Uganda Senior Women's National Team head coach Firew Hailegebreal Asefa has named the leadership team that will guide the Crested Cranes in the 2028 CAF Women's Olympic Qualifiers.
French-based defender Shadia Nankya has been appointed captain with Ruth Aturo of Tanzanian side Simba Queens named First Assistant Captain.
Danish club Brondby IF player Vanessa Karungi has been appointed Second Assistant Captain to complete the three-member leadership group.
The appointments come as the Crested Cranes complete preparations for the first leg of the second round against Zambia's Copper Queens at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo.
Nankya returns to the captaincy having previously led the national team including during Uganda's successful campaign at the 2022 CECAFA Women's Championship.
Aturo also has previous leadership experience with the national team having served as captain while Karungi completes the trio.
Uganda will host Zambia in the first leg on Thursday 8th October 2026 at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo with kick-off scheduled for 4:00pm.
The return leg will be played in Zambia on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Crested Cranes leadership team
- Captain: Shadia Nankya (French-based defender)
- First Assistant Captain: Ruth Aturo (Simba Queens Tanzania)
- Second Assistant Captain: Vanessa Karungi (Brondby IF Denmark)
Fixture details
- First leg: Uganda vs Zambia Thursday 8th October 2026 Hamz Stadium Nakivubo 4:00pm
- Second leg: Zambia vs Uganda Tuesday 13th October 2026 Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Source: FUFA
