By Brian Bariyo Tumuramye
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry has summoned a squad of 20 foreign based players a head of the 2021 Total African Cup of Nation qualifier against South Sudan.
Other five (5) local- based player will be joining the squad from the CHAN training camp and the Cranes will be playing their doubleheader against South Sudan with the first leg on 28th March 2020 at Mandela National stadium while the return leg will be at EI-Hilal Stadium in Khartoum Sudan on 31st Mach 2020
It should be noted that South Sudan host their home games in Sudan because Juba Stadium is still under refurbishment
The squad that was announced on Thursday afternoon consists of just 20 players and features only two goal keepers-Denis Onyango and Salim Jamal with KCCA FC Captain Charles Lukwago expected to join them later.
Uganda is in group B alongside Burkina Faso, South Sudan and Malawi.
They are currently leading the standings with four points after drawing away to Burkina Faso and defeating Malawi 2-0 in Namboole.
Summoned Squad
Goalkeepers
Dennis Masinde Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Salim Jamal Magoola (Al Hilal, Sudan)
Defenders
Nico Wakiro Wadada (Azam FC, Tanzania), Elvis Okello Bwomono (South End, England), Joseph Benson Ochaya (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Ronald Mukiibi ( Östersunds FK Sweden) , Timothy Awany ( F.C. Ashdod, Israel), Brevis Mugabi (Motherwell FC, Scotland)
Midfielders
Mike Azira (Chicago Fire, US) , Jayden Onen (Brentford B, England), Taddeo Lwanga (Tanta FC, Egypt), Aucho Khalid ( Misr Lel Makkasa SC), Allan Okello (Paradou AC, Algeria), Moses Waiswa (Super Sport United FC, South Africa)
Forwards
Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Al Ittihad Alexandria, Egypt), Abdu Lumala (Pyramids FC, Egypt), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Alexis Bakka (UMEA FC, Sweden), Karl Anthony Uchechukwu Mubiru Ikpeazu (Heart of Midlothian FC)
