Uganda Cubs final squad announced for U-17 FIFA World Cup

Uganda Cubs head coach Brian Ssenyondo has named the final 21-man squad for the U-17 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The team will feature a mix of experienced and young players, with three goalkeepers, five defenders, seven midfielders, and six forwards.

The Uganda Cubs have been in rigorous training, playing friendly matches against top teams in Uganda and abroad.

Their preparation for the tournament included three build-up games in Dubai, where they drew against Venezuela and Panama before losing to Paraguay.

The team also played friendly games against KCCA FC and Amus College during their camp in Uganda.

The Uganda Cubs will face stiff competition in Group K, where they are pitted against Canada, Chile, and France.

Their first match is against Canada on November 5, 2025.

The Squad
– Goalkeepers: Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC Junior Team), Edrisah Waibi (Buddo SS), Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC Junior Team)

– Defenders: Jovan Nsereko Mukasa (NEC FC Junior Team), Hamza Sengo, Stephen Oyirwoth (KCCA FC Soccer Academy), Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC Junior Team)

– Midfielders: Brain Jjara (KCCA FC), Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators), Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC), Isma Magala Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), John Asiimwe (Express FC), Nuwagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC), Brian John Owino (Express FC Junior Team)

– Forwards: James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Richard Okello (BUL FC), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Shakur Magogo (Namilyango College), Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC Junior Team), Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC Soccer Academy)