Jinja Hippos head coach Edmond Quaresma has named his matchday squad for the Uganda Premiership final scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Kings Park.
Tony Khadambi retains his role as captain and will start on the left wing. Brighton Bakasa has been named on the right wing, while Bruno Kisule starts at fullback.
The halfback pairing features Yasin Wasswa at fly-half and Aziz Bagalana at scrum-half. In the back row, vice-captain Bright Mukisa joins Isaac Rujumba and David Wako.
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Julius Opio and Andrew Okello form the second row partnership, slotting in behind a front row of James Okello, Paul Siringiti, and Fahad Maido.
Hippos will be keen to claim their maiden Premiership title in what promises to be a thrilling final against defending champions Black Pirates.
Jinja Hippos
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James Okello
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Paul Siringiti
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Fahad Maido (Prudis Corner)
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Julius Opio
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Andrew Okello
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Bright Mukisa (VC)
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Isaac Rujumba (KK)
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David Wako (M. Eastwood)
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Aziz Bagalana
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Yasin Wasswa
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Tony Khadambi (C)
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Sylver Kenyi (Steve Ellis)
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Emmanuel Odoi
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Brighton Bakasa (P. Cruttenden)
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Bruno Kisule
FINISHERS
16. Moses Mununuzi
17. Sean Mubiru
18. Patrick Kabale
19. Terry Okore
20. Ibrahim Katibu
21. Gift Lukyamazi
22. John Echeru
23. Eddie Lemariga
Coach: Edmond Quaresma
Lead Physio: Joel Muyambi
Physio: Philip Epalu
TM: Kelvin Guchu
