The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced a provisional 47-man squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, signaling the start of an exciting new chapter for the nation’s rising stars.
Head Coach Brian Ssenyondo has once again been entrusted with steering the young Cranes, assisted by Ronald Ssali, in what promises to be Uganda’s toughest test yet on the global stage.
The technical team boasts experienced minds including Goalkeeper Coach Kenneth Magada, Physical Trainers Simeon Massa and Dennis Kizito, alongside Team Doctors Michael Kamu Guimisiriza and Ivan Kulika, forming a robust backroom unit ready for the challenge ahead.
Uganda finds itself in Group K, drawn against football heavyweights France, Chile, and Canada, a thrilling yet daunting pool that will test the nation’s footballing evolution.
The East African hopefuls earned their ticket to Qatar in unforgettable fashion, edging The Gambia 2–1 in a dramatic playoff in Morocco, courtesy of a sensational James Bogere brace that sealed the nation’s qualification.
Goalkeepers
Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC), Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC), Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC), and Edris Waibi (Buddo SS).
Defenders
Pantaleo Creti (Grasshopper Club Zürich) and Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Others in the defensive line include Elvis Torach, Rwahim Kato, Abdul Lukenge Ntege, Ukashsha Abudshalfe Jemba, Steven Oyirwoth, Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa, Hamuzza Sengooba, Dickson Barasa, Ronald Kigoye, Regan Buduul, Yunus Vubya, and Jim Frank Wasike.
Midfielders
Ibrahim Amin (Cincinnati FC) and Etham Adeleke Afuga Adreas Oyedele (Bradfield College FC) joining local prodigies Abubakali Walusimbi, Fred Junior Muhangi, Reagan Okwii, Patrick Serunjogi, Derrick Malinga, Ibra Ssebagala, Joseph Langol (Lugazi FC), Derick Ssozi, Isima Mulala Magala, Marvin Kabitio, Brian John Owino, Thomas Ogemaa, Fahad Ismail, Nuweagaba Kamurungi, and Bashir Umar.
Forwards
James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC) — the hero of Morocco — and Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College FC). The frontline also features John Asiimwe, Richard Okello, Ramathan Ssali, Simon Wanyama, Enock Bagenda, Arafat Nkoola, Mike Lwanga, Ikhlas Mutebi (FC Augsburg), and Shafic Kaweesi.
