Uganda Cranes Ready To Face Ethiopia In International Build Up Match

By Spy Uganda

Kampala: All is set for the international build up between hosts Ethiopia and Uganda Cranes at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on Sunday, 29th August 2021 at 2 PM.

This match comes at an opportune time when the two countries are preparing for their respective FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifiers.

Uganda Cranes delegation arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday morning and held training at the Bahir Dar International Stadium to acclimatize to the cold weather conditions like the present situation in Nairobi.

Head coach Milutin Sredojevic believes that build up will help the team prepare for the Kenya and Mali clashes in Nairobi and St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende respectively.

‘The players are physically and mentally prepared for the international build up. This will be a perfect build up for us as we go to the Kenya and Mali clashes’ Micho stated.

There are 25 players in camp at the Olive Hotel and Spa base that will be considered as deemed by the technical team.

The team will depart for Nairobi, Kenya on Monday evening and shall be expected to start training on Tuesday.

The game against Kenya shall be played on Thursday, 2nd September 2021 at the Nyayo National Stadium whilst the Mali clash comes four days later at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Travelling Delegation:

Officials:

Leader of Delegation: Isa Magoola

Head coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic

Assistant coach: Moses Basena

Goalkeeping coach: Fred Kajoba Kisitu

Performance Coach: Franck Plaine

Fitness Coach: Felix Ayobo

Team Coordinator: Geofrey Massa

National Teams’ Officer: Paul Mukatabala

Team Physician: Emmanuel Nakabago

Team Physiotherapist: Ivan Ssewanyana

Kit Manager 1: Ayub Balyejusa

Kit Manager 2: Samuel Mulondo

Media Officer: David Isabirye

Players available for selection: Charles Lukwago (G.K), Joel Mutakubwa (G.K), Enock Walusimbi, Innocent Esimu Wafula, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Halidi Lwaliwa, Murushid Juuko, Gavin Mugweri Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Denis Iguma, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Shafik Kuchi Kagimu, Ibrahim Orit, Milton Karisa, Steven Dese Mukwala, Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Captain), Richard Basangwa, Yunus Junior Sentamu, Abdu Lumala, Martin Kizza, Aucho Khalid, Moses Waiswa, Tadeo Lwanga, Ochaya Joseph, Isima Watenga.