Elvis Bwomono. Photo by FUFA media.
Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Mozambique and Guinea, with key returns highlighting the selection.
Libya-based striker Muhammad Shaban makes a comeback after missing the last four Cranes games due to injury. Wigan Athletic defender Toby Sibbick has also been recalled following his impressive performances in League One.
Sibbick last featured for Uganda in a 2-2 draw against Ghana in March last year in an international friendly match. St. Mirren right-back Elvis Bwomono is another notable inclusion, while Patrick Jonah Kakande, Karim Watambala, Enock Ssebagala, and Rogers Torach have also been summoned.
Uganda will face Mozambique on Thursday, March 20, at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt before hosting Guinea on Tuesday, March 25, at Namboole.
Full Squad; Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows, South Africa) Alionzi Nafian (Mechal, Ethiopia) Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC).
Defenders: Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren) Gavin Kizito (KCCA) Bevis Mugabi (Anorthosis Famagusta) Timothy Awany (Ashdod FC) Toby Sibbick (Wigan Athletic) Rogers Torach (Vipers) Aziz Kayondo (Slovan Liberec) Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov).
Midfielders: Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa) Kenneth Semakula (Club Africain) Khalid Aucho (Young Africans) Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC) Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers) Allan Okello (Vipers) Travis Mutyaba (Bordeaux).
Forwards: Denis Omedi (APR FC) Hakim Kiwanuka (APR FC) Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara) Rogers Mato (FK Vardar) Steven Mukwala (Simba) Muhammad Shaban (Al Anwar) Calvin Kabuye (Mjallby AIF) Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa).
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