Injured Sadat Anaku to wait longer for Uganda Cranes debut

Sadat Anaku has been ruled out due to injury.

AFCONQ Injured Sadat Anaku to wait longer for Uganda Cranes debut

Fred Mwambu • 14:03 - 21.03.2023

His Scottish club Dundee United has informed the federation that the 22-year-old is out with an injury.

Former KCCA FC striker Sadat Anaku will have to wait longer to mark his debut for the Uganda Cranes due to an injury.

The striker had been called up by coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic for Uganda’s upcoming double-leg of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania.

However, his Scottish club Dundee United has informed the federation that the 22-year-old is out with an injury.

“Scotland-based forward Sadat Happy Anaku will not be available for selection in both encounters against Tanzania due to an injury as communicated by his club, Dundee United,” FUFA Confirmed.

Anaku last featured for Dundee United on March 8th in a 1-1 draw away to Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.

Uganda Cranes forwards available for Tanzania clash;

Emmanuel Okwi (Erbil), Rogers Mato (KCCA), Joseph Ochaya (Al Makawdoon), Travis Mutyaba (Villa), Steven Mukwala (Asante Kotoko), Fahad Bayo (MFK Vyskov), Richard Basangwa (Wadi Degla), Rogers Mugisha (UPDF)

2023 Africa Cup of Nations – Group F

Friday 24th March

Uganda vs Tanzania – Suez Canal Stadium, Egypt

Tuesday 28th March

Tanzania vs Uganda – Benjamin Mukapa Stadium, Dar Es Salaam

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