Hockey National Teams Both Men and Women Summoned for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Hockey National Teams Both Men and Women Summoned for Africa Cup of Nations

Uganda Hockey Association have released a list of 24 players both men and women selected to begin preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The qualification tournament is scheduled on 18^th to 24^th January 2021 in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

All summoned players shall under mandatory COVID-19 tests on Monday, 21^st December 2020 before joining camp.

Hockey playing Nations including Uganda, Kenya and South Africa await selection to host the continental final tourney on a date yet to be communicated.

The men’s team will be under Kenneth Tamale as Fatumah Namubiru take responsibility of women.

The overall head coach for both teams is Italian Francesca Richichi.

Full list of players

Men

Alfred Agaba, Ashraf Tumwesigye, Bosco Ochan, Brian Bayule, Brain Okondi, Charles Ekapolon, Colline Batusa, Emma Isiyagi, Innocent Raskara, Jerome Owori, Jordan Mpiima, Julius Seruyange, Martin Okello, Maxwell Mugisa, Moses Tusabe, Peter Elolu, Peter Walusansa, Richard Kaijuka, Richard Semwogerere, Solomon Mutalya, Stuart Kavuma, Thomas Opio, Timothy Ntumba, Topher Kyamanywa and William Okecha.

Women

Aisha Kagere, Annet Namuwonge, Consolate Muber, Doreen Asiimwe, Esther Chelimo, Jackie Namyalo, Joan Mukoya, Joy Mutoni, Lamula Nakajjumba, Lucky Akello, Margaret Nassiwa, Mbabazi Doreen, Norah Alum, Pauline Achom, Peace Makhoha, Shakirah Namboozo, Siddy Alum, Susan Khainza, Sylvia Giramia, Sylvia Oryaro, Teddy Aciro, Teopista Anyango, Winnie Atim and Winnie Alaro.