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Cecafa Challenge Cup: McKinstry defends choice to replace Ntambi with Sserubiri

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The Cranes tactician made the change as the Wakiso Giants midfielder got injured just after he was included in the 30-man provisional squad

Uganda head coach Johnathan McKinstry has revealed why he settled on Ivan Sserubiri as a replacement for the injured Kirizestom Ntambi.

McKinstry was forced to make a change in his squad preparing to host the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup after Ntambi pulled out injured.

Uganda Cranes resumed training on Monday with the URA FC midfielder joining his teammates for the first time.

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“I think it’s fair to say he is the replacement for [Kirizestom] Ntambi when you look at the physical attributes,” McKinstry told Kawowo Sports.