Uganda U20 Women’s National Team Head Coach, Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has named the final squad of 20 players that will travel to Nairobi, Kenya ahead of the 2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The first leg is slated for Saturday, 25th September in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
The squad named comprises of two goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and five forwards.
Kiyinigi indicates the squad is named has the ability to register a good result ahead of the return leg in Kampala two weeks later.
“I think these are the best players we have selected to go and do the job. I have the belief that the squad selected is competent to help us secure the result we want.” He said.
The team will depart Entebbe International Airport on Thursday Morning (6AM).
Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC)
Defenders
Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Halima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies)
Midfielders
Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC)
Forwards
Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge(Apollon Ladies FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC)
Officials
Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA EXCO Member)
Head Coach: Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi
Assistant Coach: Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeeping Coach: Mubarak Kiberu
Team Doctor: Stella Nankumba
Team Coordinator: Joan Namusisi
Equipment Manager: Cissy Nakiguba
Amina Bukenya: Delegate (Kampala Region)
Citizen Nuwagaba: Delegate (Western Region)
Media Officer : Joel Muyita
