26 August 2021 | Football

The Uganda Cranes have departed for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as they look towards playing international build ups ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifier clash against Kenya.

A contingent of thirty three players and officials of Uganda Cranes jetted off to Ethiopia left for Addis Ababa on Thursday morning (2.45am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

They are expected to compete in an international build up on Sunday, 29th August 2021, in preparation for the clash against Kenya clash in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group E qualifier on 2nd September 2021.

Head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic confirmed the list of players, predominantly from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

According to team captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi preparations have been sufficient as the final day draws closer.

“We have prepared well since day one of training. The response of the players has been top notch and we are ready to give our best,” Okwi told the FA website.

Meanwhile, Egyptian based winger Abdu Lumala was also named in the squad having arrived in Uganda on Wednesday afternoon and joined camp immediately.

More players will join the camp in Ethiopia including Khalid Aucho and Taddeo Lwanga who ply their trade in Tanzania will will join the camp today.

Traveling Delegation:

Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Isa Magoola
Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba Kisitu
Performance Coach: Franck Plaine
Fitness Coach: Felix Ayobo
Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa
National Teams’ Officer: Paul Mukatabala
Team Physician: Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana
Kit Manager 1: Ayub Balyejusa
Kit Manager 2: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: David Isabirye

Players: Charles Lukwago, Joel Mutakubwa, Enock Walusimbi, Innocent Esimu Wafula, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Halidi Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Denis Iguma, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Ibrahim Orit, Milton Karisa, Steven Dese Mukwala, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), Richard Basangwa, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Abdu Lumala, Martin Kizza

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