By Martin Kaddu
Uganda Cranes team dominated by local-based players left for Morocco on Monday morning for two international friendlies against Tanzania and Madagascar.
The players including on-form Young Africans playmaker Allan Okello, best Uganda premier league goalkeeper of the season Hannington Sebwalunyo, Hearts forward Rogers Mato, Vipers SC starboy Usama Arafat among others left Entebbe International with smiles.
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put named a 28-man squad for two international friendly matches to be played in Marrakech, Morocco next month.
Some regular players like Toby Sibbick (not 100% fit), Elio Capradossi, Nafian Alionzi and Jude Ssemugabi (injured) were left out.
“This squad also includes some new names, including local players who have shown their potential and talent this year. I want to give them a chance,” Put told FUFA media.
Uganda will face Tanzania on 5th June 2026 before taking on Madagascar on 8th June 2026 as preparations continue for upcoming international assignments leading to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
The summoned squad includes a blend of experienced players and emerging talent drawn from clubs across Uganda, Africa, Europe and the United States of America.
CRANES SQUAD:
Hannington Ssebwalunyo – NEC FC (Uganda), David Lukwago – SC Villa (Uganda), Joel Mutakubwa – Adigrat University FC (Ethiopia), Herbert Bockhorn – FC Magdeburg (Germany), Nathan Asiimwe – Charlton Athletic FC (England), Raymon Barasa Mangoli – SC Villa (Uganda), Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland), Geoffrey Lubanga Kene – SC Villa (Uganda), Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda), Aziz Kayondo – Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic), Herbert Achayi – KCCA FC (Uganda), Joseph Seremba – NEC FC (Uganda), Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC (USA), Alhassan Baba – FCSB (Romania), Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia), Abdu Karim Watambala – Vipers SC (Uganda), Allan Okello – Young Africans SC (Tanzania), James Bogere – Aarhus AGF (Denmark), Rogers Mato – Hearts FC (Scotland), Sammy Ssebadduka – KCCA FC (Uganda), Hassan Mubiru – SC Villa (Uganda), Steven Mukwala – Al-Nasr SC (Libya), Frank Ssebufu – SC Villa (Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth – New England Revolution FC (USA), Richard Basangwa – NEC FC (Uganda), Noble Okello – Indy Eleven FC (USA), Arafat Usama Kiza – Vipers SC (Uganda) and Ivan Ahimbisibwe – KCCA FC (Uganda).
