With only days left to the start of the 2011 edition of CECAFA Tusker Challenge Cup in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania, Uganda Cranes first choice keeper Dennis Onyango has been ruled out of the tournament.
According to a press release on FUFA website ,Onyango, who plies his trade with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns could not have his passport back on time after handing it to South African government in an application for work permit.
Abby Dhaira will now be the preferred man between the posts. St. George (Ethiopia) custodian Robert Odongokara has also landed an invite to form part of Uganda Cranes squad. Hard tackling Sofapaka's Musa Mudde is also part of the squad.
Uganda Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers :
Abel Dhaira, Robert Odongkara and Ali Kimera,
Defenders: Simeon Masaba, Godfrey Walusimbi, Habib Kavuma, Isaac Isinde, Andy Mwesigwa and Henry Kalungi.
Midfielders: Mike Mutyaba, Sula Matovu, Moses Oloya, Vincent Kayizzi, Dan Wagaluka, Tony Mawejje, Musa Mudde, Patrick Ochan
Strikers: Brian Umony, Emma Okwi, Mike Sserumaga and Robert Ssentongo.
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