{"id":111657,"date":"2025-10-09T15:14:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/uganda-names-provisional-squad-for-fifa-u-17-world-cup"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:59:07","slug":"uganda-names-provisional-squad-for-fifa-u-17-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/uganda-names-provisional-squad-for-fifa-u-17-world-cup","title":{"rendered":"Uganda Names Provisional Squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced a 47-man provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo revealed the list on Tuesday, which features a blend of locally based and foreign-based young talents.<\/p>\n<p>The team will start residential training this evening at 4:00 PM at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, as preparations for the tournament get underway.<\/p>\n<p>Ssenyondo\u2019s squad draws players from leading domestic clubs such as Vipers SC, KCCA FC, NEC FC, Buddo SS, and Masaka Sunshine FC, alongside international sides including Grasshopper Club Zu\u0308rich (Switzerland), Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Canada), Bradfield College FC (United Kingdom), and FC Augsburg (Germany).<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeepers<\/p>\n<p>Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC), Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC), Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC), and Edris Waibi (Buddo SS).<\/p>\n<p>Defenders<\/p>\n<p>Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Pantaleo Creti (Grasshopper Club Zu\u0308rich), Rwahim Kato (Buddo SS), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC), Ukashsha Abudshalfe Jemba (KCCA FC\/Acorns International School\u2013Kisasi), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC), Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa (NEC FC), Hamuzza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), Dickson Barasa (Buddo SS), Ronald Kigoye (Vipers SC), Regan Buduul (BUL FC), Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Yunus Vubya (Buddo SS), and Jim Frank Wasike (Vipers SC).<\/p>\n<p>Midfielders<\/p>\n<p>Ibrahim Amin (Cincinnati FC), Brain Jjara, Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC), Fred Junior Muhangi (Express FC), Reagan Okwii (NEC FC), Patrick Serunjogi (KCCA FC), Derrick Malinga (NEC FC), Ibra Ssebagala (Vipers SC), Joseph Langol (Lugazi FC), Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC), Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Marvin Kabitio (Vipers SC), Brian John Owino (Express FC), Thomas Ogemaa (KCCA FC), Etham Adeleke Afuga Adreas Oyedele (Bradfield College FC), Fahad Ismail (KCCA FC), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC), and Bashir Umar (Excell Soccer Academy).<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<\/p>\n<p>Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College), John Asiimwe (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Richard Okello (BUL FC), Ramathan Ssali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC), Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC), Mike Lwanga (Free Agent), Ikhlas Mutebi (FC Augsburg 1907), and Shafic Kaweesi (Lungujja Galaxy FC).<\/p>\n<p>Technical Bench<\/p>\n<p>Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo will be assisted by Ronald Ssali, with Keneth Magada serving as Goalkeeping Coach. Simeon Massa and Dennis Kizito are the Physical Trainers, while Dr. Michael Kamu Guimisiriza and Dr. Ivan Kulika will provide medical support.<\/p>\n<p>Noah Veron Ddamba is responsible for equipment, Joel Cornelius Kivumbi serves as Team Media Officer, and Emmanuel Kakaire from FUFA TV will handle communications. The overall coordination is under Bashir Mutyaba, FUFA\u2019s Football Development Director.<\/p>\n<p>The Young Cranes secured qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup following a remarkable performance at the 2025 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. They sealed qualification after defeating The Gambia in the play-off stage.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s tournament, is scheduled for 3- 27 November 2025 in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>Uganda has been drawn in a challenging group alongside France, Chile, and Canada. Other African representatives at the tournament will include South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Egypt, Co\u0302te d\u2019Ivoire, Zambia, Burkina Faso, and Mali.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced a 47-man provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025. Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo revealed the list on Tuesday, which features a blend of locally based and foreign-based young talents. 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