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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released the provisional squad for the Uganda Cranes ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The announcement was made by the technical duo of Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso, who will oversee the team’s preparations for the regional tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
In accordance with CHAN regulations, the selected players are exclusively drawn from clubs within the domestic league system.
The 41-man provisional squad is largely composed of Uganda Premier League (UPL) stars, with the exception of forward James Bogere from regional side Masaka Sunshine FC, a rare inclusion from outside the top tier.
Preparations for CHAN 2024 begin in earnest on Monday, 23rd June 2025, with non-residential training sessions scheduled to commence at 9 AM at the Prisons Ground in Luzira.
The initial phase of training will serve as a critical opportunity for the technical team to assess form, fitness, and tactical suitability ahead of the final squad selection.
The provisional squad reflects a thoughtful blend of experienced campaigners and promising young talent.
Vipers SC and KCCA FC dominate the list, reflecting their strong performances in domestic competitions.
Notable names such as Milton Karisa, Yunus Sentamu, and Allan Okello bring international exposure, while emerging stars like Shafik Nana Kwikiriza and Reagan Mpande add youthful dynamis
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
- Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC)
- Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC)
- Crispus Kusiima (Kitara FC)
- Mutwalibu Mugolofa (KCCA FC)
- Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC
Defenders
- Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC)
- Lazaro Bwambale (Kitara FC)
- James Begisa (URA FC)
- David Owori (SC Villa)
- Herbert Achayi (Express FC)
- Gideon Odongo (NEC FC)
- Enock Walusimbi (URA FC)
- Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC)
- Jacob Okao (KCCA FC)
- Ronald Otti (Kitara FC)
- Arnold Odong (SC Villa)
- Rogers Torach (Vipers SC)
- Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
- Marvin Youngman (Vipers SC)
- Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC)
- Emmanuel Wasswa (Express FC)
- Elvis Ngondwe (SC Villa)
- Reagan Mpande (SC Villa)
- Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC)
- Ronald Ssekiganda (Unattached)
- Abdul Karim Watambala (Vipers SC)
- Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC)
- Jerome Kirya (BUL FC)
- Allan Okello (Vipers SC)
- Aslam Ssemakula (SC Villa)
Forwards
- Milton Karisa (Vipers SC)
- Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC)
- Kiza Arafat (KCCA FC)
- Emmanuel Anyama (KCCA FC)
- Yunus Sentamu (Vipers SC)
- Charles Lwanga (SC Villa)
- Ivan Ahimbisibwe (URA FC)
- Baden Ogama (Maroons FC)
- James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC)
- Patrick Kakande (SC Villa)
- Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC)
