International friendly match (U-17):
- Panama 2-1 Uganda
The U-17 Dubai Youth Challenge cup continued on Sunday as Panama overcame Uganda 2-1 during this age category at the Al Hamriya Cultural and Sports Club.
Simon Wanyama gave Uganda Cubs the lead on 13 minutes with a well executed volley.
Panama equalized with a well drilled penalty by Gordon Gerson in the 20th minute.
Richards Moises put the Panama youngsters ahead with a goal on 58 minutes.
This was the second build up for Uganda Cubs that has been played in Dubai with the first one ending 1-all against Venezuela.
“We gave a gallant fight against Panama. Over the 90 minutes, we were the better team and unlike to concede a sloppy penalty. We hit the cross bar several times and we have ourselves to blame. The next game on Tuesday, we shall seek the three points” Uganda U-17 head coach Brian Ssenyondo revealed after the match.
Uganda will face South American opposition Paraguay in the third and final build up duel this Tuesday, 28th October 2025.
The Dubai Youth Challenge Cup is a precursor tournament for the FIFA U-17 championship (3rd to 27th November 2025) in Qatar.
Uganda Cubs is in group K alongside Canada, Chile and France.
Full contingent of Uganda in Dubai:
Players:
Goalkeepers: Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC JT), Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC JT), Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC JT) and Edris Waibi (Buddo SS)
Defenders: Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC JT), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC JT), Hamuzza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa (NEC FC JT) and Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
Midfielders: Brian Ijara (KCCA FC JT), Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC JT), Fred Junior Muhangi (Express FC JT), Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Marvin Kabiito (Vipers SC JT), Brian John Owino (Express FC JT), Thomas Ogema (KCCA FC JT), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC JT) and Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC).
Forwards: Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College), John Asiimwe (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Richard Okello (BUL FC JT), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC JT) and Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC JT).
Officials:
Leader of Delegation: Ariga Rasoul Ibrahim
Head Coach: Brian Ssenyondo
FUFA Football Development Director/Team Manager: Mutyaba Bashir
Assistant Coach: Ronald Ssali
Fitness Coach: Massa Simoen
Goalkeeping Coach: Magada Kenneth
Team Doctor: Gumisiriza Michael Kamu
Team Doctor: Ivan Kulika
Physical Trainer: Dennis Kizito
Equipment Manager: Ddamba Noah Veron
Team Media Officer: Kivumbi Joel Cornerious
FUFA Tv Production: Kakairi Emmanuel Julius