Browsing Month March, 2010
When The Cranes left Burundi in their wake
By Online Reporter at March 28, 2010 | 12:47 pm | 0 Comment
By Robert Madoi The Cranes’ 4-0 win over Burundi in the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) last Saturday was a performance that had the word ‘left’ written all over. No, this wasn’t a performance that left football aficionados at Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) transfixed. Far from it. On the contrary, the 4-0 score-line flattered The Cranes who more...
Sserunkuma, Matovu stake claim for wings
By Online Reporter at March 23, 2010 | 12:41 pm | 0 Comment
By James Ssekandi, Yasser Kalyango & Ruth Desire Kampala Cranes coach Bobby Williamson reckons improved wing play will be crucial as his troops take on Burundi in the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) return leg at Namboole on Saturday. And the return from injury of Simon Sserunkuma couldn’t have been timelier. The SC Villa right more...
Cranes leave for Burundi mission
By Online Reporter at March 12, 2010 | 12:46 pm | 0 Comment
By James Ssekandi Sunday Burundi v Uganda As Uganda Cranes depart today, right back Simeon Masaba insists wearing the skipper’s armband does not accord him special status but allows him play for the team. The 27-year-old has proved to be one of Uganda’s most consistence performers in the last five years. Masaba has captained more...
Defender Mwesigwa signs for Chinese top league side
By Online Reporter at March 10, 2010 | 12:46 pm | 0 Comment
CRANES defender Andy Mwesigwa has signed a $240000 (sh490m) two-year contract with Chinese premier league club Chongquing Lyfan. James Bakama reports that Mwesigwa, who will be earning $10,000 a month, has concluded talks with the club and is ready for action for the 2010 Chinese league that kicks-off on March 22. The former SC Villa defender is shifting to Asia more...
