The Uganda U20 Women’s National Team arrived safely in Nairobi, ahead of the 2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match against Kenya slated for Saturday at Nyayo National Stadium.
The team comprised of 20 players departed Entebbe International Airport on Thursday morning (6AM) and touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 45 minutes later.
Upon arrival, the team was welcomed by FUFA National Team s’ Officer, Paul Mukatabala and later checked in at Hillpark Hotel.
The team later had a one-hour training session at Utali College.
“We travelled safely and all the girls are okay. We had our first training session today which was light. All the players are in perfect shape and ready for the game on Saturday.” He said.
On Friday, the team will have the last training session at Nyayo National Stadium before the game on Saturday at the same venue.
Full 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
