By Norbert Mao
Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 30-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers against Botswana, with captain Khalid Aucho set for a farewell appearance on home soil.
According to a FUFA press release issued on October 28th, the squad includes Aucho, who announced his retirement from international football on October 12th, bringing an end to a 13-year international career in which he earned 77 caps.
Uganda will host Botswana at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday, November 14th, with kick-off scheduled for 7 PM. The match will give fans an opportunity to celebrate Aucho’s contribution to the national team before the return leg in Botswana.
The squad includes four goalkeepers: Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa, Kingdom Osayi of Assyriska FF in Sweden, David Lukwago of SC Villa and David Udoh Akpan of Mosta FC in Malta.
The defenders are Toby Sibbick, Jonathan Odongo, Rogers Torach, Aziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula, Nathan Asiimwe, Hilary Mukundane, Gavin Kizito, Majub Toto, Herbert Achayi and Herbert Bockhorn.
The midfielders are Baba Alhassan, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Allan Oyirwoth, Joseph Seremba, Khalid Aucho and Abdoulaye Sissako.
The forwards include Allan Okello, James Bogere, Travis Mutyaba, Kelvin Boateng, Rogers Mato, Arnold Vula, Sadam Masereka, Denis Omedi and Frank Ssebufu.
FUFA has also announced that activities to honour and bid farewell to Aucho will be held in Hoima.
