• Tuesday, 8th Nov 2016: Uganda Vs Zambia – 4:00 PM (International Build up match)
  • At Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole

Standard Liege midfielder, Farouk Miya, accompanied by Mamelodi Sundowns first choice goalkeeper Dennis Onyango have on Tuesday morning become the latest players to join the Uganda Cranes team camp at Sky Hotel in Naalya.

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[/media-credit] Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Denis Onyango with the ball in a home match against Burkina Faso

The duo’s presence is a big boost to the team ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly match both psychologically and physically.

On Monday night, Simba defender Murushid Jjuuko joined the rest of the teammates.

Of the 19 professionals summoned, only Mike Azira and Ronald Mukiibi remained by Tuesday morning.

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[/media-credit] Colorado Rapids’ Micheal Azira controlling the ball

This is the 37th meeting between Uganda and Zambia since 1964.

The fixture will serve as a build up to the two countries’ 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers on Saturday.

Uganda is at home against Congo Brazzaville while Zambia play Cameroon in Yaounde.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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