01 October 2024 | Uncategorized

APR midfielder Taddeo Lwanga has been summoned in the Uganda Cranes squad that will be facing South Sudan in the upcoming 2025 AFCON Qualifiers.

The development was confirmed as Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put named the 27-man squad in the press conference held at FUFA House, Mengo on Tuesday morning.

Uganda is set to lock horns with neighbours South Sudan at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Friday, October 11 before they face off in Juba four days later.

Former Vipers and SC Villa skipper has been away missing out on several Uganda Cranes engagements but his recent performances with APR have enticed the gaffer to recall him.

In the same breath, Derrick Nsibambi and Gavin Kizito who recently joined KCCA have made the cut into the 27-man squad.

The other surprise inclusion is Shafik ‘Nana’ Kwikiriza who has been a joy to watch in the games he has featured for KCCA since joining from BUL FC.

Shaban Muhammad and Elvis Bwomono have been dropped from the team due to lack of playing time on their teams which has been due to recurring injuries.

Uganda is pitted in Group K alongside Congo Brazaville, South Africa and South Sudan. The Cranes have played two games managing to collect four points out of the possible six.

The top two teams in each group will qualify for the 2025 AFCON that will be hosted by Morocco.

Uganda Cranes Squad

Goalkeepers

Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago, Venda FC, South Africa)

Defenders

Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda), Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC, Uganda), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Greece), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia), Arnold Odong (SC Villa, Uganda)

Midfielders

Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA), Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Forwards

Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Shafik Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica), Derrick Nsibambi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Steven Mukwala (Simba SC, Tanzania), Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens IF, Sweden)

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