Crested Cranes coach Sheryl Botes Ulanda named a provisional 34-player squad on Wednesday for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifier against Zambia.
The first leg takes place at home in Kampala on 8 October 2026 before the return leg in Lusaka a week later.
Uganda returns to competitive action after more than a year out against a Zambia side led by Barbara Banda and Rachael Kundananji that has featured at the last two Olympic Games.
The winner of this second-round tie will face either Ghana or Mauritius in the third round of African qualifying.
The squad blends foreign-based stars such as Karungi Vanessa Edith of Brondby IF and Nankya Shadia of HAC Féminines with domestic players from Kawempe Muslim Ladies, KCCA Women and She Maroons.
Goalkeepers called up include Nakirya Lillian of St Noa Girls and Adeke Angella of Amus College WFC.
Midfield options feature Nabirye Joan from Yanga Princess and Nabukenya Agnes from Kawempe Muslim Ladies alongside foreign-based Naluyima Kauthara and Laki Otandeka of Doncaster Rovers Belles.
Attack will rely on Fazila Ikwaput from East Bengal, Sylvia Kabene of Mġarr United and Karin Muya of Watford Women to trouble the Zambian defence.
The argument doing the rounds in Kampala is whether a year without competitive football leaves the Cranes too rusty for a giant like Zambia.
Squad: Karungi Vanessa Edith (Brondby IF), Aturo Ruth (Simba Queens), Nakirya Lillian (St Noa Girls), Adeke Angella (Amus College), Nankya Shadia (HAC Féminines), Nantongo Aisha (RSL Shaanxi Zhidan), Nabisaalu Bridget (She Maroons), Anomo Barbara (St Noa Girls), Babirye Hadijah (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Nabulime Jamilah (KCCA Women), Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College), Arach Phionah (Rines SS), Nantongo Jane (UCU Lady Cardinals), Nandede Zainah (Simba Queens), Amangat Marion (KCCA Women), Auki Kigongo Angel (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga), Nabbumba Phiona (FC Midtjylland), Nabirye Joan (Yanga Princess), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Balinabyo Hadijah (BUL Women), Naluyima Kauthara (She Maroons), Kayesu Yuster (KCCA Women), Nakagolo Jovia (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Laki Otandeka (Doncaster Rovers Belles), Kunihira Margret (Kenya Police Bullets), Mukiibi Megan (ENMU New Mexico), Muduwa Peace (KCCA Women), Tibiwe Samantha (MUBS Nakawa), Ikwaput Fazila (East Bengal), Kabene Sylvia (Mġarr United), Muya Karin (Watford Women), Kantono Mary (Luweero Giant Queens), Namanda Jesca (She Corporate), Ainembabazi Joanitah (KCCA Women).
Source: Kawowo Sports
