Uganda's U-17 squad for COSAFA named

COSAFA Women U-17 Championship

Uganda's U17 girls' national team head coach Ayub Khalifa is optimistic that his side will put up a good show in the forthcoming COSAFA Women U-17 Championship in Mauritius.

"We have had enough time to test all the players and finally came up with the final list that will represent the country in COSAFA. Teamwork is our strength and the attitude of the players is high. We are ready to compete with the best," stated Khalifa after naming final 20 players that will represent the country in the competition that will run from September 20-29.

The squad was announced on Sunday evening after the second practice match against FUFA Women Elite League select team at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.

The match ended 3-1 to the U-17 side aided by skipper Juliet Nalukenge's brace and Stella Musibika's strike.

The team will travel to Mauritius on Wednesday after completing a 10-day camp in Njeru.

Uganda that is placed in Group A will play Zambia in their opening game on Friday at St Francois Xavier Stadium in Port Luis.

Then they will face the hosts on Sunday before finalising the group matches with Comoros on September 24^th at the MFA Technical Facility.

The top two teams in group A and B will qualify for the semifinals.

Final squad

Nyayenga Daphine (GK) (Uganda Martyrs HS), Namusisi Joan (GK) (Mukono HS), Nasasira Gift (GK) (Gadafi Integrated), Akadinda Gilian (Olila HS), Atwine Precious (Upper Hill College), Musibika Stella (Kawempe Muslim SS), Akiror Patricia (Masaka SS), Adokole Bira (Amus College), Namaganda Zaitun (Taggy HS), Komuntale Sumayah (King of Kings), Nadunga Bira (Olila HS), Nakacwa Kevin (Uganda Martyrs HS), Nangonzi Maureen (Mukono HS), Nakacwa Samali (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nalukenge Juliet (Kawempe Muslim SS), Najjemba Fauzia (Mukono HS), Nagadya Catherine (Katuuso Community SS), Kunihira Margret (Kawempe Muslim), Nyinagahirwa Shakira (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim SS).