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2022 WAFCON : Teams announce final squads

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The Crested Cranes who are in preparation for the WAFCON tournament that is set to start on the 2nd July 2022 arrived safely in Morocco on Wednesday for a ten days camp.

Uganda will be represented by a 26 women team that will start playing on 3rd July against Senegal who pulled off a great attire on their way to the tournament just like the Crested Cranes.

Senegal squad getting ready to take a flight to Morocco.

Earlier this week, the Cranes Head coach George Lutalo released the team that he was sure would compete in the tournament. The squad that was read out included;

Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (Katkan Tyovaen Palloillija FC, Finland), Vanessa Edith Karungi (B93, Denmark), Daisy Nakaziro(Uganda Martyrs H/S Lubaga, Uganda)

Defenders: Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim LFC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC,Uganda), Yudaya Nakayenze (Lindey Wilson College, USA), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim LFC, Uganda), Margret Namirimu (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Bira Nadunga (Olila High School, WFC, Uganda), Lukia Namubiru (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)

Midfielders: Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals FC,Uganda), Joan Nabirye (Vihiga Queens, Kenya), Phionah Nabbumba (She Corporate FC, Uganda), Riticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens, Uganda), Sheeba Zalwango (FC Amani, DR Congo), Tracy Jones Akiror (AFC Ann Arbor)

Forwards: Viola Nambi (FC Dornbirn Ladies, Austria), Sandra Nabweteme (Unattached), Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC, Uganda), Ritah Kivumbi (Mallbackens IF, Sweden), Fauzia Najjemba (BIIK Shymkent, Kazakhstan), Joanita Ainembabazi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Margret Kunihira (Kampala Queens, Uganda), Zaina Nandede (Kampala Queens, Uganda)

Uganda Cranes squad that travelled to Morocco.

Away from the Cranes, other Nations that have put out their final teams for the tournament are South Africa, Botswana, Cameroon, Zambia, Nigeria, Togo and Burundi.

South Africa squad

Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kaylin Swart, (JVW), Regirl Ngobeni (UWC)

Defenders: Karabo Dhlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lebohang Ramalepe (Dinamo Minsk), Janine Van Wyk (JVW), Bambanani Mbane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bongeka Gamede (University of the Western Cape), Noko Matlou (Eibar)

Midfielders: Refiloe Jane (AC Milan), Nomvula Kgoale (Tut), Linda Motlhalo (Djurgardens), Thalea Smidt (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kholosa Biyana (Sporting Gijon), Amogelang Motau (University of Western Cape), Robyn Moodaly (JVW), Sibulele Holweni (Sophakama/HPC)

Strikers: Jermaine Seoposenwe (Braga), Melinda Kgadiete (Mamelodi Sundowns), Noxolo Cesane (University of Western Cape), Nthabiseng Majiya (Richmond Ladies), Thembi Kgatlana (Atletico Madrid), Hildah Magaia (Moron)

Botswana squad 

Goalkeepers: Sedilame Boseja(Mamelodi Sundowns), Lesego Moeng (BDF), Marilyn John (BDF)

Defenders: Bonang Otlhagile (Double Action), Masego Montsho (BDF), Kesegofeste Mochawe (Prisons), Veronicah Mogotsi (Double Action), Nancy Baeletsi (Prisons), Laone Moloi (Double Action) Lone Gaofetoge (Lusaka Dynamos)

Midfielders: Golebaone Selebatso (Prisons), Mokgabo Thanda (Yasa Queens), Annah Sechane(Township Rollers), Leano Atang Busang (Prison), Keitumetse Dithebe (Mexican Girls), Lesego Radiakanyo (Prisons), Balotlhanyi Johannes (Double Action)

Wing Forwards: Keitumetse Dithebe (Mexican Girls) Lesego Radiakanyo (Double Action), Balotlhanyi Johannes (Double Action)

Strikers: Thuto Ramafiki (United States of America), Refilwe Tholakele (Township Rollers), Esalenna Galekhutle (United States of America), Michelle Abueng (BDF), Nondi Mahlasela (Prisons), Ontlametse Gainyadiwe (Double Action)

Cameroon squad 

Goalkeepers: Alang Ayangma Pauline Charlotte-FC Ebolowa (Cameroon), Bawou Ange Gabrielle – Bayelsa Queens (Nigeria), Regine Flore Enyegue -Canon FF (Cameroon)

Defenders: Doudou Ousmanou – Amazone FAP (Cameroon), Nguiadem Kamdem Annecy – FC Okzhetpes (Kazakhstan), Éliane Mambo Lamo – Jinelux Juan Grande (Spain), Marie Aurèle Awona – Napoli (Italy), Easther Mayi Kith – Stade Reims (France), Falone Meffometou – Fleury 91 (France), Estelle Laura Johnson – Gotham FC (USA), Ndzana Colette Fegue – Dinamo Minsk (Belarus), Mbengono Catherine – FC Okzhetpes (Kazakhstan)

Midfielders: Brigitte Omboudou – Rivers Angels (Nigeria), Fatima Kome – AJS Soyaux (France), Monique Ngock – Eclair FF (Cameroon), Grâce Yango – FC Fleury 91 (France), Geneviève Ngo Mbeleck – Maccabi Kyriat (Israël), Dabda Claudia – Dinamo Minsk (Belarus)

Forwards: Flora Kameni – Louves Minproff (Cameroon), Kevine Ossol -AS AWA FC (Cameroon), Rose Bella – Trabzonspor (Turkey), Doly Wabeua Diane – Trabzonspor (Turkey), Nchout Njoya Ajara – Inter Milan (Italy), Ewodo Tatiana_Enlsey (Russia), Aboudi Onguene – CSKA Moscow (Russia), Michaela Batya Bisi Abam – Houston Dash (USA)

Zambia squad 

Goalkeepers: Hazel Nali (Fatih Vatan Spor-Turkey), Leticia Lungu (Zesco Ndola Girls), Catherine Musonda (Indeni Roses)

Defenders: Esther Banda (BUSA), Esther Siamfuko (Queens Academy), Margaret Belemu (Shanghai Shengli-China), Martha Tembo, Lushomo Mweemba, Agness Musesa, Anita Mulenga (all Green Buffaloes), Judith Soko (YASA Girls)

Midfielders: Misozi Zulu (Hakkariguku Spor FC -Turkey), Ireen Lungu (Green Buffaloes), Mary Wilombe (Red Arrows), Evarine Susan Katongo (ZISD Women), Avell Chitundu (Zesco Ndola Girls), Maweta Chilenga (BUSA)

Strikers: Barbara Banda (Shanghai Shengli), Xiomara Mapepa (Lusaka Dynamos Ladies), Grace Chanda (BIIK Kazygurt-Kazakhstan), Ochumba Oseke Lubanji (Red Arrows), Noria Sosala (Indeni Roses), Natasha Nanyangwe (Green Buffaloes)

Togo squad

Goalkeepers: Adjo Hatto (Ahe FC), Ame Amouklou (Amis du monde), Dalou Bagnim (Racing Club Saint Denis, France)

Defenders: Megan Djankale (Amis du monde), Essowe Dowatanti (Gazelle FC), Dede Houndjo-Tete (Athleta), Akoko Assigno (Athleta), Yawa Konou (Amis du monde), Akossiwa Dogbe (Athleta), Ayawoa Kaglan (Tempête FC ), Afigan Gagban (Athleta)

Midfielders: Reine Gake (Ahe FC), Afi Dogli (Amis du monde), Amiratou N’djambara (Raja Ain Harrouda, Morocco), Koudjoukala Sama (Amis du monde), Odette Gnimtegma (Raja Ain Harrouda, Morocco), Takyatou Yaya (Ilkadim Belediyessi, Turkey), Solim Kadanga (Gazelle FC)

Forwards: Moussiratou Adinda-Akpo (Soccer Intellectuals, Ghana), Afi Woedikou (Yzeure Ailier Auvergne, France), Basdenam Manou (Athleta FC), Talya Gace (AJA Stade, France), Lucie Gantim (Tempête FC)

Burundi squad 

Goalkeepers: Belinda Ndoreraho (La Colombe FC), Ariella Umurerwa (La Colombe FC), Amissa Inarunkundo (PVP Buyenzi), Jeanine Irakoze (Fofila FF)

Defenders: Charlotte Irankunda (Fofila PF), Diane Irankunda (Fofila PF), Suzanne Zilfa (PVP Buyenzi), Angelique Keza (Inyange Buja Queen), Nasra Nahimana (PVP Buyenzi), Rachelle Bukuru (The Tigers Queens, Tanzania), Annociate Nshimirimana (PVP Buyenzi), Djazila Uwineza (Fofila PF), Salha Nduwayo (Huksvarna FF, Sweden), Saffira Guinand (FC Yverdon, Switzerland)

Midfielders: Asha Djafari (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Joelle Bukuru (Simba Queens, Tanzania), Cheilla Ineza (Huksvarna FF, Sweden), Peace Olga Niyomwungere (La Colombe FC), Erica Kanyamuneza (PVP Buyenzi), Esperance Habonimana (Inyange Buja Queen)

Forwards: Rukiya Bizimana (Etoile du Matin), Aniella Uwimana (Young Princess, Tanzania), Gloris Gakiza (La Colombe FC), Falone Nahimana (Huddersfield TAFC, England), Sandrine Niyonkuru (Fountaingate Schools, Tanzania), Bora Ineza (Fofila PF)

For Nigeria they released a provisional squad that will later be cut down to the final squad. The squad is as follows;

Nigeria provisional squad for WAFCON 2022

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Tochukwu Oluehi (Maccabi Kishronot Hadera, Israel); Rita Akarekor (Nasarawa Amazons); Yewande Balogun (Coppermine United, USA)

Defenders: Opeyemi Sunday (Edo Queens); Glory Ogbonna (Santa Teresa FC, Spain); Onome Ebi (En Avant Guingamp, France); Osinachi Ohale (Deportivo Alaves, Spain); Ugochi Emenayo (Konak Belediyespor Izmir, Turkey); Ashleigh Plumptre (Leicester City, England); Nicole Payne (West Virginia University, USA); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Akudo Ogbonna (Edo Queens)

Midfielders: Peace Efih (Kiryat Gat, Israel); Amanda Uju Mbadi (Atasehir Belediyespor, Turkey); Halimatu Ayinde (Eskilstuna FC, Sweden); Charity Adule (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain); Toni Oyedupe Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Regina Otu (Minsk FC, Belarus); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Rita Chikwelu (Madrid CFF, Spain); Suliat Abideen (Edo Queens)

Forwards: Anam Imo (Pitea IF, Sweden); Francisca Ordega (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Desire Oparanozie (Wuhan Chegu Jianghan, China); Vivian Ikechukwu (WFC Gintra, Lithuania); Chinonyerem Macleans (GSK Gornik Leczna, Poland); Chinwendu Ihezuo (Meizhou Hakka Club, China); Ifeoma Onumonu (NY/NJ Gotham FC, USA); Uchenna Kanu (Tigres Femenil, Mexico); Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona, Spain)

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