David GOMBE
FUFA has named former national team players Steven Bengo and Sadam Juma as Laryea Kingston assistants on the National U-17 men’s team that will kickoff preparations for the CECAFA U-17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers.
Bengo has been unemployed since his departure at Wakiso Giants while Adam Juma is a former Vipers SC, KCCA FC and Express FC player.
Yasin Mugabi also a former national team player will serve as the goalkeeping coach while Joram Katende is the Team manager.
Kampala University head coach Vincent Tumusiime alias Titi Camala is the team Coordinator.
Meanwhile, FUFA has selected the players who will take part in the CECAFA U17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers.
According to FUFA, the summoned players have undergone MRI tests and will report for residential training today at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
Under the stewardship of Kingston, the team will begin preparations for the tournament due to start on 15th November, 2025 in Ethiopia.
The provisional squad
Goalkeepers:
Akisam Ndaye (Rays of Grace), Muhammad Masabo (Volf Academy), Adrian Ssemugera (Solitilo B. Stars JT), Richard Mukisa (NEC JT)
Defenders:
Musa Matovu Musisi (NEC FC JT), Frank Katongole (St. Julian High School), Elisa Mukisa (St. Julian High School), Enock Mwesigwa (Volf Academy), Abulhafie Ukasha Jjemba (JCCA FC JT), Mudawakali Sumaku (Bukedea CS), Eze Kombi (Amus College), Hilala Agiga (Amus College), Musa Ssuuna (Amus College), Ibrahim Waita (Buddo SS), Trevor Mubiru (Vipers SC JT)
Midfielders:
Joseph Langol (Lugazi FC JT), Eric Isabirye (Rays of Grace), Brian Olwa (Edgars Youth Academy), Bob Jerica Atendele (Edgars Youth Academy), Ismail Fahad (KCCA FC JT), Habert Cherotim (Bukedea CS), Henry Muhoozi (Amus College), Roy Olala (Buddo SS), Ashiraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC JT), Owen Mukisa (Vipers SC JT), Victors Kahinda (Express FC)
Forwards:
Shakur Ngobi (Vipers SC JT), Nicholas Kawooya (Buddo SS), Geofrey Wasswa Ssenfuka (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Lorian Kisakye Lwesibawa (St. Julian High School), Ibrahim Ali Nangalama (NEC FC JT)
The Team Officials
Laryea Kingston- Head Coach
Steven Bengo- Assistant coach
Sadam Juma- Assistant coach
Yasin Mugabi- Goalkeeping coach
Joram Katende- Team Manager
Vincent Tumusiime- Team Coordinator
Patrick Ssenfuka- Kit Manager
