UGANDA
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Football is clearly the number one sport in Uganda and the most
popular pastime for young people. The game attracts fans of all ages and
is played in cities, villages, universities and schools across the
country. Balls in Uganda are often not made out of leather, but from
interwoven banana leaves. Many top Ugandan players began their careers
kicking such a football. But the national team has not enjoyed success
for many years now.
In 1978, the national team (the Cranes) reached the Final of the African Cup of Nations, only to lose to hosts Ghana, while they have appeared in three other African Cups of Nations (1962, 1968, 1974). Uganda were one of the founding members of the Confederation of East and Central African Football Associations (CECAFA), and have won the CECAFA Championship on twelve occasions. Unfortunately, the country has suffered from political unrest and border disputes, which has evidently affected sport in Uganda. However, the country is finding its feet again and youth development work promises much for the future. The Ugandan U-14s are the reigning champions of two prestigious European youth tournaments, the Tivoli Cup and the Gothia Cup, while a number of school teams have also successfully represented Uganda at other international tournaments. The national association has a close working relationship with the German FA and many Ugandan coaches have earned the German «B coaches licence». (FIFA.com) ACHIEVEMENTS
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SQUADS
- Season 2012/2013 - Season 2011/2012 - Season 2010/2011 Nickname The Cranes Home Colours Jerseys: Yellow/red/black Shorts: Yellow/red/black Socks: Yellow/red/black FIFA World Cup Appearances 0 Africa Cup of Nations Appearances 5 (1962, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1978) FIFA Ranking Current : 84 (as of December 2012) Highest : 63 (September 2010) Lowest : 121 (July 2002) Average : 95 Most caps Timothy Batabaire (65)  |
