Uganda Cranes head coach Joseph Paul Put has named a 30-man squad prior to the double header clash for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers to be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

The pool has four goalkeepers, eleven defenders, six midfielders and nine forwards.

Midfielder Khalid Aucho who recently announced his retirement from international duty after over a decade of diligent service has been summoned for an emotional farewell match.

Veteran goalkeeper and skipper Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns leads the cast of goalkeepers that also includes Kingdom Osayi, David Udoh Akpan and SC Villa’s David “Raya” Lukwago.

Flying left back Abdul-Azizi Kayondo, right back Jonathan Gift Odongo, Algerian based Rogers Torach Ochaki, Nathan Asiimwe, Majub Toto, Kenneth Semakula, Gavin Kizito, Herbert Achayi, Toby Sibbick, Herbert Bockhorn and Hilary Mukundane are among the defenders on the team.

Aucho who is now stationed in Ethiopia, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Baba Alhassan, Allan Oyirwoth, Joseph Seremba and Abdoulaye Sisaako are the midfielders.

The forwards include US based Sadam Masereka, Denis Omedi, Allan Okello, Travis Mutyaba, Kelvin Boateng, Rogers Mato, Arnold Vula, Frank Ssebufu and the on-colour James Bogere.

The forwards include US based Sadam Masereka, Denis Omedi, Allan Okello, Travis Mutyaba, Kelvin Boateng, Rogers Mato, Arnold Vula, Frank Ssebufu and the on-colour James Bogere.

Uganda Cranes host Botswana on 14th November 2026 before the return leg on 17th November 2026.

Following a 1-all draw with Tunisia in Rades last month, Uganda Cranes beat Libya 1-0 in Hoima.