Uganda

The Uganda national football team, affectionately known as The Cranes, represents Uganda in international football. Here are some key details about the team:

• Nickname: The Cranes
• Head Coach: Paul Put
• Captain: Isaac Muleme
• Most Caps: Godfrey Walusimbi (105)
• Top Scorer: Emmanuel Okwi (28)
• FIFA Ranking (as of July 2024): 94
• Africa Cup of Nations Appearances: 7 (first in 1962, best result: runners-up in 1978)
• African Nations Championship Appearances: 6 (group stage in 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022)
• COSAFA Cup Appearances: 1 (quarter-finals in 2019)
• CECAFA Cup Appearances: 81 (champions in various years, including 1928, 1930, 1935, 1962, 1970, 1973, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2011, and 2015).

The Cranes made their debut in 1926 against Kenya, drawing 1–1. They returned to the Africa Cup of Nations in 1974 and achieved their best result in 1978, finishing as runners-up. In 2017, after 39 years, they qualified for the AFCON again. Despite not qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, their spirited performances continue to inspire fans.