{"id":3926,"date":"2025-06-21T15:11:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T12:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betsure.com\/ug\/news\/?p=3926"},"modified":"2026-04-11T12:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T09:05:39","slug":"sc-villa-unveils-nemanja-milincic-as-new-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/sc-villa-unveils-nemanja-milincic-as-new-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Experienced Forward Yunus Sentamu Returns to Uganda Cranes Fold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ugandan football fans have reason to celebrate as Yunus Junior Sentamu<\/strong>, one of the country\u2019s most accomplished strikers, has been named in the 41-man provisional squad<\/strong> for the upcoming 2024 <\/strong>African Nations<\/strong><\/a> Championship (CHAN)<\/strong>. His inclusion brings a welcome blend of experience and firepower to a youthful team preparing for continental action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Standout Season With Vipers SC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sentamu\u2019s return to the national team is well earned. He\u2019s had a tremendous 2024\u201325 campaign with Vipers SC<\/strong>, where he played a vital role in helping the club secure both the Uganda Premier League title<\/strong> and the Stanbic Uganda Cup<\/strong>. His sharp goal-scoring instincts, intelligent movement, and leadership on the pitch have been crucial to the club\u2019s domestic double.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National team selectors Fred Muhumuza<\/strong> and Morley Byekwaso<\/strong> recognized this form, rewarding Sentamu with a spot in the provisional team as Uganda begins its CHAN preparations in earnest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddec A Familiar Face on the International Stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Sentamu, this is not new territory. He was part of the Uganda Cranes squad during the 2014 CHAN tournament<\/strong> in South Africa and has accumulated over 30 caps for the senior national team. His career has included stints in Tunisia, DR Congo, Finland, and Albania <\/strong>before returning home to continue his journey with Vipers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mix of international experience<\/strong> and domestic consistency<\/strong> makes him an ideal inclusion\u2014someone who can mentor younger players while still delivering on the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Sentamu\u2019s Inclusion Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Veteran Presence<\/strong>
    <\/strong> Sentamu\u2019s calm demeanor and knowledge of big-game situations provide invaluable leadership in a squad with many newcomers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tactical Versatility<\/strong>
    <\/strong> He can play as a central striker, second forward, or even on the wing, giving the coaches flexibility in attack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Reliable Goal Threat<\/strong>
    <\/strong> As proven this season, Sentamu still has the killer instinct in front of goal\u2014something Uganda will need at CHAN.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Squad at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Uganda\u2019s 41-man provisional squad is composed of<\/p>\n\n\n\n