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Wonder Boy Allan Oyirwoth Returns as Paul Put Names Uganda Cranes Squad Ahead of High-profile Friendlies

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19 hours ago

May 20, 2025

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Wonder boy Allan Oyirwoth has been recalled to the Uganda Cranes squad by Coach Paul Put ahead of two high-profile international friendlies to be held in Marrakech, Morocco.

Allan made his competitive debut for the senior Ugandan national football team in 2023 as a teenager. In November 2023, he played in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) against Somalia.

After 18 months, the New England Revolution FC’s 18-year-old midfielder will be back in action for the Uganda Cranes as they face continental giants Cameroon on Friday, June 6th, before taking on The Gambia on Monday, June 9th, 2025.

Of the 28 players called up, 12 are locally based in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, while the remainder ply their trade with clubs abroad, reflecting a strategic blend of homegrown talent and international experience.

The selected local players and officials will convene at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday, 2nd June 2025, at 12:00 pm. The contingent will then travel to Marrakech later that day. All foreign-based players will link up with the squad directly in Morocco.

Match Fixtures

Friday, 6th June 2025: Cameroon vs Uganda – Kick-off at 20:00HRS (10:00 PM EAT)

Monday, 9th June 2025: Uganda vs Gambia – Kick-off at 16:00HRS (6:00 PM EAT)

Full Uganda Cranes Squad

Goalkeepers

Isima Watenga – Golden Arrows FC (South Africa), Nafian Alionzi – Defence Forces FC (Ethiopia), Joel Mutakubwa – BUL FC (Uganda), and Hannington Sebwalunyo – NEC FC (Uganda).

Defenders

Elvis Bwomono – St Mirren FC (Scotland), Nico Wadada – Vipers SC (Uganda), Elio Capradossi – AS Cittadella (Italy), Arnold Odong – SC Villa (Uganda), Toby Sibbick – Wigan Athletic FC (England), Hilary Mukundane – Vipers SC (Uganda), Jordan Obita – Hibernian FC (Scotland), and Isaac Muleme – Viktoria Žižkov (Czech Republic).

Midfielders

Bobosi Byaruhanga – Oakland Roots SC (USA), Kenneth Semakula – Club Africain (Tunisia), Allan Oyirwoth – New England Revolution (USA), Enock Ssebagala – NEC FC (Uganda), Abdu Karim Watambala – Vipers SC (Uganda), Allan Okello – Vipers SC (Uganda), and Travis Mutyaba – Bordeaux (France).

Forwards

Dennis Omedi – APR FC (Rwanda), Hakim Kiwanuka – APR FC (Rwanda), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza – KCCA FC (Uganda), Rogers Mato – FK Vardar (North Macedonia), Steven Mukwala – Simba SC (Tanzania), Usama Arafat – KCCA FC (Uganda), John Paul Dembe – AC Hacken (Sweden), Patrick Jonah Kakande – SC Villa (Uganda), and Ivan Ahimbisibwe – URA FC (Uganda)

These friendlies form part of Uganda’s preparation for upcoming international competitions and Coach Paul Put will be using them to assess player readiness and squad chemistry.

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2025 Uganda Cup Final to be Held at Kadiba Stadium

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3 weeks ago

April 28, 2025

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Stanbic Uganda Cup final to be held at Kadiba stadium

The semi-final draw for the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup was conducted on Monday, 28th April 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, confirming exciting matchups and the venue for the final.

Holders Kitara FC will face Vipers SC in the first semi-final, with the opening leg to be played at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. Meanwhile, ten-time winners Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC will host FUFA Big League side Kataka FC in their first encounter.

The first legs of the semi-finals are scheduled for 3rd and 4th May 2025, while the return legs will be played on the 17th and 18th May 2025.

The grand final will be staged at the newly opened Kadiba Stadium, adding extra excitement to this year’s prestigious tournament, which has been held since 1971.

The draw was attended by dignitaries, including Stanbic Bank Sponsorship Manager Isaac Ajiji, FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyinji, and FUFA Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule.

“As title sponsors, we are excited that the competition is getting tougher and more competitive. We urge everyone to watch out for the exciting giveaways,” said Isaac Ajiji.

Hon. Nakiwala thanked everyone who has been involved, stating, “I wish to thank the fans, sponsors, and teams that started with 369 entrants, to now have four semi-finalists. I also thank the Government of Uganda for supporting the idea of the FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim in the construction of the FUFA-owned stadium, Kadiba. It will be the venue for the final.”

The FUFA Competitions Director, Hajati Aisha Nalule, echoed that if teams are tied by goals at the end of the return leg match, the away goals rule shall apply, and if teams are still tied, spot kicks shall be applied to determine the winner. There shall be no extra time.

Among the club representatives at the draw were Jackson Magera (KCCA FC head coach), Godfrey Awachango (Kataka FC head coach), and Wasswa Bbosa (Kitara FC head coach).

KCCA coach Magera expressed readiness ahead of facing Kataka, acknowledging their giant-killing reputation:

“We don’t underrate Kataka FC because it is not easy to reach the semi-final stage. They eliminated UPL teams URA FC and Police FC, but we are going to be ready for them.”

Kitara’s coach, Wasswa Bbosa, is equally confident:

“Vipers is a strong side, but Kitara has shown strength too. I promise our fans that we shall fight hard to play in the finals.”

Godfrey Awachango, coach of Kataka, also shared optimism:

“Playing away first gives us the chance to finish the job at our home in Mbale. We are ready.”

At the quarter-final stage, Kitara edged BUL FC 1-0 in a heated contest that saw three red cards, with Arthur Kiggundu scoring the decisive goal. Vipers eliminated SC Villa 1-0 with a dramatic late header from substitute Milton Karisa.

Kataka stunned Police FC 3-0 on penalties after a goalless draw in normal time during their quarter-final match. Earlier, in the round of 16, Kataka had also knocked out top-tier side URA FC via penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Hamz Stadium.