The Uganda Women’s National Football Team, the Crested Cranes, has unveiled a provisional squad of 38 players ahead of their upcoming international friendlies against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The two-match series is scheduled to take place in Kinshasa on October 27th and 30th, serving as crucial preparation for the CECAFA Women’s Championship in November.
Head Coach Sheryl Botes expressed her satisfaction with the squad selection, stating, “We last had a competitive engagement in December last year, and these friendly matches will provide us with a valuable opportunity to assess the players’ current level.”
“Unfortunately, we were unable to participate in the COSAFA Championships due to unforeseen circumstances, but we are grateful to DR Congo for allowing us to play these two friendlies,” she added.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising young talents from various clubs in Uganda and abroad. Notably, five goalkeepers, ten defenders, thirteen midfielders, and nine forwards have been selected.
The players will assemble for a residential camp on Saturday, October 18th, with training sessions commencing the following day. Foreign-based players are expected to join the squad by October 21st.
Full squad
Goalkeepers:
Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC), Daphine Nyayenga (Fortuna Hjorring), Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Molly Naava Nabitaka (She Corporate FC), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Hadijah Nalongo (She Corporate FC)
Defenders:
Shadia Nankya (Tutankhamun FC), Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Jamirah Nabulime (Kampala Queens FC), Maureen Kimono (Kampala Queens FC), Cissy Nakate (She Corporate FC), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kampala Queens FC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Docus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC), Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
Midfielders:
Joan Nabirye (FC Spartak Moscow), Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben Af 1893), Teddy Najjuma (Kampala Queens FC), Zabina Namboozo (Amus College WFC), Yuster Kayesu (Rines SS WFC), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sandra Nantumbwe (Athletic Club Bihor), Doreen Nakayiwa (She Maroons FC), Violah Nambi (Napoli FC), Peace Muduwa(Kampala Queens FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Forwards:
Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Santos Laguna Femenil), Joanita Ainembabazi (New Heroes Queens FC), Resty Nanziri (Boldklubben Af 1893), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Immaculate Kizza (She Maroons FC), Mastulah Atuhaire (FC Tooro Queens), Jesca Namanda (She Corporate FC)
