The Uganda Cranes have begun preparations for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Pamoja Qualifiers against Botswana, with the first batch of players reporting to Marriott Hotel in Kampala on Sunday, 8th November 2026.
Nine players had checked into camp by Sunday night as the squad started assembling ahead of Saturday’s encounter at Hoima City Stadium.
The early arrivals include goalkeepers David Lukwago and Jonathan Odongo, defenders Hilary Mukundane, Frank Ssebufu and Herbert Achayi, as well as Kingdom Osayi, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Khalid Aucho and Allan Oyirwoth.
Additional players, including Gavin Kizito, Joseph Seremba, Denis Omedi, Travis Mutyaba, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Nathan Asiimwe, Toby Sibbick, David Udoh, Denis Onyango, Abdoulaye Sissako and Kelvin Boateng, are expected to join the squad on Monday, 9th November.
Defender Majub Toto will report on Tuesday alongside Baba Alhassan, James Bogere, Herbert Bochorn, Allan Okello, Rogers Torach and Sadam Masereka, while Daniel Dongmo is expected on Wednesday.
With the squad continuing to take shape, the technical team will use the available training sessions to work on tactical organisation, fitness and overall match readiness.
The Cranes are scheduled to train on Monday at 4:00 PM EAT at the Namboole Annex training pitch as preparations gather momentum.
Uganda will host Botswana on Saturday, 14th November 2026, at Hoima City Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 PM.
Supporters are encouraged to secure their tickets early and turn up in numbers to rally behind the team.
Tickets for the Uganda-Botswana encounter are available exclusively online through MoMo Ticketing
