24 players train as Uganda Cranes intensify preparations for Botswana clash
David GOMBE
Uganda Cranes camp swelled as big names Joined Tuesday’s evening’s training session at the Mandela National Stadium Annex Pitch as Uganda Cranes continued preparations for the AFCON 2027 qualifier against Botswana.
A total of 24 players who are included; Travis Mutyaba, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Nathan Asiimwe, Toby Sibbick, Denis Onyango, Majub Toto, Abdoulaye Sissako, Kelvin Boateng, Arnold Vula, Joseph Seremba, Allan Oyirwoth, Gavin Kizito, Denis Omedi and Baba Alhassan had their first training with the team at Namboole.
On Monday, local-based players such as goalkeeper David Lukwago, defender Jonathan Odongo, Hilary Mukundane, Frank Ssebufu and Herbert Achayi were all involved in the training session along with foreign-based players goalkeeper Kingdom Osayi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Kenneth Semakula, Khalid Aucho and Allan Oyirwoth.
James Bogere, Rogers Torach, Allan Okello, Herbert Bockhorn and Sadam Masereka are expected to join camp tonight.
Uganda will host Botswana on Saturday at Hoima City Stadium as they aim for their second win in the group.
Botswana on the other hand will be targeting their first win of the qualification campaign following draws against Libya and Tunisia in their previous games.
Uganda also confirmed their slot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as co-hosts alongside Tanzania and Kenya.
Meanwhile, the team will hold more training sessions on Wednesday before traveling to Hoima City on Thursday, November 12, 2026 for final preparations.