The expatriate from England is back in Uganda national team roster for the first time since the March friendlies (2024) in Marrakech, Morocco.
Toby Peter Sibbick, 25, is part of the Uganda Cranes 26-member squad summoned by head coach Paul Put in preparations for this month’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Among the list of returnees, the recall by the Belgian tactician took about 12 months having made his debut against the Black Stars of Ghana last year in March.
The period in-between, latics defender missed round three and four of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (Botswana, Algeria) plus the 2025 Africa Cup (AFCON) of Nations play-offs.
In July, Toby was signed by EFL League one side, Wigan Athletic FC, 2013 winners of oldest national football competition in England, the FA Cup.
The start of life at the Black Community Stadium, has been scintillating, availed with plenty of game time by manager Glenn David Whelan.
Two months ago, he accomplished the 200 appearance mark in his football career, and this season alone, already featured in over 20 league games for Wigan.
Never completed the game on his Cranes debut, speculations remain embedded in masses, on chances of the former Hearts player to unleash his full potential if he manages to show up.
Fun Fact
Could this be perfect timing for Toby or omission of Put’s important defenders ( Elio Capradossi, Halid Haliwa) as quoted today’s interview, a factor for the summon of the Wigan defender.? Author leaves it to you!
Match Schedule World Cup Qualifiers
March 20 Mozambique vs Uganda
March 25 Uganda vs Guinea
