By JOSHUA .A. BACWA
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has summoned a team of 44 players in preparation for the upcoming international build up matches in Europe and Asia.
Uganda will play five international build up matches against Iceland, Botosani and Moldova in Turkey.Two other build ups will be held in Asia; against Iraq in Baghdad and Bahrain in Bahrain city.
He studied at Light Primary School, Bulenga (lower primary to P4) before sitting his Primary Leaving Examinations at Kibiito Primary school in Bunyangabu District,Tooro Region.
He had his Ordinary level studies at Nyakasura School, Fort portal tourism city and completed the Advanced Level at St Mary’s SSS Kitende where he studied Mathematics, Economics, Fine Art and ICT.
He is nick-named “Airforce one” for the awesome aerial strength during a football duel. He is also a great tackler, man-marker and passer of the ball over long distances on the pitch.
In 2019 FUFA Drum Tournament, Nyakoojo recorded two man of the match accolades as he turned out for Tooro Province. Last season alone, Benjamin Nyakoojo had four man of the match performances in the Star-Times Uganda Premier League however this season he has not received any many of the match accolade due to limited time on the pitch compared to last season.
Uganda Cranes international build ups in Europe & Asia:
Detailed Programme:
9th January 2022: Team converges in the morning & Training in Afternoon
10th January 2022: Traveling to Turkey
12th January 2022: Iceland Vs Uganda – Antalya, Turkey
15th January 2022: Botosani Vs Uganda – Antalya, Turkey
18th January 2022: Moldova Vs Uganda – Antalya, Turkey
21st January 2022: Iraq Vs Uganda – Baghdad
27th January 2022: Bahrain Vs Uganda – Bahrain city
28th January 2022: Return to Uganda
The Full Summoned Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (Saint George, Ethiopia), Isima Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Nafian Alionzi (URA), Jack Komakech (Vipers)
Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Innocent Wafula (KCCA), James Begisa (UPDF), Geriga Atendele (Arua Hills), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Vipers SC), Eric Senjobe (Police), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Juma Ibrahim (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Denis Iguma (KCCA), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers), John Revita (KCCA), Enock Walusimbi (Express), Fesali Najib (URA), Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa), Joseph Bright Vuni (Arua Hill), Benjamin Nyakojjo (URA)
Midfielders: Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), George Kasonko (BUL), Mahad Kakooza (Express), Ashraf Mugume (KCCA), Shafik Kagimu (URA), Bright Anukani (Vipers), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Martin Kizza (Express)
Forwards: Kaddu Patrick (Unattached), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Sadat Anaku (KCCA), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Muhamed Shaban (Onduparaka), Rogers Mato (KCCA), Musa Esenu (BUL), Alfred Leku (Arua Hill), Steven Mukwala (URA), Cromwell Rwothomio (URA), Kirya Amos (Gaddafi), Sentamu Yunus (Vipers), Sematimba Titus (Wakiso Giants)
