The Uganda Cranes will depart early Sunday morning at 3 a.m. for their final AFCON 2025 qualifier against the Congo national team.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, with the Cranes aiming to close their campaign on a high note.
Head coach Paul Put Joseph has named a 26-man squad, emphasizing the importance of securing a positive result away from home.
Ahead of their departure, the team participated in an indoor recovery session on Saturday to fine-tune their physical and mental preparation.
Captain Khalid Aucho expressed the team’s determination during a press briefing:
“We understand the importance of this game and are committed to giving our best to ensure we end the campaign on a high note.”
Current Standings
The Uganda Cranes currently hold second place in Group K with 10 points, just one point behind leaders South Africa.
Uganda had already secured their spot in the AFCON 2025 tournament on Thursday before facing South Africa on Friday.
The Travelling Contingent
Officials
Ochom Richard – Leader of Delegation
Paul Put Joseph – Head Coach
Sam Ssimbwa – Assistant Coach
Gerry Oste – Goalkeeping Coach
Sven Lydia Louis De Wilde – Performance Manager
Denis Mathieu Ghislain – Physical Fitness Coach
Jelle Luca Sevenhant – Video Analyst
Arnaud Rene C. Depraetere – Sports Doctor
Arthur Frank Naudts – Fitness Coach
Paul Nantulya Mukatabala – Advance Party
Geoffrey Massa – Team Coordinator
Emmanuel Nakabago – Team Doctor
Samuel Mulondo – Kit Manager
Joel Cornerious Kivumbi – Team Media Officer
Players
Goalkeepers:
Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa)
Charles Lukwago (Venda FC, South Africa)
Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia)
Defenders:
Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Kenneth Semakula (Club Africain, Tunisia)
Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic)
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)
Geoffrey Wasswa (Ethiopian Coffee FC, Ethiopia)
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 Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica, North Macedonia)
Steven Mukwala Dear (Simba SC, Tanzania)
Calvin Hope Kabuye (Sandvikens IF, Sweden)
Hakim Kiwanuka (SC Villa, Uganda)
John Paul Dembe (BK Hacken, Sweden)
