Uganda’s U20 Women’s National Team is gearing up for one of its biggest challenges yet—the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers—with head coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes unveiling a 32-player provisional squad to battle Namibia in a crucial doubleheader later this month.
The two-legged clash, slated for 19th and 22nd September 2025, represents more than just qualification matches; it is a chance for the Queen Cranes to edge closer to making history on the global stage.
The youthful side, a blend of seasoned campaigners and rising prospects from domestic women’s football, will assemble at FUFA Hotel in Kisasi tomorrow to begin an intensive training camp. For many of the players, this is an opportunity not only to fight for World Cup qualification but also to showcase their talent to the rest of the continent.
Uganda has never reached the U20 Women’s World Cup, but the momentum around the women’s game continues to build. With Botes at the helm and a growing pool of local talent, the Queen Cranes see Namibia as the first hurdle in what could be a defining journey.
Goalkeepers
Nakiirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls WFC), Atieno Elizabeth (Amus College WFC), Adeke Angella (Amus College School), Nambuya Josephine (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Among Ruth (St. Mary’s Magdaline SS) and Chebet Charity (Shammah Queens FC)
Defenders
Natooro Desire Katasi (Kenya Police Bullets FC), Kaluya Bethany Lois M. N. (London City Lioness), Anomo Barbra (St. Noa Girls WFC), Namboozo Hasifah Patricia (Makerere University WFC), Babirye Martha (El Cambio Academy), Babirye Patricia (Bunya Secondary School), Mukula Adong Mebel (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Asiimwe Zidah (Boni Consilli Girls Voc), Kadondi Ritah (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Akanya Sumaya (St. Mary’s Magdaline SS)
Midfielders
Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC), Namataka Mariam (Amus College WFC), Najjuma Shamusa (Kampala Queens FC), Kasemire Imelda (St. Noa Girls WFC), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Nangendo Esther (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Nayiga Patricia (St. Noa Girls WFC), Kisakye Dorcus (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Nalumu Sumaya (Kampala Queens FC), Aujat Doreen (Amus College WFC), Nanono Monica (Kawempe Muslim LFC), Atyrionimungu Vicky (Amus College WFC)
Forwards
Kabene Sylvia (St. Noa Girls WFC), Katono Mary (She Corporate FC), Nalukwago Yasmeen (Rines SS WFC), Muduwa Peace (Kampala Queens FC)
