Asefa conducting training sesssions at Nakivubo
David GOMBE
Uganda Crested Cranes camp has been with the arrival of more foreign-based players ahead of Zambia encounter due this Thursday.
Uganda will battle with Zambia in the second round of the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers, with the first leg scheduled for this Thursday, 8th October at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
The foreign based players who joined the camp on Monday are Vanessa Edith Karungi(Brondby IF Women), Ruth Aturo, Zainah (both from Simba Queens), Fazila Ikwaput (East Bengal WFC), Slyvia Kabene (Mġarr United Women FC), Nankya Shadia (HAC Féminines Women FC) and Laki Otandeka (Coamo FC).
Uganda who recently named Ethiopian Asefa Hailegebreal has their head coach and Zambia will face either Mauritius or Ghana in the second round of the qualifiers.
Full 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 (Coamo 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)