FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Uganda Cranes Head Coach Unveils Squad for Botswana, Algeria Matches

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has unveiled the squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria. 

The Uganda Cranes' team for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria has been revealed by head coach Paul Put. Fans are excited to watch how the squad performs in these important games as their expectation grows. 

The roster has been carefully chosen to provide a combination of new and experienced players in an effort to win important games in route to the World Cup. 

The Uganda Cranes will make their first visit back to Mandela National Stadium in Namboole since 2019 when the coach revealed the team earlier today at a news conference held at the FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala.

In the FIFA World Cup 2026-preliminary competition African zone, Uganda will host Bostwana and Algeria on June 7 and June 10, respectively. Both matches will take place under floodlights.
Goalkeepers
Isima Bid Rashid Watenga (Lamontville Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Crispus Kusiima (Kitara FC, Uganda), Braddy Jeans Wokorach (SC Villa, Uganda)
Defenders
Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren FC, Scotland), Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (FK Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell FC, Scotland), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC, Uganda), Timothy Denis Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Capradossi Elio (Calcio Lecco FC, Italy), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregainica Stip, North Macedonia)
Midfielders
Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA),Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Egypt)
Forwards
Steven Dese Mukwala (Asante Kotoko FC, Ghana), Uchechukwu Mubiru Ikpeazu (Port Vale, England), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Muhammad Shaban (KCCA FC, Uganda), Fahad Aziz Bayo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Rogers Kassim Mato (Brera Strumica), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)
For preparations, the team is anticipated to report to residential camp on May 30, 2024.
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