A 23-man roster has been announced by Uganda Hippos head coach Morley Byekwaso for the Dire Cup Invitation Tournament in Ethiopia.
In anticipation of the upcoming All Africa Games 2023 Tournament in Accra, Ghana, the Uganda U-20 team is getting ready.
For the past six days, the team has been training at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The Dire Cup is slated for February 24, 2024, until February 28, 2024. Byekwaso and his escort are scheduled to depart for Ethiopia on Ethiopian Airlines on Thursday morning at 11 AM.
The four countries that will compete in the Dire Dawa Cup are Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, and Uganda, the hosts.
Uganda will benefit from the Dire Cup as it gets ready for the All Africa Games, which will take place in Accra, Ghana, from March 7–22, 2024.
Travelling Squad to Ethiopia
Gaolkeepers
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), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa), George Isiagi (Brook House College)
