Crested Cranes in Algeria for international friendlies

The Uganda national women's football team, the Crested Cranes, departed this evening for Algeria, where they will play two friendly matches against the Algeria national women's football team.

Head Coach Sheryl Botes Ulanda named a travelling squad of 21 players from the 33 initially summoned, who have been training at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo for the last three days.

The Uganda contingent, consisting of local-based players and 14 officials, left Entebbe International Airport on Saturday at 4:15 pm.

For this trip, Botes selected two goalkeepers, Ruth Aturo and Daisy Nakaziro, along with 7 defenders, 7 midfielders, and 5 strikers.

Earlier summoned goalkeepers Molly Naava Nabitaka (She Corporate FC) and Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC) were not selected.

The squad includes defenders Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Maureen Kimono (Kampala Queens FC), and Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC); midfielders Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Doreen Nakayiwa (She Maroons FC), Peace Muduwa (Kampala Queens FC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Shamim Kilikumwino (Jinja City Queens FC), Rinah Aruho (Boni Consilii Girls Vocational School), and Margret Kunihira (Ceseaa Queens FC); and forwards Mastulah Atuhaire (FC Tooro Queens) and Sharon Namatovu (Makerere University WFC).

The two matches are scheduled for November 27th and 30th. According to a FUFA statement, the foreign-based players are expected to join the team in Algeria.

Crested Cranes travelling Squad

Goalkeepers

Ruth Aturo and Daisy Nakaziro

Defenders

Shakira Nankwanga, Zaina Nandede, Shadia Nankya, Jolly Kobusinge, Patricia Hasifah Namboozo, Moreen Kimono, Zabinah Namboozo

Midfielders

Phionah Nabulime, Angel Auki Kigongo, Yuster Kayesu, Viola Nambi, Brenda Munyana, Phiona Nabbumba, Joan Nabirye

Forwards

Resty Nanziri, Fazila Ikwaput, Agnes Nabukenya, Joanita Ainembabazi, Sylvia Kabene

Officials

Leaders of Delegation – Rasoul Ariga

Head Coach – Sheryl Botes

Assistant Coach – Charles Ayiekoh Lukula

Goalkeeping Coach – David Ribeiro

Fitness Coach – Arthur Kyesimira

Video Analyst – Allan Nsubuga Magunda

Team Doctor – Mable Kabatalindwa

Team Physiotherapist – Darlian Kyasiimire

Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi

Equipment Manager – Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba

Media Officer – Aminah Namutebi

FUFA Tv Producer – Phillip Azaria Namayo

FUFA Delegate – Latifu Mafuko

FUFA Staff – Winfred Nakanjako