U-17 World Cup: Ssenyondo names final Uganda squad for nation’s debut in Qatar

The Uganda U-17 men’s national team is set to make history as the country’s first-ever side to feature at a FIFA World Cup tournament when the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks off in Qatar next week. Head coach Brian Ssenyondo has officially unveiled the final 21-man squad for the tournament, slated for 3rd–27th November 2025.

Uganda U17 Final Squad

The Uganda Cubs are ready for the world stage! 🇺🇬

Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo has named the final Uganda U17 squad for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025 from 3-27 November where the Cubs will face Canada, Chile and France in Group K.

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The playoff winners from Africa’s CAF region have been drawn in Group K alongside Canada, Chile, and France, and will be aiming to make a strong impression on their global debut.

They will open their campaign against Canada on Wednesday, 5th November, before facing Chile on Saturday, 8th November, and wrapping up group action against France on Tuesday, 11th November all fixtures to be played at the Aspire Zone complex in Doha.

Final Uganda squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Goalkeepers

Mukwanga Adrian (Vipers SC JT), Edrisah Waibi (Buddo SS), Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC JT).

Defenders

Mukisa Jovan Nsereko (NEC FC JT), Sengooba Hamuza (Masaka Sunshine FC), Oyirwoth Steven (KCCA FC), Torach Elvis (Masaka Sunshine FC), Ntege Abdul (Maroons FC JT).

Midfielders

Jjara Brain (KCCA FC), Ssozi Derick (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC), Walusimbi Abubakali (Vipers FC JT), Magala Isima Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Asiimwe John (Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC JT), Owino John Brian (Express FC JT).

Forwards

Bogere James (Masaka Sunshine FC), Okello Richard (BUL FC JT), Wanyama Simon (Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Magogo Shakur Lucky Baggio (Namilyango College), Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC JT), Bagenda Enock (KCCA FC SA).

Head Coach

Brian Ssenyondo

Group Fixtures (Qatar Time)

• vs Canada – Wednesday, 5th November 2025 | 18:45 | Aspire Zone – Pitch 9
• vs Chile – Saturday, 8th November 2025 | 15:30 | Aspire Zone – Pitch 8
• vs France – Tuesday, 11th November 2025 | 15:30 | Aspire Zone – Pitch 3