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World Athletics announced the nominees for the 2021 Male World Athlete of the Year on Thursday, 21st October.
Among the nominees for the award was Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei.
Cheptegei won gold and silver in the 5000m and 10000m respectively at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
You can vote for the Ugandan star online via World Athletics social media platforms by ‘liking’ a Facebook post or Retweeting a Tweet with Cheptegei’s artwork
Voting for the World Athlete of the Year closes at midnight on Saturday 6th November. At the conclusion of the voting process, five finalists will be announced by World Athletics.
Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has been nominated for the 2021 Male Athlete of the Year award by World Athletics.
The world champion and 2020 Olympic gold medalist is nominated alongside nine other athletics ahead of the awards ceremony that will take place in December.
It’s the third straight year that Cheptegei has received the nomination.
The nominations reflect the remarkable range of exceptional performances that the sport has witnessed this year from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, one-day meeting circuits to other events around the world.
Cheptegei is the 2020 Olympic 5000m champion, 10000m silver medalist, and ran a World-leading 8:09.55 over two miles.
How voting will be done
It will be a three-way voting process that will determine the finalists.
The World Athletics Council and the World Athletics Family will cast their votes by email, while fans can vote online via the World Athletics social media platforms. Individual graphics for each nominee will be posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week; a ‘like’ on Facebook and Instagram or a retweet on Twitter will count as one vote.
The World Athletics Council’s vote will count for 50% of the result, while the World Athletics Family’s votes and the public votes will each count for 25% of the final result.
Voting for the World Athletes of the Year closes at midnight on Saturday 6th November. At the conclusion of the voting process, five men and five women finalists will be announced by World Athletics.
The male and female World Athletes of the Year will be announced live at the World Athletics Awards 2021 in December.
Other Nominees
The other nominees for the award include; Ryan Crouser (Shot put, USA), Mondo Duplantis (Polevolt, Sweden), Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Track, Norway), Eliud Kipchoge (Marathon, Kenya), Pedro Pichardo (Triple Jump, Portugal), Daniel Stahl (Discus, Sweden), Miltiadis Tentoglou (Long jump, Greece), Damian Warner (Decathlon, Canada), Karsten Warholm (Track, Norway).
Uganda Cranes have risen in the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday, 21st October 2021.
Uganda is now ranked 82nd in the world with 1297 points, up a place.
From the previous rankings released in September, Uganda Cranes were ranked 83rd.
This rise is attributed to the back-to-back victories over regional rivals Rwanda in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Uganda Cranes won by an identical 1-0 scoreline over the two legs played in Kigali (Stade De Kigali, Nyamirambo) and Wakiso (St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende). Israel-based center forward Aziz Fahad Bayo scored in the two legs.
The next Fifa Rankings will be published on 25th November 2021.
Uganda Crested Cranes edged Ethiopia 2-0 in the first leg of the first round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
Riticia Nabbosa and Fauziah Najjemba were on target for the Crested Cranes who take a two-goal advantage into the return leg next week.
Nabbosa showed composure when she was played through by Sumaya Komuntale to slot in the opener in the second minute of the game.
Najjemba doubled the advantage late in the second half when she raced on a long ball over the top from Sheebah Zalwanga and headed over goalkeeper Tarikua Bargena Balcha.
Crested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth Aturo made three outstanding saves in the first half. She denied Senaf Wakuma Demise, Medina Awol Busser and fingertipped Birra Etsegenet long range effort for corner.
The return leg will be played on 26th October with the winner set to take on either Kenya or South Sudan for a place in next year’s AWCON in Morocco.
Team Line-ups
Uganda XI: Ruth Aturo, Sumaya Komuntale, Asia Nakibuuka, Shadia Nankya, Viola Namuddu, Margret Kunihira, Sandra Nabweteme, Hasifa Nassuna, Joan Nabirye, Fauzia Najjemba, Riticia Nabbosa
Subs: Daisy Nakaziro , Juliet Nalukenge, Phoebe Banura, Sharon Nadunga, Shamirah Nalugya, Sheebah Zalwango
Ethiopia XI: Balcha Bargena Tarikua, Meskerem Kanko, Asfaw Ember Adisu, Medina Awol Busser, Loza Abera Geinore, Kalsa Mekonnen Aregash, Nardos Getenet, Buwoli Hiwot Denegiso, Birra Wakuma Demise, Hasabe Musa Gila
Subs: Emiwesh Yirashewa Alemayhu, Eden Shiferaw, Tizita Hmikael Wimeskel, Senayt Bogale Boyzo, Rediet Assresahagn Matios, Mesay Temesgen Tanga, Alemnesh Geremew Asefa
Following a good start in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Uganda U20 Women’s National Team shifts focus to the Cecafa U20 Women’s Championship.
Uganda will host the tournament to be played from 28th October to 10th November at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has summoned a provisional squad of 30 players that enters camp today (Wednesday) with the majority of the players from the squad which faced Kenya in World Cup qualifiers at the start of this month.
However, there are new faces as goalkeeper Diana Natukunda who plays at Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Asia Nakibuuka who has been part of the Crested Cranes team that played at COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa, Constance Nelima (She Kataka FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC), and Aisha Namukaaya (Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC).
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC)
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), Gillian Akadinda (Olila High School FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE 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), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC)
Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Aisha Namukaaya (Dynamic SS Jjeza WFC), Constance Nelima (She Kataka FC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC)
Officials
- Head Coach – Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi
- Assistant Coach – Oliver Mbekeka
- Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
- Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba
- Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
- Media Officer – Faridah Tomusange Nassejje
Uganda’s Fixtures
Thursday, October 28
- Uganda vs Burundi – 4pm
Sunday, October 31
- Uganda vs Djibouti – 11am
Wednesday, November 3
- Eritrea vs Uganda – 4pm
Saturday, November 6
- Uganda vs Tanzania – 4pm
Tuesday, November 9
- Uganda vs Ethiopia – 4pm
2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Second Round, First Leg
Uganda vs Ethiopia
Wednesday, 20th October 2021
St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende 4PM
Uganda face Ethiopia on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende in the first leg of the second round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
Uganda has registered two victories over the same side coming at the CECAFA Women’s Championship in 2018 (hosted by Rwanda) and 2009 in Tanzania.
The other encounters including 2018 AWCON Qualifiers and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers have seen Ethiopia secure wins.
Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo is confident the team is ready.
“We are fully aware of the threat that our opponents pose and we know how they play. But we have equally prepared well and ready for the job before us. The players are focused and committed to win on Wednesday,” he said during the pre match press briefing.
“Playing at COSAFA gave us a good test. We knew where we needed to improve and that’s what we have been working on since returning from South Africa.”
Captain Ruth Aturo also believes Uganda can upstage their African counterparts.
“I have been part of the National Team set up since 2016 and the progress we have had is evident. Back then, the team was just shaping but you can see we have a better squad capable of defeating Ethiopia.”
The return leg in Adis Ababa is slated for 26th October and the winner on aggregate will face either South Sudan or Kenya at the third and final qualifying phase.
Uganda Rugby Union has rescheduled the remaining circuits of the 2021 National Rugby Sevens series, extending the break by another week.
The adjustment has been made to accommodate the Safari Sevens that will take place on October 30-31 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya with Uganda expected to send the men’s national team.
The series will thus resume on the first weekend of November with the Rujumba Sevens hosted by Black Pirates to be played on November 6-7.
Teams will then travel to South Western Uganda the subsequent weekend for the Kabale Sevens that will be played on November 13.
The sevens season will be concluded at Legends with the Coronation Sevens on November 20-21.
KOBs who are the series defending champions currently top the 2021 standings with 66 points, 11 clear of second-placed Pirates having swept the first three circuits at Legends, Gulu and Soroti.
The 2019 NBA Champions Toronto Raptors announced they had waived Ishmail Wainright on Sunday.
Wainright’s meant that Raptors opted to keep Sam Dekker and Isaac Bonga to fill the vacant two slots to complete the roster of 15 players.
Despite the decision, the small forward who had a strong showing during the Summer League and Preseason games remains positive.
The Silverbacks star took to Twitter to express his feelings.
“First and foremost I just want to thank the entire front office, coaching staff, down to the trainers and medical staff with the Raptors for everything,” said Wainright via Twitter.
“And to the fans, thank yall for the love and support. This is just the beginning. One door closes, another one will open.”
Wainright had signed with the Raptors as a free agent in the summer having spent three seasons in France and Germany after completing College at Baylor.
Wakiso Giants coach Douglas Bamweyana has outlined areas that his side need to work on after losing to 3-0 to KCCA at home in the Uganda Premier League.
The Purple Sharks dominated the game at Kabaka Kyabaggu but lost despite creating the better of chances on the afternoon.
“It was a bad day at office – especially in terms of finishing,” he told the club media.
“Some aspects of our defending were suspect on individual levels and we gave off some very cheap goals.
“We created far more and better chances than our opponents but the difference that they even took the half chances they got except one and we created several but failed to hit the net.
“Fair play to their goalkeeper – I thought he had a fantastic game!
Overall, I was satisfied with lads’ efforts but our sharpness in wide channels and in front of goals must improve and fast. We shall attempt to solve these issues before Friday.
Douglas Bamweyana, Wakiso Giants FC coach
Wakiso Giants face Vipers on Friday who overcame Police 2-0 on match day one.
Uganda Hippos and former KCCA FC midfielder debuted for the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls after completing his move to the side late last month.
Sserwadda came on for in the 73rd minute for Luther Archimede for his first outing for the New York based side which drew against Tampa Bay Rowdies at the at Al Lang Stadium
The opening goal of the game was scored in the 23rd minute by Archimede off forward Omar Sowe’s threaded ball from midfielder Daniel Edelman.
Tampa Bay scored the equalizer late in the first half, when midfielder Sebastian Dalgaard sent a ball into the box, New York defender Juan Castillo playing into the net for an own goal.
New York will return home to host Loudoun United FC on Wednesday, October 20 for the club’s final home match of the season.
About Steven Sserwadda
Sserwadda is a midfielder who started out by rising through the ranks of KCCA’s youth system.
He appeared in his first international club appearance in the 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup in a 2–1 victory against Tanzanian club, Mtibwa Sugar.
Sserwadda joined USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II on 30 September 2021.