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His last appearance draws even further back to 2020, coming on to play 36 minutes as Uganda suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Sudan in the qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations.
It's over two years since winger William Kizito Luwagga last got summoned to the Uganda Cranes team.
His last appearance draws even further back to 2020, coming on to play 36 minutes as Uganda suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Sudan in the qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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12:02 - 14.11.2023
FOOTBALL CAF AWARDS 2023: Fauzia Najjemba receives second successive nomination for Africa's Young Player of the Year
Najjemba, who features for Russian topflight outfit Dynamo Moscow, is enjoying a 2023 to remember despite being hampered by injuries midway.
The winger had initially been a pillar as Uganda Cranes qualified for the 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations editions in Gabon and Egypt, respectively.
He now returns to the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Guinea and Somalia, slated for Friday and Tuesday next week, respectively.
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“It is always a pleasure to come back to the National Team," Luwagga told FUFA media.
"I'm always ready and working hard to represent my country. So I’m delighted to be here and try to help my country to do well,” he started.
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Two suspects who allegedly beat up referee Sekayuba remanded to prison
It's alleged that the two attacked the car which had Sekayuba and other match officials about two weeks back and beat him up, leaving him for dead.
Luwagga hopes he can pass on the knowledge and experience acquired over time to the new crop of players on the national senior team.
“I need to be an example to the young players on the team," Luwagga stressed before adding:
"I have not played with most of them, but this is an opportunity for me to share knowledge with them and learn from them."
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10:48 - 14.11.2023
FOOTBALL World Cup Qualifiers: Villa's Umar Lutalo thrilled on maiden Uganda Cranes summon
The fleet-footed attacker believes he has much to offer the team as they seek maiden qualification to a World Cup tournament.
"We definitely have a good team, and as players, we only have to step up and do what is required of us," Luwagga added.
“ To the fans, I ask you to rally behind us, and we promise you to do our best and make you proud.” He said.
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Uganda will initially take on Guinea at Stade du Municipal in Berkane, Morocco, before facing Somalia four days later at the same venue.
The Uganda Cranes are in Group G alongside Somalia, Guinea, Algeria, Botswana and Mozambique.
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