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Four KCCA FC players have made the final squad for the men’s U17 Afcon finals that will be held in Morocco.
Teenage midfielder and huge prospect Brain Jjara, who has recently featured for the KCCA FC senior team, leads the quartet.
The others are goalkeeper Ashraf Lukyamuzi, midfielder Thomas Ogema, and KCCA Soccer Academy captain Steven Oyirwoth.
The four were also part of the Uganda U17 side that won the U17 CECAFA zonal qualifiers held in Kampala, Uganda, in December 2024.
The Uganda U17 side, commonly known as the Cubs, is set to participate in the upcoming TotalEnergies AFCON U17 tournament set to take place in Morocco from March 30 to April 19, 2025.
Head coach Brian Ssenyondo confirmed his final 22-man squad before the team traveled to Morocco.
Uganda is placed in Group A alongside Morocco (hosts), Tanzania, and Zambia.
The U17 AFCON tournament serves as a qualification pathway for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year, with the top 10 African teams earning slots at the global event.
Uganda will face host nation Morocco in their opening game on March 30 at El Bachir Stadium.
To further prepare for the tournament, the Uganda U17 team will hold further training sessions, pre-build up and practice games, and engage in friendly matches in Morocco this coming week.
The Uganda Cubs final 22-man squad
Adrian Mukwanga – Vipers SC Junior Team, Jovan Nsereko Mukisa – NEC FC Junior Team, Hamza Sengooba – Masaka Sunshine FC, Ethan Adeleke Afuga Andreas Oyedele – Bradfield College, Joseph Langol – Paorhinar Soccer Academy, Elvis Torach – Masaka Sunshine FC, Derick Ssozi – Fort Portal Tax Operators FC, Thomas Ogema – KCCA FC Soccer Academy, Isima Mulala Magala – Masaka Sunshine FC, Richard Okello – BUL FC Junior Team, Steven Oyirwoth – KCCA FC Soccer Academy, Trevor Mubiru – Vipers SC Junior Team, Simon Wanyama – Bukedea Comprehensive, Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo – Namilyango College School, Brain Jjara – KCCA FC John Brian, Owino – Express FC Junior Team, Marvin Kabiito – Vipers SC Junior Team, Muhamad Masabo – Lugazi FC Junior Team, Ashraf Lukyamuzi – KCCA FC Soccer Academy, Ashraf Kyakuwa – Vipers SC Junior Team, Abdul Lukenje Ntege – Maroons FC Junior Team, James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine FC.
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