The youngsters have been in residential training camp for eight days at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru with the newly appointed head coach Paa Samuel Kwesi Fabin in charge this according to information posted on the Ugandan Federation Portal.

While in camp, a trial match was played between the Cubs and Bright Stars FC Junior team.  The Cubs edged their opponents 2-1, with goals scored by Asaba Ivan and Idi Abdul Wahid and an own goal by Ssekimbegga Kevin.

While in Kenya, the team is expected to face Gor Mahia Youth team and the Kenya U17 national team in friendlies; the latter currently in camp too ahead of a Tournament in Egypt later in the month.

The top two teams in each of the two groups in the tournament will qualify automatically for the U17 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Brazil.

Uganda is in group A with the hosts, Nigeria and Angola

Goalkeepers: Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komaketch (Ndejje University FC), and Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC)

Rest of  the Squad: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), Wasswanga Shafik (Ndejje University FC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Cagliari FC – Italy), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Yasin Abdu Owane (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Opira Justine(KCCA SA), Kawooya Andrew (Vipers SC)

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango and Head coach Sebastien Desabre

In a jolly mood, the President discussed football matters with the contingent before he announced his offer of a chartered flight to fly the Cranes to Maseru for the reverse fixture against Lesotho to be played on Tuesday 16^th October, 2018.

President Museveni also offered the Uganda Cranes contingent to State House a financial boost of UGX 200M (Two Hundred Million Shillings).

President Museveni congratulated the team for posting results that have kept the Cranes on top of the group in the campaign but urged them to work harder against Lesotho on Saturday.

“I have been following you of recent and I thank you for the performance but we need to work harder for better results. I have offered you a chartered plane to Lesotho and UGX 200M to help you get good results” said President Museveni

Speaking on behalf of the players, team captain Denis Onyango appreciated the President and the First Lady Janet Museveni (Minister of Education and Sports) for the recent support towards the Cranes and football.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in a deep discussion with the Uganda Cranes and FUFA Contingent to State House on Tuesday in Entebbe

“The support from the President is a sign that he follows and loves sports. Football has been picking good results partly because of such support from the fountain of honour and office of Education and Sports. This offer will help the team fly in time to Maseru for the game” said Justus Mugisha.

The Uganda Cranes Technical team led by head coach Sebastien Desabre was also in attendance.

The delegation to State House was led by FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, accompanied by 2^nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson and the FUFA Finance Director Decolas Kiiza.

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Onyango won the Champions league with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns following a 3-1 aggregate score over Egyptian side Zamalek on Sunday 23 October,2016 in Alexandria.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo promised that rewarding is open to everyone as long as they contribute to the development of football.

‘The intent of rewarding Onyango is to motivate all people contributing to the development of  football .The rewards will go to anyone who stands out in football either refereeing, administration and any other individual  whose contribution stands out’ ,said Magogo.

In 2015, Uganda Cranes goalkeeper (1978) Paul Mukisa Ssali was rewarded with a FUFA Presidential award,Faruku Miya and Sandra Nabweteme were voted as best football players for men and women respectively and got a car each.

A statement on fufa.com reads “We congratulate Onyango Denis and Mamelodi Sundowns for winning the CAF Champions League. FUFA has been following Onyango’s performances at his club and we are glad that he will end the year with a CAF Champions League”

Onyango will receive his title on 12th November, 2016 when Uganda Cranes take on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

Dennis Onyango was amongst Mamelodi Sundowns’ players celebrate with the trophy after winning the CAF Champions League football competition

The rewarding of stand out performers in Ugandan football will inspire more individuals to do more for football development.

The beauty about this all is that it cuts across and whoever who is engaged in football stands a chance to be rewarded.

This is a good trend to follow in the sporting world because it motivates more people to be involved in different sporting activities.

 Onyango who is considered by many as one of Africa’s most experienced goalkeepers  has been vital for the Uganda cranes  helping Uganda  ended a 38-year wait for a place in the African Nations Cup finals.

The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper is credited for good organizational skills; leadership and individual brilliance at the back which helps him organize his defence.

He has proved for a long time being  reliable in the stands and his fitness is vital for Sundowns and the Uganda Cranes in the pursuit of FIFA World Club championship and Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 respectively.

FUFA is on a good trend of rewarding standout performers in football and the government should also support such initiatives in all sporting circles.

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The Uganda cranes will camp in the West African country as they step up their preparation with an encounter against the Black Stars in Group E.

The Serbian tactician stated that the training camp will help his team to cope up with the weather of the region and that could lead to a good result.

“A training camp in West Africa will provide the Cranes with that acclimatization advantage considering the fact that every time we have held training camp before a major match, the results have been convincing,” he said.

“Then the match against Togo will give me a clear picture of who is ready to face Togo and who is not.”

Earlier reports indicate that the Uganda Vs Togo Friendly will be used by the Black stars to study the strength of the Uganda Cranes.

Uganda will play Ghana in their first match at the Tamale Stadium north of Ghana on Friday, 7th October 2016.

Uganda coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic  named a 30-man provisional squad for the opening match of the group phase which will see Congo hosting Egypt in the other Group E match two days later in Kintele.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Salim Jamal (El Merreikh, Sudan)

Defenders:  Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Isaac Isinde(St. George, Ethiopia), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Timothy Awany (KCCA), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA)

Midfielders:  Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Ave, Portugal), Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa), Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, USA), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Aucho Khalid (Baroka, South Africa), Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Moses Oloya (Kuban Krasnodar, Russia)

Strikers: Geoffrey Massa (Baroka, South Africa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Sondjerskey, Denmark), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Beligium), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka), Edrisa Lubega (Proline), Hamis  Kizza (Free State Stars, South Africa)

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This comes after FUFA, Uganda’s football governing body, confirmed that a three-day training camp will be held in Lome-the Togolese capital, as the Cranes prepare to take on the Black Stars in Tamale on 7^th October 2016.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein said, “All Uganda Cranes players summoned to the team will fly directly to Lome for the important training camp”.

According to super sport.com, Uganda Vs Togo Friendly on 4^th October, 2016 will be used by the Black stars to assess the strength of the Uganda Cranes before a crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier group tie which will be played three days later.

The friendly game is intended to help Ugandan players to tune up for the crash against Ghana.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic is expected to announce the squad at FUFA House on September 21.

Uganda is in the same group with Egypt, Ghana and Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

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Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Abel Dhaira

The Cranes lost 0-1 to Burkina Faso on Saturday leaving  coach Milutin Sredojevic’s side needing a must win to keep the chances of qualifying for the 2017 Nations intact.

According to fufa.co.ug Dhaira visuals will run on the stadium’s giant screen as well as Uganda Cranes players will wear t-shirts passing on a special message in commemoration of the departed keeper.

CAF sent a condolence message to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) with the approval of CAF’s Secretary General Hicham El Amrani.

‘First of all please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Issa Hayatou and the CAF Executive Committee for this terrible loss. May God bless his Soul and give patience to his Family’

The message stated more; ‘Your request for the moment of silence is of course approved. My colleagues will make sure the Match Commissioner is informed’.

Dhaira succumbed to cancer on Sunday  in Iceland where he was playing his trade as a goalkeeper.

The fallen star was born on 9 September 1987 going on to play club football in Uganda, Congo and Iceland.

Express, URA, AS Vita and ÍBV are the Clubs he played for and made his international debut for Uganda in 2009.

The Ugandan government will take care of all the costs of bringing back the body while FUFA will look after the burial and funeral arrangements in country.

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As a norm after a major international game, Fufa usually announce earnings and expenditure from gate collections, which they did not do at their first news conference after the match on October 16.

Then, Fufa vice president finance Anthony Kimuli said the marketing team is collecting reports across the selling points, which we will have to harmonize with URA.

Since then, however, not much has happened, apart from news that Kimuli, who is supposed to provide it, is abroad.

And Fufa publicist Rogers Mulindwa’s communicated today that Kimuli will not be back in the country for at least the next two months means the nation will have to wait a little longer to know proceeds from Namboole.

Last year’s game between Uganda and Kenya recorded the highest returns ever, grossing 1billion shillings.

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Sections of Ugandans are complaining that another group of Ugandans has joined NRM government in looting the country in general.

The critics told us that the club of thieves is in the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA).

Sections of Ugandans claim that FUFA is determined to loot poor Ugandans of their hard earned money because tickets for the Uganda Vs Zambia match in Kampala are sold at 40000, 75000 and 120000 shillings!

Ugandans wonder: For Uganda Cranes to make history needs the support of all Ugandans. Then what will happen if Ugandans don’t go to Namboole stadium on 13^th October to cheer their team because FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa is determined to build his money empire from Uganda soccer fans.

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As FUFA, Lawrence Mulindwa, theUgandasoccer president says, “we are very sensitive to the fans of the Uganda Cranes but we can only raise our issues in a more calm manner because may be there are matters you may not know that exist we need you to know now.” He says that FUFA is charging 40,000 shillings. FUFA says that the money includes 7200 shillings kept for Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) as VAT.

It is not money taken by Lawrence Mulindwa but Government through URA. FIFA and CAF take 6% or another 2400 shillings and this is 10,000 already off from 40,000 shillings. In the past, FUFA has been paying VAT on the stadium hire expence, but now URA has registered FUFA for VAT and URA agents are at the gates to collect serial numbers of each ticket and compute their money which they promptly collect.

FUFA also pays the Uganda Police for Security and Pay Namboole for the Stadium Hire. In the last 6 months, FUFA has transported the national teams (Contingent of 25) to 9 different African countries by air. The countries include Congo Brazzaville, Ghana, Mozambique, Botswana, Angola, Egypt, Southern Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.

We think Ugandans should now consider asking the Government to waive the taxes or Namboole to be used without charges or not to pay the police to provide security for Ugandans who are already paying taxes elsewhere.
Uganda is currently the only country in the world where the Government collects taxes instead of financing the national soccer matches.

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Ugandan soccer fans are mobilizing their colleagues to say no to what they have called FUFA exploitation in Uganda Vs Zambia match.

They advise fans to watch the Uganda Cranes Vs Zambia’s Chipolopolo to AFCON 2013 on Saturday, 13 October 2012 free on UBC TV.

The fans vow that they will only fill Namboole stadium to watch the match if the entrance fees are reduced from 170,000 shillings to 20,000 shillings. They say that if the fees are not reduced let FUFA officials watch the match themselves.

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