Uganda Cranes Head Coach, Paul Put has named the squad for the highly anticipated 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification matches against South Sudan.
Uganda will face South Sudan in a crucial doubleheader, with the first game scheduled for October 11, 2024 in Kampala and the return leg taking place on October 15, 2024 in Juba.
The 27-man squad features a blend of experienced veterans and promising young talent, showcasing the depth of Ugandan football as they look to secure their place in the upcoming AFCON tournament.
Goalkeepers:
– Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC)
– Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC)
– Charles Lukwago (Venda FC)
Defenders:
– Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC)
– Kenneth Semakula (Club Africain)
– Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov)
– Nicholas Mwre (BUL FC)
– Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec)
– Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis)
– Timothy Awany (Maccabi Netanya)
– Halid Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC)
– Arnold Odong (SC Villa)
– Elio Capradossi (Unattached)
Midfielders:
– Khalid Aucho (Young Africans)
– Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II FC)
– Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC)
– Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa)
– Allan Okello (Vipers SC)
– Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux)
– Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC)
Forwards:
– Denis Omedi (Kitara FC)
– Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC)
– Shafik Kwirikiza (KCCA FC)
– Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica)
– Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC)
– Steven Mukwala (Simba SC)
– Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens IF)
