The Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) has launched the provisional squad for the Uganda Cranes forward of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The announcement was made by the technical duo of Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso, who will oversee the workforce’s preparations for the regional event, which will likely be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

In accordance with CHAN rules, the chosen gamers are completely drawn from golf equipment inside the home league system. The 41-man provisional squad is essentially composed of Uganda Premier League (UPL) stars, except ahead James Bogere from regional aspect Masaka Sunshine FC — a uncommon inclusion from outdoors the highest tier.

Preparations for CHAN 2024 start in earnest on **Monday, twenty third June 2025**, with non-residential coaching periods scheduled to begin at **9:00 AM** on the **Prisons Floor in Luzira**. The preliminary part of coaching will function a crucial alternative for the technical workforce to evaluate kind, health, and tactical suitability forward of the ultimate squad choice.

The provisional squad displays a considerate mix of skilled campaigners and promising younger expertise. Vipers SC and KCCA FC dominate the record, reflecting their robust performances in home competitions. Notable names comparable to Milton Karisa, Yunus Sentamu, and Allan Okello convey worldwide publicity, whereas rising stars like Shafik Nana Kwikiriza and Reagan Mpande add youthful dynamis

With Uganda set to co-host the event, expectations are excessive for the Cranes to placed on a robust efficiency on dwelling soil. Because the countdown to CHAN 2024 continues, all eyes will likely be on the gamers to show their value and safe a spot within the ultimate squad that can fly the nationwide flag in East Africa’s premier soccer showcase.

Full Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

* **Joel Mutakubwa** (BUL FC)

* **Hannington Ssebwalunyo** (NEC FC)

* **Crispas Kusiima** (Kitara FC)

* **Mutwalibu Mugolofa** (KCCA FC)

* **Denis Kiggundu** (Vipers SC

Defenders

* **Gavin Kizito** (KCCA FC)

* **Lazaro Bwambale** (Kitara FC)

* **James Begisa** (URA FC)

* **David Owori** (SC Villa)

* **Herbert Achayi** (Categorical FC)

* **Gideon Odongo** (NEC FC)

* **Enock Walusimbi** (URA FC)

* **Nicholas Mwere** (BUL FC)

* **Jacob Okao** (KCCA FC)

* **Ronald Otti** (Kitara FC)

* **Arnold Odong** (SC Villa)

* **Rogers Torach** (Vipers SC)

* **Hilary Mukundane** (Vipers SC)

Midfielders

* **Marvin Youngman** (Vipers SC)

* **Joel Sserunjogi** (KCCA FC)

* **Emmanuel Wasswa** (Categorical FC)

* **Elvis Ngondwe** (SC Villa)

* **Reagan Mpande** (SC Villa)

* **Saidi Mayanja** (KCCA FC)

* **Ronald Ssekiganda** (Unattached)

* **Abdul Karim Watambala** (Vipers SC)

* **Enock Ssebagala** (NEC FC)

* **Jerome Kirya** (BUL FC)

* **Allan Okello** (Vipers SC)

* **Aslam Ssemakula** (SC Villa)

Forwards

* **Milton Karisa** (Vipers SC)

* **Shafik Nana Kwikiriza** (KCCA FC)

* **Kiza Arafat** (KCCA FC)

* **Emmanuel Anyama** (KCCA FC)

* **Yunus Sentamu** (Vipers SC)

* **Charles Lwanga** (SC Villa)

* **Ivan Ahimbisibwe** (URA FC)

* **Baden Ogama** (Maroons FC)

* **James Bogere** (Masaka Sunshine FC)

* **Patrick Kakande** (SC Villa)

* **Jude Ssemugabi** (Kitara FC)