Ssenyondo names Uganda Cubs provisional squad for AFCON U-17 preparations

Uganda U-17 men’s national football team (Cubs) head coach Brian Ssenyondo has unveiled a provisional squad of 37 players as preparations begin for the upcoming AFCON U-17 tournament.

The squad, comprising five goalkeepers, ten defenders, thirteen midfielders, and nine forwards, will enter residential training at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru starting Monday, February 24, 2025.

Uganda has been drawn in Group A alongside host nation Morocco, Zambia and East African rivals Tanzania. The AFCON U-17 finals will take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025, in Morocco.

Uganda Cubs 37-Man Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Technical Team

Head Coach: Brian Ssenyondo

Assistant Coach: Ssali Ronald

Goalkeeper Coach: Magada Keneth

Fitness Coach: Massa Simeon

Trainer: Kizito Dennis

Team Manager: Mutyaba Bashir

Team Doctors: Gumisiriza Micheal, Kulika Ivan

Equipment Manager: Damba Veron

Media Officer: Kivumbi Joel Cornerious

The squad will focus on tactical drills, physical conditioning and friendly matches to fine-tune preparations ahead of the continental showpiece.