David GOMBE
Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has named a squad of 28 players for the forthcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against South Africa and Congo.
Left back Joseph Ochaya, goalkeeper Charles Lukwago have returned to the squad.
Bevis Mugabi who missed the Cranes World Cup qualifier fixtures against Bostwana and Algeria is part of the named squad.
Calvin Kabuye, a winger from Swedish 2nd tier side Sandvikens IF, has earned his maiden call up.
Kabuye, 21, previously played for the Sweden U23 national team in a friendly against Denmark last year, but has opted to represent Uganda.
Allan Kyambadde, Herbert Bockhorn, Mubiru Uche, Moses Opondo, and Herbert Ssewankambo are not part of the named squad due to respective injuries.
Defenders Halid Lwaliwa and Kenneth Semakula will not play the first game against South Africa due to visa issues.
Both players will however be available for the second game against Congo Brazzaville in Namboole.
Uganda is in Group K of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, alongside South Africa, Congo Brazzaville and South Sudan.
Uganda will open their qualification campaign against South Africa in Johannesburg on 6th September before hosting Congo at Namboole Stadium on 9th of the same month.
The Uganda Cranes squad:
Goalkeepers – Isma Watenga (Golden Arrows), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces), Charles Lukwago (Venda)
Defenders – Elvis Bwomono (St Mirren), James Begisa (URA), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov), Joseph Ochaya (Al Mokawlon), Aziz Kayondo (Slovan Liberec), Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta), Halid Lwaliwa (Al Ain), Arnold Odongo (SC Villa), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod), Kenneth Ssemakula (Clun Africain)
Midfielders – Khalid Aucho (Yanga), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek), Said Mayanja (KCCA)
Forwards – Denis Omedi (Kitara), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara), Joachim Ojera (Al Mokawlon), Rogers Mato (Braga Strumica), Steven Mukwala (Simba), Shaban Muhammad (Al Hilal), Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens), Allan Okello (Vipers)
