Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 25-man squad for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 finals, with seven players selected from clubs based in Uganda, underlining the growing confidence in the country’s domestic league.
Vipers SC lead the local representation with three players included in the final squad. Defender Rogers Torach and centre-back Hilary Mukundane have been rewarded for their consistency at the back, while attacking midfielder Allan Okello earns his place after impressive performances in the Uganda Premier League.
SC Villa forward Reagan Mpande is the sole representative from the Jogoos, with his strength, work rate and league form convincing the technical bench ahead of the continental showpiece.
KCCA FC contribute two attackers, Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, both of whom have stood out in domestic competitions and provide added depth in attack.
Completing the list of home-based players is James Bogere of Masaka Sunshine FC. His inclusion is one of the notable highlights of the squad announcement and reflects the coaching staff’s willingness to recognise outstanding talent from across the local football landscape.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Salim Omar Magoola – Richards Bay FC (South Africa), Denis Onyango – Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa), Nafian Alionzi – Defence Forces FC (Ethiopia)
Defenders: Toby Sibbick – Burton Albion FC (England), Elio Caprodossi – FC Universitatea Cluj (Romania), Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland), Rogers Torach – Vipers SC (Uganda), Kenneth Semakula – Al-Adalah FC (Saudi Arabia), Abdu Azizi Kayondo – FC Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic), Isaac Muleme – Viktoria Žižkov (Czech Republic), Timothy Awany – FC Ashdod (Israel), Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda).
Midfielders: Khalid Aucho – Singida Black Stars SC (Tanzania), Ronald Ssekiganda – APR FC (Rwanda), Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC (USA), Alhassan Baba – FCSB (Romania), Allan Okello – Vipers SC (Uganda), Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
Forwards: Melvyn Lorenzen – Muangthong United FC (Thailand), Denis Omedi – APR FC (Rwanda), Rogers Mato – FK Vardar (North Macedonia), Reagan Mpande – SC Villa (Uganda), Jude Ssemugabi – Jamus FC (South Sudan), Uchechukwu Ikpeazu – St Johnstone FC (Scotland), Steven Mukwala – Simba SC (Tanzania), James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC (Uganda), Ivan Ahimbisibwe – KCCA FC (Uganda), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza – KCCA FC (Uganda)
