First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo, Kampala
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 10,000/= (VIP)
Gates open at 1 pm
With less than two days to the first leg of the TOTAL AFCON U-20 qualifier between Uganda Hippos and opponents from South Sudan, the home side has intensified training.
On Wednesday, the team had a double session with the morning session at the Africa Bible University for one hour before the afternoon session which took place at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Head coach Mathias Lule was joined by his assistants James Odoch and Samuel Kawalya as well as the the Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre and trainer Gerome D’Antonio who shared their ideas with the youngsters.
Uganda Cranes’ Gerome D’Antonio helps the Uganda U-20 players in stretching drills
‘Training has been good and the response of the players superb. We call upon the fans to come in large numbers and support the team at Lugogo this Saturday’ Lule told www.fufa.co.ug.
The team captain is Julius Poloto and his assistant is Musitafa Mujjuzi.
‘We shall give our best during the match because qualification is the prime objective. We have so far had the best training in the last week’ Poloto, a two time Azam Uganda Premier league winner with KCCA FC assures.
Ball work sessions
Meanwhile, the team training continues on Thursday starting at 4 pm (Star Times Stadium, Lugogo).
The Hippos are currently camped at African Bible University in Lubowa with 25 players in camp.
The full list of players in camp at African Bible University, Lubowa:
Goalkeepers: Tonny Kyamera (Buddo S.S and Express), Saidi Keni (Proline)
Defenders: Salim Kyobe (Spartan 05), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline), Geofrey Wasswa (Vipers), Bashir Asiku (Vipers), Fred Okot (URA), Hebert Ochayo (Kibuli S.S), Paul Willa (Police)
Midfielders: Abubaker Kasule (Express), Allan Okello (KCCA), Frank ”Zaga” Tumwesigye (Vipers), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Ezra Bida (Onduparaka), Solomon Ovoyo (West Nile Province), Ivan Eyamu (Kataka), Faisal Sekyanzi (St Mary’s Nabweru), Joshua Okiror Ocen (Proline)
Strikers: Sadam Masereka (Buddo S.S) Steven Desi Mukwala (Vipers), Hamisi Tibita (BUL), Ibrahim Thembo (Kansai Plascon), Denis Otim (Mbarara City), Joel Jangeyambe (West Nile Province), Joshua Wandera (Eastern), Sadat Anaku (KCCA Junior Team)
Crested Cranes vs Kenya Sunday 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
The National Women team-Crested Cranes got the better of a Kampala Select team by winning the build-up match organized by the technical team to assess the fitness of players.
The Crested Cranes won the match 2-1 played at the Islamic University of Uganda (IUIU) Campus in Kabojja.
2016 FUFA player of the year Hasifah Nassuuna and Juliet Nalukenge netted for Crested Cranes while Uganda Martyr’s Gloria Namugerwa converted a penalty late in the game for Kampala Select.
The skillful Nassuuna capitalized on a defensive mix up to give Crested Cranes the lead early in the first half before substitute Nalukenge used her goal poaching instincts to double her team’s lead in the second half.
Nassuuna was in total control of the game. She netted one of her team’s two goals.
The Kampala Select team had a bigger presence of players from the FUFA Women Elite League reigning champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School who gave the Crested Cranes a run for their money.
Shadia Nankya (R) with a perfect check on a Kampala select opponent.
Head coach for the Crested Cranes Faridah Bulega was impressed by her team’s performance.
‘I liked the test given to us by our opponents. The players enjoyed the match. We shall keep pushing to get the best out the team in the remaining days before we travel to Kenya’ said Bulega.
Aturo Ruth was called into action during the game to take care of the aerial balls.
Ayub Khalifan and Nkata Moses were in charge of the Kampala Select team.
Crested Cranes used the match as a build up to the two legged qualifiers against Kenya, with the first leg due next week on 4th April in Machakos. The return leg is set for Sunday 8th April at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.
Juliet Nalukenge (L) and Mukia Aisha racing for the ball. Nalukenge – one of the most exciting players in the National Women team scored the other goal for Crested Cranes.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes XI hat started against Kampala Select Team L-R: Back row-Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Viola Namuddu, Tracy Akiror, Asia Nakibuka,, Hasifah Nasuuna. Front row L-R: Aluka Grace, Zainah Namuleme, Damalie Matama, Aturo Ruth (GK) and Jackie Nassali
Crested Cranes vs Kenya 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)
Uganda Crested Cranes players have expressed their satisfaction over the way they are being handled in residential camp at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) female campus Kabojja.
A total of 26 players have today entered day four of their residential training at the University grounds, ahead of their encounter with Kenya Harambe Starlets on Wednesday next week.
Midfielder Tracy Jonnes Akiror, who has been part of the team since 2016, said they are going through the best basics in training and that there is good feeding.
The three goalkeepers in Camp Cissy Nakiguba, Ruth Aturo and Daisy Nakaziro after the session
‘We are feeling fine and our coaches are doing the needful of guiding the entire team. We are getting set for the final input to be replicated on to the pitch into action with all the basics the coaches have given to the team. We shall deliver’ said Akiror
Crested Cranes Head coach Faridah Bulega instructs Jackie Nassali
Striker Zainah Namuleme who is also among the younger crop on the team said the changes in the team will help get a descent result.
‘We have lost to Kenya twice, but this time around, players and coaches on both teams have changed and from the training we have received, we are not scared about our opponents’ noted Namuleme.
The mood in camp tells a bigger story. The Crested Cranes players after training on Wednesday morning in Kabojja.
The Crested Cranes travel by road to Kenya on Saturday ahead of the first leg game that will be played on Wednesday in Machakos, Kenya before the second leg at StarTimes Lugogo on April 8.
Goalkeeper Ruth Aturo getting a firm grip of the ball during training on Wednesday
This evening the Crested Cranes will play a build-up match against a Kampala Select team at UIU, Kabojja.
MAIN PHOTO: Crested Cranes Assistant Coach Edward Kaziba gives instructions as Head coach Faridah Bulega and Olive Mbekeka look on
Uganda Cranes have played to a non scoring draw against Malawi during an international build up match played on Tuesday at Mandela National Stadium.
This was the second international build up match played in three days following Saturday’s emphatic 3-1 victory against Sao Tome and Principe at the same venue.
Yunus Sentamu had a chance in the first half to give Uganda Cranes the lead but his left footed shot after dribbling past two defender hit the side netting.
Yunus Sentamu during one against one incident against Precious SambaniStriker Emmanuel Okwi dribbles past Precious Sambani (12) during the game at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Goalkeeper and captain Denis Onyango made two world class saves to help the Uganda Cranes at least earn a point from the game.
Abraham Ndugwa was the first player to be introduced in the 52nd minute when came on for Milton Karisa.
William Kizito Luwagga replaced Emmanuel Arnold Okwi after an hour of action before Sentamu paved way for Derrick Nsibambi.
Striker Fahad was the final substitution, replacing Joseph Ochaya, deep in added time.
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo greets Sebastien Desabre during the pre-match customs
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile guests who watched the game.
The two matches (against Sao Tome and Principe as well as that of Malawi) were meant to prepare the Uganda Cranes in the upcoming matches of the AFCON 2019 qualifiers against Tanzania and Lesotho.
Uganda Cranes XI vs Malawi: L-R (Standing) – Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Bevis Mugabi, Joseph Ochaya, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Denis Onyango (Captain). Front Row (L-R) – Denis Iguma, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Milton Karisa, Godfrey Walusimbi, Yunus Sentamu
Uganda Cranes XI:
Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey ‘Jajja Walu’ Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa (52’ Abraham Ndugwa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (60’ William Kizito Luwagga), Yunus Sentamu (62’ Derrick Nsibambi), Joseph Benson Ochaya (94’ Fahad Bayo)
Subs Not Used:
Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa
Head coach: Sebastien Desabre (France)
Malawi XI
Malawi Flames XI:
Charles Swini (G.K), Precious Sambani, Denis Chembezi, Limbikani Mzava, Gombezeani Chirwa, John Banda, Rafik Namwera (46’ Frank Banda), Chawanangwa Kaonga, Dalisto Sailesi (71’ Patrick Phiri), Roben Nealande, Richard Mbulu (46’ Cheiukepo Musowoya)
Subs Not Used:
Brighton Muntari (G.K), John Lanjesi, Stanley Sanodi, Yamikani Fodya, Alfred Manyozo, Felix Zulu, Righteous Banda
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The Uganda Cranes starting line up against Malawi Flames has three changes to the one that played against Sao Tome and Principe.
Denis Iguma, Tadeo Lwanga and Yunus Sentamu replace Nico Wakiro Wadada, Geofrey Kizito and William Luwagga Kizito respectively.
The other players who started against Sao Tome and Principe have been retained.
The match will be handled by FIFA referees from Rwanda.
Uganda Cranes XI:
Dennis Onyango (G.K, Captain), Dennis Iguma, Godfrey Walusimbi, Bevis Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Tadeo Lwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa, Emmanuel Okwi, Yunus Sentamu, Joseph Benson Ochaya
Subs:
Salim Jamal Magoola (G.K), Charles Lukwago, Isaac Isinde, Timothy Dennis Awany, Alex Kakuba, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Abraham Ndugwa, Fahad Bayo, Hood Kaweesa, Derrick Nsibambi
1st Leg: 4th April 2018– Kenya Vs Uganda (Machakos)
2nd Leg: 8th April 2018– Uganda Vs Kenya (Star Times Stadium, Lugogo)
The national women football team, The Crested Cranes continues to train in preparation for the AFCON Women qualifier against Kenya.
The team of 26 players and 8 officials, entered residential camp on Sunday evening at Islamic University Kabojja, after having spent five days of non-residential training at Namboole Stadium outer pitch.
Helped by her assistants Edward Kaziba (Assistant Coach), Olive Mbekeka (Physical Trainer) and goal keeping coach James Magala, Bulega is the lead coach, usually taking the players through the drills and later ball work.
Head coach Faridah Bulega ensures the players stretch
“The training sessions have been long and I am happy the players responded well. They are impressing and if we keep like this then they shall be ready enough for the game,” Bulega noted.
Coach Bulega instructs defender Yudaya NakayenzeCoaches Mbekeka and Bulega work out a plan for the training session at Kabojja grounds
Uganda Crested Cranes will face Kenya Haraambe Starlets in the first leg of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier Next week Wednesday April 4 2018 at Machakos Stadium.
The return leg will be played on April 8, 2018 at the Star Times Stadium Lugogo.
Goalkeeper Ruth Aturo stretches
The players in camp:
Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo, Cissy Nakiguba and Daisy Nakaziro
The FUFA Beach Soccer Arena was commissioned at the lake side Kitubulu, Entebbe on Monday, 26th March 2018.
CAF Secretary General, Amr Fahmy, his deputy Anthony Baffoe, CAF Futsal and beach committee chairman Eng, Moses Magogo, his vice chairman Leodegar Tenga and the committee members were among the high profile guests that witnessed the historic event.
Also in attendance were the Mayor of Entebbe Municipality Vicent Kayanja De Paul and his executive committee, Project Engineer Dauda Kawadwa, the Uganda Beach Soccer Association chairman Deo Mutabazi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, FUFA Development officer Ali Mwebe, FUFA Beach Soccer Delegate Anthony Tumwesigye as well as the head of project, Justus Mugisha.
Leodegar Tenga with a speech during the event
‘This is a great moment for the development of beach soccer in Uganda and the CECAFA Region. I thank FUFA for the initiative. Please keep up the good work’ Tenga, who represented the CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad said.
The Entebbe Municipality mayor Kayanja, flanked by the site engineer Kawadwa. works committee chairman Jimmy Mutabazi and town clerk Daniel Fred Lutaaya, thanked FUFA for the idea of bringing the beach soccer facility in his area.
‘I thank FUFA for the idea of bringing such a great facility here. Once completed, the stadium will host CECAFA and we shall be glad for the opportunities that come with sports tourism to Entebbe Municipality. The whole project is environmentally friendly’ Kayanja noted.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo presents a gift to Leodegar Tenga
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, also the chairman of Futsal and Beach Soccer committee thanked CAF for allowing to organize the committee meeting in Uganda, a development that also conceded with the arena opening.
‘We started thinking of this project as soon as CECAFA awarded Uganda the hosting rights of the 2018 CECAFA Beach soccer championship. We thank National Forestry Authority and the Entebbe Municipal Council for all the efforts of helping us secure this land. It will be implemented in three phases. The architectural designs were completed. Now, we are leveling to ensure the playing surface is ready and we shall add sand. We thank CAF for all the efforts of ensuring Uganda prospers’ Eng. Magogo stated.
A ceremonial stone was officially unveiled with a tree planted as a justification of conserving the environment.
L-R: Eng Moses Magogo (CAF Executive committee member, Chairman CAF Futsal and beach soccer committee) and FUFA President, Anthony Baffoe (Deputy CAF General Secretary), CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and Leodegar Tenga (CAF Executive Committee member, Vice Chairman Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee)Engineer Dauda Kawadwa hands over the architectural designs to the Entebbe Municipality mayor, Vincent De Paul Kayanja (right)
According to the head of project, Justus Mugisha, the project will be completed by May 2018, well in time for the 2018 CECAFA Beach Soccer championship where hosts Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zanzibar, Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia and Eritrea are confirmed.
All is set for the second International friendly home game slated for Tuesday March 28th between Uganda and Malawi at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Uganda Cranes overcame Sao Tome & Principe 3-1 last Saturday with Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Jjuuko and debutant Abraham Ndugwa on target.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre gives instructions to the players during training on Monday at Namboole stadium
The match against Malawi comes another day for Sebastian Desabre’s battalion to showcase talent and readiness for competition of places in the starting lineup ahead of African Cup of Nations qualifiers in September 2018 against Tanzania and Lesotho.
During Monday’s training session, Desabre centered most on players agility, players urgency with and without ball, defending and attacking in numbers, diagonal play, creating scoring opportunities and goal scoring techniques amongst other football aspects.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre with Simba Sports Club forward Emmanuel Okwi during the last training on Monday
This is the second national team encounter for the Senior Team A, The Cranes Coach Sebastian Desabre is taking charge at home and he is looking at these matches to assess the players ability and potential.
The Confederation of African Football Association (CAF) Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee meeting held at Protea Hotel (Marriott Hall), Entebbe, Uganda on Monday, 26th March 2018 has successfully concluded with key proposals deliberated upon.
Eng. Moses Magogo, the FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee member chaired the meeting, deputized by Tanzanian, Leodegar Tenga.
L-R: Leodgar Tenga, Eng. Moses Magogo and CAF General Secretary, Amr Fahmy
In attendance also was the CAF General Secretary, Amr Fahmy, his deputy Anthony Baffoe as well as the Futsal and Beach Soccer committee members and the FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson.
‘We are glad as a country that Uganda requested to host such a committee meeting which was granted in line with the ideology of CAF President Ahmad Ahmad’s rotational policy of hosting these meetings. We discussed key proposals which will forwarded to the CAF Executive Committee’ Eng. Magogo briefed the media after the historic meeting.
L-R: Edgar Watson (FUFA CEO), Leodegar Tenga, Eng. Moses Magogo, Amr Fahmy and Anthony Baffoe
The group thereafter officially commissioned the FUFA Beach Soccer Arena at Kitubulu on the shores of Lake Victoria.
The committee members toured FUFA Headquarters at Mengo and later watched a futsal match at the Futsal International Courts, Mengo – Kampala.
Parakeets overcame Typhoons 4-3 in an action packed game full of life and passion.
There will be a farewell dinner for the visiting delegation later on Monday evening before departure.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) continues with yet another busy week of multi-tasking.
At present, the Federation is logistically handling four national teams at one go as they all prepare for different competitions and tasks put forward for them to accomplish.
Uganda Cranes, the senior men’s football team remains in camp at Ivy’s Hotel Wakaliga for the second build up match against Malawi on Tuesday following Saturday’s comprehensive 3-1 victory over West Africans, Sao Tome and Prinicipe.
The Crested Cranes (Women Football Team) entered residential camp at the IUIU Kabojja campus preparing for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations double legged qualifier against Kenya.
In the same vein, the national U-17 team (Cubs) is camped at the FUFA Technical Center in preparation for the U17 CECAFA tourney in Burundi (1st -14th April 2018)
Uganda Hippos (U-20 national team) will this coming Saturday face CECAFA arch-rival South Sudan in the first of the two legs this Saturday at Lugogo during the U-20 African Nations Championship qualifiers.
U-20 players stretch at the Star Times stadium, Lugogo
Head Coach Mathias Lule who doubles as an assistant coach to Sebastian Desabre on the senior team on Sunday named the 25 squad that entered the residential camp in Lubowa at African Bible University.
All the team training sessions resume on Monday, 26th March 2018.
The 25 players in camp:
GOAL KEEPERS:
Saidi Keni, Tonny Kyamera
DEFENDERS:
Fred Okot, Kyobe Salim, Mustafa Kizza, Hebert Ochayo, Musitafa Mujuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Paul Willa, Bashir Asiku.
MIDFIELDERS:
Allan Okello, Frank Tumwesigye, Solomon Ovoyo, Ivan Eyamu, Abubaker Kasule, Julius Poloto, Ezra Bida, Faisal Sekyanzi, Joshua Okiror Ocen,
STRIKERS:
Sadam Masereka, Steven Desi Mukwala, Hamisi Tibita, Ibrahim Thembo, Denis Otim, Joel Jangeyambe, Josua Wandera, Sadat Anaku
Confederation of African Football (CAF) Futsal and Beach Soccer committee members graced a couple of matches for the Uganda national beach soccer league on Sunday at Lido beach in Entebbe.
CAF Secretary General, Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe were joined by the FUFA President, also a CAF Executive committee member and chairman of the Futsal and beach soccer committee Eng.Moses Magogo at Lido.
FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye, National Council of Sports David Ssemakula Katende and Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman Deo Mutabazi were also the other high profile officials in attendance.
Here is the colouful pictorial:
Action between Mengo Hospital (clad in blue) against Kyadondo Galaticos in the men genderCAF Secretary General Amr Fahmy (left) watched the action with the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo at Lido. Anthony Baffoe is second from rightWomen beach soccer action between Ajax Queens and Mutesa I Royal University at Lido beachUganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) Chairman, Deo Mutabazi (with hands spread) leads the visitors at Lido beachOfficials after the inspection of the teamsHealthy Head butt: CAF Deputy Secretary general Anthony Baffoe greets CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas MusonyeGroup photo of all the visitors at Lido beach. Standing on the extreme left is the mayor of Entebbe Municipality, Vincent Kayanja De PaulThe Beach Soccer referees who handled most games on Sunday
Scorers:
Jalil Zinula (MUBS)
Somoka Roch x3(Isabeti)
Allan Kayiwa (Isabeti)
Ms Sandlions 3-7 Buganda Royal University
Scorers
Kizito Simon (MS Sandlions)
Kato Paul OG x2(Ms sandlions)
Sengendo Deo x2(Buganda Royal University)
Kimera Primo (Buganda Royal University)
Luke Paul x2(Buganda Royal University)
Kato Paul (Buganda Royal University)
Etiang Amos (Buganda Royal University)
Mengo Hospital 2-7 Kyadondo Galacticos
Scorers:
Tony Kawooya (Mengo Hospital)
Jacob Kalule (Kyadondo Galacticos)
Kityo Eddie x2 (Kyadondo Galacticos)
Hamid Kafeero x4 (Kyadondo Galacticos)
Talented 0-3 St Lawrence University ( Talented didn’t turn up)
A strong delegation from Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arrived in Uganda ahead of a high profile Futsal and Beach Soccer meeting.
The officials led by the CAF Secretary General, Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe arrived at Entebbe International Airport 3:15 a.m on Sunday morning.
Majority traveled aboard Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways and they were received by the FUFA entrouge at the Entebbe International Airport.
FUFA Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson and his Deputy Humphrey Mandu officially welcomed the guests to the country before they checked in at the nearby Hotel Protea, Entebbe, which is just a stone throw away from the Airport.
“FUFA and Uganda is glad to receive our special visitors. Uganda will host the CAF Committee meeting on Futsal and beach soccer at Protea Hotel on Monday,” Watson noted.
The FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee member, Eng. Moses Magogo is the President of the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee.
FUFA CEO Edgar Watson (left) with the CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoe early Sunday morning at Entebbe International Airport
The Members of the Committee will preside over the official ground breaking of a beach soccer facility in Kitubulu, Entebbe and also watch a beach soccer league game later on in the day at Lido Beach.
On Monday morning they will hold a meeting at Protea Hotel, while in the afternoon, visit FUFA House, watch a fustal match at the International Fustal Courts of Uganda in Kisenyi.
On Saturday, 24th March 2018, the Uganda Cranes convincingly won 3-1 against West Africans Sao Tome and Principe in the first of the two international build up matches planned for the international break.
Goals from Joseph Benson Ochaya (Lusaka Dynamos, Zambia), Murusid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania) and Abraham Ndugwa (Masavu, Uganda) won the day.
Jose Varelea scored the consolation for the visiting team.
Here is the full pictorial:
Sao Tome and Principe team players inspection before kick offL-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule, stand in goalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa and Fitness trainer Gerome D’AntonioFUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo embraces Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango during inspection timeUganda Cranes XI vs Sao Tome and Principe: [L-R – Front Row]: Milton Karisa, William Luwagga Kizito, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi. Standing back row [L-R]: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Bevis Kizito Mugabi, Murushid Jjuuko, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Joseph Ochaya and Denis Onyango (Goalkeeper and Captain)Sao Tome and Principe XIEmmanuel Okwi (right) takes on Dasneves Enilson during the gameL-R: Ferdinand Chacha (First Assistant Referee), Denis Onyango (Uganda Cranes captain), William Oloya (Fourth Official), Elly Sasil (Center Referee), Sousa Pontes (Sao Tome and Principe captain) and Ally Kinduli (Second Assistant Referee)Vipers’ winger Milton Karisa in action for Uganda Cranes against Sao Tome and PrincipeL-R: Uganda flag, FIFA Flag, CAF flag and the Sao Tome and Principe flagUganda Cranes winger Milton Karisa (23) shields the ball away from Sao Tome and Principe’s Dilson QuaresmaUganda Cranes substitutes passionately sing the national anthemOfficials greet the match referees prior to kick off of the game at Mandela National Stadium, NambooleA section of fans graced the match at Mandela National Stadium, NambooleWilliam Luwagga Kizito jumps high to head the ballUganda Cranes players celebrate a goal at Namboole stadium
Uganda Cranes has whipped visiting Sao Tome and Principe 3-1 during an international build up match at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday.
Left winger Joseph Ochaya opened the scoring with a 20th minute goal after a great assist by Nico Wakiro Wadada on the right flank.
Uganda Cranes players celebrate the opening goal at Mandela National Namboole stadium against Sao Tome and Principe
Defender Murushid Jjuuko headed home the second goal on the stroke of half time after a curling corner kick from Ochaya.
Second half substitute Abraham Ndugwa scored Uganda Cranes third goal on the day on 82 minutes.
Ndugwa had come on for William Luwagga Kizito after 57 minutes.
Vipers’ winger Milton Karisa in action for Uganda Cranes against Sao Tome and Principe
The visitors pulled a goal in the dying minutes from Jose Varelea following a good counter attack.
Head coach Sebastien Desabre and the rest of his technical team made a couple of changes in the second half.
Sentamu replaced Emmanuel Okwi, Ndugwa came on for Luwagga Kizito, Tadeo Lwanga was Baba Kizito’s replacement and Alex Kakuba replaced Godfrey Walusimbi.
Meanwhile, Fahad Bayo took Milton Karisa’s place and Timothy Awany took over debutant Bevis Mugabi’s center back slot.
Mugabi, Bayo and Ndugwa earned their first caps with the Uganda Cranes.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo greets the Uganda Cranes players prior to the game at Namboole stadi
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo was among the high profile guests during the match. Others were Kalungu East Member of Parliament (MP), Joseph Ssewungu
Uganda Cranes will play in the second international build up this Tuesday against Malawi at Namboole.
The game against Malawi will kick off at 4 pm.
Uganda Cranes XI vs Sao Tome and Principe
Team Line ups:
Uganda Cranes XI:
Denis Onyango (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi (68′ Alex Kakuba) Murushid Juuko, Bevis Mugabi (88’ Timothy Dennis Awanyi), Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Milton Karisa (80’ Fahad Bayo), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (67’ Tadeo Lwanga), William Kizito Luwagga (57’ Abraham Ndugwa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (56’ Yunus Sentamu), Joseph Benson Ochaya
Uganda Cranes substitutes passionately sing the national anthem
L-R: Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, assistant Mathias Lule, goalkeeping coach Sadic Wassa and trainer Gerome D’AntonioSao Tome and Principe XI
A section of fans graced the matchL-R: Ferdinand Chacha (First Assistant Referee), Denis Onyango (Uganda Cranes captain), William Oloya (Fourth Official), Elly Sasil (Center Referee), Sousa Pontes (Sao Tome and Principe captain) and Ally Kinduli (Second Assistant Referee)
Match Referees:
Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)
1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)
The team delegations from São Tomé And Príncipe as well as Malawi are already in the country ahead of two high profile international build up matches with Uganda Cranes.
Both delegations are accommodated at Hotel Africana in the heart of Kampala city.
The West African island nation (São Tomé And Príncipe) takes on Uganda Cranes this Saturday, 24th March 2018 (kick off is at 4:45 pm).
Meanwhile, Uganda will face Malawi on Tuesday in yet another international friendly match (kick off is at 4 pm).
Both matches are at Mandela National Stadium and will cost 5000/= each in the general stands. VIP fees are at 10,000/=.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCHES
[Entry Fees for fans for each match is 5000/= (general stands) and 10,000/- (VIP)]:
Saturday, 24th March 2018
Uganda Cranes Vs São Tomé And Príncipe
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)
Match Referees:
Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)
1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH (Entry Fees for fans: 5000/=):
Saturday, 24th March 2018
Uganda Cranes Vs São Tomé and Príncipe
At Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4:45 p.m)
Match Referees:
Center Referee: Elly Sasil (Tanzania)
1st Assistant Referee: Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania)
2nd Assistant Referee: Ally Kinduli (Tanzania)
4th Official: William Oloya (Uganda)
Match Commissioner: Abbasi Ssendyowa (Uganda)
Uganda Cranes will face West African island country, São Tomé and Príncipe at the National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday evening (4:45 pm) in the first of two friendly matches to be hosted by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) during this busy International break.
Team New and Analysis:
The Uganda Cranes players who converged at Ivy’s Hotel in Wakaliga started training on Wednesday.
Since then, the team has been engaged in double sessions decimated by gym drills and field work outs.
The Saturday up-coming match comes less than three months since the French coach Sebastian Desabre took on the mantle for the Uganda Cranes.
This will be his first home game having managed the Cranes at the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco early this year.
Uganda Cranes during the work outs at the last training on Friday
Addressing the media in the post-training interview at Namboole on Friday evening, Desabre confirmed as this is the only opportunity to assess the level of players display and competitive approach towards the game.
This is my first time with the senior team and I want to use these two forthcoming friendly matches to know the ability of each player ahead of African Cup of Nation’s Qualifier games against Tanzania and Lesotho later this year.
Gym session on Friday morning
On discipline of players coach Desabre was quick to appreciate the players as they have lived to the expectation for this smallest time they have been together but he emphasized that discipline cannot do that match if we don’t win games.
We want that professional touch in the team but should come along with good results on the pitch. I am a coach who at a later stage be assessed on results at pitch.
Uganda hosts São Tomé and Príncipe on Saturday 23 March 2018 at Mandela National Stadium before playing Malawi three days later at same venue.
São Tomé and Príncipe arrives in Uganda on Friday night.
Uganda Cranes players available for selection:
Goalkeepers:
Denis Onyango – team captain (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (KCCA, Uganda), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh, Sudan)
