Morley Byekwaso, the interim head coach of Uganda Cranes, has named the final team that will take on Mali and Zambia in the forthcoming International friendly games.
Byekwaso named a squad of 24 players after four days of training at East High School in Kisasi.
The contingent leaves the country in the wee hours of Tuesday ahead of the first game (vs. Mali) which will be played on Friday, 13th October at Stade du Mars in Bamako.
After the Friday fixture, the team will connect to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) where the Cranes will play against Zambia on Tuesday, 17th October 2023 at Hamriya Stadium.
Foreign-based players (with the exception of Aziz Kayondo who has been in the country) will join the team from their respective clubs.
The Final Squad
Goalkeepers: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC, Uganda)
Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Elvis Bwomono (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, Israel), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers SC, Uganda), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC, Uganda), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC, Uganda)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga FC, Tanzania), Rogers Mugisha (Gor Mahia FC, Kenya), Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC, Uganda), Laban Tibiita (URA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA), Arafat Kizza Usama (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Forwards: Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Richard Basangwa (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Lawrence Tezikya (BUL FC, Uganda), Rogers Kassim Mato (Sanliurfaspor FC, Turkey)