David GOMBE
Uganda National women’s senior team (Crested Cranes) head coach Sheryl Botes has named the starting eleven to face Ethiopia in the first leg of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
Uganda host Ethiopia in the first leg contest of the first round slated at Nakivubo Stadium while the return leg in Addis Ababa will come five days later.
Ruth Aturo starts in goal with Nandede Zainah, Komuntale Sumaya, Nabisaalu Bridget and Aisha Nantongo stating in defence.
Captain Nambi Violah who features for Aland United WFC in Finland, Nanziri Resty, Joan Nabirye, Namuleme Zaina, Nabbumba Phiona and Ikwaput Fazila all start.
Uganda Crested Cranes Starting XI:
Ruth Aturo
Nandede Zainah
Komuntale Sumaya
Nabisaalu Bridget
Aisha Nantongo
Joan Nabirye
Violah Nambi
Namuleme Zaina
Phionah Nabbumba
Resty Nanziri
Ikwaput Fazila
