Uganda U-17 Head Coach Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The vastly experienced Uganda U-17 head coach Ayub Khalifa has confirmed testing positive for Coronavirus.

The gaffer via the official FUFA website released a statement concerning his health status after the mass testing exercise held this week prior to the team’s residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.

“I have on Thursday 8th October 2020 tested positive for Covid-19. I am now in self-isolation from the camp for a period as guided by the health officials for better medication and recovery,” Khalifa said.

“While I am away, I will help conduct some sessions with my technical team for the players online as we continue with preparations for the FIFA U17 World cup Qualifier with Cameroon,” he added.

Khalifa recently summoned 30-man squad in preparation for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers double header tie against Cameroon.

The team has since been residing at the Islamic University in Uganda-Kabojja female campus, will now camp in Kisaasi.

The Full Squad In Camp

Goalkeepers

Daphine Nyayenga (Uganda Martyrs High School), Joan Namusisi (Isra Soccer Academy), Zulaika Ngamita (Asubo Gafford Ladies), Gift Nasasira (Maroons WFC)

Defenders

Grace Aluka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Sumaya Komuntale (Tooro Queens), Bira Naddunga (Olila High School), Gillian Akadinda (Olila High School), Gloria Namugerwa (Uganda Martyrs High School), Stella Musubuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Patricia Akiror (Ajax Queens FC), Winnifred Kwatulira (Jinja United FC), Devine Mirembe (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Shamira Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Shakira Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School), Moreen Nangonzi (Ajax Queens FC), Aucho Kagongo (St. Noa), Ruth Nyakato (Tooro Queens FC), Phiona Matama (Watoto Girls), Sumaya Kyomuhendo (Isra Soccer Academy), Sumaya Tibazalika Sumaya (Wakiso)

Forwards

Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Zaina Nandede (She Kataka FC), Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijjah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Zaitun Namaganda (Taggy High School), Eva Nagayi (Rines WFC), Ritah Mushimire (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Esther Adokole (She Kataka FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs High School)

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