Coach Sheryl Botes has summoned a provisional squad of 33 players to embark on preparations for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The Uganda U17 Women’s National Team (Teen Cranes) will take on Zambia at the third round of the Qualifiers.
The first leg is slated for 12th May at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka while the return leg will be played on 17th May 2024 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
The squad summoned will enter residential camp on Sunday, 28th April 2024 at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi.
To reach this stage, Uganda overcame Cameroon while Zambia eliminated Tanzania.
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Zambia will face either Morocco or Algeria at the final qualification phase.
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Lillian Nakilya (St. Noa SS WFC), Angella Adeke (Royal Queens FC), Ashley Nakabugo (Kawempe Muslim SS), Dorcus Namboozo (Byafaayo Queens), Martha Nabirye (Busoga Queens FC)
Defenders
Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hill WFC), Charity Katusiime (Tagy High School WFC), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC), Bethany Kaluya (Brighton and Hove Albion Ladies FC), Promise Kwagalakwe (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sharlom Nambuya (Byafaayo Queens FC), Barbara Anena (St. Leo’s Gulu), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi (Divine Soccer Academy), Peninah Clara Wetaase (Excel Soccer Academy)
Midfielders
Esther Nangendo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Vanessa Namazzi (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tamisi Shafiga(Byafaayo Queens FC), Asia Kakai (Byafaayo Queens FC), Bushirah Nalunkuuma (Rines SS WFC), Babirye Fahima (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Auki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Margret Balimwesa (Busoga Queens FC), Swaibu Lukiya Naigaga (Busoga Queens FC), Esther Lwamwaka (Rev. Jaboloni), Mariam Namataka (Byafaayo Queens FC), Doreen Alijat (Byafaayo Queens FC), Joyce Kaniza (Byafaayo Queens FC), Shadia Nabirye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Mariam Auma (St. Leo’s Gulu), Monica Nanono (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Forwards
Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa SS WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Officials
Sheryl Botes Ulanda – Head Coach
Charles Ayiekoh Lukula – Assistant Coach
Shawn Robert Bishop – Performance Analyst
David Ribeiro – Goalkeeping Coach
Keny Rogers Tezigwa– Goalkeeping Coach
Allan Nsubuga Magunda – Video Analyst
Danny Kirumira – Sports Scientist
Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor
Darlian Kyasiimire – Team Physiotherapist
Cissy Nakiguba Gaudensia – Equipment Manager
Joan Namusisi – Team Coordinator
Joel Kivumbi – Media Officer
