2025 CECAFA Women's Championship squads

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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.

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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.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Najiati Idrisa (1997-04-02)2 April 1997 (aged 28) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
201 GK Asha Mrisho (2004-02-10)10 February 2004 (aged 21) Flag of Tanzania.svg Mashukaa Queens

22 DF Anastazia Katunzi (1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 29) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
42 DF Vioeth Mwamakamba (2005-02-09)9 February 2005 (aged 20) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
52 DF Fatuma Issa (1995-04-09)9 April 1995 (aged 30) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
132 DF Asha Ramadhani (2009-05-05)5 May 2009 (aged 16) Flag of Tanzania.svg Yanga Princess
152 DF Lidya Kabambo (2008-11-27)27 November 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
162 DF Ester Marwa (2008-06-03)3 June 2008 (aged 17) Flag of Tanzania.svg Bunda Queens
172 DF Christer Bahera (2005-11-17)17 November 2005 (aged 19) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
182 DF Maimuna Kaimu (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 27) Flag of Egypt.svg ZED FC

33 MF Hasnath Ubamba (2006-07-08)8 July 2006 (aged 18) Flag of Egypt.svg FC Masar
63 MF Donisia Minja (1996-08-09)9 August 1996 (aged 28) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
113 MF Diana Msewa (2001-11-13)13 November 2001 (aged 23) Flag of Turkey.svg Trabzonspor
123 MF Janeth Pangamwene (2000-11-27)27 November 2000 (aged 24) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
193 MF Winfrida Gerald (2008-08-26)26 August 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens

74 FW Opah Clement (Captain) (2001-02-14)14 February 2001 (aged 24) Flag of Mexico.svg Juárez
84 FW Stumai Athumani (1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 27) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
94 FW Aisha Mnunka (2005-07-26)26 July 2005 (aged 19) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
104 FW Jamila Mnunduka (2007-11-10)10 November 2007 (aged 17) Flag of Tanzania.svg JKT Queens
144 FW Clara Luvanga (2005-02-25)25 February 2005 (aged 20) Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 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: Flag of South Africa.svg Sheryl Botes

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Ruth Aturo (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 29) Flag of Tanzania.svg Tausi
181 GK Lillian Nakiirya (2007-09-07)7 September 2007 (aged 17) Flag of Uganda.svg St. Noa Girls
191 GK Daisy Nakaziro (1997-09-22)22 September 1997 (aged 27) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens

22 DF Esther Namusoke (2005-05-04)4 May 2005 (aged 20) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
32 DF Jolly Kobusinge (2001-07-25)25 July 2001 (aged 23) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
42 DF Hasifah Patricia Namboozo (2006-01-01)1 January 2006 (aged 19) Flag of Uganda.svg Makerere University
52 DF Desire Katisi Natooro (2007-10-15)15 October 2007 (aged 17) Flag of Uganda.svg Asubo Ladies
142 DF Docas Lwalisa (2003-01-18)18 January 2003 (aged 22) Flag of Uganda.svg Olila HS
152 DF Jamilah Nabulime (1999-08-08)8 August 1999 (aged 25) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
202 DF Zainah Nandede (2003-10-15)15 October 2003 (aged 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens

63 MF Zaina Namuleme (Captain) (2000-01-09)9 January 2000 (aged 25) Flag of Uganda.svg Makerere University
73 MF Margret Kunihira (2004-09-09)9 September 2004 (aged 20) Flag of Tanzania.svg Ceasiaa Queens
84 FW Zidah Asiimwe (2008-09-15)15 September 2008 (aged 16) Flag of Uganda.svg Boni Consilii Girls
103 MF Shamirah Nalugya (2003-09-12)12 September 2003 (aged 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
123 MF Sumayah Nabuto (2004-01-17)17 January 2004 (aged 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
133 MF Brenda Munyana (2005-11-26)26 November 2005 (aged 19) Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
163 MF Shakirah Nankwanga (2002-07-15)15 July 2002 (aged 22) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens

94 FW Jovia Nakagolo (2005-07-23)23 July 2005 (aged 19) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
114 FW Sylvia Kabene (2007-05-03)3 May 2007 (aged 18) Flag of Uganda.svg St. Noa Girls
174 FW Latifah Nakasi (2003-05-03)3 May 2003 (aged 22) Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga

Burundi

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

Head coach: Olivier Niyungeko

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Faida Habimana (2005-03-24)24 March 2005 (aged 20) Flag of Burundi.svg Buja Queens  [ fr ]
131 GK Médiatrice Nsabimana (2010-07-05)5 July 2010 (aged 14) Flag of Burundi.svg Arena Star
1 GK Solange Manirakiza Flag of Burundi.svg La Colombe

22 DF Zena Shabani Nahimana (2007-10-10)10 October 2007 (aged 17) Flag of Burundi.svg Top Girls Academy
92 DF Dorine Irankunda (2009-10-13)13 October 2009 (aged 15) Flag of Burundi.svg Maika
112 DF Channy Nsabiyuva (2005-06-07)7 June 2005 (aged 20) Flag of Burundi.svg Top Girls Academy
122 DF Angélique Keza (2004-08-01)1 August 2004 (aged 20) Flag of Rwanda.svg Rayon Sports
172 DF Esperance Habonimana (2007-04-12)12 April 2007 (aged 18) Flag of Rwanda.svg Police
192 DF Evelyne Akimana (2006-09-01)1 September 2006 (aged 18) Flag of Burundi.svg La Colombe
202 DF Annociate Nshimirimana (2004-10-02)2 October 2004 (aged 20) Flag of Tanzania.svg Fountain Gate Princess

43 MF Estelle Gakima (2005-11-21)21 November 2005 (aged 19) Flag of Burundi.svg La Colombe
63 MF Peace Olga Niyomwungere (Captain) (2005-12-20)20 December 2005 (aged 19) Flag of Rwanda.svg Rayon Sports
163 MF Grâce Niyonkuru (1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (aged 26) Flag of Burundi.svg Kazoza Keza
183 MF Joëlle Bukuru (1999-02-13)13 February 1999 (aged 26) Flag of Tanzania.svg Fountain Gate Princess

54 FW Gloris Gakiza (2007-11-25)25 November 2007 (aged 17) Flag of Burundi.svg Buja Queens  [ fr ]
74 FW Aniella Uwimana (1999-11-17)17 November 1999 (aged 25) Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Jeddah
84 FW Erica Kanyamuneza (2001-08-11)11 August 2001 (aged 23) Flag of Rwanda.svg Police
104 FW Rukiya Bizimana (2006-03-23)23 March 2006 (aged 19) Flag of Rwanda.svg Rayon Sports
144 FW Adolphine Salum Rumuri (2007-12-31)31 December 2007 (aged 17) Flag of Rwanda.svg Bugesera FC
154 FW Aline Hakizimana (2010-06-13)13 June 2010 (aged 14) Flag of Burundi.svg Intwarikazi
4 FW Rahay-Roy Nzoyikorera Flag of Burundi.svg 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.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Nawal Isaac (2005-03-02)2 March 2005 (aged 20) Flag of South Sudan.svg Yei Joint Stars
61 GK Ayiet Kur Ajing Flag of South Sudan.svg
161 GK Margaret Mande (2008-08-03)3 August 2008 (aged 16) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki

52 DF Awut Madout (2009-05-05)5 May 2009 (aged 16) Flag of South Sudan.svg Wajuma
122 DF Sumaya Malili (2003-12-27)27 December 2003 (aged 21) Flag of South Sudan.svg Yei Joint Stars
152 DF Paska John (2007-04-20)20 April 2007 (aged 18) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
172 DF Amama Issa (1998-07-11)11 July 1998 (aged 26) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
202 DF Modong Jeska (1997-02-02)2 February 1997 (aged 28) Flag of South Sudan.svg Yei Joint Stars

33 MF Diana Padonyi (2004-12-15)15 December 2004 (aged 20) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
43 MF Ambayo Immaculate (2008-05-10)10 May 2008 (aged 17) Flag of South Sudan.svg Yei Joint Stars
103 MF Monica Nakamu (Captain) (2008-08-13)13 August 2008 (aged 16) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
113 MF Amuna Kenneth (2008-06-06)6 June 2008 (aged 17) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
133 MF Adong Juan (2007-03-03)3 March 2007 (aged 18) Flag of South Sudan.svg Simba FC
193 MF Poni Esther Wani (2002-04-14)14 April 2002 (aged 23) Flag of South Sudan.svg Yei Joint Stars

74 FW Kayungu Vivian Iga (2009-09-27)27 September 2009 (aged 15) Free agent
84 FW Anyiet Wek Maduok (2006-02-24)24 February 2006 (aged 19) Flag of South Sudan.svg Wajuma
94 FW Nyamam Makuach (2008-10-05)5 October 2008 (aged 16) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
144 FW Mary Anger Bol (2001-01-27)27 January 2001 (aged 24) Flag of South Sudan.svg Yei Joint Stars
184 FW Ludia Maika (2009-01-06)6 January 2009 (aged 16) Flag of South Sudan.svg Munuki
4 FW Debora Luka (2003-01-30)30 January 2003 (aged 22) Flag of Albania.svg 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.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Lilian Awuor (1999-06-13)13 June 1999 (aged 25) Flag of Romania.svg FCV Farul Constanța
181 GK Annedy Kundu (1996-09-17)17 September 1996 (aged 28) Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Police Bullets

22 DF Janet Mumo (2002-05-28)28 May 2002 (aged 23) Flag of Kenya.svg Kibera Soccer
32 DF Vivian Nasaka (Captain) (1999-12-19)19 December 1999 (aged 25) Flag of Turkey.svg Hakkarigücü Spor
52 DF Dorcas Shikobe (1989-04-04)4 April 1989 (aged 36) Flag of Greece.svg Seirines Grevenon
112 DF Tabitha Amoit (2004-04-05)5 April 2004 (aged 21) Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Starlets  [ fr ]
132 DF Alice Mideri (1996-07-02)2 July 1996 (aged 28) Flag of Kenya.svg Vihiga Queens
152 DF Elizabeth Ochaka (2009-06-09)9 June 2009 (aged 16) Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Police Bullets
162 DF Enez Mango (1993-07-01)1 July 1993 (aged 31) Flag of Romania.svg FCV Farul Constanța
202 DF Ruth Ingosi (1993-12-19)19 December 1993 (aged 31) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens

43 MF Diana Wacera (1998-07-06)6 July 1998 (aged 26) Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Police Bullets
63 MF Medina Abubakar (2003-03-07)7 March 2003 (aged 22) Flag of Kenya.svg Kibera Soccer
73 MF Lavender Akinyi (2003-05-15)15 May 2003 (aged 22) Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Starlets  [ fr ]
123 MF Martha Amunyolet (2000-01-05)5 January 2000 (aged 25) Flag of Kenya.svg Vihiga Queens
173 MF Fasila Adhiambo (2006-01-06)6 January 2006 (aged 19) Flag of Kenya.svg Ulinzi Starlets  [ fr ]

84 FW Faith Mboya (2004-09-10)10 September 2004 (aged 20) Flag of Kenya.svg Kibera Soccer
94 FW Tumaini Waliaula (1999-06-05)5 June 1999 (aged 26) Flag of Greece.svg Seirines Grevenon
104 FW Swaum Nanjala (2004-04-20)20 April 2004 (aged 21) Flag of Kenya.svg Vihiga Queens
144 FW Emily Morang'a (2006-02-22)22 February 2006 (aged 19) Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya Police Bullets
194 FW Violet Nanjala (2000-01-20)20 January 2000 (aged 25) Flag of Morocco.svg 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.
  2. 1 2 3 CECAFA [@Cecafaonline] (June 12, 2025). "Find the Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi squads ahead of the CECAFA Senior Women's Championship" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 June 2025 via Twitter.
  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.
  4. Edwin Waiswa (7 June 2025). "Botes Names 20-Player Squad for CECAFA". thetouchlinesports.com. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  5. Edwin Kyle Kule (10 June 2025). "CECAFA: Sheryl Botes names 20-player Crested Cranes squad". kawowo.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  6. Bala Bullen (5 June 2025). "Coach Yor sets CECAFA tone with squad announcement". szn.ss. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. "Coach Beldine Odemba Names 23-Player Harambee Starlets Squad for CECAFA Senior Women's Championship 2025". footballkenya.org. Football Kenya. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  9. Dennis Mabuka (12 June 2025). "Odemba Names 23-Player Harambee Starlets Squad for CECAFA Women's Championship". africatopsports.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.