Uganda U20 national team head coach Mathias Lule has announced the final 20-man squad set to compete in the AFCON U20 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Tanzania from October 6 to 20, 2024. The squad consists of three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and five forwards, with defender Toto Majub named captain.
Uganda, the defending champions, will compete in Group B alongside Ethiopia, Burundi, and South Sudan. The Hippos begin their title defense on Monday, October 7, with a match against Ethiopia at the Azam Complex, kicking off at 18:00 EAT.
Coach Lule expressed confidence in the team’s ability to maintain Uganda’s strong youth football record and secure a place at the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament. The team will depart for Tanzania aboard Uganda Airlines this evening.
Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Magada Abdu (URA FC), Nsubuga Chris Ronald (Kataka FC), Mugerwa Denis (Vipers SC JT)
Defenders: Namaisi Steven (Kataka FC), Batibwe Charles Okello (Gaddafi FC), Mpasa Swabiru (BUL FC), Toto Majub Brian (Amus College School), Lwenda Sowedi (BUL FC), Anguti Amagu Louis (Coastal Union FC)
Midfielders: Kizito Rayan Figo (Police FC), Kisolo Innocent (URA FC/Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Ssekibengo Godfrey (URA FC/Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Ssekajugo Elvis (Express FC/Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Walusimbi Abubakar (Vipers SC), Oyirwoth Allan (Brooke House College and Academy)
Forwards: Okello Richard (BUL FC Junior Team), Bashir Mansur (Amus College School), Kabagambe Johnson (URA FC), Kisiriko Denis (URA FC), Ddembe John Paul (BK Hacken, Sweden)
The coaching and support staff for the tournament includes Head Coach Mathias Lule, Assistant Coach Simeon Massa, and several other specialists tasked with ensuring the team’s success.
The Hippos aim to secure a spot at the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament as they prepare for their title defense in Tanzania.
