The stage is set for a do-or-die encounter as Uganda’s U17 girls’ national team gears up to face Kenya in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
With a two-goal deficit from the first leg in Kampala, the young Ugandan squad must produce a near-perfect performance to keep their World Cup dream alive.
Head coach Sheryl Botes has named a determined 20-player squad, ready to take on the challenge in Nairobi on Sunday, 16th March 2025.
The team is eager to erase the memories of their 2-0 home defeat, where Kenya’s Joan Ogola and Edna Nasipondwi struck in the first half to put the visitors in control of the tie.
With Kenya eyeing back-to-back World Cup appearances, Uganda finds itself in a must-win situation.
A turnaround would not only be historic but would also set up a clash against either Ethiopia or Cameroon in the next qualifying round.
Led by FUFA Executive Committee Member Issa Magola Kakaire, the Ugandan delegation has already arrived in Kenya, exuding confidence and ready to give their all on the pitch.
The squad boasts a mix of promising talent, featuring resilient defenders, creative midfielders, and clinical attackers, all set to defy the odds and stage a comeback.
