18 June 2023 | Football

• Group E Fixture | Sunday, June 18
• Uganda vs Algeria – Japoma stadium, Doula | 6:00 pm

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic, popularly known as Micho, has named the team that will start against Algeria.

The Cranes take on Algeria at Japoma stadium in double, a match that is a must-win if Uganda is to have a chance of playing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Jamal Salim who has kept goal in the last two qualifier matches maintains his place between the stick.

The back four has Halid Lwaliwa pairing with Fred Gift in the heart of defence while Aziz Kayondo occupies the left back position and Kenneth Ssemakula is at right back.

In the middle of the park, experienced Khalid Aucho is joined by Bobosi Byaruhanga and Farouk Miya in the number ten role.

The search for goals will be spearheaded by Rogers Mato with skipper Emmanuel Okwi and Milton Karisa drifting off the wings.

Starting XI: Jamal Salim Magoola (GK), Kenneth Ssemakula, Halid Lwaliwa, Gift Fred, Aziz Kayondo, Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Farouk Miya, Emmanuel Okwi (C), Rogers Mato, Milton Karisa

Substitutes: Charles Lukwago (GK), Arionzi Nafian (GK), Geoffrey Wasswa, Rogers Torach, Siraje Ssentamu, Moses Waiswa, Isma Mugulusi, Travis Mutyaba, Fahad Bayo, Richard Basangwa

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