The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled a 29-man squad for the Uganda Cranes Select team competing in the upcoming 2024 FUFA Super 8 tournament.
Local Talent and Experienced Free Agents Combine
Assistant coach Sam Ssimbwa selected a squad primarily featuring select Ugandan-based players and experienced free agents. The chosen players will showcase their skills against the top teams from the 2023/2024 Uganda Premier League season.
Facing Top Competition
The Uganda Cranes Select will face off against reigning champions SC Villa, along with BUL FC, Vipers SC, Kitara FC, KCCA FC, Maroons FC, and NEC FC. These clubs earned their spots in the tournament by finishing in the top seven positions of the last season.
Impressing for National Team Selection
FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein highlighted the dual purpose of the tournament.
“The players in the select team will use the opportunity to impress and break into the senior team ahead of the AFCON Qualifiers, while the clubs will use the games to fine tune their squads for the new season,” Ahmed noted.
Training and Match Venues
The select team will begin non-residential training on Tuesday, July 23rd, at Lugogo’s Omondi Stadium, with the session starting at 8:00 AM. Three venues will host the FUFA Super 8 matches: Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, and Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Full Uganda Cranes Select Squad Listing
Goalkeepers:
Matovu Hassan (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
Ssekajja Bashir (Wakiso Giants FC)
Magada Abdu (URA FC)
Defenders:
Begisa James Penz (URA FC)
Kizito Gavin Mugweri (Free Agent)
Tebandeke Christopher (UPDF FC)
Bwangani Amisi (URA FC)
Kato Samuel (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
Buule Warren (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
Matovu Faisal (Lugazi FC)
Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes B, Spain)
Midfielders:
Kayondo Ronald (UPDF FC)
Fiat Cleophus (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
Kakande Shafic (Soltilo Bright Stars FC)
Aliro Moses (URA FC)
Mugulusi Isma (Free Agent)
Kisolo Innocent (URA FC)
Ssekibengo Godfrey (URA FC)
Mutebi Hakim (Free Agent)
Ssenyonjo Hassan (Wakiso Giants FC)
Tibiita Laban (URA FC)
Strikers:
Bunyaga Bruno (URA FC)
Ogwang Isaac (Police FC)
Ahimbisibwe Ivan (URA FC)
Akandanwaho Joseph (Mbarara FC)
Ssemujju Joseph (URA FC)
Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC)
Lutalo Umar (Free Agent)
Basangwa Richard (Free Agent)
Officials:
Ssimbwa Sam Bamweyana – Uganda Cranes Assistant Head Coach
Kiggundu Stephen – Goalkeeping Coach
Balyejusa Ayub – Trainer
Massa Geoffrey – Team Manager
Nakabago Emmanuel – Team Doctor
Gumisiriza Michael – Physiotherapist
Mulondo Samuel – Kit Manager
Lusulire Ronald – Media Officer
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