The Uganda Cranes technical team has released the final 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament reserved for players active in their home countries’ domestic leagues.
Vipers SC forward Allan Okello will captain the team as Uganda prepares for its seventh CHAN appearance.
Final Squad List:
- Denis Kiggundu (GK)
- Arnold Odong
- Nicholas Mwere
- Gideon Odongo
- Herbert Achai
- Joseph Youngman Marvin
- Jude Ssemugabi
- Elvis Ngonde
- Ivan Ahimbisibwe
- Patrick Jonah Kakande
- Arafat Kiza Usama
- Yunus Junior Sentamu
- Rogers Ochaki Torach
- Reagan Mpande
- Lazaro Muhindo
- Hilary Panuel Mukundane
- Emmanuel Anyama
- Joel Mutakubwa (GK)
- Chrispas Kusiima (GK)
- Shafik Nana Kwikiriza
- Allan Okello (Captain)
- Kizito Mugweri Gavin
- Joel Sserunjogi
- Enock Ssebaggala
- Abdu Karim Watambala
Uganda, placed in Group C alongside Niger, Guinea, Algeria, and South Africa, will kick off its campaign on 4th August 2025 against Algeria.
Although Uganda qualified automatically as a co-host nation—alongside Kenya and Tanzania—the Cranes still participated in the qualifiers, defeating Burundi 2–0 on aggregate. According to the technical staff, those competitive fixtures were crucial in sharpening the team ahead of the finals.
