The Uganda Cranes camp has been handed a massive reinforcement with the arrival of skipper Khalid Aucho and lethal forward Steven Desse Mukwala as preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers gather momentum.
The duo, both plying their trade in Tanzania, Aucho with Singida Black Stars and Mukwala at Simba SC, were confirmed as late inclusions by FUFA on Saturday.
Their addition increases the provisional squad to 30 players, adding depth and experience ahead of the high-stakes Group G encounters.
Initially, Aucho had been overlooked by head coach Paul Put due to uncertainties surrounding his club situation.
However, FUFA confirmed that the midfield general, together with the prolific Mukwala, will officially join the camp on Monday, September 1, at FUFA Hotel, Kisaasi.
Uganda Cranes Squad Snapshot:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Salim Omar Magoola, Nafian Alionzi, Joel Mutakubwa
Defensive Wall: Rogers Torach, Toby Sibbick, Herbert Bockhorn, Hillary Mukundane, Jordan Obita, Aziizi Kayondo, Herbert Achayi, Gavin Kizito, Elio Capradossi, Elvis Bwomono.
Midfield Options: Khalid Aucho, Ronald Ssekiganda, Kenneth Ssemugabi, Joel Sserunjogi, Abdu Karim Watambala, Travis Mutyaba.
Forwards: Steven Mukwala, Uche Ikpeazu, John Paul Dembe, Joseph Mpande, Rogers Mato, Denis Omedi, Jude Ssemugabi, Patrick Jonah Kakande, Allan Okello.
Uganda will lock horns with Mozambique on September 5 before squaring off against Somalia on September 8, both matches set for Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The Cranes currently occupy fourth spot in Group G with 9 points, trailing table leaders Algeria (15) and Mozambique (12).
They are level with Botswana (9), while Guinea (7) and Somalia (1) trail behind.
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