Mujib Kasule, former Cranes player and a football pundit believes FUFA’s decision to let Desabre go was the first error FUFA did, he explains that in Desabre, the Cranes had gotten a coach that was improving players and the entire team was steadily improving.
“If you asked me as a young boy if I would have played for my country (Uganda Cranes), over fifty caps and lined up against some of the biggest national teams. I would have told you it was a fantasy. I am fortunate to have realized those dreams, however, I feel I have served the nation enough, and it's time for me to call it a day with Uganda Cranes”, reads the January 13th letter.
The Cranes played to a one-all draw against Iceland in Antalya, Turkey, thanks to striker Patrick Kaddu who levelled the game through a penalty. Iceland had secured a lead in the sixth minute.
Kyazze was born to Nalongo Zewuliya Namutebi and Musa Kidagga, Kyazze in Luzira, Kampala on October 9th, 1991. According to Kyazze, never had it crossed his mind that he wouldn’t up a famous football fan or player.
The first three friendly games will be held in Antalya, Turkey, where Uganda will battle Iceland, Botosani and Moldova before they travel to play against Iraq in Baghdad and Bahrain in Bahrain city.
Ahmed Hussein, the Federation of Uganda Football Association-FUFA Communications Director says that the game will be played at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The two sides will play on Thursday at Boma Grounds in Kitgum Municipality. The match is part of Uganda Cranes preparation for the final two games ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
National team coach Milutin Sredojević Micho has already summoned a 23 squad of the local-based players for the Northern regional tour slated to be held on Thursday 4th November 2021.
The striker has signed a one-year contract with the Rwanda outfits. This will see the striker regain his fitness levels and find his way back into the Uganda Cranes squad.
Uganda is set to host Amavubi stars in their return leg of FIFA Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers at St. Mary’s stadium in Kitende on October 10th, 2021.
Fahad Bayo’s lone goal helped the Cranes to sail past the Amavubi stars in a mouth-watering clash played at Nyamirambo stadium in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday evening. This was Uganda’s first win in the world Cup qualifiers.
Uganda Cranes depart for Kigali aboard this evening ahead of their clash with Amavubi stars on Oct 7th 2021 at Nyamirambo stadium. The team received a boost with the arrival of Timothy Denis Awany, Fahad Bayo and Mustafa Kizza who joined the camp at Cranes paradise hotel in Kisaasi.
Emmanuel Okwi is the current team captain of the National Senior team after succeeding former skipper Denis Onyango. The striker was part of Uganda Cranes in its first two games against Mali and Kenya respectively, Now according to reports, the striker apparently does not have a club.
Addressing journalists at FUFA House in Mengo, Magogo said the company will also provide all the nine national teams with their products for the three-year period of their sponsorship.
“Mubiru had changed our game, he had given us the right picture although we had not started getting the results our playing style was adored all over. I was not happy when they completely eliminated coach Mubiru at least they would have retained him as the assistant coach if they are to rebuild the team,” Ssimbwa said.
Uganda Cranes defensive midfielder Khalid Aucho had a busy time blocking attacks ignited by Mali’s Adama Traore in the opening half, although the two sides started off with no big threats at either opponent’s goal.
