Uganda Cranes coach summons Charlton Athletic defender
March 12, 2024
Nathan Asiimwe, a defender for Charlton Athletic FC, has been called up by Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put for friendlies in Marrakech, Morocco, against Ghana and Comorros.
The defender has been named by the Belgian for the upcoming games, along with other new faces. These are Scottish goalkeeper Toby Sibbick of Hearts and English goalkeeper Giousue Bellagambi of Huddersfield. Asiimwe is a flexible defender who can play any position on the back line.
Due to individual injuries, the Cranes will be without Allan Kyambadde (El Dakhleya), Khalid Aucho (Yanga), and Aziz Kayondo of MFK Vyskov.
On Friday, March 22, Uganda will take on Comorros, and on Tuesday, March 26, Uganda will take on Ghana.
Goalkeepers
Tom Ikara -BUL FC (Uganda), Jack Komakech – Vipers SC (Uganda), Giousue Bellagambi – Huddersfield Town FC (England)
Defenders
Kenneth Semakula – SC Villa (Uganda), Elvis Bwomono – St. Mirren FC (Scotland), Bevis Mugabi – Motherwell FC (Scotland), Toby Sibbick – Hearts FC (Scotland), Halidi Lwaliwa – Bregalinca STIP (North Macedonia), Timothy Awany – Ashdod FC (Israel),Denis Kaka Omony – Soltilo Bright Stars FC,(Uganda),Nicholas Mwere – BUL FC (Uganda), Nathan Asiimwe (Charlton Athletic FC, England)
Midfielders
Ronald Ssekiganda – SC Villa (Uganda), Ashraf Mugume – KCCA FC (Uganda), Bobosi Byaruhanga – Austin FC (USA), Moses Opondo – AC Horsens (Denmark), Travis Mutyaba – Zamalek SC (Egypt)
Forwards
Milton Karisa ( Vipers SC Uganda), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC (Uganda),Rogers Kassim Mato ( Brera Strumica (North Macedonia),Moses Aliro Okabo (URA FC (Uganda), Steven Mukwala – Asante Kotoko FC (Ghana),Muhamad Shaban KCCA FC (Uganda), Fahad Bayo( MFK Vyskov (Czech Republic), Carl James Mujaguzi (Athlone Town AFC (Ireland),Shafic Kakande (Soltilo Bright Stars FC (Uganda)