FUFA summons 32-player Queen Cranes squad for U20 FIFA World Cup qualifier

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the call-up of five St. Noa GFC players to the 32-man squad for the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team, the Queen Cranes, ahead of their crucial FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier matches against Namibia.

Captain Barbra Anomo, goalkeeper Lilian Nakirya, Patricia Nayiga, Imelda Kasemire, and forward Kabene Sylvia are among the talented players summoned to represent Uganda in the doubleheader scheduled for September 19th and 22nd, 2025.

Under the head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes, the Queen Cranes will gather at FUFA Hotel, Kisasi, to begin their preparations for the high-stakes encounters.

The team boasts a mix of school-based talents and players from top-tier Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League teams, promising a dynamic and competitive camp environment.

With the continent’s best in mind, the Queen Cranes aim to make a positive stride towards qualifying for the prestigious global tournament.

The outcome of the two-legged qualifier will determine Uganda’s advancement to the next round, with the aggregate winner emerging victorious.

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Goalkeepers

Nakiirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls WFC)

Atieno Elizabeth (Amus College WFC)

Adeke Angella (Amus College School)

Nambuya Josephine (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Among Ruth (St. Mary’s Magdaline SS)

Chebet Charity (Shammah Queens FC)

Defenders

Natooro Desire Katasi (Kenya Police Bullets FC)

Kaluya Bethany Lois M. N. (London City Lioness)

Anomo Barbra (St. Noa Girls WFC)

Namboozo Hasifah Patricia (Makerere University WFC)

Babirye Martha (El Cambio Academy)

Babirye Patricia (Bunya Secondary School)

Mukula Adong Mebel (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Asiimwe Zidah (Boni Consilli Girls Voc)

Kadondi Ritah (UCU Lady Cardinals FC)

Akanya Sumaya (St. Mary’s Magdaline SS)

Midfielders

Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC)

Namataka Mariam (Amus College WFC)

Najjuma Shamusa (Kampala Queens FC)

Kasemire Imelda (St. Noa Girls WFC)

Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim LFC)

Nangendo Esther (Kawempe Muslim LFC)

Nayiga Patricia (St. Noa Girls WFC)

Kisakye Dorcus (Kawempe Muslim LFC)

Nalumu Sumaya (Kampala Queens FC)

Aujat Doreen (Amus College WFC)

Nanono Monica (Kawempe Muslim LFC)

Atyrionimungu Vicky (Amus College WFC)

Forwards

Kabene Sylvia (St. Noa Girls WFC)

Katono Mary (She Corporate FC)

Nalukwago Yasmeen (Rines SS WFC)

Muduwa Peace (Kampala Queens FC)