# Uganda national football team squad selections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uganda-national-football-team-squad-selections
> Updated: 2026-09-10T07:40:57.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has announced a 28-man squad for upcoming international fixtures. The selection includes a mix of veteran players and emerging talent in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.

The team is scheduled to play an away qualifier against Tunisia on September 24, 2026, and a home match against Libya on September 29, 2026, in Hoima. Following these matches, the squad will participate in two international friendlies against DR Congo in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on October 2 and October 5, 2026. The roster features veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango and various players from international leagues in England, Germany, and Turkey.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Uganda Cranes coach Paul Put names 28-man squad for AFCON qualifiers

Uganda Cranes coach Paul Put has named a 28-player squad for upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tunisia and Libya, as well as two friendly matches against DR Congo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-cranes-coach-paul-put-names-28-man-squad-for-afcon-qualifiers

### 2026-08-23: Uganda U20 coach names 56-player provisional squad

Uganda U20 head coach Laryea Kingston has named a 56-player provisional squad for the 2026 AFCON U20 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers in Tanzania.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-u20-coach-names-56-player-provisional-squad

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