U20WWCQ: Winnie Nakanwagi, a New Face as Ayubu Summons 28 Provisional Squad to Conquer Ghana

Last updated Jan 3, 2022

The U20 Uganda Women National Team Head coach Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi summoned Provisional Sqaud to kick-off preparations ahead of Ghana crash in the U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

The crop of 27 players have been with Ayubu Khalifa, it’s only Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga’s Left back, Winnie Nakanwagi who joined the squad.

The other name that returned in the squad is midfielder, Shamirah Nalugya who pulled out of the team that dumped out South Africa due to injury.

The team will enter residential camp on Tuesday, 04th January 2022.

Uganda hosts the first leg on 22nd January 2022 at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende before the return leg which is two weeks later.

Goalkeepers:

Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC.

Defenders:

Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Winnie Nakanwagi (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).

Midfielders:

Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC).

Forwards:

Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Chrysomolia FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC)

Officials:

Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
Assistant Coach- Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeeping Coach- Mubarak Kiberu
Fitness Trainer – Arthur Kyesimira
Team coordinator – Joan Namusisi
Kit and Equipment Manager- Cissy Nakiguba
Media Officer- Alex Kasirye.