The Uganda national team was founded in 1924 and takes part in FIFA and confederation competitions.
Overview
The Uganda national football team represents Uganda in international association football and is governed by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, which was founded in 1924. The team is commonly known as the Uganda Cranes. They compete within the Confederation of African Football and have participated in the Africa Cup of Nations on several occasions, including a notable appearance in the 2017 tournament held in Gabon. No major senior international titles are recorded in the team's history.
The squad has included several players who compete professionally across African and European leagues. Among the current notable players are Nafian Legason Alionzi, S. Magoola, D. Onyango, A. Kayondo, H. Mukundane, and I. Muleme. Home matches are typically played at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
Uganda has remained a consistent participant in African football qualifying competitions. The national team continues to develop through domestic league football and continental qualification campaigns.
