The Uganda women’s National Football team headcoach has summoned a squad of 38 players who will face Democratic Republic of Congo in the upcoming international friendly games.
These matches will be held in Kinshasa on 27th and 30th October 2024. This will help the women team in preparation for CECAFA Women’s Championship that will be played in November.
The head coach Sheryl Botes says that this selection squad will be a satisfaction since thet last had a competitive season last year in December and these friendly games will be an opportunity to assess suitable players.
She added that it’s unfavorable that the team will not participate in the COSAFA championship due to some circumstances but she was grateful that DRC was able to allow them have a friendly game with their team.
Coach Sheryl has invited both local and those that player from abroad. She has also included some young promising talents.
The players will arrive in Camp on Saturday 18th October and those from abroad will be received on 21st October.
The squad include: Goalkeepers:
Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC), Daphine Nyayenga (Fortuna Hjorring), Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Molly Naava Nabitaka (She Corporate FC), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Hadijah Nalongo (She Corporate FC)
Defenders:
Shadia Nankya (Tutankhamun FC), Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Jamirah Nabulime (Kampala Queens FC), Maureen Kimono (Kampala Queens FC), Cissy Nakate (She Corporate FC), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kampala Queens FC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Docus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC), Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
Midfielders
Joan Nabirye (FC Spartak Moscow), Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben Af 1893), Teddy Najjuma (Kampala Queens FC), Zabina Namboozo (Amus College WFC), Yuster Kayesu (Rines SS WFC), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sandra Nantumbwe (Athletic Club Bihor), Doreen Nakayiwa (She Maroons FC), Violah Nambi (Napoli FC), Peace Muduwa(Kampala Queens FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Forwards:
Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Santos Laguna Femenil), Joanita Ainembabazi (New Heroes Queens FC), Resty Nanziri (Boldklubben Af 1893), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Immaculate Kizza (She Maroons FC), Mastulah Atuhaire (FC Tooro Queens), Jesca Namanda (She Corporate FC)
