The Uganda Rhinos began their FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival campaign with a 4-3 defeat to Kyrgyz Republic in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, 24th October 2026.
The teams went into the half-time break level at 1-1 before Kyrgyz Republic edged the Cubs in a seven-goal encounter.
Kasumba Angello scored twice for Uganda, while Kiganda Ivan also found the net. The Rhinos will have two matches on Sunday, 25th October 2026, facing Equatorial Guinea at 10:30 AM before taking on Cabo Verde at 5:15 PM.
A total of 14 players have been selected from a squad of 24 to represent Uganda at the international event.
The selected players are Maganda Swalleh (Prosper SA), Kimuli Sudaisi (El Cambio SA), Kyeswa Ashiraf (Jinja S.S), Muhimbo Patson (Prosper SA), Ogwang Victor Bonny (Prosper SA), Zizinga Najib (Isra SA), Baluku Frank (El Cambio SA), Muwanguzi Jonah (Msingi SA), Wafula Ian (El Cambio SA), Bakiika Ethan Tendo Ssaazi (Proline SA), Kasumba Angello (El Cambio SA), Kiganda Ivan (Rays of Grace), Muwonge Mathias (Prosper SA) and Kwikiriza Jefferson (El Cambio SA).
Team officials
- Dan Obote – Leader of Delegation
- Lukooya Baker – Team Manager
- Anthony Bongole – Head Coach
- Kagawa Alamanzan – Goalkeeping Coach
- Nayenga Uthuman – Team Doctor
- Muliika George William – Media Officer
