The Cricket Cranes have arrived in South Africa ahead of their participation in the 2022 Africa T20 Cup in Benoni.
Joseph Baguma, Munir Ismail, and Pascal Murungi traveled with the team and will most likely make their debuts on the side.
Alpesh Ramjani a left-arm spin and top-order batter who has been in prolific form this season for Aziz Damani is also part of the side.
Brian Masaba also returns from a finger injury to lead the side and he will be deputized by Deus Muhumuza.
Uganda is pitted in Group A alongside Botswana, Ghana, and Mozambique and they will start the campaign against Botswana.
The top two sides will qualify for the semifinals and the tournament will conclude with a final. Group B has Kenya, Cameron, Nigeria, and Malawi.
The Team:
- Brian Masaba (Captain), 2. Deus Muhumuza, 3. Frank Nsubuga, 4. Kenneth Waiswa, 5. Cosmas Kyewuta, 6. Juma Miyagi, 7. Alpesh Ramjani, 8. Joseph Baguma, 9. Pascal Murungi, 10. Munir Ismail, 11. Fred Achellam, 12. Henry Ssenyondo 13. Riazat Ali Shah, 14. Simon Sessazi
Team Officials:
- Laurence Mahatlane – Head Coach, 2. Jackson Ogwang – Assistant Coach, 3. Shamim Nassali – Physiotherapist, 4. Steven Tusiime – Analyst 5. Jackson Kavuma – Team Manager.
The Fixtures:
AFRICA CUP | |||
DATE | MATCH | VENUE | TIME |
15/09/2022 | UGANDA V BOTSWANA | MAIN FIELD | 10:30 |
17/09/2022 | UGANDA V GHANA | MAIN FIELD | 10:30 |
18/09/2022 | UGANDA V MOZAMBIQUE | MAIN FIELD | 15:30 |