The Uganda national under-17 football team (nicknamed The Cubs), represents Uganda in men's under-17 international football and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, which is a part of CAF.
History The Uganda national under-17 scored its first goal in the FIFA U-17 World Cup on 5 November 2025 in Qatar. The Uganda national under-17 football team, known as the Uganda Cubs, recently made history as the first Ugandan team to reach the knockout stages of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November 2025.
For the first time in history, Uganda secured a victory in a FIFA World Cup match. James Bogere's early goal enabled the Uganda Cubs to surprise France with a 1-0 win and move on to the knockout rounds of the U-17 tournament.https://nilepost.co.ug/sports/301463/uganda-make-history-with-shock-win-over-france-at-u-17-world-cup 2025 It is currently coached by Brain Ssenyondo.
Breakthrough: 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar marked a historic milestone for Ugandan football. On 12 April 2025, Uganda secured qualification for the tournament, the first time any Ugandan team at any level has qualified for a FIFA World Cup event, by defeating The Gambia 2-1 in a playoff following the 2025 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nation.
The team's participation galvanized support at home and FUFA organised a homecoming ceremony in Entebe to honour the squad's achievement.
Style and Impact The Cubs are recognised for their attacking play and tactical discipline. Their recent successes reflect the growth of youth football structures in Uganda and underscore FUFA's focus on long-term development including coaching education, youth competition and international exposure.
Players The following players were called up for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Recent results and fixtures The following is a list of match results from the previous 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Legend
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2025
Competitive records FIFA U-17 World Cup YearRoundGPWDLGSGA 1985Did not qualify 1987 1989Did not participate 1991Withdrew 1993Did not qualify 1995Disqualified 1997Did not qualify 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021Cancelled 2023Did not qualify 2025Round of 16522154 2026To be determinedTotal1/20522154
U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
YearRoundGPWDLGSGA1985Did not qualify19871989Did not participate1991Did not qualify1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019Group stage311142 2023Did not qualify 2025Group stage310247Total2/20621389
CECAFA U-17 Championship YearRoundGPWDLGSGA 2007Runners-up4301133 2009Champions6600133 2018Third place421183 2019Champions6501235 2020Champions4400121 2022Fourth place4220103 2024Champions4310123Total7/73225439121
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