Uganda's netball team has been warned against disappearing in Australia when they travel to compete in the world cup later this year.

During a ceremony to mark the country's liberation day, sports administrator Rogers Okello urged the players to not vanish, like others had when travelling for sporting competitions and attempt to seek asylum.

Okello says the disappearance of sportspeople in countries where they go to represent Uganda gives a bad image to the country.

He's calling on the team managers to ensure all players who go to Australia return to Uganda.