The Uganda U-17 Women’s National Team, the Teen Cranes, have safely arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe ahead of their crucial first-leg encounter in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The team landed at Robert Mugabe International Airport with full focus now shifting to Sunday’s fixture against the hosts. The match forms part of the qualification campaign as the Teen Cranes aim to secure a place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes and her squad are expected to hold final preparations before the tie as they seek a positive result away from home.
Travelling 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 – Leader 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
