Uganda Cranes finalise full camp in Marrakech ahead of Cameroon, Gambia friendlies

Photo by Ronald Lusulire.

The Uganda Cranes have officially completed their squad in Marrakech, Morocco, following the arrival of Bobosi Byaruhanga, Elio Capradossi, Jordan Obita, Allan Oyirwoth, Isaac Muleme, and Elvis Bwomono. Their inclusion brings the total number of players in camp to 27.

However, the team will be without striker Steven Mukwala, who was forced to withdraw due to a minor injury sustained while featuring for Tanzanian giants Simba SC.

Wigan Athletic defender Toby Sibbick was the first among the initially expected eight foreign-based players to arrive in camp. Mukwala’s absence means the final tally of foreign-based professionals now stands at seven.

The team will conduct its second training session this evening in Marrakech, with the full squad expected to participate. These preparations are part of Uganda’s build-up to two high-profile international friendlies—against Cameroon on Friday, June 6, and Gambia on Monday, June 9—as the Cranes gear up for upcoming competitive fixtures.

Full Uganda Cranes Squad in Marrakech:

Goalkeepers

Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows, South Africa)

Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces, Ethiopia)

Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda)

Hannington Sebwalunyo (NEC FC, Uganda)

Defenders

Elvis Bwomono (St Mirren, Scotland)

Nico Wadada (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Elio Capradossi (AS Cittadella, Italy)

Arnold Odong (SC Villa, Uganda)

Toby Sibbick (Wigan Athletic, England)

Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Jordan Obita (Hibernian FC, Scotland)

Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Žižkov, Czech Republic)

Midfielders

Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots, USA)

Kenneth Semakula (Club Africain, Tunisia)

Allan Oyirwoth (New England Revolution, USA)

Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC, Uganda)

Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Travis Mutyaba (Bordeaux, France)

Forwards

Dennis Omedi (APR FC, Rwanda)

Hakim Kiwanuka (APR FC, Rwanda)

Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Rogers Mato (FK Vardar, North Macedonia)

Usama Arafat (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda)

Ivan Ahimbisibwe (URA FC, Uganda)

Mohammad Shaban