Five players miss trip to South Africa as Cranes shift focus to DR Congo Friendlies
David GOMBE
Uganda Cranes will be without five players for their friendly matches against Sébastien Desabre’s DR Congo due on 2nd and 5th October 2026 in South Africa.
Captain Denis Onyango, Rogers Mato, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Nathan Asiimwe and Noble Okello missed the trip following a decision by the technical team.
Meanwhile, Paul Put has added Toto Majub Brian and Sadam Masereka. The duo, who missed the recent games against Tunisia and Libya, are part of the team in South Africa.
The team is accommodated at Hotel Sky, Sandton, as preparations continue for the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers. The November FIFA international window will see back-to-back AFCON Qualifier matches against Botswana.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Hannington Ssebwalunyo, David Lukwago, Kingdom Osayi, Akpan Udoh
Defenders:
Rogers Torach, Kenneth Semakula, Diaby Souleymane, Toby Sibbick, Hilary Mukundane, Herbert Achayi, Geofrey Lubanga Kene, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Jonathan Odongo
Midfielders:
Baba Alhassan, Joseph Seremba, Gaucho Debohi Dieudonne, Sadam Masereka, Allan Okello, Allan Oyirwoth, Travis Mutyaba, Abdoulaye Sissako
Forwards:
Steven Mukwala, Kelvin Boateng, Denis Omedi, James Bogere, Toto Majub Brian, Richard Basangwa, Frank Ssebufu, Arnold Vula.
