Uganda manager Paul Put has named his squad for the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Botswana during the November international break.

The Cranes will host the first match on 14 November 2026 before travelling to Botswana for the return fixture on 17 November 2026.

Put, the Belgian coach, has selected an extended group combining established internationals with younger players. The squad includes footballers based in Uganda as well as clubs across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Uganda squad

Goalkeepers

- Denis Onyango Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa) - Kingdom Osayi Assyriska FF (Sweden) - David Lukwago SC Villa (Uganda) - David Udoh Akpan Mosta FC (Malta)

Defenders

- Toby Sibbick Burton Albion FC (England) - Jonathan Odongo Entebbe UPPC FC (Uganda) - Rogers Torach CS Constantine (Algeria) - Aziizi Kayondo FC Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic) - Kenneth Semakula Al Ittihad Alexandria Club (Egypt) - Nathan Asiimwe Salford City FC (England) - Hilary Mukundane Vipers SC (Uganda) - Gavin Kizito Nairobi United FC (Kenya) - Majub Toto Atlanta United FC (United States) - Herbert Achayi KCCA FC (Uganda) - Herbert Bockhorn FC Magdeburg (Germany)

Midfielders

- Baba Alhassan Mardin 1996 Spor (Turkey) - Bobosi Byaruhanga Oakland Roots SC (United States) - Allan Oyirwoth Dunfermline FC (Scotland) - Joseph Seremba Nairobi United FC (Kenya) - Khalid Aucho Sidama Bunna (Ethiopia) - Abdoulaye Sissako St. Truidense V.V. (Belgium)

Forwards

- Allan Okello AS FAR Rabat (Morocco) - James Bogere AGF (Denmark) - Travis Mutyaba CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) - Kelvin Boateng FK Austria Wien (Austria) - Rogers Mato Hearts FC (Scotland) - Arnold Vula K. Beerschot V.A. (Belgium) - Sadam Masereka Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (United States) - Denis Omedi Gor Mahia FC (Kenya) - Frank Ssebufu SC Villa (Uganda)

The two fixtures represent Uganda’s next stage in their bid to build a strong position in the qualifying campaign. Put has opted for depth across every department, with four goalkeepers, 11 defenders, six midfielders and nine forwards included in the selection.