Uganda Cranes will play Africa cup of nations defending champions Ivory Coast as part of their preparations for the Gabon finals.
The developments were confirmed by Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic through a twitter post.
We proudly announce that we agreed International friendly match vs reigning African champions IVORY COAST on 11January2017 in ABU DHABI 5pm
— MICHOcoach (@michocoach) November 24, 2016
The match will be played behind closed doors on Tuesday 17th January in Abu Dhabi.
@Estar_K Match will be played with no spectators reducing mutual cost of paying organisation&security expense.We shall try to get broadcast
— MICHOcoach (@michocoach) November 24, 2016
Uganda Cranes team has been scheduled for two high profile camp in Tunisia from January 1st to 4th and then connect to Dubai for another eight days up to 13th.
They will play two friendlies against Tunisia and Libya while in Tunis and then Ivory Coast in Dubai
Another high profile friendly with a too European side is also in the pipeline according to the Serbian born tactician.