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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Vipers duo of Aziz Kayondo and Bobosi Byaruhanga, and Proline\u2019s Ivan Bogere were among the stars in Uganda\u2019s U20 journey to this year\u2019s Cecafa title.Their impressive runout in Tanzania also earned Uganda a place at the U20 Afcon finals next year.<\/p>\n

Kayondo was reassuring at left back, Byaruhanga imposing in midfield, and Bogere lightening in front of goal \u2013 the striker ending as a joint top scorer with five goals.For their performances, the trio has earned a call-up to the Chan team squad that started preparations for the Cameroon finals due January at the weekend.<\/p>\n

Cranes coach Johnny McKinstry, who named 28 players in his provisional squad, is backing the boys to continue their growth. \u201cIn Kayondo, Bobosi and Bogere, having spoken with the coaching staff of the youth national team, and considering the needs of the Chan national team, we felt they were in perfect position to be given a chance,\u201d McKinstry explained.<\/p>\n

Shaban returns\u201cIt should encourage the other boys on the U20 and youth national teams that if they perform and continue to progress, they will also get their chance.\u201dThe other rookies who earned a call-up include Police\u2019s Muhamood Hassan and Bul\u2019s in-form forward Joseph Ssemujju.Muhammad Shaban, who scored on his Vipers debut after over a year out with injury following his return from Morocco, has also been called up.<\/p>\n

Missing on the list are KCCA players, who have been excused to travel to Rwanda for their Caf Confederation Cup first leg duty against AS Kigali. The players who will be summoned are expected to join the rest of the team in January.\u201cThe 28 we believe represents the best quality in the Uganda Premier League,\u201d added McKinstry.\u201cWe think we\u2019ve got a good mix of a lot of talented young players as well as a few experienced heads that not only can perform themselves but also help guide and advise the youngsters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve already demonstrated over the last year that if you are a top performer in the Chan national team, you will get your opportunity in the senior team for Afcon and World Cup qualifiersThe team will travel to Cameroon for a four-nation pre-Chan build-up tournament that also has Zambia and Niger \u2013 to be played in Yaound\u00e9 from January 1-7.amwanguhya@ug.nationmedia.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. Vipers duo of Aziz Kayondo and Bobosi Byaruhanga, and Proline\u2019s Ivan Bogere were among the stars in Uganda\u2019s U20 journey to this year\u2019s Cecafa title.Their impressive runout in Tanzania also earned Uganda a place at the U20 Afcon finals next year. 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