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 | GK | Najiati Idrisa | 2 April 1997 (aged 28) | JKT Queens | ||
| 20 | GK | Asha Mrisho | 10 February 2004 (aged 21) | Mashukaa Queens | ||
| 2 | DF | Anastazia Katunzi | 29 January 1996 (aged 29) | JKT Queens | ||
| 4 | DF | Vioeth Mwamakamba | 9 February 2005 (aged 20) | Simba Queens | ||
| 5 | DF | Fatuma Issa | 9 April 1995 (aged 30) | Simba Queens | ||
| 13 | DF | Asha Ramadhani | 5 May 2009 (aged 16) | Yanga Princess | ||
| 15 | DF | Lidya Kabambo | 27 November 2008 (aged 16) | JKT Queens | ||
| 16 | DF | Ester Marwa | 3 June 2008 (aged 17) | Bunda Queens | ||
| 17 | DF | Christer Bahera | 17 November 2005 (aged 19) | JKT Queens | ||
| 18 | DF | Maimuna Kaimu | 28 August 1997 (aged 27) | ZED FC | ||
| 3 | MF | Hasnath Ubamba | 8 July 2006 (aged 18) | FC Masar | ||
| 6 | MF | Donisia Minja | 9 August 1996 (aged 28) | JKT Queens | ||
| 11 | MF | Diana Msewa | 13 November 2001 (aged 23) | Trabzonspor | ||
| 12 | MF | Janeth Pangamwene | 27 November 2000 (aged 24) | JKT Queens | ||
| 19 | MF | Winfrida Gerald | 26 August 2008 (aged 16) | JKT Queens | ||
| 7 | FW | Opah Clement (Captain) | 14 February 2001 (aged 24) | Juárez | ||
| 8 | FW | Stumai Athumani | 25 August 1997 (aged 27) | JKT Queens | ||
| 9 | FW | Aisha Mnunka | 26 July 2005 (aged 19) | Simba Queens | ||
| 10 | FW | Jamila Mnunduka | 10 November 2007 (aged 17) | JKT Queens | ||
| 14 | FW | Clara Luvanga | 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]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Ruth Aturo | 19 July 1995 (aged 29) | Tausi | ||
| 18 | GK | Lillian Nakiirya | 7 September 2007 (aged 17) | St. Noa Girls | ||
| 19 | GK | Daisy Nakaziro | 22 September 1997 (aged 27) | Kampala Queens | ||
| 2 | DF | Esther Namusoke | 4 May 2005 (aged 20) | Kampala Queens | ||
| 3 | DF | Jolly Kobusinge | 25 July 2001 (aged 23) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | ||
| 4 | DF | Hasifah Patricia Namboozo | 1 January 2006 (aged 19) | Makerere University | ||
| 5 | DF | Desire Katisi Natooro | 15 October 2007 (aged 17) | Asubo Ladies | ||
| 14 | DF | Docas Lwalisa | 18 January 2003 (aged 22) | Olila HS | ||
| 15 | DF | Jamilah Nabulime | 8 August 1999 (aged 25) | Kampala Queens | ||
| 20 | DF | Zainah Nandede | 15 October 2003 (aged 21) | Kampala Queens | ||
| 6 | MF | Zaina Namuleme (Captain) | 9 January 2000 (aged 25) | Makerere University | ||
| 7 | MF | Margret Kunihira | 9 September 2004 (aged 20) | Ceasiaa Queens | ||
| 8 | FW | Zidah Asiimwe | 15 September 2008 (aged 16) | Boni Consilii Girls | ||
| 10 | MF | Shamirah Nalugya | 12 September 2003 (aged 21) | Kampala Queens | ||
| 12 | MF | Sumayah Nabuto | 17 January 2004 (aged 21) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | ||
| 13 | MF | Brenda Munyana | 26 November 2005 (aged 19) | Uganda Martyrs Lubaga | ||
| 16 | MF | Shakirah Nankwanga | 15 July 2002 (aged 22) | Kampala Queens | ||
| 9 | FW | Jovia Nakagolo | 23 July 2005 (aged 19) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | ||
| 11 | FW | Sylvia Kabene | 3 May 2007 (aged 18) | St. Noa Girls | ||
| 17 | FW | Latifah Nakasi | 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 | GK | Faida Habimana | 24 March 2005 (aged 20) | Buja Queens | ||
| 13 | GK | Médiatrice Nsabimana | 5 July 2010 (aged 14) | Arena Star | ||
| GK | Solange Manirakiza | La Colombe | ||||
| 2 | DF | Zena Shabani Nahimana | 10 October 2007 (aged 17) | Top Girls Academy | ||
| 9 | DF | Dorine Irankunda | 13 October 2009 (aged 15) | Maika | ||
| 11 | DF | Channy Nsabiyuva | 7 June 2005 (aged 20) | Top Girls Academy | ||
| 12 | DF | Angélique Keza | 1 August 2004 (aged 20) | Rayon Sports | ||
| 17 | DF | Esperance Habonimana | 12 April 2007 (aged 18) | Police | ||
| 19 | DF | Evelyne Akimana | 1 September 2006 (aged 18) | La Colombe | ||
| 20 | DF | Annociate Nshimirimana | 2 October 2004 (aged 20) | Fountain Gate Princess | ||
| 4 | MF | Estelle Gakima | 21 November 2005 (aged 19) | La Colombe | ||
| 6 | MF | Peace Olga Niyomwungere (Captain) | 20 December 2005 (aged 19) | Rayon Sports | ||
| 16 | MF | Grâce Niyonkuru | 1 January 1999 (aged 26) | Kazoza Keza | ||
| 18 | MF | Joëlle Bukuru | 13 February 1999 (aged 26) | Fountain Gate Princess | ||
| 5 | FW | Gloris Gakiza | 25 November 2007 (aged 17) | Buja Queens | ||
| 7 | FW | Aniella Uwimana | 17 November 1999 (aged 25) | Jeddah | ||
| 8 | FW | Erica Kanyamuneza | 11 August 2001 (aged 23) | Police | ||
| 10 | FW | Rukiya Bizimana | 23 March 2006 (aged 19) | Rayon Sports | ||
| 14 | FW | Adolphine Salum Rumuri | 31 December 2007 (aged 17) | Bugesera FC | ||
| 15 | FW | Aline Hakizimana | 13 June 2010 (aged 14) | Intwarikazi | ||
| 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 | GK | Nawal Isaac | 2 March 2005 (aged 20) | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 6 | GK | Ayiet Kur Ajing | ||||
| 16 | GK | Margaret Mande | 3 August 2008 (aged 16) | Munuki | ||
| 5 | DF | Awut Madout | 5 May 2009 (aged 16) | Wajuma | ||
| 12 | DF | Sumaya Malili | 27 December 2003 (aged 21) | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 15 | DF | Paska John | 20 April 2007 (aged 18) | Munuki | ||
| 17 | DF | Amama Issa | 11 July 1998 (aged 26) | Munuki | ||
| 20 | DF | Modong Jeska | 2 February 1997 (aged 28) | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 3 | MF | Diana Padonyi | 15 December 2004 (aged 20) | Munuki | ||
| 4 | MF | Ambayo Immaculate | 10 May 2008 (aged 17) | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 10 | MF | Monica Nakamu (Captain) | 13 August 2008 (aged 16) | Munuki | ||
| 11 | MF | Amuna Kenneth | 6 June 2008 (aged 17) | Munuki | ||
| 13 | MF | Adong Juan | 3 March 2007 (aged 18) | Simba FC | ||
| 19 | MF | Poni Esther Wani | 14 April 2002 (aged 23) | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 7 | FW | Kayungu Vivian Iga | 27 September 2009 (aged 15) | Free agent | ||
| 8 | FW | Anyiet Wek Maduok | 24 February 2006 (aged 19) | Wajuma | ||
| 9 | FW | Nyamam Makuach | 5 October 2008 (aged 16) | Munuki | ||
| 14 | FW | Mary Anger Bol | 27 January 2001 (aged 24) | Yei Joint Stars | ||
| 18 | FW | Ludia Maika | 6 January 2009 (aged 16) | Munuki | ||
| FW | Debora Luka | 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 | GK | Lilian Awuor | 13 June 1999 (aged 25) | FCV Farul Constanța | ||
| 18 | GK | Annedy Kundu | 17 September 1996 (aged 28) | Kenya Police Bullets | ||
| 2 | DF | Janet Mumo | 28 May 2002 (aged 23) | Kibera Soccer | ||
| 3 | DF | Vivian Nasaka (Captain) | 19 December 1999 (aged 25) | Hakkarigücü Spor | ||
| 5 | DF | Dorcas Shikobe | 4 April 1989 (aged 36) | Seirines Grevenon | ||
| 11 | DF | Tabitha Amoit | 5 April 2004 (aged 21) | Ulinzi Starlets | ||
| 13 | DF | Alice Mideri | 2 July 1996 (aged 28) | Vihiga Queens | ||
| 15 | DF | Elizabeth Ochaka | 9 June 2009 (aged 16) | Kenya Police Bullets | ||
| 16 | DF | Enez Mango | 1 July 1993 (aged 31) | FCV Farul Constanța | ||
| 20 | DF | Ruth Ingosi | 19 December 1993 (aged 31) | Simba Queens | ||
| 4 | MF | Diana Wacera | 6 July 1998 (aged 26) | Kenya Police Bullets | ||
| 6 | MF | Medina Abubakar | 7 March 2003 (aged 22) | Kibera Soccer | ||
| 7 | MF | Lavender Akinyi | 15 May 2003 (aged 22) | Ulinzi Starlets | ||
| 12 | MF | Martha Amunyolet | 5 January 2000 (aged 25) | Vihiga Queens | ||
| 17 | MF | Fasila Adhiambo | 6 January 2006 (aged 19) | Ulinzi Starlets | ||
| 8 | FW | Faith Mboya | 10 September 2004 (aged 20) | Kibera Soccer | ||
| 9 | FW | Tumaini Waliaula | 5 June 1999 (aged 26) | Seirines Grevenon | ||
| 10 | FW | Swaum Nanjala | 20 April 2004 (aged 21) | Vihiga Queens | ||
| 14 | FW | Emily Morang'a | 22 February 2006 (aged 19) | Kenya Police Bullets | ||
| 19 | FW | Violet Nanjala | 20 January 2000 (aged 25) | AM Laâyoune | ||
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Edwin Waiswa (7 June 2025). "Botes Names 20-Player Squad for CECAFA". thetouchlinesports.com. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ Edwin Kyle Kule (10 June 2025). "CECAFA: Sheryl Botes names 20-player Crested Cranes squad". kawowo.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ Bala Bullen (5 June 2025). "Coach Yor sets CECAFA tone with squad announcement". szn.ss. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Dennis Mabuka (12 June 2025). "Odemba Names 23-Player Harambee Starlets Squad for CECAFA Women's Championship". africatopsports.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.