David GOMBE
Uganda Cranes interim head coach Morley Byekwaso has named a provisional squad of 36 players ahead of the October International break.
The squad comprise of new SC Villa signing Elvis Ngonde, KCCA FC’s Saidi Mayanja, on form Maroons striker Fred Amaku, Kitara’s Denis Omedi and KCCA’s Usama Arafat.
KCCA FC custodian Derrick Ochan has also been named in the provisional squad for the forthcoming Cranes international friendlies.
Uganda will face off with West African side Mali on 13th October in Bamako and against Zambia in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The summoned team will enter residential camp on Friday morning at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Nafian Alionzi Legason (Ethiopia Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago (Hawassa City FC, Ethiopia), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda), Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC, Uganda), Derrick Ochan (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Defenders:
Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Elvis Bwomono Okello (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, Israel), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers SC, Uganda), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC, Uganda), Najib Fesali (URA FC, Uganda), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC, Uganda)
Midfielders:
Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa, Uganda), Ivan Irinimbabazi (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Fiat Cleophus (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Khalid Aucho (Yanga FC, Tanzania), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (Fereinse FC, Portugal), Arafat Usama Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA), Laban Tibiita (URA FC, Uganda), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (Gor Mahia FC, Kenya)
Forwards:
Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Fred Amaku (Maroons FC, Uganda), Lawrence Tezikya (BUL FC, Uganda), Richard Basangwa (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Frank Ssebufu (New York Red Bull II, USA), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Rogers Kassim Mato(Sanliurfaspor FC, Turkey), Simon Peter Oketch (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Ethiopia)
Officials
Interim Head Coach – Morley Byekwaso Ochama
Interim Assistant Coach – Fred Muhumuza
Interim Goalkeeping Coach – Stephen Billy Kiggundu
Interim Fitness Coach – Felix Ayobo
Team Physiotherapist – Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Doctor – Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Manager – Geoffrey Massa
Equipment Manager 1 – Samuel Mulondo
Equipment Manager 2 – Ayub Balyejjusa
Team Media Officer – Joel Muyita
