Uganda national football team

The Uganda national football team, nicknamed The Cranes, is the national team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Their best finish in the Africa Cup of Nations was second in 1978.

Uganda
Nickname(s)The Cranes
AssociationFederation of Uganda Football Associations
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCECAFA (East & Central Africa)
Head coachJohnny McKinstry
CaptainDenis Onyango
Most capsGodfrey Walusimbi (105)
Top scorerEmmanuel Okwi ( (25)
Home stadiumMandela National Stadium
FIFA codeUGA
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 77 (11 June 2020)[1]
Highest62 (January 2016)
Lowest152 (July 2002)
Elo ranking
Current 78 18 (2 April 2020)[2]
Highest40 (March 1978)
Lowest129 (June 2005)
First international
 Kenya 1–1 Uganda
(Nairobi, Kenya; 1 May 1926)
Biggest win
Uganda 13–1 Kenya 
(Uganda; unknown date 1932)
Biggest defeat
 Egypt 6–0 Uganda
(Alexandria, Egypt; 30 July 1995)
 Tunisia 6–0 Uganda
(Tunis, Tunisia; 28 February 1999)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances7 (first in 1962)
Best resultRunners-up, 1978

Achievements

CECAFA Cup :

Competitive record

World Cup record

FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1974 Did not enter Did not enter
1978 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 3 4
1982 Withdrew Withdrew
1986 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 1 3
1990 2 1 0 1 2 3
1994 Withdrew during qualifying Withdrew during qualifying
1998 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 1 5
2002 2 0 1 1 4 7
2006 12 3 2 7 10 18
2010 6 3 1 2 8 9
2014 6 2 2 2 5 6
2018 8 4 3 1 7 2
2022 To be determined To be determined
2026
Total0/21 42 15 9 18 42 47

Results and fixtures

  Win   Draw   Loss

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2019

22 June 2019 2019 AFCONDR Congo 0–2 UgandaCairo, Egypt
16:30 Report Kaddu  14'
Okwi  48'
Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Referee: Rédouane Jiyed (Morocco)
26 June 2019 2019 AFCONUganda 1–1 ZimbabweCairo, Egypt
19:00 Okwi  12' Report Billiat  40' Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Referee: Eric Otogo-Castane (Gabon)
30 June 2019 2019 AFCONUganda 0–2 EgyptCairo, Egypt
21:00 Report Salah  36'
A. El Mohamady  45+1'
Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Referee: Maguette Ndiaye (Senegal)
5 July 2019 2019 AFCONUganda 0–1 SenegalCairo, Egypt
21:00 Report Mané  15' Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)
8 September 2019 FriendlyKenya 1–1 UgandaNairobi, Kenya
Muguna  51' Report Okwi  23' Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
13 October 2019 FriendlyEthiopia 0–1 UgandaBahir Dar, Ethiopia
15:00 Report Okwi  20' Stadium: Bahir Dar Stadium
13 November 2019 (2019-11-13) 2021 AFCONQBurkina Faso 0–0 UgandaOuagadougou, Burkina Faso
19:00 UTC±0 Stadium: Stade du 4 Août
17 November 2019 (2019-11-17) 2021 AFCONQUganda 2–0 MalawiKira, Uganda
16:00 UTC+3
Stadium: Mandela National Stadium

All-time team record

Completely updated and corrected per the cited source on 4 July 2017 [3]

Players

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the 2021 AFCON Qualifier against South Sudan national football team on 28 March 2020 and 31 March 2020 .[4][5]

Caps and goals as of 13 October 2019, after the match vs. Ethiopia.[6]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Denis Onyango (Captain) (1985-05-15) 15 May 1985 78 0 Mamelodi Sundowns
1GK Jamal Salim (1995-05-27) 27 May 1995 6 0 Al-Hilal

2DF Nicholas Wadada (1994-07-27) 27 July 1994 59 1 Azam
2DF Joseph Ochaya (1993-12-14) 14 December 1993 55 2 TP Mazembe
2DF Timothy Awany (1996-08-06) 6 August 1996 34 0 Ashdod
2DF Bevis Mugabi (1995-05-01) 1 May 1995 10 0 Motherwell
2DF Alex Kakuba (1991-06-12) 12 June 1991 4 0 C.D. Cova da Piedade
2DF Ronald Mukiibi (1991-09-16) 16 September 1991 3 0 Östersunds
2DF Elvis Bwomono (1998-11-29) 29 November 1998 0 0 Southend United F.C.

3MF Khalid Aucho (1993-08-08) 8 August 1993 51 2 Misr Lel Makkasa SC
3MF Allan Kyambadde (1996-01-15) 15 January 1996 23 1 El Gouna
3MF Taddeo Lwanga (1994-05-21) 21 May 1994 19 1 Tanta
3MF Micheal Azira (1987-08-22) 22 August 1987 12 0 Chicago Fire
3MF Moses Waiswa (1997-04-20) 20 April 1997 11 1 SuperSport United F.C.
3MF Lumala Abdu (1997-07-21) 21 July 1997 8 0 Pyramids
3MF Allan Okello (1999-12-28) 28 December 1999 2 1 Paradou
3MF Jayden Onen (2001-02-17) 17 February 2001 0 0 Brentford F.C.

4FW Emmanuel Okwi (Vice-Captain) (1992-12-25) 25 December 1992 78 26 Al-Ittihad
4FW Bbakka Alexis (1995-09-13) 13 September 1995 1 0 Umeå FC
4FW Uche Ikpeazu (1995-02-28) 28 February 1995 0 0 Heart of Midlothian F.C.

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Uganda in the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Robert Odongkara (1989-09-02) 2 September 1989 31 0 Horoya AC v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
GK Charles Lukwago (1994-11-24) 24 November 1994 5 0 KCCA v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019
GK Joel Mutakubwa 0 0 Kyetume v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019

DF Hassan Wasswa (1988-02-14) 14 February 1988 81 0 Jeddah v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
DF Murushid Juuko (1994-04-14) 14 April 1994 41 1 Free Agent v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
DF Isaac Muleme (1992-10-10) 10 October 1992 39 0 Nitra v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
DF Halid Lwaliwa (1998-08-19) 19 August 1998 0 0 Vipers SC v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
DF Mustafa Kizza (1999-10-03) 3 October 1999 5 1 KCCA v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019
DF Paul Willa (1999-09-04) 4 September 1999 5 0 Police v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019
DF John Revita (1992-01-17) 17 January 1992 5 0 Express v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019
DF Musitafa Mujuzi (1999-05-05) 5 May 1999 3 0 Proline v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019
DF Godfrey Walusimbi (1989-07-03) 3 July 1989 105 3 KS Vllaznia Shkodër 2019 AFCON

MF Farouk Miya (1997-11-26) 26 November 1997 65 22 Konyaspor v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
MF Luwagga Kizito (1993-12-23) 23 December 1993 43 1 Hapoel Kfar Saba v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
MF Milton Karisa (1995-07-27) 27 July 1995 23 2 Vipers SC v.  Ethiopia, 13 October 2019
MF Kirizestom Ntambi (1992-06-27) 27 June 1992 5 0 Wakiso Giants FC v.  Ethiopia, 13 October 2019
MF Allan Kayiwa (1997-10-07) 7 October 1997 4 0 Vipers SC v.  Ethiopia, 13 October 2019
MF Moses Opondo (1997-10-28) 28 October 1997 2 0 Odense v.  Ethiopia, 13 October 2019
MF Muzamir Mutyaba (1993-10-10) 10 October 1993 36 3 KCCA v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019
MF Nicolas Kasozi (1993-01-03) 3 January 1993 2 0 KCCA v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019
MF Allan Kateregga (1994-06-03) 3 June 1994 9 0 Erbil SC 2019 AFCON

FW Patrick Kaddu (1995-10-09) 9 October 1995 15 6 Ismaily SC v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
FW Fahad Bayo (1998-05-10) 10 May 1998 1 1 Vipers SC v.  Malawi, 17 November 2019
FW Derrick Nsibambi (1994-06-19) 19 June 1994 21 7 Smouha v.  Ethiopia, 13 October 2019
FW Bright Anukani (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 3 0 Proline v.  Kenya, 8 September 2019

DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Player has retired from international football.
SUS Suspended from the national team.
WD Player withdrew from the squad.

Records

As of 13 October 2019
Players in bold text are still active with Uganda.

Managers

[7][8][9]

References

  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  2. Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  3. FIFA.com. "FIFA Tournaments - Compare Teams - FIFA.com". FIFA.com. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
  4. "AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: McKinstry Names Squad For Double Header Against South Sudan".
  5. "AFCON 2021: The Road To Cameroon Is Clear".
  6. "Uganda (2019)". national-football-teams.com.
  7. Zziwa, Hassan Badru (25 May 2009). "Rise and fall of Cranes coaches". The Observer. Uganda. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  8. "Rise and fall of Uganda Cranes tacticians". Soccer256 online. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  9. "Johnny McKinstry unveiled as Uganda Cranes coach". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
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