CHAN 2020: Mckinstry Names Provisional Cranes Squad

Uganda Cranes head coach Jonathan McKinstry has named a provisional squad of 34 players in preparation for April CHAN finals in Cameroon.

URA’s forward Cromwell Rwothomio and Mbarara City’s Brian Aheebwa were the surprise inclusions in the squad.

Musitafa Mujjuzi, who turns for Proline FC has also been included in the group, which also has injured KCCA custodian Charles Lukwago.

The experienced goal minder suffered a broken arm in the 1-1 draw against Express FC last weekend at StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo and is expected to recover weeks before the tournament.

Uganda are scheduled to face Mali and Zambia in a three-nation tournament that will take place 17th -21st March 2020 in Kampala.

Vipers youngster Abdul Karim Watambala was named among ten midfielders expected to help Uganda make their mark their fifth successive appearance in the finals.

KCCA defender John Revita and Vipers’ Geoffrey Waswa were also recalled to join the national team once more.

Uganda have been drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Togo and East African neighbours Rwanda.

Their first match will be against Rwanda on April 6 before playing the Hawks four days later, and the final match against Morocco on April 14.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume), Nafian Alionzi (URA), Saidi Keni (SC Villa), Edwin Kiwanuka Bbule (Bright Stars)

Defenders; Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Derrick Ndahiiro (SC Villa), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Paul Patrick Mbowa (URA), John Revita (KCCA), Samuel Kato (KCCA), Musitafa Mujjuzi (Proline)

Midfielders: Shafik Kagimu (URA), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Bright Anukani (Proline), Paul Mucureezi (Vipers), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA), Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers), Hassan Ssenyonjo (Wakiso Giants), David Owori (SC Villa), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City), Julius Poloto (KCCA)

Forwards: Samson Kigozi (Police), Viani Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Joackim Ojera (URA), Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Steven Mukwala (Maroons), Cromwell Rwothomio (URA), Brian Aheebwa (Mbarara City)

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