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Uganda Cranes coach Mulitin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has trimmed the training squad of home-based players by dropping five after just three days of camp.
The team is preparing for back-to-back 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifying fixtures against regional rivals Rwanda to be played next month.
The dropped players are Vipers’ midfielder David Bagoole, Wakiso Giants’ left back George Kaddu, UPDF’s Ibrahim Wammanah, URA winger Joachim Ojera and new KCCA signing Davis Kasirye.
A number of foreign-based players will join the camp early next week ahead of the games to be played on 7th October in Kigali and 10th October at Kitende.
Uganda lies third in Group E with two points from as many games while Rwanda is bottom with a single point.
The Squad
Goalkeepers: Mutakubwa Joel (Express FC), Alionzi Nafian (URA FC), Tamale Simon (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Wafula Innocent (KCCA FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC), Achai Herbert (KCCA FC), Kayondo Abdu Aziizi (Vipers SC), Walusimbi Enock (Express FC), Iguma Denis (KCCA FC), Najib Fesali (URAFC), Mulondo Livingstone (Vipers SC), Wasswa Geoffrey (KCCA FC), Ramadan Musa (KCCA FC)
Midfielders: Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers SC), Mbowa Patrick (URA FC), Kakooza Mahad (Express FC), Kagimu Shafik(URA FC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mato Rogers, Poloto Julius (KCCA FC), Orit Ibrahim (Vipers SC), Kizza Martin (Express FC)
Strikers: Sentamu Yunus (Vipers SC), Mukwala Stephen (URA FC), Rwothomio Cromwell (URA FC), Anaku Sadat (KCCA FC), Aheebwa Brian (KCCA FC
Mbarara City Football Club has announced Hussein Mbalangu as their head coach on an interim basis.
The Ankole Lions made the announcement on Tuesday and the CAF A licenced coach will be assisted by Ahmed Ssenyange.
Mbalangu replaces Kefa Kisala who had been in charge of the club since August but quit reportedly due to player recruitment policy.
Mbalangu has coached Bugoba, The Saints FC (now defunct), Buganda Regional League side Azam, Somalia top tier entity Mogadishu City Council (MCC), Kyaggwe (in Buganda Masaza Cup) and recently Arua Hill (in the Fufa Big League).
Mbarara City added Aaron Okoth, Arigumaho Seiri, Solomon Okello, Donald Ivan Otude, Frank Kalule, Sadat Nsubuga and teenager Thomas Kakaire to their playing staff.
Rwanda Amavubi Stars head coach Vincent Mashami has named a provisional squad for the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers double-header against Uganda.
The team has familiar faces to Ugandan football having played in the Uganda Premier League recently.
Vipers Sports Club midfielder Jamil Kalisa is part of the 36-man squad along with defenders Samuel Kato Nemeyimana, Denis Rukundo, and Isaac Nsengiyunva who have previously played for KCCA, Police, and Express FC respectively.
Kato, Rukundo, and Nsengiyuva currently ply their trade with Bugesera, AS Kigali, and Rayon Sport respectively in the Rwanda Premier League.
The squad also has experienced stars as Haruna Niyonzima, Jacques Tuyisenge, Meddie Kagere, and Yannick Mukunzi.
Rwanda will host the first leg at Regional Stadium, Nyamirambo on October 6 and then visit Uganda four days later at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende.
Rwanda has picked just one point from two games and is bottom of Group E while Uganda is on two points.
George Lutalo, the head coach of Uganda Crested Cranes, is optimistic the team will perform well at the forth-coming Cosafa Women’s Championship.
The team left for South Africa in the wee hours of Monday ahead of the tournament that kicks off on Tuesday, September 28.
The 20-man squad named is comprised of two goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and six forwards.
“We have had about two weeks of preparations and the final 20 players named are those that excelled in training. I have the belief that the team named will do well in South Africa,” Lutalo said.
Uganda, playing at the annual tournament for the second time, is in Group C alongside Zambia, Eswatini, and Namibia.
The first game for the Crested Cranes will be played on Thursday, 30th September against Eswatini.
Crested Cranes competed in the championship in 2018 and finished third.
Crested Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC)
Defenders: Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Eunice Ariokot (Olila High School WFC), Bridget Nabisaalu (She Corporate FC), Phoebe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders: Joan Nabirye(Vihiga Queens FC), Reticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC), Sheebah Zalwango (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Spencer Nakacwa (Lady Doves FC), Amina Nababi (Makerere University WFC),
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 Kanyesigye (New Jersey Copa FC, USA), Norah Alupo (Lady Doves FC)
Officials
- Leader of Delegation – Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi
- Head Coach – George Lutalo
- Assistant Coach – Edward Kaziba
- Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala
- Team Doctor – Meble Katabalindwa
- Kits Manager – Prossy Nalwadda
- Media Officer – Faridah Tomusange Nassejje
Uganda Cup 2021:
Final: Vipers 8-1 BUL
Vipers Sports Club clinched the Uganda Cup title after humiliating Jinja based BUL Football Club 8-1 in a completely one sided duel at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Sunday.
Yunus Sentamu dominated the headlines following unfortunate scenes that saw BUL lose their goalkeeper Sanon Mulabi through injury in the second half.
Defender Livingstone Mulondo, tournament top scorer Ceaser Lobi Manzoki (brace) and winger Milton Karisa scored the other goals for Vipers while BUL found a consolation goal through Hamis Tibita with 17 minutes left on the clock.
Mulondo gave Vipers the lead as early as the third minute. Yunus Sentamu doubled the scored in the 26th minute before Manzoki made it three in the 36th minute.
Two minutes later, Manzoki tapped home for a 4-0 half time lead. Sentamu scored a second goal into the final half before completing the hat-trick in the 54th minute.
Karisa came onto the score-sheet with the 7th goal off a deflected free-kick – Sentamu again firing home Vipers’ 8th goal with 23 minutes left on the clock.
Vipers surpassed the record for most goals in a single final of this championship that has been played since 1971 after Express’ 4-1 identical wins over Nile and UEB in 1991 and 1997 respectively.
Individual Accolades:
Vipers claimed all individual accolades with the top scorer Manzoki (7 goals), best midfielder (Bobosi Byaruhanga), goalkeeper Fabien Mutombora and most outstanding defender Livingstone Mulondo.
The final was witnessed by Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic, FUFA firs vice president Justus Mugisha, Vipers director and honorary FUFA President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edgar Watson and other dignitaries.
The 2020 edition was cancelled at the quarter final stage because of the Coronavirus pandemic and the 2021 edition was resumed after a five month break (due to COVID-19).
Vipers walked away with Shs. 50,000,000 and the runners up (BUL) taking Shs. 20,000,000.
Team Line Ups:
Vipers XI: Fabien Mutombora (G.K), Paul Willa, Dissan Galiwango, Livingstone Mulondo, Bashir Asiku, Sirajje Ssentamu, Bobosi Byaruhanga, David Bagoole, Milton Karisa, Ceasar Lobi Manzoki, Yunus Sentamu
Subs: Denis Kiggundu (G.K), Allan Kayiwa, Abdul-Azizi Kayondo, Paul Mucureezi, Abdu Karim Watambala, Ibrahim Orit, Dan Sserunkuma
Head coach: Oliviera Alberto
BUL XI: Sanon Mulabi (G.K), Aggrey Madoi, Walter Ochora, Fredson Gwotto, Godfrey Akol, Allan Kiggundu, Owen Mukisa, Simon Peter Oketch, Musa Esenu, Martin Aprem, Joseph Ssemujju
Subs: Hamis Tibita, Richard Wandyaka, Ambrose Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi
Head coach: Alex Isabirye
Match officials:
Center Referee: George Olemu
Assistant Referee 1: Mustapha Mafumu
Assistant Referee 2: Ahmed Kakembo
Fourth Official: Lucky Razake Kasalirwe
Referee Assessor: Brian Miiro Nsubuga
Previous Uganda Cup Finals since 1971
1971: Coffee SC 2-1 Army
1972-1975: competition suspended
1976: Gangama United 0-0 Coffee SC (After Extra Time: 4-2)
1977: Simba Walk Over Nytil FC
1978: Nsambya 1-0 UCB
1979: KCC Walk UCB
1980: KCC 2-0 Maroons
1981: Coffee SC 1-1 UCB (5-4 pen)
1982: KCC Vs Nile (Nile walked off in 75′ at 1-0; KCC winners)
1983: SC Villa 1-0 KCC
1984: KCC 3-2 Coffee SC
1985: Express 3-1 KCC
1986: SC Villa 2-0 Tobacco
1987: KCC 1-0 SC Villa
1988: SC Villa 3-1 Express
1989: SC Villa 4-2 Express
1990: KCC 3-0 SC Villa
1991: Express 4-1 Nile
1992: Express 1-0 Nile
1993: KCC 2-1 Dairy Heroes
1994: Express 0-0 KCC (Penalties: 4-3)
1995: Express 2-0 Posta (After Extra Time)
1996: UEB 1-0 Nile
1997: Express 4-1 UEB
1998: SC Villa 2-0 Simba
1999: Dairy Heroes 0-0 Lyantonde FC (Penalties: 3-0)
2000: SC Villa 1-0 Military Police
2001: Express 3-1 Villa
2002: SC Villa 2-1 Express
2003: Express 3-1 Police
2004: KCC 1-1 Express (After Extra Time: 3-2)
2005: URA 2-1 KCC
2006: Express 2-0 Maji
2007: Express 0-0 KCC (After Extra Time: 4-2 pen)
2008: Victors 1-0 Kinyara
2009: Villa 2-1 URA
2010: Victors 1-1 Simba (After Extra Time:5-4 pen)
2011: Simba 2-1 URA
2012: URA 1-0 Bunamwaya
2013: SCVU 1-1 Vipers (After Extra Time:5-3 pen)
2014: URA 2-2 KCC (After Extra Time: 4-2 pen)
2015: SC Villa 3-0 KCC
2016: Vipers SC 3-1 Onduparaka FC
2017: Paidha Black Angels FC 0-2 KCCA FC
2018: KCCA 1-0 Vipers
2019: Proline 1 (5) – 1 (4) Bright Stars (No Extra Time played: 5-4 pen)
2020: Cancelled due to Coronavirus pandemic (at quarter final stage)
2021: Vipers 8-1 BUL
Former Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango was solid in goal as Mamelodi Sundowns claimed a 2-0 win over Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
For the stellar performance against rivals, Onyango recieved a lot of praise from Masandawana coach Manqoba Mngqithi.
“One must give credit to Denis, and maybe that’s why he is Africa’s No 1,” Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi told media.
“He kept us in the game, and he made some sterling saves. Those saves now look like we had the game in our hands, but the truth of the matter is if he did not make those saves, the game could have turned out differently.”
Namibian-born striker Peter Shalulile did all the damage with a brace but Onyango made sure the two goals remained unanswered.
“They (Sundowns) have a top, top goalkeeper. He should have been the ‘Man of the match – he made two, three top-class saves,” said Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids.
“We learnt lessons today and these we have to take. We need to be more clinical in these moments. Sundowns had two moments, and good moments too. They took it, and that was the difference on the day.”
- Uganda Cup Final
- Vipers vs. BUL – 3:00pm, FUFA Technical Center – Njeru
The 2020-21 Uganda Cup comes down to one game as BUL Football Club takes on Vipers Sports Club in the final on Sunday afternoon.
Vipers go into the clash at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru as favourites but BUL who have punched above their weight can not be taken for granted.
Playing in the finals of the cup for the first time, BUL will be hoping for another upset having beaten Express in the semis.
Vipers will be playing in the fifth cup final having beaten Onduparaka at Nakivubo in 2016 to win their first and only Cup. They lost to URA in 2012 and SC VU the following year (then as Bunamwaya), and fell to KCCA in 2018.
Vipers were barely troubled by Police in the semifinal in a game they won 2-0 but against BUL who have nothing to lose, they face a resilient side.
The match will be live on UBC TV.
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have been linked with a move to sign Uganda Cranes striker Steven Mukwala.
The deal is said to have been on the cards since last year but an agreement was not reached reportedly due to astronomical demands from the URA striker.
Mukwala who recently signed with the tax collectors in the just concluded window netted a double against Ethiopian Coffee in CAF Confederation Cup.
He won the StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2019-20 season golden boot with Maroons (on loan from Vipers) with 13 goals in 22 appearances. He was also voted the MTN Fans Player of last season
If the move goes through, the former Ssingo and Bulemeezi player in Masaza Cup is set to join Joseph Ochaya and George Abege as the Ugandans to have played for Asante Kotoko.
Asante Kotoko have been champions of the Ghana Premier League a record 24 times, and have won the CAF Champions League twice in 1970 and 1983.
Uganda Cranes edged the Eastern Region Select side in their Regional Tour match played on Saturday at Mbale Municipal Stadium.
Joachim Ojera scored the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute, with the URA FC winger sliding in a rebound after goalkeeper Edward Kasibante initially kept out Brian Aheebwa’s header off Julius Poloto’s corner.
Julius Poloto and Jude Semugabi had a couple of chances in the opening half for Cranes while at the other end, Nasur Nandala had a penalty shout waved while Emmanuel Mukisa failed to beat Alionzi Nafian in a one-on-one.
Uganda Cranes coach Micho will hopes the Eastern Select team handed his local-based players some good tests as the team kickstart preparations for the Rwanda double-header in the World Cup Qualifiers next month.
“We have started the preparations for the Rwanda game. This game helps us assess the locally-based players before the foreign-based ones will join in. We pick key positives from this game” Micho stated after the game.
Uganda is third in Group E of the World Cup Qualifiers after back-to-back goalless draws against Kenya and Mali.
Team Line-ups
Eastern Region XI: Edward Kasibante (G.K), Stephen Namisi, Peter Lusibula (Captain), Ibrahim Pengere, Tiff Kahandi, Isma Kaliaswa, Francis Odongo, Farhadi Aneku, Edmond Wabonka, Emma Mukisa, Nassur Nadala
Substitutes: Stephen Makumba (G.K), Edmond Otim, Lawrence Olabaro, Raymond Othieno, Usama Kayeba, Saadi Ismail, Zanuni Mugooya, Bosco Luyonlo, Bonifancesio Chideko, Ivan Jackuma
Uganda Cranes XI: Alionzi Nafian (G.K), Innocent Wafula, Herbert Achai, Najib Fesali, Denis Iguma (Captain), Patrick Mbowa, Shafik Kagimu, Rogers Mato, Sadat Anaku, Jude Semugabi, Julius Poloto
Substitutes: Simon Tamale (G.K), Jack Komakech (G.K), Geofrey Wasswa, Musa Ramadhan, Mandela Ashraf, Ibrahim Wamana, Ashraf Mugume, Joackim Ojera, George Kaddu, Mubarak Nsubuga, Brian Aheebwa, Davis Kasirye
Uganda made light work of neighbours Kenya in the first leg of the opening round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
Uganda U20 Women’s National Team was in the zone on Saturday evening at Nyayo National Stadium, waltzing to a 7-2 victory.
Juliet Nalukenge and Sumaya Komuntale netted a brace each while skipper Fauzia Najjemba, Shamira Nalugya, and Margaret Kunihira were also on target.
Shaylene Opiso netted a consolation brace for Kenya in the second half.
Uganda took the lead inside two minutes when a well-delivered cross from Najjemba was noded home by Nalukenge.
Speedster Kunihira doubled the lead on 16 minutes after a sole run off the right flank that left the Kenyan defence for dead before lobbing the ball past onrushing goalkeeper Ursuka Nasimiyu.
Najjemba got onto the score sheet with the third for Uganda, finishing from close range in the 21st minute before Shamira Nalugya converted from the spot after Nalukenge was fouled in the forbidden area.
Nalukenge added the fifth and her second on the day moments later before left back Komuntale curled home from a free-kick as Uganda led 6-0 at the break.
The hosts improved in the second and forward Opiso got a double, with the first coming in the 61st minute before goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga gifted her the second 18 minutes later.
It was Komuntale who scored the final goal of the game, firing home from a rebound to cap Uganda’s impressive performance.
The two sides will face off in the return leg next month in Kampala with the game slated for 8th October at St. Mary’s Kitende.
Uganda’s Starting XI: Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Nadunga, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Shamira Nalugya, Hadijah Nandago, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira
Substitutes: Joan Namusisi (GK), Grace Aluka, Harima Kanyago, Kevin Nakacwa, Eva Nagayi, Catherine Nagadya, Zaitun Namaganda, Zainah Nandede, Jowelia Nagadya