Former KPL stars to renew rivalry as Uganda face Burundi

Cecafa Senior Challenge defending Champions Uganda Cranes have named a strong line-up to tackle Burundi in their opening match on Monday.

Cranes have a better record of eight wins, two draws and two losses in 12 meetings against the Swallows in all competitions.

Benjamin Ochan starts in goal with the experienced Nicholas Wadada among the defenders to shield him.

Former AFC Leopards midfielder Allan Kateregga has also been given a starting berth as the champions aim at starting the competition on a high.

Burundi will have Kwizera Pierre, Rachid Leone, Tresor Ndikumana and David Nsimirimana in defense. But all eyes will be on former Sofapaka man Fiston Abdul.

Uganda Starting X I: Benjamin Ochan, Muwanga Benard, Muleme Isaac, Awany Timothy, Wadada Nicholas, Lwanga Tadeo, Kyambadde Allan, Kalisa Milton, Nsibambi Derrick, Katerega Allan, Mutyaba Muzamiru. 

Reserves : Watenga Ismail, ikara Tom, Daniel isiagi, Bakaki Shaffiq, Joseph Nsubuga, Aggrey maddi, Mucuurezi Paul, Juma Ibrahim, Kaweesa Hood, Senkatuuka Nelson, Masiko Tom

Burundi XI : Nahimana Jonathan, Kwizera Pierre, Hererimana Leon, Ndikumana Tresor, David Nsimirimana, Mousa Omar, Nahimana Shassir, Duhandiyavyi Gael , Shaban Hussein, Fiston Abdoul, Laudit Mavugo, 

Reserves : Arakaza Arthur, Nahimana Steve, Rukundo Onesme, Ndashimiye Youssef, Shaka Bienvenue , Moussa Mossi, Herimana Moussa, Urasenga Cedrick, Ndoriyobija Erick