Uganda names squad ahead of two FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers

KAMPALA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Paul Put, head coach of the Uganda national football team, has named a squad for two crucial Group G matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Uganda, who have three points after two matches played last year, will host Botswana on June 8 and face former African champions Algeria three days later at the Mandela National Stadium.

"It is extra motivation that we shall be play