Uganda National Women’s Football Head Coach Sheryl Botes is confident in the final squad selected to represent Uganda in the upcoming U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers against Zambia. The team who have departed for Lusaka, Zambia will play the first leg on Sunday 12th May at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka with kickoff at 1:30pm EAT.
Coach Botes expressed her satisfaction with the team’s preparation, highlighting a spirited friendly match against the Misingi Soccer Academy U15 Boys team as a valuable test of their tactics and skills.
“We’ve had a good run in our preparations, and I’m pleased with the commitment and progress shown by the players,” Coach Botes remarked.
“The friendly match today was particularly beneficial in evaluating our strengths and areas for improvement,” she added.
The Teen Cranes underwent rigorous training under Coach Botes’ guidance during a nine-day residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel Kisaasi.
Travelling Contingent
Goalkeepers
1. Nakiirya Lillian (St Noah Ss Wfc)
2. Adeke Angella (Royal Queens Fc)
Defenders
3. Namirimu Faridah (Wakiso Hill Wfc)
4. Natooro Desire Katisi (Asubo Ladies Fc)
5. Kaluya Bethany Lois Mirembe. N. (Brighton And Hove Albion Ladies Fc)
6. Nambuusi Ritah Anitah (Divine Soccer Academy)
7. Katusiime Charity (Tagy High School Wfc)
Midfielders
8. Aujat Dorine (Byafaayo Queens Fc)
9. Namataka Mariam (Byafaayo Queens Fc)
10. Babirye Fahima (Kawempe Muslim Ladies Fc)
11. Nangendo Esther (Kawempe Muslim Ladies Fc)
12. Tamisi Shafiga (Byafaayo Queens Fc)
13. Kainza Joyce (Byafaayo Queens Fc)
14. Nalunkuuma Bushirah Muhammad (Rines Ss Wfc)
15. Nabirye Shadia (Kawempe Muslim Ladies Fc)
16. Namazzi Vanessa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies Fc)
Forwards
17. Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies Fc)
18. Kabene Sylivia (St Noah Ss Wfc)
Officials
1. Ronnie Kalema – Leader Of Delegation
2. Mukatabala Paul Nantulya – National Teams Officer / Advance Party
3. Sheryl Ulanda Botes – Head Coach
4. Ayiekoh Charles Lukula – Assistant Coach
5. David Ribeiro – Goalkeeper Coach
6. Shawn Robert Bishop – Performance Analyst
7. Nsubuga Allan Magunda – Video Analyst
8. Kabatalindwa Mable – Team Doctor
9. Kyasiimire Darlian – Pysiotherapist
10. Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia – Equipment Manager
11. Kivumbi Joel Cornerious – Media Officer
12. Namusisi Joan – Team Manager
