Meet the Uganda Cranes final squad for CHAN 2024

Full Player Profiles: Name, Club, Position & Shirt Number

As the countdown to the much-anticipated TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 begins, FUFA has released a strong and competitive final 25-man Uganda Cranes squad.

The CHAN tournament, exclusively for players plying their trade in their home country leagues, offers Uganda a golden chance to shine on home soil with the country co-hosting the championship alongside Kenya and Tanzania. The team blends experience, youthful talent, and positional balance under the guidance of coaches Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza

Below is a detailed look at each member of the final squad, categorized by position:

1. Denis Kiggundu

Club: Vipers SC

Position: Goalkeeper
Shirt Number: 1

A seasoned shot-stopper, Kiggundu brings stability and leadership at the back. His command of the area and game awareness makes him a trusted figure in goal.

2. Joel Mutakubwa

Club: BUL FC
Position: Goalkeeper
Shirt Number: 18

Calm under pressure and sharp on the line, Mutakubwa is an experienced campaigner and one of the best distributors among local-based goalkeepers. This will be his second CHAN tournament having been part of the previous one in Algeria.

3. Chrispas Kusiima

Club: Kitara FC
Position: Goalkeeper
Shirt Number: 19

He earned his call-up following impressive league performances, Kusiima offers dependable depth in goal.

4. Arnold Odong

Club: SC Villa
Position: Centre Back
Shirt Number: 2

A towering central defender who thrives on aerial duels and strong tackles. Odong is reliable in one-on-one situations.

5. Nicholas Mwere

Club: BUL FC
Position: Left back/Centre back
Shirt Number: 3
Energetic and disciplined, Mwere loves to get forward while maintaining his defensive responsibilities.

6. Gideon Odongo

Club: NEC FC
Position: Left Back
Shirt Number: 4
Calm and intelligent on the ball, Odongo is known for his positioning and runs in the defensive line.

7. Herbert Achai

Club: KCCA FC
Position: Left Back
Shirt Number: 5
A modern full-back who combines attacking runs with reliable defending. Achai adds width and creativity.

8. Joseph Youngman Marvin

Club: Vipers SC
Position: Central midfielder
Shirt Number: 6
Composed under pressure, Youngman is a smart tackler with a good eye for intercepting passes. This will be his second CHAN tournament

9. Elvis Ngonde

Club: SC Villa
Position: Attacking midfielder
Shirt Number: 8
A hard-working and quick box-box midfielder who supports both defensive and attacking transitions.

10. Patrick Jonah Kakande

Club: SC Villa
Position: Foward
Shirt Number: 10
One of the breakout stars of last season. Kakande’s speed and direct play make him a threat down the flank.

11. Reagan Mpande

Club: SC Villa
Position: Foward
Shirt Number: 14
A promising young forward, confident on the ball with a clever eye for goal.

12. Emmanuel Anyama

Club: KCCA FC

Position: Forward
Shirt Number: 17
Strong and physical, Anyama is a classic forward with great anticipation skills and sharp eye for goal

13. Joel Sserunjogi

Club: KCCA FC
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 23
A balanced midfielder with good stamina and defensive discipline.

14. Enock Ssebagala

Club: Vipers SC
Position: Midfielder
Shirt Number: 24
Fast and combative, Ssebagala adds athleticism and sharpness to the team.

15. Jude Ssemugabi

Club: Kitara FC
Position: Forward
Shirt Number: 7
An engine on the flanks, Jude covers ground effectively and offers balance between defense and attack.

16. Arafat Kiza Usama

Club: KCCA FC
Position: Forward
Shirt Number: 11
Technically gifted and unpredictable, Usama is the creative spark in midfield and flanks with a knack for unlocking defenses.

17. Rogers Ochaki Torach

Club: Vipers SC
Position: Centre Back
Shirt Number: 13
A strong presence at the back . Ochaki excels at breaking up play and recycling possession.

18. Hilary Panuel Mukundane

Club: Vipers SC
Position: Centre Back
Shirt Number: 16
Reads the game well and is vital in tracking downopposition attacks. This will be his second edition having been part of the previous one in Algeria.

19. Shafik Nana Kwikiriza

Club: KCCA FC
Position: Box-to-Box Midfielder
Shirt Number: 20
Energetic and goal-minded, Nana drives the team forward with his relentless running and quick thinking.

20. Kizito Mugweri Gavin

Club: KCCA FC
Position: Right Back
Shirt Number: 22
A smart passer of the ball who maintains tempo and switches play with ease.

21. Abdu Karim Watambala

Club: Vipers SC
Position: Central Midfielder
Shirt Number: 25
Technically assured and calm under pressure, Watambala controls the midfield rhythm with precision. This edition will mark his third having been part of the team in Algeria and Cameroon

22. Ivan Ahimbisibwe

Club: KCCA FC

Position: Striker
Shirt Number: 9
A clinical goal poacher who times his runs well and finishes instinctively in the box.
23. Yunus Junior Sentamu

Club: Vipers SC
Position: Striker
Shirt Number: 12
Returning to CHAN after a decade, Sentamu is a proven big-game player with experience and composure.

24. Lazaro Muhindo

Club: KCCA FC
Position: Right Back
Shirt Number: 15
Tricky and agile, Lazaro is known for his pace and blockbusting runs on the right wing.
25. Allan Okello (Captain)

Club: Vipers SC
Position: Forward / Attacking Midfielder
Shirt Number: 21

The heartbeat of the team and its leader. Okello’s creativity, vision, and leadership will be crucial to Uganda’s success