Uganda Cranes

Tony Mawejje fires Uganda Cranes past Comoros Island to boost AFCON 2017 qualifier hopes

Uganda Cranes registered a second win in  their AFCON 2017 qualifying campaign by beating Comoros Island 1-0. Thróttur Reykjavík F.C midfielder Tony Mawejje scored the only goal of the game in the last ten minutes of the first half after Brian Umony’s cross. Earlier on Skipper Geoffrey Massa was brought down on the edge which […]

Are foreign coaches the solution to Uganda’s football?

Are foreign coaches the solution to Uganda’s football?

By Antonio Kisembo At first glance, the Federation of Uganda Football Association’s(FUFA) decision to sack national team coach Robert ‘Bobby’ Williamson on March 8,2013 appeared to be smart. Little wonder therefore that it won gushing support from many soccer fans. In their statement, FUFA said the federation’s emergency committee had taken the decision in compliance with the terms […]

Uganda Cranes upbeat about Zambia game

Uganda Cranes upbeat about Zambia game

Uganda Cranes’ preparations for the Nations Cup qualifier against Zambia have suffered a set-back after Sudan pulled out of a friendly scheduled for this weekend in Kampala. Unconfirmed reports indicate the Sudanese have instead opted for a friendly against a West African country. This once again leaves Cranes to face Zambia in the Nations Cup […]

IGG probes corruption in FUFA

The Inspector General of Government Ms Irene Mulyagonja has entered into allegations that there is too much corruption in the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA). The development comes after public demands that FUFA needs commission of inquiry immediately! The soccer funs say that Namboole has been a fortress for Uganda Cranes; where even Nigeria, […]

Uganda Cranes draw 1-1 with Senegal in Africa Cup Qualifiers results

Uganda Cranes draw 1-1 with Senegal in Africa Cup Qualifiers results

Ultimate Media Uganda Cranes survived a defeat against Senegal with a late penalty to keep alive the country’s hopes of Qualifying for the African Cup of Nations finals. Uganda drew 1-1 in Saturday’s game against Senegal. The Cranes playing at their home in Mandela National Stadium Namboole went behind to veteran Sulaiman Kamara’s strike which […]

Uganda Cranes beat Guinea Bissau 2-0 in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

The Uganda Cranes moved a step closer to qualify for the African Cup of Nations finals with a commanding 2-0 win at Mandela national Stadium in Namboole, Kampala Saturday evening. The win makes Uganda lead group D with 10 points, six ahead of Kenya on four points. The other group leaders Angola and Guinea Bissau […]

Uganda Cranes Hopeful of Beating Guinea in Africa nations cup qualifier

All is set for the long awaited clash between group D table leaders Uganda Cranes and Guinea Bissau as Ugandan smells a possible qualification to the African Cup of nations finals for the first time in over 39 years. Cranes Coach Bobby Williamson has already selected the 21 players he expects to beat Guinea Bissau […]

Uganda Cranes beat Guinea Bissau 1-0 in African Nations Cup Qualifiers

Uganda Cranes overcame their away win jinx to beat Guinea Bissau 1-0 in the highly anticipated Saturday evening game at the Lino Correia stadium in Guinea Bissau. Cranes skipper Denis Obua slotted home in the 35th minute to give the visitors a lead they needed to top their group and set the ground for a […]

Uganda could lose Cranes Coach Bobby Williamson to Ghana Black Stars

Uganda is standing the risk of losing instrumental Cranes Coach Bobby Williamson following delays to renew his contract and reports of interest in his services by Ghana Black Stars. The Ghana football governing body is searching for a national coach to replace Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac who quit after Ghana failed to renew his contract. […]