A 20-man roster has been announced by Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso for the All Africa Games 2023 tournament in Accra, Ghana.
The selected team will board Ethiopian Airlines at 2:45 a.m. on Monday to proceed to Ghana.
The named team includes Patrick Jonah Kakande of SC Villa, Innocent Kisolo of URA FC, Alpha Ssali of Express FC, and Allan Oyirwoth of Brooks House College.
Group B includes Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, and Uganda.
On March 7, Byekwaso’s allegations will begin their campaign against Nigeria.
The competition will be held in Accra, Ghana, from March 7–23, 2024.
Group Fixtures for Uganda
Nigeria vs Uganda – 7th March 2024
Senegal vs Uganda – 11th March 2024
Uganda vs South Sudan – 15th March 2024
Uganda Hippos final squad
Goalkeepers:
Abdul Magada (Gaddafi FC), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School)
Defenders:
Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC), Cyrus Kibande(SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC)
Midfielders:
Innocent Kisolo (URA FC), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa)
Forwards:
Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa), Arafat Kizza Usama (KCCA FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC), Alpha Thiery Ssali (Express FC), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC)
Officials
Leader of Delegation – Dan Obote
National Teams Officer – Paul Mukatabala Nantulya
Head Coach – Morley Byekwaso Ochama
Assistant Coach – Simeon Massa
Goalkeeping Coach – Stephen Billy Kiggundu
Fitness Coach – Noah Kasule
Team Doctor – Michael Gumisiriza
Team Physiotherapist – Rashid Kebba
Equipment Manager – Frank Bumpenje
Media Officer – Joel Cornelius Kivumbi
