The Uganda Rugby Cranes have introduced a 23-man squad to face off in opposition to arch-rivals Kenya within the nineteenth version of the Elgon Cup first leg which was initially scheduled for 2nd November at King’s Park.
It can now be performed in Kenya on ninth at Nganga Street.
Lubambula expressed optimism in regards to the crew’s preparation, regardless of a brief window;
“We’ve had an incredible crew gel, and the boys are as much as the duty,” he stated. “After all, it could possibly by no means be 100%, however we consider now we have hit our set targets in making ready the gamers.”
Notable omissions from the squad embody Faraji Odugo and Nathan Bwambale while Mongers skipper Philip Odrua is about to make his nationwide crew debut.
Lubambula acknowledged the problem of enjoying at Ngong Street (RFUEA Floor) however believes the crew is ready;
“Taking part in at Ngong Street is sort of robust, and it’s been evident in earlier encounters with Kenya,” he stated. “However now we have labored on constructing crew depth, and it is a base for subsequent yr’s Rugby Africa Cup.”
This yr’s winner might be topped on sixteenth, November after the return leg in Kampala at King’s Park Enviornment.
The Rugby Cranes squad is led by captain Byron Oketayot, with Conrad Wanyama serving as vice-captain.
Rugby Cranes Squad
1. Santos Ssenteza
2. Jude Jjuko
3. Asuman Mugerwa
4. Charles Uhuru
5. Eliphaz Emong
6. Moses Zziwa
7. Byron Oketayot (C)
8. Pius Ogena
9. Conrad Wanyama (Vc)
10. Aaron Ofwoyrwoth
11. Robin Philip Odrua
12. Eric Mulamula
13. Harmless Gwokto
14. Shakim Ssembusi
15. Joseph Aredo
16. Edward Emiemu
17. Saul Kivumbi
18. Collin Kimbowa
19. Sidney Gongodyo
20. Brian Wandera
21. Yasin Wasswa
22. Haruna Muhammad
23. Wilfred Pool Kalungi
