Crested Cranes head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has named a 34-player squad for the second round of the African qualifiers for the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament Los Angeles 2028 against Zambia.
Uganda will face Zambia over two legs, with the first fixture scheduled for 8th October 2026 and the return leg set for 13th October 2026.
The squad has 4 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 12 midfielders and 6 forwards.
Goalkeepers
Karungi Vanessa Edith (Brondby IF Women), Aturo Ruth (Simba Queens FC), Nakirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls FC) and Adeke Angella (Amus College WFC).
Defenders
Nankya Shadia (HAC Féminines Women FC), Nantongo Aisha (RSL Shaanxi Zhidan Women FC), Nabisaalu Bridget (She Maroons FC), Anomo Barbara (St. Noa Girls FC), Babirye Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nabulime Jamilah (KCCA Women FC), Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC), Arach Phionah (Rines SS WFC), Nantongo Jane (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Nandede Zainah (Simba Queens FC), Amangat Marion (KCCA Women FC) and Auki Kigongo Angel (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC).
Midfielders
Nabbumba Phiona (FC Midtjylland), Nabirye Joan (Yanga Princess FC), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Balinabyo Hadijah (BUL Women FC), Naluyima Kauthara (She Maroons FC), Kayesu Yuster (KCCA Women FC), Nakagolo Jovia (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Laki Otandeka (Coamo FC), Kunihira Margret (Kenya Police Bullets), Mukiibi Megan (ENMU Women Soccer New Mexico), Muduwa Peace (KCCA Women FC) and Tibiwe Samantha (MUBS – Nakawa).
Forwards
Ikwaput Fazila (East Bengal WFC), Kabene Sylvia (Mġarr United Women FC), Muya Karin (Watford Women FC), Kantono Mary (Luweero Giant Queens FC), Namanda Jesca (She Corporate FC) and Ainembabazi Joanitah (KCCA Women FC).
Officials
Sheryl Ulanda Botes (Head Coach)
Ahumuza Colines (Assistant Coach)
Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia (Goalkeeping Coach)
Nkata Moses William (Sports Scientist)
Nsubuga Allan Magunda (Video Analyst)
Kabatalindwa Mable (Team Doctor)
Kyasiimire Darlin (Physiotherapist)
Nalwadda Prossy (Equipment Manager)
Nabisere Leilah Shamirah (Media Officer)
