Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has included 14 Uganda Premier League gamers in his 28-man provisional squad for subsequent month’s worldwide friendlies in Morocco.
The Cranes will face Tanzania on June 5 earlier than taking up Madagascar on June 8 in Marrakech as preparations proceed for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Half of the chosen squad is made up of locally-based gamers, with SC Villa contributing the most important variety of gamers among the many Uganda Premier League golf equipment represented.
The locally-based gamers summoned are Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC), David Lukwago (SC Villa), Raymon Barasa Mangoli (SC Villa), Geoffrey Lubanga Kene (SC Villa), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC), Joseph Seremba (NEC FC), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Sammy Ssebaggala (KCCA FC), Hassan Mubiru (SC Villa), Frank Ssebufu (SC Villa), Richard Basangwa (NEC FC), Arafat Usama Kiza (Vipers SC) and Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC).
Talking about his choice, Put careworn the significance of the 2 friendlies as Uganda builds in the direction of the AFCON 2027 qualifying marketing campaign.
“I believe these can be two good video games to check the place we’re as a staff. Qualifiers for AFCON 2027 begin quickly in September, October and November, so we have to be ready,” Put mentioned.
The Belgian tactician additionally defined why a number of native gamers earned call-ups.
“This squad additionally consists of some new names, together with native gamers who’ve proven their potential and expertise this 12 months. I need to give them an opportunity,” he added.
Put additionally confirmed that accidents and health issues dominated out some gamers from the squad.
“We additionally needed to cope with accidents. Gamers like Toby Sibbick usually are not 100% match, and Elio Capradossi, Nafian Alionzi and Jude Ssemugabi are carrying accidents,” he famous.
The squad additionally options foreign-based stars together with Allan Okello, Travis Mutyaba, Steven Mukwala, Rogers Mato and James Bogere.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers:
Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC), David Lukwago (SC Villa), Joel Mutakubwa (Adigrat College FC)
Defenders:
Herbert Bockhorn (FC Magdeburg), Nathan Asiimwe (Charlton Athletic), Raymon Barasa Mangoli (SC Villa), Jordan Obita (Hibernian FC), Geoffrey Lubanga Kene (SC Villa), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Aziz Kayondo (Slovan Liberec), Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC), Joseph Seremba (NEC FC)
Midfielders:
Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots SC), Alhassan Baba (FCSB), Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Allan Okello (Younger Africans SC)
Forwards:
James Bogere (Aarhus AGF), Rogers Mato (Hearts FC), Sammy Ssebaggala (KCCA FC), Hassan Mubiru (SC Villa), Steven Mukwala (Al-Nasr SC), Frank Ssebufu (SC Villa), Allan Oyirwoth (New England Revolution FC), Richard Basangwa (NEC FC), Noble Okello (Indy Eleven FC), Arafat Usama Kiza (Vipers SC) and Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC).
