Overview:
In January 2026, Sadam Masereka signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club where he has since impressed with 4 goals, 6 assists in over 30 outings.
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers:
- 24th September 2026: Tunisia Vs Uganda (Rades)
- 29th September 2026: Uganda Vs Libya (Hoima)
Ticket prices:
- Ordinary Lower – UGX 20,000
- Ordinary Upper – UGX 30,000
- VIP – UGX 150,000
International friendlies:
- 2nd October 2026: DR Congo Vs Uganda (Abidjan)
- 5th October 2026: Uganda Vs DR Congo (Abidjan)
Life for footballer Sadam Masereka has been a rollercoaster of a journey worth living.
From a little boy in Kasese, Masereka gallantly worked his way to the summit; first as a champion in the East African Secondary Schools Football Championship (with Buddo S.S.) to being summoned to the Uganda U-20 (Hippos) and U-23 (Kobs) teams.
As a teen, he featured for several topflight clubs in Uganda, including Nyamityobora, BUL and lately Sports Club Villa before he moved to the United States of America for an educational scholarship at the University of Maryland.
Earlier this year, Masereka signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club, where he has since impressed with 4 goals and 6 assists in over 30 outings.
The blistering form has lured the Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put to summon the fast-paced player.
For Masereka, it is a dream realised to elevate to the senior national team (Cranes) having played for the Hippos and Kobs.
“Representing my country in the youth teams was a great honor for me, but being called up to the senior team, The Cranes, has always been a dream of mine,” he opened up.
Appreciation
Masereka made 22 years on 9th September 2026. He has lauded the efforts everyone in his swift footballing journey.
“I want to thank everyone who has believed in me along the way. My family, coaches, and friends. Thank you to my club, Switchbacks FC, and my teammates for pushing me every day. And thanks to the Cranes staff for believing in me and giving me this call-up. I am truly humbled and grateful,” he adds.
Uganda Cranes open up the AFCON 2027 qualifiers away against Tunisia in Rades on 24th September 2026.
Five days later, the Uganda Cranes will then play their first ever home game in Hoima against Libya on 29th September 2026.
FUFA also confirmed two international build-up games with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 2nd and 5th October 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Full Uganda Cranes Squad:
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), David Lukwago (SC Villa, Uganda), Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC, Uganda)
Defenders: Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion, England), Jonathan Odongo (Entebbe UPPC, Uganda), Rogers Torach Ochaki (CS Constantine, Algeria), Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Herbert Bockhorn (FC Magdeburg, Germany), Nathan Asiimwe (Salford City, England), Geofrey Lubanga Kene SC Villa, Uganda), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers, Uganda), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (Nairobi United, Kenya), Herbert Achayi (KCCA, Uganda)
Midfielders: Baba Alhassan (Mardin 1996 Spor, Turkey), Noble Okello (Lexington, USA), Kenneth Semakula (Al Ittihad Alexanderia, Egypt), Allan Oyirwoth (Dunfermine, Scotland), Joseph Seremba (Nairobi United, Kenya), Bobosi Byaruhanga
Forwards: Allan Okello (AS FAR, Morocco), James Bogere (AGF, Denmark), Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia), Denis Omedi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Rogers Mato (Hearts, Kenya), Hassan Mubiru (Azam, Tanzania), Sadam Masereka (Colorado Springs Switchbacks, USA), Steven Mukwala (Al Nasr, Libya), Richard Basangwa (NEC, Uganda), Frank Sebufu (SC Villa, Uganda)
