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“As East Africa, we shall host AFCON 2027 and this is your best opportunity to start knocking at the door of the Senior National Team.”
If Uganda is to have a strong showing at the 2027 Africa Cup Nations, which will be hosted in East Africa, the journey to building a stout team should kickstart with the under-age teams.
The Uganda U20 team will use the forthcoming All-Africa games to jumpstart the preparations for the continental event which will be played in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
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FUFA President Moses Magogo has called on the Uganda Hippos (U20) to put up formidable performances which will attract summons to the senior team.
“Across the World, at your age, players are carrying teams. So you must know that our future is actually you," Magogo was quoted by FUFA media.
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"Go to Ghana and fight and give the coaches of the Senior National Teams a reason to summon you.”
“As East Africa, we shall host AFCON 2027 and this is your best opportunity to start knocking at the door of the Senior National Team.”
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07:16 - 04.03.2024
Stanbic Uganda Cup: Kitara's quality in depth at full show as they dump Villa
Just two minutes after coming on, with his first touch, Zaga broke the deadlock with a rather classy finish; well, Zaga and class are inseparable.
The All-Africa games are slated to take place between March 7 to 23 in Accra, Ghana.
Uganda is in Group B alongside South Sudan, Senegal and Nigeria. It should be noted that Tunisia withdrew from the tournament.
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07:23 - 04.03.2024
Stanbic Uganda Cup: BUL eliminate coach-less Express
Into the spot-kicks, Lawrence Tezikya, Benon Tahomera, Ibrahim Kazindula and goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa scored for BUL.
Group Fixtures for Uganda
Nigeria vs Uganda – 7th March 2024
Senegal vs Uganda – 11th March 2024
Uganda vs South Sudan – 15th March 2024
Uganda Hippos final squad
Goalkeepers
Abdul Magada (Gaddafi FC), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School)
Defenders
Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC), Cyrus Kibande(SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC)
Midfielders
Innocent Kisolo (URA FC), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa)
Forwards
Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa), Arafat Kizza Usama (KCCA FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC), Alpha Thiery Ssali (Express FC), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC)
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