The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed an international friendly match for the Uganda U-17 Women’s National Team (Teen Cranes) against Ethiopia as part of preparations for the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship.
The match will be played on Thursday, 11th June 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A delegation of 31 players and officials led by FUFA Honorary Executive Committee Member John Chrizestom Kalibbala will depart on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 for Ethiopia before proceeding to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the regional tournament.
Head Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has named a squad for the friendly match as part of the team’s final preparations for the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship scheduled from 13th to 23rd June 2026.
Uganda was drawn in Group B alongside South Sudan, Zanzibar and Djibouti.
Uganda Fixtures – CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship 2026
14th June 2026
Uganda vs Djibouti, Azam Complex Stadium – 4:00 PM EAT
16th June 2026
Zanzibar vs Uganda, KMC Stadium – 1:00 PM EAT
18th June 2026
Uganda vs South Sudan, KMC Stadium – 4:00 PM EAT
Travelling contingent
Adam Mayimuna Namuwaya – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Sharifah Kizito Namutebi – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda), Martha Babirye – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi – Bukedea Comprehensive School (Uganda), Jovia Nakirya – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Phionah Arach – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Tahia Nantege – ISRA Soccer Academy (Uganda), Vicky Atyeronimungu – Amus College WFC (Uganda), Lydia Namaseruka – ISRA Soccer Academy (Uganda), Tracy Nabalanzi – URA Ladies FC (Uganda), Flavia Yagala – BUL WFC (Uganda), Cynthia Kirenga – URA Ladies FC (Uganda), Brendah Nassaka – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Joan Namakula – ISRA Soccer Academy (Uganda), Justine Ayerango – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Shadia Nabirye – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda), Immaculate Achen – SIA International Academy (Uganda), Rashidah Nakalema – Unattached (Uganda), Grace Kawino – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Angel Gerevans Dominick – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)
Officials
1. John Chrizestom Kalibbala – Leader of Delegation
2. Sheryl Ulanda Botes – Head Coach
3. Colines Ahumuza – Assistant Coach
4. Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba – Goalkeeping Coach
5. Farouk Vidah Luwagga – Sports Scientist
6. Allan Magunda Nsubuga – Video Analyst
7. Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor
8. Jackline Nakuya – Physiotherapist
9. Prossy Nalwadda – Equipment Manager
10. Aminah Namutebi – Media Officer
11. Joan Namusisi – Team Manager
