AFCON 2019
Senegal vs Uganda
Cairo International Stadium, Cairo
Friday, 05-07-2019 @10pm
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre has named the staring team to face Senegal in their round of 16 clash on Friday night.
Murushid Juuko who has been struggling with fitness in the last week, returns to start at the heart of defeance.
The Simba SC defender has missed the last two games with illness but is now fit to partner Hassan Wasswa at center back.
Bevis Mugabi also returns at right back after sitting out the 0-2 loss to Egypt last Sunday. On the left, Godfrey Walusimbi retains his spot as does captain Denis Onyango in goal.
The midfield pairing of Khalid Aucho and Mike Azira, which has started every game so far, is maintained with Farouk Miya in front of them.
The same attack that started in the 2-0 opening victory over DR Congo returns. Patrick Kaddu will lead the line while Emmanuel Okwi and Abdul Lumala offer width.
Uganda Cranes XI
Denis Onyango, Bevis Mugabi Godfrey Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Mike Azira, Emmanuel Okwi, Khalid Aucho, Faruku Miya, Patrick Kaddu, Abdu Lumala
Subs
Robert Odongkara (G.K), Salim Omar Magoola (G.K), Timothy Denis Awany, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Tadeo Lwanga, William Luwaga Kizito, Paul Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Kateregga, Ronald Mukiibi Ddungu, Isaac Muleme, Nico Wakiro Wadada, Allan Kyambadde
