COSAFA U-20 Tournament:
- 6th – 16th December 2017
- In Zambia
The final travelling team for the Uganda U-20 team (The Hippos) has been named by head coach Mathias Lule on Sunday after the last training at African Bible University in Lubowa where they had camped.
The team is comprised of 20 players (with three goalkeepers).
KCCA sharp striker Muhammed Shaban is the team captain and he will be assisted by fellow club-mate Julius Poloto.
“We are ready to represent our country with pride. It is a pleasure that FUFA honored the invitation from COSAFA organizers. We have tried well and shall strive for the best” Shaban told www.fufa.co.ug.
The head coach expressed confidence with the final team named.
“I have confidence in the final team named. They are a talented crop and willing to play with diligence” Lule said.
The team departs on Monday morning (at 3 a.m) aboard Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa.
FUFA Delegate Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya is the Leader of Delegation.
Players:
Goalkeepers: Eric Kibowa, Keni Saidi, Ali Mwerusi
Outfield players: Fred Okot, Andrew Okiringi, Mustapha Kizza, Victor Matovu, Mustapha Mujjuzi, Geofrey Wasswa, Abubaker Muhammed Kasule, Julius Poloto, David Owori, Pius Obuya, Frank Tumwesigye, Shafiq Kagimu, Allan Okello, Muhammed Shaban, Mujahid Baden, Steven Mukwala, Hamis Tibita
Officials:
Head of Delegation: Hajji Abdul Sekabira Lukooya
Head coach: Mathias Lule
Assistant Coach: James Odoch
Goalkeeping Coach: Samuel Kawalya
Team Manager: Sulait Makumbi
Team Doctor: Ivan Ssewanyana
Official: Lawrence Kizito
Media Officer: Farid Mpagi
