Uganda U20 Women’s National Football Team coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has summoned a provisional squad of 28 players to begin preparations for the forthcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier matches against Senegal.
The Queen Cranes will enter residential camp on Sunday to embark on preparations.
Captain Hadijah Nandago and assistant captain Phiona Nabulime have been left out because they are doing their Senior six examinations.
Uganda will face Senegal in Dakar on 10th November 2023 before the two teams face off a week later at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The Queen Cranes eliminated Mozambique 8-0 on aggregate to reach this level.
It should be noted that there will be one more round after the second round to determine the four teams that will represent Africa at next year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (Boldklubben AF 1893), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Angela Adeke (Asubo Ladies FC), Lillian Nakilya (St. Noa SS WFC), Nuruh Babirye Nankyazi (Royal Queens FC)
Defenders
Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hill WFC), Patricia Nakato Nanyanzi (Rines SS WFC), Harima Kanyago (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharifah Nakimera (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Margret Namande (Lady Doves FC), Rebecca Nandhego (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Patricia Hasifah Namboozo (Royal Queens FC), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC)
Midfielders
Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Patricia Nayiga (Wakiso Hill WFC), Hairat Babirye (Isra Soccer Academy), Krusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Dorcus Kisakye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Immaculate Odalu (Rines SS WFC)
Forwards
Kunihira Margret (Kampala Queens FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC), Shamusa Najjuma (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Sophia Nakiyingi (Kampala Queens FC), Hadijjah Balinabyo (Jinja Progressive Academy)
Officials
Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
Fitness Coach – Arthur Kyesimira
Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba
Team Coordinator- Joan Namusisi
Equipment Manager – Prossy Nalwadda
Media Officer – Judith Tuhirirwe