Uganda’s 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been confirmed by coach Sébastien Desabre, with three players—Kirizestom Ntambi, Saddam Ibrahim Juma, and Alexis Bakka—left out. The squad includes key overseas-based players such as Michael Azira (Montreal Impact), Faruk Miya (Gorica), and Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe).
Uganda will face Congo (June 22), Zimbabwe (June 26), and Egypt (June 30) in Group A.
Uganda’s 23 for AFCON 2019:
Goalkeepers:
- Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns/South Africa)
- Jamal Salim Magoola (Al Hilal/Sudan)
- Robert Odongkara (Adama City FC/Ethiopia)
Defenders:
- Bevis Mugabi (Yeovil Town/England)
- Nicholas Wadada (Azam FC/Tanzania)
- Timothy Awanyi (KCCA FC/Uganda)
- Hassan Wasswa Mawanda (No Club)
- Ronald Mukiibi (Ostersunds/Sweden)
- Murushid Juuko (Simba SC/Tanzania)
- Godfrey Walusimbi (No Club)
- Isaac Muleme (FK Viktoria Zizkov/Czech Republic)
- Joseph Ochaya (TP Mazembe/DR Congo)
Midfielders:
- Tadeo Lwanga (Vipers SC/Uganda)
- Khalid Aucho (Church Hill Brothers FC/India)
- Michael Azira (Montreal Impact/MLS)
- Moses Waisswa (Vipers SC/Uganda)
- Farouk Miya (HNK Gorica FC/Croatia)
- William Kizito Luwagga (Shakhter Karagandy/Kazakhstan)
- Allan Kateregga (Maritzburg/South Africa)
- Emmanuel Okwi (Simba SC/Tanzania)
Forwards:
- Patrick Kaddu (KCCA FC/Uganda)
- Allan Kyambadde (KCCA FC/Uganda)
- Derrick Nsibambi (Smouha/Egypt)
The Cranes will rely on a mix of domestic talent and experienced internationals, aiming to make a strong impression in their AFCON campaign.
