Abdul Lumala, Kawawa Named In Micho’s Provisional CHAN Squad.
Abdul Lumala, Kawawa Named In Micho’s Provisional CHAN Squad.
The Uganda Cranes Head Coach Micho has named a provisional squad of 40 players comprised of 5 goal keepers, 15 defenders, 8 Midfielders and 12 forwards
Pacy winger Abdul Lumala who was so impressive in the AFCON 2019 in Egypt, returns to prove his worth in the Cranes shirt shortly after returning home to play at Vipers.
Arua Hill trickery winger and one of the most outstanding young players currently Rashid Kawawa, finally recieves his maiden call after having a very good last season.
Micho has also named Kawawa’s team mate Richard Anyama who was impressive winning last season Golden glove and will compete with Nafian Alionzi, Otim and Muwanga.
Experienced forward Mo Shaban, Moses Waiswa, Halid Lwaliwa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Marvin Youngman are some of the senior team members named in the CHAN Squad.
Uganda will face either Somalia or Tanzania at the final qualification hurdle and the coach states there is need to start preparations early enough.
“Having in mind that Tanzania have a double header against Somalia with both games played in Dar es Salaam, chances are high that we will face Tanzania though I do not want to rule out the surprise element of football,” he started.
“With our target set at qualifying to the final tournament for the final tournament, we have to start preparing early enough.”
The team will enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi on Monday, 25th July 2022.
The gaffer explains that the team will have three phases of preparation, bearing in mind the domestic Leagues are yet to kickoff.
“Players are still in off season and that explains why we need to start preparing early. We shall have to break the arrangements in three aspects including fitness, match situation and competitive phase.” Indicated Micho.
Breakdown of preparations
25th July– Players reporting to camp.
25th July -15th August– Working on Fitness of players.
15th – 25th August– Match situation with practice games
27th August – 3rd September– Playing against either Somalia/Tanzania home and away
The coach confirmed that players summoned from Vipers SC will join the camp after their friendly game against Yanga FC.
“We are aware Vipers SC is preparing to represent Uganda on the continent and part of their preparations, they will play Yanga FC of Tanzania on 6th August. Therefore, we shall have the Vipers contingent after that game.”
The winner between Somalia and Tanzania will host Uganda between 26th -29th August.
The return leg will be played at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with the winner on aggregate qualifying to the final tournament slated for January in Algeria.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Nafian Alionzi (URA FC), Richard Anyama (Arua Hill SC), Emmanuel Kalyowa (BUL FC), Denis Otim (Express FC), Mathias Muwanga (Onduparaka FC)
Defenders
Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers SC), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers SC), Najib Fesali (URA FC), Joseph Bright Vuni (Arua Hill SC), Kenneth Ssemakula (SC Villa), John Revita (KCCA FC), Walter Ochora (BUL FC), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), James Begisa (URA FC), Hillary Onek (BUL FC), Brian Mato (Proline FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Derrick Ndahiro (URA FC), Disan Galiwango (Vipers SC), George Kaddu (Wakiso Giants FC)
Midfielders
Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC), Marvin Youngman (Vipers SC), Siraje Ssentamu (Vipers SC), George Kasonko (BUL FC), Titus Ssematimba(Wakiso Giants FC), Saidi Kyeyune (URA FC), Simon Peter Oketch (BUL FC), Moses Waiswa (KCCA FC)
Forwards
Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Abdu Lumala (Vipers SC), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Rogers Mato (KCCA FC), Moses Aliro (Wakiso Giants FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Martin Kizza (Express FC), Rashid Kawawa (Arua Hill SC), Muhammad Shaban(Onduparaka FC), Yunus Ssentamu (Vipers SC), Richard Basangwa (Gaddafi FC), Oscar Mawa (SC Villa)