The squad consists of 19 foreign based players who will later be joined by eleven local based players to make a total of 30 man squad to prepare for the two ties.

Micho  said that he will select the eleven local based players from the 22 who will feature for the Cranes in the Kampala region tour on Saturday 5th November at the Mutesa II Memorial Stadium in Wankulukuku.

According to a statement on fufa.com;“We have summoned 19 professionals and 22 locally based players all of whom have equal chances to vey for the places on the final team against Congo Brazzaville,” said Micho 

The Serbian tactician went to say that he will select the eleven local based players from the 22 who will feature for the Cranes in the Kampala region tour on Saturday 5th November at the Mutesa II Memorial Stadium in Wankulukuku and also in the friendly game against Zambia.

“First we have a match against the Kampala regional team at Wankulukuku on Saturday, then the Zambian friendly match.

Those who prove will be selected for the Congo Brazzaville match on 12th November 2016 at Namboole”,he added.

List of the foreign based players

Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Salim Jamal Magola

Defenders:Denis Iguma, Walusimbi Godffrey, Isaac Isinde, Murshid Juuko, Ronald Mukiibi, Mike Azira

Midfielders: Shafic Batambuze,Godffrey Baba Kizito, Tonny Mawejje, Yassar Mugerwa, Moses Oloya ,Khalid Aucho

Strikers: Faruku Miya, Yunus Sentamu, William Kizito Luwagga and Geoffrey Massa

The 22 Local Based players

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Ochan, Ismail Watenga

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada, Denis Okot , Joseph Nsubuga, Hassan Wasswa, Joseph Ochaya, Kasagga Richard , Awanyi Timoth , Halid Lwaliwa

Midfileders:Muzamil Mutyaba, Kizito Keziron, Sadam Juma, Shafic Kajimu,Lwesibawa Godffrey, Kayiwa Allan, Vitalis Tabu Abdul Malik,

Strikers: Muhammad Shaban, Geoffrey Serunkuma, Edrisa Lubega, Erisa Sekisambu, Derrick Nsibambi

The last time Uganda faced Congo Brazzaville was in the Afcon 2013 qualifiers with the Red Devils winning 3-1 at home before the Cranes Overturning the tie by winning 4-0 in Kampala to proceed to the last round of qualifiers where they met Zambia who edged them 9-8 on penalties after a 1-all draw over two legs.

The Cranes will have to prepare well for the game with more trickier fixtures to come especially the games against Group E opponents Egypt and Ghana.

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The friendly match will help Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic to assess his team ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Congo Brazzaville on 12th November at the same stadium.

A statement of fufa.com reads; ‘We have confirmed the match and we believe it will give the coach a good test for his players before playing Congo Brazzaville. We shall communicate further details to the public about the match’ said FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.

The cranes had a good start in the quest for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualification when they held Ghana to a goalless draw in Tamale.

Uganda cranes drew 0-0 with the Black stars in the opening game of Group E with Egypt defeating Congo 2-1 in Brazzaville.

The Uganda against Congo Brazzaville game will tell us more about what we can expect from the team with trickier fixtures against Egypt on the horizon.

The last time Uganda faced Congo was in the Afcon 2013 qualifiers with the Red Devils winning 3-1 at home before the Cranes Overturning the tie by winning 4-0 in Kampala to proceed to the last round of qualifiers where they met Zambia who edged them 9-8 on penalties after a 1-all draw over two legs.

Micho (white top) during training with Uganda Cranes players-photo by FUFA

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic is upbeat that a win against Congo Brazzaville will prove the credentials of his team.

 ‘We want to win against Congo Brazzaville and show that the point we earned in Ghana is pure reflection of hard work and our ambitions in world cup qualifiers to be contenders’, said Micho  on  fufa.com.

The Serbian tactician will name the squad to feature in both ties on November 2 ,2015 at Fufa House in Mengo-Kampala,Uganda.

In the other Group E games, Egypt host Ghana at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria looking for a second win and keep  hold of its leadership.

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Onyango won the Champions league with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns following a 3-1 aggregate score over Egyptian side Zamalek on Sunday 23 October,2016 in Alexandria.

FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo promised that rewarding is open to everyone as long as they contribute to the development of football.

‘The intent of rewarding Onyango is to motivate all people contributing to the development of  football .The rewards will go to anyone who stands out in football either refereeing, administration and any other individual  whose contribution stands out’ ,said Magogo.

In 2015, Uganda Cranes goalkeeper (1978) Paul Mukisa Ssali was rewarded with a FUFA Presidential award,Faruku Miya and Sandra Nabweteme were voted as best football players for men and women respectively and got a car each.

A statement on fufa.com reads “We congratulate Onyango Denis and Mamelodi Sundowns for winning the CAF Champions League. FUFA has been following Onyango’s performances at his club and we are glad that he will end the year with a CAF Champions League”

Onyango will receive his title on 12th November, 2016 when Uganda Cranes take on Congo Brazzaville in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier at Mandela National stadium, Namboole.

Dennis Onyango was amongst Mamelodi Sundowns’ players celebrate with the trophy after winning the CAF Champions League football competition

The rewarding of stand out performers in Ugandan football will inspire more individuals to do more for football development.

The beauty about this all is that it cuts across and whoever who is engaged in football stands a chance to be rewarded.

This is a good trend to follow in the sporting world because it motivates more people to be involved in different sporting activities.

 Onyango who is considered by many as one of Africa’s most experienced goalkeepers  has been vital for the Uganda cranes  helping Uganda  ended a 38-year wait for a place in the African Nations Cup finals.

The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper is credited for good organizational skills; leadership and individual brilliance at the back which helps him organize his defence.

He has proved for a long time being  reliable in the stands and his fitness is vital for Sundowns and the Uganda Cranes in the pursuit of FIFA World Club championship and Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 respectively.

FUFA is on a good trend of rewarding standout performers in football and the government should also support such initiatives in all sporting circles.

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The Black stars will play an inspired Uganda Cranes who made history by qualifying for a first Afcon tournament since 1978, edging Comoros 1-0 on 4th September, 2016 to book their ticket to Gabon.

Ghana are instilled as slight favourites in Group E with fierce competition expected from Egypt but Uganda are no push overs according to Ghana coach Avram Grant.

The Black Stars are looking for a World Cup appearance scheduled for Russia in 2018 and Grant labeled the Cranes as being ‘very good’ a head of their game.

He told CAFOnline.com that “we are starting the journey again to (Russia) and the game is very difficult. I know the result in the last Africa Cup of Nations qualification which they Uganda qualified and it was very symbolic for them.

“They are a very good side but we always want to show that we are strong. I don’t think it will be an easy game but our target is the same – to win and to do everything to be in Russia.

“It is a group stage, so the most important… it’s a very tough group all the teams can qualify but we have our own wishes. We are playing against a very strong side and so the most important thing is that we will be ready on Friday”.

Ghana  are without injured influential duo, Kwadwo Asamoah and Andre Ayew but Ghana captain Asmoah Gyan is fit to play.

Meanwhile Tonny Mawejje  who scored the goal when the Cranes last visited Ghana says that sealing qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be a dream for his Nation.

“When you look at the qualification, we don’t play different teams from those we face in AFCON qualifiers,” he argued.

“It’s the same teams and that gives us courage and hope that if we do work hard and together as a team, we can achieve the dream,” he added.

Uganda will look to Denis Onyango in goal to curb Ghana’s threats since he is one of Africa’s most experienced goalkeepers.

The game between Ghana and Uganda will be played at 6:30 pm (East African Time)

Facts about Ghana and Uganda clash:

• The last time Ghana beat Uganda was on September 04, 2005 in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The game ended 2-0 and the Black Stars went on to qualify for Germany 2006.
• Since 2002, the two teams have met 7 times (including friendly). Ghana have won twice as many Uganda while the rest have been stalemates.
• Overall, the two nations have met 12 times. Ghana hold advantage with 6 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws.
• Ghana has played at three World Cup finals (2006, 2010 and 2014) while Uganda have never played at the finals.
• Besides Uganda and Ghana, the other members in the group are Egypt and Congo Brazzaville.

Black Stars probable XI

Braimah/ Kwarasey; Afful, Rahman, Boye, Jona Mensah; Wakaso, Atsu, Acheampong, Acquah; J.Ayew, A.Gyan

Uganda cranes probable XI

Denis Onyango, Nicholas Wadada, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Joseph Ochaya, Khalid Aucho, Tony Mawejje, Moses Oloya, Kizito Luwagga, Farouk Miya, Geoffrey Massa

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The Uganda cranes will camp in the West African country as they step up their preparation with an encounter against the Black Stars in Group E.

The Serbian tactician stated that the training camp will help his team to cope up with the weather of the region and that could lead to a good result.

“A training camp in West Africa will provide the Cranes with that acclimatization advantage considering the fact that every time we have held training camp before a major match, the results have been convincing,” he said.

“Then the match against Togo will give me a clear picture of who is ready to face Togo and who is not.”

Earlier reports indicate that the Uganda Vs Togo Friendly will be used by the Black stars to study the strength of the Uganda Cranes.

Uganda will play Ghana in their first match at the Tamale Stadium north of Ghana on Friday, 7th October 2016.

Uganda coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic  named a 30-man provisional squad for the opening match of the group phase which will see Congo hosting Egypt in the other Group E match two days later in Kintele.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Dennis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Ismail Watenga (Vipers), Salim Jamal (El Merreikh, Sudan)

Defenders:  Dennis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Isaac Isinde(St. George, Ethiopia), Murushid Jjuuko (Simba, Tanzania), Rashid Toha (Onduparaka), Timothy Awany (KCCA), Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Nicholas Wadada (Vipers), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Joseph Ochaya (KCCA)

Midfielders:  Tonny Mawejje (Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Iceland), William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Ave, Portugal), Abdulmalick Vitalis Tabu (SC Villa), Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, USA), Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito (Than Quảng Ninh, Vietnam), Aucho Khalid (Baroka, South Africa), Ivan Ntege (KCCA), Moses Oloya (Kuban Krasnodar, Russia)

Strikers: Geoffrey Massa (Baroka, South Africa), Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Sondjerskey, Denmark), Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland), Farouk Miya (Standard Liege, Beligium), Erisa Ssekisambu (Vipers), Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka), Edrisa Lubega (Proline), Hamis  Kizza (Free State Stars, South Africa)

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This comes after Uganda ended a 38-year wait by qualifying to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon as one of two best placed runners-up.

Uganda cranes coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic is a proud man at the moment having led Uganda to its first Afcon finals appearance in 39 years but also move the nation from 97th in the rankings up to 65^th.

This is in line with the goals set up by the Serb on his arrival in Uganda in May 2013 to take over the reins from the sacked Bobby Williamson.

“One of my aims is to develop the youth systems, and I want us to move from 97th in the rankings up to 70, and stay there to give our players a chance to play in top European leagues.”

Uganda will better their world ranking if they perform well in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers group in which they were drawn with Egypt, Ghana and Congo Brazzaville.

Mean while,Kenya have dropped 3 places to 91st,Ethiopia follows closely at 125th moving four places up, Burundi are 129 while Tanzania are ranked 132.

Cote D’Ivoire is the best ranked country in Africa at 34th followed by Algeria (35th), Senegal (39th), Ghana (43rd) and Cameroon at 59th globally.

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This comes after FUFA, Uganda’s football governing body, confirmed that a three-day training camp will be held in Lome-the Togolese capital, as the Cranes prepare to take on the Black Stars in Tamale on 7^th October 2016.

FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein said, “All Uganda Cranes players summoned to the team will fly directly to Lome for the important training camp”.

According to super sport.com, Uganda Vs Togo Friendly on 4^th October, 2016 will be used by the Black stars to assess the strength of the Uganda Cranes before a crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier group tie which will be played three days later.

The friendly game is intended to help Ugandan players to tune up for the crash against Ghana.

Uganda Cranes coach Milutin Sredojevic is expected to announce the squad at FUFA House on September 21.

Uganda is in the same group with Egypt, Ghana and Congo Brazzaville for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

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Many African heads of states reportedly steal their countries resources and hide them on bank accounts and real estates in America and Europe.

Take an example of the former president of Zaire (now renamed the Democratic Republic of Congo), the late Mobutu Sese Sekou Wazabanga. The man reportedly stole millions of USA dollars and stashed it away in various European and USA bank accounts and left his country one of the poorest in the world. Transparence international now wants all forgotten riches of African presidents frozen until they are returned to Africans the way France, USA and England froze the ill-gotten wealth of the former Libyan leader, Col. Muammar Gadaffi.

Transparency International says that the time for African leaders to embezzle funds with impunity should be forgotten completely. This is the reason the French government is investigating three sitting African presidents for their ill-gotten wealth that have been squirreled in various parts of France.

The presidents in question are Ali Bongo of Gabon, Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo Brazzaville and Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea.  Many people in Uganda wish that France also investigates Ugandan leaders who are reported to have bank accounts in various cities across Europe and USA. Many families of African heads of states have been accused of having ill gotten wealth and showing staggering extravagancy.

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