Uganda’s Maiden Voyage to the FIFA U-17 World Cup: A 47-man squad announced 

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled a 47-man provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

This marks Uganda’s first-ever appearance in the tournament, following an impressive performance at the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, where they secured qualification by beating Gambia in a playoff match.

The team will be led by Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo, who will be assisted by Ronald Ssali.

This will be Ssenyondo’s last assignment as head coach, as Laryea Kingston will take over the youth teams after the tournament.

The Cubs are pitted in Group K alongside France, Chile, and Canada.

Their matches will take place in Qatar from November 3-27.

The team is expected to begin training at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, in preparation for the tournament.

Provisional Uganda U-17 World Cup Squad (Qatar 2025)

Goalkeepers:

Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC)

Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC)

Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC)

Edris Waibi (Buddo SS)

Defenders:

Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC)

Pantaleo Creti (Grasshopper Club Zürich, Switzerland)

Rwahim Kato (Buddo SS)

Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC)

Ukashsha Abudshalfe Jemba (KCCA FC/Acorns International School-Kisasi)

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, Canada)

Yunus Vubya (Buddo SS)

Jim Frank Wasike (Vipers SC)

Midfielders:

Ibrahim Amin (Cincinnati FC, USA)

Brain Jjara (KCCA)

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, UK)

Fahad Ismail (KCCA FC)

Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC)

Bashir Umar (Excell Soccer Academy)

Forwards:

Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College FC)

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, Germany)

Shafic Kaweesi (Lungujja Galaxy FC)