It should be noted that this is his first season in the top flight, having been signed from Proline FC in the Regional League.
Express FC youngster Alpha Thierry Ssali has been summoned in Uganda's U20 team provisional squad for the forthcoming All-Africa games slated for Accra, Ghana.
Ssali, son of popular musician Bebe Cool, has been rewarded for his relatively outstanding performances in the Uganda Premier League, where he has scored three goals, so far.
It should be noted that this is his first season in the top flight, having been signed from Proline FC in the Regional League.
Ssali has previously been summoned to various under-age national engagements, including at the U17 and U20 levels.
17:59 - 13.02.2024
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE David Obua suffers bruises in Wakiso, as NEC and UPDF settle for a point
The result made it four defeats for Obua at URA in 12 games since taking over in November last year. He won five and drew three in the process.
The Morley Byekwaso-coached team will embark on preparations this week, assembling at FUFA House on Thursday before heading to FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, where they will enter a residential camp.
The Ugandan Hippos are pooled in Group B alongside Nigeria, South Sudan, Senegal and Tunisia.
The tournament will take place between March 7th and 24th, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Abdu Magada (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Delton Oyo (SC Villa, Uganda), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School, Uganda), Henry Mwebe (Wembley Boys FC, Uganda)
Defenders
Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda), Louis Anguti Amagu (Lugazi FC, Uganda), Innocent Biyika (Maroons FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jimmy Ndalambi (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Cyrus Kibande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Enyou (CD Leganes, Spain)
Midfielders
Frank Katongole (Vipers SC, Uganda), John Innocent Kisolo (URA FC, Uganda), Charles Okello Batiibwe (SC Villa, Uganda), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom), Marvin Nyanzi (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (FK Riteriai, Lithuania), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Uganda), Geremi Bamwine (Aspire Football Academy, Qatar), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa, Uganda), George Isiagi Okwakol (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom)
Forwards
Arafat Usama Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasinde (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa, Uganda), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (AC Horsens, Denmark), Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC, Uganda), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC, Uganda), Darious Ojok (Maroons FC, Uganda)
Officials
Morley Byekwaso Ochama – Head Coach
Simeon Massa – Assistant Coach
Noah Kasule – Fitness Coach
Stephen Billy Kiggundu – Goalkeeping Coach
Bashir Mutyaba – Team Manager
Micheal Gumisiriza – Team Doctor
Rashid Kebba – Team Physiotherapist
Frank Bumpenje – Equipment Manager
Joel Cornelius Kivumbi – Media Officer