Botes names Queen Cranes travelling Squad for U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier against Ghana
David GOMBE
Uganda Queen Cranes head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has named the final travelling squad for the final round of the African Qualifiers of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 against Ghana.
The Queen Cranes are will travel to Ghana for the first leg scheduled for Sunday, 3rd May 2026, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off set for 3:30 PM local time / 6:30 PM East Africa Time (EAT).
The Queen Cranes completed their final training session on Thursday evening at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, and will depart later tonight for Accra.
“The camp is very positive, and we are looking forward to the match. We have a good squad, and we believe in them.”
“We know it’s going to be a tough match against Ghana, but we analysed their game against South Africa. We believe it will be a difficult match for both teams. We need all the support from the people of Uganda. We are going to fight and make you proud. World Cup qualification is a high possibility, we are going to do this for the Ugandan people.”
Travelling Squad
Goalkeepers:
Lillian Nakirya – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), and Angella Adeke – Amus College WFC (Uganda)
Defenders:
Desire Katisi Natooro – Kenya Police Bullets FC (Kenya), Barbara Anomo – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Phiona Arach, Martha Babirye – El Cambio (Uganda), Zabinah Nambozo – Amus College WFC (Uganda), Vicky Atyeronimungu – Amus College WFC (Uganda), and Ritah Kadondi – UCU Lady Cardinals FC (Uganda)
Midfielders:
Agnes Nabukenya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda), Krusum Namutebi – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda), Imelda Kasemire – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Zainabu Birungi – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda) , Patricia Nayiga – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Sylvia Kabene – Hibernian FC (Malta), Peace Muduwa – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda), Sumaya Nalumu – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda), and Angel Kigongo Auki – Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC (Uganda)
Forwards:
Mary Katono – She Corporate FC (Uganda), and Yasmeen Nalukwago – Rines SS WFC (Uganda)