2025 U17 AFCON: 37 man Uganda Cubs provisional squad unveiled

As the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations draws near, the Uganda U17 boys’ football national team, the Uganda Cubs, are gearing up for the prestigious tournament.

The team, which qualified as CECAFA region winners after defeating Tanzania 2-1 in the final, will be seeking to qualify for the FIFA U17 World Cup.

The Uganda Cubs have been placed in Group A alongside host nation Morocco, Tanzania, and Zambia.

The 2025 U17 AFCON will take place in Morocco from March 30 to April 19, 2025.

To prepare for this challenge, head coach Brian Ssenyondo has unveiled a provisional squad of 37 players.

The squad comprises players who played crucial roles in the CECAFA U17 triumph, the FUFA Juniors League, and standout performers from various school tournaments.

The selected players will enter camp on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, marking the beginning of their intense preparations for the 2025 U17 AFCON.

With a strong squad in place, the Uganda Cubs are poised to make a significant impact in Morocco.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers

Lukyamuzi Ashiraf (KCCA FC SA), Waibi Edrisah (Wakiso Giants FC JT), Mukwanga Adrian (Vipers SC JT), Kakaire Nicholas (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT), Aaron Zziwa (Working FC Academy-England)

Defenders

Torach Elvis (Masaka Sunshine FC), Oyirwoth Pius (KCCA FC SA), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC SA), Ssengooba Hamuza (Masaka Sunshine FC), Nsereko Jovan Mukisa (NEC FC JT), Kayiza Raymond Serunyigo (Soltilo Bright Stars FC JT), Buluma Sudiki (Police FC JT), Shaban Ali (Express FC JT), Mukisa Marcus Jonathan (SC Villa JT), Latigo King Sammy (Empire FC)

Midfielders

Jjara Brain (KCCA FC SA), Walusimbi Abubakali (Vipers SC JT), Isima Magala Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Okello Richard (BUL FC JT), Kabiito Marvin (Vipers SC JT), Owino John Brian (Express FC JT), Kyakuwa Ashirah (Vipers SC JT), Ogema Thomas (KCCA FC SA), Kamurungi Nuweagaba (Kitara FC JT), Ssozi Derrick (Fort Portal Tax Operators FC), Langol Joseph (Poarhinar Soccer Academy), Ssembusi Patrick (Amus College School), Amaku Gnot (Brooke House College-England)

Forwards

Magogo Shakur Lucky Baggio (Namilyango College School), Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC JT), Bogere James (Masaka Sunshine FC), Wanyama Simon (Vipers SC JT), Ntege Abdul Lukenge (Maroons FC JT), Masudi Raphael (KCCA FC SA), Babalanda Tom (BUL FC JT), Mubiru Mahad (Mbale Heroes FC JT), Joel Kigenyi (Bukedea Comprehensive SS)

Technical team

Brian Ssenyondo – Head Coach

Ssali Ronald – Assistant Coach

Magada Keneth – Goalkeeper Coach

Massa Simeon – Fitness Coach

Kizito Dennis – Trainer

Mutyaba Bashir – Team Manager

Gumisiriza Micheal – Team Doctor

Kulika Ivan – Team Doctor

Damba Veron – Equipment Manager

Kivumbi Joel Cornerious – Media Officer