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Uganda FA has resolved to play the 2021 Uganda Cup semifinals on one-legged basis at neutral Fufa Technical Ground, Njeru.

The FA released dates for the competition’s semi-finals with Police taking on Vipers SC in the first semi-finals on September 21.

Bul will follow against record holders Express FC on September 22 with the final coming in four days.

Earlier, the FA had communicated the fixtures to be played between August 19 and 30 to which clubs led by Vipers insisted they couldn’t honour the games since they had no time to train.

The 2020 edition was cancelled following the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic with Proline winning the 2019 edition.

Runner David Emong won Uganda a bronze medal in the Men’s 1500m finals T46 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Saturday.

David ran a personal best of 3:53.51 to cross the finish line behind Russia’s Alexander Yaremchuk who won the gold in 3:52:08. 

The silver went to Bulgaria’s Hristiyan Stoyanov who posted 3:52.63.

The medal was David’s second at the Paralympics after claiming silver in 2016 Rio. The silverware now makes him Uganda’s most decorated Paralympian in the modern era. 

The bronze follows gold he won at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, London. 

Impairment

Emong broke his left arm while at school in 2005 after being assaulted by other students. He did not receive medical treatment for the injury, which resulted in limited use of the limb.

He became the first athlete representing Uganda to win a medal at the Paralympic Games when he claimed silver in the T46 1500m at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. 

Uganda’s national men’s basketball team, the Silverbacks, got off the mark at the FIBA Afrobasket 2021.

The Silverbacks beat Cameroon 80-66 on Friday afternoon with the team showing massive improvement in all aspects from the first game they played against Senegal.

Uganda started strong and got a double-figure lead halfway the first quarter but Cameroon played their way back for the Silverbacks to lead 27-22 after the opening quarter.

The team shot the ball better and was again led by Adam Seiko who scored an efficient game-high 20 points.

Deng John Geu throws down a dunk

Robinson Opong added 15 points, John Deng Geu scored14 points and picked 7 rebounds while Arthur Kaluma contributed 12 points.

Ishmail Wainright nearly got a triple-double. The power forward scored 9 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and made out 11 assists.

For Cameroon, it was D.J. Strawberry (17 points and 5 assists) and Kenneth Kadji (11 points) who scored in double figures.

Uganda will play its last group game on Sunday against South Sudan at 7:00pm (EAT) while Cameroon will battle tournament favourites Senegal at 10:00pm.

Vipers Sports Club has appointed Roberto Oliviera Gonçalves do Carmo as their new head coach.

The Brazilian coach has signed a three-year deal with the four-time Uganda Premier League champions and will be deputized by Portuguese Marcelo Cardoso.

“We needed a coach who could bring a fundamental change to the club, one with a strong winning mentality as we aim to become the number one club on the continent.

“I want to thank whoever has been involved in the process and we got the right candidate. We needed a coach with strategic and leadership skills – innovative and will give strategic direction to the club to ensure the vision and mission of the club are achieved,” said club president Lawrence Mulindwa.

The former Gor Mahia coach who has also managed in Rwanda (Rayon Sport), Angola, Tunisia stated that he is here to win and with an exciting philosophy.  

“I came here to be champion. We have the same direction with the Vipers. My philosophy is good football and attacking football with good balance between young and experienced players.”

Ugandan runner Jennifer Nyakato has claimed silver at the 2021 World Deaf Athletics Championships in Lublin, Poland. 

The 27 year old ran a scintillating 800m to cross the finish line 2nd with a time of 2.10.26 to confirm her place on podium.

Russia’s Luliia Abubiakirova won the race in 2:08.83 to walk away with Gold while fellow countrywoman Kudriavsteva Ekaterina won bronze in 2:12:44. 

All the podium places came with season bests, underscoring the blistering pace at which the race was run by the trio.

Jennifer came off a fourth place finish in heat 1 of the 1500m finals on Day 2 of the events. She posted 4:47:89 in a race that was won by  Russian Abubiakirova Emillyevna in 4:42:45.

The current record holder in Africa in both the 1500m and 800m raced as the first Ugandan deaf athlete to take part in the championships. 

Her personal best in the 800m is at 2.11.13 ran on 1st June 2019 at Mandela National Stadium, while over 1500m is 4:34.01 registered on 11th July 2019 in Napoli. 

Uganda’s Silverbacks got off their FIBA Afrobasket 2021 campaign on a losing note, falling to Senegal 93-55 at the Kigali Arena on Wednesday night.

The Silverbacks were bullied by the big and strong Senegalese who got everything they wanted in the key.

Uganda looked better in the first half as they trailed by nine points, but a second-half collapse especially on offense saw the side out-scored 53-24.

Ishmail Wainright, Uganda’s best player, picked three fouls in the first half which affected his entire game contributing just 8 points on 3-for-11 shooting from the field.

Arthur Kaluma equally struggled to shoot the ball after a good start. The power forward scored 8 points after going 3-of-17 from the floor.

Guards Adam Seiko (12 points) and Kieran Zziwa (9 points) top-scored for Uganda in a game everybody on the team will want to forget.

NBA star Gorgui Dieng (19 points), Branco Badiou (17 points), Ibrahim Faye (15 points) and Alga Ndiaye (14 points) all scored in double figures for Senegal.

The Silverbacks will hope to bounce back against Cameroon on Friday who lost their opener against South Sudan by forfeiture after their camp was hit by Covid-19. It, however, remains to be seen if Cameroon vs Uganda will be played as well.

The Silverbacks have a date with South Sudan on Sunday.

The Uganda Cranes have departed for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as they look towards playing international build ups ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifier clash against Kenya.

A contingent of thirty three players and officials of Uganda Cranes jetted off to Ethiopia left for Addis Ababa on Thursday morning (2.45am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

They are expected to compete in an international build up on Sunday, 29th August 2021, in preparation for the clash against Kenya clash in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group E qualifier on 2nd September 2021.

Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic confirmed the list of players, predominantly from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

According to team captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi preparations have been sufficient as the final day draws closer.

“We have prepared well since day one of training. The response of the players has been top notch and we are ready to give our best,” Okwi told the FA website.

Meanwhile, Egyptian based winger Abdu Lumala was also named in the squad having arrived in Uganda on Wednesday afternoon and joined camp immediately.

More players will join the camp in Ethiopia including Khalid Aucho and Taddeo Lwanga who ply their trade in Tanzania will will join the camp today.

Traveling Delegation:

Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Isa Magoola
Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba Kisitu
Performance Coach: Franck Plaine
Fitness Coach: Felix Ayobo
Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa
National Teams’ Officer: Paul Mukatabala
Team Physician: Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana
Kit Manager 1: Ayub Balyejusa
Kit Manager 2: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: David Isabirye

Players: Charles Lukwago, Joel Mutakubwa, Enock Walusimbi, Innocent Esimu Wafula, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Halidi Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Denis Iguma, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Ibrahim Orit, Milton Karisa, Steven Dese Mukwala, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), Richard Basangwa, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Abdu Lumala, Martin Kizza

Uganda’s Silverbacks will start their FIBA AfroBasket 2021 campaign tonight when they take on Senegal at the Kigali Arena.

The Silverbacks are making their third straight appearance at Afrobasket following their debut tournament in 2015.

Head coach George Galanopoulos is clear on how he wants his troops to play on both ends of the court, putting all into consideration.

“Defensively, we got to use the speed a little bit more by applying ball pressure, we are going to make sure that we are altering what the other team is doing offensively based on how they are pressuring the basketball. We are a small team, so we have to make sure that when we guard in the post, it’s not a one-man job, it’s a multiple.

“Offensively we have to play with more space and we have to move the ball a little bit better. Everybody has to be ready and everybody needs to understand his roles,” said Galanopoulos.

Uganda’s Roster

Uganda’s Group Fixtures (EAT)

Uganda Cranes assistant coach Moses Basena is looking forward to achieving success upon his reunion with Serbian Milutin’ Micho’ Sredojevic.

Basena officially reported for work last Saturday evening and was part of the Sunday training sessions with the team.

He believes the reunion with Micho will produce tangible positive results.

“It has always been good working with Micho for a long time now and achieved some big milestones in football, he said.

“We have been in touch not physically but we communicated on a regular basis on football issues. We have achieved some milestones and I believe we shall continue achieving.”

Basena replaced the former, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi. The latter turned down the job for unclear reasons.

The national team is preparing for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Mali in group E.

“We are preparing the team and shall find colleagues in Ethiopia to join and then we shall assess the team. We are trying to improve the team mentally and physically.

“The young players have been very competitive, trying to impress to fight for themselves and the country. They have also fought for everything that football offers,” he added.

Basena worked with Micho since 2015 and they jointly qualified the team to the AFCON finals in 2017 hosted by Gabon.

When Micho resigned in 2017, Basena was named as interim head coach and qualified the Uganda Cranes to the 2018 Chan finals in Morocco.

URA Football Club has officially announced the signing of Viane Ssekajugo on a three-year deal.

The forward joins the tax collectors from Wakiso Giants where he spent two seasons.

“It would be deceiving if I told you that playing for a massive club like URA wasn’t on my mind. Now that it’s reality, I just can’t wait to step on the pitch and represent this gigantic club in the best way possible,” Sekajugo said as quoted by the club media.

Sekajugo who scored 13 goals last season in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League becomes the club’s seventh signing this window.

URA has already announced the signing of Derrick Ndahiro, Simon Baligeya, Andrew Okiring Isiagi, Living Kabon, Said Kyeyune and James Alitho.

At URA, Sekajugo reunites with coach Simeon Masaba with whom he worked at Onduparaka.