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Uganda Cranes interim head coach Morley Byekwaso gave him his first call and included him in the final team that is set to tussle it out with Mali and Zambia in the forthcoming international friendlies.
Despite boasting enviable topflight experience that spells to over six years, URA FC defender Hudu Mulikyi received his maiden national senior team summon less than a week back.
Uganda Cranes interim head coach Morley Byekwaso gave him his first call and included him in the final team that is set to tussle it out with Mali and Zambia in the forthcoming international friendlies.
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"Earning my maiden call up to the national team is really something big in my life," Mulikyi told URA FC media.
Mulikyi has been a Tax Collector since 2016, when he joined from Maroons FC, and has established himself as one of the best in the business in the league in his position.
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The Arena of Visions pitch in Ndejje got flogged with water, and all the green had been covered for the better parts of the first half.
"It's what I have been fighting for in my career, though on many occasions, I was disappointed, but it made me remain working hard while hoping for the dream moment to come."
"I feel proud of myself to make the final squad and being around top players to represent my country," he added.
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He has also been named MLS Next Pro Player of the Month twice, been named in the MLS Next Pro Team of the Season and received his first-ever Uganda Cranes summons.
Having received the call, Mulikyi will now be keen on making his debut and stamping his mark for future appearances.
"I hope and pray I get a chance to play so that I can show my ability at such a level."
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"In a special way, I thank my club, URA FC, for trusting and believing in me. That's the reason I am here," he summed.
Mulikyi is only one of the four URA FC staff with the Cranes, with head coach Fred Muhumuza (assistant to Byekwaso), skipper Enock Walusimbi and midfielder Laban Tibiita all in camp.
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Uganda Cranes take on Mali in Bamako this Friday before locking horns with former Africa Cup of Nations champions Zambia in Dubai on October 17.
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