South Sudan name final squad for CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship

The head coach of the South Sudan women’s national team has named the final squad ahead of the CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship 2022.

Uganda will host the regional Championship from June 1-11^th at the FUFa technical center in Njeru.

Shilene Booysen, the Bright Starlets coach announced the final squad on Monday after training. “We have prepared well and I think the team is ready for the challenge,” added Booysen.

South Sudan who are placed in Group B will open their campaign with a match against Tanzania on June 2^nd. The other teams in the Group include; Zanzibar and Ethiopia.

The hosts Uganda are placed in Group A alongside Burundi, Rwanda and Djibouti. Kenya who lifted the title in 2019 will not take part in the regional tournament.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Tutu Khalda Hassan, Magret Goya Lino, Nawal Isaac Henri

Defenders: Bandos Amadrio Filder, Sumaya Molili Taban, Dorka Gerald Lokeri, Amomo Issa Oliver, Annet Adebo Vita, Esther Kide Kute, Roba Ester Luis

Midfielders: Makunga Maurine Amos, Chiang Thmas Manyol, Mariam Luis Johnson, Apayi Hatima Robert, Pani Esther Mercy, Diana Padoni Paul, Mary Dawa Marko, Amy Lasu Lauya

Strikers: Josephine Nyibol Makuei, Deborah Stephenluka, Stella Nyoka Chaplan, Sarah Aparo Charles, Mary Anger Kuach