Uganda Cranes’ head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named a the list of the 18-man squad traveling to Zanzibar a head of the first leg tie in 2016 CAF African Nations Championship qualifiers in Zanzibar in Amman stadium this Saturday.
This is a strong team with a positive mind ready to put up a fight and win the game.
Micho stated shortly after confirming the squad.
He however warned the boys over complacency by stressing that no one is guaranteed a place in the starting line-up.
The match, which takes place at the Amman Stadium will be relied live on 102.1 FUFA f.m.
Traveling squad
Goalkeepers: Alitho James, Bwete Brian
Defenders: Hassan Wasswa (Capt), Denis Okoth, Brian Ochwo, Shafik Bakaki, Deus Bukenya, Derrick Tekkwo
(Note: 120,000/- ticket comes with a free Uganda Cranes jersey)
Gor Mahia midfielder Khalid Aucho has joined the Uganda Cranes camp at Sky Hotel, Nalya. Aucho arrived last night from Kenya. He joins 23 other players who were in camp last night bringing the total to 24.
Godfrey Walusimbi and Luwagga Kizito are the other players on the 26 man list released by Cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic but are yet to arrive though expected to join the camp.
The Cranes will train at midday today in Namboole while Gambia who face Uganda in an international friendly tomorrow will use the same stadium later today at 4pm.
Gambia is accommodated at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.
The Uganda Cranes players’ list for Gambia friendly match and Afcon 2017 qualifier against Botswana :
Goalkeepers:
1/ Denis ONYANGO
2/ Robert ODONKARA
3/James ALITHO
The Uganda National team, The Cranes has remained in the 71st position of the 209 FIFA Member nations in the world.
The latest rankings were released at the world’s football body headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday, 4th June 2015.
For that achievement, Uganda garnered 19 points to leap from 485 points to 504 points.
Best in the Region:
Uganda remains the best ranked in the entire CECAFA region.
Rwanda comes second in the region on 94th, Ethiopia (99th), Sudan (108th),Kenya (123rd ), Tanzania (127th ), Burundi (134th), South Sudan (197th), Eritrea (204th), Somalia (206th) and Djibouti (207th).
Uganda’s AFCON 2017 Group D opponents:
Uganda’s opponents in the upcoming 2017 AFCON qualifiers are in different rankings.
Burkina Faso is the only nation above Uganda in the 66th place.
Botswana is ranked at 111th while Comoros is 190th in the world.
Uganda’s 9th June 2015 international build up opponent, Gambia drops 3 places to 160th with 124 points.
World’s Best:
Germany is top of the 209 countries in the first place with 1775.04 points and they are followed by Belgium and Argentina in second and third places respectively.
The next rankings will be released on 4th July 2015.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players prior to the start of the competitive fixture at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole in Kampala. The Cranes return to Namboole on June 9th and 13th to host Gambia in international build up game and Botswana in a group D AFCON qualifier.
Uganda has moved up by a place in the latest Coca Cola/FIFA World rankings released today. Uganda’s latest position is 71st just a place below Norway who are 70th and a place above Uzbekistan in 72nd while World champions Germany are still top of the rankings.
Uganda was at 72nd in the last rankings following a 1-0 win over Nigeria in Uyo. Uganda remains the highest ranked country in the CECAFA region.
Uganda’s opponents in the 2017 AFCON campaign are ranked in the following positions Burkina Fasso (66), Botswana (104), Comoros (185).
Other selected rankings: Rwanda (73),Ethiopia (101), Tanzania (107), Sudan (111), Kenya (117), Burundi (122), South Sudan (193), Eritrea (204), Somalia (206), Djibouti (207)
The Uganda Cranes’ memorable 1-0 win over Nigeria at the Akwa Ibom stadium, Uyo has given them an improvement in the latest Coca Cola FIFA rankings released on Thursday (9th April 2015).
Uganda was 74th last month but has now moved up two places to 72nd and become the best ranked country in the CECAFA region.
Nigeria who lost to Uganda last month is 45th.
World champions Germany are on top of the rankings while reigning African champions Ivory Coast -23rd.
Rwanda had enjoyed the summit in the region for a few months.
CECAFA Region rankings: Uganda (72), Rwanda (74), Ethiopia (101), Tanzania (107), Sudan (110), Kenya (117), Burundi (123), South Sudan (193), Eritrea (204), Somalia (206), Djibouti (207)
Uganda Cranes opponents in the AFCON 2017:
Burkina Faso (66), Botswana (104), Comoros (186)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes XI prior to the International friendly match against Nigeria at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo state.
Uganda won the game 0-1, thanks to Faruku Miya’s goal in the 81st minute and the result has had an adverse impact on the FIFA ranking for the Cranes.
Uganda has been handed a draw that will see Cranes take on Tanzania in the preliminary round of the Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2016 in Rwanda.
CAF has handed the Central east Zone three slots including the hosts Rwanda that has seven countries. There are six zones in total.
Tanzania will play host to Uganda Cranes on the weekend of 19th-21st June with the return leg slated for 3rd-5th July.
Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan and Tanzania are the teams in the central East Zone.
Other preliminary matches to be played in the central east zone
Djibouti vs Burundi
Ethiopia vs Kenya
The draw was conducted on Sunday in Cairo and according to the zonal representation of the National associations affiliated to continental football body-CAF.
CAF General Secretary, Hicham El Amrani coducted the draw and was assisted by CAF 2nd Vice President, Almamy Kabele Camara, also president of Organizing Committee of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo attended the draw and will be part of the CAF congress.
CHAN 2016 QUALIFIERS DRAW:
TANZANIA VS UGANDA
DJIBOUTI VS BURUNDI
ETHIOPIA VS KENYA
[SUDAN got bye in Round 1]
Dates for Matches:
The first matches will be played on the weekend of 21st June 2015 .
The return matches will come on weekend of 5th July 2015.
Uganda travels for the first match away in Dar es Salam before the return leg in Kampala a fort night later.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has extended the contract of head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević for three years.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo (far right) addresses the media at the press conference on Wednesday.
Addressing the media during the weekly press conference at the federation headquarters in Mengo, Kampala on Wednesday, FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo announced Micho’s new contract.
I hereby announce the extension of Coach Micho’s contract by three years. There are parameters we have used to award the coach an extension. He has registered 60 percent success in the matches he has handled. We need continuity to consolidate on the laid plans of achieving success in line with the upcoming competitions of AFCON, CHAN, and CECAFA
Micho has handed the Uganda Cranes in 35 matches registering 18 victories, 5 draws and 12 losses.
Coach Micho addresses the media on Wednesday shortly after his contract extension was announced
Micho in his submission has acknowledged the support of all Ugandans in his role as head coach.
I thank all the administrators, fans, media for the support accorded in my line of duty. I love this nation. I have a life contract in this country, with the people of this country, kept in the deepest part of my heart. Where we need correction, i call upon everyone’s advise. We also need to bring on board the talented Ugandans from whichever part of the globe.
Micho highlighted in his brief speech.
L-R: Hamid Juma (Chairman, Technical), Coach Micho, FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, Airtel Uganda Brand Assets and Properties Manager, Noela Byuma, FUFA Technical committee members Livingstone Kyambadde and Phillip ObwinyAirtel Brand and Assets Manager, Noela Byuma congratulates Coach Micho.
The new contract of Micho takes effect on 1st May 2015.
On an historic night for Ugandan football, The Cranes beat The Nigerian Super Eagles 0-1 away at the Akwa Ibom Stadium located in Uyo state.
Farouk Miya scored on 81 minutes after a well laid out ball from Portuguese William Kizito Luwagga.
In a historic match for Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, who was celebrating his 100th cap, the Cranes recorded a bold statement of intent from the opening minute to the finish.
Uganda Cranes coach, Micho employed debutants;Joseph Nsubuga (on the right), Shafik Bikiki (center half) and Tekkwo Derrick (midfield).
The trio expressed themselves well on a momentous evening that will go down in history.
Gor Mahia club, Godfrey Walusimbi was played in the left wing attack before he paved way for Kizito Kezironi.
Cranes Starting XI:
Denis Onyango, Joseph Nsubuga, Alex Kakuba, Shafik Bakaki, Richard Kasaga, Derrick Tekwwo, Khalid Aucho, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya and Geoffrey Massa.
Subs: Ismail Watenga, Keziron Kizito, Chrizestom Ntambi and Robert Ssentongo, Ibrahim Kiyemba.
Uganda Cranes beat the Nigeria Super Eagles 0-1 on Wednesday during an international friendly match played at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo Stadium.
Faruku Miya scored the an important strike on the 81st minute of the game following a well laid ball from William Luwagga Kizito.
South African based goal keeper, Denis Onyango skippered the Uganda Cranes to a historic away victory, where he saved the side on several one against one situations.
Uganda’s head coach, Micho later made several changes as the game progressed.
Derrick Tewko was replaced by Kezironi Kizito as Robert Sentongo came in for Godfrey Walusimbi before a late tactical change when defender Ibrahim Kiyemba came in for goal creator, William Luwagga Kizito.
Uganda Cranes’ Head Coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic told www.fufa.co.ug after the game that the victory was merely a stepping stone to future campaigns.
A victory against Nigeria is as important but at the moment, we are looking forward towards the AFCON qualifiers. We are grateful for the chances created and the goal scored.
Shafiki Bakaki, Ibrahim Kiyemba and Joseph Nsubuga earned their maiden caps under the senior national team.
Team Uganda Line Up:
Denis Onyango (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Alex Kakuba, Shafik Bakaki, Richard Kasaga, Derrick Tekwwo, Khalid Aucho, , Godfrey Walusimbi ,Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya and Geoffrey Massa.
Subs: Ismail Watenga, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Keziron Kizito, Chrizestom Ntambi and Robert Ssentongo.
Nigeria Vs UGANDA – 6pm in Nigeria (8pm in Uganda)
Wednesday 25th March, 2015 – Live on 102.1 FUFA F.M
Six Uganda Cranes home based players and one foreign based, Geofrey Massa with the team officials have left the country on Sunday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines for Addis Ababa.
The team will be joined by other players who play professional football outside the country in Ethiopia, where they will leave on Monday morning.
Joseph Nsubuga (right) and Shafiki Bakaki at the Entebbe International Airport Departure Lounge
South African based goal keeper, Denis Onyango will fly directly to Nigeria, just like Portugese based William Luwagga Kizito.
The team is led by FUFA Executive committee member, Darius Mugoye, FUFA’s Vice President.
FUFA Vice President, Darius Mugoye (Extreme left), Head coach, Micho and Assistant coach, Fred Kajoba at the Entebbe International Airport Departure loungeTeam Manager, Patrick Ntege (right)
The Team to Nigeria:
Players:
Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango and Isma Rashid Watenga
Defenders: Isaac Isinde, Richard Juuko Kassaga, Murushid Jjuko,
Shafiki Bakaki ,Alex Kakuba, Godfrey Walusimbi, Denis Iguma, Joseph Nsubuga
Midfielders: Miya Faruku, Khalid Aucho, William Luwagga Kizito, Kizito Kezironi, Brian Majwega
Strikers: Geofrey Massa, Robert Sentongo, Brian Umony
[L-R]:Shafik Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito, Robert Sentongo, Faruku Miya, Joseph Nsubuga, Ismail Watenga, Ibrahim Kiyemba and Chrizestom Ntambi
International Friendly Game:
Nigeria Vs Uganda – Wednesday, 25th March 2015
Akwa Ibom International stadium
Ahead of Wednesday’s international friendly match between Uganda Cranes and the Nigerian Super Eagles, 8 locally based players have trained at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday morning.
The players who have trained under Coaches, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic and his assistants, Fred Kajoba and Kefa Kisala had a brief one and a half hour session.
Uganda Cranes Assistant Coach, Kef Kisala (far left) aids the players in stretching exercises after training at Lugogo on Saturday.
They are all expected back on Sunday at 11 a.m before the final traveling team will be named as per the earlier programme.
Micho revealed www.fufa.co.ug.
The 8 players who trained on Saturday morning are, Ismail Watenga, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Joseph Nsubuga, Robert Sentongo, Faruku Miya, Kezironi Kizito, Shafiki Bakaki and Chrizestom Ntambi.
Uganda Cranes Head Coach, Micho addresses Bukedde T.V journalist, Peter Kanyike at Lugogo as the national team trained on Saturday morning
Derrick Tekkwo, who had been earlier summoned could not make the team because he traveled with the national beach soccer team, The Uganda Sand Cranes, who have an away engagement in Ghana on Sunday.
The team departs on Sunday evening aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
Uganda Cranes home based players after the Saturday session at Lugogo
Programme:
Saturday 21st March, 2015 and Sunday 22nd March, 2015 training form local based players at 11 a.m, Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Sunday 22nd March, 2015 at 6.20pm-Team departs aboard Ethiopian Airlines
Sunday 22nd March, 2015: Stop-over in Adis Ababa, link up with foreign based players.
Monday 23rd March, 2015: Cranes depart for Nigeria, holds training in Abuja
Tuesday 24th March, 2015: Training at match Venue Akwa Ibom International stadium.
Wednesday 25th March, 2015: Nigeria vs Uganda (Time- TBC) at Akwa Ibom International stadium.
Thursday 26th March, 2015: Players connect to their clubs
The Whole Summoned Team:
Goalkeepers:
1-Onyango Denis (Mamelodi Sundowns-South Africa)
2-Odonkara Robert (St. George FC-Ethiopia)
3-Jamal Salim (El Merreikh-Sudan)
4-Watenga Isma (Vipers FC –Uganda)
Defenders:
5-Isinde Isaac (St. George- Ethiopia)
6-Jjuko Murushid (Simba Sc-Tanzania)
7-Kassaga Richard (Salam Zgharta-Lebanon)
8-Nsubuga Joseph (Bright Stars –Uganda)
9-Kiyemba Ibrahim (Lweza Fc-Uganda)
10-Bakaki Shafiq (Express Fc-Uganda)
11-Kakuba Alex (Estoril Praia-Portugal)
12-Walusimbi Godfrey (Gor Mahia- Kenya)
22-Massa Geoffrey (Pretoria University –South Africa)
23-Umony Brian (Saint George FC-Ethiopia)
24-Ssentongo Robert (URA FC-Uganda)
25-Edema Patrick (Beira Mar-Portugal)
MAIN PHOTO: The Eight Local Based Players that trained at Lugogo on Saturday morning.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has once again continued to work tremendously towards developing the beautiful game in the country with a newly acquired partner, Bidco group of companies.
Bidco group of companies under the brand product of White Star Magic Soap has on Wednesday revealed a three year deal worth U.shs 300M (Three Hundred Millions) for the national football team- Uganda Cranes.
Framed Uganda Cranes Jersey: FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo hands over the present to BIDCO Managing Director Kodey Rao at Serena Hotel today.
The ceremony, witnessed by FUFA’s top brass including the President Eng. Moses Magogo and the BIDCO Uganda top executive was held at Serena Hotel, Katonga Hall.
L-R: BIDCO Marketing Manager Sankha S. Chatterjee, General Manager Surrajit Ghosh, Managing Director Rao Kodey represented the Jinja based company.
Associating with FUFA and Uganda Cranes is a deal worthwhile especially as we are on a campaign for developing football in Kalangala region.
BIDCO General Manager, Surrajit Ghosh said.
The FUFA President, Eng Moses Magogo, re-affirmed the Federation’s commitment towards attracting many sponsors and partners.
We are committed towards bringing more resources to the game as well as widening the resource base. I once again thank the FUFA Marketing department and committee for securing this package as we look forward to the football development agenda in line with the set targets by the federation including Cameroon 2019
Other FUFA officials in attendance were CEO Edgar Watson, Vice Presidents Darius Mugoye and Denis Mbidde Chairman Technical (Hamid Juma), Chairman, FUFA Marketing Committee (Rogers Byamukama), Esther Musoke (FUFA Marketing Director).
FUFA Marketing committee chairman committee, Rogers Byamukama appreciated the entire marketing team for the landmark feat.
FUFA is committed to looking for many more sponsorships to help the beautiful game develop. We are glad to have a partner who is driven by passion. We are happy for BIDCO having supported a football club (BUL F.C) at a time when the Jinja and Busoga region had no football in the top flight league. You are partnering with a product (Uganda Cranes) that transcends regional and tribal boundaries. Ensuring sponsorship is never a walk in the park
FUFA Marketing head, Rogers Byamukama
COMBINED FORCE: The FUFA and BIDCO team enjoying a photo moment after the function at Serena.
BIDCO joins Airtel Uganda(Official sponsors), Nile Breweries Limited and National Insurance Company Limited as the other partners of the National Football Team.
MAIN PHOTO: HEFTY PACKAGE: UGX 300M from BIDCO to FUFA. L-R Bidco MD Kodey Rao, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo, Marketing Committee chairman Rogers Byamukama and CEO Edgar Watson
U-23 All Africa Games Qualifier: 2nd Leg, first round
Uganda Kobs Vs Mozambique
First leg ended 0-0 in Maputo
Saturday 7th March 2015, Nakivubo Stadium
Charges: 5,000/- and 20,000/-
Live on FUFA FM 102.1
After two successful training sessions on Saturday and Sunday, the Uganda National Under 23 side (The Kobs) resume training on Monday.
The morning session on Monday will be held at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole with a friendly match in the afternoon at the Uganda Prisons stadium, Luzira against FUFA Big league side, Maroons.
The team is expected to train at Nakivubo on Tuesday morning and then head for residential at the FUFA Njeru Technical Center, Jinja.
There are 29 players still in the camp with KCC and URA Players expected to join the team latest Tuesday ahead of the residential training.
[L-R]: Kobs players, Hashim Sempala, Baker Lukooya and Joseph Nsubuga quench off their thirst after a session
Uganda Kobs need a clear cut victory to progress to the next stage of qualifiers of the All Africa Qualifiers, against Ghana.
The team is coached by Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic as head coach, assisted by Frank Anyau as the first assistant.
Sadiq Wassa is the goal keeping coach/trainer with Patrick Ntege the team manager/coordinator.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Kobs players stretching after Sunday’s training at Lugogo.
Mozambique VS Uganda – Played on the weekend of 20th-22nd February, 2015 – Maputo
Return Leg – Weekend of 6-8th March – Kampala
A team of 25 players for the Uganda National Under 23 (The Kobs) has joined the FUFA Technical Center at Njeru in Jinja for the residential training ahead of the upcoming first leg of All Africa Games away Qualifier to Mozamibque in Maputo.
Head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic together with all his working team, Frank Anyau (Assistant), Saqid Wassa (Goal Keeping coach/trainer), Phillip Obwini, Patrick Ntege and Hamid Juma all witnessed the Monday morning training before the final team for the residential camp was named.
The players and team officials in a talk session at Lugogo
‘There are 22 outfield players and 3 goal keepers minus the KCC and URA players who are busy preparing for their CAF club return legs with their clubs. The residential will further help to gel as continue to try out different combinations’ Micho said.
The players in training on Monday morning at Lugogo KCCA Stadium
The team will be at Njeru until Thursday before a final squad of 18 will be named ready to fly out and represent the nation.
THE PLAYERS AT FUFA NJERU TECHNICAL CENTER
1/WATENGA ISMA (VIPERS)
2/BUGEMBE ASHADU ( KIRA YOUNG )
3/KIGONYA MATHIAS(BRIGHT STARS)
4/NSUBUGA JOSEPH( BRIGHT STARS )
5/TEKO DERRICK ( KIRA YOUNG )
6/OCHWO BRIAN (VICTORIA)
7/KIIZA MARTIN (KCCA)
8/KIYEMBA IBRAHIM (LWEZA)
9/LUMU ISA (KIRA YOUNG )
10/BAKAKI SHAFIQ (EXPRESS )
11/KYAMBADDE SADAT (POLICE )
12/SIBIRA YUNUS ( KIRINYA SS )
13/LWANGA TADEO (EXPRESS )
14/SEMPALA HASHIM ( BUL )
15/MIYA FAROUK ( VIPERS )
16/ KIZITO KEZIRON ( VIPERS )
17/ETURUDE ABEL (MAROONS )
18/SENFUKA RAHMAT (POLICE )
19/KIWANUKA GADAFI(RWENSHAMA)
20/MALINGUMU JULIUS(VIPERS )
21/ACHEMA ROBERT (BUL )
22/KASULE ABDUL KARIM (SC VILLA)
23/NKUUBI BRIAN(KIRA YOUNG )
24/OROMCHAN VILLA (PAIDHA BLACK ANGELS)
25/KASUMBA UMARU (POLICE )
MAIN PHOTO: The National U-23 team players shortly after the Monday morning training at Lugogo.
Nile Special/USPA Footballer of 2014: Yunus Sentamu
Uganda Cranes young forward, Yunus Sentamu is the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) footballer of the year, 2014.
Sentamu, who plies his professional trade with Democratic Republic of Congo club, AS Vita was voted ahead of fellow Cranes teammates, Geofrey Massa and Daniel ‘Muzei’ Sserunkuma.
Sentamu’s name was proposed by The Observer’s sports journalist, John Vianney Nsiimbe at USPA’s first assembly of the 2015 held on Monday at
Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.
In a close tally, Sentamu returned 22 votes to Massa’s 21 while Sserunkuma was way down the pack with just 5.
He had a great season after scoring 3 goals for Uganda Cranes at the 2014 CHAN finals in South Africa.
The crowning will be conducted in April 2015 at Imperial Royale Hotel at a date yet to be named.
Uganda Cranes co-sponsors, Nile Special / are the main sponsors of Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).
1st Leg: 13th – 15th Feb: Cameroon Vs Uganda, 2ND leg (20th – 22nd Feb: Uganda Vs Cameroon)
2nd Round:
1st Leg: 13th- 15th March: Winner Uganda/Cameroon Vs Ghana, 2nd Leg (20th – 22nd March 2015)
Final Tournament: 14th -19th April 2015, Seychelles
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Cameroon as Uganda’s first round opponent in the 2015 African nations beach soccer qualifiers.
The qualifiers will start with the first round for 10 teams. Uganda Sand Cranes striker, Brian Nkuubi is expected to play a significant role for the team
Uganda plays Cameroon in the first round in a two legged affair.
The first leg will take place between 13th – 15th Feb 2015 with the second leg coming just after one week.
Should Uganda successfully eject Cameroon, they will face another West African nation, Ghana in another two legged qualifer in March 2015.
The successful nation will join hosts, Seychelles and 9 other nations for the final tournament due for April 2015.
CAF Manager in charge of Competitions Divisions, Ahmed Reda Salem, confirmed the draws;
The first round of the CAF 2015 Beach Soccer qualifiers will be played in early February with the return leg after a week. The second round begins in Mid March and ends March 22nd 2015. 19 (Ninteen) teams will be engaged in the qualification matches over the two rounds.
Nine (9) teams were exempted from the first round qualifiers basing on their participation in the 2013 Championships which was hosted in Jadida, Morocco as well as their official ranking.
These are; Senegal, Cote D’Ivoire, Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Madagascar, Libya, South Africa and Uganda’s likely second round opponent, Ghana.
First Round Draws:
Uganda Vs Cameroon
Tunisia Vs Mali
Sudan Vs Djibouti
Mauritius Vs Mozambique
Kenya Vs Tanzania.
Second Round fixtures:
Ivory coast Vs Kenya/Tanzania
Morocco Vs Sudan/ Djibouti
Tunisia Vs Mali /Senegal
Madagasacar Vs South Africa
Nigeria Vs Libya
Ghana Vs Uganda/ Cameroon.
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Sand Cranes squad lines up prior to the first international match against Zanzibar Sand Heroes in Decemeber 2014. Uganda won the historic game 4-5 couresty of goals from team captain, Derrick Tekwo, Brian Nkuubi (2), Roch Somoka and Baker Lukooya.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
Uganda Cranes is ranked 77th in the world as per the latest World’s rankings by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).
FIFA released the first rankings of the year 2015 on Thursday, January 08th from the federation main headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
Uganda is now ranked 77th with 441 points led by World Champions, Germany (points).
Algeria remains the best ranked country on the African continent in 18th position with 948 points.
Rwanda Best in CECAFA:
Rwanda is the best nation in the East and Central Africa region (CECAFA) sitting in 68th on 494 points.
Uganda lies second in CECAFA with 77th position in the world with 441 points.
Worst Movers:
Zambia, who recently lost 0-1 to South Africa in a build up match is the worst mover on the African continent, dropping 4 places from 46th to 50th (594 points).
Jordan is the overall worst mover on the globe, dropping 13 places from 81st to 93rd with 346 points.
Best Movers:
For leaping from 122nd to 110th, Bahrain is the best performing nation with Iraq dropping 11 places to 114th position while Gabon was the best mover on the African continent, moving three places from 65th to 62nd (527 points).
Whereas Germany lead the 209 FIFA Member nations with 1725 points, Bhutan has no single point.
FIFA will release the next rankings on 12th February 2015.
Selected Nations:
1- Germany (1725 Points)
2- Argentina (1538 Points)
3- Colombia (1450 Points)
18 – Algeria (948 Points)
22 – Tunisia (873 Points)
28 – Cote D’ Ivoire (833 Points)
62 – Gabon (527 Points)
62 – Togo (527 Points)
68 – Rwanda (494 Points)
76 – Paraguay (442 Points)
77 – Uganda (441 Points)
78 – Libya (437 Points)
104 – Tanzania (315 Points)
108 – Sudan (296 Points)
109 – Ethiopia (292 Points)
117 – Kenya (262 Points)
118 – Equatorial Guinea (260 Points)
128 – Burundi (227 Points)
189 – South Sudan (43 Points)
202 – Eritrea (8 Points)
204 – Somalia (6 Points)
206 – Djibouti (4 Points)
209 – Bhutan (O Point)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda Cranes players, FUFA and Airtel Uganda officials at the team’s welcome dinner after the Cranes returned from Morocco in the game against Guinea.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
