The Uganda national women’s football team, the Crested Cranes, have named their final squad to face Rwanda in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic qualifier on Wednesday, July 12th.
The team, which is composed of 24 players, has traveled to Rwanda in the morning today.
FC Minsk midfielder Joan Nabirye left Belarus to join the team in the camp in Rwanda.
A notable absentee is B93 Boldklubben midfielder Phionah Nabbumba who misses out due to injury.
Phiona Nabbumba in action for B93 Boldklubben
Yesterday, Uganda defeated Tanzania 3-1 in an international friendly game played at the Philip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The Crested Cranes will play Rwanda on Wednesday 12th July, 2023 at Kigali Pele Stadium in the first leg. The second leg will come four days later in Huye, Rwanda.
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Rwanda will face Cameroon in the next qualifying stage.
Full Travelling Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo, Daisy Nakaziro, Daphine Nyayenga
- Defenders: Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Shadia Nankya, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantongo, Bridget Nabisaalu, Jolly Kobusinge
- Midfielders: Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Shakirah Nyinagahirwa, Hadijah Nandago, Hasifah Nassuna, Rhoda Nanziri
- Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba, Sandra Nabweteme, Catherine Nagadya, Resty Nanziri, Fazila Ikwaput, Joan Ainembabazi, Anitah Namata, Margret Kunihira
Officials:
- Leader of Delegation – Chris Kalibbala
- Issa Magoola Kakaire – Chairman IMOC
- Assistant Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
- Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
- Fitness Coach – Felix Ayobo
- Team Doctor – Mable Katabalindwa
- Team Physiotherapist – Darlian Kyasiimire
- Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi
- National Teams Officer/ Advance Party – Paul Mukatabala
- Equipment Manager – Prossy Nalwadda
- Media Officer – Aminah Babirye
- FUFA Delegate – Muzamil Bondo ( West Nile)
- FUFA Delegate – Zaitun Mutesi (Eastern Region)
- FUFA Staff – Phoebe Kutamba
- FUFA Tv – Abdul Salam Kigozi
- FUFA Tv – Fred Ssewankambo
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