Uganda Cranes Head coach Paul Put has announced a 26-man squad, featuring 14 foreign-based players, to compete in two friendly matches in Morocco against Comoros and Ghana.
Among the notable selections are debutants Carl James Mujaguzi from Athlone, Ireland, and Toby Sibick from Hearts, Scotland.
Additionally, goalkeeper Giousue Bellagambi and Moses Opondo, representing Huddersfield and Horsens respectively, mark their return to the squad.
FUFA confirmed the absence of Captain Khalid Aucho and Abdul Aziizi Kayondo due to injuries they sustained, despite their initial summons.
The first encounter is scheduled against Comoros on March 22, 2024, followed by a match against Ghana on March 26, 2024.
These friendly matches serve as vital preparation for Uganda Cranes as they gear up for a hectic international schedule this year. Qualifiers for the AFCON 2025 and the resumption of the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign loom ahead, making these matches crucial for fine-tuning the team’s strategies and cohesion.
Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers
•Tom Ikara – BUL FC (Uganda)
•Jack Komakech – Vipers SC (Uganda)
•Giousue Bellagambi – Huddersfield Town FC (England)
Defenders
•Kenneth Semakkula – SC Villa (Uganda)
•Elvis Bwomono – St. Mirren FC (Scotland)
•Bevis Mugabi – Motherwell FC (Scotland)
•Toby Sibbick – Hearts FC (Scotland)
•Hallidi Lwaliwa – Bregalinca STIP (North Macedonia)
•Timothy Awany – Ashdod FC (Israel)
•Denis Kaka Omony – Soltilo Bright Stars FC (Uganda)
•Nicholas Mwere – BUL FC (Uganda)
Midfielders
•Allan Kyambadde – El Dakhleya (Egypt)
•Ronald Ssekiganda – SC Villa (Uganda)
•Ashraf Mugume – KCCA FC (Uganda)
•Bobosi Byaruhanga – Austin FC (USA)
•Moses Opondo – AC Horsens (Denmark)
•Travis Mutyaba – Zamalek SC (Egypt)
Forwards
•Milton Karisa – Vipers SC (Uganda)
•Denis Omedi – Kitara FC (Uganda)
•Rogers Kassim Mato – Brera Strumica (North Macedonia)
•Moses Aliro Okabo – URA FC (Uganda)
•Steven Mukwala – Asante Kotoko FC (Ghana)
•Mohamad Shaban – KCCA FC (Uganda)
•Fahad Bayo – MFK Vyskov (Czech Republic)
•Carl James Mujaguzi – Athlone Town AFC (Ireland)
•Shafic Kakande – Soltilo Bright Stars FC (Uganda)
