The Uganda Cranes team have started training for the return leg against Burundi in the CHAN 2020 qualifier that will be played on Friday, 18th October 2019 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.
Vipers midfielder Abdul Karim Watambala is the new face on the team earning his first ever call-up on the national senior team.
He replaces the captain, KCCA’s Muzamiru Mutyaba who is ruled out due to injury.
Wakiso Giants’ Kirizestom Ntambi also comes in for Vipers’ Allan Kayiwa who travelled with the team for the Ethiopia friendly.
Cranes hold a 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Bujumbura. Viane Sekajugo, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza netted the goals.
Uganda Cranes are seeking for their fifth appearance at the 16-team tournament, having played at four CHAN champions in 2011 (Sudan), 2014 (South Africa), 2016 (Rwanda) and lately 2018 (Morocco).
The competing national teams in this championship must be composed of only players playing in their domestic league. That is, a Ugandan player is only eligible to play for the Uganda Cranes if he is playing for a Ugandan club.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have won it twice, holding it the most times while Morocco are the defending champions.
The competition will be hosted between January and February 2020 in Cameroon. It is held after every two years.
Summoned Team:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), James Alitho (URA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)
Defenders: Paul Willa (Police), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Arafat Galiwango (Police), John Revita (KCCA), Mustapha Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Paul Mbowa (URA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline)
Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Said Kyeyune (URA), Yusuf Ssozi (Police), David Owori (SC Villa), Kirizestom Ntambi (Wakiso Giants), Allan Okello (KCCA), Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Vianne Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants), Karim Watambala (Vipers), Bright Anukani (Proline), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City)
Strikers: Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Dan Sserunkuma (Vipers), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA)
