Despite being one of the most prolific goalscorers in the Uganda Premier League, Yunus Ssentamu hasn’t been a constant feature for the national team, the Cranes.
The Vipers forward still wasn’t part of the final squad that coach Micho named as the side prepares for the CHAN tournament qualifiers against Tanzania.
Speaking about his omission from the squad, Micho said that he had been told by Ssentamu how he’s got family issues to handle.
“Yunus Ssentamu already communicated in advance that he has private issues and we respect his decision but we hope to consider him in future engagements.”
Meanwhile Micho also revealed that two more of Vipers player Bobosi Byaruhanga and Halid Lwaliwa won’t be part of the traveling squad.
This is because they are in the process of securing visas to go for professional football.
“Two players from Vipers SC namely Halid Lwaliwa and Bobosi Byaruhanga are in process of securing Visas to go for professional stints but confirmation will about the teams will come from Vipers SC.” He indicated
“Additionally, some players had Passport issues and thus could not travel with us but I’m confident the team named will do a good job.” He stated.
Micho is however confident the squad named will finish off the job. The team meanwhile traveled to Ethiopia yesterday where they will play two friendlies with Ethiopia before going to Zanzibar.
Here they will play another friendly before going to mainland Tanzania for the first leg of the CHAN tournament qualifier at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium.
Travelling Squad
Goalkeepers
Nafian Alionzi (URA FC), Denis Otim (Express FC), Mathias Muwanga (Onduparaka FC)
Defenders
Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers SC), Kenneth Ssemakula (SC Villa), John Revita (KCCA FC), Walter Ochora (BUL FC), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), James Begisa (URA FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Derrick Ndahiro (URA FC)
Midfielders
Joseph Marvin Youngman (Vipers SC), Siraje Ssentamu (Vipers SC), Saidi Kyeyune (URA FC), Moses Waiswa (KCCA FC), Isma Mugulusi (SC Villa)
Forwards
Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Rogers Mato (KCCA FC), Martin Kizza (Express FC), Richard Basangwa (Gaddafi FC), Hakim Kiwanuka (Proline FC)
Officials
Leader of Delegation – Juma Abdulhamid Marijan
National Teams Officer -Paul Mukatabala
Head Coach – Milutin Sredojevic
Assistant Coach – Moses Basena
Goalkeeping Coach – Fred Kajoba
Team Manager – Geoffrey Massa
Fitness Coach – Arthur Kyesimiira
Team Doctor – Emmanuel Nakabago
Team Physiotherapist – Ivan Ssewanyana
Team Equipment Officers- Samuel Mulondo and Ayub Balyejjusa
Team Media Officer – Joel Muyita
