Kampala, (UG):- The Uganda Women’s National Football Team, commonly known as the Crested Cranes, will play two friendly matches against the Democratic Republic of Congo on October 27th and 30th.
Both games will take place in the capital of Kinshasa and will help the team get in perfect shape ahead of the CECAFA Women’s Championship slated for November in Ethiopia.
In preparation for the matches, Crested Cranes Head Coach Sheryl Botes has named a provisional squad of 38 players. This squad includes five goalkeepers, ten defenders, thirteen midfielders, and nine forwards, showcasing the depth and talent within the women’s football scene in Uganda.
The players are set to enter a residential camp starting Saturday, October 19th, with training commencing the following day. Notably, foreign-based players are expected to join the squad by October 21st, adding experience and international flair to the team.
Botes expressed her optimism about the friendlies, noting the critical need for competitive play. “We last had an engagement in December last year, and I believe we needed competitive games to see the level of our players,” she said.
“Unfortunately, we couldn’t compete at the COSAFA Championships due to reasons beyond our control, but thankfully, DR Congo has allowed us to have these two friendly games.”
Botes is confident that the upcoming friendlies will provide valuable insights into the team’s dynamics and individual player performance. “These games will help us assess our strengths and weaknesses and put us in perfect shape ahead of the CECAFA Women’s Championship,” she emphasized.
Summoned squad.
Goalkeepers; Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC), Daphine Nyayenga (Fortuna Hjorring), Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Molly Naava Nabitaka (She Corporate FC), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Hadijah Nalongo (She Corporate FC)
Defenders; Shadia Nankya (Tutankhamun FC), Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Jamirah Nabulime (Kampala Queens FC), Maureen Kimono (Kampala Queens FC), Cissy Nakate (She Corporate FC), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kampala Queens FC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Docus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC), Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
Midfielders; Joan Nabirye (FC Spartak Moscow), Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben Af 1893), Teddy Najjuma (Kampala Queens FC), Zabina Namboozo (Amus College WFC), Yuster Kayesu (Rines SS WFC), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sandra Nantumbwe (Athletic Club Bihor), Doreen Nakayiwa (She Maroons FC), Violah Nambi (Napoli FC), Peace Muduwa(Kampala Queens FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Forwards; Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Santos Laguna Femenil), Joanita Ainembabazi (New Heroes Queens FC), Resty Nanziri (Boldklubben Af 1893), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Immaculate Kizza (She Maroons FC), Mastulah Atuhaire (FC Tooro Queens), Jesca Namanda (She Corporate FC)
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