Uganda U20 Women Team (Queen Cranes)

The Queen Cranes in the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team managed by FUFA. It came into existence in September 2013 and eliminated South Sudan 22-0 on aggregate but unfortunately, the Federation executive decided to pull out the team from the qualifiers due to inadequate funds.

Uganda won the first leg 9-0 away in Juba before finishing the job at home with a 13-0 victory. Rita Kivumbi, Hasifah Nassuna, and Sandra Nabweteme scored a hat trick each while Dorothy Nakato, Sylvia Nakazibwe, Jeninah Awadifo, and Naome Nagadya netted the other goals.

After 6 years the Federation decided to restructure women football youth teams hence registering the U20 Women Team in 2020 FIFA U20 Women World Cup qualifier.

Majority of the players were promoted from the U17 National Team. However, they were eliminated at the Preliminary round by rivals Tanzania 4-2 on aggregate.

2020 FIFA U20 Women World Cup Qualifier

Preliminary Round

18^th January 2020

• 1^st Leg – Tanzania U20 2-1 Uganda U20
• (Juliet Nalukenge scored for Uganda)

The squad that faced Tanzania away in Dar es Salaam

Goalkeepers: 

• Juliet Adeke (Kawempe Muslim LFC),  Namusisi Joan ( Mukono HS).

Defenders:

• Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Grace Aluka (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Aisha Namukisa (Kampala Queens FC), and Nadunga Bira (Olila HSC)

Midfielders: 

• Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporates FC), Teddy Najjuma (UCU Lady Cardinals), Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Anita Namata (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Shakira Mutiibwa (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC),

Forwards: 

• Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC), Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC), Margret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens FC)

Officials:

• Leader of Delegation-Mugena Agnes
• Delegate – Lonyes Angelo
• Delegate –Okello Walter
•  Head Coach – Oliver Mbekeka
• Assistant Head Coach – Christine Wanyana
• Goalkeeper Coach – Ibrahim Mugisha
• Team Doctor – Mable Kabatalindwa
• Equipment Manager – Prossy Nalwadda
• Team Coordinator – Paul Mukatabala
• Media Officer – Mutebi Julius

1^st February 2020

• 2^nd Leg- Uganda U20 1-2 Tanzania U20  
• (Phiona Nabbumba scored for Uganda)

The line-up that played against Tanzania 

• Daphine Nyayenga (GK)
  Aisha Namukisa
  Asia Nakibuuka
  Nadunga Bira
  Stella Musibika
  Shadia Nankya  (C)
  Lillian Mutuuzo
  Phiona Nabbumba
  Nalukenge Juliet
  Najjuma Teddy 
  Fauzia Najjemba

SUBSTITUTES:
Adeke Juliet (GK)
Nakacwa Samali 
Margret Kunihira
Shamirah Nalugya
Zaina Namuleme
Shakira Mutiibwa

2021 CECAFA U20 Women’s Championship

Uganda hosted the inaugural edition of the CECAFA U20 Women’s Championship at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru where six teams took part in a round robin format and Ethiopia emerged the Champions.

Uganda finished second with team captain Fauzia Najjemba emerging the top scorer on 11 games while Daphine Nyayenga was named the best goalkeeper.

Uganda U20 Games

30^th October 2021 – Uganda 5-1 Burundi

Goals scored by Fauzia Najjemba (2), Shamirah Nalugya, Margaret Kunihira and Hadijah Nandago

1^st November 2021 – Uganda 13-0 Djibouti

Goals scored by Fauzia Najjemba (6), Hadijah Nandago (2), Catherine Nagadya, Zaitun Namaganda, Asia Nakibuuka, Shakirah Nyinagahirwa and Shamirah Nalugya

3^rd November 2021 – Uganda 2-0 Eritrea

Goals scored by Fauzia Najjemba and Hadijah Nandago

6^th November 2021 – Uganda 1-0 Tanzania

Goal scored by Fauzia Najjemba

9^th November 2021 – Uganda 2-3 Ethiopia

Goals scored by Fauzia Najjemba and Hadijah Nandago

2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

Uganda took part in the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers and played all the way to the third round where they fell to Ghana.

Here is a look at the games the team played

Preliminary Round

25^th September 2021 – Kenya 2-7 Uganda

Uganda made a remarkable start to the qualifying campaign obliterating Kenya 7-2 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

Juliet Nalukenge and Sumaya Komuntale scored a brace each while Fauzia Najjemba, Shamirah Nalugya and Margaret Kunihira added the other goals.

Uganda U20 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Sumaya Komuntale, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Samalie Nakacwa, Juliet Nalukenge, Shamirah Nalugya, Hadijah Nandago, Fauzia Najjemba (Captain), Margaret Kunihira, Bira Nadunga.

8^th October 2021 – Uganda 3-1 Kenya

The Teen Cranes won the reverse fixture at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende thanks to goals from Juliet Nalukenge, Hadijah Nandago and Margaret Kunihira.

Uganda U20 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Sumaya Komuntale, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Samalie Nakacwa, Juliet Nalukenge, Shamirah Nalugya, Hadijah Nandago, Fauzia Najjemba (Captain), Margaret Kunihira, Bira Nadunga.

 

 

First Round

3^rd December 2021 – Uganda 1-0 South Africa (First Leg)

Goal scored by Hadijah Nandago

Uganda U20 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Naddunga, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Juliet Nalukenge, Hadijah Nandago, Fauzia Najjemba (Captain), Margaret Kunihira

17^th December 2021 – South Africa 0-0 Uganda (Return Leg)

Uganda progressed to the second round 1-0 on aggregate with the return leg in South Africa ending goalless.

Uganda U20 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Naddunga, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Juliet Nalukenge, Hadijah Nandago, Fauzia Najjemba (Captain), Margaret Kunihira

Second Round

22^nd January 2022 – Uganda 1-2 Ghana (First Leg)

Uganda lost 2-1 at home to Ghana with Fauzia Najjemba getting the consolation from the spot.

Uganda U20 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Naddunga, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Margaret Kunihira, Catherine Nagadya, Hadijah Nandago, Fauzia Najjemba (Captain)

5^th February 2022 – Ghana 5-0 Uganda (Return Leg)

Uganda’s journey came to an end with a heavy defeat to Ghana in Cape Coast.

Uganda U20 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga (GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Bira Naddunga, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Shamirah Nalugya, Juliet Nalukenge, Hadijah Nandago, Fauzia Najjemba (Captain)