Uganda Cranes defender Elio Capradossi made his debut for Serie B side AS Cittadella in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Juve Stabia on Saturday.
The 28-year-old came on as an 87th-minute substitute, marking his first competitive appearance in months after a challenging period without a club.
Capradossi’s return to action comes as a major boost for Ugandan football fans, especially after his omission from recent national team selections due to inactivity at the club level.
With this move to Cittadella and an encouraging debut, the former AS Roma defender now has the opportunity to fight his way back into the Cranes setup ahead of crucial international fixtures in the World Cup qualifiers.
The match itself provided an intense backdrop for Capradossi’s first outing. Cittadella opened the scoring in the 21st minute through Francesco Amatucci, but Juve Stabia responded with two quick goals from Luigi Candellone and Federico Folino.
Luigi Pandolfi’s penalty in first-half stoppage time leveled the score, setting up a tense second half where both teams battled but failed to find a winner.
Capradossi’s late introduction was aimed at shoring up the defense, and he showcased his trademark composure and positioning, leaving a positive impression despite limited minutes.
Cittadella are bottom of the Serie B table with 13 points from 15 games.
