Paul Put Includes Jonathan Odongo In 22-Man Uganda Cranes Squad To Face Zanzibar

Odongo Earns Call-Up As Paul Put Names Uganda Cranes Squad for Zanzibar Friendly

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that the Uganda Cranes will face Zanzibar in an international friendly on Thursday, June 11, at Amaan Stadium. The match forms part of Zanzibar Football Federation’s centenary celebrations marking 100 years of organized football administration.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 22-man squad for the trip, with Entebbe UPPC FC right back Jonathan Odongo among the new faces. Odongo enjoyed a standout season in the Uganda Premier League and was named in the StarTimes UPL Team of the Season. Known for his ability to track back, deliver crosses, and support in attack, the defender brings balance to Uganda’s right flank.

FUFA accepted the invitation from Zanzibar as part of the host federation’s 100th anniversary commemorations.

Uganda Cranes Squad

Goalkeepers
Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC)
David Lukwago (SC Villa)

Defenders
Jonathan Odongo (UPPC FC)
David Owori (SC Villa)
Herbert Achayi (KCCA FC)
Simon Kato Semayange (SC Villa)
Gavin Kizito (KCCA FC)
Raymond Barasa Mangoli (SC Villa)
Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC)
Geoffrey Lubanga Kene (SC Villa)

Midfielders
Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC)
Kenneth Semakula (Unattached)
Marvin Nyanzi (Express FC)
Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC)
Joseph Seremba (NEC FC)
Abdu Karim Watambala (Vipers SC)

Forwards
Hassan Mubiru (SC Villa)
Sammy Ssebaduka (KCCA FC)
Arafat Usama (Vipers SC)
Richard Basangwa (NEC FC)
Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC)
Frank Ssebufu (SC Villa)