KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda Cranes co-head coach Morley Byekwaso on Monday unveiled the final 25-man squad set to represent the country at the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, during a press conference held at the FUFA Complex in Mengo.
Speaking with confidence, Byekwaso expressed optimism about the team's preparation and form, emphasizing that Uganda’s primary goal is to advance beyond the group stage a milestone the Cranes have yet to achieve in seven previous CHAN appearances.
“We are set and ready for the tournament.” “The selected players are in perfect shape to make sure we perform well and achieve our prime target of going beyond the group stage.”
said Byekwaso.
The team is currently in a residential training camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi, where final tactical preparations are underway. Uganda recently played two friendly matches in Arusha, facing off against Tanzania and Senegal valuable tune-ups ahead of the continental showpiece.
Allan Okello, an influential midfielder from Vipers SC, has been named team captain, with Joel Mutakubwa and Rogers Torach appointed as first and second deputies, respectively.
Uganda has been drawn into Group A, alongside Algeria, Niger, Guinea, and South Africa. The Cranes will kick off their campaign against Algeria on Monday next week.
This year’s edition of the CHAN tournament reserved for players active in their national leagues will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, running from August 2 to 30, 2025, despite being officially designated as CHAN 2024.
Final Uganda Cranes Squad for CHAN 2024
Goalkeepers
- Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC)
- Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC)
- Chrispas Kusiima (Kitara FC)
Defenders
2. Arnold Odong (SC Villa)
3. Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC)
4. Gideon Odong (NEC FC)
5. Herbert Achai (KCCA FC)
13. Rogers Torach (Vipers SC)
15. Lazaro Muhindo (KCCA FC)
16. Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
22. Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC)
Midfielders
6. Joseph Youngman Marvin (Vipers SC)
8. Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa)
10. Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa)
21. Allan Okello © (Vipers SC)
23. Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC)
24. Enock Ssebagala (Vipers SC)
25. Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC)
Forwards
7. Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC)
9. Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC)
11. Arafat Kiza Usama (KCCA FC)
12. Yunus Junior Sentamu (Vipers SC)
14. Reagan Mpande (SC Villa)
17. Emmanuel Anyama (KCCA FC)
20. Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC)
With a well-balanced squad blending experience and young talent, Uganda Cranes now set their sights on making history at CHAN 2024. The nation will be watching closely as the team seeks to rewrite its record at the tournament and establish itself as a continental contender.