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Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Denis Onyango is secretly being lured to come back from international retirement, according to Kawowo Sports.

The Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper announced his retirement from the national team in April last year following a failed AFCON 2021 qualification campaign.

The 2016 CAF African Player of the Year based in Africa is however in secret talks with Fufa over a possible return to the national team ahead of the 2023 Afcon qualifiers.

A source at the FA revealed to Kawowo Sports that Onyango was being convinced to return and guide the young lads during a rebuilding process.

“There are talks but I don’t know how far for now,” a source said. “But he is seen as someone that would give confidence to the team and also that fear factor that we (Cranes) once had,” he added.

However, we can reliably report that he hasn’t joined the team in Algiers and in any case if the talks yield fruits, he would then be available for selection against Niger on June 8 at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende.

Vipers have vowed to keep their top marks man Ceaser Manzoki after the Central African Republic (CAR) international became a free agent.

His contract expired after his two year contract with the Ugandan league champions.

The forward is a subject of interest from various clubs on the continent including Tanzania’s Simba, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates as well as Algeria’s AC Paradou.

“He hasn’t signed for any club at the moment,” a source close to the player revealed to Kawowo Sports.

“But he will give priority to Vipers if they match his asking price that the bigger clubs are offering him at the moment,”

Manzoki is currently with his national team, CAR who are involved in the ongoing 2023 Afcon qualifiers.

Manzoki scored 18 league goals last season as Vipers clinched a 5th league title and won the Golden Boot.

CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship 2022

Matchday 1

Burundi 3-0 Djibouti

Uganda 2-0 Rwanda

Ikwaput was the star of the show for Uganda as the Crested Cranes overcame Rwanda at CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The Lady Doves FC forward scored a goal in either half to help Uganda earn a 2-0 win over Rwanda.

In the 36th minute, she fired into an empty net before getting the second, two minutes after the break.

She broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, firing into an empty net, capitalizing on a mistake by goalkeeper Claudine Itangishaka.

Itangishaka was late to intercept a defense splitting pass from Asia Nakibuuka, and the goalkeeper instead of clearing the ball took away Shamira Nalugya and the ball fell to Ikwaput who did no mistake to fire home.

At the start of the second half, coach George Lutalo called for the first change, introducing Sandra Nabweteme for Shirazi Natasha who blew hot and cold in the opening stanza.

There were further changes with Lillian Mutuuzo, Riticia Nabbosa and Phiona Nabbumba all coming on.

Nabweteme made instant impact with her movements troubling the Rwanda backline. She was involved in the second goal for Uganda that came two minutes after restart.

Ikwaput was found out wide and cut back inside before drilling home to send the fans into wild celebrations.

Burundi who are also in the same group with Uganda, won their game 3-0 against Djibouti.

Group A will resume on Friday with Uganda facing Djibouti will Rwanda will be up against Burundi.

Action continues on Thursday with two fixtures in Group B. Tanzania plays South Sudan while Ethiopia will take on Zanzibar.

Uganda Starting XI

Dasiy Nakaziro (GK), Asia Nakibuuka, Sumaya Komuntale, Margaret Namirimu, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Margaret Kunihira, Shamira Nalugya, Fazila Ikwaput, Hasifah Nassuna, Shirazi Natasha

Rwanda Starting XI

Claudine Itangishaka (GK), Lydia Uzayisenza, Loiuse Maniraguha, Libellee Nibagwire, Anne Marie Ibangbarye, Joselyne Mukantaganira, Nadine Mukandayisenga, Dorothee Mukeshimana, Callixte Iradukunda, Gloria Sifa Nibagwire, Immaculee Uwimbabazi

Uganda Senior Women’s Football National Team head coach George Lutalo has released the final squad that will play at this year’s CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship.

The Crested Cranes will use the aforementioned tournament as a precursor to the Women Africa Cup of Nations that will be played in July.

After several weeks in residential training, Lutalo confirmed the final list of 23 players just a day before the tournament gets underway.

The squad named comprises of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.

The surprise omissions include veteran right back Viola Namuddu who has been part of the team since 2016. Naome Nagadya and Resty Nanziri have also not made the cut on the final squad.

Elizabeth Nakigozi, Harima Kanyago, Hadijah Nalongo, Phoebe Banura, Joan Ainembabazi and Salena Allibhai are the other players dropped.

The Crested Cranes will begin the tournament against Rwanda on Wednesday before facing Burundi and Djibouti, the other teams in Group A.

Group B has Tanzania, Zanzibar, South Sudan and Ethiopia.

The CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship will be played between 1st -11th June at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Crested Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers
Daisy Nakaziro (Uganda Martyrs WFC), Daphine Nyayenga (She Corporate FC), Juliet Adeke (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Defenders
Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sumaya Komuntale (FC Tooro Queens), Lukiya Namubiru (Kampala Queens FC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Margaret Namirimu (She Corporate FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Midfielders
Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens), Sheebah Zalwango (FC Amani), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC)

Forwards
Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Unattached), Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kampala Queens FC), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens FC), Shirazi Natasha (Unattached)

Crested Cranes will be captained by Shadiah Nankya at the forthcoming 2022 CECAFA Women’s Senior Championship.

The UCU Lady Cardinals center-half takes the armband from Ruth Aturo who will miss the tournament that kicks off on Wednesday at the Fufa Technical Center, Njeru.

Nankya, a defender who is a proven goal-scorer, will be assisted by her captain at UCU Hasifa Nassuna.

The developments were revealed on Tuesday after coach George Lutalo named his final squad, a day before Uganda kicks start their CECAFA journey against Rwanda.

“We are ready and cannot wait to get the tournament underway,” Nankya said as quoted by FUFA website. “I believe we are one unit and everyone is committed to achieving this target.”

Nankya featured for Crested Cranes at the 2021 COSAFA Women Championship and the recent 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

Wednesday, 1st June

Crested Cranes Squad (Shirt Numbers)

Goalkeepers: Daisy Nakaziro (19), Daphine Nyayenga (18), Juliet Adeke (1)

Defenders: Asia Nakibuuka (2), Sumaya Komuntale (3), Lukiya Namubiru (4), Shadia Nankya (5), Margaret Namirimu (6), Samalie Nakacwa (13), Aisha Nantongo (15)

Midfielders: Phiona Nabbumba (16), Joan Nabirye (12), Sheebah Zalwango (22), Shamirah Nalugya (21), Riticia Nabbosa (17)

Forwards: Juliet Nalukenge (14), Fazila Ikwaput (9), Sandra Nabweteme (8), Hasifah Nassuna (10), Lilian Mutuuzo (11), Margaret Kunihira (7), Zaina Nandede (20), Shirazi Natasha (23)

Allan Okello and Allan Kyambadde have joined the Uganda Cranes camp in Tunisia as the team prepares for their first match of the AFCON 2023 Qualifiers against Algeria.

Six more foreign-based players will be expected to join the team before the Algeria match on June 4th.

These include Bevis Mugabi, Elvis Bwomono, Aucho Khalid, Abdu Aziz Kayondo, Derrick Kakooza, and Steven Serwadda.

The Cranes are camped in Tunisia and will play a practice match with Hammam Sousse on Monday as coach Micho continues to fine-tune the team.

The venue for Algeria vs Uganda match has been changed to 5th July 1962 stadium in Algiers not Oran as earlier stated.

Uganda is in Group F of the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers alongside Algeria, Niger, and Tanzania, with the top two teams earning a ticket to the AFCON finals in Ivory Coast next year.

Uganda Cranes have left the country for a four-day training camp in Tunisia ahead of their first match of the AFCON 2023 Qualifiers.

Uganda will face Algeria on 4th June 2022.

Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic has left behind four players from the squad that has been training locally.

The four players are Moses Aliro (Wakiso Giants), Denis Otim (Express), Najib Yiga (Vipers), and Rogers Mato (KCCA).

The quartet has remained in camp at Kisasi and may be considered for the second game against Niger that is scheduled for 8th June 2022 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

A total of 16 players have flown out including Goalkeepers Charles Lukwago and Nafian Alionzi.

The others are Gavin Kizito, Lwaliwa Halid, Muleme Isaac, Walusimbi Enoch, Musa Ramathan, Byaruhanga Bobosi, Karisa Milton, Kizza Martin, Miya Faruku, Okwi Emmanuel, Begisa James Penz, Marvin Youngman Joseph Fahad Bayo, and Muhammad Shaban.

These will be joined by eight foreign-based players in Bevis Mugabi, Allan Okello, Allan Kyambadde, Elvis Bwomono, Aucho Khalid, Abdu Aziz Kayondo, Derrick Kakooza, and Steven Serwadda in Tunisia.

The 2022 Bika Bya Baganda football tournament will have 48 clans that have been divided into 8 groups (A to H).

Each of the 8 groups has 6 teams apiece with record winners Mmamba Gabunga (10 titles won) in group D alongside Nsenene, Ngonge, Nsamba, Kisasi and Kasanke.

The royal clan Balangira are in group B with Nkima, Ntalaganya, Kakoboza, Kinyomo and Nvuma while in group A; Mpindi will play against Butiko, Musu, Kasimba, Kiwere and Lukato.

Group C has Ffumbe who are lined against Nkerebwe, Mutima Musagi, Nkula, Ndiisa and Ndiga as the reigning champions Mbogo are in group E with Njovu, Njobe, Nvubu, Nkejje and Ngabi Nyunga.

Group F has Nakinsige, Mpeewo, Lugave (7 titles won), Ngali, Kibe and Mutima  Muyanja. Nte, Nkusu, Njaza, Nsuma, Mbwa and Nyonyi Nyange are in group G.

Group H has Kkobe, Ngo, Ngeye, Namungona, Mpologoma (Lion) and Kayozi.

The official launch of this tournament will be held on Tuesday, 31st May 2022 by the Katikiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at the Bulange Gardens in Mengo, Kampala.

This championship has been played since 1950 and only played by players hailing from Buganda Kingdom.

This championship is organized by Buganda Kingdom under the ministry of sports, leisure and recreation headed by Owek. Henry Moses Ssekabembe Kiberu.

Groups:

A:

1. Mpindi

2. Butiko

3. Musu

4. Kasimba

5. Kiwere

6. Lukato

B:

1. Nkima

2. Balangira

3. Ntalaganya

4. Kakoboza

5. Kinyomo

6. Nvuma

C:

1. Ffumbe

2. Nkerebwe

3. Musagi

4. Nkula

5. Ndiisa

6. Ndiga

D:

1. Nsenene

2. Mmamba Gabunga

3. Ngonge

4. Ngabi Nsamba

5. Kisasi

6. Kasanke

E:

1. Mbogo

2. Njovu

3. Njobe

4. Nvubu

5. Nkejje

6. Nyunga

F:

1. Nakinsige

2. Mpeewo

3. Lugave

4. Ngali

5. Kibe

6. Muyanja

G:

1. Nte

2. Nkusu

3. Njaza

4. Nsuma

5. Mbwa

6. Nyange

H:

1. Kkobe

2. Ngo

3. Ngeye

4. Namungona

5. Mpologoma

6. Kayozi

BIKA FOOTBALL PAST WINNERS:

Algeria’s captain Riyad Mahrez will not be available for the opening round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers and will miss games against Uganda and Tanzania.

According to reports, the winger asked Algeria National Team coach Djamel Belmadi to sit out of the two games citing fatigue.

“The Algerian captain spoke with coach Djamel Belmadi and asked him to be excused from his two continental meetings. The Manchester City winger has the will to breathe after a tiring campaign during which he has accumulated 47 club matches.” reads a story on bein.com.

It should be noted that Algeria will host Uganda on 4th June in Oran before visiting Tanzania four days later.

This is not the first time that Mahrez is asking to be left out. He requested to miss the friendly game against Ghana, before Africa Cup of Nations.

Busoga Masaza Cup 2022:

Match Day 2:

Saturday, 28th May 2022:

Budiope Vs Butembe – Budiope SS playground
Bukono Vs Bulamogi – Ivukula Subcounty playground

Sunday, 29th May 2022:

Bukooli Namayingo Vs Bunha – Namayingo Primary School playground
Luuka Vs Bunhole Bunanhumba – Luuka District Headquarters playground
*All matches kick off at 4:00 PM

The 2022 Busoga Masaza Cup resumes with match day two on Saturday, 28th May.

Butembe, who won the official opening match against Buzaaya 1-0 will face Budiope at the Budiope Secondary School playground.

Steven Madanda and Franco Mugomba will be the key players for Butembe while in the other game on the same day, Bukono takes on Bulamogi at the Ivukula Subcounty playground.

On Sunday 29th May 2022, Bukooli Namayingo shall host Bunha at the Namayingo Primary School playground.

Bunha humbled Busiki 4-0 courtesy of lethal forward Issa “Gayanda” Mugoya, Nkolo Blaise and Daniel Balyeku.

The other contest will have Luuka against Bunhole Bunanhumba at the Luuka District Headquarters playground.

Match day one witnessed a total of seven matches in four matches with Butembe, Kigulu, Bugabula and Bunha being victorious.

Telecommunications giants MTN Uganda are the major tournament sponsors.