Ruth Aturo : Crested Cranes Captain Issues Rallying Call to Fans | Sbk Sports Mail – Sbk Sports Mail

Ruth Aturo in training | FUFA Media Photo

Uganda Senior Women’s National football Team (Crested Cranes) Captain Ruth Aturo has called upon all Crested Cranes supporters to “get right behind the team” tomorrow as they kickstart their 2022 Africa Women Cup of nations qualifying journey.

The Crested Cranes will be in action tomorrow against Ethiopia at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende (4:00pm) in search of a first leg advantage over their opponents at the second qualifying phase before a return leg in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia six days later and Aturo knows the importance of the supporters’ full backing.

Ruth Aturo addressing the media |Photo by Brian Sentuuya

“Tomorrow we are having a very wonderful game and I believe that team Crested Cranes have taken much of the time to prepare for tomorrow’s game,”

“And I would like to welcome everyone to support the Crested Cranes team tomorrow as we take on Ethiopia at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende at 4:00pm and we request that give us all the support from wherever you’re going to be watching our game and we shall do our part,”

“As players, we believe that whatever preparation we’ve been going through, we shall see that we deliver the good results”
Ruth Aturo said during the pre-match press conference

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🇺🇬 @CrestedCranes stars were full of life after their Saturday training session. @BanuraPhoebe 🎙️@hasifahnassuna 🎙️@SandraNabweteme 🎙️@ruthaturo 🎙️#lakiotandeka🎙️@OfficialFUFA @FUFARadio @FUFAWomen @CAF_Online https://t.co/phZ6tbg3Vn
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Crested Cranes players in training | FUFA Media Photo

Meanwhile, the Crested Cranes will put final touches to their preparations today, with their last training (5:00pm) at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende and the final squad will be named later in the evening.

#SbkSportsMailUpdate @CrestedCranes head coach George Lutalo hopeful of better results against Ethiopia @OfficialFUFA @FUFAWomen https://t.co/V3N3DRUMLu
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PROVISIONAL CRESTED CRANES SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS
Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC), Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC)

DEFENDERS
Viola Namuddu (Makerere University WFC), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School WFC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Phoebe Banura (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

MIDFIELDERS
Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Sheebah Zalwango (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Phiona Nabbumba (She Corporate FC), Resty Kobusobozi (Tooro Queens FC), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens FC), Shakilah Nyinagahilwa (Kawempe Moslem), Nandago Hadijah (Kawempe Moslem)

FORWARDS
Hasifa Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharon Naddunga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Resty Nanziri (Kampala Queens FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, Iceland), Laki Otandeka (New Jersey Copa FC, USA), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Spencer Nakacwa (Lady Doves FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon LFC-Syprus)

OFFICIALS

Head Coach – George Lutalo
Assistant Coach – Edward Kaziba
Goalkeeping Coach– James Magala
Team Coordinator– Paul Ssali
Team Doctor– Mable Kabatalindwa
Equipment Manager – Prossy Nalwadda
Media Officer– Aloysius Byamukama