Uganda national U-20 team (Hippos) at the AFCON U-20 CECAFA zonal qualifiers in Tanzania will be led by defender Brian Toto Majub.

Toto is part of the 20-man team that will represent Uganda in the tournament that kicks off 6th October until 20th October 2024.

He will be deputized by Uganda Revenue Authority’s John Innocent Kisolo.

John Innocent Kisolo and Brian Toto Majub (right) are the player leaders

Head coach Matia Lule has high hopes and expectations for the team selected with the prime target to defend the trophy and qualify for AFCON U-20 tournament.

“We have trained well and the players are in the best shape for the best results going forward. We shall work hard to defend the trophy and qualify for AFCON U-20” Lule whose team has been camped at the FUFA Technical center, Njeru revealed.

Matia Lule, head coach Uganda Hippos head coach

Uganda is the defending champion and is pooled in group B alongside Ethiopia, Burundi, and South Sudan.

The Hippos commence their title defence against Ethiopia on Monday, October 7th, at the Azam Complex, kick-off at 18:00 EAT.

The delegation departs Uganda at Entebbe International Airport aboard Uganda Airlines on Friday afternoon.

Uganda U-20 Delegation:

Players:

Goalkeepers: Abdu Magada (URA), Chris Ronald Nsubuga (Kataka), Denis Mugerwa (Vipers Junior Team)

Defenders: Steven Namaisi (Kataka), Charles Okello Batibwe (Gaddafi), Swabiru Mpasa (BUL), Brian Toto Majub (Amus College School), Sowedi Lwenda (BUL), Louis Anguti Amagu (Coastal Union, Tanzania)

Midfielders: Rayan Figo Kizito (Police), Innocent Kisolo (URA / Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Godfrey Ssekibengo (URA / Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Elvis Ssekajugo (Express / Bukedea Comprehensive SS), Abubakar Walusimbi (Vipers SC), Allan Oyirwoth (Brooke House College and Academy)

Forwards: Richard Okello (BUL FC Junior Team), Mansur Bashir (Amus College School), Johnson Kabagambe (URA), Denis Kisiriko (URA), John Paul Ddembe (BK Hacken, Sweden)

Team Officials

Head of Delegation: Samuel Mpiima

Head Coach: Matia Lule

Assistant Coach: Simeon Massa

Goalkeeping Coach: Stephen Billy Kiggundu

Trainer: Noah Kasule

Team Manager/Safeguarding Officer: Bashir Mutyaba

Team Doctor: Michael Gumisiriza

Physiotherapist: Rashid Kebba

Kit Manager: Frank Bumpenje

Media Officer: Ronald Lusulire

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