Uganda confirm two key buildup games ahead of AFCON

Uganda Cranes have intensified their preparations for the much-anticipated TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 campaign with two key buildup fixtures lined up in Morocco.

The team will first take on Moroccan giants FAR Rabat on 13th December, before wrapping up their warm-up schedule against Gabon on 17th December.

These friendly matches will offer head coach Paul Put a final chance to assess his squad, fine-tune combinations and build momentum ahead of what promises to be a demanding Group C.

Uganda will open their campaign against Tunisia

After the two tests, attention will shift to Uganda’s AFCON fixtures where they will battle Tunisia, Tanzania and Nigeria.

The Cranes will open their campaign against Tunisia on 23rd December, return to action four days later against Tanzania on 27th December, and conclude the group stage with a high-stakes clash against three-time African champions Nigeria.

Below is Uganda’s confirmed AFCON 2025 Squad:

GOALKEEPERS
Magoola Salim Omar – Richards Bay FC (South Africa)
Onyango Denis – Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa)
Alionzi Nafian – Defense Forces FC (Ethiopia)
Lukwago Charles – KCCA FC (Uganda)

DEFENDERS
Toby Sibbick – Burton Albion FC (England)
Elio Caprodossi – FC Universitatea Cluj (Romania)
Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland)
Rogers Torach – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Abdu Azizi Kayondo – FC Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic)
Isaac Mulembe – Viktoria Zizkov (Czech Republic)
Timothy Awany – FC Ashdod (Israel)
David Owori – SC Villa (Uganda)
Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda)

MIDFIELDERS
Kenneth Semakula – Al-Adalah FC (Saudi Arabia)
Khalid Aucho – Singida Black Stars SC (Tanzania)
Ronald Ssekiganda – APR FC (Rwanda)
Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC (USA)
Alhassan Baba – FCSB (Romania)

FORWARDS
Allan Okello – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Melyvn Lorenzen – Muangthong United FC (Thailand)
Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
Denis Omedi – APR FC (Rwanda)
Rogers Mato – FK Vardar (North Macedonia)
Reagan Mpande – SC Villa (Uganda)
Jude Ssemugabi – Jamus FC (South Sudan)
Uchechukwu Ikpeazu – St. Johnstone FC (Scotland)
Steven Mukwala – Simba SC (Tanzania)
James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC (Uganda)
Ivan Ahimbisibwe – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Shafik Nana Kwikiriza – KCCA FC (Uganda)

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