Uganda U-17 Women’s National Team (Teen Cranes) head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has named the final travelling squad for the African Qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 against Zimbabwe. The first leg is scheduled for Sunday, 12th April 2026, at Ngoni Stadium in Harare, with kick-off set for 3:00 PM local time / 4:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT).
The Teen Cranes concluded their final training session today at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, ahead of departure to Harare on Friday morning. The travelling delegation is headed by FUFA Executive Committee Member Madam Agnes Mugena.
Coach Botes expressed confidence in her squad following 11 days of intensive preparations at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
‘The camp has allowed us to put together a strong and well-prepared team. The girls are ready to compete against Zimbabwe. I have observed their performances in the COSAFA Cup and know they are a strong side, but our focus is on achieving a positive result away from home,’ said Coach Botes.
Squad
Goalkeepers
Adam Mayimuna Namuwaya – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), and Sharifah K. Namutebi – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda).
Defenders
Martha Babirye – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi – Bukedea Comprehensive (Uganda), Jovia Nakirya – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Angel Gerevans Dominic – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Phionah Arach – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), and Vicky Atyeronimungu – Amus College WFC (Uganda).
Midfielders
Grace Kawino – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Tahia Nantege – Isra Soccer Academy (Uganda), Tracy Nabalanzi – URA Ladies FC (Uganda), Lydia Nameseruka – Isra Soccer Academy (Uganda), Brenda Nassaka – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Justine Ayerango – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Immaculate Acen – SIA International WFC (Uganda), Sheila Mungutimu – Boni Consilii Girls FC (Uganda), and Cynthia Kirenga – URA Ladies FC (Uganda).
Forwards
Terry Mora Oseko – Nkoma Secondary School (Uganda), Shadia Nabirye – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda), and Joan Namakula – Isra Soccer Academy (Uganda).
Officials
Agnes Mugena – Head of Delegation
Sheryl Ulanda Botes – Head Coach
Collins Ahumuza – First Assistant Coach
David Ribeiro – Goalkeeper Coach
Moses William Nkata – Sports Scientist
Allan Magunda Nsubuga – Video Analyst
Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor
Jackline Nakuya – Physiotherapist
Joan Namusisi – Team Manager
Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba – Equipment Manager
Leilah Shamirah Nabisere – Media Officer
Teen Cranes training session at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, on Thursday, 9th April 2026
