Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has named his starting XI that will take on Uganda Cranes in a 2022 World qualification match that will be played at the Nyayo National Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Zesco United keeper Ian Otieno starts in goal and he will be shielded by Daniel Sakari, Erick Ouma, Eugene Asike and Joseph Okumu. In midfield, Serbia Richard Odada makes his debut in the defensive midfield position, he is joined by Lawrence Juma and Kenneth Muguna in the middle of the park. Eric Johanna and Abdallah Hassan will operate wide while Michael Olunga will lead the line..@michocoach names XI to face @Harambee__Stars. #KENUGA #WCQ pic.twitter.com/hy01Fz5wXY— Uganda Cranes (@UgandaCranes) September 2, 2021 Harambee Stars Starting XI: Ian Otieno (GK), Daniel Sakari, Joseph Okumu, Eugene Asike, Eric Ouma, Richard Odada, Lawrence Juma, Kenneth Muguna, Masud Juma, Abdalla Hassan, Michael Olunga (Captain).Subs: James Saruni, Joseph Okoth, Eric Johanna, Duke Abuya, Patillah Omoto, Harun Shakava, Boniface Muchiri, Jackson Macharia, Frank Odhiambo, Henry Meja, Siraj Mohammed, Bolton Omwenga.His Uganda Cranes counterpart Milutin Sredojević has also released his squad. In the absence of the now retired Denis Onyango, former Sofapaka keeper, Isma Watenga starts between the posts and he will do with cover from Dennis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya and Murushid Juuko. In midfield, former Gor Mahia man Khalid Aucho will line up alongside Moses Waiswa and Ibrahim Orit. Captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi will lead the attack alongside Milton Karisa and Yunus Sentamu.Uganda Cranes Starting XI: XI: Lukwago Charles (GK), Dennis Iguma, Joseph Ochaya, Murushid Juuko, Halid Lwaliwa, Khalid Aucho, Byaruhanga Bobosi, Moses Waiswa, Isaac Muleme, Emmanuel Okwi (Captain) and Milton Karisa.Subs: Ismael Watenga, Joel Mutakubwa, Mutapha Kizza, Enock Walusimbi, Abduaziizi Kayondo, Kizito Gavin, Ibrahim Orit, Innocent Wafula, Yunus Sentamu, Derrick Nsibambi, Basangwa Richard, Stee Mukwala.
