Laryea Kingston names Uganda Hippos squad for CECAFA U20 Qualifiers

Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has named the ultimate squad for the CECAFA U20 Championship qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The match kicks off on 14th September 2026 and ends on twenty fourth September 2026.

Kingston’s squad has a mix of native and foreign-based expertise, with two goalkeepers, eight defenders, 5 midfielders and 5 forwards.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers:

Adrian Isabirye (BUL FC) and Batali Igama (Lugazi FC)

Defenders:

Mimosa Yashir (College of California, USA), Kawuki Hakim (KCCA FC), Elvis Opakrwoth (St. Mary’s Kitende), Wandera Hakim (NEC FC), Steven Oyirwoth (UNC Mens Soccer, USA), Meddy Mutamba (Busoga United FC), Gilbert Ogenrwot (SC Villa) and Mangoli Raymond (SC Villa)

Midfielders:

Amour Munogera (Vipers SC), Owino Brian (Vipers SC JT), Isma Magala (Masaka Sunshine), Genesis Odiya (NK Tabor Sezana) and Ashraf Kyakuwa (Vipers SC JT)

Forwards:

Nkoola Arafat (Vipers SC), Okello Richard (BUL FC), Joseph Ssenyondwa (AC Amager), Ssozi Derrick (Bukedea Complete) and Wanyama Simon (Bukedea Complete)

Officers:

LOD: Ankunzire Frank
Head Coach: Laryea Kingston
Assistant Coach: Ssemuyaba Bashir
Goalkeeping Coach: Kiggundu Stephen Billy
Health Coach: Kizito Denis
Staff Physician: Kulika Ivan
Kits Supervisor: Bumpenje Frank
Staff Supervisor: Brian Umony
Media Officer: Talenga Andrew