Uganda Cranes Name 26-Man Squad for CHAN 2024 Qualifiers Against Burundi
Khaled Hegazy
Dailysports's expert
Paul Put, the coach of Uganda's national soccer team, the Uganda Cranes, has picked a group of 26 players for two upcoming games against Burundi. These matches are part of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and will take place from December 26 to 29, 2024, at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo.
Unlike previous CHAN qualifiers, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania have already secured their spots in the final tournament as co-hosts. Burundi and other East African teams are now competing for the fourth regional slot.
Put’s squad blends experience with emerging talent from Uganda's Premier League clubs. Non-residential training will begin on December 21st before the team enters full camp at Nob View Hotel for final preparations.
From February 1st to February 28th, 2025, the CHAN 2024 final event will take place, giving local athletes a chance to shine.
Key players include Vipers SC’s Allan Okello, SC Villa's Hakim Kiwanuka, and URA FC’s Ivan Ahimbisibwe, with seasoned campaigner Milton Karisa bringing crucial experience to the squad.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC), Mutwalibi Mugolofa (KCCA FC), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC).
Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC), Gideon Odongo (NEC FC), Moses Aliro (URA FC), Derrick Ndahiro (Vipers SC), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC), Arnold Odong (SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC).
Midfielders: Joel Sseunjogi (KCCA FC), Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC), Allan Okello (Vipers SC), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC), Paul Patrick Mbowa (Vipers SC).
Forwards: Hakim Kiwanuka (SC Villa), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC), Samuel Ssenyonjo (Express FC), Ivan Ahimbisibwe (URA FC), Isaac Ogwang (Police FC), James Jarieko (NEC FC).
