Uganda head coach Paul Put has unveiled a 30-man squad as the Cranes begin preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Bold Sports reports.
Unlike their Group C opponents, Nigeria and Tanzania who released a provisional squad of 54 and 53 players respectively, Uganda have chosen a more direct approach as they gear up for what will be their first AFCON appearance since 2019.
The squad features four goalkeepers, including South Africa–based duo Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay’s Magoola Salim Omar. Alionzi Nafian and Charles Lukwago complete the goalkeeping department.
In defence, Burton Albion’s Toby Sibbick makes the list alongside Elio Caprodossi, Jordan Obita, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany and Aziz Kayondo. Three home-based defenders; Rogers Torach, David Owori and Hilary Mukundane, also make the cut.
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The midfield is led by captain Khalid Aucho alongside Kenneth Semakula, Ronald Ssekingada, Bobosi Byaruhanga, and Baba Alhassan.
In-form striker Mato Rogers, who has scored 15 goals in 17 matches for North Macedonian side FK Vardar this season, is one of the names in attack. He is joined by Mukwala Steven and Ssemugabi Jude, while Allan Okello who contributed three goals and four assists during the World Cup qualifiers is also included in attack.
Lorenzen Melvyn, Travis Mutyaba, Denis Omedi, Reagan Mpande, Uchechukwu Ikpeazu, James Bogere, Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Shafik Nana Kwikiriza complete the attacking line.
According to the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), the squad will depart Entebbe Airport on Sunday, 7 December, aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1384, heading to Casablanca for an 11-day training camp. The Cranes are scheduled to play two friendly matches during the camp as they intensify preparations for the tournament.
Uganda are drawn in Group C alongside Nigeria, Tanzania and Tunisia for the AFCON finals scheduled to take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
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