David GOMBE
Uganda National U-17 men’s football team (Cubs) head coach Brian Ssenyondo has summoned a provisional squad of 37 players to begin AFCON U-17 Preparations.
The named squad has five goalkeepers, ten defenders, thirteen midfielders and nine forwards who will enter a residential camp at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Uganda is in Group A, alongside host nation Morocco, East African rivals Tanzania and Zambian side. The AFCON finals are set to take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025, in Morocco.
The Uganda Cubs 37-Man Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers:
Lukyamuzi Ashiraf (KCCA FC SA), Waibi Edrisah (Wakiso Giants FC JT), Mukwanga Adrian (Vipers SC JT), Kakaire Nicholas (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT), Aaron Zziwa (Working FC Academy-England)
Defenders:
Torach Elvis (Masaka Sunshine FC), Oyirwoth Pius (KCCA FC SA), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC SA), Ssengooba Hamuza (Masaka Sunshine FC), Nsereko Jovan Mukisa (NEC FC JT), Kayiza Raymond Serunyigo (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT), Buluma Sudiki (Police FC JT), Shaban Ali (Express FC JT), Mukisa Marcus Jonathan (SC Villa JT), Latigo King Sammy (Empire FC)
Midfielders:
Jjara Brain (KCCA FC SA), Walusimbi Abubakali (Vipers SC JT), Isima Magala Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Okello Richard (BUL FC JT), Kabiito Marvin (Vipers SC JT), Owino John Brian (Express FC JT), Kyakuwa Ashirah (Vipers SC JT), Ogema Thomas (KCCA FC SA), Kamurungi Nuweagaba (Kitara FC JT), Ssozi Derrick (Fort Portal Tax Operators FC), Langol Joseph (Poarhinar Soccer Academy), Ssembusi Patrick (Amus College School), Amaku Gnot (Brooke House College-England)
Forwards:
Magogo Shakur Lucky Baggio (Namilyango College School), Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC JT), Bogere James (Masaka Sunshine FC), Wanyama Simon (Vipers SC JT), Ntege Abdul Lukenge (Maroons FC JT), Masudi Raphael (KCCA FC SA), Babalanda Tom (BUL FC JT), Mubiru Mahad (Mbale Heroes FC JT), Joel Kigenyi (Bukedea Comprehensive SS)
Technical team:
Brian Ssenyondo – Head Coach
Ssali Ronald – Assistant Coach
Magada Keneth – Goalkeeper Coach
Massa Simeon – Fitness Coach
Kizito Dennis – Trainer
Mutyaba Bashir – Team Manager
Gumisiriza Micheal – Team Doctor
Kulika Ivan – Team Doctor
Damba Veron – Equipment Manager
Kivumbi Joel Cornerious – Media Officer
