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Uganda Rhinos have departed for Baku, Azerbaijan, where they will represent the country at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
The U-15 national team left Uganda on Wednesday, October 21, with a final squad of 14 players selected from the 24 youngsters who had been preparing for the international event.
The tournament is scheduled to run from October 22 to 31, giving the Ugandan youngsters an opportunity to test themselves against opposition from different parts of the world.
Head coach Anthony Bongole’s travelling squad is largely drawn from local soccer academies, with El Cambio Soccer Academy providing the highest number of players.
Five players — Kimuli Sudaisi, Baluku Frank, Wafula Ian, Kasumba Angello and Kwikiriza Jefferson — come from El Cambio.
Prosper Soccer Academy has four representatives in Maganda Swalleh, Muhimbo Patson, Ogwang Victor Bonny and Muwonge Mathias.
Kyeswa Ashiraf of Jinja S.S, Zizinga Najib of Isra Soccer Academy, Muwanguzi Jonah of Msingi Soccer Academy, Bakiika Ethan Tendo Ssaazi of Proline Soccer Academy and Rays of Grace’s Kiganda Ivan complete the 14-man travelling squad.
Bongole will lead the team in Azerbaijan alongside goalkeeping coach Kagawa Alamanzan.
The travelling delegation also includes team manager Lukooya Baker, team doctor Nayenga Uthuman and media officer Muliika George William, while Dan Obote is the leader of delegation.
Uganda Rhinos Travelling Squad
Maganda Swalleh (Prosper SA), Kimuli Sudaisi (El Cambio SA), Kyeswa Ashiraf (Jinja S.S), Muhimbo Patson (Prosper SA), Ogwang Victor Bonny (Prosper SA), Zizinga Najib (Isra SA), Baluku Frank (El Cambio SA), Muwanguzi Jonah (Msingi SA), Wafula Ian (El Cambio SA), Bakiika Ethan Tendo Ssaazi (Proline SA), Kasumba Angello (El Cambio SA), Kiganda Ivan (Rays of Grace), Muwonge Mathias (Prosper SA) and Kwikiriza Jefferson (El Cambio SA).
Team Officials
Leader of Delegation: Dan Obote
Team Manager: Lukooya Baker
Head Coach: Anthony Bongole
Goalkeeping Coach: Kagawa Alamanzan
Team Doctor: Nayenga Uthuman
Media Officer: Muliika George William
