Garuga Soccer Academy Product Maganda Swalleh summoned to Uganda U15 National Team

Garuga Soccer Academy product Maganda Swalleh has been summoned to the Uganda U15 national team, the Uganda Rhinos, ahead of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from 22nd to 31st October, 2026.

The 14-year-old talented shot-stopper, who started his football journey at Garuga Soccer Academy and now features for Prosper Soccer Academy, is among the 26-man squad expected to enter camp today at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

For starters, Garuga Soccer Academy based at Cherish Grounds in Garuga, Entebbe is widely recognized as one of the leading academies promoting grassroots football in the country.

Maganda is known for his excellent ball distribution, composure in starting play from the back and outstanding shot-stopping ability.

He is expected to be a valuable addition to the Rhinos.

Reacting to the call-up, Garuga Soccer Academy Manager Mamdali Aziz said;

“It feels great to see a player develop from our ranks all the way to the national team. It has been a long journey since he first started playing football, and we pray for his continued progress as he advances toward the senior national team.”

He added with special thanks go to the Entebbe football fraternity particularly Garuga Soccer Academy, Mama Mutyaba, Coach Noor, Coach Katumba, the SIZ Football Gala and Prosper Soccer Academy for supporting his growth and providing the platform for his development.”

Manager Aziz also revealed that Coach Tonny Arinaitwe is returning to the academy fulltime adding that the academy has started its own secondary school section to ensure young players no longer have to be sent to other schools.

Goalkeeper Maganda Swalleh in training

Uganda Rhinos Full Squad

GOALKEEPERS; Maganda Swalleh (Prosper), Ssebbale Imran (Edgars), Kirwaana Reagan (ISRA), Mugambwa Ibrahim (Jinja SS)

DEFENDERS; Kyeswa Ashiraf (KJT), Matambye Muzamiru (Ebenezer SA), Muhimbo Patson (Prosper), Kasibante Abdushakul (Buddo SS), Oyirwoth Paul (Maroons SA), Ogwang Victor Bonny (Prosper), Zizinga Najib (ISRA), Eriku Boniface (Sparta 09)

MIDFIELDERS; Baluku Frank (El Cambio), Muwanguzi Jonah (Msingi), Mayanja Rahim (Rays), Wafula Ian (El Cambio), Matovu Solomon (STAHIZA), Iglima Daniel (Vipers SA), Mulwana Shaka (Layibi College)

FORWARDS; Ssebuufu Joseph (KJT), Bakiika Ethan Tendo Ssaazi (Proline), Sseruwaji Arawi (Edgars), Kasumba Angello (El Cambio), Kiganda Ivan (Rays), Muwonge Mathius (Prosper), Kwikiriza Jefferson (El Cambio)

TEAM OFFICIALS;

Head Coach: Bongole Anthony

Goalkeeping Coach: Kagawa Alamazan

Team Doctor: Nayenga Uthman

Media Officer: Muliika George William

Team Manager: Lukooya Baker