The Express Junior Team right back is one of the 21 players who traveled to represent Uganda in the Africa Cup of Nations Under 17 tournament which will take place in Tanzania from 14th – 28th April.

Ssekimbegga and the Cubs are in group A with host Tanzania, Angola and Nigeria. They will kick off the tournament on 14th with Angola before playing Tanzania on Wednesday 17th and Nigeria on 20th April.

The top two teams in the group will qualify for U17 World Cup which will take place in Brazil.

The youngsters are accommodated at Peacock Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Team travelling players (Via fufa.co.ug)

Goalkeepers: Oyo Delton (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Jack Komakech (Ndejje University FC), and Mubiru Patrick (Bright Stars FC)

Rest of the Squad: Kevin Ssekimbegga (Express FC), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA FC), Kasozi Samson (Bright Stars FC), Kizito Mugweri Gavin (Vipers SC), Opira Innocent (Ndejje University), Ssekajja Davis (Bright Stars FC), Kakaire Thomas (Bright Stars FC), Iddi Abdul Wahid (Cagliari FC – Italy), Mwaka Polycarp (Ndejje University FC), Opaala Edrine Mukisa (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), John Kokas Alou (URA FC), Jarieko James (Paidha Black Angels FC), Asaba Ivan (Vipers SC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Mugulusi Isma (Kirinya Jinja SS FC), Mugisha Rogers (Mbarara City FC), Opiro Justine(KCCA SA), Kawooya Andrew (Vipers SC)

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