By Wasswa Juma
Ayub Khalifa who is the interim coach for Crested Cranes has confirmed 24 man squad to face Rwanda in Women’s Olympic Qualifiers.
Ayub Khalifa confirmed three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and eight forwards.
The Crested cranes already departed from Uganda yesterday on Saturday evening and were welcomed at Katuna boarder by the Rwanda’s officials.
The Crested cranes gets into the game confident after defeating the Twiga Stars of Tanzania 3-1 in an international friendly at MTN Omondi Stadium.
The Crested Cranes will be the first to host Rwanda on 12th July at Kigali Pele Stadium, Rwanda.
The Crested Cranes will then Visit Rwanda on the same stadium on 17th of July.
The aggregate winner will proceed to the next qualification round to face western giants Cameroon.
Here is the full travelling squad.
Goalkeepers:
Ruth Aturo (C), Daisy Nakiziro, Daphine Nyayenga.
Defenders:
Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Kumuntale, Shadia Nankya, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantogo, Bridget Nabisaalu, Jolly Kobusinge.
Midfielders:
Joan Nabirye, Shamira Nalugya, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Hadijah Nandago, Hasifah Nassuna, Rhoda Nanziri.
Forwards:
Fauzia Najjemba, Sandra Nabwetema, Catherine Nagadya, Resty Nanziri, Fazila Ikwaput, Joan Ainembabazi, Anita Namata, Margret Kinihira.
