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PROVISIONAL SQUAD: The U-17 Cubs are determined to make a strong impression in the qualifiers and secure a spot in the U-17 AFCON finals.
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The local football governing body, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), has announced a squad for the upcoming CECAFA U-17 AFCON Zonal Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Ethiopia from November 15 to December 2. The championship, which runs concurrently with the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, will determine the teams that qualify for next year's U-17 AFCON and subsequently for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
FUFA has prioritized youth football development since 2013, implementing various programs such as the Juniors League, youth football coach education, and participation in international competitions.
This commitment has yielded results, with Uganda's U-17 team currently in Dubai for advanced preparations after qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup—a first in the country's history.
The selected players have undergone MRI tests and will report to the residential camp on Thursday, October 30, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
This new team is led by Coach Laryea Kingston and comprises talented young players from various clubs, supported by five former national team players.
Kingston will be assisted by coaches Steven Bengo and Sadam Juma, goalkeeping coach Yasin Mugabi, and team manager Joram Katende.
The U-17 Cubs are determined to make a strong impression in the qualifiers and secure a spot in the U-17 AFCON finals.
The Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Akisam Ndaye (Rays of Grace), Muhammad Masabo (Volf Academy), Adrian Ssemugera (Solitilo B. Stars JT), Richard Mukisa (NEC JT)
Defenders: Musa Matovu Musisi (NEC FC JT), Frank Katongole (St. Julian High School), Elisa Mukisa (St. Julian High School), Enock Mwesigwa (Volf Academy), Abulhafie Ukasha Jjemba (JCCA FC JT), Mudawakali Sumaku (Bukedea CS), Eze Kombi (Amus College), Hilala Agiga (Amus College), Musa Ssuuna (Amus College), Ibrahim Waita (Buddo SS), Trevor Mubiru (Vipers SC JT)
Midfielders: Joseph Langol (Lugazi FC JT), Eric Isabirye (Rays of Grace), Brian Olwa (Edgars Youth Academy), Bob Jerica Atendele (Edgars Youth Academy), Ismail Fahad (KCCA FC JT), Habert Cherotim (Bukedea CS), Henry Muhoozi (Amus College), Roy Olala (Buddo SS), Ashiraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC JT), Owen Mukisa (Vipers SC JT), Victors Kahinda (Express FC)
Forwards: Shakur Ngobi (Vipers SC JT), Nicholas Kawooya (Buddo SS), Geofrey Wasswa Ssenfuka (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Lorian Kisakye Lwesibawa (St. Julian High School), Ibrahim Ali Nangalama (NEC FC JT)
The Team Officials
Laryea Kingston – Head Coach
Steven Bengo – Assistant Coach
Sadam Juma – Assistant Coach
Yasin Mugabi – Goalkeeping Coach
Joram Katende – Team Manager
Vincent Tumusiime – Team Coordinator
Patrick Ssenfuka – Kit Manager
Innocent Jjeje – Team Doctor
Rashid Kebba – Physiotherapist
Aloy Byamukama – Media Officer
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