Why Milton Karisa has missed Uganda Cranes' trip to Egypt

Vipers SC skipper Milton Karisa has withdrawn from the Uganda Cranes squad that has travelled to Egypt for an International friendly game against Kuwait.

Head Coach Paul Joseph Put had initially included him in the 22-man team summoned a week ago, but will now stay home due to injury.

Karisa has confirmed suffering a minor hamstring issue that will rule him out for a yet-to-be-confirmed spell.

"I had a minor hamstring injury setback but will be back as soon as possible," Karisa revealed on his social media handles.

"I wish a successful friendly game to the Uganda Cranes against Kuwait on Friday."

Meanwhile, SC Villa attacker Umar Lutalo, who had been included in the initial squad, has been excluded over unconfirmed reasons.

BUL FC goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, who had been called up in the provisional squad, has also been left home.

The friendly encounter against Kuwait will be played on January 19 in Cairo, Egypt.

Traveling Squad

Goalkeepers

Hannington Ssebwalunyo (Maroons FC), Tom Ikara (BUL FC)

Defenders

Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), Rashid Okocha (NEC FC), Patrick Bayiga (Maroons FC), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers SC), Nicholas Mweere (BUL FC), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC)

Midfielders

Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa), Ashiraf Mugume (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC), Ramz Kawooya (Express FC), Laban Tibiita (URA FC), Allan Oyirwoth (MYDA FC)

Forwards

Nelson Senkatuka (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Alex Kitata (BUL FC), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC), Usama Arafat Kiiza (KCCA FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Muhammad Shaban (KCCA FC)