The Uganda U20 women’s national team, the Queen Cranes, are now in residential camp as preparations intensify for their 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against Zambia.
Head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes summoned a 32 player squad that reported on Saturday morning at FUFA House in Mengo before traveling to the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The camp is part of Uganda’s build up to the two legged qualifier against Zambia.
Uganda will host the first leg on 7 February at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, before traveling for the return fixture in Zambia on 14 February. The winner on aggregate will advance to the next round of the qualifiers.
Botes and her technical team will use the current camp to assess fitness levels, build tactical cohesion, and prepare the squad for what is expected to be a demanding contest against a physically strong Zambian side.
Squad list
Goalkeepers
Nakirya Lillian, Adeke Angella, Nambuya Josephine, Chebet Charity
Defenders
Natooro Desire Katisi, Anomo Barbara, Namboozo Hasifah Patricia, Nambozo Zabinah, Nanyanzi Patricia Nakato, Babirye Martha, Babirye Patricia, Kadondi Ritah, Atyeronimungu Vicky, Katusiime Charity
Midfielders
Nolla Angella, Nabukenya Agnes, Namutebi Krusum, Kasemire Imelda, Najjuma Shamusa, Nayiga Patricia, Kisakye Dorcus, Wandera Dorine, Nalumu Sumaya, Muduwa Peace, Kasango Shakirah, Phionah Arach, Auki Angel Kigongo, Mungutimu Sherinah
Strikers
Kabene Sylvia, Katono Mary, Nalukwago Yasmeen, Nakintu Nusulah
Team officials
Sheryl Ulanda Botes, Head Coach
Ahumuza Collins, First Assistant Coach
Nantumbwe Sharifah, Second Assistant Coach
David Ribeiro, Goalkeeper Coach
Sebuliba George, Goalkeeper Coach
Sefika Pelin Bal, Sports Scientist
Nsubuga Allan Magunda, Video Analyst
Nkata Moses, Sports Scientist
Kabatalindwa Mable, Team Doctor
Nkuya Jackline, Physiotherapist
Namusisi Joan, Team Manager
Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia, Equipment Manager
Namutebi Aminah, Team Media Officer
