Uganda has named their final squad ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025.

A record 48 teams will tussle it out in the FIFA U-17 World Cup slated for November 3-27th in Qatar.

The Uganda Cubs will be the only nation from the Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) Zone that will feature in the competition.

“We have been preparing for sometime now and I believe the players we have can perform well at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Playing at the World Cup is another good platform for the players to do their best and be able to be identified by scouts from around the world,” says Uganda Cubs coach Brian Ssenyondo.

The coach explained that the three International matches they have played against Venezuela, Panama and Paraguay in Dubai has helped them get better.

“We gained lots of exposure in the friendly matches because the teams are also from a different continent and with a different style of play,” added Ssenyondo.

Uganda Cubs are placed in Group K together with Chile, Canada and France.

“Every match we shall play in Qatar will be like a Cup final and we must treat it with high regard. We need to put in a lot of effort because it will be our first time to appear in a World Cup and we must treat it with a lot of seriousness,” explained the Ugandan coach.

Squad

Adrian Mukwanga, Edrisa Waibi, Gilbert Mazige, Mukisa Jovan Nsereko, Hamza Sengooba, Steven Oyirwoth, Elvis Torach, Derick Ssozi, Abubakali Walusimbi, James Bogere, Isima Magala Mulala, John Asiimwe, Muweagaba Kamurungi, John Brian Owino, James Bogere, Richard Okello, Simon Wanyama, Shakur Magogo, Arafat Nkoola, Enock Bagenda, Waibi Edrisah.