17 October 2023 | Crested Cranes

Charles Ayiekoh Lukula officially started business with the Crested Cranes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifiers.

Uganda will host Cameroon in the first leg of the qualifiers at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Ayiekoh was appointed on an interim basis that will last for a month but the result against Cameroon will be vital in making a decision on whether the contract is made permanent or not.

Preparations Start

The preparations ahead of the doubleheader against Cameroon have kicked started with 18 players turning up for the first training at MTN Omondi Stadium.

However, the gaffer is confident that the numbers will increase in the coming days ahead of the clash.

“We had a very low turn up in the first training. It might be so because most of the ladies had games over the weekend and so they choose to rest,” he said after a training session at MTN Omondi Stadium.

“I am happy we have started the journey ahead of Cameroon. The game will not be easy but we shall continue preparing so that we get ready,” he added.

Confident of what lies ahead

Ayiekoh is confident that he and the ladies will get the job done because he is not new in the field and he has worked with the ladies before.

“I am glad to work with the ladies once again. I know them and what they are capable of. I am not new in the field so, I together with the ladies will try to do our best.

“I am glad we play many games here in Uganda. This helps the ladies to have good fitness levels but also have a chance to better their craft.

“I want to call upon all Ugandans to support the ladies because we are going to make them proud,“ he concluded.

Uganda Crested Cranes Squad

Goalkeepers

Karungi Vanessa (FC Nordasjaelland, Denmark), Nakaziro Daisy (Kampala Queens), Namakula Gloria (Kampala Queens), Adeke Juliet (Kawempe Muslim), Kaidu Sharon (Uganda martyrs HS Lubaga)

Defenders

Kobusinge Jolly (Kawempe Muslim SS LFC), Nankwanga Shakirah (Kawempe Muslim SS LFC), Nakibuuka Asia (Kampala Queens FC), Komuntale Sumaya (Kampala Queens), Nankya Shadia (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Nabisaalu Bridget (UCU Lady Cardinals), Lwalisa Dorcus (Olila High School WFC), Akiror Patricia (Kampala Queens FC), Natooro Desire Katisi (Asubo Gafford Ladies),

Midfielders

Nabirye Joan (FC Minsk, Belarus), Nalugya Shamirah (Kampala Queens), Ndagire Josephine (Kampala Queens), Nabbumba Phiona (Boldklubben AF 1893, Denmark), Nanziri Rhoda (Kawempe Muslim SS LFC), Nababi Amina (Rines SS WFC), Namaganda Zaitun (Wakiso Hill WFC)

Forwards

Ikwaput Fazilah (Kampala Queens), Kunihira Margret (Kampala Queens), Najjemba Fauzia (ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Ainembabazi Joanitah (Simba Queens, Tanzania), Nambi Violah (Pomigliani Women, Italy), Nagadya Catherine (Kampala Queens), Namata Anitah (Vihiga Queens, Kenya), Nakigozi Elizabeth (Kampala Queens), Kivumbi Ritah (Mallbackens, Sweden), Nandede Zaina (Kampala Queens), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens).

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