INTERNATIONAL BUILD-UP MATCH:
Ethiopia Walia Stars 0-0 Uganda Cranes
The international friendly match between Ethiopia and Uganda played on Saturday at the Hawassa International stadium ended in a score-less draw.
In the second half, head coach Milutin Sredejovic made a couple of changes.
Martin Kizza replaced Ntambi, Milton Karisa came on for Robert Kakeeto, Muhammed Shaban replaced Emma Okwi, Nelson Senkatuka was Faruku Miya’s replacement, Bukenya for Khalid Aucho and Hassan Wasswa Mawanda paved way for Savio Kabugo.
Up next is the second international friendly match on 5th June 2017 (9 p.m in Dakar, Kampala time will be midnight) away to Senegal in Dakar City.
The build ups are beimng used to prepare the national side for the opening group L match against Cape Verde Islands on 10th June 2017 in Praia City.
Uganda Cranes XI: Isma Watenga (G.K), Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Benard Muwanga, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Robert Kakeeto, Crizestom Ntambi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, Emmanuel Okwi
Changes: Martin Kizza for ChrizsetomNtambi, Milton Karisa for Robert Kakeeto, Muhammed Shaban for Emma Okwi, Nelson Senkatuka for Faruku Miya, Bukenya for Khalid Aucho, Savio Kabugo for Hassan Wasswa Mawanda
Un-used sub: Saidi Keni
Six players Keni Saidi, Martin Kizza, Savio Kabugo, Nelson Senkatuka, Deus Bukenya and Ntambi Kirizestom didn’t travel, Senegal.
Uganda Cranes 19 man Squad to Senegal: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan (Goalkeepers), Walusimbi Godfrey, Karisa Milton, Muhammad Shaban, Wakiro Nicolas Wadada, Juuko Murushid, Aucho Khalid, Okwi Emmanuel Arnold, Miya Faruku, Wasswa Hassan Mawanda, Muwanga Bernard, Kakeeto Robert, Mulema Isaac, Awanyi Dennis Timothy, Okot Denis Oola, Nsibambi Derrick Paul and Serunkuma Geofrey.
Leader of Delegation: Mbidde Dennis Ssebugwawo
Head coach: Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant coach: Moses Basena
Goalkeepers’ trainer: Kajoba Fred Kisitu
Team Physician: Dr. Kisolo Muwanga Ronald Herbert
Team Physiotherapist: Ssewanyana Ivan
Team Coordinator: Muyinda Crispus
FUFA Official: Makumbi Sulait
Media: Kenyi Swalley
Media: Nsereko Hamza Kawuma
MAIN PHOTO: Left full back Godfrey Walusimbo controlling the ball during the friendly match between Ethiopia and Uganda which edned 0-0 on Saturday.
