The Uganda Hockey Association has summoned 24 players for U21 women’s team to begin preparation ahead 2025 Junior Africa Cup Qualifiers in Windhoek, Nambia.
The tournament is scheduled to take place in Windhoek, Nambia from 18th to 27th April 2025 were the top three sides from the championship will automatically qualify for the Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile.
The selected players will commence training on March 10, 2025, under the guidance of the national team coaching staff. The team will train at Hockey Grounds in Lugogo until the final squad is trimmed.
The tournament will feature seven nations, including; Namibia (Hosts), Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda.
Preliminary Squad for U21 women’s Hockey National team
Abigail Najjuma, Anita Atim, Brendah Achayo, Daniella Amara, Deborah James, Destiny Bwengye, Hajirah Namwase, Hilda Star Balondemu, Ingrid Nabayija, Irene Atin, Irene Nyapendi, Janet Babirye, Jemimah Arayo, Jolly Alino, Juliana Nabatanzi, Juliet Nakato, Lillian Nelina, Nelly Timaya, Noeline Natabo, Pauline Ninslima, Phiona Amaro, Precious Bayiga, Rhemah Ahairwe, Ruth Lakisa, Thuwaibah Kiggundu and Winnie Nandi.
