Uganda Cranes will this week on Thursday, face Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in an International Friendly game. The game will be played at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. It is part of events to commemorate Tanzania’s 60 years of Independence. Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has summoned a total of 18 locally based players that will travel to Tanzania on…
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Uganda Cranes’ World Cup journey ends after a one-all stalemate Kenya
Uganda Cranes’ 2022 Fifa World Cup journey was ended prematurely by neighbors Kenya. Uganda shared the spoils with Kenya Harambee Stars in a 1-1 affair during a FIFA World Cup 2022 group E qualifier at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. Forward Azizi Fahad Bayo scored a late equalizer to cancel out Michael Olunga’s opener on the hour mark. Uganda Cranes…
Read More2022 WCQ: Cranes Kick off preparations for Kenya, Mali matches
Uganda Cranes has kicked off the preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers with intense training. On Saturday, the first training session was conducted in the evening at the Omondi Stadium in Lugogo. Uganda will take on Kenya on Thursday 11th November 2021 at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. “We need to take every match as it is and…
Read MoreUganda Cranes out-smart Northern Region in tour match
Uganda Cranes overcame the Northern region select team 3-1. This was during a tour match played at the Kitgum Boma playground on Thursday, November 4th 2021. Midfielder Ibrahim Orit as well as two second half subsistutes Rogers Mato and Shafik Kuchi Kagimu netted the goals for the national team. Brian Obedi converted a penalty with 20 minutes to play for…
Read MoreUganda Cranes team departs for Northern regional tour
Uganda Cranes delegation has on Wednesday morning left for Kitgum town ahead of the Northern region tour. The match is set for Thursday, 4th November 2021 at Boma playground. The delegation was led by the head coach Milutin Sredojevic alongside members of the technical staff. Others include FUFA referees’ manager Samuel Egesa and the event organizers Kibo Media officials. “We…
Read MoreDenis Onyango set for Uganda Cranes U-turn
Former Uganda Cranes skipper Denis Onyango is set for a surprise return to the national team fold. According to reports, the Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper is set to be included in coach Micho Sredojevic’s squad. This cames as Cranes is set to start the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the start of next month. Onyango announced his retirement from international football…
Read MoreCecafa Cup: Uganda pitted in group A with Tanzania
Uganda has been pitted in group A of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup. The tournament is scheduled to be played from July 17 to August 1 in Ethiopia. Apart from Tanzania Democratic Republic of Congo who come in as visitors are the other team in the group. The hosts are in Group B with Burundi and Eritrea. Kenya is in…
Read MoreOnyango wins Goalkeeper of the Season Award
Mamelodi Sundowns custodian Denis Onyango finished the 2020/21 PSL campaign on a high note. The Ugandan custodian was crowned the season’s best in the goalkeeping department. The 36-year-old Uganda legend had a good run between the sticks. He managed 15 clean sheets from the 25 league matches he played for the Brazilians. As a result, he played a major role…
Read MoreOnyango anticipates tough encounter against Al Ahly
Mamelodi Sundowns custodian Denis Onyango says that he expects a tough encounter against his former coach Pitso Mosimane’s side Al Ahly. Mamelodi will face off with the reigning Caf Champions League champions Al Ahly on Saturday. According to Onyango, the long-awaited game will not be easy for the Brazilians. “We anticipate a very tough encounter,” Onyango said before adding. “Looking at…
Read MoreOnyango honored with brand new SUV
Uganda Cranes legend Denis Onyango has been gifted with a brand new Mitsubishi SUV as appreciation from President Museveni. The former Cranes skipper was appreciated for his unwavering and unselfish service to the country for the past 16 years. The Mamelodi Sundowns custodian was invited by the Head of State on Thursday. Museveni appreciates Museveni expressed his intentions to honour him, after his positive…
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