Uganda have announced her provisional squad for the qualifiers of the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations which commences next month.

 The squad comprises of 30 players will kick off their training programme in earnest at the Namboole Stadium (outer pitch) ahead of their double-header tie against Kenya.

The first leg qualifier comes up on April 4 in Machakos and thereafter, both teams will face off at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo three days later for the return leg.

Coach Fadirah Bulega has invited Zainah Namuleme and Tracy Jones Akikor who have been outstanding in the FUFA Women Elite League to the national side.

Bulega will be assisted by Edward Kaziba. Malaga James serves as the goalkeeper trainer, Paul Ssali is the coordinator of the team, Aloy Byamukama is the media officer and Nalwadda Prossy is the kits manager.

Uganda provisional squad

Goalkeepers: Aturo Ruth (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nakiguba Cissy (Kampala Queens), Karungi Vanesa Edith (Olila High School), Daisy Nakaziro (Mutesa I Royal University).

Defenders: Yudaya Nakayenze (UCU Lady Cardinals), Aluka Grace (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nakabugo Mariam (Kawempe Muslim SS), Nakitto Gladys (Kamapla Queens), Namukisa Aisha (Kampala Queens), Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Namuddu Viola (She MAK), Nambirigge Christine (She Corporate).

Midfielders: Tracy Jones Akiror (Kawempe Muslim), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Mulsim), Anita Namata (Kawempe Muslim), Damalie Matama (Kampala Queens), Maureen Afoyo (Ajax Queens), Sophia Nabumba (Ajax Queens), Lukia Namubiru (Ajax Queens), Esther Naluyimba (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Nakkuba Harriet (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Mutiibwa Shakira (Gafford Ladies).

Attackers: Hasifah Nassuuna (UCU Lady Cardinals, Juilet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Zaina Namuleme (Kampala Queens), Winnie Babirye (Kampala Queens), Carol Nakyanzi (Ajax Queens), Marion Amongat (Olila High School), Alupo Norah (Olila High School), Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy).


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