Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has named a 20-man squad for the CECAFA U20 Championship qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The tournament runs from 15 to 24 September 2026.
FUFA Executive Committee member Frank Ankunzire leads the delegation as head of delegation.
Goalkeepers Adrian Isabirye of BUL FC and Batali Igama of Lugazi FC make the cut.
The defensive unit features eight players including USA-based Mimosa Yashir from University of California and Steven Oyirwoth from UNC Mens Soccer.
KCCA FC's Kawuki Hakim, NEC FC's Wandera Hakim, and Busoga United's Meddy Mutamba join SC Villa duo Gilbert Ogenrwot and Mangoli Raymond alongside St Mary's Kitende's Elvis Opakrwoth.
Midfield sees Vipers SC represented by Amour Munogera plus juniors Owino Brian and Ashraf Kyakuwa alongside Masaka Sunshine's Isma Magala and NK Tabor Sezana's Genesis Odiya.
Up front Nkoola Arafat of Vipers SC, BUL FC's Okello Richard, AC Amager's Joseph Ssenyondwa, and Bukedea Comprehensive pair Ssozi Derrick and Wanyama Simon complete the squad.
Assistant coach Ssemuyaba Bashir, goalkeeping coach Kiggundu Stephen Billy, fitness coach Kizito Denis, team doctor Kulika Ivan, kits manager Bumpenje Frank, team manager Brian Umony and media officer Talenga Andrew round out the technical bench.
Squad breakdown
- Goalkeepers (2): Adrian Isabirye (BUL FC), Batali Igama (Lugazi FC)
- Defenders (8): Mimosa Yashir (University of California), Kawuki Hakim (KCCA FC), Elvis Opakrwoth (St Mary's Kitende), Wandera Hakim (NEC FC), Steven Oyirwoth (UNC Mens Soccer), Meddy Mutamba (Busoga United FC), Gilbert Ogenrwoth (SC Villa), Mangoli Raymond (SC Villa)
- Midfielders (5): Amour Munogera (Vipers SC), Owino Brian (Vipers SC JT), Isma Magala (Masaka Sunshine), Genesis Odiya (NK Tabor Sezana), Ashraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC JT)
- Forwards (5): Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC), Okello Richard (BUL FC), Joseph Ssenyondwa (AC Amager), Ssozi Derrick (Bukedea Comprehensive), Wanyama Simon (Bukedea Comprehensive)
Source: FUFA
