East Africa Community Games: FUFA sends Crested Cranes to Burundi - FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Posted on August 15, 2018 - 9:09 am by Ahmed Marsha

FUFA has released the travelling contingent for both men and women to Burundi for the East Africa Community Games from 15^th-30^th August, 2018.

Uganda field the National Under 20 football team (Hippos) and the National Women team (Crested Cranes).

The teams was flagged off by the Chairman of National Council of Sports board Bosco Onyik at the NCS Headquarters in Lugogo on Tuesday at 9 AM.

National Council of Sports board chairman Bosco Onyik flagged off the team

U-20 players and officials pose for a group photo

Faridah Bulega will handle the Crested Cranes while Matia Lule is with the Under 20 team.

The players named for the trip;

Men Under 20 team (Hippos)

Said Keni GK (Proline FC), Otim Dennis GK (Mbarara High School), Wamana Ibrahim (KCCA FC), Achai Herbert (Kibuli SS), Mujuzi Musitafa (Proline FC), Mbowa Paul (URA FC), Eyam Ivan (Mbarara City FC), Maseruka Sadam (Buddo SS), Ssenyonjo Hassan (Aspire Academy Qatar), Tibita Hamis (BUL FC), Nasasira Noel (Ndejje University FC), Sekyanzi Faisal (St Mary’s Nabweru), Serwadda Steven (KCCA FC), Mugulusi Ibra (Edgars Youth Programme), Enoch Walusimbi (Bright Stars FC), Komakech Alex (Nyamityobora FC), Sebutinde Charles (Nyamityobora FC), Onyai Derick (Kataka FC)

Technical: Matia Lule (Head coach), James Odoch (Assistant coach), Sam Kawalya (Goalkeeping coach), Ronald Kisolo (Team Doctor)

Women National team-Crested Cranes

Ruth Aturo-GK (UCU Lady Cardinals, Nakaziro Daisy GK (Mutesa I Royal University), Viola Namuddu (She MAK), Nakitto Gladsy (Kampala Queens), Alupo Norah (Olila Women FC), Babirye Winnie (Lady Doves), Nankya Shadia (Uganda Martyrs High Lubaga), Namwase Monica (Gafford Ladies), Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Nabbumba Phiona (Ajax Queens), Nabisalu Bridget (Ajax Queens), Nambatya Favor (Mutesa I Royal University), Nabossa Ritah (Lady Doves), Nakiridde Cathy (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nassuuna Hasifah (UCU Lady Cardinals), Mutuuzo Lilian (Tagy High School), Nanziri Resty (Tagy High School), Nakachwa Spencer (Uganda Martyrs High Lubaga)

Techncial: Faridah Bulega (Head coach), Edward Kaziba (Assistant coach), James Magala (Goalkeeping coach), Paul Ssali (Team Coordinator), Kabatalindwa Mable (Team Doctor)