Uganda names 47-man squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

FUFA has officially released a 47-man provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

The announcement was made by Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo, who emphasized the importance of giving opportunities to both local and internationally-based players as Uganda begins its preparation journey for the global showpiece.

The provisional team features a blend of talent from schools, academies, and professional clubs across Uganda and abroad, underscoring the growing strength of the country’s youth football development program.

Goalkeepers named in the squad include Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC), Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC), Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC), and Edris Waibi (Buddo SS).

Uganda will face football powerhouses France, Chile, and Canada

The defensive lineup is composed of several promising names such as Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Pantaleo Creti (Grasshopper Club Zürich), Rwahim Kato (Buddo SS), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC), Ukashsha Abudshalfe Jemba (KCCA FC/Acorns International School), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC), Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa (NEC FC), Hamuzza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), Dickson Barasa (Buddo SS), Ronald Kigoye (Vipers SC), Regan Buduul (BUL FC), Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Yunus Vubya (Buddo SS), and Jim Frank Wasike (Vipers SC).

The midfield department is headlined by Ibrahim Amin (Cincinnati FC), Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC), Fred Junior Muhangi (Express FC), Reagan Okwii (NEC FC), Patrick Serunjogi (KCCA FC), Derrick Malinga (NEC FC), Ibra Ssebagala (Vipers SC), Joseph Langol (Lugazi FC), Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC), Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Marvin Kabitio (Vipers SC), Brian John Owino (Express FC), Thomas Ogemaa (KCCA FC), Etham Adeleke Afuga Adreas Oyedele (Bradfield College FC), Fahad Ismail (KCCA FC), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC), and Bashir Umar (Excell Soccer Academy).

Among the forwards are Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College FC), John Asiimwe (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Richard Okello (BUL FC), Ramathan Ssali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC), Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC), Mike Lwanga (free agent), Ikhlas Mutebi (Fußball-Club Augsburg 1907), and Shafic Kaweesi (Lungujja Galaxy FC

The Cubs are pitted in Group K, where they will face global football powerhouses France, Chile, and Canada.