Uganda Cranes Announces Provisional Squad for Upcoming International Friendlies
Uganda Cranes, under the guidance of interim head coach Morley Byekwaso Ochama, has unveiled a provisional squad consisting of 36 players for the international friendly matches scheduled during the October International break. The team is set to face Mali on October 13th in Bamako and Zambia in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The squad will assemble at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi on Friday morning for their residential camp.
Here is a breakdown of the provisional squad:
Goalkeepers
| Player Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Nafian Alionzi Legason | Ethiopia Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia |
| Charles Lukwago | Hawassa City FC, Ethiopia |
| Joel Mutakubwa | BUL FC, Uganda |
| Isima Bin Rashid Watenga | Golden Arrows FC, South Africa |
| Jack Komakech | Vipers SC, Uganda |
| Derrick Ochan | KCCA FC, Uganda |
Defenders
| Player Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Semakula | SC Villa, Uganda |
| Gavin Kizito Mugweri | SC Villa, Uganda |
| Elvis Bwomono Okello | IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland |
| Abdu Aziizi Kayondo | Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, Israel |
| Ibrahim Juma | CD Leganes, Spain |
| Halidi Lwaliwa | FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia |
| Livingstone Mulondo | Vipers SC, Uganda |
| Enock Walusimbi | URA FC, Uganda |
| Najib Fesali | URA FC, Uganda |
| Hudu Mulikyi | URA FC, Uganda |
Midfielders
| Player Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Elvis Ngonde | SC Villa, Uganda |
| Ivan Irinimbabazi | Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda |
| Bobosi Byaruhanga | Austin FC, USA |
| Fiat Cleophus | Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda |
| Khalid Aucho | Yanga FC, Tanzania |
| Saidi Mayanja | KCCA FC, Uganda |
| Isma Mugulusi | Fereinse FC, Portugal |
| Arafat Usama Kizza | KCCA FC, Uganda |
| Ibrahim Kasule | New York Red Bull II, USA |
| Laban Tibiita | URA FC, Uganda |
| Bright Anukani | Vipers SC, Uganda |
| Rogers Mugisha | Gor Mahia FC, Kenya |
Forwards
| Player Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Denis Omedi | Kitara FC, Uganda |
| Fred Amaku | Maroons FC, Uganda |
| Lawrence Tezikya | BUL FC, Uganda |
| Richard Basangwa | Wadi Degla SC, Egypt |
| Frank Ssebufu | New York Red Bull II, USA |
| Milton Karisa | Vipers SC, Uganda |
| Rogers Kassim Mato | Sanliurfaspor FC, Turkey |
| Simon Peter Oketch | Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Ethiopia |
Officials
- Interim Head Coach – Morley Byekwaso Ochama
- Interim Assistant Coach – Fred Muhumuza
- Interim Goalkeeping Coach – Stephen Billy Kiggundu
- Interim Fitness Coach – Felix Ayobo
- Team Physiotherapist – Ivan Ssewanyana
- Team Doctor – Emmanuel Nakabago
- Team Manager – Geoffrey Massa
- Equipment Manager 1 – Samuel Mulondo
- Equipment Manager 2 – Ayub Balyejjusa
- Team Media Officer – Joel Muyita
