Uganda national football team

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Uganda
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Nickname(s) The Cranes
Association Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation CECAFA (East & Central Africa)
Head coach Paul Put
Most caps Godfrey Walusimbi (105)
Top scorer Emmanuel Okwi (28)
Home stadium Mandela National Stadium
FIFA code UGA
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FIFA ranking
Current 92 Steady2.svg (15 February 2024) [1]
Highest62 (January 2016)
Lowest152 (July 2002)
First international
Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg  Kenya 1–1 Uganda  Flag of the Uganda Protectorate.svg
(Nairobi, Kenya; 1 May 1926)
Biggest win
Flag of the Uganda Protectorate.svg  Uganda 13–1 Kenya  Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg
(Uganda; unknown date 1932)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 6–0 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Alexandria, Egypt; 30 July 1995)
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 6–0 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Tunis, Tunisia; 28 February 1999)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances7 (first in 1962 )
Best resultRunners-up (1978)
African Nations Championship
Appearances6 (first in 2011 )
Best resultGroup stage (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Website fufa.co.ug

The Uganda national football team represents Uganda in association football and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations.

Contents

History

It made its debut on 1 May 1926 against Kenya drawing 1–1. It qualified for its debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1962, the third edition of the tournament, which included only 4 teams. In the semi-finals, it was defeated and eliminated by United Arab Republic (2–1), and then lost the third place match against Tunisia (3–0).

It returned to the Africa Cup of Nations in 1974, where it was eliminated in the first round following 2 defeats against Egypt and Zambia and a draw against Ivory Coast. It was eliminated in the first round in the 1976 edition, being defeated by Ethiopia, Egypt and Guinea.

In the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations, it finished second in the group stages defeating Congo (3–1) and Morocco (3–0) and lost 3–1 to Tunisia. In the semi-finals it eliminated Nigeria (2–1) and in the final was defeated by Ghana (2–0).

In 2017 it qualified for the African Cup of Nations again after 39 years. It finished the tournament in the first round after 2 1–0 losses to Ghana and Egypt and a 1–1 draw against Mali.

In the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup, it progressed to the second round with a 4–0 aggregate win against Togo, and was drawn into a group with Egypt, Ghana and the Republic of Congo. It finished the group with 2 0–0 draws against Ghana, a win and a draw against the Republic of Congo and a victory against Egypt followed by a defeat at the home of the Pharaohs. The 9 points won were not enough for it to qualify against the 13 of the Egyptians who finished first in the standings.

In the qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, it cruised through qualifiers against Tanzania, Cape Verde and Lesotho. In the competition proper, a 2–0 victory against DR Congo meant that it had won its first match in the competition for 41 years. In the other 2 games of the group Uganda obtained a draw against Zimbabwe (1–1) and a defeat against the hosts Egypt (2–0) qualifying in second place, to be eliminated in the round of 16 by Senegal (1–0).

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

28 March AFCON qualification Tanzania  Flag of Tanzania.svg0–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
20:00  UTC+3 Report
  • Mato Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Stadium: National Stadium
Referee: Ibrahim Kalilou Traore (Ivory Coast)
14 June Friendly DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg1–0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Douala, Cameroon
--:--  UTC+1 Stadium: Stade de Japoma
18 June AFCON qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg1–2Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Douala, Cameroon
16:00  UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Japoma Stadium
Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon)
7 September AFCON qualification Niger  Flag of Niger.svg0–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Marrakesh, Morocco
20:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
Referee: Jean Jacques Ndala Ngambo (DR Congo)
17 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svg2–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Berkane, Morocco
14:00  UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Stade Municipal de Berkane

2024

19 January Friendly Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svg0–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Cairo, Egypt
17:00  UTC+1 Ssekiganda Soccerball shade.svg10'
Kitata Soccerball shade.svg85'
Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
22 March Friendly Comoros  Flag of the Comoros.svg4–0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Marrakech, Morocco
21:00  UTC±0
Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
26 March Friendly Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg2–2Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana Marrakech, Morocco
16:00  UTC±0 Stadium: Stade de Marrakech

Coaching staff

PositionStaff
Head coach Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Put
Assistant coach Flag of Uganda.svg Sam Ssimbwa
Performance manager Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sven De Wilde
Goalkeeper coach Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Gery Osste
Fitness coach Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Mathieu Denis
Physiotherapist Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Martin Michiel
Video analyst Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jelle Sevenhant

Coaching history

Interim coaches are listed in italics. [2] [3] [4]

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the friendly matches against Comoros and Ghana on 22 and 26 March 2024. [5]

Caps and goals are correct as of 21 November 2023, after the match against Somalia.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Giosue Bellagambi (2001-11-08) 8 November 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of England.svg Huddersfield Town
1 GK Tom Ikara (1997-02-12) 12 February 1997 (age 27)10 Flag of Uganda.svg BUL
1 GK Jack Komakech (2002-07-31) 31 July 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers

2 DF Timothy Awany (1996-08-06) 6 August 1996 (age 27)420 Flag of Israel.svg Ashdod
2 DF Nathan Asiimwe (2004-12-29) 29 December 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of England.svg Charlton Athletic
2 DF Halid Lwaliwa (1998-08-19) 19 August 1998 (age 25)301 Flag of North Macedonia.svg Bregalnica
2 DF Bevis Mugabi (1995-05-01) 1 May 1995 (age 28)180 Flag of Scotland.svg Motherwell
2 DF Kenneth Semakula (2002-11-14) 14 November 2002 (age 21)130 Flag of Uganda.svg SC Villa
2 DF Elvis Bwomono (1998-11-29) 29 November 1998 (age 25)60 Flag of Scotland.svg St Mirren
2 DF Toby Sibbick (1999-05-23) 23 May 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Scotland.svg Heart of Midlothian
2 DF Nicholas Mwere (2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Uganda.svg BUL
2 DF Kaka Omony (1999-10-23) 23 October 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Uganda.svg Bright Stars

3 MF Allan Kyambadde (1996-01-15) 15 January 1996 (age 28)251 Flag of Egypt.svg El Dakhleya
3 MF Bobosi Byaruhanga (2001-12-03) 3 December 2001 (age 22)210 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC
3 MF Travis Mutyaba (2005-08-07) 7 August 2005 (age 18)131 Flag of Uganda.svg SC Villa
3 MF Ashraf Mugume (1998-11-16) 16 November 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA
3 MF Ronald Ssekiganda (1995-09-13) 13 September 1995 (age 28)11 Flag of Uganda.svg SC Villa
3 MF Moses Opondo (1997-10-28) 28 October 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of Denmark.svg Horsens

4 FW Milton Karisa (1995-07-27) 27 July 1995 (age 28)496 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers
4 FW Fahad Bayo (1998-05-10) 10 May 1998 (age 25)259 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vyškov
4 FW Rogers Mato (1998-10-20) 20 October 1998 (age 25)213 Flag of North Macedonia.svg AP Brera
4 FW Muhammad Shaban (1998-01-11) 11 January 1998 (age 26)180 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA
4 FW Steven Mukwala (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 24)120 Flag of Ghana.svg Asante Kotoko
4 FW Denis Omedi (1996-06-13) 13 June 1996 (age 27)20 Flag of Uganda.svg Kitara
4 FW Moses Aliro (1996-02-09) 9 February 1996 (age 28)20 Flag of Uganda.svg URA
4 FW Carl James Mujaguzi (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Ireland.svg Athlone Town
4 FW Shafic Kakande 00 Flag of Uganda.svg Bright Stars

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Hannington Ssebwalunyo (1994-01-19) 19 January 1994 (age 30)00 Flag of Uganda.svg Maroons v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
GK Joel Mutakubwa (1994-07-17) 17 July 1994 (age 29)50 Flag of Uganda.svg Gaddafi v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024 PRE
GK Ismail Watenga (1995-05-15) 15 May 1995 (age 28)270 Flag of South Africa.svg Lamontville Golden Arrows v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
GK Jamal Salim (1995-05-27) 27 May 1995 (age 28)130 Flag of South Africa.svg Richards Bay v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
GK Charles Lukwago (1992-11-24) 24 November 1992 (age 31)240 Flag of Ethiopia.svg Hawassa City v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
GK Nafian Alionzi (1996-03-02) 2 March 1996 (age 28)60 Flag of Ethiopia.svg Defence Force v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023

DF Gavin Kizito (2002-01-14) 14 January 2002 (age 22)120 Flag of Uganda.svg SC Villa v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
DF Livingstone Mulondo (1996-10-15) 15 October 1996 (age 27)70 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
DF Rogers Torach (2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
DF Patrick Bayiga (1993-08-15) 15 August 1993 (age 30)00 Flag of Uganda.svg Maroons v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
DF Rashid Okocha (1993-12-10) 10 December 1993 (age 30)00 Flag of Uganda.svg NEC v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
DF Aziz Kayondo (2002-10-06) 6 October 2002 (age 21)211 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vyškov v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
DF Ibrahim Juma (2004-05-06) 6 May 2004 (age 19)50 Flag of Spain.svg CD Leganés B v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
DF Joseph Ochaya (1993-12-14) 14 December 1993 (age 30)653 Flag of Egypt.svg El Mokawloon v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
DF Fred Gift (1998-07-21) 21 July 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Uganda.svg SC Villa v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
DF Geoffrey Wasswa (1996-08-23) 23 August 1996 (age 27)30 Flag of Ethiopia.svg Ethiopian Coffee v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
DF James Begisa (2002-09-27) 27 September 2002 (age 21)50 Flag of Uganda.svg URA v. Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania , 28 March 2023
DF Rogers Ochaki (2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania , 28 March 2023

MF Bright Anukani (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 23)183 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
MF Laban Tibiita (1998-04-14) 14 April 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of Uganda.svg URA v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
MF Hudu Mulikyi (1995-04-25) 25 April 1995 (age 28)20 Flag of Uganda.svg URA v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
MF Allan Oyirwoth (2007-01-23) 23 January 2007 (age 17)20 Flag of Uganda.svg MYDA v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
MF Ramz Kawooya (1999-01-27) 27 January 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of Uganda.svg Express v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
MF Khalid Aucho (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 30)702 Flag of Tanzania.svg Young Africans v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
MF Farouk Miya (1997-11-26) 26 November 1997 (age 26)7923 Flag of Turkey.svg Çaykur Rizespor v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
MF Moses Waiswa (1997-04-20) 20 April 1997 (age 26)303 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA FC v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
MF Isma Mugulusi (2003-10-10) 10 October 2003 (age 20)60 Flag of Greece.svg Makedonikos v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
MF Siraje Sentamu (1995-06-07) 7 June 1995 (age 28)40 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers SC v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023

FW Nelson Senkatuka (1997-09-10) 10 September 1997 (age 26)100 Flag of Uganda.svg Bright Stars v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
FW Arafat Usama (2002-09-27) 27 September 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
FW Alex Kitata (1998-01-09) 9 January 1998 (age 26)11 Flag of Uganda.svg BUL v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
FW Patrick Kakande (2003-04-25) 25 April 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Uganda.svg SC Villa v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024
FW Umar Lutalo (2003-12-15) 15 December 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Uganda.svg SC Villa v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024 PRE
FW Luwagga Kizito (1993-12-20) 20 December 1993 (age 30)471 Flag of Israel.svg Hapoel Rishon LeZion v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
FW Yunus Sentamu (1994-08-13) 13 August 1994 (age 29)325 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
FW Richard Basangwa (2001-12-17) 17 December 2001 (age 22)131 Flag of Egypt.svg Wadi Degla v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
FW Fred Amaku (1995-10-08) 8 October 1995 (age 28)00 Flag of Uganda.svg Maroons v. Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia ; 21 November 2023
FW Rogers Mugisha (2003-06-06) 6 June 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Uganda.svg Police v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 17 October 2023
FW Emmanuel Okwi (1992-12-25) 25 December 1992 (age 31)9528 Flag of Iraq.svg Erbil v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 18 June 2023
FW Allan Okello (2000-07-04) 4 July 2000 (age 23)223 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA v. Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania , 28 March 2023
FW Sadat Anaku (2000-12-09) 9 December 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Scotland.svg Dundee United v. Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania , 28 March 2023

DEC Refused to join the team after the call-up.
INJ Withdrew due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Has retired from international association football.
SUS Suspended from the team.
WD Withdrew.

Player records

As of 21 November 2023 [6]
Players in bold are still active with Uganda.
Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Godfrey Walusimbi 10532009–2019
2 Emmanuel Okwi 95282009–present
3 Simeon Masaba 8862002–2013
4 Tony Mawejje 8682003–2018
5 Denis Onyango 8202005–2021
6 Hassan Wasswa 8102006–2019
7 Farouk Miya 79232014–present
8 Andrew Mwesigwa 7572003–2014
9 Geoffrey Massa 72222005–2017
10 Denis Iguma 7112012–2021
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Emmanuel Okwi 28950.292009–present
2 Farouk Miya 23790.292014–present
3 Geoffrey Massa 22720.312005–2017
4 Majid Musisi 20290.691987–2000
5 Hassan Mubiru 18630.291998–2007
6 David Obua 16360.442003–2011
7 Geoffrey Sserunkuma 14540.262002–2017
8 Brian Umony 12360.332009–2015
9 Jackson Mayanja 10270.371988–1999
10 Patrick Kaddu 9210.432018–present
Fahad Bayo 9250.362018–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1958 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1962 to 1974 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 Did not qualify210134
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 Did not qualify210113
Flag of Italy.svg 1990 210123
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Withdrew during qualifyingWithdrew during qualifying
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 Did not qualify200215
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 201147
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 123271018
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 631289
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 622256
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 843172
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 623132
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined210122
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/16501812204751

Head-to-head record

Completely updated and corrected per the cited source on 4 July 2017 [7]

Source: [8] [9]

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