Uganda Cubs head coach Hamuza Lutalo has trimmed off ten players from the squad in preparation for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Initially, 41 players were summoned on the provisional squad that went to camp at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
The list of released players has Isiko Ismail (Sunset Academy- Mbale), Ssonko Ssembatya Hafidhu (Kampala Junior Team), Anywar Abdul (Kibuli S S), Mukiibi Sadi (Devine Soccer Academy) and Ronald Mwokye ( Dynamic SS).
Others include Mudiba Samir (Express Fc JT), Mayanja Abdul (Synergy Fc), Khayemba Usama (Nkoma SS- Mbale), Yahaya Toure (Oasis Primary School), and Timothy Owere (Lugazi Soccer Academy).
The tactician Lutalo is however, expected to trim off more players from the remaining 31-man squad to get the final roster for the AFCON tournament schedule to take place in Morocco next month.
The Cubs qualified for the final event as Champions of CECAFA Region after defeating Tanzania 3-1 in the Final played in Rubavu, Rwanda last December.
The remaining 31-man squad
Goalkeepers
Mwebe Henry (Express FC JT), Oyirwoth Humphrey (Express FC JT), Kamya Shamulan (Bright Stars FC JT), Ssekamwa Salim Abdul (Synergy FC), Ocama Daniel Ogwal (Boro Boro SuperSport)
Defenders
Mulema Vincent (Kyetume FC JT), Mungufeni Yabezi (Matete Comprehensive Seed), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC, SA), Luyima Enock (Volf SA), Nsambu Lloyd Tendo (Metz FC U17, France), Gava Peter (Express FC JT), Madoi Ronald (Wakiso Giants FC JT)
Midfielders
Irinimbabazi Ivan (Bright Stars FC JT), Ssembusi Reagan (Kampala Junior Team), Jemba Abudshakur Ramsey (Isra SA), Alafi Ceasor (Matete Comprehensive Seed), Mutyaba Travis (Vipers SC JT), Mulindwa Wycliff (Nakaseke international School), Ssekajugo Elvis (Bright Stars FC JT), Mutebi Hakim (St Henrys College-Kitovu), Mwanje Elvis Eddy (KCCA FC SA)
Forwards
Magogo Shafiq (KCCA FC SA), Mubiru Hassan (Express FC JT), Mawa Oscar (KCCA FC SA), Jumbe Fahad (Vipers SC JT), Nyongesa Christopher (Rock High School-Tororo), Basil Tenywa Tuma (Eton College, United Kingdom), Bugembe Issa (Bright Stars FC JT), Mukiibi Marvin (Wakiso Giants FC), Nyongesa Christopher (True Vine Soccer Academy), Busolo Paul (SC Villa JT).
