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Football experts predict bright future in new Cranes team

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Football experts have predicted a bright future in the new transformed Uganda Cranes squad. The new squad is comprised of players from different clubs in the Uganda Premier League and a few players from Uganda Hippos who recently played the U-20 Afcon finals. The experts …

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Friendly match helped us assess weaknesses – Okwi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The new captain of the Uganda Cranes Emmanuel Arnold Okwi believes the international friendly game played against South Africa on Thursday helped them identify their mistakes before heading to 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Hosts South Africa defeated Uganda Cranes 3-2 in an international friendly …

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Ex-Cranes player Mutyaba drags Magogo to State House Anti-Corruption Unit

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Uganda Cranes player Mike Suleiman Mutyaba has petitioned the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to investigate the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), and it’s President Moses Hassim Magogo over acts of corruption, exploitation and diversion of public resources. According to Mutyaba, the football governing body …

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FUFA terminate Uganda cranes head coach McKinstry’s contract

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has today officially parted ways with head coach Johnathan McKinstry. According to a statement issued by FUFA, the Head Coach of the Uganda Men’s National team, McKinstry, has today reached an agreement with FUFA to bring an end …

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Football fraternity pays tribute to Hassan Wasswa as he retires

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda football fraternity has paid tribute to Uganda Cranes Ex Midfielder Hassan Wasswa Biluma after the versatile player announced his retirement from playing football. The player put an end on his footballing career after serving the Uganda Cranes for over 13 years and securing 75 …

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Cranes in high spirits ahead of Burkina Faso game

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes will today host Burkina Faso at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende for the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.  The Cranes will be looking for three points to secure their slot for the Afcon finals that will be held next year in Cameron. The …

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Khalid Aucho dismissed from Uganda Cranes camp

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes midfielder Khalid Aucho has been dismissed from the team camp ahead of Afcon qualifiers. This was revealed by the Federation of Uganda Football Association in a statement issued on Friday.  Aucho is accused of failing to adhere to the National team’s code of …

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