Uganda Cranes travel Congo
ENTEBBE – The Uganda Cranes will depart on Sunday morning (3am) to face off with Congo national team in the final fixture of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
The encounter is slated for Tuesday, 19th November 2024, with Uganda keen to finish the campaign on a high note.
Head coach Paul Put Joseph has named a strong 26-man travelling squad tasked to secure a positive result on foreign soil.
The team held an indoor recovery session earlier on Saturday afternoon to sharpen their physical and mental readiness for the encounter.
Captain Khalid Aucho addressed the media, expressing the team’s determination to secure a win.
‘We understand the importance of this game and we are committed to giving our best to ensure we end the campaign on a high note,’ said Aucho.
Uganda is second in Group K with 10 points, one behind leaders South Africa.
The Cranes already sealed qualification to AFCON 2025 on Thursday before facing South Africa the next day.
Travelling contingent
Ochom Richard – Leader Of Delegation
Put Paul Joseph – Head Coach
Ssimbwa Sam Bamweyana – Assistant Coach
Oste Gerry Djrk – Goalkeeping Coach
De Wilde Sven Lydia Louis – Performance Manager
Denis Mathieu Ghislain – Physical Fitness Coach
Sevenhant Jelle Luca – Video Analyst
Depraetere Arnaud Rene C. – Sports Doctor
Naudts Arthur Frank – Fitness Coach
Mukatabala Paul Nantulya – Advance Party
Massa Geoffrey – Team Coordinator
Nakabago Emmanuel – Team Doctor
Mulondo Samuel – Kit Manager
Kivumbi Joel Cornerious – Team Media Officer
Players
Goalkeepers
Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows Fc, South Africa)
Charles Lukwago (Venda Fc, South Africa)
Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces Fc, Ethiopia)
Defenders
Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia)
Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic)
Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)
Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Cyprus)
Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel)
Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia)
Geofrey Wasswa (Ethiopian Coffee FC, Ethiopia)
Midfielders
Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania)
Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA)
Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda)
Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda)
Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)
Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France)
Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Forwards
Denis Omedi (Kitara Fc, Uganda)
Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara Fc, Uganda)
Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA Fc, Uganda)
Rogers Mato (Fc Brera Strumica, North Macedonia)
Steven Mukwala Dear (Simba Sc, Tanzania)
Calvin Hope Kabuye (Sandvikens If, Sweden)
Hakim Kiwanuka (Sc Villa,Uganda)
John Paul Dembe (Bk Hacken, Sweden)
Other officials
Kaweesa Andrew – FUFA Delegate
Kazibwe Ashiraf – FUFA Tv Producer
Lajan Livingstone – FUFA Judicial Bodies
Namutebi Jackie – FUFA Secretariat Staff
