Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Joseph Put has summoned a squad of 27 players ahead of the TotalEnergies double header against South Sudan in the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
In the 27 player squad, midfielder Taddeo Lwanga and forward Derrick Nsibambi are among those summoned for the Cranes duties ahead of Uganda’s double header against South Sudan in the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers scheduled to take place at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday October 11 and for the return leg fixture at Juba Stadium on Tuesday October 15.
Lwanga, who plies his trade for Rwandan champions APR FC, brings a wealth of experience to the midfield.
His consistent performances in the Rwanda Premier League have caught the eye of Put, earning him a recall to the national team setup.
Nsibambi also makes a comeback after a lengthy absence. The KCCA striker’s recent form has impressed the Belgian coach, who will be looking to bolster Uganda’s attacking options for the double-header.
Another notable inclusion is young defender Gavin Kizito, who returns to the squad following his recent move to KCCA, for which he shined against Kitara last Friday.
Put has also rewarded the promising Shafik Kwikiriza with a call-up, acknowledging the youngster’s impressive start to his KCCA career since joining from BUL last season.
Meanwhile, striker Muhammad Shaban, who plays for Libyan side Al Hilal Benghazi misses out of the squad due to injury.
The team will enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel Naalya Sunday on 6th October 2024.
Uganda has four points from the opening two games having drawn 2-2 against South Africa and a 2-0 win at home against Congo Brazzaville.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers
Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago, Venda FC, South Africa)
Defenders
Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda), Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC, Uganda), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Greece), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia), Arnold Odong (SC Villa, Uganda), Elio Capradossi (Unattached)
Midfielders
Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA), Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Forwards
Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Shafik Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Steven Mukwala (Simba SC, Tanzania), Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens IF, Sweden)
