Ethiopians ready for Uganda at Namboole Stadium on Saturday
Uganda Cranes Vs Ethiopia Walia Stars
Sunday, 9th November 2014
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The Ethiopian national team, The Walia Stars who arrived in Uganda on Friday are ready for the international friendly match against Uganda Cranes at Namboole Stadium on Sunday.
Tonny Mawejje is expected to play for the Uganda Cranes today.
A contingent of 20 players and 7 officials arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Friday aboard Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing, ET 330.
The friendly which is organized byFUFA in conjuction with the Government of Uganda under the two Ministries; of Health, Education and Sports.
Ethiopia national team players upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Friday.
The game is meant to sensitize the public against prevailing HIV/AIDS threat and HIV/AIDS will be tested as many people will also be given special counselling services.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected be the as chief guest at the friendly game which will also serve as a crucial preparatory encounter ahead of the penultimate round of the qualification process for the 2015 African Cup of Nations for both sides.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will be the chief guest at the match.
Uganda will host Ghana on November 15th at Namboole while Ethiopia travels to Algeria on the same day.
Uganda Cranes on Friday played a trial match with the Junior U-23 side, The Kobs.
The Cranes won 3 – 0 courtesy of goals by Michael Sserumaga, Faruku Miya and Robert Ssentongo.
Micho, Uganda Cranes’ head coach is expected to use a full strength side with including the foreign based Ugandan players.
Tonny Mawejje, Isaac Isinde, Moses Oloya and goal keepers, Jamal Salim and Robert Odongkara are all expected to feature in the match.
Uganda Cranes Players expected for the match:
Goalkeepers: Robert Odongkara (St George), Jamal Salim (El Merriekh), Ismail Watenga (Vipers) and Brian Bwete (URA)
Defenders: Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia), Julius Ntambi (Kira Young) Martin Kizza (Tusker), Isaac Isinde (St George), Savio Kabugo (SCVU), Habibu Kavuma (KCC), Richard Kasagga (KCC)
Midfielders: Tonny Mawejje (Haugesund, Norway), Hassan Wasswa (SC Villa), Brian Majwega (KCC), Kizito Keziron (Vipers), Faruku Miya, Moses Oloya ( Becamex Binhduong FC), Baker Lukooya (Kira Young), Allan Kyambadde(Vipers)
Strikers: Robert Ssentongo (URA), Derrick Nsibambi (KCC), Mike Sserumaga (Lweza)
The Ethiopian Delegatoin:
Goalkeepers:
Jemal Tassew (Defence Force FC), Tarik Getnet (Dedebit FC).
Defenders:
Biyadgilign Elias (Saint George), Walid Atta (BK Hacken), Salahdin Bargecho (Saint George), Girma Bekele (Awassa Kenema), Birhanu Bogale (Dedebit FC).
Midfielders:
Ephraim Ashamo (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia), Shemelis Bekele (Petrojet FC), Andargachew Yilak (Saint George), Mentesnot Adane (Saint George), Natnael Zeleke (Saint George), David Beshah (Ethiopian Coffee FC), Yussuf Saleh (IK Sirius), Tadele Mengesha (Dedebit FC), Gatoch Panomo (Ethiopian Coffee FC), Henok Kassahun (Dedebit FC).
Forwards:
Omod Okori (Al Ittihad Alexandria), Dawa Hotessa (Saint George), Amin Askar (SK Brann), Dawit Fekadu (Dedebit).
Head coach for Ethiopia, Mariano Beremino Borreto addresses reporters at Entebbe International Airport on Friday.
Officials:
Mariano Beremino Borreto( head coach), Taye Fasil Tekalign & Gebretensay Daniel Tsehaye (Assistants), Haile Behailu Abera (Masseur), Tekleyohannes Wondimkun Alayou (PRO) and Thoan Chuol Beil (Head of Delegation)
MATCH REFEREES:
Israel Mujuni Nkongo (Tanzania) – Center referee
Josephat Bulali(Tanzania) – 1st Assistant
Ferdinand Chacha (Tanzania) – 2nd Assistant
Alex Muhabi Nsulumbi (Uganda)- 4th official
Mike Letti (Uganda)- the match commissioner.
