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Breaking
News: EYP team travels to United States of America .
Edgars Youth Programme Team travelled to the United States
of America aboard Ethiopian Air Lines on 13th July 2011. The contigent composed of fourteen people under the leadership
of Makanga Peter. The team will participate in the Schwan Weekend Cup and Schwan USA cup. The send off was
done at Aga Khan school and was presided over by the CEO Aga Khan Educational Services Mr. Fred K. Details of story to
be uploaded shortly.
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| EYP Team to USA being flaged off |
FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME (more on coaches message Page)
EYP girls doing wonders in Kampala Women football
League.
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| Ester U15 Girls Assistant captain in a League game action |
More Deaf joins Edgars from Ntinda more on deaf page
BELOW ARE PICTURES OF THE DAY
| Edgars kid in a match past along Londo streets |
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| Edgars Youth player with a Policeman escorting during the Welsh super cup |
58 days to UK
25.05.10
Edgars Youth Programme is remaining with 58 days to travel to UK for Welsh Super
cup.The Tournament that will start in the month of 23rd July-4th August will see Edgars players play along side teams from
Brazil,England,Italy Argentina,Spain,Germany among others. Leader of delegation and also Technical Director coach Peter Makanga
says we have so far done the registration part and we have applied for VISAs soon to be given to us any time. The players
are in none residential training ahead of the trip. We are going this time for a trophy after last year's where we reached
the last four in the Bowl cup. Players like Marvin MulindwamKarl Martin,Adrian Mugyesera,Trevor Kitonsa will make the trip.
The annual cup is held in Wales and Edgars is sending a team of U11,13 and 15 in the tournament and also they will visit teams
in like Manchester City,Manchester United,Liverpool among others says coach Makanga
Edgars
wins in Welsh cup
30.07.09
Edgars U9 and U10 won their games in the Welsh Supe cup.Coach dan Mubiru said the
weather has been our problem now the boys have inproved are now used to the cold weather. Edgars U10 lost three games in a
row 6-1,6-0,4-2 and 7-0 and won two so far 10-0 and 1-0. U11 lost out to Wrexham Development but qualified for Bowl semis
to be played today. Today is theclimax of all the games and hopeful we shall get a trophy from these games.
| Bwiiso |
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| Trever Bwiiso second left with other edgars players walking before departure for Gothia.scored in UK |
| EYP before departure |
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| Edgars Youth Programme team pose for a group photo Ebb before departing for UK in th Welsh Super cup |
UK bound team arrives safely in UK
24.07.09
Edgars
Youth Programme arrived safely well. The team led by Coach Dan Mubiru arrived at Gatewich Airport in the morning and straight
away boarded a bus to Aberystwyth where the games will be played from. Coach Mubiru called Kampala and said we are tired but
we arrived well and were welcomed by Coach Peter Makanga all the boys are fine and are happy and eager to play the games.
The games will be played on 26th July-1st Aug tow teams will play in groups J and I according to their age groups. The team
left Entebbe and were seen off by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson,Media coordinator/coach Elijah Rabwoni,Acting Team leader coach Saidi
Segirinya,Coach/Data Bashier Mubiru, coach/Session manager Hassan Mubiru,Accounts Recievable Winnie Kawooya,Store keeper Moureen
Nabasumba,Payable Carol Nakanjako and Parents. The team will play in the Welsh Super cup where teams like Brazil,Argentina,Italy,Wales,UK,Kenya,Nigeria.This
tournament has ever groomed players like Zinadine Zidane,Bekham and others.This is the first time Edgars Youth Programme is
playing in UK after a second trial in World Youth tournament. An official of Aga Khan Schools Mr.Fred Tukahirwe flaged off
the kids advised the kids to keep the flag high and always be disciplined in and out of Uganda.
Edgars whip 6-0 for dead
16.07.09
U11 Edgars Youth Programme won
its last game against Gulduegens IK from Sweden by 6-0. Edgars U11 won 4 games so far and will meet PVS Friesin. Hanigsea
from German. According to team leader Peter Makanga says we won our last game in group 12 of Boys U11 and we have so far won
3 games and lost game and qualified for quarter finals. We are praying we win the quarter finals and hopefully we shall bring
the trophy. U15 lost all the games but the young ones are winning and asks for prayers so that we over come the quarter finals.
The goals came from Adrian Nyanzi, Amos Bwanika scored two goals each and another two goals came from Kalvin Lugalambi and
Trever Bwiiso. Adrian Nyanzi is the Edgars top scorer so far with 5 goals. He has been scoring in each game a goal and in
our last game in our gropu he scored two goals.
| EYP U11 Players at the send off |
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| Edgars U11 Travel Team Players during the send off ceremony at Aga khan |
Aligawesa to flag off Sweden Team
07.07.09
National
Council Of Sports Jasper Aligawesa will falg off Edgars Youth Programme this Saturday.EYP team will leave for Sweden to participate
in the World Youth Tournament to be held in Sweden.Team leader Peter Makanga says this time we are going for
competition not to participate since we have been waiting for this time.The boys morale is high and are ready to die for the
country and have promised to come with the trophy.The games will start on 13th July and everything is ok in our
camp says Makanga. 20 players and two coaches will travel with two teams in U11 and U15 grouped in two where U15 will
be in Group 15 while U11 will be in group 12.The team is leaving on saturday.The falg off ceremony will be at Aga Khan
school at 3.30PM and the kids are expected at Aga Khanby 2pm.
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| Coach Ssegirinya giving tips to kids before training at MUBS over the weekends |
Edgars Travel team for Wales(UK) list out
29.06.09
Edgars Youth
Pragramme travel team list to Wales-United Kingdom has been released.Accordning to coach Peter Makanga Techinical
Director at EYP says names of the travel team is out the team will leave for UK on 23rd Jul.Makanga says the team
will fly out on 23rd July with SN Brussels and arrive same day.The team will kick off the Wales Super cup on 25th Jul
and i will travel with a contingent of 19 with two parents Peruth Niwayesiga and Agnes Kabatereine and 2
coaches Dan Mubiru and Makanga.The kids includes Jeremiah Kakete,Derrick Mbaguta,Solom Bahinda,Mark Bataringaya,Marvin Mulindwa,Carl
Kimera,Ronald Nyakahuma,Daniel Talisuna,Mark Talisuna,Isaac Ntegeka,Albert Bulega,Trevor Tamale,Travor Bwiiso,Edgar Kasibe
and Niga Florence Nacy. Coach Mubiru Dan said the team is ready and we are going for competition with a strong team where
we expect tough opponents.This is our first test in UK and it will give us enough exposure and will help our boys to
get exposed to European countries and as well as getting to know real competitions says Mubiru.
| Team Leader Edgar with Parents |
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| Edgar Watson talk to Parents of travel team on the program at MUBS Nakawa |
High morale at Edgars in camp
29th Jun
Edgars Youth Programme camp morale is high after the fixture was released.The training camp which
takes place at MUBS under the head coach George Lutalo over the weekends was boosted with the annoncements of
the fixture and time when they are due to leave the Country.According to the players who were interviewed said we
are determined to bring the trophy from Sweden come D-day says Karl Martin.Martin was once a goalie Keeper and changed
to striking.I like scoring goals and am determined to score many goals against home opponents from Sweden.Semakula Kakembo
another team says my work is to score and am sure of scoring as many goals as possible.Among those in the travel
team to Sweden includes Karl Matin,Enock Sewanondonda,Allan Mugumbya,Ceaser Mugulusi,Henry Mugerwa,Trevor Kitonsa,Travor
Bwiiso,Adrain Naynzi,Kakembo Semakula,Mark Ssenyonjo,Patrick Ssemaganda,Haq Isaac Mubiru,Amos Bwanika,Samuel Kaddu,Emma Kibago,Ludi
Gerharstreiter,Simon Olaany,Crispus Wasswa,Roy Wasswa Calvin Lugalambi,Paul Kato Conrad Lugalambi.The team will be headed
by Coach Peter Makanga and head coach George Lutalo. The team will fly out on 11th July and arrive at Gothernburg the
following day and have a rest and start the games on 13th Jul.
U15 group 15
SK Vard Haugesund
1(Norway)
Edgars Youth Programme (Uganda)
Askims IK(Sweden)
Torpavallen Upsala IF(Sweden)
Boras
AIK(Sweden)
13th Jul
Monday
09:00 Kviberg 2 Edgars Youth Program - SK Vard Haugesund 1(Norway)
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Monday
09:00 Torpavallen Upsala IF(Sweden) v Askims IK(Sweden)
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Monday 15:30 Kviberg 18.
Askims IK v Edgars Youth Program(U)
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Monday 15:20 Kviberg 17. SK Vard Haugesund 1 v Borås AIK(Sw)
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14th July
Tuesday 09:00 Kviberg 26 Borås AIK(SWE)
- Askims IK (Swe)
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Tuesday 09:00 Kviberg 7 Edgars Youth Program(U) - v Upsala IF (SW)
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Tuesday 15:50 Kviberg 14
Upsala IF v Borås AIK
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Tuesday 15:50 Kviberg 9
Askims IK(SWE) v SK Vard Haugesund 1(Norway)
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15th. July
Wednesday 09:40 Kviberg 27 SK Vard Haugesund 1(NORWAY)
- Upsala IF(SWE)
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Wednesday 09:40
Kviberg 12 Borås AIK(SWE) - Edgars Youth Program
Boys 11 - Group 12
Öjersjö IF 1(Sweden)
Högsby IK(Sweden)
AIK
FF 2 (Sweden)
Edgars Youth Programme (Uganda)
13th JUL
Games
13th.Monday 10:40
Kviberg 25 B Öjersjö IF 1 - Högsby IK
13th.Monday 14:50 Kviberg 25 A Edgars Youth Program - AIK FF 2
14th .Tuesday 10:40 Kviberg 25 B
Högsby IK - AIK FF 2
14th.Tuesday 13:10 Kviberg 25 A
Öjersjö IF 1 -Edgars Youth Program
15th.Wednesday12:10 Skatås 3 Edgars Youth
Program - Högsby IK
15th.Wednesday 12:10 Skatås 4
AIK FF 2 - Öjersjö
IF 1
We are waiting for a fixture-Makanga
22nd May 2009
Edgars Youth Programme Techinical Director Peter Makanga
has said am waiting for the fixture to see whom we shall meet in the World Youth Gothia cup.Makanga says we have so far got
visas for Sweden and we shall soon announce the team that is set to travel to Gothia cup due to kick off in July.We have been
cleared by Swedish embassy and some still remaining few players who joined in late.We are training seriously on weekends and
soon we shall train daily and we are having friendly matches as many as we can so that the kids gets to know how to compete
with teams.Last year we didnt prepare well but this time we are well prepared and we shall at least snatch a trophy in Sweden
says Makanga.The team trains at MUBS on weekends saturday and sundays.The tournament will kick off on 13th July and end on
23rd July.
UK Travel team intensifies
training
06th May
2009
Travel team from Edgars Youth Programme have
intensified training ahead of traveling to Sweden and UK.Edgars Youth Programme Techinical Director Peter Makanga said the
training has been geared at and the turn up so far is good and the kids are performing to their expectations.Head Coach George
Lutalo said the boys are doing well.These includes Dan Talisuna,Lawrence Matovu,Travor Bwiso,Albert Bulega,Mark Talisuna,Trevor
Tamale,Carl Kimera,Mark Bataringaya,Edgar Kasibe,Isaac Ntegeka,Derek Mbaguta,Ronald Nyakahuma,Solomon Bahinda,Phillip Wabulya,Marvin
Mulindwa,Agnes Kabatereine,Peruth Niwayesiga,Dan Mubiru,Peter Makanga,Fiona Akampulira,Shakul Ssaka.The boys are doing well
and we expect good results from Welsh Internanational Super Cup.The tournament will kick of 26th July and end in Aug 5th.Edgar
travel team went to Sweden last year and U11 came third.Am soon sending the contingent of 25 their travel documents to UK
embassy for verification says Makanga.
Edgars Youth Programme in preps for World Youth tournament
05th may 2009
Edgars Youth Programme is in final stages
flying out to Sweden for World Youth Tournament.Techinical Director of Edgars Youth Programme Peter Makanga said we are in
final preparations we have submitted our applications to Swedish Embassy for Visas.We are sending a contingent of 25 to Sweden
and hope to send another 25 contingent to UK for Wales cup due in July from 25th-Aug 5th.Makanga says we hope we learnt from
last years tournament this time we are going to come back with a trophy.Everything is going on well and i hope the Swedish
Embassy will clear us in time says Makanga.Gothia cup will kick off 13th-23rd July says Makanga.
| The Team that travelled to Sweden |
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| U-11Team at the Gothia Cup opening ceremony |
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| L- R Petua,Robina, Lukwago and standing Muwonge and Iga |
06.08.2008
Wednesday
The above picture shows some of the
Ugandans in sweden who were very supportive during the Gothia World Youth Cup tournament.
Edgars Youth Programme would like to extend special thanks to all Ugandans in Sweden who helped
and supported them throughout the days they spent in Gothenburg during the Gothia World Youth championship!
Many thanks comrades and may the Almighty God reward you all abundantly!
27.07.2008 Monday
Coach Makanga Peter has returned from Europe. He arrived in the Uganda on Sunday 27th Juli 2008 at 11.45pm
and immediately said his focus is now on how to make the Holiday Soccer a success! He has learnt a lot from Europe
and wished to implement some of the ideas immediately. Holiday soccer starts on 11th August 2008 at Aga Khan field.
23.07.2008 Wednesday
The U11 team has left sweden
this morning heading to Brussels. Though scheduled for 10.05pm, the U11 team arrived safely at 11pm on the 23rd July 2007.
All the players came back and were indeed happy for having made the trip. The leader of Delegation
and Team Coach however did not return to Kampala, but continued to Holland to arrange for 2009 European tour. He is expected
to return on Sunday 27.07.2008
The Aga khan pupils will be sitting for their end of second term exams
on Thursday - we wish them good luck!
22.07.2008 Tuesday
The Gothia U11 team is today busy parking their bags getting ready to move back to Uganda. Parents may
collect the players at the Entebbe Airport at 10.05 pm on 23.07.2008 but will have to sign up the collection form. Those who
don't wish to come to Entebbe Airport are requested to inform the coaches so that arrangements can be done to take the
player to their home. We are sure that the Players would be excited if upon arrival they
are recieved by their Parents or family members!
| Travel itnery for team from Gothenburg |
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| EYP U11 team in a social mood |
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The U11 team that went to Gothia Cup Returned safely on 23.07.2008 at 11pm
aboard SN Brussels. All the players came back and were indeed happy for having made the trip. The leader of Delegation and
Team Coach however did not return to Kampala but continued to Holland to arrange for 2009 European tour. He is expected to
return on Sunday 27.07.2008
The U11 team that went to Gothia Cup Returned safely on 23.07.2008 at 11pm aboard SN Brussels.
All the players came back and were indeed happy for having made the trip. The leader of Delegation and Team Coach however
did not return to Kampala but continued to Holland to arrange for 2009 European tour. He is expected to return on Sunday 27.07.2008
21.07.2008 Monday
The
EYP Team in Gothenburg Sweden over the weekend had a good time, when they visited the Amusement Park. They had fun. The coaches are the only ones who did not get on the Entertainment Machines like water boats,
space trains, swings and mind teasing games. We are sure the youthful players
have a lot to tell about this amusement park! When coach Makanga Peter communicated, he joked that the weekend may have registered
the highest number of smiles from his team....
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| The EYP Team posing with their opponents in Sweden |
All parents received a final briefing on the trip of their children to Sweden on the 8th July 2008. Tournament secretariat in Sweden assured us that the children would be served varied and nutricious meals. And temperature can
cool down considerably! Final conclusion: the team is all set for departure!
The Travel Team Leader Coach Peter
Makanga reported that all players were in good shape and in good mood just before boarding SN Brussels on the 11th
July. The delegation consisted of 18 players and 2 officials. Carol Nakanjako was the team Coordinator / Parental Guide.
Before
Leaving the Team was given an Official Send Off at Aga Khan Field by the Parents, Aga Khan Community and EYP Coaches. Madam
Margaret Bell was the Chief Guest at the Send Off Ceremony and she advised the team to keep discipline and togetherness while
in Sweden.
The
team arrived safely (with luggage), without delays in Sweden the following day, to enjoy a day of rest, before the attending the Opening
Ceremony and the start of the matches on Monday 14.
The U11 team that went to Sweden underwent a light training under
Coach Peter Makanga. The Mood was good and all seems to be going on well. Travel Team Coordinator Carol Nakanjako said the
major theme of the trip had been already achieved as the youthful players have already experienced new lessons on how professional
players behave in Europe.The Bus in which the team moves has been first class and all activities were done on time.
Surprising to the team was the idea of going to sleep
at 9pm when the sun was still up in the sky! The Sun is always set and darkness is always there by
7pm in Uganda, throughout the Year.
Edgars Youth Program U11 travel team has the 14th played their first match. The team narrowly
lost to Lerum team (from Sweden) by 2 to 1 after conceeding a goal in the closing minutes. Although the team played
well, it missed two penalties and lost concentration in the last minutes. Must have been the excitement taking over!
The players of the EYP travel team are enjoying themselves with new friends from Lerum. Attending the Opening Ceremony
in the main stadium was a very special occasion! All players are in good condition, having fun and learning from their counterparts
in Sweden.
Coach Makanga when contacted, said that the aim of making this
trip had already been achieved since all players had already got new friends, learnt new tactics and have a ot to share with
their colleagues in Uganda. Carol Nakanjako, the Team Guide, also added that EYP had already got more contacts
and experience that can be used for future travel teams.
Yesterday Edgars Team again lost in the play off by 4 to 1 from the Swedisch Brommapojkarna 2. Coach Makanga when
contacted said the team lost due to inexperience. The third match against the Canadians ended in a loss as well
Monday
10:40 | Halifax
County United
| - | IF Brommapojkarna 2 | 0 | - | 6 |
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Tuesday
12:20 | Edgars Youth Program
| - | IF Brommapojkarna 2 | 1 | - | 4 |
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Tuesday
12:20 | Lerums IS
| - | Halifax County United | 0 | - | 0 |
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Wednesday
12:10 | Halifax County United
| - | Edgars Youth Program | 2 | - | 0 |
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Wednesday
12:10 | IF Brommapojkarna 2
| - | Lerums IS | 2 | - | 1 |
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The 4th play-off match was the final match of our U12 boys – the 2 EYP goals were not enough
to assure a win - the Swedish team Backen won 4-2. The Boys 11 finals were won by the German KFV Segeberg who beat the Hungarian
team with 3-1.
Edgars Youth
Programme Team in Sweden have successfully – without serious
injuries - ended their Gothia games and have received a play off Trophy.
If you want to read more about the Gothia Cup tournament: check out their
website.
After the hard work, the Edgars U11 team in Sweden had a chance to move out to the shopping areas.The team was divided into two shopping shifts in order
to have proper control. Coach Peter Makanga escorted them to the shops and each one had chance not only to buy but also to
see the township. You can be assured that the team has lots of stories to tell their families when they return home!
Asked whether the team had been affected
by the lost games,Carol Nakanjako said that it was more on the field but off the field the players are having a ball.
All in all, it has been an excellent experience for the young
players both in terms of soccer skills as fair play, and they are ready to come back next year! The team will return on 23.07.08.
| Egdars youth team ready |
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| EYP'S kids getting ready for an encounter in Gothia |
Pictures from Sweden Gothia Cup where U11 team is playing
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| U11 team in Sweden |
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| EYP U11 team V IF Brommapojkarna in Gothia Cup |
