Onyango returns from retirement, part of Uganda Cranes to face Mozambique, Somalia

Uganda Cranes legendary goalkeeper Denis Masinde Onyango has returned to Uganda Cranes fold four years after his retirement.

The shot-stopper who plies his trade at Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa was part of the 28-man squad named by coach Paul Put ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Uganda Cranes, who are fourth on nine points in Group G, will host Mozambique and Somalia on 5th and 8th September, respectively.

Onyango led Uganda to two AFCON qualifications in 2017 and 2019 and was named the best player in Africa in 2016.

His return comes at a time when there was a vacuum in the goalkeeping department with Isma Watenga out injured.

The experienced goalkeeper could be in line to feature at AFCON 2025 slated for December in Morocco.

Salim Jamal Omar Magoola, who has also been sidelined since 2023, also bounces back to the national team fold.

The other notable inclusions are Joseph Mpande and Ikpeazu Uchechukwu, who have been summoned several times but failed to honour any of the calls.

There are 11 players from the squad that recently featured at CHAN 2024, including Reagan Mpande and Herbert Achayi, who are earning their first call to the senior team.

Uganda Cranes Squad