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New Mexico United midfielder Azira announces his retirement from Uganda Cranes

New Mexico United midfielder Micheal Azira is the latest player to announce his retirement from the Uganda Cranes.

The following letter was addressed to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations President Moses Magogo.

"Please accept this letter as a notification that I wish to retire from playing for the national team effective April 14, 2021," read a letter to Magogo and obtained by Goal.

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"Playing for the national team has been an honour and I am grateful for the opportunity you gave to me to represent my country and my family.