Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has recalled midfielders Bobosi Byaruhanga and Allan Oyirwoth as a part of his 26-man squad for the decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in opposition to Botswana and Algeria in October.
The US-based duo, Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots) and Oyirwoth (New England Revolution), return after lacking out on the current fixtures in opposition to Mozambique and Somalia. Their comeback is predicted to inject creativity, composure, and attacking steadiness right into a midfield that can be key to Uganda’s probabilities of securing constructive outcomes away from residence.
Coach Put has additionally made notable exclusions, with Joel Mutakubwa, Elvis Bwomono, Karim Watambala, Patrick Jonah Kakande, and John Paul Dembe lacking out this time.
Uganda sits second in Group G with 15 factors, 4 behind leaders Algeria and stage with Mozambique. With simply two matches left, the Cranes should ship sturdy performances to maintain their hopes of a historic first-ever World Cup look alive. Solely group winners will qualify mechanically, whereas the 4 finest runners-up will contest playoffs for an opportunity to succeed in the inter-confederation playoff stage.
Native-based gamers will depart on Sunday, becoming a member of their overseas counterparts in camp earlier than heading to Gaborone for the Botswana conflict.
Uganda Cranes Squad for October Fixtures
Goalkeepers
- Salim Jamal (Richards Bay FC, South Africa)
- Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)
- Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces, Ethiopia)
Defenders
- Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion, England)
- Elio Capradossi (Universitatea Cluj, Romania)
- Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda)
- Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC, Uganda)
- Jordan Obita (Hibernian, Scotland)
- Aziizi Kayondo (Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)
- Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC, Uganda)
- Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Midfielders
- Kenneth Semakula (Al Arabi SC, Kuwait)Ronald Ssekiganda (APR FC, Rwanda)
- Allan Oyirwoth (New England Revolution, USA)
- Enock Ssebagala (Vipers SC, Uganda)
- Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots SC, USA)
Forwards
- Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)
- Denis Omedi (APR FC, Rwanda)
- Joseph Mpande (PVF Cand FC, Vietnam)
- Rogers Mato (FK Vardar, Macedonia)
- Reagan Mpande (SC Villa, Uganda)
- Jude Ssemugabi (Jamus, South Sudan)
- Uchechukwu Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone, Scotland)
- Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
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