The Uganda senior women’s national football team, the Crested Cranes, is set to take on Algeria in back-to-back international friendlies on November 27 and 30, 2024, in Algeria.
These matches promise to be a litmus test for the team’s progress as they continue building their competitive edge on the international stage.
Head Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has unveiled a provisional 33-player squad, blending experienced stalwarts with emerging talent, to begin preparations.
The team will commence a three-day intensive training camp on November 21 before departing for Algeria on November 24.
The Crested Cranes are riding high on confidence after impressive back-to-back wins against Congo in October, where they displayed dominance with 2-1 and 3-1 victories.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Molly Naava Nabitaka (She Corporate FC), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC).
Defenders: Shadia Nankya (FC Masar), Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Maureen Kimono (Kampala Queens FC), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kampala Queens FC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Zabinah Namboozo (Amus College WFC), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens FC), Hasifah Patricia Namboozo (Makerere University WFC).
Midfielders: Joan Nabirye (FC Spartak Moscow), Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben Af 1893), Yuster Kayesu (Rines SS WFC), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Doreen Nakayiwa (She Maroons FC), Violah Nambi (Napoli FC), Peace Muduwa (Kampala Queens FC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Shamim Kilikumwino (Jinja City Queens FC), Rinah Ariho (Boni Consil SS), Margret Kunihira (Ceseaa Queens FC).
Forwards: Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala FC), Joanita Ainembabazi (New Heroes Queens FC), Resty Nanziri (Boldklubben Af 1893), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Mastulah Atuhaire (FC Tooro Queens), Sharon Namatovu (Makerere University WFC).
