Uganda Cubs head to Dubai for another training camp

Uganda U17 Boys National Team, the Cubs, has today departed for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to continue with their preparations ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup Qualifiers. A Delegation of 38 people, including 26 players, left Uganda today and will spend the next ten days fine-tuning to play at the global stage. While in Dubai, the team will hold intensive training sessions and play a series of international friendly matches against top youth sides, with fixtures to be confirmed in the coming days. Uganda is in Group K alongside Canada, Chile and France. Uganda’s opening fixture is against Canada on 5th November 2025. Goalkeepers Gilbert Mazige (NEC FC), Adrian Mukwanga (Vipers SC), Ashraf Lukyamuzi (KCCA FC) and Edris (Buddo SS) Elvis Torach (Masaka Sunshine FC), Steven Oyirwoth (KCCA FC), Abdul Lukenge Ntege (Maroons FC), Hamuzza Sengooba (Masaka Sunshine FC), Jovan Nsenkero Mukisa (NEC FC) and Akiz Job Aguma (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) Midfielders Brian Jjara (KCCA FC), Abubakali Walusimbi (Vipers SC), Fred Junior Muhangi (Express FC), Isima Mulala Magala (Masaka Sunshine FC), Marvin Kabiito (Vipers SC), Brian John Owino (Express FC), Thomas Ogema (KCCA FC), Nuweagaba Kamurungi (Kitara FC), Derick Ssozi (Fort Portal Taxi Operators FC) Shakur Baggio Lucky Magogo (Namilyango College), John Asiimwe (Bukedea Comprehensive School), Richard Okello (BUL FC), Simon Wanyama (Bukedea Comprehensive School), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Enock Bagenda (KCCA FC), Arafat Nkoola (Vipers SC)