Tabu Vitalis’ lone goal in 4th minute of the game was enough for hosts Calvary to register their third season win against unbeaten Mbale based Kataka FC at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.
Amidst the loss, Kataka still maintains the top status on the log with 14 points only two ahead of second placed Maroons which lost to Kitara, 3-1 thanks to Zakayoa Kizito, Oscar Munihizi and Peter Lomoro who scored for the hosts and Fred Amaku got the consolation for the Prisons side.
Ndejje University players celebrate
At the St George Stadium in Tororo, Luweero United registered a late win over home side MYDA courtesy of Derrick Mudali 89th minute to move the Kososvo boys to the either position on the table standings.
In other games, Proline FC fell to Ndejje University 2-1 at the Omondi Stadium while Nyamityobora lost 1-3 to visitors Blacks Power at the Kakyeeka Stadium in Mbarara.
When the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 kicks off in Cameroon on 9thJanuary, Ugandans will still be represent at the Finals though on official duties.
The absence of Uganda Cranes at the Finals has not stopped creation of openings for some Ugandans to execute assignments at the tournament.
Nine Ugandans led by the FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee Member Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim will duly serve in varying capacities at the tournament that ends on 6thFebruary 2021.
CAF has named a 219 strong Delegation for the AFCON Finals.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
It is a team of vastly experienced, committed and passionate personalities to serve under various jurisdictions.
Hon. Magogo will attend by virtue of being a CAF Executive Committee Member. He will also take on assignments as set out by CAF for other Executive Committee Members.
The FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson is among the members in the Technical Study Group.
Edgar Watson
Watson’s experience in the same role stems from previous tournaments in Youth Competitions, CHAN Finals and AFCON 2017 and 2019.
Mike Letti is a Match Commissioner. For a long time now, Letti has been a CAF and FIFA Match Commissioner since 2013.
Mike Letti
He has handled several continental engagements including the Total Energies CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
He has also served as Commissioner in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Ali Mwebe, FUFA Football Development Director
FUFA Football Development Director Ali Mwebe will be Assistant General Coordinator at the tournament.
He has garnered experience since 2018 where he has been General coordinator in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup Competitions, Africa Youth Championships and CECAFA tournaments.
He will make his debut at the AFCON Senior tournament.
Experienced Safety and Security officer Dixon ‘Bond’ Okello who headed the security operations at the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt, returns among the CAF Safety & Security Officers for the tournament.
Dixon “Bond” Okello
Okello took on assignments by CAF and FIFA at various Youth and Senior World cup championships. He also handled security and safety at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup.
Okello is the reigning best CAF Safety and Security Officer.
Dick Okello is among the Assistant referees appointed for the tournament. He gets another shot at a bigger stage after appearing at the CHAN Finals in Cameroon and handling the final of the 2020/2021 Total Energies CAF champions League between Al Ahly and Kaizer Chiefs.
Okello has also been a present figure in officiating CAF and FIFA football Competitions.
Dick Okello
Okello is making his debut at the AFCON Finals.
Uganda will still be represented by Andrew Jackson Oryada, the CECAFA Media Manager. His vast experience in the media world and more so in the Online publications will be beneficial to the entire continent.
He has served as Media officer in CECAFA and CAF Championships of clubs and National teams.
Andrew Jackson Oryada at the 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa.
He was in Cameroon for the CHAN Finals and AFCON 2019 in Egypt in the field of media appointed by CAF. He also worked at the 2021 COSAFA Women Championship hosted by South Africa.
Oryada was appointed as one of the Editors (English) for CAF website during the AFCON 2021 in Cameroon.
Esther Musoke is the Marketing Director of FUFA. Musoke undertook various special training progammes with CAF and FIFA set up for Football Federations.
Esther Musoke
The appointment by CAF will give her an opportunity to share her vast knowledge and experience at the continent’s biggest tournament.
She is making her debut at the soccer showpiece in the marketing section.
FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein
Ahmed Hussein is another Ugandan appointed for the AFCON Finals. He will also be making his debut at the tournament but has tasted life in the CAF Club and National team engagements at the highest level.
Hussein has traversed the continent on assignments by CAF to handle some of the explosive fixtures in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
He also handled the AFCON U-17 Finals in Gabon as Media Officer for the entire tournament.
The Total Energies AFCON Finals will be played in six venues across five host cities in Yaounde, Douala, Limbe, Bafoussam and Garoua.
In Yaounde, there are two stadiums; the 60,000 seater Olembe and 42,500 seater Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, the 30,000 seater Roumde Adjia Stadium is in Garoua, Japoma stadium (50,000 seater) in Douala city, Kouekong stadium (20,000 seater) is Bafoussam city and Limbe Stadium (20,000 seater) is Limbe city.
Ugandans who will serve at the Total Energies AFCON Cameroon 2021
StarTimes FUFA Big League 2021-2022: Thursday 16th December 2021
Kitara FC Vs Maroons FC – Masindi Stadium
MYDA FC Vs Luweero UTD FC-King George IV Memorial Stadium, Tororo
Nyamityobora Vs FC Blacks Power FC – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City
Calvary FC Vs Kataka FC- Green Light Stadium, Arua
Proline Vs FC Ndejje University FC – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo – Kampala
Thursday 16th December 2021 is yet another day to look out as the StarTimes FUFA Big League returns for match day Eight of the 2021/2022 season.
Table leaders Kataka visits 10th placed Calvary FC at the Green Light Stadium in Arua.
The Yumbe based side has accumulated eight points winning only two and drawing two of its games this season whilst the visitors having a good run of the season winning four and only drawing two of its games.
Ndejje University’s Samuel Nsubuga celebrates a goal for Lions (Credit: Ndejje University FC Media)
In other games, third placed Proline hosts fourth place Ndejje University in another anticipated encounter at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The hosts are wounded after losing their last game against Calvary thus can not let this game go and looking forward to keep their place in the promotion zone with the visitors eager to displace them because the later leads with two points.
On the same day visits Maroons FC, MYDA hosts Luweero while Blacks Power hosts struggling Nyamityobora
Two Uganda national football teams won over their Tanzanian counterparts on the day Tanzania celebrated their national day at the Benjamin Mpaka National Stadium, Dar es salaam.
The Uganda U-20 women team edged Tanzania Women team 1-0 with Hadijah Nandago scoring the match winner in the 18th minute.
This was the first of the double header on the day.
Uganda U-20 women team beat Tanzania U-20 team 1-0
In the second game, Uganda Cranes defeated Tanzania Taifa Stars 2-0. The goals came from Ivan Asaba and Joseph Bright Vuni, both second half subsistutes.
Asaba scored in the 72nd minute and Vuni, a defender at Arua Hill netted the second goal in the 90th minute.
Action between Uganda Cranes and Taifa Stars at the Benjamin Mpaka National Stadium, Dar es salaam
These two games were part of the celebrations as Tanzania celebrated their 60th Independence Day.
The Uganda U-20 women team is preparing for the return leg of the FIFA Women U-20 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Johannsberg.
For the Uganda Cranes, head coach Milutin Sredoejvic used the build up to widen the pool of players in the national team docket as he assembles the teams for future engagements as CHAN 2022 qualifiers.
The Uganda U-20 Women national team players will have the chance to gauge themselves against Tanzania before the second leg against South Africa on Friday, 17th December 2021 in South Africa.
Tanzania Football Federation has invited the Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team for two friendly matches before its return leg against Burundi in 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team Coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi confirmed the friendly and said that he will use it to correct in the mistakes on 1st leg against South Africa.
Uganda U-20 Women team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi (left) and Fauzia Najjemba addressing the media
The games that will be played on Thursday 09th and 11th 2021 at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam is part of events to commemorate Tanzania’s 60 years of Independence.
The friendly will follow the Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team 2nd Leg South Africa Vs Uganda (Friday, 17th December 2021).
Uganda U-20 Women players celebrate Hadijah Nandago’s goal against South Africa
Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders: Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC) Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC)
Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), , Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC)
1st Leg: Uganda Vs South Africa (Friday, 3rd December 2021) *Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA Social Media playforms
2nd Leg: South Africa Vs Uganda (Friday, 17th December 2021)
The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team Coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi is happy with the way players have responded to the training at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende.
On Wednesday, the team trained at Kitende for the first time before South Africa game on Friday 3rd December 2021.
Team captain Fauzia Najjemba with head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
Head coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi was left impressed by the swift response of the players in training.
“The players have responded well in training. The focus is all set to the game against South Africa. We want to win. We have the home advantage. We will try to get the right players and formations on the day so that we can get a home win.’ Kiyingi noted.
The goalkeepers execute a drill during the training session at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
The players through the paces at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
The team will once again train at the same facility on Thursday, 2nd December 2021.
Meanwhile, the South African delegation is already in the country.
A prayer session for the team at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders: Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC)
Uganda U-20 2-1 Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga
Uganda U-20 1-2 She Corporate
Uganda U-20 1-3 Msingi Soccer Academy
The Uganda U20 Women’s National Team comprehensively defeated FUFA women Super league club UCU Lady Cardinals 5-0 during the latest practice match at the UCU play ground – Mukono.
Juliet Nalukenge who had joined camp on Friday at the Cranes Paradise Hotel – Kisaasi netted a brace.
Juliet Nalukenge
Fauzia Najjemba added the other brace before Shakira Nyanagahirwa capped the icing on the cake.
This was the fourth practice match for the team meant to fine tune them before facing South Africa.
Hardworking midfielder Hadijah Nandago (middle) in action against UCU Lady CardinalsWinger Lillian Mutuuzo troubled the UCU Lady Cardinals backline at all times
The first practice match was played on Tuesday (She Corporate won 2-1 at Lugogo), Msingi Soccer Academy won 31 before the Uganda U-20 women team edged the Uganda Martyr’s High School, Lubaga 2-1 at Lubaga.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi is impressed by the steady-fast progress of the individual players and the team in general over the different training sessions and practice games.
Fitness trainer Arthur Kyesimira and Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi share some ideasAyub Khalifa Kiyingo with Mubarak Kiberu, the goalkeeping coach
‘We have had good progress over time in training sessions which have been decimated by friendly matches. The players keep learning and improving day after day’ Kiyingi revealed.
U-20 women teamFauzia Najjemba in action
‘As we players, we are prepared to face South Africa, a team that we once played in the COSAFA U-17 championship. We are working hard to win the game’ Nalukenge vowed.
Training resumes on Monday, 29th November 2021 as the days clock closer to the first leg at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitend on 3rd December.
1st Leg: Uganda Vs South Africa (Friday, 3rd December 2021)
2nd Leg: South Africa Vs Uganda (16th – 17th December 2021)
The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team has stepped up preparations their ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualification matches against South Africa.
The team has been also boosted by the timely arrival of teenager Lillian Mutuuzo in camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi, taking the number of players to 28.
Mutuuzo, a player at Kampala Queens Women Football Club is delighted having joined the rest of the teammates.
‘I am so happy to have joined the rest of the U-20 teammates. I look forward working hard in training sessions and all the practice matches as we look forward the match against South Africa. Also, I will listen attentively to the coaches’ Mutuuzo revealed.
Lillian Mutuuzo in action
Uganda U-20 women team players pray
Uganda will face South Africa in a two legged contest with the first leg slated for December 3rd at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The return leg shall be played between 16th to 17th December in South Africa.
The same team used the CECAFA Women’s U-20 Championship as a precursor for the up-coming matches under the stewardship of the head coach Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi.
Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi (left) watches over the training
They have also played a series of build up matches against She Corporate Women Football Club and MSINGI soccer Academy.
Kiyingi is contented with the performance of the players in all the training sessions thus far.
‘It is so far so good. The performances have been superb.with some impressive results although we lost, I was comfortable with the way the players expressed themselves’ he stated.
Asia Nakibuuka (left) and Bbira Nadunga
Uganda U-20 Women team
Meanwhile, the team resumes training on Friday, 26th November 2021.
Friendly Match: Uganda U-20 Women National Team 1-2 She Corporate WFC
The Uganda U-20 Women national team lost 2-1 to She Corporate Women Football Club during a practice match played at Lugogo in Kampala on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021.
Sumaya Komuntale gave the national junior side the lead on 42 minutes for the half time lead.
Favour Nambatya and Phiona Nabumba replied for She Corporate in the 50th and 80th minutes respectively.
Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi, head coach for the Uganda U-20 women team used two different teams per half to guage the level of readiness; fitness wise and tactically for all the players in camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
Action between She Corporate (white) and Uganda U-20 Women teamUganda U-20 player Zaina Nandede in action against She Corporate at Lugogo during the practice match
Kiyingi was impressed by the right trend of improvement from many of the players but openly expressed the desire to better the performance.
‘It was a great game of character’ he noted after the practice match played under sunny conditions.
‘The first half was excellent and we led 1-0. I changed the entire team to test the other players. Unfortunately, we lost. We shall improve upon the grey areas urgently’ Kiyingi added.
Meanwhile, the team resumes training on Wednesday afternoon at Lugogo (3 PM).
Another build up (team yet to be revealed) will be played on Thursday, 25th November 2021.
Uganda U-20 Women Team that started against She CorporateShe Corporate XI Vs Uganda U-20 Women Team
The 2021-2022 StarTimes FUFA Big League kicked off on Friday, 12th November 2021 with four matches across the country.
There were two victories for former StarTimes Uganda Premier League clubs; Kitara and MYDA.
Kitara rallied from two goals down to overcome visiting Blacks Power 3-2 at the Masindi Municipal Stadium.
Richard Enjama, Edison Agondeze and Patrick Mugume netted for Kitara to cancel Joel Gerald’s earlier two goals for the visitors.
‘We had a difficult match because of the late preparations. We were two goals down at some stage but I told the players not to lose focus and we made it’ Richard Makumbi, head coach at Kitara noted after the game.
MYDA on the other hand recorded a 3-2 home win over Ndejje University at the King George IV Memorial Stadium in Tororo.
Former Uganda Cranes striker Geofrey Sserunkuma scored two penalties for MYDA and Ivan Orono added the other for the home side.
Jimmy Wasswa Nsaale and Josephat Ayebare were on target for Ndejje University.
‘We are building the team and every game remains like a cup final for us.’ Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, head coach at MYDA revealed after the match.
There were two goal-less draws recorded on the day. Maroons and Calvary shared the spoils at the Prisons Stadium, Luzira whilst the same result was registered in Mbarara at the Kakyeka Stadium where two former top flight sides Nyamityobora and Proline squared off.
The league resumes on Sunday, 14th November 2021 with a single game when Kyetume hosts Luwero United at the Nakisunga playground in Mukono District.
For starters, the StarTimes FUFA Big League is the main feeder league to the top flight StarTimes Uganda Premier League with the best clubs at the end of the season earning sporting promotion.
Uganda Cranes shared the spoils with Kenya Harambee Stars in a 1-1 affair during a FIFA World Cup 2022 group E qualifier at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Forward Azizi Fahad Bayo scored a late equalizer to cancel out Michael Olunga’s opener on the hour mark.
Uganda Cranes had a couple of chances in the opening half through Steven Desse Mukwala and defender Bevis Mugabi.
Steven Mukwala battles for possession against Kenya’s Omar Abud Khamis
Against the run of play, Kenya took the lead when captain Olunga headed at the back post past goalkeeper Charles Lukwago.
Lukwago had moments earlier shown elements of class when he denied a one against one incident with Samuel Ouma Onyango.
An aerial challenge
Team captain Khalid Aucho shields the ball from Kenyan players
Bayo salvaged a point for the hosts with a goal after Kenya’s goalkeeper Brian Bwiire hesitated to quickly handle the ball.
In the other group E contest, Mali progressed to the next stage of the qualifiers with a sublime 3-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali.
Uganda Cranes will play the final game away from home against group leaders Mali on Sunday, 14th November 2021.
Isaac Muleme beats three Kenyan players
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Kenya
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Denis Iguma, Abdul-Aziizi Kayondo, Bevis Mugabi, Timothy Awany, Khalid Aucho (Captain), Moses Waiswa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Desse Mukwala, Azizi Fahad Bayo, Isaac Muleme
Subs:
Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (G.K), Mathias Kigonya (G.K), Livingstone Mulondo, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Garvin Kizito Mugweri, John Revita, Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu, Martin Kizza, Ibrahim Orit, Allan Okello, Milton Karisa, Yunus Junior Sentamu
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic (Serbia)
Kenya XI Vs Uganda
Kenya XI: Brian Okoth Bwire (G.K), Joseph Stanley Okumu, David Ochieng, Omar Khamis Obiero, Anthony Akumu Agay, Kenneth Muguna, Anthony Wambuni Stieno, Hassan Abdallah Abdallah, Samuel Onyango Ouma, Michael Oganda Olunga (Captain)
Subs: Ian Aubrey Otieno (G.K), James Saruni Lepiri, Muhammed Mayeko, Johnson Omorwa Otieno, Ismael Salim Dunga, Clinton Miheso Ayisi, Duke Ooga Abuya, Cliff Nyakeya Mandere, Tera Luheni Alwyn, Timothy Noor Ouma
Head coach: Engin Firat (Turkey)
Team captains Khalid Aucho and Michael Olunga with the match officials prior to kick off
Match officials:
Referee: Ahmed Djama Souleiman (Djibouti)
Assistant Referee 1: Ahmed Abdourazak Liban (Djibouti)
11th November 2021: Uganda Cranes Vs Kenya – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
14th November 2021: Mali Vs Uganda Cranes – Morocco
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic has confirmed the 28 players on the provisional squad to face Kenya and Mali in the remaining two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E matches.
The team was named after the Sunday training session at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende where they held a practice training match with UPL side UPDF.
Uganda Cranes players during a training session under the watchful eyes of coach Micho
Midfielders Khalid Aucho and Moses Waiswa as well as the goalkeeping duo of Charles Lukwago and Mathias Kigonya took part in the Sunday drills.
Training resumes on Monday afternoon (4 PM) at Lugogo stadium in Kampala.
Uganda Cranes squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (St George, Ethiopia), Isma Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Mathias Kigonya (Azam, Tanzania), Joel Mutakubwa (Express, Uganda)
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes Vs Kenya Harambee Stars
Thursday 11th November 2021- St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende ( 4PM)
With a few days to the do or die FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier match against neighbours Kenya, the Uganda Cranes had no time to waste after the game against the Northern Region Select.
The team gathered immediately after return from Kitgum for camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
On Saturday, the first training session was conducted in the evening at the Omondi Stadium in Lugogo with twenty six players attending the session under the supervision of Serbian tactician Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin, his assistant Moses Basena and the goalkeepers’ under Fred Kajoba.
Halid Lwalilwa stretching
After the training session, Micho addressed the media and he asked for every stakeholders’ support because there is alot at stake.
‘We need to take every match as it is and we are now focusing on the game against Kenya. They will come with pride and ready to spoil the party like they have done before against the Cranes. We are preparing ourselves in the best way possible.We only ask for support from every stakeholder’ revealed Micho.
Micho demonstrates some drills at Lugogo
Players who attended the training:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa, Charles Lukwago, Mathias Kigonya
Outfield Players: Paul Willa, Aziizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma, John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala, Ibrahim Orit, Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato,Yunus Sentamu, Halid Lwaliwa, Kenneth Semakula, Gavin Kizito Mugweri
Uganda Cranes overcame the Northern region select team 3-1 during a tour match played at the Kitgum Boma playground on Thursday, 4th November 2021.
Midfielder Ibrahim Orit as well as two second half subsistutes Rogers Mato and Shafik Kuchi Kagimu netted the goals for the national team.
Brian Obedi converted a penalty with 20 minutes to play for the consolation.
Ibrahim Orit (shirt 11) joined by Steven Desse Mukwala to celebrate the opening goal
Orit gave Uganda Cranes the lead on the 29th minute mark after he was set up by KCCA striker Davis Kasirye inside the goal area for a 1-0 lead coming to the mandatory half time break.
Upon restart of play in the second half, Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic made wholesome changes, introducing 11 new faces.
Mato scored the second goal after a goal melee to double the lead before Kagimu shot past goalkeeper Jeans Diego Wokocrach to make it three coming to the last 20 minutes.
Davis Kasirye leaves a Northern region player beaten
Bright Anukani passes the ballAn aerial challenge during the match at Boma playground
Obedi beat subsistute goalkeeper Jack Komakech from 12 yards after referee Deogratius Opio pointed to the spot following a harsh push by defender Geofrey Wasswa onto forward Isaac Otto.
After the match, Uganda Cranes head coach Micho termed the match as a good test for the locally based players coming to the two final group E matches in the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Kenya (home) and Mali (away).
Micho with the rest of the technical committee members and the subsistute players during th pre-match customs
‘We are very delighted having come to Northern Uganda and the locally based players got a perfect test at a time we are supposed to play Kenya and Mali in the coming days.’
The team enters camp immediately at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi in preparation for the two remaining FIFA World Cup group E qualifiers against Kenya and Mali on 11th and 14th November 2021 respectively.
Uganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Northern Region Select: Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Paul Willa, Abdul-Azizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma (Captain), John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala, Ibrahim Orit
Second Half Team: Jack Komakech (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato, Robert Eseru
Northern Region teamThe captains and match officials pose for a group photo prior to kick off
To be relayed live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & all official FUFA social media platforms
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named the starting eleveen against Northern region select at the Boma playground in Kitgum.
Joel Mutakubwa starts between the goal posts. The other ten players are; Paul Willa, Abdul-Aziizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma (Captain), John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala and Ibrahim Orit.
The substitutes are; Jack Komakech (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geoffrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato and Robert Eseru.
Deogratius Opio Oguti, Okwang Mario, Robert Komakech and Kevin Aweko are the match officials.
The referees assessor is Dennis Ojwee. Opoka Otii Johns Williams is the match commissioner.
The match will be relayed live on all official FUFA social media platforms.
Airtel Uganda and Nile Special jointly support the regional tours.
Uganda Cranes XI Vs Northern Region Select:
Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Paul Willa, Abdul-Aziizi Kayondo, Denis Iguma (Captain), John Revita, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Davis Kasirye, Steven Mukwala, Ibrahim Orit
Subs: Jack Komakech (G.K), Ashraf Mandela, Martin Kizza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Mahad Kakooza, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Sadat Anaku, Rogers Mato, Robert Eseru
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Northern Region Select Team:
The Northern region select head coach David Achira has named a strong 22 man squad to face Uganda Cranes at the Boma playground Kitgum on Thursday, 4th November 2021.
The team has a combination of the youthful and experienced players with former Maroons’ center forward Isaac Otto, experienced Ndejje University goalkeeper Jean Diego Wokorach, Mbale Heroes’ Gody Otika, Billy Clinton Ocira (Credo), Calvalry trio of Ronald Owiny Ogenga, Rogers Atube and Ivan Ocheng, among others.
This team will face Uganda Cranes side that has mainly the home based players as part of the early preparations for the two remaining matches against Kenya (at St Mary’s Stadium on 11th November 2021) and away to Mali on 14th November 2021.
The tour is part of Uganda Cranes preparations for the final two games in group E of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at home against Kenya on 11th November and away to Mali on 14th November 2021.
Last month, the Uganda Cranes played the Eastern region select team at the Mbale Municipal Stadium and won 1-0 courtesy of Joackiam Ojera’s goal.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Special sponsor the regional tours whose main purpose among others is to take the national team brand to the populous in their respective localities.
The Northern Region Select Team:
Francis Onekalit Taina (Ndejje University), Ivan Ocheng (Calvary), Gody Otika (Mbale Heroes), Mathias Anthony Okello (Young Elephants), Jean Diego Wokorach (Ndejje University), Abel Odong (Mbale Garage), Brian Odong (Young Elephants), Kermis Amuku (Credo), Brian Pogba Obedi (Ndejje University), Emmanuel Gary Mwaka (Santos FC, Kitgum), Peter Ouma (Ndejje University), Chrispus Agang (Obasanjo FC), Francis Nyeko Oboma (Santos FC), Erick Ayella (Credo), Rogers Atube (Calvary), Ronald Owiny Ogenga (Calvary), Billy Clinton Ocira (Credo), Innocent Okectwengo (Ilee), Isaac Otto (Unattached), Robert Obaloker (Pager), Gerrald Ochola (Rwotker), Stephen Okot (Credo)
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Uganda Cranes delegation has on Wednesday morning left for Kitgum town ahead of the Northern region tour match set for Thursday, 4th November 2021 at Boma playground.
The delegation was led by the head coach Milutin Sredojevic alongside members of the technical staff, FUFA referees’ manager Samuel Egesa and the event organizers Kibo Media officials.
‘We are embarking on the preparations for the two final group E matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers at home against Kenya and away to Mali. The Northern region tour is further assessment to the local legion of players on the Uganda Cranes team’ Micho revealed moments before departure as he briefed the players at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi.
The players board the team bus at Kisaasi on Wednesday morning
The traveling team has some additions to replace the injured players. The new faces originally not summoned include KCCA defenders John Revita and Geofrey Wasswa.
Samuel Kayongo Ssekamatte of Arua Hill Sports Club replaces the injured URA striker Cromwell Rwothomio and the on-form KCCA forward Davis Kasirye comes in for Yunus Sentamu.
The 23 man squad has locally based players in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards.
The tour is part of Uganda Cranes preparations for the final two games in group E of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at home against Kenya on 11th November and away to Mali on 14th November 2021.
Last month, the Uganda Cranes played the Eastern region select team at the Mbale Municipal Stadium and won 1-0 courtesy of Joackiam Ojera’s goal.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Special sponsor the regional tours.
The Uganda Cranes officials load their luggage to the team bus
Summoned Uganda Cranes team:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Jack Komakech (Vipers)
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named a 23 man team for the Northern regional tour slated to be held on Thursday 4th November 2021.
The 23 man squad has locally based players in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards.
The tour is part of Uganda Cranes preparations for the final two games in group E of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at home against Kenya on 11th November and away to Mali on 14th November 2021.
L-R: Moses Basena (Assistant coach), Micho (head coach) and Fred Kajoba Kisitu (Goalkeeping coach)
Last month, the Uganda Cranes played the Eastern region select team at the Mbale Municipal Stadium and won 1-0 courtesy of Joackiam Ojera’s goal.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors Airtel Uganda and partners Nile Special sponsor the regional tours.
Summoned Uganda Cranes team:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Alionzi Nafian (URA), Jack Komakech (Vipers)
