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FUFA football development officer Bashir Mutyaba and other officials and the players while at Dubai air
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The Uganda U17 men’s national football team, the Uganda Cubs, arrived in Dubai last evening for an international residential training camp ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025, scheduled for November 3–27.
The 38-member contingent, comprising 26 players and 12 officials, touched down at Dubai International Airport on Tuesday evening after a five-hour flight from Entebbe International Airport. The delegation is led by FUFA Executive Committee Member Rasoul Ariga, who serves as the Leader of the Delegation.
Uganda Cubs on arrival at Dubai International airport
Upon arrival, the team was received and checked into Crystal Plaza Hotel, their official residence during the camp. On Wednesday morning, the Cubs held an indoor activation session, followed by a full training session later in the evening. The 10-day international training camp marks the final stage of the team’s preparations before they travel to Qatar for their historic maiden appearance at the global tournament.
The final 21-man squad that will represent Uganda at the World Cup will be announced at the end of the camp. During their stay in Dubai, the Cubs will conduct intensive training sessions and play several international friendly matches against top youth sides, with fixtures to be confirmed in the coming days.
Uganda Cubs
Uganda has been drawn in Group K alongside Canada, Chile, and France. The Cubs will open their campaign against Canada on November 5, face Chile on November 8, and conclude the group stage with a clash against France on November 11.
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