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Uganda will be boosted by the return of two key players ahead of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash aganist Egypt this evening.

Former Gor Mahia star Khalid Aucho and Murshid Juuko, will be available after missing their first match due to yellow cards acumulations during qualifying matches.

In an interview at the teams Hotel Du Par where they are staying together with their Group D counterparts Ghana,Uganda coach Multin Micho revealed their return to the press.

“Let us plan accordingly following the availability of the two players. Juuko and Aucho will add value to the team. I will not face any headache in the team selection. We always need our best players all available for duty’ said Micho.

In a separate interview Aucho and a rather press shy Jjuuko seem more than ready to take the opportunity.

“Returning back to action is every player’s joy. I love playing for my country and will offer the best of my ability,’ Aucho, who has of late been at Baroka stated to a section of Ghananian press.

The Uganda Cranes conducted their final training session on Friday night.

With the return of the duo expected serve as real boost to the team, critics are kicking against the Cranes style of play.

Legendary Uganda striker Deniss Obua has publicly been dragged in twitter war by the coach Micho who critizised the former skipper comments made in a renown television for putting it clear that Uganda has a long way to go if they will have to make impact in this competition.

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