By Robert Mulanzi
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has confirmed the 20 man team that will represent the host country at the 2019 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala.
The defenders include; Paul Willa (Vipers), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), John Revita (KCCA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline), Halid Lwaliwa (Captain, Vipers) and URA’s towering Paul Mbowa.
A pool of midfielders has Shafiq Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Nicolas Kasozi (KCCA), Bright Anukani (Proline ), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA), Watambala (Vipers), Viane Sekajugo (Wakiso Giants) and pint sized Ojera (URA).
The coach and the rest of the technical team will have a healthy selection puzzle for the forwards on the team who include the current league top scorer Steven Desse Mukwala, Allan Okello (KCCA), Ben Ocen (Police), Joel Madondo (Busoga United) and Fahad Bayo (Vipers).
Uganda Cranes start the campaign with a game against Burundi on Saturday, 7th December 2019 at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.