Recent times haven't given Ugandans a clear taste of their goodies, with Nalukenge having to endure long spells on the sidelines to injury.
The Fauzia Najjemba and Juliet Nalukenge combo that promised a future blitz for Ugandan women's football could get reminisced in the forthcoming All-Africa Games slated for Ghana in March.
The deadly duo was so good that they 'single-handedly' helped Uganda win the 2019 U17 COSAFA Championship.
Recent times haven't given Ugandans a clear taste of their goodies, with Nalukenge having to endure long spells on the sidelines to injury.
She has since returned to full fitness and has been firing, while Najjemba has never slowed down - a match reborn?
Meanwhile, as tactician Sheryl Botes named Uganda U20 Women’s National Team (Queen Cranes) a provisional squad of 48 players to start preparations for the 2023 All Africa Games, they were both enlisted.
It should be noted that the Women's Tournament will consider the age as applied during the qualifiers of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022.
15:56 - 22.01.2024
STARS ABROAD Crested Cranes stars Najjemba, Nalukenge light up Europe over the weekend
Both Najjemba and Nalukenge are set to play starring roles for the Crested Cranes this year under head coach Sheryl Botes.
The Upper age limit will allow players born on or after 1st January 2002 while the lower age limit allows players born on or before 31st December 2006.
Uganda was placed in the same group with Ethiopia, Tanzania and hosts Ghana.
13:08 - 17.02.2024
Dazzling Agnes Nabukenya fires Kawempe Muslims past Uganda Martyrs
Kawempe continued their pursuit for this season's league glory, as they currently lead proceedings with 24 points in ten matches.
The tournament will take place between 8th – 24th March in Accra, Ghana.
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (Boldklubben AF 1893, Denmark), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Esther Akujo (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Olga Lukia Butiru (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda), Halimah Kasuubo (Wakiso Hill WFC, Uganda), Cecilia Kamuli (FC Tooro Queens, Uganda), Nuru Babirye Nakyanzi (Royal Queens FC, Uganda)
Defenders
Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Harima Kanyago (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Catherine Wujja (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Sharifah Nakimera (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Asia Nakibuuka (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Winnie Nakanwagi (Makerere University WFC, Uganda), Claire Hilda Kebirungi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Dorcus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Ritah Mushimire (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Harriet Angorah (St. Noa WFC, Uganda), Winfred Kwatulira (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Aisha Nantongo (Aalborg BK, Denmark), Patricia Nanyanzi Nakato (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Patience Nabulobi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda)
Midfielders
Krusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Patricia Nayiga (Wakiso Hill WFC, Uganda),Zaitun Namaganda (Wakiso Hill WFC, Uganda), Sarah Nakuya (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda), Hadijah Babirye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Eva Nagayi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Shamusa Najjuma (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda)
Forwards
Latifah Nakasi (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Margret Kunihira (Ceasiaa Queens FC, Tanzania), Sumaya Nalumu (St. Noa WFC, Uganda), Zainah Nandede (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sharon Kanyiginya (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Uganda), Juliet Nalukenge (Apollon Ladies FC, Cyprus), Catherine Nagadya ( Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Sophia Nakiyingi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Lillian Kasuubo (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Charity Nabiira (Jinja SS WFC, Uganda), Immaculate Kizza (She Maroons FC, Uganda), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Ladies FC, Uganda), Fauzia Najjemba (ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Russia)