David GOMBE
Uganda is part of the 18 nations that are taking part in the CHAN tournament in Algeria, a tournament where only home-based players are eligible to participate. Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic selected all the 23 players from team in the StarTimes Uganda premier League.
Uganda was drawn in Group B (termed as group of death by many) together with DR Congo, Senegal and Cote D’Ivoire but the mighty Cranes are yet to concede a goal in the opening two games played against DR Congo and the favorites Senegal.
The boys drew 0-0 in the opening game against DR. Congo and picked a 1-0 win against the favorites Senegal, Vipers SC captain, Milton Karisa with the only goal of the game and URA FC captain, Nathian Alionzi saving a penalty
Uganda Cranes, now Group B table leaders return to action on Sunday at 10PM (EAT) Against bottom side Cote D’Ivoire in a game where the boys only need to avoid defeat to progress to quarter final for the first time. StarTimes will broadcast the game live on World Football CH260/245 in English and Sanyuka Prime CH.251/238 on Nova bouquet in Luganda.
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As StarTimes, CHAN is such a special competition for us due to the fact that only StarTimes Uganda Premier league stars are eligible to participate. This platform will open doors for our players to greener pastures. “Lule Isma Brand and Marketing Director StarTimes.
