The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled a provisional squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
The squad named by Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo comprises forty-seven players drawn from various local and international clubs.
The goalkeepers named are Gilbert Mazige from NEC FC, Adrian Mukwanga from Vipers SC, Ashraf Lukyamuzi from KCCA FC, and Edris Waibi from Buddo SS.
The defenders include Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Pantaleo Creti (Grasshopper Club Zürich), Rwahim Kato (Buddo SS), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC), Ukashsha Abudshalfe Jemba (KCCA FC and Acorns International School-Kisasi), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC), Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa (NEC FC), Hamuzza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), Dickson Barasa (Buddo SS), Ronald Kigoye (Vipers SC), Regan Buduul (BUL FC), Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Yunus Vubya (Buddo SS), and Jim Frank Wasike (Vipers SC).
The midfielders listed are Ibrahim Amin (Cincinnati FC), Brian Jjara (KCCA FC), Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC), Fred Junior Muhangi (Express FC), Reagan Okwii (NEC FC), Patrick Serunjogi (KCCA FC), Derrick Malinga (NEC FC), Ibra Ssebagala (Vipers SC), Joseph Langol (Lugazi FC), Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC), Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Marvin Kabitio (Vipers SC), Brian John Owino (Express FC), Thomas Ogemaa (KCCA FC), Etham Adeleke Afuga Adreas Oyedele (Bradfield College FC), Fahad Ismail (KCCA FC), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC), and Bashir Umar (Excell Soccer Academy).
The forwards selected include Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College), John Asiimwe (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Richard Okello (BUL FC), Ramathan Ssali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), and Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC).
Additional forwards are Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC), Mike Lwanga who is currently a free agent, Ikhlas Mutebi (Fußball-Club Augsburg 1907), and Shafic Kaweesi (Lungujja Galaxy FC).
The team will be guided by Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo and Assistant Coach Ronald Ssali. The technical team also includes Goalkeeper Coach Keneth Magada, Physical Trainers Simeon Massa and Dennis Kizito, Team Doctors Michael Kamu Guimisiriza and Ivan Kulika, Equipment Manager Noah Veron Ddamba, Team Media Officer Joel Conrenious Kivumbi, and FUFA TV’s Emmanuel Kakaire. The Football Development Director is Bashir Mutyaba.
The squad starts training today at the FUFA Stadium Kadiba – 4:00 PM
