08 December 2021 | Football

Left-footed attacker Travis Mutyaba, 16, is keen to make his debut on the senior team, Uganda Cranes.

Mutyaba is part of the Uganda Cranes team summoned by head coach Milutin Sredojevic for the upcoming international match against Tanzania this Thursday, 9th December 2021.

Uganda Cranes will face Tanzania Taifa Stars on the Usiku ya Uhuru (Independence Day Celebrations) at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

“I am humbled for the summon to Uganda Cranes. I look forward to an impressive performance on the senior team,” he told MTN Sports.

Head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic believes that this match will prepare for the 2022 CHAN qualifiers.

Mutyaba has had impressive displays for the Uganda U-15 and U-17 national sides and he will play alongside Ibrahim Juma, James Begisa, Joseph Bright Vuni, George Kasonko, John Byamukama, Steven Munguchi, Frank Mulimi, Frank Ssenyondo, Ivan Asaba, Alfred Leku and Samuel Ssenyonjo who are all expected to earn their first caps.

Players Summoned:

Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Jack Komakech (Vipers)

Defenders: James Begisa (UPDF), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA), Najib Fesali (URA), Joseph Bright Vuni (Arua Hill), Farouk Katongole (URA)

Midfielders: George Kasonko (BUL), John Byamukama (Express), Joseph Akandwanaho (Express), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Steven Munguchi (Gaddafi), Frank Ssenyondo (Wakiso Giants), Frank Mulimi (Gaddafi)

Forwards: Ivan Asaba (Vipers), Alfred Leku (Arua Hill), Samuel Ssenyonjo (KCCA), Patrick Kaddu (Unattached)

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