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
Captain Khalid Aucho
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 88 Decrease2.svg 1 (28 November 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
Appearances8 (first in 1962 )
Best resultRunners-up (1978)
African Nations Championship
Appearances6 (first in 2011 )
Best resultGroup stage (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2019 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2019)
CECAFA Cup
Appearances81 (first in 1926)
Best resultChampions (1928, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019)
Website fufa.co.ug

The Uganda national football team also known as The Uganda Cranes 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 two consecutive 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). They qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after South Sudan beat Congo 3-2 on November 14, 2024.

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

2024

19 January Friendly Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svg0–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Cairo, Egypt
17:00  UTC+1 Report 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
Report Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
26 March Friendly Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg2–2Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana Marrakech, Morocco
16:00  UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
Referee: Bouchra Kaboubi (Morocco)
7 June 2026 World Cup qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg10Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Kampala, Uganda
19:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 45,000
Referee: Clement Franklin Kpan (Ivory Coast)
10 June 2026 World Cup qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg12Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Kampala, Uganda
19:00  UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 45,000
Referee: Adissa Abdul Raphiou Ligali (Benin)
6 September AFCON qualification South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg2–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Johannesburg, South Africa
18:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon)
9 September AFCON qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg2–0Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Kampala, Uganda
19:00  UTC+3 Report Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 38,000
Referee: Mehrez Malki (Tunisia)
11 October AFCON qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg1–0Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Kampala, Uganda
19:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 38,000
Referee: Kalilou Ibrahim Traoré (Ivory Coast)
15 October AFCON qualification South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg1–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Juba, South Sudan
15:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Juba Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Al Ghandour (Egypt)
15 November AFCON qualification Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg0–2Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Kampala, Uganda
15:00  UTC+3 Report Stadium: Mandela National Stadium
Attendance: 38,000
Referee: Alhadi Allaou Mahamat (Chad)
19 November AFCON qualification Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg0–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Brazzaville, Congo
13:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Referee: Mohamed Maarouf Eid Mansour (Egypt)

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
Physical coach Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Mathieu Denis
Team Doctor Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Arnaud Depraetere
Physiotherapist & Fitness coach Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Arthur Naudts
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 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against South Africa and Congo on 15 and 19 November 2024. [5]

Caps and goals are correct as of 15 November 2024, after the match against South Africa.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Ismail Watenga (1995-05-15) 15 May 1995 (age 29)340 Flag of South Africa.svg Lamontville Golden Arrows
1 GK Charles Lukwago (1993-12-11) 11 December 1993 (age 30)240 Flag of South Africa.svg Venda
1 GK Nafian Alionzi (1996-03-01) 1 March 1996 (age 28)60 Flag of Ethiopia.svg Defence Force
1 GK Mutwalibi Mugolofa (2000-11-02) 2 November 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA

2 DF Isaac Muleme (1992-10-10) 10 October 1992 (age 32)510 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Viktoria Žižkov
2 DF Timothy Awany (1996-08-06) 6 August 1996 (age 28)450 Flag of Israel.svg Ashdod
2 DF Halid Lwaliwa (1998-08-19) 19 August 1998 (age 26)381 Flag of North Macedonia.svg Bregalnica
2 DF Aziz Kayondo (2002-10-06) 6 October 2002 (age 22)262 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Slovan Liberec
2 DF Bevis Mugabi (1995-05-01) 1 May 1995 (age 29)251 Flag of Scotland.svg Motherwell
2 DF Kenneth Semakula (2002-11-14) 14 November 2002 (age 22)220 Flag of Uganda.svg Villa
2 DF Gavin Kizito (2002-01-14) 14 January 2002 (age 22)120 Flag of Uganda.svg Villa
2 DF Geoffrey Wasswa (1996-08-23) 23 August 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of Ethiopia.svg Ethiopian Coffee

3 MF Khalid Aucho (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 (age 31)752 Flag of Tanzania.svg Young Africans
3 MF Allan Okello (2000-07-04) 4 July 2000 (age 24)283 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers
3 MF Taddeo Lwanga (1994-05-21) 21 May 1994 (age 30)271 Flag of Rwanda.svg APR
3 MF Bobosi Byaruhanga (2001-12-03) 3 December 2001 (age 23)250 Flag of the United States.svg Austin
3 MF Travis Mutyaba (2005-08-07) 7 August 2005 (age 19)222 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux
3 MF Ssekiganda Ronald (1995-09-13) 13 September 1995 (age 29)81 Flag of Uganda.svg Villa
3 MF Saidi Mayanja (2003-08-12) 12 August 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA

4 FW Rogers Mato (1998-10-20) 20 October 1998 (age 26)304 Flag of North Macedonia.svg AP Brera
4 FW Derrick Nsibambi (1994-06-19) 19 June 1994 (age 30)267 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA
4 FW Steven Mukwala (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 25)201 Flag of Ghana.svg Asante Kotoko
4 FW Denis Omedi (1996-06-13) 13 June 1996 (age 28)112 Flag of Uganda.svg Kitara
4 FW Jude Ssemugabi (1997-03-03) 3 March 1997 (age 27)41 Flag of Uganda.svg Kitara
4 FW Hakim Kiwanuka (2000-09-11) 11 September 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Uganda.svg Villa
4 FW John Paul Dembe (2005-07-03) 3 July 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Sweden.svg Häcken
4 FW Calvin Kabuye (2003-03-28) 28 March 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Sweden.svg Sandvikens
4 FW Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (2004-03-03) 3 March 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA

Recent call-ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Tom Ikara (1997-02-12) 12 February 1997 (age 27)30 Flag of Uganda.svg BUL v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
GK Giosue Bellagambi (2001-11-08) 8 November 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of England.svg Huddersfield Town v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
GK Jack Komakech (2002-07-31) 31 July 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
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 30)50 Flag of Uganda.svg Gaddafi v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024 PRE

DF Nicholas Mwere (2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Uganda.svg BUL v. Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan ; 14 October 2024
DF Elvis Bwomono (1998-11-29) 29 November 1998 (age 26)100 Flag of Scotland.svg St Mirren v. Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo ; 9 September 2024
DF Kaka Omony (1999-10-23) 23 October 1999 (age 25)20 Flag of Uganda.svg Bright Stars v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
DF Toby Sibbick (1999-05-23) 23 May 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of Scotland.svg Heart of Midlothian v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
DF Nathan Asiimwe (2004-12-29) 29 December 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of England.svg Charlton Athletic v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
DF Livingstone Mulondo (1996-10-15) 15 October 1996 (age 28)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 21)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 31)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 31)00 Flag of Uganda.svg NEC v. Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait ; 19 January 2024

MF Allan Kyambadde (1996-01-15) 15 January 1996 (age 28)251 Flag of Egypt.svg El Dakhleya v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
MF Ashraf Mugume (1998-11-16) 16 November 1998 (age 26)50 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
MF Moses Opondo (1997-10-28) 28 October 1997 (age 27)30 Flag of Denmark.svg Horsens v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
MF Bright Anukani (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 24)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 26)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 29)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

FW Muhammad Shaban (1998-01-11) 11 January 1998 (age 26)252 Flag of Uganda.svg KCCA v. Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo ; 9 September 2024
FW Fahad Bayo (1998-05-10) 10 May 1998 (age 26)299 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vyškov v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 10 June 2024
FW Patrick Kakande (2003-04-25) 25 April 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Uganda.svg Villa v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 10 June 2024
FW Umar Lutalo (2003-12-15) 15 December 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Uganda.svg Villa v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria ; 10 June 2024
FW Milton Karisa (1995-07-27) 27 July 1995 (age 29)506 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
FW Moses Aliro (1996-02-09) 9 February 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of Uganda.svg URA v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
FW Carl James Mujaguzi (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Ireland.svg Athlone Town v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana ; 26 March 2024
FW Nelson Senkatuka (1997-09-10) 10 September 1997 (age 27)130 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 22)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

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 19 November 2024 [6]
Players in bold are still active with Uganda.
Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Godfrey Walusimbi 10532009–2019
2 Emmanuel Okwi 95282009–2023
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 Khalid Aucho 7622013–present
9 Andrew Mwesigwa 7572003–2014
10 Geoffrey Massa 72222005–2017
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Emmanuel Okwi 28950.292009–2023
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 9210.432018–2022
Fahad Bayo 9290.312018–present
Philip Obwiny 9480.191994–2003

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

Final 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 determined420244
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total521912214953

Head-to-head record

Completely updated and corrected per the cited source on 15 November 2024 [7]

Note: Country in italic is not a member of FIFA.

Source: [8] [9]

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