Angella Nanyonjo is the new captain of the Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes.
Nanyonjo, with seven international test caps, will lead Uganda at the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup – Division One tournament in San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire from April 9-20, 2025.
A squad of twenty-eight players was named, including four who have graduated from the U20 national team and twelve switching from the 7s national team.
Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes’ Travelling Squad:
- Patricia Anek
- Doreen Sijali
- Christine Kokoi
- Phoebe Nakalembe
- Doreen Mbabazi
- Evelyn Beth Asaba Awebwa
- Yvonne Najjuma
- Fazirah Namukwaya
- Peace Nemira
- Cabrine Kirabo
- Proscovia Mukyala
- Leona Acen
- Sarah Nakafeero
- Suzan Adong
- Tina Akello
- Phiona Nantongo
- Samiya Ayikoru
- Lydia Namabiro
- Bushira Namutebi
- Peace Lekuru
- Grace Nabaggala
- Grace Auma
- Comfort Anganyika
- Agnes Nakuya
- Racheal Mufuwa
- Janat Nandudu
- Mastula Nambozo
- Angella Nanyonjo (Captain)
Head Coach: Charles Onen
Assistant Coach: Kigongo Ssebalamu
Physiotherapists: Nelson Mayeku, Natasha Nataatsya.
Team Manager: Dorcas Mundua.
They will depart for Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday morning.
Uganda will compete against Tunisia, Zimbabwe and hosts Côte d’Ivoire for top spot in the tournament.
Uganda’s fixtures (East African time):
• April 11 – 5 p.m.: Uganda v Tunisia
• April 15 – 7 p.m.: Côte d’Ivoire
• April 19 – 3 p.m.: Zimbabwe v Uganda
The winner of this tournament will qualify for the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in May.
