Practice match : U20 Women’s National Football Team loses to She Corporate – Sbk Sports Mail

Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi and his U20 Women’s National Football Team were unable to win their first practice match as they continue with their preparations for the forthcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier matches against South Africa due next month, losing 2-1 albeit to a much older side, She Corporate Women Football Club in a game played at the MTN Omondi Stadium ,Lugogo on Tuesday, 23rd November, 2021.

Left back Sumaya Komuntale opened the scoring and gave the U20 Women’s National Football Team the lead in the 42nd minute before Favour Nambatya and Phiona Nabumba scored for She Corporate in the 50th and 80th minutes respectively.

However , it is not all doom and gloom for the U20 Women’s side according to their Head coach Ayub Khalifa though he might have a hard time persuading fans and critics alike to take such a generous view after his side’s 2-1 loss to She Corporate as they get ready to take on South Africa.

‘'It was a great game of character ,the first half was excellent and we led 1-0.- Ayub Khalifa noted

The practice match also gave chance to the Uganda U20 Women’s National Football Team Head coach , Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi to try out different line-ups – one in the first half, another in the second to guage the level of readiness; fitness wise and tactically for all the players in camp at the Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.

‘'I changed the entire team to test the other players. Unfortunately, we lost. We shall improve upon the grey areas urgently''- Ayub Khalifa said after the practice match

Meanwhile, the team resumes training on Wednesday afternoon at Lugogo (3 PM) and another build up game (team yet to be revealed) will be played on Thursday, 25th November 2021.

UGANDA U20 WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM PROVISIONAL SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS

• Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC)
• Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC)
• Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
• Saidah Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC)

DEFENDERS

• Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC)
• Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC)
• Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
• Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC)
• Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC)
• Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC)
• Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies)
• Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

MIDFIELDERS

• Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
• Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
• Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy)
• Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School)
• Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
• Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC)
• Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC)
• Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC)

FORWARDS

• Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)
• Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
• Juliet Nalukenge (Chrysomolia FC)
• Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC)
• Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School)
• Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC)
• Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC)
• Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC)

OFFICIALS

• Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
• Assistant Coach – Oliver Mbekeka
• Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
• Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi
• Team Doctor – Meble Kabatalindwa
• Fitness Trainer – Felix Ayobo
• Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
• Media Officer – Farid Mpagi

The first leg of the third round between Uganda and South Africa will be played on 3rd December at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with the return leg coming two weeks later.