Denis Masinde Onyango (L) and Salim Jamal Magoola (R) in SouthAfrica.

The Uganda Cranes have acquired a well timed enhance after legendary goalkeeper Denis Onyango has made a sensational comeback to worldwide soccer, 4 years after his retirement.

Onyango, who stepped away from nationwide responsibility in 2021 after 79 caps since his 2005 debut, stays first-choice at Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa. His return comes as coach Paul Put prepares his aspect for essential FIFA World Cup qualifiers towards Mozambique on September 5 and Somalia on September 9, each on the Mandela Nationwide Stadium.

Coach Put defined that the choice was pushed by Uganda’s goalkeeping disaster following Ismail Watenga’s damage:

“Now we have been wanting choices, so we determined to convey Onyango again. I labored with him throughout CHAN and was impressed by his self-discipline, maturity, and management. He might be essential for this qualification journey.”

Additionally recalled is Salim Jamal Magoola of Richards Bay in South Africa, who returns after an extended absence, whereas ahead Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru lastly joins the squad having beforehand turned down invites.

“Mubiru had been carrying an damage, however now he’s match and in good type. With AFCON across the nook, we consider he can add one thing particular to the assault,” Put famous.

Uganda presently sits fourth in Group G with 9 factors from six matches. Coaching begins on August 31 with native gamers, earlier than foreign-based stars hyperlink up between September 1 and three.

Uganda Cranes Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Goalkeepers

• Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)
• Salim Jamal (Richards Bay, South Africa)
• Alionzi Nafian (Defence Forces, Ethiopia)
• Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda)

Defenders

• Elvis Bwomono (IBV Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland)
• Herbert Bockhorn (FC Magdeburg, Germany)
• Elio Capradossi (FC Universitatea, Romania)
• Rogers Torach (Vipers, Uganda)
• Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion, England)
• Hillary Mukundane (Vipers, Uganda)
• Jordan Obita (Hibernian FC, Scotland)
• Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)
• Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC, Uganda)
• Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Midfielders

• Ronald Ssekiganda (APR FC, Rwanda)
• Kenneth Ssemakula (Al Arabi SC, Kuwait)
• Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC, Uganda)
• Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers, Uganda)
• Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)

Forwards

• Dennis Omedi (APR FC, Rwanda)
• Allan Okello (Vipers, Uganda)
• Joseph Mpande (Pvf Cand FC, Vietnam)
• Rogers Mato (FK Vardar, North Macedonia)
• Reagan Mpande (SC Villa, Uganda)
• Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda)
• John Paul Dembe (AC Hackens, Sweden)
• Patrick Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda)
• Uche Ikpeazu Mubiru (St. Johnstone, Scotland)