Nickname(s) | The Crested Cranes | ||
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Association | Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | CECAFA (East & Central Africa) | ||
Head coach | Sheryl Botes Ulanda | ||
FIFA code | UGA | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 148 ![]() | ||
Highest | 111 (December 2017) | ||
Lowest | 161 (October – December 2022; June 2023) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Egypt, 29 March 1998) [2] | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (17 November 2019) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Kinshasa, DR Congo; 28 January 2012) [3] ![]() ![]() (Kisumu, Kenya; 3 July 2016) [4] ![]() ![]() (Jinja, Uganda; 11 September 2016) [5] ![]() ![]() (Chamazi, Tanzania; 17 June 2025) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 0 | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | 0 | ||
African Women's Championship | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2000 ) | ||
Best result | Group 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]
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.
The Uganda women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Crested Cranes".
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 Lose Fixture
27 October International Friendly | DR Congo ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
Mawete ![]() | Stadium: Stade des Martyrs |
30 October International Friendly | DR Congo ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
Mawete ![]() | Stadium: Stade des Martyrs |
27 November International Friendly | Algeria ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Blida, Algeria |
16:00 UTC+1 |
| Report (FAF) | Nabirye ![]() | Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium |
30 November International Friendly | Algeria ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Blida, Algeria |
16:00 UTC+1 | Karchouni ![]() | Stadium: Mustapha Tchaker Stadium Referee: Mohamed Islam Mahtouk (Algeria) |
21 February 2025 2026 WAFCON qualifying | Uganda ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Kampala, Uganda |
16:00 UTC+3 | Report | Stadium: Hamz Stadium |
26 February 2025 2026 WAFCON qualifying | Ethiopia ![]() | 2–0 (2–2 agg.) (5–4 p) | ![]() | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
15:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Abebe Bikila Stadium Referee: Patience Ndidi (Nigeria) | ||
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Note: 2–2 on aggregate. Ethiopia won 5–4 on penalties. |
13 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | Uganda ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Chamazi, Tanzania |
16:00 | Report | Habonimana ![]() | Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Lucy Juma (Kenya) Player of the Match: E. Habonimana (Burundi) |
15 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | South Sudan ![]() | 0–5 | ![]() | Chamazi, Tanzania |
19:00 | Report | Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania) Player of the Match: S. Kabene (Uganda) |
17 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | Kenya ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Chamazi, Tanzania |
19:00 | Report | Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Tatu Malogo (Tanzania) |
19 June 2025 2025 CECAFA Championship | Uganda ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Chamazi, Tanzania |
19:00 | Report | Stadium: Azam Complex Stadium Referee: Lucy Juma (Kenya) |
Source :global sport
update :November 2023
Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | ![]() | [8] |
Assistant coach | Charles Ayiekoh Lukula | |
Goalkeeping coach | David Ribeiro George Ssebuliba |
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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]
The following players have been called up to a Uganda squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Sharon Kaidu | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
GK | Angella Adeke | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
GK | Ashley Nakabugo | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
DF | Moureen Kimono | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
DF | Sumaya Komuntale | 3 August 2003 | ![]() | v. ![]() | ||
DF | Bridget Nabisaalu | 28 November 2002 | ![]() | v. ![]() | ||
DF | Phionah Nabulime | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
DF | Aisha Nantongo | 6 April 2002 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
DF | Shadia Nankya | 25 November 2001 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
DF | Mackline Niwandinda | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
DF | Martha Babirye | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
DF | Margret Namande | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
DF | Wilmer Nantumbwe | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Yuster Kayesu | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Violah Nambi (captain) | 24 July 1995 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
MF | Agnes Nabukenya | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Joan Nabirye | 25 June 1998 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
MF | Phionah Nabbumba | 1 December 1999 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
MF | Zabinah Nambozo | - | - | ![]() | ||
MF | Kauthara Naluyima | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Teddy Najjuma | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Rashidah Nankya | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Dorine Aujat | - | - | ![]() | ||
MF | Lian Atuhaire | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Esther Nantongo | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Angel Auki | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
MF | Resty Kobusobozi | - | - | ![]() | 2025 CECAFA Women's Championship, June 2025 | |
FW | Sandra Nabweteme | ![]() | v. ![]() | |||
FW | Fazila Ikwaput | 15 September 1995 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
FW | Resty Nanziri | 29 August 1997 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
FW | Joanitah Ainembabazi | 3 March 1993 | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() |
FW | Rinah Ariho | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
FW | Nusurah Nakintu | - | - | ![]() | v. ![]() | |
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. |
Most capped players
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FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
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Total | 0/10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summer Olympics record | |||||||||
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Total | 0/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Africa Women Cup of Nations record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
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![]() | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | |
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![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | |
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Total | Group stage | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | −6 |
African Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | |
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![]() | Third place | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
Total | 1/5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
CECAFA Women's Championship | |||||||||
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Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
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![]() | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
![]() | runner up | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | |
![]() | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 4 | +12 | |
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![]() | Winner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | +13 | |
Total | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.
Against | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Confederation |
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*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.
The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W% | Confederation |
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Total | — |