Uganda name squad for Cecafa Cup

KAMPALA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Uganda Cranes interim coach Moses Basena named Tuesday the squad that will take part in the regional Council for Eastern and Central African Football Association Cup.

"I have named a strong side because these are the players who have been performing well in the Azam Uganda Premier League," Basena said.

Kenya, which won the event in 2015 in Ethiopia, will host the regional event on Dec. 3-17 in Kakamega, Kisumu and Nakuru.

One of the surprise select is Tanzania-based defender Murushid Juuko, who plays for Simba SC.

Daniel Isiagi, 20, said he is excited to make the grade for the national team.

"I will keep working hard so that I impress the technical bench," said Isiagi, who plays for local side Proline FC.

Uganda are in Group B with Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Burundi and South Sudan. The Cranes will open their campaign against Zimbabwe on Dec. 4.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Isma Watenga (Vipers SC), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA FC), Ikara Tom (Kirinya Jinja SS).

Defenders: Nicholas Wadada (Vipers SC), Joseph Nsubuga (SC Villa), Isaac Muleme (KCCA FC), Aggrey Madoi (Police FC), Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania), Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC), Savio Kabugo (Proline FC), Bernard Muwanga (SC Villa).

Midfielders: Tom Masiko (Vipers SC), Muzamiru Mutyaba (KCCA FC), Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC), Stephen Mugisha (Police FC), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Paul Mucureezi (KCCA FC), Allan Kateregga (KCCA FC), Allan Kyambadde (SC Villa)

Strikers: Nelson Senkatuka (Bright Stars FC), Derick Nsibambi (KCCA FC), Hood Kaweesa (Police FC), Seif Batte Seif (Bright Stars FC), Juma Saddam (KCCA FC), Daniel Isiagi (Proline FC), Methodious Basse (Mbarara City FC). Enditem