Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named the final squad that will face Algeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
Micho has trimmed the team to 23 players and the squad will travel to Cameroon this Friday morning.
Malumo Gallants goalkeeper Ismail Watenga, Paradou AC playmaker Allan Okello, and Vipers SC star Bright Anukani are among the notable dropped players.
Uganda Cranes will host Algeria on 18th June 2023 at Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon.
The final squad has three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders, and seven forwards.
Before the Algeria game, the Cranes will play a friendly game against the Democratic Republic of Congo on 14th June 2023.
In Group F, Uganda sits second with four points same as Tanzania, Algeria leads the way with 12 points. Niger is bottom with only 2 points.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Salim Omar Magoola (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (St. George FC, Ethiopia), Nafian Alionzi (URA FC, Uganda)
Defenders
Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Gavin Kizito (Al Ittihad SC, Egypt), Abdu Azizi Kayondo (CD Leganes, Spain), Joseph Ochaya (Al Makwloon Al Arab, Egypt), Halid Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia), Gift Fred (SC Villa, Uganda), Geofrey Wasswa (KCCA FC, Uganda), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda)
Midfielders
Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruganga (FC Austin, USA), Siraje Ssentamu (Vipers SC, Uganda), Moses Waiswa (KCCA FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (Makedonikos FC, Greece)
Forwards
Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Mato (KCCA FC, Uganda), Faruku Miya (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey), Emmanuel Okwi (Erbil SC, Iraq), Fahad Bayo (MFK Vyškov, Czech Republic), Richard Bassangwa (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt)
Officials
Issa Kakaire Magoola – Leader of Delegation
Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic – Head Coach
Moses Basena – Assistant Coach
Fred Kajoba Kisitu – Goalkeeping Coach
Arthur Kyesimira – Fitness Coach
El Hadj Moussa Behlil – Video Analyst
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Ivan Ssewanyana – Team Physiotherapist
Samuel Mulondo – Kit Manager
Ahmed Hussein – FUFA Communications Director
Paul Mukatabala Nantulya – National Teams Officer
Goefrey Massa – Team Manager
Ivan Otim – FUFA Tv Producer
Hakimu Matovu – FUFA Tv Producer
Leilah Nankya – FUFA Events Manager
Courtesy photos
