Training match result: KCCA 1-5 Uganda Cranes
Uganda Cranes warmed up for the South Sudan tie with an outstanding 5-1 victory over KCCA at the Philip Omondi stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.
Muzamiru Mutyaba scored a brace in this match.
Nelson Senkatuka, Derrick Nsibambi and Shafiq Kagimu were also on target for the national team.
Mansoor Safi got the consolation for Mike Mutebi’s charges.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic fielded two different sides for either halves.
He was impressed by the physical fitness, mental strength, technical and tactical awareness but bemoaned for the goal conceded.
“We were better on the offensive but not happy for the good conceded. We have two more training sessions to polish up whatever is not right” Micho told the media after the training match.
Meanwhile, South Sudan arrives on Thursday evening.
The team training returns on Thursday evening starting at 3:30 p.m.
Before the session, there will be a press conference at Lugogo scheduled for 11 p.m meant for the international match organizing committee, match promoters Kibo Media and security operative.
Team Line ups:
KCCA XI:
Charles Lukwago (G.K), Fillbert Obenchan, Habib Kavuma, Mustapha Kizza, Magambo, Isaac Kirabira, Allan Oreyk (Noel Nasasira), Jackson Nunda (Solomon Walusimbi, Mansoor Safi), Lawrence Bukenya, Tito Okello, Abdallah Muhammed
Uganda Cranes XI:
Saidi Keni (Tom Ikara), Paul Musamali, John Adriko, Murushid Jjuuko, Tom Masiko, Nicholas Kasozi, Simon Sserunkuma, Moses Waiswa, Nelson Senkatuka, Paul Mucureezi, Brian Majwega
Uganda Cranes Second half team:
Isma Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Isaac Muleme, Savio Kabugo, Timothy Awanyi, Bernard Muwanga, Milton Karisa, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Derrick Nsibambi, Geofrey Sserunkuma, Shafiq Kagimu
