RUGBY AFRICA CUP

Uganda lady cranes names final squad for 2025 women’s Rugby Africa cup

Uganda Lady Cranes in training. Photo/Uganda Rugby Union
Uganda Lady Cranes in training. Photo/Uganda Rugby Union

Uganda Lady Rugby Cranes head coach Charles Onen has named his final 28-player squad for the 2025 Women’s Rugby Africa Cup  scheduled to be held at Stade Makis Andohatapenaka from June 7 to 15 in Madagascar.

The team, captained by Angella Nanyonjo, is set to depart for Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Wednesday.

Four players Jeniffer Musanabera, Hellen Acanit, Latifa Tiko, and Mercy Atek are set to make their full senior national team debuts with notably absent from the squad is national 7s captain Peace Lekuru, who has been ruled out due to an ankle injury.

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Other players missing from the Division One tournament all sidelined by injuries include Fazira Namukwaya, Beth Asaba, Leona Acen, and Grace Auma.

Uganda will face South Africa, Madagascar, and Kenya in the competition where they will kick off their campaign on June 7, 2025, with a Southern vs Eastern Africa clash when they face South Africa at 13:00 GMT.

Despite entering the tournament as the lowest-ranked team, Uganda will have some breathing room, as there is no threat of relegation back to the lower division.

Uganda lady cranes full Travelling Squad for the 2025 Women’s Rugby Africa Cup:

1. Doreen Mbabazi

2. Christine Kokoi

3. Jeniffer Musanabera

4. Phoebe Nakalembe

5. Doreen Sijali

6. Yvonne Najjuma

7. Phiona Nantongo

8. Hellen Acanit

9. Proscovia Mukyala

10. Peace Nemira

11. Cabrine Kirabo

12. Suzan Adong

13. Lydia Namabiro

14. Tina Akello

15. Sarah Nakafeero

16. Bushira Namutebi

17. Grace Nabaggala

18. Latifa Tiko

19. Mercy Atek

20. Comfort Anganyika

21. Agnes Nakuya

22. Racheal Mufuwa

23. Christine Akello

24. Samiya Ayikoru

25. Juliet Nandawula

26. Janat Nandudu

27. Mastula Nambozo

28. Angella Nanyonjo (Captain)

 

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