By Ronnie Lusurile,
Uganda Cranes officially kick started their AFCON training programme on Monday morning with 27 players out of the 40 initially summoned.
They began with a gym session at Paradise Fitness Gym and later headed to Kabira play grounds in Bukoto for easy field play that lasted for about an hour.
Head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojovic was happy they started the program, but not impressed only six professionals showed up.
“I am happy for the start although not impressed with the first session but i believe as other players jet in we shall mentally and tactically get effective,” he said.
Tusker FC classy left back Shafiq Batambuze sat out the field training at Kabira due to a minor stomach ache.
The team continues with training this evening at Kaboja grounds in Wakiso district before they embark on residential training.
The Team:
Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismael Watenga
Defenders: Isaac Isinde, Ronald Mukiibi, Joseph Ochaya, Nicholas Wadada, Halid Lwaliwa, Rashid Toha, Godfrey Walusimbi, Shafiq Batambuze, Richard Kassaga, Joseph Nsubuga, Denis Iguma, Hassan Wasswa, Timothy Awany.
Midfielders: Ibrahim Sadam Juma, Muzamir Mutyaba, Paul Mucuurezi, Tabu Vitalis, Kezironi Kizito, Martin Kiiza.
Strikers: Yunus Sentamu, Erisa Sekisambu, Edriisa Lubega, Muhammad Shaban, Geoffrey Seruunkuma, Derrick Nsibambi.
