Denis Onyango, the legendary goalkeeper for the Uganda Cranes, will take a step back as Salim Omar Magoola steps into the starting goalkeeper position for the crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Algeria. The showdown will take place at Stade Hocine Ait Ahmed on Tuesday.
Onyango managed to secure a clean sheet in the previous match against Botswana, although he faced minimal challenges throughout the game. Now, Magoola aims to carry forward his impressive performance from earlier qualifiers, where he showcased his skills with clean sheets in games against Mozambique and Somalia.
The team’s formation remains largely unchanged, with Tobby Sibbick and Aziizi Kayondo occupying the right and left back positions, respectively. Central defenders Elio Capradossi and Jordan Obita retain their spots after a strong run of three matches without conceding a goal.
In midfield, Kenneth Semakula and Khalid Aucho will act as double blockers, providing stability in front of the backline. Allan Okello will take on a more offensive role as a number 10 in a three-man midfield setup. Jude Ssemugabi and Rogers Mato are set to operate as the right and left wingers, while Steven Mukwala will lead the attack as the central forward.
With this squad and Magoola’s fresh energy in goal, Uganda aims to secure a vital victory against Algeria, which could boost their chances of progressing in the World Cup Qualifiers. The team’s determination and positive momentum from prior matches indicate they are ready to take on this challenging opponent.