The Uganda U-17 National men’s Head Coach, Laryea Kingston, has named a provisional developing squad ahead of the forthcoming 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations scheduled to take place from 25th April to 15th May 2026. This squad is subject to updates as more players join.
The tournament will bring together the continent’s best youth teams as they compete for continental glory and qualification opportunities to the U-17 FIFA World Cup.
Uganda secured qualification for the finals through the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Zonal Qualifiers after reaching the final of the regional tournament held late last year.
The team will enter camp at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru on Tuesday, 10th March 2026.
Developing list of Players
Ssesazi Anderson Earnet (Kawempe Muslim SS/URA FC JT), Ismail Habib (Kawempe Muslim SS), Epila Emmanuel (Mentor SS), Kawooya Nicholas (Buddo SS), Ibanda Arafat (Buddo SS/NEC JT), Owen Mukisa (Vipers JT/Seth Academy), Mwesigwa Enock (Volf Academy), Inshirah Mahyoub (Edgars Youth Academy/Kibuli SS), Kizito Ukasha (Proline Academy), Ukasha Abudshafi Jemba (KCCA FC JT), Kombi Eze (Amus College School), Mubiru Geofrey (Amus College School), Muhoozi Henry (Amus College School), Hilal Ajiga (Amus College School), Olwa Brian (Edgars Youth Academy/Bukedea Comprehensive School), Isabirye Eric (Rays of Grace/Bukedea Comprehensive School), Ssenyonga Yusuf (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Kivumbi Najib (Excel Academy), Mugisha Hannington (Excel Academy), Asobola Joshua (Excel Academy), Mukwanga Adrian (St. Mary’s Kitende), Owino John Brian (St. Mary’s Kitende) and Ngobi Shakur (Green Light Islamic School).
Officials
Laryea Kingston – Head Coach
Bengo Steven – Assistant Coach I
Ibrahim Juma Sadam – Assistant Coach II
Mugabi Yasin – Goalkeeping Coach
Ayoba Felix – Fitness Trainer
Gumisiriza Micheal – Team Doctor
Katende Jerome Raymond – Team Manager
Senfuka Patrick – Kitsman
Tumusime Vincent – Safeguarding Officer
Conrad Musiime – Media Officer
