KAMPALA — Uganda has unveiled a 29-man provisional squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as the host nation steps up preparations for the continental tournament set to run from August 2 to 30.
Cranes co-head coaches Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza announced the squad following a closed-door session at Prisons Ground in Luzira. The list will be trimmed to 23 players ahead of the tournament’s final registration deadline.
Former national team captain Denis Onyango has temporarily joined the technical bench to guide the goalkeepers during camp, bringing experience and mentorship to the squad.
Among the notable omissions is Vipers SC captain Milton Karisa, who remains sidelined due to injury. Other players left out include Paul Mucureezi, Enock Walusimbi, Emmanuel Wasswa, and David Owori.
Uganda, making its seventh appearance at CHAN, will compete in Group C alongside Algeria, Guinea, Niger, and South Africa. The Cranes begin their campaign against Algeria on August 4 at Namboole Stadium in Kampala.
Uganda Cranes CHAN 2024 Provisional 29-Man Squad
Goalkeepers:
Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC), Crispas Kusiima (Kitara FC), Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC), Hannington Sebwalunyo (NEC FC)
Defenders:
Gavin Kizito, Lazaro Bwambale (KCCA FC), Herbert Achayi (Express FC), Gideon Odong (NEC FC), Rogers Torach, Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC), Arnold Odongo (SC Villa), Ronald Otti (Kitara FC)
Midfielders:
Shamir Kimwero, Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC), Marvin Youngman, Allan Okello, Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC), Elvis Ngondwe, Patrick Kakande (SC Villa), Jerome Kirya (BUL FC)
Forwards:
Emmanuel Anyama, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Usama Arafat, Shafik Nana Kiwikiriza (KCCA FC), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC), Yunus Sentamu (Vipers SC), Reagan Mpande (SC Villa)
CHAN is a tournament exclusively for players active in their domestic leagues. Uganda’s squad, drawn from top-flight clubs, will enter a residential camp this week to finalize tactical and physical preparations before the group stage kicks off.
Uganda’s football authorities have expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness and the ongoing training environment. With home advantage and a deep pool of local talent, the Cranes will aim to make a strong statement when they take the pitch next month.
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