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.
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.
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.
Club career +Club LevelsYearClub2018-2019Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC2021-2022Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC2022She Corporate FC2022-2023Vihiga Queens FC (Kenya)2024 to-dateKampala Queens FC Anitah has played for U20 National Team in 2019 when Uganda was against Tanzania. She has also played for the Senior team, Crested Cranes three times. +Trophies wonYear/PlaceGame2016, 2019 – MbaleFresh Diary School School Games2018 – Mbale, 2019- KasawoUMEA Games2016Independence 2017 – LiraAirtel Rising Stars2018FUFA Women Elite League2018Buganda Cup2019 – 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.
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