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  • FUFA joins family in special prayers for Abel Dhaira

    FUFA joins family in special prayers for Abel Dhaira

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) joined hundreds of football fans from around Busoga region and all over the country at the residence of Bright Dhaira, father of Abel Dhaira who is battling cancer in Iceland for a prayer moment in Walukuba, Jinja.

    FUFA was ably represented Execuitve Committee members 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Head of Security Sam Lwere and Jinja Municipal Council Football club Director Muhammed Faiza.

    The afternoon prayers were also accompanied by cancer awareness campign supporting the family financially and a proposal to initiate an Abel Dhaira cancer foundation which was blessed by FUFA.

    Mr. Mugoye, representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is with the Uganda Cranes in Burkina Faso thanked Walukuba for producing footballers to the various National teams.

    The FUFA President is with the family spiritually though he is in Burkina Faso. He will visit the family upon return. FUFA has pledged $1000 to the family because Abel Dhaira has been a gallant servant to the team over the years.

    Hajji Siraji Nkendembi  pledged 600.000/- to the fundraising drive and proposed to organise an Abel Dhaira football tournament.

    Muhammed Faizal of JMC Hippos pledged  1,000,000/- (One Million Shillings). Member of Parliament Hon. Paul Mwiru, also pledged 1 million shillings to the family.

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    Some of the people who attended the special prayers for Abel Dhaira on Good Friday at Walukuba, Jinja Town

    Mugoye told the gathering that FUFA is making all endeavors to professionalize the league and improve on the welfare of the players.

    He also revealed that FUFA is looking forward to improve on Walukuba football field, a home that has baby seated millions of Uganda’s unquestionable talents.

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    FUFA has prepared special T-shirts for players to wear before warm up of the AFCON qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday night at Namboole stadium as a way of gratitude and togetherness with the ailing footballer.

    Other prominent personalities who attended the prayers included coaches Sam Simbwa, George Nsimbe, retired and active players and famous preacher Pastor Moses Ssemambo.

    MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye addressing the congregation in Walukuba during a special day of prayers for Aebl Dhaira on Good Friday.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: The Cranes conduct last training session

    Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: The Cranes conduct last training session

    #MUJJETULUMBE:

    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    1st Leg: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016 – Bienvenue Au Stade Du 4 – Aout, Ouagadougou (9 p.m Ugandan Time)

    2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (7p.m).

    The Uganda Cranes conducted their final training session on Friday night at the Bienvenue Au Stade Du 4 – Aout in Ouagadougou.

    During the training head coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic tried out his tactical plans for the game.

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    Bienavenue Au Stade Du 4 Aout that will host the match on Saturday night

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Head of Delegation Rogers Byamukama, KCCA FC Julius Kabugo and Yazid Mugaga, the lucky fan who sent most messages at the Airtel FUFA Awards  also watched the Uganda Cranes last  training.

    Team captain, Geofrey Massa as hassured millions of Uganda Cranes fans backhome and all over the world of a spirited display.

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    Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena, with two players Tonny Mawejje (middle) and Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi
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    Midfielder Khalid Aucho who plays professional football with Kenyan giants, Gor Mahia football club
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    Team captain, Geofrey Massa in the night training session with the rest of the teammates. Looking on is KCCA F.C’s youngster, Timothy Awanyi
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    Midfielder cum defender Hassan Wasswa Mawanda during training

    ‘We shall work out as a unit. We have the belief this is our time’ Massa assured www.fufa.co.ug.

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    L-R: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama, KCCA F.C Chairman Julius Kabugo and Yazid Mugagga, the lucky fan watch the Uganda Cranes train at the Bienavenue Stade Du 4- Aout in the Burkina Faso capital, Ouagadougou

    The match starts at 9 p.m, East African standard time.

    The Cranes will play Burkina Faso in the group AFCON 2017 qualifiers on Saturday and then on Tuesday at  Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    The team is accommodated at Palace Hotels.

    Uganda Cranes Team in Burkina Faso:

    Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)

    Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda)

    Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Khalid Aucho (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)

    Forwards: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Emmanuel Okwi (Sonderjsyke, Denmark), Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza (Simba, Tanzania)

    Officials:

    Head of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama (FUFA Executive Committee Member)

    Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic

    Assistant Coach: Moses Basena

    Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Doctor: Dr Ronald Kisolo

    Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana

    Media Officer: Farid Mpagi

     

  • Uganda Cranes land safely in Burkina Faso, ready for the match

    Uganda Cranes land safely in Burkina Faso, ready for the match

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    • 1st Leg: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Sat, 26th March 2016 – Ouagadougou
    • 2nd Leg: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Tues, 29th March 2016 – Kampala

    After leaving the team base at Sky Hotel, Naalya to Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday night, the Uganda Cranes team contingent arrived safely in Burkina Faso on Thursday afternoon.

    The team was received by Rogers Byamukama who headed the FUFA advance party to help make thorough preparations for the Cranes team.

    Farid Mpagi, the team’s media officer confirmed the team arrival;

    “We traveled safely at 1 p.m (local time) with the Ethiopian Airlines from Entebbe Airport, had a stop over in Addis Ababa before connecting to Ouagadougou” Mpagi noted.

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    The Uganda Cranes left Entebbe International Airport on Thursday early morning aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

    The Cranes will play Burkina Faso in the group AFCON 2017 qualifiers on Saturday and then on Tuesday at  Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

    The team is accommodated at Palace Hotels.

    Uganda Cranes Team in Burkina Faso:

    Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)

    Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda)

    Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Khalid Aucho (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)

    Forwards: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Emmanuel Okwi (Sonderjsyke, Denmark), Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza (Simba, Tanzania)

    Officials:

    Head of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama

    Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic

    Assistant Coach: Moses Basena

    Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba

    Team Doctor: Dr Ronald Kisolo

    Team Physio: Ivan Ssewanyana

  • Uganda vs Burkina: Government extends financial support to FUFA

    Uganda vs Burkina: Government extends financial support to FUFA

    #MUJJETULUMBE:

    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

     

    The President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended financial assistance of UGX 300M as partial contribution towards Uganda Cranes for the two matches against Burkina Faso in the 2017 AFCON Qualifying campaign.

    The support comes in as a timely boost to the National team which flew out of the country last night to Ouagadougou for Saturday’s qualifier before they return home for another fixture to complete the double header action against the same opponent.

    Although there still a financial deficit of the budget for the two matches, the funds received will ease financial pressure but Government has promised to give more support to FUFA towards the two fixtures.

    ‘HE The President has keen interest and is a number one supporter of the Uganda Cranes. FUFA is extremely delighted for the timely support’ said FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo

    ‘The financial support will galvanise our preparations.’ added Magogo.

    Uganda Cranes tops Group D with six points. Government support towards the Uganda Cranes in the last two years has seen the team post very good results including back to back wins against Togo in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers.

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has introduced two hot lines upon which fans seeking ticket delivery at their different locations will be handled with utmost customer care.

    The initiative which starts with the AFCON 2017 qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso is aimed at taking services closer to the fans whose work schedules can not allow them to go and purchase tickets during the international matches.

    Fans will be at liberty to make calls for inquiries of the new ticket sales services.

    This initiative also takes care of the money transfer services (Airtel Money & Mobile Money).

    The numbers are;

    Airtel Money: 0758-824209

    Mobile Money: 0787-608104

    FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein says; ‘We believe the fans will enjoy the service as this helps us get more closer to the fans’.

    The services take immediate effect as tickets are already on the market.

    Ordinary tickets go for 20,000/=, VIP tickets cost 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/= each.

    TICKET SELLING POINTS:

    SHELL:

    • Shell Kabalagala
    • Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
    • Shell Bugolobi
    • Shell Kireka
    • Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
    • Shell Lugogo By -pass
    • Shell Kalerwe
    • Shell Jinja Road (Kitgum House)

    TOTAL:

    • Nateete
    • Arua Park
    • City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
    • Kireka
    • Bweyogerere
    • Kajjansi
    • Nakivubo
    • Bwaise

    AIRTEL SHOPS:

    •  Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
    • Bweyogerere
    • Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)

    KOBIL:

    •  Kobil Kawempe
    •  Kobil Kasubi
    •  Kobil Jinja Town
    • Kansanga

    GAPCO:

    •  Ben Kiwanuka Street

    CITY OIL:

    • Namirembe Road
    • Martin Road
    • Bombo Road
    • Kamwokya
    •  Nakawa
    •  City Tyres 6th Street

    OTHER OUTLETS:

    • Hard Ware World Ntinda
    • Deco Deliveries (0706 210 845)
    • In Jinja Town- (Makubuya Enterprises Shop)
    • Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
    • FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
    • Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
    • FUFA Sports Shop at FUFA House
    • NIC Head Office, Kampala
    • Eco Petrol Bweyogerere
  • Uganda Vs Burkina Faso: Hot lines for ticket deliveries

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso: Hot lines for ticket deliveries

    #MUJJETULUMBE:

    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

     

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    Discounted Tickets for Students

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has introduced two hot lines upon which fans seeking ticket delivery at their different locations will be handled with utmost customer care.

    The initiative which starts with the AFCON 2017 qualifier between Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso is aimed at taking services closer to the fans whose work schedules can not allow them to go and purchase tickets during the international matches.

    Fans will be at liberty to make calls for inquiries of the new ticket sales services.

    This initiative also takes care of the money transfer services (Airtel Money & Mobile Money).

    The numbers are;

    Airtel Money: 0758-824209

    Mobile Money: 0787-608104

    FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein says; ‘We believe the fans will enjoy the service as this helps us get more closer to the fans’.

    The services take immediate effect as tickets are already on the market.

    Ordinary tickets go for 20,000/=, VIP tickets cost 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/= each.

    TICKET SELLING POINTS:

    SHELL:

    • Shell Kabalagala
    • Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
    • Shell Bugolobi
    • Shell Kireka
    • Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
    • Shell Lugogo By -pass
    • Shell Kalerwe
    • Shell Jinja Road (Kitgum House)

    TOTAL:

    • Nateete
    • Arua Park
    • City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
    • Kireka
    • Bweyogerere
    • Kajjansi
    • Nakivubo
    • Bwaise

    AIRTEL SHOPS:

    •  Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
    • Bweyogerere
    • Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)

    KOBIL:

    •  Kobil Kawempe
    •  Kobil Kasubi
    •  Kobil Jinja Town
    • Kansanga

    GAPCO:

    •  Ben Kiwanuka Street

    CITY OIL:

    • Namirembe Road
    • Martin Road
    • Bombo Road
    • Kamwokya
    •  Nakawa
    •  City Tyres 6th Street

    OTHER OUTLETS:

    • Hard Ware World Ntinda
    • In Jinja Town- (Makubuya Enterprises Shop)
    • Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
    • FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
    • Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
    • FUFA Sports Shop at FUFA House
    • NIC Head Office, Kampala
    • Eco Petrol Bweyogerere

     

  • Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: The Cranes traveling team

    Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: The Cranes traveling team

    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (GROUP D):

    1ST LEG: BURKINA FASO VS UGANDA – Saturday, 26th March 2016 (9 p.m in Uganda, 7 p.m in Burkina Faso)

    RETURN LEG: UGANDA Vs BURKINA FASO – Tuesday, 29th March 2016 (Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole) – 7 p.m

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    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets Farouk Miya before the training session at Namboole Stadium

    The final traveling Uganda Cranes team to Burkina Faso has been named on Wednesday afternoon after training at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

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    Left to Right: Aucho Khalid, Moses Oloya and goalkeeper Denis Onyango

    They will leave Entebbe International Airport at Midnight aboard Ethiopian Airlines with a stop over at Addis Ababa Airport.

    Traveling Team:

    Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Robert Odongkara (St George, Ethiopia)

    Defenders: Denis Iguma (Al-Ahed, Lebanon), Isaac Isinde (St George, Ethiopia), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA, Uganda), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Al Shorta, Iraq), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA, Uganda)

    Midfielders: Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, US), Khalid Aucho (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Moses Oloya, Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia)

    Forwards: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Emmanuel Okwi (Sonderjsyke, Denmark), Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza (Simba, Tanzania) and Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)

  • Uganda Cranes players join hands in support of Dhaira

    Uganda Cranes players join hands in support of Dhaira

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the Uganda Cranes players have planned something special for Abel Dhaira who is down with cancer.

    The world was treated to shocking news when goalkeeper Dhaira, now based in Iceland was diagnosed with  abdominal cancer.

    FUFA will communicate to the Uganda Cranes players to collectively dedicated the double header  against Burkina Faso to the talented goalkeeper who previously played at Express, URA, Simba (Tanzania) and two stints at IBV Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland Premier league.

    FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein said;

    We are saddened by Dhaira’s current Situation.

    We remain hopeful the Lord in Heaven will heal him.

    Uganda Cranes players will don special T-shirts before warmup wishing him a quick recovery.

    As the Uganda Cranes family, we pray with humbleness that Abel Dhaira gets well soon.

    Dhaira hails from a sporting family in Walukuba, Jinja and his father Bright Dhaira is also a former Uganda Cranes international now at BUL FC goal keeping coach.

  • #MujjeTulumbe: Lucky fan Yazid Mugagga to accompany Uganda Cranes in Burkina Faso

    #MujjeTulumbe: Lucky fan Yazid Mugagga to accompany Uganda Cranes in Burkina Faso

    #MUJJETULUMBE:

    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    When the Uganda Cranes fly out of the country to Burkina Faso in the early hours of Thursday morning, one lucky Uganda Cranes fan, Yazid Mugagga will accompany the team.

    Mugagga, 40, was the lucky winner of the slot as pledged by FUFA when fans were tasked to send sms’ in the run to the Airtel – FUFA Awards gala last year.

    Mugagga who predicted Farouk Miya as the winner told the media during the weekly press conference at Mengo, he is excited by the offer.

    I feel happy for having won the trip.  

    I sent about 135 sms messages. I did not know i would win but it is the glory of ALLAH.

    It is not my first time to fly out of the country but it presents the opportunity

    Mugagga will travel with the Uganda Cranes on Thursday morning aboard Ethiopian Airlines on all expenses paid for trip.

    ‘I will support Uganda Cranes and i wish we beat Burkina Faso by three goals home and away’ Mugagga asserted amidst excitement from the members of the media.

    Uganda Cranes will have a stop over in Addis Ababa before they finally depart for Burkina Faso where they reach Ouagadougou on Thursday morning at 11 a.m.

    MAIN PHOTO: Yazid Mugagga at the FUFA Weekly press conference on Wednesday, 23rd March 2016

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department

  • Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: Cranes camp full, departure time confirmed

    Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: Cranes camp full, departure time confirmed

    #MUJJETULUMBE:

    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    The arrival of US based Mike Azira and South African based goalkeeper, Denis Onyango means Uganda Cranes base at Sky Hotel, Naalya is full.

    The duo is expected to join the rest of the players in training for the last session on Wednesday evening.

    Team departure is early Thursday at mid-night.

    FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein told the media during a press conference that the final team will be named by coach Micho after the Wednesday evening session.

    ‘When the traveling team is released, they are expected to leave Kampala for Entebbe International Airport at around 10 p.m on Wednesday night. They will depart Entebbe minutes after mid-night with Ethiopian Airlines’  Ahmed said.

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    Ahmed Hussein addressing the media on Wednesday morning at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala

    The Cranes advance team led by Rogers Byamukama is already in Burkina Faso to prepare for team preparations.

    Uganda Cranes Team In Camp:

    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), William Luwagga Kizito (Feirense, Portugal), Mike Sserumaga (SC Villa, Uganda), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)

    Forwards: Geofrey Massa (Bloemfontein Celtics, South Africa), Emmanuel Okwi (Sonderjsyke, Denmark), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers, Uganda), Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza (Simba, Tanzania), Ceasar Okhuti (KCCA, Uganda), Edrisa Lubega (Proline, Uganda)

  • Uganda Vs Burkina Faso: Match day tickets go on market

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso: Match day tickets go on market

    #MUJJETULUMBE:

    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D):

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016

    Uganda Vs Burkina Faso

    Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, 7 p.m

    Charges: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP), 120,000/- (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • 50,000/-ticket category;Buy 8 and get 2 extra tickets of this category at 400,000/-
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    The discounted match tickets of Ug.shs 15,000/= for students. They are on the market effective Wednesday, 23rd March 2016 to 27th March 2016.

    The match day tickets for Uganda versus Burkina Faso are already on the market at various selling destinations.

    The ticket selling points have been released by the FUFA Marketing department.

    ‘Fans are advised to buy genuine match tickets early enough to avoid the last minute rash, at only the named official selling points’ Esther Musoke, the FUFA Marketing Manager cautions.

    Ordinary tickets go for 20,000/=, VIP tickets cost 50,000/= and VVIP tickets cost 120,000/= each.

    SHELL:

    • Shell Kabalagala
    • Shell Malindi (Kibuye)
    • Shell Bugolobi
    • Shell Kirekatickets2
    • Shell Capital (Kampala Road)
    • Shell Lugogo By -pass
    • Shell Kalerwe
    • Shell Jinja Road (Kitgum House)

    TOTAL:

    • Nateete
    • Arua Park
    • City Centre (Opposite Uganda House)
    • Kireka
    • Bweyogerere
    • Kajjansi
    • Nakivubo
    • Bwaise

    AIRTEL SHOPS:

    •  Shoprite – Ben Kiwanuka Street
    • Bweyogerere
    • Plaza Building, Jinja Road (opposite KCB Bank)

    KOBIL:

    •  Kobil Kawempe
    •  Kobil Kasubi
    •  Kobil Jinja Town
    • Kansanga

    GAPCO:

    •  Ben Kiwanuka Street

    CITY OIL:

    • Namirembe Road
    • Martin Road
    • Bombo Road
    • Kamwokya
    •  Nakawa
    •  City Tyres 6th Street

    OTHER OUTLETS:

    • Hard Ware World Ntinda
    • In Jinja Town- (Makubuya Enterprises Shop)
    • Mukono City Shoppers Supermarket
    • FUFA sports shop-at FUFA House
    • Boulevard Building Kampala Road -Dellar Attractions
    • FUFA Sports Shop at FUFA House
    • NIC Head Office, Kampala
    • Eco Petrol Bweyogerere

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  • Burkina Faso Vs Uganda: Five more players boost Cranes’ camp

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

    Discounted Tickets:

    • 15,000/- for students (pilot project at MUBS, MUK)
    • If some one buys ten (10) tickets at once of the 50,000/- category, he/she will pay 400,000/-

    Uganda Cranes camp has been boosted by five more players on Tuesday evening.

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    Portuguese based William Luwagga Kizito at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Tuesday evening. 

    Farouk Miya, Isaac Isinde, Emmanuel Okwi, William Luwagga Kizito and goalkeeper Robert Odongkara reported to the team’s training on Tuesday evening.

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    Deadly Trio: Left to Right – Emmanuel Okwi, Mike Sserumaga and team captain, Geofrey Massa enter the field of play

    Now only two players of the full summoned squad are yet to report to the team camp – goalkeeper Dennis Onyango and Mike Azira.

    The two players are expected by Tuesday night.

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    Uganda Cranes players pray before the start of the Tuesday session

    The team training resumes on Wednesday at Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.

    Uganda Cranes Players in Camp:

    James Alitho (G.K), Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Robert Odongkara (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Joseph Ochaya, Erisa Sekisambu, Denis Okot, Edrisa Lubega, Denis Iguma, Isaac Isinde Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Yassar Mugerwa, Geofrey Massa, Murshid Juuko, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza, Emmanuel Okwi, Mike Serumaga, Isaac Muleme, Ceasar Okhuti and Timothy Awanyi

  • Pictorial: Uganda Cranes Monday training in pictures

    Pictorial: Uganda Cranes Monday training in pictures

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

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    Uganda Cranes players pray before the start of the Monday session at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Uganda Cranes trained on Monday evening at the Nelson Mandela National stadium, the same facility that will host the Cranes’ return leg against Burkina Faso on the 29th March 2016.

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    Jovial players in a warm up drill
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    L-R: FSLL Board member Humphrey Mandu, FUFA Technical Committee Chairman Hamid Juma, FUFA President, FUFA IMOC boss Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and FUFAProtocol committee member Boniface Oryem watch the training at Namboole

    FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo accompanied by some of the FUFA Executive committee members and several other FUFA officials watched the session that lasted for at least two and a half hours.

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    Uganda Cranes captain, Geofrey Massa controls the ball as Mike Sserumaga (red bib on the left) and Denis Okot Oola closely watch

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    Left back, Joseph Ochaya executes a delivery during a small sided game situation

    This was the fourth training session since last Friday.

    A total of 22 players attended Monday’s training session and these include:James Alitho (GK), Salim Jamal Magoola (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Joseph Ochaya, Erisa Sekisambu, Denis Okot, Edrisa Lubega, Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa, Geofrey Massa, Murshid Juuko, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza, Mike Serumaga, Isaac Muleme, Ceasar Okhuti and Timothy Awanyi

    Training resumes on Tuesday 4pm at Mandela National Stadium in Nambole

  • AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start residential training on Monday, more players join team

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start residential training on Monday, more players join team

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    26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

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    Uganda Cranes players combined with some of the U-20 players in training at Nakivubo stadium

    The Uganda National Football team the ‘Uganda Cranes’ underwent day three of non residential training at Nakivubo World War II Memorial Stadium on Sunday evening.

    Fifteen players  made it for training  with 8 foreign based and 7  local based players.

    More players are expected to join the rest on Monday as the team will go camping at Sky Hotel, Naalya.

    After the training, team coach Milutin ‘Micho’  appreciated the players from the commitment and response exhibited towards the training.

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    He tasked the players to sacrifice and adhere to the suffering if they want to achieve in this struggle .

    Player who reported for Sunday evening training included: James Alitho (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Joseph Ochaya, Erisa Sekisambu, Denis Okot, Edrisa Lubega, Denis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa and Geofrey Massa .

     

  • #MujjeTulumbe: Uganda Cranes national prayers concluded

    #MujjeTulumbe: Uganda Cranes national prayers concluded

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS:

    Saturday, 26th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Ouagadougou

    Tuesday, 29th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – Kampala (7 p.m)

    Charges for Home Game: 20,000/- (Ordinary), 50,000/- (VIP) and 120,000/ (VVIP)

    The prayers for the Uganda Cranes across the different religious denominations in the country concluded on Palm Sunday.

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    FUFA Finance Director, Decolas Kizza (far left) in Church on Sunday

    On Friday, 18th March 2016, the national team prayers were conducted by the Muslim community at the different mosques in the country.

    The main prayers on Friday were at the Gaddafi national mosque, Old Kampala where the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo attended.

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    Uganda Cranes prayers at the Gadaffi Mosque

    On Sunday, prayers concurrently fell on the special Palm Sunday, were conducted at Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Church of Uganda and at Victory Church in Ndeeba.

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    FUFA Executive Committee member, Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel hands a Uganda Cranes jersey to Bishop Herbert Salongo Buyondo of Victory Church in Ndeeba

    Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) dedicated the special prayers to the national team as Uganda prepares for that crucial double header against Burkina Faso away and home.

    At Rubaga Cathedral, the Vicar General of Kampala Archdiocese Msg Charles Kasibante led the mass which started at 10.30 am and ended at 12.30 pm while at St Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe. the Dean of the Cathedral Rev Canon Benon Kityo piloted the prayers .

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    While addressing the congregation, Canon Kityo couldn’t hide his excitement when he said that football in Uganda has traced and gone back to its origin.

    ‘Back in the days of the Anglican missionaries who started the game of football in Uganda, the Anglicans and football in Uganda are Inseparable to date’ Canon Kityo noted.

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    Some of the Uganda Cranes’ players and FUFA Executive committee member, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel at Victory Church in Ndeeba, Kampala

    At Namirembe, Sam Mpiima represented the FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo in the company of The National team Coordinator Patrick Ntege, Erisa Sekisambu represented the players together with FUFA FM Senior journalist Hassan Kakaire Kirunda.

    Meanwhile, at Rubaga, the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza, Competitions Assistant Ivan Kintu and National team Media Officer Hamzah Nsereko Kawuma ably represented the Federation and the National team.

    The last prayers of the day were held at Victory Christian Center in Ndeeba where Bishop Herbert Salongo Buyondo was the day’s chief priest.

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    Part of the congregation at St Paul’s Namirembe Catherdal Church

    Bishop Buyondo thanked the FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo for such an initiative of turning to God .

    ‘Acknowledging God’s intervention is enough to trigger off success, this initiative is creating a difference which hasn’t existed for the last 38 years in Ugandan football’ Bishop Buyondo remarked during his sermon.

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    Dr Patrick Bernard Ogwal represented the FUFA President while Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege together with the U-20 assistant coach Arthur Kyesimire and  a player Kaweke Sofas were present.

    They were accompanied by fellow sports men; Robert Semitala the Bombers captain and Charles Sekyaya, a weight lifter.

    Uganda Cranes travel first for the away match that will be played on Saturday, 26th March 2016 before the return leg on Tuesday, 29th March 2016 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium.

  • AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Seven professional players boost Uganda Cranes training

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Seven professional players boost Uganda Cranes training

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    March 26th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou

    March 29th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

    The Uganda National team, Uganda Cranes continued with its preparations ahead of the do or die encounters against Burkina Faso on 26th in Ouagadougou and 29th March at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

    A total of 12 players reported for training including 7 foreign based players.

    The team had a training session with the national 20 side, the Hippos.

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    Team captain, Geofrey Massa in training at the African Bible University

    After the training, the team Captain Geoffrey Massa expressed his excitement of being part of the team and showed his readiness to lead the team to the desired dream .

    ‘ Am very happy to join the team for training. All the boys who have trained today are in good shape and I promise Ugandans that this time we are breaking the 38 year old jinx ‘ Vowed Massa.

    Massa called upon all Ugandans to rally behind the team because their support is so vital to the team’s morale.

    Players who trained included; James Alitho (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Erisa Sekisambu, Edrisa Lubega, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa  and Geoffrey Massa .

    Training resumes on Sunday at Nakivubo Stadium, 4 pm after Prayers for the Cranes at Namirembe Cathedaral ,Rubaga Catholic Church and Victory Church, Ndeeba .

  • AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start preparations

    AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes start preparations

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    AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

    March 26th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou

    March 29th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

    Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

    The Uganda National football team “The Cranes’ started the preparations ahead of the double encounter against Burkina Faso on the 26th and 29th March in Ouagadougou and Kampala respectively on Friday morning.

    The first training session was held at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Friday 19th 2016 .

    Three players (Erisa Sekisambu, James Alitho and Edrisa Lubega ) showed up for training and held a joint training session with the Uganda U-20 team ‘Hippos’.

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    Some of the Uganda Hippos (U-20) players in training at Nelson Mandela National stadium training facility

    These were joined by the Ozima Oketcho Peter, Juma Kasozi, Paul Mbaziira, Kaweke Sofas, Zaake Luboyera, Fred Senkubuge and Ronald Kikonyogo of the Uganda Hippos.

    “Many players haven’t reported for training because of their clubs commitments in the Azam Uganda Premier League and Uganda Cup on Friday and Saturday “Said Coach Micho

    The coach added that Ivan Ntege is injured leaving the number of local based players to 11 making a total of 30 to be considered for the games against Burkina Faso.

    Training resumes on Saturday at the African Bible University, Lubowa starting at 4 p.m.

  • Uganda vs Burkina Faso: Prayers held for Cranes at National Mosque

    Uganda vs Burkina Faso: Prayers held for Cranes at National Mosque

    The National prayer weekend organised by various religious denominations and FUFA for Uganda Cranes rolled off on Friday afternoon at the National Mosque, Old Kampala.

    The service is one of the four organised this weekend aimed at seeking divine intervention from the Almighty as Uganda Cranes prepare to play double header fixtures against Burkina Faso on 26th in Ouagadougou and 29th March at Mandela National Stadium.

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    FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo (R) talking to Sheikh Hussein Rajab Kakooza at Old Kampala.

    The sermon at the National Mosque was led by one of the Imams Sheikh Ali Juma Shiwuyo while Sheikh Rajab Hussein Kakooza led the prayers.

    The Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib Mukuluwakika represented His Eminence Mufti Sheikh Shaban Mubajje who is away in Morocco on official duties.

    ‘Islam has promoted sports in this country. We are behind this cause and the Almighty will answer our prayers. Let us all be patriotic while handling matters of National concern especially the Uganda Cranes’ said the Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib.

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    Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib (L) with FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo

    ‘Sport brings joy and sadness but we are here to pray for the National team as they prepare to play Burkina Faso. We need to support our players’ said the Imam of the day Sheikh Shiwuyo during prayers.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo talked to the attendants of the Friday prayers that seeking the Almighty’s support is a sign that Ugandans are God fearing people.

    ‘Our team has not qualified for the AFCON finals since 1978. We have never stopped seeking guidance from God. We are in a good position after winning two games’ said FUFA President.

    He added ‘Your support is crucial to the success of the team in the next 11 days and let us all urn up in big numbers at Namboole on 29th March’

    The FUFA President also visited Bilal FM where he given time to talk to the listeners of the radio.

    FUFA launched the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign geared towards rallying huge support from all Ugandans irrespective of religion, tribe, colour and wealth status, with Cranes set to play the West Africans on 26th and 29th March, 2016.

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    FUFA President and Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein(3rd L) with staff of Radio Bilal at Old Kampala.

    The prayer weekend will continue on Sunday with services at Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Cathedral and Victory Church, Ndeeba.

     

    Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
    Sunday 20th March 2016

    • Rubaga Cathedral 8.3 0 am mass

    • Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service

    • Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service

  • Uganda vs Burkina Faso: National Prayers organised for Cranes this weekend

    Uganda vs Burkina Faso: National Prayers organised for Cranes this weekend

    Confirmed Programme: National Prayers for Uganda Cranes

    Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
    Sunday 20th March 2016
    • Rubaga Cathedral 8.3 0 am mass

    • Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service

    • Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service

    Religious leaders in Uganda have responded in affirmative to FUFA’s request for National Prayer weekend dedicated to the Uganda ahead of the two crucial 2017 AFCON Qualifiers against Burkina Faso.

    The latest development comes after the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) wrote to the various religious leaders seeking for divine intervention.
    The prayer weekend request to the religious groups was Friday 18th -Sunday 20th March, 2016.

    FUFA launched the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign geared towards rallying huge support from all Ugandans irrespective of religion, tribe, colour and wealth status, with Cranes set to play the West Africans on 26th and 29th March, 2016.

    The Uganda Cranes and other players of the same religion will pray from areas designated to FUFA by the religious groups.

    ‘We are glad that our requests have been honoured. We are looking forward to making the National prayers a success. We encourage all Ugandans to pray for the National team-Uganda Cranes’ said Ahmed Hussein FUFA Spokesperson.

    The Imaam at the National Mosque-Old Kampala Ali Juma Shiwuyo welcomed the idea.

    ‘It is important to put God ahead of everything. Even if the results turn out to be good or bad, you will look back to God for His decision’ said Imaam Shiwuyo.

    Confirmed Programme: National Prayers for Uganda Cranes
    Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
    Sunday 20th March 2016
    • Rubaga Church 8.3 0 am mass

    • Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service

    • Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service

    Uganda tops group D with 6 points after posting wins over Botswana and Comoros.