2022 WCQ: Uganda Cranes to have practice matches against KCCA FC and Vipers SC

Uganda Cranes is set to have two practice matches against KCCA FC and Vipers SC as they prepare for the forthcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

The team that is composed of local based players is preparing for the upcoming double encounter against neighbors Rwanda in Kigali and at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende.

“We have started the second phase of our preparations for Rwanda after a successful Eastern Region Tour,” Micho said before adding.

“We are planning to have two practice matches against KCCA on Thursday and Vipers on Sunday to prepare the boys in match situations as we wait for the foreign based players are expected to start joining the camp by Monday,” he added.

The team trained at Lugogo on Tuesday morning and conducted intensive training session under the watchful eye of Serbian tactician Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic, alongside members of the technical team.

Uganda has managed only two points out of the possible six from the two games against Kenya and Mali.

Uganda Cranes squad:

Goalkeepers: Mutakubwa Joel (Express FC), Alionzi Nafian (URA FC), Tamale Simon (SoltiloBright Stars FC)

Defenders: Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Wafula Innocent (KCCA FC), Mandela Ashraf (URA FC), Achai Herbert (KCCA FC) , Kayondo Aziz (Vipers SC), Kaddu George (Wakiso Giants FC), Walusimbi Enock (Express FC), Iguma Denis (KCCA FC), Najib Fesali (URAFC), Mulondo Livingstone (Vipers SC), Waswa Geofrey (KCCA FC), Ramadan Musa (KCCA FC)

Midfielders: Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers SC), Mbowa Patrick (URA FC), Kakooza Mahad (Express FC), Wamana Ibrahim (UPDF), Kagimu Shafik(URA FC), Bagole David (Vipers SC), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC), Mato Rogers, Ojera Joackim (URA FC), Poloto Julius (KCCA FC), Orit Ibrahim (Vipers SC), Kizza Martin (Express FC)

Strikers: Sentamu Yunus (Vipers SC), Stephen Mukwala (URA FC), Rwothomio Cromwell (URA FC), Anaku Sadat (KCCA FC), Aheebwa Brian (KCCA FC), Kasirye Davis (KCCA FC)