With just days remaining until the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 kicks off in Morocco, Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has officially named the squad tasked with ending the nation’s 2019-long wait for continental glory.
The Cranes have been drawn into a formidable Group C alongside three-time champions Nigeria, regional rivals Tanzania, and Tunisia.
The tournament will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Experience Meets Youth: The Onyango Factor
The biggest headline remains the inclusion of veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango. The Mamelodi Sundowns star brings invaluable leadership to a group that includes emerging prospects like 17-year-old James Bogere, who earned his senior call-up following standout performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The “Nigerian Secret Weapon”
All eyes are on Uchechukwu Ikpeazu, the 30-year-old St. Johnstone forward. Born in London to a Nigerian father and Ugandan mother, the powerful striker chose to represent the Cranes and will face his father’s homeland, Nigeria, in what is set to be one of the most anticipated group-stage matchups.
Full Uganda Cranes AFCON 2025 Squad
Goalkeepers
Alionzi Nafian Legason – Defence Forces FC (Ethiopia)
Denis Onyango – Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Magoola Salim – Richards Bay FC (South Africa)
Defenders
Rogers Torach – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Timothy Awany – FC Ashdod (Israel)
Kenneth Semakula – Al-Adalah FC (Saudi Arabia)
Toby Sibbick – Burton Albion (England)
Elio Caprodossi – Universitatea Cluj (Romania)
Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland)
Isaac Muleme – Viktoria Zizikov (Czech Republic)
Aziz Kayondo – Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic)
Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Midfielders
Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots (USA)
Khalid Aucho – Singida Black Stars (Tanzania)
Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
Baba Al Hassan – FCSB (Romania)
Ronald Ssekiganda – APR FC (Rwanda)
Allan Okello – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Forwards
Rogers Mato – FK Vardar (North Macedonia)
Uchechukwu Ikpeazu – St. Johnstone (Scotland)
Steven Mukwala – Simba SC (Tanzania)
Denis Omedi – APR FC (Rwanda)
Reagan Mpande – SC Villa (Uganda)
Jude Ssemugabi – Jamus FC (South Sudan)
James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC (Uganda)
Shafik Nana Kwikiriza – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Lorenzen Melvyn – Muangthong United (Thailand)
Ivan Ahimbisibwe – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Cranes Campaign Opener:
Uganda will kick off their campaign against Tunisia on December 23, 2025.
