Overview:
The Mamelodi Sundowns star and former Cranes captain has joined Uganda’s technical team to support goalkeeping coaches ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which runs from August 2–30 in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Uganda Cranes legend Denis Onyango is back with the national team, but not like that.
The Mamelodi Sundowns star and former Cranes captain has joined Uganda’s technical team to support goalkeeping coaches ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which runs from August 2–30 in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
His stint is temporary and will only last during his offseason break. Onyango’s experience is seen as key to Uganda’s push to break their CHAN group stage curse after six early exits.
Goalkeepers Joel Mutakubwa, Crispas Kusiima, Denis Kiggundu, and Hannington Sebwalunyo are in camp under his guidance.
Meanwhile, coaches Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza have trimmed the squad from 41 to 29.
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Allan Okello, Yunus Sentamu, Patrick Kakande, Jude Ssemugabi, and Gavin Kizito headline the list. Big names missing include Milton Karisa, Enock Walusimbi, Emmanuel Wasswa, and David Owori.
Uganda kick off Group C action against Algeria on August 4 at Namboole. Guinea, Niger, and South Africa are also in the pool.