The Uganda National team, the Cranes' Head coach Abdullah Mubiru named senior player Emmanuel Okwi as the new Uganda Cranes team Captain.
The development comes after the former Uganda Cranes Captain but currently Mamelodi Sundowns player Dennis Onyango announced his retirement from national football following what he called Magogo's disrespect for national team players. It should be remembered Magogo said the players in CHAN played "Shitty" football, a statement Onyango didn't like and hence retired.
Onyango's replacement Okwi, plays as a winger for Egypt's top tier side Al Ittihad Alexandria Club.
This Okwi had to say upon appointment: "Representing Uganda is a privilege that I don't take for granted"
Uganda Cranes new Captain Emmanuel Okwi: His captaincy role starts on 10th June,2021 when Uganda visits South Africa in an international Friendly and will be tasked to guide Uganda Cranes to a maiden World Cup appearance.
Uganda is currently preparing for the friendly against South Africa and the head coach, Abdullah Mubiru has already named a 34 provisional man squad to start training.
The squad will enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi on Sunday 30th May,2021 at 8Am and training will start on Monday 31st May,2021 at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The 34 provisional man Squad summoned.
Goalkeepers: Watenga Ismael (Chippa United), Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC), Tamale Simon (Bright Stars FC), Kigonya Mathias (Azam FC)
Defenders: Bwomono Elvis (Southend United FC), Wafula Innocent (Mbarara City FC), Willa Paul (Vipers SC), Kizza Mustafa ( Montreal Impact FC), Kayondo Aziizi (Vipers SC), Lwaliwa Halid ( Vipers SC), Juuko Murushid (Express FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (SC Villa), Ssemakula Kenneth ( BUL FC), Mbowa Paul Patrick (URA FC), Walusimbi Enock (Express FC), Muhamud Hassan (Police FC).
Midfielders: Lwanga Taddeo (Simba SC), Waiswa Moses Ndhondi (SuperSport United FC), Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers SC), Sserubiri Ivan (URA FC), Anukani Bright (KCCA FC), Kagimu Shafik Kuchi (URA FC), Mugulusi Isma (Busoga United FC), Serwaradda Stephen (KCCA FC), Lumala Abdu (Pyramids FC), Orit Ibrahim ( Vipers SC), Akandwanaho Joseph (Bright Stars FC).
Forwards: Okwwi Emmanuel (Ittihad Alexandria FC), Bassangwa Richard (Vipers SC), Kaddu Patrick (Youssoufia Berrechid), Kakooza Derrik (Police FC), Sentamu Yunus ( Vipers SC), Kambale Eric (Express FC) and Okello Allan ( AC Paradou)
