- 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier (Group E)
- Tues, 5th September 2017
- Egypt Pharaohs Vs Uganda Cranes – Borg El Arab Stadium, 8:45 p.m
The Uganda Cranes delegation for the return leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Egyptian Pharaohs left the country early Sunday morning.
The contingent had 20 players and 14 officials led by FUFA president Moses Magogo and the official head of delegation, Hamid Juma.
Interim head coach Moses Basena who took over Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic sounded positive prior to the journey.
“We pray that God grants us a good journey. Uganda is ready to face Egypt away. Gone are the days when there was phobia for the North African teams. We expect a positive result,” Basena stated.
In Alexandria, the team will be accommodated at Raddison Blue Hotel.
Their first session will be held on Sunday evening and the final training on Monday at 8:45 p.m, the exact timing of the match kick off.
Traveling Team:
Players:
- Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Ismail Watenga, Benjamin Ochan
- Defenders: Nico Wakiro Wadada, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Benson Ochaya, Isaac Muleme, Bernard Muwanga
- Midfielders: Hassan Wasswa Mawanda, Khalid Aucho, Ivan Ntege, Muzamiru Mutyaba, William Luwagga Kizito, Milton Karisa
- Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi, Faruku Miya, Derrick Nsibambi and Geoffrey Sserunkuma
Officials:
- FUFA President: Moses Magogo
- Leader of Delegation: Hamid Juma
- Technical Officials: Moses Basena (Head coach), Matia Lule (Assistant coach), Fred Kajoba (Assistant coach), Ibrahim Sekagya (Assistant coach)
- Medical Team: Dr. Ronald Kisolo, Ivan Ssewanyana (Physiotherapist)
- Team manager: Chris Muyinda
- Media: Ahmed Hussein and Abu Zikusooka (102.1 FUFA fm)
- Other Officials: Santos Tabu, Deo Mutabazi, Sumaya Kiwanuka