Uganda U-17 head coach Laryea Kingston has named his closing 20-man squad for the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Rwanda.
The Cubs will compete within the CECAFA Zone U-17 Championship, which doubles because the regional qualifying match for the continental finals, scheduled for October 10–19.
Kingston has retained a number of gamers who had been a part of Uganda’s squad on the earlier U-17 AFCON finals, together with Henry Muhoozi, Arafat Ibanda and Nicholas Kawooya.
One of many notable inclusions is Arsenal teenager Isaiah Swaibu Matthews, who has been named within the travelling squad however won’t function within the matches.
FUFA Company Affairs Director Ahmed Hussein confirmed that Matthews will as an alternative journey with the group to realize expertise and acclimatise with the squad.
The Cubs are anticipated to depart Uganda on Tuesday, October 6, forward of the regional match in Rwanda.
Kingston has chosen three goalkeepers, seven defenders, 5 midfielders and 5 forwards for the marketing campaign.
Uganda Cubs Closing Squad
Goalkeepers
- Obbo Rodrick Collins – KCCA Junior Crew
- Dean David Segirinya – Rays of Grace Soccer Academy
- Mubiru Godfrey – AMUS Faculty
Defenders
- Martin Paecel Kayiwa – URA Junior Crew
- Sumaku Mutawakali – Rays of Grace Academy
- Jemba Ukasha Abdulshafie – KCCA Junior Crew
- Najib Kivumbi – Excel Soccer Academy
- Wandera Abudallah – Rays of Grace Soccer Academy
- Shaldon Ssevume – KS Sparta 09
- Isaiah Swaibu Matthews – Arsenal FC
Midfielders
- Henry Muhoozi – AMUS Faculty
- Yusuf Ssenyonga – Bukedea Complete Faculty
- Arnold Kayemba – El Cambio Academy
- Jeremiah Bwire – Jinja S.S.
- Joseph Ssebufuu – Kampala Junior Crew
Forwards
- Harold Egwangu Richard – Buckswood Faculty Soccer Academy, England
- Junior Ofoyrthe – El Cambio Soccer Academy
- Nicholas Kawooya – Budoo SS
- Arafaat Ibanda – Ebenezer Soccer Academy
- Sebastian Fisher – Partick Thistle
The match gives Uganda with one other alternative to safe a spot on the U-17 AFCON, with the Cubs aiming to construct on their current progress on the continental stage.
Uganda beforehand certified for his or her second suceesive U-17 World Cup after their look on the final AFCON finals, the place a number of members of the present squad gained precious worldwide expertise.
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