Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Federation of Uganda Football Associations
CAF
Short nameFUFA
Founded1924
HeadquartersFUFA House, Plot No. 879, Kyadondo Block 8, Mengo Wakaliga Road – P.O. Box 22518, Kampala (UG).
FIFA affiliation1960
CAF affiliation1961
CECAFA affiliation1973
PresidentMoses Magogo Hassim
General SecretaryEdgar Watson Suubi
Websitehttps://www.fufa.co.ug

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is the governing body of football in Uganda. The association was founded in 1924 and became affiliated with FIFA in 1960 and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 1961.

FUFA organizes the men's and women's national football teams, and the first and second tiers of national football covering the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Women Super League and the FUFA Big League, FUFA Women Elite League, respectively. The third tier (Regional Leagues) is organized by the regional football associations and the fourth tier (District Leagues / Fourth Division) are administered by the many district football associations. FUFA also organizes tournaments such as the FUFA Super8, the Uganda Women's Cup and the Uganda Cup, which is the oldest football competition of knockout format having started in 1971.

History

In 1924, the Kampala Football Association (KFA) was formed and in the 1950s became the Uganda Football Association (UFA). In 1967 the Uganda Football Association (UFA) was changed to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

Uganda Premier League New Format

In July this year, FUFA met with clubs to review the last season. During the meeting, they also told the clubs that the FUFA Executive Committee was planning to introduce a new way of playing the League. This new format would start with the 2025/26 season and take effect immediately. On August 20, 2025, FUFA, through its CEO Edgar Watson, sent a letter to the clubs explaining the new changes. These changes included not only the fixtures but also areas like data, player registration, and financial benefits

On Saturday 18 October 2025, FUFA upon engaging with the clubs, sponsors and other stakeholders officially announced that it will change the Uganda Premier League (UPL) back to the normal home-and-away format, abandoning the split system that was introduced earlier this year, which many people found controversial. This decision was mostly welcomed, but it came after a lot of pressure from clubs, fans, and sponsors. One of the top club owners in the UPL, Vipers’ President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa had promised not to give up his opposition to the league reforms, which included, among other changes, a new format.

Administration

FUFA is an association made up of ordinary 34 members and represented by 86 delegates at the Supreme Body called the FUFA General Assembly (GA). The members include:

(a.) FUFA Special Interest Groups (consists of 8 associations)

(b.) The Licensed 1st division clubs; which are Uganda Premier League Clubs and are usually 16 in number.
(c.) The 2nd Division League, which is Fufa Big League
(d.) The National Women Football Leagues which are FUFA Women Super League (FWSL) and Elite League (FWEL))
(e.) The 8 FUFA Regional Football Associations (RFAs) (see section below)

The organisation is led by the FUFA Executive Committee (EXCOM) which is advised and supported by the FUFA Standing Committees, Judicial Bodies and Secretariat.

Presidents

Previous

Previous presidents are as follows:

  • 1924-34 - King Sir Daudi Chwa
  • 1935-44 – W.A. Hunter
  • 1945-53 – W.B. Ouseley
  • 1954-56 – Eriasafu Nsobya
  • 1957-62 – W.W. Kulubya
  • 1963-64 – George Magezi
  • 1965-68 – A.A.A Nekyon
  • 1969-71 – H. Blamaze Lwanga
  • 1972-74 – Kezekia Ssegwanga Musisi
  • 1974-76 – Era Mugisa
  • 1977-79 – Capt. Muhammed Sseruwagi
  • 1979-80 – Gerald Sendawula
  • 1981 – Steven Ibale
  • 1982 – Peter Abe
  • 1982-83 – Careb Babihuga
  • 1983-85 – Geresom Kagurusi
  • 1985 – Chris Rwanika
  • 1985-87 – Barnabas Byabazaire
  • 1988-89 – Paul Katamba Lujjo
  • 1989-92 – J.B. Semanobe
  • 1992 – John Ssebaana Kizito (May – December)
  • 1994 – Ben Kurt Omoding
  • 1994-95 – Brigadier Moses Ali
  • 1995-98 – Twaha Kakaire
  • 1998-2004 – Denis Obua
  • 2004-13 – Lawrence Mulindwa
  • 2013–present - Moses Magogo Hassim

Current

The president of FUFA is Moses Hassim Magogo who succeeded Lawrence Mulindwa in August 2013. Magogo is an electrical engineer by trade and has worked for the African Development Bank. Magogo was previously the federation's vice president, in charge of administration.

In 2000, while playing for Kinyara FC, Magogo started to actively participate in sports talk shows on radio. That platform endeared him to the public and by the time he was elected the FUFA delegate for Lubaga, Magogo had created a niche as one of the most knowledgeable persons about football management. FUFA subsequently appointed him to run the Super League.

Magogo is praised for having transformed the league and football competition systems in Uganda, particularly the FUFA Big League and Regional Leagues. He is also responsible for starting the players contracting regulations and system in Uganda, negotiating and concluding the various sponsorships to football. He has been a central figure in administration wrangles.

FUFA Regional Associations (RFAs)

Eight regional football associations administer the Regional Leagues covering the third tier of Ugandan football. Affiliated members includes Regional League clubs, schools football associations and cup competitions.

Zones and district organisations

Below the regional football associations, FUFA has divided the country into 13 administrative zones, each of which encompass several district football associations. These local associations are affiliated to FUFA and manage grassroots affairs in their districts including the Fourth Division Leagues.

Current administrators and officials

Logos

References

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