David GOMBE
The Uganda U17 Men’s National Team ( UgandaCubs) has set for Dubai, United Arab on Tuesday for a residential training camp in preparation for their FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025, scheduled to take place from 3rd -27th November.
The contingent of 38 people has 26 players and 12 officials departed for Dubai with FUFA Executive Committee Member Rasoul Ariga as the Leader of Delegation.
The Cubs will spend 10 days in camp before their historic Qatar World Cup early next month.
Meanwhile, the final squad of 21 players for the World Cup will be named at the end of the camp.
The Cubs first thrashed Amus College 5–0 in a practice match played on Monday 20th October at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.
Head coach Brian Ssenyondo was impressed with how his charges performed during the domestic training
“I am impressed with how the players are adapting and showing maturity, especially in implementing our attacking principles in the final third. The improvement game by game gives us confidence heading into the World Cup.”
Uganda is in Group K alongside Canada, Chile and France. Uganda’s opening fixture is against Canada on 5th November 2025.
Full travelling contingent
The 26 players to Dubai
Goalkeepers:
Gilbert Mazige from NEC FC, Adrian Mukwanga from Vipers SC, Ashraf Lukyamuzi from KCCA FC, and Edris Waibi from Buddo SS.
Defenders:
Elvis Torach from Masaka Sunshine FC, Steven Oyirwoth from KCCA FC, Abdul Lukenge Ntege from Maroons FC, Hamuzza Sengooba from Masaka Sunshine FC, Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa from NEC FC, and Akiz Job Aguma from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Midfielders;
Brian Jjara from KCCA FC, Abubakali Walusimbi from Vipers SC, Fred Junior Muhangi from Express FC, Isima Mulala Magala from Masaka Sunshine FC, Marvin Kabiito from Vipers SC, Brian John Owino from Express FC, Thomas Ogemaa from KCCA FC, Nuweagaba Kamurungi from Kitara FC, and Derick Ssozi from Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC.
Forwards:
Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo from Namilyango College, John Asiimwe from Bukedea Comprehensive School, Richard Okello from BUL FC, Simon Wanyama from Bukedea Comprehensive School, James Bogere from Masaka Sunshine FC, Enock Bagenda from KCCA FC, and Arafat Nkoola from Vipers SC.
Technical Staff
Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo
FUFA Football Development Director/Team Manager-Mutyaba Bashir,
Assistant Coach-Ssali Ronald
Fitness Coach-Massa Simoen
Goalkeeping Coach- Magada Kenneth
Team Doctor-Gumisiriza-Michael Kamu
Team Doctor- Kulika Ivan
Physical Trainer-Kizito Dennis
Equipment Manager-Ddamba Noah Veron
