The Uganda senior women’s national football team left the country on Sunday afternoon enroute to Ethiopia for the return leg of the 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers.
Crested Cranes have a 2-0 lead (advantage) after edging the Ethiopians in the first meeting held on Friday at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
Midfielder Zaina Namuleme and Fazila Ikwaput late goals powered Uganda past the regional neighbors to keep the WAFCON dream alive.
Head coach Sheryl Botes named a 20-member squad that has traveled for the decisive fixture scheduled next week on Wednesday, February 26, at Abebe Bikila Stadium.
Uganda look determined to return to the continental showpiece for the first time since the 2022 edition in Morocco.
In case the Crested Cranes overcome Ethiopia test, they will play the winner between Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea in the final qualifying round.
Travelling Squad
Nakaziro Daisy(GK), Nakiirya Lillian(GK), Nantongo Aisha, Nabulime Phionah, Nandede Zainah, Namusoke Esther, Namande Margret, Kobusinge Jolly, Komuntale Sumaya, Nabirye Joan, Nabbumba Phiona, Najjuma Teddy, Nabukenya Agnes, Namuleme Zaina, Nambi Violah, Kobusobozi Resty, Auki Kigongo Angel, Ikwaput Fazila, Nanziri Resty and Nakasi Latifah
