Cranes coach Morley Byekwaso has named the Cranes ultimate squad, unveiling the 25-man squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, with co-hosting duties shared between Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

‘Co-coach’ Morley Byekwaso confirmed the ultimate listing following a press briefing on the FUFA Advanced in Mengo. Uganda are set to make their seventh look within the CHAN finals, and with house benefit, the crew hopes to interrupt the sample of group-stage exits of previous editions.

After two preparatory fixtures within the CECAFA 3-Nations event in Arusha, towards Tanzania and Senegal, the place Uganda fell to Tanzania 1-0 earlier than a 2-1 overcome Senegal, Byekwaso expressed confidence in Uganda’s readiness, stating:

“We’re set and prepared for the event. The chosen gamers are in good form to verify we carry out nicely and obtain our prime goal of going past the group stage.” He mentioned.

Former KCCA FC and now Vipers starman Allan Okello will captain the crew, supported by Joel Mutakubwa and Vipers teammate and defender Rogers Ochaki Torach, providing expertise and stability in each protection and goalkeeping.

Closing Squad Composition

The squad contains:

• Goalkeepers: Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC), Chrispas Kusiima (Kitara FC)

• Defenders: Arnold Odong (SC Villa), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC), Gideon Odongo (NEC FC), Herbert Achai (KCCA FC), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Lazaro Muhindo (KCCA FC), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Kizito Gavin (KCCA FC)

• Midfielders: Joseph Youngman Marvin (Vipers SC), Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Allan Okello (Vipers SC), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC), Enock Ssebagala (Vipers SC), Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC)

• Forwards: Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC), Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC), Arafat Kiza Usama (KCCA FC), Yunus Junior Sentamu (Vipers SC), Reagan Mpande (SC Villa), Emmanuel Anyama (KCCA FC), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC).

Notable eliminations from the Cranes Closing Squad embody BUL FC’s playmaker, Jerome Kirya, who was dropped on the final day.

Group Stage Fixtures

Drawn into Group C, Uganda will face a difficult line-up:

• Algeria (4 August, Mandela Nationwide Stadium)

• Guinea (8 August)

• Niger (13 August)

• South Africa (17 August)
  with every match representing a make-or-break bid for development to the knockout rounds.

Whereas Uganda has by no means superior previous the group section of their earlier six CHAN appearances, the mixture of home expertise, house crowd help, and strengthened tactical preparation positions them as critical contenders for his or her deepest run but. Followers anticipate standout performances from veterans like Okello and hungry younger forwards like Jude Ssemugabi, who impressed in latest AFCON qualifying fixtures.