Uganda U-17 men’s national football team (Cubs) head coach Brian Ssenyondo has unveiled a provisional squad of 37 players as preparations begin for the upcoming AFCON U-17 tournament.
The squad, comprising five goalkeepers, ten defenders, thirteen midfielders, and nine forwards, will enter residential training at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru starting Monday, February 24, 2025.
Uganda has been drawn in Group A alongside host nation Morocco, Zambia and East African rivals Tanzania. The AFCON U-17 finals will take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025, in Morocco.
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
Head Coach: Brian Ssenyondo
Assistant Coach: Ssali Ronald
Goalkeeper Coach: Magada Keneth
Fitness Coach: Massa Simeon
Trainer: Kizito Dennis
Team Manager: Mutyaba Bashir
Team Doctors: Gumisiriza Micheal, Kulika Ivan
Equipment Manager: Damba Veron
Media Officer: Kivumbi Joel Cornerious
The squad will focus on tactical drills, physical conditioning and friendly matches to fine-tune preparations ahead of the continental showpiece.
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