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CAF
31-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Uganda team profile
Fact File Nickname: The Uganda Cranes Total Appearances: Six (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022) Last Appearance: Algeria 2022 Titles: 0 FIFA Ranking: 89 Co-Coaches: Morley Byekwaso & Fred Muhumuza One of the most consistent participants in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosts Uganda head into the 2024 edition eager to finally make a deep run in the competition. Set to feature in the tournament for a seventh time, the Uganda Cranes have become regulars on the CHAN stage, but progression beyond the group stage remains elusive. With home advantage and a passionate fanbase behind them, the East African giants are aiming to rewrite history on home soil. Alongside Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda will also use the tournament as a key benchmark in their preparations to co-host the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in 2027. How they qualified: As tournament co-hosts, Uganda gained automatic qualification to the tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania. The Uganda Cranes did play a in the qualifiers where they edged Burundi 2-0 over two legs as part of their preparation for the continental showpiece. Key Player to watch: Allan Okello Creative midfielder Allan Okello brings flair, vision, and attacking impetus to Uganda's CHAN squad. A playmaker with strong domestic and international experience, the Vipers FC playmaker is renowned for his ball control, eye for goal, and ability to unlock tight defences. After returning to top form in the Uganda Premier League, Okello will be central to the Cranes' ambitions in this year's campaign. Know the coach: Morley Byekwaso & Fred Muhumuza Uganda will be led by the experienced coaching duo of Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza. Head coach Byekwaso, a former Uganda Cranes international, enjoyed a decorated playing career before transitioning to management, where he has earned acclaim for his youth development credentials and tactical intelligence. He has guided top Ugandan clubs and the national U20 team, reaching the U20 AFCON final in 2021. Assistant coach Muhumuza brings tactical depth and strong knowledge of local football. A respected figure in Uganda's domestic scene, he is known for nurturing talent and getting the best out of underdog sides. His calm, structured approach complements Byekwaso's more dynamic style, creating a balanced technical bench. Past CHAN performances In all their six previous appearances, Uganda are yet to make it out the group stages of the competition. With the backing of the home supporters, The Uganda Cranes will be looking at rewriting history and improving their record in the competition. What to expect: Despite failing to advance beyond the group stages, excitement in Uganda is at an all-time high at the prospect of hosting two CAF competitions, with the nation also preparing to host the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2027. The support of the fans will play a significant role in rallying the co-hosts to an impressive finish next month. Fan Zone Did you know: Uganda are the most successful nation from the CECAFA region with an impressive 40 CECAFA Cup titles to their name. They will be hoping to add the TotalEnergies CHAN trophy to their trophy cabinet.
The Star
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Uganda to open CAF African Nations Championship campaign against Algeria
KAMPALA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Co-host Uganda will open its TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign against Algeria on August 4 at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. The African Football body CAF released the schedule for the tournament on Friday. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will co-host the Championship from August 2 to 30. Tanzania will play the opening match against Burkina Faso on August 2 in Dar es Salaam. Uganda is placed in Group C alongside Algeria, Niger, Guinea and South Africa. The CHAN tournament is played between players who play their trade in the local leagues in their respective countries. The Championship that will attract 19 teams was originally meant to take place last year, but was rescheduled to 2025. Uganda Cranes who will be under coaches Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso will play its second match against Guinea on August 8, and then battle Niger three days later. The Uganda Cranes will conclude group matches against South Africa in what is expected to be an explosive encounter.
CAF
27-06-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Uganda turn to Byekwaso-Muhumuza coaching duo for CHAN 2024 mission
Published: Friday, 27 June 2025 Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso have been appointed to jointly lead Uganda's home-based national team at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Uganda Football Federation (FUFA) has announced. The coaching duo will take charge of the Uganda Cranes squad set to compete in the tournament from 2–30 August 2025, which will be co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania under the 'Pamoja East Africa' initiative. Their appointment marks a significant show of confidence in local coaching talent, with FUFA opting for continuity and chemistry by reuniting the pair who briefly oversaw the Cranes during international friendlies against Mali and Zambia in October 2023. Morley Byekwaso, a respected figure in Ugandan football, brings a strong track record of nurturing youth. He guided Uganda to the final of the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations and led the team to silver at the 2024 African Games. Muhumuza, meanwhile, is a long-serving technical figure in the domestic game, known for his tactical awareness and deep understanding of local players. The duo will operate under the overall strategic direction of senior head coach Paul Put, who retains overarching responsibility for Uganda's technical vision at CHAN. FUFA has indicated that the full backroom staff and the final player list will be confirmed in the coming weeks. This appointment signals FUFA's faith in a collaborative approach and builds on the country's drive to promote homegrown coaches on the continental stage. Hosting part of the tournament on home soil gives Uganda a rare opportunity to combine tactical ambition with the power of home support — and FUFA is hoping this experienced local partnership can help deliver. CHAN 2024 is reserved exclusively for players competing in their domestic leagues. Uganda, with its strong local base and growing technical leadership, will aim to make a deep run in front of home fans. The announcement comes at a time when East Africa is in the spotlight, with the CHAN tournament serving as a dress rehearsal for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will also be co-hosted by the region. FUFA says the Cranes' preparations will intensify in the coming weeks, with local training camps and friendly matches expected to help shape a competitive squad.
