Uganda Cranes Head coach Abdallah Mubiru has named a 34 man squad for the International friendly match against South Africa National team Bafana Bafana on 10th June 2021.

Experienced striker Okwi Emannuel who plays for Egyptian side Ittihad Alexandria FC has been named the new Uganda Cranes Captain and will lead the Cranes against Bafana Bafana.

Okwi takes over from goalkeeper Denis Onyango who retired from International Football in April.

Some of the noteable call-ups include Goalkeepers Kingonya Mathias of Azam, Watenga Ismael of Chippa United and Striker Allan Okello of AC Paradou.

Also making the list is defender Enock Walusimbi of Express FC and Patrick Kaddu of Youssoufia Berrechid.

The team will enter camp on Sunday morning 30th May 2021 at 8am. They will camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.

Training starts on Monday 31st May 2021 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Watenga Ismael (Chippa United FC), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Tamale Simon (Bright Stars FC), Kigonya Mathias (Azam FC)

Defenders: Bwomono Elvis (Southend United FC), Wafula Innocent (Mbarara City FC), Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa ( Montreal Impact FC), Kayondo Aziizi (Vipers SC), Lwaliwa Halid ( Vipers SC), Juuko Murushid (Express FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (SC Villa), Ssemakula Kenneth ( BUL FC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Walusimbi Enock (Express FC), Muhamud Hassan (Police FC).

Midfielders: Lwanga Taddeo (Simba SC), Waiswa Moses Ndhondi (SuperSport United FC), Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers SC), Sserubiri Ivan (URA FC), Anukani Bright (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Mugulusi Isma (Busoga United FC), Serwadda Stephen (KCCA FC), Lumala Abdu (Pyramids FC), Orit Ibrahim ( Vipers SC), Akandwanaho Joseph (Bright Stars FC).

Forwards: Okwi Emmanuel (Ittihad Alexandria FC), Bassangwa Richard (Vipers SC), Kaddu Patrick (Youssoufia Berrechid), Kakooza Derrick (Police FC), Sentamu Yunus ( Vipers SC), Kambale Eric (Express FC) and Okello Allan ( AC Paradou).

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