Meanwhile, reports had indicated Byaruhanga was to miss the game due to an injury in training.
Former Vipers SC midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga has shrugged off any reported injury setbacks to recover in time for Uganda Cranes' game against Guinea.
The Austin II FC star has made the starting eleven for the Cranes in the World Cup qualification game slated for later on Friday at the Berkane Municipal Stadium.
12:19 - 17.11.2023
World Cup Qualifiers: Heartbreak for Uganda as Guinea strike late to grab victory
While the result marked a maiden loss for head coach Paul Put in his first game, the team will be keen on making quick amends on Tuesday against Somalia.
Byaruhanga has started in a midfield of two, with captain Khalid Aucho in the deep-lying role.
Youngster Travis Mutyaba has started slightly ahead of him, while Milton Karisa occupies the right wing with Rogers Mato on the left.
07:36 - 17.11.2023
World Cup Qualifiers: "Discipline," Paul Put gives his observations in Uganda Cranes team ahead of Guinea
This will be the first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the first game of the Cranes under Put, who took over from the sacked Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic.
Prolific marksman Fahad Bayo Azizi has led the attack, hoping to hurt the Guinea backline.
11:51 - 17.11.2023
CAF Awards 2023: Aucho, Gift Fred's Yanga to battle Onyango's Mamelodi Sundowns for Club of the Year
The 2023 CAF Awards are slated to be graced by the creme de la creme of African Football on December 11 in Marrakech, Morocco.
Meanwhile, reports had indicated Byaruhanga was to miss the game due to an injury in training.
The late summon of Express FC midfielder Ramz Kawooya made the rumours even more valid.
Under the stewardship of new head coach Paul Put Joseph and Sam Ssimbwa (assistant), Uganda intends to get their campaign off to a flying start to stand a realistic chance of qualification.