Cranes' squad finalized for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Morocco.

Paul Joseph Put, the new Head Coach of Uganda Cranes, has announced the final 27-man squad that will travel to Morocco for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches against Guinea and Somalia. Uganda is placed in Group G, alongside Algeria, Guinea, Botswana, Mozambique, and Somalia. The Cranes' first two fixtures, against Guinea and Somalia, will take place on November 17th and 21st, respectively, hosted in Morocco.

The team, comprising both local-based players and officials, is scheduled to depart for Morocco on Sunday at 10 PM via Uganda Airlines. They will join the foreign-based players who will travel directly to Berkane, Morocco, from their respective clubs. There is great anticipation for a strong performance as Uganda Cranes aims to secure their first-ever spot in the prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The squad departing from Uganda on Sunday includes goalkeepers Salim Omar Magoola, Isima Bin Rashid Abdul Watenga, and Jack Komakech; midfielders Bobosi Byaruhanga and Khalid Aucho; and forwards Denis Omedi and Milton Karisa.

In addition, here is the list of players selected by Coach Put for the World Cup Qualifiers:

Goalkeepers: Salim Omar Magoola (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Isima Bin Rashid Abdul Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Defenders: Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Elvis Bwomono Okello (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (CD Leganes, Spain), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia), Bevis Kristofer Mugabi (Motherwell FC, Scotland), Denis Timothy Awany (SC Ashdod, Israel), Rogers Ochaki Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Midfielders: Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC, Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth (AMUS College, Uganda), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC, Uganda), Joseph Kizito Luwagga (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel), Umaru Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda)

Forwards: Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Fred Amaku (Maroons FC, Uganda), Richard Basangwa (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Rogers Mato (Sanliurfaspor FC, Turkey), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis.