Uganda’s young talents Ibrahim Kasule and Frank Ssebufu, playing for New York Red Bulls II, have been named in the Uganda Cranes provisional squad for the decisive match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
Kasule and Ssebufu have been making waves in the MLS Next Pro League, donning the New York Red Bulls II jersey. The duo’s remarkable performances on the field have been a testament to their dedication since joining the team earlier this year, having transitioned from their previous club, Wakiso Giants.
Head Coach Milutin Sredojevic alias Micho, has rallied a 33-man Uganda Cranes squad for intensive preparations. The players are set to enter a residential training camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi, beginning August 28, 2023.
Uganda will face Niger on September 7 at the Grand Stade Marrakech in Morocco. Positioned third in Group F with 4 points, the Uganda Cranes have a chance to qualify. Victory against Niger, combined with a defeat for Tanzania at the hands of Algeria, would secure Uganda’s qualification.
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)