Uganda Women’s National Team Head Coach Sheryl Botes has named a 20-player squad for the 2025 CECAFA Women’s Championship set to take place from 12th to 21st June in Chamazi, Tanzania.
The selection is largely composed of players from Uganda’s domestic competitions, with forward Margaret Kunihira—who plies her trade with Caessia Queens LFC in Tanzania—the only foreign-based inclusion.
The Crested Cranes, defending champions of the regional tournament, will face hosts Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi, and South Sudan in a round-robin format at the Azam Complex.
The team is scheduled to assemble at 2 PM on Sunday, 8th June, at the FUFA Hotel in Kisaasi. Training begins the following day at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, while departure for Tanzania is set for Tuesday, 10th June.
Botes’ selection includes standout players from reigning FUFA Women Super League champions Kampala Queens FC, with multiple call-ups also coming from Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, and Makerere University WFC.
Full Uganda Women’s Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Lillian Nakiirya (St. Noa Girls FC), Nulu Nakyaze Babirye (Goldstar Ladies FC)
Defenders:
Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC), Jamilah Nabulime, Zainah Nandede, Esther Namusoke (all Kampala Queens FC), Hasifah Patricia Namboozo (Makerere University WFC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Docas Lwalisa (Olila HS WFC)
Midfielders:
Nankwanga Shakirah, Shamirah Nalugya (both Kampala Queens FC), Zaina Namuleme (Makerere University WFC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sumayah Nabuto (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Kobusobozi (Lady Doves FC), Margaret Kunihira (Caessia Queens LFC)
Forwards:
Latifah Nakasi (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa Girls FC), Jovia Nakagolo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Uganda’s Match Schedule (All times EAT):
- 12th June: Uganda vs Burundi – 4 PM
- 14th June: South Sudan vs Uganda – 7 PM
- 17th June: Kenya vs Uganda – 7 PM
- 19th June: Uganda vs Tanzania – 7 PM
The Crested Cranes will be looking to replicate their successful 2022 campaign as they aim to retain the CECAFA title on Tanzanian soil.
