By Uganda Cranes co-coach Morley Byekwaso has officially unveiled the final 25-man squad for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, with attacking midfielder Allan Okello named team captain.
The squad announcement, made today, sets the stage for Uganda’s seventh appearance at CHAN, which kicks off on August 2, 2025 and will be hosted jointly by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Okello, who plies his trade with Vipers SC, will lead a squad that includes a mix of experienced and emerging talent. He will be assisted by goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC) and defender Rogers Ochaki Torach (Vipers SC) as vice-captains.
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Uganda is placed in Group C, alongside Algeria, Niger, Guinea, and South Africa. The Cranes will open their campaign against Algeria on August 4.
Although Uganda automatically qualified for CHAN as a host nation, the team participated in the qualifiers and defeated Burundi 2-0 on aggregate—an exercise the technical team described as crucial for final squad selection.
Final Squad Breakdown:
- Goalkeepers: Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC), Chrispas Kusiima (Kitara FC)
- Defenders: Arnold Odong (SC Villa), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC), Gideon Odong (NEC FC), Herbert Achai (KCCA FC), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Lazaro Muhindo (KCCA FC), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Kizito Gavin (KCCA FC)
- Midfielders: Joseph Marvin Youngman (Vipers SC), Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Allan Okello (KCCA FC), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC), Enock Ssebagala (Vipers SC), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC)
- Forwards: Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC), Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC), Arafat Kiza Usama (KCCA FC), Yunus Sentamu (Vipers SC), Reagan Mpande (SC Villa), Emmanuel Anyama (KCCA FC), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC)
Coach Byekwaso expressed confidence in the squad’s potential: “We have selected a balanced and competitive team. Our preparations, including the qualifiers against Burundi, helped sharpen the players. We’re ready to fly the national flag high.”
With upgraded stadiums such as FUFA Kadiba and Muteesa II Stadium, Uganda is eyeing not just a strong tournament showing but also long-term football infrastructure legacy.
