As football lovers long for a long return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, the same excitement and anxiety are shared with players.
Fans’ favourite Travis Mutyaba shared his excitement with FUFA Media, revealing he longs to make his long-awaited Namboole debut count.
“It is every Ugandan footballer’s dream to play at Namboole. I was unfortunate that by the time I got my first cap, the team was hosting away from home,” he stated.
“While I was young, my coach and father took me to Namboole to watch the Uganda Cranes. It was an unforgettable experience because of the players and the atmosphere created by the fans,” he added.
“I am glad that I now have the opportunity to be at Namboole as a player. I am too anxious and can’t wait to share the experience.”
The Cranes are pitted in Group G along Algeria, Botswana, Guinea, Mozambique and Somalia.
After the two games played, Uganda Cranes have registered one victory and lost one sitting fourth on the log with three points.
Players in Camp
Goalkeepers: Isima Bid Rashid Watenga (Lamontville Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Crispus Kusiima (Kitara FC, Uganda), Braddy Jeans Wokorach (SC Villa, Uganda)
Defenders: Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren FC, Scotland), Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (FK Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Ronald Otto (Bul FC, Uganda), Abdul Aziizi Kayondo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC, Uganda), Timothy Denis Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Elio Capradossi (Calcio Lecco FC, Italy), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregainica Stip, North Macedonia)
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Egypt), Carl James Mujaguzi (Athlone Town AFC, Ireland)
Forwards: Steven Dese Mukwala (Asante Kotoko FC, Ghana), Nelson Ssenkatuka ( Soltilo BrightStars, Uganda) Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Muhammad Shaban (KCCA FC, Uganda), Fahad Aziz Bayo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)
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