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 1GK Najiati Idrisa (1997-04-02)2 April 1997 (aged 28) Tanzania JKT Queens
20 1GK Asha Mrisho (2004-02-10)10 February 2004 (aged 21) Tanzania Mashukaa Queens
2 2DF Anastazia Katunzi (1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 29) Tanzania JKT Queens
4 2DF Vioeth Mwamakamba (2005-02-09)9 February 2005 (aged 20) Tanzania Simba Queens
5 2DF Fatuma Issa (1995-04-09)9 April 1995 (aged 30) Tanzania Simba Queens
13 2DF Asha Ramadhani (2009-05-05)5 May 2009 (aged 16) Tanzania Yanga Princess
15 2DF Lidya Kabambo (2008-11-27)27 November 2008 (aged 16) Tanzania JKT Queens
16 2DF Ester Marwa (2008-06-03)3 June 2008 (aged 17) Tanzania Bunda Queens
17 2DF Christer Bahera (2005-11-17)17 November 2005 (aged 19) Tanzania JKT Queens
18 2DF Maimuna Kaimu (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 27) Egypt ZED FC
3 3MF Hasnath Ubamba (2006-07-08)8 July 2006 (aged 18) Egypt FC Masar
6 3MF Donisia Minja (1996-08-09)9 August 1996 (aged 28) Tanzania JKT Queens
11 3MF Diana Msewa (2001-11-13)13 November 2001 (aged 23) Turkey Trabzonspor
12 3MF Janeth Pangamwene (2000-11-27)27 November 2000 (aged 24) Tanzania JKT Queens
19 3MF Winfrida Gerald (2008-08-26)26 August 2008 (aged 16) Tanzania JKT Queens
7 4FW Opah Clement (Captain) (2001-02-14)14 February 2001 (aged 24) Mexico Juárez
8 4FW Stumai Athumani (1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 27) Tanzania JKT Queens
9 4FW Aisha Mnunka (2005-07-26)26 July 2005 (aged 19) Tanzania Simba Queens
10 4FW Jamila Mnunduka (2007-11-10)10 November 2007 (aged 17) Tanzania JKT Queens
14 4FW Clara Luvanga (2005-02-25)25 February 2005 (aged 20) Saudi Arabia 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: South Africa Sheryl Botes

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Ruth Aturo (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 29) Tanzania Tausi
18 1GK Lillian Nakiirya (2007-09-07)7 September 2007 (aged 17) Uganda St. Noa Girls
19 1GK Daisy Nakaziro (1997-09-22)22 September 1997 (aged 27) Uganda Kampala Queens
2 2DF Esther Namusoke (2005-05-04)4 May 2005 (aged 20) Uganda Kampala Queens
3 2DF Jolly Kobusinge (2001-07-25)25 July 2001 (aged 23) Uganda Kawempe Muslim Ladies
4 2DF Hasifah Patricia Namboozo (2006-01-01)1 January 2006 (aged 19) Uganda Makerere University
5 2DF Desire Katisi Natooro (2007-10-15)15 October 2007 (aged 17) Uganda Asubo Ladies
14 2DF Docas Lwalisa (2003-01-18)18 January 2003 (aged 22) Uganda Olila HS
15 2DF Jamilah Nabulime (1999-08-08)8 August 1999 (aged 25) Uganda Kampala Queens
20 2DF Zainah Nandede (2003-10-15)15 October 2003 (aged 21) Uganda Kampala Queens
6 3MF Zaina Namuleme (Captain) (2000-01-09)9 January 2000 (aged 25) Uganda Makerere University
7 3MF Margret Kunihira (2004-09-09)9 September 2004 (aged 20) Tanzania Ceasiaa Queens
8 4FW Zidah Asiimwe (2008-09-15)15 September 2008 (aged 16) Uganda Boni Consilii Girls
10 3MF Shamirah Nalugya (2003-09-12)12 September 2003 (aged 21) Uganda Kampala Queens
12 3MF Sumayah Nabuto (2004-01-17)17 January 2004 (aged 21) Uganda Kawempe Muslim Ladies
13 3MF Brenda Munyana (2005-11-26)26 November 2005 (aged 19) Uganda Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
16 3MF Shakirah Nankwanga (2002-07-15)15 July 2002 (aged 22) Uganda Kampala Queens
9 4FW Jovia Nakagolo (2005-07-23)23 July 2005 (aged 19) Uganda Kawempe Muslim Ladies
11 4FW Sylvia Kabene (2007-05-03)3 May 2007 (aged 18) Uganda St. Noa Girls
17 4FW Latifah Nakasi (2003-05-03)3 May 2003 (aged 22) Uganda 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 1GK Faida Habimana (2005-03-24)24 March 2005 (aged 20) Burundi Buja Queens
13 1GK Médiatrice Nsabimana (2010-07-05)5 July 2010 (aged 14) Burundi Arena Star
1GK Solange Manirakiza Burundi La Colombe
2 2DF Zena Shabani Nahimana (2007-10-10)10 October 2007 (aged 17) Burundi Top Girls Academy
9 2DF Dorine Irankunda (2009-10-13)13 October 2009 (aged 15) Burundi Maika
11 2DF Channy Nsabiyuva (2005-06-07)7 June 2005 (aged 20) Burundi Top Girls Academy
12 2DF Angélique Keza (2004-08-01)1 August 2004 (aged 20) Rwanda Rayon Sports
17 2DF Esperance Habonimana (2007-04-12)12 April 2007 (aged 18) Rwanda Police
19 2DF Evelyne Akimana (2006-09-01)1 September 2006 (aged 18) Burundi La Colombe
20 2DF Annociate Nshimirimana (2004-10-02)2 October 2004 (aged 20) Tanzania Fountain Gate Princess
4 3MF Estelle Gakima (2005-11-21)21 November 2005 (aged 19) Burundi La Colombe
6 3MF Peace Olga Niyomwungere (Captain) (2005-12-20)20 December 2005 (aged 19) Rwanda Rayon Sports
16 3MF Grâce Niyonkuru (1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (aged 26) Burundi Kazoza Keza
18 3MF Joëlle Bukuru (1999-02-13)13 February 1999 (aged 26) Tanzania Fountain Gate Princess
5 4FW Gloris Gakiza (2007-11-25)25 November 2007 (aged 17) Burundi Buja Queens
7 4FW Aniella Uwimana (1999-11-17)17 November 1999 (aged 25) Saudi Arabia Jeddah
8 4FW Erica Kanyamuneza (2001-08-11)11 August 2001 (aged 23) Rwanda Police
10 4FW Rukiya Bizimana (2006-03-23)23 March 2006 (aged 19) Rwanda Rayon Sports
14 4FW Adolphine Salum Rumuri (2007-12-31)31 December 2007 (aged 17) Rwanda Bugesera FC
15 4FW Aline Hakizimana (2010-06-13)13 June 2010 (aged 14) Burundi Intwarikazi
4FW Rahay-Roy Nzoyikorera Burundi 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 1GK Nawal Isaac (2005-03-02)2 March 2005 (aged 20) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
6 1GK Ayiet Kur Ajing South Sudan
16 1GK Margaret Mande (2008-08-03)3 August 2008 (aged 16) South Sudan Munuki
5 2DF Awut Madout (2009-05-05)5 May 2009 (aged 16) South Sudan Wajuma
12 2DF Sumaya Malili (2003-12-27)27 December 2003 (aged 21) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
15 2DF Paska John (2007-04-20)20 April 2007 (aged 18) South Sudan Munuki
17 2DF Amama Issa (1998-07-11)11 July 1998 (aged 26) South Sudan Munuki
20 2DF Modong Jeska (1997-02-02)2 February 1997 (aged 28) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
3 3MF Diana Padonyi (2004-12-15)15 December 2004 (aged 20) South Sudan Munuki
4 3MF Ambayo Immaculate (2008-05-10)10 May 2008 (aged 17) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
10 3MF Monica Nakamu (Captain) (2008-08-13)13 August 2008 (aged 16) South Sudan Munuki
11 3MF Amuna Kenneth (2008-06-06)6 June 2008 (aged 17) South Sudan Munuki
13 3MF Adong Juan (2007-03-03)3 March 2007 (aged 18) South Sudan Simba FC
19 3MF Poni Esther Wani (2002-04-14)14 April 2002 (aged 23) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
7 4FW Kayungu Vivian Iga (2009-09-27)27 September 2009 (aged 15) Free agent
8 4FW Anyiet Wek Maduok (2006-02-24)24 February 2006 (aged 19) South Sudan Wajuma
9 4FW Nyamam Makuach (2008-10-05)5 October 2008 (aged 16) South Sudan Munuki
14 4FW Mary Anger Bol (2001-01-27)27 January 2001 (aged 24) South Sudan Yei Joint Stars
18 4FW Ludia Maika (2009-01-06)6 January 2009 (aged 16) South Sudan Munuki
4FW Debora Luka (2003-01-30)30 January 2003 (aged 22) Albania 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 1GK Lilian Awuor (1999-06-13)13 June 1999 (aged 25) Romania FCV Farul Constanța
18 1GK Annedy Kundu (1996-09-17)17 September 1996 (aged 28) Kenya Kenya Police Bullets
2 2DF Janet Mumo (2002-05-28)28 May 2002 (aged 23) Kenya Kibera Soccer
3 2DF Vivian Nasaka (Captain) (1999-12-19)19 December 1999 (aged 25) Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
5 2DF Dorcas Shikobe (1989-04-04)4 April 1989 (aged 36) Greece Seirines Grevenon
11 2DF Tabitha Amoit (2004-04-05)5 April 2004 (aged 21) Kenya Ulinzi Starlets
13 2DF Alice Mideri (1996-07-02)2 July 1996 (aged 28) Kenya Vihiga Queens
15 2DF Elizabeth Ochaka (2009-06-09)9 June 2009 (aged 16) Kenya Kenya Police Bullets
16 2DF Enez Mango (1993-07-01)1 July 1993 (aged 31) Romania FCV Farul Constanța
20 2DF Ruth Ingosi (1993-12-19)19 December 1993 (aged 31) Tanzania Simba Queens
4 3MF Diana Wacera (1998-07-06)6 July 1998 (aged 26) Kenya Kenya Police Bullets
6 3MF Medina Abubakar (2003-03-07)7 March 2003 (aged 22) Kenya Kibera Soccer
7 3MF Lavender Akinyi (2003-05-15)15 May 2003 (aged 22) Kenya Ulinzi Starlets
12 3MF Martha Amunyolet (2000-01-05)5 January 2000 (aged 25) Kenya Vihiga Queens
17 3MF Fasila Adhiambo (2006-01-06)6 January 2006 (aged 19) Kenya Ulinzi Starlets
8 4FW Faith Mboya (2004-09-10)10 September 2004 (aged 20) Kenya Kibera Soccer
9 4FW Tumaini Waliaula (1999-06-05)5 June 1999 (aged 26) Greece Seirines Grevenon
10 4FW Swaum Nanjala (2004-04-20)20 April 2004 (aged 21) Kenya Vihiga Queens
14 4FW Emily Morang'a (2006-02-22)22 February 2006 (aged 19) Kenya Kenya Police Bullets
19 4FW Violet Nanjala (2000-01-20)20 January 2000 (aged 25) Morocco 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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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.
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