By Spy Uganda
Uganda Kobs (U-23) head coach Morley Byekwaso has confirmed the final 23 man squad for the 2021 CECAFA U-23 challenge cup tournament in Ethiopia.
Uganda opens up the tournament with a match against Democratic Republic of Congo on July 18th 2021 at 2 PM.
The second game will be played against Tanzania on Sunday, July 25th 2021 at 4 PM.
Team Uganda is expected to depart for the tournament on Wednesday afternoon.
Uganda’s fixtures:
Sunday, 18th July 2021: Uganda Vs DR Congo (2 PM)
Sunday, 25th July 2021: Uganda Vs Tanzania (4 PM)
Enock Walusimbi is team captain, deputized by Charles Lukwago and Gavin Kizito Mugweri.
FUFA Executive committee member Rogers Byamukama is leader of delegation.
The final 23 man squad to Ethiopia
Goal Keepers: Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Saidi Keni (SC Villa), Dennis Otim (Express FC)
Defenders: Enock Walusimbi (Express FC), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Vipers SC), George Kaddu (Wakiso Giants FC), Musa Ramathan (KCCA FC), Kenneth Ssemakula (BUL FC), Magambo Peter (KCCA FC), Gavin Kizito ( SC Villa)
Midfielders: Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC), Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), , Steven Sserwadda (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (KCCA FC), Salim Abdallah (SC Villa).
Forwards: Mukwala Stephen Dese (URA FC), Ivan Bogere (Wakiso Giants FC), Saddam Masereka (SC Villa), Julius Poloto (KCCA FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Hakim Kiwanuka (Proline FC), Derrick Kakooza (Police FC), Samuel Ssenyonjo (KCCA FC)
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Rogers Byamukama
Head Coach: Morley Byekwaso
Assistant Coach: Simeon Massa
Goalkeeping coach: Steven Billy Kiggundu
Team Manager: Bashir mutyaba
Team Doctor: Emmanuel Nakabago
Kitsman: Samuel Mulondo
Media Officer: Lawrence Bwanika
FUFA Delegate: Isa Musiiwa
FUFA Staff: Edward Kalungi