Vipers SC 1-3 Police FC,

KCCA FC 1-0 Bright Stars.

Police FC on Friday evening defeated reigning League Champions, Vipers SC in a 3-1 encounter; match played at Buikwe stadium the home ground of Vipers SC.

Vipers conceded within the first four minutes after Police FC Sadat Kyambadde curved in a well taken free kick to give Police FC an early lead.

Veteran striker Peter Senyonjo doubled the lead in the 61^st later minute before Hood Kaweesa completing the score thereby bagging all the three points.

Former KCCA FC and Proline attacker, William Wadri scored the consolation goal for the hosts.

On the other side, KCCA FC regained back the top slot following their 1-0 thumping of a resilient Bright Stars.

New recruit, Nelson Senkatuka’s solitary goal in the 44^th minute handed the garbage collectors a win to enable them top the 16 club log with 21 points.

Body Builder, Ivan Byekwaso has continued to defy the odds after winning the INBA Natural Body building World Cup in San Diego a contest held at the Harrahs Resort on Saturday in the USA.

Byekwsao who had spent close to a month in San Diego for his training sessions under Coach Gaspar Lorenzo a renowned San Diego based natural bodybuilding coach managed to outclass 200 body building competitors to lift the (short men 175cm) gong.

He beat American and Australian competitors in the final to become the only African to win the INBA Mr. Universe and the World Cup contest.

This year in September Byekwaso clinched to the INBA world’s Mr. Natural Universe fitness title held in Texas-US.

The 37 year old body builder now awaits the Natural Olympia contest which will take place in Las Vegas come November 12-15 to extend his world record in the sport.

The excited Byekwaso promised Ugandans to win a second gold from the two events he went to participate in (World Cup and Natural Olympia) before coming back home.
“For everyday God has been always with me and being the source for everything, I promise to repeat the same and come back home with two gold medals plus the overall trophy,” Byekwaso said in an interview after winning the World Cup title.

Byekwaso’s showpiece at the Natural Olympia body building contest will be his second after last year where he won a bronze.

However in the race, he is likely to be joined by country mate, Mubarak Kizito and  Billy Ssetenda though their Visa acquisition are still pending.

Uganda Cranes is to face rivals Kenya in the forthcoming CECAFA senior Challenge according to the draws released on Monday in Ethiopia for the 2015 edition

The tournament was initially scheduled to be hosted in Rwanda However, in June 2015, it was announced that Ethiopia replaced Rwanda as host due to Rwanda’s preparation to host the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Uganda, the 13^th record Cup holders have been placed in Pool B alongside 6 time winners Kenya, Burundi and minors Djibouti with the tournament confirmed to roll off from 21^st November to 5^th December 2015 in Addis Ababa.

Group A will comprise of hosts Ethiopia, guest team Zambia, Tanzania as well and Somalia while group C will highlight a Sudanese derby between South Sudan and Sudan Khartoum together with Rwanda and Zanzibar.

Kenya is the defending champion, a trophy they won in 2013 at their home ground in Nyayo Stadium after beating Sudan in the finals.

Twelve countries from the region have already confirmed their showpiece with Zambia coming in as a guest participant.

2015 CECAFA SENIOR CHALLENGE CUP GROUPS

Group A: Ethiopia, Zambia, Tanzania, Somalia

Group B: Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti

Group C: Sudan, Rwanda, South Sudan, Zanzibar.

Barely two days to the long anticipated tie that will see Uganda off to play Togo in 2018 is FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier, the Cranes camp has geared up due to the arrival of more professional players.

South African based duo Ivan Bukenya and versatile midfielder Yasser Mugerwa on Monday afternoon arrived in the camp at Lubowa Bible University.

The other latest players to join the camp are; Portugues based and Rio Ave FC attacker William Luwaga Kizito and right full back Dennis Iguma.

The four join other players who had already started serious residential training with team skipper Geofrey Massa in command, experienced Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Goefrey Baba Kizito amaong others.

Meanwhile Cranes shot stopper Denis Onyango, Aucho Khalid, Geoffrey Walusimbi and Salim Jamal are expected to jet in before Tuesday evening.

The Uganda Cranes in command of Coach Micho had a light training session at Planet Fitness Gym and SPA in Namugongo before switching to Lubowa Bible Society.

Other players in Camp
Alitho James, Robert Odongkara, Okot Denis Oola, Isaac Isinde, Ivan Bukenya, Isaac Muleme, Dennis Iguma, Murushid Juuko, Shafik Bakaki, Geoffrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Luwaga Kizito William, Yasser Mugerwa, Joseph Ochaya, Ceaser Okhuti, Hamis Diego Kiiza, Brian Umony, Miya Farouk, Ntege Ivan, Keziron Kizito, Geofrey Massa, Mutyaba Muzamiru.

With only Moses Golola tipped to be the God father of kick boxing in Uganda plus a few male fighters like Ronald Mugula, Umar Semata and others, female kick boxer Patricia Apolot is now a new chapter in Ugandan kick boxing arena following her title glory against Hungarian fighter Anita Nagy.

Patricia Apolot managed defend her title when she knocked-out Hungarian Anita Nagy at the Dunaujvaros Arena in Hungary to extend her record of the only female Uganda fighter to win an international bout.

Apolot outclassed Anita Nagy with strong punches that forced the Hungarian national champion to land on the canvas.

Her left hook punch on Nagy’s chin left the Hungarian with a cut and the opponent couldn’t continue with the fight.

The excited Apolot promised to set up more new records after retaining the World Kickboxing Federation-International title.

“I’m eager to set up more records for the sport, I was ready to retain the belt and with God’s grace, it came true,” she remarked after the fight.

Apolot had left the country last Thursday a day she had promised to retain back her belt that she won way back on June 27 this year after knocking out Serbian Ivana Mirkov in the same arena.

The team that involved Patrick Luwooya is expected to return this Friday.

World Cup Qualifier; Togo 0-1 Uganda Cranes.

Uganda Cranes’ hope of advancing to the next round of the 2018 World Cup are high following their 1 – 0 win  against Togo on Thursday evening at the Kegue stadium in Lome.

Farouk Miya’s 40^th minute free kick that slightly deflected off from Joseph Ochaya secured a win for the gallant Cranes.

One should still not forget Uganda’s shot stopper, Dennis Masinde Onyango for having saved a Mathieu Dossevi penalty kick in 52^nd minute that kept the Cranes in the driving seat.

The hosts who had for long enjoyed the possession, attacking the Cranes backline of Isaac Isinde and Murshid Jjuko failed to break the jinx.

In the dying minutes of the game, Cranes tactician Mltin Micho Sredojevi made changes replacing Moses Oloya with Baba Kizito, Diego Hamis Kizza with Brian Umony before skipper Geofrey Masa paved way for Ceaser Okhuti.

Uganda would have doubled the lead had it not been Ceaser Okhuti’s failure to find the back of the net with just 8 minutes to the end of the game during his one on one against Togolese goalkeeper Djehani.

This was Uganda’s first time to beat the western side in their last six encounters.

The Cranes are to jet in on Friday aboard a chartered plane donated by President Museveni and prepare for a return leg slated for Sunday 15^th November 2015 at Nelson Mandela National stadium.

Uganda Rugby Cranes sevens coach Tolbert Onyango named a 12-man squad that flew to South Africa on Wednesday night to participate in the Africa Olympic qualifiers slated for  14^th and 15^th November, at Barnard Stadium, Johannesburg.

The team that will compete to book a slot in the Rio 2016 Olympics  to be held in Brazil will face a stiff competitions from giants South Africa a side that finished 4^th in the recently concluded Rugby World Cup that was held in England.

Onyango’s squad comprised of skipper Micheal Wokorach, James Ijongat, Solomon Okia, Ivan Magomu, Lawrence Ssebuliba and Phillip Wokorach.

The other named players were Micheal Echodu, Pius Ogena, Eric Kasiita, Ramathan Govule, James Odongo and Paul Masendi.

Uganda’s last International tournament was the Glasgow Common Wealth games where they were humiliated by Canada in a 32-00 thumping last year.

The Squad

Wokorach Philip, Wokorach Michael (Captain), Solomon Okia, Ivan Magomu,Pius Ogena, Eric Kasiita, Ecodu Emmanuel, Paul Masendi, Ramathan Govule, James Ijongat, James Odongo, Lawrence Ssebuliba

Officials

Coach: Tolbert Onyango

Team Manager: Michael Wandera

Olympics Qualifiers Africa 7s Pools

Pool A: Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Senegal,

Pool B: Uganda, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Zambia

Pool C: Botswana, Namibia, Morocco, Tunisia

The draws for the 2016 African Nations Championship to be held in Rwanda have been conducted with Uganda pooled in Group D.

Uganda will be playing alongside Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mali.

Uganda will be in a group opener against West African side, Mali on January 19, before playing Zambia on January 23, and against Zimbabwe on January 27 in closing group match.

Uganda played Zimbabwe during the 2014 CHAN edition where the Cranes drew with the Southern outfits in a goalless score.

This will be Uganda’s first time to face Zambia and Mali at the championship.

The draws witnessed the attendance of Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame and delegates from the Confederation of African Football.

Paul Kagame who conducted the first draw picking giants Ivory Coast a side Rwanda is to play on January 17.

At the tournament, Group A will be based at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Group B in Butare, Group C at the Nyamirambo Stadium, also in Kigali with Gisenyi hosting Group D where the Cranes fall.

Pool A: Rwanda, Morocco Ivory Coast, Gabon
Pool B: DR Congo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Angola
Pool C: Tunisia, Niger, Guinea, Nigeria
Pool D: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mali

Uganda’s on form athlete Timothy Toroitich continued to stretch his run the 2015 calendar after finishing second at the Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, the opening race of this winter’s IAAF Cross Country Permit series in Spain over the weekend.

Clocking a 25:06 time at the line, Toroitich finished behind Ethiopian 2011 World Cross Country winner, Imane Merga who won the 9km race.

Toroitich started up on high alongside countryman, Moses Kibet, with Ethiopian duo of Imane Merga and Edris but lost ground to the Ethiopian during the wee kilometers of the race to only grab the second spot.

Uganda’s Moses Kibet finished fifth with 25:16 timing behind Ethiopia’s Edris Muktar and Bahrain’s Ayalew Aweke in fourth and third positions respectively.

Reigning CECAFA Vice President and former FUFA Boss, Lawrence Mulindwa has set his eyes on the presidency of the regional football governing Body (CECAFA).

Mulindwa confirmed his decision during a press conference at Pope Paul Hotel, Ndeeba in Kampala on Tuesday November 18, 2015.

FUFA officially nominated Mulindwa for presidency of the Council for East and Central African Football (CECAFA) early this year to take on incumbent CECAFA president Leodgar Tenga of Tanzania who has been in the seat since 2007 after Uganda’s Dennis Obua.

 “After 18 years in football as President of Vipers Sports Club, President of a National Football Association (FUFA), Vice President of CECAFA, member of standing committee of FIFA and CAF, the game has become part of my life” Mulindwa remarked.

Mulindwa was elected to the CECAFA Executive in November 2013 before being appointed CECAFA Vice chairman in February last year.

An insight of his manifesto highlights the intensions to improve the standards of refereeing, coaching, and competitiveness within member clubs and national teams and setting up football academies within the region.

In the race, Uganda’s Mulindwa will battle with the incumbent Leodega Tenga, Ethiopia’s Juneydi Basha, Vincent Nzamwita (Rwanda) and Khamal Shaddad (Sudan).

The elections are slated for Friday November 20, 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

URA FC hinted another blow to Vipers SC in their campaign to retain the league for the first time. URA FC thumped the defending champions 3-2 at Meta Stadium in Lugazi on Tuesday November 17, 2015.

Experienced Robert Ssentongo scored a brace for the taxmen before Elukanah Nkugwa added the other goal that sealed the three points in favour of the hosts.

Erisa Ssekisambu at Vipers side also had a brace for the day though it was not enough for the reigning league champions to survive the assault.

Vipers have now lost their second straight game following a 3-1 loss to Police FC at Maroons stadium in Luzira.

Elsewhere KCCA FC has continued with their unbeaten run this season with Coach Mike Mutebi and Sam Ssimbwa having secured a 1-0 win from Jinja Municipal Council.

Owen Kasule scored for KCCA FC after converting a second half penalty that sent the garbage collectors to 24 points out of their 10 games.

At Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Nambole, army side Simba Sports club earned their first victory of the season, winning 1-0 over debutants, The Saints FC

At Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, Police FC arrested hosts Lweza FC in a 1-0 thriller. Hood Kawesa scored for the Bombo based outfit in the 19^th minute.

Meanwhile, SC Villa versus Maroons game was postponed due to the still poor state of the Nakivubo stadium.

Match Day 11:

KCCA F.C 1-0 JMC Hippos F.C

The Saints F.C 0-1 Simba Sports Club

Lweza F.C 0-1 Police F.C

URA F.C 3-2 Vipers Sports Club

SC Villa Vs Maroons (Post-poned)

The league resumes this Friday, 20th November 2015.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has called a 25 man provisional squad to start preparations for the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge cup to be held in Ethiopia.

Uganda Cranes U23 skipper Farouk Miya leads the squad.

The summoned squad also includes Uganda Revenue Authority striker Robert Ssentongo who was dropped at the National team squad during the 2016 CHAN qualifiers.

The team will see only the duo of only two foreign based players; Murushid Juuko (Simba) and Brian Umony (St. George).

Preparations will start with training on Wednesday (18^th/Nov/2015) with gym sessions at Acacia Mall before heading to Kampala Parents School for serious training sessions.

Cranes head Coach Micho Sredojevic will reduce the team to 20 players by Friday November, 20.

The squad was announced yesterday during the FUFA weekly press conference at FUFA House, Mengo Kampala.

Uganda is placed in group B alongside rivals Kenya, Burundi and Zanzibar.

Cranes will play their first game against Kenya on Sunday 22nd November, 2015.

The Squad: Alitho James, Kigonya Mathias, Watenga Ismail and Kisembo Douglas (Goalkeepers)

Other players: Okot Denis, Kiyemba Ibrahim, Nsubuga Joseph,Jjuko Murushid, Bakaki Shafiq, Kassaga Richard, Wasswa Hassan Dazo, Ochaya Joseph, Isaac Muleme, Muwanga Bernard, Ntege Ivan, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Kizito Keziron, Miya Faruku, Kiza Martin, Ssekisambu Erisa, Umony Brian, Okhuti Ceasar, Robert Ssentongo,Kalanda Frank, Nelson Senkatuka.

Following his bid to take over the regional’s football governing body (CECAFA), former FUFA President and Vipers SC Patron Lawrence Mulindwa lost to Sudan’s Mutasim Jaffar in an election conducted on Friday in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia

Mulindwa tallied three against Jaffar’s six that couldn’t hand him the seat to replace his former Boss Leodegar Tenga of Tanzania.

Mulindwa has been CECAFA Vice President for the last two years.

What looked like a surprise according to Mulindwa’s statement after the voting was that none of the CECAFA Big members was appointed at the assembly a move he described as a blow to the region’s football development.

Meanwhile two FIFA Presidency aspirants in Jerome Schampaign and Prince Bin of Jordan attended the CECAFA General assembly.

Jerome Schampaign pledge to Africa was to add an extra two more slots for the continent at the World Cup final tournament.

For Prince Bin Ali his first mission for Africa is to upgrade African leagues and market them internationally plus handing the continent 3 more slots in World cup.

President elect, Jaffar takes over the CECAFA seat amidst a crisis that none of the body’s member has ever progressed to the prestigious World Cup final tournament.

Thirteen record Cup winners, Uganda Cranes have progressed to the quarter finals of the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup following a 1-0 win over Burundi in the last Group B match played at Awassa Kanema International Stadium in Ethiopia on Saturday.

Brought in URA FC striker Frank Kalanda scored the only goal of the game during the 69^th minute to help Cranes book a slot through the Cup quarter finals.

Cranes tacticians made three changes introducing goal scorer Frank Kalanda ahead of Muzamir, Denis Okoth with Ceaser Okhuti before Erisa Ssekisambu paved way for Isaac Muleme.

Uganda thus topped Group B with 6 points ahead of Burundi and Kenya who tied on 4 points each while Zanzibar managed only to secure (3).

Uganda is to face guest Malawi in the quarter finals on Monday 30^th.

Uganda Cranes Team line up:

Mathias Kigonya (Goal Keeper), Joseph Nsubuga, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Murushid Juuko, Ivan Ntege, Benard Muwanga, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (Captain), Ceaser Okhuti

Changes:

Erisa Ssekisambu made way for Isaac Muleme, Muzamiru Mutyaba out for Frank Kalanda and Denis Okot came on for Ceaser Okhuti.

Subs Not Used:

Ismail Watenga (Goal Keeper), Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito and Nelson Senkatuka

Uganda is now ranked 63rd in the latest FIFA Coca Cola World rankings released on Thursday 3rd December 2015.

The improvement is due to the double wiping of Togo on October 12th and 15th in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Uganda now on 550 points comfortably sits in the 63^rd position worldwide and 13^th on the continent, a seat that sends them to equal their 2010 position in the FIFA archives.

In the CECAFA region, Neighbours, Kenya, is in 98th with 345 points, Rwanda dropped to 101th (338 points), Burundi 112th (307), Ethiopia is 120th with 293 points, and Tanzania improved by three places to 132 with (264), Sudan fell by 6 places to 134 and South Sudan went down from 134th to 138th with 246 points.

For Togo who bowed out of the World Cup qualifiers have fallen eight places to 96th on the rankings.

Belgium maintains the number one slot with 1494 points, followed by Argentina (1455), Spain (1370), world champions, Germany (1347) and Chile (1273) in the top five positions.

Uganda AFCON 2017 Qualifiers opponents:

West Africans, Burkina Faso is 89th with 381 points, Botswana is ranked 95th (364 points) and Comoros is a distant 172nd with 120 points.

Uganda Cranes 0 (5) – 0 (3) Ethiopia

Rwanda 1 (4) – 1 (2) Sudan

Uganda Cranes on Thursday evening won their semifinal tie against hosts Ethiopia after a 5-3 penalty affair to book their place in the final against Rwanda.

Cranes shot stopper and Vipers SC goalie, Ismail Watenga saved Panom Gathuoch’s first kick from the penalty mark.

Uganda’s penalty shoots were scored by Muzamiru Mutyaba, Denis Okot, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Ochaya and skipper Faruok Miya.

The Cranes are seeking a 14th CECAFA title and will face regional rivals Rwanda in the finals today at 4:00pm in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Uganda has won the Cup 13 times than any other CECAFA member followed by Kenya with 7.

Former KCCA FC winger Brian Majwega is set to join Tanzania’s Simba SC a move that will end his long spell out of active football ever since joining Azam FC.

Majwega who switched from KCCA FC has struggled to secure a permanent starting slot for Azam FC with the club having once cited that he is unfit for serious match action.

Latest reports from Tanzania have indicated that the former KCCA FC winger is on the verge of joining giants Simba SC.

Prior to that, Azam had filed a report to FIFA against Majwega’s action of training with another club in the names of Simba yet he was still a registered club player of the former.

However with only a day off, the two sides have reached a mutual consent to let the versatile player join Simba. This is according to Simba SC official website statement.

“Azam and Simba Sports Club have come to a mutual agreement over the transfer of Brian Majwega to Msimbazi Reds,” reads the statement.

On Tuesday evening Jaffer Idd Azam FC’s media personnel too confirmed that the club was in advanced transfer negotiations with Simba.

“It is true that Simba officials have inquired the availability of Majwega. We are still in close discussions over his move, but we will soon announce the development,” Idd remarked.

CECAFA 2015 Final: Rwanda 0-1 Uganda

Uganda Cranes are 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup champions following a 1-0 win over archrivals Rwanda a match played at the Addis Ababa national stadium, Ethiopia on Saturday.

Caesar Okhuti was the hero of the day after the Express FC forward converted a powerful header from a Denis Okot’s cross in the 15^th minute.

Both sides launched numerical attacks till the final whistle but the score remained static in what could be termed a physical contest.

For Rwanda who came with a combatant system of play witnessed Coach Johnny Mckinstry’s pushing for an equalizer but the backline of Mrushidi Juko and Richard Kasagga remained sober through the game

Joseph Ochaya, Muzamir Mutyaba and the day’s goal scorer, Caesar Okhuti had a great day at the pitch.

With the Cranes rolling in the driving seat Cranes tactician Mltin Micho Sredejevic in the wee minutes of the second half made changes to keep his side in the lead.

Goal scorer Caesar Okhuti was replaced with Isaac Muleme in the 53rd minute, Keziron Kizito with Erisa Ssekisambu before Muzamir Mutyaba paved way for Frank Kalnda Machette.

The victory has sent Uganda to a fourth win over Rwanda in a CECAFA Cup final having beat them in 2003, 2009, 20011 and now 2015.

Uganda the winners of the 2015 CECAFA edition won USD 30,000 as prize money, Rwanda the runners –up USD 20,000 while Ethiopia who beat Sudan 5-4 in penalties after a 1 all draw bagged USD 10,000.

 Uganda Cranes XI:

Ismael Watenga (GK) Denis Okot, Joseph Ochaya, Richard Kasagga, Murushid Jjuuko, Bernard Muwanga, Ivan Ntege, Erisa Ssekisambu, Muzamir Mutyaba, Farouk Miya (C) and Ceasar Okhuti

Subs:

James Alitho (GK) Nelson Ssenkatuka, Frank Kalanda, Shafiq Bakaki, Kezironi Kizito, Isaac Muleme, Joseph Nsubuga

Individual Awards:

Man of the Match: Muzamiru Mutyaba

Man of the Tournament: Eliyas Mamo (Ethiopia)

Best Goal keeper: Ismail Watenga (Uganda)

Top Scorer: Atahir Babikiir (Sudan) – 5 Goals

 Best Coach Johnny Mckinstry

Former Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU) and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC defender, Savio Kabugo has joined Uganda Revenue Authority FC for a season long deal.

Kabugo has been out of competitive football for almost a year following a knee injury and the deadly car accident suffered on June 2nd 2015 during KCCA FC’s journey to Kyamate in Ntungamo for the Uganda Cup final against Sports Club Villa.

He last played a competitive league fixture on December 12th, 2014 after featuring in a match when Sports Club Victoria University hosted Bright Stars.

Transferring his services to KCCA FC, the combatant defender suffered another injury and he was released by the then newly signed technical bench of Mike Mutebi and Sam Ssimbwa.

He has been training with URA FC for over 3 months.

Savio Kabugo too posted on his Facebook page confirming the move.

“Am happy to join URA FC and also meeting my former teams Feni Ali(Proline) and Elkanah Nkugwa (Mulusa Academy), my football is going to increase and even go back to the cranes.”

Meanwhile URA FC’s head Coach Kefa Kisala revealed his expectations after signing the Uganda Cranes defender.

“We are so happy that we have acquired the signature of Savio, his joint expected backline with Richard Kasagga is opt to be one of those paired well organized defence lines in Uganda’s top flight League” Kisala remarked.

Kabugo joins Richard Kasagga Jjuuko, Bob Kasozi and a host of other defenders at the back line of the tax collectors.

URA FC is 7th with 15 points out of their 10 match encounters on the 16 team log of  Azam Uganda Premier league.

Uganda Cranes All Stars enjoyed an emphatic 5-3 win over FC Barcelona legends in a charity match held at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Saturday.

The hosts took the lead in the second minute with a goal from Tonny Mawejje that sent fans to run into frenzy.

Ten minutes later veteran Hakim Magumba hit the wood work following a quick counter attack that saw Vicent Kayizzi cross from the right flunk.

A few minutes Barcelona Legends piled more misery at Salim Magola’s goal though failed to break the deadlock from a well-organized defence of Simeone Massaba, Nestroy Kizito and George Ssemwogerere.

Skipper Patrick Kluivert leveled with a 40 yard long range that caught goalie, Salim Jamal off his line to make it 1-1.

Two minutes to the half time, Geoffrey Sserunkuma resurrected the Legendary Cranes back on the throne from a well laid pass of Hakim Magumba.

From then the Cranes never looked back and in the second half Sserunkuma finished his day’s brace before Steven Bengo and Mike Sserumaga completed the assault.

Meanwhile Barcelona legends had restored life in the game when Julio Salinas and magician Gaizka Mendieta scored for the Barcelona Legends.

At Fulltime, the score was were 5-3 in favour of Uganda Cranes All Stars.

This charity friendly was to raise funds that will spearhead the starting of a football academy in Uganda under Rayco Garcia foundation.

Starting line-ups;

Uganda Cranes All Stars XI: Jamal Salim, Simeon Massa, Nestroy Kizito, Phillip Obwinyi, Kizito Baba, Tonny Mawejje, Kizito Baba Geofrey, Hakim Magumba, Vicent Kayizzi, Geofrey Sserunkuma, David Obua.

F.C Barcelona Legends: Julio Ceasar (G.K), Juliano Belleti, Sergio B., Gaiziaka Mendieta, Ludovic Guilly, Luis Garcia, Francesco Coco, Deco, Zambrotta, Edgar Davids, Patrick Kluviert

Match Referees: Brian Miiro Nsubuga (Center Referee), Hussein Bugembe (1st Assistant Referee), Ronald Katenya (2nd Assistant Referee), Ali Sabira (4th Official)