Uganda Cranes coach Joseph Paul Put has given an update on defenders Timothy Awany and Elio Capradossi ahead of the clash against Tanzania.
The two East African nations face off in a must win game for either in Group C following defeats in their respective opening matches.
Capradossi suffered injury in the last training prior to the Tunisia defeat while Awany was a no show.
On Capradossi, Put said; “He has not trained since picking the injury but we have been trying hard behind the scenes to make sure he gets back. The medical team has really tried, had sessions in the swimming pool but tomorrow’s game is quite too early and he will not be available.”
For Awany, the Belgian tactician confirmed his absence in camp despite naming him in the 28-man squad supposed to be present in Morocco for the tournament.
“He (Awany) got injured in his last game in Israel by the moment we assembled players from clubs but also, he lost a family member so he could not make it to the tournament.
“We have had a few problems in our defensive set up and we don’t have that much choices but we must make Ugandans proud and you can only do that by getting a good result.”
Unfortunately, SC Villa captain David Owori couldn’t be recalled into camp after being on the provisional squad.