Uganda Cranes Head Coach Put Paul Joseph has summoned a 28 player squad to embark on preparations for the forthcoming double header 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier games against Botswana and Algeria to be held at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium Namboole.
The coach revealed the squad on Thursday in a press conference held at FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala.
Uganda will return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole for the first time since 2019.
The first game against Botswana will be played on 7th June before taking on Algeria on 10th June 2024.
It should be noted that both games will be played under the floodlights with kickoff time being 7:00PM EAT.
Coach Put indicated he has been in close contact with the players summoned and believes they will be up for the task.
“I believe the players summoned are in the right shape and in perfect condition to represent the country,” he stated.
He also stated that it will be important for Uganda Cranes to return 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 expected to enter residential camp on 30th May 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)
