David GOMBE
Uganda Hippos (U-20) head Coach Morley Byekwaso Ochama has named a provisional squad of 39 players to prepare for the 2023 All Africa Games.
The team will on Thursday enter a residential training camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Travis Mutyaba who recently completed a move to Egyptian side Zamalek and Titus Ssematimba who joined UAE club Al Dahra on loan from Wakiso Giants headline the summoned team.
Express FC forward Alpha Ssali and SC Villa’s Patrick Jonah Kakande are also part of the provisional Squad.
Uganda is in Group B alongside Nigeria, South Sudan, Senegal and Tunisia.
The tournament will take place between 7th -24th March 2024 in Accra, Ghana.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers:
Abdu Magada (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Delton Oyo (SC Villa, Uganda), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School, Uganda), Henry Mwebe (Wembley Boys FC, Uganda)
Defenders:
Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda), Louis Anguti Amagu (Lugazi FC, Uganda), Innocent Biyika (Maroons FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jimmy Ndalambi (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Cyrus Kibande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Enyou (CD Leganes, Spain)
Midfielders:
Frank Katongole (Vipers SC, Uganda), John Innocent Kisolo (URA FC, Uganda), Charles Okello Batiibwe (SC Villa, Uganda), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom), Marvin Nyanzi (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (FK Riteriai, Lithuania), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Uganda), Geremi Bamwine (Aspire Football Academy, Qatar), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa, Uganda), George Isiagi Okwakol (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom)
Forwards:
Arafat Usama Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasinde (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa, Uganda), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (AC Horsens, Denmark), Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC, Uganda), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC, Uganda), Darious Ojok (Maroons FC, Uganda)
Officials
Morley Byekwaso Ochama – Head Coach
Simeon Massa – Assistant Coach
Noah Kasule – Fitness Coach
Stephen Billy Kiggundu – Goalkeeping Coach
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Manager
Micheal Gumisiriza – Team Doctor
Rashid Kebba – Team Physiotherapist
Frank Bumpenje – Equipment Manager
Joel Cornelius Kivumbi – Media Officer