Nairobi United duo Gavin Kizito and Joseph Seremba, alongside Gor Mahia forward Denis Omedi, have earned call-ups to the Uganda Cranes squad for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana.
Uganda head coach Paul Put named a 30-man squad for the November fixtures, including three players from the FKF Premier League. Defender Kizito and midfielder Seremba will fly the Nairobi United flag, while Omedi earns a place following his performances for Gor Mahia.The first leg will be played at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, 14 November, with kick-off scheduled for 7 PM, before the Cranes travel to Botswana for the return fixture.
The home match will also serve as a farewell for former Gor Mahia and Tusker FC midfielder Khalid Aucho, who will make his final appearance for Uganda after retiring from international football. Aucho announced his retirement on Monday, 12 October, bringing the curtain down on a 13-year international career in which he earned 77 caps and captained the Cranes. The midfielder previously featured for Gor Mahia and Tusker before leaving the Kenyan Premier League in 2015. His farewell appearance will allow Ugandan fans to celebrate his contribution to the national team.
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The Cranes squad also features experienced goalkeeper Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns, alongside several players based in Europe, Africa and the United States. Uganda will be seeking a positive result against Botswana as they continue their 2027 AFCON qualifier campaign despite already securing a ticket to the continental tourney by virtue of being hosts alongside Kenya and Tanzania.