Teen Cranes Set for Ethiopia Friendly Ahead of CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed an international friendly match for the Uganda U17 Women’s National Team, the Teen Cranes, as part of their preparations for the 2026 CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship.

The friendly match against Ethiopia will be played on June 11 in Ethiopia.

A delegation of 31 players and officials, led by FUFA Honorary Executive Committee Member John Chrizestom Kalibbala, is scheduled to depart Uganda on June 9, 2026, for Ethiopia before proceeding to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where the regional tournament will be held.

Uganda has been drawn in Group B of the CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship alongside Djibouti, South Sudan, and Zanzibar.

The Teen Cranes head into the competition as defending champions and will be aiming to retain the title they won in the previous edition.

The friendly against Ethiopia is expected to provide the technical team with a valuable opportunity to assess the squad and fine-tune preparations ahead of the tournament.

Uganda will be hoping to build on its recent success at the regional level and once again challenge for top honours in the competition.

Travelling contingent

Adam Mayimuna Namuwaya – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Sharifah Kizito Namutebi – Kampala Queens FC (Uganda), Martha Babirye – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Ritah Anitah Nambuusi – Bukedea Comprehensive School (Uganda), Jovia Nakirya – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Phionah Arach – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Tahia Nantege – ISRA Soccer Academy (Uganda), Vicky Atyeronimungu – Amus College WFC (Uganda), Lydia Namaseruka – ISRA Soccer Academy (Uganda), Tracy Nabalanzi – URA Ladies FC (Uganda), Flavia Yagala – BUL WFC (Uganda), Cynthia Kirenga – URA Ladies FC (Uganda), Brendah Nassaka – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Joan Namakula – ISRA Soccer Academy (Uganda), Justine Ayerango – Rines SS WFC (Uganda), Shadia Nabirye – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Uganda), Immaculate Achen – SIA International Academy (Uganda), Rashidah Nakalema – Unattached (Uganda), Grace Kawino – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda), Angel Gerevans Dominick – St. Noa Girls FC (Uganda)

Officials

1. John Chrizestom Kalibbala – Leader of Delegation

2. Sheryl Ulanda Botes – Head Coach

3. Colines Ahumuza – Assistant Coach

4. Cissy Gaudensia Nakiguba – Goalkeeping Coach

5. Farouk Vidah Luwagga – Sports Scientist

6. Allan Magunda Nsubuga – Video Analyst

7. Mable Kabatalindwa – Team Doctor

8. Jackline Nakuya – Physiotherapist

9. Prossy Nalwadda – Equipment Manager

10. Aminah Namutebi – Media Officer

11. Joan Namusisi – Team Manager