Uganda Cranes Head Coach, Paul Joseph Put, has named a 27-man squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers double header against South Sudan.
The two crucial matches will see Uganda play the first leg at Mandela National Stadium on October 11, 2024, before traveling to Juba for the return leg on October 15, 2024.
The Cranes are looking to build on their strong start to the qualification campaign, having secured four points from their opening two games.
They played out a 2-2 draw against South Africa and secured a 2-0 win over Congo at home. With a place in the 2025 AFCON on the line, Coach Put’s squad selection reflects a balance of experienced internationals and emerging local talent.
The team will enter a residential training camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel on October 6, 2024, to prepare for the upcoming fixtures.
Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa)
Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia)
Charles Lukwago (Venda FC, South Africa)
Defenders:
Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia)
Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic)
Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC, Uganda)
Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)
Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Greece)
Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel)
Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia)
Arnold Odong (SC Villa, Uganda)
Midfielders:
Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania)
Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA)
Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda)
Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda)
Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)
Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France)
Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Forwards:
Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda)
Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda)
Shafik Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica)
Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Steven Mukwala (Simba SC, Tanzania)
Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens IF, Sweden)
