Juliet Nalukenge and 2016 FUFA Player of the year Hassifa Nassuna have been tasked with the role of leading Crested Cranes attack against visiting Harambee Starlets in the preliminary second leg of  Africa Women’s Cup qualifier in Kampala.

Christine Nambirigge is missing for the first time in the squad that has seen some radical changes being applied by coach Faridah Bulega.

Ruth Aturo will start on goal as Muteesa’s keeper Nakaziro Daisy start from the bench for Crested Cranes.

Viola Namuddu, meanwhile, passed a late fitness test and will marshal the defence alongside Grace Aluka and Uganda Matyrs’ Shadia Nankya.

Gafford Ladies’ Shakilah Mutibwa will combine with Zaina Namuleme and experienced midfielder Tracy Jones Akiror as they seek to dismantle the Harambee Starlets.

The match is set to kick off at 4 pm EAT at the StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo.

Uganda Crested Cranes Starting XI:

Ruth Aturo (GK), Viola Namuddu, Grace Aluka, Shadia Nankya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Tracy Akiror, Asia Nakibuuka, Shakira Mutibwa, Juliet Nalukenge, Hasifah Nassuna, Zainah Namuleme

Substitutes
Daisy Nakaziro, Phiona Nabbumba, Gladys Nakito, Spencer Nakachwa, Damali Matama, Winnie Babirye, Shamir’s Nalugya