Uganda Cranes forward Rogers Mato has been ruled out of Saturday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Botswana due to injury.
Coach Paul Put has confirmed the developments as the team prepares to host Botswana on Saturday before the return leg on Tuesday next week.
Mato sustained the injury while playing for Scottish side Hearts and was forced off in the 32nd minute against Rangers on October 28.
“The first day is a difficult day,” Put started, after the first training session on Monday at Namboole. “Tomorrow we will be with more players, some played over the weekend and the connection is not always easy.”
“I hope to be with 15 or 16 players, if you train with few players it’s usually tough and hard but am happy that these players responded well.”
On the absentees, he revealed: “Mato will not be playing, then we are also awaiting clearance from FIFA for Abdoulaye Sisako, the for David Udoh Akpan it’s also not 100%.”
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