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Its also set to serve as part of the preparations for the forthcoming All-Africa Games slated for Accra, Ghana in March.
Local football custodians FUFA, has confirmed that the Uganda U20 men’s national team, the Hippos will form part of an Invitational football tournament in Ethiopia.
The tournament which will inaugurate the new Dire Dawa International Stadium in Ethiopia, will be played from February 24-28.
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The four-team tournament dubbed the ‘Dire Cup’ will be played in Dire Dawa City and wipl comprise the hosts Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Djibouti.
Its also set to serve as part of the preparations for the forthcoming All-Africa Games slated for Accra, Ghana in March.
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18:01 - 19.02.2024
Emmanuel Adebayor joins four other legends as CAF ambassadors
It should be recalled that in January, legends El Hadji Diouf, Asamoah Gyan, Ahmed Hassan, and Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha were announced as the first signatories of the program.
Meanwhile, FUFA has disclosed that the team will travel this Wednesday, with the opening fixture for Uganda set for Friday.
Provisional Squad for All Africa Games
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)
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17:13 - 19.02.2024
Ugandans set to be treated to a Najjemba-Nalukenge rebirth in All-Africa Games
Recent times haven't given Ugandans a clear taste of their goodies, with Nalukenge having to endure long spells on the sidelines to injury.
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)
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