During that campaign, forward Lorian Lwesibawa emerged as one of the standout performers, scoring crucial goals that propelled the team to the regional final and ultimately secured Uganda’s return to the continental stage.
The 2026 tournament, scheduled to run from April 25 to May 15, will also serve as a pathway to the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
With the expanded qualification slots available for Africa, the Cubs will be aiming for a strong showing in Morocco to secure one of the coveted World Cup tickets.
Coach Kingston’s provisional squad brings together a mix of promising talents drawn from schools and youth academies across the country, including football powerhouses such as St. Mary’s Kitende, Buddo Secondary School, Amus College School, and Bukedea Comprehensive School.
The selected players include Anderson Earnet Ssesazi, Ismail Habib, Emmanuel Epila, Nicholas Kawooya, Arafat Ibanda, Owen Mukisa, Enock Mwesigwa, Inshirah Mahyoub, Ukasha Kizito, Ukasha Abudshafi Jemba, Kombi Eze, Geofrey Mubiru, Henry Muhoozi, Hilal Ajiga, Brian Olwa, Eric Isabirye, Yusuf Ssenyonga, Najib Kivumbi, Hannington Mugisha, Joshua Asobola, Adrian Mukwanga, John Brian Owino and Shakur Ngobi.
The team will be guided by a technical bench led by Kingston, assisted by Steven Bengo and Ibrahim Juma Sadam, while Yasin Mugabi serves as the goalkeeping coach and Felix Ayoba handles fitness.
Other members of the backroom staff include team doctor Micheal Gumisiriza, team manager Jerome Raymond Katende, kitsman Patrick Senfuka, safeguarding officer Vincent Tumusime and media officer Conrad Musiime.
The residential camp in Njeru is expected to help the technical team assess the players and begin shaping the final squad that will represent Uganda at the continental championship in Morocco.
