Uganda’s U17 Men’s National Football Team, the Cubs, has been summoned ahead of the CECAFA U17 Zonal Qualifiers set for November 15 to December 4, 2025, in Ethiopia.
The tournament will mark the first major test for the Cubs’ new technical team led by Ghanaian coach Laryea Kingston.
Joining him is former Uganda Cranes midfielder Steven Bengo as assistant coach, bringing valuable experience and creativity to the setup.
Saddam Ibrahim Juma will also serve on the coaching staff, while KCCA FC’s Yasin Mugabi takes charge of the goalkeepers.
The backroom team includes familiar local football figures: Joram Katende (Team Manager), Vincent Tumusiime “Titi Camara” (Team Coordinator), Patrick Ssenfuka (Kit Manager), Innocent Jejje (Team Doctor), Rashid Kebba (Physiotherapist), and Aloysious Byamukama (Media Officer).
Uganda, the defending CECAFA champions, will aim to retain their regional title and secure a top-three finish to qualify for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Summoned Uganda U17 Squad
Goalkeepers
Akisam Ndaye (Rays of Grace), Muhamad Masabo (Volf Academy), Adrian Ssemugera (Solitilo Bright Stars JT), Richard Mukisa (NEC JT).
Defenders
Musa Matovu Musisi (NEC JT), Frank Katongole (St. Julian H/S), Elisa Mukisa (St. Julian H/S), Enock Mwesigwa (Volf Academy), Abulhafi Ukasha Jiemba (JCCA FC JT), Mudawakazi Sumaku (Bukeda CS), Eze Kombi (Amus College), Hilala Agiga (Amus College), Musa Ssuuna (Amus College), Ibrahim Waita (Buddo SS), Trevor Mubiru (Vipers SC JT).
Midfielders
Joseph Langol (Lugazi FC JT), Eric Isabirye (Rays of Grace), Brian Olwa (Edgars Youth Academy), Bob Jerica Atendele (Edgars Youth Academy), Ismail Fahad (KCCA FC JT), Habert Cherotim (Bukeda CS), Henry Muhooz (Amus College), Roy Olala (Buddo SS), Ashiraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC JT), Owen Mukisa (Vipers SC JT), Victors Kahinda (Express FC).
Forwards
Shakur Ngobi (Vipers SC JT), Nicholas Kawooa (Buddo SS), Geofrey Wasswa Ssenfuka (Bukeda CS), Lorian Kisakye Lwesibawa (St. Julianna H/S), Ibrahim Ali Nangalama (NEC FC JT).
