Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Cranes technical bench, led by Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso, has unveiled a provisional 41-man squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with non-residential training set to commence Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Prisons Grounds in Luzira.
As per CHAN regulations, all selected players are active in the domestic Uganda Premier League (UPL), reflecting FUFA’s focus on local talent development ahead of the tournament co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
The squad features notable inclusions like Yunus Sentamu (Vipers SC), Allan Okello (Vipers SC), and Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), as well as rising stars such as Patrick Kakande (SC Villa) and Reagan Mpande (SC Villa), promising a blend of experience and youthful energy.
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC), Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC), Crispas Kusiima (Kitara FC), Mutwalibu Mugolofa (KCCA FC), Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC)
Defenders: Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC), Lazaro Bwambale (Kitara FC), James Begisa (URA FC), David Owori (SC Villa), Herbert Achayi (Express FC), Gideon Odongo (NEC FC), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC), Jacob Okao (KCCA FC), Ronald Otti (Kitara FC), Arnold Odong (SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
Midfielders: Marvin Youngman (Vipers SC), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC), Emmanuel Wasswa (Express FC), Elvis Ngondwe (SC Villa), Reagan Mpande (SC Villa), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Ronald Ssekiganda (Unattached), Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC), Jerome Kirya (BUL FC), Allan Okello (Vipers SC), Aslam Ssemakula (SC Villa)
Forwards: Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC), Kiza Arafat (KCCA FC), Emmanuel Anyama (KCCA FC), Yunus Sentamu (Vipers SC), Charles Lwanga (SC Villa), Ivan Ahimbisibwe (URA FC), Baden Ogama (Maroons FC), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Patrick Kakande (SC Villa), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC).
The Cranes team will be under close monitoring ahead of the final squad selection, as Uganda targets a competitive outing in the regional CHAN championship, open only to players active in their respective domestic leagues.
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