David GOMBE
The Uganda U17 Women’s National Team has named have departed for Cameroon ahead of the return leg against in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
17 players were named by Coach Sheryl Botes for the return leg scheduled for Friday at Stade de Ngoa-Ekellé,Yaounde.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Issa Magoola (Leader of Delegation) headed the contingent that departed Entebbe International Airport at 2:45AM aboard Ethiopian Airways.
The first leg that was held at St.Mary’s Kitende ended in a one-all draw stalemate with Agnes Nabukenya scoring for Uganda while Ernestine Heutcho levelled matters for Cameroon.
The winner between Uganda and Cameroon on aggregate will face either Zambia or Tanzania in the third round.
Teen Cranes Squad to Cameroon
Goalkeepers
Lillian Nakilya (St. Noa SS WFC), Angella Adeke (Royal Queens FC), Dorcus Namboozo (Byafaayo Queens FC)
Defenders
Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hill WFC), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC), Bethany Kaluya (Bright and Hove Albion Ladies FC), Promise Kwagalakwe (Kawempe Muslom Ladies FC), Fahima Babirye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC),Joyce Kainza (Byafaayo Queens FC)
Midfielders
Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Esther Nangendo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Bushirah Muhammad Nalunkuuma (Rines SS), Anitah Nambuusi (Devine Soccer Academy)
Forwards
Tamisi Shafiga (Byafaayo Queens FC), Slyvia Kabene (St. Noa Girls SS), Shadia Nabirye (Kawempe Muslim SS), Dorcus Kisakye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Officials
Issa Magoola – Leader of Delegation
Paul Mukatabala Nantulya – National Teams Officer/ Advance Party
Sheryl Botes Ulanda – Head Coach
Charles Ayiekoh Lukula – Assistant Coach
David Ribeiro – Goalkeeping Coach
George Ssebuliba – Goalkeeping Coach
Allan Nsubuga Magunda – Video Analyst
Danny Kirumira – Sports Scientist
Stella Nankumba– Team Doctor
Darlian Kyasiimire – Team Physiotherapist
Cissy Nakiguba Gaudensia – Equipment Manager
Joan Namusisi – Team Coordinator
Conrad Musiime – Media Officer
