Fixtures

Africa - World Cup Qualifying 03/17 13:00 - Mozambique vs Uganda - View
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 03/21 13:00 - Uganda vs Guinea - View
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 09/01 13:00 - Uganda vs Mozambique - View
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 09/05 13:00 - Uganda vs Somalia - View
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 10/06 13:00 - Botswana vs Uganda - View
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 10/10 13:00 - Algeria vs Uganda - View

Results

African Nations C'ship Qualifying 12/29 15:00 - Uganda v Burundi W 1-0
African Nations C'ship Qualifying 12/26 15:00 - Uganda v Burundi W 1-0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 11/19 16:00 6 [3] Congo v Uganda [2] W 0-1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 11/15 13:00 5 [1] Uganda v South Africa [2] L 0-2
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 10/15 13:00 4 [4] South Sudan v Uganda [1] W 1-2
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 10/11 16:00 3 [1] Uganda v South Sudan [4] W 1-0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 09/09 16:00 2 [2] Uganda v Congo [1] W 2-0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 09/06 16:00 1 [2] South Africa v Uganda [2] D 2-2
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 06/10 16:00 - [4] Uganda v Algeria [1] L 1-2
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 06/07 16:00 - [5] Uganda v Botswana [4] W 1-0
International Match 03/26 16:00 - Ghana v Uganda D 2-2
International Match 03/22 21:00 - Comoros v Uganda L 4-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 12 7 5
Wins 7 5 2
Draws 2 0 2
Losses 3 2 1
Goals for 14 7 7
Goals against 13 4 9
Clean sheets 6 5 1
Failed to score 2 1 1

The Uganda national football team also known as The Uganda Cranes represents Uganda in international football and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations.

History

It made its debut on 1 May 1926 against Kenya drawing 1–1. It qualified for its debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1962, the third edition of the tournament, which included only 4 teams. In the semi-finals, it was defeated and eliminated by United Arab Republic (2–1), and then lost the third place match against Tunisia (3–0).

It returned to the Africa Cup of Nations in 1974, where it was eliminated in the first round following 2 defeats against Egypt and Zambia and a draw against Ivory Coast. It was eliminated in the first round in the 1976 edition, being defeated by Ethiopia, Egypt and Guinea.

In the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations, it finished second in the group stages defeating Congo (3–1) and Morocco (3–0) and lost 3–1 to Tunisia. In the semi-finals it eliminated Nigeria (2–1) and in the final was defeated by Ghana (2–0).

In 2017 it qualified for the African Cup of Nations again after 39 years. It finished the tournament in the first round after two consecutive 1–0 losses to Ghana and Egypt and a 1–1 draw against Mali.

In the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup, it progressed to the second round with a 4–0 aggregate win against Togo, and was drawn into a group with Egypt, Ghana and the Republic of Congo. It finished the group with 2 0–0 draws against Ghana, a win and a draw against the Republic of Congo and a victory against Egypt followed by a defeat at the home of the Pharaohs. The 9 points won were not enough for it to qualify against the 13 of the Egyptians who finished first in the standings.

In the qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, it cruised through qualifiers against Tanzania, Cape Verde and Lesotho. In the competition proper, a 2–0 victory against DR Congo meant that it had won its first match in the competition for 41 years. In the other 2 games of the group Uganda obtained a draw against Zimbabwe (1–1) and a defeat against the hosts Egypt (2–0) qualifying in second place, to be eliminated in the round of 16 by Senegal (1–0). They qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after South Sudan beat Congo 3-2 on November 14, 2024.

The Uganda national soccer team, commonly known as the "Uganda Cranes," is the representative team of Uganda in international soccer competitions. The team is managed by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and has a rich history in African soccer.

The Uganda Cranes have a passionate fan base and are known for their strong work ethic and determination on the field. They have had success in regional competitions such as the CECAFA Cup, where they have won multiple titles.

The team's colors are yellow and red, and their home matches are played at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. The Uganda Cranes have a talented squad of players who compete at a high level both domestically and internationally.

Overall, the Uganda national soccer team is a respected and competitive force in African soccer, and they continue to strive for success on the international stage.