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 match, which might be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
In accordance with CHAN laws, the chosen gamers are completely drawn from golf equipment inside the home league system. The 41-man provisional squad is basically composed of Uganda Premier League (UPL) stars, aside from ahead James Bogere from regional facet 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 start 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 type, 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 sturdy performances in home competitions. Notable names reminiscent of Milton Karisa, Yunus Sentamu, and Allan Okello deliver worldwide publicity, whereas rising stars like Shafik Nana Kwikiriza and Reagan Mpande add youthful dynamis
With Uganda set to co-host the match, expectations are excessive for the Cranes to placed on a robust efficiency on residence soil. Because the countdown to CHAN 2024 continues, all eyes might be on the gamers to show their price and safe a spot within the remaining squad that may 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)
