The Uganda Cranes have unveiled their 41-man provisional squad for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to kick off on August 2.
Newly appointed coaches Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso announced the team on Saturday, beginning Uganda’s final build-up to the tournament co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
All Group C matches will be played at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.
Uganda is drawn in a tough group with Niger, Guinea, South Africa, and Algeria. This will be the Cranes’ seventh CHAN appearance, and with home advantage, hopes are high for their best run yet.
The squad features seasoned players like Yunus Sentamu, Milton Karisa, and Allan Okello, balanced with rising talents such as Patrick Kakande and Jerome Kirya.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa, Hannington Ssebwalunyo, Crispus Kusima, Mugolofa Mutwalibu, Denis Kiggundu
Defenders: Gavin Kizito, Lazaro Bwambale, James Begisa, David Owori, Herbert Achayi, Gideon Odongo, Enock Walusimbi, Nicholas Mwere, Jacob Okao, Ronald Otti, Arnold Odong, Rogers Torach, Hilary Mukundane
Midfielders: Marvin Youngman, Joel Sserunjogi, Emmanuel Wasswa, Elvis Ngondwe, Regan Mpande, Saidi Mayanja, Ronald Ssekiganda, Abdu Karim Watambala, Enock Ssebagala, Jerome Kirya, Allan Okello, Aslam Ssemakula
Forwards: Milton Karisa, Shafik Nana Kwikiriza, Usama Arafat Kiza, Emmanuel Anyama, Yunus Sentamu, Charles Lwanga, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Balden Ogama, James Bogere, Patrick Kakande
Regional Spotlight
Uganda joins Kenya, Tanzania, and Sudan in representing the CECAFA region. Originally scheduled for 2024, the tournament was moved to 2025 to allow more preparation time for hosts and teams.
