Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 28-man squad for upcoming international friendlies against Cameroon and The Gambia, scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco next month.
The Cranes will first lock horns with Cameroon on June 6, before facing The Gambia on June 9, 2025.
Coach Put’s selection features a solid mix of both local talent and internationally-based players. Twelve of the players ply their trade in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, while the rest come from clubs abroad—a deliberate balance aimed at blending experience with emerging local skill.
Local players and team officials are expected to assemble at FUFA House in Mengo at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2. They will then travel together to Morocco. Foreign-based players will join the team directly in Marrakech.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers:
Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows, 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)
With this squad, Coach Paul Put is looking to test the team’s strength and cohesion ahead of future qualifiers and tournaments. The blend of youth, experience, and global exposure could give the Cranes a competitive edge in the upcoming friendlies.
