Micho names Uganda Cranes squad for Libya, Tanzania friendlies
The squad composed of 22 players largely will take part in a Tri-Nations tournament in Libya. Uganda Cranes will face Libya on Wednesday 21st September before taking on Tanzania three days later.
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin Sredojevic (Micho) has named the team that will travel to Libya for two international friendly matches next week.
The squad composed of 22 players largely will take part in a Tri-Nations tournament in Libya. Uganda Cranes will face Libya on Wednesday 21st September before taking on Tanzania three days later.
The team will depart Uganda on Sunday (at 6:30PM) aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET 335. They conducted a training session earlier in the day at Phillip Omondi Stadium.
The foreign based contingent of Steven Sserwadda, Abdu Aziiizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Giosue Bellagambi, Sadat Anaku and Derrick Kakooza will link up with the team in Libya from their club bases.
It should be noted that the local based legion entered camp on Tuesday this week and played in the two Tonny Mawejje’s testimonial matches.
Travelling squad
Goalkeepers
Giosue Bellagambi (Huddersfield Town FC), Denis Otim (Express FC), Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC)
Defenders
Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), James Begisa Penz (URA FC), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Royal Monarchs), Derrick Ndahiro ( URA FC), Ibrahim Juma (Leganes FC), Musa Ramathan (Cincinnati FC), Kenneth Ssemakula (SC Villa), Hassan Jurua (KCCA FC), Hillary Panuel Mukundane (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
Bobosi Byaruganga (MFK Vyskov), Steven Serwadda (New York Red Bulls), Abdukarim Watambala (Vipers SC), Isma Mugulusi (Unattached), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC)
Forwards
Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC), Derrick Kakooza (Valmiera), Sadat Anaku (Dundee FC), Rogers Mato (KCCA FC), Richard Basangwa (Gaddafi FC)
Officials
Leader of Delegation – Issa Kakaire Magoola
National Teams Officer – Paul Nantulya Mukatabala
Head Coach – Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant Coach – Moses Basena
Goalkeeping Coach – Fred Kisitu Kajoba
Fitness Coach – Arthur Kyesimira
Team Manager – Geoffrey Massa
Team Doctor – Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist – Ivan Ssewanyana
Kits Manager – Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer – Bashir Ibrahim