Uganda Cranes Na-Mutima Nile Special Regional Tours
Western Region Vs Uganda Cranes
Sunday 29th June 2014
At Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara
Time: 3:30 pm
The Uganda national football team members safely arrived in Mbarara town on Saturday afternoon ahead of Sunday’s Nile Special Cranes Na- Mutima build up match at Kakyeka Stadium.
The team, which is set to play against Western region select side was received by Mr Mutaka Seka, the Chairman of the Western Region Football Association. Shortly after arrival, the contingent toured the Nile breweries plant in Mbarara where they we’re served lunch.
The Cranes also trained at the Kakyeka stadium, the match day venue.
Western region head tactician, Ibrahim Lubuye told www.fufa.co.ug that his charges , nicknamed ‘Rugaju’ are more than ready for the match.
Coaches’ Photo Moment: Western region coach, Ibrahim Lubuye poses with Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sedrojevic
The “Rugaju” is an uncontrollable bull ready to attack anyone in its face.
“We are only awaiting for the kick off time”, Lubuye remarked.
Local community excited:
When the Cranes arrived in Mbarara town, majority of the local based people were very excited to meet the players.
Many fans took photographs with various players as many sought for autographs.
Yunus Ssentamu is a sought after item in Mbarara-Western Region fans have got that once in a lifetime opportunity to take photographs with their favorite Cranes players.
Another group of fans pose with the Stand in Cranes Captain, Brian Umony
The match will be handled by the Western region referees.
Emmy Kakooza from Mbarara as center referee.
He will be assisted by Ahmed Bazibumbira of Isingiro (1st assistant), Moses Kanyarutokye from Kabale (2nd assistant) and Paul Turyamureba from Rubirizi as the 4th official.
Abbasi Ssendyowa who hails from Mbarara has been assigned as the Referees Assessor and Match commissioner.
