Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named his squad for the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers double-header against Botswana, with defenders Elio Capradossi and Jordan Obita notable absentees.
The Belgian explained that the duo is currently injured and that is why they are not in the squad.
“You know, with Elio, he has been suffering from a long injury, but we were very hopeful because two weeks ago, he started to play, but after 30 minutes, he got injured again. I have been in communication with him, but after medical tests, it was confirmed that he is injured again,” Put said on Capradossi.
Caproddossi celebrates at Namboole
Capradossi features for FC Universitatea Cluj in Romania and started for the side against FC Arges Pitesti on Monday, 19th October, before being substituted in the 13th minute.
On Obita’s omission: “It is a little bit the same story with Elio. Jordan was expected to be in the selection last weekend at his club; unfortunately, he didn’t make it. I’m very honest with the players that they must be active, and it is in their best interest. So Jordan is very understanding, and we only hope he recovers fully,” he noted.
Uganda will host Botswana on 14th November 2026, before playing away on 17th November 2026.
The 30-man squad features a mix of experienced stars and foreign-based players.
Veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango makes a return, alongside SC Villa’s David Lukwago, while Khalid Aucho, who recently retired from international football, will officially bid farewell and is included in the squad for the games.
Full Squad
GOALKEEPERS
1. Denis Onyango – Mamelodi Sundowns FC, South Africa 2. Kingdom Osayi – Assyriska FF, Sweden 3. David Lukwago – SC Villa, Uganda 4. David Udoh Akpan – Mosta FC, Malta
DEFENDERS
5. Toby Sibbick – Burton Albion FC, England 6. Jonathan Odongo – Entebbe UPPC FC, Uganda 7. Rogers Torach – CS Constantine, Algeria 8. Azizi Kayondo – FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic 9. Kenneth Semakula – Al Ittihad Alexandria Club, Egypt 10. Nathan Aslimwe – Salford City FC, England 11. Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC, Uganda 12. Gavin Kizito – Nairobi United FC, Kenya 13. Majub Toto – Atlanta United FC, USA 14. Herbert Achayi – KCCA FC, Uganda 15. Herbert Bockhorn – FC Magdeburg, Germany
MIDFIELDERS
16. Baba Alhassan – Mardin 1996 Spor, Turkey 17. Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC, USA 18. Allan Oyirwoth – Dunfermline FC, Scotland 19. Joseph Seremba – Nairobi United FC, Kenya 20. Khalid Aucho – Sidama Bunna, Ethiopia 21. Abdoulaye Sissako – Sint-Truidense V.V., Belgium
FORWARDS
22. Allan Okello – AS FAR Rabat, Morocco 23. James Bogere – AGF, Denmark 24. Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien, Tunisia 25. Kelvin Boateng – FK Austria Wien, Austria 26. Rogers Mato – Hearts FC, Scotland 27. Arnold Vula – K. Beerschot V.A., Belgium 28. Sadam Masereka – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, USA 29. Denis Omedi – Gor Mahia FC, Kenya 30. Frank Ssebufu – SC Villa, Uganda
