The Uganda U-17 national football team, the Cubs, has finalized preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled from March 30 to April 19, 2025, in Morocco.
Head coach, Brian Ssenyondo announced a 22-man squad, which departed for Morocco on Thursday evening to continue their training and participate in friendly matches ahead of the tournament.
Uganda is placed in Group A alongside host nation Morocco, Tanzania, and Zambia. The Cubs will commence their campaign against Morocco on March 30 at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia.
The tournament also serves as a qualification pathway for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar later this year, with the top 10 African teams earning slots at the global event.
The team’s delegation is led by John Chrizestom Kalibala, with Brian Ssenyondo as head coach, assisted by Ronald Ssali and goalkeeping coach Kenneth Magada.
The technical team also includes fitness coach Simeon Massa, trainer Dennis Kizito, team manager Bashir Mutyaba, team doctors Michael Gumisiriza and Ivan Kulika, kits manager Ddamba Veron, media officer Joel Kivumbi, and delegation staff Peter Mbogo.
The Cubs aim to make a significant impact in the tournament and secure a historic qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Final 22-Man Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC Junior Team), Jovan Nsereko Mukisa (NEC FC Junior Team), Hamza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC)
Defenders:
Ethan Adeleke Afuga Andreas Oyedele (Bradfield College), Joseph Langol (Paorhinar Soccer Academy), Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Tax Operators FC), Thomas Ogema (KCCA FC Soccer Academy), Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC).
Midfielders:
Richard Okello (BUL FC Junior Team), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC Soccer Academy), Trevor Mubiru (Vipers SC Junior Team), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive), Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College School)
Brain Jjara (KCCA FC), John Brian Owino (Express FC Junior Team), Marvin Kabiito (Vipers SC Junior Team)
Forwards:
Muhamad Masabo (Lugazi FC Junior Team), Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC Soccer Academy), Ashraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC Junior Team), Abdul Lukenje Ntege (Maroons FC Junior Team), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC)
