Uganda’s U20 Women’s National Team the Queen Cranes’ Head Coach Sheryl Botes Ulanda has revealed the final squad for their inaugural appearance at the All Africa Games. The games will kick off in Accra, Ghana, from March 8th to 23rd, 2024.
Having secured a spot among the top eight teams in the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, the Queen Cranes are eager to make a mark on the continental stage.
They are placed in Group A alongside hosts Ghana, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
The Queen Cranes start their journey on March 9th with a clash against neighbours Tanzania, followed by matches against Ethiopia and hosts Ghana on March 12th and 15th, respectively.
The team, led by FUFA Executive Committee Member Dan Obote, departs for Ghana on Wednesday morning aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
Full squad
Goalkeepers
Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Esther Akujo (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Cecilia Kamuli (FC Tooro Queens, Uganda)
Defenders
Harima Kanyago (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Catherine Wujja (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Claire Hilder Kebirungi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Docus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda)
Midfielders
Krusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shamusa Najjuma (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Sumaya Nabuto (Isra Soccer Academy FC, Uganda)
Forwards
Latifah Nakasi (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Magret Kunihira (Ceasiaa Queens FC, Tanzania), Zainah Nandede (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC, Cyprus), Catherine Nagadya ( Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Immaculate Kizza (She Maroons FC)
Officials
Dan Obote -Leader of Delegation
Sheryl Ulanda Botes – Head Coach
Charles Ayiekoh Lukula – Assistant Coach
Shawn Robert Bishop – Performance Analyst
David Ribeiro – Goalkeeping Coach
George Sebuliba – Goalkeeping Coach
Allan Nsubuga Magunda – Video Analyst
Danny Kirumira – Sports Scientist
Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor
Darlian Kyasimire – Team Physiotherapist
Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba – Equipment Manager
Joan Namusisi – Team Manager
Amina Babirye – Media Officer
