The Uganda Cranes have officially kicked off their preparations in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of two scheduled international friendlies.
The team will take on Cameroon on Thursday, June 6, followed by a clash with The Gambia on Sunday, June 9. Both matches serve as part of the build-up to the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place later this year.
Uganda, alongside Kenya and Tanzania, will co-host the CHAN tournament, which features only players active in their respective domestic leagues.
Of the 28 players summoned by Head Coach Paul Put, 20 traveled from Uganda on Monday. Notably, forward Muhammad Shaban was called up to replace John Paul Dembe, who withdrew from the squad due to unforeseen circumstances.
An additional eight foreign-based players are expected to join the camp directly in Marrakech. These include Jordan Obita, Toby Sibbick, Elio Capradossi, Elvis Bwomono, Allan Oyirwoth, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Isaac Muleme, and Steven Mukwala.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers:
Isima Watenga – Golden Arrows FC (South Africa)
Nafian Alionzi – Defence Forces FC (Ethiopia)
Joel Mutakubwa – BUL FC (Uganda)
Hannington Sebwalunyo – NEC FC (Uganda)
Defenders:
Elvis Bwomono – St Mirren FC (Scotland)
Nico Wadada – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Elio Capradossi – AS Cittadella (Italy)
Arnold Odong – SC Villa (Uganda)
Toby Sibbick – Wigan Athletic FC (England)
Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland)
Isaac Muleme – Viktoria Žižkov (Czech Republic)
Midfielders:
Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC (USA)
Kenneth Semakula – Club Africain (Tunisia)
Allan Oyirwoth – New England Revolution (USA)
Enock Ssebagala – NEC FC (Uganda)
Abdu Karim Watambala – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Allan Okello – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Travis Mutyaba – Bordeaux (France)
Forwards:
Dennis Omedi – APR FC (Rwanda)
Hakim Kiwanuka – APR FC (Rwanda)
Shafik Nana Kwikiriza – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Rogers Mato – FK Vardar (North Macedonia)
Steven Mukwala – Simba SC (Tanzania)
Usama Arafat – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Patrick Jonah Kakande – SC Villa (Uganda)
Ivan Ahimbisibwe – URA FC (Uganda)
Team Officials:
Rogers Mulindwa – Leader of Delegation
Paul Put – Head Coach
Sam Ssimbwa – Assistant Head Coach
