Ugandas reappearance at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 signals a fresh chapter for the Cranes, who arrive with a blend of youth, experience, and a renewed sense of identity.
This will mark their eighth overall participation and their first since 2019 a six-year absence that has only intensified the hunger within the squad and among supporters. While their most celebrated achievement remains the 1978 campaign that ended in a spirited runner-up finish, Uganda travel to the 2025 edition determined to shape a modern success story built on discipline, tactical clarity, and the relentless work ethic that has long defined their football culture.
At the heart of this resurgence is head coach Paul Put, a seasoned and widely travelled tactician whose tenure across Gambia, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Guinea, and Congo has shaped his understanding of African footballs rhythms and demands. Put is known for constructing organised, hard-working teams that press collectively, transition efficiently, and remain tactically disciplined even against more fancied opponents.
