Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 30-man squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers against Botswana in November 2026, with captain Khalid Aucho set for a farewell appearance on home soil following his retirement from international football.
Aucho announced his retirement on 12th October 2026, bringing an end to a 13-year international career during which he earned 77 caps and captained the national team.
Uganda will host Botswana at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, 14th November 2026, with kick-off at 7:00 PM. The fixture will also provide an opportunity for fans to celebrate Aucho’s contribution to the Uganda Cranes as he brings his international career to a close. The return leg will be played in Botswana.
Tickets for the home fixture are priced at UGX 20,000 for Ordinary Lower, UGX 30,000 for Ordinary Upper and UGX 150,000 for VIP. All tickets will be purchased online only.
Goalkeepers
Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns FC, South Africa), Kingdom Osayi (Assyriska FF, Sweden), David Lukwago (SC Villa, Uganda) and David Udoh Akpan (Mosta FC, Malta).
Defenders
Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion FC, England), Jonathan Odongo (Entebbe UPPC FC, Uganda), Rogers Torach (CS Constantine, Algeria), Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Kenneth Semakula (Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, Egypt), Nathan Asiimwe (Salford City FC, England), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC, Uganda), Gavin Kizito (Nairobi United FC, Kenya), Majub Toto (Atlanta United FC, USA), Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC, Uganda) and Herbert Bockhorn (FC Magdeburg, Germany).
Midfielders
Baba Alhassan (Mardin 1969 Spor, Turkey), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots SC, USA), Allan Oyirwoth (Dunfermline FC, Scotland), Joseph Seremba (Nairobi United FC, Kenya), Khalid Aucho (Sidama Bunna, Ethiopia) and Abdoulaye Sissako (St. Truidense V.V., Belgium).
Forwards
Allan Okello (AS FAR, Morocco), James Bogere (AGF, Denmark), Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia), Kelvin Boateng (FK Austria Wien, Austria), Rogers Mato (Hearts FC, Scotland), Arnold Vula (K. Beerschot V.A., Belgium), Sadam Masereka (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, USA), Denis Omedi (Gor Mahia FC, Kenya) and Frank Ssebufu (SC Villa, Uganda).
