Overview
Uganda is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the East and Central African (CECAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Cranes, has played 689 recorded internationals since 1926, winning 287 of them (41.7%).
Uganda have played at 8 AFCON finals without winning the title, finishing runners-up in 1978.
On current form our Elo rating places Uganda 18th in Africa and 103rd in the world.
With about 51.4 million people and its capital in Kampala, Uganda has produced 471 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Ugandan footballers
Martin MutumbaUganda · b. 1985
Denis OnyangoUganda · b. 1985
Melvyn LorenzenUganda · b. 1994
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Emmanuel OkwiUganda · Al Ittihad Alexandria Club
Micheal AziraUganda · Chicago Fire FC
Ibrahim SekagyaUganda · b. 1980
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Robert OdongkaraUganda · b. 1989
Elio CapradossiUganda · b. 1996
Bevis MugabiUganda · b. 1995
Andrew MwesigwaUganda · b. 1984
Khalid AuchoUganda · b. 1993
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- David Obua
- Emmanuel Okwi
- Farouk Miya
- Rogers Mato
- Fahad Bayo
- Denis Obua
- Stanley Mubiru
- Phillip Omondi
Where Ugandan players play
11 active Ugandan players are currently at clubs outside Uganda. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Uganda
Main competitions: Uganda Premier League, FUFA Women Super League, Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
- KCCA FCfounded 1963
- Vipers SCfounded 1969
- SC Villafounded 1975
- Uganda Revenue Authority SCfounded 1997
- Express F.C.founded 1957
- BUL FC
- Police FCfounded 1965
- Kitara FCfounded 2010
- SOLTILO Bright Stars FCfounded 1997
- Proline FCfounded 2006
Where Ugandan footballers are born
6 Uganda internationals were born abroad, most often in United Kingdom (2), Zambia (1), Poland (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Uganda. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Uganda national team?
Uganda are nicknamed the Cranes.
How many times have Uganda won AFCON?
Uganda have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Uganda played at the World Cup?
No, Uganda have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Uganda?
In our match database, David Obua leads with 5 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Ugandan footballer?
By international recognition, Farouk Miya is the best-known Ugandan footballer in our database, followed by Martin Mutumba and Denis Onyango.
What is the biggest stadium in Uganda?
Mandela National Stadium is the largest football stadium in Uganda in our records, with a capacity of 45,202.