Uganda women's national football team
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.
Nickname(s) | Crested Cranes |
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Association | Federation of Uganda Football Associations |
Confederation | CAF |
Sub-confederation | CECAFA (East & Central Africa) |
Head coach | George Lutalo |
FIFA code | UGA |
FIFA ranking | |
Current | 161 2 (9 December 2022)[1] |
Highest | 112 (March 2017) |
Lowest | 159 (August 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) |
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.
Background
Women football in Uganda started way back in the early 90s with girls and women playing the sport for fun. The game was scanty and no defined structures as compared to the current status in the Country.Girls and women would competitively play against the opposite sex to create competition. Mrs. Kazibwe ‘Mama Becca’ Rebecca (RIP) and Mr. Paul Ssali are the founding members of women football in Uganda. Ssali was Uganda Cranes goalkeeper in 1978, the last time Uganda appeared at the Nations cup finals.The then National senior team, the She- Kobs (Now Crested Cranes) would be hand-picked due to lack of defined competitions.A national league was started in the mid-90s but suffered natural death due to various challenges inclusive of sponsorship.The National team played its first international match in Nairobi Kenya in 1994. The first qualification attempt for the Africa Cup for women was in 1998 when Uganda hosted Egypt at Nakivubo Stadium and drew 1–1 and lost to Egypt 0–1 away.The tournament in South Africa (2000) where Uganda emerged third, beating Reunion 3–0, drawing 2–2 with Zimbabwe and losing 0–2 to the hosts was an eye-opener to most Ugandans and many fans as they reignited theirs in women's football.Schools and other women teams started to play the game. On the third attempt, in the Africa Women Cup; Uganda played Ethiopia over two legs in 2003, unfortunately, they have eliminated again on goal aggregate (2–3).
Women Football Structures in Uganda
At the inception of the leadership of FUFA President Lawrence Mulindwa (2005–2013), the game gained some progress. Emphasis was put on grass-root development and coaching education. Leagues were played at district and regional levels. It became slightly easy to select players for various National teams.The number of school girls’ teams playing the game is tremendously increasing because on average, 50 teams participate in the annual national post-primary tournament with the best teams representing the country at the East African Secondary Schools Games.Schools championships have produced players like Sandra Nabweteme, Aturo Ruth, Hasifah Nassuuna, Fauzia Najjemba, Mutuzo Lillian, Vanesa Karungi, Asia Nakibuuka, Juliet Nalukegnge, Sawuya Sana and Sanya Babirye. Schools have also played a key role in feeding clubs with players. Under the current leadership of FUFA President Eng Moses Magogo, women regional leagues have been emphasized and strengthened where the FUFA Women Elite League was started in 2015.The FUFA Women Elite League now has 16 teams in the 2018/2019 season but started with 12 teams in the 2015 debut campaign. Women football coaching, administrative seminars, and courses have been conducted to take women football to another level under the reign of current FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo.
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
14 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round first leg | Uganda | Awarded | Kenya | |
Report |
23 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round second leg | Kenya | Awarded | Uganda | |
Report | ||||
Note: Uganda advanced on walkover after Kenya withdrew before the first leg. |
1 June 2022 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 CECAFA Women's Championship GS Group A | Uganda | 5–0 | Djibouti | Njeru, Uganda |
13:00 | Report | Stadium: FUFA technical centre |
5 June 2022 CECAFA Women's Championship GS Group A | Uganda | 4–1 | Burundi | Njeru, Uganda |
16:00 |
| Stadium: FUFA technical centre |
3 July 2022 2022 AFWCON GS | Senegal | 2–0 | Uganda | Rabat, Maroc |
16:00 | Stadium: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium Referee: Dorsaf Ganouati (Tunisia) |
8 July 2022 2022 AFWCON GS | Burkina Faso | 2–2 | Uganda | Casablanca, Maroc |
21:00 |
| Stadium: Stade Mohammed V Referee: Patience Madu (Nigeria) |
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Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (November 2020) |
Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | George Lutalo | [7] |
Manager history
This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (November 2020) |
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 | ||
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1 | GK | Ruth Aturo | 19 July 1995 | Katkan Tyovaen Palloillijat | ||
18 | GK | Vanessa Edith Karungi | 8 November 1999 | Boldklubben AF 1893 | ||
19 | GK | Daisy Nakaziro | 22 September 1997 | Uganda Martyrs WFC | ||
2 | DF | Asia Nakibuuka | 28 December 2002 | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | ||
5 | DF | Aisha Nantongo | 6 April 2002 | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | ||
DF | Yudaya Nakayenze | 26 June 1997 | Lindsey Wilson College | |||
6 | DF | Margaret Namirimu | 9 September 1997 | She Corporate FC | ||
3 | DF | Sumayah Komuntale | 3 August 2003 | Tooro Queens | ||
DF | Lukia Namubiru | 17 December 1998 | Kampala Queens FC | |||
DF | Bira Nadunga | 18 February 2003 | Olila High School | |||
17 | MF | Riticia Nabbosa | 9 October 1997 | Lady Doves | ||
12 | MF | Joan Nabirye | 25 June 1998 | Vihiga Queens | ||
16 | DF | Phionah Nabbumba | 20 July 2000 | She Corporate | ||
15 | MF | Sheebah Zalwango | 20 August 2000 | FC Amani | ||
21 | MF | Shamirah Nalugya | 12 September 2003 | Kampala Queens FC | ||
MF | Hasifah Nassuna | 16 February 1998 | UCU Lady Cardinals | |||
26 | MF | Tracy Akiror | 25 August 1997 | AFC Ann Arbor | ||
20 | FW | Lilian Mutuuzo | 22 December 2002 | Kampala Queens | ||
FW | Zainah Nandede | 15 October 2003 | Kampala Queens FC | |||
24 | FW | Margret Kunihira | 9 September 2004 | Kampala Queens | ||
8 | FW | Sandra Nabweteme | 1 November 1996 | Hapoel Ironi Petah Tikva | ||
9 | FW | Fazila Ikwaput | 5 August 1997 | Lady Doves | ||
13 | FW | Fauzia Najjemba | 7 October 2003 | BIIK Kazygurt | ||
7 | FW | Violah Nambi | 24 July 1995 | FC Dornbirn Ladies | ||
11 | FW | Rita Kivumbi | 21 June 1995 | Mallbackens IF | ||
14 | FW | Juanita Ainembabazi | 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) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Gloria Namakula | Tooro Queens | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
GK | Juliet Adeke | 2000 (age 22–23) | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | 2022 CECAFA Women's Championship | ||
GK | Daphine Nyayenga | 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 ChampionshipPRE | ||
DF | Harima Kanyago | Uganda Martyrs WFC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Salena Allibhai | 7 June 2004 | KAA Gent | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||
DF | Adrine Birungi | Gaspo FC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Phoebe Banura | 1994 or 1995 | UCU Lady Cardinals | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||
DF | Madam Christine | Gaspo FC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Jolly Kobusinge | FC Tooro Queens | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Miriam Ibunyu | She Corporate FC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Shadia Nankya | 25 November 2001 | UCU Lady Cardinals | 2022 CECAFA Women's Championship | ||
DF | Samalie Nakacwa | 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 | 25 July 2005 | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification | ||
MF | Hadijah Nandago | 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 ChampionshipPRE | |||
MF | Naome Nagadya | She Corporate FC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Otandeka Laki | 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 ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Elizabeth Nakigozi | Uganda Martyrs WFC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Sharon Nadunga | 2001 or 2002 | Kawempe Muslim Ladies | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||
FW | Favor Nambatya | She Corporate FC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Susan Atim | She Corporate FC | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Grace Aluka | Olila High School | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Zaina Namuleme | Kampala Queens | 2022 CECAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Juliet Nalukenge | 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 | 8 February 1996 | Maccabi Kishronot Hadera | 2022 CECAFA Women's Championship | ||
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 | |||||||||
Total | 0/9 | 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 | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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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 | |
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 | TBD | |||||||
Total | 0/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CECAFA Women's Championship
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. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
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- ^ 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.