Category: Women

FUFA Women Super League

Matchday One

Kampala Queens FC made a perfect defence to their league crown after edging past Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC on Sunday at MTN-Omondi Stadium on Sunday.

The closely contested game saw Uganda Martyrs take the lead through new captain Latifah Nakasi.

The hosts were however able to stage a comeback thanks to goals from Shamirah Nalugya (penalty) and the winner from Catherine Nagadya who recently joined Kampala Queens from Uganda Martyrs.

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She Maroons were the biggest winners on matchday one, putting up a five star performance away to Asubo Ladies at Kampala Quality Playground.

Lillian Kasuubo orchestrated the damage, bagging a hat trick on the day before Millicent Namwembe added a brace to complete the rout.

Elsewhere, Kawempe Muslim edged Rines SS WFC in a five-goal thriller at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.

Phiona Nabulime, Hadijah Babirye and Agnes Nabukenya scored a goal each for Kawempe Muslim.

Rines SS WFC on the other hand got their goals through Catherine Wujja and Shakira Nankwanga’s own goal.

In the other game played over the weekend, Makerere University WFC edged new comers Wakiso Hill SS WFC at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende thanks to a goal from new signing Noeline Namiiro.

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The opening game of the season between UCU Lady Cardinals FC and Lady Doves played on Saturday ended in a goalless draw.

Crested Cranes interim head coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula has summoned a squad of 32 players as the team gets set to regroup and start preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers (CAF) 2nd round encounter against the Lionesses of Cameroon.

Uganda is set to host the first leg of the two-legged affair on 26th October, 2023 at the FUFA Technical centre Njeru with the return leg due 5 days later in Douala.

Ayiekoh and his technical team were tasked with the responsibility of steering the senior women’s National team on a one month interim basis as the Federation continues with process of evaluating the applicants for the job on a permanent basis.

The winner on aggregate will advance to the 3rd round of the qualifiers.

Full Summoned squad

Goalkeepers
Karungi Vanessa (FC Nordasjaelland,Denmark)
Nakaziro Daisy (Kampala Queens)
Namakula Gloria (Kampala Queens)
Adeke Juliet (Kawempe Muslim)
Kaidu Sharon (Uganda martyrs HS Lubaga)

Defenders
Kobusinge Jolly (Kawempe Muslim SS LFC)
Nankwanga Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim SS LFC)
Nakibuuka Asia (Kampa Queens FC)
Komuntale Sumaya (Kampala Queens)
Nankya Shadia (UCU Lady Cardinals FC)
Nabisaalu Bridget (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Lwalisa Dorcus (Olila High School WFC)
Akiror Patricia (Kampala Queens FC)
Natooro Desire Katisi (Asubo Gafford Ladies)

Midfielders
Nabirye Joan (FC Minsk, Belarus)
Nalugya Shamirah (Kampala Queens)
Ndagire Josephine (Kampala Queens)
Nabbumba Phiona (Boldklubben AF 1893, Denmark)
Nanziri Rhoda (Kawempe Muslim SS LFC)
Nababi Amina (Rines SS WFC)
Namaganda Zaitun (Wakiso Hill WFC)

Strikers
Ikwaput Fazilah (Kampala Queens)
Kunihira Margret (Kampala Queens)
Najjemba Fauzia (ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia)
Ainembabazi Joanitah (Simba Queens, Tanzania)
Nambi Violah (Pomgliani Women, Italy)
Nagadya Catherine (Kampala Queens)
Namata Anitah (Vihiga Queens, Kenya)
Nakigozi Elizabeth (Kampala Queens)
Kivumbi Ritah (Mallbackens, Sweden)
Nandede Zaina (Kampala Queens)
Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens)

Queen Cranes 2-0 Mozambique (Agg: 8-0)

The U20 WNT (Queen Cranes) have qualified for the third round of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers after eliminating Mozambique on Friday evening in a game played at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

Goals from Phionah Nabulime in the 6th minute and Agnes Nabukenya in the 19th minute in the first half were enough to cement their victory at home after beating Mozambique 6:0 away in Mozambique last weekend.

U20 Women National Team head coach Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi said to the press that it was a good thing they secured the 3 points.

“Every game has its own approach, if I concede six I will have to correct my mistakes not to concede another six, I think that is what Mozambique did, as I communicated earlier scoring 6 goals will not be easy and as you have seen it was not easy” Ayub Noted

In the third qualification round Uganda will play the winner between Benin and Senegal next month.

Gallery

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The U20 WNT (Queen Cranes) will get back into action tomorrow at 4 PM in a game that will be played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. This will be the return leg of the second round of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers – Colombia.

Uganda is coming into this game with an advantage of 6-0 goals, which they scored last weekend at Campo da ABB Stadium in Mozambique.

During a press conference held on Thursday morning, the Queen Cranes’ head coach, Ayub Kalifah Kiyingi, informed the press that as a technical team, they have managed to remind the girls of how to manage success and score whenever they get a chance because their objective is still to take this team to the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

Ayub Kalifah Kiyingi adds that he will make some changes in his starting lineup tomorrow because, despite the six goals, he has to manage them and score more goals. He believes that they need a more serious game tomorrow because he believes the other team has also prepared to face them.

Hadijah Nandago, the Queen Cranes’ captain, has urged all Ugandans to rally behind the team because the mood is high in the camp, and they’re promising to give Ugandans a good football game tomorrow.

Uganda U20 Women’s National Team Head Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has named the final squad that will travel to Mozambique ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

The Queen Cranes will take on Mozambique at the first preliminary round with the first leg slated for Saturday, 7th October at Campo da ABB Matola Stadium.

The return leg will be played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on 13th October 2023.

The squad named has 20 players with three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders and five forwards.

The team will depart Uganda on Thursday morning (2:45am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama will travel with the team as the Leader of Delegation.

Traveling Squad
Goal keepers

Lilian Nakiirya(St. Noa Girls SS),Sharon Norah Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC), Angella Adeke (Royal Queens FC)

Defenders

Patience Nabulobi (Kampala Queens FC), Patricia Nakato Nanyanzi(Rines SS WFC), Desire Katisi Natooro(Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Faridah Namirimu(Wakiso Hill WFC), Harima Kanyago(UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharifah Nakimera (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Midfielders
Krusum Namutebi(Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phionah Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Agnes Nabukenya(Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Docus Kisakye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Eva Naggayi(Rines SS WFC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC)

Forwards
Hadijah Nandago(Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC), Margret Kunihira(Kampala Queens FC), Catherine Nagadya(Kampala Queens FC), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC)

Officials

Rogers Byamukama – Leader of Delegation

Paul Mukatabala – National Teams Officer.

Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi- Head Coach

Mubarak Kiberu – Goalkeeping coach

Arthur Kyesimira- Fitness Coach

Stella Nankumba- Team Doctor

Ronald Mutebi- Team Pysiotherapist

Joan Namusisi – Team Coordinator

Prossy Nalwadda – Equipment Manager

Aminah Namutebi – Media Officer.

Meddie Ssengendo – FUFA Staff

Daniel Musota – FUFA Delegate

Yousuf Twalla – FUFA Delegate

Uganda’s journey at the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers agonizingly came to an end on Tuesday in Oran, Algeria.

The Crested Cranes played out a one all draw in the return leg against Algeria, a result which meant the latter advanced to the next round 3-2 on aggregate.

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In the game played at Stade Olympic D’Oran, the hosts took the lead through Naima Bouhani in the 3rd minute.

Fauzia Najjemba scored the equalizer in the 66th minute, converting from the spot after she was fouled in the box.

The result was however not enough to send Uganda to the next round.

The team will now shift focus to the 2024 Olympic Qualifiers with Cameroon waiting in November.

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Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has named Crested Cranes travelling squad to Algeria for the return leg in the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The first leg at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Wednesday ended in a 2-1 defeat for Uganda.

The squad named has 20 players with three goalkeepers, six defenders, four midfielders and seven forwards.

The team will depart Entebbe International Airport on Saturday morning (4:50am) aboard Turkish Airlines.

FUFA EXCO member Rasoul Ariga heads the contingent as the Leader of Delegation.

The return leg will be played on 26th September 2023 with the winner on aggregate facing either Burundi or Ethiopia at the final qualification round.

Travelling Squad

Goalkeepers
Daisy Nakaziro, Vanessa Edith Karungi, Gloria Namakula

Defenders
Asia Nakibuuka, Jolly Kobusinge, Sumaya Komuntale, Shadia Nankya, Aisha Nantongo, Shakirah Nankwanga

Midfielders
Joan Nabirye, Hasifah Nassuna, Phiona Nabbumba, Aminah Nababi

Forwards
Fauzia Najjemba, Fazila Ikwaput, Catherine Nagadya, Joanitah Ainembabazi, Violah Nambi, Margret Kunihira, Sandra Nabweteme

Officials

Rasoul Ariga – Leader of Delegation

Paul Mukatabala – Advance Party/National Teams Officer

Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi – Assistant Coach

Oliver Mbekeka – Second Assistant Coach

Stephen Billy Kiggundu – Goalkeeping Coach

Felix Ayobo – Fitness Trainer

Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor

Darlian Kyasiimire – Team Physiotherapist

Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba – Equipment Manager

Joan Namusisi – Team Manager

Aminah Babirye – Media Officer

Leticia Namutebi – FUFA Staff

Moses Opio – FUFA Delegate

Issa Yusuf Musiwa – FUFA Delegate

Uganda Women’s Senior National Football team had a frustrating outing on Wednesday as they faced Algeria in the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The game played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru saw the Algerians win 2-1 to take advantage from the first leg.

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Habiba Karchouni and Imane Chabel scored a goal each at the start of the second half while Fauzia Najjemba pulled one back one for Uganda in the closing stages.

Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi handed goalkeeper Vanessa Edith Karungi her first appearance in the national team colours.

The backline had Phiona Nabbumba, Sumaya Komuntale, Shadia Nankya and Aisha Nantongo.

In the absence of the first team captain Ruth Aturo who was injured, Hasifah Nassuna took on the role and started in the midfield alongside Joan Nabirye and Riticia Nabbosa.

Sandra Nabweteme, Fazila Ikwaput and Fauzia Najjemba led the attack.

Algeria took the lead through Chabel who headed from a corner kick in the 47th minute.

Four minutes later, the visitors doubled the lead with Karchouni scoring from distance.

Uganda’s goal arrived with three minutes to the end of the game when Fauzia Najjemba converted from the spot after a foul on Amina Nababi in the box.

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The Crested Cranes carry hope into the return leg next Tuesday in Oran hoping to overturn the first leg deficit.

The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Algeria will face either Burundi or Ethiopia.

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TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2024
First Round, First Leg
Uganda vs Algeria
FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Wednesday, 20th September 2023
Kick-off:4PM (EAT)
Live on FUFA Tv and 102.1 fufa fm

Uganda Senior Women’s National Football Team will be seeking to have home advantage count as they take on their Algerian counterparts in the first leg of the first round of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The Crested Cranes will host the Desert Foxes on Wednesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

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Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi is unfazed by Uganda’s opponents and believes his charges are in perfect shape to claim victory at home.

“My area of concern is what is in my control and that is the Crested Cranes and I believe we have had the best of preparations to make sure we win at home,” he said during the pre match press briefing.

The gaffer also added that it will be important to get a good result at home before the return leg in Algeria.

“It will be important that we take a good result from the home game and that is our target. In such games, you must do well at home and we shall fight to get a positive result here.”

Captain Ruth Aturo is equally optimistic the team is going to perform well and get the desired result on Wednesday.

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“We have had smooth preparations and the attitude from everyone is perfect and the players are willing to give their best for the country and we are ready to produce the best result against Algeria.” She said.

The two teams will face off in the return leg on 26th September in Oran, Algeria with the winner on aggregate advancing to the second and final qualification round.

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At the second round, the winner between Uganda and Algeria will take on either Burundi or Ethiopia.

Uganda is seeking to return to Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the second successive time, having appeared at the last edition in Morocco last year.

Uganda U20 Women’s National Football team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has named a provisional squad of 35 Players to commence preparations ahead of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

The Queen Cranes will face Mozambique at the first round of the qualification phase with games slated to be played between 6th -15th October 2023.

The squad will enter residential camp on Monday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Provisional squad
Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (She Corporate FC), Sharon Norah Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Cecilia Kamuli (FC Tooro Queens), Angella Adeke (Royal Queens FC), Lillian Nakilya (St. Noa Girls WFC)

Defenders
Patricia Nakato Nanyanzi (Rines SS WFC), Sharifah Nakimera (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Patience Nabulobi (Kampala Queens FC), Charity Katusiime (Taggy High School), Rebecca Nandhengo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Desire Katisi Natooro (Gafford Ladies FC), Harima Kanyago (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hill SS WFC), Hasifah Namboozo (Royal Queens FC), Esther Namusoke (Kampala Queens FC)

Midfielders
Patricia Nayiga (Wakiso Hill WFC), Kurusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phionah Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Immaculate Odaru (Rines SS WFC), Eva Nagayi (Rines SS WFC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC), Halimah Kampi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Dorcus Kisakye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kampala Queens FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kampala Queens FC)

Forwards
Allen Nassaazi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shamusa Najjuma (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Sophia Nakiyingi(Kampala Queens FC), Sharon Kanyiginya (FC Tooro Queens FC), Ruth Nyakato (FC Tooro Queens FC), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kampala Queens FC)

Officials

Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi

Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu

Fitness Coach – Arthur Kyesimira

Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba

Team Physiotherapist – Ronald Mutebi

Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi

Equipment Manager – Prossy Nalwadda

Media Officer – Aminah Namutebi

Abdallah Mubiru has been appointed as assistant coach of the Uganda Women Senior National Football team with immediate effect as Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi concentrates on the U-20 team going to camp.

Olive Mbekeka also joins the Crested Cranes as second assistant coach while Stephen Kiggundu is goalkeeper trainer.

The search for the Crested Cranes Head Coach and now the entire Uganda Cranes technical team is on.

It is Our Game, It is Our Country.

Crested Cranes camp has been boosted with the arrival of Denmark based midfielder Phiona Nabbumba.

The central midfielder joined camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday evening and straight got to work.

Nabbumba was involved in the practice game against Kampala Select team on Wednesday morning, a game which Crested Cranes won 5-3.

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She expressed readiness to help the team, overcome Algeria at the first hurdle of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

“I am happy to join the team and I have found the camp in the right shape, everyone is geared towards the forthcoming game against Algeria,” she started.

“Our target is to return to WAFCON but we can only achieve this by overcoming our opponents in the Qualifiers. Therefore, we must work hard as a team to achieve this target.”

Uganda will host Algeria on Wednesday, 20th September 2023 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in the first leg while the return leg will come a week later in Oran.

The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Algeria will face either Burundi or Ethiopia at the final qualification phase.

Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Vanessa Edith Karungi (FC Nordsjaelland, Denmark), Daisy Nakaziro(Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC, Uganda)

Defenders
Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Asia Nakibuuka (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Kampala Queens FC,Uganda), Samalie Nakacwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shakira Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Bridget Nabisaalu (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Dorcus Lwalisa ( Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC, Uganda), Aisha Nantongo (Aalborg BK, Denmark)

Midfielders
Joan Nabirye (FK Minsk, Belarus), Phiona Nabbumba (B93 FC, Denmark), Phionah Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Josephine Ndagire (Makerere University WFC, Uganda), Ritica Nabbosa (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hasifah Nassuna (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hadijah Nandago (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Tracy Jones Akiror (AFC Ann Arbor, USA)

Forwards
Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sandra Nabweteme (Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Spor, Turkey), Fauzia Najjemba (ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Joanita Ainembabazi (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Elizabeth Nakigozi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Anita Namata (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Amina Nababi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Margaret Kunihira (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Viola Nambi (Pomigliano FC, Italy)

FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim on Wednesday made a courtesy visit to Crested Cranes camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru as the team prepares to face Algeria in the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The President was in the company of Honorary FUFA EXCO Member Chris Kalibbala, FUFA Delegate Hassan Kirunda and FUFA National Teams Manager Patrick Ntege.

In his remarks, the President cautioned the players against complacency as they take on Algeria.

“We have to be very serious because this is a very big game,” he started before adding, “If Algeria knocks us out, we shall wait for another three years. The opportunity is here; make use of it because you are not sure you will be around next time.”

“We do need to be complacent. There are not so many opportunities in Africa but in football, whoever wants more, wins.
As the FA, we want to give you maximum support.” He added.

Uganda will host Algeria on Wednesday next week at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru before with the return leg slated for 26th September in Oran.

The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Algeria will face either Burundi or Ethiopia in the final qualification round.

Crested Cranes camp was on Tuesday boosted with the arrival of three players as preparations for the forthcoming TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier matches against Algeria intensify.

Midfielder Riticia Nabbosa and forwards Fazila Ikwaput and Joanita Ainembabazi joined the rest of the players in camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

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Nabbosa who recently joined Tanzanian giants Simba Queens FC was impressed with the morale in camp and indicated they will do whatever it takes to guide Uganda to victory.

‘I am happy to be part of the national team set up again. The mood in camp is good and everyone is working tirelessly to make sure we get positive results against Algeria,’ she said before adding, ‘the coaches are working hard so that we get into the right shape before facing our opponents.’

Uganda will host Algeria on 20th September at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru while the return leg will come six days later in Oran, Algeria.

The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Algeria will face either Burundi or Ethiopia at the next and final qualification stage.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers
Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Vanessa Edith Karungi (FC Nordsjaelland, Denmark), Daisy Nakaziro(Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC, Uganda), Juliet Adeke (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Gloria Namakula (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)

Defenders
Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Asia Nakibuuka (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Kampala Queens FC,Uganda), Shakira Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Bridget Nabisaalu (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Dorcus Lwalisa ( Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC, Uganda), Aisha Nantongo (Aalborg BK, Denmark)

Midfielders
Joan Nabirye (FK Minsk, Belarus), Phiona Nabbumba (B93 FC, Denmark), Josephine Ndagire (Makerere University WFC, Uganda), Riticia Nabbosa (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hasifah Nassuna (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda)

Forwards
Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sandra Nabweteme (Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Spor, Turkey), Fauzia Najjemba (ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Joanita Ainembabazi (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Elizabeth Nakigozi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Anita Namata (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Amina Nababi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Margaret Kunihira (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Viola Nambi (Pomigliano FC, Italy)

Uganda Senior Women’s Football National Team assistant coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has summoned a provisional squad of 36 players ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The Crested Cranes will face Algeria this month in a two-legged affair at the first round of next year’s WAFCON edition.

The team will enter residential camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Wednesday morning to embark on preparations.

Uganda will host the first leg on 20th September at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru while the return leg will be held in Oran a week later.

Uganda is seeking to return to the continental showpiece for a third time and second successive appearance having played in Morocco last year.

The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Algeria will face either Burundi or Ethiopia at the final qualification stage.

Crested Cranes Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers
Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Vanessa Edith Karungi (FC Nordsjaelland, Denmark), Daisy Nakaziro(Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC, Uganda)

Defenders
Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Asia Nakibuuka (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Kampala Queens FC,Uganda), Samalie Nakacwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shakira Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Bridget Nabisaalu (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Dorcus Lwalisa ( Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC, Uganda), Aisha Nantongo (Aalborg BK, Denmark)

Midfielders
Joan Nabirye (FK Minsk, Belarus), Phiona Nabbumba (B93 FC, Denmark), Phionah Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Josephine Ndagire (Makerere University WFC, Uganda), Ritica Nabbosa (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hasifah Nassuna (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hadijah Nandago (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Tracy Jones Akiror (AFC Ann Arbor, USA)

Forwards
Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sandra Nabweteme (Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Spor, Turkey), Fauzia Najjemba (ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Joanita Ainembabazi (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Elizabeth Nakigozi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Anita Namata (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Amina Nababi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Margaret Kunihira (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Viola Nambi (Pomigliano FC, Italy)

Officials

Assistant Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi

Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu

Fitness Coach – Felix Ayobo

Team Doctor – Mable Kabatalindwa

Team Physiotherapist – Darlian Kyasimiire

Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi

Equipment Manager – Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba

Media Officer – Amina Babirye

Kawempe Muslim SS clinched the 2023 TICAD CUP 2023 Women’s Football Tournament, overcoming Jinja SS in th final on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The second edition of the tournament aimed at empowering women through sports saw Kawempe Muslim defeat Jinja SS 5-4 on penalties after normal time ended goalless.

Wakiso Hill SS came third while Kings of Kings, the inaugural edition winners settled for fourth place.

New entrants Rwamwanja came fifth while Pagirinya finished in sixth place.

FUFA Deputy CEO-Football was thankful to the tournament organizers for staging the tournament, indicating this is in line with FUFA’s strategy of taking the game to every homestead.

‘As FUFA, we are exceedingly happy to have this tournament for the second year. The tournament helps to bridge the gap between host communities with refugee settlements and one of our strategies is taking football to every homestead.’ He said.

Margaret Kubingi, the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) Chairperson who graced the closing ceremony was impressed with the level of competition.

“The performance from every team was excellent. There is definitely talent from refugee settlements and I was impressed with teams like Pagirinya and Rwamwanja. Having them compete against established teams like Kawempe Muslim gives them a good test and helps them improve.’ She indicated.

JApan International Corporation Agency (JICA) Country Representative Fukuhara Ichiro stated that the tournament has helped them reach out to communities through sports.

“As JICA, we do a lot of projects with communities and definitely this tournament has been a success for the two years it has been held. We promise to keep this project going and hope it will be bigger next year.’

JICA, TICAD, Soltilo Bright Stars FC, UNHCR, UN Women and FUFA made a joint effort to have the tournament held.

Besides action on the pitch, the tournament organizers took time and had life skill sessions with the players covering aspects like menstrual health and Gender Based Violence among others.

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Final Placements

Winners – Kawempe Muslim SS

Second Place – Jinja SS

Third Place – Wakiso Hill SS

Fourth Place – King of Kings SS

Fifth Place – Rwamwanja

Sixth Place – Pagirinya