SINAN RAJUB SENOGA
Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has confirmed the final squad of the U20 Women’s team that will represent Uganda in the inaugural CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship.
Ayub has named a squad of 23 players to represent Uganda in the tournament that will kickoff on Saturday October 30th at Njeru.
Uganda’s lead striker Juliet Nalukenge will miss the tournament as she travels back to Cyrus for club engagements.
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Nalukenge was integral in the team’s comprehensive 10-3 aggregate victory over Kenya in the U20 Women’s World Cup this month.
She has also featured for the senior side Crested Cranes in the two games against Ethiopia in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
Fauzia Najjemba, the skipper for the U20 team is expected to lead Uganda’s attack alongside Margaret Kunihira who has been impressive for both the junior team and the senior side.
Defender Stella Musibika makes a return from a long term injury lay off and is expected to compete for a place in the central defense with Bira Naddunga and her Kawempe Muslim teammate Aisha Nantongo.
Asia Nakibuuka who features in central defense for Crested Cranes, is another addition in the team.
Uganda will start the campaign against Burundi on Saturday at FUFA Technical Center at 4:00pm.
The next game will be against Djibouti on Monday before facing Eritrea, Ethiopia and Tanzania in the subsequent fixtures.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC),, Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC)
Defenders
Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders
Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC),), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC),
Forwards
Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Officials
Head Coach – Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi
Assistant Coach – Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba
Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
Media Officer – Faridah Tomusange Nassejje