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Uganda Cranes make squad adjustments for crucial clash against Niger.
Gor Mahia striker Patrick Kaddu has been left out of Uganda's squad for the upcoming crucial match in the final stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Also conspicuous by their absence are Peter Lwasa and Shafiq Kagimu, who recently parted ways with the record Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) champions, Gor Mahia.
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The programme will go a long way in helping Kenya realise its vision to qualify for the 2030 World Cup and become an AFCON mainstay.
Despite their instrumental roles in securing Gor Mahia's league title triumph, the trio has not been a regular presence in the squads selected by Uganda's Serbian head coach Milutin Sredojevic for the ongoing AFCON qualifiers.
Kaddu, however, managed to add the Charity Shield Cup to his accolades, adding a layer of intrigue to his exclusion from the national team roster.
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Kenyan teams have landed in tough pools but must up their game in Rwanda to clinch the regional football title which has eluded them for years.
Former Gor Mahia midfielder Khalid Aucho finds himself in the selection, a sign that his contributions have not gone unnoticed.
Meanwhile, the absence of Bandari striker Umaru Kasumba, who showcased remarkable form in the FKF Premier League last season, has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.
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Tore Bobe officials have dismissed the former FKF boss as a ‘busy body’ meant to destabilise the club after failing to support them while they were struggling.
His counterpart, William Wadri, has also been left out, further adding to the sense of unpredictability surrounding the squad selection.
Uganda's upcoming match against Niger, scheduled for 7th September at Grand Stade Marrakech in Morocco, is laden with significance.
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The Uganda Cranes currently occupy the third spot in Group F with four points.
A victory against Niger, coupled with a defeat for Tanzania against Algeria, could pave the way for Uganda's qualification to the prestigious AFCON tournament.
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Uganda Cranes provisional squad
Goalkeepers
Watenga Isima (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Magoola Salim Omar (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Lukwago Charles (Unattached), Alionzi Nafian (Unattached), Mutakubwa Joel (BUL FC, Uganda)
Defenders
Semakula Kenneth (SC Villa, Uganda), Begisa James (URA FC, Uganda), Muleme Isaac (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Awany Timothy (SC Ashdod, Israel), Lwaliwa Halidi (FK Bregalnica Stip, North Macedonia), Gift Fred (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Mugabi Bevis (Motherwell FC, Scotland), Musa Ramathan (VFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Wasswa Geofrey (Ethiopian Buna SC, Ethiopia), Bwomono Elvis (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Kayondo Abdu Aziizi (AC Leganes, Spain)
Midfielders
Aucho Khalid (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Byaruhanga Bobosi (Austin FC, USA), Sentamu Siraje (Vipers SC, Uganda), Lwanga Taddeo (APR FC, Rwanda), Ndhondhi Moses Waiswa (KCCA FC, Uganda), Karisa Milton (Vipers SC, Uganda), Mutyaba Travis (SC Villa, Uganda), Mugulusi Isma (Feirense, Portugal), Mato Rogers (Sanliurfaspor, Turkey), Ochaya Joseph (Al Makawloon, Egypt), Miya Faruku (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey), Tibita Laban (URA FC, Uganda), Kasule Ibrahim (New York Red Bull II, USA)
Forwards
Okwi Emmanuel (Erbil SC, Iraq), Bayo Fahad (VFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Basangwa Richard (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Ssebufu Frank (New York Redbull II, USA)
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