The Uganda Women’s Senior Team, the Crested Cranes, is set to face Ethiopia’s Lucy in the second leg of the TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday, 26th February 2025 at Abebe Bikila Stadium, in Addis Ababa.
Head coach Sheryl Botes has named a 20-player squad for the crucial encounter, as the team seeks to build on their 2-0 victory in the first leg at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
Zaina Namuleme and Fazila Ikwaput scored late goals to give Uganda a vital advantage.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Dan Obote will lead the contingent.
Travelling Squad
Nakaziro Daisy(GK), Nakiirya Lillian(GK), Nantongo Aisha, Nabulime Phionah, Nandede Zainah, Namusoke Esther, Namande Margret, Kobusinge Jolly, Komuntale Sumaya, Nabirye Joan, Nabbumba Phiona, Najjuma Teddy, Nabukenya Agnes, Namuleme Zaina, Nambi Violah, Kobusobozi Resty, Auki Kigongo Angel, Ikwaput Fazila, Nanziri Resty and Nakasi Latifah
Team officials
Obote Dan – Leader of Delegation
Mukatabala Paul Nantulya – National Teams’ Officer
Sheryl Ulanda Botes – Head Coach
Lukula Charles Ayiekoh – Assistant Coach
Ashley Clifford De Beer – Sports Scientist
David Ribeiro – Goalkeeper Coach
Nsubuga Allan Magunda – Video Analyst
Kabatalindwa Mable- Team Doctor
Kyasiimire Darlian – Physiotherapist
Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia – Equipment Manager
Namusisi Joan – Team Manager
Nabbanja Aisha – Media Officer
The winner on aggregate will face either Tanzania or Equatorial Guinea in the second and final qualification round.
The Crested Cranes are determined to return to the WAFCON finals for the first time since 2022.
The team flies out on Sunday afternoon at midday aboard Ethiopian Airlines
