Uganda U20 national team (Hippos) head coach Mathias Lule has named his final 20-man squad for the upcoming AFCON U20 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers in Tanzania set to take place from October 6th to 20th 2024.
The team features 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 5 forwards with defender Toto Majub named as captain.
Uganda, the Defending Champions are drawn in Group B alongside Ethiopia, Burundi, and South Sudan.
The Hippos will begin their title defence with a match against Ethiopia on Monday, October 7th, at the Azam Complex, kick-off at 18:00 EAT.
Coach Lule is confident that the team will maintain Uganda’s strong record in youth football and secure a spot at the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament.
The team is expected to fly out this evening aboard Uganda Airlines.
Uganda Hippos Final Squad for AFCON U20 Zonal Qualifiers:
Magada Abdu – URA FC (Goalkeeper)
Nsubuga Chris Ronald – Kataka FC (Goalkeeper)
Mugerwa Denis – Vipers SC JT (Goalkeeper)
Namaisi Steven – Kataka FC (Defender)
Batibwe Charles Okello – Gaddafi FC (Defender)
Mpasa Swabiru – BUL FC (Defender)
Toto Majub Brian – Amus College School (Defender/Captain)
Lwenda Sowedi – BUL FC (Defender)
Anguti Amagu Louis – Coastal Union FC (Defender)
Kizito Rayan Figo – Police FC
Kisolo Innocent – URA FC/ Bukedea Comprehensive SS (Midfielder)
Ssekibengo Godfrey –URA FC/ Bukedea Comprehensive SS (Midfielder)
Ssekajugo Elvis – Express FC/ Bukedea Comprehensive SS (Midfielder)
Walusimbi Abubakar – Vipers SC (Midfielder)
Oyirwoth Allan – Brooke House College and Academy (Midfielder)
Okello Richard – BUL FC Junior Team (Forward)
Bashir Mansur – Amus College School (Forward)
Kabagambe Johnson – URA FC (Forward)
Kisiriko Denis – URA FC (Forward)
Ddembe John Paul – BK Hacken, Sweden(Forward)
Team Officials
Head of Delegation: Samuel Mpiima
Head Coach: Matia Lule
Assistant Coach: Simeon Massa
Goalkeeping Coach: Stephen Billy Kiggundu
Trainer: Noah Kasule
Team Manager/Safeguarding Officer: Bashir Mutyaba
Team Doctor: Michael Gumisiriza
Physiotherapist: Rashid Kebba
Kit Manager: Frank Bumpenje
Media Officer: Ronald Lusulire
