Cranes Coach Jonathan Mckinstry confirms the final 25 man squad for the CHAN Tournament

By Whisper Sports

Cranes Coach Jonathan Mckinstry confirms the final 25 man squad for the CHAN Tournament

The Irish man has confirmed a 25 man squad that will represent Uganda at this year’s tournament naming Vipers SC defender Halid Lwaliwa as captain of the team not the experienced box to box midfielder Tony Mawejje as many expected

Uganda start their campaign with neighbouring Rwanda on January the 18th at the Stade de la Reunification-Doula.

4 players were axed from the squad and will board back to Kampala soon. These are Wakiso Giants captain Hassan Senyonjo, reigning league top scorer Steven Mukwala, BUL FC in form striker Joseph Semujju and URA defender Ashraf Mandela.

The final squad is mainly dominated by Vipers SC have players who are 8 in number.

Final Squad

Goalkeepers:

Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC ), Mutakubwa Joel (Kyetume FC ), Alionzi Legason Nafian (URA FC,) Ikara Tom (Police C)

Defenders:

Hassan Muhamud (Police FC ), Kayondo Abdu Aziizi (Vipers SC ), Mujuzi Musitafa (Kyetume FC ), Ssenjobe Eric (Police FC ), Iguma Denis (KCCA FC ), Willa Paul (Vipers SC ), Lwaliwa Halid (Vipers SC ), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC )

Midfielders:

Mawejje Tonny (Police FC ), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC ), Anukani Bright (KCCA FC ), Kyeyune Saidi (URA FC ), Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers SC ), Watambala Abdu Karim (Vipers SC )

Forwards:

Ojera Joackiam (URA FC ), Brian Aheebwa (KCCA FC ), Ocen Ben (Police FC ), Ssekajugo (Wakiso Giants FC ), Orit Ibrahim (Vipers SC), Jagason Muhammad Shaban (Vipers SC ), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC )