David GOMBE
Uganda national U-17 team (Cubs) will play three high profile friendlies during their U-17 World Cup preparations in the United Arab Emirates.
Uganda will face Venezuela, Panama and Paraguay in the Under-17 Dubai Youth Challenge games, before their historic World Cup campaign.
Uganda will play Venezuela tonight before facing off with Panama and Paraguay on Sunday, 26th October 2025 and Tuesday 28th October, 2025.
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.
Uganda is in Group K alongside Canada, Chile and France. Uganda’s opening fixture is against Canada on 5th November 2025.
Full squad in UAE
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.
