CAFCC: NEC FC name 23-man traveling squad for Nairobi United clash

Uganda’s CAF Confederation Cup representatives NEC FC have confirmed a 23-man traveling squad for their preliminary round return leg against Kenya’s Nairobi United FC.

The two sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the first leg at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, with Cromwell Rwothomio and Paul Mucureezi netting for NEC, while Enock Machaka and Mwinyi Kibwana struck for the Kenyan outfit.

Hussein Mbalangu’s charges departed Uganda on Monday and arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday to intensify their preparations. The decisive clash is slated for Saturday, 27th September at Nyayo Stadium, with the aggregate winner advancing to the second preliminary round.

NEC FC Traveling Squad

Ochan Benjamin
Ssebwalunyo Hannington
Kiirya Samson
Atendele Jeriga
Kiiza Mustapha
Okao Jacob
Buule Waren
Siraje Sentamu
Waibi Charles
Titus Ssematimba
Cromwell Rwothomio
Kulanga Emma
Jarieko James
Odongo Gideon
Dhata Joseph
Kiyemba Ibrahim
Shamiru Kimwero
Media Innocent
Seremba Joseph
Mutyaba Muzamir
Kavuma Marvin
Mucureezi Paul
Ajo Emmanuel

Technical Bench & Support Staff

Head Coach: Hussein Mbalangu
Assistants: Dudu Bosco, James Odoch
Support Staff: Byuma Muwada, Farouk Osama, Isaac Ssenoga, Latifu Kasirye, Akena, Emojong, Bayizi Moses, Ezera Muhumuza, Raymond Kayungiriizi, Faizal, Andy Obonyo

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