Sand Cranes closing squad for Burundi Seashore Soccer AFCON Qualifier Named

David GOMBE

Uganda Sand Cranes head coach Akabwai Geofrey has named the ultimate squad to face Burundi within the second spherical of the Seashore Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Senegal 2026 qualifiers.

The named workforce will depart Uganda on Thursday, eighth October 2026, forward of the primary leg away to Burundi on tenth October 2026.

Sand Cranes coach Akabwai is optimistic that his males will get an ideal end result away from residence.

“At this time marked the tip of our camp and our coaching classes in preparation for the sport towards Burundi, away in Burundi. All of the boys are set. We imagine as coaches, and as a head coach, that the coaching and ways we have now given them are sufficient for them to win the primary recreation we’re going to have in Burundi.”

”All of the gamers are harm free, all of the squad is beaming to go. They’re able to signify the nation and we’re travelling tomorrow. We hope we’re travelling early morning in order that we attain their aspect in Burundi very early, in order that they’ll get used to the climate that’s in Burundi and likewise get used to the solar that’s in Burundi earlier than our recreation on Saturday.”

Uganda will host the return leg on 18th October 2026 at Bamboo Gardens, Kasanje.

Uganda obtained a bye within the first spherical and can now start their qualification marketing campaign within the second spherical.

The 20-member delegation shall be led by FUFA Honorary Govt Committee Member, Mr. Kalibbala John Chrizestom.

The delegation additionally contains Soccer Improvement Director Mutyaba Bashir, Assistant Coach Byaruhanga Rica, Workforce Physician Kulika Ivan, Workforce Supervisor Ssebaggala Tonny and Media Officer Mutebi Julius.

Gamers:

Omedwa Rogers (Kampala Metropolis BSC), Kirya Samson (Mutoola BSC), Opuuli Sharif (Kampala Metropolis BSC), Luboyera Hassan (Kampala Metropolis BSC), Lule Paul (Buganda Royal BSC), Kikonogo Jonathan (SLAU BSC), Mukwata Peter Roland (Mutoola BSC), Batibwe Charles Okello (Ntugasaze), Edweu Godfrey (Kampala Metropolis BSC), Ssendi Joseph (Buganda Royal BSC), Mbabazi Wirrock Joe (MUBS BSC), Nyalimo Steven (Mutoola BSC) and Mugisha Jonah (Categorical FC).