Kenya Vs Uganda: Uganda’s women U20 football national team flies to Nairobi for World Cup qualifier tie

Uganda’s women U20 football national team has this morning left the country to Nairobi, Kenya for gigantic FIFA U20 Cup qualifiers against regional giants Kenya.

 

Uganda U20 Women’s National Team Head Coach, Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi named the final squad that has traveled to Nairobi, Kenya ahead of the 2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

 

The squad comprised of 20 players will play their first leg on Saturday, 25th September in Kenyan capital Nairobi.

The team has departed the country through Entebbe International Airport this Thursday Morning (6AM).
The team has had three practice matches with the senior national team the Crested Cranes, losing two two both 1-0 and a 4-0 win.

Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC)

Defenders
Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Halima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies)

Midfielders
Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC)

Forwards
Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge(Apollon Ladies FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC)

Officials
Leader of Delegation: Ronnie Kalema (FUFA EXCO Member)

Head Coach: Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi
Assistant Coach: Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeeping Coach: Mubarak Kiberu
Team Doctor: Stella Nankumba
Team Coordinator: Joan Namusisi
Equipment Manager: Cissy Nakiguba
Amina Bukenya: Delegate (Kampala Region)
Citizen Nuwagaba: Delegate (Western Region)
Media Officer : Joel Muyita

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