Kampala, (UG): The newly appointed head coach of Uganda’s senior women football team, Sheryl Botes has revealed a formidable provisional squad of 31 players set to face Morocco in two friendly matches next month.
The Crested Cranes, under Botes’ leadership, will play on December 1st at Le Mardi Stadium in Casablanca and then again on December 5th at Stade Moulay El Hassan in Rabat.
This marks Coach Botes’ debut in charge of the team since her appointment on November 15th, adding anticipation to the upcoming clashes.
The squad, comprised of talented players from various clubs, will enter a residential camp at Cranes Paradise in Kisasi on Thursday to prepare for the challenging encounters.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising talents, showcasing the depth of women’s football talent in Uganda. With players representing clubs both locally and internationally, the Crested Cranes aim to make a statement in these crucial friendly matches against Morocco, setting the stage for their future endeavours under Coach Sheryl Botes.
The Crested Cranes Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hadijah Nalongo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Gloria Namakula (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Proscovia Adongo (She Maroons FC, Uganda)
Defenders: Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Bridget Nabisaalu (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Justine Najjuko Kizza (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Samalie Nakacwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Asia Nakibuuka (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Dorcus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC, Uganda)
Midfielders: Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben AF 1893, Denmark), Joan Nabirye (FK Minsk, Belarus), Sarah Nakuya (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda), Jackline Adong (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Zaitun Namaganda (Wakiso Hill WFC, Uganda), Viola Nambi (Pomigliano C.F., Italy), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Elizabeth Nakigozi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)
Forwards: Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Fauzia Najjemba ( ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Amina Nababi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Barbara Adweru (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Joanitah Ainembabazi (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Lillian Kasuubo (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda)
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