Uganda Cranes Squad in Egypt ahead of World Cup Qualifier
The bulk of the Uganda Cranes squad is already in Egypt ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier against Mozambique on Thursday.
Majority of the Cranes squad which is made up of local-based players touched down in North Africa on Saturday to begin preparations.
The Cranes are hoping to qualify for their first-ever World Cup.
Uganda will face Group G rivals Mozambique on March 20 at the Cairo International Stadium before hosting Guinea on March 25 at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
The Cranes are currently fifth in Group G with 6 points.
They are however just three points behind joint leaders Algeria and Mozambique. A win away from home would be a fantastic return for experienced coach Paul Put.
Group G comprises Algeria, Mozambique, Botswana, Guinea, Uganda and Somalia.
The group winner qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Four of the nine group runners-up qualify for a playoff to determine Africa's representative at the Intercontinental qualifying playoff
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows, South Africa)
Alionzi Nafian (Mechal, Ethiopia)
Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC)
Defenders
Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren)
Gavin Kizito (KCCA)
Bevis Mugabi (Anorthosis Famagusta)
Timothy Awany (Ashdod FC)
Toby Sibbick (Wigan Athletic)
Rogers Torach (Vipers)
Aziz Kayondo (Slovan Liberec)
Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov)
Midfielders
Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa)
Kenneth Semakula (Club Africain)
Khalid Aucho (Young Africans)
Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC)
Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers)
Allan Okello (Vipers)
Travis Mutyaba (Bordeaux)
Forwards
Denis Omedi (APR FC)
Hakim Kiwanuka (APR FC)
Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara)
Rogers Mato (FK Vardar)
Steven Mukwala (Simba)
Muhammad Shaban (Al Anwar)
Calvin Kabuye (Mjallby AIF)
Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa)