08 July 2022 | Football

Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has made changesto the team that takes Burkina Faso in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Lutalo made three changes from the team that started against Morocco on Tuesday with winger Margret Kunihira and goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro in line to make their first appearance at the tournament.

Kunihira starts on the right-wing joining Fazila Ikwaput and Fauzia Najjemba up front in the three-player attack.

Nakaziro starts in goal ahead of skipper Ruth Aturo who is sick and ruled out of the game. The other changes see Aisha Nantongo return to the starting XI to partner Margaret Namirimu in central defence.

Versatile player Phiona Nabbumba who played as a makeshift centre-back against Morocco will this time move to the right back position with Asia Nakibuuka moving to the left to replace Sumaya Komuntale who is suspended for the game following a red card against Morocco.

With Yudaya Nakayenze and Hasifah Nassuna still sidelined due to illness, the midfield is maintained with Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya and Sandra Nabweteme.

Starting XI: Daisy Nakaziro, Phiona Nabbumba, Asia Nakibuuka, Margaret Namirimu, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Sandra Nabweteme, Fazika Ikwaput, Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira

Substitutes: Vanessa Edith Karungi (GK), Lukiya Namubiru, Rita Kivumbi, Zaina Nandede, Lillian Mutuuzo, Sheebah Zalwango, Riticia Nabbosa

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