Uganda women's national football team

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Uganda
Nickname(s) The Crested Cranes
Association Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation CECAFA (East & Central Africa)
Head coachSheryl Botes Ulanda
FIFA code UGA
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FIFA ranking
Current 148 Steady2.svg (12 June 2025) [1]
Highest111 (December 2017)
Lowest161 (October – December 2022; June 2023)
First international
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 1–1 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Egypt, 29 March 1998) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 13–0 Djibouti  Flag of Djibouti.svg
(17 November 2019)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 4–0 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Kinshasa, DR Congo; 28 January 2012) [3]
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 4–0 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Kisumu, Kenya; 3 July 2016) [4]
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 0–4 Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg
(Jinja, Uganda; 11 September 2016) [5]
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 4–0 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Chamazi, Tanzania; 17 June 2025)
World Cup
Appearances0
Olympic Games
Appearances0
African Women's Championship
Appearances2 (first in 2000 )
Best resultGroup stage (2000, 2022)

The Uganda women's national football team also known as TheCrested Cranes is the national women's football team of Uganda. It is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations. [6]

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History

FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa addressed this in 2007, saying, "We had a girls' tournament in Luweero earlier this year and top players are going to be assembled into a national team to contest at the inaugural CECAFA Women's Challenge Cup to be held in Zanzibar in October." [7] The tournament though was never played.

Team image

Nicknames

The Uganda women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Crested Cranes".

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.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2024

27 October International Friendly DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg1–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Kinshasa, DR Congo
Mawete Soccerball shade.svg61'
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
30 October International Friendly DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg1–3Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Kinshasa, DR Congo
Mawete Soccerball shade.svg64'
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
27 November International Friendly Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svg2–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Blida, Algeria
16:00  UTC+1 Report (FAF) Nabirye Soccerball shade.svg61'Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
30 November International Friendly Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svg1–0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Blida, Algeria
16:00  UTC+1 Karchouni Soccerball shade.svg34'Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
Referee: Mohamed Islam Mahtouk (Algeria)

2025

21 February 2025 (2025-02-21) 2026 WAFCON qualifying Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg2–0Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia Kampala, Uganda
16:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Hamz Stadium
26 February 2025 (2025-02-26) 2026 WAFCON qualifying Ethiopia  Flag of Ethiopia.svg2–0
(2–2 agg.)
(5–4 p)
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
15:00  UTC+1
Report Stadium: Abebe Bikila Stadium
Referee: Patience Ndidi (Nigeria)
Penalties
Note: 2–2 on aggregate. Ethiopia won 5–4 on penalties.
13 June 2025 (2025-06-13) 2025 CECAFA Championship Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg 0–1 Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi Chamazi, Tanzania
16:00 Report Habonimana Soccerball shade.svg76'Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Lucy Juma (Kenya)
Player of the Match: E. Habonimana (Burundi)
15 June 2025 (2025-06-15) 2025 CECAFA Championship South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg 0–5 Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Chamazi, Tanzania
19:00 Report
Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania)
Player of the Match: S. Kabene (Uganda)
17 June 2025 (2025-06-17) 2025 CECAFA Championship Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg 4–0 Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Chamazi, Tanzania
19:00
Report Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania)
19 June 2025 (2025-06-19) 2025 CECAFA Championship Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg 0–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania Chamazi, Tanzania
19:00 Report
Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium
Referee: Lucy Juma (Kenya)

Source :global sport

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

update :November 2023

PositionNameRef.
Head coach Flag of South Africa.svg Sheryl Botes [8]
Assistant coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula
Goalkeeping coach David Ribeiro
George Ssebuliba

Manager history

Players

Current squad

The following is the final squad for 2025 CECAFA Women's Championship, announced on 7 June 2025. [9] [10] On 10 June 2025, Ruth Aturo and Zidah Asiimwe were called up to replace Nulu Nakyaze Babirye and Resty Kobusobozi, respectively. [11]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Ruth Aturo (1995-07-19) 19 July 1995 (age 29) Flag of Tanzania.svg Ukerewe Queens SC
191 GK Daisy Nakaziro (1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 27) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
181 GK Lillian Nakiirya (2007-09-07) 7 September 2007 (age 17) Flag of Uganda.svg St. Noa Girls

22 DF Esther Namusoke (2005-05-04) 4 May 2005 (age 20) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
152 DF Jolly Kobusinge (2001-07-25) 25 July 2001 (age 23) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
42 DF Hasifah Patricia Namboozo (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 19) Flag of Uganda.svg Makerere University
52 DF Desire Katisi Natooro (2007-10-15) 15 October 2007 (age 17) Flag of Uganda.svg Asubo Ladies
202 DF Zainah Nandede (2003-10-15) 15 October 2003 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
142 DF Docas Lwalisa (2003-01-18) 18 January 2003 (age 22) Flag of Uganda.svg Olila HS
152 DF Jamilah Nabulime (1999-08-08) 8 August 1999 (age 25) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens

63 MF Zaina Namuleme (Captain) (2000-01-09) 9 January 2000 (age 25) Flag of Uganda.svg Makerere University
73 MF Margret Kunihira (2004-09-09) 9 September 2004 (age 20) Flag of Tanzania.svg Ceasiaa Queens
84 FW Zidah Asiimwe (2008-09-15) 15 September 2008 (age 16) Flag of Uganda.svg Boni Consilii Girls
3 MF Shamirah Nalugya (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC
123 MF Sumayah Nabuto (2004-01-17) 17 January 2004 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
133 MF Brenda Munyana (2005-11-26) 26 November 2005 (age 19) Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
163 MF Shakirah Nankwanga (2002-07-15) 15 July 2002 (age 22) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens

94 FW Jovia Nakagolo (2005-07-23) 23 July 2005 (age 19) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
114 FW Sylvia Kabene (2007-05-03) 3 May 2007 (age 18) Flag of Uganda.svg St. Noa Girls
174 FW Latifah Nakasi (2003-05-03) 3 May 2003 (age 22) Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to a Uganda squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Sharon Kaidu -- Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
GK Angella Adeke -- Flag of Uganda.svg Amus College WFCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
GK Ashley Nakabugo -- Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim SS WFCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025

DF Moureen Kimono -- Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria, 30 November 2024
DF Sumaya Komuntale (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Bridget Nabisaalu (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22) Flag of Egypt.svg Modern Sports FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Phionah Nabulime -- Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Aisha Nantongo (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 23)-- Flag of Egypt.svg Masar v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Shadia Nankya (2001-11-25) 25 November 2001 (age 23)-- Flag of Egypt.svg Tutankhamun FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Mackline Niwandinda -- Flag of Uganda.svg Boni Consilii Girls Vocational Schoolv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Martha Babirye -- Flag of Uganda.svg El Cambio Academyv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Margret Namande -- Flag of Uganda.svg Lady Doves FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
DF Wilmer Nantumbwe -- Flag of Uganda.svg She Gist FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025

MF Yuster Kayesu -- Flag of Uganda.svg Rines v. Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria, 30 November 2024
MF Violah Nambi (captain) (1995-07-24) 24 July 1995 (age 29)-- Flag of Finland.svg Åland United WFCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Agnes Nabukenya -- Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Joan Nabirye (1998-06-25) 25 June 1998 (age 26)-- Flag of Turkey.svg Trabzonspor FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Phionah Nabbumba (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 25)-- Flag of Denmark.svg Boldklubben af 1893 v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Zabinah Nambozo -- Flag of Uganda.svg Amus College
MF Kauthara Naluyima -- Flag of Uganda.svg She Maroons FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Teddy Najjuma -- Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Rashidah Nankya -- Flag of Uganda.svg Makerere University WFCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Dorine Aujat -- Flag of Uganda.svg Amus College WFC
MF Lian Atuhaire -- Flag of Uganda.svg Tooro Queens FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Esther Nantongo -- Flag of Uganda.svg Gold Star FCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Angel Auki -- Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubagav. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
MF Resty Kobusobozi -- Flag of Uganda.svg Lady Doves FC2025 CECAFA Women's Championship, June 2025

FW Sandra Nabweteme Flag of Mexico.svg Santos Laguna Femenilv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 30 October 2024}
FW Fazila Ikwaput (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 29)-- Flag of India.svg Gokulam Kerala v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
FW Resty Nanziri (1997-08-29) 29 August 1997 (age 27)-- Flag of India.svg East Bengal v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
FW Joanitah Ainembabazi (1993-03-03) 3 March 1993 (age 32)-- Flag of India.svg Kickstart v. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
FW Rinah Ariho -- Flag of Uganda.svg Boni Consilii Girls Vocational Schoolv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025
FW Nusurah Nakintu -- Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFCv. Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia, 26 February 2025

INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
SUS Player is serving a suspension.
WD Player withdrew for personal reasons.

Previous squads

Records

As of 1 July 2021
Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
YearResultPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 did not enter
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 1999
Flag of the United States.svg 2003
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007
Flag of Germany.svg 2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015
Flag of France.svg 2019
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 to be determined
Total0/100000000
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
YearResultPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 did not qualify
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2020
Flag of France.svg 2024
Total0/80000000
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Africa Women Cup of Nations

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
YearRoundPldWD*LGSGAGD
1991 did not qualify
1995
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1998
Flag of South Africa.svg 2000 Group stage311146−2
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2002 Ddid not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2016
Flag of Ghana.svg 2018
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2020 Cancelled
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 Group stage301237−4
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 Did not qualify
TotalGroup stage6123713−6
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

African Games record
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2003 Did not enter
Flag of Algeria.svg 2007
Flag of Mozambique.svg 2011 Did not qualify
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015 Did not enter
Flag of Morocco.svg 2019 Did not qualify
Flag of Ghana.svg 2023 Third place513144
Total1/5513144

CECAFA Women's Championship

CECAFA Women's Championship
YearRoundGPWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of Zanzibar.svg 1986
Flag of Uganda.svg 2016 4th520312120
Flag of Rwanda.svg 2018 runner up421167−1
Flag of Tanzania.svg 2019 3rd5302164+12
Flag of Djibouti.svg 2021 Cancelled
Flag of Uganda.svg 2022 Winner5500152+13
Total3/50000000

Honours

Regional

Med 1.png Champions: 2020

All−time record against FIFA recognized nations

The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.

Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)
AgainstPldWDLGFGAGDConfederation

    Record per opponent

    *As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.

    Key
      Positive balance (more wins than losses)
      Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
      Negative balance (more losses than wins)

    The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:

    OpponentPldWDLGFGAGDW%Confederation
    Total

    See also

    References

    1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
    2. Egypt vs. Uganda – 29 March 1998 – FIFA WWC 1999 Prel. Comp. CAF
    3. Congo DR vs. Uganda – 28 January 2012 – Women Soccerway
    4. Kenya vs. Uganda – 3 July 2016 – Women Soccerway
    5. Uganda vs. Kenya – 11 September 2016 – Women Soccerway
    6. "Crested Cranes". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
    7. Bugingo, Douglas (29 August 2007). "The Monitor (Uganda) – AAGM: Investment in Youth Soccer Reaping Rewards – Mulindwa". The Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
    8. "crested-cranes Officials". 21 November 2023.
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    11. Edwin Kyle Kule (10 June 2025). "CECAFA: Sheryl Botes names 20-player Crested Cranes squad". kawowo.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.