Coach Sheryl Botes is wasting no time in getting her squad ready for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers against Zambia. With the stakes high, she’s summoned a formidable provisional squad of 32 players to start preparations.
The Uganda U17 Women’s National Team, affectionately known as the Teen Cranes, will face off against Zambia in what promises to be an exhilarating showdown. The first leg is scheduled for May 12th at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, followed by the return leg on May 17th, 2024, at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
The squad will enter a residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi, starting April 28th, 2024, to fine-tune their strategies and hone their skills.
After overcoming Cameroon in the previous round, Uganda is poised to take on Zambia, who secured their spot by eliminating Tanzania. The winner of this clash will advance to face either Morocco or Algeria in the final qualification phase.
Led by Coach Sheryl Botes, along with her dedicated coaching and support staff, the Teen Cranes are ready to give it their all and make their mark on the road to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Lillian Nakilya (St. Noa SS WFC), Angella Adeke (Royal Queens FC), Ashley Nakabugo (Kawempe Muslim SS), Dorcus Namboozo (Byafaayo Queens), Martha Nabirye (Agape SS)
Defenders
Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hill WFC), Charity Katusiime (Tagy High School WFC), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Ladies FC), Bethany Kaluya (Bright and Hove Albion Ladies FC), Promise Kwagalakwe (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sharlom Nambuya (Byafaayo Queens FC), Barbara Anena (St. Leo’s Gulu), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi (Divine Soccer Academy)
Midfielders
Esther Nangendo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Vanessa Namazzi (Kawempe Muslim SS), Tamisi Shafiga(Byafaayo Queens FC), Asia Kakai (Byafaayo Queens FC), Bushirah Nalunkuuma (Rines SS WFC), Babirye Fahima (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Auki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Margret Balimwesa (Iganga Parents), Swaibu Lukiya Naigaga (Agape SS), Esther Lwamwaka (Rev. Jaboloni), Mariam Namataka (Byafaayo Queens FC), Doreen Alijat (Byafaayo Queens FC), Joyce Kaniza (Byafaayo Queens FC), Shadia Navirye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Mariam Auma (St. Leo’s Gulu), Monica Nanono (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Forwards
Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa SS WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim SS)
Officials
Sheryl Botes Ulanda – Head Coach
Charles Ayiekoh Lukula – Assistant Coach
Shawn Robert Bishop – Performance Analyst
David Ribeiro – Goalkeeping Coach
Keny Rogers Tezigwa– Goalkeeping Coach
Allan Nsubuga Magunda – Video Analyst
Danny Kirumira – Sports Scientist
Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor
Darlian Kyasiimire – Team Physiotherapist
Cissy Nakiguba Gaudensia – Equipment Manager
Joan Namusisi – Team Coordinator
Joel Kivumbi – Media Officer
