Uganda’s U-20 head coach Morley Byekwaso released the 39-man provisional team to prepare for the upcoming All African Games in Ghana (March 2024).
This provisional team has a blend of locally based players and those in the diaspora.
Isma Mugulusi (Lithuania), Ivan Irinimbabazi (Greece), Travis Mutyaba (Egypt), Allan Oyirwoth (UK), Ronald Madoi (Greece), Ibrahim Juma (Spain), Allan Enyou ) (UK), Geremi Bamwine (Qatar), George Isiagi Okwakol (U.K) and Rogers Mugisha (Denmark) are some of the foreign based players on the team.
The team will embark on training with immediate effect at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru under coaches Byekwaso (head coach), Simeon Masaba (assistant coach), Steven Billy Kiggundu (goalkeeping coach) and Noah Kasule Babadi (fitness trainer).
Uganda is pooled in Group B alongside Nigeria, South Sudan, Senegal and Tunisia for the All Africa Games (7th March to 24th March 2024).
Provisional Squad:
Defenders: Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda), Louis Anguti Amagu (Lugazi FC, Uganda), Innocent Biyika (Maroons FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jimmy Ndalambi (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Cyrus Kibande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Enyou (CD Leganes, Spain)
Goalkeepers:Abdu Magada (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Delton Oyo (SC Villa, Uganda), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School, Uganda), Henry Mwebe (Wembley Boys FC, Uganda)
Midfielders: Frank Katongole (Vipers SC, Uganda), John Innocent Kisolo (URA FC, Uganda), Charles Okello Batiibwe (SC Villa, Uganda), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom), Marvin Nyanzi (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (FK Riteriai, Lithuania), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Egypt), Geremi Bamwine (Aspire Football Academy, Qatar), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa, Uganda), George Isiagi Okwakol (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom)
Forwards
Arafat Usama Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasinde (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa, Uganda), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (AC Horsens, Denmark), Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC, Uganda), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC, Uganda), Darious Ojok (Maroons FC, Uganda)
Officials
Morley Byekwaso Ochama – Head Coach
Simeon Massa – Assistant Coach
Noah Kasule – Fitness Coach
Stephen Billy Kiggundu – Goalkeeping Coach
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Manager
Micheal Gumisiriza – Team Doctor
Rashid Kebba – Team Physiotherapist
Frank Bumpenje – Equipment Manager
Joel Cornelius Kivumbi – Media Officer
