International Build up:
Monday, 5th July 2021: Saudi Arabia Vs Uganda
At Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Stadium, Riyadh (7 PM)
Uganda is geared up to face Saudi Arabia in the second international build up against Saudi Arabia at the Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz stadium in Riyadh city on Monday, 5th July 2021.
This comes after a successful first game played on Friday between the two countries at the same venue (game ended goal-less).
The team held recovery sessions on Saturday and Sunday with the hope by the technical team and players that there will be improvements in the second build up.
‘We have had good recovery sessions and everyone is fit for the game on Monday. We expect a better game because we have got used to the hot weather and planned well for this match. We want to go to the CECAFA tournament with pride and confidence’ head coach Morley Byekwaso stated.
Midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga, like the head coach also anticipates a far much improved game than the first one.
‘We face the same opponent that we played on Friday. We have done the home work and planning. I believe we shall have a better game since we have also acclimatized to the hot weather conditions’ Byaruhanga who plays at Star Times Uganda Premier League club, Vipers disclosed.
The match will be played at 7 PM.
How Uganda lined up in first game against Saudi Arabia:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Enock Walusimbi (Captain), Abdul Azizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Peter Magambo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Steven Sserwadda, Saidi Kyeyune, Richard Basangwa, Isma Mugulusi, Steven Mukwala
Substitutes: Hassan Matovu (G.K), Eric Kibowa (G.K), George Kaddu, Najib Yiga, Bright Anukani, Karim Watambala, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Derrick Kakooza, Salim Abdallah, Julius Poloto, Kenneth Ssemakula, Saddam Masereka
