Uganda U20 to play three other nations in invitational tournament in Ethiopia

Alpha Thierry Ssali with Uganda U20 team|SPORTS LENS IMAGE

Uganda U20 to play three other nations in invitational tournament in Ethiopia

Allan Damba 18:27 - 19.02.2024

Its also set to serve as part of the preparations for the forthcoming All-Africa Games slated for Accra, Ghana in March.

Local football custodians FUFA, has confirmed that the Uganda U20 men’s national team, the Hippos will form part of an Invitational football tournament in Ethiopia.

The tournament which will inaugurate the new Dire Dawa International Stadium in Ethiopia, will be played from February 24-28.

Shafique Magogo in training|fufa image

The four-team tournament dubbed the ‘Dire Cup’ will be played in Dire Dawa City and wipl comprise the hosts Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Djibouti.

Its also set to serve as part of the preparations for the forthcoming All-Africa Games slated for Accra, Ghana in March.

Meanwhile, FUFA has disclosed that the team will travel this Wednesday, with the opening fixture for Uganda set for Friday.

Provisional Squad for All Africa Games

Goalkeepers

Abdu Magada (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Shamulan Kamya (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Delton Oyo (SC Villa, Uganda), Humphrey Oyirwoth (Bukedea Comprehensive School, Uganda), Henry Mwebe (Wembley Boys FC, Uganda)

Defenders

Haruna Lukwago (KCCA FC, Uganda), Louis Anguti Amagu (Lugazi FC, Uganda), Innocent Biyika (Maroons FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Enock Luyima (Vipers SC, Uganda), Jimmy Ndalambi (Gaddafi FC, Uganda), Ronald Madoi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Apollo Kagogwe (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Cyrus Kibande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC, Uganda), Allan Enyou (CD Leganes, Spain)

Midfielders

Frank Katongole (Vipers SC, Uganda), John Innocent Kisolo (URA FC, Uganda), Charles Okello Batiibwe (SC Villa, Uganda), Ivan Irinimbabazi (SFK Pierikos, Greece), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Allan Oyirwoth (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom), Marvin Nyanzi (Wakiso Giants FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (FK Riteriai, Lithuania), Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Uganda), Geremi Bamwine (Aspire Football Academy, Qatar), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Hakim Mutebi (SC Villa, Uganda), George Isiagi Okwakol (Brook House College and Football Academy, United Kingdom)

Forwards

Arafat Usama Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Shafiq Magogo (Kitara FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasinde (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Abbas Kyeyune (SC Villa, Uganda), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (AC Horsens, Denmark), Alpha Thierry Ssali (Express FC, Uganda), Bruno Bunyaga (URA FC, Uganda), Darious Ojok (Maroons FC, Uganda)