Uganda U20 Women’s National Team Head Coach Sheryl Botes Ulanda has unveiled the final squad set to represent the nation at the All Africa Games 2023.

The tournament is slated to take place in Accra, Ghana, from March 8th to 23rd, 2024.

This marks a historic moment for the Queen Cranes as they gear up to make their debut appearance at the quadrennial event. Uganda’s qualification for the tournament stems from their commendable performance in the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, where they secured a spot among the top eight teams.

Placed in Group A, Uganda will face formidable opponents including hosts Ghana, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. The journey kicks off with a match against neighboring Tanzania on March 9th, followed by clashes with Ethiopia and hosts Ghana on March 12th and 15th, respectively.

The team is set to embark on their journey to Ghana on Wednesday morning at 2:45 am aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

Final Squad

Goalkeepers
Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Esther Akujo (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Cecilia Kamuli (FC Tooro Queens, Uganda)

Defenders
Harima Kanyago (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Catherine Wujja (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Claire Hilder Kebirungi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Docus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda)

Midfielders
Krusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shamusa Najjuma (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Sumaya Nabuto (Isra Soccer Academy FC, Uganda)

Forwards
Latifah Nakasi (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Magret Kunihira (Ceasiaa Queens FC, Tanzania), Zainah Nandede (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC, Cyprus), Catherine Nagadya ( Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Immaculate Kizza (She Maroons FC)