By Fred Katende in Madagascar (Uganda Cranes Media Officer)
1st leg Qualifier (2nd round)
Sun 18th May 2014
Madagascar Vs Uganda
3pm (Time in Madagascar, 2pm in Uganda)
Venue: Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf)
The National senior soccer team-Uganda Cranes touched down in Madagascar after leaving Entebbe Airport at 5am today. The 25 man contingent landed at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo before they headed to Le Suc Dela Ruche Hotel.
The team will leave tomorrow morning to embark on a 700Km journey by a domestic flight.
Uganda Cranes team will be received by the FUFA Executive Committee member Mr. Patrick Ogwel (Leader of Delegation) in Majunga town.
‘The weather is slightly harsh but I believe the boys will acclimatize in me for the game on Sunday’ said Ogwel.
‘The stadium’s capacity is very small. It can’t accommodate more than 8,000 fans’ added Ogwel.
Meanwhile Uganda Cranes Captain Andy Mwesigwa joined his teammates at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before connecting to Madagascar.
The squad has
Hamza Muwonge
Ismail Watenga
Isaac Isinde
Denis Guma
Andy Mwesiagwa
Henry Kalungi
Savio Kabugo
Joseph Ochaya
Khalid Aucho
Geoffrey Baba Kizito
Brian Majwega
Luwagga Kizito
Martin Mutumba
Francis Olaki
Emma Okwi
Hamis Diego Kiiza
Dan Serunkuma
Hassan Wasswa
Team officials
Head coach- Milutin Sredojevich
Assistants-Fred Kajoba and Kefa Kisala
Team doctor -Ronald Kisolo
Leader Of delegation -Ogwel Patrick Bernard
Team Cordinator-Crispus Muyinda
Media officer -Fred Katende Malibu
Photo: Uganda Cranes coach meets his Captain at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi before the team connected to Madagascar.
Photo Credit: FUFA Communications department
