2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup

Saturday (September 25, 2021)

Kenya Vs Uganda, Nyayo National stadium

Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, the national U20 women’s head coach is impressed with the positive attitude the players are exhibiting right now in Kenya, ahead of their first game of 2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

“I have no doubt that squad is ready, they are all well and determined to win, and of course we need to brighten our chances of qualifying by getting the away win then we just consolidate it at home,” Kalifa said.

On the squad of 20 players, it’s striker Juliet Nalukenge the only foreign-based player. 

Uganda U20 Women Squad

Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC) and  Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens) 

Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Grace Aluka (Olila High School WFC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School WFC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Halima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim WFC)

Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School WFC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School WFC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School WFC).

Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim WFC), Juliet Nalukenge(Apollon Ladies FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC).

Officials: Ronnie Kalema (Leader of Delegation), Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi(Head Coach), Oliver Mbekeka(Assistant), Mubarak Kiberu(Goalkeeping Coach), Stella Nankumba(Team Doctor), Joan Namusisi(Team Coordinator), Cissy Nakiguba (Equipment Manager), Joel Muyita(Media Officer), Amina Bukenya(Delegate Kampala) and Citizen Nuwagaba(Delegate Western).