FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was Mr. Justus Mugisha, the FUFA 1st President who thanked the 5 man funeral emergency committee that he commended for the good work of seeing the burial of late Abel Dhaira ending successfully.
“I want to commend the 5 man committee that I have headed as chairperson fo seeing this ceremony ending successfully. This comprised of Norah Nasimbwa (from State House), Katende Semakula (from National Council of Sports), Arinaitwe Rugyendo, and Faisal Mayemba (Family representative). I thank you so much for the commitment.”
Uganda Cranes midfielder, Tonny Mawejje, former teammate to Dhaira at IBV and the national team attended the burial. Other players were David Obua, Godfrey Wakabu (Dhaira’s former teammate at Express F.C, now at Soana F.C), Simeon Massa among others.Uganda Cranes headcoach, Milutin Sredojevic, FUFA 3rd Vice President, Denis Mbidde, FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, FUFA Executive Committee member, Sam Lwere and Uganda Cranes team manager, Chrispus Muyinda pay their last respect to Abel Dhaira
“I also want to bring you condolences from the FIFA, CAF and FUFA presidents who not around but with us in sorrow.”
“FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo was unable to attend the burial because of other official engagements but he is with us in spirit.”
State House was notably represented by Norah Nasimbwa (second left). FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha (second from right) represented the FUFA President
The chief mourner, Mrs Lukia Isanga Nakadama also the Minister for Culture, Gender, Labour and Social Development presented her condolence speech on behalf of The President Of the republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The chief mourner, Mrs Lukia Isanga Nakadama, the Minister for Culture, Gender, Labour and Social Development presented a condolence speech on behalf of The President Of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
Part of the condolence message from the President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
“The family of late Abel Dhaira, condolence message, I received with great sadness the news of the untimely death of Abel Dhaira. Please accept on behalf of my family and entire nation my most sincere and heartfelt condolence, the late Abel Dhaira has been an inspiration to the young people. He has succumbed to cancer while the nation still had hopes in him. He is gone too soon, he has been an achiever, in sports and he has been progressive in fostering his talent abroad and represented Uganda well. The late abel dhaira will be remembered for his patriotic spirit and interpersonal fearing skills amongst the sports fraternity.”
Lt. Col Saad Katemba who represented Gen. Katumba Wamala addessing the mourners. On his left is Sam Lwere, FUFA Executive Committee member
Among other notable guests Lt. Col Saad Katemba who represented Gen. Katumba Wamala, Katende David from National Council of Sports, Omara Apita the Commissioner physical Education, Science, Technology and Sports, Norah Nassimbwa from State House all attended the burial ceremony.
Biography
Name: Abel Dhaira
Born: 9th September 1987
Died: 27th March, 2016
Burial: 6th April 2016 at Buyaga Village, Kigandalo Subcounty Mayuge district.
Parents: Mr. Bright Dhaira and Mrs Nakijoba Harriet Dhaira
There was a special requiem mass for former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Abel Dhaira on Monday morning at All Saints Church, Nakasero in Kampala.
The mass was led by Rev. John Musana Lakor who preached about love, exemplary and pure living in society.
The day’s Master of Ceremony, FUFA Super League Board Chairman Arinaitwe Rugyendo, also one of the five members of the Abel Dhaira burial committee named by the FUFA Emergency committee guided the gathering in an orderly manner throughout the service.
FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo informed the mourners that FIFA President, Giovanni Infantino and CAF had sent in written condolence messages expressing sorrowfulness about Dhaira’s death.
‘We learnt of Abel Dhaira’s death on the way from Burkina Faso after the AFCON 2017 qualifier. It was a very trying moment for all of us. We have missed a very talented and sincere footballer. The FIFA President, Giovanni Infantino has sent in a special condolence message to us and the family of Dhaira’ Eng. Magogo.
Eng. Magogo also hinted of dedicating the ongoing AFCON 2017 qualification to Abel Dhaira.
The mass was also attended by Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, Uganda Cranes player Tonny Mawejje, FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson and other FUFA staff and Executive members-VP Justus Mugisha, Sam Mpiima and Sam Lwere.
Hon, Charles Bakabulindi, Minister of State for Sports and M.P of Workers addressing the mourners at All Saints Church, Nakasero in Kampala
Minister of state for Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi represented the Government and appreciated the generosity of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni towards all the assistance to transport the body of Dhaira from Iceland where he died back to Uganda for a decent burial.
“Abel Dhaira lived a strong legacy worthy to be emulated. We also thank President Museveni for the assistance rendered” Bakabulindi said.
Bright Dhaira (father to Abel Dhaira), the mother and other family members during the mass at All Saints Cathedral on Monday
Others at the mass were Kampala City Lord Mayor, Elias Lukwago, Spokesperson at the Ministry of Internal affairs, Pamela Ankunda, family members, football friends.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Chris Dhaira, a family member thanked FUFA, the Government, all the clubs where Dhaira played from and the football fraternity in general for the good time spent with the gallant soldier who loved and perfected his work with passion.
FUFA CEO, also Uganda Cranes former Captain, Edgar Watson hands over FUFA’s financial contribution to Bright Dhaira, father to Abel Dhaira
FUFA has also contributed a sum of Ug.shs 5M and National Council of Sports (Ug.shs 1M) to further assist in the burial arrangements.
Uganda Cranes midfielder, Tonny Mawejje (second left) at the All Saints Churchl, Nakasero in Kampala
From Church, the body was taken at Nakivubo Stadium where the public got the chance to view it before being driven to Walukuba in Jinja for the overnight vigil at the family house.
Soana Football Club players in Church. Eric Dhaira (young brother to Abel Dhaira) plays at Soana F.C in the Azam Uganda Premier League
Abel Dhaira, who died from cancer last month in Iceland, aged 28 will be laid to rest on Wednesday in Mayuge, Eastern pat of Uganda.
UPDATED: Programme for the burial arrangements of Abel Dhaira
Friday 1st April, 2016: Casket carrying the remains of Abel Dhaira leaves Iceland for Uganda
Sunday 3rd April, 2016:
3.55 am: Arrival of the casket at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
5 am: Casket handed over to Kampala Funeral Directors, taken to Mulago Hospital
Monday 4th April, 2016:
10am; Church service at All Saints Church, Nakasero
1pm; Public viewing at Nakivubo stadium
4pm; Departure of the casket to Jinja
7pm; Arrival of casket at Abel Dhaira’s home in Walukuba
10pm; Body taken to the home of Abel Dhaira’s father for Night vigil in Walukuba
Tuesday 5th April, 2016
9am; Church service at All Saints Church, Walukuba
Midday: Body taken to BAT Sports grounds Walukuba for public viewing
2pm; Body taken to the Busoga Lukiiko in Bugembe
4pm; Body driven to Buyaga, Kigandalo in Mayuge district for night vigil
Wednesday 6th April, 2016
10am; Burial ceremony commences
2pm; Burial
Note: Kampala Funeral Directors are managing the funeral event
Despite finishing with ten men, Uganda Hippos fought gallantly to earn a point and the away goal in the 1 all draw with Rwanda during the first leg of the CAF U-20 qualifier on Saturday.
Striker Blaise Itangaishaka gave the visitors the lead in the 18th minute off a well executed header from skipper Savio Nshuti’s cross on the left flank.
Goal poacher, Edrisa Lubega made amends in the 33rd minute with a calm finish after Umaru Mukobe’s long diagonal ball from the right.
Uganda was reduced to 10 men in the 67th minute when goalkeeper Keni Saidi was red carded for handling a ball way out of the goal area.
Uganda Hippos technical bench and the substitutes during the singing of the national anthems prior to the start of the game at the Kigali Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo
Yasin Mugume was taken off to pave way for another goalkeeper, James Ahebwa as a consquence as the Hippos endured by fighting to the end.
The return leg will take place in Kampala on the 23rd April 2016.
A section at the Kigali Stadium where passionate fans from Uganda cheered aloud every move
Line Ups:
Uganda Hippos XI:
Keni Saidi (67’ Red Carded), Umaru Mukobe, Hassan Musana, Geofrey Waswa, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), Daniel Shabena , Nicolas Kagaba (56’ Joseph Ssemujju), Julius Poloto (88’ Alfred Leku), Edrisa Lubega, Emma Olinga, Yasin Mugume (68’ James Ahebwa – Goalkeeper)
Subs Not Used:
Shafiq Kagimu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Azake Luboyera, Martin Kizza
Bonheur Hategekimana (G.K), Ilias Rucogoza, Janvier Bonane, Fred Ngabo Mucyco, Claude Ishimwe
MAIN PHOTO: Edrisa Lubega (right) and teammates celebrate Uganda’s equalizer at the Kigali Regional stadium, Nyamirambo on Saturday, 2nd April 2016 during the first leg of the CAF U-20 qualifier.
Friday 1st April, 2016:Body leaves Iceland for Uganda
Sunday 3rd April, 2016:
• Arrival of casket at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
• Casket handed over to A Plus Funeral Management Services
Monday 4th April, 2016:
• 10am; Church service at All Saints Church, Nakasero
• 1pm; Public viewing at Nakivubo stadium
• 4pm; Departure of the casket to Jinja
• 7pm; Arrival of casket at Abel Dhaira’s home in Walukuba
• 10pm; Body taken to the home of Abel Dhaira’s father for Night vigil in Walukuba
Tuesday 5th April, 2016
• 10am; Church service at All Saints Church, Walukuba
• 1pm; Body taken to Tobacco stadium for public viewing
• 4pm; Body taken to the Busoga Kingdom-Lukiiko in Bugembe
• 6pm; Body departs for Mayuge Kigandalo for night vigil
Wednesday 6th April, 2016
• 10am; Burial arrangements begin
• 2pm; Burial
Uganda Cranes Vs Burkina Faso – Tuesday, 29th March 2016 (7 p.m)
At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
[A minute’s silence to be observed for Abel Dhaira before kick-off]
Uganda Cranes take on Burkina Faso in the countries 6th meeting.
The game on Tuesday night will be the return leg of the AFCON Group D qualifier, since the first leg was played three days ago at the Stade De 4-Aout in Ouagadougou.
Uganda lost the first match 1-0 courtesy of Jonathan Pitriopa’s well taken 59th minute penalty.
Burkina Faso arrived first on Sunday morning with a chartered flight before Uganda came later on, Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
There are no injury concerns in the team camp and all the players are willing to give their best.
Team Skipper, Geofrey Massa, who plays professional football with South African Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtics has vowed to give their best.
Head to Head Record:
Uganda Cranes has now played Burkina Faso five times.
There are two draws for either countries. Uganda has won once and Burkina Faso twice.
In 2005, Uganda held Burkina Faso to a 2 all draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium before losing 2-0 and recently 1-0 in Ouagadougou.
The other draw was the 0-0 stalement in an international build up match.
Uganda Cranes only win over the Stallions came at the 2014 CHAN finals when striker Yunus Sentamu scored an incredible brace in South Africa.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Madagascar.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes team that started during the 1-0 away loss to Burkina Faso on 26th March 2016 at the Stade De 4-Aout
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has written Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) extending condolence message to the local football fraternity on the loss of former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Abel Dhaira.
The message from CAF was signed by CAF Secretary General Hicham El Amrani.
Part of the message read; ‘First of all please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Issa Hayatou and the CAF Executive Committee for this terrible loss. May God bless his Soul and give patience to his Family’
The communication further read ‘Your request for the moment of silence is of course approved. My colleagues will make sure the Match Commissioner is informed’.
A minute of silence will be observed before kick off of Uganda vs Burkina Faso matchon Tuesday night at Namboole stadium as visuals of Abel Dhaira run on the stadium’s giant screen.
Uganda Cranes players will also wear t-shirts during warm up carrying special message in memory of the departed keeper.
Five man committee formed to handle Dhaira’s burial arrangements
The FUFA Emergency Committee has appointed a 5 man committee to handle the programme for the return of the remains and burial of Abel Dhaira.
The committee has FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Rugyendo Arinaitwe (Chairman FUFA Super League Limited Board), Norah Nassimbwa (State House), Katende Ssemakula (National Council of sports), Mayemba Faisal (Abel Dhaira’s family Member).
State House will meet all the costs of bringing back the body to Uganda while FUFA will take care of the burial and funeral arrangements in Uganda.
The responsibilities for the committee are;
Draw programme and mobilisation of resources required in the arrangement
Bringing back the body from Iceland
Handle arrangements for the funeral service in Uganda
FUFA cautions the public that no individuals or groups are allowed to carry out any fundraising drives for this arrangement.
All arrangements are being handled by the 5 man committee named by the FUFA Emergency committee. Any further communication on this matter will be done through FUFA official channels.
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The Uganda Cranes team that traveled to the West Africa nation of Burkina Faso returned home successfully on Sunday night aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The team reached Entebbe International Airport at 11:45 p.m from where they headed to the Sky Hotel in Naalya.
Left to Right: St George F.C goalkeeper, Robert Odongkara, Colorado Rapids’ midfielder Mike Azira and Uganda Cranes physio, Ivan Ssewanyana at the Entebbe International Airport arrival lounge
They are expected to rest until mid-day and will revisit the postmortem of the Saturday game before resting again until 5 p.m.
The training session will be conducted at 8 p.m at the Nelson Mandela stadium floodlights.
Uganda Cranes Team at Sky Hotel, Naalya :
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia), James Alitho (Vipers, Uganda), Salim Jamal (El Merriekh, Sudan)
Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Nsubuga (Bright Stars, Uganda), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Denis Okot Oola (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (SC Villa, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda), Bernard Muwanga (Bright Stars, Uganda)
Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Khalid Aucho (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), Ivan Ntege (KCCA, Uganda), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)
1st Leg Result: Burkina Faso 1-0 Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
A hard fighting Uganda Cranes lost 1-0 to West Africans, Burkina Faso at the Stade De 4-Aout in a group D AFCON 2017 qualifier on Saturday night.
Jonathan Pitriopa converted a 59th minute penalty awarded by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha.
Earlier William Luwagga Kizito had a chance in the 16th minute but slid at a crucial moment for Uganda’s opening corner of the day.
Ochaya then chipped a perfectly weighted ball for team captain, Geofrey Massa but his powerfully headed attempt into the net was denied for an off-side decision.
Midfielder Tonny Mawejje tested goalkeeper Dauda Diakite from distance as the game grew older.
Second half substitute, Emmanuel Okwi was fouled deep in the area as injury time neared a climax but the referee waved play on.
The two countries face off at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Tuesday night.
Burkina fly charter to Uganda on Sunday, Uganda Cranes will travel by Ethiopian Airlines and are expected at Entebbe International Airport on Monday by 1 p.m.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Burkina Faso:
Denis Onyango (G.K), Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Isaac Isinde,Tonny Mawejje, William Luwagga Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Farouk Miya, Geofrey Massa, Godfrey Walusimbi
Changes:
Godfrey Walusimbi Off, Emmanuel Okwi On
Khalid Aucho Off, Hamis Kizza On
William Luwagga Kizito Off, Moses Oloya On
Subs Not Used:
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Mike Azira, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Timothy Awani
Match Officials:
Match Referee: (Egypt)
Assistant Referee 1: Tahssen Abo El Sadat Bedyer (Egypt)
1st Leg: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016 – Bienvenue Au Stade Du 4 – Aout, Ouagadougou (6:00 p.m Local Time, 9 p.m Ugandan Time)
2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).
Saturday night provides the crucial plat form that offers a thin wall between character and pedigree when the determined Uganda Cranes plays the Burkina Faso Stallions at the Bienvenue Stade Du 4-Aout arena in the group D AFCON 2017 qualifier.
Just three days later, the two countries will again lock horns at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
From the time Uganda Cranes team was summoned, head coach Milutin Sredojevic and the technical team have always emphasized the significance of the fixture in the road to Gabon 2017.
‘The double header against Burkina Faso is the fulcrum of this qualification campaign. We have prepared well and the players are willing to give 100% percent’ Micho told www.fufa.co.ug.
There are no injury concerns in the team camp and all the players are willing to give their best.
Team Skipper, Geofrey Massa, who plays professional football with South African Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtics believes this is Uganda Cranes’ long awaited moment since 1978.
‘We know the value of these two matches. We shall play one by one but with one heart. This is our time’ Massa notes.
The team started training last Friday and entered residential camp on Monday at Sky Hotel Naalya.
Uganda Cranes captain, Geofrey Massa in a previous game at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole
The final traveling team was named on Wednesday after the session with two Azam Uganda Premier league players, Denis Awanyi and Joseph Ochaya (both KCCA F.C).
The rest of the 16 players on the team are foreign based.
The Cranes left by Ethiopian Airlines early Monday morning, had a brief stop over in Addis Ababa before setting foot in Ouagadougou on Thursday at around 1 p.m.
They then held a last training session conducted at the match day venue at 9 p.m on Friday night.
Burkina Faso head coach Paul Duarte looks to Chelsea young player, Bertrand Traore, Jonathan Pitroipa, Charles Kabore, Abdul Razak Traore and Astride Bance as his key players.
The match will be played at 9 p.m (East African Standard time) at the Bienuvenue Stade Du 4-Aout arena.
Head to Head Record:
Uganda Cranes has played Burkina Faso four times.
There are two draws and each side has won once.
In 2005, Uganda held Burkina Faso to a 2 all draw at Nelson Mandela National Stadium before losing 2-0 in 2-2 in Ouagadougou.
The other draw was the 0-0 stalement in an international build up match.
Uganda Cranes only win over the Stallions came at the 2014 CHAN finals when striker Yunus Sentamu scored an incredible brace in South Africa.
The match will be handled by Egyptian match referees headed by Ghead Grisha as the center referee.
Uganda Cranes Team In Burkina Faso:
Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)
