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National regional tours: The Uganda Cranes humble Buganda Region

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2016:

Buganda Region 0-3 Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes defeated Buganda Region 3-0 at the Masaka Regional stadium on Saturday.

Muhammed Shaban (of Onduparaka), Musa Esenu (Soana) and Vipers’ defender Halid Lwaliwa scored the goals that all came in the second half of the game.

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Uganda Cranes XI: L-R – Standing – Hassan Wasswa Mawanda Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Vincent Kayizzi, Isaac Isinde, Bernard Muwanga. Front Row: Geofrey Sserunkuma, Erisa Ssekisambu, Benjamin Ochan, Edrisa Lubega and Mike Sserumaga
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Buganda Region XI that took on the Uganda Cranes at Masaka Recreational Stadium
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FUFA Executive committee member, Dennis Mbidde (representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo) flanked by the Airtel Official, Noela Byuma, Samuel Mpiima (another FUFA Executive committee member) and other officials during the teams’ inspection.

The team was later hosted to a dinner by the Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda Limited at Golf Lane Hotel in Masaka town.

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Erisa Ssekisambu controls a ball during the first half of the well attended game at Masaka Recreational stadium

The Uganda Cranes has had previous trips in the Western Region (Mbarara), North East (Soroti), Northern (Gulu), Kitara (Masindi), West Nile (Arua) and lately in the Eastern Region (Mbale).

Through out the tours, the national team won five games 1-0 against Western, 2-0 against North East, 5-0 against Northern, 6-0 against Kitara and 3-0 against Buganda Region.

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The regional tour matches have drawn crowds in all the eight FUFA regions. The main purpose of such visits is to sell the national team brand to masses. Locals also, got that rare opportunity to watch and interact with their favourite stars in their own localities.

The Uganda Cranes fell once 1-0 to West Nile (courtesy of Ceasar Olega’s goal) and drew 1-1 in the only all square affair against Eastern region.

Isaac Muleme scored a direct corner against the Eastern region team before a late goal from second half substitute, James Otim leveled the affairs at Mbale Recreational stadium.

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Section of fans at the Masaka Recreational Stadium

Focus for the Uganda Cranes now turns to the preparations for the Kenya International friendly game on 31st August 2016 as well as the 3rd September 2016 crucial AFCON 2017 Qualifier against Comoros.

Both the Kenya and Comoros games will be played at Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

Uganda Cranes Starting Team:

Benjamin Ochan (G.K), Joseph Nsubuga, Brian Majwega, Isaac Isinde, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (Captain), Bernard Muwanga, Vincent Kayizzi, Mike Sserumaga, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Ssekisambu, Geofrey Sserunkuma

Team Two:

Yasin Mugabi (G.K), Nicholas Wadada, Hassan Musana, Rashid Toha, Halid Lwaliwa, Ivan Ntege, Martin Kizza, Kezironi Kizito, Muhammed Shaban, Musa Esenu, Abdulmalik Vitalis Tabu

Buganda Team:

Goal Keepers: Abdul Kimera [Bulemezi], Tonny Kyameera [Buddo ss]

Defenders: Latif Kiyemba [Busiro], Samuel Kato [Buddo], Saidon Bogere[Busiro], Mahad Ssemanda [Buluri], Francis Ssemakula [Wakiso Hills], Cyrus Mukalazi [Masaka ss]

Midifielders: Hamis Semugeera [Buluri], Joshua Kigozi Josua [Bulemezi], Joshua Lubwama [Bulemezi], Moses Seruyiga [Kira United]

Strikers: Baker Buyaala[ Bugerere], Isaac Balyejusa [ Bulemezi], Godfrey Waswa [ Buluri]

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