Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has named the final squad for the CECAFA U20 Championship qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Hippos were drawn in Group B alongside Sudan and Djibouti in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA 2026 qualifiers.
The Hippos, who finished runners-up in the previous CECAFA U20 qualifiers, have been preparing for the tournament at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru under Kingston.
Hosts Tanzania are in Group A alongside Ethiopia and Rwanda, while Group C features South Sudan, Kenya and Burundi.
The qualifiers will run from September 15 to 25, 2026, at the newly renovated Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The nine participating teams will compete in three groups, with the group winners advancing to the semi-finals alongside the best-ranked second-placed team.
The two finalists will qualify to represent the CECAFA region at the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations 2026.
The Squad
Goalkeepers: Adrian Isabirye (BUL FC) and Batali Igama (Lugazi FC).
Defenders: Mimosa Yashir (University of California, USA), Kawuki Hakim (KCCA FC), Elvis Opakrwoth (St. Mary’s Kitende), Wandera Hakim (NEC FC), Steven Oyirwoth (UNC Mens Soccer, USA), Meddy Mutamba (Busoga United FC), Gilbert Ogenrwot (SC Villa) and Mangoli Raymond (SC Villa).
Midfielders: Amour Munogera (Vipers SC), Owino Brian (Vipers SC JT), Isma Magala (Masaka Sunshine),genesis Odiya (NK Tabor Sezana) and Ashraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC JT).
Forwards: Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC), Okello Richard (BUL FC), Joseph Ssenyondwa (AC Amager), Ssozi Derrick (Bukedea Comprehensive) and Wanyama Simon (Bukedea Comprehensive)
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