Moses Basena names Uganda squad for Congo clash

by Phumzile Ngcatshe

Thursday Oct 26, 2017. 09:30

Ugandan national team coach Moses Basena has named his squad to face off against the Red Devils of Congo in their final 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

The Cranes mentor has announced a 32-man squad from which he will select the final team to travel to Brazzaville for the qualifier on November 12.

"We shall use the match to fine tune players for forthcoming international fixtures for the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, CHAN in Morocco and the 2019 Nations Cup Qualifiers,” said Basena.

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“The door is not closed for other players.

"We want to finish on a high in this campaign as positive results create a good attitude from the players and within the camp.”

The squad which predominantly has players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League and eight foreign-based stars, will assemble for camp on November 01 at Mandela National Stadium.

The full squad:

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Isma Watenga, Ochan Benjamin, Ikara Thomas

Rest of the Squad: Wadada Nicholas, Nsubuga Joseph, Muleme Isaac, Walusimbi Godfrey, Iguma Denis, Isaac Isinde, Jjuko Murushid, Kabugo Savio, Kiyemba Ibrahim, Awanyi Timothy, Muwanga Bernard, Hassan Wasswa, Masiko Tom, Shafiq Kagimu, Gardinho Ghadafi, Mutyaba Muzamiru, Mucuurezi Paul, Waisswa Moses, Owori David, Kyambadde Allan, Mugisa Albert, Kaweesa Hood, Ddumba Sadala, Okwi Emmanuel, Serunkuma Geofrey, Senkatuka Nelson, Karisa Milton, Nsibambi Derick