Put names 26-man squad for Botswana, Algeria World Cup Qualifiers

Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has on Tuesday morning confirmed a for a 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria.

Uganda will face Botswana on Thursday, 9th October in Francistown before taking on Algeria on Tuesday, 14th October at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium.

The squad summoned is composed of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and nine forwards

Uganda is still in contention for a slot at next year’s World Cup but must ensure they get as many points as they can from this window.

Algeria who top Group G 19 points, four ahead of Uganda need just a win in their last two group games, both coming at home against Somalia and the Cranes.

However, there is a window for the top four ranked teams that will finish in second positions across all the ten groups.

Uganda Cranes squad

Goalkeepers

Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Salim Omar Magoola (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia)

Defenders

Elio Capradossi (Universitatea Cluj, Romania), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda), Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion, England), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jordan Obita (Hibernian, Scotland), Aziizi Kayondo (Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC, Uganda) and Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Midfielders

Ronald Ssekiganda (APR FC, Rwanda), Kenneth Semakula (Al Arabi SC, Kuwait), Allan Oyirwoth (New England Revolution, USA), Enock Ssebagala (Vipers SC, Uganda), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots SC, USA)

Forwards

Denis Omedi (APR FC, Rwanda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda), Joseph Mpande (PVF Cand FC, Vietnam), Rogers Mato (FK Vardar, Macedonia), Reagan Mpande (SC Villa, Uganda), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda),Uchechukwu Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone, Scotland), Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)