Football History and development in Uganda

Football is clearly the number one sport in Uganda and the most popular pastime for young people. The game attracts fans of all ages and is played in cities, villages, universities and schools across the country. Balls in Uganda are often not made out of leather, but from interwoven banana leaves. Many top Ugandan players began their careers kicking such a football. But the national team has not enjoyed success for many years now. In 1978, the national team (the Cranes) reached the Final of the African Cup of Nations, only to lose to hosts Ghana, while they have appeared in three other African Cups of Nations (1962, 1968, 1974). Uganda were one of the founding members of the Confederation of East and Central African Football Associations (CECAFA), and have won the CECAFA Championship on five occasions. Unfortunately, the country has suffered from political unrest and border disputes, which has evidently affected sport in Uganda. However, the country is finding its feet again and youth development work promises much for the future. The Ugandan U-14s are the reigning champions of two prestigious European youth tournaments, the Tivoli Cup and the Gothia Cup, while a number of school teams have also successfully represented Uganda at other international tournaments. The FUFA has a close working relationship with the German FA and many Ugandan coaches have earned the German «B coaches licence».

1. Mr. Lawrence Mulindwa – President
2. Hon. Jowal Kyeyago – Vice President Administration
3. Mr. Kimuli Anthony – Vice President Finance
4. Col. Tushabe Bell – Vice President Competitions
5. Mr. Bernerd Patrick Ogwal – Vice President Youth
6. Mr.Stone Kyambadde – Vice President Technical
7. Mr. Chris Kalibbala – Vice President Women
   

1. Chairman Zone-1 - Mr. Peter Okwi
2. Chairman Zone-2 - Mr. Sam Lwere
   
3. Chairman Zone-3 - Mr. Calvin Okello
4. Chairman Zone-4 - Mr. Mike Letti
   
5. Chairman Zone-5 - Mr. Rogers Byamukama
   
6. Chairman Zone-6 - Mr. Abas Sendyowa
7. Chairman Zone-7 - Mr. Med Serwadda
8. Chairman Zone-8 - Mr. Samuel Mpiima
9. Chairman Zone-9 - Eng. Moses Magogo
10. Chairman Zone-10 - Mr. Isa Magoola
    
11. Chairman Zone-11 - Mr. Micahel Wandera
    
12. Chairman Zone-12 - Mr. Rogers Mulindwa
13. Chairman Zone-13 - Mr. Joseph Mwanje

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