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Under Micho, Aucho was appointed as Uganda Cranes' assistant captain in the reshuffles made following Dennis Onyango's retirement in 2021.
Following FUFA's sacking of Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic, several enthusiasts, including players, have come out and paid their tributes.
Cranes assistant skipper Khalid Aucho has penned an emotional farewell to his gaffer, describing his impact as 'fatherly.'
"You have been a mentor, father, and great friend to me. Thanks for the memories, especially the journey we went through together. Wishing you the best of luck, coach," said Aucho on his social media platforms.
Under Micho, Aucho was appointed as Uganda Cranes' assistant captain in the reshuffles made following Dennis Onyango's retirement in 2021.
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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.
During Micho's reign, the Young Africans SC star was recalled to the national team setup after being phased out due to his open political affiliations.
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12:36 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Burna Boy: Nigerian music icon set to perform at Nakivubo Stadium grand opening
Burna Boy is arguably Africa’s most expensive artiste, but the 'Love Damini' star is set for his third show in Uganda midway through next year.
Meanwhile, Micho, who was in his second spell as the Cranes' coach, still had a year left on his contract after signing for three years in July 2021.
The tactician's sacking on Thursday came after Uganda Cranes failed to qualify for the Cote D'Ivoire 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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11:48 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL St Mary's Stadium: The last time Vipers' fortress experienced a domestic defeat?
Thanks to their remarkable record at home, Vipers SC not only managed to defend their Uganda Premier League title but also secure their first-ever domestic double.
Despite finishing the qualification campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Niger a week ago, the Cranes only managed to finish third in their group, with Tanzania as runners-up and Algeria as the leaders advancing to the finals.
Uganda Cranes' next engagements will be in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, beginning in November this year.
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12:00 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL Official: Another Brazilian departs Vipers
It is worth noting that Tinga departs without having made an official appearance for the Kitende side, apart from participating in an international friendly against AS Kigali at Kitende over a month ago.
Uganda is placed in Group G alongside Algeria, Guinea, Mozambique, Botswana, and Somalia.
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