Crested Cranes Head Coach Sheryl Botes has unveiled a provisional squad of 32 players for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The Uganda U17 Women’s National Team, also known as the Teen Cranes, is gearing up to face off against Zambia in the qualifiers. The first leg is set to take place on May 12th at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka with the return leg scheduled for May 17th, 2024, at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
In preparation for the qualifiers, the squad will enter a residential camp commencing on April 28th, 2024, at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi.
Uganda’s journey to this stage has been marked by impressive performances, having secured their place by defeating Cameroon. On the other hand, Zambia earned their spot by eliminating Tanzania.
The the winner between Uganda and Zambia will progress to the final qualification phase, where they will face either Morocco or Algeria.
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Lillian Nakilya (St. Noa SS WFC), Angella Adeke (Royal Queens FC), Ashley Nakabugo (Kawempe Muslim SS), Dorcus Namboozo (Byafaayo Queens), Martha Nabirye (Agape SS)
Defenders
Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hill WFC), Charity Katusiime (Tagy High School WFC), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC), Bethany Kaluya (Brighton and Hove Albion Ladies FC), Promise Kwagalakwe (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sharlom Nambuya (Byafaayo Queens FC), Barbara Anena (St. Leo’s Gulu), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi (Divine Soccer Academy)
Midfielders
Esther Nangendo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Vanessa Namazzi (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tamisi Shafiga(Byafaayo Queens FC), Asia Kakai (Byafaayo Queens FC), Bushirah Nalunkuuma (Rines SS WFC), Babirye Fahima (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Auki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Margret Balimwesa (Iganga Parents), Swaibu Lukiya Naigaga (Agape SS), Esther Lwamwaka (Rev. Jaboloni), Mariam Namataka (Byafaayo Queens FC), Doreen Alijat (Byafaayo Queens FC), Joyce Kaniza (Byafaayo Queens FC), Shadia Nabirye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Mariam Auma (St. Leo’s Gulu), Monica Nanono (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Forwards
Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa SS WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Officials
Sheryl Botes Ulanda – Head Coach
Charles Ayiekoh Lukula – Assistant Coach
Shawn Robert Bishop – Performance Analyst
David Ribeiro – Goalkeeping Coach
Keny Rogers Tezigwa– Goalkeeping Coach
Allan Nsubuga Magunda – Video Analyst
Danny Kirumira – Sports Scientist
Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor
Darlian Kyasiimire – Team Physiotherapist
Cissy Nakiguba Gaudensia – Equipment Manager
Joan Namusisi – Team Coordinator
Joel Kivumbi – Media Officer
