Uganda's U20 women's national football team has begun intensive preparations for their upcoming World Cup qualification showdown against Zambia. Coach Sheryl Ulanda Botes has called up 32 players, primarily featuring the squad that defeated Namibia in the previous round, with captain Desire Katisi Natooro leading the contingent.
High-Stakes Qualification Battle
The Queen Cranes will host Zambia on February 7, 2026, at FUFA Stadium in Kampala, with the return leg scheduled a week later in Lusaka. Uganda advanced to this stage after a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory over Namibia, while Zambia overcame Burundi in their second-round fixture.
"The team is focused and determined to keep our World Cup dreams alive," said team officials during the training camp at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru.
Road to the World Cup
The aggregate winner will progress to face either Ghana or South Africa in the final qualification round for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. The selected squad features players from both domestic clubs and international teams, including representatives from Kenya, Malta, and the United States.
Complete Squad List:
- Goalkeepers: Lillian Nakirya, Angella Adeke, Josephine Nambuya, Charity Chebet
- Defenders: Desire Katisi Natooro (C), Barbara Anomo, Patricia Namboozo, Zabinah Nambozo, Patricia Nanyanzi, Martha Babirye, Patricia Babirye, Ritah Kadondi, Vicky Atyeronimungu, Charity Katusiime
- Midfielders: Angella Nolla, Agnes Nabukenya, Krusum Namutebi, Imelda Kasemire, Shamusa Najjuma, Patricia Nayiga, Dorcus Kisakye, Dorine Wandera, Sumaya Nalumu, Peace Muduwa, Shakirah Kasango, Phionah Arach, Angel Auki, Sherinah Mungutimu
- Forwards: Sylvia Kabene, Mary Katono, Yasmeen Nalukwago, Nusulah Nakintu
The Uganda Football Association has expressed confidence in the team's ability to overcome their Zambian opponents and take another step toward World Cup qualification.
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