Uganda’s U17 men’s side, known as the Cubs, left for Dubai on Tuesday afternoon to begin a 10-day international training stint as the last phase of preparation for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar (3–27 November 2025).
The move abroad caps a productive fortnight of domestic training at home. The squad spent 12 days in camp before departure, using two tune-up games to sharpen up: a narrow 2-1 defeat to KCCA FC’s senior team and a dominant 5-0 victory over Amus College in the final match prior to travel.
A 38-person contingent, 26 players and 12 officials will undergo intensive work in Dubai as coaches finalise selections.
FUFA Executive Committee member Rasoul Ariga leads the delegation. At the end of the camp coaching staff will trim the roster to the 21 players who will travel to Qatar for Uganda’s historic maiden appearance at the tournament.
Squad travelling to Dubai
Goalkeepers
- Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC)
- Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC)
- Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC)
- Edris Waibi (Buddo SS)
Defenders
- Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC)
- Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC)
- Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC)
- Hamuzza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC)
- Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa (NEC FC)
- Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
Midfielders
- Brian Jjara (KCCA FC)
- Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC)
- Fred Junior Muhangi (Express FC)
- Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC)
- Marvin Kabiito (Vipers SC)
- Brian John Owino (Express FC)
- Thomas Ogemaa (KCCA FC)
- Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC)
- Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC)
Forwards
- Shakur Lucky Baggio Magogo (Namilyango College)
- John Asiimwe (Bukedea Comprehensive School)
- Richard Okello (BUL FC)
- Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School)
- James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC)
- Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC)
- Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC)
