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Uganda Hippos Head Coach Morley Byekwaso has named a final 23-man squad for the Dire Cup in Ethiopia on Wednesday evening.
Dire Cup will have four nations which include hosts Ethiopia, Uganda, Djibouti and Kenya.
The four nations tournament will be in preparation of the All Africa Games 2023 Tournament in Accra, Ghana after a six-day training camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The Dire Cup is set to start on the 24th and climax 28th February 2024.
Travelling Squad
Gaolkeepers
Abdul Magada (Gaddafi FC), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School)
Defenders
Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC), Cyrus Kibande(SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
Innocent Kisolo (URA FC), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa), George Isiagi (Brook House College)
Forwards
Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa), Arafat Kizza Usama (KCCA FC), Darious Ojok (Maroons FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC), Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC)
Officials
Leader of Delegation – Dan Obote
Head Coach – Morley Byekwaso Ochama
Assistant Coach – Simeon Massa
Goalkeeping Coach – Stephen Billy Kiggundu
Team Doctor – Michael Gumisiriza
Equipment Manager – Frank Bumpenje
Media Officer – Joel Cornelius Kivumbi
FUFA President’s Office – Fred Katende
