Brazzaville, (UG):- The Uganda Cranes team Sunday touched down at Maya Maya International Airport in Brazzaville, Congo, ahead of their crucial final match in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
The team, led by head coach Paul Put, will be based at the Grand Lancaster Hotel in Brazzaville as they prepare to face off against the host nation on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
The team departed Uganda on Sunday morning at 3 a.m. with the ultimate goal of finishing their qualifying campaign on a high note following the dismaying 2-0 loss to South Africa at Namboole this week.
With 10 points, Uganda, who already secured qualification for the 35th edition of the tourney in 2025, are currently second in Group K, just one point behind leaders South Africa who play South Sudan at home in the other final match of the qualifiers. This makes the Uganda-Congo duel a vital opportunity for the Cranes to close out the campaign on a positive note.
Led by Captain Khalid Aucho, the squad, consisting of 26 players and the technical staff expressed confidence and determination ahead of the match.
“We understand the importance of this game, and we are committed to giving our best to ensure we end the campaign on a high note,” Aucho told journalists on Saturday.
Below is the Uganda Cranes’ squad.
Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (Venda FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia)
Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda), Kenneth Semakula (Club Africain, Tunisia), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Cyprus), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia), Geofrey Wasswa (Ethiopian Coffee FC, Ethiopia)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA), Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Forwards: Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica, North Macedonia), Steven Mukwala Dear (Simba SC, Tanzania), Calvin Hope Kabuye (Sandvikens IF, Sweden), Hakim Kiwanuka (SC Villa, Uganda), John Paul Dembe (BK Hacken, Sweden).
Do you have a story or an opinion to share? Email us on: [email protected] Or join the Daily Express WhatsApp channel for all the latest news and trends or join the Telegram Channel for the latest updates.
