Bogere Gets Call-Up:Uganda Cranes AFCON 2025 Preliminary Squad Announced.

Bogere Gets Call-Up: Uganda Cranes AFCON 2025 Preliminary Squad Announced.

James Bogere has been summoned to the Uganda Cranes squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, led by coach Paul Put. Bogere, who impressed with Uganda Cubs at the U17 World Cup in Qatar, scoring two goals, is expected to make an impact in the senior team. He’s joined by other notable players, including Allan Okello, Melvyn Lorenzen, and Alhassan Baba, who earned their debuts in recent friendlies.

Uganda Cranes AFCON Squad

• Goalkeepers:
  1. Magoola Salim Omar (Richards Bay FC, S. Africa)
  2. Onyango Denis (Mamelodi Sundowns FC, S. Africa)
  3. Alionzi Nafian (Defense Forces FC, Ethiopia)
  4. Lukwago Charles (KCCA FC, Uganda)
• Defenders:
  1. Sibbick Toby (Burton Albion FC, England)
  2. Caprodossi Elio (FC Universitatea Cluj, Romania)
  3. Obita Jordan (Hibernian FC, Scotland)
  4. Torach Rogers (Vipers SC, Uganda)
  5. Kayondo Abdu Azizi (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Rep.)
  6. Muleme Isaac (Viktoria Zizkov, Czech Rep.)
  7. Awany Timothy (FC Ashdod, Israel)
  8. Owori David (SC Villa, Uganda)
  9. Mukundane Hilary (Vipers SC, Uganda)
• Midfielders:
  1. Semakula Kenneth (Al-Adalah FC, Saudi Arabia)
  2. Aucho Khalid (Singida Black Stars SC, Tanzania)
  3. Ssekiganda Ronald (APR FC, Rwanda)
  4. Byaruhanga Bobosi (Oakland Roots SC, USA)
  5. Alhassan Baba (FCSB, Romania)
• Forwards:
  1. Okello Allan (Vipers SC, Uganda)
  2. Melvyn Lorenzen (Muangthong United FC, Thailand)
  3. Mutyaba Travis (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
  4. Omedi Denis (APR FC, Rwanda)
  5. Mato Rogers (FK Vardar, N.Macedonia)
  6. Mpande Reagan (SC Villa, Uganda)
  7. Ssemugabi Jude (Jamus FC, S. Sudan)
  8. Ikpeazu Uchechukwu (St. Johnstone FC, Scotland)
  9. Mukwala Steven (Simba SC, Tanzania)
  10. Bogere James (Masaka Sunshine FC, Uganda)
  11. Ahimbisibwe Ivan (KCCA FC, Uganda)
  12. Kwikiriza Shafik Nana (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Uganda Cranes AFCON 2025 Group Opponents and Fixtures
The Uganda Cranes will be competing in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, alongside three-time winners Nigeria, 2004 champions Tunisia, and East African neighbors Tanzania.

Group C Opponents:

• Tunisia: 2004 AFCON champions
• Nigeria: Three-time AFCON winners (1980, 1994, 2013)
• Tanzania: East African neighbors and co-hosts of the 2027 AFCON

Uganda Cranes Fixtures:

• Match 1: Tunisia vs Uganda – 23rd December 2025, 3:30 PM (Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium, Rabat)
• Match 2: Uganda vs Tanzania – 27th December 2025, 3:30 PM (Al Barid Stadium, Rabat)
• Match 3: Uganda vs Nigeria – 30th December 2025, 6:00 PM (Fès Sports Complex, Fès)

The Uganda Cranes will be aiming to secure a spot in the knockout stages, and their performance in these matches will be crucial in determining their progress