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Uganda is placed in group B alongside Central African Republic, Congo and Cecafa neighbours South Sudan. The team is currently camping at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
Wakiso Giants defender Ronald Madoi is relishing every moment while with the Uganda Hippos team bound for the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The defender who came through the Purole Sharks junior ranks has been on the rise playing a role in the Uganda Cubs 2021 AFCON U-17 campaign which the teams successfully qualified after winning the CECAFA qualifiers.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the continental governing body CAF and hosts Morocco to cancel.
Madoi now has another chance to play at a continental stage after playing a part in the Uganda Hippos qualification for AFCON U-20 that rolls off on the 19th of this month in Egypt.
"I was part of the Under-17 that won the CECAFA and qualified to AFCON in 2017. Unfortunately, we were not able to play at the finals because of COVID-19 but now we are now here," Madoi told the media after the team's training on Tuesday at MUBS Grounds.
Progress
He added: "I have been progressing well and managed to graduate to the National U-20, debuting at the Ceacafa U-20 in Sudan."
"I thank God for every opportunity and want to make the chance count. We're all very fit and ready to fight and take the team to the World Cup."
Uganda is placed in group B alongside Central African Republic, Congo and Cecafa neighbours South Sudan. The team is currently camping at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.
Uganda Hippos fixtures
February 20th: vs Central African Republic
February 23rd: vs Congo
February 26th: vs South Sudan
Uganda Hippos squad
Goalkeepers: Abdu Magada (Gaddafi FC), Kamya Shamulan (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Nsumba Venacious (Wakiso Giants FC), Oyo Delton (SC Villa)
Defenders: Lukwago Haruna (KCCA FC), Opiru Justine (URA FC), Samson Kasozi (UPDF FC), Ronald Madoi (Wakiso Giants FC), Kakogwe Apollo (Wakiso Giants FC), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa), Simon Mukisa (UPDF FC), Pius Ssebulime (KCCA FC)
Midfielders: Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC), Frank Katongole (St. Mary’s, Kitende), Jemba AbduShakur Ramsey (International House Football Academy, Manchester), Isma Mugulusi (Makedonikos FC, Greece), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Faisal Wabyoona (KCCA FC), Mutebi Hakim (SC. Villa), Hassan Mutaasa
Forwards: Rogers Mugisha (UPDF FC), Kakande Patrick Jonah (SC Villa), Hassan Mubiru (Express FC), Issa Bugembe (Soltilo Bright Stars FC), Magogo Shafiq (UPDF FC), Dembe John Paul (KCCA FC U20), Kato Shaun Senkubuge (Tottenham Hotspur FC), Alpha Ssali (Proline FC), Emmanuel Mukisa (Kataka FC)
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