By John Baptist Opua
Defending champions Lango Province have unveiled a 24-man squad ahead of their FUFA Drum quarterfinal showdown against Teso Province, set for 22nd March 2026.
In the squad announcement last night, Head Coach Bob Obira introduced several new faces. Notable additions include Uganda Cranes and SC Villa winger Regan Mpande, goalkeeper Steven Steel Okello, and Kyambogo University defender Obote Daniel.
However, the champions will be without several key players, including Okello Allan, Omedi Denis, Mato Roger, Ramathan Musa, and Joakim Ojera.
Summoned Squad
Goalkeepers
1. Kyamera Tonny (Kator FC)
2. Odongkara Emmanuel (Blacks Power FC)
3. Okello Steven Steel (Unattached)
Defenders
4. Odongo Haron (Calvary FC)
5. Akodi Solomon (Buhimba United)
6. Obote Daniel (Kyambogo University)
7. Obua Emmanuel (Maroons FC)
8. Fazil Rajab (Blacks Power FC)
9. Okello Ivan (Blacks Power FC)
10. Okello Isaac (Blacks Power FC)
11. Achire J. Paul (Blacks Power FC)
12. Achai Herbert (KCCA FC)
Midfielders
13. Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC)
14. Odipio Norman (Maroons FC)
15. Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC)
16. Ojok Darius (Maroons FC)
17. Awio Ambrose (Unattached)
18. Okech Emmanuel (Blacks Power FC)
19. Maduka Innocent (Blacks Power FC)
20. Kigozi Ambrose (UPPC FC)
21. Regan Mpande (SC Villa)
Forwards
22. Otim Andrew (SC Villa)
23. Okwir Dickens (Lira City Council FC)
24. Aliro Moses (URA FC)
Teso Province will host Lango for the first time in FUFA Drum history. Teso finished second in Group D with 5 points, behind Bunyoro Province, which topped the group with 6 points. Lango, meanwhile, secured first place in Group B with 8 points.
Other FUFA Drum Quarterfinal Fixtures
– Bunyoro vs West Nile – Saturday, 21st March 2026, Royal Park Butema, Hoima
– Acholi vs Busoga – Saturday, 21st March 2026, Booma Stadium, Kitgum
– Teso vs Lango – Sunday, 22nd March 2026, Soroti Grounds, Soroti
– Buganda vs Tooro – Sunday, 22nd March 2026, Lugazi Stadium
