Uganda U17 provisional squad named ahead of AFCON Zonal qualifiers 2024

Uganda U17 squad named - Photo Courtesy FUFA Media.

The Uganda U17 National Team has kicked off its preparations for the AFCON U17 Zonal Qualifiers 2024 for the CECAFA Region with the announcement of a 37-player provisional squad by head coach Brian Ssenyondo.

The squad will assemble on Friday, 22nd November 2024 at FUFA House in Mengo before heading to the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru for residential training. As the tournament hosts, Uganda is set to welcome teams from the CECAFA region for the qualifiers, scheduled to run from 14th to 28th December 2024.

Matches will be played at a venue yet to be confirmed with the aim of clinching the regional championship and qualifying for the 2025 AFCON U17 tournament. Head coach Brian Ssenyondo will lead a seasoned technical team that includes Ronald Ssali as assistant coach, Magada Keneth as goalkeeper coach and fitness coach Massa Simeon.

The backroom staff also comprises team doctors Michael Gumisiriza and Ivan Kulika, equipment manager Veron Ddamba, team manager Bashir Mutyaba and media officer Joel Cornelius Kivumbi.

The provisional squad is composed of talented players drawn from local academies, schools and clubs with one international player, Austin Amani, from Harrogate Town Academy in England.

Provisional Squad;

Goalkeepers: Lukyamuzi Ashiraf (KCCA FC SA) Waibi Edrisah (Buddo SS) Masaba Herbert (Latifah Mixed SS) Kirungi Eden (Kitara FC JT).

Defenders: Ssesazi Tom (Rays of Grace SA) Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC SA) Ssemakalu Sudais (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT) Kigoye Ronald (Vipers SC JT) Kalule Moses (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT) Torach Elvis (Masaka Sunshine FC) Oyirwoth Pius (KCCA FC SA) Sengooba Hamuza (Masaka Sunshine FC) Kombi Eze (Edgars Youth Programme) Godi Akbar Musa (Bukedea Comprehensive SS) Musaazi Marvin (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT) Garang Alfred Feni (Edgars Youth Programme) Budali Reagan (BUL FC JT).

Midfielders: Murungi Elton (Latifah Mixed SS) Ijara Brain (KCCA FC SA) Atendele Bob Jeliga (Edgars Youth Programme) Ssebagala Ibra (Vipers SC JT) Saviour Mungujakisa (Rays of Grace SA) Kabiito Marvin (Prosper SA) Magala Isima Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC) Ogema Thomas (KCCA FC SA) Owino Brian John (Jinja SS) Walusimbi Abubakali (Vipers SC) Ntege Abdul Lukenge (Dynamic SS).

Forwards: Okello Richard (BUL FC) Bagenda Enock (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT) Wanyama Simon (Rays of Grace SA) Bogere James (Masaka Sunshine FC) Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC JT) Ssetimba Waiswa Morgan (Jinja SS) Maturu Ivan (BUL FC JT) Magogo Shakur Lucky Baggio (Namilyango College) Austin Amani (Harrogate Town Academy – England).