Uganda U17 Men’s Football National Team head coach Brian Ssenyondo has named the final squad that will feature at the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar.With just four days to the start of the tournament, the coach has released his final 21-man squad, comprising of three goalkeepers, five defenders, seven midfielders and six forwards.

The team first had a training camp in Uganda, playing several friendly games against KCCA FC, Amus College among others before heading to Dubai, UAE where they have been for the last ten days.

In Dubai, Ssenyondo’s charges had three build up games, drawing against Venezuela and Panama before losing to Paraguay.

Uganda is in Group K that also has Canada, Chile and France and the Cubs will start the tournament on 5th November 2025 against Canada.

It should be noted that this is the first time ever, that an Ugandan football team is appearing at the World Cup.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers

Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC Junior Team), Edrisah Waibi (Buddo SS), Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC Junior

Defenders
Jovan Nsereko Mukasa (NEC FC Junior Team), Hamza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), Stephen Oyirwoth (KCCA FC Soccer Academy), Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC Junior Team).

Midfielders
Brain Jjara(KCCA FC), Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators), Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC), Isma Magala Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC), John Asiimwe (Express FC), Nuwagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC), Brian John Owino (Express FC Junior Team)

Forwards
James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Richard Okello (BUL FC), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Shakur Magogo (Namilyango College), Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC Junior Team), Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC Soccer Academy)

Head Coach
Brian Ssenyondo