The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has confirmed the Uganda Cranes squad for the forthcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Uganda will play Botswana on 9 October 2025 before facing Algeria on 14 October 2025.
Head Coach Paul Put has named a squad that blends experience with youthful energy. The goalkeeping department features Magoola Salim Omar from Richards Bay in South Africa, Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns and Alionzi Nafian of Defence Forces in Ethiopia. This trio provides a strong backbone for the team.
In defence the Cranes have called up Toby Sibbick who plays for Burton Albion in England together with Elio Capradossi of Universitatea Cluj in Romania and Jordan Obita from Hibernian in Scotland. Rogers Torach and Hilary Mukundane represent Vipers SC while Abdu Azizi Kayondo plays in the Czech Republic with FC Slovan Liberec. Herbert Achayi and Gavin Kizito both from KCCA FC complete the defensive unit.
The midfield is anchored by Kenneth Semakula of Al Adalah in Saudi Arabia alongside Khalid Aucho who features for Singida United in Tanzania. Allan Oyirworth of New England Revolution in the United States is also included. Enock Ssebagala and Ronald Ssekiganda represent Vipers SC and APR FC respectively while Bobosi Byaruhanga from Oakland Roots in the United States adds further depth.
The forward line is led by Allan Okello of Vipers SC, Denis Omedi of APR FC in Rwanda and Travis Mutyaba who features for CS Sfaxien in Tunisia. Joseph Mpande who plays in Vietnam and Rogers Mato of FK Vardar in Macedonia add valuable international experience. Reagan Mpande of SC Villa, Jude Ssemugabi of Jamus FC in South Sudan and Chukwu Uche Ikpeazu of St Johnstone in Scotland are also included. The list is completed by Steven Mukwala of Simba SC in Tanzania.
