The Uganda U-23 team (Kobs) has been drawn to play South Sudan in the AFCON Qualifiers with the first round matches taking place between 12thand 20th November. The overall winner over the two legs, will meet Tunisia in the second round between 18th and 26th March 2019. 13 countries have been handed byes into the 2nd round of the competition that has attracted 43 teams. Egypt will host the finals in 2019.
Meanwhile 20 players have been summoned for a two day non-residential training on Friday and Saturday-with the composition of U20 and U23 players. Two U17 National team players have also been included. The Squad will be handled by Mathias Lule under the supervision of Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre.
The Squad
Saidi Keni (Proline FC), Tom Ikara (KCCA FC) (Goalkeepers), Paul Wila (Police FC), Geoffrey Wasswa (Vipers SC), Patrick Mbowa (URA FC), Hassan Musana (KCCA FC), Robert Kitabalwa (St Mary’s Kitende), Alex Komakech (Nyamityobora Fc), Ivan Eyam (Mbarara City FC), Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA FC), Frank Tumwesigye (Vipers SC), Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC), David Owori (Sc Villa), Joel Madondo (K-Jinja SS), Stephen Desse Mukwala (Vipers SC), Lawrence Bukenya (KCCA FC), Sadat Anaku (KCAC FC), Kakaire Tomas ( Bright Stars Junior Team/ Royal Giant High Sch. Mityana), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Onduparaka Junior Team) and Ashraf Mugume (Police FC)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U17 striker Iddi Abdu Wahid in action against Ethiopia in Tanzania
