{"id":659,"date":"2025-12-08T07:59:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gugudde.com\/blog\/?p=659"},"modified":"2025-12-08T07:59:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:59:23","slug":"teen-star-james-bogere-makes-ugandas-afcon-2025-provisional-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gugudde.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/08\/teen-star-james-bogere-makes-ugandas-afcon-2025-provisional-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Star James Bogere Makes Uganda\u2019s AFCON 2025 Provisional List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has injected youthful flair and intrigue into his provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after awarding teenage forward James Bogere his first-ever senior national team call-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gifted youngster, fresh from a standout display at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, where he netted confidently against France and Canada now finds himself on the brink of one of Africa\u2019s grandest football stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put unveiled a 30-man squad, largely comprising players who have featured consistently in recent AFCON qualifiers, World Cup qualifying fixtures, and the 2024 CHAN tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yet, Bogere\u2019s inclusion remains the headline-grabber, offering Cranes fans a glimpse into the national team\u2019s emerging generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another notable return is Melvyn Lorenzen, who rejoins the fold after making appearances in recent friendlies, his first meaningful involvement with the Cranes since his 2016 debut against Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, midfielder Alhassan Baba, who earned his first senior caps in friendlies against Morocco and Chad, receives a second opportunity to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three will now battle for places among the final 28 slots as Put trims down his squad ahead of the continental showpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Cranes are set to depart for Casablanca, Morocco, on Sunday for an intensive 11-day training camp that will include two international friendlies as part of their final preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda Cranes Provisional Squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magoola Salim Omar \u2013 Richards Bay FC (South Africa)
Onyango Denis \u2013 Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa)
Alionzi Nafian \u2013 Defense Forces FC (Ethiopia)
Lukwago Charles \u2013 KCCA FC (Uganda)
Defenders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Sibbick Toby \u2013 Burton Albion FC (England)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Caprodossi Elio \u2013 Universitatea Cluj (Romania)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Obita Jordan \u2013 Hibernian FC (Scotland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Torach Rogers \u2013 Vipers SC (Uganda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Kayondo Abdu Azizi \u2013 Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Muleme Isaac \u2013 Viktoria Zizkov (Czech Republic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Awany Timothy \u2013 FC Ashdod (Israel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Owori David \u2013 SC Villa (Uganda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Mukundane Hilary \u2013 Vipers SC (Uganda)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Midfielders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Semakula Kenneth \u2013 Al-Adalah FC (Saudi Arabia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Aucho Khalid \u2013 Singida Black Stars SC (Tanzania)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Ssekiagndra Ronald \u2013 APR FC (Rwanda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Byaruhanga Bobosi \u2013 Oakland Roots SC (USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Alhassan Baba \u2013 FCSB (Romania)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Forwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Okello Allan \u2013 Vipers SC (Uganda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Melvyn Lorenzen \u2013 Muangthong United FC (Thailand)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Mutyaba Travis \u2013 CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Omedi Denis \u2013 APR FC (Rwanda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Mato Rogers \u2013 FK Vardar (North Macedonia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Mpande Reagan \u2013 SC Villa (Uganda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Ssemugabi Jude \u2013 Jamus FC (South Sudan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Ikpeazu Uchechukwu \u2013 St. Johnstone FC (Scotland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. Mukwala Steven \u2013 Simba SC (Tanzania)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      10. Bogere James \u2013 Masaka Sunshine FC (Uganda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      11. Ahimbisibwe Ivan \u2013 KCCA FC (Uganda)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      12. Kwikiriza Shafik Nana \u2013 KCCA FC (Uganda)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Head Coach: Paul Joseph Put<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Put will confirm his final AFCON squad before the tournament kicks off on 21 December, running until 18 January 2026. Uganda has been placed in a challenging Group C, alongside continental heavyweights Nigeria, Tunisia, and East African rivals Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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