Uganda Under 20 head coach Martial Tchumcam has unveiled the final squad that will represent the country in the upcoming U20 Barthes trophy tournament in Kenya.
Captained by Calvin Gizamba, the team comprises 29 players, who have been handpicked from various rugby clubs across the country.
The U20 Barthes trophy tournament which is set to take place in Nyayo Stadium Nairobi will bring together eight different nations and will kick off on April 22, 2023.
Uganda will play their quarterfinal match against neighbours Kenya.
The Squad:
Forwards – Simdilana Hamidu (Sailors), Ariho Edison (Sailors rugby), Lumala Sam (SMACK), Muwoola Malcom (Greenhill Academy), Takan Rodney (Light Academy), Munuzi Moses (Jinja Hippos), Balibali Mikaya Mark (Sailors), Ssempijja Hamza (Heathens), Baguma Victor (Bisons ), Mugabi Ethan (SMACK), Mukisa Bright (CROCS), Terry Edgar Okore (Njeru Hurricanes), Bajananseko David (Stallions), Awan David (Vice Captain, Sailors),
Kigozi Shakulu (Rhinos), Bogere Francis (SMACK)
Backs – Mwayi Stuart Micheal (Vice Captain, KOBs), Musasizi Mathew (SMACK), Gizamba Calvin (Captain, KOBs), Gift Wokorach (Walukuba Barbarians), Kabogoza Hashim (Rams), Opio Thomas Arthur (Rhinos), Fredrick William Mulindwa (Sailors), Ocen Arnold Jones (Rhinos), Mugume Rodney (Sailors), Kasenene Yusuf (KOBs), Robert Sentongo (Impis), Oyuk Julius(Stallions), Serwanje Isaiah (Sailors)
Management
•Dennis Etuket – Team manager
•Martial Tchumcam – Head coach
•Emmanuel Katuntu – Backs coach
•Natasha Nataatsya – Physiotherapist
•Alex Oboth – Team Doctor
•Patrick Omoding – Assistant Team Manager
