Uganda Cranes Captain Khalid Aucho.
Khalid Aucho is ready for one ultimate look in Uganda Cranes colors after being included in Paul Put’s 30-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in opposition to Botswana.
The Cranes captain introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer on October 12, bringing the curtain down on a 13-year journey with the nationwide staff during which he earned 77 caps.
Ugandan supporters will now have one final alternative to have a good time the long-serving midfielder when the Cranes host Botswana at Hoima Metropolis Stadium on Saturday, November 14, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 PM.
The encounter is anticipated to function Aucho’s farewell on dwelling soil and produce an emotional finish to a journey that has seen him grow to be probably the most recognisable figures of the Cranes’ current technology.
Aucho has been a key presence in Uganda’s midfield for greater than a decade and was a part of the Cranes aspect that ended the nation’s 39-year watch for an Africa Cup of Nations look by qualifying for the 2017 finals in Gabon.
He additionally featured on the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, the place Uganda progressed from the group levels and reached the Spherical of 16.
Aucho later took on the duty of captaining the nationwide staff, remaining an essential determine within the Cranes setup earlier than saying his resolution to step away from worldwide soccer.
His inclusion offers the Botswana encounter added significance, with supporters in Hoima set to witness the ultimate chapter of his Cranes profession.
Put has in the meantime named a mix of skilled and rising gamers for the Botswana double-header, with Denis Onyango, Allan Okello, Rogers Mato, Travis Mutyaba, Bobosi Byaruhanga and Denis Omedi amongst these summoned.
After the house encounter, Uganda will journey to Botswana for the return leg as Put’s costs proceed their 2027 AFCON qualification marketing campaign.
Uganda Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Kingdom Osayi, David Lukwago, David Udoh Akpan.
Defenders: Toby Sibbick, Jonathan Odongo, Rogers Torach, Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Nathan Asiimwe, Hilary Mukundane, Gavin Kizito, Majub Toto, Herbert Achayi, Herbert Bockhorn.
Midfielders: Baba Alhassan, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Allan Oyirwoth, Joseph Seremba, Khalid Aucho, Abdoulaye Sissako.
Forwards: Allan Okello, James Bogere, Travis Mutyaba, Kelvin Boateng, Rogers Mato, Arnold Vula, Sadam Masereka, Denis Omedi, Frank Ssebufu.
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