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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Defender Juuko boosts Uganda Cranes camp

Experienced defender Murushid Juuko has become the latest player to join the Uganda Cranes camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi, Kampala.

The defender for the reigning Uganda Premier League champions and CECAFA Kagame Clubs cup recent winners Express, Juuko was the last player on the local legion of players summoned by head coach Micho to prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers.

‘I am humbled to be part of the Uganda Cranes. The current camp is jovial and focused to make it happy. I call upon the fans to fully support us and the stakeholders to rally behind the team. We have the ability to make it to the FIFA World Cup.’ he disclosed.

Murushid Juuko arrives at Lugogo in the Uganda Cranes bus

He took part in two hour session at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo during the morning session.

Express’ other five players on the national team are left back Arthur Kiggundu, midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba, goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, forward Martin Kizza and captain Enock Walusimbi.

On Thursday evening, the team held a gym session for more power, stamina and endurance.

FUFA plans to hold a couple of international friendly matches for the Uganda Cranes, all in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group E match against Kenya in Nairobi.

Uganda plays Kenya away on 2nd September 2021 and will host Mali on 6th September 2021 at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Rwanda is the other country in group E.

Players in Camp:

Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Charles Lukwago (KCCA), Simon Tamale (Soltilo Bright Stars), Nafian Alionzi (URA)

Defenders: Murushid Juuko (Express), Enock Walusimbi (Express), Arthur Kiggundu (Express), Denis Iguma (KCCA), Innocent Wafula (Mbarara City), Paul Willa (Vipers SC), Eric Ssenjobe (Police), Azizi Kayondo (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Garvin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Kenneth Ssemakula (SC Villa), Hassan Muhamood (Police)

Midfielders: Muzamiru Mutyaba (Express), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Nicholas Kasozi (Kyetume), Abubakar Gift Ali (KCCA)

Forwards: Martin Kizza (Express), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Unattached), Patrick Henry Kaddu (RS Berkene), Jude Ssemugabi (Mbarara City), Richard Basangwa (Vipers), Steven Dese Mukwala (URA FC)

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