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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers (Group E):
Match Day 4: 10th October 2021 – Uganda Cranes Vs Rwanda Amavubi Stars
St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4 PM, EAT)
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic has made one change from the side that defeated Rwanda three days ago in Nyamirambo.
Aziz Kayondo enters the fray to help Uganda deliver another three points on home soil after sitting out the 1-0 win against the visitors.
Charles Lukwago starts in goal, Denis Iguma captains the side while goal scorer for the previous Fahad Bayo also gets the nod.
Uganda is second in group E with 5 points off 3 matches. Mali leads the group on 7 points. Kenya has two points and Rwanda on one.
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:
- Referee: Haythem Guirat (Tunisia)
- Assistant Referee 1: Hassani Khalil (Tunisia)
- Assistant Referee 2:Mohamed Bakir (Tunisia)
- 4th Official: Mohamed Bouali Yousri (Tunisia)
- Referee Assessor: Abdi Soud (Tanzania)
- Match Commissioner: Adam Munkaila (Ghana)
- Medical Officer: Dr. Apollo Ahimbisibwe
Uganda Cranes play host to neighbours Rwanda Amavubi Stars at St Mary’s Stadium – Kitende in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The Cranes beat Amavubi Stars 1-0 in the opening leg on Thursday in Nyamirambo thanks to Fahad Bayo’s goal, and the hosts will be hoping to complete a double.
Micho is well aware that maximum points may send the side on top of Group E depending on the outcome of Mali’s game against Kenya.
Stand-in captain Khalid Aucho will miss the encounter due to suspension after picking a yellow card in Rwanda and Denis Iguma will captain the side.
“We know the fans will be watching, we go there knowing that you will be with us in spirit. We will give our best.
“I want to thank all the players for the effort we put in Rwanda. It’s not yet over, we respect them, they can also win here as well, but we will give our best and we are very prepared,” said Iguma ahead of the game.
There is no room for error for the Cranes as only the top side in the group advances to the last qualification stage.
Rwanda who were unlucky not to pick a point given their impressive start and big share of possession will need the forwards Jacques Tuyisenge and Meddie Kagere to be at their best if they are to pick something at Kitende.
Uganda’s U20 Women’s National Team progressed to the third round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers after completing a double over neighbours Kenya.
Uganda beat Kenya 3-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium – Kitende on Friday thanks to goals from Margaret Kunihira, Hadijah Nandago, and Juliet Nalukenge.
Skipper Peris Oside converted from the spot to give Kenya the consolation.
Kunihira fired the home side into the lead barely a quarter an hour into the game, tapping home a well-delivered corner kick by Sumaya Komuntale.
The lead was however short-lived with the visitors leveling matters five minutes later through Oside’s penalty.
However, Uganda regained the lead about five minutes to the halftime break through diminutive midfielder Nandago.
As the game neared the end, Nalukenge made up for the misses with a stoppage-time free-kick from the edge of the area.
The result means Uganda advances to the next round of the qualifiers with a 10-3 score on aggregate having won the reverse fixture 7-2 at Nyayo National Stadium a couple of weeks ago.
Uganda will now take on South Africa in the next round.
Uganda’s XI: Daphine Nyayenga(GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Nadunga, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Shamirah Nalugya, Hadijah Nandago, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira
Kenya’s XI: Sophy Akinyi (GK), Lavender Akinyi, Peris Oside (C), Eunice Mwangi, Lucy Kahuga, Maxmilla Robi, Charity Midewa, Catherine Aringo, Joy Kinglady, Fasila Adhiambo, Shalyene Opisa.
Uganda Cranes midfielder Khalid Aucho is set to miss the home clash against Amavubi on Sunday, 10th October in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The Cranes stand-in captain will miss the clash through suspension having been booked in 63rd minute during the 1-0 win at Nyamirambo.
It was his second booking of the qualifying campaign after he was also yellow carded in the goalless draw away to Kenya at Nyayo National Stadium.
In his absence, head coach Mulitin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic will be required to find a replacement in his position and also the team captain on the day.
Vipers Sports Club youngster Bobosi Byaruhanga will most likely return to the defensive position alongside Taddeo Lwanga in the Sunday clash at St. Mary’s Stadium – Kitende.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers (Group E):
- Rwanda Amavubi Stars 0-1 Uganda Cranes
Forward Fahad Bayo was the star of the show as he found the back of the net for to ensure a win for Uganda Cranes over Amavubi Stars during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.
Bayo was in best position to tap in off Bobosi Byaruhanga’s initial shot that had been blocked following a curling free-kick delivery from the left flank by Czech Republic-based Isaac Muleme.
Even though Bayo limped out for Cromwell Rwothomio later on, the job had been pretty much done after a few futile attempts by Rwanda.
The victory meant Uganda top group E of qualification with 5 points from three games. The visitors kept their clean defensive record of no goal conceded so far in the campaign.
Uganda hosts Rwanda this coming Sunday at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Team Line Ups:
Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Enock Walusimbi, Timothy Awanyi, Khalid Aucho (Captain), Taddeo Lwanga, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Azizi Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala
Subs: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Innocent Wafula, Aziizi Kayondo, Mustafa Kiiza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Najib Fesali, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Kizza, Cromwell Rwothomio, Yunus Sentamu
Uganda Cranes coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic has named the starting eleven to take on Rwanda in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Wholesome changes have been made to the team that played to a goalless draw with Mali at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende last month.
Charles Lukwago is back between the posts ahead of Isma Watenga.
Denis Iguma and Isaac Muleme occupy the right and left back positions respectively.
Enoch Walusimbi has a new partner in the center of defense in Timothy Awany while Taddeo Lwanga returns in the midfield to join Khalid Aucho and Bobosi Byaruhanga.
Isreal based striker Fahad Bayo leads the line and is joined by Steven Mukwala and Moses Waiswa.
Uganda Cranes XI: Charles Lukwago (GK), Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Enock Walusimbi, Timothy Awanyi, Khalid Aucho (Captain), Taddeo Lwanga, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Fahad Bayo, Steven Mukwala
Substitutes: Isma Watenga (GK), Alionzi Nafian (GK), Innocent Wafula, Azizi Kayondo, Mustafa Kiiza, Livingstone Mulondo, Geofrey Wasswa, Najib Fesali, Shafik Kagimu, Julius Poloto, Ibrahim Orit, Martin Kizza, Cromwell Rwothomio, Yunus Sentamu
Rwanda and Uganda face off in the third match of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with either seeking their first win of the campaign.
The Amavubi Stars have lost and drawn against Mali (0-1) and Kenya (1-1) while the Cranes have played to two goalless draws against the same opponents.
A win for Cranes takes Uganda temporarily on top of Group E while a win for the hosts draws them level on points with leaders Mali who face Kenya.
Uganda Cranes stand-in captain Khalid Aucho is optimistic about a win at Kigali Regional Stadium in Nyamirambo.
“We have played many derbies and won. The players are ready for Rwanda. The young players in the team are like babies taking their first steps to walk. They want to prove a point and are willing to deliver for the Uganda Cranes and make the fans happy.
“We are only thinking about winning the match against Rwanda,” the midfielder said ahead of the game.
Haruna Niyonzima, the captain of Rwanda, revealed how important the game against Uganda is and says their focus is on getting all 3 points.
“We have a very strong game or is it a‘ derby’ as we like to say. It is a game that is of great value to us and we hope that we will do our best and come back victorious.”
“If we win this game we know we will go ahead of Uganda, so that’s what we’ve put so much emphasis on,” Niyonzima said.
Cranes head coach Mulitin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic expects nothing short of victory against the Amavubi stars.
“After the match with Mali, our foreign-based players put themselves in the competitive mode while the local players got a chance to win places in the squad after playing four practice matches. They have shown desire to be in the squad. I believe they will deliver.
“With due respect to Rwanda, our target is to get maximum points from these games. Nothing less than that,” said the Serbian coach.
Micho’s opposite Vincent Mashami says his charges will do their best to get maximum points from their regional rivals.
“We are ready to face Uganda. That in itself makes Thursday’s game more extraordinary.
“We will do our best to take the three points. We are looking forward to beating Uganda and we are better prepared than ever. We assure all our fans that they will watch a good Rwandan side that is aiming to win,” Mashami said as quoted by Ferwafa.
- Thursday, 7th October 2021
- Rwanda vs. Uganda – Kigali Regional Stadium – Nyamirambo, 7:00pm (EAT)
Uganda Premier League side Onduparaka Football Club has unveiled George Lutalo as their new head coach.
Lutalo, also head coach of Crested Cranes, has put pen to paper on a three-year contract that will see him at the Greenlight Stadium till 2024.
Lutalo who has in the past managed JMC Hippos, Soana (now Tooro United) and URA FC (in assistant coach capacity) replaces Joseph Mutyaba who departed the West Nile-based side.
His first match in charge of the Caterpillars will be a league tie against UPDF at the Greenlight Stadium on Friday, 15th October.
Last season Onduparaka finished 12th on the log with 28 points.
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named the final squad of 25 players to face Rwanda.
The Cranes take on Amavubi Stars in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers doubleheader on 7th and 10th October 2021.
The Cranes fly out tonight at 10:00pm aboard RwandaAir for the match at Nyamirambo Stadium in Kigali to be played on Thursday, 7th October at 7:00pm (EAT).
The Squad
Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles, Watenga Isma, Alionzi Nafian
Defenders: Wafula Innocent, Poloto Julius, Muleme Isaac, Kayondo Aziz, Awanyi Timothy, Najib Fesali, Walusimbi Enock, Mulondo Livingstone, Waswa Geoffrey
Midfielders: Aucho Khalid, Waiswa Moses, Lwanga Tadeo, Byaruhanga Bobosi, Iguma Denis, Kagimu Shafik, Orit Ibrahim, Kizza Martin, Kizza Mustafa,
Strikers: Sentamu Yunus, Rwothomio Cromwell, Mukwala Steven, Bayo Fahad
After weeks of speculation, Uganda Premier League side Onduparaka Football Club has finally confirmed the return of Muhammad Shaban.
The forward has reportedly signed a two-year deal that will keep him at the Greenlight Stadium until 2023 with an option for renewal.
The former Vipers and KCCA forward was handed the captain armband to steer the club on the pitch.
Shaban was handed the number 9 shirt, the same number he wore in his first stint with the Caterpillars.
He joins a long list of signings made the club has made in the offseason as James Jarieko James, Oscar Aluma, Ivan Okello, Yakin Rashid, Nathan Oloro, Robert Kitabalwa, Rashid Agau, Isaac Okello, Muzaid Aluma, Tibo Balemangi Tressor, Taban Wijo, Micheal Lutaaya, Ramathan Dudu and Nathaniel Atamba.
The Arua-based club is also set to announce George Lutalo as their head coach.