The Uganda Cranes are stepping up their preparations for Saturday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Botswana, with the team beginning training at Mandela National Stadium on Monday.
The first session marked the start of on-pitch preparations after nine players reported to camp at Marriott Hotel in Kampala on Sunday.
The early arrivals included goalkeepers David Lukwago and Jonathan Odongo, defenders Hilary Mukundane, Frank Ssebufu and Herbert Achayi, alongside Kingdom Osayi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Khalid Aucho and Allan Oyirwoth.
The squad is expected to grow as more players arrive during the week. Gavin Kizito, Joseph Seremba, Denis Omedi, Travis Mutyaba, Denis Onyango and Nathan Asiimwe are among those expected to join on Monday.
Majub Toto, Baba Alhassan, James Bogere, Herbert Bochorn, Allan Okello, Rogers Torach and Sadam Masereka are expected on Tuesday, while Daniel Dongmo is due on Wednesday.
The technical team will use the remaining training sessions to build the squad’s fitness and tactical organisation before travelling to Hoima on Thursday.
Uganda will host Botswana at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, November 14, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00pm.
Source: ChampionSport Reporter
