Botes names Provisional Crested Cranes Squad of 34-players for Zambia contest
David GOMBE
Uganda Senior Women’s National Football Team coach Sheryl Botes Ulanda has named a provisional squad of 34 players to prepare for the contest against Zambia.
Botes’ side will lock horns with Zambia in the second round of the African qualifiers for the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament Los Angeles 2028.
The first leg fixture will be played on 8th October 2026 in Kampala before the return leg a week later in Lusaka.
The winners between the Crested Cranes and Zambia will face either Ghana or Mauritius in the third round.
Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers
Karungi Vanessa Edith (Brondby IF Women), Aturo Ruth (Simba Queens FC), Nakirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls FC) and Adeke Angella (Amus College WFC).
Defenders
Nankya Shadia (HAC Féminines Women FC), Nantongo Aisha (RSL Shaanxi Zhidan Women FC), Nabisaalu Bridget (She Maroons FC), Anomo Barbara (St. Noa Girls FC), Babirye Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nabulime Jamilah (KCCA Women FC), Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC), Arach Phionah (Rines SS WFC), Nantongo Jane (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Nandede Zainah (Simba Queens FC), Amangat Marion (KCCA Women FC) and Auki Kigongo Angel (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC).
Midfielders
Nabbumba Phiona (FC Midtjylland), Nabirye Joan (Yanga Princess FC), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Balinabyo Hadijah (BUL Women FC), Naluyima Kauthara (She Maroons FC), Kayesu Yuster (KCCA Women FC), Nakagolo Jovia (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Laki Otandeka (Doncaster Rovers Belles Women FC), Kunihira Margret (Kenya Police Bullets), Mukiibi Megan (ENMU Women Soccer New Mexico), Muduwa Peace (KCCA Women FC) and Tibiwe Samantha (MUBS – Nakawa).
Forwards
Ikwaput Fazila (East Bengal WFC), Kabene Sylvia (Mġarr United Women FC), Muya Karin (Watford Women FC), Kantono Mary (Luweero Giant Queens FC), Namanda Jesca (She Corporate FC) and Ainembabazi Joanitah (KCCA Women FC).