Jinja Senior Secondary school products Elvis Ngondwe and Lawrence Enzo Tezikya have been handed their maiden senior national team calls for the international friendly games against Mali and Zambia.
The two young stars graduates of Madam Nyago’s Jinja SS project have been considered by the Uganda Cranes interim head coach Morley Byekwaso in the provisional 36 man squad ahead of the October International break.
SC Villa Midfielder Ngondwe and BUL striker Tezikya have been named after an impressive start of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
For Ngondwe’s versatility, he has been played at Left back for the record champions and has formerly played for Jinja SS (Busoga United) and Gadafi modern in the SUPL.
Two-time Copa Coca cola golden boot winner Tezikya on loan at BUL from reigning champions Vipers also featured for Jinja SS (Busoga United).
The duo joins fellow Jinja SS graduates; midfielder Isma Mugulusi and central defenders Najib Fesali and Kenneth Semakula in the Cranes set up.
In-form strikers; Denis Omedi who has been impressive for new boys Kitara, Maroons Fred Amaku, Simon Peter Oketch, Fiat Cleophus, Hudu Mulikyi and Goalkeeper Derrick Ochan are some of the uncommon faces considered by the Sc Villa assistant coach and interim national team manager.
Uganda Cranes will have two international friendly games against Mali on 13th October in Bamako and against Zambia in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The 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
