Uganda coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic  has named in his starting line-up to face Ghana on Tuesday Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener with influential midfielder Mike Azira making it to the team.

Micho has included Corolado Rapid’s midfielder in absence of suspended Baroka FC’s  Khalid Aucho.

Uganda will rely on the dexterity of Luwaga Kizito to unlock the tough defence of Ghana with the Standard Lidge star Miya Farouk playing just behind lone striker Geoffrey Massa.

Hassan Wasswa will partner Geoffrey Kizito to provide the steel in midfield while Tonny Mawejje plays in the right side of the midfield.

Towering Joseph Ochaya and Isaac Isinde will stay at the heart of the central defence to provide cover for impressive Africa player of the year goalkeeper Onyango Denis.

Dennis Iguma and Isaac Isinde will play at the right back and left back respectively and they must be in their best form to stop the Ghananian star man Asamoah Gyan, who plays in all positions from the midfield to attack.

UgandaCranesStartingXIAgainstGhana:

Onyango Denis, Iguma Dennis ,Ochaya, Isaac Isinde, Wasswa Hassan, Tonny Mawejje, Baba Kizito,Azira mike, Miya Farouk , Luwaga Kizito, Geoffrey Massa.