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Watenga, Aucho out as Put names Uganda Cranes lineup vs Guinea

Uganda this Tuesday, March 25, 2025 take on Guinea in the sixth round of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Namboole Stadium.

Head Coach, Paul Joseph Put has named his trusted eleven to confront the visitors Syli National, with four changes from the team that started against Mozambique in Cairo.

Goalkeeper
After a horror show from Watenga at Cairo International Stadium, the Belgian has reinstated Nafian Alonzi who was introduced in the final half against the Mambas

Defense
The backline department remains unchanged, Elvis Bwomono, Aziz Kayondo, Bevis Mugabi and Italy-born Elio Capradossi who has been handed the captains’ armband tonight.

Midfield
In the absence of Khalid Aucho who sustained an injury, SC Villa skipper Ronald Ssekiganda is summoned alongside former team-mate Kenneth Semakula, and Allan Okello.

Forwards
The Frontline has Muhammad Shaban, scorer of the lone goal in Cairo, Travis Mutyaba and Rogers Mato replace suspended Denis Omedi and Jude Semugabi respectively.

Starting X1 vs Guinea

Alionzi (GK), Bwomono, Kayondo, Mugabi, Capradossi (C), Semakula, Ssekiganda, Okello, Travis, Mato, Shaban

Substitutes
Mutakubwa Joel, Timothy Awany, Isaac Muleme, Jude Semugabi, Enock Ssebaggala, Steven Mukwala, Isima Watenga, Rogers Torach, Toby Sibbick, Hakim Kiwanuka, Patrick Kakande, Calvin Kabuye

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