Laryea Kingston names Uganda Hippos squad for CECAFA U20 Qualifiers
Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has named the final squad for the CECAFA U20 Championship qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The tournament kicks off on 14th September 2026 and ends on 24th September 2026.
Kingston’s squad has a blend of local and foreign-based talent, with two goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and five forwards.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Adrian Isabirye (BUL FC) and Batali Igama (Lugazi FC)
Defenders:
Mimosa Yashir (University of California, USA), Kawuki Hakim (KCCA FC), Elvis Opakrwoth (St. Mary’s Kitende), Wandera Hakim (NEC FC), Steven Oyirwoth (UNC Mens Soccer, USA), Meddy Mutamba (Busoga United FC), Gilbert Ogenrwot (SC Villa) and Mangoli Raymond (SC Villa)
Midfielders:
Amour Munogera (Vipers SC), Owino Brian (Vipers SC JT), Isma Magala (Masaka Sunshine), Genesis Odiya (NK Tabor Sezana) and Ashraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC JT)
Forwards:
Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC), Okello Richard (BUL FC), Joseph Ssenyondwa (AC Amager), Ssozi Derrick (Bukedea Comprehensive) and Wanyama Simon (Bukedea Comprehensive)
Officials:
LOD: Ankunzire Frank
Head Coach: Laryea Kingston
Assistant Coach: Ssemuyaba Bashir
Goalkeeping Coach: Kiggundu Stephen Billy
Fitness Coach: Kizito Denis
Team Doctor: Kulika Ivan
Kits Manager: Bumpenje Frank
Team Manager: Brian Umony
Media Officer: Talenga Andrew