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 coachGeorge Lutalo
FIFA code UGA
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FIFA ranking
Current 150 Steady2.svg (16 August 2024) [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]
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 and 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

2023

31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) 2024 Olympic qualifying Cameroon  Flag of Cameroon.svg3–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–2 agg.)
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Douala
Stadium: Stade de la Réunification
Note: Cameroon won 3–2 on aggregate
1 December International Friendly Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg1–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Casablanca, Morocco
19:00  UTC+1
Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
Referee: Rokiatou Fofana (Mali)
5 December International Friendly Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg3–0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Rabat
19:00  UTC+1 Stadium: Moulay Hassan Stadium

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
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)

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 players were called up for the Friendly matches against Algeria on 27 and 30 November 2024. [9]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
1 GK Ruth Aturo (1995-07-19) 19 July 1995 (age 29) Flag of Kenya.svg Vihiga Queens
1 GK Daisy Nakaziro (1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 27) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens

2 DF Shadia Nankya (2001-11-25) 25 November 2001 (age 23) Flag of Egypt.svg Masar
2 DF Phionah Nabulime Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
2 DF Moureen Kimono Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
2 DF Shakirah Nankwanga (2002-07-15) 15 July 2002 (age 22) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
2 DF Zabinah Nambozo Flag of Uganda.svg Amus College
2 DF Zainah Nandede (2003-10-15) 15 October 2003 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens
2 DF Hasifah Namboozo Flag of Uganda.svg Makerere University
2 DF Jolly Kobusinge (2001-07-25) 25 July 2001 (age 23) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
2 DF Angel Kigongo Auki Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga

3 MF Joan Nabirye (1998-06-25) 25 June 1998 (age 26) Flag of Russia.svg Spartak
3 MF Phionah Nabbumba (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 25) Flag of Denmark.svg Boldklubben af 1893
3 MF Yuster Kayesu Flag of Uganda.svg Rines
3 MF Agnes Nabukenya Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies
3 MF Violah Nambi (1995-07-24) 24 July 1995 (age 29) Flag of Italy.svg Napoli
3 MF Brenda Munyana Flag of Uganda.svg Uganda Martyrs Lubaga

4 FW Fazila Ikwaput (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 29) Flag of India.svg Gokulam Kerala
4 FW Joanitah Ainembabazi (1993-03-03) 3 March 1993 (age 31) Flag of Uganda.svg Heroes Queens
4 FW Resty Nanziri (1997-08-29) 29 August 1997 (age 27) Flag of Denmark.svg Boldklubben af 1893
4 FW Sylvia Kabene Flag of Uganda.svg St. Noa

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 Hadijah Nalongo (2000-06-06) 6 June 2000 (age 24) Flag of Uganda.svg UCU Lady Cardinals FCv. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
GK Gloria Namakula Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
GK Proscovia Adongo Flag of Uganda.svg She Maroons FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023

DF Samalie Nakacwa (2003-01-15) 15 January 2003 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
DF Asia Nakibuuka (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
DF Dorcus Lwalisa (1998-10-29) 29 October 1998 (age 26) Flag of Uganda.svg Olila High School WFC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
DF Desire Natooro (2003-11-30) 30 November 2003 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Asubo Gafford Ladies FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
DF Shakirah Nankwanga Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
DF Justine Kizza Flag of Uganda.svg She Maroons FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
DF Sumaya Komuntale (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 (age 21) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
DF Bridget Nabisaalu (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22) Flag of Uganda.svg UCU Lady Cardinals FCv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 30 October 2024

MF Sarah Nakuya Flag of Uganda.svg Asubo Ladies FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
MF Rhoda Nanzari (1999-06-06) 6 June 1999 (age 25) Flag of Uganda.svg Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
MF Elizabeth Nakigozi (2004-01-29) 29 January 2004 (age 20) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
MF Lillian Mutuuzo Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
MF Jackline Adong Flag of Uganda.svg She Maroons FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
MF Zaitun Namaganda Flag of Uganda.svg Wakiso Hill WFC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023

FW Barbara Adweru Flag of Uganda.svg She Corporate FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
FW Fazila Ikwaput (1997-08-05) 5 August 1997 (age 27) Flag of India.svg Gokulam Kerala v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023
FW Fauzia Najjemba (2003-10-07) 7 October 2003 (age 21) Flag of Russia.svg ZFK Dynamo Moscow v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
FW Catherine Nagadya (1999-11-08) 8 November 1999 (age 25) Flag of Uganda.svg Kampala Queens FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
FW Aminah Nababi (1999-02-21) 21 February 1999 (age 25) Flag of India.svg Sethu v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
FW Lillian Kasuubo Flag of Uganda.svg She Maroons FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
FW Kamiyati Naigaga Flag of Uganda.svg Asubo Ladies FC v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 1 December 2023
FW Sandra Nabweteme Flag of Mexico.svg Santos Laguna Femenilv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 30 October 2024}

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

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