Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has on Tuesday announced the final squad that will feature at the forthcoming TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Lutalo revealed a list of 26 players in a press briefing held at FUFA Complex.
The final squad has three goalkeepers including skipper Ruth Aturo, seven defenders, six midfielders and ten forwards.
Lutalo lauded the efforts that have been behind the team in its preparations for the upcoming continental showpiece.
“We had smooth preparations since last year. We played COSAFA and recently CECAFA where the team emerged Champions. I believe these tournaments have helped us to get the Skelton of the team and I’m confident the final squad named will help us attain the set targets.” He said.
The contingent will depart Uganda for Morocco on Wednesday Morning (4AM) and the team will have a ten-day training camp in Marrakesh.
Uganda is in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Burkina Faso and Senegal.
Crested Cranes Squad
Goalkeepers
Ruth Aturo (Katkan Tyovaen Palloillija FC, Finland), Vanessa Edith Karungi (B93, Denmark), Daisy Nakaziro(Uganda Martyrs H/S Lubaga, Uganda)
Defenders
Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim LFC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC,Uganda), Yudaya Nakayenze (Lindey Wilson College, USA), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim LFC, Uganda), Margret Namirimu (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School, WFC, Uganda), Lukia Namubiru (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)
Midfielders
Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC,Uganda), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens, Kenya), Phionah Nabbumba(She Corporate FC, Uganda), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens, Uganda), Sheeba Zalwango (FC Amani, DR Congo), Tracy Jones Akiror (AFC Ann Arbor)
Forwards
Viola Nambi (FC Dornbirn Ladies, Austria), Sandra Nabweteme (Unattached), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC, Uganda), Ritah Kivumbi (Mallbackens IF, Sweden), Fauzia Najjemba (BIIK Shymkent, Kazakhstan), Joanita Ainembabazi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Margret Kunihira (Kampala Queens, Uganda), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens, Uganda)
Team Officials
Agnes Mugena – Leader of delegation
Head Coach – George Lutalo
Assistant Coach – Edward Kaziba
Goalkeeping Coach – James Magala
Fitness Trainer – Arthur Kyesimira
Fitness Coach – Felix Ayobo
Team Doctor – Mable Kabatalindwa
Physiotherapist – Darlian Kyasiimire
Equipment Manager 1 – Prossy Nalwadda
Equipment Manager 2 – Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba
Team Coordinator – Paul Ssali Mukisa
Team Manager – Joan Namusisi
Media Officer – Stephen Mayamba