Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) is yet to clear Abdoulaye Sisako and David Udoh Akpan to play for the Uganda Cranes, coach Paul Put has confirmed.
The duo is part of the squad summoned for the 2027 Afcon qualifiers back-to-back clash against Botswana in Group H with the first leg scheduled for Saturday November 14 at Hoima City stadium.
“Then we hope that we will have the go-ahead from FIFA for Sissako. Then Akpan, who is still not sure 100%,” Put told the media after training on Monday.
However, the Belgian remains optimistic that the outstanding issues will be resolved in the remaining days before the game, stressing that Mato, injured on club duty is the only confirmed injury absentee.
“So, we hope we still have a few days. For the rest, Mato is the only one who is injured. All the other players will be available,” he confirmed.
The Cranes continue with their preparations in Kampala until Thursday when they fly to Hoima.
They are top of Group H with four points after a draw and win over Tunisia and Libya respectively.
