The Uganda Cranes have safely arrived in South Africa ahead of their upcoming international friendly matches against DR Congo on 2nd and 5th October 2026.
Captain Denis Onyango, Rogers Mato, Abdu Aziizi Kayondo, Nathan Asiimwe and Noble Okello missed the trip following a decision by the technical team. Meanwhile, Toto Majub Brian and Sadam Masereka, who missed the recent games against Tunisia and Libya despite being called up, have been added to the squad.
The contingent, led by FUFA Executive Committee Member Ronald Barente as Leader of Delegation, is accommodated at Hotel Sky, Sandton, as preparations continue for the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers. The November FIFA international window will see back-to-back AFCON Qualifier matches against Botswana.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Hannington Ssebwalunyo, David Lukwago, Kingdom Osayi, Akpan Udoh.
Defenders: Rogers Torach, Kenneth Semakula, Diaby Souleymane, Toby Sibbick, Hilary Mukundane, Herbert Achayi, Geofrey Lubanga Kene, Gavin Kizito Mugweri, Jonathan Odongo.
Midfielders: Baba Alhassan, Joseph Seremba, Gaucho Debohi Dieudonne, Sadam Masereka, Allan Okello, Allan Oyirwoth, Travis Mutyaba, Abdoulaye Sissako
Forwards: Steven Mukwala, Kelvin Boateng, Denis Omedi, James Bogere, Toto Majub Brian, Richard Basangwa, Frank Ssebufu, Arnold Vula.
