Uganda 17 women football team, Teen Cranes, have begun their AFCON Qualifiers Preparations for Kenya Double Header

Uganda women’s national under-17 football team head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has named a provisional squad for the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 African qualifiers against Kenya.

The Teen Cranes reported to camp yesterday at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, with the majority of the squad retained from the side that comfortably eliminated Zimbabwe 6-1 on aggregate in the previous round.

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Uganda will face Kenya women’s national under-17 football team in a two-legged tie, with the first leg scheduled for 22 May 2026 at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, before the return fixture on 30 May 2026 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Sharifah Kizito Namutebi (Kampala Queens FC), Hawa Kizza (SIA International WFC), A. Mayimuna Namuwaya (St. Noa Girls FC), Sophia Nakazzi (Bon Consili Girls FC)

Defenders: Ritah Anitah Nambuusi (Bukedea Comprehensive), Martha Babirye (St. Noa Girls FC), Jovia Nakirya (Rines SS WFC), Ester Namatovu (Standard High School Zzana), Tahia Nantege (Isra Soccer Academy), Phionah Arach (Rines SS WFC), Vicky Atyeronimungu (Amus College WFC), Rebecca Wembabazi (Sheema Girls School)

Midfielders: Tracy Nabalanzi (URA Ladies FC), Jennifer N. Onyango (SIA International WFC), Angel Gerevans Dominick (SIA International WFC), Trinah Nakawuki (Dream Girls’ Academy), Lydia Nameseruka (Isra Soccer Academy), Brenda Nassaka (St. Noa Girls FC), Justine Ayerango (Rines SS WFC), Joan Namakula (Isra Soccer Academy), Editor Akatukwasa (Bishop Comboni College), Giovanna Aketogwanga (St. Noa Girls FC), Cynthia Kirenga (URA Ladies FC), Grace Kawino (SIA International WFC), Immaculate Acen (SIA International WFC), Halima Mupyanga (Dream Girls’ Academy), Sheila Mungutimu (Boni Consilii Girls FC)

Forwards: Shadia Nabirye (Kawempe Muslims Ladies FC), Susan Nabyonga (SIA International WFC), Terry Mora Oseko (Nkoma Secondary School), Monica Buteme (Bugisu High School)

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