Renewal of acquaintances as Uganda host Zambia in international build up

Tues, 8th Nov 2016: Uganda Vs Zambia – 4:00 PM (International Build up match)

Sat, 12th Nov 2016: Uganda vs Congo Brazzavile – 4:00 PM (2018 World Cup Qualifier)

*Both Games at Namboole National Stadium, Namboole

Uganda Cranes host Zambia Chipolopolo Stars in the two countries’ 37^th meeting since 1964 in all competitions.

This will be during an international build up match that the two sides plan to test their respective squads ahead of their weekend 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The match shall be hosted at the 42,000 seater Nelson Mandela National stadium in Kampala on Tuesday.

Team News:

The Uganda Cranes started training sessions last week on Tuesday with gym sessions at Paradise Fitness mall in Kampala.

A day later, the head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic named a 41 man squad with 22 foreign based players and 19 domestic players who ply their trade in the Azam Uganda Premier league.

Last Wednesday, the team had a warm up game winning 1-0 against KCCA with the strike coming from Erisa Ssekisambu.

On Saturday, the national side had a second practice game winning 6-1 against Kampala region select side.

Micho reduced his side by eight on Monday.  The players let go out of the camp included; KCCA skipper and right back Denis Okot Oola, URA central defender Richard Kassaga Jjuuko, Vipers’ trio of Halid Lwaliwa, Keziron Kizito, Erisa Ssekisambu, SC Villa winger Godfrey Lwesibawa, Soana’s Allan Kayiwa and the exciting URA midfielder Shafik Kagimu.

The side later conducted a last training session on Monday evening late after Zambia had used the ground.

Zambia Team news:

The Chipolopolo Stars arrived on Sunday at mid-day from Harare via Addis Ababa.

In Zimbabwe, the Zambian side lost 1-0 in an earlier build up match played at the national stadium in Harare.

Tennage Hadebe scored the lone strike on the day, a glancing header in the 54^th minute.

Head coach Wedson Nyirenda promises a better showing for the visitors.

I am grateful for Uganda for hosting us as we prepare for the Cameroon game. Uganda is a good side and they will give us a better showing

A few of the Zambian stars Reinford Kalaba and Sunzi will arrive by Tuesday morning.

Uganda Vs Zambia – Head to head record (Since 1964)

23^rd January 2016 – Uganda 0-1 Zambia (CHAN 2016 Championship)

5^th March 2014: Zambia 2-1 Uganda (International Friendly match)

8^th September 2012 – Zambia 1-0 Uganda (AFCON 2013 Qualifier)

13^th October 2012 – Uganda 1-0 Zambia (AFCON 2013 Qualifier)

11^th August 2010: Uganda 1-1 Zambia (International Friendly match)

31^st August 2002  – Uganda 2-2 Zambia (International friendly match)

22^nd June 1999 – Uganda 0-1 Zambia (International friendly)

22^nd May 1999 – Uganda 0-1 Zambia (International friendly)

26^th November 1992 – Uganda 0-0 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

13^th December 1989 – Uganda 3-1 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

13^th November 1988 – Uganda 0-3 Zambia (CECAFA)

15^th May 1988 – Uganda 1-1 Zambia (International Friendly)

14^th December 1987 – Uganda 4-0 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

8^th October 1985 – Zambia 0-3 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)

7^th December 184 – Uganda 1-1 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

25^th August 1984 – Uganda 1-0 Zambia (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)

29^th July 1984 – Zambia 3-0 Uganda (FIFA World Cup qualifier)

27^th November 1981 – Zambia 1-0 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)

17^th November 1981 – Zambia 1-3 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)

4^th November 1978 – Uganda 1-2 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

17^th November 1978 – Zambia 4-0 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)

7^th November 1978 – Zambia 2-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)

9^th December 1977 – Uganda 0-0 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

27^th February 1977 – Uganda 4-2 Zambia (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)

13^th February 1977 – Uganda 1-0 Zambia (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)

14^th November 1976 – Uganda 2-0 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

11^th November 1976 – Zambia 3-2 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)

2^nd November 1975 – Zambia 0-1 Uganda (CECAFA Cup)

27^th June 1975 – Uganda 3-0 Zambia (AFCON Qualifier)

13^th June 1975 – Zambia 2-1 Uganda (AFCON Qualifier)

6^th March 1974 – Zambia 1-0 Uganda (AFCON finals)

28^th September 1973 – Uganda 2-1 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

26^th September 1973 – Uganda 1-1 Zambia (CECAFA Cup)

30^th September 1965 – Uganda 2-2 Zambia (International friendly match)

19^th October 1964 – Uganda 2-0 Zambia (International friendly match)