Anitah Namata
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]
 Namata celebrating a goal she scored against Amus WFC | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anitah Namata | ||
| Date of birth | 10th October 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Entebbe Regional Hospital (Grade B) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward & Wing | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kampala Queens FC | ||
Educational background
[edit]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
[edit]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][2][5]
Club career
[edit]| Year | Club |
|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC |
| 2021-2022 | Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC |
| 2022 | She Corporate FC |
| 2022-2023 | Vihiga Queens FC (Kenya) |
| 2024 to-date | Kampala 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]
| Year/Place | Game |
|---|---|
| 2016, 2019 – Mbale | Fresh Diary School School Games |
| 2018 – Mbale, 2019- Kasawo | UMEA Games |
| 2016 | Independence |
| 2017 – Lira | Airtel Rising Stars |
| 2018 | FUFA Women Elite League |
| 2018 | Buganda Cup |
| 2019 – Arusha | East Africa Secondary Schools |
International Career
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Ntege, John Paul (2024-01-10). "Kampala Queens Unveil Anita Namata". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ a b "Kampala Queens unveil forward Anita Namata". MTN Sports. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Star Profile: Parents a Driving Factor in Anitah Namata's Football Career | Voice of Bugerere". 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2022-09-09). "Anitah Namata: Forward departs She Corporate for Kenyan giants". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2024-01-11). "Kampala Queens announce first mid season transfer acquisition". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2020-07-14). "Anitah Namata's exceptional love for football spurred her". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2019-03-29). "Crested Cranes: Full house after arrival of US-based duo". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-06-17). "Anita Namata: The prodigious Ugandan who has won Kenyans' hearts due to her prowess at Vihiga Queens". Pulse Sports Kenya. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Ngwa, Lesley (2023-05-21). "Anita Namata brace inspires Vihiga to fourth league title". KICK442 Sport News. Retrieved 2024-11-26.