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Feb 11th, 2026

Teen Cranes Depart for Zambia Ahead of FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Second-Leg Qualifier

Written By | Alex Mbamanya
Queen Cranes after their last training today

Sports Desk

The Uganda national women’s U20 football team has today departed for Zambia, where they will play the second leg of the FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup qualifier against the Zambian team. The Teen Cranes conducted their final training session this morning in preparation for the journey to Ndola, where the decisive match will be played.

Uganda played to a 1–1 draw against Zambia on Saturday in Kampala. According to head coach Sherly Botes, the team is ready to surprise the hosts in Ndola. The return leg will be played on Saturday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, with Zambia holding the advantage on the away-goals rule.


Queen Cranes training

Uganda needs either a win or a draw of 2–2 or higher to advance to the next round of qualification.
The aggregate winner over the two legs will face either Ghana or South Africa in the next round, which will be the final stage of qualification. At that stage, the four teams that will represent Africa at the tournament in Poland will be determined.



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