Uganda’s U20 Women’s National Team, the Queen Cranes, have announced their provisional squad ahead of the decisive FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 African qualifiers against Ghana.
Head Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes confirmed the list on Friday, with the team set to enter residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday, 18 April.
The qualifiers, played on a home-and-away basis, will take place between 1–3 May and 9 May. Victory over the two legs will secure Uganda’s place at the global tournament.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
– Lillian Nakiirya – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Angella Adeke – Amus College WFC (Uganda)
– Elizabeth Atieno – Amus College WFC (Uganda)
– Josephine Nambuya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda)
– Nuriat Nawegulo – She Maroons FC (Uganda)
Defenders
– Desire Katisi Natooro – Kenya Police Bullets FC (Kenya)
– Barbara Anomo – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Hasifah Patricia Namboozo – Makerere University WFC (Uganda)
– Zabinah Namboozo – Amus College WFC (Uganda)
– Patricia Nakato Nankyanzi – Rines SS WFC (Uganda)
– Martha Babirye – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Phionah Arach – Rines SS WFC (Uganda)
– Ritah Kadondi – UCU Lady Cardinals FC (Uganda)
– Vicky Atyeronimungu – Amus College WFC (Uganda)
Midfielders
– Agnes Nabukenya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda)
– Krusum Namutebi – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda)
– Angel Gerevans Dominick – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Jennifer Namagembe Onyango – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Mary Kituyi – Bududa High School (Uganda)
– Zainabu Birungi – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Imelda Kasemire – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Patricia Nayiga – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Shamim Nalukwago – Standard Secondary School, Zana (Uganda)
– Dorine Wandera – Amus College WFC (Uganda)
– Sumaya Nalumu – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
– Peace Muduwa – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda)
– Sylvia Kabene – Hibernian FC (Malta)
– Angel Kigongo Auki – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga FC (Uganda)
– Lillian Asiyanzo – Standard High Secondary School, Zana (Uganda)
– Megan Mukiibi – RSL El Paso DPL (USA)
Forwards
– Mary Kantono – She Corporate FC (Uganda)
– Yasmeen Naluwago – Rines SS WFC (Uganda)
– Terry Moraa Oseko – Nkoma Secondary School (Uganda)
– Hadijah Balinabyo – BUL WFC (Uganda)
Technical Bench
Head Coach: Sheryl Ulanda Botes
Assistant Coaches: Ahumuza Collins, Nantumbwe Sharifah
Goalkeeper Coaches: David Ribeiro, Ssebuliba George
Sports Scientists: Sefika Pelin Bal, Nkata Moses
Video Analyst: Nsubuga Allan Magunda
Team Doctor: Kabatalindwa Mable
Physiotherapist: Nakuya Jackline
Equipment Staff: Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia, Nalwadda Prossy
Team Manager: Namusisi Joan
Media Officer: Nabisere Leilah Shamirah
The Queen Cranes face Ghana in the fourth round of qualifiers. The aggregate winner will advance to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026. If tied after both legs, the away goals rule applies, followed by penalties if necessary.
