Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named three players based in Kenya’s SportPesa League in his 30-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Botswana.
Nairobi United duo Gavin Kizito and Joseph Seremba have earned places in the squad, alongside Gor Mahia forward Denis Omedi.
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The three will represent Uganda as they prepare for the two-legged qualifying tie against Botswana in November. Uganda will host Botswana at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 PM. The return leg will be played in Botswana.
The squad also features experienced goalkeeper Denis Onyango, midfielder Khalid Aucho and several players plying their trade across Europe, Africa and the United States.
Aucho, who announced his retirement from international football on October 12, is set to make a farewell appearance on home soil. The midfielder leaves the national team after a 13-year international career in which he earned 77 caps and served as captain.
Uganda Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Kingdom Osayi (Assyriska FF, Sweden), David Lukwago (SC Villa, Uganda), David Udoh Akpan (Mosta FC, Malta).
Defenders: Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion, England), Jonathan Odongo (Entebbe UPPC, Uganda), Rogers Torach (CS Constantine, Algeria), Aziizi Kayondo (Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Kenneth Semakula (Al Ittihad Alexandria, Egypt), Nathan Asiimwe (Salford City, England), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC, Uganda), Gavin Kizito (Nairobi United, Kenya), Majub Toto (Atlanta United, USA), Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Herbert Bockhorn (FC Magdeburg, Germany).
Midfielders: Baba Alhassan (Mardin 1969 Spor, Turkey), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots, USA), Allan Oyirwoth (Dunfermline FC, Scotland), Joseph Seremba (Nairobi United, Kenya), Khalid Aucho (Sidama Bunna, Ethiopia), Abdoulaye Sissako (St. Truidense, Belgium).
Forwards: Allan Okello (AS FAR, Morocco), James Bogere (AGF, Denmark), Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia), Kelvin Boateng (Austria Wien, Austria), Rogers Mato (Hearts FC, Scotland), Arnold Vula (Beerschot, Belgium), Sadam Masereka (Colorado Springs Switchbacks, USA), Denis Omedi (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Frank Ssebufu (SC Villa, Uganda).
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