Bright Stars’ midfielder Marvin Youngman has earned his maiden call on the National team among the 35-man provisional squad called by head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredejovic.
Uganda Cranes will be part of the Navruz Cup that will be held in Namangan City between March 25 to 26.
The mini-tournament will have four countries such as Uganda Cranes, Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic and the hosting nation Uzbekistan.
Among the surprise, calls are captain Emmanuel Okwi, Farouk Miya and Allan Kyambadde who had spent some time without donning the national colours.
The team will also be boosted by youngsters such as Steven Sserwadda, Derrick Kakooza, Najib Yiga, Bobosi Byaruhanga and custodian Jack Komakech.
Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (St George, Ethiopia), Alionzi Nafian (URA, Uganda), Isma Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA, Uganda), Jack Komakech (Vipers, Uganda)
Defenders: James Begisa (UPDF, Uganda), Hassan Jurua (KCCA, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell, Scotland), Timothy Denis Awanyi (Ashdod, Israel), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers, Uganda), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers, Uganda), Fesali Najib (URA, Uganda)
Central Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers, Uganda), Steven Sserwadda (Red Bull New York, USA), George Kasonko (BUL, Uganda), Marvin Youngman (Soltilo Bright Stars, Uganda), Moses Waiswa (Supersport United, South Africa)
Attacking Midfielders: Allan Okello (Paradou, Algeria), Martin Kizza (Express, Uganda), Najib Yiga (Vipers, Uganda), Allan Kyambadde (El Gouna, Egypt), Farouk Miya (Lviv, Ukraine), Milton Karisa (Vipers, Uganda), Rogers Mato (KCCA, Uganda)
Forwards: Emmanuel Arnold Okwi (Kiyovu, Rwanda), Patrick Henry Kaddu (KCCA, Uganda), Mohamed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda), Fahad Bayo (Bnei Sakhin), Derrick Kakooza (Walmiera, Lativa), Alfred Leku (Arua Hill, Uganda), Yunus Junior Sentamu (Vipers, Uganda), Sadat Happy Anaku (KCCA, Uganda)
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