As Uganda Cranes prepares for their crucial 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Burundi, head coach Paul Put has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming two-legged matches.
The two teams will face off on December 26th and 29th, 2024, at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo. Uganda, along with Kenya and Tanzania, has already secured a spot in the tournament as hosts, while Burundi and other East African nations are vying for the region’s fourth slot.
The team will begin non-residential training on December 21st before entering camp on December 25th at Nob View Hotel ahead of the two crucial games.
The 2024 CHAN tournament is scheduled to take place from February 1st to 28th, 2025.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers:
Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC), Mutwalibi Mugolofa (KCCA FC), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC)
Defenders:
Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC), Gideon Odongo (NEC FC), Moses Aliro (URA FC), Derrick Ndahiro (Vipers SC), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC), Arnold Odong (SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
Midfielders:
Joel Sseunjogi (KCCA FC), Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC), Allan Okello (Vipers SC), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Paul Patrick Mbowa (Vipers SC)
Forwards:
Hakim Kiwanuka (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC), Samuel Ssenyonjo (Express FC), Ivan Ahimbisibwe (URA FC), Isaac Ogwang (Police FC), James Jarieko (NEC FC)
