CAF U17 AFCON – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (14th-28th April 2019)
Angola vs Uganda
Uganda vs Tanzania
Nigeria vs Uganda
Group A: Tanzania, Angola, Nigeria, and Uganda
Group B: Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, and Morocco
The newly appointed Uganda U17 National Team Head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin conducted his first training session with the team at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru a few days after taking up this position.
He arrived for duty on Monday in Njeru where the team is camping ahead of the AFCON U-17 final tournament. The youngsters resumed their preparations on a high note with head coach introducing Osei-Owusu Derrick as a physical fitness coach.
L-R; Physical fitness coach, Osei-Owusu Derrick, FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe and Fabin Kwesi.
The residential training commenced on Saturday March 23.
Players stretching during training
According to Kwesi, he will monitor the players while taking them through different training dynamics for the rest of the time he will be with them in camp until when they fly to South Africa for another residential camp.
‘In my observation, if we work a little harder, this team will get results’ noted Kwesi
Samuel Kwesi walks off the turf with the boys after training.
The final tournament will kick off on 14th and end on 28th April 2019 in Tanzania. Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola
The top two teams in each ot the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.
Players in camp
Goalkeepers: Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komaketch (Ndejje University FC), Ssemwogerere Daniel (Bright Stars FC), Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC), and Sinalya Ben (Express FC)
Rest of the Squad: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), Kiddawalime Saul (Super Cubs), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Ziraba Ronnie (Express FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Cagliari FC – Italy), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edwine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Mukisa Owen (BUL FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Lubega Derrick (Express FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Opira Justine(KCCA SA) Kawooya Andrew (Vipers SC)
Team officials:
Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin – Head Coach
Magera Jackson – 1st Assistant coach
Hamuza Lutalo – 2nd Assistant coach
Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeper coach
Osei-Owusu Derrick – Physical fitness coach
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Manager
Omaria Bosco – Team Media Officer
Bumpenje Frank – Kit Manager
Main Photo: Paa Fabin Samuel Kwesi at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru after his first day of training.
