2025 CECAFA Women's Championship squads

The 2025 CECAFA Women's Championship is the upcoming international women's association football tournament to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 12 to 22 June 2025. Each of the five national teams participating in the tournament was required to submit a squad of at least 20 players, including two goalkeepers. Only players included in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. In the event of a serious injury or illness prior to a team’s first match, a player could be replaced.

The age listed for each player is their age as of 12 June 2025, the first day of the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality to their team.

Squads

Tanzania

A 30-player squad was announced on 10 May 2025 for a WAFCON preparation camp and two friendly matches against DR Congo. ^[1] The final list was later trimmed to a 20-player squad for the CECAFA Championship in June 2025. ^[2]

Head coach: Bakari Shime

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1 GK	Najiati Idrisa	(1997-04-02)2 April 1997 (aged 28)	JKT Queens
20	1 GK	Asha Mrisho	(2004-02-10)10 February 2004 (aged 21)	Mashukaa Queens
2	2 DF	Anastazia Katunzi	(1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 29)	JKT Queens
4	2 DF	Vioeth Mwamakamba	(2005-02-09)9 February 2005 (aged 20)	Simba Queens
5	2 DF	Fatuma Issa	(1995-04-09)9 April 1995 (aged 30)	Simba Queens
13	2 DF	Asha Ramadhani	(2009-05-05)5 May 2009 (aged 16)	Yanga Princess
15	2 DF	Lidya Kabambo	(2008-11-27)27 November 2008 (aged 16)	JKT Queens
16	2 DF	Ester Marwa	(2008-06-03)3 June 2008 (aged 17)	Bunda Queens
17	2 DF	Christer Bahera	(2005-11-17)17 November 2005 (aged 19)	JKT Queens
18	2 DF	Maimuna Kaimu	(1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 27)	ZED FC
3	3 MF	Hasnath Ubamba	(2006-07-08)8 July 2006 (aged 18)	FC Masar
6	3 MF	Donisia Minja	(1996-08-09)9 August 1996 (aged 28)	JKT Queens
11	3 MF	Diana Msewa	(2001-11-13)13 November 2001 (aged 23)	Trabzonspor
12	3 MF	Janeth Pangamwene	(2000-11-27)27 November 2000 (aged 24)	JKT Queens
19	3 MF	Winfrida Gerald	(2008-08-26)26 August 2008 (aged 16)	JKT Queens
7	4 FW	Opah Clement (Captain)	(2001-02-14)14 February 2001 (aged 24)	Juárez
8	4 FW	Stumai Athumani	(1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 27)	JKT Queens
9	4 FW	Aisha Mnunka	(2005-07-26)26 July 2005 (aged 19)	Simba Queens
10	4 FW	Jamila Mnunduka	(2007-11-10)10 November 2007 (aged 17)	JKT Queens
14	4 FW	Clara Luvanga	(2005-02-25)25 February 2005 (aged 20)	Al Nassr

Uganda

The 20-woman final squad was announced on 7 June 2025. ^{[3] [4]} On 10 June 2025, Ruth Aturo and Zidah Asiimwe were called up to replace Nulu Nakyaze Babirye and Resty Kobusobozi, respectively. ^{[5] [2]}

Head coach: Sheryl Botes

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1 GK	Ruth Aturo	(1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 29)	Tausi
18	1 GK	Lillian Nakiirya	(2007-09-07)7 September 2007 (aged 17)	St. Noa Girls
19	1 GK	Daisy Nakaziro	(1997-09-22)22 September 1997 (aged 27)	Kampala Queens
2	2 DF	Esther Namusoke	(2005-05-04)4 May 2005 (aged 20)	Kampala Queens
3	2 DF	Jolly Kobusinge	(2001-07-25)25 July 2001 (aged 23)	Kawempe Muslim Ladies
4	2 DF	Hasifah Patricia Namboozo	(2006-01-01)1 January 2006 (aged 19)	Makerere University
5	2 DF	Desire Katisi Natooro	(2007-10-15)15 October 2007 (aged 17)	Asubo Ladies
14	2 DF	Docas Lwalisa	(2003-01-18)18 January 2003 (aged 22)	Olila HS
15	2 DF	Jamilah Nabulime	(1999-08-08)8 August 1999 (aged 25)	Kampala Queens
20	2 DF	Zainah Nandede	(2003-10-15)15 October 2003 (aged 21)	Kampala Queens
6	3 MF	Zaina Namuleme (Captain)	(2000-01-09)9 January 2000 (aged 25)	Makerere University
7	3 MF	Margaret Kunihira	(2004-09-09)9 September 2004 (aged 20)	Ceasiaa Queens
8	4 FW	Zidah Asiimwe	(2008-09-15)15 September 2008 (aged 16)	Boni Consilii Girls
10	3 MF	Shamirah Nalugya	(2003-09-12)12 September 2003 (aged 21)	Kampala Queens
12	3 MF	Sumayah Nabuto	(2004-01-17)17 January 2004 (aged 21)	Kawempe Muslim Ladies
13	3 MF	Brenda Munyana	(2005-11-26)26 November 2005 (aged 19)	Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
16	3 MF	Shakirah Nankwanga	(2002-07-15)15 July 2002 (aged 22)	Kampala Queens
9	4 FW	Jovia Nakagolo	(2005-07-23)23 July 2005 (aged 19)	Kawempe Muslim Ladies
11	4 FW	Sylvia Kabene	(2007-05-03)3 May 2007 (aged 18)	St. Noa Girls
17	4 FW	Latifah Nakasi	(2003-05-03)3 May 2003 (aged 22)	Uganda Martyrs Lubaga

Burundi

The 20-woman final squad was announced on 9 June 2025. ^[2]

Head coach: Olivier Niyungeko

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1 GK	Faida Habimana	(2005-03-24)24 March 2005 (aged 20)	Buja Queens  [ fr ]
13	1 GK	Médiatrice Nsabimana	(2010-07-05)5 July 2010 (aged 14)	Arena Star
	1 GK	Solange Manirakiza		La Colombe
2	2 DF	Zena Shabani Nahimana	(2007-10-10)10 October 2007 (aged 17)	Top Girls Academy
9	2 DF	Dorine Irankunda	(2009-10-13)13 October 2009 (aged 15)	Maika
11	2 DF	Channy Nsabiyuva	(2005-06-07)7 June 2005 (aged 20)	Top Girls Academy
12	2 DF	Angélique Keza	(2004-08-01)1 August 2004 (aged 20)	Rayon Sports
17	2 DF	Esperance Habonimana	(2007-04-12)12 April 2007 (aged 18)	Police
19	2 DF	Evelyne Akimana	(2006-09-01)1 September 2006 (aged 18)	La Colombe
20	2 DF	Annociate Nshimirimana	(2004-10-02)2 October 2004 (aged 20)	Fountain Gate Princess
4	3 MF	Estelle Gakima	(2005-11-21)21 November 2005 (aged 19)	La Colombe
6	3 MF	Peace Olga Niyomwungere (Captain)	(2005-12-20)20 December 2005 (aged 19)	Rayon Sports
16	3 MF	Grâce Niyonkuru	(1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (aged 26)	Kazoza Keza
18	3 MF	Joëlle Bukuru	(1999-02-13)13 February 1999 (aged 26)	Fountain Gate Princess
5	4 FW	Gloris Gakiza	(2007-11-25)25 November 2007 (aged 17)	Buja Queens  [ fr ]
7	4 FW	Aniella Uwimana	(1999-11-17)17 November 1999 (aged 25)	Jeddah
8	4 FW	Erica Kanyamuneza	(2001-08-11)11 August 2001 (aged 23)	Police
10	4 FW	Rukiya Bizimana	(2006-03-23)23 March 2006 (aged 19)	Rayon Sports
14	4 FW	Adolphine Salum Rumuri	(2007-12-31)31 December 2007 (aged 17)	Bugesera FC
15	4 FW	Aline Hakizimana	(2010-06-13)13 June 2010 (aged 14)	Intwarikazi
	4 FW	Rahay-Roy Nzoyikorera		Top Girls Academy

South Sudan

A 30-player provisional squad was announced on 5 June 2025. ^[6] The final 20-woman squad was announced by CECAFA on 12 June 2025. ^[7]

Head coach: Simon James Yor Kak

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1 GK	Nawal Isaac	(2005-03-02)2 March 2005 (aged 20)	Yei Joint Stars
6	1 GK	Ayiet Kur Ajing
16	1 GK	Margaret Mande	(2008-08-03)3 August 2008 (aged 16)	Munuki
5	2 DF	Awut Madout	(2009-05-05)5 May 2009 (aged 16)	Wajuma
12	2 DF	Sumaya Malili	(2003-12-27)27 December 2003 (aged 21)	Yei Joint Stars
15	2 DF	Paska John	(2007-04-20)20 April 2007 (aged 18)	Munuki
17	2 DF	Amama Issa	(1998-07-11)11 July 1998 (aged 26)	Munuki
20	2 DF	Modong Jeska	(1997-02-02)2 February 1997 (aged 28)	Yei Joint Stars
3	3 MF	Diana Padonyi	(2004-12-15)15 December 2004 (aged 20)	Munuki
4	3 MF	Ambayo Immaculate	(2008-05-10)10 May 2008 (aged 17)	Yei Joint Stars
10	3 MF	Monica Nakamu (Captain)	(2008-08-13)13 August 2008 (aged 16)	Munuki
11	3 MF	Amuna Kenneth	(2008-06-06)6 June 2008 (aged 17)	Munuki
13	3 MF	Adong Juan	(2007-03-03)3 March 2007 (aged 18)	Simba FC
19	3 MF	Poni Esther Wani	(2002-04-14)14 April 2002 (aged 23)	Yei Joint Stars
7	4 FW	Kayungu Vivian Iga	(2009-09-27)27 September 2009 (aged 15)	Free agent
8	4 FW	Anyiet Wek Maduok	(2006-02-24)24 February 2006 (aged 19)	Wajuma
9	4 FW	Nyamam Makuach	(2008-10-05)5 October 2008 (aged 16)	Munuki
14	4 FW	Mary Anger Bol	(2001-01-27)27 January 2001 (aged 24)	Yei Joint Stars
18	4 FW	Ludia Maika	(2009-01-06)6 January 2009 (aged 16)	Munuki
	4 FW	Debora Luka	(2003-01-30)30 January 2003 (aged 22)	FK Apolonia Fier

Kenya

The 23-woman final squad was announced on 10 June 2025. ^{[8] [9]} Vivian Shiyonzo, Corazone Aquino and Elizabeth Wambui were all named in Kenya's final 23-player squad, but were not included in the official 20-player list published by CECAFA on 12 June 2025. ^[7]

Head coach: Beldine Odemba

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1 GK	Lilian Awuor	(1999-06-13)13 June 1999 (aged 25)	FCV Farul Constanța
18	1 GK	Annedy Kundu	(1996-09-17)17 September 1996 (aged 28)	Kenya Police Bullets
2	2 DF	Janet Mumo	(2002-05-28)28 May 2002 (aged 23)	Kibera Soccer
3	2 DF	Vivian Nasaka (Captain)	(1999-12-19)19 December 1999 (aged 25)	Hakkarigücü Spor
5	2 DF	Dorcas Shikobe	(1989-04-04)4 April 1989 (aged 36)	Seirines Grevenon
11	2 DF	Tabitha Amoit	(2004-04-05)5 April 2004 (aged 21)	Ulinzi Starlets  [ fr ]
13	2 DF	Alice Mideri	(1996-07-02)2 July 1996 (aged 28)	Vihiga Queens
15	2 DF	Elizabeth Ochaka	(2009-06-09)9 June 2009 (aged 16)	Kenya Police Bullets
16	2 DF	Enez Mango	(1993-07-01)1 July 1993 (aged 31)	FCV Farul Constanța
20	2 DF	Ruth Ingosi	(1993-12-19)19 December 1993 (aged 31)	Simba Queens
4	3 MF	Diana Wacera	(1998-07-06)6 July 1998 (aged 26)	Kenya Police Bullets
6	3 MF	Medina Abubakar	(2003-03-07)7 March 2003 (aged 22)	Kibera Soccer
7	3 MF	Lavender Akinyi	(2003-05-15)15 May 2003 (aged 22)	Ulinzi Starlets  [ fr ]
12	3 MF	Martha Amunyolet	(2000-01-05)5 January 2000 (aged 25)	Vihiga Queens
17	3 MF	Fasila Adhiambo	(2006-01-06)6 January 2006 (aged 19)	Ulinzi Starlets  [ fr ]
8	4 FW	Faith Mboya	(2004-09-10)10 September 2004 (aged 20)	Kibera Soccer
9	4 FW	Tumaini Waliaula	(1999-06-05)5 June 1999 (aged 26)	Seirines Grevenon
10	4 FW	Swaum Nanjala	(2004-04-20)20 April 2004 (aged 21)	Vihiga Queens
14	4 FW	Emily Morang'a	(2006-02-22)22 February 2006 (aged 19)	Kenya Police Bullets
19	4 FW	Violet Nanjala	(2000-01-20)20 January 2000 (aged 25)	AM Laâyoune

References

1. "Twiga Stars squad to enter camp on May 15, 2025 for WAFCON 2025 preparations and FIFA calendar matches" (in Swahili). Dar es Salaam: Tanzania Football Federation. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025– via Facebook.
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3. "Uganda Women's squad named for title defense of CECAFA Championship in Tanzania". fufa.co.ug. Federation of Uganda Football Associations. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
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5. Edwin Kyle Kule (10 June 2025). "CECAFA: Sheryl Botes names 20-player Crested Cranes squad". kawowo.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
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7. CECAFA [@Cecafaonline] (June 12, 2025). "Find the Kenya and South Sudan squads ahead of the CECAFA Senior Women's Championship 2025" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 June 2025– via Twitter.
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