Uganda Vs Zimbabwe – Umuganda Stadium, Rubavu (4pm Local time, 5 p.m in Uganda) – Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m
Zambia Vs Mali – Kigali Recreational Stadium, Nyamirambo (4pm Local time, 5 p.m in Uganda)
The Uganda Cranes team successfully conducted their Tuesday training session at the Umuganda stadium training facility in the morning.
The players went through the paces under the watchful eyes of coaches, Milutin Sredojevic, Fred Kajoba (goal keeping trainer), the assistant coach, Moses Basena as the medical team together with the rest of the team members kept a keen eye on the training procedure.
Uganda Cranes physiotherapist Ivan Ssewanyana (Red) with the players at the Umuganda training facility on Tuesday morning.Defender Dennis Okot as Faruku Miya, Kezironi Kizito and Muzamiru Mutyaba keep a close eye during the morning training on Tuesday at the Umuganda stadium.
Twenty two players (with goal keeper, Isma Watenga still injured) looked lively and ready for the action against Zimbabwe on Wednesday evening.
Watenga watched the training from the sidelines with the team’s head of delegation at the tournament, Hamid Juma.
The Uganda Cranes players fight for possession during training on Tuesday at the Umuganda training facility
The players under-took a one and half hour’s session that included ball work, attack and defence.
Uganda plays Zimbabwe at the same time Mali will be taking on Zambia in the last group games at the CHAN 2016 finals.
Uganda Cranes team captain at the 2016 CHAN finals, Faruku Miya (right) completed training without any problem. He is fit again following a shoulder injury suffered in the Cranes’ opening game against Mali.The two Uganda Cranes goalkeeper, Mathias Kigonya and James Alitho during a stretching session. They are the only two available options for selection since Isma Watenga suffered a groin injury
A victory for Uganda with a two goal margin and a loss for Mali will see the Cranes book a berth to the last 8 stage.
Uganda Vs Zimbabwe – At Umuganda Stadium (4 p.m local time, 5pm in Uganda)
Ahead of the Uganda Cranes versus Zimbabwe clash on Wednesday, 27th January 2016, the post match press conference has been held on Monday afternoon at the Umuganda stadium media center.
The well attended press conference had the head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic and the team captain Faruku Miya vow to play their role – win and will eagerly await for the result from the Zambia and Mali match.
Miya who has made a remarkable recovery from his shoulder injury said;
‘I am not different from the rest of my teammates. We are a unit in camp. We shall work together. We played well against Zambia. I still believe in the squad. Let’s see what we offer on Wednesday against Zimbabwe’
On his part, Micho promised a great game;
‘We shall play to the best of our ability against Zimbabwe on Wednesday. We shall play our part as we wait for the results from the other match. Zambians are led by a honorable football icon- Kalusha. We expect them to play to the best of their ability and respect the game’
Journalists from Uganda and Zimbabwe attended the media briefing.
Photo: Miya and Micho at the Monday press conference with a CAF Media Officer and interpreter
The Uganda national team composed of home based home based players is having final training rounds at the FUFA Technical Center Njeru before traveling to Rwanda for the CHAN Tournament .
The team had a morning training session where the head coach Sredojevic Milutin together with his technical team composed of the Assistant coach Moses Basena ,goal keeper trainer Fred Kajoba were handling specific departments of the field.
Micho demonstrates to the players during training at FUFA Technical center, Njeru
They first handled the defensive department composed of all defenders and defensive midfielders and later attacking midfielders together with strikers took it on.
After the morning training session new recruit, Edrisa Lubega who replaced injured Francis Olaki vowed to give in all his best to prove his ability to those who trusted and added him to the team.
“Am so excited that my first call up at the national team is at such a big occasion ,It’s been my dream and I have to prove to the nation that I deserve to be part of the team.I have to utilize this lifetime opportunity in case the coach gives me playing time .I want to add to what Yunus Sentamu did in South Africa because this may be the turning point in my career “ vowed Lubega.
Uganda Cranes players juggle the ball at Njeru during training
Training resumes today evening 4.30 pm at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru
The team is traveling on Saturday 16 aboard Rwanda air at 5pm.
Deputy Captains: Joseph Ochaya and Robert Sentongo
International Build-up: Sunday, 10th January 2016 – Uganda Vs Gabon (Closed Door Match)
At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Kick-off: 3 p.m (Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m and Azam T.V)
Match Officials:
Alex Muhabi (Match Referee), Mark Ssonko (1st Assistant Referee), Okello Lee (2nd Assistant Referee), Dennis Batte (Reserve Referee), Catherine Adipo (Match Commissioner/ Assessor)
Experienced striker, Robert Sentongo is among the three Uganda Cranes team leaders named ahead of the Orange 2016 CHAN championship in Rwanda.
Whereas Faruku Miya is maintained as the team captain, two other players – Joseph Ochaya and Robert Sentongo will be the deputies.
Miya was the team captain in the 2016 CHAN qualifiers against Tanzania and Sudan.
The Vipers Sports Club play maker has also previously captained the Uganda national U-23 side (Kobs) and was the winning captain at the CECAFA 2015 championships in Ethiopia.
‘I am ready to play my role as the team captain. We are one family ready to die a little for the team at the 2016 CHAN finals’ the soft spoken player told www.fufa.co.ug.
Meanwhile, the head coach, Milutin Sredojevic released the three Jinja players – Richard Wandyaka (JMC Hippos), Andrew Basooma (Sadolin Paints) and Milton Karisa (BUL F.C).
The camp at Njeru now has 23 players, who will play in the two friendly matches against Gabon and Cameroon.
The match against Gabon will be played on Sunday, 10th January 2016 as the one against Cameroon comes three days later.
Both matches will be played at the FUFA Technical centre in Njeru.
This is the final squad that will be used in Rwanda.
Uganda Vs Gabon – Sunday, 10th January 2016 [4:00 p.m]
Uganda Vs Cameroon – Wednesday, 13th January 2016 [4:00 p.m]
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & AZAM T.V
Both Matches at FUFA Technical Center (4:00 p.m Kick off)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) International Match Organizing Committee [IMOC] has released the detailed programme of the two Uganda Cranes international build ups against Gabon and Cameroon at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
The committee chairman, Dr Bernard Patrick Ogwel released the programme to the FUFA Communications Department.
The Gabon match comes first on Sunday, 10th January 2016 with the subsequent match against Cameroon to be played three days later on Wednesday, 13th January 2016.
Uganda is using the two build up matches as a preparatory mechanism ahead of the country’s third CHAN competition.
Ogwel confirmed to www.fufa.co.ug that;
Both games will be played behind closed doors with no access to any fans. However, the public is assured of live feeds courtesy of FUFA’s partners – Azam TV.
Only the media with CAF accreditation for the Orange 2016 CHAN tournament will be the only ones to access Njeru.
FUFA is already in receipt of all the names of the Ugandan journalists that CAF accredited.
The TV and Radio journalists still pending will be sorted in the due course.
Both build up matches will be televised live on Azam T.V and relied live as well on the only football radio in the country, 102.1 FUFA f.m.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players juggle the ball collectively in one of the training sessions
Ugandans Edgar Watson and Mark Ssonko have been appointed for different roles at the 2016 African Nations Championships (CHAN) finals in Rwanda.
Watson who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of the Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)was named as part of the Technical Study Group that will be based in Rubavu.
Ssonko who was voted FUFA referee of the year 2015 is an assistant FIFA referee who will be making his second successive appearance at the CHAN Finals. He is also fresh from officiating at the Africa U-23 Championships in Senegal.
Sonko will be on duty in Rwanda during the 2016 CHAN Finals
‘FUFA is glad that our football officials and administrators are being assigned various roles at big tournaments. We believe they will gain more experience from CHAN finals’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
Watson is a member of the CAF Technical and Development Committee.
Ugandans on CAF standing Committees:
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo- CAF Organising Committee of the Inter Club championship
Edgar Watson- CAFTechnical and Development Committee
Alex Luganda- CAF Appeals Board
Dr. James Sekajugo -CAF Medical Committee
The FUFA Honorary President Lawrence Mulindwa- CAF Organising Committee of the U-20 African Championship.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA’s Edgar Watson (3rd from Left) with Participants in Cairo for the FIFA Club Licensing seminar early this year
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that Gabon and Cameroon have agreed to play two friendly matches before the trio head to Rwanda for the 2016 CHAN Finals.
The two countries Cameroon and Gabon will arrive in Uganda on 7th and 8th January respectively to hold training camps en-route to Rwanda.
‘We confirm the latest development which will be beneficial to the Uganda Cranes as we prepare for the CHAN Finals’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
‘The training camp for Uganda Cranes will be held at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The international friendlies are in line with FUFA’s strategic and technical plans for the Cameroon Project 2019’ added Hussein.
The friendlies will be played on;
Sunday 10th January, 2016; Uganda vs Gabon
Wednesday 13th January, 2016 ; Uganda vs Cameroon.
All matches will be played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic said ‘It is a great opportunity for me and the Uganda Cranes to play against good teams ahead of the CHAN Finals. They will give us a good test’
Uganda Cranes will play Zimbabwe again during the 2016 African Championship finals in Rwanda after being drawn in pool D with two other opponents-Zambia and Mali. Uganda and Zimbabwe met in the 2014 CHAN Finals in south Africa and played to a goalless draw.
The same group had Morocco and Burkina Fasso.
Zimbabwe will be making their fourth appearance while Uganda is playing at the finals for the third successive time.
The FUFA Transfer Matching system Manager Ali Mwebe has confirmed that the various stakeholders have welcomed the new rules and regulations about the Intermediaries that will replace the previous Player’s Agents Regulations.
Mwebe says that Mr. Sebulime Musa is the only registered football Intermediary under the new rules.
Each intermediary pays 1000 dollars for two a two year period.
The FIFA Executive Committee approved the new regulations on March 2014 and came into force on April 1, 2015.
The intention, with the entry into force of this new regulation, is to break with the present model of the players’ agents activity and changing it completely.
This is illustrated in particular by the fact that the name itself has changed to “intermediary”.
This new Regulation, which came into force on April 1, 2015, is the result of widespread discussions and a very lengthy and extensive consultation procedure with all the relevant members of the international football community, and its main objective is to propose a new system that is more transparent and simpler to administer and implement, resulting, in turn, in better enforcement at national level, through each member association.
State House has rewarded the Uganda Cranes CECAFA winning Contingent with One Hundred and Twenty Five Million shillings (UGX 125,000,000).
‘The money will be shared equally by players and officials’ said FUFA Spokesperson Ahmed Hussein.
The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo says that these are big steps in the direction that the HE President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is keen on supporting football.
‘We are grateful to the President for his tremendous support towards football. For the last two years, his support towards football has been timely’ said FUFA President Magogo
The latest development comes following Uganda Cranes 1-0 victory at the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. Uganda Cranes edged Rwanda 1-0 in the final held in Addis Ababa for the 14th CECAFA title.
AIRTEL-FUFA Awards 2015: Sunday, 13th December 2015
At Speke Resort Munyonyo
A smiling Keziron Kizito wrapped in the national flag after winning Uganda the 14th CECAFA trophy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nominee for Male Player of the year;
Keziron Kizito (DOB: 17th January 1997); Vipers SC, Uganda Kobs and Uganda Cranes.
Keziron was a pivotal player in the midfield of Vipers as they notched up their second league title in the club’s history. Plying his maiden season in the top flight, Kizito’s passing in the middle of the park caught many of his opponents unawares.
Keziron Kizito (front row on the extreme left) in the Vipers starting line up during the last game of the 2014/15 season against BUL F.C at Buikwe stadium. Vipers won 1-0
At just 19, Kizito has already represented Uganda at both Junior and Senior level. He made his debut for Uganda Cranes in an international friendly against Nigeria which Cranes won 1-0.
Another memorable moment for Kizito last season was when he netted the equaliser for Uganda during CHAN qualifier against Tanzania in the 1-1draw at Nakivubo stadium.
Kizito playing for the first time in the top flight League (2014/2015 season) made14 assists as he guided Vipers to league glory.
He scored a winning goal (1-0) against Entebbe FC last season in the League.
His skills in the middle of the park caught the eye of Cranes coach Micho who handed him his maiden National team debut as a substitute against Ethiopia at Namboole stadium.
Kizito a product of the Airtel Rising Stars, has since gone on to play 11 games for the U-23 and Uganda Cranes, 1 goal against Entebbe Young (Vipers won 1-0).
National team games played against; Mozambique U23, TZ (CHAN), Rwanda (U23), Egypt (U23), Malawi, Ethiopia and Nigeria (International friendly games).
He was part of the Uganda Cranes team that won the recently concluded CECAFA Senior challenge cup in Ethiopia.
The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) which is the official health insurer of the Uganda Cranes is still in charge of the players’ health.
According to the recently signed Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with FUFA , NIC is to cater for all medical bills incurred during the players treatment.
The FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein clarified the issue to the media on Thursday morning at FUFA House in Mengo
NIC hasn’t failed to cater for the Cranes Players health issues, it comes in when medical bill are presented to after a player receiving treatment
This is contrary to what has been circulated by a section of the media.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has joined the families of the deceased who died in a motor accident that involved the Uganda Cranes players and officials.
An clarified number of people are said to have lost their lives in this fatal accident which happened at Jammi village in Kamonkoli district ten kilometers after Mbale town .
At a press conference held at FUFA House, Mengo on Wednesday .Mr Decolus Kiiza on behalf of the FUFA CEO Edgar Watson passed on the massage to the families of the deceased and Ugandans in general.
He later wished a quick recovery to all those still in hospital.
A minute of silence will be observed before all the games of the Azam Uganda Premier league kick off on Friday 12th December 2015.
In a related development, all the Uganda Cranes players and officials who sustained injuries are in good condition after receiving treatment from Nakasero Hospital.
“All players are better off now including myself after that fatal accident, we visited Nakasero hospital for treatment and all this was catered for by state house “ narrated Ahmed Hussein the FUFA Spoke Person.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein (left) flanked by the FUFA finance director, Decolas Kizza at the weekly press conference held on Thursday, 10th December 2015
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will host the media at the home of football in this country, FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala on Thursday, 10th December 2015 starting at 10 a.m.
Several key communications will be made as regards the general affairs of football in Uganda, the Tuesday motor accident involving the Uganda Cranes Bus and the highly anticipated Airtel – FUFA Awards dinner will be made.
FUFA looks forward towards welcoming the different members of the media at FUFA House on Thurday morning
The President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Museveni Kaguta hosted the Uganda Cranes team for dinner at State House in Entebbe on Tuesday.
The team, led by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo and the Minister of state for sports, Hon. Charles Bakabulindi also comprised of FUFA Executive Committee members, members of the National Council of Sports, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the other secretariat staff, players, fans and media personalities.
Uganda Cranes team captain, Faruku Miya hands over the CECAFA trophy to Vice President, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi at Entebbe State House
They were received by the Vice President of Uganda, H.E Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi who represented the president at the function.
Ssekandi delivered president Yoweri Museveni’s rich laden message where he congratulated the national team upon the recent CECAFA success and wished them success in the upcoming AFCON 2017 and 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The President noted;
I thank you the Uganda Cranes for being good ambassadors of our country in different tournaments on the African continent and beyond. The incredible performance you exhibited during the CECAFA tournament proved that you can make it even for bigger tournaments like the African Cup and the World Cup.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo delivers his speech at Entebbe State House
In his speech, the FUFA President reminded the house of the road map to Project Cameroon 2019 that started with the first ever football symposium at the start of the year.
He appreciated the Government’s efforts in supporting football, wrapping up his presentation with the benefits of sports to a country vis-a-vis the role of government and a few suggested solutions.
Eng Magogo said
I appeal to the Government to consider international budgets for matches involving Uganda Cranes and clubs in the CAF competitions. Football is a natural resource just like minerals which directly and indirectly brings in millions of money to the country.
Express F.C fans at State House, Entebbe
Team captain, Faruku Miya introduced each of the team members present before the guests and Hon. Ssekandi before dinner was served.
The team then headed for Soroti later in the night with a stop over in Mbale where they are due to meet with the fountain of honour of this beloved country, H.E Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson greets the Vice President of Uganda, Edward Kiwanuka SsekandiFUFA Secretariat staff attended the dinner at State House in Entebbe. Extreme right is the Acting FUFA Marketing Director, Esther Musoke
The Uganda Cranes team, fresh from winning the 14th CECAFA senior Challenge cup at the Addis Ababa National stadium returned home on Sunday at Entebbe International Airport.
The team touched down at Entebbe by 6: 20 p.m aboard Ethiopian Airlines on flight ET 334.
They were received by the State Minister of Sports, Hon Charles Bakabulindi, the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, Nicholas Muramagi of National Council of Sports, FUFA Executive Committee members, FUFA Staff and a host of delighted fans.
The team was later hosted at welcome dinner, held at Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel where the team captain, Faruku Miya officially handed over the trophy to the FUFA president, Eng.Moses Magogo
Eng.Magogo then handed the trophy to the Honorable State minister of Sports, Charles Bakabulindi amidst wild cheers.
Cranes team captain, Miya and the coach Micho hand over the trophy to FUFA president, Eng.Moses Magogo at Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel on Sunday
During the few speeches at the well organized dinner, speaker after speaker re-affirmed the profound excitement that comes along attaining success of CECAFA’s magnitude as a basis of preparing for future tournaments and competitions for the national teams.
Eng Moses Magogo after handing the CECAFA trophy to State Sports Minister, Hon Charles Bakabulindi
Head of delegation, Chris Kalibala narrated the team journey from Kampala to Addis Ababa and how the team acclimatized to the Ethiopian High Altitude, with a timely recovery from the loss against Kenya to winning the title a record 14th time.
We took some time to get used to the Ethiopian high altitude. When we did settle in, these are the fruits – trophy, cash prize and medals
The FUFA president, Eng Moses Magogo praised the players and technical team for the work well done.
It is not by accident that this year we have performed well. We planned with the technical team. We set goals and winning CECAFA is in line of our prime target of project 2019.One of them was putting in place great structures of club football, a strong base for players.
Winning captain, Faruku Miya introduced each of the players on the team and thanked them for the true team work spirit alongside the coaching staff.
Coach Micho used the plat form to introduce the rest of his technical team members
The team head coach, Milutin Sredojevic was equally happy about the achievements attained in 2015 especially building the winning mentality away from home.
The Cranes won six international competitive games away from home, a reflection in the drastic rise in the latest FIFA rankings, where Uganda improved five places from 68th to 63rd in the World and bettered from 18th to 13th on the African scene.
The minister lauded the team players, coaches and FUFA administrators; appreciating the role of team-work.
He re-assured the players, FUFA administrators and fans present of the continued support Government will accord to football development.
NCS acting general secretary, Nicholas Muramagi at the Uganda Cranes welcome dinner
National Council of Sports was represented by the acting general secretary, Nicolas Muramagi who delivered another telling and captivating speech.
Cranes players were received by a mammoth crowd
Uganda has won the CECAFA tournament now a record 14 times from 1973, 1976, 1977, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 to the current year, 2015.
Half of the Prize money to be shared by entire 25 man contingent
Team return on Sunday at 6.20 pm abaord Ethiopian Airlines
FUFA to organise dinner for the Contingent
FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo (R) with HE Vice President of the Republic of Uganda Edward Ssekandi. FUFA 1st VP Justus Mugisha is on the left during the FUFA Symposium early this year at Imperial Royale.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo is a happy man after Uganda Cranes 1-0 victory over Rwanda in the CECAFA Senior Challenge up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ceasar Okhuti scored the all important goal in the first half to hand Uganda the 14th trophy of the Regional tournament.
‘We believe the players have added miles in their legs. They will now head to the 2016 CHAN Finals with added experienced from the CECAFA Senior Challenge cup’ said FUFA President. Eng.Moses Magogo.
‘We shall not deviate from our 2019 Cameroon Project. We are on the right track. Our coach Milutin Sredojevic is doing a good job’ added Magogo
On the President’s official facebook page ‘ Another mission accomplished with bonus. Uganda are 2015 CECAFA Champions. Congratulations the coach and entire technical staff, the gallant players, Chris Kalibbala (Leader of Delegation), the FUFA staff in Kampala, the FUFA Executive and all our dear fans’.
We owe it to the Almighty, HE the President’s support, dedication, articulate planning and desire to grow.
25 man contingent to share half the prize money
Uganda’s victory handed the Cranes a cash prize of USD 30,000. On top of the players and officials’ allowances which have already already been paid, the 25 man contingent will share half the prize money that was staked by CECAFA.
‘We promised the players an officials that half the prize money won at the tournament would be shared among the entire contingent. We are glad that the players have won the tournament’ added FUFA President.
Cranes return home on Sunday, dinner to be organised in Entebbe
The National team will fly in at 6.20 pm and there after head to a dinner that will be organised by FUFA in Entebbe.
2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Final: Rwanda 0-1 Uganda
For the 14th time, Uganda Cranes has won the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.
Uganda won 1-0 over Rwanda in a well contested final played at the Addis Ababa national stadium in Ethiopia on Saturday.
Ceasar Okhuti was the hero of the day with a well timed 15th minute header off Denis Okot’s cross from the right.
The goal was Okhuti’s third goal of the tournament in six games played.
Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic then replaced goal hero Okhuti for left back Isaac Muleme in the 53rd minute.
In 71st minute, Erisa Ssekisambu paved way for Kezironi Kizito.
Then the final change of the game came in the 93rd minute when Frank Kalanda replaced man of the match Muzamir Mutyaba.
The jubilant Cranes team returns home on Sunday at 6 p.m
Uganda Cranes XI:
Ismael Watenga (GK) Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga, Murushid Jjuuko, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (C) and Ceasar Okhuti
Subs:
James Alitho (GK) Nelson Ssenkatuka, Frank Kalanda, Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Nsubuga
Rwanda XI: Eric Ndayishimiye (GK), Haruna Niyonzima(C), Celestine Ndayishimiye, Abdul Rwatubyaye, Faustin Usengimana, Michel Rusheshangoga, Yannick Mukunzi, Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza, Jean Claude Iranzi,
Jacques Tuyisenge, Savio Nshuti Dominique,
Subs: Olivier Kwizera (GK), Fitina Omberanga, Djihad Bizimana, Yusuf Habimana, Ernest Sugira, Fiston Munezero, Hegman Ngomirakiza
