The final 22-man squad for the Uganda U17 national team, the Cubs, has safely arrived in Morocco to participate in the TotalEnergies AFCON U17 tournament.
The tournament, scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025, will see Uganda vying for glory and a coveted spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Under the guidance of head coach Brian Ssenyondo, the Cubs are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including hosts Morocco, Tanzania, and Zambia.
The stakes are high, as the top 10 African teams will secure their berths in the global competition.
The Cubs will engage in intensive training sessions and crucial friendly matches to fine-tune their strategies and build team cohesion before their opening match against Morocco at El Bachir Stadium on March 30.
The Final 22-Man Squad:
- Adrian Mukwanga – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Jovan Nsereko Mukisa – NEC FC Junior Team
- Hamza Sengooba – Masaka Sunshine FC
- Ethan Adeleke Afuga Andreas Oyedele – Bradfield College
- Joseph Langol – Paorhinar Soccer Academy
- Elvis Torach – Masaka Sunshine FC
- Derick Ssozi – Fort Portal Tax Operators FC
- Thomas Ogema – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
- Isima Mulala Magala – Masaka Sunshine FC
- Richard Okello – BUL FC Junior Team
- Steven Oyirwoth – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
- Trevor Mubiru – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Simon Wanyama – Bukedea Comprehensive
- Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo – Namilyango College School
- Brain Jjara – KCCA FC
- John Brian Owino – Express FC Junior Team
- Marvin Kabiito – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Muhamad Masabo – Lugazi FC Junior Team
- Ashraf Lukyamuzi – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
- Ashraf Kyakuwa – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Abdul Lukenje Ntege – Maroons FC Junior Team
- James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC
The team is accompanied by a dedicated technical team and officials, led by John Chrizestom Kalibala as the Leader of Delegation.
Brian Ssenyondo will spearhead the coaching efforts, supported by assistant coach Ronald Ssali, goalkeeper coach Kenneth Magada, and fitness coach Simoen Massa.
The medical team, comprising Micheal Kamu Gumisiriza and Ivan Kulika, will ensure the players’ well-being throughout the tournament.
FUFA has expressed confidence in the Cubs’ abilities and urged fans to rally behind the team as they strive for success in Morocco.
