2015 AFCON CAMPAIGN: Day 8 Uganda Cranes training at Njeru Artificial Turf
1st leg Qualifier (2nd round):
Sun 18TH May 2014
Madagascar Vs Uganda
3pm (Time in Madagascar, 2pm in Uganda)
Venue: Stade Rabemananjara – Mahajanga (Artificial turf)
By Joseph Mutaka at Njeru Technical Centre
(Uganda Cranes Media Officer (CHAN)
In today’s training session conducted at Njeru Technical Turf, Uganda Cranes tactician Milutin ‘ Micho’ Sredjovich stressed on various drills ahead of Sunday’s African Cup of Nations 1t leg second round qualifier against Madagascar.
The Cranes will fly out on Friday morning aboard Kenya Airways.
In his lunch hour sunny training session on the turf the Serbian concentrated his drills on agility of players, space awareness and creating and making use of the scoring opportunities.
‘We have to do all as we assess the players’ fitness levels, scoring abilities and their ability to create space during the game ahead of Sunday’s tie’ said Micho.
He added that ‘The players have responded well playing on the turf’.
In a related development Honorary Fufa president and CECAFA Vice Chairman Lawrence Mulindwa was one of the guests who attended the training. He briefly talked to the players and technical team.
‘Discipline is key to success in life. Respect and listen to your coaches to attain good result’ advised Mulindwa.
‘A team is complete when individuals work together with similar goals to achieve their objectives. ‘Stick to your roles and allow administrators to play their part’ stressed Mulindwa.
Meanwhile Micho will reveal the traveling team tomorrow after the afternoon training session at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.
CampingSquad:
Goal keepers: Ismail Watenga (Vipers- Uganda), Benjamin Ochan (SCVU – Uganda), Robert Odongkara (St George – Ethiopia) and Hamuza Muwonge (Thika United – Kenya)
Defenders: Isaac Isinde (St George – Ethiopia), Henry Kalungi (Richmond Kickers – U.S), Joseph Ochaya (Asante Kotoko- Ghana), Nicolas Wadada (Vipers-Uganda), Savio Kabugo and Dennis Iguma (both for Sc Victoria University) and Alex Kakuba (Sporting Colviha – Portgual)
Midfielders: Allan Kyambadde (Express FC ), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Gor Mahia f.c – Kenya), Khalid Aucho (Tusker – Kenya), Farouq Miya (Vipers Sc), Ivan Ntege, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Brian Majwega and Gaddafi Kiwanuka (all for KCC fc– Uganda) and Luwagga Kizito (Sporting Colvilha – Portgual), Martin Mutumba Kayongo (Cykur Risespor-Turkey),
Strikers: Hamis Diego Kizza (Young Africans – Tanzania), Francis Olaki (Soana) and Dan Sserunkuma (Gor Mahia FC– Kenya), Emmanuel Okwi (Young Africans- Tz)
Photos: FUFA Communications department
