Uganda Cranes Head Coach, Paul Put, has named a provisional squad of 36 players ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN).The coach unveiled the squad during a press conference on Wednesday at the FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala. The squad includes four goalkeepers, twelve defenders, ten midfielders, and ten forwards.##NAJAVA_MECA_8618390##Among the selected players are James Bogere, Brian Ijara, and Isima Magala, who have just helped the Uganda U17 National Team secure AFCON qualification.The team will begin training on Friday, January 10, with non-residential sessions running through Sunday, followed by a residential camp starting Monday at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi.Kajiado FC accuses County Government of neglect, set for name changeCoach Put explained that the first three days will focus on player assessment, after which the squad will be trimmed to 26 players.“We will use Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for evaluation, and then we’ll reduce the squad to 26 players. The players who are not retained will continue following our program to stay sharp and ready,” he said.Regarding the inclusion of younger players, the coach expressed confidence in their potential. “I believe these players have the capability, and I want to give them the chance to train and compete at this level. We have seen players of their age feature for the senior team, so this is their opportunity to showcase their talents,” Put added.The Cranes will also play two international friendlies, one on January 17 and another the following week.CHAN 2024 will be held from February 1 to 28, 2025, across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.’I do not play for the team, I play for my mum’ – Sofapaka’s Baron OchiengProvisional squadGoalkeepers: Hannington Ssebwalunyo (NEC FC), Mutwalibi Mugolofa (KCCA FC), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC), Crispas Kusiima (Kitara FC)Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC), Gideon Odongo (NEC FC), Moses Aliro (URA FC), Derrick Ndahiro (Vipers SC), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC), Arnold Odong (SC Villa), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Walter Ochora (BUL FC), James Begisa Penza (URA FC), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC), Paul Patrick Mbowa (Vipers SC)Midfielders: Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC), Enock Ssebagala (NEC FC), Ibrahim Thembo (NEC FC), Emmanuel Wasswa (Express FC), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa), Allan Okello (Vipers SC), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Brian Ijara (KCCA FC), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa), Isima Magala Mulala (Masaka Sunshine FC)Forwards: Hakim Kiwanuka (SC Villa, Milton Karisa (Vipers SC), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC), Paul Mucureezi (NEC FC), Isaac Ogwang (Police FC), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine FC), Sadat Happy Anaku (KCCA FC), Charles Lwanga (SC Villa)Star striker seeks exit from AFC Leopards
