The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced free gate entrance for fans ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Uganda and Zambia.

The Queen Cranes U-20 Women’s National Team will host the Zambia U-20 Women’s team on Saturday, 7th February 2026, in the first leg of the qualifier. The match will kick off at 4:00 PM at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba–Mengo.

The return leg is scheduled for Saturday, 14th February 2026, with the Queen Cranes traveling to Zambia for the decisive away fixture.

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The free entrance initiative is part of FUFA’s continued effort to promote and support the development of women’s football in Uganda, encouraging fans to turn up in large numbers to rally behind the young Queens.

Team Preparations

The team is currently in a residential training camp at FUFA Hotel, Kisasi, intensifying preparations ahead of the crucial encounter. As part of their build-up, the Queen Cranes played a friendly match against Ray of Grace U-14 Boys, which ended in a 4–1 defeat, providing valuable match fitness and tactical lessons.

Head Coach Shirley Botes has assembled a provisional squad of 30 players from local and international clubs. Key players expected to play a pivotal role include midfielders Nabukenya Agnes, Najjuma Shamusa, and Auki Angel Kigongo, alongside attackers Nalumu Sumayah (Fresh Kid) and Kabene Sylvia, who are tipped to spearhead the team’s push for victory.

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Queen Cranes U-20 Squad in Camp

Goalkeepers:

Nakirya Lillian (St Noa Girls FC)
Josephine Nambuya (Kawempe Muslim LFC)
Adeke Angella (Amus College WFC)
Chebet Charity (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

Defenders:

Natooro Desire (Kenya Police Bullets FC)
Namboozo Hasifah (Makerere University WFC)
Anomo Barbara (St Noa Girls FC)
Namboozo Zabirah (Amus College WFC)
Nanyanzi Patricia Nakato (Rines SS WFC)
Babirye Martha (El Cambio)
Kadondi Rita (UCU Lady Cardinals)
Babirye Patricia (Bunya SSC)
Atyeronimungu Vicky (Amus College WFC)
Katusiime Charity (Amus College WFC)

Midfielders:

Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim LFC)
Nolla Angella (Great Falls Reston Girls – USA)
Namutebi Krusum (Kawempe Muslim LFC)
Kasemire Imeld (St Noa Girls FC)
Najjuma Shamusa (Kampala Queens FC)
Nayiga Patricia (St Noa Girls FC)
Kisakye Dorcus (Kawempe Muslim LFC)
Nalumu Sumayah (Kampala Queens FC)
Wandera Dorine (Amus College WFC)
Maduwa Peace (Kampala Queens FC)
Kasango Shakira (St Noa Girls FC)
Phionah Arach (Rines SS WFC)
Auki Angel Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)
Mungutimu Sherinah (Doniconsili Girls FC)

Strikers:

Kabene Sylvia (Hibernian FC – Malta)
Katono Mary (She Corporate FC)
Nalukwago Yasmeen (Rines SS WFC)
Nakintu Nusulah (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

Technical Team

Head Coach: Shirley Botes
1st Assistant Coach: Ahumuza Collins
2nd Assistant Coach: Nantumbwe Sharifa
Goalkeeping Coaches: David Ribeiro, Sebuliba George
Sports Scientists: Sefika Pelin Bal, Nkata Moses
Video Analyst: Nsubuga Allan
Team Doctor: Katalindwa Mable
Physiotherapist: Nkuya Jackline
Team Manager: Namusisi Joan
Kits Manager: Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia
Media Officer: Namutebi Aminah

With free entry confirmed and preparations intensifying, all eyes will be on the Queen Cranes as they aim to secure a positive result at home before the return leg in Zambia