More foreign-based players join Crested Cranes camp

Crested Cranes camp has been further bolstered with the arrival of more foreign-based players as preparations for the encounter against Zambia continue.

Uganda will face Zambia in the second round of the Olympic Qualifiers, with the first leg slated for this Thursday at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

Vanessa Edith Karungi(Brondby IF Women), Ruth Aturo, Zainah (both from Simba Queens), Fazila Ikwaput (East Bengal WFC), Slyvia Kabene (Mġarr United Women FC), Nankya Shadia (HAC Féminines Women FC) and Laki Otandeka (Coamo FC) all arrived in the country by Monday and took part in the evening training session.

The final batch of players is expected in the country by the end of today, with players like Phiona Nabbumba, Aisha Nantongo, Phiona Nabulime and Shamirah Nalugya, among others, all expected to join the squad.

It should be noted that the winner on aggregate between Uganda and Zambia will face either Mauritius or Ghana in the second round.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers

Karungi Vanessa Edith (Brondby IF Women), Aturo Ruth (Simba Queens FC), Nakirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls FC) and Adeke Angella (Amus College WFC).

Defenders

Nankya Shadia (HAC Féminines Women FC), Nantongo Aisha (RSL Shaanxi Zhidan Women FC), Nabisaalu Bridget (She Maroons FC), Anomo Barbara (St. Noa Girls FC), Babirye Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Nabulime Jamilah (KCCA Women FC), Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC), Arach Phionah (Rines SS WFC), Nantongo Jane (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Nandede Zainah (Simba Queens FC), Amangat Marion (KCCA Women FC) and Auki Kigongo Angel (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC).

Midfielders

Nabbumba Phiona (FC Midtjylland), Nabirye Joan (Yanga Princess FC), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Balinabyo Hadijah (BUL Women FC), Naluyima Kauthara (She Maroons FC), Kayesu Yuster (KCCA Women FC), Nakagolo Jovia (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Laki Otandeka (Coamo FC), Kunihira Margret (Kenya Police Bullets), Mukiibi Megan (ENMU Women Soccer New Mexico), Muduwa Peace (KCCA Women FC) and Tibiwe Samantha (MUBS – Nakawa)

Forwards

Ikwaput Fazila (East Bengal WFC), Kabene Sylvia (Mġarr United Women FC), Muya Karin (Watford Women FC), Kantono Mary (Luweero Giant Queens FC), Namanda Jesca (She Corporate FC) and Ainembabazi Joanitah (KCCA Women FC)

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