Jude Ssemugabi (born 3rd March 1997) is a Ugandan professional footballer who also plays as forward for South Sudan Premier League club Jamus and the Uganda national team.
He made his debut for the Uganda national team against Congo on 11 September 2024 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, scoring the second goal for Uganda.
Club career Ssemugabi started his career at Wabigalo Football Academy before joining Lake Victoria Soccer Academy in Entebbe.
Mbarara City FC In August 2018, Ssemugabi signed for Mbarara City FC after being the top scorer in the Masaza ga Buganda competitions of 2018 with Ssaza Ssingo. During his stay at Mbarara City, he helped them gain promotion to top tier league in 2023/24 season.
Kitara FC In July 2023, Ssemugabi signed a one year contract to become the 5th signing for the club in the transfer window after spending 5 years at Mbarara City FC. He Scored 6 goals in his first season 0f 2023/24 helping them win the Stanbic Uganda Cup, while In his last season with Kitara fc of 2024/25 scored 10 goals.
Jamus SC In June 2025, Signed for South Sudan Premier League side Jamus SC from Kitara FC.
International career In August, 2024, Jude Ssemugabi was summoned in Coch Paul Put's Uganda Cranes squad to face South Africa and Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025.
He made his debut against Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025 when he came as a substitute in the first half for Muhammad Shaban and scored a second goal for the Uganda Cranes as Uganda beat Congo 2-0 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. He was part of Uganda Cranes Squad that qualified to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Career statistics International goals + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsUganda2024412025103Total144
Scores and results list Uganda's goal tally first.
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 9 September 2024 Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda 2–0 2–0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification 2. 18 August 2025 1–0 3–3 2024 African Nations Championship 3. 8 September 2025 2–0 2–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 4. 9 October 2025 Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Francistown, Botswana 1–0 1–0
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