The Uganda Senior Women’s National Team camp got a boost of three players as preparations continue for the 2028 CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers against Zambia.
Goalkeeper Ruth Aturo and defender Zainah Nandede, both of Simba Queens, together with midfielder Joan Nabirye of Yanga Princess FC, arrived at the Crested Cranes camp in Kisaasi over the weekend.
The trio, who are based in Tanzania, add strength to the squad ahead of the first leg against Zambia, scheduled for Thursday, 8th October 2026 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
More foreign-based players are expected to join the team as preparations continue, with Uganda aiming to edge Zambia both at home and away in Lusaka on October 13th.
The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Zambia will advance to the third round, where they will face either Mauritius or Ghana.
Crested Cranes Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Karungi Vanessa Edith (Brøndby IF Women), Aturo Ruth (Simba Queens FC), Nakirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls FC), and Namakula Gloria (KCCA Women FC)
Defenders: Nankya Shadia (HAC Féminines), Nantongo Aisha (Shaanxi Zhidan WFC), 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), Mukiibi Megan (ENMU Women New Mexico), Kamiyati Naigaga (KCCA Women FC), 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)
