Anitah Namata Explained

Anitah Namata (born 10 October 2001) is a Ugandan footballer who plays as a forward and wide midfielder for the Kampala Queens FC in the FUFA Women Super League.[1] [2]

Full Name:Anitah Namata
Birth Date:10th October 2001
Birth Place:Entebbe Regional Hospital (Grade B)
Position:Forward & Wing
Currentclub:Kampala Queens FC

Educational background

Anitah Namata began her education at Agali Awamu Primary School in Kawafu. She proceeded to Princess Diana Secondary School for her Senior one and Senior two. Later, she transferred to Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga, where she completed her Ordinary Level studies in 2017, having been scouted by Coach Nkugwa and supported by Brother Leonard Nsubuga. Namata then joined Kawempe Muslim Secondary School (2018), a prominent institution for women’s football, where she studied history, economics, geography, and sub-mathematics, earning her Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 2019 with eight points.[3]

Career history

Anitah Namata began playing football at eight while attending Agali Awamu Primary School. Spotted by Coach Allan Kabonge, she joined the Lake Victoria Soccer Academy.

She had a successful football journey, winning multiple school championships with Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. In 2022, she signed for She Corporate FC, where she competed in the CAF CECAFA Women Zonal Qualifiers and secured a silver medal. Later that year, she joined Vihiga Queens in Kenya, enjoying a stellar two-year spell, winning a league title, scoring ten goals, and providing seven assists in her final season. In January 2024, she returned to Uganda and joined Kampala Queens, where she continues to play.[4] [5]

Club career

Club Levels!Year!Club
2018-2019Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
2021-2022Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC
2022She Corporate FC
2022-2023Vihiga Queens FC (Kenya)
2024 to-dateKampala Queens FC
Anitah has played for U20 National Team in 2019 when Uganda was against Tanzania.[6] She has also played for the Senior team,Crested Cranes three times.[7]
Trophies won!Year/Place!Game
2016, 2019 – MbaleFresh Diary School School Games
2018 – Mbale, 2019- KasawoUMEA Games
2016Independence
2017 – LiraAirtel Rising Stars
2018FUFA Women Elite League
2018Buganda Cup
2019 – ArushaEast Africa Secondary Schools
2022/2023 - Nakuru SGKenya Women's Premier League (KWPL)title

International career

Internationally, Namata has played for Vihiga Queens in Kenya Women's Premier League. At Vihiga, she won a league title and earned individual accolades, solidifying her position as one of the top players in the region.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ntege . John Paul . 2024-01-10 . Kampala Queens Unveil Anita Namata . 2024-11-26 . Live from ground . en.
  2. Web site: 2024-01-10 . Kampala Queens unveil forward Anita Namata . 2024-11-26 . MTN Sports . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2024-11-08 . Star Profile: Parents a Driving Factor in Anitah Namata's Football Career Voice of Bugerere . 2024-11-26 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2022-09-09 . Anitah Namata: Forward departs She Corporate for Kenyan giants . 2024-11-26 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  5. Web site: Muyita . Joel . 2024-01-11 . Kampala Queens announce first mid season transfer acquisition . 2024-11-26 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  6. Web site: Isabirye . David . 2020-07-14 . Anitah Namata’s exceptional love for football spurred her . 2024-11-26 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  7. Web site: Muyita . Joel . 2019-03-29 . Crested Cranes: Full house after arrival of US-based duo . 2024-11-26 . Kawowo Sports . en-US.
  8. Web site: Sports . Pulse . 2023-06-17 . Anita Namata: The prodigious Ugandan who has won Kenyans’ hearts due to her prowess at Vihiga Queens . 2024-11-26 . Pulse Sports Kenya . en.
  9. Web site: Ngwa . Lesley . 2023-05-21 . Anita Namata brace inspires Vihiga to fourth league title . 2024-11-26 . KICK442 Sport News . en-US.