2011 Cecafa Tusker Challenge Cup champions, the Uganda Cranes have landed an invitation to play Southern Sudan in an international friendly match on February 16.
This will be the first international friendly for Southern Sudan since their acquisition of a Nation status. Ugandan head coach Bobby Williamson has already summoned a total of 23 players to start training this coming Saturday, February 11.
The CAF Congress sitting in Gabon this month is reportedly considering integrating Southern Sudan into the continental football family. This match will therefore be part of the celebrations but at the same time the hosts will use it to select a team that will represent them in this year’s Cecafa championship. When Southern Sudan is granted CAF membership, the Cecafa region will now boost of a dozen membership.
The team is expected in Juba on February 14. The summoned players include Hamza Muwonge, Ali Kimera, Saka Mpima, Walusimbi Godfrey, Kalungi Henry, Ivan Bukenya, Emuge Israel, Guma Denis, Noah Ssemakula, Abega George, Isaac Kirabira and Willy Kavuma. Others are Ismael Kazibwe, Okello Moses, Senfuka Patrick, Luwagga Kizito, Ogwanga Julius, Bagoole Gerald, Bengo Steven, Okhuti Ceaser, Kakembo Jimmy, Majwega Brian and Owen Kasule.
