The 2018 CECAFA Women Championship kicks off this Thursday on 19th July 2018. 20 players of the Uganda Women Nation Team (Crested Cranes) have travelled to Rwanda ahead of this year’s Championship.
5 Countries are to participate in this Championship which will be played on a round robin format. Crested Cranes’ first fixture will be against Kenya on 19th July.
The contingent travelled by road on Monday.
The final squad;
Aturo Ruth, Nakaziro Daisy, Adeke Juliet, Namuddu Viola, Nankya Shadia, Aluka Grace, Namukisa Aisha, Nabisaalu Bridget, Akiror Tracy Jones, Yudaya Nakayenze, Nambatya Favour, Lillian Mutuuzo, Alupo Norah, Naluyimba Esther, Nabbumba Phiona, Nakachwa Spencer, Nalukenge Juliet, Namuleme Zainah, Namwase Monica, Babirye Winnie.
Team Officials;
- Ronnie Kalema-Leader of Delegation
- Faridah Bulega – Head Coach
- Kaziba Edward – Assistant Head Coach
- Magala James – Goalkeepeing Coach
- Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor
- Ssali Paul – Team Manager
- Olive Mbekeka-Fitness Trainer
- Margaret Kubingi-Chairperson Uganda Women Football Association
- Nsereko Kawuma Hamzah – Team Media Officer