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On several occasions, Okello was selected by Micho in the Cranes team but missed the team's last engagement with Niger in Morocco due to a nagging knee injury.
Uganda Cranes playmaker Allan Okello has expressed his appreciation to fired coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic following the Serbian's dismissal Thursday evening.
Okello was among the first players to send a message to Micho.
He said: "Thank you for everything Micho. I wish you all the best for the future."
The news of Micho's dismissal is the hottest trend in Ugandan sport at the moment, following FUFA's statement that came less than 24 hours before the kickoff of the new Startimes Uganda Premier League season.
On several occasions, Okello was selected by Micho in the Cranes team but missed the team's last engagement with Niger in Morocco due to a nagging knee injury.
"Today, Thursday September 14 2023, FUFA and Mr. Milutin Sredojevic agreed to mutually end the existing employment contract between the two parties," part of the statement released by FUFA Thursday evening said.
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19:41 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic: Right to fire him, but what about the timing?
Now, all the attention will turn to the Serbian Wolf and his time at the helm of the Cranes instead of the three big matches lined up for the opening day of the season.
"FUFA appreciates all efforts and commitment by Mr. Milutin during his period as Head coach of Uganda Cranes."
Micho's firing was highly expected following the Cranes' failure to qualify for AFCON 2023.
The Serbian Wolf first served as the Cranes' head coach from 2013 to 2017 and helped the team return to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 39 years.
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18:50 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL Micho leaves Uganda Cranes job
Sredojevic, a Serbian coach who was serving his second term as the Cranes coach, still had one year remaining on his contract, having signed a three-year deal in July 2021.
In the aftermath of AFCON 2017, Micho moved to South Africa's Orlando Pirates and was replaced by French coach Sebastien Desabre.
But Micho returned to the Cranes' helm on August 1, 2021, and signed a three-year deal, which was meant to expire on July 31, 2024.
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13:25 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL KCCA FC reveal squad for CAF Confederation Cup tie
Team captain Julius Poloto, and defenders Peter Magambo and Philbert Obenchan are some of the players to have played for KCCA on the continent before, and their experience will come in handy.
Like Micho, Okello also announced this week that he had mutually agreed with Algerian club Paradou to terminate his contract.
The former KCCA FC player remains a hot topic of discussion, with his next move still a well-kept secret at the moment.
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