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Congratulation Uganda Cranes for the 2-1 win against Nigeria (super Eagles). This victory has given Uganda a chance of playing in the Africa Nations Cup Final for the first time in 30 years.

Cranes lost 1-3 to Lakeview FC in the league cup final. This was Cranes’ first biggest cup final defeat in the club history. Lakeview took a lead just after 10 minutes when Cranes’ keeper Bruno Ogwanga spilled ball from what was supposed to be a comfortable save. However Cranes quickly equalised through Bright Wahabu(left). In the end he turned out to be the only Cranes’ player to score in both Cup finals. Well done Bright you gave all our supporters a smile, see photo below.

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On the day Cranes failed to perform, even simple things became difficult. This was evident from Dennis Kirunda’s defence clearance that rebounded to give Lakeview’s striker a one to one chance with Cranes goalkeeper, which nicely converted to make it 1-2.

Twenty minutes into the second-half Lakeview extended their lead to 1-3 following a free-kick, which left Cranes Keeper Bruno injured. Cranes tried to reorganise and pushed forward, creating a few chances but it was too late.
cranes Team

Special thanks to all our supporters who travelled in that bad weather. Also many thanks to MR Yusuf of SALABED INTERNATIONAL for all his support throughout the season.

Millwall Elite (1) -London Cranes (4) League Cup Semi-Final at Barking College on Sunday 29th May
London Cranes formerly Uganda East FC lived to their nickname of the “Cup Kings” when Mathias Ndawula(1), Ismail Bukenya(2) and Mathew Lsingoma(1) scored to put Cranes into the League Cup Final two days after wining the Premier Division Cup.

Cranes started well when Mathias Ndawula out paced Millwall Elite centre backs to give Cranes a lead just after five minutes.

However Millwall quickly equalised to make 1-1. After the equaliser cranes turned on their attracting football only to be denied by Millwall’s goalkeeper. This was a day for goalkeepers, in the dying minutes Cranes were nearly knocked out, only to be saved by Man of the Match Bruno Ogwanga who produced an excellent save. When it came to extra times everyone thought Cranes will tire out considering they only had one day to recover following the cup final.

However they forget to remind London Cranes that you meant to get tired, so the Cranes boys put up another gear which made Millwall struggle and soon Cranes gained the lead following a quick one-two passing between Ismail and Eric Mbassa. When Cranes took the lead Millwall lost their will to fight, Cranes superimposed their game breaking Millwall’s defence part leading to a final score of 1-4 to Cranes FC.

London Cranes (5)- Thames Iron works (3) Friday 27th at Aveley Stadium. Goals from, Mathais Nduwala, Gilbert Lubenga, Bright Wahabu, Ismail Bukenya, Mathew Lsingoma

AFC Palace (2) -London Cranes (3) Sunday 22 April
Goals from Eric Mbasa, Fred Kalyango and Mathew Lsingoma lifted Cranes back to second spot. Side-line happy faces after the win (Moses Namawater, Coach Kasim musa and Mzee Jeff) Well done boys, this was a good performance before the Cup final on Friday

Jodan Athletic 2 vs London Cranes 3
Cranes maintains their 100% record in all their London City Airport football cup competitions, after securing a semi-final cup 3 weeks ago, Cranes knocked Jodan out of the league cup.

London Cranes 3 - Jodan Athletic 2: Cranes through to the final of the Premier Division Cup. Goals from Fred Kalyango, Gilbert Lubega and Eric Mbasa booked London Cranes a place into the Div Cup final to be played on Friday 27th April 2007 at 7:30PM against Thames Iron Works FC.

Well done Arthur Mwamabala (goal keeper) gool keeper (NamaWater) for your the performace against Jodan, please keep it up.

However all boy are astonished how you fail to do simple save but are wizard when it come to difficult saves. Click here to see the photos

Our boys and friends after the wining the Division Cup Final

Our Supporters enjoying the game and the drums. Bruno Boris now we know why you prefer watching, you are try to follow Mr Jowaski. This is quite disappointing because your services to the club is far below what Mr Jowaski provided to the club, hence we were happy to let him retire.

Congratulation London Cranes for winning the Premier Division Cup and reaching the League Cup final. Many thanks to all London Cranes Supporters in Uganda, China, America and Australia, and all those who made it to the Cup Final on Friday and Semi-Finals on Sunday.

Special thanks to Mr Yusuf of SALABED INTERNATIONAL for all his support before and after the game. The boys enjoyed their Champagne and relaxing time at Club Volts, all your support helped to make this a truely memorable weekend in the club history. Last but not least thanks to Paskali Exotic, Master Link and our Welfare officer Mr Geoffrey Mutumba for all your support.

London Cranes 5 -Thames I FC (3): Cranes is through to the League Cup Final two days after wining the Premier Division Cup, well done boys. The Final will be at Barkingside on Friday 11 May at 7:30 PM.

Standing: Kasim Musa (Assistant Manager) Mathew Lsingoma, Fred Kalyngo (season top scorer), Sular Kasule, Arthur Mwambala, Sam Rascal, Michael Polo, Patrick Iga, Allan Mugisha, Gilbert Lubega, Eric Mbasa, Mathias Ndenzi Iga (Manager), Hassan Kyaze (Ex Cranes goalkeeper, retired after serious foot injury)
First row: Abbey Sebyala (Club Director) Douglas Mulindwa, Bright Wahabu, Mathias Ndawula, Ismail Bukenya, Bruno Ogwanga, Dennis Kirunda (Captain). Lifting the cup is team captain Dennis Kirunda.

London City Airport League Cup Semi-Finals
Millwall Elite(1) vs London Cranes FC(4) in extra time.

Cranes celebrating the winning of the Premier Division Cup cranes fc

Ferdinand in Uganda pledge

England defender Rio Ferdinand has pledged to assist Uganda unearth a new generation of African football stars.
The Manchester United ace has completed a three-day tour of the country at the invitation of Proline Soccer Academy. Ferdinand had the rare chance of meeting Uganda president Yoweri Museveni at the State House in Nakasero.
He vowed to help promote the activities of the academy to European clubs and also help in developing local talent. "I am certainly going to help develop the Ugandan kids because they have the talent. I will help the academy," Ferdinand said. "I would like to see Uganda produce players like Ivorian Didier Drogba and Ghana's Michael Essien in the future.
"I have come here to help the kids. That's the most important, to give them skills and inspiration of becoming important people and not only in football but in life as well."
President Museveni promised to help the Proline Soccer Academy by offering land to expand the facilities of the school.
He also vowed to waive taxes on goods being imported for purposes of developing football in Uganda. Proline Soccer Academy is managed by former Uganda international Mujib Kasule.