Uganda snatch two Nigerian goalkeepers
Uganda’s national team has recruited two Nigerian goalkeepers, Akpan Udoh and Kingdom Osayi, as part of a move to integrate players with Ugandan heritage. Read More: https://punchng.com/uganda-snatch-two-nigerian-goalkeepers/
Uganda has bolstered its national football team by incorporating two Nigerian goalkeepers, Akpan Udoh and Kingdom Osayi, among 20 players identified by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) as having Ugandan heritage, according to wire reports. The 20 players, out of over 200 identified worldwide by consultants, have been shortlisted for potential integration into the Uganda Cranes.
Nine of these players, including Udoh and Osayi, have already arrived in Kampala ahead of the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifier against Libya and an international friendly against DR Congo. FUFA's spokesperson explained that the federation is adopting a three-pronged approach to strengthen the national teams: improving domestic club football, developing structured academies, and integrating promising players into the national squad.
The recruitment process is subject to compliance with FIFA regulations and national laws, with further engagements still ongoing for the remaining players on the list.
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