AFCON 2017 QUALIFIERS (Group D)

March 26th March 2016: Uganda Vs Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou

March 29th March 2016: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Namboole

Match Tickets : 20, 000/= (Ordinary), 50,000/= (VIP) & 120,000/= (VVIP)

The Uganda National team, Uganda Cranes continued with its preparations ahead of the do or die encounters against Burkina Faso on 26^th in Ouagadougou and 29^th March at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

A total of 12 players reported for training including 7 foreign based players.

The team had a training session with the national 20 side, the Hippos.

After the training, the team Captain Geoffrey Massa expressed his excitement of being part of the team and showed his readiness to lead the team to the desired dream .

‘ Am very happy to join the team for training. All the boys who have trained today are in good shape and I promise Ugandans that this time we are breaking the 38 year old jinx ‘ Vowed Massa.

Massa called upon all Ugandans to rally behind the team because their support is so vital to the team’s morale.

Players who trained included; James Alitho (GK), Joseph Nsubuga, Bernard Muwanga, Erisa Sekisambu, Edrisa Lubega, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Godfrey Walusimbi ,Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Yassar Mugerwa  and Geoffrey Massa .

Training resumes on Sunday at Nakivubo Stadium, 4 pm after Prayers for the Cranes at Namirembe Cathedaral ,Rubaga Catholic Church and Victory Church, Ndeeba .

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com