Category: Women

  • CAF African Schools Championship: Rines, Kawempe, Amus, Royal College through to semifinals

    CAF African Schools Championship: Rines, Kawempe, Amus, Royal College through to semifinals

    CAF African Schools Championship-Uganda 2022

    Matchday Three Results
    Rines SS 6-0 Standard High School
    Amus College 0-0 King of Kings
    Kawempe Muslim SS 1-1 Tagy High School, Entebbe
    Royal College 2-0 Gadafi Integrated Academy

    The semifinal puzzle at the ongoing CAF African Schools Championship (National Level) is complete following successful climax to group business on Saturday.

    The games played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday produced the four teams that advanced to the semifinals.

    Rines SS and Amus College School sailed through from Group A while Kawempe Muslim and Royal College, Namugongo led the pack in group B.

    Rines SS from Wakiso district were perfect winning all their four group games, the only team to do so.

    In their final group game, they obliterated Standard High School, Zzana with a 6-0 score.

    Amus College settled for second spot in the same group after picking a point in the goalless draw, against King of Kings who ended with 6 points, one below the former.

    Kawempe Muslim SS finished top of Group B with ten points after drawing one-all against Tagy High School in their final group game.

    Royal College, Namugongo on the other hand settled for second place following their 2-0 win over Gadafi Integrated Academy.

    The semifinals matches will be played on Sunday morning and the final in the afternoon.

    The Winners will represent Uganda in the Zonal Qualifiers that will happen in December.

  • CAF African Schools Championship: Kawempe Muslim, Jinja SS dominant on Matchday One

    CAF African Schools Championship: Kawempe Muslim, Jinja SS dominant on Matchday One

    CAF African Schools Championship-Uganda 2022

    Girls Category
    Matchday One Results

    Jinja SS 0-0 King of Kings College
    Amus College 4-0 Standard High School
    Uganda Martyrs HS 0-2 Tagy High School
    Kawempe Muslim SS 2-1 Royal College Namugongo
    Rines SS 2-1 Amus College
    Standard High School 0-7 Jinja SS
    Gadafi Integrated Academy 1-3 Kawempe Muslim SS
    Royal College Namugongo 5-0 Uganda Martyrs HS

    Kawempe Muslim SS and Jinja SS were dominant on Matchday One of the Girl’s category in the ongoing CAF African Schools Championship-Uganda.

    Jinja SS registered the biggest win in the games played on Thursday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, obliterating Standard High School with a 7-0 scoreline.

    Action between Kawempe Muslim and Gadafi Integrated Academy.
    Jinja SS Students celebrate after scoring.

    The convincing win coupled with a goalless draw against King of Kings College meant Jinja SS finished day one top of group A

    In the same group, Amus College got mixed results, first defeating Standard High School 4-0 before losing 2-1 to Rines SS in the afternoon.

    Amus College School.
    Action between Amus College vs Rines SS.

    Kawempe Muslim SS took early charge of Group B winning their two games.

    In the first game, Kawempe edged Royal College Namugongo 2-1 thanks to Agnes Nabukenya’s brace that cancelled out Hadija’s Babirye goal for the latter.

    Action between Kawempe Muslim and Royal College Namugongo.

    Nabukenya once again came to the rescue of Kawempe Muslim, bagging a hat trick as they came from a goal down to win 3-1 against neighbours Gadafi Integrated Academy.

    Agnes Nabukenya receiving the match ball after scoring a hat trick.

    Royal College Namugongo recovered from Kawempe’s loss to win 5-0 against Uganda Martyrs High School.

    Action continues on Friday with matchday two fixtures.

    The top two schools in each group will advance to the semifinal.

  • She Corporate drawn in CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for CAF Women’s Champions League

    She Corporate drawn in CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for CAF Women’s Champions League

    FUFA Women Super League Champions, She Corporate will begin their quest for the sole ticket to the continental finals of the CAF Women Champions league against Yei Joint Stars of South Sudan when Champions of the different CECAFA nations meet and face off mid next month.

    In the draws conducted on Wednesday 20th July 2022 in the Moroccan Capital, Rabat,
    the Champions of Uganda were pitted in the same group (B) with hosts Simba Queens, GRFC of Djibouti, Yei Joint Stars of South Sudan.

    The CAF Zonal draws 2022/2023 were conducted at the Mohammed VI Sports complex auditorium.

    Simba Queens and Yei Joint Stars featured in the first edition of the CECAFA regional held in Nairobi, Kenya last year’s where the ladies from Tanzania finished 4th after losing the 3rd place play off 2-1 to Lady Doves of Uganda while their counterparts from South Sudan didn’t make it out of the group.

    The two best side in each of the two groups will advance to form semifinal match ups that will determine the finalists and winners at the end.

    This year’s edition is slated to kick off on August 13th in Dar es Salaam and end on 28th, 2022 with the eventual winner automatically booking a berth in the continental finals to be hosted in Morocco later this year.

    She Corporates have been on a recruitment spree to bolster the side that beat Kampala
    Queens in the tight run to the title on the final match day on just goal difference with the acquisition of former UCU left back Phoebe Banura, FUFA Women Elite League 2022 season golden glove winner Zahara Nankya from She Mak and attackers Joanita Ainembabazi from Rines SS WFC and Anita Namata from Uganda Martyrs Lubaga.

    Full Draws

    Group A
    CBE (ETH)
    Warrior Queens (Zanzibar)
    Fofila PF (BDI)
    AS Kigali (RWA)

    Group B
    Simba Queens (TZ)
    GRFC (DJI)
    She Corporate (UGA)
    Yei Joint Stars (SSD)

  • Sand Cranes defeat Jinja Lions in practice match

    Sand Cranes defeat Jinja Lions in practice match

    Uganda National Beach Soccer Team, Sand Cranes intensified their preparations for the forthcoming Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers by defeating Jinja Lions BSC in a practice match on Sunday.

    The Sand Cranes will face Comoros later this month in the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Comoros.

    Action between Sand Cranes and Jinja BSC at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    In the game played on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, the National Team won 9-1.

    FUFA Beach Soccer League top scorer Ambrose Kigozi orchestrated the damage, bagging a hat trick.

    Brian Nkuubi (in white) vies for the ball with a Jinja BSC player.

    Joshua Lubwama scored twice while Ronald Magwali, Brian Nkuubi, Nicholas Mwere and Churchill Kamba netted a goal apiece.

    Herman Kasadha pulled one back for Jinja Lions BSC.

    Coach Salim Jamal Magoola was impressed with the performance of the team and believes this was a good test.

    “The few days spent we have been in camp have given us a good start and definitely this practice game is a testimony to that. There is improvement both in the tactical and technical abilities of the players.
    I hope if we get more practice matches in the remaining days, we will be in perfect shape for the Qualifiers.” He said.

    The first leg will be played between 22nd-24th July in Comoros with the return leg coming between 5th-7th, August in Uganda. The winner on aggregate will qualify to the final tournament.

    Sand Cranes tram in camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

    The 2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations will be held from 21st to 30th October in Maputo, Mozambique.

    Uganda is seeking to return to the final tournament for the second successive time having played at the 2021 edition in Senegal where the team reached the semifinals.

    Team in camp

    Goalkeepers
    Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC), Meddie Kibirige (St. Lawrence BSC), Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence BSC), Siraje Masembe (Mutoola BSC)

    Defenders
    Sharif Lubega (Buganda Royal BSC), Hassan Ali Luboyera (Buganda Royal BSC), Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Jonathan Kikonyogo (St. Lawrence BSC), Rica Arch Byaruhanga (St. Lawrence BSC), Allan Katwe (St. Lawrence BSC), Churchill Katamba (Mutoola BSC), Ashraf Apuuli (Mutoola BSC)

    Forwards

    Isma Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukoya (St. Lawrence BSC), Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Joshua Lubwama (St. Lawrence BSC), Shaka Ssozi (Jinja Lions BSC), Nicholas Mwere(Jinja Lions BSC), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal BSC), Brian Nkuubi (St. Lawrence BSC)

    Officials
    Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach
    Bashir Mutyaba – Technical Director Manager
    Brian Bisaso – Goalkeeping Coach
    Tonny Ssebagala -Team Manager –
    Ivan Kulika – Team Doctor
    Julius Mutebi- Media Officer

  • End of the road for Crested Cranes at WAFCON after drawing against Burkina Faso

    End of the road for Crested Cranes at WAFCON after drawing against Burkina Faso

    Uganda’s journey at the 2022 TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations agonizingly came to an end on Friday following a draw against Burkina Faso.

    In the game played at the Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca, Crested Cranes took the lead twice but could only settle for a point.

    Margret Kunihira and Sandra Nabweteme scored a goal each in rge opening stanza but the Burkinabes responded through Adama Congo and Naomie Kabre.

    Coach George Lutalo made three changes to the team that had started against Morocco with Daisy Nakaziro starting in goal ahead of captain Ruth Aturo who was ruled out due to illness.

    The other changes saw Aisha Nantongo return to the back line given the fact that Sumaya Komuntale was suspended while Kunihira started ahead of Rita Kivumbi.

    Uganda started the better side taking the lead in the 7th minute finishing from close range after a neat pass by Shamirah Nalugya.

    Burkina Faso were reduced to ten players with defender Madinatou Rouamba sent off for fouling Fauzia Najjemba in the 17th minute.

    Despite the numerical advantage, the Burkinabes remained composed and leveled matters with Congo sending a low drive past goalkeeper Nakaziro.

    Nabweteme restored parity moments later but Burkina Faso once again fought back to find the equalizer through Kabre.

    The second half produced several scoring opportunities but neither of two teams able to add a goal.

    Starting XI
    Daisy Nakaziro, Phiona Nabbumba, Asia Nakibuuka, Margaret Namirimu, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Sandra Nabweteme, Fazika Ikwaput, Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira

    Substitutes
    Vanessa Edith Karungi (GK), Lukiya Namubiru, Rita Kivumbi, Zaina Nandede, Lillian Mutuuzo, Sheebah Zalwango, Riticia Nabbosa, Violah Nambi, Joanita Ainembabazi, Tracy Jones Akiror

  • Kunihira, Nakaziro named in Starting XI to face Burkina Faso

    Kunihira, Nakaziro named in Starting XI to face Burkina Faso

    Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has rang changes in the team that will face Burkina Faso on Friday at the ongoing TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    The gaffer has made three changes from the team that started against Morocco on Tuesday.

    Winger Margret Kunihira and goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro have made their first appearance at the tournament.

    Kunihira starts on the right wing joining Fazila Ikwaput and Fauzia Najjemba up front in three-player attack.

    Margret Kunihira celebrates a goal at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

    Therefore this means Ikwaput who played on the left wing against Morocco will shift to the centre with Najjemba drifting to the left.

    Nakaziro starts in goal ahead of skipper Ruth Aturo who is sick and ruled out of the game . The other changes see Aisha Nantongo return to the starting XI to partner Margaret Namirimu at the heart of defence.

    Versatile player Phiona Nabbumba who played as a makeshift centre back against Morocco will this time move to the right back position with Asia Nakibuuka moving to the left to replace Sumaya Komuntale who is suspended.

    With Yudaya Nakayenze and Hasifah Nassuna still sidelined due to illness, the midfield is maintained with Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya and Sandra Nabweteme.

    Starting XI
    Daisy Nakaziro, Phiona Nabbumba, Asia Nakibuuka, Margaret Namirimu, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Sandra Nabweteme, Fazika Ikwaput, Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira

    Substitutes
    Vanessa Edith Karungi (GK), Lukiya Namubiru, Rita Kivumbi, Zaina Nandede, Lillian Mutuuzo, Sheebah Zalwango, Riticia Nabbosa, Tracy Jones Akiror

  • Crested Cranes duo nominated in CAF Awards 2022

    Crested Cranes duo nominated in CAF Awards 2022

    Crested Cranes duo of Fauzia Najjemba and Fazila Ikwaput has on Wednesday earned nominations in the prestigious CAF Awards 2022.

    CAF revealed the shortlists on Wednesday with Najjemba and Ikwaput getting nominated in the CAF Young Player of the Year (Women) and CAF African Women Footballer of the year categories respectively.

    Ikwaput made a shortlist that has 30 players, becoming the first Ugandan female footballer to earn this nomination.

    Last year, Ikwaput guided Lady Doves FC to their first League title where she finished both as the top scorer and MVP.

    She would go on to help the club finish third in the inaugural CECAFA Regional Qualifiers with four goals to her name.

    Fazila Ikwaput (right) in action against UCU Lady Cardinals.

    Last season, she was a joint top scorer in the FUFA Women Super League with 16 goals same as Hasifah Nassuna of UCU Lady Cardinals.

    Ikwaput was influential as Uganda clinched the 2022 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship, scoring 6 goals and ending as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

    Fazila Ikwaput celebrates with teammates after scoring against Ethiopia.

    Najjemba on the other hand made her name at the 2022 CECAFA U20 Women’s Championship where she finished as top scorer with 12 goals in six games.

    Fauzia Najjemba

    At the start of this year, she moved to BIIK Shymkent in Kazakhstan where she has already scored 9 goals and registered 6 assists.

  • WAFCON 2022: Crested Cranes fall to hosts Morocco in second group game

    WAFCON 2022: Crested Cranes fall to hosts Morocco in second group game

    Crested Cranes suffered yet another disappointing result, falling to hosts Morocco in the second group A game played on Tuesday in Rabat.

    Despite a spirited performance, the Crested Cranes fell 3-1 to Morocco at Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex.

    Komuntale scored a wonderful free kick but it was not enough to inspire the team to a positive result.

    Crested Cranes players join Sumaya Komuntale in celebration.

    She was also sent off in the second half for a second bookable offence.

    The Moroccans for their goals through Rosella Ayane and Ghizlane Chebbak both penalties while the other came from defender El Chad Nesyrine.

    Coach George Lutalo made four changes to the team that started against Senegal with Hasifah Nassuna and Yudaya Nakayenze ruled out due to illness. Their places were taken by Sandra Nabweteme and Margaret Namirimu respectively.

    The other changes saw Phionah Nabbumba start as a make shift defender in place of Aisha Nantongo while Fazila Ikwaput started ahead of Viola Nambi.

    The hosts opened the scores in the 14th minute with Ayane converting from the spot after referee awarded a penalty. Namirimu was adjudged to have fouled Ayane in the area.

    Komuntale found the equalizer in the 32nd minute when Shamirah Nalugya won a foul on the right wing. She curled the ball to the near post with the goalkeeper arriving late.

    In the second half, Morocco yet again scored from a set piece with El Chad heading home Chebbak’s free kick before the latter converted from the spot nine minutes from time.

    Uganda will now shift focus to the final group game against Burkina Faso on Friday in Casablanca.

    Starting XI
    Ruth Aturo, Asia Nakibuuka, Sumaya Komuntale, Phionah Nabbumba, Margaret Namirimu, Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Sandra Nabweteme, Ritah Kivumbi, Fauzia Najjemba, Fazila Ikwaput

    Substitutes
    Daisy Nakaziro(GK), Vanessa Edith Karungi(GK), Aisha Nantongo, Tracy Jones Akiror, Margret Kunihira, Sheebah Zalwango, Viola Nambi, Riticia Nabbosa, Joanita Ainembabazi, Lillian Mutuuzo

  • WAFCON 2022: Coach Lutalo makes four changes in team to face Morocco

    WAFCON 2022: Coach Lutalo makes four changes in team to face Morocco

    WAFCON 2022
    Uganda vs Morocco |Matchday Two
    Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex
    Kickoff: 11PM

    Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has named the team to face Morocco in the second group game at the ongoing Women Africa Cup of Nations.

    The coach has made four changes from the team that started in the 2-0 loss to Senegal on Sunday.

    Centre back Yudaya Nakayenze and midfielder Hasifah Nassuna are ruled out of the game due to illness.

    The other change sees Aisha Nantongo getting to the bench with Margaret Namirimu handed a starting slot.

    In the absence of Nakayenze, midfielder Phionah Nabbumba starts as a make shift centre back, partnering her teammate Namirimu.

    The other change in the starting XI is Fazila Ikwaput who gets ahead of Viola Nambi on the right wing.

    Starting XI
    Ruth Aturo, Asia Nakibuuka, Sumaya Komuntale, Phionah Nabbumba, Margaret Namirimu, Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Sandra Nabweteme, Ritah Kivumbi, Fauzia Najjemba, Fazila Ikwaput

    Substitutes
    Daisy Nakaziro(GK), Vanessa Edith Karungi(GK), Aisha Nantongo, Tracy Jones Akiror, Margret Kunihira, Sheebah Zalwango, Viola Nambi, Riticia Nabbosa, Joanita Ainembabazi, Lillian Mutuuzo

  • WAFCON 2022: Crested Cranes go down fighting against Senegal

    WAFCON 2022: Crested Cranes go down fighting against Senegal

    WAFCON 2022
    Senegal 2-0 Uganda

    Uganda started their expedition at the TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations on a sloppy note, falling to Senegal on Sunday.

    In the game played at Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, Rabat Senegal scored a goal in either half.

    Diakite Ndeye and Nguenar Ndiaye scored the goals for the West African side.

    The opening goal came in the 39th minute with Ndeye converting from the spot after Aisha Nantongo fouled in the box.

    Five minutes after restart, Senegal doubled their advantage with Ndiaye capitalizing on a mistake by defender Yudaya Nakayenze.

    Coach Lutalo maintained the team that had started against Zambia in a friendly on Tuesday.

    The closest Uganda to scoring in the first half was when Najjemba headed from Violah Bambi’s corner kick delivery but she was unlucky with her effort hitting the base of the goal post.

    At the start of the second half coach Lutalo made changes bringing on Fazila Ikwaput and Phiona Nabbumba for Viola Nambi and Hasifah Nassuna.

    There was another change with Sandra Nabweteme replacing Shamirah Nalugya.

    Nabbumba almost scored when she shot from far but her strike hit the upright.

    Uganda kept surging forward and was the better side in the second stanza.

    Ikwaput had a glorious effort when she went through on goal but failed to fire the ball beyond the goalkeeper.

    The Crested Cranes will shift focus to Tuesday’s game against hosts Morocco.

    Starting XI
    Ruth Aturo (GK), Asia Nakibuuka, Sumaya Komuntale, Yudaya Nakayenze, Aisha Nantongo,Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Hasifah Nassuna, Rita Kivumbi, Violah Nambi, Fauzia Najjemba

    Substitutes
    Daisy Nakaziro(GK), Vanessa Edith Karungi(GK), Margaret Namirimu, Sandra Nabweteme, Lillian Mutuuzo, Fazila Ikwaput, Joan Ainembabazi, Phiona Nabbumba, Sheebah Zalwango

  • WAFCON 2022: Coach Lutalo names team to face Senegal

    WAFCON 2022: Coach Lutalo names team to face Senegal

    TotalEnergies WAFCON 2022
    Group A
    Senegal vs Uganda
    Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, Rabat
    Kickoff:6PM (Local Time)

    Crested Cranes Head Coach George Lutalo has named the starting XI that will face Senegal in Uganda’s first game at the 2022 TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations.

    The gaffer has maintained the team that started and won 5-0 against Zambia in a practice game on Tuesday.

    Skipper Ruth Aturo starts in goal with Asia Nakibuuka and Sumaya Komuntale playing as the right back and left back respectively.

    Aisha Nantongo partners Yudaya Nakayenze at the heart of defence.

    In a 4-3-3 system, the midfield trio has Joan Nabirye deployed as the holding midfielder.

    Shamirah Nalugya and Hasifah Nassuna will play in the advance roles.

    Violah Nambi who bagged a brace against Zambia on her debut starts on the right wing while Fauzia Najjemba takes charge of the left flank with Rita Kivumbi leading the line.

    Starting XI
    Ruth Aturo (GK), Asia Nakibuuka, Sumaya Komuntale, Yudaya Nakayenze, Aisha Nantongo,Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Hasifah Nassuna, Rita Kivumbi, Violah Nambi, Fauzia Najjemba

    Substitutes
    Daisy Nakaziro(GK), Vanessa Edith Karungi(GK), Margaret Namirimu, Sandra Nabweteme, Lillian Mutuuzo, Fazila Ikwaput, Joan Ainembabazi, Phiona Nabbumba, Sheebah Zalwango

  • Magazine: A look at Crested Cranes ahead of their expedition at TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations

    Magazine: A look at Crested Cranes ahead of their expedition at TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations

    The 2022 TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations gets underway this Saturday in Morocco with 12 teams competing for the coveted title.

    Uganda is one of the teams that will compete at the tournament, returning to the stage for the first time in 22 years.

    The Crested Cranes are pooled in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Burkina Faso and Senegal.

    In this magazine, we profile all the 26 Crested Cranes players, the key players, remarks from the coach and captain among others.

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  • FUFA Drum incorporates Women’s version, inaugural edition to be played in Njeru

    FUFA Drum incorporates Women’s version, inaugural edition to be played in Njeru

    FUFA Drum 2022 (Women) | Draw

    Group A

    • Western
    • Buganda
    • Northern
    • Eastern

    Group B

    • West Nile
    • Kampala
    • North East
    • Kitara

    The third edition of the FUFA Drum has come with exciting additions and key among them is the inclusion of the Women’s competition.

    The development was confirmed by FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim during the launch of the 2022 edition.

    FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.

    “The FUFA Drum in its third edition will also have the Women’s version. This year, we shall make a shorter version and this will be played according to the 8 FUFA Regions converging in one venue. But in future we shall have the Women competing in their respective provinces of region.” He confirmed.

    The draws were as well conducted for the inaugural edition and the Groups are as follows;

    Group A

    • Western
    • Buganda
    • Northern
    • Eastern

    Group B

    • West Nile
    • Kampala
    • North East
    • Kitara

    The Playing Format

    The inaugural edition will be played on the basis of the 8 FUFA Regions

    The 8 Regions are divided into two groups

    All games will be played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru

    Dates and fixtures will be confirmed later

  • TotalEnergies WAFCON 2022 Preparations: Five-star Uganda rout Zambia in practice match

    TotalEnergies WAFCON 2022 Preparations: Five-star Uganda rout Zambia in practice match

    Practice Match
    Uganda 5-0 Zambia

    Uganda Women’s National Football Team dispatched Zambia on Tuesday in a practice game as preparations for the TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations 22 continue.

    The Crested Cranes showed no mercy against the Copper Queens, winning 5-0 in the game played at Granda Stade de Marrakesh.

    Viola Nambi who plies her trade with Dornbirn in Austria orchestrated the damaged on Zambia, bagging a brace.

    Viola Nambi in action against Zambia

    Fauzia Najjemba and Rita Kivumbi who are also foreign based, playing at BIIK Shymkent and Mallbackens IF in Kazakhstan and Sweden respectively came through with a goal each before second half substitute Fazila Ikwaput put the icing on the cake minutes after coming on.

    Fauzia Najjemba scored one of the goals for Uganda against Zambia.

    Kivumbi broke the deadlock in the 37th minute before Nambi and Najjemba fired home in quick succession to give Uganda a comfortable 3-0 lead heading into the break.

    The dominance continued even after recess with Nambi getting Uganda’s fourth and her second on the day in the 57th minute.

    Crested Cranes celebrate one of the goals.

    Coach Lutalo rang changes bringing on Ikwaput, Lillian Mutuuzo and Phiona Nabbumba for Najjemba, Nambi and Hasifah Nassuna in that order.

    There were further changes with Sheebah Zalwango and Sandra Nabweteme replacing Shamirah Nalugya and Kivumbi respectively.

    The win gives Uganda momentum going into the first group A game against Senegal on Sunday in Rabat.

    The same group has hosts Morocco and Burkina Faso who will face off a day earlier in the opening game of the tournament.

    Uganda’s Starting XI
    Ruth Aturo (GK and Captain), Asia Nakibuuka, Sumaya Komuntale, Yudaya Nakayenze, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Viola Nambi, Hasifah Nassuna, Rita Kivumbi, Shamirah Nalugya, Fauzia Najjemba

    Substitutes
    Daisy Nakaziro(GK), Vanessa Edith Karungi(GK), Lukia Namubiru, Margaret Namirimu, Bira Nadunga, Tracy Jones Akiror, Margret Kunihira, Lillian Mutuuzo, Sheebah Zalwango, Phionah Nabbumba, Zaina Nandede, Sandra Nabweteme, Fazila Ikwaput, Riticia Nabbosa, Joanita Ainembabazi

  • Profiles, Shirt Numbers of the 26 players that will feature for Uganda at TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations 2022

    Profiles, Shirt Numbers of the 26 players that will feature for Uganda at TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations 2022

    Uganda returns to the coveted TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 22 years. A week ago, Coach George Lutalo announced the final squad composed of 26 players and the team is currently having a training camp in Marrakech, Morocco.

    The Crested Cranes are pooled in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Burkina Faso and Senegal.

    Below are the profiles of each of the players on the team.

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    • Name: Ruth Aturo
    • Position: Goalkeeper
    • Current Club: KTP Naiste
    • Shirt Number: 1
    • Age: 26
    • Date of Birth: 19th July 1995
    • Residence: Finland

    • Name: Daisy Nakaziro
    • Position: Goalkeeper
    • Current Cub: Uganda Martyrs WFC
    • Shirt Number: 19
    • Age: 24
    • Date of Birth: 22nd September 1997
    • Residence: Lubaga

    • Name: Vanessa Edith Karungi
    • Position: Goalkeeper
    • Current Cub: B93
    • Shirt Number: 18
    • Age: 22
    • Date of Birth: 8th November 1999
    • Residence: Holbaek

    • Name: Asia Nakibuuka
    • Position: Right Back
    • Current Cub: Kawempe Muslim LFC
    • Shirt Number: 2
    • Age: 19
    • Date of Birth: 28th December 2002
    • Residence: Bombo

    • Name: Sumaya Komuntale
    • Position: Left Back
    • Current Cub: FC Tooro Queens
    • Shirt Number: 3
    • Age: 18
    • Date of Birth: 3rd August 2003
    • Residence: Fort Portal

    • Name: Bira Nadunga
    • Position: Centre Back
    • Current Cub: Olila High School WFC
    • Shirt Number: 22
    • Age: 19
    • Date of Birth: 18th February 2003
    • Residence: Mbale

    • Name: Aisha Nantongo
    • Position: Centre Back
    • Current Cub: Kawempe Muslim LFC
    • Shirt Number: 5
    • Age: 20
    • Date of Birth: 6th April 2002
    • Residence: Kassanda

    • Name: Margaret Namirimu
    • Position: Centre Back
    • Current Cub: She Corporate FC
    • Shirt Number: 6
    • Age: 24
    • Date of Birth: 9th September 1997
    • Residence: Nakawa

    • Name: Yudaya Nakayenze
    • Position: Centre Back
    • Current Cub: Lindsey Wilson College
    • Shirt Number: 4
    • Age: 25
    • Date of Birth: 26th June 1997
    • Residence: Lindsey

    • Name: Lukia Namubiru
    • Position: Defender
    • Current Cub: Kampala Queens FC
    • Shirt Number: 23
    • Age: 23
    • Date of Birth: 17th December 1998
    • Residence: Masanafu

    • Name: Joan Nabirye
    • Position: Midfielder
    • Current Cub: Vihiga Queens
    • Shirt Number: 12
    • Age: 24
    • Date of Birth: 25th June 1998
    • Residence: Iganga

    • Name: Tracy Jones Akiror
    • Position: Midfielder
    • Current Cub: AFC Ann Abor
    • Shirt Number: 26
    • Age: 26
    • Date of Birth: 25th August 1995
    • Residence: Lindsey

    • Name: Sheeba Zalwango
    • Position: Midfielder
    • Current Cub: FC Amani
    • Shirt Number: 15
    • Age: 21
    • Date of Birth: 10th October 2000
    • Residence: Gayaza

    • Name: Riticia Nabbosa
    • Position: Midfielder
    • Current Cub: Lady Doves FC
    • Shirt Number: 17
    • Age: 24
    • Date of Birth: 9th October 1997
    • Residence: Mukono

    • Name: Phiona Nabbumba
    • Position: Midfielder
    • Current Cub: She Corporate FC
    • Shirt Number: 16
    • Age: 21
    • Date of Birth: 20th July 2000
    • Residence: Nkumba

    • Name:  Shamirah Nalugya
    • Position: Midfielder
    • Current Cub: Kampala Queens FC
    • Shirt Number: 21
    • Age: 18
    • Date of Birth: 9th December 2003
    • Residence: Bweyogerere

    • Name:  Zaina Nandede
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: Kampala Queens
    • Shirt Number: 25
    • Age: 18
    • Date of Birth: 15th Ocotber 2003
    • Residence: Masajja

    • Name: Hasifah Nassuna
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: UCU Lady Cardinals FC
    • Shirt Number: 10
    • Age: 24
    • Date of Birth: 16th February 1998
    • Residence: Mukono

    • Name: Joanita Ainembabazi
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: Rines SS WFC
    • Shirt Number: 14
    • Age: 23
    • Date of Birth: 3rd March 1999
    • Residence: Kabale

    • Name:  Margret Kunihira
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: Kampala Queens FC
    • Shirt Number:  24
    • Age: 17
    • Date of Birth: 9th September 2004
    • Residence: Fort Portal

    • Name: Fazila Ikwaput
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: Lady Doves FC
    • Shirt Number: 9
    • Age: 26
    • Date of Birth: 15th September 1995
    • Residence: Mbale

    • Name: Lillian Mutuuzo
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: Kampala Queens
    • Shirt Number: 20
    • Age: 19
    • Date of Birth: 22th September 2002
    • Residence: Lungujja

    • Name: Fauzia Najjemba
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: BIIK Shymkent
    • Shirt Number: 13
    • Age: 18
    • Date of Birth: 7th October 2003
    • Residence: Nakifuma

    • Name: Sandra Nabweteme
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: Unattached
    • Shirt Number: 8
    • Age: 25
    • Date of Birth: 1st November 1996
    • Residence: Katwe

    • Name:  Viola Nambi
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: FC Dornbirn Ladies
    • Shirt Number: 7
    • Age: 26
    • Date of Birth: 24th July 1995
    • Residence: Austria

    • Name: Rita Kivumbi
    • Position: Forward
    • Current Cub: Mallbacken IF
    • Shirt Number: 11
    • Age: 26
    • Date of Birth: 21st July 1995
    • Residence: Sweden
  • Five Ugandans appointed by CAF for TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations

    Five Ugandans appointed by CAF for TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations

    Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed five Ugandan officials for the forthcoming TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    FUFA Events Manager Leila Nankya and Esther Musoke have been appointed as protocol and marketing officers respectively.

    FUFA Events Manager Leilah Nankya.
    Esther Musoke

    Jamil Ssewanyana has been assigned as a CAF Safety and Security officer.

    Jamil Ssewanyana.

    Renown journalist Usher Komugisha will be an Editor-English while Shamirah Nabadda is one of the 16 centre referees who will officiate at the tournament.

    Multimedia Journalist Usher Komugisha
    FIFA Referee Shamirah Nabadda.

    The 2022 WAFCON edition will be played in Casablanca and Rabat, Morocco between 2nd -23rd July.

    Uganda is in group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and Burkina Faso.

  • Coach Lutalo names captains ahead of TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations

    Coach Lutalo names captains ahead of TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations

    Uganda Women’s National Football Team coach George Lutalo has confirmed the Captains for the team ahead of the forthcoming TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations.

    The gaffer confirmed the three skippers as he revealed the final Crested Cranes squad on Tuesday morning at FUFA Complex.

    Ruth Aturo has been maintained as the first team captain. The shot stopper has been the skipper of the team since 2019.

    Team captain Ruth Aturo

    Hasifah Nassuna who captained the team to success at the just concluded CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship will now deputize Aturo as the first assistant captain.

    Hasifah Nassuna

    Daisy Nakaziro, also a goalkeeper who plies her trade at Uganda Martyrs Women Football Club has been confirmed as the second assistant captain.

    First Assistant Captain Daisy Nakaziro.

    This is not a new role for Nakaziro who captained Lady Doves FC to winning the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League.

    Fauzia Najjemba who plies her trade at BIIK Shymkent in Kazakhstan will be the third assistant captain.

    Second assistant captain Fauzia Najjemba

    She was the captain of the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team during the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

    Uganda is in group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and Burkina Faso.

  • Crested Cranes Final Squad for TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations 2022

    Crested Cranes Final Squad for TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations 2022

    Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has on Tuesday announced the final squad that will feature at the forthcoming TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    Lutalo revealed a list of 26 players in a press briefing held at FUFA Complex.

    The final squad has three goalkeepers including skipper Ruth Aturo, seven defenders, six midfielders and ten forwards.

    Lutalo lauded the efforts that have been behind the team in its preparations for the upcoming continental showpiece.

    “We had smooth preparations since last year. We played COSAFA and recently CECAFA where the team emerged Champions. I believe these tournaments have helped us to get the Skelton of the team and I’m confident the final squad named will help us attain the set targets.” He said.

    The contingent will depart Uganda for Morocco on Wednesday Morning (4AM) and the team will have a ten-day training camp in Marrakesh.

    Uganda is in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Burkina Faso and Senegal.

    Crested Cranes Squad

    Goalkeepers

    Ruth Aturo (Katkan Tyovaen Palloillija FC, Finland), Vanessa Edith Karungi (B93, Denmark), Daisy Nakaziro(Uganda Martyrs H/S Lubaga, Uganda)

    Defenders

    Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim LFC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC,Uganda), Yudaya Nakayenze (Lindey Wilson College, USA), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim LFC, Uganda), Margret Namirimu (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School, WFC, Uganda), Lukia Namubiru (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)

    Midfielders

    Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC,Uganda), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens, Kenya), Phionah Nabbumba(She Corporate FC, Uganda), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens, Uganda), Sheeba Zalwango (FC Amani, DR Congo), Tracy Jones Akiror (AFC Ann Arbor)

    Forwards

    Viola Nambi (FC Dornbirn Ladies, Austria), Sandra Nabweteme (Unattached), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC, Uganda), Ritah Kivumbi (Mallbackens IF, Sweden), Fauzia Najjemba (BIIK Shymkent, Kazakhstan), Joanita Ainembabazi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Margret Kunihira (Kampala Queens, Uganda), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens, Uganda)

    Team Officials

    Agnes Mugena – Leader of delegation

    Head Coach – George Lutalo

    Assistant Coach – Edward Kaziba

    Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala

    Fitness Trainer – Arthur Kyesimira

    Fitness Coach – Felix Ayobo

    Team Doctor – Mable Kabatalindwa

    Physiotherapist – Darlian Kyasiimire

    Equipment Manager 1 – Prossy Nalwadda

    Equipment Manager 2 – Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba

    Team Coordinator – Paul Ssali Mukisa

    Team Manager – Joan Namusisi

    Media Officer – Stephen Mayamba