David GOMBE
Uganda Women Senior Team (Crested Cranes) head coach Sheryl Botes has summoned a provisional squad of 39 players to prepare for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 Qualifier matches against Ethiopia.
Uganda will host the first leg on Friday, 21st February before traveling to Ethiopia on Wednesday, 26th February.
Botes’ charges are seeking to return to the women’s continental showpiece for the first time since the 2022 that was hosted in Morocco.
U-17 players Doreen Aujat, Shadia Nabirge, Agnes Nabukenya, Martha Nabirge and Rinah Ariho are also part of the named squad.
The team will enter camp on Sunday 9th February 2025 at Cranes Paradise Hotel Kisaasi and train from MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The Squad summoned
Goalkeepers
Aturo Ruth (Ukerewe Queens SC-Tanzania), Nakaziro Daisy (Kampala Queens FC), Nakiirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls WFC), Kaidu Sharon (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Adeke Angella (Amus College WFC), Nakabugo Ashley (Kawempe Muslim SS WFC)
Defenders
Nabisaalu Bridget (Modern Sports FC – Egypt), Nankya Shadia (Tutankhamun FC – Egypt), Nabulime Phionah (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Niwandinda Mackline (Boni Consilii Girls Vocational School), Babirye Martha (El Cambio Academy), Namande Margret (Lady Doves FC), Nandede Zainah (Kampala Queens FC), Namusoke Esther (Kampala Queens FC), Nantumbwe Wilmer (She Gist FC), Kobusinge Jolly (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Komuntale Sumaya (Kampala Queens FC)
Midfielders
Nabirye Joan (Trabzonspor FC -Turkey), Nabbumba Phiona (Boldklubben AF 1893 – Denmark), Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC), Naluyima Kauthara (She Maroons FC), Najjuma Teddy (Kampala Queens FC), Nankya Rashidah (Makerere University WFC), Nalugya Shamirah (Kampala Queens FC), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aujat Dorine (Amus College WFC), Namuleme Zaina (Makerere University WFC), Nambi Violah (Åland United WFC – Finland), Kobusobozi Resty (Lady Doves FC), Munyana Brenda (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Atuhaire Mastulah Lian (Tooro Queens FC), Nantongo Esther (Gold Star FC), Auki Kigongo Angel (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
Forwards
Ikwaput Fazila (Gokulam Kerala –India), Nanziri Resty (East Bengal- India), Ainembabazi Joanitah (Kickstart FC- India), Nakasi Latifah (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Ariho Rinah (Boni Consilii Girls Vocational School), Nakintu Nusurah (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
