The Uganda U-17 national football team, the Cubs, have departed for Morocco ahead of the 2025 AFCON U-17 tournament, scheduled to run from March 30 to April 19.
Head coach Brian Ssenyondo finalized his 22-man squad before the team flew out of Uganda on Thursday evening.
Uganda, placed in Group A, will face hosts Morocco in their opening match at El Bachir Stadium on March 30, before taking on Tanzania and Zambia in the group stage.
The tournament also serves as a qualification pathway for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar later this year, with the top 10 African teams securing slots.
Final 22-Man Squad
Adrian Mukwanga – Vipers SC Junior Team
Jovan Nsereko Mukisa – NEC FC Junior Team
Hamza Sengooba – Masaka Sunshine FC
Ethan Adeleke Afuga Andreas Oyedele – Bradfield College
Joseph Langol – Paorhinar Soccer Academy
Elvis Torach – Masaka Sunshine FC
Derick Ssozi – Fort Portal Tax Operators FC
Thomas Ogema – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
Isima Mulala Magala – Masaka Sunshine FC
Richard Okello – BUL FC Junior Team
Steven Oyirwoth – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
Trevor Mubiru – Vipers SC Junior Team
Simon Wanyama – Bukedea Comprehensive
Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo – Namilyango College School
Brain Jjara – KCCA FC
John Brian Owino – Express FC Junior Team
Marvin Kabiito – Vipers SC Junior Team
Muhamad Masabo – Lugazi FC Junior Team
Ashraf Lukyamuzi – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
Ashraf Kyakuwa – Vipers SC Junior Team
Abdul Lukenje Ntege – Maroons FC Junior Team
James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC
Officials
The delegation is led by John Chrizestom Kalibala, while Brian Ssenyondo will be assisted by Ronald Ssali and Kenneth Magada who is the goalkeeping coach. Other key officials include fitness coach Simoen Massa, trainer Dennis Kizito, team manager Bashir Mutyaba, team doctors Micheal Kamu Gumisiriza and Ivan Kulika, Kits manager Ddamba Veron team Media officer Joel Kivumbi and Peter Mbogo who is the delegation staff.
Before their tournament opener, the Cubs will hold additional training sessions and engage in friendly matches to fine-tune their preparations. Uganda will be aiming to make a statement in Morocco and secure a historic qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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