Uganda women's national football team

Uganda
Nickname(s)	The Crested Cranes
Association	Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	CECAFA (East & Central Africa)
Head coach	George Lutalo
FIFA code	UGA
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	160 1 (24 March 2023)[1]
Highest	112 (March 2017)
Lowest	161 (December 2022)
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

2022

1 June 2022 (2022-06-01) CECAFA Women's Championship GS Group A	Uganda	2–0	Rwanda	Njeru, Uganda
16:00	Ikwaput 39', 49'			Stadium: FUFA technical centre

3 June 2022 (2022-06-03) CECAFA Women's Championship GS Group A	Uganda	5–0	Djibouti	Njeru, Uganda
13:00	Nantongo 15' Namirimu 43' Nabweteme 48' Nabbumba 51' Ikwaput 66'	Report		Stadium: FUFA technical centre

5 June 2022 (2022-06-05) CECAFA Women's Championship GS Group A	Uganda	4–1	Burundi	Njeru, Uganda
16:00	Ikwaput 14' Nalugya 47' Nabweteme 79', 90+3'		Nahimana 11'	Stadium: FUFA technical centre

9 June 2022 (2022-06-09) CECAFA Women's Championship SF	Uganda	1–0 (a.e.t.)	Ethiopia	Njeru, Uganda
12:00	Ikwaput 116'	Report		Stadium: FUFA Technical Centre

11 June 2022 (2022-06-11) CECAFA Women's Championship Final	Uganda	3–1	Burundi	Njeru, Uganda
15:00	Nabweteme (2), 90+1' Ikwaput 44'	Report	Bukuru 49'	Stadium: FUFA Technical Centre Referee: Aline Umuton (Rwanda)

28 June 2022 Practice Match	Uganda	5–0	Zambia	Marrakesh, Morocco
	Kivumbi 37' Najjemba 38' Nambi 42', 57' Ikwaput 72'	Report

3 July 2022 (2022-07-03) 2022 AFWCON GS	Senegal	2–0	Uganda	Rabat, Maroc
16:00	Diakhaté 39' (pen.) Ndiaye 50'			Stadium: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium Referee: Dorsaf Ganouati (Tunisia)

5 July 2022 (2022-07-05) 2022 AFWCON GS	Uganda	1–3	Morocco	Rabat, Maroc
21:00	Komuntale 32'		Ayane 14' (pen.) El Chad 32' Chebbak 84' (pen.)	Stadium: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium Referee: Vincentia Amedome (Togo)

8 July 2022 (2022-07-08) 2022 AFWCON GS	Burkina Faso	2–2	Uganda	Casablanca, Maroc
21:00	Congo 35' Kabré 41'		Kunihira 8' Nabweteme 38'	Stadium: Stade Mohammed V Referee: Patience Madu (Nigeria)

2023

Source :global sport

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Position	Name	Ref.
Head coach	George Lutalo	[7]

Manager history

Faridah Bulega (????–2022)
George Lutalo (2022–)

Players

Current squad

This is the final Squad named on June 2022 For 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations .[8]

Caps and goals accurate up to and including 12 April 2021.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1GK	Ruth Aturo	(1995-07-19) 19 July 1995	Katkan Tyovaen Palloillijat
18	1GK	Vanessa Edith Karungi	(1999-11-08) 8 November 1999	Boldklubben AF 1893
19	1GK	Daisy Nakaziro	(1997-09-22) 22 September 1997	Uganda Martyrs WFC

2	2DF	Asia Nakibuuka	(2002-12-28) 28 December 2002	Kawempe Muslim Ladies
5	2DF	Aisha Nantongo	(2002-04-06) 6 April 2002	Kawempe Muslim Ladies
	2DF	Yudaya Nakayenze	(1997-06-26) 26 June 1997	Lindsey Wilson College
6	2DF	Margaret Namirimu	(1997-09-09) 9 September 1997	She Corporate FC
3	2DF	Sumayah Komuntale	(2003-08-03) 3 August 2003	Tooro Queens
	2DF	Lukia Namubiru	(1998-12-17) 17 December 1998	Kampala Queens FC
	2DF	Bira Nadunga	(2003-02-18) 18 February 2003	Olila High School

17	3MF	Riticia Nabbosa	(1997-10-09) 9 October 1997	Lady Doves
12	3MF	Joan Nabirye	(1998-06-25) 25 June 1998	Vihiga Queens
16	2DF	Phionah Nabbumba	(2000-07-20) 20 July 2000	She Corporate
15	3MF	Sheebah Zalwango	(2000-08-20) 20 August 2000	FC Amani
21	3MF	Shamirah Nalugya	(2003-09-12) 12 September 2003	Kampala Queens FC
	3MF	Hasifah Nassuna	(1998-02-16) 16 February 1998	UCU Lady Cardinals
26	3MF	Tracy Akiror	(1997-08-25) 25 August 1997	AFC Ann Arbor

20	4FW	Lilian Mutuuzo	(2002-12-22) 22 December 2002	Kampala Queens
	4FW	Zainah Nandede	(2003-10-15) 15 October 2003	Kampala Queens FC
24	4FW	Margret Kunihira	(2004-09-09) 9 September 2004	Kampala Queens
8	4FW	Sandra Nabweteme	(1996-11-01) 1 November 1996	Hapoel Ironi Petah Tikva
9	4FW	Fazila Ikwaput	(1997-08-05) 5 August 1997	Lady Doves
13	4FW	Fauzia Najjemba	(2003-10-07) 7 October 2003	BIIK Kazygurt
7	4FW	Violah Nambi	(1995-07-24) 24 July 1995	FC Dornbirn Ladies
11	4FW	Rita Kivumbi	(1995-06-21) 21 June 1995	Mallbackens IF
14	4FW	Juanita Ainembabazi	(1993-03-03) 3 March 1993	Rines SS WFC

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)	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Gloria Namakula		Tooro Queens	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
GK	Juliet Adeke	2000 (age 22–23)	Kawempe Muslim Ladies	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship
GK	Daphine Nyayenga	(2004-12-19) 19 December 2004	She Corporate FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship

DF	Bridget Nabisaalu	1996 or 1997	She Corporate	2021 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF	Eunice Ariokot		Olila High School	2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification
DF	Wilmer Nantumbwe		She Corporate	2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification
DF	Viola Namuddu	1994 or 1995	Makerere University	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Harima Kanyago		Uganda Martyrs WFC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Salena Allibhai	(2004-06-07) 7 June 2004	KAA Gent	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Adrine Birungi		Gaspo FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Phoebe Banura	1994 or 1995	UCU Lady Cardinals	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Madam Christine	(2004-11-28) 28 November 2004	Gaspo FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Jolly Kobusinge		FC Tooro Queens	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Miriam Ibunyu		She Corporate FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Shadia Nankya	(2001-11-25) 25 November 2001	UCU Lady Cardinals	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship
DF	Samalie Nakacwa	(2003-01-15) 15 January 2003	Kawempe Muslim Ladies	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship

MF	Norah Alupo	2000 or 2001	Lady Doves	2021 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF	Amina Nababi	1998 or 1999	Makerere University	2021 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF	Shakira Nyinagahirwa	(2005-07-25) 25 July 2005	Kawempe Muslim Ladies	2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification
MF	Hadijah Nandago	(2005-02-15) 15 February 2005	Kawempe Muslim Ladies	2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification
MF	Zaina Namuleme		Kampala Queens	2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification
MF	Resty Kobusobozi		Tooro Queens
MF	Rhoda Nanziri		Kawempe Muslim Ladies	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Naome Nagadya		She Corporate FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE

FW	Otandeka Laki	(1996-01-24) 24 January 1996	New Jersey Copa	2021 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW	Spencer Nakacwa	1998 or 1999	Lady Doves	2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification
FW	Resty Nanziri	1997 or 1998	Kampala Queens	2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification
FW	Sandra Kisakye		UCU Lady Cardinals	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Elizabeth Nakigozi		Uganda Martyrs WFC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Sharon Nadunga	2001 or 2002	Kawempe Muslim Ladies	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Favor Nambatya		She Corporate FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Susan Atim		She Corporate FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Grace Aluka		Olila High School	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Zaina Namuleme		Kampala Queens	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Juliet Nalukenge	(2003-08-14) 14 August 2003	Chrysomolia FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship
FW	Hasifa Nassuna		UCU Lady Cardinals FC	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship
FW	Natasha Shirazi	(1996-02-08) 8 February 1996	Maccabi Kishronot Hadera	2022 CECAFA Women's Championship
^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

Africa Women Cup of Nations

CECAFA Women's Championship

2022 CECAFA Women's Championship squads

Records

As of 1 July 2021

Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

Most capped players

#	Player	Year(s)	Caps

Top goalscorers

#	Player	Year(s)	Goals	Caps

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1991	did not enter
1995	did not qualify
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019
2023
Total	0/9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1996	did not qualify
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020
Total	0/7	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
Year	Round	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1991	did not qualify
1995	did not qualify
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
Total	Group stage	6	1	2	3	7	13	−6

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

African Games record
Year	Result	Matches	Wins	Draws	Losses	GF	GA
2003	Did not enter
2007	Did not enter
2011	Did not qualify
2015	Did not enter
2019	Did not qualify
2023	TBD
Total	0/4	0	0	0	0	0	0

CECAFA Women's Championship

CECAFA Women's Championship
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

CECAFA Women's Championship

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)

Against	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Confederation

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:

Opponent	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	W%	Confederation

Total									—

References

"The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
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.
"What to know about Uganda's Crested Cranes".
"Lutalo Names Crested Cranes final Squad For WAFCON 2022". sports256.com. Retrieved 21 June 2022.

External links

FIFA Profile

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[FIFA_Women's_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.

[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

[speakingaboutgirls-6] Bugingo, Douglas (29 August 2007). "The Monitor (Uganda) – AAGM: Investment in Youth Soccer Reaping Rewards – Mulindwa". The Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 16 April 2012.

[7] "What to know about Uganda's Crested Cranes".

[8] "Lutalo Names Crested Cranes final Squad For WAFCON 2022". sports256.com. Retrieved 21 June 2022.

International women's association football
FIFA Federations Teams Competitions World Rankings Player of the Year The Best FIFA Women's Player
Worldwide	FIFA Women's World Cup U-20 U-17
Asia	AFC Women's Asian Cup U-20 U-17 Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Regional ASEAN EAFF SAFF WAFF, CAFA Intercontinental (Arab)
Africa	CAF Women Cup of Nations U-20 U-17 Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Regional CECAFA COSAFA UNAF WAFU A WAFU B UNIFFAC Intercontinental (Arab)
North America, Central America and the Caribbean	CONCACAF W Championship U-20 U-17 W Gold Cup Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
South America	CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina U-20 U-17
Oceania	OFC Women's Nations Cup U-19 U-16 Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Europe	UEFA Women's Championship U-19 U-17 Women's Nations League
Non-FIFA	NF-Board Women's Viva World Cup
Games	Olympics Youth Olympics Universiade African Games Asian Games Central America and Caribbean Central American Games Goodwill Games Pan American Games Pacific Games Indian Ocean Island Games South Asian Games Southeast Asian Games Island Games
Invitationals	Aisha Buhari Cup Albena Cup Algarve Cup Aphrodite Women Cup Arnold Clark Cup Australia Cup Balaton Cup Baltic Cup Brazil Cup Chungua Cup Cyprus Women's Cup European Competition ('69,'79) Cup of Nations Finalissima Four Nations Tournament FIFA Invitation Tournament Gold Cup Istria Cup Women's Kirin Challenge Cup Malta International Matchworld Cup MS&AD Cup Mundialito Nordic Championship Our Game Tournament Peace Queen Cup Pinatar Cup Revelations Cup SAFF Women's Friendly Tournament SheBelieves Cup Sud Ladies Cup Tournament of Nations Tournoi de France Turkish Women's Cup Valais Cup Women's World Cup ('70,'71) Yongchuan International Tournament
Geography Codes Player of the Century Men's football

National women's football teams of Africa (CAF)
North Africa (UNAF)	Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Tunisia
West Africa (WAFU)	Benin Burkina Faso Cape Verde Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo
East Africa (CECAFA)	Burundi Djibouti Eritrea Ethiopia Kenya Rwanda Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zanzibar^†
Central Africa (UNIFFAC)	Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo DR Congo Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe
Southern Africa (COSAFA)	Angola Botswana Comoros Eswatini Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Seychelles South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe
Non-regional Members	Réunion^†
Football in Africa portal ^†Associate member of CAF but not member of FIFA

Uganda women's national football team

History

Team image

Nicknames

Results and fixtures

2022

2023

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Manager history

Players

Current squad

Recent call-ups

Previous squads

Records

Most capped players

Top goalscorers

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

Olympic Games

Africa Women Cup of Nations

African Games

CECAFA Women's Championship

Honours

Regional

All−time record against FIFA recognized nations

Record per opponent

See also

References

External links