Put Cranes' Provisional Squad for FIFA WCQ 2026 Double Fixtures

In a highly anticipated announcement, Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has unveiled the provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Mozambique and Guinea. Scheduled for March 20th and 25th, 2025, respectively, these matches are crucial for the Cranes as they aim to secure their place in the prestigious tournament.

The squad features a mix of domestic and foreign based players, showcasing Put's commitment to building a competitive team. The selection process has been intense, with players from various leagues across the globe vying for a spot.

Goalkeepers:

The goalkeeping department sees the inclusion of three promising talents: 

• Watenga Isima from Golden Arrows FC.

• Alionzi Nafian from Defence Forces FC.

• Mutakubwa Joel from BUL FC.

These shot-stoppers have proven their mettle in their respective leagues, making them strong candidates to guard the posts during the qualifiers.

Defenders:

The defensive lineup boasts a solid mix of youth and experience, with players such as:

• Bwomono Elvis - St. Mirren FC

• Kizito Gavin - KCCA FC

• Mugabi Bevis - Anorthosis Famagusta FC

• Awany Timothy - FC Ashdod

• Sibbick Toby - Wigan Athletic FC

• Torach Rogers - Vipers SC

• Kayondo Abdu Aziizi - FC Slovan Liberec

• Muleme Isaac - FK Viktoria Zizkov

This formidable backline will be crucial in ensuring that the Cranes maintain a strong defensive stance against their opponents.

Midfielders:

The midfield sees an exciting array of talent, including:

• Ssekiganda Ronald - SC Villa

• Semakula Kenneth - Club Africaine

• Aucho Khalid - Young Africans

• Okello Allan - Vipers SC 

• Ssebagala Enock - NEC FC

• Watambala Abdu Karim - Vipers SC 

• Mutyaba Travis - Girondins Bordeaux

These players are expected to dictate the tempo of the game and create scoring opportunities for the forwards.

Forwards:

The attacking front is packed with dynamic players, such as:

• Omedi Denis - APR FC

• Kiwanuka Hakim - APR FC

• Ssemugabi Jude - Kitara FC

• Mato Rogers - FK Vardar

• Mukwala Steven - Simba SC

• Muhammad Shaban - Al Anwar Al Abyar SC

• Kabuye Calvin - Mjallby AIF

• Kakande Patrick - SC Villa

With their speed and agility, these forwards are poised to challenge opposing defenses and find the back of the net.