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AFCON U17: Uganda Cubs final 22-man squad named as team departs for Morocco
The Uganda U17 national team (Cubs) head coach Brian Ssenyondo has confirmed his final 22-man squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies AFCON U17 tournament set to take place in Morocco from March 30 to April 19, 2025.
Uganda is placed in Group A alongside Morocco (hosts), Tanzania and Zambia.
The tournament also serves as a qualification pathway for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year with the top 10 African teams earning slots at the global event.
The Cubs will face host nation Morocco in their opening game on March 30 at El Bachir Stadium. The team flew out of Uganda on Thursday evening for Morocco, where they will hold further training sessions and engage in friendly matches in preparation for the tournament.
The final 22-man squad
Adrian Mukwanga – Vipers SC Junior Team, Jovan Nsereko Mukisa – NEC FC Junior Team, Hamza Sengooba – Masaka Sunshine FC, Ethan Adeleke Afuga Andreas Oyedele – Bradfield College, Joseph Langol – Paorhinar Soccer Academy, Elvis Torach – Masaka Sunshine FC, Derick Ssozi – Fort Portal Tax Operators FC, Thomas Ogema – KCCA FC Soccer Academy, Isima Mulala Magala – Masaka Sunshine FC, Richard Okello – BUL FC Junior Team, Steven Oyirwoth – KCCA FC Soccer Academy, Trevor Mubiru – Vipers SC Junior Team, Simon Wanyama – Bukedea Comprehensive, Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo – Namilyango College School, Brain Jjara – KCCA FC John Brian, Owino – Express FC Junior Team, Marvin Kabiito – Vipers SC Junior Team, Muhamad Masabo – Lugazi FC Junior Team, Ashraf Lukyamuzi – KCCA FC Soccer Academy, Ashraf Kyakuwa – Vipers SC Junior Team, Abdul Lukenje Ntege – Maroons FC Junior Team, James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC.
Technical Team & Officials
John Chrizestom Kalibala -Leader of Delegation
Brian Ssenyondo- Head Coach
Ronald Ssali – Assistant Coach
Kenneth Magada – Goalkeeper Coach
Simoen Massa – Fitness Coach
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Manager
Micheal Kamu Gumisiriza – Team Doctor
Ivan Kulika – Team Doctor
Dennis Kizito – Trainer
Noah Veron Ddamba – Equipment Manager
Joel Cornerious Kivumbi – Media Officer
Peter Mbogo – Delegation Staff
Source:FUFA