AFCON Women Qualifiers:
1st Leg: 4th April 2018 – Kenya Vs Uganda (Machakos)
2nd Leg: 8th April 2018 – Uganda Vs Kenya (Star Times Stadium, Lugogo)
The national women football team, The Crested Cranes continues to train in preparation for the AFCON Women qualifier against Kenya.
The team of 26 players and 8 officials, entered residential camp on Sunday evening at Islamic University Kabojja, after having spent five days of non-residential training at Namboole Stadium outer pitch.
Helped by her assistants Edward Kaziba (Assistant Coach), Olive Mbekeka (Physical Trainer) and goal keeping coach James Magala, Bulega is the lead coach, usually taking the players through the drills and later ball work.
“The training sessions have been long and I am happy the players responded well. They are impressing and if we keep like this then they shall be ready enough for the game,” Bulega noted.
Uganda Crested Cranes will face Kenya Haraambe Starlets in the first leg of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier Next week Wednesday April 4 2018 at Machakos Stadium.
The return leg will be played on April 8, 2018 at the Star Times Stadium Lugogo.
The players in camp:
Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo, Cissy Nakiguba and Daisy Nakaziro
Others are: Yudaya Nakayenze, Aluka Grace, Nakitto Gladys, Shadia Nankya, Namuddu Viola, Nambirigge Christine, Tracy Jones Akiror, Esther Naluyimba, Mutiibwa Shakira
Hasifah Nassuuna, Juilet Nalukenge, Zaina Namuleme, Winnie Babirye, Alupo Norah, Jackie Nassali, Joyce Nakakooza, Resty Nazir, Spencer Nakacwa, Carol Nakyanzi, Phionah Nabbumba, Najjemba Fauziah, Matama Damale.
Officials:
Faridah Bulega-Head Coach
Edward Kaziba-Assistant coach
James Magara-Goal keeping coach
Olive Mbekeka-Fitness Coach
Paul Ssali-Team Coordinator
Mable Kabatalindwa-Team Doctor
Prossy Naluwadda-Kits manager
Aloysius Byamukama-Media Officer
