Africa-Press – Uganda. Uganda Cranes co-coach Morley Byekwaso has officially confirmed Uganda’s final squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.
With preparations complete, the Cranes are gearing up for what will be their seventh appearance at the continental tournament.
Midfield playmaker Allan Okello has been entrusted with the captain’s armband and will lead the team throughout the competition.
He will be supported in leadership duties by goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa and defender Rogers Ochaki Torach, who have been named vice-captains.
The final squad features 25 locally-based players, broken down into three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders, and seven forwards.
The team blends experience and youth from top Ugandan Premier League sides such as KCCA FC, Vipers SC, SC Villa, and BUL FC.
Uganda earned automatic qualification for CHAN 2025 as one of the tournament co-hosts, alongside Kenya and Tanzania.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad for CHAN 2025
Goalkeepers:
1. Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC)
2. Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC)
3. Chrispas Kusiima (Kitara FC)
Defenders:
2. Arnold Odong (SC Villa)
3. Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC)
4. Gideon Odong (NEC FC)
5. Herbert Achai (KCCA FC)
13. Rogers Ochaki Torach (Vipers SC)
15. Lazaro Muhindo (KCCA FC)
16. Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
22. Kizito Gavin (KCCA FC)
Midfielders:
6. Joseph Youngman Marvin (Vipers SC)
8. Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa)
10. Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa)
21. Allan Okello ©️ (KCCA FC)
23. Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC)
24. Enock Ssebagala (Vipers SC)
25. Abdu Karim Watambala
Forwards:
7. Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC)
9. Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC)
11. Arafat Kiza Usama (KCCA FC)
12. Yunus Junior Sentamu (Vipers SC)
14. Reagan Mpande (SC Villa)
17. Emmanuel Anyama (KCCA FC)
20. Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC)
Group C Challenge Awaits
Drawn in Group C, Uganda will face a stern test against Algeria, Niger, Guinea, and South Africa. Their group matches are scheduled as follows:
August 4, 2025: Uganda vs Algeria
August 9, 2025: Uganda vs Guinea
August 13, 2025: Uganda vs Niger
August 17, 2025: Uganda vs South Africa
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