Paul Put names Uganda squad for Morocco and Chad friendlies

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has announced his squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Chad and Morocco, both scheduled to take place in Morocco later this month.

Upon renewing his contract until 2028, Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has announced the squad for the upcoming international friendly matches which will be played in Morocco.#UGCranesWeGo pic.twitter.com/zNr2DKRJSC

— Uganda Cranes (@UgandaCranes) November 6, 2025

The Cranes will first take on Chad on November 15, before facing hosts Morocco on November 19, as part of their final preparations ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to kick off next month. Uganda will compete in Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania.

The 28-man squad features several new and returning names.

Among the new faces is midfielder Al Hassan Baba, who receives his maiden senior call-up. Baba currently plies his trade with Romanian giants FCSB (formerly Steaua București).

In attack, Melvyn Lorenzen makes a long-awaited return to the national team after nearly a decade. The German-born forward, now playing for Muangthong United in Thailand, last featured for Uganda in a 2–0 friendly defeat to Zimbabwe on May 31, 2016.

There is also a strong local representation, with nine players from the Uganda Premier League making the cut, including Vipers SC playmaker Allan Okello, URA FC captain Moses Aliro, and KCCA FC’s lively forward Shafik Kwikiriza.

The defensive department welcomes back Timothy Awany of FC Ashdod (Israel), while goalkeepers Tom Ikara (BUL FC) and Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC) are among the fresh additions between the posts.

Coach Put’s selection blends international experience with domestic talent as he continues to fine-tune his squad ahead of AFCON 2025.

Uganda Cranes Squad for Morocco Tour

Goalkeepers

Magoola Salim Omar – Richards Bay FC (South Africa)
Onyango Denis – Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa)
Ikara Tom – BUL FC (Uganda)
Kiggundu Denis – Vipers SC (Uganda)

Defenders

Sibbick Toby – Burton Albion FC (England)
Elio Caprodossi – FC Universitatea Cluj (Romania)
Obita Jordan – Hibernian FC (Scotland)
Torach Rogers – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Mukundane Hilary – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Kayondo Aziizi – FC Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic)
Achayi Herbert – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Awany Timothy – FC Ashdod (Israel)
Aliro Moses – URA FC (Uganda)

Midfielders

Semakula Kenneth – Al-Adalah FC (Saudi Arabia)
Aucho Khalid – Singida Black Stars SC (Tanzania)
Oyirwoth Allan – New England Revolution FC (USA)
Al Hassan Baba – FCSB (Romania)
Byaruhanga Bobosi – Oakland Roots SC (USA)

Forwards

Okello Allan – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Melvyn Lorenzen – Muangthong United FC (Thailand)
Mutyaba Travis – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
Mpande Joseph – PVF Cand FC (Vietnam)
Mato Rogers – FK Vardar (North Macedonia)
Mpande Reagan – SC Villa (Uganda)
Ssemugabi Jude – Jamus FC (South Sudan)
Ikpeazu Uchechukwu – St Johnstone FC (Scotland)
Mukwala Steven – Simba SC (Tanzania)
Kwikiriza Shafik – KCCA FC (Uganda)