Uganda’s U17 Men’s National Team, the Uganda Cubs, will make history as the country’s first team to feature at a FIFA World Cup. Coached by Brian Ssenyondo, the Cubs are placed in Group K alongside Canada, Chile and France. The tournament will run from 3rd-27th November 2025 in Qatar.
Uganda will open the campaign with a match against Canada on 5th November 2025, followed a fixture with Chile on 8th November and wind up the group stage action on 11th November against France.
Below is the final squad named for the global showpiece.
Goalkeepers
Mukwanga Adrian (Vipers SC JT), Edrisah Waibi (Buddo SS), Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC JT).
Defenders
Mukisa Jovan Nsereko (NEC FC JT), Sengooba Hamuza (Masaka Sunshine FC), Oyirwoth Steven (KCCA FC), Torach Elvis (Masaka Sunshine FC), Ntege Abdul (Maroons FC JT).
Midfielders
Jjara Brain (KCCA FC), Ssozi Derick (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC), Walusimbi Abubakali (Vipers FC JT), Magala Isima Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Asiimwe John (Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC JT), Owino John Brian (Express FC JT).
Forwards
Bogere James (Masaka Sunshine FC), Okello Richard (BUL FC JT), Wanyama Simon (Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Magogo Shakur Lucky Baggio (Namilyango College), Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC JT), Bagenda Enock (KCCA FC SA).
Head Coach
Brian Ssenyondo
Uganda Cubs Group Fixtures (Qatar Time)
Uganda vs Canada – Wednesday, 5th November 2025 | 18:45 | Aspire Zone – Pitch 9 (Adel Malalla)
Uganda vs Chile – Saturday, 8th November 2025 | 15:30 | Aspire Zone – Pitch 8 (Mahmoud Soufi)
Uganda vs France – Tuesday, 11th November 2025 | 15:30 | Aspire Zone – Pitch 3 (Bader Bilal)
