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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46606, member: 636"]
SC Villa midfielder Reagan Mpande joined Uganda Cranes training for the 2024 African Nations Championship. The attacking player expressed happiness about representing his country at the continental tournament. East Africa will host the competition from August 2 through 30. Mpande thanked God, his club management and teammates for supporting his selection. The player wants to score goals and create opportunities for Uganda during the championship.

Head coaches Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso lead team preparations at Luzira Prison Grounds. Players completed their third training session on Wednesday. Express FC midfielder Alex Emmanuel Wasswa praised the positive team atmosphere. Different club players are working together well during camp. Good chemistry among teammates helps produce better results on the field.

Four East African nations will share hosting duties for the tournament. Tanzania opens the championship at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on August 2. Uganda will stage the third-place match at Mandela Stadium in Kampala. Kenya hosts the final at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on August 30. Zanzibar also serves as a venue with Amaan Stadium added to the list.

Uganda faces tough competition in Group C at the championship. Algeria, South Africa, Niger and Guinea complete the group stage opponents. Mpande hopes his strong performance for SC Villa last season carries over to international duty. The midfielder aims to boost both team success and his personal career development.
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