Uganda Cranes Head Coach Put Paul Joseph has announced a squad of 28 players to begin preparations for the upcoming 2026 FUFA World Cup Qualifiers. The squad was revealed during a press conference held on Thursday at the FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala.
The Uganda Cranes will make a return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, for the first time since 2019. The first match is scheduled against Botswana on June 7th, followed by a match against Algeria on June 10th, 2024. Both matches will be played under the floodlights, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM EAT.
Coach Put emphasized that he has been in close communication with the summoned players and is confident in their readiness. “I believe the players summoned are in the right shape and in perfect condition to represent the country,” he stated.
He also highlighted the significance of returning to Namboole. “Uganda Cranes returning to Namboole is a big motivation for us because the fans have missed the chance to watch the team. I believe the players will also be motivated to play at home again.”
The team is set to enter residential camp on May 30th, 2024.
Uganda Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers
- Isima Bid Rashid Watenga (Lamontville Golden Arrows FC, South Africa)
- Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia)
- Crispus Kusiima (Kitara FC, Uganda)
- Braddy Jeans Wokorach (SC Villa, Uganda)
Defenders
- Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren FC, Scotland)
- Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda)
- Isaac Muleme (FK Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic)
- Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell FC, Scotland)
- Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic)
- Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC, Uganda)
- Timothy Denis Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel)
- Capradossi Elio (Calcio Lecco FC, Italy)
- Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregainica Stip, North Macedonia)
Midfielders
- Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania)
- Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA)
- Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda)
- Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC, Uganda)
- Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA)
- Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Egypt)
Forwards
- Steven Dese Mukwala (Asante Kotoko FC, Ghana)
- Uchechukwu Mubiru Ikpeazu (Port Vale, England)
- Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda)
- Muhammad Shaban (KCCA FC, Uganda)
- Fahad Aziz Bayo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic)
- Rogers Kassim Mato (Brera Strumica)
- Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda)
- Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda)
- Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)
