Calling a provisional squad has become standard practice under Head Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes, and once again the Teen Cranes coach has named a large group ahead of a crucial FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Kenya.
Botes on Thursday unveiled Uganda’s provisional Under-17 women’s squad for the second round qualifier, keeping faith in most of the players who guided the Teen Cranes to a dominant 6-1 aggregate victory over Zimbabwe in the opening round.
Now attention turns to Kenya in a decisive East African showdown.
Uganda will host the first leg on May 22 at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, before travelling to Nairobi for the return leg at Nyayo National Stadium on May 30.
The squad reflects continuity and competition, with players drawn from schools, academies and clubs across the country.
Among the forwards named are Shadia Nabirye of Kawempe Muslims Ladies, Susan Nabyonga from SIA International Women Football Club, Terry Mora Oseko of Nkoma Secondary School and Monica Buteme from Bugisu High School.
The Teen Cranes begin residential training camp today, Thursday, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru as preparations for the Kenya tie gather momentum.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Sharifah Kizito Namutebi – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda), Hawa Kizza – SIA International WFC (Uganda), A. Mayimuna Namuwaya – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda) and Sophia Nakazzi – Bon Consili Girls FC (Uganda)
Defenders
Ritah Anitah Nambuusi – Bukedea Comprehensive (Uganda), Martha Babirye – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Jovia Nakirya – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Ester Namatovu – Standard High School, Zzana (Uganda), Tahia Nantege – Isra Soccer Academy (Uganda), Phionah Arach – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Vicky Atyeronimungu – Amus College WFC (Uganda) and Rebecca Wembabazi – Sheema Girls School (Uganda)
Midfielders
Tracy Nabalanzi – URA Ladies FC (Uganda), Jennifer N. Onyango – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Angel Gerevans Dominick – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Trinah Nakawuki – Dream Girls’ Academy (Uganda), Lydia Nameseruka – Isra Soccer Academy (Uganda), Brenda Nassaka – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Justine Ayerango – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Joan Namakula – Isra Soccer Academy (Uganda), Editor Akatukwasa – Bishop Comboni College (Uganda), Giovanna Aketogwanga – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Cynthia Kirenga – URA Ladies FC (Uganda), Grace Kawino – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Immaculate Acen – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Halima Mupyanga – Dream Girls’ Academy (Uganda) and Sheila Mungutimu – Boni Consilii Girls FC (Uganda)
Strikers
Shadia Nabirye – Kawempe Muslims Ladies FC (Uganda), Susan Nabyonga – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Terry Mora Oseko – Nkoma Secondary School (Uganda), Monica Buteme – Bugisu High School (Uganda)
