By Robert Kayindi James
Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has summoned a squad of 27 players that will be involved in the clash against Togo.
The Serbian named the team that comprises of both local based and professional players today morning during the weekly press conference at FUFA house in Mengo, Kampala where he pointed out that preparations will begin effective immediately.
“FIFA requires a list of 50 players. We submitted that pool but I will summon 27 that we shall pick for the away game in Lome and the return leg in Kampala. Training starts immediately. We are focused and committed towards accomplishing the job,” coach Micho remarked.
In attendance at the conference were three of the summoned players; Tonny Mawejje, Geofrey Kizito and Moses Oloya who expressed their gratitude on being part of the long list.
The Full Squad:
Goal Keepers: Denis Onyango, Salim Jamal, Robert Odongkara, James Alitho
Defenders: Dennis Iguma, Dennis Okot, GeofreyWalusimbi, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Muleme, ShafikiBakaki, Isaac Isinde, Ivan Bukenya, MurushidJjuuko
Midfielders: Tonny Mawejje, Aucho Khalid, Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito, Ivan Ntege, Yasser Mugerwa, Faruku Miya, William Luwaga Kizito, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Moses Oloya, Kezironi Kizito
Strikers: Geofrey Massa, Brian Umony, Hamis Kizza, Caesar Okhuti Ceaser
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers :
First Leg-Thursday, 12th November 2015: Togo Vs Uganda – Kegue Stadium, Lome
Return Leg-Sunday, 15th November 2015: Uganda Vs Togo – Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
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