The Uganda U17 Men’s National Team, the Cubs, departed for Dubai, United Arab on Tuesday afternoon for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
The Cubs will continue with their residential training camp in Dubai in preparation for the tournament scheduled to take place from 3rd -27th November in Qatar.
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The contingent of 38 people has 26 players and 12 officials with FUFA Executive Committee Member Rasoul Ariga being the leader of Delegation.
The 10-day international camp marks the final stage of the Cubs’ preparations before they head to Qatar for their historic maiden appearance at the global tournament; the final squad of 21 players for the World Cup will be named at the end of the camp.
While in Dubai, the team will play a series of international friendly matches against top youth sides, with fixtures to be confirmed in the coming days.
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The Cubs who have been in camp since 7th October 2025 are in Group K alongside Canada, Chile and France. Uganda’s opening fixture is against Canada on 5th November 2025.
Players Travelling
Goalkeepers: Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC JT), Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC JT), Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC JT) and Edris Waibi (Buddo SS).
Defenders: Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC JT), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC JT), Hamuzza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa (NEC FC JT) and Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
Midfielders: Brian Jjara (KCCA FC JT), Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC JT), Fred Junior Muhangi (Express FC JT), Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Marvin Kabiito (Vipers SC JT), Brian John Owino (Express FC JT), Thomas Ogema (KCCA FC JT), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC JT) and Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC).
Forwards: Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College), John Asiimwe (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Richard Okello (BUL FC JT), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC JT) and Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC JT).
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