Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has rolled out his final squad list for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures, where Uganda will square up against Botswana and Algeria.
The Belgian tactician confirmed his selections on Tuesday morning during a press briefing at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, outlining the group he believes can launch Uganda’s push for a maiden World Cup ticket.
Uganda’s campaign begins with a tricky away clash in Gaborone against Botswana on 9 October, before shifting focus to a daunting meeting with continental giants Algeria in Algiers on 14 October.
The Uganda Cranes Squad for 2026 #FIFAWorldCup Qualifier matches against Botswana and Algeria.
Botswana vs Uganda – 9.10.2025
Algeria vs Uganda – 14.10.2025 pic.twitter.com/8lFwvZwz65— Uganda Cranes (@UgandaCranes) September 30, 2025
Goalkeepers
Salim Omar Magoola – Richards Bay FC (South Africa)
Denis Onyango – Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Nafian Alionzi – Defence Forces FC (Ethiopia)
Defenders
Toby Sibbick – Burton Albion FC (England)
Elio Capradossi – FC Universitatea Cluj (Romania)
Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland)
Rogers Torach – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Abdu Azizi Kayondo – FC Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic)
Herbert Achayi – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Gavin Kizito – KCCA FC (Uganda)
Midfielders
Kenneth Semakula – Al Arabi SC (Kuwait)
Khalid Aucho – Singida United FC (Tanzania)
Allan Oyirwoth – New England Revolution FC (USA)
Enock Ssebagala – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Ronald Ssekiganda – APR FC (Rwanda)
Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC (USA)
Forwards
Allan Okello – Vipers SC (Uganda)
Denis Omedi – APR FC (Rwanda)
Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
Joseph Mpande – PVF Can Tho FC (Vietnam)
Rogers Mato – FK Vardar (North Macedonia)
Reagan Mpande – SC Villa (Uganda)
Jude Ssemugabi – Kitara FC (Uganda)
Uchechukwu Ikpeazu – St. Johnstone FC (Scotland)
Steven Mukwala – Simba SC (Tanzania)
