Uganda Cranes striker and team captain Emmanuel Okwi will watch today’s Cecafa senior challenge Cup match against Rwanda from the terraces following a malaria attack. Cranes team Doctor Ronald Kisolo is however optimistic that the player will recover soon and play the next game.
Walusimbi Godffrey has been named team captain according to the official starting list released by the head coach Sredejovic Milutin Micho this afternoon.
Starters: Benjamin Ochan, Kizito Geoffrey, Nicholas Wadada, Walusimbi Godffrey (C), Kabugo Savio, Kasaga Richard, Aucho Khalid, Kizza Hamis, Sserunkuuma Daniel, Mpande Joseph, and Majwega Brian.
Substitutes: Watega Isma, Kyeyune Said, Ntambi Julius, Mpuga Martin, Kizza Ibrahim, Kayizzi Vincent, Muleme Isaac and Oringa Franco.
Rwanda starters: Ndayishimiye Jean (1), Niyonzima Haruna (8), Nshutiyamagara Ismael (13), Bayisenga Emery (15), Ngirinshuti Mwembere (3), Omborenga Fitina (18), Mugiraneza Jean (7), Kagere Meddie (5), Mushimiyimana Mohamed (10), Tuyisenge Jacque (11) and`Iranzi Jean Claude (16).
Substitutes: Ndori Jean Claude (12), Tubane James (19), Sibomana Abouha (4), Twagizimana Fabrice (6), Ndahin