Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has unveiled a 28-man squad set to feature in two high-profile international friendlies against Cameroon and Gambia, scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco.
The Cranes will lock horns with continental heavyweights Cameroon on Friday, 6th June, followed by a clash against The Gambia on Monday, 9th June 2025.
The squad features a balanced mix of local and international talent, with 12 players drawn from the StarTimes Uganda Premier League and 16 plying their trade abroad, underlining a strategic blend of domestic development and global experience.
Local-based players and team officials will assemble at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday, 2nd June 2025 at 12:00 PM, before traveling to Morocco later that day. Meanwhile, foreign-based players will join the team directly in Marrakech.
Match Schedule:
Friday, 6th June 2025: Cameroon vs Uganda – Kick-off at 20:00HRS (10:00 PM EAT)
Monday, 9th June 2025: Uganda vs Gambia – Kick-off at 16:00HRS (6:00 PM EAT)
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)
John Paul Dembe – AC Hacken (Sweden)
Patrick Jonah Kakande – SC Villa (Uganda)
Ivan Ahimbisibwe – URA FC (Uganda)
These friendlies are a crucial part of Uganda’s preparations for upcoming international competitions. Coach Paul Put will use the matches to evaluate individual performances and strengthen squad cohesion ahead of future challenges.
