Vipers SC head coach Denis Lavagne has formally named a 24-man travelling squad for the upcoming CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 in Rwanda, mixing high-profile returnees, contemporary signings, and established mainstays.
The French tactician, who not too long ago took cost at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende, faces his first main aggressive take a look at because the reigning Uganda Premier League champions put together to battle for regional glory in Kigali.
The squad options the dramatic return of fan favorites Farouk Miya and ahead Cesar Lobi Manzoki.
Miya returns to the Venoms after a decade in Europe, whereas Manzoki re-arms the entrance line after earlier scoring heroics.
Summer recruits, together with Gabonese goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba and midfielder Joel Sserunjogi have made the minimize as Lavagne shapes his squad id forward of each regional and CAF Champions League duties.
Up entrance, skipper Milton Karisa and Yunus Sentamu be a part of Manzoki, Isaac Ogwang, Gusto Mulongo, Beyuku Goldi, and Annest Ankunda to type a formidable 7-man attacking unit.
Vipers will use the CECAFA Kagame Cup marketing campaign in Kigali to fine-tune their techniques and health earlier than kicking off their Uganda Premier League title defence and CAF Champions League preliminary rounds.
Official 24-Man Travelling Squad
Goalkeepers (3)
- Loyce Mbaba
- Denis Kiggundu
- Jack Komakech
Defenders (7)
- Hilary Mukundane
- Kevin Dasylva
- Rogers Torach
- Patrick Mbowa
- Ashraf Mandela
- Nicholas Mwere
- Derrick Ndahiro
Midfielders (7)
- Joel Sserunjogi
- Amour Munongera
- Marvin Youngman
- Karim Watambala
- Farouk Miya
- Odili Chukwuma
- Usama Arafat
Forwards (7)
- Cesar Manzoki
- Gusto Mulongo
- Yunus Sentamu
- Isaac Ogwang
- Beyuku Goldi
- Milton Karisa
- Annest Ankunda
