Magogo tells U20 players to use All-Africa Games to kickstart their 2027 AFCON dreams

Alpha Ssali training with U20|SPORTS LENS IMAGE

Magogo tells U20 players to use All-Africa Games to kickstart their 2027 AFCON dreams

Allan Damba • 08:37 - 04.03.2024

“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.

Uganda Hippos flagging off|FUFA IMAGE

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.

FUFA President Moses Magogo|FUFA IMAGE

"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.”

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.

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)