Uganda Hippos fixture:
March 7: Nigeria
March 11: Senegal
March 15: South Sudan
Coach Morley Byekwaso has finalized the Uganda Hippos squad for the upcoming African Games set to take place in Accra, Ghana.
The squad, which recently competed in the Dire Cup in Ethiopia, sees the addition of three new players.
Midfielders Saidi Mayanja from KCCA FC, George Isiagi from Brook House College, and Maroons forward Darious Ojok have been included in the squad, bolstering the team’s midfield and attacking options.
The announcement was confirmed by FUFA, with the team scheduled to depart on Monday morning via Ethiopian Airlines for the tournament, which will run from March 7th to 23rd, 2024.
Uganda finds itself placed in Group B alongside South Sudan, Senegal, and Nigeria after Tunisia withdrew from the competition.
Uganda Hippos final squad
Abdul Magada (Gaddafi FC), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School)
Defenders
Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC), Cyrus Kibande(SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
Innocent Kisolo (URA FC), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa)
Forwards
Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa), Arafat Kizza Usama (KCCA FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC), Alpha Thiery Ssali (Express FC), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC)
