Uganda’s provisional squad for the forthcoming CECAFA U18 Women’s Championship has been named.
A squad of 35 players majority of whom were part of the U17 team that played in the FIFA U17 World Cup Qualifiers last year has been called to start preparations.
The team will enter residential camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Monday, 12th June 2023.
Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi who has been appointed to take charge of the U20 team will also be in charge of the U18 team.
He will work alongside Mubarak Kiberu as goalkeeping coach, Felix Ayobo and Mable Kabatalindwa as fitness coach and team doctor respectively.
It should be noted that the tournament will take place between 24th June -8th July in Nairobi, Kenya.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Anita Akayo (Isra Soccer Academy), Bridget Nansamba (Rines SS WFC), Cecilia Kamuli (FC Tooro Queens), Lilian Nankya (St. Noa Girls SS), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
Defenders
Patricia Nakato Nanyanzi (Rines SS WFC), Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hills WFC), Sharifah Nakimera (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Hilda Claire Kebirungi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Patience Nabulobi (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Rebecca Nandhego (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Charity Katusiime (Taggy High School), Sumaya Nabutono (Isra Soccer Academy), Desire Kaitisi Natooro (Kataka She FC)
Midfielders
Patricia Naiga (Wakiso Hills WFC), Mercy Amoding (Isra Soccer Academy), Krusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslin Ladies FC), Hadijah Babirye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shafiga Mpamisi (Kataka She FC)
Forwards
Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Allen Nassazi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shamsa Najjuma (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sumaya Nalumu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Latifah Nakasi (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa Girls SS), Miriam Ayoo (St. Noa Girls SS), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Jovia Nakagolo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Pamela Nalugema (Lamminais Secondary School), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC)
Officials
Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
Fitness Coach – Felix Ayobo
Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi
Team Doctor – Mable Kabatalindwa
Equipment Manager – Prossy Nalwadda
Media Officer – Amina Namutebi