Uganda U17 national team head coach Brian Ssenyondo has officially unveiled his 22-man squad set to represent the country at the upcoming TotalEnergies AFCON U17 tournament in Morocco from March 30 to April 19, 2025.
The Cubs will compete in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Tanzania, and Zambia, in a tournament that serves as a qualification pathway for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.
The top 10 teams from Africa will secure a place at the global showpiece, making this competition a crucial test for Uganda’s young talents.
Uganda kicks off its campaign against tournament hosts Morocco on March 30 at El Bachir Stadium. The Cubs departed for Morocco on Thursday evening, where they will continue their preparations, including holding training sessions and friendly matches ahead of their opening fixture.
This year’s squad features a blend of promising talent from both local academies and international institutions with the aim of securing a historic qualification to the U17 World Cup.
Final squad
- Adrian Mukwanga – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Jovan Nsereko Mukisa – NEC FC Junior Team
- Hamza Sengooba – Masaka Sunshine FC
- Ethan Adeleke Afuga Andreas Oyedele – Bradfield College
- Joseph Langol – Paorhinar Soccer Academy
- Elvis Torach – Masaka Sunshine FC
- Derick Ssozi – Fort Portal Tax Operators FC
- Thomas Ogema – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
- Isima Mulala Magala – Masaka Sunshine FC
- Richard Okello – BUL FC Junior Team
- Steven Oyirwoth – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
- Trevor Mubiru – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Simon Wanyama – Bukedea Comprehensive
- Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo – Namilyango College School
- Brian Jjara – KCCA FC
- John Brian Owino – Express FC Junior Team
- Marvin Kabiito – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Muhamad Masabo – Lugazi FC Junior Team
- Ashraf Lukyamuzi – KCCA FC Soccer Academy
- Ashraf Kyakuwa – Vipers SC Junior Team
- Abdul Lukenje Ntege – Maroons FC Junior Team
- James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC
Team officials
- John Chrizestom Kalibala – Leader of Delegation
- Brian Ssenyondo – Head Coach
- Ronald Ssali – Assistant Coach
- Kenneth Magada – Goalkeeper Coach
- Simoen Massa – Fitness Coach
- Bashir Mutyaba – Team Manager
- Micheal Kamu Gumisiriza – Team Doctor
- Ivan Kulika – Team Doctor
- Dennis Kizito – Trainer
- Noah Veron Ddamba – Equipment Manager
- Joel Cornerious Kivumbi – Media Officer
- Peter Mbogo – Delegation Staff
Coach Ssenyondo has expressed confidence in his squad, emphasizing their talent, discipline, and hunger for success. Uganda has been making steady progress in youth football, and this competition presents a golden opportunity for the Cubs to showcase their potential on the continental stage.
Uganda will be aiming to impress in Group A and secure a spot among the top 10 teams heading to Qatar for the U17 World Cup.
