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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Hassan Wasswa, the hard-working defender-cum-midfield player, called time on his international career on Friday, a decision he says was painful to make but one he never regrets.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old last played for the national team in a friendly against Ethiopia in 2019, which was also Johnny McKinstry\u2019s first match in charge as Cranes coach.<\/p>\n

He was an unused substitute in the Afcon qualifier against Malawi in November of the aforementioned year.<\/p>\n

He brings the curtain down on a career spanning 13 years, in which he represented the country at two Afcon finals at Gabon 2017 and Egypt 2019<\/p>\n

“Today is a difficult day for me, but it is also a day of reflection and gratitude,” said the player via his Facebook page, “Playing for Cranes has been a tremendous honour.<\/p>\n

“During my 13 years as a Cranes player, I’ve always pursued success and winning football games, while preparing and training with the highest standards of competition, passion and perseverance.<\/p>\n

“It has been an honor to represent my family, my teammates and the people of Uganda.”<\/p>\n

Wasswa added: “With much sadness, but without regret, I realize that I am no longer able to adhere to the unwavering standard of excellence that professional football demands.<\/p>\n

“I say this with a heavy heart: I am retiring from the National team. I love the game of football so much, and I know there is truly only one acceptable way to play.<\/p>\n

“Knowing I can no longer compete at a level that I find acceptable, I have chosen to end my Cranes career.”<\/p>\n

Wasswa’s national team career dates back to 2006. He has since earned 75 international caps.<\/p>\n

He has featured for clubs in several countries including Uganda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Turkey, Vietnam, Egypt, UAE, Lebanon and Iraq.<\/p>\n

KCCA (then KCC), SC Villa, St George, FC Cape Town, Karabukspor, Altay, Kayseri Erciyesspor, Dong Nai and Al Shorta are some of the clubs he has played for.<\/p>\n

Others are include Nejmeh Sporting Club, Tala\u2019ea El Gaish and most recently, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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