Uganda Cranes’ head coach, Milutin Sredojevic, has confirmed the final squad for their trip to Morocco for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier against Niger.
Uganda’s chances of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast are slim due to a previous defeat against Algeria in June , which placed them third in the group with only 4 points, while Tanzania and Algeria have 7 and 15 points, respectively.
To secure a place in the tournament, the Cranes must win by a margin of at least three goals against Niger which is also the last game and hope that Tanzania loses to Algeria, who have already secured their spot.
Coach Sredojevic has named a 23-player squad that will depart for Morocco on Saturday at 4 PM (local time) via Emirates Airlines. He expressed confidence in the selected team, stating, ‘After days of preparation in Kampala, I believe we are well-prepared to compete against Niger. We have two foreign players, Taddeo Lwanga and Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, who have been training with us, while the rest will join us in Marrakech.’
Here is the list of Uganda Cranes’ traveling squad:
Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga, Salim Omar Magoola, Nafian Alionzi
Defenders: Kenneth Semakula, Elvis Bwomono, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Isaac Muleme, Halidi Lwaliwa, Bevis Mugabi, Musa Ramathan, Joseph Ochaya
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Taddeo Lwanga, Milton Karisa, Laban Tibiita, Faruku Miya, Ibrahim Kasule, Moses Waiswa
Forwards: Rogers Mato, Fahad Bayo, Richard Basangwa, Frank Ssebufu
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Rogers Mulindwa
Head Coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant Coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeeping Coach: Fred Kajoba
Fitness Coach: Arthur Kyesimira
Performance Coach: Franck Plaine
Video Analyst: Behilil Moussa Elhadj
Team Manager: Geoffrey Massa
National Teams Officer/Advance Party: Paul Mukatabala
Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana
Equipment Managers: Samuel Mulondo, Ayub Balyejjusa
Team Media Officer: Stephen Mayamba
FUFA TV: Ezrah Balaba, Umar Ssegane
FUFA Staff: Jarvis Ahumuza
FUFA Delegates: Jamal Ngobi, Walter Okello”
