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Uganda has announced it’s withdrawal from the inaugural World Mountain Running Nations Cup due to financial constraints.

Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) had earlier selected a national team of eight athletes (4 women/4 men) during the recent 2021 National Mountain Running Championships in Kapchorwa.

According to a statement released by UAF Public Secretary Namayo Mawerere, Uganda will not send a team this term despite dominating “the World Mountain Running Championships from 2008-2018.”

The Pearl has claimed 6 gold medals, 5 silver, 6 bronze at the men’s individual level and 1 gold medal respectively in the women category between those years.

Meanwhile 4 team gold medals have been won from 2013 – 2018.

The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has confirmed the dates for the Women’s U20 Championship.

The tournament to be hosted by Uganda will be played from 28th October to 10th November 2021.

CECAFA Executive Director, Auka Gecheo, confirmed the development.

“The Football Federation in Uganda has confirmed that they are ready to host the event during those dates and we are now waiting for further confirmation from teams,” said Gecheo as quoted by Cecafa website.

The tournament has been hanging in balance given the COVID-19 situation in Uganda and at one time seemed like it would be cancelled.

Gecheo adds that besides Somalia and Sudan, the rest of the other CECAFA Members are expected to take part.

Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania will see this as a timely opportunity to fine-tune for their respective teams for the second round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Uganda eliminated Kenya 10-3 on aggregate and will face South Africa in December.

Uganda Premier League newcomers Gaddafi Football Club head coach Abdul Mubarak Wamboya has set his target for their maiden top-flight season.

The 2021-22 season is slated to kick off this Friday, but Gaddafi will be in action on Sunday against Busoga United at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe.

Wamboya was officially unveiled earlier this week as the new head coach and the former Onduparaka FC coach couldn’t hide his delight.

“I’m happy to be part of the Soldier Boys and we are very set for the season. The morale in the camp is boosted and the boys are ready,” Wamboya said.

On their first attempt, Gaddafi earned promotion to the Uganda Premier League following their 2-0 victory against Proline in the FUFA Big League Playoffs Final played at Fufa Technical Center in Njeru on 17th August.

Wamboya has set a target of finishing among the top ten teams in their maiden season.

“Our target is to finish among the top ten but also to acquire that will make this possible,” Wamboya added.

Wamboya will be assisted by Hassan Zungu, who was head coach in their promotional season while Frank Ssebagala Kisitu will serve as the goalkeeping coach.

Striker Juliet Nalukenge has been called up to the Uganda Senior Women’s National Team (Crested Cranes) ahead of Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers.

Nalukenge who now plies her trade with Apollon Ladies FC in Cyprus and two other players from the U20 Women’s National Team (Shakira Nyinagahirwa and Hadijah Nandago) are now part of the provisional squad.

The trio was initially not part of the squad of 27 summoned on Monday but they have since joined the team that starts training on Wednesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Nalukenge was earlier supposed to move back to Cyprus after helping Uganda eliminate Kenya in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Immediately after the game on Friday last week where she scored a stunning free kick, Nalukenge travelled to Entebbe International Airport only to be told her Visa had expired.

Uganda will face Ethiopia on 20th October at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende and then a return leg in Bahir Dar six days later.

The winner on aggregate will face either South Sudan or Kenya at the final qualifying phase.

Full Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC), Daphine Nyayenga(Lady Doves FC)

Defenders: Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School WFC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Phoebe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),

Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sheebah Zalwango (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Resty Kobusobozi (Tooro Queens FC), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens FC), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Forwards: Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharon Naddunga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland), Laki Otandeka (New Jersey Copa FC, USA), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Spencer Nakacwa (Lady Doves FC), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC)

Ugandan champions City Oilers have learnt their opponents at the first round of the qualifiers for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2022.

Oilers were pitted in Group E alongside Bravehearts of Malawi, Kurusani Heats (Tanzania), and Burundian side New Stars.

The games will be played in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam from 26th-31st October 2021.

Meanwhile, there are five other groups in which teams will be battling to get to the second and final round of the qualifiers.

BAL 2022 Qualification Groups

WEST Division

Group A (Conakry, October 26-31)

Group B (Conakry, October 26-31)

Group C (Yaounde, October 26-31)

EAST Division

Group D (Dar es Salaam, October 26-31)

Group E (Dar es Salaam, October 26-31)

Group F (Johannesburg, October 19-24)

The draws for the third circuit of the National Rugby Sevens have been revealed by Uganda Rugby Union.

Series defending champions and winners of this year’s opening two circuits KOBs have been drawn in Pool A alongside Jinja Hippos, Plascon Mongers, and Sailors.

Black Pirates, who have been runner-up in the two circuits played thus far are in Pool B along with Warriors, Impis, and circuit hosts Soroti Rangers.

Heathens are in Pool C alongside Buffaloes, Rams, and another Jinja side Walukuba Barbarians.

Unlike the central circuits, Soroti Sevens like every other upcountry circuit will be played over a single day.

The games will be played on Saturday, 16th October.

POOLS

Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has named a provisional squad of 27 players to commence preparations ahead of the Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The Crested Cranes, fresh from playing at the COSAFA Women’s Championship, will return to camp on Tuesday and have 8 days of preparations before the first leg against Ethiopia.

The first leg is scheduled for 20th October at St. Mary’s Stadium with the return leg coming six days later in Bahir Dar.

Lutalo has summoned 8 players from the U20 team that ejected Kenya from the World Cup Qualifiers over the weekend.

Skipper Fauzia Najjemba, midfielder Shamirah Nalugya and winger Margaret Kunihira who have already played with the Crested Cranes before are joined by Daphine Nyayenga, Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Nadunga, and Aisha Nantongo who are earning maiden calls.

Fazila Ikwaput who wasn’t part of the team that played at the just concluded COSAFA Women’s Championship due to injury is back in the squad.

Resty Kobusobozi and Rhoda Nanziri who were part of the provisional squad but didn’t make the final squad are also back.

Besides Amina Nababi, Bridget Nabisaalu and Eunice Ariokot, the rest of the players that travelled to South Africa are back into the squad.

The team will enter camp on Tuesday at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi, and then move to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru the following day where they will have a residential camp.

The winner on aggregate will face either South Sudan or Kenya at the final qualifying phase.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC), Daphine Nyayenga(Lady Doves FC)

Defender: Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School WFC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Phoebe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),

Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sheebah Zalwango (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Resty Kobusobozi (Tooro Queens FC), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens FC)

Forwards: Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharon Naddunga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland), Laki Otandeka (New Jersey Copa FC, USA), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Spencer Nakacwa (Lady Doves FC), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC)

Uganda’s Cricket Cranes were flagged on Monday, 11th October for the first round of the Africa T20 World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

The six-team tournament will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 14th-22nd October at Gahanga and IPRC Ovals.

Uganda will compete against five other teams for a single slot for the final continental qualifying tournament where they will join Kenya and Nigeria.

The Cricket cranes will compete against Ghana, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Eswatini, and Seychelles.

Uganda will start its campaign against Malawi on 16th October and finish its round-robin against Seychelles.

Head coach Laurence Mahatlane has made two changes to the side that won the Pearl Of Africa T20 Series. Veteran Frank Nsubuga and Richard Agamire get into the side to replace Charles Waiswa and Arnold Otwani.

Players: 1. Deus Muhumuza (Captain), 2. Ronak Patel, 3. Simon Ssesazi, 4. Dinesh Nakrani, 5. Frank Akankwasa, 6. Riazat Ali Shah, 7. Kenneth Waiswa, 8. Bilal Hassun, 9. Frank Nsubuga, 10. Saud Islam, 11. Richard Agamire, 12. Henry Ssenyondo, 13. Fred Achelam (Wicketkeeper) 14. Gerald Mubiru

Reserves: 1. Arnold Otwani, 2. Jonathan Ssebanja, 3. Cosmas Kyewuta, 4. Charles Waiswa

Officials: Laurence Mahatlane (Head Coach), Jackson Ogwang (Assistant Coach), Shamim Nassali (Physiotherapist), Alvin Bagaya (Analyst), Innocent Ndawula (Media Manager) Jackson Kavuma (Team Manager). 

Uganda’s Schedule

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22 October 2021

H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the tactics Uganda Cranes coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic as the national team defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Sunday.

It was Uganda’s second win over the Amavubi Stars courtesy of Fahad Bayo’s header in the 21st minute off a poor clearance by the visitors.

The win took Uganda to 14 straight home clean sheets in Africa Cup of Nations & World Cup Qualifiers since Oct 11, 2014 and Museveni was really pleased.

“I congratulate the national football team on this victory,” he wrote in a statement.

He added; “They used the right tactics and our goal came from a corner kick. I know these tactics because I used to be a footballer until (1966) when I changed focus from sports to the struggles of our politics.”

With two games remaining against Mali (away) and Kenya (home), Uganda is second in group E with 8 points from four games. Mali is top with 10.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers (Group E):

Full Time: Uganda Cranes 1-0 Rwanda Amavubi Stars

Fahad Bayo’s solo was the difference again as Uganda Cranes defeated Rwanda for their 2nd win in a space of three days of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers on Sunday.

The forward’s prowess in front of goal was expressed when he headed home from a poor clearance in the 21st minute.

It was his second goal in 3 days after scoring against the same side in Nyamirambo, a game Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic’s outfit also won 1-0.

This was the country’s first home win in a competitive match since beating South Sudan on November 12, 2020.

Uganda has also gone 14 straight home clean sheets in Africa Cup of Nations & World Cup Qualifiers since Oct 11, 2014.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Denis Iguma (Captain), Isaac Muleme, Aziizi Kayondo, Enock Walusimbi, Timothy Awanyi, Taddeo Lwanga, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Moses Waiswa, Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala

Subs: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Innocent Wafula, Mustafa Kiiza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Najib Fesali, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Kizza, Cromwell Rwothomio, Yunus Sentamu

Match Officials: