FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

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  • UNEARTHING TALENT: Nelson Senkatuka dreams of a Uganda Cranes Call

    UNEARTHING TALENT: Nelson Senkatuka dreams of a Uganda Cranes Call

    It is an ultimate dream realized for many budding youngsters to feature for their senior national teams.

    For Erith & Belvedere striker, Nelson Senkatuka, the chance will be the second in a life time having been summoned to train with the senior team prior to the 2014 CHAN championships in South Africa.

    He boldly attests to the opportunity to play for the Uganda Cranes;

    I’m very delighted and happy to be a Ugandan but you need luck in football and one day my chance will come and I play for my country.

    The most important thing is to be ready when that chance comes and I feel I am because it’s a lifelong dream. Playing for your country is the highest honour for any footballer so if a chance comes then it will be a step up for me.

    Senkatuka was part of the squad which trained in September last year under Cranes tactician Sredjovich ‘Micho’ Milutin as Uganda qualified for the 2014 African Nations Championship [CHAN] that was staged in South Africa.

    The burly but talented forward is now at football Club in Ryman South Football league in United Kingdom.

    Senkatuka is not looking too far ahead but he concedes he would treat it as the transformation of his career if he is to be selected in the Cranes squad for the Olympic qualifiers later this year.

    Taking part in any competition for the Cranes would be a great height for my career by far. I know this will give my career a great platform on which to continue progressing.” he adds.

    Playing Along Side Okwi and Massa:

    Senkatuka imagines playing alongside Cranes star forwards like Geoffrey Massa and Emmanuel Okwi on the same turf.

    They are typical Uganda Cranes heroes no doubt with a lot of experience and have scored many goals for the country and I could learn a few things from them. I’m keen to get a taste of the international set-up and interact with the other great players in the Cranes squad too.

    He commends Cranes tactician Sredjovich ‘Micho’ Milutin for having given him the chance to train with the CHAN team (a team for locally based players) in September while they were in their preparations for African Nations Championship.

    Indeed it was a good experience and changed my attitude towards the game.

    Micho gave me a chance to train with the Cranes but unfortunately I was ineligible to play in that tournament.I got a lot of help from him and from the other coaches as well.

    But I’m patiently waiting for that chance to come again.

    Micho once said in January 2014 upon defending his opinion to summon Senkatuka in the training squad for CHAN yet he knew the boy could not feature in the tourney.

    He’s a fantastic player and a great professional

    Said Micho after a friendly game between Uganda Cranes and Selected XI team, a game Senkatuka played pretty well and scored against the Cranes.

    Senkatuka got his call up to the National team after a wonderful display in the friendly game between Uganda Cranes and a Select side, a game Cranes won 3-2 with Senkatuka scoring one of the 2 goals before hitting the goal post in the dying minutes of the game.

    Recently in the UK Africa Cup of Nations 2014 goal poacher Senkatuka scored 13 goals in 7 appearances, scoring in every match as Uganda reached the semi-finals but beaten by Nigeria.

    He is currently plying his trade with UK based side Erith and Belvedere F.C a club he joined after training with the Dartford United F.C academy, also based in UK Football Conference Premier League during 2012-13 season.

    He played at UK based Cranes United FC in 2012-2013 in the Romford and District football league scoring 30 goals.

    In 2015 Bika Bya Baganda, he scored 5 goals in 4 appearances to help his Mbogo clan into the finals of the Buganda Inter-Clan Cup.

    MAIN PHOTO: Nelson Senkatuka celebrates his strike for Mbogo Clan at Mityana Ssaza grounds during the 2014 Bika Bya Baganda finals.

  • BEACH SOCCER: Uganda shortlisted among countries for CAF 2015 Championships

    BEACH SOCCER: Uganda shortlisted among countries for CAF 2015 Championships

    Uganda is among the 19 Countries that have confirmed entry for the upcoming AFCON Beach Soccer championship qualifiers.

    Ahmed Reda Salem, the manager at the CAF Competitions Division officially communicated to FUFA that the qualifiers will take place prior to the April 2015 championships that will be hosted by Seychelles.

    National beach soccer team

    Uganda Sand Cranes Team that beat  Zanzibar 4-5

    The draws and format of the qualifiers will be communicated in the coming days with 7 countries needed out of these qualifiers.

    Ahmed Reda Salem, CAF’s competitions Division officer told www.fufa.co.ug.

    The Uganda Sand Cranes recently traveled to Zanzibar for an international match – the first of its kind in Uganda’s history.

    Derrick Teko

    Derrick Tekwo scored the first ever international goal for the Uganda Sand Cranes

    The Sand Cranes beat their hosts, The Zanzibar Sand Heroes by 5-4 in the historic match officiated by Ali Mwebe.

    Team skipper, Derrick Tekwo, Baker Lukooya, Roch Somoka and a brace from Brian Nkuubi guided Uganda to the historic victory.

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    The Uganda Sand Cranes players with FUFA officials shortly after arrival from Zanzibar.

    The Countries to take part in the qualifiers are;

    Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria,Djibouti, Egypt, Kenya ,Libya ,Madagascar,Mali, Mauritius, Morocco ,Mozambique , South Africa, Sudan / Tanzania ,Tunisia and Uganda.

    MAIN PHOTO: Action from the Pepsi Beach Soccer League. The league has been a feeder with players who play for the Uganda Sand Cranes.

    PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Competitions Department

  • Uganda to field local players against Rwanda

    Uganda to field local players against Rwanda

    As part of the Uganda Cranes’ preparations for CECAFA senior Challenge Cup and CHAN 2014, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has organized an international friendly match against Amavubi of Rwanda in Kampala on Friday November 15.

    The highly anticipated encounter will be staged in Mandela National stadium, Namboole under floodlights. Kick off has been put at 6:00pm Local time.

    An official request for match officials (Referees) to handle the game has already been sent to Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

     Entry charges:

    Open seat: UGX 10,000 (Ten Thousand shillings)

    Pavilion: UGX 20,000 (Twenty thousand shillings)

    FUFA calls upon all our football fans to show up in big numbers at Namboole on that day.

    Uganda is expected in Nairobi on November 24 to launch their campaign of defending the CECAFA title

  • Uganda hosts Rwanda in Kampala on November 15

    Uganda hosts Rwanda in Kampala on November 15

    As part of the Uganda Cranes’ preparations for CECAFA senior Challenge Cup and CHAN 2014, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has organized an international friendly match against Amavubi of Rwanda in Kampala on Friday November 15.

    The highly anticipated encounter will be staged in Mandela National stadium, Namboole under floodlights. Kick off has been put at 6:00pm Local time.

    An official request for match officials (Referees) to handle the game has already been sent to Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

    Entry charges:

    Open seat: UGX 10,000 (Ten Thousand shillings)

    Pavilion: UGX 20,000 (Twenty thousand shillings)

    FUFA calls upon all our football fans to show up in big numbers at Namboole on that day.

    Uganda is expected in Nairobi on November 24 to launch their campaign of defending the CECAFA title.

  • FUFA unveils Airtel as new Uganda Cranes sponsors

    FUFA unveils Airtel as new Uganda Cranes sponsors

    Uganda Cranes player Emmanuel Okwi attended the FUFA function at Serena Hotel

    The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has this Monday October 28th, 2013 unveiled Airtel, a telecom company operating in Uganda as the new sponsors of the National ‘A’ Football team-The Uganda Cranes.

    Both parties signed an agreement that will see Airtel sponsoring the Federation with UGX 3.8bn to the Uganda Cranes as Official Sponsors and UGX 400m as sponsors of the Uganda Cup and FUFA Big League, a total of UGX 4.2bn over a period of four years.

    The function held at Serena Hotel gardens in Kampala was attended by Airtel Managing Director V.G Somasekhar and a FUFA delegation led by the FA President Eng. Moses Magogo.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo thanked the previous Football administration and Uganda Cranes players for building such a strong brand. The FA President who also chairs the FUFA Marketing Committee promised that this was just the beginning of corporate organizations associating with many of the FUFA Commercial property.

    State Minister for Sports Hon. Charles Bakabulindi presided over the function and called upon the two parties to prioritize the players as stakeholders in football development.

  • Cranes in weekly training sessions a head of CECAFA

    Uganda are CECAFA defending champions

    The Uganda Cranes will conduct two training sessions weekly in preparation for this year’s CECAFA senior Challenge Cup slated for late November in Kenya.

    Federation Vice President in charge of the FUFA Super League who also doubles as the chairman of the Technical Committee, Mujib Kasule says the team will be taken through intensified trainings twice every week on Saturdays and Sundays.

    “The new arrangement is intended to leave the National League non-disrupted and that’s why we are picking on weekends”, Kasule explained. League matches are played within the week days.

    Uganda Cranes are the defending champions of CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and will be looking to winning their 14th title since 1973. Their closest rivals Kenya have only won this championship 5 times within the same period.

    The players summoned by Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredovich to under this weekly program include Ochan Benjamin, Bwette Brian and Watenga Isma (Goal Keepers).

    The full backs are Wadada Nicholas, Ntambi Julius, Walusimbi Godfrey and Muyimba Yasin. The list of the Central defenders are Kassaga Richard, Kabugo Savio, Kiiza Ayub and Kisalita Ayub. Iguma Denis, Matsiko Tom, Ntege Ivan, Agaba Oscar and Nteko Derrick are the selected central midfielders.

    The attacking midfielders and strikers are Kyeyune Said, Mpande Joseph, Okwi Simon, Oaki Francis, Wasswa Herman, Ssentamu Yunus, Witaba Alex, Oyirwoth Dan and Ngobi Umar.

    CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye said the tournament will kick off on November 27th and end on December 12th.

     

  • Uganda starts preparations to defend CECAFA title

    The Uganda Cranes has embarked on early preparations ahead of this year’s CECAFA senior Challenge Cup slated for late November in Kenya.

    Federation Vice President in charge of the FUFA Super League who also doubles as the chairman of the Technical Committee, Mujib Kasule says the team will be taken through intensified trainings twice every week on Saturdays and Sundays.

    “The new arrangement is intended to leave the National League non-disrupted and that’s why we are picking on weekends”, Kasule explained. League matches are played within the week days.

    Uganda Cranes are the defending champions of CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and will be looking to winning their 14th title since 1973. Their closest rivals Kenya have only won this championship 5 times within the same period.

    The players summoned by Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredovich to under this weekly program include Ochan Benjamin, Bwette Brian and Watenga Isma (Goal Keepers).

    The full backs are Wadada Nicholas, Ntambi Julius, Walusimbi Godfrey and Muyimba Yasin. The list of the Central defenders are Kassaga Richard, Kabugo Savio, Kiiza Ayub and Kisalita Ayub. Iguma Denis, Matsiko Tom, Ntege Ivan, Agaba Oscar and Nteko Derrick are the selected central midfielders.

    The attacking midfielders and strikers are Kyeyune Said, Mpande Joseph, Okwi Simon, Oaki Francis, Wasswa Herman, Ssentamu Yunus, Witaba Alex, Oyirwoth Dan and Ngobi Umar.

    CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye said the tournament will kick off on November 27th and end on December 12th.

     

     

  • Uganda will shine in CHAN tourney-Jimmy Kidega

    Jimmy Kidega has wished Uganda the best in the CHAN competitions due in January next year.

    Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Jimmy Kidega has predicted that Uganda will play beyond the group stage level in the Orange-CHAN competition due in South Africa early next year.

    Kidega who last featured for URA in the Uganda Super League (Now FUFA Super League) is currently playing for Bontang Football Club in Indonesia.

    He also expressed willingness to return to Cranes if granted an opportunity. “I am a Ugandan and will remain one for ever…If a chance comes my way, I shall automatically get back onto pitch to play for my nation” Kidega said on phone from Indonesia.

    He further added that he was happy playing for Bontang FC and that the club has given him a wider international exposure in the field of football.

    Uganda dumped Tanzania in the Orange-CHAN 2014 qualifiers to storm the finals. They won 1-0 in Dar es salaam before winding up the campaign with a  4-1 victory in Kampala.   

  • Uganda takes on Egypt in an international friendly match today

    The Uganda Cranes will play the Egyptian National ‘A’ team this Monday evening without its key central defender and Victoria University player Denis Iguma.

    The team travelled last evening without Iguma who is reportedly serving an injury. The Egyptian friendly match was a last minute alternative for the Iraq match that is still in suspense. By this morning, Uganda had not got a final confirmation as to whether the game in Jordan on October 2 would take place.

    FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo has however hailed the Egyptian FA for a timely response towards the request. “As FUFA we are grateful to Egypt for the continued cordial working relationship with us. Considering us for this international friendly is evident that our relationship continues to prosper”, Magogo said.

    Uganda last played Egypt in an international friendly match about a month ago  and lost 3-0 but head Coach Miluti ‘Micho’ Sredojevic is optimistic that his new side will shine against the hosts this time.

    Micho’s team travelled without a single professional player and comprised mainly young stars whom he said needed a lot of exposure as he builds a formidable side to compete in the Orange CHAN 2014 competition scheduled for early next year.

    The players on squad that have played international matches before include Captain Richard Kasagga, Joseph Mpande, Saidi Kyeyune, Brian Majwega, Kalanda Frank and Nicholas wadada.

    The details confirming the Irag match will be communicated later today and if it aborts then the team will travel back to Kampala on Tuesday.

    The full squad in Cairo: Goal keepers: Brian Bwete and Benjamin Ochan.

    Defenders: Hassan Wasswa, Simon Namwanja, Savio Kabugo, Yusuf Mukisa, Jonathan Mugabi, Nicholas Wadada, Richard Kasagga and Ayub Kisalita (defenders).

    Midfielders: Joseph Mpande, Brian Nkumbi, Feni Moses, Said Kyeyune, Brian Majwega and Manco Kawesa.

    Strikers: are Kalanda Frank and Simon okwi.

  • Uganda Cranes to play Iraq ahead of CHAN, CECAFA tourneys

    Henry Kalungi, Brian Umony and Geoffrey Kizito will all miss in action against Iraq as Head Coach Micho opted for new faces a head of CECAFA and CHAN

    As part of the preparations for both CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup and CHAN 2014 competitions due in Kenya and South Africa respectively, FUFA has organized an international friendly match against Iraq on October 2.

    Cranes head Coach Micho has this Wednesday named the 31 man squad that will soon start training before their expected flight next Monday.

    The highly ranked game will however be played in Amman City, Jordan due to the continued insecurity in Iraq.

    The named squad comprises relatively new faces that Micho says should be granted an opportunity to try their luck as we prepare for the continental championship.

    The squad is as below:

    Goal keepers: 1. Bwette Brian 2.Ochan Benjamin, 3.Watenga Isma, 4.Lukwago Charles, 5.Elongot Martin.

    Full backs: 6.Ntambi Julius (right full back), 7. Wasswa Hassan (right full back) , 8. Namwanje Simon (left full back), 9. Kigozi Fredrick (left full back)

    Central defenders: 10. Kabugo Savio, 11. Kasagga Richard, 12. Twaha Wananda, 13 .Mukisa Yusuf, 14. Mugabi Jonathan, 15.Ayub Kisalita, 16. Timothy Musimbuzi.

    Central Midfielders: 17. Iguma Denis, 18. Stephen Luswata, 19. Juuko Murushid, 20. Hamis Katende.

    Attacking Midfielders: 21. Mpande Joseph 22. Nkumbi Brian 23. Yasin Kalyango 24. Feni Moses Ali 25. Kyeyune Said, 26. Majwega Brian

    Strikers: 27. Olaki Francis, 28. Kalanda Frank, 29. Alex Witaba, 30. Okwi Simon, 31. Dan Oyirwoth.

     

     

  • Uganda Cranes set for Egypt friendly match

    Cranes striker Robert Ssentongo (right) is in Egypt for the International friendly match on Wednesday

    The Cranes National team arrived safely in Egypt ready for the international friendly match this Wednesday.

    The players in camp include: Odongokara Robert (St. George  -ETHIOPIA), Onyango Denis (Bidvest Wits -South Africa), Wadada Nicholas Wakiro (Vipers – Uganda), Iguma Denis (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY UGANDA),Walusimbi Godfrey (DON BOSCO- DR CONGO),ISINDE ISAAC(SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), Kabugo Savio (SC VICTORIA UNIVERSITY- UGANDA), KASSAGA RICHARD(KIIRA YOUNG UGANDA),Hassan Wadsswa Mawanda (KCCA UGANDA), MPANDE JOSEPH (VIPERS- UGANDA), MAJWEGA BRIAN (KCCA UGANDA, KALANDA FRANK (URA UGANDA), EMANUEL OKWI (ETOILE DE SAHEL- TUNISIA), SENTONGO ROBERT (SAINT GEORGE- ETHIOPIA), MASSA GEOFREY (YENICAMI -NORTHERN CYPRUS) AND MARTIN KAYONGO MUTUMBA (AIK FC- SWEDEN).

    Captain Andy Mwesigwa was by press time still expected in Egypt.

    Others expected to arrive this Tuesday include team Captain Andy Mwesigwa , Henery Kalungi and Tonny Mawejje. Vietnam pair of Geoffrey Kizito Baba and Moses Oloya has been rule out as their passports are allegedly held up at the Vietnam immigration offices pending renewal of their work permit. Abby Dhaira who had been expected to link up with the team in Addis Ababa has since gone missing and all his phones switched off.

    Head Coach Micho who reportedly looked disappointed over missing players said he was only ready to continue working with committed individuals other than pleading for others to offer duty to their own country. A ticket was sent to him on time.

    The Leader of the Ugandan delegation Sam Lwere said FUFA would consider taking disciplinary actions against all the missing players if finally found guilty.

  • Taifa Stars arrive on Wednesday afternoon

    Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) have confirmed Wednesday 24th July  2013 as the arrival date of their National football team ahead  of the CHAN return leg against Uganda Cranes scheduled for this coming Saturday in Namboole.

    Boniface Wambura the Federation Communications Officer said in an official letter to FUFA that their team will be travelling aboard Precision Air (Flight No.PW 762) and are expected in Entebbe around 1415hrs.

    Gate charges for the Saturday match have been put at UGX 10,000 and UGX 25,000 for open seats and Pavilion respectively.

    Uganda Cranes have entered camp this Monday.

  • Uganda out smarts Tanzania in CHAN qualifiers match

    Results: Tanzania (0) Uganda (1)

    Cranes players celebrating their victory against Taifa stars in dar es salaam on Saturday.

    Cranes central midfielder Denis Iguma’s second half goal gave Uganda Cranes a vital victory against hosts Tanzania in the CHAN first leg qualification match played in Dar es salaam National stadium on Saturday afternoon.

    Uganda returns to Kampala on Sunday with a crucial victory away from home.

    Outgoing Federation President Lawrence Mulindwa was inn Tanzania to watch his boys plays the Taifa Stars. FUFA Executive Committee member Calvin Okello led the Ugandan delegation.

    The second leg will be played two weeks later in Kampala and Uganda will only look for a draw as the minimum result to qualify for the continental finals to be held in South Africa in January next year.

  • Kabagambe starts, APR storms quarter

    Results:

    Vital’O (1) Elman (1)

    APR (1) El-Merreikh (1)

    Today:

    3:00 pm: Al-Ahly Shandi Vs Al-Hilal (Kadguli)

    3:00 pm: Express Vs Rayon Sport

    5:00 pm: Electric Vs Ports

    Joseph Kabagambe (right) in action against Rwanda’s APR FC

    Uganda Cranes midfielder Joseph Kabagambe was a starter and key player as his club El-Merreikh played to a 1-all draw against APR in the fourth match of group ‘A’ of the Cecafa-Kagame Cup going on here in Darfur.

    The results put APR at four points and became the first club to qualify for this year’s quarter finals. Speaking about the game, Kabagambe said he was doing his best to win a call back into the Cranes team. “I shall continue working hard……I know Micho will one time call me back. I am still ready to play for my country”, he said.

    Uganda League champions Express FC returns to action today against Rwandese giants Rayon Sport FC in a match they have to win or pick a point to create chances of advancing to the knockout stage of this year’s Cecafa-Kagame Club Championship.

    Express played to a goalless draw against Djibouti’s Ports FC in their group ‘B’ opening match as Rayon Sport also all drew 3-3 with Electric FC, a guest club from Chad. The Ugandan side created many chances at the goal mouth but on many occasions shot off target. Coach Wasswa Bbosa has however promised ‘a better approach’ to today’s game.

    In Kadguli stadium, Al-Hilal that lost their first game to URA takes on Al-Ahly Shandi in a match that determines the two group winners. URA with 3 points have since Thursday pitched camp in Khartoum City as they await the results in today’s game.

    In yesterday’s fixtures, stubborn Elman FC from the war ravaged Somalia forced a 1-1 draw against favorites Vital’O of Burundi. The Somalis were awarded a penalty in the 86th minute which was converted by striker Jibril Hassan Mohammed. Vital’O had earlier scored through Amis Tambwe in the 40th minute.

    In the second game, Uganda’s Joseph Kabagambe was a starter for El-Merreikh against APR and was a key player as the two clubs shared points after a 1-all draw. APR with 4 points from two games became the first club to qualify for the quarter finals.

    Former Proline FC mid fielder Andrew Butera featured for APR.

  • CECAFA hails FUFA for defeating Angola

    Cecafa Secretary General Nicholas Musonye with FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa in Dar es Salaam in 2010. Musonye has sent congratulatory message to FUFA for beating Angola.

    The Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (Cecafa) has sent congratulatory messages to both Uganda and Ethiopia upon picking positive results in last weekend’s World Cup Qualifiers matches.

    “I congratulate Ethiopia for reaching the last round of qualifiers after beating South Africa. I also congratulate Uganda for a late rally to beat Angola and coming close to the final round too.” reads part of the official message signed by the Cecafa Secretary General Nicholas Musonye.

    Musonye further commended the two respective Federations for the commitment in preparing their national football ‘A’ teams. “I also congratulate the FA’s of the two nations because of their commitment and focused leadership….they are not wasting their energy on trivial issues and sideshows. They have shown that they are true sports leaders and I wish them well. ”. Musonye further writes.

    Ethiopia qualified to the next round after edging South Africa 2-1 in Addis Ababa last weekend. Uganda fought from a goal down to defeat Angola 2-1 in another weekend’s qualifiers fixture. FUFA rewarded the gallant Cranes with a cash prize of UGX 80,000,000 (About US$ 32,000).

     

  • Angola registers 3rd consecitive loss in Kampala

    Results: Uganda Cranes (2) Vs Angola (1)

    Uganda has fought from a goal down to edge visiting Angola 2-1 in today’s World Cup Qualifiers match played in Mandela National stadium here in Kampala.

    Tonny Mawejje was on target again against Angola on Saturday. The same player scored against Liberia last weekend.

    This is the third consecutive loss for the Palance Negras in Kampala in a stretch of five years after losing 3-1 in 2008 and 3-0 in 2010.

    Angola took the lead in the early minutes of the second half before Emmanuel Okwi scored an equaliser in the 83′ minute.  Iceland based Tonny Mawejje netted the winner (89′) to throw Namboole in wild celebrations.This was Mawejje’s second international goal in seven days. The same player scored Uganda’s lone goal against Liberia last weekend.

    Uganda now has eight points. Angola scored through Job Yano in the 57th minute.

    CRANES starting lineup: Robert Odongkara (GK), Denis Guma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Andy Mwesigwa (Captain), Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa, Geoffrey Baba Kizito, Moses Oloya, Tony Mawejje, Emma Okwi, Geoffrey Massa.

    Substitutes: Abby Dhaira, Ali Kimera, Joseph Ochaya, Henry Kalungi, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Mpande, Hamis Kiiza, Robert Ssentongo, Kizito Luwagga, Martin Mutumba, Said Kyeyune, Dan Sserunkuma.

    Elsewhere, Sudan drew 1-1 with Zambia away in Lusaka,

     

  • Observe discipline-FUFA tells fans ahead of Angola clash

    Iceland based Tonny Mawejje scored against Liberia last weekend and he is a likely starter against Angola.

    The Angola National football team arrived in the country on Thursday with 32 officials and players on board. Seven other officials will be in the city this Friday evening.

    According to the chairman of the Local Organizing Committee Dr. Patrick Ogwel, a total of 300 fans are expected into the country between Friday and Saturday morning to cheer up the guests against the Uganda Cranes.

    As a FIFA/CAF requirement, Angola will take charge of their stay in Kampala. Match tickets are still on market and fans are advised to avoid last minute purchases. Further note that there will be no sell of tickets at the stadium on the match day (Saturday 15th June 2013). Fans are warned against acts of hooliganism, excessive alcoholism, abusive language and reckless driving during the match day.

    More security personnel (compared to the Liberia game) will be deployed on Saturday to ensure a successful end of the game. The LOC finalized all the security preparations yesterday in a meeting attended by several security officers and operatives.

    During the match, fans are further requested to avoid throwing water bottles or any other materials onto the pitch as this may result into a FIFA ban.

    Acts of abusing political guests in the stadium should be avoided as well. Football is a unifying game regardless of our religion, political affiliation or tribes.

    GO and buy your ticket now!

     

  • Micho cuts down training squad to 28

    Geoffrey Walusimbi will be in camp to prepare for the Cranes match against Liberia

    As the Cranes resumes training at Namboole National Stadium this evening, Coach Sredovich Micho has shortlisted a squad of 28 players from whom the final 20 will be named later in the week.

    The list includes Denis Onyango, Abby Dhaira, Hamza Muwonge, Ali Kimera, Robert Odongokara, Denis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Nicholas Wadada, Isaac Isinde, Joseph Mpande, Said Kyeyune, Hamis Kiiza, Moses Oloya, Baba Kizito, Luwagga Kizito, and captain Andy Mwesigwa (Captain.

    Others are Emmanuel Okwi, Martin Mutumba, Massa Geofrey, Henry Kalungi, Alex Kakuba, Henry Kisekka, Dan Sserunkuuma, Borban Zirintuusa, Richard Kasagga, Robert Ssentongo, Tonny Mawejje and Geoffrey Walusimbi.