Asante Kotoko striker Steven Desse Mukwala has been included in coach Paul Put's 27-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria.
The Cranes of Uganda will take on Botswana on June 7 before facing Algeria on June 10, 2024. They will return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole for the first time since 2019.
Mukwala has been in fine form for the Porcupine Warriors, despite the clubs inconsistent performance in the Ghana Premier League.
The forward has been Kotoko's leading scorer in the Ghana Premier League, netting 11 goals and providing 2 assists in 25 games.
His outstanding performance has earned a call up ahead of the World Cup qualifications slated for next month.
Mukwala was part of the Uganda squad that played against the Black Stars during the March international break. He converted from the spot as the Cranes held Ghana to a 2-2 draw.
The Cranes are expected to enter residential camp on 30th May 2024.
Below is the confirmed list:
Goalkeepers
Isima Bid Rashid Watenga (Lamontville Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Crispus Kusiima (Kitara FC, Uganda), Braddy Jeans Wokorach (SC Villa, Uganda)
Defenders
Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren FC, Scotland), Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (FK Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell FC, Scotland), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Nicholas Mwere (BUL FC, Uganda), Timothy Denis Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Capradossi Elio (Calcio Lecco FC, Italy), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregainica Stip, North Macedonia)
Midfielders
Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA),Travis Mutyaba (Zamalek SC, Egypt)
Forwards
Steven Dese Mukwala (Asante Kotoko FC, Ghana), Uchechukwu Mubiru Ikpeazu (Port Vale, England), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Muhammad Shaban (KCCA FC, Uganda), Fahad Aziz Bayo (MFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Rogers Kassim Mato (Brera Strumica), Patrick Jonah Kakande (SC Villa, Uganda), Umar Lutalo (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda)