With just days to kickoff, Uganda U17 head coach Brian Ssenyondo has named his final 21-man squad for the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, marking a moment, the first-ever World Cup appearance by any Ugandan football team.
The announcement comes four days before the global showpiece begins, capping months of preparation, trials, and international build-ups.
Ssenyondo’s selection blends top academy and school talents from across the country three goalkeepers, five defenders, seven midfielders, and six forwards, each eager to write their names in Uganda’s football history.
The Cubs began their journey with a rigorous training camp in Uganda, featuring friendlies against KCCA FC, Amus College, and other select sides.
They later flew to Dubai for a 10-day camp focused on tactical sharpening and team bonding.
While there, Uganda played three international friendlies,drawing with Venezuela and Panama, and narrowly losing to Paraguay, performances that gave the technical team confidence ahead of the tournament.
Uganda has been drawn in Group K alongside Canada, Chile, and France, setting up a thrilling debut challenge. The Cubs will open their campaign on November 5, 2025, against Canada, before facing Chile and France in their remaining fixtures.
Fixtures (EAT Time)
- Canada vs Uganda – 5 Nov | 18:45
- Uganda vs Chile – 8 Nov | 15:30
- Uganda vs France – 11 Nov | 15:30
Final Squad with (shirt numbers)
Goalkeepers
(1) Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC Junior Team), (18) Edrisah Waibi (Buddo SS), (19)Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC Junior Team)
Defenders
(2) Jovan Nsereko Mukisa (NEC FC Junior Team), (3) Hamza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), (4) Stephen Oyirwoth (KCCA FC Soccer Academy), (6) Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), (21) Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC Junior Team)
Midfielders
(5) Brain Jjara (KCCA FC), (7) Derrick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators), (8) Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC), (10) Isma Magala Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), (12) John Asiimwe (Express FC), (13) Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC), (16) Brian John Owino (Express FC Junior Team)
Forwards
(9) James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), (11) Richard Okello (BUL FC), (14) Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), (15) Shakur Magogo (Namilyango College), (17) Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC Junior Team), (20) Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC Soccer Academy)
Head Coach
Brian Ssenyondo
