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CECAFAAug 23, 2026

Nandago becomes fourth Ugandan as Kenya Police Bullets bolster continental bid

Crested Cranes attacking midfielder Hadijah Nandago has completed her move to Kenyan champions Kenya Police Bullets, becoming the fourth Ugandan player on the club’s roster as they prepare for the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers. Nandago joins fellow Ugandans Daisy Nakaziro, Margret Kunihira and Desire Katisi Natooro, further strengthening the Ugandan contingent at the […]

Aug 23, 20262 min read

Crested CranesAug 2, 2025

St. Noa GFC bolsters squad with signing of Crested Cranes player Docas Lwalisa Muyama

Crested CranesFeb 20, 2025

Crested Cranes coach Sheryl Botes announces captains ahead of WAFCON qualifiers against Ethiopia

AFCONDec 13, 2024

The Quest for WAFCON 2026 Glory: Uganda’s Crested Cranes Learn Their Fate

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Crested CranesAug 2, 2025

St. Noa GFC bolsters squad with signing of Crested Cranes player Docas Lwalisa Muyama

St. Noa Girls Football Club, the FUFA Women Super League newbie has announced the signing of Crested Cranes versatile player Docas Lwalisa Muyama from Olila High School Women football club. The dynamic player has signed a three-year employment contract, keeping her at the club until 2028. Muyama, a left full-back who can also play as […]

Crested CranesFeb 20, 2025

Crested Cranes coach Sheryl Botes announces captains ahead of WAFCON qualifiers against Ethiopia

As the Crested Cranes prepare to face Ethiopia in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 Qualifiers, head coach Sheryl Botes has confirmed her leadership team. Forward Viola Nambi, who plays for Finnish side Aland United Women FC, has been appointed team captain, bringing her experience and leadership skills to the forefront. Nambi will […]

AFCONDec 13, 2024

The Quest for WAFCON 2026 Glory: Uganda’s Crested Cranes Learn Their Fate

By: Geoffrey Mugabi The journey to the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, is set to begin after the draw for the qualifiers was held at the headquarters of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) in Cairo on Thursday. The Uganda senior women’s football national team, the Crested Cranes, has learned their […]

CECAFADec 11, 2024

Crested Cranes Striker Juliet Nalukenge Joins Tanzanian Side.

By: Geoffrey Mugabi Ugandan international and Crested Cranes striker Juliet Nalukenge has completed a move to Tanzanian Women’s top-flight league side Yanga Princess. Nalukenge has signed a one-year employment contract with the Tanzanian outfit. The clinical goal-poacher had been without a club since departing Apollon Ladies of Cyprus at the end of the 2023-24 season. […]

Crested CranesNov 30, 2024

Uganda’s Crested Cranes Put Up Valiant Effort in Narrow Loss to Algeria

By: Geoffrey Mugabi Uganda’s senior women’s football national team, the Crested Cranes, suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Algeria in their second international friendly match. The game, played at Mostapha Tchacker Stadium in Algeria, saw Choutia Karchourni score the only goal in the 34th minute. Fazila Ikwaput had an opportunity to equalize for Uganda but […]

Crested CranesOct 14, 2023

Olympic Qualifiers: No place for captain Nasuuna, Aturo, Nabweteme as interim coach Charles Ayieko summons Crested Cranes squad for Cameroon tie

Crested Cranes interim head coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula has summoned a 32 man squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers. This is a CAF 2nd round tie against Cameroon. Uganda eliminated Rwanda by 4-3 on aggregate. Uganda will host the first leg on 26th October, 2023. The game will be held at FUFA Technical […]

Crested CranesJun 28, 2023

35 summoned for Paris 2024 women’s olympic football qualifiers against Rwanda

35 players have been summoned in preparation for the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament Qualifiers The Crested Cranes will play neighbours Rwanda in a two legged game Uganda will host first on 11th July before the return a week later in Huye. Where the winner on aggregate will proceed to the next round where […]