Nalukenge headlines Uganda U20 Women's final team for All Africa Games

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Nalukenge headlines Uganda U20 Women's final team for All Africa Games

Allan Damba • 10:26 - 04.03.2024

Nalukenge had been out of the national team setting after a spell injury setbacks, but recovery and a fine run of form has witnessed a recall to Sheryl Botes' coached team.

Apollon Ladies FC star forward Juliet Nalukenge has made Uganda Women's U20 final squad for the forthcoming All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana.

Nalukenge had been out of the national team setting after a spell injury setbacks, but recovery and a fine run of form has witnessed a recall to Sheryl Botes' coached team.

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The Queen Cranes will for the first time feature at the tournament that will take place in Accra, between 7 to 23 March.

Uganda is placed in Group A alongside hosts Ghana, Ethiopia and neighbors Tanzania.

Botes' charges will kickstart the tournament against Tanzania on March 9 before taking on Ethiopia and hosts Ghana on 12th and 15th, respectively.

Final Squad

Goalkeepers

Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Esther Akujo (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Cecilia Kamuli (FC Tooro Queens, Uganda)

Defenders

Harima Kanyago (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Catherine Wujja (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Claire Hilder Kebirungi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Docus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda)

Midfielders

Krusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shamusa Najjuma (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Sumaya Nabuto (Isra Soccer Academy FC, Uganda)

Forwards

Latifah Nakasi (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Magret Kunihira (Ceasiaa Queens FC, Tanzania), Zainah Nandede (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC, Cyprus), Catherine Nagadya ( Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)

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