Excitement is soaring among Ugandan football fans as the Uganda Cranes unveil their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The big news? Goalkeeping legend Denis Onyango is back, ready to guard the net and lead the team in the crucial upcoming fixtures against Mozambique on 5th September 2025 and Somalia on 8th September 2025.
The squad features a powerful mix of experienced internationals and talented home-based stars, giving the Cranes a strong chance to make history.
Goalkeepers:
- Denis Onyango – Mamelodi Sundowns FC, South Africa (returning hero)
- Salim Omar Magoola – Richards Bay FC, South Africa
- Nafian Alionzi – Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia
- Joel Mutakubwa – BUL FC, Uganda
Defenders:
- Elvis Bwomono – IBV Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
- Herbert Bockhorn – FC Magdeburg, Germany
- Elio Capradossi – FC Universitatea Cluj, Romania
- Rogers Torach – Vipers SC, Uganda
- Toby Sibbick – Burton Albion FC, England
- Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC, Uganda
- Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC, Scotland
- Aziizi Kayondo – FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic
- Herbert Achayi – KCCA FC, Uganda
- Gavin Kizito – KCCA FC, Uganda
Midfielders:
- Ronald Ssekiganda – APR FC, Rwanda
- Kenneth Semakula – Al Arabi SC, Kuwait
- Joel Sserunjogi – KCCA FC, Uganda
- Abdu Karim Watambala – Vipers SC, Uganda
- Travis Mutyaba – CS Sfaxien, Tunisia
Forwards:
- Denis Omedi – APR FC, Rwanda
- Allan Okello – Vipers SC, Uganda
- Joseph Mpande – PVF Cand FC, Vietnam
- Rogers Mato – FK Vardar, Macedonia
- Reagan Mpande – SC Villa, Uganda
- Jude Ssemugabi – SC Villa, Uganda
- John Paul Dembe – AC Hackens, Sweden
- Patrick Jonah Kakande – SC Villa, Uganda
- Uchechukwu Ikpeazu – St. Johnstone FC, Scotland
With Onyango back in goal and a squad brimming with talent both home and abroad, Ugandan fans have every reason to be optimistic. The Cranes are set to light up the pitch and aim for a historic run in the World Cup qualifiers.
Stay tuned to Ugandans Online for live match updates, in-depth analysis, and exclusive coverage of the Cranes’ journey toward global football glory!
