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Cranes land South Sudan friendly



Uganda Cranes will face South Sudan on February 16 after the world’s newest nation confirmed the international friendly.

Bobby Williamson’s side play Congo Brazzaville in the first round of the 2013 Nations Cup qualifiers on Fifa dates February 28-29.

The friendly against South Sudan will help Bobby have a closer look at local-based players to which point he has summoned 23 of them.

The summoned players start training on Monday in preparation for this game.

“More players could be added or some could be removed,” said Bobby.

Summoned players

Goalkeepers: Hamza Muwonge, Ali Kimera

Defenders: Saka Mpiima, Godfrey Walusimbi, Henry Kalungi, Ivan Bukenya, Israel Emuge, Denis Guma, Ismael Kazibwe,

Midfielders: Noah Ssemakula, Isaac Kirabira, Willy Kavuma, Moses Okello, Patrick Senfuka, Kizito Luwagga, Julius Ogwanga, Steven Bengo, Brian Majwega, Owen Kasule.

Strikers: George Abege, Jimmy Kakembo, Caesar Okuthi, Gerald Bagoole

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