Gor Mahia forward Denis Omedi has earned a place in Uganda’s 28-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches and international friendlies.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe newly signed K’Ogalo attacker was included in the squad named by Uganda head coach Paul Put as the Cranes prepare for a busy international window that will feature two AFCON qualifying matches followed by a pair of international friendlies.Harambee Stars forward hungry for more game time after stunning La Liga displayOmedi’s selection comes shortly after his move to the record league champions from Rwandan giants APR FC, where he featured before making the switch to Gor Mahia ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.The forward is among only three players from the FKF Premier League (FKFPL) selected for the Cranes squad, with Nairobi United duo of Gavin Kizito and Joseph Seremba completing the contingent from Kenya’s top flight.22.00: (1.10) Man.Utd. (11.0) Sabah (18.0)Uganda will begin the international window with back-to-back AFCON qualifiers, travelling to Tunisia for a Group E encounter against the North Africans on Thursday, 24 September, at Stade Hammadi Agrebi in Radès.The Cranes will then return home on Tuesday, 29 September, to face Libya at the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium, as Put continues preparations for the regional giants’ competitive assignments.BREAKING: FKF announces date for FKF Premier League resumption, ending lengthy standoffDespite Uganda’s participation in the qualifiers, the Cranes have already secured their place at the 2027 AFCON finals as one of the three co-hosts alongside Kenya and Tanzania.The tournament is scheduled to be staged across the three East African countries, making it a historic edition for the region.22.00: (2.60) Slavia Praha (3.35) Lens (2.70)Following the two qualifiers, Uganda will turn their attention to international friendly action against DR Congo.The Cranes are scheduled to face the Leopards in back-to-back encounters, with the first match set for Friday, 2 October, before the two sides meet again three days later on Monday, 5 October.Gor Mahia name 24-man travelling squad for Pyramids clash in EgyptBoth friendly matches will be played in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, giving Put another opportunity to test his squad against strong opposition.