Byekwaso says Uganda Cranes ready for CHAN 2024 campaign

Uganda Cranes head coach Morley Byekwaso is confident in his team as they prepare for TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which Uganda is hosting with Kenya and Tanzania.

Uganda will face Algeria on Monday, August 4, at Mandela National Stadium .

“We are well prepared, we are ready to proceed. We only have few days remaining to the game and we think that our team is in a good shape,” he said

“Good enough, we have not had any injured player. Players are in a good shape.”

This edition will be Uganda's seventh participation in the CHAN tournament. Though frequent participants, the Cranes have never progressed beyond the group stages, something that the technical team is keen to turn around this year especially with the tournament being held at home.

"We believe we are good to go. Uganda will look forward to seeing players who are fit,players who wish to make history," he added.

Byekwaso also called upon the fans to rally behind the national team.

"On Monday, let all Ugandan fans come and view what we have prepared," he called upon them.

The coach mentioned that running preparations was seamless and said the positive experience of having the games at home.

"It has been wonderful. We are at home and we are going to do our best because we have our supporters behind us," he continued.

Uganda will be led by the experienced coaching duo of Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza.

Head coach Byekwaso, a former Uganda Cranes international, enjoyed a decorated playing career before transitioning to management, where he has earned acclaim for his youth development credentials and tactical intelligence. He has guided top Ugandan clubs and the national U20 team, reaching the U20 AFCON final in 2021.

Assistant coach Muhumuza brings tactical depth and strong knowledge of local football. A respected figure in Uganda’s domestic scene, he is known for nurturing talent and getting the best out of underdog sides. His calm, structured approach complements Byekwaso’s more dynamic style, creating a balanced technical bench.