Paul Put names Cranes squad for Tunisia, Libya AFCON qualifiers

What the report says

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has announced a 28-man squad for Uganda’s September 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tunisia and Libya, according to Nile Post. The team will travel to Tunisia on 24 September and then host Libya on 29 September as part of the TotalEnergies AFCON 2027 campaign.

The squad also covers Uganda’s international break plans in early October, when the Cranes are scheduled to play two friendlies against the Democratic Republic of Congo on 2 and 5 October. The reporting says the fixtures are intended to help the team prepare for the qualifying challenge and make use of the full international window running from 21 September to 6 October.

Nile Post said the list includes senior goalkeeper Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns, as well as local-based players and several professionals based abroad. The call-ups span defence, midfield and attack, with names such as Toby Sibbick, Rogers Torach, Azziizi Kayondo, Kenneth Semakula and Travis Mutyaba among those selected.

The announcement matters because it sets the shape of Uganda’s immediate competitive schedule and shows Put balancing qualification matches with friendlies. More broadly, AFCON qualifiers are an important part of national-team preparation and can influence squad selection, form and continuity ahead of major continental tournaments.