The Queen Cranes squad is set, and the journey to Ghana begins with quiet belief and a clear sense of purpose.
Head coach Sheryl Botes Ulanda has named a 20-player team to face the Black Princesses in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The match will be played on Sunday at Accra Sports Stadium.
The traveling squad, which departs on Friday morning, includes two goalkeepers, seven defenders, nine midfielders, and two forwards, offering balance across the pitch as Uganda prepares for a tough away test.
The return leg is set for next Saturday at FUFA Stadium Kadiba, where the winner on aggregate will secure a place at the 2027 tournament in Poland.
Uganda faces a stern challenge. Ghana has reached the World Cup at this level in each of the last seven editions, bringing experience and pedigree into the tie.
Traveling 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
