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Uganda Cubs final squad for FIFA U17 World Cup
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Uganda Cubs head coach Brian Ssenyondo has named a final 21-man squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, scheduled for November 3-27. The final selection was made after a 10-day training camp in Dubai, where the team played three international friendlies against other World Cup-bound sides: Venezuela, Panama, and Paraguay. In these matches, Uganda registered a 1-1 draw against Venezuela before losing 2-1 to Panama and 3-2 to Paraguay.
In the final squad, Masaka Sunshine leads with four players, KCCA FC has three, while school side Bukedea Comprehensive School and Vipers SC each have two. Drawn in Group E alongside Canada, Chile, and France, the Cubs will make history as the first Ugandan side ever to play in a FIFA World Cup. Uganda will open its campaign against Canada on November 5, 2025, before taking on Chile on November 8 and concluding its group stage against France on November 11.
The Final Uganda Squad
Goalkeepers
Mukwanga Adrian (Vipers SC JT), Edrisah Waibi (Buddo SS), Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC JT)
Defenders
Mukisa Jovan Nsereko (NEC FC JT), Sengooba Hamuza (Masaka Sunshine FC), Oyirwoth Steven (KCCA FC), Torach Elvis (Masaka Sunshine FC), Ntege Abdul (Maroons FC JT)
Midfielders
Jjara Brain (KCCA FC), Ssozi Derick (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC), Walusimbi Abubakali (Vipers FC JT), Magala Isima Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Asiimwe John (Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC JT), Owino John Brian (Express FC JT)
Forwards
Bogere James (Masaka Sunshine FC), Okello Richard (BUL FC JT), Wanyama Simon (Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Magogo Shakur Lucky Baggio (Namilyango College), Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC JT), Bagenda Enock (KCCA FC SA)
