Joel Sserunjogi

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Joel Sserunjogi
Personal information
Full name Joel Sserunjogi
Date of birth (2002-06-16) June 16, 2002 (age 23)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
KCCA FC
Number 22
Youth career
URA FC Youth
Kajjansi United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–Present KCCA FC
International career
2024–Present Uganda
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joel Sserunjogi (born 16 June 2002) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for KCCA FC in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national football team. [1] [2]

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Early life

Sserunjogi grew up in Uganda, where he featured in youth football competitions. He represented Buddu and later Busiro in the Buganda Masaza Cup, helping Busiro to win their maiden title in 2022. [3] He also played for Kajjansi United and was part of the URA FC youth system. [4]

Club career

In August 2023, Sserunjogi signed a contract with KCCA FC lasting until 2026, with an option to extend. [2] He became known for his vision, accurate passing, and ability to dictate play in midfield. [5]

In March 2024, Sserunjogi earned praise from coach Abdallah Mubiru after a man-of-the-match performance against Vipers SC. [6]

International career

Sserunjogi received his first call-up to the Uganda Cranes in May 2024 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. [7]

He was later included in the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. [8]

In 2025, he was selected for Uganda Cranes squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship CHAN) hosted by three East African countries; Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. [9] [10] [11]

Honours

Busiro

See also

References

  1. "Teen sensation Sserunjogi eases KCCA midfield dilemma". Monitor. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  2. 1 2 "Joel Sserunjogi completes move to KCCA FC". KCCA FC. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Joel Sserunjogi joins KCCA FC on a four-year deal". Nnalubaale Sports. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  4. "KCCA to unveil exciting midfield prospect". Pulse Sports Uganda. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  5. "KCCA secure highly rated midfielder Sserunjogi". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  6. "Abdallah Mubiru lauds rising star Sserunjogi's stellar performance against Vipers". NBS Sport. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  7. "Uganda Cranes: Sserunjogi, Shaban summoned for national team". KCCA FC. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  8. "Sserunjogi and Mayanja summoned for national duty". KCCA FC. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  9. "CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes 25-man squad profiled". Kawowo Sports. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  10. Isabirye, David (2025-08-22). "The right mentality, work ethic & character has spurred Uganda Cranes' Joel Sserunjogi". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
  11. "Sserunjogi absence cracks Cranes midfield core". Monitor. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-22.