Uganda Hippos Head Coach Morley Byekwaso has on Sunday named the squad that will feature at the African Games 2023 in Ghana.
The squad named by coach Byekwaso comprises of three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and six forwards.
Saidi Mayanja, Darious Ojok and George Isiagi are the three players that have been dropped from the team that played two friendly games in Ethiopia last week.
The team travels to Ghana on Monday morning (2:45am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
The tournament will take place between March 7th to 23rd, 2024 in Accra, Ghana.
Uganda is in Group alongside South Sudan, Senegal and Nigeria. Tunisia who were supposed to be in the same group withdrew.
Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang flagged off both the Uganda Hippos and Queen Cranes (U20 Women) in a function held at Imperial Royale.
Group Fixtures for Uganda
Nigeria vs Uganda – 7th March 2024
Senegal vs Uganda – 11th March 2024
Uganda vs South Sudan – 15th March 2024
Uganda Hippos final squad
Goalkeepers
Abdul Magada (Gaddafi FC), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School)
Defenders
Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC), Cyrus Kibande(SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
Innocent Kisolo (URA FC), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa)
Forwards
Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa), Arafat Kizza Usama (KCCA FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC), Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC)
