AFCON U-20 Qualifiers 2019
Cameroon vs Uganda
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Friday, 18-05-2018
The Uganda U-20 national team coach Matia Lule has on Wednesday afternoon announced a squad of 18 players that will represent the Nation in Cameroon on Friday.
The Hippos will take on the home side in the second leg after defeating them (Cameroon) 1-0 at Lugogo last Saturday.
The players undertook training on Wednesday in the morning and will resume later in the day before departing.
The contingent including players and officials will depart on Thursday morning at 02.45 am aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The Cranes defeated South Sudan 8-1 on aggregate in the first phase of qualification to get here.
For Cameroon, it received a ‘By’ to get to the second round of qualification.
Steven Mukwala tops the scoring chats with four goals in three matches and will be looked upon, to take the Hippos to the next stage.
The Squad:
Goalkeeper:
Said Keni, Denis Otim.
Outfield Players:
Paul Willa, Geoffrey Wassaw, Mustafa Mujuzi, Abubukar Kasule, Julius Poloto, Frank Tumwesigye, Steven Mukwala, Mustapha Kiiza, Allan Okello, Faisal Sekyanzi, Basir Asiku, Robert Kitabalwa, Ivan Eyam, Hamis Tibita and Herbert Achai.
Officials:
Richard Ochom – Leader of Deligation
Sebastian Desabre – Uganda Cranes Coach
Matia Lule – Team Head Coach
James Odoch – Assistant Team Coach
Sam Kawalya – Goalkeeping Coach
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Sulait Makumbi – Team Coordinator
Switzen Niwagaba – FUFA Delegate for Western Region
