KCCA FC unveil squad for 2026/27 campaign under Ssenyondo
David GOMBE
KCCA FC have officially unveiled their squad for the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season, with head coach Brian Ssenyondo adopting a structured three-tier system blending experience, youth and academy talent.
The squad was unveiled during KCCA FC Day 2026 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, where new captain Herbert Achayi was presented to the Cityzens.
Senior Squad (Player Numbers 1–35)
The senior team will form the core of the 34-game campaign:
#1 Mutwalibi Mugolofa, #2 Herbert Achayi (Captain), #3 Hassan Muhamud, #4 Said Mayanja (4th Captain), #5Yunus Sibira, #6 Elvis Ngonde, #9 Charles Lwanga, #10 Etienne Openga Katenga, #11 Sammy Raynald Ssebaduka, #14 Bright Anukani, #15 Enock Walusimbi (3rd Captain), #16 Fillbert Obenchan (2nd Captain), #17 Ashraf Mugume, #19 Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, #20 Emmanuel Anyama, #21 Maxwell Owachgiu, #23 Axel Mezui Me Nkili, #26 James Mubezi, #28 Humphrey Oyirwoth, #30 Alex Yiga, #31 Ibrahim Kasule.
Youth Setup (Numbers 36–44)
In line with the UPL’s new youth development rule this season, at least five youth players must feature in the primary roster, four in every matchday squad, and two in the starting XI, except in exceptional circumstances.
The designated U-20s are:
#36 Anthony Okimaru Emojong, #37 Lazaro Muhindo, #38 Brian Jjara, #39 Kennedy Muserero, #40Yian Gatbel.
Academy Roster (Numbers 45–99)
The development pipeline, which competes in the FUFA Juniors League but remains eligible for senior action:
#45 Ashraf Lukyamuzi, #46 Derrick Ssozi, #47 Ismail Fahad, #49 Ukasha Jemba Abudshafie, #50 Hakim Kawuki, #57 Joseph Junior Kakooza, #63 Thomas Ogema, #71Al-Hajji Ayiko Najib