Uganda women's national football team
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 | George Lutalo | ||
FIFA code | UGA | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 150 (15 March 2024)[1] | ||
Highest | 111 (December 2017) | ||
Lowest | 161 (October – December 2022; June 2023) | ||
First international | |||
Egypt 1–1 Uganda (Egypt, 29 March 1998)[2] | |||
Biggest win | |||
Uganda 13–0 Djibouti (17 November 2019) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
DR Congo 4–0 Uganda (Kinshasa, DR Congo; 28 January 2012)[3] Kenya 4–0 Uganda (Kisumu, Kenya; 3 July 2016)[4] Uganda 0–4 Kenya (Jinja, Uganda; 11 September 2016)[5] | |||
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 is the national women's football team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
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."[6] 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
12 July 2023 (2023-07-12) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Uganda | 3–3 | Rwanda | Kigal, Rwanda |
| Stadium: Kigali Pelé Stadium |
16 July 2023 (2023-07-16) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Rwanda | 0–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 agg.) | Uganda | Kigal, Rwanda |
Stadium: Kigali Pelé Stadium | ||||
Note: Uganda won 4–3 on aggregate. |
20 September 2023 (2023-09-20) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg | Uganda | 1–2 | Algeria | Njeru, Uganda |
16:00 UTC+3 |
| Stadium: FUFA Technical Centre Referee: Tatu Nuru Malogo (Tanzania) |
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AwconQ 1st round 2nd leg | Algeria | 1–1 (3–2 agg.) | Uganda | Oran, Algeria |
19:00 UTC+1 |
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| Stadium: Miloud Hadefi Stadium Referee: Chahenda El Maghribi (Egypt) | |
Note: Algeria won 3–2 on aggregate. |
26 October 2023 (2023-10-26) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Uganda | 2–0 | Cameroon | Njeru, Uganda |
16:00 UTC+3 |
| Stadium: FUFA Technical Centre |
31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Cameroon | 3–0 (a.e.t.) (3–2 agg.) | Uganda | Douala |
Stadium: Stade de la Réunification | ||||
Note: Cameroon won 3–2 on aggregate |
1 December International Friendly | Morocco | 1–1 | Uganda | Casablanca, Morocco |
19:00 UTC+1 |
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| Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium Referee: Rokiatou Fofana (Mali) |
5 December International Friendly | Morocco | 3–0 | Uganda | Rabat |
19:00 UTC+1 | Stadium: Moulay Hassan Stadium |
Source :global sport
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
update :November 2023
Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | Sheryl Botes | [7] |
Assistant coach | Charles Ayiekoh Lukula | |
Goalkeeping coach | David Ribeiro George Ssebuliba |
Manager history
- Faridah Bulega (????–2022)
- George Lutalo (2022–2023)
- Ayub Khalifa Klyingl (2023)
- Sheryl Botes(2023-)
Players
Current squad
- Caps and goals accurate up to and including 12 April 2021.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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19 | 1GK | Daisy Nakaziro | (1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 26) | Kampala Queens FC | ||
19 | 1GK | Gloria Namakula | Kampala Queens FC | |||
1GK | Proscovia Adongo | She Maroons FC | ||||
15 | 2DF | Shadia Nankya | (2001-11-25) 25 November 2001 (age 22) | UCU Lady Cardinals FC | ||
2DF | Bridget Nabisaalu | (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21) | UCU Lady Cardinals FC | |||
2DF | Desire Natooro | (2003-11-30) 30 November 2003 (age 20) | Asubo Gafford Ladies FC | |||
16 | 2DF | Jolly Kobusinge | (2002-01-29) 29 January 2002 (age 22) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC | ||
16 | 2DF | Shakirah Nankwanga | Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC | |||
2DF | Justine Kizza | She Maroons FC | ||||
3 | 2DF | Sumaya Komuntale | (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 (age 20) | Kampala Queens FC | ||
22 | 3MF | Phionah Nabbumba | (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 24) | Boldklubben af 1893 | ||
12 | 3MF | Joan Nabirye | (1998-06-25) 25 June 1998 (age 25) | FC Spartak | ||
3MF | Jackline Adong | She Maroons FC | ||||
17 | 3MF | Zaitun Namaganda | Wakiso Hill WFC | |||
7 | 3MF | Violah Nambi | (1995-07-24) 24 July 1995 (age 28) | Pomigliano CF | ||
13 | 4FW | Fauzia Najjemba | (2003-10-07) 7 October 2003 (age 20) | ZFK Dynamo Moscow | ||
4FW | Catherine Nagadya | (1999-11-08) 8 November 1999 (age 24) | Kampala Queens FC | |||
4FW | Zaina Nandede | (2003-10-15) 15 October 2003 (age 20) | Kampala Queens FC | |||
20 | 4FW | Aminah Nababi | (1999-02-21) 21 February 1999 (age 25) | Rines SS WFC | ||
14 | 4FW | Joanitah Ainembabazi | (1993-03-03) 3 March 1993 (age 31) | Simba Queens | ||
4FW | Lillian Kasuubo | She Maroons FC[ | ||||
4FW | Kamiyati Naigaga | Asubo Ladies FC[ |
Recent call-ups
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 | Daphine Nyayenga | (2004-12-19) 19 December 2004 (age 19) | She Corporate FC | v. Rwanda, 16 July 2023 | ||
GK | Ruth Aturo | (1995-07-19) 19 July 1995 (age 28) | - | Vihiga Queens FC | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | |
GK | Juliet Adeke | Kawempe Muslim | v. Cameroon PRE, 26 October 2023 | |||
GK | Sharon Kaidu | (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20) | Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC | v. Cameroon PRE, 26 October 2023 | ||
GK | Vanessa Edith Karungi | (1999-11-08) 8 November 1999 (age 24) | FC Nordsjælland | v. Cameroon , 26 October 2023 | ||
GK | Hadijah Nalongo | (2000-06-06) 6 June 2000 (age 24) | UCU Lady Cardinals FC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | ||
DF | Lukia Namubiru | (1998-12-17) 17 December 1998 (age 25) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Rwanda PRE, 16 July 2023 | ||
DF | Stella Musibika | (2003-09-03) 3 September 2003 (age 20) | She Coperate FC | v. Rwanda PRE, 16 July 2023 | ||
DF | Patience Nabulobi | (1999-06-06) 6 June 1999 (age 25) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | v. Rwanda PRE, 16 July 2023 | ||
DF | Aisha Nantongo | (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 22) | Aalborg BK | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
DF | Shakira Nankwanga | (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC | v. Cameroon PRE, 26 October 2023 | ||
DF | Patricia Akiror | (1999-04-04) 4 April 1999 (age 25) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Cameroon PRE, 26 October 2023 | ||
DF | Samalie Nakacwa | (2003-01-15) 15 January 2003 (age 21) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | ||
DF | Asia Nakibuuka | (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | ||
DF | Dorcus Lwalisa | (1998-10-29) 29 October 1998 (age 25) | Olila High School WFC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | ||
MF | Hasifah Nassuna (captain) | (1998-02-16) 16 February 1998 (age 26) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Riticia Nabbosa | (1997-10-09) 9 October 1997 (age 26) | Simba Queens | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Shakira Nyinagahirwa | (2005-07-25) 25 July 2005 (age 18) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Phionah Nabulime | (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 22) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Hadijah Nandago | (2005-02-15) 15 February 2005 (age 19) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Tracy Akiror | (1997-08-25) 25 August 1997 (age 26) | AFC Ann Arbor | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Josephine Ndagire | (2003-02-21) 21 February 2003 (age 21) | KMakerere University WFC | v. Cameroon PRE, 26 October 2023 | ||
MF | Shamirah Nalugya | (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 20) | Kampala Queens FC | v. Cameroon , 26 October 2023 | ||
MF | Sarah Nakuya | Asubo Ladies FC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | |||
MF | Rhoda Nanzari | (1999-06-06) 6 June 1999 (age 25) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | ||
MF | Elizabeth Nakigozi | (2004-01-29) 29 January 2004 (age 20) | Kampala Queens | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | ||
MF | Lillian Mutuuzo | Kampala Queens FC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | |||
FW | Ashiat Naluggwa | (1999-08-26) 26 August 1999 (age 24) | UCU lady Cardinals | v. Rwanda PRE, 16 July 2023 | ||
FW | Resty Nanziri | (1997-12-27) 27 December 1997 (age 26) | Kampala Queens | v. Rwanda, 16 July 2023 | ||
FW | Joan Ainembabazi | (1999-04-04) 4 April 1999 (age 25) | v. Rwanda, 16 July 2023 | |||
FW | Sandra Nabweteme | (1996-11-01) 1 November 1996 (age 27) | Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Spor | v. Algeria, 26 September 2023 | ||
FW | Margret Kunihira | (2004-09-09) 9 September 2004 (age 19) | Kampala Queens | v. Cameroon PRE, 26 October 2023 | ||
FW | Rita Kivumbi | (1995-06-21) 21 June 1995 (age 28) | Mallbackens IF | v. Cameroon PRE, 26 October 2023 | ||
FW | Anita Namata | (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 24) | Vihiga Queens FC | v. Cameroon , 26 October 2023 | ||
FW | Mutuuzo Lilian | Kampala Queens FC | v. Cameroon , 26 October 2023 | |||
FW | Barbara Adweru | She Corporate FC | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | |||
FW | Fazila Ikwaput | (1997-08-05) 5 August 1997 (age 26) | Gokulam Kerala | v. Morocco PRE, 1 December 2023 | ||
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. |
Previous squads
- Africa Women Cup of Nations
- CECAFA Women's Championship
Records
- As of 1 July 2021
- Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.
Most capped players
| Top goalscorers
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Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
1991 | did not enter | ||||||||
1995 | did not qualify | ||||||||
1999 | |||||||||
2003 | |||||||||
2007 | |||||||||
2011 | |||||||||
2015 | |||||||||
2019 | |||||||||
2023 | |||||||||
2027 | to be determined | ||||||||
Total | 0/10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
Summer Olympics record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
1996 | did not qualify | ||||||||
2000 | |||||||||
2004 | |||||||||
2008 | |||||||||
2012 | |||||||||
2016 | |||||||||
2020 | |||||||||
2024 | |||||||||
Total | 0/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Africa Women Cup of Nations
Africa Women Cup of Nations record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
1991 | did not qualify | ||||||||
1995 | |||||||||
1998 | |||||||||
2000 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | |
2002 | Ddid not qualify | ||||||||
2004 | |||||||||
2006 | |||||||||
2008 | |||||||||
2010 | |||||||||
2012 | |||||||||
2014 | |||||||||
2016 | |||||||||
2018 | |||||||||
2020 | Cancelled | ||||||||
2022 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | |
2024 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
Total | Group stage | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | −6 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
African Games
African Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | |
2003 | Did not enter | |||||||
2007 | ||||||||
2011 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2015 | Did not enter | |||||||
2019 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2023 | Third place | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
Total | 1/5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
CECAFA Women's Championship
CECAFA Women's Championship | |||||||||
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Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
1986 | |||||||||
2016 | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
2018 | runner up | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | −1 | |
2019 | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 4 | +12 | |
2021 | Cancelled | ||||||||
2022 | Winner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | +13 | |
Total | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Honours
Regional
- 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
Against | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Confederation |
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Record per opponent
*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.
- Key
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 | — |
See also
- Sport in Uganda
- Football in Uganda
- Women's football in Uganda
- Football in Uganda
- Uganda women's national under-20 football team
- Uganda women's national under-17 football team
- Uganda men's national football team
References
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Egypt vs. Uganda – 29 March 1998 – FIFA WWC 1999 Prel. Comp. CAF
- ^ Congo DR vs. Uganda – 28 January 2012 – Women Soccerway
- ^ Kenya vs. Uganda – 3 July 2016 – Women Soccerway
- ^ Uganda vs. Kenya – 11 September 2016 – Women Soccerway
- ^ Bugingo, Douglas (29 August 2007). "The Monitor (Uganda) – AAGM: Investment in Youth Soccer Reaping Rewards – Mulindwa". The Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "crested-cranes Officials".
- ^ "CRESTED CRANES TRAVELLING SQUAD TO MOROCCO". X. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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