Uganda Cranes squad named for CECAFA Four Nations Tournament

Uganda Cranes co-head coaches Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza have unveiled the final 26-man squad set to represent the nation at the upcoming CECAFA 4 Nations Tournament in Arusha, Tanzania.

The team, announced on Saturday, will travel to Arusha on Sunday as preparations intensify for the regional competition that will also act as a build-up for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo, midfielder Shamir Kimwero, and defender Ronald Otti have been dropped from the provisional camp squad as the coaches finalized their selection.

The CECAFA 4 Nations Tournament will feature Uganda, hosts Tanzania, regional rivals Kenya, and invited guests Senegal. Each team is scheduled to play two matches, with Uganda pitted against Kenya and Tanzania facing Senegal in the opening fixtures on July 23rd.

The winners of the first games will clash in the final four days later, while the losing teams will also square off in a placement match. The tournament is designed as a precursor for the CHAN 2024 finals, which will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania from August 2nd to 30th.

Full Uganda Cranes Squad for CECAFA Four Nations Tournament:

Goalkeepers:

Joel Mutakubwa – BUL FC

Crispus Kusiima – Kitara FC

Denis Kiggundu – Vipers SC

Defenders:

4. Gavin Kizito – KCCA FC

5. Lazaro Bwambale – KCCA FC

6. Herbert Achayi – KCCA FC

7. Gideon Odongo – NEC FC

8. Rogers Torach – Vipers SC

9. Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC

10. Nicholas Mwere – BUL FC

11. Arnold Odong – SC Villa

Midfielders:

12. Marvin Youngman – Vipers SC

13. Joel Sserunjogi – KCCA FC

14. Elvis Ngondwe – SC Villa

15. Allan Okello – Vipers SC

16. Patrick Kakande – SC Villa

17. Jerome Kirya – BUL FC

18. Enock Ssebagala – Vipers SC

19. Abdu Karim Watambala – Vipers SC

Forwards:

20. Emmanuel Anyama – KCCA FC

21. Ivan Ahimbisibwe – KCCA FC

22. Arafat Usama – KCCA FC

23. Shafik Kwikiriza Naanzi – KCCA FC

24. Jude Ssemugabi – Kitara FC

25. Yunus Sentamu – Vipers SC

26. Reagan Mpande – SC Villa