Arsenal’s Isaiah Swaibu Matthews named in Uganda Cubs Final Squad for U-17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers
David GOMBE
Uganda Cubs head coach Laryea Kingston has named the final 20-man squad for the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers CECAFA Zone Championship in Rwanda.
Arsenal FC academy defender Isaiah Swaibu Matthews is part of the team, but according to FUFA Corporate Affairs Director Ahmed Hussein, he will not feature in games but will travel with the team for acclimatisation.
The squad also includes Henry Muhoozi, Arafat Ibanda and Nicholas Kawooya who featured at the previous AFCON where Uganda earned a ticket to next month’s U-17 World Cup.
The Uganda Cubs will depart today, Tuesday 6th October 2026, ahead of the regional championship scheduled for 10th-19th October 2026.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers
Obbo Rodrick Collins (KCCA Junior Team), Dean David Segirinya (Rays of Grace Soccer Academy), Mubiru Godfrey (AMUS College).
Defenders
Martin Paecel Kayiwa (URA Junior Team), Sumaku Mutawakali (Rays of Grace Academy), Jemba Ukasha Abdulshafie (KCCA Junior Team), Najib Kivumbi (Excel Soccer Academy), Wandera Abudallah (Rays of Grace Academy), Shaldon Ssevume (KS Sparta 09), Isaiah Swaibu Matthews (Arsenal FC).
Midfielders:
Muhoozi Henry (AMUS College), Yusuf Ssenyonga (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Arnold Kayemba (El Cambio Academy), Jeremiah Bwire (Jinja S.S.), Joseph Ssebufuu (Kampala Junior Team).
Forwards:
Harold Egwangu Richard (Buckswood School Football Academy, England), Junior Ofoyrthe (El Cambio Soccer Academy), Nicholas Kawooya (Budoo SS), Arafaat Ibanda (Ebenezer Soccer Academy), Sebastian Fisher (Partick Thistle).
